Shiver Me Circuits

Shiver Me Circuits

a MLaaTR Fan-Fic by Anthony "A-Log" LoGatto


(the episode starts with a shot of the exterior of the Tremorton Museum of History. We then go into the interior of the museum as we see several shots of people being shown several paintings, artifacts, statues, and whatnot. Everything is going smoothly until, from out of nowhere, a cannon ball breaks through the ceiling. This sends many people into a shock, but it gets worse as several robots dressed as pirates comes down in the museum. The last one comes down afterwards. We see that the last one is a female robot with blonde hair, a black eye patch on her right eye, a hook on her right hand and decked out in black and white for her pirate attire along with brown boots. She also bears resemblence to Ruby Heart. She looks on at the shocked tourists and museum workers, daring any one to do something. Knowing the real result, she gives her companions a command.)

Robot Pirate: Plunder these scallywags blind, me heartys! Don't stop until every treasure in this museum is ours!

(and with that, three of her fellow crewmates go into action. The first, a female robot decked out in orange and green with yellow boots, notices security coming towards them. The robot then takes out a gun and blasts several of the security at ease; all on target.)

(another robot, decked out in dirty brown and dirty yellow, along with her dirty brown hair  in a ponytail, brown gloves and boots, an eyepatch on her right eye and gold headband, then intercepts her companion against the other security guards. What makes her appear deadly is that not only does she hold a sword in both hands, but has a dagger in her mouth for an even deadlier attack. She then dashes towards the guards and slashes them with her swords.)

(with the other guards out of the way, another female robot zips by and proceeds to pilfer every piece of art imaginable. This fembot wears a blue cloak that shrouds her to avoid detection. She is almost caught by a guard, but an incoming cannon ball strikes the guard out. We then see the source of the blast as the lead fembot, with her hook hand replaced with a cannon blaster.)

Robotic Theif: Nice work, Captain! That brought him out of the park!

Robot Captain: Yes, Elena. Your thievery skills never cease to amaze me.

Gunslinger Robot: Captain! Zorolina and I got the treasure!

Zorolina (Sword Robot): Deadeye got rid of the guards for me as well!

Robot Captain: Excellent! This should us keep us busy until we acquire another target for our plunder. But for now, we must leave!

Zorolina/Deadeye/Elena: (in unison) Right!

(as each of the fembot pirates get ready to make their escape with a bag of stolen goods each, the police arrive, but they only come as the three robots make their escape except for their leader.)

Robot Captain: You tell all of Tremorton this: never mess with Carlita Cogg and her crew or there'll be hell to pay! (laughs maniacally and makes her escape with her jet boots)

(we then go into a spinning newspaper gag, where it stops to read, "Robotic Pirates Plunder Local Museum". We then pull back to see Jenny, Brad and Sheldon reading the exact article.)

Jenny: Can you guys believe this?

Brad: Yeah, I know. What are the chances of pirates still existing; in robot form no less?

Sheldon: I thought pirates only existed in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Jenny: Well, with how popular pirates are in movies and fiction, I suppose these robots are trying to emulate them.

Brad: Tell me about it. My shrimp of a brother, Tuck has seen that pirate movie so many times, my folks lost count.

Jenny: Well regardless, these robots are committing robberies like nobody's business!

Sheldon: Actually Jenny, that's what most pirates do to begin with.

(but before Jenny can say anything in response, her alarm goes off.)

Brad: What was that?

Jenny: It's my crime alarm! I suppose that those pirates are committing another plunder. (gets her pigtail-jets ready) See you after lunch guys! (zips away, leaving Brad and Sheldon alone at their lunch table.)

Brad: So, wanna skip the next class and check Jenny out?

Sheldon: (with hearts in his eyes, lovey-dovey) Absolutely!

(and with that, both boys follow. Cut to the First Tremorton Bank where Carlita and her pirate goons are robbing the bank.)

Capt. Carlita: (as she points her hook towards the scared clerks) I suppose you dogs wouldn't mind us taking your treasured gold, now would you?

(the clerks quickly shake their heads, as if saying "no".)

