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The Burden of Invincibility
Steve Stronghold
I know every kid thinks his dad is invincible – and I nearly am. But who knows? Maybe next time I punch a meteor hurtling toward the earth, I'll be the one that shatters into a million pieces.
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Negotiating Motivations in Friendship and Alliances
Layla
Please? I promise I'll make this as painless as possible.
Warren Peace
So, you're not doing this just cause you like me or anything. You're doing this to get to Stronghold.
Layla
Yeah.
Warren
Then I'm in! But I'm not renting a tux.
[grins; grin vanishes]
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The Cost of Unspoken Love
Warren Peace
You know what I think? To let true love remain unspoken is the quickest route to a heavy heart.
Layla
Wow. That is really deep.
Warren Peace
Yeah. And your lucky numbers are four, sixteen, five, and forty-nine.
[holds up slip of paper from a fortune cookie]
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A Son's Perspective on His Father's Legacy
Will Stronghold
You look at them and see the defenders of the world. All I see is my dad. Wearing tights.
[voiceover]
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Campus Safety Regulations Reminder
Principal Powers
A reminder that there is no smoking on the campus. Or freezing, or bursting into flames.
[on school public address system]
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The Irony of Powers and Recognition
Gwen
I'm a technopath. I can control technology with my mind.
Will
Wow. All I can do is... punch stuff.
Mr. Medulla
And yet he'll be the one on cereal boxes. Show me the justice in that.
[passing them]
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The Harsh Realities of High School Life
Layla
What is humiliating him in front of the entire class going to prove? This is so unfair.
Will
Yeah, well, if life were to suddenly get fair, I doubt it would happen in high school.
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Understanding Mistakes in Friendship and Life
Josie
People make mistakes, Will. That's what high school's about. Heck, that's what life's about! The key is to learn from them.
Will
I hope my friends see it that way.
Josie
If someone is a true friend, you'd be surprised how understanding they can be.
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Life's Humor in Unexpected Moments
Twin
You really said that?
Mr. Medulla
True story.
Evil Twin
You're so funny!
Mr. Medulla
I love life!
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Calling Out a Sidekick Role
Coach Boomer / Sonic Boom
Stronghold... SIDEKICK!!!!
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Foundations of Mad Science Explained
Mr. Medulla
Rays! From the silliness of the shrink ray to the devastation of the death ray, these are the very foundations of Mad Science!
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Consequences of Family Rivalries
Will
Look, whatever happened with our dads, it has nothing to do with us. What do you say?
[extends a hand for shaking]
Warren
I say, if you ever cross me again, I'll roast you alive.
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Evil Twins and Surprising Revelations
Coach Boomer
What if I told you she's not just a twin, she's an evil twin?
Mr. Medulla
This Friday, you say?
Coach Boomer
Medulla, you dog!
[chuckles]
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Lima Beans and Friendship Confessions
Layla
So then there was this time in the first grade. You know how you grow lima beans in school? Well, Will could not figure out why mine were growing so quickly. It was driving him crazy. So finally I took mercy on him and told him about my powers. And we've been best friends ever since.
Warren Peace
Hmm. And falling for him, was that before or after the lima beans?
Layla
WHAT? I am not in love with Will Strong… is it that obvious?
Warren Peace
Yeah.
Layla
Great.
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Evil Disrupts Morning Commute News Report
News Anchorman
It seems evil has struck our morning commute…
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A Challenge in Physical Education
Speed
Why don't we settle this in P.E.?
Will Stronghold
Settle what?
Ethan
You're on! If Will beats you in "Save the Citizen", you lay off the sidekicks for the rest of the year.
Zach
Yeah! And if he loses, you can dunk Ethan's head in the toilet every day till graduation.
Ethan
Yeah. Huh?!
Lash
You got yourself a deal.
Will
Guys, are you crazy? No freshman ever won "Save the Citizen", and those guys are undefeated!
Layla
And you barely know how to use your powers! Sorry. Not helping.
