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In the Forgotten Society, Doug introduces Jimmy Neutron to the interior of the museum within the Grand Palace, which contains all sorts of memorabilia from the past. The walls, columns, and the ceiling are all painted white, but the floor has orange to black and white checkered tiles aligned with one another. Every column, like the ones in and outside the altar, all have certain carvings to holographic symbols on them with their own unique style of any certain cartoon. Paintings are that of screenshots from actual shows, including Jimmy's own from a much earlier episode in production.
Jimmy: Wow Doug. How were you able to get this information out of nothing?
Doug: When the Syndicate told us about the Fourth Wall, they brought with them as much needed information as they could to prove to us that we were cartoons. Half of this came from them, while the other half came from CN City's archives.
Jimmy over by a Reptar shirt on display: Heyhey! It's one of Tommy's Reptar shirts! Man, I haven't seen one of them in a while.
Doug: Oh yeah… Reptar…
Jimmy turning back to Doug: You ok?
Doug: Oh I'm good. It's just, part of me feels kinda jealous of them. The Rugrats. They were a lot more of a hit than any of us back in the day before Spongebob took over.
Jimmy: But you weren't canceled or anything, right?
Doug: No. I was moved to Disney. But...we don't talk about that…
Jimmy glances while speaking to Doug and sees a giant cover of an orange Nick-themed building shaped like a retro hotel venue. Underneath the image is a massive book containing even more pictures to view.
Jimmy: What about that one?
Doug: That used to be the Nick Hotel. (Opens book) Here, take a look at this. Old photos of the website, a bunch of JPEG's of smiling children, and this layout. ...It sucked, but the kids enjoyed it.
Jimmy: It's funny. I can actually see the comparison between this and the city itself.
Doug: What do you mean?
Jimmy flipping through the pages: I mean, the walls, and the attractions within them are all very unique. Granted, there's no windows here, but for a hotel, it looks as though a kid would fit right in as long as they don't look at the characters staring at them while they sleep.
Doug: Yeah, in a way we kinda did have to get inspiration from somewhere. Of course our walls are invisible. But even though there's weren't, you still had the lively areas to go to before eventually it wore itself out. You could say it's like a life cycle. Humble beginnings, but then years down the road, it gets old and later croaks. If there's one thing your arch nemesis, Calamitous, taught me, it's that even things you like including stuff on TV don't last forever.
Jimmy: Maybe. But you learn to cherish that memory of it.
Doug in surprise: ...Yeah. Yes, of course. Heh heh.
Jimmy looking at a blocked off page: Oh, and what's in here..?
Doug: Huh? Wait, Jim, I wouldn't-
Jimmy turns to the next page and merely glances it before hastily shutting the book entirely with horrified eyes.
Jimmy: O_O
Doug: Saw the mascot costumes..?
Jimmy still frozen: I am a nightmare to children everywhere…
Outside far to the waterfall in the Research District, Jack, now with his gi cleaned and patched just like new, takes a seat near the edge of the stream next to Mandark's still-fit parents. His red-haired mother, and his black-haired bearded father meditate quietly and don't react in anyway. Not even peaking to see Jack.
Jack sitting down: …?
Oceanbird: …
Windbear: ...What troubles you, Samurai..?
Jack: …? Everything…All that I have said… All that I have done in the past...Was this my gift, or was it my punishment?
Oceanbird: Life never chooses to punish those who do not deserve it.
Jack: But my fate. Years ago, I wanted to change the future. Save it from the evil that oppressed my people. But, I've made a mistake. A version of me had seen it for himself. And though I've narrowly avoided it, I still began to waver. I am no longer the man I should be.
Windbear: Perhaps what you choose to be is what you are. Not necessarily what you were before.
Jack: But I don't understand. I've done so many terrible things that… I can almost never let them go…
Oceanbird: Sometimes you need to look forward to better things than to dwell on what you've already done. Whether good or bad.
Windbear: Everyone makes mistakes, Jack. (Opens eyes and winks) That's why we live it and learn.
Jack: …? (Smiles) Thank you, Mr and Ms…
Windbear shaking Jack's hand: Astronomonov.
As Jack's confidence rises again, the tall Timmy Turner back in his fighting gear, seemingly after a brief sparring session, stands before him.
CC. Timmy: Hey...sorry to interrupt, but, can you come visit me at the treedome? It's rather important.
Jack: O-oh. Yes, Timmy. (Gets up) And, I must thank you. You and everyone here have been so very supportive of me all this time, that, I never thought I'd…
CC. Timmy smiling: Hey, it's alright Jack. We knew what you've been through, and we wanted to be there for you. That's what friends are for. Oh, and, Mr. n' Ms. Astro, Numbuh One called and said your son is back in his room playing the piano.
Oceanbird grinning: That's great to hear, Timmy. Thank you.
CC. Timmy: You're welcome. Anyway, let's get down there, Jack.
Jack: At the treedome? Where might that be?
Timmy happily turns to the river and points down into it where deep below the water, the dome remains. Inside, Sandy's tall tree sits at the center of it. And around it are several large machines and a house-like attachment against them. After entering, only Future Timmy, Sandy, Scotsman, Wulf, Goddard, Noble, Phoebe, Peridot, Jasper, Jack, and Mr. Krabs are sitting together with the front airlock sealed shut.
CC. Timmy: Ok. I know this is dirty to talk about people behind their backs, but I'm really concerned for Jimmy and the rest of the city. Something's going on.
Sandy: It's the same old-western vibe I've been gettin' since them readins' outside of here!
Scotsman: An' how long've you been doin' this? Isn't it somethin' the whole world should know?
Peridot: We've been detecting this for two weeks before the boy genius and the rest of us arrived.
Wulf with his arms crossed: Kial neniu estas koncernata?