Capt. Carlita: (content) Good. It feels good when you plunder the unworthy. (to Zorolina, who is keeping the guards at close watch) Right, Zorolina?

Zorolina: Right. (presses the sword tighter on a guard's neck) Especially when you let them watch and can't do squat about it!

(on cue, Deadeye and Elena come by, along with three other male crew members, with their stolen loot in tow.)

Elena: Exactly! This town is just like all the rest, captain!

Deadeye: We rob them blind and keep it that way!

First Male Pirate: (with the hat and eyepatch; walks with a single wheel) Even if they have two eyepatches!

Second Male Pirate: (smaller, carrying two cutlass swords) Ay, good one Dread!

Third Male Pirate: (with tank-treads, overcoat and hooks) Nice one, me hearty!

Capt. Carlita: (annoyed) Dread! Cleaver! Hooks! Stop this tomfoolery and get back to the plunder!

???: (off-screen) Plunder's over, ladies!

Capt. Carlita: Who's there?

(she and her crew turn towards the entrence and see Jenny, ready to take them in.)

Jenny: I am Global Response Unit XJ-9, but my friends call me Jenny!

Capt. Carlita: (smug) Oh, and I suppose this lass is the one that protects this village?

Jenny: This "village" is my home, and I refuse to let you or your pirate crew steal from these fine people!

(Carlita looks at her crew members and they all laugh uproariously at Jenny's act of bravery.)

Zorolina: Fat chance, lass! We follow the Pirate Code.

Deadeye: It gives the right to loot and plunder any one we damn well please!

Elena: Yeah, why don't you butt out, lady!

Capt. Carlita: Girls, girls, girls. We must give this robot some regard, since she's the one that claimed victory at the World Robot Competition not long ago.

Dread: (shocked) She did?

Cleaver: (surprised) That's the strongest robot of the universe?!

Capt. Carlita: For the time being, Cleaver. But I suppose we must teach this so-called champion a lesson in piracy, won't we?

Jenny: Fat chance, Cogg! (turns her hands into Shiva Swords) Once I'm done with you and your crew, you'll return all the "treasure" you stole!

Brad: (pops up behind Jenny) Yeah, you tell her Jen!

Jenny: (startled) What the?! (turns and sees Brad and Sheldon) Brad! Sheldon! What are you two doing here?

Brad: We're here to see you kick pirate booty!

Sheldon: Yeah. (to Brad) Nice pun, by the way.

Jenny: Guys, this is dangerous! These are not your regular movie pirates, they're--

(she is then interrupted by a familiar voice)

???: (off-screen) Avast, me hearties!

(on cue, out jumps Tuck, dressed up like Jack Sparrow, much to the chagrin of Jenny and the others, especially Carlita.)

Brad: (annoyed) What are you doing here, Tuck?!

Tuck: (in a pirate accent) To clash swords against me fellow pirates and prove that I'm the king of the seaven seas! Arrr!

Jenny: (annoyed) Tuck, these are real robot pirates! They're not like the ones from the movies!

Tuck: (back to normal) Hey, can you blame a kid for being imaginative. Besides, (back to pirate mode) these scurvy dogs shall not mess with John Pigeon!

Sheldon: (confused) John Pigeon? What kind of pirate name is that?

Brad: Obviously my little brother hasn't gotten far enough in the creative stage yet.

Tuck: Come on! It's a good pirate name!

(as all four squabble amongst themselves, Carlita and her crew sense an opportunity in their hands. She then beckons Deadeye Delilah and whispers a command to her sound sensor. Delilah nods at the idea and proceeds to take out a smoke bomb. She then lunges towards Jenny and her friends, and it quickly goes off, leaving them in a cloud of smoke.)

Jenny: (coughing) Where on Earth did this smoke come from?! (continues to cough until the smoke clears. When it does, Brad, Tuck and Sheldon are missing.) What the?!

Capt. Carlita: (off-screen) Yoo-hoo, Jenny!

(Jenny looks up to see Carlita and her crew on their ship and on the verge of a getaway. Worse yet, it appears that the crew kidnapped her friends.)

