Slugterra: Into the Shadows (2016) Movie Script
1
( squeaks )
What do you think Pieper,
how far down does it go?
( chitters )
( laughs )
Yeah right, "all the way."
All right, Pieper.
( exhales )
Let's do this.
( laughs )
This is awesome!
Who-hooo-hoo!
Yeah!
Hiyah!
( alarmed chirp )
( singing )
Who-hooo-hoo!
Yeah!
We made it, Pieper...to
Slugterra.
Huh?
Where's Pronto?
( distressed cry )
Ahhhh!!!
Uh oh.
Wahh!!
Oof!
Oh.
That's better.
( chuckles )
Pronto.
( laughs )
( laughing and whooping )
Hey, wait!
Man I forgot how beautiful
this place could be.
The 99 Caverns.
Slugball games.
Undercorn fritters.
Laying around the hideout!
Home.
The Eastern Caverns were great.
But...
I think we could all benefit
from a little less stress.
And a 99 Caverns
with no Dr. Blakk
and no ghouled slugs is just
the place to start!
Pah! Nonsense.
Heroes like Pronto thrive
on stress!
The scent of perspiration
is the scent of glory!
And Pronto is -
( huge inhale )
( gags )
Ugh.
-wreathed in glory!
That's it! I'm leaving!
And I'm never coming back!
Oh come now, it
is not that bad!
I don't think it's you,
Pronto.
Does the town seem
a little empty?
More like totally empty.
Except for the King of Sling!
The Shane Gang!
Oh am I glad to see you.
What's going on?
Everything's outta control,
man!
( chirping loudly )
Woah. That is a ton of slugs.
( chirping loudly )
King -- what happened?
We left you and The Shadow Clan
in charge.
The Shadow Clan
is the problem!
Huh?
What've they done?
What haven't they done?
Most folks are more afraid
a' those creepy,
Bug People than ever!
And they don't like rockabilly
music, man!
Ohhh, you do not wanna know.
Oh.
( clears throat )
Of course, hehe.
Koo-koooo.
I don't like the sound of this,
bro.
If the Shadow Clan are
getting confrontational,
what're we gonna do?
Let's not jump
to conclusions.
I know The Shadow Clan.
I don't think they'd do anything
hurtful on purpose.
King.
Explain what happened?
From the beginning
this time.
( sighs )
Okay.
Well things went downhill-
-as soon as you left.
Turns out team building
with them
was much harder than I thought.
Happy to be teaming up,
partner!
Hug it out, bubba.
Talk about a frosty reception.
Ooh, personal bubble.
Understand.
I tried working with them...
...but the Shadow Clan
have their own ideas
about keeping the caverns safe.
I tried to warn them
they were upsetting folks.
But they're all about
protecting the slugs,
even over people.
Oh floppers.
( chirping )
They keep gathering up
slugs and bringing them here.
No one knows why.
It's creepy!
Guys, this much slug energy
in one place
could cause imbalances
in the 99.
Watch your step everybody.
Yes, we do not want
any...WAHH!
( screeching )
( chokes )
PLEH!
Augh!
( angry chirping )
Ehh, sorry!
Huh?
( chirps )
Oh!
( chirp )
Oh, ohhh!
Ahaha!
Ooookay.
I guess we should do...
something about this?
Uhh.
( laughs )
C'mon guys!
Slug-slug-slug!
This way!
Too many of them!
Yeah slugs, yeah. Go.
Huh?
( chirps )
Huh?
Welcome home, Eli Shane.
Oh, no way man!
( nervous laugh )
( chirps )
Have you ever experienced
so much slug energy?
No, I can't say I have.
But I'm concerned that this
many slugs is bad for the town!
It could cause
energy imbalances,
making it difficult for
the people who live here.
Slugs are needed here
near the Great Abyss.
Humans are not.
We have worked together before
and you know I'm aware
of how important
the slugs are to Slugterra.
But either you stop this...
or I will.
We once told you we had
the same goal
as The Son of Shane.
And now it appears...
we were mistaken.
What?!
Those who place themselves
above the slugs,
invite disaster.
Wait!
Sooooo, how'd it go?
Not good.
Looks like we're going to have
to handle this ourselves.
( distant singing)
That sound...
...where is it coming from?
( gasp )
Huh?
( singing )
Take them somewhere safe, girl.
( chirping )
Woahh!
( chirping )
That was amazing!
( chirps )
What kind of slug is that?
( sniffs )
Just who do you
think you are?
I'm Tad.
And uh...I don't really know
what kind of a slug she is.
Ugh!
I'm Eli.
This is Trixie, Kord and
the charmer is Pronto.
Heh.
Nice to meet you.
Pfffft!
Are you the sheriff
or something?
Something.
He's the Shane!
Thanks, we owe you.
You just saved us days
of work.
I was just trying to help.
Ah yes, yes, good good good.
Now if you'll excuse us,
we're very busy.
Lots to do.
Hero stuff, you - you wouldn't
understand.
So, uh, what cavern
do you come from?
Ah, yes.
Um.
I'm from, uh...
( chuckles )
...not from around here.
Maybe from somewhere...
...surface-y?
Oh, um...I, uh.
Heh.
Not a lot of clothes like
yours around these parts.
You know about the surface?
I'm kinda from there too.
I've only been down here
a few days.
( sniffs )
Best not to talk
about the surface.
Most people will think
you're crazy.
I think I am crazy.
I mean there's this whole
other world beneath our feet!
Well just between us...
I know, right?!
How did you find
your way here?
It was me!
I did it all myself, y'hear?
( cheer )
Ah, this probably isn't the best
place for this conversation.
Where are you headed, Tad?
I have no idea.
Which way are you going?
When I was little...
...I rescued Piper from a cat.
I nursed her back to health,
and then...
I started wondering where
she came from.
( yawns )
What was it like for you
on the surface Eli?
Ah, for a long time it was
pretty good.
And then...not that great.
When I was ten my mother
had to leave
and I went to live
with my uncle.
I haven't seen or heard
from her since.
( sad chirp )
Wow.
Eli never talks about
the surface.
Well, for me it
was mostly bad.
I have no need to go
back up there.
How exactly did you get
down here?
Pieper helped me map all
sorts of underground tunnels...
...for years I mapped them
and eventually we found
our way here.
Ooooh-hoo-hoo!...
How does it work?
Well, it doesn't really work
anymore,
not way down here.
You can have it
if you want it.
Oooh-hoo-hoo!
( gasps )
Pieper's the only slug
I've ever known.
But you all have so many.
Pffft.
It's this world
that's impressive.
I'd love to know as much
about slugs as you do.
Then I'll have to
teach you.
You mean it? Really?
Sure. We can start first
thing tomorrow.
Wow. Thanks!
Surface-brothers.
Slug energy has an affect
on everything in Slugterra
and is essential to the health
of the 99 caverns.
There is a "fragile balance"
in Slugterra
that must be maintained.
And too many slugs can be
a bad thing?
Well, no not really.
More like too much of
a good thing.
Okay, here's how you meet
a slug.
Is there anyone down there,
up for some fun?
( chirps )
Wanna ride with
the Shane Gang?
( chirps )
( chuckles )
Guess he does.
Never forget,
they're not just ammo,
they're your friends.
And if you're really good,
they'll be your family.
Hi there, buddy.
Want to help me show my friend
what a Tazerling does?
( chirps )
Wow!
Can I try?
Give it a shot.
Uhh, is there anyone down there,
up for some fun?
( chirps )
Don't chase it.
Let it come to you.
Hey! I'm Tad!
I like popcorn, scary movies
and rainy days?
( chuckles )
( laughs )
( chirps )
Oh!
( chirps )
I got one!
Wow! That was...really good.
What kind is this?
A Hop Rock.
The slug version of
a firecracker.
What was that?
Trouble!
Please!
You can't do this!
Uh uh uh!
You 'aught-never told us
what to do, mister.
Yeah.
We don't likes knowing
what to do!
These two aren't
the brightest,
but they can still be dangerous.
We've gotta stop 'em.
Yeah. We do.
( chirps )
( excited chirping )
Please! You can't do this!
Now sir.
Me and My brother was raised
to believe we can do anything
we put our minds to.
Every accomplishment starts
with the decision to try!
Augh!
But the gold is for the Building
Society to build an orphanage!
Oh ho ho!
I believe you mean it was
for building an orphanage.
Besides, we grew up
without an orphanage!
Yeah, alls we had
was parents!
( laugh )
And we turned out just fine.
( laugh )
Hey! It's some kid!
Oh no!
Hah!
Ugh!
( chirps )
Uh-oh!
( chirp )
Hang on, Eli!
( chirping )
( determined chirp )
Hiyah! Come on!
Yeah!
( straining )
( laughs )
This is one of the easiest
scores we ever had!
We oughtta rob orphans
more often!
Yeah, the trick is finding
the ones with the money!
( chuckles )
All right, Tad!
Woah!
Agh!
WAHHHH!
( straining )
Augh!
Whoah!
( panting )
It's that kid again!
What's he care
about orphans for?
( gasp )
( gasp )
Don't chase it.
Let it come to you...
HIYAH!
Haha!
Woo-hoo!
( straining )
Ha-ha!
He's runnin!
Heh heh!
What an amateur!
( gasps )
Oh boy...
( laughing )
WHOOOOOOO!!!
Woah!
( straining )
Woohoooo!
Augh!
( grunts )
( startled grunts )
AHHHH!!!
I hope you know
what you're doing, Tad.
I hope you know what
you're doing, Pieper.
Ugh!
AHHHH!!!
C'mon, Tad!
All right, Burpy,
if you say so!
AHHHH!!!
GAH!
Ugh!
( pants )
Good work.
You definitely have a knack
for slug-slinging.
( chirps )
Thank you.
Thank you both!
I don't know what those poor
children would have done!
It was our -
Hello!?
( panicked grunts )
C'mon!
We're hanging on by
our fingernails here!
AH!
We'll do anything!
Anything, hmm?
( grunt and strain )
( laugh )
Shouldn't they be back
by now?
Hmm, perhaps not.
That Tad needs a lot
of schooling.
Wait. I'm getting something
about a slugfight
in Splinterback Cavern
- reports are just
coming in.
Or we can just tell you
about it.
Brooo!
You got Tazerling
and a Hop Rock?
Did Locke and Lode try to rob
the Building Society again?
Yeahhh. I have no idea why
Locke and Lode
are always picking
on the orphans.
No kidding!
I have something to say.
I know we normally discuss
this sort of thing beforehand.
But after what I saw today,
I'm convinced.
Wow.
Hey!
How come no one ever gave Pronto
a bandolier?
Aww,
( chuckles )
Pronto.
Tad. Welcome to The Shane Gang.
I-I-I don't know what
to say...
Say yes.
Welcome to the team, bro!
Pfffft, whatever.
( laughs )
( snores softly )
Mmmhmmmm...
TEN HUT!
AHH!
( screech )
Rise and shine newbie!
It is time for the first step
in becoming my "Pronto-g".
Ugh, huh?
What?
My Pronto-g!
I'm going to teach you
everything I know,
so someday, when you ride
triumphantly into battle,
everyone will stop,
gaze upon you, and say,
"well, he's no Pronto,
but he'll do".
( chokes and coughs )
Augh!
Heh, my Flatulorhinkus, Stinky,
must have been playing
in my boots again.
Nuh uh.
