The Final Battle ('Nuff Said)

The Final Battle ('Nuff Said) is the twenty-sixth episode and finale of the second season of TFAWPS. It is the fifty-second episode overall.

Plot
TFAWPS, the All-Captains Squad, and S.E.C.R.E.T. have their final confrontation with Genesect, bringing years of conflict to an end at long last. The Dark Order complete phase one of their plan while President Space begins to clean up the mess.

Synopsis
On the abandoned moon, a group of S.E.C.R.E.T. agents arrive and assess the crashed ship. After their search, they realize that both the agents and the prisoners have disappeared. One of the agents calls back to base and informs them that there are signs of a struggle and believes that both the prisoners and the agents were killed by Genesect. Base radios back and informs the agents that Genesect has been located by the All-Captains Squad and the Director is diverting all agents to the second quadrant. Upon hearing this news, the agents pack up their ship and leave.

Outside the second quadrant, the Starcaster meets up with the escape pod. Froakie informs them that Genesect is just inside there. Mega Man tells Froakie and Pac-Man to return to the Starcaster so they can enter the second quadrant. Froakie says that they're on their way. Inside the Starcaster, Lupina looks after Knuckles' injuries and asks him how he feels. He tells her that he's pretty banged up but he'll be okay in time. Sonic enters the infirmary and asks Knuckles how he feels. Knuckles replies that he should have been there five seconds ago when he explained it, prompting Sonic to glare at him jokingly. Knuckles apologizes for not being able to help out in the battle, but Sonic tells him to just relax, explaining that the plan Mofo and Buster came up with is going to be a success. Pink Panther pokes his head in the door informing Sonic that Mario has arrived. Hearing the news, Sonic, Knuckles, and Lupina rejoin the rest of the team. Sonic greets Mario and Luigi and asks them where Wario and Waluigi are and Mario explains that they were last seen at Genesect's last known location, along with the remains of their ship. Angered, Sonic calls everybody over to the conference table. Once everybody is gathered, Sonic encourages the group telling them that this is their best chance at winning. He explains that Genesect is alone and weakened and they have numbers and strength which he will not be able to compete with. He explains that the battle will be difficult, but they will win. Sonic looks over at Knuckles and then addresses the team, telling them the truth about the original TFAWPS and Tails. He says that while greed and fame destroyed the original TFAWPS, he won't do the same to this one, claiming that they're better than he was. He goes on to say that Genesect invading the Land of Ooo is what brought them together, it only seems fitting that they are the ones to take him down for good this time. Upon hearing this, Knuckles smiles. Sonic says that regardless of all that, Tails is the reason they are all here and although he's not here now, this battle is for him, Oscar, and Phoebe. Sonic asks the team if they're ready and they tell him they are. Mario leaves with Luigi to ready his agents while Sonic tells Mofo and Buster that they're up. As everyone begins to depart, Mega Man calls over Froakie, Pac-Man, and Snoopy. He tells them to win this for Kirby and tells the three of them that they are three of the best captains in the galaxy and don't need him to tell them what to do, saying that they all know best. He tells them to go out there and win this thing, forget the code, and do what they believe is best. After the battle, the All-Captains Squad is disbanding. Snoopy thanks Mega Man for bringing them together and keeping them together. Mega Man replies that they never needed him anyway.

On the Galactic Federation, a group of workers fix the hole above President Space's office. Angered that he can't get through to S.E.C.R.E.T. headquarters, he violently hangs up the phone. Looking at the news, he watches as TFAWPS and S.E.C.R.E.T.'s entire forces prepare to enter the second quadrant. President Space looks over his requests for aid from both Planet Simpson and Planet Popstar, dated several days old. Looking back at the TV witnessing S.E.C.R.E.T. ships entering the cosmic dust, President Space tells his secretary he's making a trip to Planet Popstar and tells her to keep trying to get through to Mario, no matter what. He then gets into a space limo and tells the driver to take them to Planet Popstar.

