01x10 - Lucha Rules!

[bunniefuu]

- [whoosh]
- [zapping]

Did you see the look
on that burglar's face

when you swooped out
of the shadows and said,

[imitating]: "I hope you like grammar
because you're about to be sentenced"?

[normal]: He almost pooped his pants!

[deep voice]: Look.
Another bad guy I can make a pun at.

ULTRA VIOLET: Ooh! A car thief!

This one will be easy.

I can super speed up, stop the guy,
snap a selfie in the side mirror,

and post it with the hashtag
"moment of reflection."

[laughs] Absolutely not.

[poof]

And that's a terrible hashtag.

Are you still upset that
I went to Maya's charity thing

as Ultra Violet? I said I was sorry.

A little.

A lot. Yes!

But the point is,

taking down this guy by yourself
is too dangerous.

I need to push myself.
I don't need training wheels.

You do if you don't know how
to ride the Bike of Justice.

[scoffs]

You know what? It's getting late.

You should get to bed.

Seriously? They say crime never sleeps!

What "they" say doesn't matter.

What I say does. Now go.

[sighs]

♪ ♪

It's time to impound this car thief.

I was just being nice earlier.
Your puns don't really slap.

[growls]

[zapping]

- Cascada!
- Hey!

Are you heading over to
that break-in on Lexington?

Oh, no.

I have to get home. It's a school night.

A superhero with a curfew?

That's crazy.

Superheroes are meant to defend the city.

They say crime never sleeps.

I just said they said that!
But Black Scorpion says I need

[imitating]:
"patience, discipline, and more protein!"

No one changed the world
by following the rules.

Huh...

So, are you coming or not?

I don't know.

Suit yourself. Play it safe

and boring...

- I'll race you to Lexington!
- [zap]

[bell ringing]

[theme song]

[slam]

[shutter snaps]

♪ ♪

Look at us!

Catching crimmies at all hours?

Up top!

[laughs] You high five and say "crimmies"?

This is a dream.

I was 13 once, too.

Wanna see something cool?

- [whir]
- ULTRA VIOLET: Whoa!

♪ ♪

- [whir]
- [panting]

[gasps] Whoa! That was sick!

It actually worked!
I've never tried that before.

- What!?
- Relax. You're still in one piece.

Was not being in one piece an option?

Wait!
Could I have lost my texting thumbs?

Maybe, but you didn't.

Sometimes you need to take risks

and push yourself
to really test or limits.

- Black Scorpion never lets me do that!
- [grumbles]

[imitating]:
"Instead of pushing your powers,

push the hand of justice."

I'm sure Black Scorpion tested his powers

or he would have never
discovered his Scorpion Sting.

You follow my hashtag?

Totes! Listen, if you wanna play it safe.

fine. But,

have you tried running in circles?

Why?

Let's just say I have a hunch.

- ULTRA VIOLET: I'm ready.
- Go.

[zapping]

[air rushing]

[wind blowing]

♪ ♪

[Cascada laughs]

[zap]

That was so cool!

Black Scorpion would have
never let me do that!

You know who tells me what to do?

No one.

Follow me, and I'll let you try
everything you've ever wanted.

All right.

Eggs Benedict
with a homemade hollandaise sauce.

- JUAN CARLOS: Mm!
- Yeah.

Is hollandaise just
mayonnaise from Holland?

[laughs]

♪ ♪

Why are my eggs staring at me?

- Late night?
- JUAN CARLOS: Violet, I told you,

no fail videos after bedtime.

Seems like you've been tired a lot lately.

I had a hard workout at Uncle Cruz's gym,

and I was up late reading.

Really? What was the book?

The History of Mind Your Own Business.

Isn't that by Don't Talk-To-
Your-Brother-Like-That?

- [sighs]
- Hey, Tiago,

there are some meals in the freezer.

Can you take them to Cruz after school?

I have a meeting with the superintendent.

Cruz is an adult.

Let the man eat his frozen
pizza pockets in peace.

No, he's my brother,

and now that we've reconnected,
he needs to discover vegetables.

- Don't worry, Mom, I got it.
- Hm.

- Violet!
- Huh? What?

Oh! Eggs Benedict Cumberbatch.

♪ ♪

Hey, Uncle Cruz!

My mom wants to make sure you're eating.

I'm always eating.

Got a fridge full of protein shakes
and pizza pockets.