( groans )
Morning guys, it's time to -
Whoa!
( coughs )
What crawled in here
and died?
I know that stench!
Pronto unleashed the boot
beasts again.
Woah!
( coughs )
Pronto, what are
you doing?!
I am teaching young Tad
how to become a great
warrior like Pronto!
Ugh, and you started
with gas warfare?
( chuckles )
Hey Tad, you up
for a little target practice?
Outside?
Don't have to ask me twice.
C'mon guys,
let's get out of here.
Hey! Wait!
What about my boots?!
After your performance
yesterday,
I know you got some serious
slug-slinging skills.
Thanks.
But all I did was aim and fire.
The slugs did all the work.
( laughs )
True.
But following the Code and
bonding with your slugs
is what makes a good slinger
great!
( dazed chirping )
( chuckles )
Hey, Pieper - knock it off!
( chirp )
( grunts )
Sorry, she's not used
to being around other slugs.
Well, you're both part of
the Shane Gang now.
Right guys?
Mmhmm!
( laugh )
Okay, let's get started.
Trixie?
Ready when you are,
Eli!
All right, Burpy.
PULL!
Woah, cool!
( chirps )
Wow, what was that!
It's called Slug Fu.
Something I learned
in the Eastern Caverns.
Can you teach me
to do that?
Slow down, let's stick
to basics for now.
Try knocking that can off
the post.
( chuckles )
( chirps )
Huh?
( worried chirp )
( screeches )
Oh boy...
HAHA!
Sling and a miss!
Hehehe!
...okay I'm done.
You okay, Sparcx?
Uh huh!
Hmm. Needs work...
But you've got it right,
giving your slugs names is the
best way to bond with them.
Around here, we're just one
big, happy family --
( giggle and chirp )
Come back here
with my boots!
Every family's got a Pronto.
Look Eli, I know I can
do better.
Let me try again with Pieper.
But not with that dinky
slingshot.
Tad needs a decent blaster,
with an accelerator.
( grunt )
Let's see what you can do
with a real slingin' iron.
Woah!
My old blaster.
Seriously?
And I can use it?
You can have it.
Surface Brothers, right?
Heh, I don't know
what to say.
Don't say anything.
Just show us
what you can do.
( deep breath
then exhales )
Hey, don't sweat it...
Just when I was about
to write the kid off,
he pulls off a sweet shot
like that.
Yeah, looks like we might have
another slug slingin' savant
from the surface,
just like Eli.
( chirps )
Alright, let's step it up
a notch.
( fart )
Now that's what I call
a good day of training.
Not to brag, but you kinda
remind me of me,
when I first started.
Bro, that was a total brag.
But you're right:
You and the kid here
are definitely surface brothers
from another mother.
Whoa, cool mecha?
It's yours!
Go on, give it a test ride.
( laughs )
This is all like a dream -
I've never felt like I belonged
anywhere before
and now I'm finally down
in Slugterra,
slug-slinging with
the Shane Gang!
( chuckles )
If he's going to be
in the Shane Gang,
he'll need a bit more experience
in the field.
Well luckily experience is
something we're never short of
in the 99 Caverns.
Take a look at this.
Slugs, slugs, slugs!
Don't you weep,
we got 'em cheap!
Come to the giant discount
Slug-a-Palooza
in Antimony Cavern.
We will Slugggg Youuuuuu
Sillyyyyyyyy!
Discount Slug-a-Palooza?
Sounds kinda fishy.
Yeah, and those slugs
didn't exactly look thrilled
to be part of the deal.
I say we go check it out.
Good idea.
A low key mission like this
is exactly what Tad needs
to get warmed up.
Hey, kid - you up
for a little road trip?
Oh, yeah!
( laugh )
Ha ha ha!
So, newbie -
I can see that my training
has paid off so far.
Uh, hehe, yeah, sure!
Oh yeah, Pronto,
you've been a great teacher.
What's next?
Ahh, my specialty -
tracking!
This cavern we seek is in
unfamiliar territory.
Therefore I, Pronto,
will use my superior skills
to find our destination.
And what skills are those,
you might ask?
Nobody asked.
They are, in this order - -
an intuitive sense of direction,
a laser-like focus and,
most importantly of all,
keen eyesight -
AHHHHH!
DIDN'T SEE THAT COMIIIING!
Hang on, Pronto!
AHHHHH!
Eh-?
Uh oh.
Agh!
( gasps )
Don't worry, buddy.
I got you.
( gasps )
Thank you!
Ahh... I see Antimony cavern!
Once again, Pronto's superior
tracking skills have prevailed!
Okay, let's see what
this is all about --
slugs and money
never mix.
( whimper )
These poor slugs.
I don't like the looks of this,
one bit.
( whimper )
( chuckles )
Wah!
( sad chirp )
These poor slugs.
Can you believe this?
If you ask me,
it looks like an accident
waiting to happen.
( whimper )
This place is a mess.
Who could be responsible
for a circus like this?
Circus?
This is a business,
not a circus.
Circuses make me
wanna puke!
Well, well.
If it isn't the "Scrap Force".
It isn't the Scrap Force!
The scrap yard is
for amateurs.
We have our sights set
for bigger and better things.
Henceforth, we shall be
known as...
The Tough Guys!
Ugh...
( laughs )
Uh...
uh...
uh...
Uhh, The Tough Guys! Brilliant!
Nice going, boss!
Wait... that was my name.
I don't care what you call
yourselves, Ember.
But I do care about these slugs
you're mistreating.
You need to shut this down,
now!
( laughs )
I take orders from no man-
And especially no Shane!
Do I look like I need
your help?
Sorry, boss.
-and especially no Shane!
Huh?
I am a businessman,
pure and simple.
( chuckles )
I'll get rich -
and nobody's going to stand
in my way while I do it!
Don't even think about it,
Ember.
There's innocent people around.
Oh, boo-hoo.
Your goody-goody attitude
makes me want to puke!
You know, he has that
'puke' thing.
Maybe we should, like,
ugh...
hiccup or get twitchy eyes
or something.
Guah... that's the dumbest thing
I ever heard.
Discount slugs
are the future!
I mean it, Ember -
shut it down, now!
I'll do nothing
of the sort.
( hiss )
Oh man...
Egh, don't look now,
but we got some party crashers
in the house.
( hiss )
( yelps )
Ugh, I don't like the looks
of this, boss.
What do we do?
Stand firm!
Where'd those creepy things
come from?
The Shadow Clan has a way of
popping in unexpected.
Question is,
what do they want?
I'd better find out
before this gets ugly.
So, uh, nice night, huh?
Son of the Shane,
leave this place.
You know our purpose.
We will do what we must
to protect the slugs.
And I must do what I must
to protect all the inhabitants
of Slugterra.
Let me negotiate
with Boss Ember.
I can end this peacefully.
No, Eli Shane.
Let me say it so all
shall comprehend.
What's the big one saying?
Who knows?
The Shadow language
is incomprehensible.
Those who harm slugs,
will PERISH!
( gasps )
( whimpers )
( screams )
I sure understood that.
Wait... you just
spoke our language?
We speak for the slugs!
( screams )
Return fire!
( gasps )
( shrieks )
Trix, Kord, take the flanks!
Right!
On it!
AHH!
Uggghhh!
( chirps )
( scream )
( chirps )
This is getting out of hand.
( grunts )
Stop!
Stand down, or perish!
You can't do this!
We protect the slugs.
This matter is not your concern.
Yes, it is.
You know me -
and you know I care about
the slugs as much as you do.
But I also have innocent people
to worry about.
Let me handle this.
Please.
For a friend.
You are no friend,
Eli Shane.
( laughs )
( hisses )
No!
( screech )
Okay, kid, make sure you stick
close to Pronto.
Yeah, yeah.
I got this, Pronto.
Guah!
My blaster!
Ahh, Tad!
Wuaaaahhhhhhh!
I never saw that coming.
Of course you didn't!
Now, no more rookie mistakes!
Hmm?
( chirps )
Thanks, Pieper.
We need to work together,
like we used to.
Trust me.
Don't worry, I got this.
Tad, no!
Eli!
Bro!
Eli?
( hisses )
Oh man, I messed
up didn't I?
I know you're trying to help,
but Pronto has a duty
to tell you,
with one hundred
percent certainty,
YOU'RE NOT HELPING!
It's okay kid,
we're not mad-
-but we're afraid somebody
else will be!
( hiss )
Yeah!
Woo-hoo-hoo!
Yes!
He-he, it makes me want
to hiccup!
( laughs )
Good one Mongo!
What?!
Oh, come on!
Keep fighting!
( chuckles )
Watch out!
Ugh.
Betrayer!
No, it's not like that...
Step aside,
Eli Shane!
Wuah!
Guah, ugh!
Ugh, ugh...
Ngah, ugh.
Guah!
Ugh!
Huh?
Guah!
Ugh!
Guah!
You know what, I think I've
had just about enough of this.
Burpy, Joules!
Come on, fellas,
you know the drill!
Ugh!
Fall back!
Retreat!
What about the slugs?
Leave them, we can find more.
This is not over Shane!
Come on guys!
Stop, in the name of-
( hiss )
Don't shoot!
We're not going to fight you!
Guys, stand down.
See? We mean no harm.
The harm has come.
Your intent is clear.
Next time,
you shall see the error
of your misjudgment.
Wait, I can explain...
Well, nice going.
You just made the enemy
of our enemy, our enemy!
We all make mistakes.
So - no hard feelings?
No hard feelings...
except between us
and the Shadow Clan now.
( sighs )
You guys head back
to the hideout,
I have to make things right
with the Shadow Clan...
Wish me luck.
Kord.
Eli.
I thought I asked you to
go back to the hideout?
Yeah, sorry bro.
No way I was gonna let you make
this trip all by your lonesome.
Way too dangerous.
What about the others?
Headed back to the hideout.
Hopefully, Trixie and Pronto
can keep Tad out of trouble
until we get back.
Hey, what's your gut-feeling?
About Tad, I mean.
Well, uh...
He made a mistake today,
but he's got that certain...
something.
Huh.
I'd say that's worth taking
a chance on.
Yeah, me too.
( hiss )
Ewwwggghhh...
This place gives me
major willies.
How long until we find
the Shadow Clan?
Well, you know the Shadow Clan,
they kinda find you.
( hiss )
Man, I hate when they do that!
You are foolish to come here.
I had to,
I wanted to apologize
for what happened earlier.
My friend Tad is new
around here.
Your friend's mistake
matters little.
When you left for
the Eastern Caverns,
you abandoned the 99 Caverns.
You forsook the precious slugs.
I made sure the caverns
were protected,
leaving them in your
temporary care.
And now I'm back,
just as I'd promised.
The 99 no longer have need
of a Shane.
We will protect.
Yeah, well, yelling "PERISH"
and shooting up the town
isn't exactly the way to win
hearts and minds.
Those who place themselves above
the slugs, invite disaster.
Okay, I'm no diplomat, but
I don't think that went so well.
It didn't.
I gotta say, coming home
hasn't been what I expected.
Especially after today's mess.
Yeah -- here's hoping
that today's mess
isn't a sign of an even
bigger mess to come.
Yes...
Yes...
No!
Dirt between the crevices.
Uneven polish.
Unacceptable!
Pronto must be able to see
his handsome face in the shine!
( chuckles )
What's wrong, Pronto,
Tad finally had enough of your
"mentoring"?
