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CHAPTER 1 ñ THE SAGA BEGINS
Mystique looked at the gang as they had their little clubhouse meeting in the underground HQ of Special Reserve. She put up with these things because she knew that sooner or later it would get interesting again and theyíd be off to save the earth.
Grix was chairing.
ìSo whatís the next point on the agenda then Ant?î
ìSupplies. Who pays what and how much do we get.î
ìI know where this is leadingÖî said pb to the others as they smiled and nodded.
ìSugar,î said Ant on queue ìWho eats all my sugar?î
ìerÖyou?î suggested Dringo tentatively.
The muttered reply from Ant was incomprehensible, but they all knew what he was saying.
ìOK.î Said Grix, ìA.O.B.î
ìWasnít that in Thunderbirds?î said Shocktrooper.
Er-no tutted. ìIt stands for Any Other BusinessÖî he explained.
ìWellÖî said Mystique suddenly. ìIíd like to know how you lot came to be the champions of the universe, protectors of all that needs protecting and all round geezers of good, etcÖî
Grixís face lit up, he loved a good story. ìWell, it all started when Tony called the UKChatforums togetherÖî
CHAPTER 2 ñ ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY?
Ant read the message on his home PC.
ëThis is Tony. We are having a party for all the dedicated Chatforum users out there, weíll even lay on a bus for you. All you have to do is book the 6th April off and come down to SR HQ. Food and drink will be provided.í
ìMum, can I go on a trip?î said Ant as loud as he could down the stairs.
It was a long journey. Ant felt a bit travel sick too, but he was too excited about meeting the other FOG members to worry about something like this. The only person he thought he wouldnít meet was Grix, who was notorious for remaining secretive about his real life. ëWow!í he thought to himself, ëMeeting Tony after all this time!í
The car park was full of people as Ant got out of the coach. Some had brought their cars and other had come on public transport, like himself.
ìHey Ant!î said a voice as Ant turned to see Pb and Meka. He recognised them from their pictures.
ìHey! Wow, I donít know what to say now, itís mad meeting you in realityÖI just canít get used to it.î
ìDonít worry.î Said Pb. ìItís the same for all of us. Come over here, meet Sheepy and Your Honour.î
Most of the regular posters from UkChatforums had already gathered around the stage as Tony got up to officially welcome them all.
ìWelcome to Special Reserve folks.î Said Tony with a smile, it soon changed though as he continued his speech. ìI havenít just brought you here to meet me, or everyone else.î The microphone produced a little feedback as Tony adjusted it. ìWe have a situation, and I need your help to save the earth!î
ìItís one of those murder weekends, isnít it?!î said Goatboy to Fogmaster.
CHAPTER 3 - The Dream Team
ìI know what youíre thinkingÖî said Tony, ìBut Iím seriousÖdeadly serious!î Tony continued as everyone waited to see what heíd say next. ìI need a team of heroes that will help protect the earth. I have a machine that will give each of you abilities or tools to help you in your quest and theseÖî Tony held up some red strapped watches. ìThese are teleportation devices that will allow you to get here instantaneously, unfortunately, you will have to leave them here once you arrive, as they only have a limited range.î
Tony got down from the stage and started to show people to the special booth that stood just inside a warehouse. Ant went in first and everyone watched as he slowly disappeared.
ìWhereíd he go?î asked a stunned Wookie.
ìEveryone gets a power or device, depending on what the machine finds in their mind at the time. Iím afraid itís difficult to control. Ant, it seems, was thinking of AntsÖî He pointed to the small creature on the floor of the booth. It grew suddenly and soon a 4 foot Ant stood in front of them.
ìCool.î Said FM.
ìHe will have the power to change back and forward into the creature.î Explained Tony as he read the machine printout. ìCould be a bit confusing if anyone reads an account of the story later on though! Whoís next?î
Pb stepped into the machine. He disappeared and a strange groaning sound made everyone turn around as they watched a blue police box materialise behind them.
