Six Against Infinity, Part 4

Six Against Infinity, Part 4 is the eighteenth episode of the second season of TFAWPS. It is the forty-fourth episode overall.

Plot
After being thrown into a portal by Genesect, a super-spy Pink Panther is recruited by S.E.C.R.E.T. to help track down Dr. Robotnik, who has come into contact with a shard on the Sheikh Nation.

Synopsis
Out in space, Genesect says that he wishes TFAWPS luck wherever and whenever they end up. As he says this, Pink Panther is thrown into a wormhole and disappears.

Pink Panther awakens on a bed in a S.E.C.R.E.T. facility, surrounded by agents. As he gets up, he is then escorted to meet with their leader.

Flashing forward several weeks, Pink Panther is walking around a sewer with Luigi, as Yamcha leads them, giving directions. Yamcha informs them that they are approaching their target. Pink Panther tells the team to stay focused, since this is their best lead on Dr. Robotnik in months and he doesn't wanna lose him. From the radio command, Mario informs the team that Dr. Robotnik is rumored to meet on a bridge in the northern center of the city. Goku chimes in and says that he wants to make sure this all goes quiet, since he doesn't wanna alert the people of the Sheikh Nation. Pink Panther promises that this mission will be short and sweet, no doubt about it. As they round a corner, Yamcha informs them that the path to the bridge has caved in. Goku overhears and says that is impossible. Examining the rubble, Luigi discovers that this section of tunnel was bombed, which means Dr. Robotnik knows they're coming. Pink Panther asks Yamcha if there's another way. Yamcha reveals that there is, but they might not make it to witness the trade-off. Frustrated, Luigi attempts to dig through the rubble, but Yamcha tells him that it'll take way too long. Pink Panther radios Mario and Goku and tells them that the tunnels have been bombed and that they'll find a new way to the bridge, but that Mario and Goku should head there above ground, just in case they don't make it. Mario acknowledges this and wish Pink Panther and his group good luck.

Turning around and heading in a different direction, Luigi suddenly tells the team to stop and listen. As Pink Panther and Yamcha listen closer, they hear a slight rumbling and vibration. Getting stronger, they realize that it's a train. Yamcha says that the trains shut down years ago and that they shouldn't be running. Yamcha radios Goku and asks him if the trains have been recommissioned, which Goku replies that they haven't and asks why, but Yamcha replies that there is no reason. Pink Panther says that they should investigate the train, but Luigi says that it's not the mission. Yamcha says that it's headed towards the bridge and could give them a lift. Agreeing, the three make their way towards the train.

As they make their way through the train tunnel, they are blinded by a bright light and the three dive out of the way of the incoming train. As they regain their bearings, the three yell to each other to jump on the train, but none of them can hear the others. Once on the train, Pink Panther and Luigi are separated from Yamcha. Luigi asks Pink Panther where Yamcha is and Pink Panther replies that he saw him dive onto the train a few cars up and suggests they head up there, with Luigi in agreement. As the two stealthily make their way through the train, they find crates upon crates of scientific equipment. Pink Panther asks Luigi if he thinks that this is Sheikh equipment, with Luigi saying that he doesn't think so. Hearing commotion, Pink Panther and Luigi continue making their way through the cars, when they find Yamcha being cornered by several Egg-Robos. Luigi asks if they have these where Pink Panther is from and he responds that there are way too many of them. Pink Panther says that they need to get Yamcha out of there without being seen. Luigi tells him that he'll take care of it and heads back to the tech car. Pink Panther signals Yamcha and climbs out the window and on top of the train. Inside, Luigi begins opening up cases of tech and uses an EMP grenade to fry their equipment and get the Egg-Robos' attention. As the Egg-Robos head to the tech car, Luigi climbs out the window and Pink Panther climbs in and saves Yamcha, and the two continue towards the front of the train, regrouping with Luigi.

In the city, Mario and Goku run across the rooftops, making their way towards the bridge. As they run, Mario comments to Goku that his city is beautiful. Arriving at a vantage point, Mario notices that the meeting is already underway. Mario radios Pink Panther and informs him of this.