[the others glare at her]
Zach
Will, you have no choice. You can't let them dunk Ethan's head in the toilet. Not again. The dunking… must end.
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Super-teens Gathering for Dance and Revenge
Royal Pain
Homecoming – the greatest collection of super-teens ever gathered to dance under one roof! And then, we shall have our revenge! There's only one thing we're missing.
Stitches
King Kamehamayhem's surfboard?
Royal Pain
Darn this joystick!
[moves the lever]
Stitches
Ah! Right, right. The Pacifier. Hey, smooth moves on the joystick. Aah! Uncle! Uncle! Uncle!
[Royal Pain reaches to choke him, but Stitches blocks it; Laughs, but then Royal Pain chokes Stitches with the other hand]
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Unexpected Responses to Life's Challenges
Layla
When life gives you lemons...
[creates a tree and grabs an apple]
Will
...make apple juice?
Layla
I can't make lemons! I don't know what it is.
[laughs exasperatedly]
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Unexpected Romantic Encounter with an Elderly Woman
Will Stronghold
Oh, my gosh. I made out with an old lady.
[After realizing who Royal Pain really is]
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Expectations and Pressure on Young Shoulders
Steve
All I ever wanted for him was to save the world. To just... feel that, once.
Josie
That's an awful lot to put on a 14-year-old's shoulders.
Steve
Oh, come on, Josie. When I was his age I could put a truck on my shoulders.
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Friendship and Misunderstandings Among Teens
Warren Peace
Dude, you're so stupid. She's totally into you.
Will
Not anymore. Not after tonight. I wouldn't be surprised if Layla or any of the other guys ever want to speak to me again.
Warren
Yeah. You must've been a real jerk. Cause no matter what I do, I can't get them to stop talking to me.
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Aspirations for a Better Future
Layla
Now, I know it's just our first day, but I already can't wait to graduate and start saving mankind. And womankind. And animalkind.
Will
And the rainforest.
Layla
Of course!
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Changing Someone's Nature is Challenging
Josie
We can't change who he is. Not without dropping him in a vat of toxic waste.
Josie
Steve.
Steve
Now where would we even find a vat of...
Josie
Steve!
[understandably alarmed]
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Critique of Technique and Grading Standards
Mr. Medulla
Dreadful technique. You've confused rays with beams! D! Minus! I'd give you an F, but that would only mean having to see you in summer school.
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Using Powers Outside of School
Warren Peace
You want me to heat that up for you?
Layla
You're not supposed to use your powers outside of school!
[in urgent whisper]
Warren Peace
I was just gonna stick it in the microwave.
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The Unpredictable Nature of Superpowers
Nurse Spex
The kids who get, uh, bitten by radioactive insects or fall into a vat of toxic waste, their powers usually show up the next day. Or… they die.
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Discussing Recycling and Breakfast Choices
Layla
I noticed you had some recyclables in the trash. I took the liberty of moving them for you.
Josie Stonghold
Thank you, Layla. You hungry? I've got plenty of eggs, bacon…
Layla
No, thanks. You know how my mom can communicate with animals? Apparently, they don't like being eaten.
[a brief but awkward paused]
Josie
How about some juice?
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Royal Pain's True Identity Revealed
Steve
Royal Pain is a girl.
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Cafeteria Reminder for Sidekicks' Orders
Principal Powers
The cafeteria staff would like to remind sidekicks to stop ordering hero sandwiches.
[on school public address system; the kids exchange "You've gotta be kidding me" looks]
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Authority of the Superhero Transporter
Ron Wilson, Bus Driver
There's only one person authorized to transport superheroes: Ron Wilson, Bus Driver. And I'm Ron Wilson, Bus Driver.
[punches Stitches out of the bus]
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A Lesson in Superhero Etiquette
Mr. Grayson
You're not that boy with the six arms, are you?
Will
No, sir. J-just two.
Mr.Grayson
Well… keep them to yourself.
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