Giant Squad

Sector W7 Treehouse

"'EY, NEBULA! NEBULA-SAN!" Chimney shouted up at the sky from her treehouse. "Are we at the New World, yet?!"

"Sigh… no, Chimney." Nebula's voice echoed from beyond. "By my calculations, we have another 2 years and 11 months to go."

"WAAAAAAH!" Chimney screeched. "Why did we have to ride a giant BOAT?! If my Rocket-san carried us, we woulda BEEN THERE by now!"

"I don't think it works that way, Chimney." Apis replied, reading her favorite book. "Besides, we need at least that much time to train."

"Bleh, who needs training when we can eat Aisa-chan's red apples and stomp everybody like Mochan."

"There's more to winning than brute force, Chimney." Aisa said.

"None I ever heard of. …Hmm?" Chimney saw a giant ship that she recognized as a KND transport vessel. "'ey, someone's coming to see us."

Her teammates curiously came over to see the incoming vessel. It stopped a few meters from the treehouse as Aaron Doblemitz's voice was heard. "Howdy, W7! These cadets from Arctic Base asked to come visit you; said they knew you! Marcus said it was okay, but uh… you better make room."

A door opened on the ship and connected with the balcony. There was a trembling that filled them with worry and made the girls ready their guard. "MOCHAAAAAA!" Six giant children stormed across the bridge and into the treehouse. Sector W7 fell over from the tremors they caused.

"GUYS, IT'S YOU!" Mocha beamed when the six kids lifted and tossed her up in the air. Sind, the blonde Hispanic boy, wore a red soccer jersey with black shorts. Doran, the orange-skinned green-haired boy, wore a bright orange shirt and shorts. Ally, the girl with short brown hair, wore a white dress with red polka dots. Konbu, the chubbiest boy with thin black hair, had a green shirt and blue shorts that didn't hide his belly. Uzu, his younger brother, had puffier brown hair and a yellow shirt with a waffle picture. Biyo, the shortest boy with a large head and small bush of gray hair, had on a blue dress with black shorts barely seen underneath.

"Oh, they were from Punk Hazard, too!" Apis remembered.

"It's been forever since we saved them. Why they still giant, too? ?" Chimney asked.

"It was only about four months." April corrected.

"Ha ha! I heard Arctic Training accepted some giant kids recently." Mocha said as she was set down. "I didn't think it was you guys!"

"Yeah, we thought the KND scientists fixed your condition." Apis said.

"Yeah, they fixed us." Sind replied. "They got the poison stuff out, but it didn't shrink us back. The shrink ray couldn't permanently fix us, either."

"We went back to our hometowns afterwards. Our parents were pretty freaked out." Ally explained with a blush. "We stayed in touch through letters. And, well… it wasn't easy fitting back in."

A blonde girl in a pink dress was typing on her computer in her room. Her house shook slightly, so she looked out her window for the source. "AAAH!" There was a giant girl in her back yard.

"Hi, Helga! It's me, Ally! Do you remember me?"

"MOOOOOM! THERE'S A GIANT OUTSIDE! I think it wants to eat me!"

"What, no I don't! Helga, we were friends! In fact, I never had a chance to return your-" Ally reached into her pocket.

"MOM, call the police—no the army—NO, ANIMAL CONTROL!" Helga ran away.

"…Doll." Ally picked a doll from her pocket.

"My parents didn't even want me going to school for a while. I had to sleep in the garage."

"I'm sorry to hear that." Mocha frowned. "What about the rest of you?"

"I had to sleep outside." Sind replied. "My parents let me go to school, but I had to sit my classes outside. When I got home, the first thing I wanted to do was play soccer. But…"

Sind hid behind two trees and watched kids practice in the field. His mother had woven a jersey and shorts his size, so he was ready to join them! "Hey, guys, can I play?" He jogged up excitedly—the kids gasped horrifically and backed away.