Pfft!
How can Pronto be the mentor
of someone who isn't even
around to be...
uh... mentee'd?
Ah, I haven't seen him
since we got back.
What do you mean?
Hey, has anybody seen Tad?
His mecha is missing!
Okay, that's kinda weird.
Eh, he probably just went out
for a night ride
to clear his head.
After a day like today,
I would too.
Hmm, I hope it is something
that simple...
...the Caverns can be
treacherous for someone
as inexperienced as Tad.
I'm sure he can
take care of himself.
After all, how much trouble
could he possibly get into?
( excited chirping )
( giggles )
Huh?
Ugh!
( synchronized grunting )
Whu?
Huh?
( synchronized grunting )
( giggling )
( synchronized grunting )
Gunderson flying
in for the shot...
...and pow!
A real good smack
from Krimlick!
Nooooo!
Yes!
Still no word from Tad.
( blows raspberry )
Should we be worried?
What if the shadow clan found
him after our fight.
One must always worry when the
shadow clan is near.
That is why Pronto avoids
every shadow he sees.
Hey!
Stop following me around.
I know what you are up to!
I don't think the Shadow Clan
is involved, Pronto.
Tad's probably out practicing
his slug-slinging.
We interrupt this program
to bring you breaking news.
Slugs are disappearing all
across the 99 Caverns.
Huh?
Residents are reporting an
absence of slugs in
Rocklock Cavern, Chillbore
Cavern, Dead Drop Cavern...
Oh no.
Even the famous Grenukes are
missing above Quiet Lawn Cavern.
It's fantastic.
We can make all the noise
we want now!
Wooo!
Well Bob, looks like those
slugouts have caused slugs to...
bug out.
( chuckles )
Good one, Blast.
First Tad goes missing,
now the slugs?
What's going on?
I don't know.
But whatever it is...
this can't be good.
How far down do you think
it goes?
( laughs )
Hgnh.
Let's track the slugs down
before any more trouble pops up.
Ahhh! Did someone say "track?"
Have no fear.
Pronto the Magnificent
will lead us to the slugs
using his keen tracking methods.
Ya-ha!
( sniffs )
This way.
Sluuuuugs?
Where are youuuu?
Hello?
Anyone?
Where are you slugs?
( synchronized grunting )
Your songs are
building quite a...
...following
( chuckles )
( synchronized grunting )
Great work Pieper,
but these recruits alone
won't be enough.
( synchronized grunting )
We've got the slugs...
Now all we need is
some slingers.
I'll be back soon,
keep an eye on the place
while I'm gone.
Uh-huh.
The slugs are nowhere
to be found.
And if Pronto, the greatest
tracker in the Eastern Caverns,
cannot find them --
then they are truly impossible
to find.
Whoa, look at this?
All the plants are pointing
in the same direction,
like something was dragged
through here.
Perhaps some device
that hinders Pronto's keen
tracking methods.
Yeah, that could be it.
Or...
it's a super slug stampede.
Ha-ha!
You see, Pronto's keen tracking
methods have done it again!
Okay...
I don't get it,
what could be causing this
million mollusk march?
I don't know.
Let's follow them and find
out where they're going.
Keep looking, Mongo.
There's got to be a slug
around here somewhere.
You stooges make me
wanna puke!
It'd take an army of slugs
to pay the Shane Gang back.
Maybe I can help with that.
You again?
Didn't you learn anything
last time?
Plenty, but I'm not here
to fight.
I'm here to offer you
a job.
( laughing )
When do we start?
( chuckles )
Oh...
( nervous chuckles )
sorry.
Work for you?
How about this instead?
We'll take your slugs,
and your ride,
then send you crawling back
to Eli Shane.
( laughs )
Let's play for keeps.
( growls and grunts )
Ghouls?!
You got that right.
Any last words?
( synchronized grunting )
Blakk's old stronghold.
This ain't lookin' good, guys.
The slugs are going right
into the building.
What is that?
It sounds familiar.
Uh-huh.
( grunt )
Huh?
Hup!
Woah.
Huh?
( synchronized grunting )
Wait, what's happening?
Whatever it is,
it seems to be calling the slugs
to Blakk's place.
Hmm?
Hiiiii!
Ahh.
Strange,
it doesn't seem to be effecting
the Megamorphs though.
Something is not right.
Pronto the magnificent will go
to the slugs rescue.
Hold on, Pronto.
We don't know what
we're dealing with yet.
We're not gonna rush
into anything.
Okay. Follow me.
( growls )
Where did you get that?
You'll have to join me
if you want to find out.
( chuckles )
In case you didn't notice,
there's five of us
and only one of you.
That makes our odds...
dughm?
Uhh...
Uh, five to one.
Yeah...
That's good right?
Yeeeaaahhh.
Take your best shot.
Ugh!
Uggghhh.
Those were the boss'
top slugs!
( chirps )
How are those
odds looking now?
So you're better, big deal!
You make me puke.
I can provide everything
you need
to get even with the Shane Gang.
( growls )
Huh?!
No way!
There's more
where these came from.
Lots more.
All you have to do is work
for me.
( chuckles )
Keep talking.
( synchronized grunting )
( straining )
Guaaahhhh!
Uggghhh!
Uhhhhh!
Uogh.
Trixie, any ideas?
Just one.
( laughs )
Nice one.
Heh-uh!
Ahh!
( nervous panting )
Uagh!
Ugh!
( screams )
( echoing scream )
Huh?
Hmm...
I warned you about
following me.
Pronto! Shhhhh.
Uhhh....
( clears throat )
Umm, sorry.
Uh, false alarm.
( synchronized grunting )
I don't like where
this is headed.
( straining )
Oh no.
Blakk's ghouling stuff has
been repaired.
And the slugs are acting
like they want to be ghouled.
Do not worry,
my slimy friends,
for Pronto shall set you free!
Uh...
Hello?
Pronto set you free?
Huh?
( growls )
No!
Why would they just
sit there?
It's like they want
to be ghouled.
That... or something is
controlling them.
( screaming song )
Ugghh!
Uggghhh!
Umm...are you feeling okay?
Ugh!
Ugh!
Ugh!
What the heck is going
on here, man?
Uh-uh.
Gah!
GAH!
Ah-ha! You are the cause
of this!
( blows raspberry )
( screaming song )
( chirp )
Pronto the Magnificent
to the rescue!
Huh?
( frightened chirping )
Ahh, ugh, uhhhhh...
What happened?
Pronto saved the day once again,
is what happened.
Once again?
When exactly was
the other time?
Pfffttt.
You were all taken out
by the song of that slug!
( giggles )
Pieper?
( growls )
( growls )
Why didn't she affect Pronto?
I guess molenoids are
impervious to "Pieper's charms".
Ju- Wha-
Only because
we have so much charisma,
that no other creatures
can charm us.
Yeah, uhh, I'll accept that.
But right now those slugs are
still under Pieper's control.
Let's focus on the generator
and shut it down.
This time, for good.
That's not going to happen.
Tad?
Are you alright?
( laughs )
I'm better than ever.
Oookkkaaayyy...
( laughs )
( gasps )
I even have my own team now.
Yeah, and he's the toughest
tough guy around.
Grah!
Watch out!
( chirping )
Don't worry, Pieper.
These trespassers will be off
the family estate
any minute now.
Family? What's he talking about?
Don't tell me...
Exactly.
I'm picking up where my feeble
father left off.
Ehhh, Pronto does
not understand.
Can't you tell by the smell,
Molenoid?
( sniff )
Ohhhhhh...
Oh no.
You're Dr. Blakk's son!
Thaddeus D. Blakk,
at your service.
Or should I say...
...your demise.
Tad, we trusted you!
Well, I think I made my
reservations quite clear.
How have you done all this?
Fixing the Ghouling Generator
would have taken more
than a few days.
( laughs )
I may have underestimated
the amount of time
I've been in Slugterra.
So you've been planning
this all along?
Yeah, and once Pieper and I had
everything up and running
I realized I was only missing
one crucial element.
Slugs.
And you were kind enough
to teach me everything
I needed to know, Eli.
I'm glad we met, Shane.
Well Tad, you leave me
no choice.
You are officially out of
the Shane Gang.
Yes! Finally!!
Fire!
Take cover!
Eli! Get down!
No.
Guah!
Guh!
Ugh!
Huh?
Was he always able
to do that?
I dunno.
Heh!
Huh?
Guah!
Ugh!
Geh!
Ugh!
( happy growl )
Good job, buddy.
( synchronize grunts )
Ugh, they're getting a lot of
new ammo.
We have to stop them from
ghouling any more slugs.
Kord... Use Rookie
to get us some cover.
You got it!
Ready to fly, little guy?
( chirps )
Trixie, shut it down.
( chirps )
Ugh!
Ha-ha!
Ugh!
What's going on?
What happened?
( coughs )
That Xmetter slug
has frazzled our blasters!
Clever Shane, but not
clever enough.
There's a reset
override in the central core.
Keep them busy.
Lil Blakk is headed
to the core.
I'm going after him.
( chirps )
Not yet.
Hold on.
( coughs )
( panting )
It's the Shane!
Blast him!
Ugh!
Hey, my shooter's
not shooting.
Ngh.
Ugh!
( blows raspberry )
Now!
Uggghhh!
Ka-b-b-b-b-boom!
Ha-ha!
Woah.
You shouldn't have come
down here, Eli.
It doesn't have to be this way,
Tad.
You don't have to follow
in your father's footsteps.
Hah! You're one to talk, Shane.
How long have you been following
in your father's footsteps.
Huh?
Hu-woah!
Wo-wo-woooaaahhh!
Heh!
Ugh!
Agh, forgot about the slingshot.
( panting )
Ugh!
Duah, how are we supposed
to be the Shanes
without our blasters boss?
It's still 5 to 3 odds!
Ha-ha, Right!
Ahhh, which one are we?
Think about it really hard.
( synchronized grunting )
We've got to get
the slugs out of there.
( straining )
What you're trying to do
won't work, Tad.
Ghouled slugs answer
to no one.
Not even Dr. Blakk
could control them.
My father was a fool.
Ugh!
It's coming back to life.
Well, let's hope our blasters
don't take much longer to reset.
I know how you're feeling,
Tad.
I know what it's like to lose
a father.
You know nothing about
how I feel!
Huah!
Ugh!
Huh?
Uh-oh.
Huah!
Ugh!
Goodbye, Eli Shane.
( giggles )
Huah!
( harsh screeching )
Ugh!
Haha!
Use 'em or lose 'em.
Slug 'em!
Oh no.
( panicked breathing )
( chirping )
Once I found out who I was,
I couldn't bear living
on the surface.
I came here to claim
my inheritance,
and then I hear that
my dear old dad
was beaten by a kid
my own age!
Pathetic.
( scared chirps )
Woah!
( panting )
This isn't good.
We'll have to shut it
down topside.
Uh-huh.
What happened down there?
Ugh!
Let's just say someone
has daddy issues.
Tad disabled the shutoff
valve in the core.
We'll have to find
another way.
( groan )
No more playing the odds.
It's time to stack the deck.
( laughs )
Even the mighty Shane Gang
can't trump six gattlers
and an army of ghouls!
Tad, you can't control
the ghouls.
They'll be the end
of everything!
You just don't get it,
do yah?
Ready to take this to
the next level Pieper?
Oh no, his gattler's got
an accelerator.