Peridot turning to Goddard: What was that the furry said?
Goddard translating on his screen: Why isn't anyone concerned?
Peridot: Oh. Good question. It's far away from here. There's no danger on this planet other than whatever harsh conditions there are way out there in beaver kid's ruined town. That is where this, Mawgu, I believe is what they call him, first shot down years ago.
Jack: How do you know who he is?
Phoebe: The same attack happened in Timmy's timeline too.
CC. Timmy: But where I come from, we never met anyone from Cartoon Network until after the incident.
Peridot: Gosh, it feels so uncanny when you say the name of our makers' companies..!
Jasper: Well, it IS one of the places we were born from, hun.
Jack: And to think, I was designed to be a samurai and endure the years of fighting evil...not born…
Jasper: Look on the bright side. At least you know about it now. Most of us ain't so lucky.
Peridot: Yep! In most other timelines, none of us ever learn the truth. And if we did, we just forget about it since it's all part of a script. But here, we have total control over everything, and pretty soon, we'll be in charge of how cartoons go once we break the Fourth Wall in its entirety! ...Still… It does raise a lot of concerns from me. The only way anyone could do that before was if people were programmed to do it, often by chance. This, Chowder or whatever specimen he was, was unique in that he could shift into reality with a snap of his fingers. Gumball did it, but only just made it until he and his family were reset for the next episode. So how does anyone of us expect to do it differently?!
Sandy: In Doug's perspective, we just wait n' see what that thing out there does. Like rapture.
Krabs: If you're plannin' on bringin' that thing back here and makin' me lose money again, tell it to me claw!
Sandy: I don't like it either, Mr. K. I just hope that Spongebob n' the rest of our pals made it out ok. That virus in space ain't somethin' I'd call, "Salvation."
Phoebe: And the plan just sounds too risky to be done. Even Jimmy knew that. But, he's starting to believe in it too now that he's been told about it, even with all these betrayals.
Scotsman: Well, I'll bet a good smack to that big ol' forehead of his won't hurt!
Goddard: BARK BARK!
Sandy: What's that, Goddard?
Goddard pulling his screen up: BARK!
Noble agreeing with the message: WOOF!
Sandy: You're right. It ain't that simple. If I remember right, Jimmy was the same fella who got us buildin' highly complex and dangerous machines one time, plus the ol' robot invasion. He's a genius with an IQ higher than mine, and now he's the one believin' in all this nonsense!
Wulf: Doug..?
CC. Timmy: Nah. He means well. He's showing Jimmy to all our history cause he asked. He wants to know more about our networks and how we can break the Fourth Wall without so much as a headache. Plus, in terms of the theory, he's more neutral than truly engaged in it. But I still don't understand who could be trying to kill him, even when Doug or myself are around. Besides, it's no accident poor Two-shoes got manipulated. And an unpiloted Megas is no exception either.
Peridot: I already spoke to the disproportionate mechanics at their shop. They didn't even know their own giant mech suit had escaped! How could you miss it?! It's as big as a whale!
Krabs: Hey, watch it! Me daughter's a whale!
Jack: Listen, if we are to understand who this killer is, we need to remember that it could be anyone no matter how they act.
Jasper: He's right. It could be the nicest person on Earth and he could have a bad side.
Phoebe: We know Dexter isn't the killer because he's openly tried to help him and wouldn't dare go that far in terms of competition, nor did he have anything to attach to Jimmy's rocket. He was focused on Mandark, who did shoot at him during the rocket chase, but he never once punctured through the hull of the engine. And Doug couldn't have done any of this either because despite how many classes he's taken in mechanics, he still doesn't know how to drive, how cooling tanks work, or how to pilot a giant flying mech. ...Ok. Maybe that's a bit out there. Let's just say he's rather clumsy.
CC. Timmy: It's true. You don't see him flying around anywhere, except on the hover boards or easy-to navigate vehicles in the back seat.
Jack: You say that the people in this society all believe in the Fourth Wall as though it were like a religion. The possibility of this entity's return to them could mean some form of rapture. Is there perhaps someone who doesn't believe in it that could be opposed to Jimmy trying to himself?
Phoebe: I'm not sure. And I'd hate to tell him the possibility of it being wrong.
CC. Timmy: I would say something about this too, but the people have the natural right to believe what they wanna believe. And I'd hate to start a panic with the thought of annihilation. It's bad enough most of us can't handle the reality that we're a bunch of TV characters. But, all of that aside, something about this deep down in my soul feels like a set up for something, and I'm beginning to think we may have lost our way. I dunno whether this "virus" is just blinding our judgment or not, but whatever it is, I-
The alarm interrupts Timmy, catching everyone off guard. The lights in the dome turn fluorescent red, and while Jack cringes and Phoebe covers her ears, Goddard's head spins out of control from the loud nature of the blaring sound.
Sandy covering her ears: Agh..! I oughta tone down the audio next time!
Peridot: What could possibly be going on this time?!
CC. Timmy: I don't know! It can't be Mandark again. We just defeated and punished him! Worst case scenario, it's gotta be something that happened to the…shield generator…!
Earlier...
The ruined Patrol Ship is still barely hovering in the sky to their target destination. From the past attack, almost everything in the hull is hanging by a thread. The panels have been broken off, massive gaping holes in them have been exposed as fires burn through them. The skies are red and pitch black as if the flames have given it another hue. The halo still sits above in outer space like a giant watching over the world. Inside the ship, SpongeBob is still desperately manning the controls. But this time, it's been fully cracked and shaken from battle.
Danny arriving taking a breath: Phew… That's the last of em…
Sam: Hopefully we won't have to deal with anyone else like that any time soon.
Ghost Simone hovering with her legs spawned: I wouldn't push your luck, kiddo.