ìPb, it seems, has a Tardis. It should be able to follow him and he can call it when heís in trouble.î Said Tony.
CHAPTER 4 - A Stranger Appears
As the queue settled down and everyone took their turn to get into the machine, a dark suited young man arrived at the scene.
ìAm I too late?î he asked.
ìWho?î asked Fogmaster, with a puzzled expression.
ìItís Grix!î said FM, who worked out the mysterious characterís identity as soon as he saw him.
Grix grinned. ìYou were expecting someone else?î he said as he shook FMís hand and went to talk to a few of the other posters.
ìAh, Grix.î Said Tony. ìWould you like to step in to the machine?î
Grix stepped into the booth and electricity crackled as everyone watched the neon lightshow. He stepped back out, combing his hair as he smiled at everyone.
ìHm. I donít feel any different!î he said.
ìNeither do I!î came a voice from behind him. Grix turned to faceÖGrix.
ìAh.î Said Tony, reading the readout. ìIt seems that Grix is able to separate into two people, one is Grix himself and the other is a representation of his brain!î
The crowd grasped.
ìWell, you can think of me as the improved version of Grix.î Said Grixís brain.
Grix concentrated and the two bodies blurred then merged together to form one single Grix again.
ìHm. Might have to keep that guy in check!î he said, adjusting his shirt.
The day went on as Tony showed them around SR and into the underground headquarters, with all the mod cons of any decent secret rescue service and more besides.
ìNice. Like Space 1999 and Star Trek all rolled into one.î Said RBS.
ìThis door, ìsaid Tony. ìis to teleport to your chosen destination. Youíll find that it can take you to almost anywhere you want, even fictional places.î Tony turned and looked at the time. ìWell. that seems to be just about it. You can all use your watches to get home. Wear them at all times and I will contact you if the world needs you.î
As he spoke, Ant came running in, being chased by Dringo. He didnít notice that the rug on the floor was folded and tripped, knocking in to Grix, Sheepy and FM as he flew towards the door. Sheepy hit his head as he entered the door and Ali rushed over to stop him, but the entrance started to pull him in too. Just as they entered, Dringo started to fiddle with a nearby control panel.
ìHey!î said Dringo ìYou can get Star Wars to come up on thisÖ.î
PROLOGUE
ìand thatís how it all beganÖî said Grix, closing the book and putting it on the floor.
ìWell, I still donít think your entrance was that great Grix!î said Er-no as he ate another cookie.
Mystique laughed ìSo that was it? Bit of a strange way of recruiting people to save the earth if you ask me! î she said. ìRight, Iím off to find that machine of Tonyís and get a special power.î
And she did.
Mystique looked at the gang as they had their little clubhouse meeting in the underground HQ of Special Reserve. She put up with these things because she knew that sooner or later it would get interesting again and theyíd be off to save the earth.
Grix was chairing.
ìSo whatís the next point on the agenda then Ant?î
ìSupplies. Who pays what and how much do we get.î
ìI know where this is leadingÖî said pb to the others as they smiled and nodded.
ìSugar,î said Ant on queue ìWho eats all my sugar?î
ìerÖyou?î suggested Dringo tentatively.
The muttered reply from Ant was incomprehensible, but they all knew what he was saying.
ìOK.î Said Grix, ìA.O.B.î
ìWasnít that in Thunderbirds?î said Shocktrooper.
Er-no tutted. ìIt stands for Any Other BusinessÖî he explained.
ìWellÖî said Mystique suddenly. ìIíd like to know how you lot came to be the champions of the universe, protectors of all that needs protecting and all round geezers of good, etcÖî
Grixís face lit up, he loved a good story. ìWell, it all started when Tony called the UKChatforums togetherÖî
CHAPTER 2 ñ ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY?
Ant read the message on his home PC.
