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Once upon a time there was a scorpion.

What's a scorpion?

Oh, it's a scary spider. With a long tail.

With stingers.

- I wasn't the only one who screwed up. - I'm trying to protect you.

I'm tired of you trying to protect me.

You always have to be the first one through the door...

You were trying to be a hero, and instead of waiting for backup,

you took the law into your own hands.

I had to.

Why?

Like the scorpion said to the frog: it's in my nature.

Daddy?

You assaulted the district attorney! I mean, his office is all over this!

He killed my father!

Maybe you're a little bit like the old man.

Meaning what?

Meaning he was...

he was self-destructive.

An eye-witness who says it was a masked vigilante...

At least the streets are safer.

She killed somebody.

The world just doesn't make sense, Darce.

I need it to.

She came out of nowhere; she was all dressed in black,

And she had these BAD ASS boots!

And... she had a long braid, like a tail.

No - like a snake... Like a scorpion! Like a scorpion.

And what message, if any, would you give this so-called Black Scorpion?

You go, girl! This city needs you.

This is an election year. Officially the mayor's got no comment.

Unofficially, he wants this whacked-out broad behind bars.

And so do I.

Attention all available units. The City of Angels Jewelers has just been robbed

of 1 million dollars in diamonds.

Suspects are wanted for grand larceny,

and the murder of two security guards.

Unit 15, I'm code 3. I repeat, code 3.

Yeah, tongue it, sugar.

Pull over now! Pull over!

Move the vehicle to the side of the road; this is City of Angels Police!

there's a pea-brain right behind us!

- You are my life! - Oh yeah!

It's the black scorpion!

I do not believe she was on the guest list...

Nope, she was NOT on the guest list.

It's about time she got escorted away from the party!

Show time.

This is unit two-niner double eight. In pursuit of the Black Scorpion.

Take the wheel!

Yo computer: Engage arsenal.

Fire.

- Whoa! Time is over baby. - Hold on! Here we go!

- Turn right! - Don't give me orders!

Turn right when I tell you! [...]

Fire.

Launch.

I guess crime just doesn't pay anymore.

Sorry, Rick.

Auto transform.

When I was a little girl, my father used to tell me a bedtime story.

The story was about a scorpion, who couldn't resist using her stinger

because it was in her nature.

When my father was murder, I became that scorpion, to avenge him.

Now it's in my nature.

I do with a mask what I can't do with a badge.

As the mayor of the City of Angels,

I will not rest until criminal elements such as the Black Scorpion

are eradicated from the streets of our fair city forever.

Mr. Mayor, would you please comment on Darcy Walker

and the press conference you just came from?

It gave me great pride and pleasure

to award the medal for bravery to detective Darcy Walker.

For meritorious conduct, unwavering valor,

in the face of extreme danger...

That's my girl Darcy.

Yeah, remember me and Specs almost got the BreathTaker.

"Almost" is the operative word there.

Medal of bravery.

Guess your dad would've been proud.

Thanks Rick, but um...

I didn't feel comfortable accepting that award.

Why? You're the one who stopped the Breath Taker.

Uh, it's a long story.

Cap, I thought you quit smoking.

I gave up fatty foods instead.

Aw, cap, you should go out with a bang! It's chocolate!

This is Strickland. 21st precinct.

Somebody gave you a pretty big present.

Thanks Rick, you shouldn't have.

Actually, I didn't.

Alright listen up everybody.

Hate to break up the party, but

we've got a bomb threat.

Where?

- Here. - What?

I'll call the bomb squad.

Oh... you better do it then, my present's ticking.

Alright, everybody out.

You don't gotta ask me tw...

This brownie's really good.

Cap, how can you eat at a time like this?

Can't help it. When I worry I eat.

Bomb squad's been in there a really long time.

A little too long.

Aw, don't worry about it. Two to one the whole thing's a prank.

You lose.

What happened?

My partner was trying to defuse the bomb and the damn thing went off!

I'll radio for an ambulance.

He'll be dead before it gets here.

We'll take him to angel's mercy on South. You go on!

Let's go!

What the hell is this?

One of those days...

Who's in charge here?

I'm Captain Strickland, who the hell are you?

We're the bomb squad.

- You're the what? - What?

We are the bomb squad.

The Bomb Squad?!

The Bomb Squad!!

- Green dollars! - That's my favorite color.

No chance, baby.

Hey, hey hey Rick! Don't go in there. Don't go in there man.

- Wait for the bomb squad. - Why? It's not a bomb.

Officer Oink.

A pig in uniform.

- Somebody trying to tell me something? - Not me, cap.

Why would anyone send us a piggy bank with no money?

I told you, it's a prank.

Or a clue.

- Or edible. - Yeah, try it, Cap.

Yeah right... OK!

Captain, how much money's in the vault?

Not sure.

What the hell happened in here?

What was the money doing in the station?

We needed that money for Rick's drug bust.

Well, it looks like it's all there.

