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Fade into static. Cut to a computer player's POV - ROBOT VISION. Around the edges, tiny screens are clustered. The top left heading is "NERD KID." The bottom left heading is "SCORE --825." The bottom left heading is. An image comes up on his computer showing two red bars maxing out. NERD KID begins running through the halls wielding a ridiculously single-barreled blaster pistol. Cut to the a gate. NERD KID runs through the gate with the pistol and stops safely, turning back toward the gate, hearing stomping. NERD KID runs with the pistol and runs away and off. Cut to a close up of the doors. Cut to the Chaos’s legs. Pan up to show the full body of Choas, her arms holding pistols. Pan up to Chaos with a determined look and zoom in. Shifting to the right, Danny, wearing the Fenton Helmet, sits at his computer. | |
Tucker | That's the trouble with these online video games. Too many unquialified random players. |
Danny | I know what you mean. Nobody but us has a clue. Except for that Chaos guy. That guy is unstoppable. |
Tucker | Was unstoppable. Watch this. Hey Chaos. Game over vid-wid. |
Danny | Still not stopped. |
Tucker | Danny, I just want you to know, I accidentally killed your gerbil in the 6th grade. |
Danny | What? |
Tucker | Aw man. Smoked again. |
Danny | Darn it. I thought using the Fenton Helmet as my game controller would give me an edge, not hat hair. |
Technus | Ah. Haha! Once again, I, Technus, master of all things electronic and beeping am free once again to conquer this world. |
Theme song | |
Technus | To conquer this world. ALthough, that world looks more entertaining. And the fashion sense is far superior. Perhaps it is there that I shall be king. |
Danny | Oh no you don't. (Goes ghost) At least the hair's better. |
Technus | Oh that stinks. No matter. I shall return! So long ghost boy. |
Danny | Oh great. Constantly getting zapped in Doomed is bad enough but now I have to track down that loser. Or I can deal with it tomorrow. It is tomorrow. I've been up all night. (Yawns) Oh well, one sleepy day at school and one lame ghost freed. What's the worst that could happen? |
Mr. Lancer | Pencils down. All tests in. Ah teaching. Always rewarding. |
Danny | Last time Technus fused a monster out of the junk from my dad's shed. Be on the lookout for runaway appliances. |
Tucker | Copy. Objective is to defeat the boss and power him down to level zero. |
Danny | Uh level zero is a no man's land, Sam. It's a glitch in the Doomed program. If you get knocked into it, you're stuck there. |
Sam | I cannot begin to tell you how interesting that is. |
Tucker | If you were game savvy you'd know that. |
Sam | Oh really. Let me tell you something--Hold it. I got something. Fast moving garage sale headed east toward the park. |
Technus | Yes. Come to me my beautiful technology. And together we shall build a new body worthy of my greatness. Something sleek, stylish and totally modern. Yeah baby! |
Danny | Look familiar? Technus saw me playing Doomed last night and now he's trying to look like Chaos. |
Tucker | The way you play he shouldn't be hard to beat. |
Danny | Ignoring that. Okay Tuck here's what we'll do. You distract him with an L2 throttle right maneuver and I'll power up and engage him in battle mode. |
Sam | What about me? |
Danny | You stay here, Sam. You probably don't know the moves that we're talking about here. |
Tucker | Yeah, you'd just get in the way. Time to show him what 5 volts of manly battery power can really do. I've got him distracted. Hit him Danny. |
Sam | So much for battle mode, huh? |
Danny | Okay. This calls for advance mode with an intangibility bonus. |
Tucker | Yeah boy. This is better than the gauntlet of doom in level 9. |
Danny | Cool. How'd I do that? |
Technus | No! I Technus, am getting tired of getting beaten by you. |
Danny | Yeah well you Technus, are going to need to learn some new video game moves if you want to beat us. |
Technus | You're right. I have all of the style, but none of the substance. I must acquire these new skills. And I know exactly where I can do that. |
Tucker | You won. Great job, Danny. |
Sam | What are you talking about? He self-destructed. |
Danny | Eh, whatever. I'm here, he's gone, and that means my work here is done. |
Sam | Cool. So, what do you want to do? |
Danny | Okay Tuck, just like in the park. |
Tucker | I'm all over it. |
Danny | Aw man. It's like he was three steps ahead of us. Uhh another all-nighter. (Yawns) |
Mr. Lancer | By and large I'm pleased with the test results. I know the poetry of the 19th century is enough to put one to sleep. This, however, borders on sarcasm. A word, Danny. Danny when a teacher looks at his student he hopes to see the reflection of his own abilities. When I look at you, I see my own F. I don't like to fail, do you? |
Danny | M-Mr. Lancer. I-I can explain-- |
Mr. Lancer | I need no explanations, I need results. So, you know what I'm going to do? |
Danny | Pass me so you don't look bad? |
