Team Alphanumeric

Team Alpha Numeric
The End of the Line
Part II
by SSJ04 Mewtwo

This fic is brought to you by contributions to aff.net. Thank you.

***
Reviewer Responses

MaxJ1800: Did you just get on a Tobey soap box? Yes, I saw that episode and due to the trap that the doc sets up, the ring will again split up only to return later after the fragmented factions realize they can't survive on their own. Oh, TJ is in for a world of disappointment. Ms. Drakesford will have to probably be there to put out any fires and to make sure that Tim Botsford doesn't go postal on her son. Yes, the Predicate guard will have to learn that Becky's in charge on Earth. Hmmm, I wonder if they'll ever reveal her Lexiconian name? And yes, there's going to be a knock down, drag out fight between the lovers, which will bring an end to the ring. Can't believe no one hasn't guessed where those opening lyrics are from. The source will be revealed at the end of the part. Enjoy this one and let me know what you think.

***

Time
Choke the clock
Steal another day

Die
Faithfully
Narcissistic fade away

Twisted
Jump the rail
Shout at the crowd below

Breaker
Chase the ghost
The latest high to all time low

***

"Listen Lexiconian," MathWiz says getting nose to nose with her, "I've been carrying this team on my back. If you want to end this little partnership then just stay out of my way."
"There's not enough room in this city for two super heroes." WordGirl growls.
"One is less than two." MathWiz Growls and the two get into battle stances ready to tear into each other. They circle each other waiting for one or the other to make the first move. The two lunge at each other at the same time and they both hit the floor trying to get the advantage. The brawl wrecks the conference table, and the filing cabinet where the lust rays and their blueprints had been. MathWiz lifts the filing cabinet and throws it at WordGirl. She stops it with her fist and throws a chair in retaliation.
"A chair?!" The best you can do is a chair?!" MathWiz shouts and lifts another table up and uses it as a battering ram. WordGirl's back is slammed into the wall until the wall gives away along with the outer wall and table and Team Alphanumeric fall to the streets. MathWiz smiles viciously seeing his downed opponent.
"Can't get up?" he taunts, but he falls to his knees feeling a chop to the back of a knee. WordGirl gets back to her feet and looks down at the Decimalian on the ground.
'Right where you and your race belongs.' she muses darkly. Then she grabs him by the collar and chunks him into a dumpster and shuts the lid. She then turns it over onto its lid and dusts her hands off.
"That's exactly where he belongs." she comments, but loud banging from the dumpster forces her to turn around to see MathWiz smashing his way from the metal prison. He does a flying tackle and the two go rolling into the empty streets of the city.

***

"This is late breaking news. It appears that what some have feared has come to pass as the heroic Team Alphanumeric has imploded. Reports say that a fight broke out between them at Mr. Big's building. The police are gathering and ready to stop the fighting at any cost with as much force as needed." the anchor reports as the Botsford watch in shock. Huggy had quietly slipped away and was heading straight for Mr. Big's building. The monkey had an idea and hoped that it would work.

***

'What are they thinking? Don't they know that most likely they're under the influence of one of Mr. Big's mind control rays?' Ms. Drakesford fumes getting into her car. Her son and future daughter-in-law were going to need a lawyer.

***

It looked like a F5 tornado had torn through the downtown district of the city. Sirens from countless numbers of cop cars were following the path of destruction. A monkey races down the streets with a lust ray in his arms.
"I told you! Decimalians can't be trusted!" Quick Strike shouts.
"Calm down." Sniper orders. "IQ, what sort of readings did you pick up?"
"Some sort of wave, similar to the lust waves that the lust ray puts out." IQ reports.
"Do you think these waves might have made the two turn against each other?" Sniper asks.
"Most definitely. That planet might not be so back watered as we thought." IQ states.
"So neither of them are in their right mind?" Quick Strike asks now calming.
"Yes, but don't try anything yet. Knowing Huggy, he's already there and has a plan. Remember, we can't interfere unless it's absolutely necessary." IQ reminds them.

