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Come on, man! I thought you cut the alarm!

Don't even worry about it, man. I almost got it.

Man, these catalytic converters are gon' make us some serious stacks.

Black Scorpion...

OMG, that was great! So great!

Didn't mean to startle you.

Hi, big fan.

I can't believe I'm actually talking to Black Scorpion!

And I can't believe I'm talking to a child with a magic mask.

Oh, yeah, this mask makes me super-fast.

Check this out.

I can be here or here. Here or here!

Here! Or here.

Unsettling.

Can't you see I'm busy ridding the city of scum?

Wow... Way more dramatic than I expected.

You really lean into the dark and broody thing, don't you?

If you've seen what I've seen...

you would brood, too.

What have you seen?

You know what? Don't tell me. I get night terrors.

But you're a superhero,

and judging by the way you picked up that car,

I'm guessing your mask is magic, too.

We have lots to talk about.

But first... how 'bout a selfie?

Cheese!

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Check this out, Maya.

I signed up for every event at Field Day.

The spaghetti at the wall approach.

Yep, I'm ready to show the world

that I'm actually good at something.

I like it. What do you got?

- Fifty-yard dash? - I can win...

if everyone else twists an ankle.

- Ball toss. - If a dog can catch it, so can I.

- Archery! - Sharp objects are my friend.

Violet, you know I love you forever,

but sometimes I worry about you.

Yes!

Be the arrow.

Just...

be the arrow.

Feeling any better?

Not really.

That bow had a "field day" with my face.

Out after the first event is not exactly the height of achievement.

Well, the important thing is you tried.

That's what you tell people who aren't good at anything.

No, no, winning is overrated.

And that's what you say to losers.

You never fail until you stop trying.

Mm-hm.

Mom, you're reading your advice off the wall!

Well, yes. But that doesn't mean it's not true.

Look...

I know it's not the best time to tell you,

but we're having a celebration dinner for your brother tonight.

Great. What did Tiago win now?

Honestly, I can't keep track. Spelling Bee?

Baseball?

There's definitely a "B" in it.

Soccer! It's soccer.

Must be a silent "B."

- I'll invite Nino Cruz. - Oh, honey, you know your uncle.

I don't want you to be disappointed when he doesn't show.

Maybe he'll come this time.

As a wise woman once read off a poster:

You never fail until you stop trying.

Like that, guys. Run it again.

I've seen toddlers do it better.

That's before they had their nap.

Violet. What is it? Something wrong?

No, everything's fine.

Then why you callin' me? I'm a little busy here.

Oh, I'm sorry. Am I supposed to talk to your secretary first?

Uh, Violet, I think my phone's gonna die.

Okay, fine.

We're having a celebration dinner for Tiago.

You should come.

And I promise there'll be five proteins for your "gym bod."

Okay.

- I'll see what I can do. - Great.

- See? He's coming. - Hmm-hm.

-Chile. -Okay, chile.

-Spoon. -Spoon.

Mouth.

Mm, amazing. But why are we having my favorite foods

when you're the one who won the trophies?

Well, because when you win your trophies,

you are gonna make my favorite foods.

Well, you might starve.

No, I won't. You just have to find your things.

You better start practicing your machacas, albondigas,

chilaquiles, okay?

You're gonna win a lot.

That's sweet, but we both know you're getting chicken nuggets.

Woo-hoo-hoo! Vamos! Vamos!

Oh-oh-oh! I can't believe it! Champ and MVP!

Come on, Dad, stop. I gotta get these off the table for dinner.

- Thank you very much. - Salad.

- We made the perfect child. - Two... perfect children.

I'm okay. Can you two kiss some more?

The image isn't burned into my brain yet.

You mean, you mean--

Okay, okay! Please, do not make me hurl before dinner.

Ah, just my eyes. They burn.

- Oh, wow.

Who's that for? Are we expecting someone?

Um... it's for Uncle Cruz. He said he's coming.

I-I mean it.

He said, "I'll see what I can do."

He's not coming, is he?

Sorry, honey.

I don't get it.

I mean, he used to love family dinners.

- What happened? - I wish I knew.

All right, well, come on. We're not gonna let cranky Uncle Cruz ruin dinner, huh?

Okay, who wants more award-winning mole?

- Yes! I do. - Parents first! Parents first!

- You guys ha-- You have salad. - Mole me.

- Salad for you guys. - We're all having salad.

Ahh!

It, it was terrifying.

I woke up right as I was crushed by a purple luchador mask.

What do you think it means?

That you ate spicy food for dinner? I don't know.

But we need to focus.