ëThis is Tony. We are having a party for all the dedicated Chatforum users out there, weíll even lay on a bus for you. All you have to do is book the 6th April off and come down to SR HQ. Food and drink will be provided.í
ìMum, can I go on a trip?î said Ant as loud as he could down the stairs.
It was a long journey. Ant felt a bit travel sick too, but he was too excited about meeting the other FOG members to worry about something like this. The only person he thought he wouldnít meet was Grix, who was notorious for remaining secretive about his real life. ëWow!í he thought to himself, ëMeeting Tony after all this time!í
The car park was full of people as Ant got out of the coach. Some had brought their cars and other had come on public transport, like himself.
ìHey Ant!î said a voice as Ant turned to see Pb and Meka. He recognised them from their pictures.
ìHey! Wow, I donít know what to say now, itís mad meeting you in realityÖI just canít get used to it.î
ìDonít worry.î Said Pb. ìItís the same for all of us. Come over here, meet Sheepy and Your Honour.î
Most of the regular posters from UkChatforums had already gathered around the stage as Tony got up to officially welcome them all.
ìWelcome to Special Reserve folks.î Said Tony with a smile, it soon changed though as he continued his speech. ìI havenít just brought you here to meet me, or everyone else.î The microphone produced a little feedback as Tony adjusted it. ìWe have a situation, and I need your help to save the earth!î
ìItís one of those murder weekends, isnít it?!î said Goatboy to Fogmaster.
CHAPTER 3 - The Dream Team
ìI know what youíre thinkingÖî said Tony, ìBut Iím seriousÖdeadly serious!î Tony continued as everyone waited to see what heíd say next. ìI need a team of heroes that will help protect the earth. I have a machine that will give each of you abilities or tools to help you in your quest and theseÖî Tony held up some red strapped watches. ìThese are teleportation devices that will allow you to get here instantaneously, unfortunately, you will have to leave them here once you arrive, as they only have a limited range.î
Tony got down from the stage and started to show people to the special booth that stood just inside a warehouse. Ant went in first and everyone watched as he slowly disappeared.
ìWhereíd he go?î asked a stunned Wookie.
ìEveryone gets a power or device, depending on what the machine finds in their mind at the time. Iím afraid itís difficult to control. Ant, it seems, was thinking of AntsÖî He pointed to the small creature on the floor of the booth. It grew suddenly and soon a 4 foot Ant stood in front of them.
ìCool.î Said FM.
ìHe will have the power to change back and forward into the creature.î Explained Tony as he read the machine printout. ìCould be a bit confusing if anyone reads an account of the story later on though! Whoís next?î
Pb stepped into the machine. He disappeared and a strange groaning sound made everyone turn around as they watched a blue police box materialise behind them.
ìPb, it seems, has a Tardis. It should be able to follow him and he can call it when heís in trouble.î Said Tony.
CHAPTER 4 - A Stranger Appears
As the queue settled down and everyone took their turn to get into the machine, a dark suited young man arrived at the scene.
ìAm I too late?î he asked.
ìWho?î asked Fogmaster, with a puzzled expression.
ìItís Grix!î said FM, who worked out the mysterious characterís identity as soon as he saw him.
Grix grinned. ìYou were expecting someone else?î he said as he shook FMís hand and went to talk to a few of the other posters.
ìAh, Grix.î Said Tony. ìWould you like to step in to the machine?î
Grix stepped into the booth and electricity crackled as everyone watched the neon lightshow. He stepped back out, combing his hair as he smiled at everyone.
ìHm. I donít feel any different!î he said.
ìNeither do I!î came a voice from behind him. Grix turned to faceÖGrix.
ìAh.î Said Tony, reading the readout. ìIt seems that Grix is able to separate into two people, one is Grix himself and the other is a representation of his brain!î
The crowd grasped.
ìWell, you can think of me as the improved version of Grix.î Said Grixís brain.
Grix concentrated and the two bodies blurred then merged together to form one single Grix again.
ìHm. Might have to keep that guy in check!î he said, adjusting his shirt.