Danny: That's right, I've been meaning to ask. Since when did you get your legs back?
Ghost Simone: I overshadowed your GF last night and copied her.
Sam: Wait, Wha…?
Ghost Simone: Didn't change much to make me taller, but whatever.
Kevin holding his right side: Those guys were tough to take down. We're not gonna make it if they have anyone else on our tail.
Anais: And the ship's already falling apart! But we're so close to where we need to be!
Spongebob: You're right. AJ hooked his tracker to the ship. Look!
On the radar, distant from the ruined cruiser, there is a round blue electric wall visible to the naked eye. It's transparent enough, however, to see the sprawling city inside it containing none other than the Forgotten Society.
Chester: A dome?!
Timmy: Looks like an entire city in there!
AJ: But that can't be! That's where we need to go!
Cindy: Quick, Spongebob, can you try and maneuver around that barrier to a safe distance?
Spongebob: I can't! The whole control panel is jammed and the engines are down! We're going to crash!
Dani on communications: Not a chance! Leave it to us!
Spongebob: (Turns to little Anais) Anais, How would you like to try and keep the ship steady while we help you outside?
Anais: Really? Me..? I-I mean, I'm smart, but-
Richard kneeling to his daughter: It's ok. (Winks) You've got this.
Anais pauses as she looks at her father but quickly makes a joyous smile. Immediately, she mans the controls and Spongebob leaves out the bridge catching Danny and the other's curiosity.
Danny running through the halls: I dunno what Spongebob's doing, but Scaramouche, we're gonna need your musical magic!
Scaramouche by the burning side hatches: No problem, Phantom Boy!
Next to Scaramouche, Brainy flies out and gives him a lift on her back. He grabs his flute from his pocket starts playing a very jazzy tune that causes the ship to slow itself down. At the same time, Brainy's ears start to hover and levitate the ship further like Scaramouche's song. Danny, Dani, Penball, and Ghost Simone all fly up to the front where the impact zone would be to try and tilt it back to its center so it can land on its bottom away from the barrier. By the time it nears the walls, it smears itself against it, causing the electric current of it to spark madly before shattering like glass at the very edge of the Research District! Shocked, the flying heroes put tons more force to the ship to push it back, but the pressure is too much for them, even for a merged Penball until he taps into more of his hidden power. Further aided by the assistance of a seemingly unhappy Starfire bracing herself on the side with them. Scaramouche's music and Brainy's gravity help greatly. However, he is also quick to see the impact of the ship against the barrier. Brainy jumps through one of the holes into the tallest mount of the waterfall. The debris from the ship breaks in, and Scaramouch plays his flute causing the rubble to gravitate away from any of the buildings nearby. Meanwhile, as the cruiser gets closer to the roof of the walls near the mines, Flora and Patrick jump off to the surface and prepare a massive punch with both fists causing the vessel to slow itself down even more. With the force of their effort, it accidentally bounces off Penball, who quickly diffuses from the shock. On their way down, Penny still in her dragon mode swoops just barely above Gumball allowing him just enough time to catch her hind legs as she gets further to the surface of the Mines of the Research District. Like a plane on a runway, she gets slower as she gets lower and gives Gumball some leg room to run across the soft ground to land safely by rolling.
Dragon Penny: You ok, Gumball?
Gumball: Yeah. I'm fine...
Ghost Simone: LOOK OUT!
More debris from outside falls across the surface nearly missing the buildings and the people within them when they panic and scurry. Only one large engine, however, plummets to a room where Courage is in screaming in fear. Luckily, Simone flies through it just in time and rescues him as the large parts crash down.
Ghost Simone holding Courage: You sure are one lucky doggy!
Courage relieved: Phew..!
Danny still pressing against the hull: Why are the engines still running?! We've just barely landed!
As soon as Danny begins to worry, the ship comes to an abrupt halt while leaning against the shield wall. The glass of the dome from above collapses onto it with purple rain from the black sky. Mist from the waterfall and the ship's interior collects as though they've been sprinkled against fire. Curious, Danny peeks into one of the holes at the bottom, partially severed from the crash landing, finding Spongebob using himself as a water hose by stretching his arm out into the water below. In addition to extra aid from Drooly who supplies him with more water.
Danny: Great timing, guys!
Spongebob getting his arm back in place: Not a problem, Danny!
Drooly still salivating: I'll take care of the rest and the ill.
Spongebob nodding: Ok.
In the ruined and mangled remains of the bridge, now crushed underneath several other parts of the ship, the crew still stand protecting themselves, circling around Anais for her safety. Danny comes to check on them with Spongebob against his side and Dani hovering next to them.
Anais stumbling: Perfect landing… (Turns to corner and vomits)
Sheen stumbling: We have arrived, Captain Fenton…(Falls face first into clanging rubble)
Chester: Agh, my head..!
Squidward: Please, don't have us do this again…
Danny smiling and patting Squidward's back: Hey now, where's the fun in that?
Wanda hovering over to Anais: You did a fantastic job, kid! You remind me so much of Timmy from when he piloted his own shuttles. Although I was the one doing the steering most of the time.
Timmy: Hey!
Anais: Thanks. I just wish Mommy and Darwin were here to see it…
Alt. Anais smiling proudly: Don't be so upset. I'm sure they'd be very proud of me. I mean, you, me.
Ghost Simone hovering toward Starfire: There ya are, Stargal! You alright?
Starfire: No…
Timmy: Did you convince your friends we're not the bad guys?
Starfire: No…
Timmy: Oooh…
Spongebob taking Silkie out one of his holes: Here ya go, Starfire! Safe and sound!
Silkie vomits onto the floor again.