Hey, Anónimo!

I saw your match the other night.
What happened?

I'm sorry, Cruz. I just got
into the ring, and I choked.

Remember your training,

and next time, you'll be
making your opponents choke.

Now start warming up. I'll be right back.

Hey, man, don't worry.
People mess up sometimes.

Yeah, well, it happens to me a lot.
A lot, a lot.

Ripped my mask, too.

I can fix that for you.

Really?

That'd be great.

So, what is your persona
supposed to be anyway?

I'm getting...

dryer lint vibes.

[scoffs]

I'm supposed to be Anónimo,
the Anonymous.

Cruz says nothing strikes fear
into the heart of others like the unknown.

It just doesn't feel right.

Well, what does feel right?

I don't know.

- [grunts]
- [slam]

I mean, I've always loved
the spectacle de lucha libre.

Like the shock, the awe,

- and the presentation.
- [imaginary crowd cheering]

- Have you explained that to Cruz?
- [bell ringing]

No. He has a certain way of doing things.

And it works for all the other luchadores.

Just not for me.

♪ ♪

Give it time.

There's got to be something
out there that works for you.

BLACK SCORPION: Remember.

Though the night seems peaceful,

tyranny will find its foothold,
and only justice will--

[yawn]

- And only justice will prove--
- [yawn]

♪ ♪

I'm paying attention. Sorry.

Good... [yawn]

monologue.

Why are you so tired?

Do I need to give you a curfew?

[scoffs] Yeah, about that.

I feel like I should be doing
a lot more real superhero stuff.

You know,

taking out crimmies by myself,

testing out my power's limits,

staying out late on a school night.

I thought we talked about this.

You will when you're ready.

If you rush these things, you'll get hurt.

[sighs]

Cascada thinks I'm ready...

What? Have you been
hanging out with Cascada?

Maybe.

She's dangerous.
I don't want you near her.

But--

No buts. I'm serious.

Promise me you won't see her again.

I promise.

Good. Now, go home and get some rest.

♪ ♪

[whoosh]

- [whir]
- CASCADA: Wow.

That was rough.

That was actually one of
his better monologues.

No. I meant rough on you.

I have something fun planned
tomorrow night. Wanna join?

Or do you think I'm

[imitating]: "too dangerous"?

I don't think you're dangerous,

- but I promised Black Scorpion--
- Hey.

- No pressure.
- [distant sirens, cars honking]

I just thought you might want
to make your own decisions.

Take on a crimmie all by yourself.

By myself?

- But, if you don't wanna go...
- [whir]

Wait! I'm in.

- [whir]
- I thought so.

- See you tomorrow.
- [whir]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[phone ringing]

- Hello?
- You look exhausted.

Most people say "good morning."

I've been thinking about what
you said last night about doing

"real superhero stuff."

So, I think I found something for you.

- Really?
- Yes.

I got a tip on a possible robbery

of an armored transport from Lobo Labs.

I know you've wanted to do more lately,

so you can be backup.

Backup...

How thrilling.

It is thrilling, so sound more thrilled.

I'll see you tonight.

Oh, tonight? I can't do tonight.

Maya and I have to work
on a project on, uh...

astrology-- astronomy!

Clearly, I got a lot of work to do.

- Gotta go!
- What?

♪ ♪

Hey! Anónimo.

- I, uh, got your mask.
- Ah! Tiago.

This looks better than before.
Thanks, man.

It's double-stitched,

- so it'll hold better.
- Wow.

I, um...

wanted to get your thoughts
on something else.

It's not a big deal, but...

I threw together some
new character designs

I think you might like.

♪ ♪

These are great,

but I don't know about
changing my character.

I've only been Anónimo.

Exactly.

You've been no one,

but you're not no one. You're someone.

Who is that someone?

No pressure. But, it's just...

how you look on the outside
should reflect how you feel on the inside.

You know?

Never thought about it that way.

♪ ♪

This one!

Really? That one?

Bold. I like it.

This is how I feel on the inside.

But, do you think you could add a cape?

A cape?

Yeah, like when I see luchas
in the ring with a cape,

it seems like it gives them
un poco de sabor.

You want flavor?

I can do sabor.

Thank you for coming by.

I can't believe I forgot my lunch again.

If I didn't know any better,
I'd say you were using the,

"I forgot my lunch"
as an excuse to see me.

