The Troop (2009) s02e04 Episode Script

Comics, get them
while they last!
Latest edition of
"The Jakenator."
Come and get 'em.
Right here, man.
You're the Jakenator?
So that's someone
who Jakenates?
What exactly is that?
Umwell Jakenating is being
awesome and heroic and
It's just his name, okay?
Why are you dressed
like that?
What?
I always dress like this.
That's what I mean.
It's Yearbook Photo Day,
you're supposed to dress up.
You didn't dress up.
I did.
This shirt has
fainter stains.
Oh
Come on, Jake, no one takes
Photo Day seriously.
You look hot.
Thank you, Jake.
That means a lot.
I meant Hayley.
Oh!
I guess she looks
pretty good, too.
Thanks, boys.
So, what are you wearing?
This is what I'm wearing.
What?!
Cadence, if Jake can dip into
his Fainter Stains collection,
the least you can do is
glam yourself up a bit.
Seriously.
Even the head photographer
from GQ can only work
with what's there.
The head photographer from GQ
is doing our yearbook pictures?
No, no, no, not "ours."
Mine.
Mother is very particular
about what goes
into the family scrapbook.
This year I'm loving
my chances.
I have some makeup,
hair products,
and something to replace
those boots.
I am happy with myself
and the way I look.
That's the spirit!
Good for you!
Meet you in the girl's
bathroom in five minutes, okay?
Uh, Jake, seriously,
don't you think Honey Ricochet
looks a bit like me?
Really?
I don't see it.
Are you kidding?
She could use that
as her yearbook photo.
It's awesome!
Why does this monkey have a
t-shirt on that says "Kirby?".
Look, Jake, come on,
why won't you just
admit it's me?
You can be so frustrating
sometimes.
Honey Ricochet is
nothing like you.
Wha huh?
[bell ringing]
Let's go monkey boy.
Jakenator, get it
while it's hot!
Help me!
Please!
Help me!
Cadence!
Help me!
Please!
[loud roars]
[loud roars]
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[sing-songy]
Oh Cadence!
Are you ready to look
fantastic?
Jake! Jake!
Get in here.
Oh, hi,
Overflowmess.
You can't go in here.
It's really gross!
I really want to go.
It's nasty!
Whoo, it's gross!
I happen to love
overflow mess.
Kirby, it's go time.
Girl's bathroom, now!
Wow, really?
I love this school.
What?
No monster event registered?
Impossible.
So this is what it
looks like?
Jake, Cadence is missing.
Got it.
Just give me a second.
Let me take this in.
So clean and homey
no wonder girls spend
so much time in here.
Is that music?
Jake, focus!!
I'm not looking, not looking
at all, just at the floor,
Is that music?
I know, right?
Wow, nice.
What's the problem?
Cadence is missing and
we don't have any clues.
But we do know one thing:
The toilet paper in
here is crazy soft!
This has gotta be
six ply!!
And complimentary
breath spray!
[chokes]
Perfume! Perfume!
Guys, get it together.
We've need to get
this sample back to HQ
and figure out what
we're up against.
I'm on it.
I could vacation in here.
Not it, not it.
No, no, no, no
Okay, this thing is definitely
from the monster world.
Analysis on that sample I took
confirmed that at least.
Cadence is half-monster.
Maybe she went back
to monster world.
She wouldn't go home
without her boot.
I flew to Prague
on a whim once.
That's probably not
what happened to her though.
She's probably
really missing.
Well, we haven't lost
anyone on my watch,
we're not gonna start now.
Let's do this!
Actually we've lost quite
a few on his watch.
People are starting
to ask questions.
Yeah, I know.
But you can't tell him anything,
you know.
His ego is just--
Wait! The reflection!
What?
The mirror in the bathroom.
There is a monster
that attacks from mirrors?
Its name is on
the tip of my--
[Both]: Oh! The Reflector
Luponis!
That's it!
It hides in mirrors,
and then grabs its victims
and pulls them in.
My ballet class!
I've got to warn them!
Coming to see how a real man
sells comic books?
You should give up.
I invented the high school
comic book genre.
And the centerfold pull out.
Wowthat's really,
really, really weird.
No, it takes the game
to a whole new level.
One you can't afford
to play in.
This high school is only
big enough for one comic book
and it's mine!
Whoa, whoa, easy.
Our comics are
completely different.
Mine is about monsters
and yours is about
well, it's about you.