Starfire quickly regaining her happiness: EEEE! (Hugs Silkie) You've kept the Silkie safe! (Hugs Spongebob) Oh thank you thank you thank you! (Kisses Spongebob against the cheek)
Spongebob raising his arms: Woohoo!
Timmy: Yeah. And nice piloting, Spongedude! Couldn't have done it any better myself!
Spongebob: Thank you too, Timmy! It felt so refreshing to get behind the wheel again! Er, I mean, helm again, what with Mr. Krabs and Mrs. Puff gone.
Ashi: Now that we're in town, what should we do? No one's coming out these buildings.
Sheen: Maybe the Void Star's got them in a hypnotic trance! Or maybe they're all stoned!
Cindy: Or maybe, that force barrier's been keeping them from seeing anything outside of it. And now that it's gone, they know.
Rose: I like the way you're thinking, Cindy. If we know your husband, he might know something about this.
Kevin: If I can recall, his transmission from earlier probably came from the same place as here.
AJ: And the scanners say we're close to the virus' power source!
Ashi palming her fists: About time! Let's get down to business.
Spongebob: And save the day!
Scotsman rolling with his wheelchair: What the Hell was all that?! Who's out here?!
Spongebob: Huh..?
Flora: Dad?!
Scotsman in shock: (Gasps) Flora! (Hugs) IT'S YOU! I neva' thought I'd see ya after that whole virus thing! I knew I shouldn't 'ave left ye.
Flora with her hand on Scotsman's shoulder: Daw, it's ok Dad...
In the background, Wulf and the adult Anais reunite with a huge hug and kiss in front of the little Anais, who's just flabbergasted at what she's seeing.
Anais: EeeEEEugh…! I've seen Mommy kiss Daddy better than you..!
Alt. Anais: Shut up, young me..!
Wulf comforting Momo: Momo!
Momo wagging her tail while in a hug: Daddy!
Mr. Krabs: Spongeboymebob and friend!
Spongebob and Patrick: Mr. Krabs!
Squidward not sounding surprised: Yeeeello.
Spongebob: Oh, Mr. Krabs! We've been through so much! We survived two planets crashing into each other. And then we went to the Ghost Zone. And then we-
Jack: ASHI! (Hugs tightly and kisses several times)
Ashi: Jack! Ok Jack..! Ok honey! I'm here, I'm here!
Jack: O-oh, sorry..! I just...I thought you...none of you could have made it!
Sheen: Aw, com'on Jackie. Y'knew we'd be ok!
Carl: Sure, we lost some guys too, but we're all still in the game! I think...
Scaramouche: Yeah, why so gloom, ol' sport?
Jack: We were all led to believe that this was all we had left. After that last attack we've been through, we were rescued by members of a society of forgotten cartoons, like us. But, we all thought there was nothing left to save outside this world.
Gumball: I dunno what sorta thing you're talkin' about with cartoons an all, but it sounds kinda familiar...
Scotsman: Don't ya know how to stop that virus er' whatever?
Ashi presenting Bimm holding the Antisword to Scotsman: Yes. Our only hope is to bring this sword containing an antivirus to its power source. But we need to find Jimmy and get to the core of this thing.
Jack: I don't understand, Ashi. Why do you wish for us to leave if we're far away from the infection? And if we weren't, you've breached the barrier shielding us from it.
AJ checking his scrambling readings: I know why, but you're not gonna like this. Based on all my readings, and the time of our arrival, we're not away from the virus. We're in it!
Jack's jaw and eyes widen in absolute fear and surprise for a long minute, unable to process what he just heard. Next to him, Peridot, Jasper, and Phoebe come running into the scene with much interest!
Peridot: Not another rescue party! Who're you supposed to be?! And… (Sees Rose) No… Is that...Rose Quartz…? THE Rose Quartz..?!
Rose kneeling to Peridot: Hello Peridot. No time to explain, but you've gotta help us find a man named Jimmy. Jimmy Neutron.
Peridot: Oh that guy? Can't really help you with that. He's been gone for a few hours with Doug. You can ask Tim- Wait… When were there two of you..?
Timmy: Two of me..?
CC. Timmy walking over to the Toon Force with Goddard: Peridot, is everyone ok? I've just checked the city district to make sure no debris went to... (Sees Timmy among everyone else)
Timmy: Future me…?
CC. Timmy hugging Timmy: Little me! Oh my God! It's been so long! I lost my timeline, lived here with my family, saved Jimmy…!
Danny: That's who we're looking for.
Momo: Do you know where he is, mister?
Danny petting Goddard as he nudges against him: Yeah, and why is Goddard by himself? I thought he was always with him.
CC. Timmy: It's a long story, but he's over down at the palace of the Recreational District. I'll take you to him.
Kevin with Brainy flying down to him: You guys go on ahead. I've gotta assess the damages and cure the rest of the pack. Robin sprayed them with a similar kind of kryptonite to my old dog's.
Timmy: Sure thing, Kevo. Just take care of yourself, k?
Kevin hopping onto Brainy's back: You got it. (Flies off)
Chester dragging the frozen Jack with Carl: Com'on Jack! We gotta find Jimmy and fix this mess!
Carl cracking his scapula: Ah...OW! (Lets go of Jack and reaches near his shoulders from behind) My scapula...
Ghost Simone still carrying Courage: Hey, we're gonna go on another death quest. Wanna come?
Courage looking nervous: ...No…?
Ghost Simone: Eh. Well, better than bein' out here.
Courage in fear: Ooooh...
Ghost Simone floats with the Toon Force still carrying Courage in her arms while the cowardly dog holds on tightly to her.
Led by Future Timmy, they make their way to the next sector of the Forgotten Society to recover their long lost friend, Jimmy Neutron… Little do they know this may very well be the last they'll ever see him as he was...
