by Gooz, Jonah'sWhale, Fahrenheit 451, Nowhereman, Zod and Disco Steve
In Iowa, lava quickly covered the land, destroying homes and killing people. The MBL was trying to help the people to escape, but there were too many people and not enough time. Thanks to Hardy New-Born's earlier distress call, a few more MBL members arrived: Kid Bucket, Major Man, Lava Dust, and Caped Cadet.
Hardy New-Born: "NO! Kid Bucket... quickly use your powers and send these people somewhere... anywhere but here!"
Kid Bucket: "Okay... I'm trying..."
A large portal opened and sucked hundreds of people into it. The portal quickly closed, and Bucket fell to the ground, blood flowing out of his nose.
Kid Bucket: "Did... it... work...?"
Hardy New-Born: "Yeah... you did great, buddy."
Kid Bucket smiled and died in Hardy New-Born's arms.
Hardy New-Born: "You... did... great."
The MBL made its way away from the lava, but it flowed too fast toward them.
Hardy New-Born: "Everyone who can fly, grab someone and take air!"
Before he finished, the ground opened, and they all fell in. The ground covered itself above them. They were trapped underground in some sort of cave.
Hardy New-Born: "We have lost two of the strongest members of the MBL today. You have no idea what we are up against... only I do... The villain known as the Hypertime Entity is the cause of all this... death! And we will take him out once and for all!"
Meanwhile, masked by the glowing, red-hot haze, Jonah's Whale leaped head-first into the opening mouth of Hell, unseen by all.
Back at the jail in Marshalltown, Iowa:
An arriving guard said to Flintlock, "Sorry to interrupt your steak dinner, but we have to evacuate this jail. Get on the plane now!"
Flintlock: "Why? What's wrong?"
Guard: "No time to explain. Just jump into the plane!"
"Okay."
Flintlock got on a plane and was flown to an undisclosed location.
Nowhereman's communicator beeped. "Hello?"
Hardy New-Born: "We need help! Members are dying, Iowa's buried under lava, and the Hypertime Entity has returned!"
Nowhereman looked at Money-Grubber and Disco Stave. "Well?"
Disco Stave grabbed the communicator. "The number you have dialed is unavailable. Please try again later." He then threw it into the surf. "More breasts, please!"
A dark shadow loomed closer to the vacationing trio.
Disco Stave: "Hey bud, mind getting out of my sun, man? I'm trying to catch some rays, if you don't mind."
Man: "So, Disco Steve. We meet again."
Disco pulled down his shades and took a look at the man. "You have got to be kidding me!"
Money-Grubber: "Who's your friend, there, Disco Stave?"
Disco Stave: "Guys, I would like you to meet... the Master Beta!"
Nowhereman: "Oh, no! A possible plot point, what will we ever... Whoa, breast alert. Gotta go, fellas."
Monopoly Guy: "You have got to be kidding me."
Scarlet Skater: "Hey, Steve."
Disco Steve: "Oh, Skater! Hey!"
Money-Grubber: "Who is this clown?"
Disco Stave: "This is the Scarlet Skater. He helped me defeat Aquarius and his Seamen."
Money-Grubber: "Whatever..."