Then it's a good thing
you don't know any better.

[both laugh]

I'm actually glad you texted.

It's nice to talk to someone
who doesn't drive me up a wall.

Oh. Oh.

Is one of your luchador
trainees giving you trouble?

Yes. She--

They have absolutely no discipline.

[sighs] I feel your pain.

I met this guy recently,

a-a colleague of sorts,

and he's super uptight. Drives me crazy.

I feel like he's holding
back his... students...

from reaching their full potential.

Ugh. That's the exact wrong way to teach.

- He sounds like the worst.
- He really is.

I told Black Scorpion

we're working on a class project tonight.

It'll be my perfect cover
for my night with Cascada.

Wow. Black Scorpion knows
my name? That's so cool!

But he's also a total party pooper.

Yeah. It's like I have
main character energy.

Give me a chance to live that life!

Well, I hope things
work out with your trainee.

Me, too. She-- He-- They are a handful.

♪ ♪

Oh!

Nino! You're here!

At my school.

What a surprise... and a delight.

Violet, it is also a delight to see you.

Why are you two acting weird?

BOTH: We're not acting weird!

No, you're acting weird.

So, are you and Violet ready
for your class project tonight.

- Class project?
- Yep!

In fact, we better go do
some pre-project prep right now.

I'm confused.

You're lying to Black Scorpion
and your tío?

I am? [gasps]

Oh look! Bunnies! [squeals]

♪ ♪

JUAN CARLOS: Tiago! Is that you?

Uh, yeah! I just need to go
to my room real quick.

Privacy, please!

[door creaks shut]

Hey, honey!

I think the Ibarras' chicken
got in the house again!

[clucking]

Hey, h-how's it fitting, Anónimo?

And if you hate it, that's okay, too.

I'll just die a little on the inside...

ANóNIMO: Why don't you see for yourself?

♪ ♪

Wow!

- Y-you look--
- Fabulous?

I know!

I mean, this whole time,
I thought I was a técnico,

but now I realize that what I am is...

- an exótico!
- [laughs]

I love it! It really suits you.

That's because it is me, Tiago.

You have a gift, man.

I mean, for the first time...

[sighs] I feel like myself.

Thanks to you.

I'm happy to help.

But...

I feel like this new look
deserves a new name.

Anónimo j-just doesn't cut it.

You're right. I am no longer Anónimo.

Now,

I am...

- Estrella!
- Star.

Nice!

Now, you just need one more thing.

♪ ♪

Perfect.

Hey, Cruz!

Check out my new look!

And I got a new name!

Estrella!

Hold up.

You switched your character
without talking to me first?

Well, yeah.

I mean, your nephew and I got to talking,
and it just sort of happened.

Tiago? You're responsible for this?

Listen, I'm the coach here.

This is my gym.

I'm training these guys to be winners.

But, he hasn't won a thing.

Unless you have any more food to give me,
I think it's best if you leave.

♪ ♪

[street noise]

[zapping]

Whatcha looking for? A bird? A plane?

A girl that can run faster
than a speeding b*llet?

'Cause she's right here.

Keep your eyes peeled for
a Lobo Labs transport.

It's carrying some high-tech weaponry,

and word on the street is
the SoCal Mafia wants to boost it.

Back up. Did you say Lobo Labs?

I might know someone else who's
looking for that same thing.

- Yeah? Who?
- [whoosh]

- Me.
- [Ultra Violet gasps]

Black Scorpion! You're here!

What a coincidence.

Yes. What a coincidence.

I thought you had plans.

Surprise? These are my plans.

I thought your plans
involved never hanging out

with a Cascada again, like you promised.

Give the kid a break.

You stay out of this.

[tires squeal]

You're lucky I have a SoCal Mafia to stop.

[whir]

[gasps] Wait! I can explain.

I don't think you can.

[whoosh]

Oh man!

I hate the angry shadow vanish.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[exploding]

[tires screech]

Let's go! Let's get him! Let's get him!

- [shocking]
- [groaning]

- [bang]
- [beeping]

[boom, fizzle]

All right, come on!
Come on! Come on, get it!

Let's go! Get the w*apon!

- [zapping, whirring]
- Let's get 'em.

No. I'll get 'em.
Ultra Violet, you stay back.

See, this is exactly why
she started hanging out with me!

You're literally holding her back!

Excuse me, super squad?

