This week we have an anonymous prompt: Doppelganger

"Who are they?" Ken asked, squinting as he stared disbelievingly at the warship in front of the Science Ninja Team. He would have sworn... but no, that wasn't possible. And yet the impossible alighted from the ship, walking up to stare him in the face. "Who are you?" Ken asked curiously, yet naturally suspicious. This smacked of a plot engineered by Berg Katse. "We're G-Force." the other Eagle replied. "Who are you?" "They're our doppelgangers." the other Condor smirked, his mannerism so familiar that Ken swiveled his head back to Joe for an instant, to check on his friend. "We're the doppelgangers?" Jinpei cried. "I don't think so! I knew it; it's a Galactor trick!" The other Swallow surged forward, a stream of unintelligible garble coming forth from his mouth as he berated Jinpei, the other Swan futilely holding him back. "Trick? If there's a trick, it's Spectra for sure." the other Eagle declared confidently. "They're behind everything. Well, except for that one time with Captain Doom from Urgos." "Spectra, Urgos?" Jun frowned. "I've never heard of those countries." "All of this is making me hungry." the other Owl moaned, and Ryu nodded in a commiserating fashion. "If it's not Galactor... if..." Ken mused. "Then what could have caused this?" "I think that's to blame." the other Swan pointed into the air behind them. They turned, only to see a swirling vortex of color and light suspended in the night sky. "Zark, what is that thing?" the other Eagle spoke into his bracelet. "Why it's a multi-dimensional vortex." an unknown voice replied. "I'm sorry I didn't report it sooner, Commander, but Susan was taking her antennae out of curlers and I just had to listen." "What?" Joe's dropped fell open, his feather shuriken falling out of his mouth. "Trust me, you don't want to know." the other Condor snorted. "The question is, how do we put things right?" Jun asked. "I think it's time to contact Dr. Nambu." Ken decided. "Who?" the others appeared to be confused. It was all giving Ken a horrible headache. There was a pounding in his skull, causing him to reach up and press his palms against his forehead. He blinked, and realized that he was in his own bed at the airfield. It had been a dream, but so horribly real. He shuddered at the idea of an alternate universe with doppelgangers of themselves. It couldn't be real. It just couldn't.

Yep, I know, I did the obvious thing... but it was honestly what first came to mind when I saw the prompt!

The blast came out of nowhere. The Phoenix shook violently, listing from side to side. Ryu strained to control the ship, beads of sweat appeared on his brow. "Aniki! What....what is that?" Jinpei cried pointing at the viewscreen from his station. Ken frowned and warily drew closer to it, staring up at it. A frission of fear lanced through him, sending a chill up his spine. He could feel Joe, now standing behind him, staring over his shoulder, looking at the hideous monstrosity before them. As they all were. His second swore, pounding one fist into his opposite palm. "How...how is that ...possible?" Jun exclaimed, horrified, hand covering her mouth. "Galactor...." Ken spat angrily. There in front of them all, was a ship. Their ship to be exact. It was red instead of blue, and had yellow pointing instead of red, but it was the God Phoenix. A clone. An evil twin. "A doppelganger!" Joe growled. "Damned Berg Katse!"

LOL. Oh dear, we were sort of thinking along the same lines, TJ.

TJ - I wonder if that's how they felt when Sandy Frank got the rights to Gatchaman and the first episode of BotP aired. RB - Talk about fuel for the fire. Now they have a double reason to destroy the enemy ship.

Redbird, I thought for sure that it was going to have a giant chicken head on the front! But yes, great minds think alike!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Redbird, I thought for sure that it was going to have a giant chicken head on the front! But yes, great minds think alike!

HA! The gang would have called it "The Fire Chicken".

Or grilled chicken or BBQ chicken

TJ, I love Joe's reaction to Zark! ROFL! Yes, it was an obvious thought, but you did great with it! RB, an evil GP is great...now I want to see what the Galactor team is like!

Originally posted by Becky Rock Or grilled chicken or BBQ chicken

Mmmm....chicken!

Originally posted by Springie RB, an evil GP is great...now I want to see what the Galactor team is like!

Dammit Springie! Why did you have to mention that?! Now the gears are turning again! Arrgh! LOL. Ooooh the ideas I'm getting......