It's funny money.

If this is someone's idea of a joke, I'm not laughing.

No, but I know someone who is.

They'll dance to the break of dawn, baby!

I don't know what I love more, the green faces of dead presidents,

or the red faces of humiliated cops!

What are we doing in a novelty shop?

The funny money looks like it came from a board game.

Knowing the Gangster Prankster and how he likes to play...

I don't know Darce - that's a long shot. But I guess since we're here...

Wait! Aren't you gonna call for back up?

I've got back up. You!

- Rick! - Cover me; go around back.

Yeah, that's it baby.

You're fine!

So Gangster; what's our next prank?

First we're gonna hijack a big truck.

Then we're gonna take some police cars

on a high speed chase, and then we're gonna crash it!

By remote control!

But how are you gonna rig the car?

I'm not!

But my boy Argyle is. He's the automotive expert.

The old man? Argyle went straight.

Only because I was in jail, you idiot!

Now that the old gang's back together it's business as usual!

Freeze! Police!

Well well well. Looks like somebody wants to play cops and robbers.

I'm not playing.

Well as much as I love games, detective, this one's never been one of my faves.

Put your hands up!

Hands up,

hands up!

Shut up, Giggles; get your hands up!

How about we play another game instead?

How do you like my balls?

The name of the game is hangman. The rules are easy -

Guess the mystery phrase

or die trying!

You mean we get to hang a white boy?

Now that's affirmative action!

My girl giggles will even show you where the vowels are.

Ain't that right baby?

Anything you say Pranksterpoo.

Don't call me that!

Now, is our contestant ready to play?

- Do I have any choice? - No! Let the game begin!

Is there an "S"?

Is there an S, as in... Strangle?

No.

Hang in there, detective.

Rick!

Is there... a "G"?

Show me a G, as in Gag!

No, no, no no no!

Oooh, that really looked like it hurt!

I'm all choked up!

Is there a "D"?

Is there a D, as in Die?

Nope!

Three strikes, you're out!

You'd better hurry, detective. You're almost at the end of your rope.

Yo computer - Auto-transform.

Time's up!

What's the answer?

I don't know!

The answer is something that you'll never ever be again!

"A pain in the neck!"

Yippee, that's right Giggles! I'm sorry we don't have a parting gift for him.

Now that white boy's well hung!

Yo computer, engage stingray.

Game's up, Prankster.

I don't think so, Black Scorpion. It's just getting started!

Get her!

Come on, baby.

Give yourself up.

One more step and I'll shoot.

Ooh, you're real threatening with that squirt gun.

Oh but this is a squirt gun that shoots acid!

Now take off that mask!

I said take off your mask

or I'll burn it off!

Alright, you win.

Do not pass Go, do not collect one million dollars.

and oh - I forgot, go directly to jail!

You're under arrest.

Not so fast, hot shot.

Why can't I figure this out?

I don't know, all I get is the donkey bar.

Come on boys, Honey and I gotta go back to work.

Oh I forgot we were running on your time schedule.

Hey cut it out.

Don't worry, make me a prison in your little hell-hole.

I'll be out of here in no time.

Nice job catching the Gangster Prankster, you two.

Nice job my ass! They didn't do jack!

It was the Black Scorpion.

Yeah well, we'll get her next time.

Take these guys down and book em.

Captain, maybe we should consider taking the Black Scorpion off the wanted list.

After all, she did save Rick's life.

She saved Rick's life? Where were you?

Oh actually never mind, I'm gonna go get something to eat.

Yeah, where were you?

Rick already told you; I couldn't get in.

Well the Black Scorpion got in.

I'm not the Black Scorpion.

That's true.

And I'm tired of being compared to her.

- Ah, well there's no comparison. - What is that supposed to mean?

Nothing, just be there next time.

Detective Walker.

Ok, Divine. Profile.

Nice belt.

That is a nice belt.

Front!

OK sweet heart, say "streetwalker" for me.

Streetwalker.

Oooh, that's gotta hurt.

Shyness is definitely not an issue.

I gotta get these printed. You want one for your wallet?

Glossy, if possible.

I'm Bonita Bradley, reporting.

Yesterday's earthquake registered a 5.8 on the Richter scale.

And while most experts tell us to expect aftershocks

equal the original tremor's magnitude,

one seismologist here at Angel Tech predicts earthquakes will quickly

become a thing of the past.

Prof. Undershaft, is it really possible to predict earthquakes,

let alone prevent them?

I believe it is.

Which is why I've devoted the last 10 years of my life

to the machine that you see here beside me.

How does it work?

The echo-wave generator senses tremors in the earth's crust.

When a tremor is detected, my invention sends vibrations into the ground,

which negates the rolling motion of the plate tectonics,

thereby eliminating earthquakes completely.

How soon until the echo-wave generator is functional?

I finished work on it last night.

That's why I want to tell everyone

to relax.

There won't be any more aftershocks.