Capt. Carlita: (mockingly waves goodbye) Ta-ta, Jennifer! Your friends and I will have a little time to know each other! (laughs maniacly as the ships zooms away. But before Jenny can give chase, two of the crewmembers toss a net onto her, trapping her in the process.)

(we then cut to the sea, where Carlita's ship, the Madam Currie, is setting sail. We then cut to the deck area as we see the crew enjoying their ill-gotten gains as Brad, Tuck and Sheldon are all tied up.)

Brad: (annoyed/angry) Well Tuck, this is another fine mess you've put us into!

Tuck: (apalled) Me?!

Brad: Yeah you! Thanks to you, these robo-pirates captured the three of us on a ship that's sailing to God knows where!

Sheldon: (nervous/shaky) You think you guy's got problems? Look at me!

(and we basically see his point: due to the fact that he is attracted to female robots, he is getting nervous around the pirates and trying to stay faithful to his "beloved". During this, we see another female robot decked out in a brown nurse's outfit. She has light purple hair and a toolbox. She is pretty much the nurse, or in this case mechanic, for the pirate crew. She is seen fixing up Elena's arm as Delilah and Zorolina watch on.)

Nurse-bot: Looks like you guys had a tough time pilliging that bank, huh?

Elena: Yeah, Gina. That safe was very difficult to break into unless you have the firepower to back it up.

Gina (Nurse-bot): Well, at least you guys made it out safe.

Zorolina: Yeah, if it wasn't for that robot girl we've met, who knows what loot we would've stole!

Deadeye: (eyes the boys) I don't know, Zorolina. Thanks to her, we've got a couple of cuties to kidnap.

Elena: That red-head looks cute, but the geek's even more cute when he's scrawny!

Zorolina: (smiles wickedly) I agree.

(cut back to the boys, tied to the mast.)

Brad: Sheldon, I doubt those pirate babes are gonna do anything to you. (aside to himself) As does other people...

Sheldon: Are you crazy?! I've gotta remain faithful to Jenny!

(Brad and Tuck at each other in annoyance over Sheldon's lovelife. Before they say anything, we see a burly male robot with an eye-patch, peg-leg, and a chef's hat pass by.)

Chef-Bot: So ladies, anything I can cook up for you?

Zorolina: Just the usual, B.W. We're famished after that bank-heist.

B.W. (Chef-Bot): Aye-aye, ma'am. (he then walks by the boys) You lads are lucky. (shows them his hand, which goes into Swiss-Army mode with several cooking utensils) Not everyday we kidnap human males on board. Plus, be lucky we don't have your cannibalistic tendicies. (whistles a tune as he walks away)

Tuck: Well, we're toast.

Brad: Dang it, Tuck! Jenny will come for us!

Sheldon: (shaky) Yeah, she's gotta hurry, too. (on cue, Zorolina comes over to Sheldon and coyly strokes the bottom of his chin with her index finger) I can't bare much more of this temptation!

Brad: (unsure, as Delilah comes over to him) I don't know... (looks at Delilah) The redhead seems kinda cute.

Deadeye: (charmed) Oh, you!

Capt. Carlita: (off-screen) Enough of this! (the crew and the boys look up to see Carlita on the mast) That robot girl will come here to rescue her friends and take back the treasure to her city! We cannot risk her taking either of them!

Zorolina: Are you sure she'll be coming here?

Capt. Carlita: I'm sure of it. As a matter of fact, I have our top navigator to keep a close eye on her. (on cue, another male robot, looking like a robot mix of Dr. Wakeman and Krackus, and walks with a single wheel, enters) Right, Mr. Bulb?

Mr. Bulb: That's right, captain! That robot-girl won't escape my radar! But still, please call me Darwin; you don't have to be formal with me, being pirates and all.

Capt. Carlita: Good point, Darwin. Be on your way then.

Darwin (Mr. Bulb): Aye, ma'am! (wheels himself away to his post)

Deadeye: But captain, what are we going to do with you stolen booty?

Gina: Yeah, I doubt the ship would hold enough weight.