Glad I could be of service! I did draw a Galactor Jun a few years ago...I guess that would work for this challenge.

But what would the others look like as Galactors? RB - glad to know the wheels are turning. Then we might read more about the evil flying chicken coop.

Oh, I love the Jun pic Springie! That's awesome!

Originally posted by Becky Rock But what would the others look like as Galactors? RB - glad to know the wheels are turning. Then we might read more about the evil flying chicken coop.

Oh I've got some ideas churning about what the Galactors look like! Not telling until I can get the next part written though!

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Hee! This kinda reminds me of "The Attack of the 50 foot Woman." Original or Extra Tasty Crispy? Gee, kinda like Poor Daniella! I hope she can get some rest!

Originally posted by Redbird Original or Extra Tasty Crispy? Gee, kinda like :chicken

Yup, that's the idea!

TJ & RB: Sounds about right! EW: Poor Daniella! She'll never get back to sleep now! Springie: Love this! Have you done the rest of the team? Well, I didn't think I'd have anything for this prompt but then something appeared out of the blue. This is set in my The Heart Has Its Reasons AU, for those who have been there. --- "There is no way you are wearing that!" "But, Dad ..." Emma stamped one white boot and shook her mane of auburn hair in disgust. "It's a costume party." "No butts. Which is exactly why you are not wearing that ridiculous outfit." He folded his arms and narrowed his eyes. "I know how boys think." "Mother!" Emma sighed deeply and turned her tween angst toward the other parent. "Can't you talk some sense into him?" Princess appeared to be trying hard to suppress a grin. Putting a hand on her daughter's shoulder, she replied, "Your father has his reasons. Now, go change." As soon as Emma had stamped up the stairs, Princess began to chuckle. Jason glared at her from the kitchen table. "I don't see what's so funny about this." He flipped open the newspaper to the sports section and pretended to read. She crossed the room, stood behind him, and began massaging his shoulders. "Ridiculous outfit, hmm." She rapped Jason lightly on the back of the head. "I say she's growing up." Jason dropped the paper - and all pretense of reading. He sighed. "That's what worries me." Slipping into the chair beside him, Princess whispered, "I thought she looked cute in my old G-Force uniform." "She looked like your doppelgänger!" Jason shook his head. "I can't deal with that." Princess wrinkled her nose and smiled at him. "I think you might have to." Emma re-entered the room, white boots replaced by her usual red tennis shoes. Instead of a skimpy outfit, she now wore a headband with cat-like ears, coupled with a dark purple and red cape. Jason leapt to his feet. "Gaah!" he exclaimed. "Da-a-ad!" Emma rolled her red eyes, swollen from crying, away from her father. "Mom, can you drive me to the party?"

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TJ: Hehe, world crossovers are fun, at least. Trust Zark to be oogling Susan right when he should be helping the team! Redbird: Ah but your doppelgängers have mystery. I see that Springie has successfully inspired your muse! (There's a great one on gatchfanfic where Ken gets knocked into an alternate universe with an evil KNT. Poor guy is continuously shocked. ) Springie: Wonder what weird Galactor name your Galactor Jun would take ... DW: Poor DT! jublke: Poor Jason, his daughter has gotten too many of his genes. She knows how to drive her daddy crazy, doesn't she?

EW, Daniella woke up just as I was about to race in wearing my bird style and save TJ! Lol Julie, I haven't done the rest of the team, but it sounds like a fun project!

Jublke, oh, the images you have put into my head! I am cracking up at Jason's reaction!

Chris- interesting! I'm glad Joe didn't get caught by Jinpei while he was investigating Ken's family. I'm sure he will go back and look for his own information as soon as possible!

I got worried for a bit that it was gonna be boring but managed to find the story. Not exactly life or death but it was important to Joe.

Springie: You are always welcome to illustrate my stories! I love the things you come up with. I did wonder, as I was writing, how much Jason and Princess had told Emma of their previous exploits.

Chris - Good installment! I chuckled a bit over Jinpei playing the "drums." Nice nod to BotP.