The day went on as Tony showed them around SR and into the underground headquarters, with all the mod cons of any decent secret rescue service and more besides.
ìNice. Like Space 1999 and Star Trek all rolled into one.î Said RBS.
ìThis door, ìsaid Tony. ìis to teleport to your chosen destination. Youíll find that it can take you to almost anywhere you want, even fictional places.î Tony turned and looked at the time. ìWell. that seems to be just about it. You can all use your watches to get home. Wear them at all times and I will contact you if the world needs you.î
As he spoke, Ant came running in, being chased by Dringo. He didnít notice that the rug on the floor was folded and tripped, knocking in to Grix, Sheepy and FM as he flew towards the door. Sheepy hit his head as he entered the door and Ali rushed over to stop him, but the entrance started to pull him in too. Just as they entered, Dringo started to fiddle with a nearby control panel.
ìHey!î said Dringo ìYou can get Star Wars to come up on thisÖ.î
PROLOGUE
ìand thatís how it all beganÖî said Grix, closing the book and putting it on the floor.
ìWell, I still donít think your entrance was that great Grix!î said Er-no as he ate another cookie.
Mystique laughed ìSo that was it? Bit of a strange way of recruiting people to save the earth if you ask me! î she said. ìRight, Iím off to find that machine of Tonyís and get a special power.î
And she did.
Excellent story Pb and very funny. I enjoyed it very much. Phew, that was long wasn't it? This was my favourite bit:
Pb stepped into the machine. He disappeared and a strange groaning sound made everyone turn around as they watched a blue police box materialise behind them.
ìPb, it seems, has a Tardis. It should be able to follow him and he can call it when heís in trouble.î Said Tony.
Well done again! Gaming Guy.
Pb stepped into the machine. He disappeared and a strange groaning sound made everyone turn around as they watched a blue police box materialise behind them.
ìPb, it seems, has a Tardis. It should be able to follow him and he can call it when heís in trouble.î Said Tony.
Well done again! Gaming Guy.
For a guess Mystique's special power will be too turn into her WolfGirl counterpart maybe?
Top story for some reason I really liked it only one flaw though, I wasn't in it. Only joking.
Is this a story to be continued at a later date maybe?
Well done pb!
Top story for some reason I really liked it only one flaw though, I wasn't in it. Only joking.
Is this a story to be continued at a later date maybe?
Well done pb!
Cheers Shocky!
Heh, good story, pb. I liked it a lot. Funny in places, too :D
I'd reply in more detail if I wasn't so tired.
I'm off to bed now.
SHOCKY
I'd reply in more detail if I wasn't so tired.
I'm off to bed now.
SHOCKY
CHAPTER 1 ñ THE SAGA BEGINS
Mystique looked at the gang as they had their little clubhouse meeting in the underground HQ of Special Reserve. She put up with these things because she knew that sooner or later it would get interesting again and theyíd be off to save the earth.
Grix was chairing.
ìSo whatís the next point on the agenda then Ant?î
ìSupplies. Who pays what and how much do we get.î
ìI know where this is leadingÖî said pb to the others as they smiled and nodded.
ìSugar,î said Ant on queue ìWho eats all my sugar?î
ìerÖyou?î suggested Dringo tentatively.
The muttered reply from Ant was incomprehensible, but they all knew what he was saying.
ìOK.î Said Grix, ìA.O.B.î
ìWasnít that in Thunderbirds?î said Shocktrooper.
Er-no tutted. ìIt stands for Any Other BusinessÖî he explained.
ìWellÖî said Mystique suddenly. ìIíd like to know how you lot came to be the champions of the universe, protectors of all that needs protecting and all round geezers of good, etcÖî
Grixís face lit up, he loved a good story. ìWell, it all started when Tony called the UKChatforums togetherÖî
CHAPTER 2 ñ ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY?
Ant read the message on his home PC.