"I-I-It's a giant!" one of the boys stuttered.

"Is he gonna eat us?"

"No, I wanna play soccer with you. Hehe, I bet I'll make an awesome goalie!"

"Go away, you fatheaded freak!" The leader threw a shoe at Sind.

"Yeah, go away!" Another threw his shoe.

"Fathead!"

Sind was bombarded by gym shoes, and while they didn't hurt, the actions still stung him. He decided to turn and run, fighting the urge to cry.

"Kids in my school started calling me the Carrot Monster." Doran followed. "Some of them tried to cut me with knives-"

"Oi, we heard enough sad backstories this past month." Chimney stated rudely. "And we didn't even care about those."

"Good to know." April said, shooting a glare.

"Anyway, we all found the secret KNN channel." Konbu said. "They were saying how you fought with Amazons and how you squashed a Teen Ninja base! We saw you get really giant and destroy Enies Lobby!"

"Ha ha ha!" Mocha blushed and scratched her head. "I don't know if I deserve credit for that one. Sector V did the hard part, I just got my legs cut."

"But you looked so cool doing it!" Uzu cheered. "We all wanted to join, too!"

"That's great! Is training going well?"

"As a matter of fact, it is." another voice said. The kids faced the entrance as Marcus Drilovsky approached. "These giants are the top of the combat classes, however they fail every other area."

"Ha ha ha! Sounds very similar to MY first day!" Mocha blushed.

"Exactly. That's why I brought these." Marcus raised a collection of papers.

"What are those?"

"Complaints raised by the other cadets and some of the guards. They've ruined several training areas, flooded several hallways, and the cadets generally feel challenged by them."

"We wouldn't-a broke all those rooms if the place wasn't made-a ice…" Biyo spoke lowly.

"It's okay, guys." Mocha said comfortingly. "The other cadets had trouble getting used to me, too. But when they saw how much butt I kicked, they wanted to climb all over me!"

"Mocha, just how many missions has Sector W7 completed solely or primarily thanks to your doing?" Marcus asked.

"Hmmm… Good question." Mocha scratched her chin. "There was the Amazons, that Trunchbull lady, that time Chimney was shrunken… but my teammates did a lot of work, too! The art gallery was definitely all April."

"Just tell us why you brought these fatsos over here." Chimney demanded.

"Shhhh!" Ally cupped her hands over Chimney. "Don't use that word around Konbu."

"What did she call us?" Konbu asked, looking hurt.

"Nothing, Konbu, Chimney just talks too much." Mocha patted his back in comfort.

"It's come to our attention that these giants may have a difficult time adjusting to the Kids Next Door. Naturally, given their size, any sector they would be placed in would need either a large aircraft to support them or a shrink ray to temporarily condense their size. And even if we wanted to spend money on these resources, one of our higher-ups believes that any sector who is assigned these giants will quickly be outshined by them. They suggested Nebula use her bending to permanently shrink them to their original sizes. …Since she probably could, because… you know. Otherwise, they could even be transferred to the Avalar Kids Next Door, since giants are natural on that world. This would also include Mocha."

"But we don't wanna change back." Doran said. "We wanna be strong and fight like Mocha. We want people to respect us!"

"We also wanna do it for the other kids from Punk Hazard." Ally followed. "They're probably having a hard time, too. If we become famous, maybe other kids will be nicer to them!"

"And I'm not leaving Sector W7, either!" Mocha stated firmly. "They're like family to me!"

"I admire your passion, but some operatives just feel, given your sizes, that you'll make them look bad because you're a lot stronger than them. Personally, I think it's a great idea." Marcus smirked. "They can use the motivation."

"By any chance, is the higher-up who made these suggestions Maddy?" Aisa asked. "Maybe's she's not over metahumans after all."

"Are you kidding?" Mocha chortled. "Maddy can wipe the floor with these giants. It's true."

"And that's why Maddy claimed she would enjoy having them." Marcus confirmed.