CW: That Joe is a sneaky one! So does Nambu knows he goes rifling through his secret stash? Keeo it going! And yeah, Springie's pic inspired me. As for the doppelgangers--maybe we won't get to see them all. More plot bunnies running around in my head....... jublke: This was great! You know, for some reason when it comes to the group and them having kids-- everyone else I can see having a mix of boys and girls, yet Joe or Jason I can only see having daughters. It just fits somehow.

Springie, you know I've always loved that picture of yours! Julie, I love that you brought Emma back into your writings! I loved reading your other stories about Jason and Princess and their married life. And I can see exactly why Jason is upset... he knows exactly what the boys will be thinking because he thought that way too! But why would Princess stilll have her old uniform around? Does Emma know? And if Princess did have the uniform around, why wouldn't it be de-transmuted? My nitpicky questions, of course, take nothing away from the humor of your story! Chris, I love the way you've described Jinpei - I can totally see this! And I never thought ken was a ghost, although this post is making me reconsider. Huh.

TJ, oh, my. You've asked some good questions here. To be honest, I hadn't thought about the detransmuted aspect. But I sort of figured that she kept the uniform for certain ... uh ... bedroom activities. Lol. And no, I don't think Emma knows about their former identities - yet. But she's around the right age for a heart to heart.

Originally posted by jublke But I sort of figured that she kept the uniform for certain ... uh ... bedroom activities.

Now there's a fic I'd like to see

Since mine is 2 years before the show starts I figured Jinpei would even be more hyperkenetic, hehe. We'll see about Ken ... I've imagined a lot of different scenarios so far, but I'm letting the prompts drive!

EW- Dang woman. I hope I never have a nightmare like that. Julie - Poor Emma. She can't win. Jason just has to face the fact his oldest is becoming a young lady. I love his comment that he knows how boys think. CW - Joe finds a piece of the puzzle. This growing story of yours is very intriguing.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by jublke But I sort of figured that she kept the uniform for certain ... uh ... bedroom activities.

Now there's a fic I'd like to see

But does Jason still have his uniform? Could you imagine that explanation if one of the girls walked in on them?

Great submissions everyone. TJ and Redbird - yes your prompts were fairly obvious, but very nice to see which direction people go when a similar idea is presented to them. Springie - I really like that picture of Jun as a Galactor. EW - your piece is "scary" - maybe it could have fit with the theme of Halloween last week. Grin. Julie - very interesting to see what Jason is dealing with in his teenaged daughter. Chris - this Joe seems to be more secure and sure of himself than the original one. Although I could be mixing up the Joe Jason characteristics - I tend to do that when I have been focused on things other than the fandom.

cloud: Hmm I do think that Joe is more secure than Jason at a young age, more focused ... but I could be wrong. The gatch team in general has a more "adult" vibe, maybe because they're pretty much on their own (not to mention cultural differences). That said, I'm trying to include insecurities since he's 16 and they haven't been activated yet.

Originally posted by ChrisW cloud: Hmm I do think that Joe is more secure than Jason at a young age, more focused ... but I could be wrong. The gatch team in general has a more "adult" vibe, maybe because they're pretty much on their own (not to mention cultural differences). That said, I'm trying to include insecurities since he's 16 and they haven't been activated yet.

I have often thought that while Joe exudes more confidence than Jason at an early age, Jason would overtake him in the long run. Yes, Jason is growing into a man more slowly, but he'll grow more thoroughly, if that makes any sense. When he comes into his own as an adult, Jason would be a force to be reckoned with.

Originally posted by jublke I have often thought that while Joe exudes more confidence than Jason at an early age, Jason would overtake him in the long run. Yes, Jason is growing into a man more slowly, but he'll grow more thoroughly, if that makes any sense. When he comes into his own as an adult, Jason would be a force to be reckoned with.

At the very least they'd become equals as Jason comes into his own. Jason overall is probably more stable and will deal with life overall better. He doesn't live mostly for revenge like Joe does and doesn't have the same deep psychological/emotional scarring from such an early age. Depends on how the rest of the war goes for Jason.

Originally posted by Becky Rock

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by jublke But I sort of figured that she kept the uniform for certain ... uh ... bedroom activities.

Now there's a fic I'd like to see

But does Jason still have his uniform? Could you imagine that explanation if one of the girls walked in on them?

