บท 18: Danville [4]

Doofenshmirtz Evil Incorporated

"Welcome to the Hall of Inators!" Doofenshmirtz proudly declared as the door swung open, revealing a dimly lit room filled with bizarre contraptions.

"Here's a good one. This was my Oatmeal Deporager-Inator," Doofenshmirtz introduced one of his inators. "I know it's a fine distinction."

Next, he pointed to a massive machine. "Here's my Multi-Helio-Tactical-Baboon-Glum-Inator," Doofenshmirtz said. "I-I think that's self-explanatory."

"Oh, and ahh, here's my Waffle-Inator and Junk-Inator..."

Red Skull exchanged a puzzled glance with Whiplash and said, "I do not understand. These machines are useless. What is wrong with this man?"

"Maybe he is a misunderstood genius," Whiplash suggested.

"Or maybe he is a perfectly undisputed idiot," Red Skull retorted.

"And finally, my Disintegrator-Inator. Pretty impressive, huh?" Doofenshmirtz said.

"Where's the machine that took away the powers of the heroes?" Red Skull cut to the chase and asked.

"Oh, my Power Drain-inator! It was a cool one," Doofenshmirtz explained. "But it was destroyed by my nemesis, Perry the Platypus. You just missed him."

"Perry the Platypus?" Red Skull raised an eyebrow. "Is he a super soldier platypus?"

"No."

"Was he bitten by a radioactive platypus?" Venom asked.

"No, he's just a regular crime-fighting platypus."

"It's no matter. You will rebuild the machine," Red Skull commanded.

"Ohh, so we're working together now. Great!" Doofenshmirtz beamed. "I'll be the leader. I always wanted an evil entourage."

"Let's destroy him," Whiplash leaned in and whispered to Red Skull.

"No, let him think he's in charge, and when he has exceeded his usefulness, we will give him to MODOK to destroy," Red Skull said.

"Hey, where is MODOK?" Whiplash asked.

Clank!! Clank!!

"Door! Cursed you, Danville, town of small doors!" MODOK said, struggling to fit inside.

"Listen, before I rebuild the machine, I have some errands to run. You guys should come with me," Doofenshmirtz suggested.

"Grrrr..." Red Skull growled, irritated.

"Is your head going to burst into flames or am I thinking about somebody else?" Doofenshmirtz asked, making a motion like flames bursting from his head.

___________

Flynn-Fletcher's Yard

Phineas stood before the assembled group,"Ladies and gentlemen... and Hulk" he began dramatically.

"Allow me to unveil our Secret Hideout for Emergency Defense, or S.H.E.D for short," Phineas introduced.

The crowd leaned forward, curiosity piqued. But when Phineas pulled back the curtain, revealing a tiny shed, Iron Man said skeptically., "I think we're gonna need something bigger."

"Oh, the rest of the exterior is a facade. Wait till you see inside," Phineas assured.

Inside the shed:

"Ohhh man, you guys are good," Iron Man praised as they saw the spacious hideout filled with advanced technologies.

"Yeah... it's cool," Ren said, admiring the place.

"Just a little pretty sci-fi technology," Ferb said modestly.

"Iron Man, it looks like someone raided your armory," Thor said, looking at a large metallic yellow and gray exoskeleton resembling a bird.

"Oh, you like that, huh? This is the Beak Suit Mark 2. We're still working on the waterproofing so we can take him out in the rain," Phineas explained.

"You know, Stark Industries is offering summer internships," Iron Man said.

"Thanks, but this summer is pretty packed," Phineas replied.

"Apparently," Iron Man agreed.

"And these are your S.H.E.D key card IDs. They get you into all areas of the compound," Phineas said as Ferb distributed the cards to everyone.

"Thanks," Ren said.

"Ohh, and it's laminated," Spider-Man noted, examining the card.

Just then, Candace appeared "Uhhh... Hiii!!, would you guys read my fanfiction? It's a story where I, Thor, and Hulk decide to learn ice skatin—" Candace began, but was interrupted by Spider-Man.

"Uhhhm... I'm sorry, but we're not allowed to accept unsolicited material."

"Candace, I didn't know you were a fangirl," Isabella said.

"Oh sure, from way back. It started because I had to do a lot of research to get up to speed on the Ducky Momo crossover event," Candace explained.

