Back at the cells.
"Come on, Spike," Zabu said, "you don't really believe what Mr. Mind said."
"But he's right," Spike replied, "I have no powers or special abilities or gear, I've got nothing."
"There are many members of the Legion of Super-Pets and some superheroes that don't have powers or special gear," Tippy Toes commented.
"It's not the mask or the gadgets that make a hero," Ace remarked, "it's the person or pet wearing and using them."
"I think what Ace is trying to say," Hairball chipped in, "being normal is its own superpower, you don't need some flashy power or weapon to impress us."
"The mere fact that you are willing to go through whatever it takes to save your friends," Jumpa nodded, "thats more than enough to prove yourself to us."
"Indeed," Zabu agreed, "the amount of dedication and loyalty you have shown thus far, on behalf of all of us, I can say without a doubt you are indeed a noble and brave warrior Spike, you have the makings of a true hero."
"You really think so?" Spike asked.
In reply, the others nodded.
"Any other pet in your position," Batcow replied, "would have given up ages ago."
"But you're still here," pointed out Redwing, "you already have a superpower, one that is more powerful and stronger than all our abilities combined."
"What power is that?" Spike asked.
"Determination," Detective Chimp answered, "truly a power that can rival web slinging wonders, stretchable avengers and sorcerer supremes."
Spike, after hearing the encouragement from his friends and allies, smiled, "Thanks guys," he said.
Before Spike could say anything else, the door to the holding cells opened and the Red Lantern cat along with the human sized scarlet beetle from earlier entered.
"The boss wants to see you," Dex-Starr said.
"Yeah," The Scarlet Beetle smirked, "He seems very interested in you."
"You will accompany us," Dex-Starr declared, his ring glowing with red energy.
Spike, seeing he had no chose, silently walked to the door of the cell.
"Still mopey?" Scarlet Beetle commented, "the boss has such a way with words."
Still Spike said nothing, as he followed the two villains to the entrance to the holding cells.
As he left, Spike winked at the Legion members as he exited the room.
Mr. Mind control room.
"Ah," Mr. Mind exclaimed, as Spike and the other two entered the room, "little one, thank you for meeting with me."
The case of kryptonite was on a nearby table.
"Still didn't get your fill from earlier?" Spike asked, "and my name is Spike."
He was interrupted by Dex-Starr poking him with a construct from his ring.
"Do not speak to Mr. Mind without prior written permission," he barked.
"It's ok, Dex-Starr," Mr. Mind replied, "now, the two of you leave us."
With that, the two exited the room.
"So now what?" Spike inquired, "you wanna break my spirit even further?"
"On the contrary, my dear Spike," Mr. Mind answered, "there is something about you that intrigues me."
Spike looked confused by Mr. Mind's answer.
"You see," he continued, "I have seen magic before from the great wizard Shazam to the prince of darkness Dracula, there is a familiarity about the energy surrounding you it is like magic but a different kind of magic."
"So how does this involve me?" Spike replied, "what could you possibly need that requires me?"
"Because I am greatest mind of all time," Mr. Mind declared, "and when I came across something I don't know, I must know and understand everything about it."
Spike was about to say something, but Mr. Mind continued his monologue.
"Once I discover the source of this magic," he pontificated, "I will waste no time in learning all of its secret and knowledge, then once I have mastered it I will use it to gain full control over it I shall be the most powerful lifeform in existence!"
"Yeah," Spike said, interrupting Mr. Mind's monologuing, "sorry to disappoint."
Without warning, Spike dived at Mr. Mind, who immediately dodged out of the way.
"If your intension was to attack me," Mr. Mind smiled, "that was a pitiful attempt."
"You know," Spike replied, "for someone who claims to be one of the greatest minds of all time, you are really dumb."
"What are you ta..." Mr. Mind began.
Then he noticed the of case kryptonite which, thanks to Spike, had been nudged to the edge of the table it was on and was about to fall off.
Before he could react, the case fell to the ground, the kryptonite scattering all over the floor.
The orange kryptonite landed close to Spike.
Suddenly, Spike felt a strange feeling flow over him, he felt a surge of energy throughout his body making him feel re-energized.
"You will pay dearly for that!" Mr. Mind thundered, he headed straight for an alarm button on his control console.
But suddenly, a blast of fire forced Mr. Mind away from the alarm button.
"What is this?" Mr. Mind cried, staring at where the fire had come from.
"Whoa," Spike exclaimed, he was just as surprised as Mr. Mind, "what happen to me now? Is the kryptonite doing this?"
"Interesting," Mr. Mind stated, "most interesting indeed."
Before anyone could continue, Mr. Mind pressed the alarm button and, seconds afterwards, Dex-Starr and Scarlet Beetle entered the room.
"Quickly!" Mr. Mind cried, "don't let the prisoner escape! I must study him and uncover the source of his new powers!"
Dex-Starr and Scarlet Beetle advanced on Spike.
Spike thinking fast, manage to outmanoeuvre the two villain, dashing out of the control room and headed for the holding cells.
"What are you two waiting for?!" Mr. Mind growled, "get after him and recapture him."
The two villains obeyed and dashed after Spike.
Mr. Mind turned back to his control console, "soon," he said, "soon, it will be time for phase two of my plan to be put into effect, soon the satellite will in position."
Back at the holding cells.
The other members of the Legion of Superpets were still in their cells, waiting.
"Does anyone have an idea on how to get out here?" Lockjaw asked.
"We must have faith in Spike," Throg stated, "I know he will come and save us."
"Throg's right," Krypto nodded, "we must a faith."
Suddenly, the door to the cells flow off, "It's alright guys," a familiar voice declared, "no need to worry, why you ask?"
All the Legion members gazed in shock and surprise at who the voice belonged.
"Because I am here," Spike smiled.