Chapter 19: Power Swap
Inside the S.H.E.D.
Phineas and Ferb scrambled to fix the machine, the urgency palpable. "Until we find out what happened to your actual powers, this machine could replicate them temporarily," Phineas said, tightening a bolt. "Everyone, get in position so we can start calibration."
The heroes moved to their respective pods. "Let's get our hero on," Candace said with determination, hovering over the control panel.
"Just a minute, Candace," Phineas interjected. "We all set, Ferb?"
"All set, just as soon—"Ferb was about to respond when Candace jumped the gun. "Great, all set!" she said, pressing the red button.
"—as soon as I knock down the power source in the cable charging," Ferb finished, too late.
"Candace, what did you do?" Phineas exclaimed.
"Uh-oh."
The machine began to spark and whir uncontrollably, then exploded in a cloud of smoke. The heroes emerged from the pods, dazed but unharmed.
"Are you guys okay?"
"I feel invigorated," Thor said, attempting a jump and ending up stuck to the ceiling.
"See? It worked," Candace said, trying to salvage the situation.
"Well, not exactly," Phineas said, pointing up. "Look."
"Something is not right," Thor observed, his upside-down position giving him a unique perspective.
"Something went terribly wrong, Candace. You've swapped all their powers. Obviously, Thor has Spider-Man's powers."
"It's hard to unstick," Thor muttered.
Seeing this, Ren jumped to the ceiling and guided Thor. "You should calm down your nerves, Thor."
Thor followed his advice and un-stuck, but immediately fell. Ren shot a web, catching Thor before he hit the ground. "Whoa, close one," Ren muttered.
"Whoa, you got Spidey powers," Spider-Man said, amazed.
"Well yeah, you could consider me the Spider-Man of my own universe," Ren replied, helping Thor to his feet. "You okay there?"
"Yeah, I could get used to this," Spider-Man said, lifting a machine with Isabella, Baljeet, and Buford on top.
"And Spider-Man got Hulk's powers," Phineas noted.
"I-I have a fear of heights. Could you put us down?" Baljeet pleaded.
"Iron Man must have Thor's powers," Phineas deduced.
"Well, at least he can move now," Candace observed as Iron Man struck strongman poses.
"Everyone has new superpowers except Hulk. He must have Iron Man's powers, but without the suit, there's not much there," Phineas continued.
"I am feeling entrepreneurial," Hulk said, sounding more articulate than usual.
"At least his vocabulary improved," Phineas remarked.
"So, give me the hammer. What do I do, just stick out my hand, right? Come on, baby, come to papa," Iron Man asked Thor.
"That is not how it works."
"What do you mean? I've got your powers," Iron Man argued.
"Wielding Mjolnir is about worthiness, not power."
"Really?"
"It's a fine distinction but an important one," Thor explained.
"Potato-potato," Iron Man retorted.
"I do not know what that means," Thor said, confused.
"Okay, never mind. What about the lightning? How do I control that?"
"Actually, that will work with the hammer."
"What about flying? I've seen you fly," Iron Man asked.
"Oh yes, but not without the—"
"The hammer, right. Bummer," Iron Man said.
"This is a disaster, Candace," Phineas said, frustrated as he and Ferb worked to repair the machine.
"Look, it was an accident, but I can still help. I know what the villains will—" Candace started but was cut off by Phineas' angry retort.
"No, you don't know! The entire Tri-State Area and possibly the whole world is at stake here. Honestly, Candace, if you don't know what you are doing, keep your hands off the machine," Phineas snapped.
Candace, hurt, walked out. "Well then, maybe I'll just leave."
"Yeah, maybe you should," Phineas said, not looking up.
Suddenly, the TV screen blared an alert.
[Alert!! Alert!! Relevant news broadcast intercepted]
The group gathered around the TV.
[This just in: Disaster in Danville. Horse in a bookcase is cancelled after a 19 year run also chaos at the Googolplex mall, an evil entourage of three supervillains in what appears a pharmacist and a chicken egg with a face are busting up the whole mall.]
"We are needed," Thor said.
"But you can't; your powers aren't fixed yet," Phineas protested. "We just need more time."
"I know, Phineas, but we are heroes. This is what we do," Iron Man replied.
"Hey, count me in. I can help," Ren said.
"Alright, let's go," Iron Man said.
"Wait, can we help?" Phineas asked.
"Not unless you can fly," Iron Man said.
Phineas smiled, looking at the Beak suit. He fist-bumped Ferb. "Well, it's not raining."
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Googolplex Mall
Chaos ensued as Venom threw objects, MODOK fired beams, and Whiplash lashed out with his electric whips, causing destruction.
"This should get their attention," Red Skull said.
Bang!!
One of the walls broke as the heroes emerged.
"Looks like somebody left the door open," Spider-Man quipped.
"Alright, gang, it's showtime. Everybody ready?" Iron Man asked.
"Never been better," Ren replied.
"I feel pretty good," Spider-Man said.
"I feel better with a metal suit," Hulk added.
"Sorry, big guy, no time," Phineas said inside the Beak suit.
"Ah, the heroes are here to save the day, but without your superpowers, this is just a costume party. MODOK, destroy them," Red Skull commanded.
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