***

A vicious smirk crosses WordGirl's face as she holds up the heavy cinder block over her head. MathWiz was laying there trapped like an animal. Huggy, panting from the effort of running across town, flips the switches on the ray and takes careful aim.
"Now, I'm going to...,then the counter lust rays hits MathWiz and her restoring their minds back to them. She drops the cinder block and falls to her knees crying. MathWiz, realizing what had happened, crawls over to her and the two let their tears out. Huggy breathes a sigh of relief until the cops show up, surround the pair, and raise their weapons.
"Team Alphanumeric! Stand and put your hands over your heads!" a cop says over a loud speaker. With tears still in their eyes, the pair of super heroes stand and put their arms up in the air.
"We surrender. We won't resist." WordGirl says. Several policemen circle the pair and cuff their hands behind their backs.
"Say nothing!" Ms Drakesford shouts to the pair. "They're represented detective." she says to the detective on duty who sighs.
"Just how could you've have found out about this so quickly, Drakesford?" he asks. His hatred for defense lawyers evident in his voice.
"I watch the news." she quips back.
"Well, they will have to...," but he is interrupted by a monkey pulling on his pants leg. He looks down and sees the lust in the monkey's hands.
"Detective, I think you'll find similar devices in Mr. Big's building that have the reverse effects of that lust ray." Ms. Drakesford states.
"We'll see." the detective growls and leaves.

***

How Much Longer?
by Ester Scarester

And now we can add another example of why we can't continue to rely on Team Alphanumeric.

Two nights ago, Team Alphanumeric had sneak into Mr. Big's Building and tried to acquire the lust rays and blueprints in Mr. Big's possession. Unfortunately, they were hit with another ray and that caused damage ranging in the millions. Team Alphanumeric offered and will help with he repairs, but that isn't good enough.

These two teenage vigilante super heroes need to retire from the super hero business. They have caused nothing but trouble. Maybe now the police chief will do his job and get rid of the criminals with his department.

Ms. Drakesford, apparently the lawyer for Team Alphanumeric, seemingly was on the seen only a minute after the cops had them in cuffs. How many defense attorneys are ready to go on a moment's notice like that? Does Drakesford have some secret that the rest of us should know?
There are just too many questions that need answers about Team Alphanumeric. Some would say that I shouldn't be writing this because one half of Team Alphanumeric has saved this city on her own. I say that this would have happened whether or not MathWiz would've found his way to our fair city. So loyal readers, it's time for Team Alphanumeric to quit playing heroes and become mundane citizens before some other disaster strikes our city.

***

Tim collapses onto the couch and Becky follows laying across his lap on her stomach.
"Four month...,it took us four months to fix everything, but we did it." Becky says exhausted.
"And the good thing is that because of the finds of the hate rays, and the lust rays, we're not going to have to face a day in court." Tim replies.
"But Mr. Big's ring will." Becky says turning onto her back and smiling at Tim. She sits up, turns to straddle his waist and passionately kisses him. She pulls back and the two stare into each other's eyes.
"Ok you two," Ms. Drakesford states coming into the living room, "enough looking at each other like the you're each other's universe. It's time to eat." The two blush and get up off the couch. Ms. Drakesford smiles at the pair. Seeing a couple like Becky and Tim was Rare. She only hoped that nothing would get between them.

***

Author's Ramblings.

First of all, I like to thank MaxJ1800 for his constant input. Without it, I doubt this story would be half as good as it is. Second, the title of this two pater and the lyrics that start both are from a song on Metallica's Death Magnetic Album called 'The End of the Line'. So, the song is theirs. Thirdly, there are some things I'd like you readers to give your input on. It'll make the third season probably the best season so far.

First, Becky is going to get pregnant. How will the Botsfords react to her pregnancy and the fact she's WordGirl? Will both parents rail on her, or will Sally and Tim constantly argue over these issues?

Second, should there be more controversy stirred up by Ester Scarester's constantly bashing of Team Alphanumeric, or should the paper just fire her and be done with her?

Third, I have this idea for a female villain that MathWiz has done battle with before. Her powers are the ability to create illusions and see through other people's illusions. She knows that Tim is MathWiz, but who'd believe a criminal like her? I need a better name than 'Mistress Illusion'.

Fourth, I need a first name for Tim's mother. I shouldn't have to call her 'Tim's mother', or 'Ms. Drakesford'.

All input will be appreciated. So, I look forward to reading your reviews and look out for the third season of Team Alphanumeric.