Well, I'll have to chew on this awhile. I don't tend to write things more lusty than a PG-13 level, but I love the image of Jason standing on the foot of the bed - I am the mighty Condor! - while Princess giggles. Cut to Jasmine, the serious daughter, on the phone - And then they were yelling about fighting Zoltar. Who is Zoltar? And there was shrieking and moaning and ... Are you okay, Uncle Mark? You've gotten really quiet. Oh, my. Plot bunnies are everywhere! And they are being fruitful and multiplying ...

Originally posted by jublke

Originally posted by Becky Rock

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by jublke But I sort of figured that she kept the uniform for certain ... uh ... bedroom activities.

Now there's a fic I'd like to see

But does Jason still have his uniform? Could you imagine that explanation if one of the girls walked in on them?

Well, I'll have to chew on this awhile. I don't tend to write things more lusty than a PG-13 level, but I love the image of Jason standing on the foot of the bed - I am the mighty Condor! - while Princess giggles. Cut to Jasmine, the serious daughter, on the phone - And then they were yelling about fighting Zoltar. Who is Zoltar? And there was shrieking and moaning and ... Are you okay, Uncle Mark? You've gotten really quiet. Oh, my. Plot bunnies are everywhere! And they are being fruitful and multiplying ...

Why blush? Those fics are rarely more than PG-13, they are supposed to be funny (after all, what parent hasn't experienced it in some form or another?)

Originally posted by jublke Well, I'll have to chew on this awhile. I don't tend to write things more lusty than a PG-13 level, but I love the image of Jason standing on the foot of the bed - I am the mighty Condor! - while Princess giggles. Cut to Jasmine, the serious daughter, on the phone - And then they were yelling about fighting Zoltar. Who is Zoltar? And there was shrieking and moaning and ... Are you okay, Uncle Mark? You've gotten really quiet. Oh, my. Plot bunnies are everywhere! And they are being fruitful and multiplying ...

You should totally do this jublke! "The Mighty Condor" LOL. Love it! Bird missiles. You have to mention the Bird Missiles!

Originally posted by Redbird Bird missiles. You have to mention the Bird Missiles!

We all know the Condor is expert at shooting off his Bird Missile. And I'm sure he has a few tricks with his feathers too.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun We all know the Condor is expert at shooting off his Bird Missile. And I'm sure he has a few tricks with his feathers too.

Originally posted by ChrisW cloud: Hmm I do think that Joe is more secure than Jason at a young age, more focused ... but I could be wrong. The gatch team in general has a more "adult" vibe, maybe because they're pretty much on their own (not to mention cultural differences).

CW, I always pictured Joe as more mature, if not even older than Jason. Joe didn't whine and unfortunately, Sandy Frank did seem to have Jason whine every once in a while about something. It could also have to do with Joe's personal battle with Katse. We know nothing about Jason's past per canon.

Originally posted by jublke

Originally posted by Becky Rock

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by jublke But I sort of figured that she kept the uniform for certain ... uh ... bedroom activities.

Now there's a fic I'd like to see

But does Jason still have his uniform? Could you imagine that explanation if one of the girls walked in on them?

Well, I'll have to chew on this awhile. I don't tend to write things more lusty than a PG-13 level, but I love the image of Jason standing on the foot of the bed - I am the mighty Condor! - while Princess giggles. Cut to Jasmine, the serious daughter, on the phone - And then they were yelling about fighting Zoltar. Who is Zoltar? And there was shrieking and moaning and ... Are you okay, Uncle Mark? You've gotten really quiet.

Uncle Mark! Julie, you've got me rolling. That kittle piece alone says it all.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by Redbird Bird missiles. You have to mention the Bird Missiles!

We all know the Condor is expert at shooting off his Bird Missile. And I'm sure he has a few tricks with his feathers too.

Oh, the innuendos. What dirty minds we have.

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KT: LOL ... just can't find decent help these days ...

KT: That's a great interpretation of the prompt. Sounds about right, too.

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KT: I'd say you've got Katse's character down pat. Now, for some strange reason, a twisted version of The Cat In the Hat popped into my head, with Katse 1 and Katse 2 running around...

