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Starring:

Doctor Sinister

Doctor Sinister. An evil Supervillain with an insane lust for power. From his secret island base, the Doctor plans to become future Emperor and Warlord of the planet Earth. Enjoys the company of cats and cloned genetically modified Dinosaurs.

And featuring:

General Menace. Graduated from West Point Military Academy with honours, served for twenty-five years in the US Army, reaching level of 2-star General in command of training facilities before being recruited by Doctor Sinister to command his New Model Army of World Domination. Has a penchant for cigars.

EPISODE 14 – "Now You Tree Me, Now You Don’t"

The sun shines brightly through the ubiquitous chemical haze hovering over the Sinister Imperial Command Complex as the gigantic stretched Humvee of General Menace slowly pulls up to the entrance of the mountain headquarters. Emerging wearily from the rear of the chauffeur-driven vehicle, the General is disturbed to note that there are no guards present beside the massive steel-plated doorway leading to the interior.

Briskly striding the steps, the General cannot help but see two enormous oak trees either side of the doorway where the guards should be. Shaking his head in disbelief, the General is about to proceed inside when his eye is caught by the odd presence of the Sinister-issue plasma assault rifles casually slung on the branches of each of the trees. As he leans in for a closer look, one of the trees gives a slight, almost imperceptible shudder. Making a mental note to discuss this with his master, the General proceeds inside the base, pausing only to step over the large pile of leaves and dead tree branches littering the floor.

Five root-stricken minutes later, in the War Room…

Doctor Sinister: Welcome General! And how goes the day?

General: Well, to be frank, not too good Sir, three entire Squads of troops appear to have gone AWOL and we’re trying to track them down. It’s as if the forests just swallowed them up.

(Grinning) Ah…

Yes, it’s a major worry right now. Personally, I can’t understand how they would have gotten off the island, security here is absolute. And besides, it’s not like they would be able to get all that far – not since you released the Nuclear Plesiosaurs…

Actually I think your missing troops might be down to me General.

Sorry my Lord? You helped them get away? I don’t understand…

(The General is suddenly struck by the looming presence of several dozen large coniferous trees at the far end of the War Room)

Erm…your Majesty, a small wood appears to have sprouted near the main viewscreen.

Yes I know. Very impressive aren’t they General?

Well, they are large trees to be sure.

I’m glad you think so, it is, after all, my entire reason for bringing you here.

And I think I can hear birds…

Yes, they sort of flew in and built nests, most inconvenient.

(Rubs his brow) I must confess I’m very confused by all of this my Lord, all the way here I had to step over dead leaves, roots, branches, and I met a bunch of Gardeners near the refectory….

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