At the barrier to the second quadrant, Paco waits outside with Mega Man, Ted, Roy, and G. Biv. As Paco gets his nerve up, Roy asks if he's sure about this and Paco says that if it's going to save the lives of everyone in there, he's doing it without question and besides, he trusts them. Mega Man says that he's going to head in and make sure there's no surprises waiting for them. As Mega Man passes through the barrier, Paco confesses to his teammates that he's not so sure he can control himself when he allows CellPaco to take over, but Ted promises he'll just knock him out again and tells him to relax, saying that the plan Mofo and Buster came up with is solid and will work. Mega Man emerges and tells them that the coast is clear. In his earpiece, Pink Panther wishes Paco luck. Paco then enters the barrier, hurting himself in the process, but once CellPaco takes over, Roy and G. Biv fire their cosmic energy at him, controlling him. Ted asks the Rainbow Twins if they're ready and G. Biv replies that they're as ready as they'll ever be. Roy and G. Biv use their energy, combined with their power, to destroy the barrier surrounding the second quadrant. From inside the Starcaster, Pink Panther, Sonic, Mofo, and Buster look on proudly as the barrier begins to disappear. Mario signals his agents and their ships to head inside. Sonic tells Lupina and Wally to stay behind in case something goes wrong. Sonic and Pink Panther climb into one escape pod while Mofo and Buster climb into the other and depart. Wally wishes them luck while Lupina replies that she really hopes this doesn't turn out like last time.

Inside the second quadrant, Genesect looks up at the cosmic dust, starting to disappear. Next to Genesect, the projection of Reeces reappears, pretending to be surprised. Genesect tells him to go away, but Reeces says that he was just stopping by to tell Genesect an I told you so. Genesect tells Reeces that if he wants him stopped he should come fight him himself. Reeces tells Genesect that his powers are only just starting to come back, but he better hope that TFAWPS beats him before his power is restored, otherwise Genesect will wish Cell was back. The projection disappears and Genesect is once again left alone, but not for much longer as he is approached by a fleet of S.E.C.R.E.T. ships led by Mega Man. Genesect flies over to meet Mega Man and asks him if he's here for another pointless grudge match. Mega Man says that it's about time they picked a winner already. He comments that Genesect is looking a little weak and tells him that he'll put a handicap on the fight and let Genesect have the first hit. Genesect says that he's not one to shy away from an honest challenge and prepares to attack Mega Man when he is suddenly fired upon by Pac-Man, Froakie, and Snoopy in a surprise ambush. As Genesect recovers from the surprise attack, Mega Man fires at him, but Genesect is able to match this attack and the two once again become locked in a grudge match. Now inside as well, Mofo and Buster begin sending the S.E.C.R.E.T. fleet to the various planets to help the citizens.

On Planet Popstar, Princess Peach arrives and greets Zack and Queen Lucy with a handshake. Princess Peach thanks Zack for helping ease the tensions between the two nations, showing how across the planet, Simpsons and Popstars work together to rebuild. Zack replies that, on behalf of Fin-Land, it was his pleasure. Princess Peach tells Queen Lucy that she has a great son and says that she's eager to get the peace treaties signed and get this war over with. As the three head into the chamber, Zack notices President Space's limo land and he tells Queen Lucy and Princess Peach to get started with out him, as he has some other things to finish up with out here. As they enter, Zack approaches President Space and greets him. President Space asks him what the prince of Fin-Land is doing all the way here and Zack replies that he is leading an outreach mission on behalf of Fin-Land to help end the war. President Space tells him that the Galactic Federation is in charge of overseeing peace treaties and Zack passive aggressively tells him that they took too long to arrive. President Space tells Zack that his mission is over and he's taking control, but as he walks around, he realizes that everything is already pretty much taken care of. Zack tells President Space that he should take the rest of the day off.

As Mega Man and Genesect continue holding each other at bay, Sonic and Pink Panther arrive. Seeing this, Mega Man moves the fight down onto a planet, but Genesect briefly overpowers Mega Man. Genesect takes this opportunity to escape but is stopped by Sonic and Pink Panther who drive their escape pod into him, crash landing it on a densely forested planet. As Genesect emerges from the wreckage, he is immediately met by Mega Man who hits him with energy blasts. Snoopy, Froakie and Pac-Man land next to him and fire on Genesect as well. Hiding behind the walls of the crashed escape pod, Genesect fires an energy blast at several trees, sending them crashing down around them. Using the opportunity to escape, Genesect slips away just as Sonic and Pink Panther parachute down next to Mega Man. Mega Man quickly tells them all to split up and look for him, as he couldn't have gotten far. Elsewhere, Mofo lands on the Sheikh Nation with a fleet of S.E.C.R.E.T. ships who spread out across the city and lend their hand. Buster lands at the Sanctum with his fleet and does the same. At the barrier, CellPaco and the Rainbow Twins continue to dismantle the barrier as Ted guides them, keeping them safe from harm.