KT, that was great! It was exactly the reaction I'd picture from Katse! But of course, Ken and Ryu will be long gone by the time he arrives...

Just popping in to say that, much like EW's fic says, I'm not sleeping...however, instead of being attacked by the 5-foot woman, I'm NaNo-ing Back with more comments later!

KT - that fit in very well with the prompt and, as so many others have mentioned seems very much like Katse. I loved the comment about sending his sister so he doesn't get mistakenly get locked up instead of the impostor.

TJ -- yes, that was what I first thought too, but you made such a perfect use of the prompt! RB -- So how do they defeat...themselves???? Springie -- In case Jun wants to switch sides, she'd look nice and sexy in that uniform also -- problem solved! Jublke -- now where did the little girl get the uniform with the cat ears and the purple cape? Who's she hanging out with? CW -- If Nambu is expecting Joe to find the photo, maybe he will be checking the cubby regularly, and will see that it is missing...looking forward to reading the sequel!

Originally posted by Redbird

Originally posted by jublke Well, I'll have to chew on this awhile. I don't tend to write things more lusty than a PG-13 level, but I love the image of Jason standing on the foot of the bed - I am the mighty Condor! - while Princess giggles. Cut to Jasmine, the serious daughter, on the phone - And then they were yelling about fighting Zoltar. Who is Zoltar? And there was shrieking and moaning and ... Are you okay, Uncle Mark? You've gotten really quiet. Oh, my. Plot bunnies are everywhere! And they are being fruitful and multiplying ...

You should totally do this jublke! "The Mighty Condor" LOL. Love it! Bird missiles. You have to mention the Bird Missiles!

This brought to mind the TBBT ep where Howard is back from space, and finds ways to include "space" in every sentence -- including when he's in bed with Bernadette: -Ignite thrusters! We have liftoff!

EW -- the things I dream about! Can't you give me a dream with Jason, in a nice poolside bar? KT -- poor Katse! Of course, how could he be there when he was here?

Originally posted by Daniella T EW -- Can't you give me a dream with Jason, in a nice poolside bar?

Hey, I still have to replace the keyboard that melted when I wrote that last Rubber Room piece!

Originally posted by Daniella TRB -- So how do they defeat...themselves????

Evil twins, DT, evil twins. LOL. I'm thinking since they probably know their own weaknesses they can figure something out.

Originally posted by Daniella T -Ignite thrusters! We have liftoff!

Originally posted by Redbird I'm thinking since they probably know their own weaknesses they can figure something out.

Ah but how many people, even the KNT, have truly faced their deepest weaknesses and owned up to them?

Originally posted by ChrisW Ah but how many people, even the KNT, have truly faced their deepest weaknesses and owned up to them?

True, you do have a point Chris. You might say they are their own worst enemies... (In this case, both literally and figuratively!)

TJ ... that's the exact reaction I would have expected from the Gatch characters when they'd someday and somehow would have met their BotP selves! And, the horror of the existence of Zark!! RB ... oh ... evil twins always means trouble! I completely agree with what CW and you are saying regarding the fact that a person is somehow his/her own worst enemy, when it's not that easy to overcome one's weaknesses, which are usually securely inbuilt in the character and many a time not confronted! Plus, in my opinion, the evil side would be in advantage, since there'd be nothing inhibiting what the good side might deem immoral, if I'm explaining myself well. But, let's hope that the good always wins, as we always like to think! Springie ... I agree with DT in saying that Jun's doppelganger is just as gorgeous as the real Jun! Love it! Julie ... that's priceless! I would have liked to see Jason's facial expression in person! And, you got me cracking with the "The Mighty Condor!" thing!! CW ... that wasn't boring, at all! It was really necessary to help tie the story and I'm positively anxious to read and know more! It's getting even more intriguing with every installment of yours! Please, keep it coming! EW ... poor DT and poor TJ! That was really electrifying!! Now do send DT her wishful dream! ... she deserves it! KT ... you've so ingeniously used the prompt to continue your story! Poor Katse ... he can never trust his subordinates, even though I can imagine him using doppelgangers to save him time from escaping in escape pods! I hope I did not leave anyone out! This prompt was very fruitful!!