End of Chapter 19

Description

In the Forgotten Society, Doug introduces Jimmy Neutron to the interior of the museum within the Grand Palace, which contains all sorts of memorabilia from the past. The walls, columns, and the ceiling are all painted white, but the floor has orange to black and white checkered tiles aligned with one another. Every column, like the ones in and outside the altar, all have certain carvings to holographic symbols on them with their own unique style of any certain cartoon. Paintings are that of screenshots from actual shows, including Jimmy's own from a much earlier episode in production.
Jimmy: Wow Doug. How were you able to get this information out of nothing?
Doug: When the Syndicate told us about the Fourth Wall, they brought with them as much needed information as they could to prove to us that we were cartoons. Half of this came from them, while the other half came from CN City's archives.
Jimmy over by a Reptar shirt on display: Heyhey! It's one of Tommy's Reptar shirts! Man, I haven't seen one of them in a while.
Doug: Oh yeah… Reptar…
Jimmy turning back to Doug: You ok?
Doug: Oh I'm good. It's just, part of me feels kinda jealous of them. The Rugrats. They were a lot more of a hit than any of us back in the day before Spongebob took over.
Jimmy: But you weren't canceled or anything, right?
Doug: No. I was moved to Disney. But...we don't talk about that…
Jimmy glances while speaking to Doug and sees a giant cover of an orange Nick-themed building shaped like a retro hotel venue. Underneath the image is a massive book containing even more pictures to view.
Jimmy: What about that one?
Doug: That used to be the Nick Hotel. (Opens book) Here, take a look at this. Old photos of the website, a bunch of JPEG's of smiling children, and this layout. ...It sucked, but the kids enjoyed it.
Jimmy: It's funny. I can actually see the comparison between this and the city itself.
Doug: What do you mean?
Jimmy flipping through the pages: I mean, the walls, and the attractions within them are all very unique. Granted, there's no windows here, but for a hotel, it looks as though a kid would fit right in as long as they don't look at the characters staring at them while they sleep.
Doug: Yeah, in a way we kinda did have to get inspiration from somewhere. Of course our walls are invisible. But even though there's weren't, you still had the lively areas to go to before eventually it wore itself out. You could say it's like a life cycle. Humble beginnings, but then years down the road, it gets old and later croaks. If there's one thing your arch nemesis, Calamitous, taught me, it's that even things you like including stuff on TV don't last forever.
Jimmy: Maybe. But you learn to cherish that memory of it.
Doug in surprise: ...Yeah. Yes, of course. Heh heh.
Jimmy looking at a blocked off page: Oh, and what's in here..?
Doug: Huh? Wait, Jim, I wouldn't-
Jimmy turns to the next page and merely glances it before hastily shutting the book entirely with horrified eyes.
Jimmy: O_O
Doug: Saw the mascot costumes..?
Jimmy still frozen: I am a nightmare to children everywhere…
Outside far to the waterfall in the Research District, Jack, now with his gi cleaned and patched just like new, takes a seat near the edge of the stream next to Mandark's still-fit parents. His red-haired mother, and his black-haired bearded father meditate quietly and don't react in anyway. Not even peaking to see Jack.
Jack sitting down: …?
Oceanbird: …
Windbear: ...What troubles you, Samurai..?
Jack: …? Everything…All that I have said… All that I have done in the past...Was this my gift, or was it my punishment?
Oceanbird: Life never chooses to punish those who do not deserve it.
Jack: But my fate. Years ago, I wanted to change the future. Save it from the evil that oppressed my people. But, I've made a mistake. A version of me had seen it for himself. And though I've narrowly avoided it, I still began to waver. I am no longer the man I should be.
Windbear: Perhaps what you choose to be is what you are. Not necessarily what you were before.
Jack: But I don't understand. I've done so many terrible things that… I can almost never let them go…
Oceanbird: Sometimes you need to look forward to better things than to dwell on what you've already done. Whether good or bad.
Windbear: Everyone makes mistakes, Jack. (Opens eyes and winks) That's why we live it and learn.
Jack: …? (Smiles) Thank you, Mr and Ms…
Windbear shaking Jack's hand: Astronomonov.
As Jack's confidence rises again, the tall Timmy Turner back in his fighting gear, seemingly after a brief sparring session, stands before him.
CC. Timmy: Hey...sorry to interrupt, but, can you come visit me at the treedome? It's rather important.
Jack: O-oh. Yes, Timmy. (Gets up) And, I must thank you. You and everyone here have been so very supportive of me all this time, that, I never thought I'd…
CC. Timmy smiling: Hey, it's alright Jack. We knew what you've been through, and we wanted to be there for you. That's what friends are for. Oh, and, Mr. n' Ms. Astro, Numbuh One called and said your son is back in his room playing the piano.
Oceanbird grinning: That's great to hear, Timmy. Thank you.
CC. Timmy: You're welcome. Anyway, let's get down there, Jack.
Jack: At the treedome? Where might that be?
Timmy happily turns to the river and points down into it where deep below the water, the dome remains. Inside, Sandy's tall tree sits at the center of it. And around it are several large machines and a house-like attachment against them. After entering, only Future Timmy, Sandy, Scotsman, Wulf, Goddard, Noble, Phoebe, Peridot, Jasper, Jack, and Mr. Krabs are sitting together with the front airlock sealed shut.
CC. Timmy: Ok. I know this is dirty to talk about people behind their backs, but I'm really concerned for Jimmy and the rest of the city. Something's going on.
Sandy: It's the same old-western vibe I've been gettin' since them readins' outside of here!
Scotsman: An' how long've you been doin' this? Isn't it somethin' the whole world should know?
Peridot: We've been detecting this for two weeks before the boy genius and the rest of us arrived.
Wulf with his arms crossed: Kial neniu estas koncernata?
