Stretch Armstrong: The Breakout

This is a CCN Special Report.

Charter City is still in complete shock from the betrayal and violent attack

by the once-beloved Flex Fighters,

a team formerly sponsored by Rook Unlimited CEO,

Jonathan Rook himself.

I found those boys and gave them

everything they ever wanted.

And in return, they were supposed to keep Charter City safe.

But they were never heroes.

Their only goal was to use my company's resources

to create a Flexarium Army to dominate the city.

It breaks my heart.

They used me...

Rook Unlimited is offering a significant reward

for any information that could lead to the capture of these former heroes

turned dangerous public enemies.

Someone's playing games.

Maybe not. Look.

It's a trick. We're being set up.

Or we have a mysterious benefactor.

Either way, who cares?

I'm out!

You and me both. Bye, roomies. It's been real.

Let's go do some crimes!

Harsh.

Rook controls the city.

He's turned everyone against us. Come on.

As a skilled actor of the stage,

I could tell they were lying the entire time.

Deception was written in the Flex Fighters' body language.

But Rook's the real traitor here.

Not telling anyone he's actually Stretch Monster, attacking the city.

If there was a magazine called Traitor's Weekly,

he'd be "Back-stabber of the Year."

I wish we could just come out and tell the truth.

But if we put on our Flex Fighters gear again,

we'll be caught and thrown in jail.

And I'm "anti-jail."

Let's face it. It's over.

- -

What's going on?

Everyone, emergency evacuation!

This is not a drill. To the exits!

Those are my Flex Goggles.

This is the first time they've rung since Rook betrayed us.

And he's one of the only people who has the number!

Do not answer it. That's a one-way ticket to prison life.

If Rook wanted to trap us through them, he would have done it weeks ago.

We need to see what's causing all of this.

OK, you're right, Nathan. We need to find out what's going on.

Whatever this is,

it looks like I'm getting out of that fifth period chem test,

so we're already starting with a win.

Him? Of course it's him.

Multi-Farious!

Come out and face me, Rook!

Locking me up! Testing on me like a lab animal!

Never any peace!

Kane's got this, right?

He and Rook Unlimited Security should be here any minute to clean this up.

Maybe not.

Multi-Farious isn't the only thing attacking the city.

Kane's gonna have his hands full.

We have to do something.

OK, maybe you're right. We need to get back and grab our gear.

He might smash half the city by the time we get back.

We have to stop him now.

Nathan! Come on, Ricardo's right!

We have to deal with Multi-Farious now

before anyone gets hurt.

But try your best to grab disguises.

Is protecting your identity really worth

looking like that in public?

I make improvised disguises look good.

This is a whole new level of shame.

These clothes don't stretch!

Stop, evil-doer, or...

Wait. Is this rayon?

I'm allergic to rayon!

We can't do this without our gear. Let's go.

I hid mine in my history book, 'cause nobody's gonna look there.

This is the first time we've geared up since everything fell apart.

Let's find out if the Flex Fighters can be heroes

without Jonathan Rook on our side.

Public enemies save the day!

Rook, come and face me!

I'm no fan of Rook,

but that doesn't mean I'm gonna let you tear down my city

just to get his attention!

Can't you just have your people call his people?

I'll crush his people!

Huh. Worked last time.

Don't you see I'm helping?

The city will be better off without that parasite!

You may not care who gets hurt during your vengeance quest, but we do!

Hey!

Oh, hey.

Piece of good luck, guys.

Back when we were welcome at Rook Tower,

the lab guys showed me this stuff.

Flash drying cement, stronger than iron.

Great idea, Wingspan.

I'd think you were super smart if I didn't already know you.

Revenge never ends well!

What would you do to Rook if you found him?

Make him stop ruining lives like he did mine!

We're set. Knock him in the concrete.

Or not. He wants to stop Rook and so do we.

Maybe we should work together.

He's a giant monster smashing up the city.

Push him in before this stuff dries.

Don, watch out behind you!

No! The concrete's already set! We missed our chance!

- Why did you do that? - I was about to ask that myself.

We should work together. You've helped us before.

You promised you would talk to Rook. Get him to leave me alone.

Yeah, and we really meant to do that, OK?

It's just... it turned out Rook was, um...

And this is really hard to believe. Stretch Monster.

Huh! It figures.

It figures?

I always told you he was a bad guy.

Look, we want take him down too,

but in a more constructive way than bashing random buildings.

You want to team-up? I'm not sure that's the best idea.

I'm gonna have to give this some thought.

So... are you gonna get back to us, or...?

Guys, check the news feed.

Total assault on Charter City!

I repeat, in separate attacks,

a multitude of villains and monsters are rampaging through downtown.

Is this another Flex Fighter attempt to gain control of the city?

Every bad guy we ever faced?

It's the world's worst family reunion.

So, like, a normal family reunion.

Blindstrike! What's going on here?

I'm never asking you to a dance again.

Did she... bury us alive?

Flex Fighters. I need you to see me immediately.

This will show you my position. Make haste.

Whoa!

It's parts of the old city. Before Rook rebuilt everything.

I'm not a professional navigator,

but we probably made a wrong turn.

You might be right. This might be a trap.

- - Might be? It definitely is.

Whoa!

I estimated that you would arrive

three minutes earlier.

Clearly I should lower my expectations.

Eyes on the screen.

As you know, Rook, or Stretch Monster as you call him,

was keeping the creatures he created,

and you defeated, in these cells.

They're not holding anything any longer.

Minutes ago, all six of the villains escaped.

So you need us to get out there and save Charter City.

One hundred percent wrong. This is an obvious trap.

Rook is luring you out,

intending to capture and destroy you.

Remove those costumes

and take this secret route back to your home.

Blindstrike and I will handle the escapees.

We have more experience fighting from the shadows.

Zero-One, show them out.

Step off, lift bot.

Dr. C, you're not the boss of us!

We busted all these villains before, we can do it again.

We're not gonna let Rook push us around!

Cease, Zero-One.

If you insist on fighting them,

which I am certain will be a mistake,

I insist on aiding you.

Great. With your help, we probably won't get captured.

No. Rook will eventually catch you.

But, with my help, it's possible you will accomplish

some good before you are destroyed.

Was that a compliment or an insult?

- A complinsult? - Nice.

Guys.

Time is of the essence.

And unfortunately, you cannot be everywhere at once.

Blindstrike is already on the scene

and might welcome the assistance.

But we'd be more effective covering different territory.

I'm not sure that is strategically accurate.

But, as you said, I am not your boss.

What? What is it?

Uh... There's no way to hit him.

Do not let him scare you.