(Carlita then goes into thought about this condundrum. Moments later, we cut to Brad, Tuck and Sheldon, still tied up, but only now they're standing on the plank.)

Tuck: What kind of deal is this?!

Sheldon: They're making us walk the plank?!

Elena: Sorry, love! Either that or dump the tresure!

Zorolina: Of course, we chose the former!

Brad: (angry, to himself) Last time I fall for a greedy girl...

Capt. Carlita: Silence, fools! You three shall walk the plank, (unsheathes her sword and points it towards the boys) and there's nothing you can do about it! Now get marching!

(with that, the boys have no other choice but to follow the captain's orders.)

Tuck: (fearing for his life) Brad?

Brad: Yeah, Tuck?

Tuck: I have a confession to make. (takes a deep breath) One night while you're asleep... I polished my boots with your deodorant!

Brad: (disgusted) Ew, Tuck! Didn't you find any shoe polish in the closet?

Tuck: I was in a hurry! What else should I -- (gets cut off as they reach the end of the plank and proceed to fall into the ocean. Carlita places a hook over her sound-sensor to hear the splash, but seconds later, no splash.)

Capt. Carlita: (flabbergasted) What's this?! No splash?!

Zorolina: (looking over the bow alongside Deadeye) Haven't heard the impact, captain!

Deadeye: See nothing either!

(three other robot crew members soon come by. It's Dread, Cleaver and Hooks from the bank heist. They then come by the bow and look on, standing besides the captain.)

Hooks: (confused) Did they actually fall off the plank, captain?

Capt. Carlita: (upset) Are you questioning me, Hooks?

Hooks: (nervous) It's just that without the splash, there was nothing. Maybe they've just vanished.

Capt. Carlita: (upset) Really? Why don't you see for yourself?! (grabs Hooks by the collar with her hook hand and proceeds to toss him overboard into the drink.)

Dread & Cleaver: (in shock) Hooks!

Capt. Carlita: (angry) Alright! (brandishes her hook in a threatening matter to her crewmates) Who's next?!

???: (off-screen) I am!

(the crew, with the exception of Dread and Cleaver running off to save their crewmate, turns over and sees the tied up boys floating upwards into view. Seconds later, the invisible being turns into Jenny.)

Capt. Carlita: (shocked) What?! How did you get past our radar?!

Jenny: A simple use of my cloaking device that can cover my body to avoid detection! Does that answer your question?

Tuck: Just like that Larry Plodder book!

Sheldon: (with heartshaped eyes) I knew those books could come in handy!

Capt. Carlita: (fed up) Silence!!! (to her crewmates) Take her down, me hearties!!!

(following the captain's orders, the crew, with the exception of Darwin Bulb, lunge towards Jenny. Jenny sets her friends down on the ship and proceeds to face against the crew. She successfully counters the attacks of Zorolina, Deadeye, Elena, Gina and B.W. with great ease. After giving them what for, Jenny faces Carlita.)

Jenny: (sternly) So Captain, it's just you and me now; mano y mano.

Capt. Carlita: I'll admit that I'm impressed with your skills, Jennifer. But we'll see who's the better fighter after we face off in a duel! (brandishes a sword with her left hand) Show me you sword, bilge rat!

Jenny: (smiles as she brandishes her Shiva Swords on her right hand) I'll be glad to.

(they then both lunge at each other and trade blows with their respective swords. Carlita, having experience, parries every slice of the sword, as does Jenny. Things get really exciting when they continue their swordplay near the mast, with Carlita getter the upper hand. Jenny takes out an extra Shiva Sword and parries her blow. The others, from Jenny's friends to Carlita's crew, look on in amazement.)

Brad: (amazed) Wow! Who knew Jenny can swashbuckle like that?

Sheldon: (with hearts in his eyes) Yeah, it's amazing!

Zorolina: What type of lessons did she learn those moves?

Deadeye: Guess those pirate movies do have an impact on those humans.

Darwin: I'll say!

(we get back to the fight in progress. Just as Jenny gets the upper hand, Carlita turns her hook hand into a blaster, to which Jenny notices)

Jenny: Hey, that's cheating!