Peridot turning to Goddard: What was that the furry said?
Goddard translating on his screen: Why isn't anyone concerned?
Peridot: Oh. Good question. It's far away from here. There's no danger on this planet other than whatever harsh conditions there are way out there in beaver kid's ruined town. That is where this, Mawgu, I believe is what they call him, first shot down years ago.
Jack: How do you know who he is?
Phoebe: The same attack happened in Timmy's timeline too.
CC. Timmy: But where I come from, we never met anyone from Cartoon Network until after the incident.
Peridot: Gosh, it feels so uncanny when you say the name of our makers' companies..!
Jasper: Well, it IS one of the places we were born from, hun.
Jack: And to think, I was designed to be a samurai and endure the years of fighting evil...not born…
Jasper: Look on the bright side. At least you know about it now. Most of us ain't so lucky.
Peridot: Yep! In most other timelines, none of us ever learn the truth. And if we did, we just forget about it since it's all part of a script. But here, we have total control over everything, and pretty soon, we'll be in charge of how cartoons go once we break the Fourth Wall in its entirety! ...Still… It does raise a lot of concerns from me. The only way anyone could do that before was if people were programmed to do it, often by chance. This, Chowder or whatever specimen he was, was unique in that he could shift into reality with a snap of his fingers. Gumball did it, but only just made it until he and his family were reset for the next episode. So how does anyone of us expect to do it differently?!
Sandy: In Doug's perspective, we just wait n' see what that thing out there does. Like rapture.
Krabs: If you're plannin' on bringin' that thing back here and makin' me lose money again, tell it to me claw!
Sandy: I don't like it either, Mr. K. I just hope that Spongebob n' the rest of our pals made it out ok. That virus in space ain't somethin' I'd call, "Salvation."
Phoebe: And the plan just sounds too risky to be done. Even Jimmy knew that. But, he's starting to believe in it too now that he's been told about it, even with all these betrayals.
Scotsman: Well, I'll bet a good smack to that big ol' forehead of his won't hurt!
Goddard: BARK BARK!
Sandy: What's that, Goddard?
Goddard pulling his screen up: BARK!
Noble agreeing with the message: WOOF!
Sandy: You're right. It ain't that simple. If I remember right, Jimmy was the same fella who got us buildin' highly complex and dangerous machines one time, plus the ol' robot invasion. He's a genius with an IQ higher than mine, and now he's the one believin' in all this nonsense!
Wulf: Doug..?
CC. Timmy: Nah. He means well. He's showing Jimmy to all our history cause he asked. He wants to know more about our networks and how we can break the Fourth Wall without so much as a headache. Plus, in terms of the theory, he's more neutral than truly engaged in it. But I still don't understand who could be trying to kill him, even when Doug or myself are around. Besides, it's no accident poor Two-shoes got manipulated. And an unpiloted Megas is no exception either.
Peridot: I already spoke to the disproportionate mechanics at their shop. They didn't even know their own giant mech suit had escaped! How could you miss it?! It's as big as a whale!
Krabs: Hey, watch it! Me daughter's a whale!
Jack: Listen, if we are to understand who this killer is, we need to remember that it could be anyone no matter how they act.
Jasper: He's right. It could be the nicest person on Earth and he could have a bad side.
Phoebe: We know Dexter isn't the killer because he's openly tried to help him and wouldn't dare go that far in terms of competition, nor did he have anything to attach to Jimmy's rocket. He was focused on Mandark, who did shoot at him during the rocket chase, but he never once punctured through the hull of the engine. And Doug couldn't have done any of this either because despite how many classes he's taken in mechanics, he still doesn't know how to drive, how cooling tanks work, or how to pilot a giant flying mech. ...Ok. Maybe that's a bit out there. Let's just say he's rather clumsy.
CC. Timmy: It's true. You don't see him flying around anywhere, except on the hover boards or easy-to navigate vehicles in the back seat.
Jack: You say that the people in this society all believe in the Fourth Wall as though it were like a religion. The possibility of this entity's return to them could mean some form of rapture. Is there perhaps someone who doesn't believe in it that could be opposed to Jimmy trying to himself?
Phoebe: I'm not sure. And I'd hate to tell him the possibility of it being wrong.
CC. Timmy: I would say something about this too, but the people have the natural right to believe what they wanna believe. And I'd hate to start a panic with the thought of annihilation. It's bad enough most of us can't handle the reality that we're a bunch of TV characters. But, all of that aside, something about this deep down in my soul feels like a set up for something, and I'm beginning to think we may have lost our way. I dunno whether this "virus" is just blinding our judgment or not, but whatever it is, I-
The alarm interrupts Timmy, catching everyone off guard. The lights in the dome turn fluorescent red, and while Jack cringes and Phoebe covers her ears, Goddard's head spins out of control from the loud nature of the blaring sound.
Sandy covering her ears: Agh..! I oughta tone down the audio next time!
Peridot: What could possibly be going on this time?!
CC. Timmy: I don't know! It can't be Mandark again. We just defeated and punished him! Worst case scenario, it's gotta be something that happened to the…shield generator…!
Earlier...
The ruined Patrol Ship is still barely hovering in the sky to their target destination. From the past attack, almost everything in the hull is hanging by a thread. The panels have been broken off, massive gaping holes in them have been exposed as fires burn through them. The skies are red and pitch black as if the flames have given it another hue. The halo still sits above in outer space like a giant watching over the world. Inside the ship, SpongeBob is still desperately manning the controls. But this time, it's been fully cracked and shaken from battle.
Danny arriving taking a breath: Phew… That's the last of em…
Sam: Hopefully we won't have to deal with anyone else like that any time soon.
Ghost Simone hovering with her legs spawned: I wouldn't push your luck, kiddo.