On the forested planet, Genesect evades his pursuers by climbing the trees. As everyone searches around him, Genesect looks up and realizes the cosmic barrier is disappearing faster and faster. As it does, Genesect realizes the branch he's on crack and he starts to fall, but catches himself by floating. Looking up, Froakie notices him and starts firing at him, drawing everyone else to his location. Mega Man flies to the air and fires at Genesect, but misses. Genesect dives down into the trees and disappears, but Mega Man yells that they can do this for as long as he can. Once on the ground, Genesect starts to run away, but Sonic quickly catches up to him, asking if he really honestly thought he could outrun Sonic. Genesect continues to run, but Sonic catches up with him. As the two fight, Pink Panther leaps down from a tree and attacks him from above. As they fight, Genesect asks what happened to the rest of the team and Sonic asks if he's bored with them already. Ted radios them and tells them that the barrier is already half way down. Upon hearing this Genesect realizes what's going on and blasts Sonic and Pink Panther away. As Genesect flies up, he blasts Mega Man out of the sky, who was caught off guard. As Mega Man lands, he asks Sonic what's going on and Sonic says that he's heading for the barrier. Mega Man flies after him immediately and Sonic asks Froakie, Pac-Man, and Snoopy if they have room for two more. The five of them fly after Genesect, comically cramped inside a small ship.

Inside Pig King's Castle, Gunther and Tyler greet Pig King as he enters the room with Master Robot, Agent Yellow, Bart, and Captain Cowboy. Pig King sits down on his couch when he immediately gets a call. Angered that he can't sit down for five minutes, he gets up and answers the phone. Agent Yellow jokes to his allies, saying that Pig King sat down the whole ride there. On the phone, Zack tells Pig King that President Space has arrived on Planet Popstar. Pig King tells Zack that that wasn't part of the plan, but Zack says that he thinks he can work something here, but he won't be able to make it to Planet Simpson as planned, so they'll have to come up with something else. Pig King hangs up and informs the others about the situation. Bart says that he might have something, but he'll need the Wasters. Captain Cowboy steps in, telling him that the Wasters won't do what they did again, especially since that was a favor and this will be over-stepping. Bart tells Captain Cowboy that this is the only way his plan will work. Captain Cowboy says that there's no way they can come up with the amount of money needed to hire them again. Agent Yellow asks if they have to be paid in money and motions outside towards the piles of Simpson weapons left behind on the Land of Ooo. Captain Cowboy informs them that that'll work.

At the barrier, Roy and G. Biv are getting exhausted. Ted encourages them to hang in there and asks how Paco is doing. G. Biv says that he's doing okay, but they really should get this finished quickly. Ted tells them that he knows they're tired but says that really need to hurry it up as he notices Genesect approaching fast. Roy asks what's going on and Ted replies that he just needs them to keep going and flies behind them. Genesect fires an energy blast at the Rainbow Twins, but Ted jumps in front of it, injuring himself, but shielding the twins. Ted shakes it off and charges at Genesect head on. As the barrier begins to clear, Wally tells Lupina that it looks like it's working. Lupina opens her eyes and breathes a slight sigh of relief. Knuckles tells her that it's okay for her to breathe, assuring her that things are going okay. Wally informs them that they may be speaking a bit too soon and directs them towards the incoming asteroids. Knuckles asks what's going on and Lupina replies that when they removed the barrier, the asteroid field must have started up again. Wally tells Lupina to get the Starcaster out of the way and he heads up into the turret. Inside, he turns up the power to maximum and begins firing at the asteroid field, destroying several oncoming asteroids.

While Genesect and Ted battle, Mega Man arrives and he and Ted hold Genesect at bay. While Genesect is left in the open, he notices the asteroid field and informs Ted that he'd better do something before his teammates are crushed. Realizing he's right, Ted leaves Mega Man on his own to go save his friends. While Genesect and Mega Man continue their clash, the others arrive soon after and fire down on Genesect once again, this time sending him to a cavernous planet. Mega Man tells them to stop sending him to planets where he can easily hide. As they fly down to meet him, they watch him run into a cave and they immediately chase after him. At the barrier, the Rainbow Twins notice the oncoming asteroids and dive out of the way, losing control of Paco in the process. As CellPaco begins to fully emerge, he says that it's about time Paco was doing something that made some sense. He continues clearing the barrier away. Roy and G. Biv resolve to catch up to him, but have trouble entering the asteroid field, only for the Starcaster to arrive and destroy the asteroids. Wally yells to the Rainbow Twins to get after him, as he has this. Ted arrives quickly and asks what's going on and they inform him that CellPaco has taken off and the three chase after their teammate. Emerging from the Sanctum and Sheikh Nation, Mofo and Buster realize that things are getting better. They get a radio call from Sonic telling them they need some backup and gives their location. Mofo and Buster quickly head out to their location.

