The Boys Town Part 2
A school of boys is held captive by terrorists as the Zapbots must find a way to save them.
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Synopsis
In a deteriorating university hidden within the mountains of southern Germany, Mike Quartz struggles with isolation and loss. Though free from the Nazi-controlled village of his youth, he finds himself haunted by memories of his past adventures with the Zapbots—especially his separation from Anthony. His brother Jim Quartz brings him news that Anthony has secretly funded repairs to the school, a reminder that even from afar, Anthony still watches over him.
Meanwhile, aboard Fortress Misslemax, Anthony’s close human allies—Matt R. aka ‘Rogish’, David, and Jeremy—attempt to lift his spirits as the Zapbots analyze the consequences of their withdrawal from Earth. Their conclusion is grim: human corruption and conflict were inevitable, with or without Zapbot involvement. Anthony, burdened by guilt and fear for Mike’s safety, remains emotionally withdrawn.
The situation escalates when a group of terrorists—former Nazis from Mike’s hometown led by Gib and his lieutenant Til—seize control of the university. They herd students into the cafeteria, surround the complex with explosives, and erect an advanced force field of unknown origin. Recognizing the threat, Mike secretly hides his friends in the school’s attic and activates the distress beacon Anthony once gave him.
Responding immediately, Anthony and the Headmasters travel to Germany undercover. Unable to breach the force field directly, they infiltrate the complex through abandoned mountain tunnels and sewer systems. Coordinating covertly with Mike, they orchestrate a mass evacuation, guiding the students through underground passages while avoiding detection.
As the escape unfolds, the terrorists trigger detonations that destabilize the tunnels. Anthony holds back flooding water with a force field long enough for the students to escape, only to become trapped when the mountain collapses. Believed dead, he later emerges—just as the terrorists open fire from above. The Headmasters reveal their full Zapbot forms and neutralize the attackers.
At this moment, a far greater threat reveals itself: Secretish, wielder of the Black Matrix, emerges from the shadows. It becomes clear the entire hostage crisis was a trap designed to draw Anthony out. A brutal battle ensues, ending with Secretish destroying Anthony’s Shortstop body and gravely injuring him before retreating under heavy Zapbot fire.
In the aftermath, Mike finds Anthony wounded in the forest. Refusing to abandon him, Mike finally confesses his love. Their moment is violently interrupted when Gib attempts revenge—shooting Anthony multiple times. Before he can kill Mike, Botimus Prime intervenes, crushing Gib and evacuating Anthony to Fortress Misslemax for emergency treatment.
While unconscious, Anthony experiences a vision between universes, where Matt_E. appears and cryptically warns that only a few events remain before everything changes. Anthony survives, awakens aboard Misslemax, and is reunited with Mike. Accepting the risks ahead, they openly acknowledge their feelings and choose to face the future together.
Epilogue
As Anthony recovers, the Zapbots detect a mysterious distress signal near Gearatron. With Botimus in command, Fortress Misslemax departs at maximum warp toward Sector 208—signaling the beginning of the next chapter in the Zapbots saga.
Featured characters
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Quotes
“It’s a waste de-materializ-er. How do you think we keep things clean in space?” I noted.
“Why didn’t I get one?”
“You never asked,” I replied smiling.
- Anthony to Rogish as they work to rescue the hostages.
Notes
Versions
- First Version: 1991?
- Second Version: 2020
- Third Version: 2021
Production notes
- This story was inspired by the movie Toy Soldiers which of course has Wil Wheaton in it. I basically wanted to write a story with a 'happy' ending
- First appearances of Pull-Along and Wheels.
Continuity notes
Real-life references
- Germany - Terin (Terin is not a real town, but Germany is obviously a real country.)