Pink Panther radios Mario and says that the train arrived just on schedule. Pink Panther tells Luigi and Yamcha that he's headed for the meeting and suggests that the two of them stay on the train and figure out where it's going. Agreeing, Luigi and Yamcha find a hiding spot, while Pink Panther climbs up to the surface. Once at the surface, Pink Panther is immediately captured by Egg-Robos and escorted to the bridge to meet Dr. Robotnik. Pink Panther tells Dr. Robotnik that he's aware that he can easily take on these Egg-Robos by himself, and Dr. Robotnik responds that he is quite aware, but is not planning on attack him. Pink Panther is then brought to the meeting place and grabs Pink Panther's radio. Speaking to Mario, Dr. Robotnik points to the roof and says that he's glad he's made it to the meeting. Mario responds that he's glad he could make it too. Dr. Robotnik says that he only wants one simple thing, but not from him, he then asks to speak with Goku. Dr. Robotnik says that, as he's sure he's aware, he's recently come into possession of a very powerful object, but he needs Goku's scientific equipment. Pink Panther yells that it's a lie, saying that he already has the equipment on a train headed out of the city. Dr. Robotnik orders the Egg-Robos to keep Pink Panther quiet. They then hold him over the edge of the bridge. Dr. Robotnik says that one more word, and he will order the robots to drop him. Goku says that there's no way he's handing over the equipment. Dr. Robotnik then tells Mario that it's either the equipment, or he loses Pink Panther and he must choose. On the roof, Goku tells Mario to make the trade, but Mario refuses, saying that there must be another way. Dr. Robotnik looks at Pink Panther and says that it appears his boss doesn't care about him. Pink Panther says nothing, but looks towards the building where Mario and Goku are hiding. Realizing what he needs to do, he throws himself off of the bridge, much to Dr. Robotnik's, Mario's, and Goku's concern. As he falls, he quickly turns around and dives into the river.

On the radio, Goku calls Pink Panther and asks what happened, and Pink Panther says that he's fine, but Dr. Robotnik is going to be escaping soon and that they should keep an eye on him. Mario says that he's on it and runs across the rooftops. Goku tells Pink Panther that the Theino River is huge and is gonna take a while to cross it, so he'll guide him, but also warns that there are sharks. Pink Panther comments that it's always sharks...or pigs. Goku asks what he means, and Pink Panther says nevermind. Goku, from his vantage point on the roof, notices a few sharks and warns Pink Panther, signaling him to dive out of the way when sharks get too close. As he avoids the sharks, Pink Panther is then accidentally pulled under, but manages to fight him off. Making it to the shore, Goku helps Pink Panther climb up and the two continue their pursuit of Dr. Robotnik on the rooftops.

The chase comes to a head in the parking garage, where Mario is holding Dr. Robotnik at gunpoint, telling him to hand over the shard and nobody gets hurt. Dr. Robotnik says that he knows Mario isn't going to shoot him. Mario asks how he can be so sure and Dr. Robotnik opens the trunk of his car and pulls up a mask, gassing Mario, Goku, and Pink Panther. As they come to, Luigi and Yamcha stand over them, making sure they're okay. As the three get up, Mario asks what happened to Dr. Robotnik, and Yamcha replies that he got away. Upset by this, Luigi and Mario walk away frustrated, but Pink Panther brings them back saying that it's not the end and that they'll get another chance. Yamcha says that they haven't been out that long and there's no way Dr. Robotnik has left the Sheikh Nation. Luigi also informs them that the train is under their control and that they have Wario and Waluigi securing it right now. Goku says that Pink Panther is right and they can't give up and asks how else Dr. Robotnik might try to escape. Goku says that there's only one way and points up towards the sky. Mario says that they should take to the skies and tells Goku to clear the air space. Goku says that he's on it and leaves with Yamcha, while Mario orders Pink Panther and Luigi to suit up.

On a S.E.C.R.E.T. plane, piloted by Wario and Waluigi, the agents search the skies for any sign of Dr. Robotnik. Goku radios and says that since they've cleared the skies, there's been nobody up there other than them. Luigi suggests that maybe they showed their hand a little early, but Mario says that he's not sure and thinks that something seems a little off. Goku radios in and says that something is wrong, before being cut off. Wario says that something is on top of them. Checking the roof, they realize that there are several Egg-Robos on top of them, cutting off their communications. Back on the ground, Goku and Yamcha continue to try and reach the S.E.C.R.E.T. agents, but to no avail. Setting out to help them, Goku and Yamcha are beset by Egg-Robos, where they enter a fighting stance and take on several dozen Egg-Robos on their own. Mario orders Waluigi to fire weapons directly above them and in doing so, they damage the cloaking on Dr. Robotnik's ship. Dr. Robotnik says that they've found him after all and flies away. Mario orders Wario and Waluigi after him. During a close chase, the S.E.C.R.E.T. agents realize that their ship just isn't fast enough to catch up with Dr. Robotnik's. Pink Panther suggests that there is another way, but it's a risk, and it's one he's willing to take.