On Planet Simpson, Allister McCallister sits in his office and orders some soldiers to the Land of Ooo to recover the weapons they left behind. Suddenly, a group of armed men break through his windows and grab McCallister, bringing them into their ship, The Rental. From the ground, concerned Simpson citizens watch in horror, Bart among them. Inside The Rental, Captain Cowboy, while in disguise, confronts Allister McCallister with a group of Waster ships behind him. McCallister asks what he wants and Captain Cowboy replies that they've been hired for a job and are to turn him in to his employer. On the ground, Bart begins climbing up ladders and buildings to reach the roof of the building where The Rental is docked. As Captain Cowboy begins ordering the Wasters to depart, Bart breaks into The Rental and punches Captain Cowboy in the face, knocking him over. Bart grabs McCallister and escapes back into the building, while The Rental and Waster ships depart. McCallister gets up, grumpily asking what that was all about and then realizes that Bart is his rescuer. McCallister asks him why he rescued him and Bart says that after seeing what's been going on on Planet Popstar, he was really inspired and came back to help make things right at home. McCallister thanks Bart for saving his life and says that he won't forget about this and promises to return the favor, as long as Bart agrees to help out on Planet Simpson. Bart shakes his hand telling him that he couldn't agree more.

In the cave, Genesect continues to evade his pursuers. Suddenly, a piece of the ceiling falls on Genesect's head. Confused, he looks up only to be buried under a mountain of rubble, courtesy of Mofo and Buster who share a high five. Angry, Genesect blasts through the rubble and destroys their ship, as Mofo and Buster get out of the rubble, they are joined by the others who corner him while Mega Man hits him with more energy blasts. Elsewhere, CellPaco finishes destroying the barrier, but is then attacked by Ted. From down below, cheers are heard as all of the planets are now freed from their cosmic prison. The Rainbow Twins join quickly and grab Paco's head, snapping him back to reality. Paco asks what happened and Ted informs him that he brought the barrier down. Happy with this news, Paco suggests they join their teammates and end this for good. At the Sanctum, Reeces realizes that he is back at full power as he is greeted by Mario and Luigi, who ask if he's all right. Reeces replies that everything is all good here.

In the cave, the battle rages on. Knowing he's been beaten, he makes one last ditch effort to escape. Genesect crawls towards the surface through a hole only to emerge face to face with Paco, who punches Genesect in the face, sending him back down the hole towards the others. Ted tells Paco to stand back and fires an energy blast into the hole after Genesect, Mega Man does the same from his end, forcing Genesect to hold off both, but finds he is unable to as his tunnel collapses on him. Sonic tells Mega Man that he thinks that did it and they return to the surface, reuniting with their team. As they reunite, Genesect once again emerges from the cave, this time intercepted by the Rainbow Twins who ask Genesect if he's scared. When Genesect doesn't answer, Roy and G. Biv use their cosmic energy to drain Genesect of his powers. Once he is drained, the Rainbow Twins fire the cosmic energy out into the universe, knocking them unconscious in the process. As Genesect lay defeated, the members of TFAWPS and the former All-Captains Squad grab Genesect and place him in handcuffs. Pink Panther calls Mario and tells him of their victory.

On Planet Popstar, Zack and President Space have a discussion about TFAWPS, S.E.C.R.E.T., and other such things when President Space gets a call from Knuckles informing him that Genesect has been captured. Rejoicing in this news, President Space informs Zack that he must depart, as Genesect has been captured. Zack initially skeptical, comments that this is great news. Zack asks him if he's aware that Genesect attacked a prison ship the other day and President Space pauses, saying that he was not aware of that and thanks him for the information. As President Space leaves, Zack looks over at the prison and walks over to some guards and asks for a moment alone with the prisoner. The guards agree and Zack approaches him and tells him that he has a job for him.