Danny: That's right, I've been meaning to ask. Since when did you get your legs back?
Ghost Simone: I overshadowed your GF last night and copied her.
Sam: Wait, Wha…?
Ghost Simone: Didn't change much to make me taller, but whatever.
Kevin holding his right side: Those guys were tough to take down. We're not gonna make it if they have anyone else on our tail.
Anais: And the ship's already falling apart! But we're so close to where we need to be!
Spongebob: You're right. AJ hooked his tracker to the ship. Look!
On the radar, distant from the ruined cruiser, there is a round blue electric wall visible to the naked eye. It's transparent enough, however, to see the sprawling city inside it containing none other than the Forgotten Society.
Chester: A dome?!
Timmy: Looks like an entire city in there!
AJ: But that can't be! That's where we need to go!
Cindy: Quick, Spongebob, can you try and maneuver around that barrier to a safe distance?
Spongebob: I can't! The whole control panel is jammed and the engines are down! We're going to crash!
Dani on communications: Not a chance! Leave it to us!
Spongebob: (Turns to little Anais) Anais, How would you like to try and keep the ship steady while we help you outside?
Anais: Really? Me..? I-I mean, I'm smart, but-
Richard kneeling to his daughter: It's ok. (Winks) You've got this.
Anais pauses as she looks at her father but quickly makes a joyous smile. Immediately, she mans the controls and Spongebob leaves out the bridge catching Danny and the other's curiosity.
Danny running through the halls: I dunno what Spongebob's doing, but Scaramouche, we're gonna need your musical magic!
Scaramouche by the burning side hatches: No problem, Phantom Boy!
Next to Scaramouche, Brainy flies out and gives him a lift on her back. He grabs his flute from his pocket starts playing a very jazzy tune that causes the ship to slow itself down. At the same time, Brainy's ears start to hover and levitate the ship further like Scaramouche's song. Danny, Dani, Penball, and Ghost Simone all fly up to the front where the impact zone would be to try and tilt it back to its center so it can land on its bottom away from the barrier. By the time it nears the walls, it smears itself against it, causing the electric current of it to spark madly before shattering like glass at the very edge of the Research District! Shocked, the flying heroes put tons more force to the ship to push it back, but the pressure is too much for them, even for a merged Penball until he taps into more of his hidden power. Further aided by the assistance of a seemingly unhappy Starfire bracing herself on the side with them. Scaramouche's music and Brainy's gravity help greatly. However, he is also quick to see the impact of the ship against the barrier. Brainy jumps through one of the holes into the tallest mount of the waterfall. The debris from the ship breaks in, and Scaramouch plays his flute causing the rubble to gravitate away from any of the buildings nearby. Meanwhile, as the cruiser gets closer to the roof of the walls near the mines, Flora and Patrick jump off to the surface and prepare a massive punch with both fists causing the vessel to slow itself down even more. With the force of their effort, it accidentally bounces off Penball, who quickly diffuses from the shock. On their way down, Penny still in her dragon mode swoops just barely above Gumball allowing him just enough time to catch her hind legs as she gets further to the surface of the Mines of the Research District. Like a plane on a runway, she gets slower as she gets lower and gives Gumball some leg room to run across the soft ground to land safely by rolling.
Dragon Penny: You ok, Gumball?
Gumball: Yeah. I'm fine...
Ghost Simone: LOOK OUT!
More debris from outside falls across the surface nearly missing the buildings and the people within them when they panic and scurry. Only one large engine, however, plummets to a room where Courage is in screaming in fear. Luckily, Simone flies through it just in time and rescues him as the large parts crash down.
Ghost Simone holding Courage: You sure are one lucky doggy!
Courage relieved: Phew..!
Danny still pressing against the hull: Why are the engines still running?! We've just barely landed!
As soon as Danny begins to worry, the ship comes to an abrupt halt while leaning against the shield wall. The glass of the dome from above collapses onto it with purple rain from the black sky. Mist from the waterfall and the ship's interior collects as though they've been sprinkled against fire. Curious, Danny peeks into one of the holes at the bottom, partially severed from the crash landing, finding Spongebob using himself as a water hose by stretching his arm out into the water below. In addition to extra aid from Drooly who supplies him with more water.
Danny: Great timing, guys!
Spongebob getting his arm back in place: Not a problem, Danny!
Drooly still salivating: I'll take care of the rest and the ill.
Spongebob nodding: Ok.
In the ruined and mangled remains of the bridge, now crushed underneath several other parts of the ship, the crew still stand protecting themselves, circling around Anais for her safety. Danny comes to check on them with Spongebob against his side and Dani hovering next to them.
Anais stumbling: Perfect landing… (Turns to corner and vomits)
Sheen stumbling: We have arrived, Captain Fenton…(Falls face first into clanging rubble)
Chester: Agh, my head..!
Squidward: Please, don't have us do this again…
Danny smiling and patting Squidward's back: Hey now, where's the fun in that?
Wanda hovering over to Anais: You did a fantastic job, kid! You remind me so much of Timmy from when he piloted his own shuttles. Although I was the one doing the steering most of the time.
Timmy: Hey!
Anais: Thanks. I just wish Mommy and Darwin were here to see it…
Alt. Anais smiling proudly: Don't be so upset. I'm sure they'd be very proud of me. I mean, you, me.
Ghost Simone hovering toward Starfire: There ya are, Stargal! You alright?
Starfire: No…
Timmy: Did you convince your friends we're not the bad guys?
Starfire: No…
Timmy: Oooh…
Spongebob taking Silkie out one of his holes: Here ya go, Starfire! Safe and sound!
Silkie vomits onto the floor again.