Now on the roof, held on by a rope, Pink Panther tells Mario that it's time. Wario and Waluigi pull the ship far above Dr. Robotnik's. Luigi says that with less air resistance, they are able to catch up to the ship. Luigi tells Waluigi to fire on Dr. Robotnik to keep him from pulling up. Waluigi responds that he'd be happy to and begins raining fire down on Dr. Robotnik's ship. Dr. Robotnik announces that if they continue firing on his ship, the shard will explode and obliterate the entire Sheikh Nation and that would certainly put S.E.C.R.E.T. out of a job. He then sends out some Egg-Robos up to draw their fire. Pink Panther sees this as the opportunity and cuts the rope, running to the front of the ship and jumping off, into the open hatch of Dr. Robotnik's vessel. Once inside, he fights off several Egg-Robos and then finds Dr. Robotnik, easily disabling him with one punch. Pink Panther grabs the shard and waves to Mario that he has it and is safe. Suddenly, the alarm systems on the ship start going off and Pink Panther soon realizes that the ship is going down. Pink Panther grabs the shard, a parachute, and Dr. Robotnik and jumps out of the plane, watching as it crashes into the mountains. Pink Panther looks at the shard and says to himself that he hopes this is his ticket home.

Back in the city, Pink Panther, Mario, Luigi, Goku, and Yamcha research the shard in a lab. Mario tells Goku that Dr. Robotnik was picked up by S.E.C.R.E.T. agents. Goku thanks Mario for responding so quickly. Just then, the computer informs the group that the shard is a dud. Disappointed, Pink Panther begins to leave the room. Mario apologizes to him and Luigi says that he knows that shard was supposed to be his ticket home. Pink Panther says that it's okay and there's no way they could have known. Goku says that he's more than welcome to stay on the Sheikh Nation, but Pink Panther declines, saying that if he can't save his world, the least he could do is try to save theirs and believes that S.E.C.R.E.T. is the best way to do that. Goku says that regardless, he's prepared a special dinner for them to thank them for their help and suggests they head out. As they leave, Pink Panther stays behind and sadly looks at the false shard.

Meanwhile, Genesect continues to harvest powers from Roy and G. Biv. Inside their minds, they witness an apparition of Cell. Still weak, Roy gets up and tells Cell that he should be dead. Cell says that Genesect is an idiot and doesn't know how to kill him. He doesn't realize that a cosmic being such as himself can't be killed the same way as an organic being. G. Biv weakly gets up and asks if Cell is aware that Genesect can hear him because he's in their minds. Cell says that he's counting on that. Roy asks what he means and Cell tells him that the Rainbow Twins have served their purpose as a vessel for his message to Genesect. Cell then calls out his former ally, saying that he was never killed, he was spread around the universe and as long as he's still around and there are more of him, he will complete his mission and then he's coming for Genesect. Snapping back to reality, Genesect orders the Rainbow Twins to get up, telling them that they have Cells to eradicate.

Characters

 * Pink Panther
 * Mario (alternate version)
 * Luigi (alternate version)
 * Goku (alternate version)
 * Yamcha (alternate version)
 * Dr. Robotnik (alternate version)
 * Wario (alternate version)
 * Waluigi (alternate version)
 * Roy
 * G. Biv
 * Genesect
 * Cell

Trivia

 * This episode is the fourth in the Six Against Infinity saga.
 * This episode focuses on Pink Panther's leadership and improvisational skills. He is also shown to boost morale, lifting his allies' spirits after seemingly lost their fight.
 * Pink Panther joining S.E.C.R.E.T. in this universe foreshadows his decision to join S.E.C.R.E.T. after the dissolution of TFAWPS at the end of Season 3.
 * Cell is revealed to still be alive in this episode.