I have to find something for my mom.

It's her first birthday since she got stationed in Germany,

and I want it to be special.

- Ooh! How about one of these? - Nah. It'll clash with her camo.

Not to mention the entire country.

Great. I'm... not even good at shopping.

I mean, I just wish I was good at one thing.

One tiny little thing. Is that so much to ask?

You're a good friend.

All right, that's one thing.

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Hey, Violet! Come here!

I think I found something for my mom.

Uhh, be right there!

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Whoa!

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Whoa!

What is this thing?

What's so important that I had to come ov--

- Violet, what's the matter with you? - Okay.

Okay, I know this might seem a little crazy,

but... this mask is magic.

Come on, Violet. The probability that magic--

Whoa! That is full-on magic!

I know, right?! It just showed up on my bed.

- How'd it do that? - I don't know! It's magic.

It must've followed me home.

And check this out.

Stopping... Still gettin' the hang of that.

That is-- I mean, your room is clean,

and your hair is big and beautiful.

You are winning at life!

Can I give it a try?

Sure.

What's going on?

Am I purple?! Is my hair purple?!

Am I super-fast and purple?!

No... you're not purple at all.

Oh.

Huh. Made in Mexico.

Let's see what else I can do.

This is so going viral.

- Your feet are on fire!

Stop! Stop! Stop!

That was crazy! Let's do it again!

Woo!

- Violet?!

Violet!

You do not wanna taste what's in this sand.

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This is incredible!

No one's ever noticed anything I did before.

I mean, maybe this is it! Okay, maybe this is my thing!

How did you come up with the name?

Ultra Violet.

I don't know. It just sounded cool.

Well, now that you got the people's attention...

what're you gonna do?

I really wanna blow this up.

I got it!

What I need is a collab. And I know just the guy!

You should smile more. Do-over.

No! I didn't wanna do the first one.

Wait. I wanted to see if you wanted to do a collab?

It would really spike my views.

Black Scorpion doesn't do "collabs."

He stays in the shadows.

Yeah, but, like, 24/7?

We could do a dance or something.

I know some pretty sick moves.

Are you for real?

Black Scorpion is the sentinel that guards our fair city.

He doesn't do "sick moves." You're wasting his time.

But can't you just--

Did-did he just-- Did he just ditch me?

Ru-ude!

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Gotcha.

Nino?!

Violet?! You have a mask?!

Yeah! I have a mask! And you know what else?

You have a mask!

Oh, this can't be happening.

Wait, this is why you're never around.

Because you're Black Scorpion.

Okay, what's the matter with you?

I just have to think, okay?

Just have to figure out what I have to do.

- Just what it means-- - What do you mean, what it means?

- What does it mean? - I don't know!

You're not even old enough to drive,

and now you have a mask, and I'm your nino!

Responsibility. Adulting.

I haven't even done my taxes yet!

- Now, this! I can't do this! - Do what?!

- What are you talking about?! - The mask!

I didn't have anyone to guide me when mine showed up.

So, I'm going to do that for you.

I have to train you to be a superhero.

Really? That is so cool!

No! It is so not cool!

I-I am totally confused.

There's so much more to the mask than you think.

The mask chooses its wearer,

but it also reveals more of who you are.

It takes a lot to be a hero.

- Courage-- - Got it.

- Hard work. - I'm with you.

And no matter what, no one can know who you are.

Wait, what? Why?

Because that's the rule a superhero must follow!

To protect yourself and your family.

So don't say anything about your mask to anyone.

I won't.

Except Maya. She's my best friend.

What? Didn't you just hear anything I just said?

I heard "adulting."

I already hate this.

Looks like Black Scorpion stopped another

car theft last night.

Man, I really love havin' a Mexican superhero in town.

How do you know he's Mexican?

Of course, he's Mexican.

He's dressed like a luchador.

Well, you don't have to be Mexican to be a luchador.

Besides, do you know how many

cualquieras I've seen in luchador mask?

Take that new one... Ultra Violet.

She could be anyone. You don't know.

Your mother doesn't like Black Scorpion.

She likes him. They just have a complicated relationship.

- What's that supposed to mean? - Oh, nothing.

I don't even know what I said.

- Did... we get new plates? - Aren't they beautiful?

Your brother made 'em, hm?

You made plates?

Pottery class. I just threw 'em in the kiln and they turned out.

What are these still doing here?

Oh, those are new. Debate and Academic Decathlon.

You're not even in Academic Decathlon.

I know. They needed a sub

and somehow, I knew all the answers.

- That's my boy. - Anyway, chilaquiles?