I'm Bonita Bradley, reporting live from Angel Tech.

Back to you in the studio, Don.

Could that contraption really work?

Yes, Mr. Mayor. Prof. Undershaft's the nation's leading seismologist.

But doesn't she realize that earthquakes are big business?

They bring billion dollar renovation contracts, and create new jobs!

Yes Mr. Mayor, all the things you promised to do when you got elected.

How do you spell "job"?

- Howarty, your wife called. - What does she want?

I don't know, I hung up on her.

Why, Babette?

Because I'm not talking to her since she called me a bimbo.

Oh,

here's the budget report you asked for.

Which brings me to the bottom line.

Without the federal relief fund, the City of Angels is bankrupt.

I don't know where all the capital went.

Maybe it was all those trips we took to the Caribbean.

Babette, don't you have some typing to do?

Or your mansion in Everly Heights?

How about getting us some coffee?

Or your Swiss bank account?

Thank you, Babette!

The point is,

earthquakes are good for everybody.

Yes, Mr. Mayor.

Do you two have to say "yes" to everything I ask?

Yes, Mr. Mayor,

that's what you pay us for.

Good, because here's what we're going to do.

- I'm not going in there. - Come on.

Watch your step.

Let's break it down.

The more work you make, the more work you have, know what I mean?

All I do is work, keep working.

- Go all the way through. - Hey hey, what's up?

- Got a tape measure? - Woof, woof, future ex-wife!

Wow!

Hey lady, we have a work site here, eh!

That thing in purple? Now that was a piece of work.

- Not like that green thing was. - I don't know where that came from.

I see where you're going. You're thinking about the Scorpion, aren't you?

That's exactly what you're doing, aren't you? The scorpion's mine.

I've seen the way she looks at me.

I've been going to the gym. How could she not want me, look at this body!

- God am I worried about you. - Why? Huh?

Oh God, oh God - earthquake!

Here we go!

Everybody get down!

Hello?

Eros? Somebody? God?

God, I just paid for the stupid glass.

- Oh God, is it clear? - I don't know.

Come on.

Specs, Sluggers, in my office. Now!

- What's up, Cap? - Alright, listen up.

We got fires and we got looters everywhere.

When the sun goes down it's gonna get 10 times worse.

- Did you call Rick and Darcy? - And every cop who's got a day off.

- How bad is it, Cap? - See this submarine sandwich?

That's how bad it is. Move it! Get out of here!

Now'd be good.

And pick me up one of those free range chickens on the way, alright?

Man I can't believe this. My roof caves in and I've gotta go to work.

Did you lose everything?

Yeah, just about; except for my car.

Which is where I'll be living if I don't find a place to stay.

What about the damage to your place?

Oh, I just lost a few dishes.

There's a liquor store about a block and a half up here;

I wanna get a racing form.

Looks like you got a little problem there.

- Yeah, happens all the time. - You better get that checked out.

I don't know how you did it, True Blue.

But you overloaded the control system.

Well, the Black Scorpion's been working overtime lately...

Yeah, well which one of you is paying for parts and labor?

I will.

Good, because I don't accept no checks from customers who wear masks.

I'll get down on this first thing tomorrow.

Tomorrow? What about tonight?

Nuh-uh. There's no way that I'm messing up these threads before my big date.

So, uh... Who's the lucky lady?

Well, she's...

Hey baby!

- Ain't you so fine? - Ain't nobody talking to you, fool.

How you doing, girlfriend?

- What's new, Tender Loving? - The name, for one thing.

I stopped being Tender Loving when I stopped working the streets.

It's Veronica now.

Well! Congratulations on your retirement.

Thanks! Who would have thought this car thief

could turn me into an honest woman?

Car thief, ex-car thief,

How many times do I gotta tell you, Veronica? No kissy face in public.

Well, I'm glad the two of you are together.

But, what are you doing for work?

Fashion design! Check out my latest, hold this.

Cute? Cute?!

Uh, that's bad.

Yeah, I like it too.

No, I mean, bad as in ugly. You don't plan to wear that tonight, do you?

Don't be dissing me, old man,

or I'll take my sweet self out of here and find someone younger with more hair.

Damn baby, that's cold.

I think I'll leave the two of you alone.

No, no - uh, no - you grab your... partner, and the four of us, we can

you know, go out and get down, you know what I mean?

No, forget about him. That man's a waste of time.

What makes you think that?

I've seen him on the news. Always going on about that Black Scorpion.

"She's so smart, she's so brave, she's so cool."

If you ask me, she's the one he's after.

Well, it's his job

to go after her!

Anyway, thanks for the invitation Argyle, but...

Rick and I, well, we have plans tonight

for a nice, quiet dinner at home.

Say what??

Oh, I didn't tell you? Well, Rick's moving in.

Ooooh! Sooky sooky!

You go girl!

Thanks for letting me stay here until I find a new place.

It'll be fun having a room mate. How is that?

Oh, it's perfect.