"Okay, superheroes, we have to get to work building a device that will restore your powers and a device to let you go home to your universe, Ren," Phineas said.

"Ferb, I know what we're gonna do today Hehe" Candace said with a smile.

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Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz, now accompanied by Red Skull, Venom, Whiplash, and MODOK, strolled confidently through the sunny streets of Danville.

The group exuded an air of villainous swagger as they moved, drawing the attention of curious and concerned onlookers.

Doofenshmirtz stopped abruptly in front of a parked car and noticed a bright orange violation ticket tucked under the windshield wiper. He snatched it up, glanced at it, and then ripped it into pieces, tossing the fragments into the air like confetti.

"Ha! Parking tickets can't hold me back!" Doofenshmirtz declared, striking a triumphant pose.

A nearby police officer raised an eyebrow but hesitated, unsure whether to confront the eccentric villain surrounded by an intimidating entourage.

The group continued their tour, and Doofenshmirtz spotted a young boy happily licking an ice cream cone. With a mischievous grin, he flicked the ice cream off the cone with a casual swipe of his hand, sending it splattering onto the pavement. The boy's eyes welled up with tears as he looked at the remains of his treat.

"Oh, don't cry, kid. It's just ice cream," Doofenshmirtz said, barely glancing at the boy as they walked on.

Next, they encountered a little girl clutching a bright red balloon. Without breaking stride, Doofenshmirtz pulled a pin from his pocket and popped the balloon with a sharp *pop*. The girl gasped in shock, her lower lip quivering.

"Nothing personal, it's just... well, actually, it is kind of personal," Doofenshmirtz shrugged, stepping over the fallen balloon remnants.

In the town square, Doofenshmirtz noticed a neatly arranged flower bed. With a maniacal laugh, he stomped through the bed, crushing the vibrant flowers beneath his boots. The elderly gardener, who had been tending the flowers, watched in horror, clutching her chest.

"Sorry, nature, but evil has no respect for horticulture!" Doofenshmirtz proclaimed.

At the wishing well, Doofenshmirtz leaned over and fished out several coins, pocketing them with a satisfied smirk. "Wishes are for the weak!" he shouted, holding up the coins.

Red Skull, observing Doofenshmirtz's antics, turned to MODOK. "Is he always like this?"

MODOK nodded. "Indeed. His chaos is... unique."

The final act of their chaotic journey involved Doofenshmirtz and his cronies tossing rolls of toilet paper into the trees and over houses, turning the peaceful neighborhood into a scene of utter mayhem. Homeowners emerged, bewildered and frustrated by the sudden mess.

Throughout this spree, Perry the Platypus, disguised in his fedora, observed the group from various vantage points. Hidden behind a mailbox, Perry's eyes narrowed as he monitored their every move, taking mental notes and preparing to intervene when the moment was right.

Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz then led his villainous entourage through the entrance of the Googolplex Mall, his grin widening with each step. Shoppers paused in their tracks, eyes wide with confusion and fear, as the notorious villains made their grand entrance.

"Whooo boy, that was great!" Doofenshmirtz exclaimed, practically skipping with excitement. "I've got an idea! Let's go get some ice cream and spoil our dinner. Who's gonna tell us no, huh?"

As they approached the food court, Whiplash let out a frustrated growl. "That's it, we're just wasting our time," he muttered. His electric whips crackled to life, and he aimed them at a nearby Ducky Momo stall.

With a swift flick of his wrist, he sent the whip crashing through the stall, scattering plush toys and sending shoppers running in panic.

"We need to bring out the heroes," Whiplash snarled, his eyes scanning the crowd for any sign of resistance.

Venom, sensing the fear in the air, grinned menacingly. "Let's give them a reason to show up," he said, his voice dripping with malice.

He leapt onto a nearby kiosk, his symbiote tendrils lashing out and toppling displays, causing a wave of chaos to spread through the mall.

Red Skull, remained calm and composed. "Indeed. A true confrontation requires their presence," he said, his voice cold and calculating.

MODOK floated above the fray, his mechanical eyes scanning for any sign of the heroes. "They will come," he declared confidently. "The disruption of their precious peace will not go unnoticed."

Shoppers screamed and ran in all directions, desperately trying to escape the unfolding chaos. Security guards, woefully outmatched, retreated to call for backup.