You're so nalïve and it shows
in your work.
Now run away.
Your mediocrity is scaring
away my customers.
Did he grow up near
a power line?
Oh, if you like that episode.
Kirby, Jake, there's been
another attack at ballet class!
Ladies bathroom and
ballet class in one day!
It's like I got a free pass
to Girlville!
Be right there!
Help me!
[startled]
Oh!
Sorry!
It's Reflector Luponis.
Reflector what?
Reflector Luponis.
It jumps from
mirror to mirror
grabbing and trapping people.
Forever if we don't
catch it soon.
Help me!!
Help me!!
Oh, no.
This couldn't be a worst time
for a mirror monster to attack.
Yet another reason to be
terrified of yearbook photo day.
We gotta do something!
Whoa!!!
Ahhhhh!!!
Get out of the way!!!
I slipped.
So, poser boy, how many
comics have you sold today?
I don't know,
I don't count.
Can't make it to five?
Well, how many
do you have left?
Uhnone?
Me too.
These are mail orders.
I have to ship these.
One of you guys
Jake Collins?
Comic book legend,
Lee Stanley!
You created 101 characters,
all classics.
102 actually.
"Vomit Man" never made it
to the States.
Too controversial.
[ringing]
You're really him.
Most people say OMG.
I say OML: the L for Lee!!
You are my idol.
I love you.
Most people do.
Are you Jake?
No. I'm better.
Here take a look
at my latest work.
It's me!
Kid, I know talent
when I see it.
Ever think of becoming
a baker?
Are you Jake?
Yes.
You already know who I am.
More importantly,
I know who I am.
You have somewhere
you need to be.
Uhyes.
No.
Good, because you're
having lunch with me.
You want to have lunch
with me?
This is a dream come true.
I'll have a pastrami
and a chocolate shake
and some chips.
Oh, you want me to actually
get you your lunch?
Okay, that'll cost
about 15 bucks.
That I'd be happy
to pay for.
How's the dream so far,
kid?
Jake, we just moved up
to MonsterCon Three.
You've gotta get down
to HQ right now!
And don't look
into any mirror.
I can't get a hold of him.
He may have been taken
by the monster already.
We're dealing with a
Reflector Luponis Monster.
It only sticks around
for one day.
That means we have less than
24 hours to destroy it
before all its victims
are lost forever.
It was last seen during
Louis the sixteenth's time.
There were mirrors
everywhere.
It took half the court
before it disappeared.
Okay. How do we catch it?
Nobody knows,
It's never been
done before.
You've got talent, Kid.
I'll publish your comic book
and in return,
I own 95 percent of
everything you create.
What do I get?
Five percent.
Do they teach math
at your school?
Seems a little one-sided.
Of course, it is.
My side.
I'm The Iconic Lee Stanley.
I'm offering to
publish your comic.
It's an honor to be
robbed blind by me.
Good enough.
I'm in.
[ringing]
Can you hold on
for just a second?
Jake, thank goodness
you're okay!
Guys, whatever this is,
it has to wait.
I'm with Lee Stanley and he
wants to publish my comic!
Dude, this is an emergency!
There's a Reflector
monster on the loose
and I've Snarked so many kids
today I've got Snark box burn.
If you get back right now,
I'll buy you your own
publishing company!
Fine, fine, I'll be
right there.
Look, Mr. Stanley,
I've got to go.
Wait, wait, wait
You still gotta sign.
And we also have to go
over some big changes
in your comic.
Changes?
You didn't say anything
about changes?
Well, the ending
makes no sense.
No one will believe that
Bat Phantom could be defeated
by the high-pitched
sound of electrical frequency.
That's ridiculous.
I promise you
it's possible, but--
[ringing]
Look, I really have to go.
Please don't leave.
Please.
Alright.
I'm going to have another
pastrami and some more pickles.
I also like juice
and a cupcake.
I got this!
First we black out
all mirrors in the school
driving the monster into
the last remaining one
where we'll trap it.
Then, we'll place
that mirror in
this abyss containment unit,
so it can't escape.
Once we have it in there,
we'll wheel it to a safe room
where there are no
reflective surfaces.
I've set the safe room up.
Once we're in there,
we'll coax it out,
destroying it once
and for all.
Okay, let's do this.
Alright!
Whoo!!!
Oh, right, I've gotta get
the blackout stuff.
Be right back.
So, you really sold your
comic book to Lee Stanley?
Looks like it.