I'll get out of your way as soon as I unpack a few things.

Out of my way?

Well yeah, looks like you've got dinner plans.

I do - with you! That's why I made linguini!

What, what's wrong? You don't like linguini?

Oh, no, no - I love linguini, but I just had a burger down at O'Brian's...

No problem. We'll just have some wine and talk.

Sure, that sounds great. But could we do it after the game?

The game?

Yeah, I bet a hundred bucks with the guys down at O'Brian's,

and it's a pretty big game.

Oh.

Would you mind if I have a beer?

Sure.

Special news report.

I'm Bonita Bradley reporting live from Angel Tech,

where Mayor Worth is about to hold a press conference.

Mayor Worth.

As most of you have reported, this was the epicenter

of yesterday's 7.5 earthquake.

after an exhaustive investigation, my experts have informed me

that this was NOT a naturally occurring disaster,

but a disaster caused by man. Actually, woman.

Professor Ursula Undershaft, instead of preventing aftershocks,

the echo-wave generator magnified them,

resulting in the devastation of our city.

Fortunately the machine itself was damaged and...

- I'm gonna go to the bathroom. - Has been rendered completely useless...

What about the professor? Is there any sign of her?

This time we believe the professor was one of the thousands of victims

who died in the quake.

Get out of my way! Move, move!

Mr. Mayor can you please tell us...

No further comments, thank you for coming.

Are we still rolling?...

I'm Bonita Bradley, reporting live from Angel Tech.

Back to you at the studio, Don.

Sorry things got out of control, Mr. Mayor.

We didn't realize sabotaging the professor's invention

would cause this much damage.

Don't apologize.

A 7.5 earthquake brings a lot of relief money into the city.

Why, the kickbacks and construction payoffs alone

will more than fund my re-election campaign!

So, you're not mad?

Hell no! This couldn't have gone better if I'd planned it myself!

Wait a minute.

I did! Hahaha!

I'm telling you Darce, my designs are so hot people are stealing them!

That's great, Veronica.

What's wrong? Something bothering you, girlfriend?

It's Rick.

He won't even give me a second look.

That's because he's so busy looking at the Black Scorpion.

I gotta hand it to her though, now that white woman knows how to accessorize!

Girl, have you seen her boots?!

What am I supposed to do, walk around in thigh-high boots,

and carry a whip?

You should try one of my Tender Loving originals!

I couldn't wear that in front of Rick!

Girl, who said anything about wearing it? Just show it to him!

Ask him what he thinks, and let his imagination do the rest.

Hey Darcy.

Darce?

Darcy!

Did you forget we have the night shift tonight?

Darcy!

I had no idea.

Oh boy!

Oh please - don't do this to me.

Oh, don't do this to me.

Stop me.

Rick.

Yeah?

Do you want me?

Do you want me, Rick?

Darcy.

Where'd you come from?

The grocery store.

Are you OK?

Yeah, I'm fine. Why?

You seem, ummm... A little excited.

Well, I just went running...

- So that's why you're all sweaty. - Yeah, I guess so.

You might want to take a shower before work.

I think I will take a shower...

I'll take a cold shower.

The mayor wants an aftershock? I'll give him an aftershock.

Don't tell me that, I was there OK? Work was a privilege...

Whoa, check it out.

Excuse me.

Quitting time boys, my date just arrived; shake it baby!

What did you say?

Shake it baby...?

It'd be my pleasure.

Stop whining son, it'll still work.

So what happened?

I don't know; I was minding my own business working,

and this blond broad in this red mask comes by

and grabs me by the cojones, and everything started shaking,

I'm still shaking!

Are you sure it wasn't an aftershock?

What with all the earthquakes we've been having...

I'm telling you, she WAS the aftershock.

- Cap, you believe this guy? - This guy's drunk.

Hopped up on goofballs.

I hope so. The last thing this city needs

is another whacked-out broad in a mask.

Geez lady. I would've stopped.

Give me the vibranium.

Huh?

Don't make me wait. Move it!

...So... - What happened?

I was hauling industrial waste for City of Angels Metal.

Hauling it where?

To our storage facility.

Next thing I know, this crazy broad blasts my truck and I'm flat on my back.

- She take anything? - Just a crate of vibranium.

What's that?

It's a by-product of a new stress-resistant metal we make.

You know, so buildings don't fall down during earthquakes.

- Is it radioactive? - Yeah, but don't worry;

The worst it'll do is give you a headache.

- Headache? - Yeah.

All the damn stuff does is make noise.

- Thanks for your time. - Sure.

- Darcy. - Rick.

This can't be happening!

- You alright? - Yeah, I think so.

- How about you? - Yeah.

Except for my heart's beating a mile a minute.

Mine too.

That was nice.

Yeah, felt right - almost like we'd done it before.

Let's do it again.

Argyle!

Not now!

Is this service or what?

I am the only garage in town that delivers.

Argyle, your timing is a little off.