Starfire quickly regaining her happiness: EEEE! (Hugs Silkie) You've kept the Silkie safe! (Hugs Spongebob) Oh thank you thank you thank you! (Kisses Spongebob against the cheek)
Spongebob raising his arms: Woohoo!
Timmy: Yeah. And nice piloting, Spongedude! Couldn't have done it any better myself!
Spongebob: Thank you too, Timmy! It felt so refreshing to get behind the wheel again! Er, I mean, helm again, what with Mr. Krabs and Mrs. Puff gone.
Ashi: Now that we're in town, what should we do? No one's coming out these buildings.
Sheen: Maybe the Void Star's got them in a hypnotic trance! Or maybe they're all stoned!
Cindy: Or maybe, that force barrier's been keeping them from seeing anything outside of it. And now that it's gone, they know.
Rose: I like the way you're thinking, Cindy. If we know your husband, he might know something about this.
Kevin: If I can recall, his transmission from earlier probably came from the same place as here.
AJ: And the scanners say we're close to the virus' power source!
Ashi palming her fists: About time! Let's get down to business.
Spongebob: And save the day!
Scotsman rolling with his wheelchair: What the Hell was all that?! Who's out here?!
Spongebob: Huh..?
Flora: Dad?!
Scotsman in shock: (Gasps) Flora! (Hugs) IT'S YOU! I neva' thought I'd see ya after that whole virus thing! I knew I shouldn't 'ave left ye.
Flora with her hand on Scotsman's shoulder: Daw, it's ok Dad...
In the background, Wulf and the adult Anais reunite with a huge hug and kiss in front of the little Anais, who's just flabbergasted at what she's seeing.
Anais: EeeEEEugh…! I've seen Mommy kiss Daddy better than you..!
Alt. Anais: Shut up, young me..!
Wulf comforting Momo: Momo!
Momo wagging her tail while in a hug: Daddy!
Mr. Krabs: Spongeboymebob and friend!
Spongebob and Patrick: Mr. Krabs!
Squidward not sounding surprised: Yeeeello.
Spongebob: Oh, Mr. Krabs! We've been through so much! We survived two planets crashing into each other. And then we went to the Ghost Zone. And then we-
Jack: ASHI! (Hugs tightly and kisses several times)
Ashi: Jack! Ok Jack..! Ok honey! I'm here, I'm here!
Jack: O-oh, sorry..! I just...I thought you...none of you could have made it!
Sheen: Aw, com'on Jackie. Y'knew we'd be ok!
Carl: Sure, we lost some guys too, but we're all still in the game! I think...
Scaramouche: Yeah, why so gloom, ol' sport?
Jack: We were all led to believe that this was all we had left. After that last attack we've been through, we were rescued by members of a society of forgotten cartoons, like us. But, we all thought there was nothing left to save outside this world.
Gumball: I dunno what sorta thing you're talkin' about with cartoons an all, but it sounds kinda familiar...
Scotsman: Don't ya know how to stop that virus er' whatever?
Ashi presenting Bimm holding the Antisword to Scotsman: Yes. Our only hope is to bring this sword containing an antivirus to its power source. But we need to find Jimmy and get to the core of this thing.
Jack: I don't understand, Ashi. Why do you wish for us to leave if we're far away from the infection? And if we weren't, you've breached the barrier shielding us from it.
AJ checking his scrambling readings: I know why, but you're not gonna like this. Based on all my readings, and the time of our arrival, we're not away from the virus. We're in it!
Jack's jaw and eyes widen in absolute fear and surprise for a long minute, unable to process what he just heard. Next to him, Peridot, Jasper, and Phoebe come running into the scene with much interest!
Peridot: Not another rescue party! Who're you supposed to be?! And… (Sees Rose) No… Is that...Rose Quartz…? THE Rose Quartz..?!
Rose kneeling to Peridot: Hello Peridot. No time to explain, but you've gotta help us find a man named Jimmy. Jimmy Neutron.
Peridot: Oh that guy? Can't really help you with that. He's been gone for a few hours with Doug. You can ask Tim- Wait… When were there two of you..?
Timmy: Two of me..?
CC. Timmy walking over to the Toon Force with Goddard: Peridot, is everyone ok? I've just checked the city district to make sure no debris went to... (Sees Timmy among everyone else)
Timmy: Future me…?
CC. Timmy hugging Timmy: Little me! Oh my God! It's been so long! I lost my timeline, lived here with my family, saved Jimmy…!
Danny: That's who we're looking for.
Momo: Do you know where he is, mister?
Danny petting Goddard as he nudges against him: Yeah, and why is Goddard by himself? I thought he was always with him.
CC. Timmy: It's a long story, but he's over down at the palace of the Recreational District. I'll take you to him.
Kevin with Brainy flying down to him: You guys go on ahead. I've gotta assess the damages and cure the rest of the pack. Robin sprayed them with a similar kind of kryptonite to my old dog's.
Timmy: Sure thing, Kevo. Just take care of yourself, k?
Kevin hopping onto Brainy's back: You got it. (Flies off)
Chester dragging the frozen Jack with Carl: Com'on Jack! We gotta find Jimmy and fix this mess!
Carl cracking his scapula: Ah...OW! (Lets go of Jack and reaches near his shoulders from behind) My scapula...
Ghost Simone still carrying Courage: Hey, we're gonna go on another death quest. Wanna come?
Courage looking nervous: ...No…?
Ghost Simone: Eh. Well, better than bein' out here.
Courage in fear: Ooooh...
Ghost Simone floats with the Toon Force still carrying Courage in her arms while the cowardly dog holds on tightly to her.
Led by Future Timmy, they make their way to the next sector of the Forgotten Society to recover their long lost friend, Jimmy Neutron… Little do they know this may very well be the last they'll ever see him as he was...
End of Chapter 19