ëThis is Tony. We are having a party for all the dedicated Chatforum users out there, weíll even lay on a bus for you. All you have to do is book the 6th April off and come down to SR HQ. Food and drink will be provided.í
ìMum, can I go on a trip?î said Ant as loud as he could down the stairs.
It was a long journey. Ant felt a bit travel sick too, but he was too excited about meeting the other FOG members to worry about something like this. The only person he thought he wouldnít meet was Grix, who was notorious for remaining secretive about his real life. ëWow!í he thought to himself, ëMeeting Tony after all this time!í
The car park was full of people as Ant got out of the coach. Some had brought their cars and other had come on public transport, like himself.
ìHey Ant!î said a voice as Ant turned to see Pb and Meka. He recognised them from their pictures.
ìHey! Wow, I donít know what to say now, itís mad meeting you in realityÖI just canít get used to it.î
ìDonít worry.î Said Pb. ìItís the same for all of us. Come over here, meet Sheepy and Your Honour.î
Most of the regular posters from UkChatforums had already gathered around the stage as Tony got up to officially welcome them all.
ìWelcome to Special Reserve folks.î Said Tony with a smile, it soon changed though as he continued his speech. ìI havenít just brought you here to meet me, or everyone else.î The microphone produced a little feedback as Tony adjusted it. ìWe have a situation, and I need your help to save the earth!î
ìItís one of those murder weekends, isnít it?!î said Goatboy to Fogmaster.
CHAPTER 3 - The Dream Team
ìI know what youíre thinkingÖî said Tony, ìBut Iím seriousÖdeadly serious!î Tony continued as everyone waited to see what heíd say next. ìI need a team of heroes that will help protect the earth. I have a machine that will give each of you abilities or tools to help you in your quest and theseÖî Tony held up some red strapped watches. ìThese are teleportation devices that will allow you to get here instantaneously, unfortunately, you will have to leave them here once you arrive, as they only have a limited range.î
Tony got down from the stage and started to show people to the special booth that stood just inside a warehouse. Ant went in first and everyone watched as he slowly disappeared.
ìWhereíd he go?î asked a stunned Wookie.
ìEveryone gets a power or device, depending on what the machine finds in their mind at the time. Iím afraid itís difficult to control. Ant, it seems, was thinking of AntsÖî He pointed to the small creature on the floor of the booth. It grew suddenly and soon a 4 foot Ant stood in front of them.
ìCool.î Said FM.
ìHe will have the power to change back and forward into the creature.î Explained Tony as he read the machine printout. ìCould be a bit confusing if anyone reads an account of the story later on though! Whoís next?î
Pb stepped into the machine. He disappeared and a strange groaning sound made everyone turn around as they watched a blue police box materialise behind them.
ìPb, it seems, has a Tardis. It should be able to follow him and he can call it when heís in trouble.î Said Tony.
CHAPTER 4 - A Stranger Appears
As the queue settled down and everyone took their turn to get into the machine, a dark suited young man arrived at the scene.
ìAm I too late?î he asked.
ìWho?î asked Fogmaster, with a puzzled expression.
ìItís Grix!î said FM, who worked out the mysterious characterís identity as soon as he saw him.
Grix grinned. ìYou were expecting someone else?î he said as he shook FMís hand and went to talk to a few of the other posters.
ìAh, Grix.î Said Tony. ìWould you like to step in to the machine?î
Grix stepped into the booth and electricity crackled as everyone watched the neon lightshow. He stepped back out, combing his hair as he smiled at everyone.
ìHm. I donít feel any different!î he said.
ìNeither do I!î came a voice from behind him. Grix turned to faceÖGrix.
ìAh.î Said Tony, reading the readout. ìIt seems that Grix is able to separate into two people, one is Grix himself and the other is a representation of his brain!î
The crowd grasped.
ìWell, you can think of me as the improved version of Grix.î Said Grixís brain.
Grix concentrated and the two bodies blurred then merged together to form one single Grix again.
ìHm. Might have to keep that guy in check!î he said, adjusting his shirt.