No kidding? Well, it's about to get worse, because I need a ride home.

What??

Yo, bro - just put it in idle, you know, keep it running, she won't be long!

- Come on, Darcy. - I'm sorry, Rick.

- Can't you just give him cab fare? - Excuse me!?

I'll be back.

Right this way, young lady. Uh-huh. Watch that leg, now.

I'm sorry to disturb you and lover boy Darcy,

but I did what you told me - I checked out the street value of Vibranium;

and, the stuff is worthless!

Well then why would Aftershock want it??

I don't know, but you can bet she's gonna be wanting more.

You think she's trying to rob the storage facility?

I doubt it, because their inventory showed

that they haven't had vibranium there in like over a year.

What are you saying, that someone's been stealing it?

Or selling it before it gets there.

But who?

That's what I asked the old owl. Who?

And the owl said "Who, back to you!"

- Professor. Do you have the money? - Where's the vibranium?

It's here, but before you get it, I get the cash.

And that includes payment for the shipment you stole.

First I need proof that the vibranium is here.

Don't push your luck, professor. You're on shaky ground with me.

Really?

I think it's you who's on the shaky ground with me!

Now don't get a speeding ticket driving back to lover boy!

Good night, Argyle.

But...

I am gonna get ME a speeding ticket rushing back to my baby.

Any unit in the vicinity - Robbery in progress at City of Angels Metal.

Responding.

Rick, you'll just have to wait.

Give it up, Aftershock.

Oh - Black Scorpion. What a pleasure to see you.

Did that hurt?

Such a shame the pigs have ruined our little party.

To be continued... Black Scorpion.

Woo hoo, it's the Black Scorpion!

Yeah copy, I'm in pursuit of the Black Scorpion, you copy?

So, you wanna play, huh?

Yo Timmy, get on the side of me here.

OK, I'm gonna, I'm gonna.

Police magnets, left and right - positive and negative.

Ah, I guess it is true, opposites do attract.

There's nothing like a good cigarette.

Who's the best Mayor in town?

You are, Arty-party.

I love it when you call me that.

Arty-party's office?

Babette!

I mean, Mayor Worth's office. Just a second, please.

- It's not my wife, is it? - It's Captain Strickland.

You better have good news for me.

Well, I don't Mr. Mayor; both Aftershock and the Black Scorpion got away.

- Cap, should I order you a pizza? - Shut up, you moron.

Oh, no, no - not you, Mr. Mayor.

So Darce, what happened to you last night?

What do you mean?

Well, I thought you were coming back after you dropped Argyle off.

Oh, I stopped to grab something to eat.

Somebody get me out of here! There's a crazy cat that got in my cell!

Boy, will you shut up and put it back in your pants?

I'm on the phone with Johnny Cockroach trying to get us out of jail.

Uh, hello Johnny? No, no, listen to me now-

all you gotta tell 'em is that the glove didn't fit!

Can you hold on? Boy, will you shut up with all that crying!?

21st precinct.

Cap, we got an emergency!

Thank God. I'll talk to you later, Mr. Mayor.

What is it?

Warden Brickhouse is requesting all personnel

down to the county jail immediately!

- Is someone trying to break out? - Someone's trying to break in!

- Jesus, what the hell was that boom!? - Damn!

Who broke wind?

Mommy!

Damn!

Are you the Gangster Prankster?

- And who the hell are you? - It ain't mommy.

I'm your ticket out of here.

If the breasts don't fit, you must acquit!

- What was your name again? - I told you - Aftershock!

Oh! You brought my car!

I want you to steal the Scorpionmobile.

Huh??

Why?

Because that car is the only thing that protects the Black Scorpion.

Without it, she won't dare show her face.

And what if she does?

I'll blow it off!

Oooh - tough chick!

I like the sound of that. But what's in it for us?

Your freedom.

Oh, does that include 40 acres and a mule?

40 acres and a mule! HAHA!

Girlfriend, you gonna have to do better than that.

- Gangsters! - Yo!

We outta here.

Name your price.

Everly Heights!

That is the richest community in the city.

Which is exactly why I want it!

This is Bonita Bradley standing by at county jail,

where there is still no sign of the Gangster Prankster or Aftershock.

As soon as there is any breaking news, our Action 8 cameras will be there.

I'm Bonita Bradley...

- Not again. - You didn't pay your cable?

- I paid my cable...! - Thanks Bonita.

This is Aftershock, reporting for Crime TV.

For tonight's earth-shattering top story,

Property values crash along with every mansion in Everly Heights.

Here now with his editorial perspective is the Gangster Prankster.

Thank you.

You know, for years you...

high-society snobs have been looking down at me from your hillside homes,

but no more.

From now on, I'm gonna be the one looking down at you! Way down!

I got ya! Way down upon the Suwanee river, far, far away...

Tell all the folks out there in TV land what you're gonna do, Aftershock!

I'm going to open up the San Angelo fault

and bury your precious country club...

