Original subtitles

( 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-gé".

Ugh, huh?

What?

My Pronto-gé!

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.

♪