Two days later, a trial his held on the Galactic Federation, judged by President Space himself. Each member of TFAWPS testifies, as well as the All-Captains Squad and Mario. At the end of the trial, Genesect is sentenced to exile and banishment in the fourth quadrant. Sonic asks what kind of punishment that is and Mega Man informs him that the fourth quadrant is abandoned and desolate, absolutely nothing in there, promising Sonic that whatever happens in there will be more than a fitting punishment. With that settled, everyone gathers to watch as Genesect is placed in a capsule and fired into the fourth quadrant, never to be seen again. Inside the Starcaster, TFAWPS all breathe a collective sigh of relief, watching their original enemy disappear. Roy asks what they should do now and Sonic replies that they should all go home. Speaking of going home, Mega Man informs them that that's where he's headed. As he says his goodbyes to his friends, he pulls Mario aside and tells him to call him for emergencies only. Mario agrees to this and Mega Man leaves. On his way out, President Space enters the Starcaster and tells Mega Man he'll be speaking to him shortly. President Space says that now that he has the leaders of TFAWPS and S.E.C.R.E.T. all together, he has something to tell them. He informs them that TFAWPS have more than proven themselves on the battlefield today and other days and that S.E.C.R.E.T. has enough resources that they no longer need to allocate them to TFAWPS, and effective immediately, the two groups are no longer allowed to have direct contact with each other. Shocked, Sonic and Mario exclaim "What?!" at the same time. Sonic tells President Space that they wouldn't have won today without S.E.C.R.E.T. and President Space says that regardless, Mario disobeyed a direct order from him and as such will be placed on notice, pending a performance review. Mario tells President Space that isn't necessary, but President Space asks if him he'd like to speed up the process and he could fire him now. President Space tells them to finish their festivities and then part ways. As President Space leaves, Sonic and Mario share concerned glances.

In the second quadrant, Reeces and Hershey visit the Sheikh Nation and speak with Goku and Yamcha about TFAWPS' victory, but realize that they all have a lot of rebuilding to do, looking out over the destroyed buildings of the Sheikh Nation and the Sanctum.

On the Land of Ooo, the Starcaster lands in the city and TFAWPS are welcomed home by the citizens of their hometown. In the ruins of Zack's Lair, Zack's voice is heard echoing through the halls, reciting a familiar speech: "Do you swear to uphold the principles of our order and all that for which we stand? And never share our secrets, nor divulge the true nature of our work? And to do so from now until death, whatever the cost?" Reaching the main room, Zack finishes his speech, with Agent Yellow, Bart, Captain Cowboy, and Dr. Robotnik by his side. Plans detailing the Land of Ooo, Fin-Land, Planet Popstar, and Planet Simpson litter the walls, as well as photos of all eight TFAWPS members, as well as several of their allies. The four newest members of the Dark Order pledge their allegiance to the cause. Pig King ascends and joins Zack, followed by a concerned Master Robot, and two former S.E.C.R.E.T. agents, Wario and Waluigi. As Zack welcomes them into the fold, he promises them that good things will come to them, thanks to Pig King, their new co-leader. As Zack and the Dark Order begin discussions for phase two, unbeknownst to them and the rest of the Land of Ooo, a portal from the Negative Zone opens above, sending three shards out in different directions across the universe.

Characters

 * Sonic
 * Ted
 * Pink Panther
 * Paco
 * Mofo
 * Buster
 * Roy
 * G. Biv
 * Lupina
 * Wally
 * Mega Man
 * Froakie
 * Pac-Man
 * Snoopy
 * Knuckles
 * Mario
 * Luigi
 * Genesect
 * Zack
 * Pig King
 * Agent Yellow
 * Bart
 * Captain Cowboy
 * Master Robot
 * Wario
 * Waluigi
 * Dr. Robotnik (no lines)
 * President Space
 * Queen Lucy
 * Princess Peach
 * Allister McCallister
 * Reeces
 * Hershey
 * Goku
 * Yamcha
 * Gunther
 * Tyler

Trivia

 * This is the end of the third arc of Season 2.


 * Pig King, Master Robot, Wario, and Waluigi join the Dark Order in this episode.
 * Genesect is banished to the fourth quadrant. His ultimate fate is not revealed until Season 5.
 * The unseen prisoner Zack is speaking to is King Kai.
 * This episode also marks Mega Man's departure from the series, not rejoining the show until Season 6.