- 200 feet underground. - Damn skippy!

So if I were you -

and believe me, I'm glad I'm not!

I wouldn't spend too much time packing up my furs and jewels

and my art collection - I'd get out now!

Or else you'll be very well dressed

corpses in million-dollar mausoleums.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled boring lives-

...at least for now!

First of all, let me say that I believe that Aftershock's threat is just that-

A threat. Or perhaps it's one of the Gangster Prankster's jokes.

Secondly, I myself live in Everly Heights.

And I want to urge all my friends and neighbors

to follow my example and stay put.

And finally, the San Angelo fault has been inactive for the last 75 years.

There is no danger. You are completely safe.

That was the advice Mayor Worth offered at his press conference.

And the residents of Everly Heights seem to have taken that advice to heart.

Tonight, every home stands firm, and every homeowner holds his ground.

I'm Bonita Bradley, reporting live from...

It's not working! They're not leaving!

Aw, don't worry.

They will.

When!?

As soon as I send a few sound waves into the San Angelo fault!

How long will that take?!

Long enough for you to steal the Scorpionmobile.

Are you crazy?

Breaking into Fort Knox would be easier!

Going to a Kahn reading would be easier!

You know that car's lasered up with booby traps and shit!

Are you saying you can't do it?

No!

I'm simply saying I'm gonna need a little help.

According to the damage report, Angel Tech's been condemned.

That's why the emergency services haven't been able

to exhume Prof. Undershaft's body.

- So? - So...

If she's still in the lab, so is her research.

Maybe we can use it to stop Aftershock's tremors.

Good idea!

We'll follow up on it tomorrow.

Tomorrow? What about tonight?

Tonight...

We are off duty.

Did the earth move?

It did for me.

Argyle, I thought you were taking me dancing.

Baby I am, I just want to pay some of these bills first, that's all.

That's what me like about you Argyle. You always pay your debts.

- Luther? - Who's Luther?

Someone I used to know.

What the hell are you doing here?

The question is - what are YOU doing here!?

Answering phones? Balancing books?!

Hey man, this is what I do. I fix cars.

Ha, ha! Negro, please!

That's the same cars you used to steal for me.

The Gangster Prankster?

In the flesh!

No autographs, please.

I don't want your autograph!

I want your sorry ass out of here!

Veronica, let me handle this. I want your sorry ass out of here!

I believe we have some business to discuss.

My man ain't got no business to discuss with you. Tell him, Argyle!

Woman don't go and be putting words in my mouth. I can speak for myself!

Man, I ain't got no business with you!

Oh yes you do. There's an old bill that needs to be paid, Argyle.

And I'm here to collect!

Oh baby, let us be alone for a minute.

- Argyle! - Baby, this has nothing to do with you.

OK, one minute.

By the way, purple is not your color.

Everybody's a critic.

My man Argyle! That is one fine-ass sister!

She keeps me young and honest. What do you want?

I want what you owe me!

I don't owe you anything.

Like hell you don't! I went to jail remember?

You went free.

I went free because I didn't shoot a cop, Luther.

All I did was drive the car.

And that's all I want you to do now.

What? What are you talking about?

I need...

a set of wheels.

- And that's it? - That's it!

You set me up and I'll be out of your life forever!

I'll even go home!

I don't know if I believe all this, Luther.

I got a used car out back.

- Used? - Yeah.

A used car is exactly what I had in mind.

Yeah, it's a Cadillac, it's got 30,000 miles, it's red.

The Caddy sounds nice, but I was looking for something in uh... black.

You know, something uh - bullet proof? You know, with lasers and shit?

Maybe even with a little scorpion on the hood?

Is this a joke or something, man?

Do I look like I'm joking, motherfucker?

You always look like a joke to me, Luther.

Don't let the smile on my face fool your ass Argyle. I'm dead serious.

You want me to...

- No. - No?!

No.

You never said no to me before.

Well that was before.

Before what?!

Before you became so two-faced!

OK...

Your minute's up.

I hope you understand.

Oh yeah,

I understand.

I understand everything.

What's up with that? What's up with you knowing him?

Tonight, the rich and well-to-do are fleeing Everly Heights

because they believe the tremors that have been shaking the ground

for the past two hours are the work of Aftershock.

What will happen to the million-dollar homes they leave behind?

That remains to be seen.

I'm Bonita Bradley, reporting live from Everly Heights.

Darcy?

Where've you been?

I went over to Angel Tech to see if I could find

some of Professor Undershaft's research

The building's still red-tagged.

What are you afraid of, Darcy?

Nothing! And I have a medal to prove it.

That medal may fool everyone else, but it doesn't fool me.

What are you talking about?

Stopping the Breath Taker wasn't an act of bravery;

it was an act of revenge.

You didn't choose to be brave; you did what you had to do.

What's your point?

The way I hear it, before your father was killed,

you were always the first one through the door.

Now you're the first one out the door, whenever...

Whenever what?