"Then who was it?" Apis questioned. "What officer from Global Command is so afraid of them? They deserve as much place in the Kids Next Door as Mocha."

"In that case… maybe you'll want to speak to Cheren directly."

King Dutchman (Play "Meanwhile on the Prison Ship.")

Meanwhile, in a place that is assumed to be a universe, Team Rocket was hard at work in the ship's laundry room. Thanos had placed his giant Infinity Gauntlet on the floor and ordered them to clean it, inside and outside. "Why did I have to get the inside?!" Meowth's voice echoed from within. "This guy never washes his hands! What kind of alien dirt builds up under those nails?"

"Scrub faster, slaves!" Thanos demanded. "Today, Thanos begins his attack on the DC Multiverse. He will have them all exterminated by the hour."

"Heh heeeey, Thanos!" Bill poofed behind the titan's head. "Glad I caught you because I wanted to talk to you about that!" He put one hand on the giant's gold shoulder plate. "It's about that thing you've been doing with destroying the planets and whatnot. I'm glad you're destructive, I'm glad you're powerful… but the thing is, we need living subjects in which to rule over."

"Thanos decides who lives and who dies." Thanos said, his moonlit eyes narrowed with murderous intent.

"That's good, I just wish you'd lean more to the living side. The Thirteen's purpose is to spread the word and reign of Lord English. Y'see, due to certain universal laws, Lord English can't extend his power to the Original Worlds unless people submit to him. So, if people CAN'T submit, less worlds to rule, less infinite power, and say good-bye to your ideal vacation world."

Thanos smashed Bill with his other hand. "I refuse to be ordered by an Earthling newborn! Thanos will destroy as many people as he desires!"

"All I'm saying is," Bill popped up between his fingers, "save that aggression for when we go to the New World. If you're really the big and strong guy you make yourself out to be, you can go one world without that sweaty gauntlet! What does the mighty Thanos have to lose?"

"No more than you… But if you wish to test Thanos's power, then he will."

"Wonderful! Then you won't mind if I also test your teamwork ability. For that reason, I'm pairing you with Yellow Diamond." Bill gestured behind him.

A shocked Thanos whipped around and saw the Gem Empress in the doorway. Yellow Diamond looked truly appalled. "You cannot possibly expect me to work with this… thing."

"You had no problem working with Tallest Dirk in the old days, I'm sure you and Thanos will hit it off. The world you two will be targeting is called the Arkhamverse. Not a big deal, all you have to worry about are a couple of emo people in costumes. So, get goin' and bring us home the gold!"

"Just know that every order you give me is another reason I have to shatter you when this voyage is over." Yellow Diamond stated with malice before heading to the Portal Chamber.

"Hmm… perhaps Thanos will enjoy this." The Mad Titan smiled with interest as he followed her. "Make sure my gauntlet is twice as polished before my return." he said to Team Rocket. "And remember not to touch the gems." (End song.)

Arkhamverse

A great beam pierced the dark sky and burned into the ground. Thanos and Yellow Diamond materialized in a barren field just a few miles from Gotham City. Moonlight shone through the rainclouds in the never-ending night sky. "You destroy planets for the very pleasure of destruction?" Yellow Diamond queried. "Life forms like you are despicable."

"And what are you? A guardian goddess, mother of all things? Perhaps you do not belong on this ship…"

"I care not for a planet's creatures, but each world is lush with energy that my people must feed upon. Imagine what valuable resources dwelled within those worlds you destroyed… but no, you are as lawless as the rest of them."

"The gems that I wore on my gauntlet were the Infinity Stones. There is no power greater, no energy more rich, than the infinite power within them. If these planets held any worth, they would not be extinguished so easily."

"Seeing you wear gems like common accessories disgusts me. It's clear we have completely opposite ideals."

"Indeed… but we both possess a longing desire to conquer and prove our superiority. Even someone who believes they are a just entity like yourself can't deny your own power. It's in your blood."