Capt. Carlita: *ahem!* Pirate...

(shoots at her, but Jenny dodges the blasts far enough to give Carlita a blow from her swords that puts her into the ground, losing her own sword in the process. As Carlita struggles to get her weapon, Jenny places her foot over it.)

Jenny: Looking for something?

Capt. Carlita: (gives a sigh of disgust) Yes, but it doesn't matter now. I cannot believe a robot of your caliber is capable of that much strength.

Jenny: (proud) Well, being the champion of the World Robot Competition, I've had my skills doubted before.

Capt. Carlita: I see. (as Jenny gives her the sword back, Carlita then drops it on the ground) You win.

(Jenny, along with her friends and Carlita's crew are shocked at Carlita's actions.)

Jenny: What for?

Capt. Carlita: I've realized that a simple robot like you can deal with the best robots of the world; of which, including me and my crewmates. Your skills are unmatched to mine and you've proven that you are a hero to your friends. Whether on land or on sea, you've got skills, me hearty!

Zorolina: (to her fellow crewmates) Is the captain serious?

Gina: Well, the girl did prove that she can take on the captain in a sword fight.

Deadeye: Yeah, and I doubt that the captain would ever surrender and not regret about it.

(switch back to Jenny and Carlita)

Jenny: So, anything you want to give in return?

Capt. Carlita: Although it pains me to say it, but you can take back the treasure me crew stole to your home.

Jenny: (surprised) You really mean it?

Capt. Carlita: I do. Besides, there are many treasures my crew and I can search for. I suppose bank money and artwork isn't worth as much as the treasures of not only the world, but the entire galaxy!

Jenny: (smiles) Wow... thanks, Captain.

Capt. Carlita: (modest) Please, (extends her hand towards Jenny) call me Carlita.

(Jenny smiles and shakes the captain's hand, thus creating another new friendship with a fellow robot. We then cut back to the ship an hour or so later as Jenny and her friends party along with the pirate crew in a feast, specially prepared by the ship's cook, B.W. Clankton.)

B.W.: Alright mateys, it's chow time! (serves some normal food to Brad, Tuck and Sheldon) Some meat for the humans, (serves metallic food to Jenny, Carlita and the others) and the metallic lug nuts and screws for the rest! Bon appetite!

(everyone then starts eating and enjoying the food)

Brad: Wow! I didn't expect my day to be like this!

Tuck: Now I'm living the pirate life!

Sheldon: The food is scrumptous! Compliments to the chef!

(switch over to Jenny and Capt. Carlita.)

Jenny: So what's it like being a pirate?

Capt. Carlita: Oh, the usual routine. Look for treasure, pillage an unsuspecting city or planet. But don't worry, Tremorton is off limits.

Jenny: (laughs slightly) I know. But there is one planet that deserves to be, as you say, plundered. (she then immediately whispers the planet to Carlita, who grows a surprised smile on her features.)

Capt. Carlita: That planet? (Jenny nods) I've heard of what that queen of their's is like.

(just as Jenny begins to say something, we hear a commotion in the back.)

Tuck: (off-screen) Oh, cool! A real life cannon!

Elena: (off-screen) Hey, don't touch that!

Zorolina: (off-screen) Only real pirates and sailors can handle that--

(we hear a blast from where the commotion started. All Jenny can do is laugh at Tuck's latest michevous deed, while Brad puts his hand on his forehead in embarrassment and Carlita watching in dismay, complete with sweatdrop. Fade out.)

THE END

With the voices of:
Jenny Wakeman/XJ-9................... Janice Kawaye
Brad Carbunkle............................ Chad Doreck
Tuck Carbunkle,
Elena Copperman......................... Audrey Wasilewski
Sheldon Lee, Cleaver.................... Quinton Flynn
Capt. Carlita Cogg........................ Maria Canals
Zorolina Gadgette......................... Rachel Reenstra
Delilah "Deadeye" Diesel............... Mo Mellady
Gina Gearsmith............................ Barbara Goodson
B.W. Clankton, Dread,
Hooks.......................................... Chuck McCann
Darwin Bulb.................................. Jim Ward