Whenever things get dangerous.

Are you calling me a coward?

About some things, yeah.

Look, if this is about the Gangster Prankster...

This is about us!

What happened last night was real. That's why it scares you.

It was real. But it didn't scare me.

So why did you disappear in the middle of the night?

- I told you... - I know you told me...

I want the truth.

Rick, I'm tired.

Yeah, I'm tired too.

Of your excuses.

I'll get my shirt later.

- Turn it off! - What??

- Turn it off! - What?? - Turn it off!!!

There she is.

Get her!

- Leave me alone! - Yeah!

Who do you think you are?

- Get in! - You get in!

- Auto repair. - Argyle?

Veronica? Veronica?

Give me the phone.

She's OK.

At least for now.

Luther.

Shut up and listen, Argyle.

Contrary to popular belief, this ain't no prank call.

Your girlfriend's with me, and she's gonna stay with me until you settle up.

Hey man, please don't hurt her. I'll give you anything you want.

That's exactly what I wanted to hear.

- You tell him, Prankster. - I told him, didn't you hear?

So what the hell you talking about?

This place is a mess.

You scared me to death!

Now that you mention it, you do look a little pale.

But then again, you white devils always look pale to me.

How did you get in here?

- I picked the lock. - Argyle...

I told you True Blue, old habits die hard.

Who the hell is this?

What are you doing here?

I was thinking about all that vibranium, you know, and how it hums...

Yeah, so?

Well,

if the Scorpionmobile had like a sonar system,

it could pick up the frequency of the vibranium.

And follow it to Aftershock.

You are a genius, Argyle!

So I have been told. But,

there is a downside, Darcy.

We're gonna have to take the car in for a couple of days.

You can't install the sonar here?

No True Blue, I gotta take it in to the shop.

Are you sure?

Yeah, I'm sure - you know, me and my boys, we gotta go in and out,

and over and under, into the grease.

and the slime and the dirt and the grime,

stop me before I commit another crime this time!

- OK. - I don't know what to do, yes.

Ok Darce, thanks for the ride,

and if I don't have this car back in mint condition,

may lightning strike me dead here on the spot.

OK Argyle, just work fast - you know I can't live without my car.

- Hey Joe, my dinner get here yet? - Mm-hm.

Thanks.

Rick.

I was worried about you.

- Where've you been staying? - A motel.

Want to talk about what happened?

I've already tried talking about it.

Look, I know I've been busy...

I'm busy now.

What's going on?

I really don't wanna talk about it.

Well you might wanna try, or it's gonna get in the way of our work.

It won't. I requested a new partner.

What?

Yeah, Strickland's doing the paperwork now.

Rick!

Look, don't make this harder than it is.

If we can't be lovers, can we at least be partners?

Nope.

Why not?

Because I want the same thing from a partner as I do from a lover.

What?

Someone who will be there for me.

The Black Scorpionmobile!

You did it!

You really out did yourself this time, baldylocks! How'd you do it??

What's the difference, man? I did it. Let Veronica go.

I don't think I can do that, bro.

Why not, man? I stole the car, what else do you want?

Some Tender Loving!

Get your ass out of here.

Come on over here girl. Or do you want me to come over there?

Man, where are you taking her?

Where? I think it's someplace that you would never get to working 9 to 5.

Uptown! Way uptown!

Everly Heights?

Boom! There goes the neighborhood!

Come on!

You can't do this! I'm the mayor!

Get him!

Let's blast this place, baby!

What's happening to this city?!

Where's the Black Scorpion when I need her??

Alright, listen up everybody. I want you to grab a vest

and I want you to get over to Everly Heights.

The Gangster Prankster's looting the Mayor's mansion.

- Is that a left or a right on Eddie? - Just get out of here, alright?

Darcy, not you though.

Captain, you said everyone!

No, I can't put you in a combat situation without a partner.

Come on, what am I supposed to do, sit around here and knit?

No, come ride the exer-cycle with me.

Only if it will take me to Angel Tech.

- And what do you expect to find there? - A way to stop Aftershock.

Fine, go. I don't need you. Who needs you!

I could use a sandwich though. There we go. Yeah, killer!

Unit two-niner eight eight in pursuit.

Roger, unit two-niner eight eight.

Turn around.

Slowly.

Prof. Undershaft?

And who might you be?

Detective Walker. Get your hands in the air.

An excellent idea.

I don't understand!

You spent your whole life trying to prevent earthquakes...

Why would you start creating them?

No, no, no.

You got it all wrong, detective.

I didn't create that first earthquake. It created me.

What are you talking about?

The mayor - he sabotaged my machine.

Why would he do that?

He was counting on aftershocks to payroll his corrupt administration.

But I'm one aftershock he didn't count on.

The Mayor destroyed my good intentions, my reputation...

maybe even my mind.

You need help, professor.

On the contrary, detective. It's you who needs help.

I'm going to level the City of Angels.

Not a building or person will be left standing.