Well, I'm not sure
how I feel
about my face
going national, Jake.
I'm a pretty private person.
Hayley, you're projecting.
Nothing about her is you.
Really?
I guess a lot of people have
these one-of-a-kind earrings
their grandma left them.
We have to talk
about this later.
Kirby's back.
Kirby!
Kirby!
Kirby!!
Pudding, the perfect cover up
for all surfaces.
Hey!!!
No eating the weapons.
You are so immature!
Whoa.
Hayley's turned bad girl.
You guys look great!!
What are you doing?
Trust me!
That's the last mirror
that hasn't been gooped up.
The Reflector Luponis
has to be in there.
So I'll get it into
the A.C.U.
and you two secure the lid
then it's down to the safe room.
Got it.
Do it!
Now!
There you are!
How dare you keep
an icon waiting!
I'm sorry, but this isn't
the best time, Mr. Stanley.
This is your only time.
You need to sign on this
line so we can fix
that unrealistic ending
with the high-pitched noise.
[roars]
What was that?
Ahhhhhh!!!!!!
Wait!
Jake, put him in the box!
Kid, you are out
of your mind?
It seems like it,
but no.
Hurry, get him in here.
Fine, I'll give
you six percent,
but not a penny more!
Look, I know it seems like I've
been a little unprofessional:
the running away,
tackling you,
but I really do want
to work with you.
Watch your face, sir.
Oh, now I feel a lot better.
You have to forget
about your comic, okay?
We have to save the school
and rescue Cadence and Kirby.
[knocks]
Let me out!!!
Right.
Where is the safe room
Kirby set up for us to use?
The one without any mirrors.
He didn't tell me.
And without it, we can't draw
out the monster to destroy it.
If we do it anywhere
else he might escape
and everyone will be
trapped forever.
[knocks]
Wait.
What about Mrs. Crandall's
class?
What? The art room?
Yeah, she took out
all the mirrors
after she lost 60 pounds
and gained it all back.
You're right!
Let's do it!
Let me out of here!
Just a moment!
I am getting very upset
right now.
I can't believe that
you would abscond
such an important figure
as myself.
Does this guy
ever quiet down?
It's early in our relationship,
but no, he talks a lot.
Jake, let me out!
We'll get you out, we
just need your belt first.
Why?
Just hand it to us.
Beltplease.
Kid, you may be
too crazy for me
and I work with
comic book people.
Sir, I think you may
want to step back.
And pull your pants up.
Don't tell me what to do.
I've never been so
humiliated in all my life.
UhJake?
[laser fire]
[roars]
[laser fire]
Jake look out!!!
[laser fire]
[roars]
Nothing's working, Jake.
[roars]
[P.A]: This is Principal Nuss.
We seem to have a vandal
in our midst
[high-pitched frequency sound]
who has an affinity
for shaving cream,
spray paint and
perfectly good pudding.
Not only is he destructive,
Bat Phantom!
but an egregious waste
of a very tasty treat.
We will not--
[high-pitched frequency sound]
Kirby, get them out of here.
Ladies, Gentlemen,
Cadence, right this way.
As much as I enjoyed being
in two dimensions with you guys,
I think we'll all be more
comfortable out here.
I can take care
of myself.
Fair enough.
Thanks.
Jake, you were right.
It worked,
just like you said.
Just like the ending
in your comic book.
You're a genius!
I want to offer you $1 million
contract for your story.
You can keep all the rights,
all the control.
We'll split the profits.
I just really want
your story.
What do you say?
Okay, okay.
That's great.
Hayley, Snark everyone
but Lee.
[laughs]
Not a chance.
Hayley come on,
I'll be famous.
Yeah, and I'll be in comics
all over the world,
dressed like
like Mega Girl?!
No, not a chance.
Eww!
Plug it up.
I'm not really sure
how I got here,
I'm looking
for Jake Collins.
I want to talk to him
about his comic book.
Hello Mr. Stanley,
I'm Jake.
Let's cut to the chase.
You can have my comic and
I want full creative control
and half the profits.
Take it or leave it.
Come on kid, who do you think
you're talking to?
I am an icon.
Has anyone seen--
You're Lee Stanley!
I bow to your brilliance.
See, kid, that's how
you talk to an icon.
See that!
Looks like you two are
made for each other.
Not worthy! Not worthy!!
What a mess.
Hey, my painting survived.
Is that supposed to be
Honey Ricochet?
No, this one's you.