Pieper just went megamorph!
( laughs )
Show them what you can do,
girl!
Agh!
I am not the Blakk
you defeated, Shane.
Pieper and I can control
the ghouls
in a way my father never could!
So.
Many.
Ghouls!
Eli, please tell me
you have a plan?
We gotta' get them away
from all this ghoul ammo.
On my mark, follow my lead.
It's just like you said Eli,
my slugs are part
of the gang now.
One big, happy family.
( laughs )
So happy.
( laughs )
Scatter!
( panting )
Oh-h-h yeah!
Eat my stank!
Dugh-ugh, nooooo!
Huah!
Alright, that should buy us
some time.
Yes, a chances to re-lax--
oh-uh--
Oh!
How great is this, Straggus?
Our own gattlers, a load of
ghouled slugs,
and target practice
on the Shane Gang.
I hate everything,
but I love this!
( laughs )
( laughs )
You got a lot of your old man
in you, Junior.
I am nobody's "junior,"
Ember.
Got it?
( squeaks )
Good.
Now, back to work.
( growls )
Ugh!
Without some better cover,
we're gonna be pounded
into dust.
Then we better make some.
You ready to cause some damage,
little buddy?
Uh-huh.
Hup!
And I'm gonna need Bludgeon too.
( chirps )
Eli, you know that's coming
down on us, right?
Yep.
Just checking.
( grunt )
( laughs )
I never doubted you.
( growls )
Waaahhh!
( gasps )
( pants )
( growls )
Nyah!
Uggghhh!
Trixie!
Augh!
( maniacally laughs )
Agh!!
( coughs )
She's gonna get blown to bits!
Waaaahhhh!!!
Ugh!
Ugh.
Thanks, pal.
Ahhh, all part of
the wonderfulness
that is Pronto
the-uhhh--
Trixie, are you okay?
I can fight.
Why don't you go make
some more friends, Pieper?
( chirps )
( sings )
Gotta hand it to Lil' Blakk,
his dad could never pull off
that kind of control
over ghouled slugs.
Yeah, good thing I didn't'
teach him everything I know.
Uuuggghhh!
Good job, Burpy.
Why is this taking so long?!
That Shane Gang ain't easy
to exterminate.
Trust us, we've tried...
a lot.
Well, let's see how my old
gang likes it
when we turn up the volume,
eh Pieper?
( sings )
Guaaahhh!!!
Guuhh-uggghhh!
Geh-gugh-uggghhh!
It's shooting...through
to my bones.
Can't...move...
Of course, pronto feels fine.
But then again, Molenoid
toughness is legendary in--
Finish 'em off.
I've got slugs to ghoul.
With pleasure.
Great work, Pieper.
( panting )
Tough to be tough when
you're not as tough as the...
uh, Tough Guys.
What's the matter Ember?
Not slinger enough...
to beat me...
in a fair fight?
Yeah, that sounds about right.
Just for that, you don't get
to waste anybody.
But I love wasting people.
This makes me so happy
I could puke!
( fart )
What?
So long, Shane Gang...
( distant screams )
What's that noise?
Uggghhh!
Huh?
( hiss )
Shadow Clan!
Those miserable slug-huggers
scare the puke out of me!
What are the Shadow Clan
doing here?
Must've been drawn here by
the all the ghouled slug energy.
Guah!
But they're still on OUR side,
right?
Cause that was really close.
( raspy hissing )
Hold on.
( raspy hiss )... is going
on here, Son of Shane?
I was fooled.
Tad is really Dr. Blakk's
son and he wants to get
into the family business of
ghouling slugs.
Those who harm slugs
will parish!
Wait!
With all those gattlers
and ghouls,
a frontal attack
will take too long.
Meanwhile, they keep
ghouling more slugs.
If one slinger could make it
past their defenses...
Wonder who that could be?
Get me inside and I'll cut off
their ghoul supply.
But how are you going to get
past those gattlers?
I'll figure it out
when I get there.
( disconcertingly chuckles )
The Shadow Clan
will draw the slug fire.
Protect the Shane.
Uh-huh!
Heh-guah!
Hegh-ugh.
Ugh.
That Shane's brain
went floppers.
Maybe, but he's got
a lot of guts.
Oh yes he does...
till we splatter them
all over this cavern.
( growling )
Huah.
Ugh.
( pants )
Ugh.
Huh?
Trixie! Go!
C'mon, show yourself, hero!
( grunts )
( grunts )
Were we supposed
to close that?
Eh, he's junior's
problem now.
( psychotically laughs )
Okay, Eli's in.
Now let's figure out our end
of the plan.
Those who harm slugs
will parish!
The language barrier's
gonna be an issue.
( laughs )
You don't have to be like
your father, you know.
You have nothing to prove
to anyone.
I could say the same to you,
"Shane."
( sings )
You can't out sling me, Tad.
Oh, I know that,
but my question is...
Why would you bring a
blaster to a gattler fight?
Ugh!
How's it going, Kord?
You TEL-E-PORT closer and
CLOSER and we will COVER YOU.
UNDERSTAND?
Those who harm slugs
will perish!
Do not fear.
If they can learn
our language,
Pronto can learn theirs.
( clears throat )
( raspy hisses )
( deeply inhales )
Okay? We good?
( raspy hisses )
Ugh. Must have been my accent.
Let's keep it simple.
I sling a Dirt Urchin, then you
sling a Hop Rock, and...
Needlesploder!
( raspy hissing )
You think he got it?
Let's find out.
Ugh, look out!
Needlesploder!
Wuaggghhh!
Yeah-he-he-hah!
Score!
Oh yeah, up high!
Okay, we'll work
on that later.
Let's kick some
Tough Guy tail!
Eugh!
Why don't they give up?
They just keep comin'!
Yeah, those hero types are
real puke makers that way.
Gonna beat'em like a drum,
right boss?
( laughs )
Uh, boss?
Keep up the good work, boys!
Come on out, Eli.
You can't hide forever.
Ugh!
Uh-don't shoot!
Why shouldn't I, huh?
The Shane is running
around in here.
What part of "finish them off"
was too complicated for that
wart-filled brain of yours?
Uh, I sense this is
a trick question?
Listen carefully.
If they manage to take
the power core offline,
then I take you offline...
( growls )
...permanently.
A little too much like
your old man... Junior.
( chirps )
( sings )
( blows raspberry )
( growls )
( growls )
Huh?
Wuuuoah!
Awww, my gattler's broke!
We don't need no
stinkin' gattlers!
We're the Tough Guys!
Yeah!
We're the baddest slug slingers
in the 99 caverns!
CHARGE!!!
Oh crud.
( coughs )
( wheezes )
You mean, you guys are the worst
slug slingers
in the 99 caverns.
Uh, yeah.
The ghouling core's
gonna be underneath.
Anybody see an access hatch?
...or we could just make
our own.
What's wrong Eli,
running out of slugs?
Burpy, I hope you're okay.
( growling )
( laughs )
( growling )
( chirps )
( growls )
Agh!
( laughing )
Burpy, you're alright!
Ahhhhh!
Give 'em everything ya got.
Fire!
Remember us?!
That ugly toad makes
Pronto want to puke.
Really?
What?
Time's up, Eli!
I have all the ghouled slugs
I need
to rule the 99 caverns
and beyond.
You rely too much
on the dark water.
Your father made
the same mistake.
I am not my father!
You got that right.
He was a genius.
Glad I'm not facing him.
I will prove to everyone that
I am twice the genius he was!
I'm not so sure about that.
Wave "Hello" to Burpy.
Huh?
Ugh!
Ahhhhh!
( chirps )
Thanks, buddy.
What would I do without yah?
Umm, where'd he go?
Boss Ember's right in front
of the valve
controlling the dark water.
We need a direct hit if we want
any hope of taking it offline.
This is a shot only Pronto
can make.
And I am the only me
I know.
( chirps )
Stand aside!
Pronto, that's a one
in a million shot.
Good thing that one in a million
is my speciality.
Huh?
Sling and a miss,
Molenoid!
( clears throat )
Yes, uh, now that I have
taken my practice shot,
heh-heh...
anybody have a Speedstinger?
( laughs )
Run!
( chirps )
There you are, Pipes.
Just in time.
Ahhhhh!
Huh?
Eugh!
Ugh!
Okay...
The fifth time is always
the charm.
( laughs )
You are such a bad shot,
I can not even puke anymore.
( dry heaves )
See? Nothing.
Oh yeah, well-oh-oh-ohhhh!
Hey! Wait!
Ahhhhh!
Geroni-mole!
AUGH!
I wish I'd thought of that.
No!
Wah-wuh-oh.
Hey! Watch it!
Hey-ho-ho.
Hah. You missed me!
Wah-oah.
Woah.
Ugh.
Ha-ha. You see, you feel for
Pronto's clever trap and...
uh, did his work for him,
hehe!
Great job guys, now
let's get out of here
before the whole
place collapses.
Uh oh. Every slime
bag for himself!
( pants )
Uh!
Those who harm slugs
will perish!
Oh. Hi.
I admire your work
with the slugs.
Big Fan.
Ahh!
Ugh!!!
It's over, Tad.
Hold it right there or I'll
squish your favorite slug!
Maybe? Maybe not?
Bake him, Burpy!
Graaaahhhh!
Looks like your plans
are falling apart,
along with everything else
around here, "junior."
No wonder my father
hated you!
The dark water shockwaves
are building!
Ugh-guh.
Haaahhh.
( grunts )
Yaaaah!!!!
Ugh!!!!
You're going down Shane,
even if it's the
last thing I do!
Ugh-guah-ugh.
Gahhhhh!
NOOO!
Eguh-ugh.
Uggghhh.
I got you, Tad.
You just can't help yourself,
can you, Eli?
Always a hero.
( raspy hisses )
( raspy hisses )
Dugh-ahhhhh!
Shaaannneee!
UGH!
( chirps )
Uh, thanks.
You know, we are getting
pretty good
at knocking people down holes.
Yeah. Just not getting them
back out.
Thank you for coming
to our aid.
We came for the slugs.
And now we must attend
to the ghouls.
It was a mistake trusting Tad,
but I promise we'll
work hard to regain the trust
of the Shadow Clan.
The Shadow Clan will be your
allies again, Son of Shane.
But, our trust will be hard
to win back.
Pronto, can you help me
with something?
What thing?
You know, that thing
we talked about?
I know of no thing.
I think you do!
Just get over here already.
Hello again.
Son of Shane, I have a message
from your father.
My dad?
Okay.
Thank you.
Oh, I hate this part.
Ugh!
Dad?
Eli, if you're hearing this
message it means that
something incredible
has happened.
What?
You turned 16!
Happy Birthday son!
Huh?
I missed it.
I missed my own birthday.
I made this because
I'm pretty sure
I won't be there
for your 16th.
Even though I'm not there,
I want you to know
that I love you,
and I'm very proud of you.
You've still got so much
ahead of you,
so relax, and have some fun
on your birthday.
Goodbye son.
Bye dad.
I really miss you.
You heard?
Thanks guys.
( singing ) For he's a jolly
good fellow, for he's...
a jolly... good...
What?! I thought we were doing
the thing?
Alright, you heard my dad.
Let's have some cake.
( laughing )
Oh yeah. I love cake.
My favorite's chocolate.
( sings )
Huh?
Guah!
Huah-ugh-ugh.
( chirping )
No need for such a sad song,
Pipes.