"What is 'blood'?"

The sky lit up again when another beam struck the earth. "Is that child sending somebody else?" Thanos asked. (Play "A Fearsome Foe" from Paper Mario: Color Splash!)

The person to appear from the beam was a teenage girl with light-brown skin, brown hair in a ponytail, and tribal getup. "Yellow Diamond and 'Mad Titan' Thanos, I am Avatar Korra, councilor of the Order Organization of the Inter-Dimensional Agency. By order of the IDA, the two of you are under-arrest for the widespread destruction of multiple worlds beyond your own."

"This must be one of the officers Bill warned us about." Diamond assumed.

"Stand aside, Child. Unless you want to become a speck under Thanos' boot." the titan ordered.

"Not in a hundred years, buddy!" Korra entered Avatar State and stomped a circle of jagged rocks up at Thanos, who punched through them effortlessly. He was then forced to hold up 10 giant sheets of earth Korra lifted from the ground. Korra applied pressure with her chi, but she had to dodge an electric slash from Yellow Diamond's sword. Korra collected the rain and molded giant twin axes in attempt to slice the empress, but Yellow Diamond fought back with her arms-turned-diamond. While Korra's water axes were splashed apart, Diamond still felt the strong force of their power.

"Psyche!" The dispersed water wrapped around Diamond's arms as Korra hauled the giantess overhead, quaking the earth upon impact. Thanos had pushed the flat rocks off himself and ran to smash Korra with a punch, but she flew high and trapped Thanos' fist in the ground with earthbending. Thanos struggled and yanked the chunk of earth out with his fist still inside. Korra flew higher and shot twin beams of fire that Thanos shielded with the rock chunk. With the stone now heated, Thanos spun around and chucked the stone up so fast, it hit Korra and knocked her to the ground.

Korra gasped and dodged when Yellow Diamond almost crushed her with a white diamond. Korra ran from the line of raining diamonds before punching her fists into the ground. The Avatar sent a giant burst of fire underneath and let it erupt below Yellow Diamond, who simply encased herself in a diamond shield so the flames would spread away. Korra found herself dodging a barrage of boulders that Thanos grabbed out of the earth, using water slices to chop the stones. Yellow Diamond swung a mighty kick behind Korra and sent her flying. Thanos came beside the empress, smirking while Diamond scowled at the Avatar.

The giants turned when a squadron of police cars lined up behind them. "What the hell are these things?!" Commissioner Gordon exclaimed.

"Hm hmm… this is truly enjoyable." Thanos said. He and Yellow Diamond turned fully as he announced, "We are The Thirteen's Titanic Duo! Thanos and Yellow Diamond!"

"Hopefully for the last time…" Diamond muttered. The giants made short work of the police and the city afterwards. (End song.)

KND Newbase

"Numbuh 3621?" Larry MayHence knocked on the office door. "Sector W7 needs to have a word with you… and they brought guests."

"CHEREN-CHAN!!" Chimney kicked open the door without waiting for a response. "Get your dumb ass out here, dumbass!"

"GYAH!" Cheren was grabbed by the shoulders and hauled outside, stumbling on his feet before Sector W7 and the giant cadets. "Marcus? Why did you bring these cadets up here?"

"He told us that you didn't want them to join KND because of their size!" Mocha stated with anger. "Is this true?!"

"Um…" Cheren felt himself redden nervously. "I-It wasn't that I didn't want them, but, well, some of the operatives raised logical concerns, and as Supreme Leader, it was my job to-"

"SLOW DOWN, BIG WORDS HURT!" Uzu thundered, rattling the smaller operatives' ears.

"Do these same operatives know you're an unaging god now?!" Apis asked hotly. "How is THAT not a logical concern?!"

"They do, alright?!" Cheren argued. "That's why they were so upset about giant cadets! And, the truth is, I…I thought they were right."