Mr. Lancer | Ha ha no. However I am going to give you the opportunity to do better. I'm making you retake the test. |
Danny | But it's only one stupid test. |
Mr. Lancer | One stupid test that accounts for one quarter of your final grade. That's 25% in case you're failing math as well. You have three days to study for the make-up. Get it? |
Danny | Got it. I got it! If you crack the safe at MegaMart you get an extra life. |
Sam | That extra life will come in handy when Lancer kills you for flunking again. |
Tucker | What's she doing here? She can't be here to play. |
Sam | Oh, because I'm a girl? And us girls are lacking in what? Opposable thumbs, one track minds, stupid berets? |
Tucker | Hey! |
Danny | As much as I hate to say it, Sam's got a point. I probably should be studying. Tuck? |
Tucker | I'll stick with goofing off. We're going to need all the ammo we can get if we're going to defeat Chaos. |
Danny | Chaos is nothing compared to Lancer. Imagine if he caught me in here. |
Mr. Lancer | Yes, imagine that. |
Technus | My last form was unstable, and I was unable to conceal myself from those annoying children. But this new body is much more, how would the kids say it today, far out? In this new body they shall never know it's me. Technus! |
Tucker | Yo newbie. Look out! |
Technus | Excellent. You are quite the game player bespectacled one. |
Tucker | Thanks. I know a few moves. |
Technus | Perhaps you could teach me these "moves" of which you speak. Then I can become as hip and far out as you. |
Tucker | Hip? Far out? Wow, you do need help. Fortunately you came to the right place. Step into my office. This is level two, the bridge of doom. To survive this level you need stealth, cunning, and lightning fast reflexes. Watch and learn. |
Technus | That was informative. But let me try something. |
Tucker | Awesome. I've never seen that power in this game before. |
Technus | You mean, I have powers here that you don't? Interesting. |
Tucker | Okay. Doing good so far. Keep this up and you can help me defeat Chaos. I'll show you the ropes. |
Technus | Are these the ropes of which you speak? |
Tucker | No. Those are Shaolin Wushu warlords. |
Mr. Lancer | Playing an internet video game is hardly the stuff of human drama, Danny. |
Danny | But it's fun. |
Mr. Lancer | Fun is relative. When I see a student pass through the portal of Casper High for the last time, brimming with the knowledge it takes to make it in the outside world, to me, that's fun. |
Danny | Then you need to get out more. |
Mr. Lancer | And you need to stay in more. And here are a couple of people who will make you do just that. |
Danny | My parents?! |
Technus | Now what exactly is the purpose of this skill contest? |
Tucker | To defeat all foes, reach level 13, and retrieve the 7 silver keys to the apocalypse. |
Technus | And what happens after that? |
Tucker | Gain ultimate power and access to the world wide web! |
Technus | Very well. Then I, Technus, shall use my ghost powers and newfound gaming prowess to win the game and spread my intellect to every machine in the world! My, that was a long speech. |
Tucker | What? Technus? |
Technus | Bingo bubby. Game over. That was fun. |
Tucker | Oh no. Technus is in the game and he's able to use his ghost powers. I've got to stop him before he gets to the internet. |
Mr. Lancer | Lazy. Unfocused. Ill-prepared. Lethargic. Need I go on? |
Danny | Dad, I-- |
Jack | Now that's enough of your sass talk mister. |
Maddie | What do you suggest, Mr. Lancer? |
Mr. Lancer | Danny will pass. I know he's capable. But I'd like him to spend his after school hours in my office studying until I administer the makeup exam. |
Jazz | (Simultaneously with Danny) But he has stuff to do after class. |
Danny | (Simultaneously with Jazz) But I have stuff to do after class. How do you know that? |
Mr. Lancer | Ah but consider this. If you fail, you may be held back a year. If it's boring once, imagine taking it again. |
Maddie | Get this straight Danny. You're a Fenton. Fentons get As. Or in your father's case, B minuses. |
Jack | Solid B minuses. |
Maddie | Until you retake this test and pass it with flying colors, we're forbidding access to all electronic devices. |
Danny | It's Tucker. |
Jack | He's busy! |
Technus | Interesting. I seem to grow stronger, and with each vanquished foe. |
Tucker | This is bad. He's figuring the game out. Why won't Danny answer? |
Sam | Maybe he's busy. Could you use a hand? |
Tucker | Fat chance. It's every man for himself. |
Sam | Every man, huh? |
Tucker | What? You're Chaos? |
Sam | If you were game savvy, you'd know that. I'm Ghost Boy. I'm Friar Tuck. We don't need your help because you're a girl. |
Tucker | Alright alright. Enough already. |
Danny | I can't believe it was you dusting us all this time. Why didn't you say something? |
Sam | I tried to, but between the condescension and the cockiness I barely had time for anything else. |
Tucker | Well, the main thing is Sam can help me fight Technus while you're out of commission. I mean, I can help Sam. |