The day went on as Tony showed them around SR and into the underground headquarters, with all the mod cons of any decent secret rescue service and more besides.
ìNice. Like Space 1999 and Star Trek all rolled into one.î Said RBS.
ìThis door, ìsaid Tony. ìis to teleport to your chosen destination. Youíll find that it can take you to almost anywhere you want, even fictional places.î Tony turned and looked at the time. ìWell. that seems to be just about it. You can all use your watches to get home. Wear them at all times and I will contact you if the world needs you.î
As he spoke, Ant came running in, being chased by Dringo. He didnít notice that the rug on the floor was folded and tripped, knocking in to Grix, Sheepy and FM as he flew towards the door. Sheepy hit his head as he entered the door and Ali rushed over to stop him, but the entrance started to pull him in too. Just as they entered, Dringo started to fiddle with a nearby control panel.
ìHey!î said Dringo ìYou can get Star Wars to come up on thisÖ.î
PROLOGUE
ìand thatís how it all beganÖî said Grix, closing the book and putting it on the floor.
ìWell, I still donít think your entrance was that great Grix!î said Er-no as he ate another cookie.
Mystique laughed ìSo that was it? Bit of a strange way of recruiting people to save the earth if you ask me! î she said. ìRight, Iím off to find that machine of Tonyís and get a special power.î
And she did.
Mystique looked at the gang as they had their little clubhouse meeting in the underground HQ of Special Reserve. She put up with these things because she knew that sooner or later it would get interesting again and theyíd be off to save the earth.
Grix was chairing.
ìSo whatís the next point on the agenda then Ant?î
ìSupplies. Who pays what and how much do we get.î
ìI know where this is leadingÖî said pb to the others as they smiled and nodded.
ìSugar,î said Ant on queue ìWho eats all my sugar?î
ìerÖyou?î suggested Dringo tentatively.
The muttered reply from Ant was incomprehensible, but they all knew what he was saying.
ìOK.î Said Grix, ìA.O.B.î
ìWasnít that in Thunderbirds?î said Shocktrooper.
Er-no tutted. ìIt stands for Any Other BusinessÖî he explained.
ìWellÖî said Mystique suddenly. ìIíd like to know how you lot came to be the champions of the universe, protectors of all that needs protecting and all round geezers of good, etcÖî
Grixís face lit up, he loved a good story. ìWell, it all started when Tony called the UKChatforums togetherÖî
CHAPTER 2 ñ ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY?
Ant read the message on his home PC.
ëThis is Tony. We are having a party for all the dedicated Chatforum users out there, weíll even lay on a bus for you. All you have to do is book the 6th April off and come down to SR HQ. Food and drink will be provided.í
ìMum, can I go on a trip?î said Ant as loud as he could down the stairs.
It was a long journey. Ant felt a bit travel sick too, but he was too excited about meeting the other FOG members to worry about something like this. The only person he thought he wouldnít meet was Grix, who was notorious for remaining secretive about his real life. ëWow!í he thought to himself, ëMeeting Tony after all this time!í
The car park was full of people as Ant got out of the coach. Some had brought their cars and other had come on public transport, like himself.
ìHey Ant!î said a voice as Ant turned to see Pb and Meka. He recognised them from their pictures.
ìHey! Wow, I donít know what to say now, itís mad meeting you in realityÖI just canít get used to it.î
ìDonít worry.î Said Pb. ìItís the same for all of us. Come over here, meet Sheepy and Your Honour.î
Most of the regular posters from UkChatforums had already gathered around the stage as Tony got up to officially welcome them all.
ìWelcome to Special Reserve folks.î Said Tony with a smile, it soon changed though as he continued his speech. ìI havenít just brought you here to meet me, or everyone else.î The microphone produced a little feedback as Tony adjusted it. ìWe have a situation, and I need your help to save the earth!î
ìItís one of those murder weekends, isnít it?!î said Goatboy to Fogmaster.