BLACK SCORPION:
I'm teaching her discipline.

You're teaching her to be reckless.

I'm helping her to tap into
all the mask has to offer.

All you're doing is tying her hands!

- Hello!
- I'm not tying her hands.

You're putting her in--

- [blast]
- [grunting]

Danger... [groans]

The SoCal mafia got the tech weapons!

Ultra Violet, you stop that one.

I'll take care of these two.

- On it!
- Wait! Don't go alone!

[zapping]

Gave up already, huh? I get it.

My super speed is very intimidating.

[clanking, powering up]

[growls]

- [suit hissing]
- [clang]

Never mind. That super strength
getup is way more intimidating.

- [clang]
- [zapping]

[whooshing]

BLACK SCORPION: Hey!

Try picking on someone your own size.

[whirring]

[growling]

[whirring]

[both yell]

[grunts]

♪ ♪

- I got him!
- Don't!

[zapping]

[whir]

- [air rushing]
- [yelling]

You got this, girl!

[air rushing]

[angry yell]

[zapping continues]

- [yells]
- [Ultra Violet gasps]

BOTH: Ultra Violet!

♪ ♪

- [Ultra Violet panting]
- [Black Scorpion grunting]

[whoosh]

[angry growl]

Guess it's just you and me.

[Ultra Violet panting]

[Black Scorpion groans]

[normal voice]: Are you okay?

I'm fine. I'm so sorry.

It's fine. It's fine.

If anything were to happened to you, I...

Just go get him.

♪ ♪

- [grunting]
- [Cascada laughs]

[whir]

- [clanging]
- [yells]

[suit hissing, powering up]

How's the kid?

We need to disable
the super suit to stop this guy.

Can you take out the battery?

I might need a boost.

♪ ♪

[grunting]

[whir]

[clanking]

[grunting]

[groaning]

- [fizzling]
- I think you're out of juice.

Buenas noches.

[grunts]

- Nice move.
- Nice throw.

Thanks.

This does not make us friends.

Absolutely not.

♪ ♪

Okay. This is where you blow up at me.

Go ahead. I deserve it.

No talking. I'm taking you home.

[sighs]

♪ ♪

Yo, Cruz! Man, I did it! I won!

Anónimo! I mean...

Estrella. That's fantastic.

For the first time,
I felt confident in the ring!

Hey, when you see your nephew,
you tell him I said thanks.

Okay?

His costume gave me
the freedom to be myself.

♪ ♪

All right, I'll see you later. Okay?

[laughs] Woo!

[sentimental music]

♪ ♪

[sighs]

[phone buzzing]

- [sighs]
- [buzzing stops]

Uncle Cruz?

Hey. You left your sketchpad.

If you want to swing by later and grab it,

I might have another luchador
who's having some image issues.

Maybe you wanna talk to him.

♪ ♪

I'll come by and see what's up.

[street noise]

♪ ♪

[zap]

I see you're feeling better.

My leg's a little bruised,
but otherwise okay.

It could have been much worse.

Which was your point.

I know all your rules and restrictions

and endless lectures
are meant to keep me safe,

but, sometimes, I wanna be
more than just safe.

[sighs] You're my family,

and I care about what happens to you.

But...

♪ ♪

[sighs] You're also a superhero,

and you deserve to be treated like one.

So I might have to loosen up a bit and...

maybe give you a little more freedom.

When you say a bit,
how much are we talking?

Testing out my powers more?
Going one-on-one with crimmies?

Staying out till 2:00 in the morning?



But...

maybe...

you can test out that tornado thing
on me.

Really? Like right now?

No, no, I just ate.

[birds chirping]

Your sister's really sleeping in
this morning.

Hm.

It's Saturday. She's allowed to sleep in

until I wake her up and make
her clean the house.

[yawn]

Who's cleaning the house?

You'll see. Now,

where did I put my feather duster?

- Here, let me get you a plate.
- [yawn]

So, why are you so exhausted this time?

Same old, same old.

Had another tough workout
at Uncle Cruz's gym yesterday.

I stopped by the gym.

Didn't see you.

- You did?
- Yeah.

Why are you lying?

I'm not lying.

And since when did you turn
into Mom and Dad?

♪ ♪

Who's ready for some eggs?

Heads up, they're not as good as Tiago's.

What are you two talking about?

Nothing important.

Nothing important at all.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