Danny | What a mess. It's my fault Technus is out there while I'm stuck studying the world's dullest subject. |
Sam | Just leave everything to us Danny. Technus may have the power but we've got the moves. I've got lots of cheat codes and secret power ups in my arsenal. Of course, you guys must know all of those, too, right? Weird the girls do. Maybe you guys need to communicate better. |
Mr. Lancer | Danny Fenton. My classroom. Now. Going somewhere, Mr. Fenton? |
Danny | Uh, just stretching my legs. Oh, writing your sister, huh? You have a sister? |
Mr. Lancer | I haven't seen her in ages. Can't afford the plane fare. You know this would be an excellent time for you to say "gosh Mr. Lancer, I never realized being a teacher could be so difficult." |
Danny | I'm 14. I don't really care. |
Mr. Lancer | Yes, yes. Of course. I'm gonna get some air. |
Danny | Gotta cross teacher off my what I wanna be when I grow up list. You guys there? |
Sam | What are you doing online? |
Danny | Just checking in. How's it going? |
Tucker | We're keeping Technus in check, but he's getting stronger. It's just a matter of time before he masters the game. |
Danny | Wish I could help. Studying is such a drag. |
Mr. Lancer | Is it, Danny? |
Danny | Mr. Lancer, I was just taking the-- |
Mr. Lancer | Taking up my valuable time. There are no cheat codes in school Danny, or in life. But if you don't care, why should I? |
Danny | Here we go. Um, in the poem the Tyger. Why does he rhyme the words I and symmetry? |
Mr. Lancer | The poem was written in the early 1800s I'm sure there were multiple ways to pronounce that word. |
Danny | And it's Blake, right? William Blake? |
Mr. Lancer | Actually yes. There were actually other poems he wrote that used the same form of rhyme scheme. |
Danny | Really? Which ones? |
Technus | Not bad for a guy with no moves, huh? |
Tucker | Oh no. He found a power plus cube. |
Technus | Farewell children. I, the new improved Technus, have reached the next level. |
Danny | Well, it's now or never. And it better be now. We've got less than an hour before Technus gets to the last level. |
Mr. Lancer | (Humming as he grades) Ninety one. |
Danny | Ninety one? Ninety one? I aced it? |
Mr. Lancer | Hmm, just barely but yes. You aced it. |
Danny | Yes! I knew I could do it. Hey, I did. I did know I could do it. Thanks. |
Mr. Lancer | Yes, well don't think this means I won't be keeping an eye on you Fenton. |
Danny | Don’t think this means you won't have to. I aced it! |
Mr. Lancer | Ah the old "I don't get to see my sister" speech gets them every time. Why don't they ever realize that's me in a dress? |
Danny | Hello. Not an idiot. Seeya. |
Jack | I should give him his phone back. |
Danny | Yo guys I'm here. And I aced the test. |
Tucker | Dude that's great. You got a hundred? |
Danny | No, I got an A minus. A solid A minus. |
Tucker | We're at level 13. Technus has five of the seven silver keys. Two more and he's king of the world wide web. |
Danny | It'll take me forever to reach level 13. |
Tucker | He's using his ghost powers. I can't stop him. |
Danny | Ghost powers? Ugh I'm such an idiot. Technus used his ghost powers in the game, so, why can't I right? Alright, I'm in. This had better work. Woah. Excellent. I'm learning all over the place today. Sweet. My powers are the ultimate cheat code. |
Technus | Yes! Two more keys then I, the new improved Technus, shall be the hip modern ruler of the world. (Laughs) I, Technus, am totally frying your bacon. |
Tucker | Well that's one thing he hasn't upgraded. His catchphrases. |
Technus | (Laughs) You are no match for me. For I am Technus, master of-- |
Danny | Master of long-winded introductions. Do you ever stop talking about yourself? |
Sam | Do something, Danny. We're one key away from a catastrophe. Oh and congrats on the A. |
Danny | Thanks. He's vulnerable. Keep hammering him. |
Sam | Do you think he gave up? |
Danny | Negative. Incoming! |
Sam | Tuck, remember that mega cheat I told you about. |
Tucker | Time to bust it out? |
Sam | Time to bust it out. Hold Technus off til I get back. Here goes everything. |
Danny | Tucker! |
Technus | The game is over. Victory is mine! Any last requests, child? |
Danny | Um yeah. Could you take out the trash, Sam? |
Sam | With pleasure. |
Danny | Not bad for a girl. |
Sam | Ignoring that. Care to lend a hand? |
Technus | What? Where am I? |
Danny | Level zero. It's a glitch in the program. One way in, no way out. |
Technus | Now listen here, young whipper-snapper, I Technus am hip, and funky fresh, and-- |
Danny | Totally out of date. |
Tucker | Good thing I upgraded my anti-virus program. Did I miss anything? |
Danny | Just the most awesome display of gamesmanship ever. |
Tucker | Hey guys. We've got the seven silver keys to the apocalypse. All we have to do is open the door and we win the game. |
Tucker | Huh? |
Sam | Huh? |
Danny | Huh? Who on Earth could have done that? |
Mr. Lancer | Ha ha. Once again I have the seven silver keys and I am victorious. Me. Mr. Lancer. I've got to stop doing that. |
End of episode. |