It's gonna be all right.
( squeaks )
What do you think Pieper,
how far down does it go?
( chitters )
( laughs )
Yeah right, "all the way."
All right, Pieper.
( exhales )
Let's do this.
( laughs )
This is awesome!
Who-hooo-hoo!
Yeah!
Hiyah!
( alarmed chirp )
( singing )
Who-hooo-hoo!
Yeah!
We made it, Pieper...to
Slugterra.
Huh?
Where's Pronto?
( distressed cry )
Ahhhh!!!
Uh oh.
Wahh!!
Oof!
Oh.
That's better.
( chuckles )
Pronto.
( laughs )
( laughing and whooping )
Hey, wait!
Man I forgot how beautiful
this place could be.
The 99 Caverns.
Slugball games.
Undercorn fritters.
Laying around the hideout!
Home.
The Eastern Caverns were great.
But...
I think we could all benefit
from a little less stress.
And a 99 Caverns
with no Dr. Blakk
and no ghouled slugs is just
the place to start!
Pah! Nonsense.
Heroes like Pronto thrive
on stress!
The scent of perspiration
is the scent of glory!
And Pronto is -
( huge inhale )
( gags )
Ugh.
-wreathed in glory!
That's it! I'm leaving!
And I'm never coming back!
Oh come now, it
is not that bad!
I don't think it's you,
Pronto.
Does the town seem
a little empty?
More like totally empty.
Except for the King of Sling!
The Shane Gang!
Oh am I glad to see you.
What's going on?
Everything's outta control,
man!
( chirping loudly )
Woah. That is a ton of slugs.
( chirping loudly )
King -- what happened?
We left you and The Shadow Clan
in charge.
The Shadow Clan
is the problem!
Huh?
What've they done?
What haven't they done?
Most folks are more afraid
a' those creepy,
Bug People than ever!
And they don't like rockabilly
music, man!
Ohhh, you do not wanna know.
Oh.
( clears throat )
Of course, hehe.
Koo-koooo.
I don't like the sound of this,
bro.
If the Shadow Clan are
getting confrontational,
what're we gonna do?
Let's not jump
to conclusions.
I know The Shadow Clan.
I don't think they'd do anything
hurtful on purpose.
King.
Explain what happened?
From the beginning
this time.
( sighs )
Okay.
Well things went downhill-
-as soon as you left.
Turns out team building
with them
was much harder than I thought.
Happy to be teaming up,
partner!
Hug it out, bubba.
Talk about a frosty reception.
Ooh, personal bubble.
Understand.
I tried working with them...
...but the Shadow Clan
have their own ideas
about keeping the caverns safe.
I tried to warn them
they were upsetting folks.
But they're all about
protecting the slugs,
even over people.
Oh floppers.
( chirping )
They keep gathering up
slugs and bringing them here.
No one knows why.
It's creepy!
Guys, this much slug energy
in one place
could cause imbalances
in the 99.
Watch your step everybody.
Yes, we do not want
any...WAHH!
( screeching )
( chokes )
PLEH!
Augh!
( angry chirping )
Ehh, sorry!
Huh?
( chirps )
Oh!
( chirp )
Oh, ohhh!
Ahaha!
Ooookay.
I guess we should do...
something about this?
Uhh.
( laughs )
C'mon guys!
Slug-slug-slug!
This way!
Too many of them!
Yeah slugs, yeah. Go.
Huh?
( chirps )
Huh?
Welcome home, Eli Shane.
Oh, no way man!
( nervous laugh )
( chirps )
Have you ever experienced
so much slug energy?
No, I can't say I have.
But I'm concerned that this
many slugs is bad for the town!
It could cause
energy imbalances,
making it difficult for
the people who live here.
Slugs are needed here
near the Great Abyss.
Humans are not.
We have worked together before
and you know I'm aware
of how important
the slugs are to Slugterra.
But either you stop this...
or I will.
We once told you we had
the same goal
as The Son of Shane.
And now it appears...
we were mistaken.
What?!
Those who place themselves
above the slugs,
invite disaster.
Wait!
Sooooo, how'd it go?
Not good.
Looks like we're going to have
to handle this ourselves.
( distant singing)
That sound...
...where is it coming from?
( gasp )
Huh?
( singing )
Take them somewhere safe, girl.
( chirping )
Woahh!
( chirping )
That was amazing!
( chirps )
What kind of slug is that?
( sniffs )
Just who do you
think you are?
I'm Tad.
And uh...I don't really know
what kind of a slug she is.
Ugh!
I'm Eli.
This is Trixie, Kord and
the charmer is Pronto.
Heh.
Nice to meet you.
Pfffft!
Are you the sheriff
or something?
Something.
He's the Shane!
Thanks, we owe you.
You just saved us days
of work.
I was just trying to help.
Ah yes, yes, good good good.
Now if you'll excuse us,
we're very busy.
Lots to do.
Hero stuff, you - you wouldn't
understand.
So, uh, what cavern
do you come from?
Ah, yes.
Um.
I'm from, uh...
( chuckles )
...not from around here.
Maybe from somewhere...
...surface-y?
Oh, um...I, uh.
Heh.
Not a lot of clothes like
yours around these parts.
You know about the surface?
I'm kinda from there too.
I've only been down here
a few days.
( sniffs )
Best not to talk
about the surface.
Most people will think
you're crazy.
I think I am crazy.
I mean there's this whole
other world beneath our feet!
Well just between us...
I know, right?!
How did you find
your way here?
It was me!
I did it all myself, y'hear?
( cheer )
Ah, this probably isn't the best
place for this conversation.
Where are you headed, Tad?
I have no idea.
Which way are you going?
When I was little...
...I rescued Piper from a cat.
I nursed her back to health,
and then...
I started wondering where
she came from.
( yawns )
What was it like for you
on the surface Eli?
Ah, for a long time it was
pretty good.
And then...not that great.
When I was ten my mother
had to leave
and I went to live
with my uncle.
I haven't seen or heard
from her since.
( sad chirp )
Wow.
Eli never talks about
the surface.
Well, for me it
was mostly bad.
I have no need to go
back up there.
How exactly did you get
down here?
Pieper helped me map all
sorts of underground tunnels...
...for years I mapped them
and eventually we found
our way here.
Ooooh-hoo-hoo!...
How does it work?
Well, it doesn't really work
anymore,
not way down here.
You can have it
if you want it.
Oooh-hoo-hoo!
( gasps )
Pieper's the only slug
I've ever known.
But you all have so many.
Pffft.
It's this world
that's impressive.
I'd love to know as much
about slugs as you do.
Then I'll have to
teach you.
You mean it? Really?
Sure. We can start first
thing tomorrow.
Wow. Thanks!
Surface-brothers.
Slug energy has an affect
on everything in Slugterra
and is essential to the health
of the 99 caverns.
There is a "fragile balance"
in Slugterra
that must be maintained.
And too many slugs can be
a bad thing?
Well, no not really.
More like too much of
a good thing.
Okay, here's how you meet
a slug.
Is there anyone down there,
up for some fun?
( chirps )
Wanna ride with
the Shane Gang?
( chirps )
( chuckles )
Guess he does.
Never forget,
they're not just ammo,
they're your friends.
And if you're really good,
they'll be your family.
Hi there, buddy.
Want to help me show my friend
what a Tazerling does?
( chirps )
Wow!
Can I try?
Give it a shot.
Uhh, is there anyone down there,
up for some fun?
( chirps )
Don't chase it.
Let it come to you.
Hey! I'm Tad!
I like popcorn, scary movies
and rainy days?
( chuckles )
( laughs )
( chirps )
Oh!
( chirps )
I got one!
Wow! That was...really good.
What kind is this?
A Hop Rock.
The slug version of
a firecracker.
What was that?
Trouble!
Please!
You can't do this!
Uh uh uh!
You 'aught-never told us
what to do, mister.
Yeah.
We don't likes knowing
what to do!
These two aren't
the brightest,
but they can still be dangerous.
We've gotta stop 'em.
Yeah. We do.
( chirps )
( excited chirping )
Please! You can't do this!
Now sir.
Me and My brother was raised
to believe we can do anything
we put our minds to.
Every accomplishment starts
with the decision to try!
Augh!
But the gold is for the Building
Society to build an orphanage!
Oh ho ho!
I believe you mean it was
for building an orphanage.
Besides, we grew up
without an orphanage!
Yeah, alls we had
was parents!
( laugh )
And we turned out just fine.
( laugh )
Hey! It's some kid!
Oh no!
Hah!
Ugh!
( chirps )
Uh-oh!
( chirp )
Hang on, Eli!
( chirping )
( determined chirp )
Hiyah! Come on!
Yeah!
( straining )
( laughs )
This is one of the easiest
scores we ever had!
We oughtta rob orphans
more often!
Yeah, the trick is finding
the ones with the money!
( chuckles )
All right, Tad!
Woah!
Agh!
WAHHHH!
( straining )
Augh!
Whoah!
( panting )
It's that kid again!
What's he care
about orphans for?
( gasp )
( gasp )
Don't chase it.
Let it come to you...
HIYAH!
Haha!
Woo-hoo!
( straining )
Ha-ha!
He's runnin!
Heh heh!
What an amateur!
( gasps )
Oh boy...
( laughing )
WHOOOOOOO!!!
Woah!
( straining )
Woohoooo!
Augh!
( grunts )
( startled grunts )
AHHHH!!!
I hope you know
what you're doing, Tad.
I hope you know what
you're doing, Pieper.
Ugh!
AHHHH!!!
C'mon, Tad!
All right, Burpy,
if you say so!
AHHHH!!!
GAH!
Ugh!
( pants )
Good work.
You definitely have a knack
for slug-slinging.
( chirps )
Thank you.
Thank you both!
I don't know what those poor
children would have done!
It was our -
Hello!?
( panicked grunts )
C'mon!
We're hanging on by
our fingernails here!
AH!
We'll do anything!
Anything, hmm?
( grunt and strain )
( laugh )
Shouldn't they be back
by now?
Hmm, perhaps not.
That Tad needs a lot
of schooling.
Wait. I'm getting something
about a slugfight
in Splinterback Cavern
- reports are just
coming in.
Or we can just tell you
about it.
Brooo!
You got Tazerling
and a Hop Rock?
Did Locke and Lode try to rob
the Building Society again?
Yeahhh. I have no idea why
Locke and Lode
are always picking
on the orphans.
No kidding!
I have something to say.
I know we normally discuss
this sort of thing beforehand.
But after what I saw today,
I'm convinced.
Wow.
Hey!
How come no one ever gave Pronto
a bandolier?
Aww,
( chuckles )
Pronto.
Tad. Welcome to The Shane Gang.
I-I-I don't know what
to say...
Say yes.
Welcome to the team, bro!
Pfffft, whatever.
( laughs )
( snores softly )
Mmmhmmmm...
TEN HUT!
AHH!
( screech )
Rise and shine newbie!
It is time for the first step
in becoming my "Pronto-g".
Ugh, huh?
What?
My Pronto-g!
I'm going to teach you
everything I know,
so someday, when you ride
triumphantly into battle,
everyone will stop,
gaze upon you, and say,
"well, he's no Pronto,
but he'll do".
( chokes and coughs )
Augh!
Heh, my Flatulorhinkus, Stinky,
must have been playing
in my boots again.
Nuh uh.
( groans )
Morning guys, it's time to -
Whoa!