CHAPTER 3 - The Dream Team
ìI know what youíre thinkingÖî said Tony, ìBut Iím seriousÖdeadly serious!î Tony continued as everyone waited to see what heíd say next. ìI need a team of heroes that will help protect the earth. I have a machine that will give each of you abilities or tools to help you in your quest and theseÖî Tony held up some red strapped watches. ìThese are teleportation devices that will allow you to get here instantaneously, unfortunately, you will have to leave them here once you arrive, as they only have a limited range.î
Tony got down from the stage and started to show people to the special booth that stood just inside a warehouse. Ant went in first and everyone watched as he slowly disappeared.
ìWhereíd he go?î asked a stunned Wookie.
ìEveryone gets a power or device, depending on what the machine finds in their mind at the time. Iím afraid itís difficult to control. Ant, it seems, was thinking of AntsÖî He pointed to the small creature on the floor of the booth. It grew suddenly and soon a 4 foot Ant stood in front of them.
ìCool.î Said FM.
ìHe will have the power to change back and forward into the creature.î Explained Tony as he read the machine printout. ìCould be a bit confusing if anyone reads an account of the story later on though! Whoís next?î
Pb stepped into the machine. He disappeared and a strange groaning sound made everyone turn around as they watched a blue police box materialise behind them.
ìPb, it seems, has a Tardis. It should be able to follow him and he can call it when heís in trouble.î Said Tony.
CHAPTER 4 - A Stranger Appears
As the queue settled down and everyone took their turn to get into the machine, a dark suited young man arrived at the scene.
ìAm I too late?î he asked.
ìWho?î asked Fogmaster, with a puzzled expression.
ìItís Grix!î said FM, who worked out the mysterious characterís identity as soon as he saw him.
Grix grinned. ìYou were expecting someone else?î he said as he shook FMís hand and went to talk to a few of the other posters.
ìAh, Grix.î Said Tony. ìWould you like to step in to the machine?î
Grix stepped into the booth and electricity crackled as everyone watched the neon lightshow. He stepped back out, combing his hair as he smiled at everyone.
ìHm. I donít feel any different!î he said.
ìNeither do I!î came a voice from behind him. Grix turned to faceÖGrix.
ìAh.î Said Tony, reading the readout. ìIt seems that Grix is able to separate into two people, one is Grix himself and the other is a representation of his brain!î
The crowd grasped.
ìWell, you can think of me as the improved version of Grix.î Said Grixís brain.
Grix concentrated and the two bodies blurred then merged together to form one single Grix again.
ìHm. Might have to keep that guy in check!î he said, adjusting his shirt.
The day went on as Tony showed them around SR and into the underground headquarters, with all the mod cons of any decent secret rescue service and more besides.
ìNice. Like Space 1999 and Star Trek all rolled into one.î Said RBS.
ìThis door, ìsaid Tony. ìis to teleport to your chosen destination. Youíll find that it can take you to almost anywhere you want, even fictional places.î Tony turned and looked at the time. ìWell. that seems to be just about it. You can all use your watches to get home. Wear them at all times and I will contact you if the world needs you.î
As he spoke, Ant came running in, being chased by Dringo. He didnít notice that the rug on the floor was folded and tripped, knocking in to Grix, Sheepy and FM as he flew towards the door. Sheepy hit his head as he entered the door and Ali rushed over to stop him, but the entrance started to pull him in too. Just as they entered, Dringo started to fiddle with a nearby control panel.
ìHey!î said Dringo ìYou can get Star Wars to come up on thisÖ.î
PROLOGUE
ìand thatís how it all beganÖî said Grix, closing the book and putting it on the floor.
ìWell, I still donít think your entrance was that great Grix!î said Er-no as he ate another cookie.
Mystique laughed ìSo that was it? Bit of a strange way of recruiting people to save the earth if you ask me! î she said. ìRight, Iím off to find that machine of Tonyís and get a special power.î
And she did.