- Sí, sí, por favor. -Yes, please.

Okay, all right.

Guys, I made more eggs.

Hey, Violet... It blows my mind.

I still can't believe you're gonna be a superhero.

Yeah. I mean, I don't know.

I'll get a ton of views,

but what's the point if no one knows it's me?

But what if I unmask myself?

Then I could show everyone the Violet behind the Ultra.

Wouldn't that be breaking the rules?

Meh, I feel like they're optional.

Besides, what could be bigger than a superhero unmasking

herself after stopping a crime?

I'm guessing you want me to say "nothing"?

That's right. Nothing!

And then everyone will know that Ultra Violet is me.

What's up, Ultra Nation?

It's your girl Ultra Violet, and I got some sick news.

Tonight, I'm gonna be fighting crime with none other

than the city's best vigilante superhero, Black Scorpion.

That's right! You heard it. Collab of the century!

And then, at the end of the night,

there's going to be a big surprise.

So, stay tuned!

You want me to do that?!

I'm training to be a superhero, not an actual luchador.

Shh! What is wrong with you?

The mask is-- What I'm trying to say is--

Everything... is lucha.

- Ahhh... I don't follow. - Don't touch that.

Okay, look, in Spanish, luchar means "to fight," okay?

But also, "to struggle", right? And our life is a struggle.

This conversation is a struggle.

In lucha, there are two sides, okay?

Técnicos, huh? And, and rudos.

Técnicos are good and follow the rules, right?

Rudos are bad and break the rules.

They're the opposite.

They'll do anything for their own selfish gain.

Can I go fight crime now?

What?! No! Absolutely not! You're not ready.

What do I have to be ready for?

I have superpowers. They don't.

I can, literally, run circles around them.

Violet, listen to me, okay?

In life, there are two forces raging inside us.

Good and bad.

You're the only one that decides which one wins.

That is the temptation of the mask.

Do you understand?

You know...

it honestly sounds, kind of, abstract.

My kid brain is having a hard time grasping it.

If only there was some way to learn by doing.

Nice try.

Come on! How am I supposed to learn

what being a hero is all about

stuck in this smelly gym?

It is not smelly.

This is how a gym is supposed to smell.

And stop touching things.

Fine...

I guess we can go on patrol,

but if we run into anything, you are to hang back.

You're only there to observe.

Sure thing. I'll be all eyes.

Observe.

I'd ask you guys for license and registration...

but I know these cars aren't yours.

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- Where'd he go? - Look for him, look for him!

Look for him!

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Check this out Ultra-nistas.

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Yes!

That glowy punch thing was so cool! What do you call it?

I call it a weapon of devastating potency to rid the city of scum.

Eh, too long.

How about "Scorpion Sting"?

That would make a sick hashtag.

I'm not doing this for hashtags.

I thought I told you to observe.

You can't fight crime with candy.

Uh, Mr. Gum and Mr. Ball would disagree.

Also, why do you talk in another voice when you're Black Scorpion?

I know who you are.

I do not have another voice.

Um, yeah, you do.

This is my other voice.

Stay here.

I'm gonna tie these guys up.

Okay. Go tie them up.

You saw that right, Ultra-nistas!

Your girl Ultra Violet and Black Scorpion

have just taken down a ring of no-good car thieves.

But who is Ultra Violet?

Well, you're about to find out!

I can't stop you.

The mask is yours. It chose you.

But if you unmask yourself now,

you'll only be doing this for your own gain. Nothing more.

And you will have picked the way of the rudo.

I-I didn't do it.

I didn't unmask myself, and I'm, I'm not a rudo.

I wanna train to be a real hero.

Even if it means no one will know it's me.

I'm proud of you, Violet.

I know that wasn't easy.

Besides, you don't need to be wasting your time with that livestreamin'.

No. I never said I was gonna stop my livestream.

Violet! Haven't you heard anything I've been saying?!

Yup, every word,

but you never said anything about livestreams.

- Of course, I did. - No, you didn't.

You just said no one can "ever know who we really are."

Not the same thing.

Fine. I'm saying it.

Yeah, now. But not like before.

You can't just go on breaking the rules for your own gain.

Who's the rudo now?

That's not funny.

Yeah, it is!

No, it's not!

- "Oh no, it's not funny.

I don't understand humor."

Come on. That was good! Why are you so serious?

Oh, you're gonna go on a brood now?

"Oh, 'scuse me while I brood.

It's my brooding time. I'm a serious brooder."

Well, see ya tomorrow.

- Fine. - Oh, what was that?

I said, "Fine."

This is gonna be fun.