( coughs )
What crawled in here
and died?
I know that stench!
Pronto unleashed the boot
beasts again.
Woah!
( coughs )
Pronto, what are
you doing?!
I am teaching young Tad
how to become a great
warrior like Pronto!
Ugh, and you started
with gas warfare?
( chuckles )
Hey Tad, you up
for a little target practice?
Outside?
Don't have to ask me twice.
C'mon guys,
let's get out of here.
Hey! Wait!
What about my boots?!
After your performance
yesterday,
I know you got some serious
slug-slinging skills.
Thanks.
But all I did was aim and fire.
The slugs did all the work.
( laughs )
True.
But following the Code and
bonding with your slugs
is what makes a good slinger
great!
( dazed chirping )
( chuckles )
Hey, Pieper - knock it off!
( chirp )
( grunts )
Sorry, she's not used
to being around other slugs.
Well, you're both part of
the Shane Gang now.
Right guys?
Mmhmm!
( laugh )
Okay, let's get started.
Trixie?
Ready when you are,
Eli!
All right, Burpy.
PULL!
Woah, cool!
( chirps )
Wow, what was that!
It's called Slug Fu.
Something I learned
in the Eastern Caverns.
Can you teach me
to do that?
Slow down, let's stick
to basics for now.
Try knocking that can off
the post.
( chuckles )
( chirps )
Huh?
( worried chirp )
( screeches )
Oh boy...
HAHA!
Sling and a miss!
Hehehe!
...okay I'm done.
You okay, Sparcx?
Uh huh!
Hmm. Needs work...
But you've got it right,
giving your slugs names is the
best way to bond with them.
Around here, we're just one
big, happy family --
( giggle and chirp )
Come back here
with my boots!
Every family's got a Pronto.
Look Eli, I know I can
do better.
Let me try again with Pieper.
But not with that dinky
slingshot.
Tad needs a decent blaster,
with an accelerator.
( grunt )
Let's see what you can do
with a real slingin' iron.
Woah!
My old blaster.
Seriously?
And I can use it?
You can have it.
Surface Brothers, right?
Heh, I don't know
what to say.
Don't say anything.
Just show us
what you can do.
( deep breath
then exhales )
Hey, don't sweat it...
Just when I was about
to write the kid off,
he pulls off a sweet shot
like that.
Yeah, looks like we might have
another slug slingin' savant
from the surface,
just like Eli.
( chirps )
Alright, let's step it up
a notch.
( fart )
Now that's what I call
a good day of training.
Not to brag, but you kinda
remind me of me,
when I first started.
Bro, that was a total brag.
But you're right:
You and the kid here
are definitely surface brothers
from another mother.
Whoa, cool mecha?
It's yours!
Go on, give it a test ride.
( laughs )
This is all like a dream -
I've never felt like I belonged
anywhere before
and now I'm finally down
in Slugterra,
slug-slinging with
the Shane Gang!
( chuckles )
If he's going to be
in the Shane Gang,
he'll need a bit more experience
in the field.
Well luckily experience is
something we're never short of
in the 99 Caverns.
Take a look at this.
Slugs, slugs, slugs!
Don't you weep,
we got 'em cheap!
Come to the giant discount
Slug-a-Palooza
in Antimony Cavern.
We will Slugggg Youuuuuu
Sillyyyyyyyy!
Discount Slug-a-Palooza?
Sounds kinda fishy.
Yeah, and those slugs
didn't exactly look thrilled
to be part of the deal.
I say we go check it out.
Good idea.
A low key mission like this
is exactly what Tad needs
to get warmed up.
Hey, kid - you up
for a little road trip?
Oh, yeah!
( laugh )
Ha ha ha!
So, newbie -
I can see that my training
has paid off so far.
Uh, hehe, yeah, sure!
Oh yeah, Pronto,
you've been a great teacher.
What's next?
Ahh, my specialty -
tracking!
This cavern we seek is in
unfamiliar territory.
Therefore I, Pronto,
will use my superior skills
to find our destination.
And what skills are those,
you might ask?
Nobody asked.
They are, in this order - -
an intuitive sense of direction,
a laser-like focus and,
most importantly of all,
keen eyesight -
AHHHHH!
DIDN'T SEE THAT COMIIIING!
Hang on, Pronto!
AHHHHH!
Eh-?
Uh oh.
Agh!
( gasps )
Don't worry, buddy.
I got you.
( gasps )
Thank you!
Ahh... I see Antimony cavern!
Once again, Pronto's superior
tracking skills have prevailed!
Okay, let's see what
this is all about --
slugs and money
never mix.
( whimper )
These poor slugs.
I don't like the looks of this,
one bit.
( whimper )
( chuckles )
Wah!
( sad chirp )
These poor slugs.
Can you believe this?
If you ask me,
it looks like an accident
waiting to happen.
( whimper )
This place is a mess.
Who could be responsible
for a circus like this?
Circus?
This is a business,
not a circus.
Circuses make me
wanna puke!
Well, well.
If it isn't the "Scrap Force".
It isn't the Scrap Force!
The scrap yard is
for amateurs.
We have our sights set
for bigger and better things.
Henceforth, we shall be
known as...
The Tough Guys!
Ugh...
( laughs )
Uh...
uh...
uh...
Uhh, The Tough Guys! Brilliant!
Nice going, boss!
Wait... that was my name.
I don't care what you call
yourselves, Ember.
But I do care about these slugs
you're mistreating.
You need to shut this down,
now!
( laughs )
I take orders from no man-
And especially no Shane!
Do I look like I need
your help?
Sorry, boss.
-and especially no Shane!
Huh?
I am a businessman,
pure and simple.
( chuckles )
I'll get rich -
and nobody's going to stand
in my way while I do it!
Don't even think about it,
Ember.
There's innocent people around.
Oh, boo-hoo.
Your goody-goody attitude
makes me want to puke!
You know, he has that
'puke' thing.
Maybe we should, like,
ugh...
hiccup or get twitchy eyes
or something.
Guah... that's the dumbest thing
I ever heard.
Discount slugs
are the future!
I mean it, Ember -
shut it down, now!
I'll do nothing
of the sort.
( hiss )
Oh man...
Egh, don't look now,
but we got some party crashers
in the house.
( hiss )
( yelps )
Ugh, I don't like the looks
of this, boss.
What do we do?
Stand firm!
Where'd those creepy things
come from?
The Shadow Clan has a way of
popping in unexpected.
Question is,
what do they want?
I'd better find out
before this gets ugly.
So, uh, nice night, huh?
Son of the Shane,
leave this place.
You know our purpose.
We will do what we must
to protect the slugs.
And I must do what I must
to protect all the inhabitants
of Slugterra.
Let me negotiate
with Boss Ember.
I can end this peacefully.
No, Eli Shane.
Let me say it so all
shall comprehend.
What's the big one saying?
Who knows?
The Shadow language
is incomprehensible.
Those who harm slugs,
will PERISH!
( gasps )
( whimpers )
( screams )
I sure understood that.
Wait... you just
spoke our language?
We speak for the slugs!
( screams )
Return fire!
( gasps )
( shrieks )
Trix, Kord, take the flanks!
Right!
On it!
AHH!
Uggghhh!
( chirps )
( scream )
( chirps )
This is getting out of hand.
( grunts )
Stop!
Stand down, or perish!
You can't do this!
We protect the slugs.
This matter is not your concern.
Yes, it is.
You know me -
and you know I care about
the slugs as much as you do.
But I also have innocent people
to worry about.
Let me handle this.
Please.
For a friend.
You are no friend,
Eli Shane.
( laughs )
( hisses )
No!
( screech )
Okay, kid, make sure you stick
close to Pronto.
Yeah, yeah.
I got this, Pronto.
Guah!
My blaster!
Ahh, Tad!
Wuaaaahhhhhhh!
I never saw that coming.
Of course you didn't!
Now, no more rookie mistakes!
Hmm?
( chirps )
Thanks, Pieper.
We need to work together,
like we used to.
Trust me.
Don't worry, I got this.
Tad, no!
Eli!
Bro!
Eli?
( hisses )
Oh man, I messed
up didn't I?
I know you're trying to help,
but Pronto has a duty
to tell you,
with one hundred
percent certainty,
YOU'RE NOT HELPING!
It's okay kid,
we're not mad-
-but we're afraid somebody
else will be!
( hiss )
Yeah!
Woo-hoo-hoo!
Yes!
He-he, it makes me want
to hiccup!
( laughs )
Good one Mongo!
What?!
Oh, come on!
Keep fighting!
( chuckles )
Watch out!
Ugh.
Betrayer!
No, it's not like that...
Step aside,
Eli Shane!
Wuah!
Guah, ugh!
Ugh, ugh...
Ngah, ugh.
Guah!
Ugh!
Huh?
Guah!
Ugh!
Guah!
You know what, I think I've
had just about enough of this.
Burpy, Joules!
Come on, fellas,
you know the drill!
Ugh!
Fall back!
Retreat!
What about the slugs?
Leave them, we can find more.
This is not over Shane!
Come on guys!
Stop, in the name of-
( hiss )
Don't shoot!
We're not going to fight you!
Guys, stand down.
See? We mean no harm.
The harm has come.
Your intent is clear.
Next time,
you shall see the error
of your misjudgment.
Wait, I can explain...
Well, nice going.
You just made the enemy
of our enemy, our enemy!
We all make mistakes.
So - no hard feelings?
No hard feelings...
except between us
and the Shadow Clan now.
( sighs )
You guys head back
to the hideout,
I have to make things right
with the Shadow Clan...
Wish me luck.
Kord.
Eli.
I thought I asked you to
go back to the hideout?
Yeah, sorry bro.
No way I was gonna let you make
this trip all by your lonesome.
Way too dangerous.
What about the others?
Headed back to the hideout.
Hopefully, Trixie and Pronto
can keep Tad out of trouble
until we get back.
Hey, what's your gut-feeling?
About Tad, I mean.
Well, uh...
He made a mistake today,
but he's got that certain...
something.
Huh.
I'd say that's worth taking
a chance on.
Yeah, me too.
( hiss )
Ewwwggghhh...
This place gives me
major willies.
How long until we find
the Shadow Clan?
Well, you know the Shadow Clan,
they kinda find you.
( hiss )
Man, I hate when they do that!
You are foolish to come here.
I had to,
I wanted to apologize
for what happened earlier.
My friend Tad is new
around here.
Your friend's mistake
matters little.
When you left for
the Eastern Caverns,
you abandoned the 99 Caverns.
You forsook the precious slugs.
I made sure the caverns
were protected,
leaving them in your
temporary care.
And now I'm back,
just as I'd promised.
The 99 no longer have need
of a Shane.
We will protect.
Yeah, well, yelling "PERISH"
and shooting up the town
isn't exactly the way to win
hearts and minds.
Those who place themselves above
the slugs, invite disaster.
Okay, I'm no diplomat, but
I don't think that went so well.
It didn't.
I gotta say, coming home
hasn't been what I expected.
Especially after today's mess.
Yeah -- here's hoping
that today's mess
isn't a sign of an even
bigger mess to come.
Yes...
Yes...
No!
Dirt between the crevices.
Uneven polish.
Unacceptable!
Pronto must be able to see
his handsome face in the shine!
( chuckles )
What's wrong, Pronto,
Tad finally had enough of your
"mentoring"?
Pfft!