Pity on you, detective Walker.

Sit right there OK? And you watch TV. Argyle is gonna take care of everything.

- OK? - I need my car.

We'll talk about that in a minute, Darcy.

First I need to get you some aspirin for that headache.

Yeah - I'll be right back.

The Gangster Prankster wasn't the only supervillain

that terrorized Everly Heights this evening.

In this tape taken earlier, the Black Scorpion's car

can be seen running down scared residents

as they try to escape their crumbling community,

Now back to you at the news desk, Bonita.

- Oh, my God. - Look, look...

- I know how this looks... - I trusted you.

- Wait a minute, just let me explain. - No.

Don't bother explaining. Old habits die hard, right?

It's not like that, True Blue...

Get out!

Listen to me!

The Gangster Prankster kidnapped Veronica.

What?

He said he was going to kill her if I didn't steal the Black Scorpionmobile.

There was nothing else I could do.

You should have come to me.

Well I'm coming to you now.

Now's too late -

- for all of us. - What are you talking about?

Aftershock's gonna destroy the whole city.

Then it's up to you to stop her!

I tried to stop her- look what she did to me.

Well then, Darcy, you're just going to have to try again.

I can't. Rick was right.

I am a coward.

I become the Black Scorpion and depend on her to do my job.

Hello?? How hard did you hit your head?

You got amnesia or something?

Baby, you ARE the white Black Scorpion! Though you're black and blue right now.

No, I'm not.

I put on that mask and I become a whole other person,

fearless.

That medal of bravery - it's not mine, it's hers.

Hers, yours - what does it matter? Look: just put on the mask, Darcy.

The mask isn't gonna be enough this time Argyle. I need my car!

OK, then we'll just have to go and get it!

I don't know where it is.

I do.

I won again!

I love this game!

When's my turn?

Your turn? When I say it's your turn!

Let's play tag!

Time for one more game.

It's the Black Scorpion.

And baldylocks.

Hoo - I am SO afraid.

- What are the stakes? - Winner take all.

Winner take all? I like that.

Gangsters!

Argyle!

Not bad for old baldylocks, huh?

That's my man, fool!

Give me my gun, girl!

Hold on...!

Give it up, Prankster.

Bitch are you crazy? I always play sudden death.

Well, if that's the way you want it...

Fire.

Don't move.

I've got some business to take care of.

No-it can't be!

You're too late, Black Scorpion.

Countdown's already started.

Countdown to what?

Ground zero.

That's when the largest earthquake in history will swallow the entire city.

I can feel it coming already.

You don't have to do this, professor.

You know who I am?

And I know what it's like doing a job that no one appreciates.

It's humiliating.

Especially when the people you're trying to protect turn their back on you.

You sound like you know from experience.

Yes I do.

Detective Walker.

What made you put on your mask?

Last year I was suspended from the force - but I came back.

Now everyone looks to me as a hero.

That's all I ever wanted.

To be a hero.

It's not too late.

Stop the countdown.

I can't; the system is automated.

Then it's just a matter of time.

Unless we stop the echo-waves from going into the ground.

How do we do that?

By finding something big enough to block their path.

Like what?

- Leave that to me. - What are you going to do?

I'm going to be a hero.

Wait!

Professor Undershaft, no!

All I ever wanted to do was be a hero. Now I've finally got my chance.

No! Don't!

I can't believe it. People are calling the Black Scorpion a hero.

Yes, she's always been my hero.

Ah, Cap, eat something, you'll feel better.

No thanks, I lost my appetite.

- Captain, we've got a problem. - What is it?

Apparently Mayor Worth has barricaded himself in his office with Rick,

and says he won't be taken alive.

Quit trying to cheer me up.

- Maybe we out to get the Cap a smoke. - Hold please.

Contraband. I need a carton of cigarettes.

Good call.

The first one who moves gets his head blown off!

- You tell em, Arty-Party. - Shut up Babette!

Here are my demands! Three hundred thousand dollars in unmarked bills

and a private plane with enough fuel to get us to the Caribbean!

Don't forget the sunblock.

You won't need it in jail.

I'm warning you detective. One more step and I'll shoot!

Then shoot.

What are you doing, Darcy?

Calling his bluff.

What makes you think I'm bluffing!?

- Because you're a coward. - I'm not a coward!

You spent your whole life having others do your dirty work.

That's not true!

You- you don't have the guts to pull that trigger.

Yes I do!

I guess this means we're not going to the Caribbean.

No, but you ARE going away - for a very long time.

Guys - get em out of here.

Would you speak English for once?! Get your hands off me!

I can find my own way.

I'm going to the constituency on this. They'll support me!

I'm taking this to the voters!

I'll be back! Mayor Worth will be back!

Pretty brave thing you did there.

Probably get another medal for that.

I was just backing you up.

You saved my life, Darce. I don't know how to thank you.

I have a few ideas.

Like - being partners again?

Among other things.

My hero.

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