"Why did you call him an unaging god?…" Biyo asked softly.

"Marcus, take these cadets back to Arctic Base. You can't just bring a bunch of non-ops here without-"

"OI, QUIT BULLCRAPPING US and show us your God Form!" Chimney grabbed and furiously shook Cheren.

"FINE!" Cheren burned with golden flames and became God Tier. The giant children gasped with awe at his light.

"It isn't really like you to discriminate, Cheren." Marcus said. "The same Supreme Leader that allows child gods, aliens, and even overaged operatives into the Kids Next Door suddenly has a problem with giants? Given what we'll be up against in 3 years, I thought you would welcome the extra firepower."

"I don't WANT extra firepower! I-I mean…" Cheren clutched his head. "Sigh, I know the Kids Next Door has evolved, but I never wanted it to go too far! I want…I want more NORMAL kids in the organization. I mean—kids who couldn't singlehandedly destroy a Teen Ninja base, topple down a 50-foot monster—stuff that Nebula, Sheila, Chris, or…or I could do. Just think of all the non-monstrous kids who watch from far away as we steal the show and save the day. If there are too many people like us, then other kids wouldn't feel worthy to join Kids Next Door."

"But we aren't even that tough!" Doran argued. "We got our butts kicked by a pink-haired girl and a raccoon girl Marcus invited!"

"I understand why you feel that way." Marcus replied. "But the Kids Next Door wasn't just about having extra firepower or deciding which operatives were better than others. It was also about helping kids find hidden potential. Mocha never would've realized how strong she was if she hadn't signed up, even IF she was bigger than all her classmates. Not to mention Carol learned she was a computer nerd. These lugs still get bullied by a bunch of kids smaller than they are. They're given the impression they're not human, anymore. I thought you'd be more sympathetic in that regard."

"But we actually have the means to make them normal again. They wouldn't need the sympathy or have to feel left out! I don't want them to think just being really strong makes you a good operative!"

"We DO know that!" Ally yelled. "It's just… well… we kind of like being giant. It's hard to explain, but…"

"It's the same way I felt." Mocha said, touching her chest. "A feeling in my heart that said… I was meant to be giant. I was meant to protect people using size and strength alone. What Caesar did to us was terrible, but for me, I felt like it was meant to happen. And I was right. …Besides, it's not fair to ban them for being giant when you don't even ban YOURSELF for being a god!"

"That's NOT what I meant to—AAAH!" Cheren was grabbed and slammed into the floor by Panini. "Ghh…" She kept a tight grip on his arms to keep him down. "Panini, what the hell are you doing?!"

"Makin' yer case, ya prejudiced little boy!"

"Panini, we both know you hate my god powers. That's exactly how some of the operatives feel about the giants- OW!" Panini punched his head against the floor.

"And yet, yer still able to have your butt kicked by a normal little lass like me."

"Yeah, like the word 'normal' suits- YOW! OW! AH!" Panini punched him three times in the face.

"You're as normal as anyone else in the KND and so are these giants. That's why you're BOTH allowed to be here! Or did ya forget? In that case, I'll BEAT the memory INTA YA!" Panini grabbed his ankles, leapt, and spun in the air before denting the floor with Cheren's body.

"Ugh… Sure, why not." Cheren conceded with a dizzy mind. "Having giants would be awesome."

"YAAAAY!" Mocha raised Cheren high. "Isn't our Supreme Leader the best?!"

"Cheren is the best!" Ally took him and hugged him to her cheek. "Thank you, Cheren!"

"YEAH, CHEREN!" Doran took him in his right hand and whirled him around.

"CHEREEEEN!" The giants took turns throwing him up and down.

"I guess that issue is resolved…" Apis said awkwardly. "But, he has a point, Panini… you never did approve of his transformation."

"I still don't." Panini stated. "His new god powers are really getting to him. He's forgotten that he's Everyone's Friend, what made him special. Good thing he has me to remind him."