How can Pronto be the mentor
of someone who isn't even
around to be...
uh... mentee'd?
Ah, I haven't seen him
since we got back.
What do you mean?
Hey, has anybody seen Tad?
His mecha is missing!
Okay, that's kinda weird.
Eh, he probably just went out
for a night ride
to clear his head.
After a day like today,
I would too.
Hmm, I hope it is something
that simple...
...the Caverns can be
treacherous for someone
as inexperienced as Tad.
I'm sure he can
take care of himself.
After all, how much trouble
could he possibly get into?
( excited chirping )
( giggles )
Huh?
Ugh!
( synchronized grunting )
Whu?
Huh?
( synchronized grunting )
( giggling )
( synchronized grunting )
Gunderson flying
in for the shot...
...and pow!
A real good smack
from Krimlick!
Nooooo!
Yes!
Still no word from Tad.
( blows raspberry )
Should we be worried?
What if the shadow clan found
him after our fight.
One must always worry when the
shadow clan is near.
That is why Pronto avoids
every shadow he sees.
Hey!
Stop following me around.
I know what you are up to!
I don't think the Shadow Clan
is involved, Pronto.
Tad's probably out practicing
his slug-slinging.
We interrupt this program
to bring you breaking news.
Slugs are disappearing all
across the 99 Caverns.
Huh?
Residents are reporting an
absence of slugs in
Rocklock Cavern, Chillbore
Cavern, Dead Drop Cavern...
Oh no.
Even the famous Grenukes are
missing above Quiet Lawn Cavern.
It's fantastic.
We can make all the noise
we want now!
Wooo!
Well Bob, looks like those
slugouts have caused slugs to...
bug out.
( chuckles )
Good one, Blast.
First Tad goes missing,
now the slugs?
What's going on?
I don't know.
But whatever it is...
this can't be good.
How far down do you think
it goes?
( laughs )
Hgnh.
Let's track the slugs down
before any more trouble pops up.
Ahhh! Did someone say "track?"
Have no fear.
Pronto the Magnificent
will lead us to the slugs
using his keen tracking methods.
Ya-ha!
( sniffs )
This way.
Sluuuuugs?
Where are youuuu?
Hello?
Anyone?
Where are you slugs?
( synchronized grunting )
Your songs are
building quite a...
...following
( chuckles )
( synchronized grunting )
Great work Pieper,
but these recruits alone
won't be enough.
( synchronized grunting )
We've got the slugs...
Now all we need is
some slingers.
I'll be back soon,
keep an eye on the place
while I'm gone.
Uh-huh.
The slugs are nowhere
to be found.
And if Pronto, the greatest
tracker in the Eastern Caverns,
cannot find them --
then they are truly impossible
to find.
Whoa, look at this?
All the plants are pointing
in the same direction,
like something was dragged
through here.
Perhaps some device
that hinders Pronto's keen
tracking methods.
Yeah, that could be it.
Or...
it's a super slug stampede.
Ha-ha!
You see, Pronto's keen tracking
methods have done it again!
Okay...
I don't get it,
what could be causing this
million mollusk march?
I don't know.
Let's follow them and find
out where they're going.
Keep looking, Mongo.
There's got to be a slug
around here somewhere.
You stooges make me
wanna puke!
It'd take an army of slugs
to pay the Shane Gang back.
Maybe I can help with that.
You again?
Didn't you learn anything
last time?
Plenty, but I'm not here
to fight.
I'm here to offer you
a job.
( laughing )
When do we start?
( chuckles )
Oh...
( nervous chuckles )
sorry.
Work for you?
How about this instead?
We'll take your slugs,
and your ride,
then send you crawling back
to Eli Shane.
( laughs )
Let's play for keeps.
( growls and grunts )
Ghouls?!
You got that right.
Any last words?
( synchronized grunting )
Blakk's old stronghold.
This ain't lookin' good, guys.
The slugs are going right
into the building.
What is that?
It sounds familiar.
Uh-huh.
( grunt )
Huh?
Hup!
Woah.
Huh?
( synchronized grunting )
Wait, what's happening?
Whatever it is,
it seems to be calling the slugs
to Blakk's place.
Hmm?
Hiiiii!
Ahh.
Strange,
it doesn't seem to be effecting
the Megamorphs though.
Something is not right.
Pronto the magnificent will go
to the slugs rescue.
Hold on, Pronto.
We don't know what
we're dealing with yet.
We're not gonna rush
into anything.
Okay. Follow me.
( growls )
Where did you get that?
You'll have to join me
if you want to find out.
( chuckles )
In case you didn't notice,
there's five of us
and only one of you.
That makes our odds...
dughm?
Uhh...
Uh, five to one.
Yeah...
That's good right?
Yeeeaaahhh.
Take your best shot.
Ugh!
Uggghhh.
Those were the boss'
top slugs!
( chirps )
How are those
odds looking now?
So you're better, big deal!
You make me puke.
I can provide everything
you need
to get even with the Shane Gang.
( growls )
Huh?!
No way!
There's more
where these came from.
Lots more.
All you have to do is work
for me.
( chuckles )
Keep talking.
( synchronized grunting )
( straining )
Guaaahhhh!
Uggghhh!
Uhhhhh!
Uogh.
Trixie, any ideas?
Just one.
( laughs )
Nice one.
Heh-uh!
Ahh!
( nervous panting )
Uagh!
Ugh!
( screams )
( echoing scream )
Huh?
Hmm...
I warned you about
following me.
Pronto! Shhhhh.
Uhhh....
( clears throat )
Umm, sorry.
Uh, false alarm.
( synchronized grunting )
I don't like where
this is headed.
( straining )
Oh no.
Blakk's ghouling stuff has
been repaired.
And the slugs are acting
like they want to be ghouled.
Do not worry,
my slimy friends,
for Pronto shall set you free!
Uh...
Hello?
Pronto set you free?
Huh?
( growls )
No!
Why would they just
sit there?
It's like they want
to be ghouled.
That... or something is
controlling them.
( screaming song )
Ugghh!
Uggghhh!
Umm...are you feeling okay?
Ugh!
Ugh!
Ugh!
What the heck is going
on here, man?
Uh-uh.
Gah!
GAH!
Ah-ha! You are the cause
of this!
( blows raspberry )
( screaming song )
( chirp )
Pronto the Magnificent
to the rescue!
Huh?
( frightened chirping )
Ahh, ugh, uhhhhh...
What happened?
Pronto saved the day once again,
is what happened.
Once again?
When exactly was
the other time?
Pfffttt.
You were all taken out
by the song of that slug!
( giggles )
Pieper?
( growls )
( growls )
Why didn't she affect Pronto?
I guess molenoids are
impervious to "Pieper's charms".
Ju- Wha-
Only because
we have so much charisma,
that no other creatures
can charm us.
Yeah, uhh, I'll accept that.
But right now those slugs are
still under Pieper's control.
Let's focus on the generator
and shut it down.
This time, for good.
That's not going to happen.
Tad?
Are you alright?
( laughs )
I'm better than ever.
Oookkkaaayyy...
( laughs )
( gasps )
I even have my own team now.
Yeah, and he's the toughest
tough guy around.
Grah!
Watch out!
( chirping )
Don't worry, Pieper.
These trespassers will be off
the family estate
any minute now.
Family? What's he talking about?
Don't tell me...
Exactly.
I'm picking up where my feeble
father left off.
Ehhh, Pronto does
not understand.
Can't you tell by the smell,
Molenoid?
( sniff )
Ohhhhhh...
Oh no.
You're Dr. Blakk's son!
Thaddeus D. Blakk,
at your service.
Or should I say...
...your demise.
Tad, we trusted you!
Well, I think I made my
reservations quite clear.
How have you done all this?
Fixing the Ghouling Generator
would have taken more
than a few days.
( laughs )
I may have underestimated
the amount of time
I've been in Slugterra.
So you've been planning
this all along?
Yeah, and once Pieper and I had
everything up and running
I realized I was only missing
one crucial element.
Slugs.
And you were kind enough
to teach me everything
I needed to know, Eli.
I'm glad we met, Shane.
Well Tad, you leave me
no choice.
You are officially out of
the Shane Gang.
Yes! Finally!!
Fire!
Take cover!
Eli! Get down!
No.
Guah!
Guh!
Ugh!
Huh?
Was he always able
to do that?
I dunno.
Heh!
Huh?
Guah!
Ugh!
Geh!
Ugh!
( happy growl )
Good job, buddy.
( synchronize grunts )
Ugh, they're getting a lot of
new ammo.
We have to stop them from
ghouling any more slugs.
Kord... Use Rookie
to get us some cover.
You got it!
Ready to fly, little guy?
( chirps )
Trixie, shut it down.
( chirps )
Ugh!
Ha-ha!
Ugh!
What's going on?
What happened?
( coughs )
That Xmetter slug
has frazzled our blasters!
Clever Shane, but not
clever enough.
There's a reset
override in the central core.
Keep them busy.
Lil Blakk is headed
to the core.
I'm going after him.
( chirps )
Not yet.
Hold on.
( coughs )
( panting )
It's the Shane!
Blast him!
Ugh!
Hey, my shooter's
not shooting.
Ngh.
Ugh!
( blows raspberry )
Now!
Uggghhh!
Ka-b-b-b-b-boom!
Ha-ha!
Woah.
You shouldn't have come
down here, Eli.
It doesn't have to be this way,
Tad.
You don't have to follow
in your father's footsteps.
Hah! You're one to talk, Shane.
How long have you been following
in your father's footsteps.
Huh?
Hu-woah!
Wo-wo-woooaaahhh!
Heh!
Ugh!
Agh, forgot about the slingshot.
( panting )
Ugh!
Duah, how are we supposed
to be the Shanes
without our blasters boss?
It's still 5 to 3 odds!
Ha-ha, Right!
Ahhh, which one are we?
Think about it really hard.
( synchronized grunting )
We've got to get
the slugs out of there.
( straining )
What you're trying to do
won't work, Tad.
Ghouled slugs answer
to no one.
Not even Dr. Blakk
could control them.
My father was a fool.
Ugh!
It's coming back to life.
Well, let's hope our blasters
don't take much longer to reset.
I know how you're feeling,
Tad.
I know what it's like to lose
a father.
You know nothing about
how I feel!
Huah!
Ugh!
Huh?
Uh-oh.
Huah!
Ugh!
Goodbye, Eli Shane.
( giggles )
Huah!
( harsh screeching )
Ugh!
Haha!
Use 'em or lose 'em.
Slug 'em!
Oh no.
( panicked breathing )
( chirping )
Once I found out who I was,
I couldn't bear living
on the surface.
I came here to claim
my inheritance,
and then I hear that
my dear old dad
was beaten by a kid
my own age!
Pathetic.
( scared chirps )
Woah!
( panting )
This isn't good.
We'll have to shut it
down topside.
Uh-huh.
What happened down there?
Ugh!
Let's just say someone
has daddy issues.
Tad disabled the shutoff
valve in the core.
We'll have to find
another way.
( groan )
No more playing the odds.
It's time to stack the deck.
( laughs )
Even the mighty Shane Gang
can't trump six gattlers
and an army of ghouls!
Tad, you can't control
the ghouls.
They'll be the end
of everything!
You just don't get it,
do yah?
Ready to take this to
the next level Pieper?
Oh no, his gattler's got
an accelerator.
Pieper just went megamorph!
( laughs )
Show them what you can do,
girl!
Agh!
I am not the Blakk
you defeated, Shane.
Pieper and I can control
the ghouls
in a way my father never could!
So.
Many.
Ghouls!
Eli, please tell me
you have a plan?
We gotta' get them away
from all this ghoul ammo.
On my mark, follow my lead.
It's just like you said Eli,
my slugs are part
of the gang now.
One big, happy family.
( laughs )
So happy.
( laughs )
Scatter!
( panting )
Oh-h-h yeah!
Eat my stank!
Dugh-ugh, nooooo!
Huah!
Alright, that should buy us
some time.
Yes, a chances to re-lax--
oh-uh--
Oh!
How great is this, Straggus?
Our own gattlers, a load of
ghouled slugs,
and target practice
on the Shane Gang.
I hate everything,
but I love this!
( laughs )
( laughs )
You got a lot of your old man
in you, Junior.
I am nobody's "junior,"
Ember.
Got it?
( squeaks )
Good.
Now, back to work.
( growls )
Ugh!
Without some better cover,
we're gonna be pounded
into dust.
Then we better make some.
You ready to cause some damage,
little buddy?
Uh-huh.
Hup!
And I'm gonna need Bludgeon too.
( chirps )
Eli, you know that's coming
down on us, right?
Yep.
Just checking.
( grunt )
( laughs )
I never doubted you.
( growls )
Waaahhh!
( gasps )
( pants )
( growls )
Nyah!
Uggghhh!
Trixie!
Augh!
( maniacally laughs )
Agh!!
( coughs )
She's gonna get blown to bits!
Waaaahhhh!!!
Ugh!
Ugh.
Thanks, pal.
Ahhh, all part of
the wonderfulness
that is Pronto
the-uhhh--
Trixie, are you okay?
I can fight.
Why don't you go make
some more friends, Pieper?
( chirps )
( sings )
Gotta hand it to Lil' Blakk,
his dad could never pull off
that kind of control
over ghouled slugs.
Yeah, good thing I didn't'
teach him everything I know.
Uuuggghhh!
Good job, Burpy.
Why is this taking so long?!
That Shane Gang ain't easy
to exterminate.
Trust us, we've tried...
a lot.
Well, let's see how my old
gang likes it
when we turn up the volume,
eh Pieper?
( sings )
Guaaahhh!!!
Guuhh-uggghhh!
Geh-gugh-uggghhh!
It's shooting...through
to my bones.
Can't...move...
Of course, pronto feels fine.
But then again, Molenoid
toughness is legendary in--
Finish 'em off.
I've got slugs to ghoul.
With pleasure.
Great work, Pieper.
( panting )
Tough to be tough when
you're not as tough as the...
uh, Tough Guys.
What's the matter Ember?
Not slinger enough...
to beat me...
in a fair fight?
Yeah, that sounds about right.
Just for that, you don't get
to waste anybody.
But I love wasting people.
This makes me so happy
I could puke!
( fart )
What?
So long, Shane Gang...
( distant screams )
What's that noise?
Uggghhh!
Huh?
( hiss )
Shadow Clan!
Those miserable slug-huggers
scare the puke out of me!
What are the Shadow Clan
doing here?
Must've been drawn here by
the all the ghouled slug energy.
Guah!
But they're still on OUR side,
right?
Cause that was really close.
( raspy hissing )
Hold on.
( raspy hiss )... is going
on here, Son of Shane?
I was fooled.
Tad is really Dr. Blakk's
son and he wants to get
into the family business of
ghouling slugs.
Those who harm slugs
will parish!
Wait!
With all those gattlers
and ghouls,
a frontal attack
will take too long.
Meanwhile, they keep
ghouling more slugs.
If one slinger could make it
past their defenses...
Wonder who that could be?
Get me inside and I'll cut off
their ghoul supply.
But how are you going to get
past those gattlers?
I'll figure it out
when I get there.
( disconcertingly chuckles )
The Shadow Clan
will draw the slug fire.
Protect the Shane.
Uh-huh!
Heh-guah!
Hegh-ugh.
Ugh.
That Shane's brain
went floppers.
Maybe, but he's got
a lot of guts.
Oh yes he does...
till we splatter them
all over this cavern.
( growling )
Huah.
Ugh.
( pants )
Ugh.
Huh?
Trixie! Go!
C'mon, show yourself, hero!
( grunts )
( grunts )
Were we supposed
to close that?
Eh, he's junior's
problem now.
( psychotically laughs )
Okay, Eli's in.
Now let's figure out our end
of the plan.
Those who harm slugs
will parish!
The language barrier's
gonna be an issue.
( laughs )
You don't have to be like
your father, you know.
You have nothing to prove
to anyone.
I could say the same to you,
"Shane."
( sings )
You can't out sling me, Tad.
Oh, I know that,
but my question is...
Why would you bring a
blaster to a gattler fight?
Ugh!
How's it going, Kord?
You TEL-E-PORT closer and
CLOSER and we will COVER YOU.
UNDERSTAND?
Those who harm slugs
will perish!
Do not fear.
If they can learn
our language,
Pronto can learn theirs.
( clears throat )
( raspy hisses )
( deeply inhales )
Okay? We good?
( raspy hisses )
Ugh. Must have been my accent.
Let's keep it simple.
I sling a Dirt Urchin, then you
sling a Hop Rock, and...
Needlesploder!
( raspy hissing )
You think he got it?
Let's find out.
Ugh, look out!
Needlesploder!
Wuaggghhh!
Yeah-he-he-hah!
Score!
Oh yeah, up high!
Okay, we'll work
on that later.
Let's kick some
Tough Guy tail!
Eugh!
Why don't they give up?
They just keep comin'!
Yeah, those hero types are
real puke makers that way.
Gonna beat'em like a drum,
right boss?
( laughs )
Uh, boss?
Keep up the good work, boys!
Come on out, Eli.
You can't hide forever.
Ugh!
Uh-don't shoot!
Why shouldn't I, huh?
The Shane is running
around in here.
What part of "finish them off"
was too complicated for that
wart-filled brain of yours?
Uh, I sense this is
a trick question?
Listen carefully.
If they manage to take
the power core offline,
then I take you offline...
( growls )
...permanently.
A little too much like
your old man... Junior.
( chirps )
( sings )
( blows raspberry )
( growls )
( growls )
Huh?
Wuuuoah!
Awww, my gattler's broke!
We don't need no
stinkin' gattlers!
We're the Tough Guys!
Yeah!
We're the baddest slug slingers
in the 99 caverns!
CHARGE!!!
Oh crud.
( coughs )
( wheezes )
You mean, you guys are the worst
slug slingers
in the 99 caverns.
Uh, yeah.
The ghouling core's
gonna be underneath.
Anybody see an access hatch?
...or we could just make
our own.
What's wrong Eli,
running out of slugs?
Burpy, I hope you're okay.
( growling )
( laughs )
( growling )
( chirps )
( growls )
Agh!
( laughing )
Burpy, you're alright!
Ahhhhh!
Give 'em everything ya got.
Fire!
Remember us?!
That ugly toad makes
Pronto want to puke.
Really?
What?
Time's up, Eli!
I have all the ghouled slugs
I need
to rule the 99 caverns
and beyond.
You rely too much
on the dark water.
Your father made
the same mistake.
I am not my father!
You got that right.
He was a genius.
Glad I'm not facing him.
I will prove to everyone that
I am twice the genius he was!
I'm not so sure about that.
Wave "Hello" to Burpy.
Huh?
Ugh!
Ahhhhh!
( chirps )
Thanks, buddy.
What would I do without yah?
Umm, where'd he go?
Boss Ember's right in front
of the valve
controlling the dark water.
We need a direct hit if we want
any hope of taking it offline.
This is a shot only Pronto
can make.
And I am the only me
I know.
( chirps )
Stand aside!
Pronto, that's a one
in a million shot.
Good thing that one in a million
is my speciality.
Huh?
Sling and a miss,
Molenoid!
( clears throat )
Yes, uh, now that I have
taken my practice shot,
heh-heh...
anybody have a Speedstinger?
( laughs )
Run!
( chirps )
There you are, Pipes.
Just in time.
Ahhhhh!
Huh?
Eugh!
Ugh!
Okay...
The fifth time is always
the charm.
( laughs )
You are such a bad shot,
I can not even puke anymore.
( dry heaves )
See? Nothing.
Oh yeah, well-oh-oh-ohhhh!
Hey! Wait!
Ahhhhh!
Geroni-mole!
AUGH!
I wish I'd thought of that.
No!
Wah-wuh-oh.
Hey! Watch it!
Hey-ho-ho.
Hah. You missed me!
Wah-oah.
Woah.
Ugh.
Ha-ha. You see, you feel for
Pronto's clever trap and...
uh, did his work for him,
hehe!
Great job guys, now
let's get out of here
before the whole
place collapses.
Uh oh. Every slime
bag for himself!
( pants )
Uh!
Those who harm slugs
will perish!
Oh. Hi.
I admire your work
with the slugs.
Big Fan.
Ahh!
Ugh!!!
It's over, Tad.
Hold it right there or I'll
squish your favorite slug!
Maybe? Maybe not?
Bake him, Burpy!
Graaaahhhh!
Looks like your plans
are falling apart,
along with everything else
around here, "junior."
No wonder my father
hated you!
The dark water shockwaves
are building!
Ugh-guh.
Haaahhh.
( grunts )
Yaaaah!!!!
Ugh!!!!
You're going down Shane,
even if it's the
last thing I do!
Ugh-guah-ugh.
Gahhhhh!
NOOO!
Eguh-ugh.
Uggghhh.
I got you, Tad.
You just can't help yourself,
can you, Eli?
Always a hero.
( raspy hisses )
( raspy hisses )
Dugh-ahhhhh!
Shaaannneee!
UGH!
( chirps )
Uh, thanks.
You know, we are getting
pretty good
at knocking people down holes.
Yeah. Just not getting them
back out.
Thank you for coming
to our aid.
We came for the slugs.
And now we must attend
to the ghouls.
It was a mistake trusting Tad,
but I promise we'll
work hard to regain the trust
of the Shadow Clan.
The Shadow Clan will be your
allies again, Son of Shane.
But, our trust will be hard
to win back.
Pronto, can you help me
with something?
What thing?
You know, that thing
we talked about?
I know of no thing.
I think you do!
Just get over here already.
Hello again.
Son of Shane, I have a message
from your father.
My dad?
Okay.
Thank you.
Oh, I hate this part.
Ugh!
Dad?
Eli, if you're hearing this
message it means that
something incredible
has happened.
What?
You turned 16!
Happy Birthday son!
Huh?
I missed it.
I missed my own birthday.
I made this because
I'm pretty sure
I won't be there
for your 16th.
Even though I'm not there,
I want you to know
that I love you,
and I'm very proud of you.
You've still got so much
ahead of you,
so relax, and have some fun
on your birthday.
Goodbye son.
Bye dad.
I really miss you.
You heard?
Thanks guys.
( singing ) For he's a jolly
good fellow, for he's...
a jolly... good...
What?! I thought we were doing
the thing?
Alright, you heard my dad.
Let's have some cake.
( laughing )
Oh yeah. I love cake.
My favorite's chocolate.
( sings )
Huh?
Guah!
Huah-ugh-ugh.
( chirping )
No need for such a sad song,
Pipes.
It's gonna be all right.