Bowser's office. Tex, Bengal, Tailspin and Rommel are here. Bowser is briefing them on a special mission.

"Go to Greece, and confront Mr Mykonos. Fransisco claims he's the leader of Ocean Blue. I want you to confirm this, and if possible, arrest him for any criminal activity. Tex, Bengal, your both good in a fight, I know I can count on you. Tailspin, your flying skills might come in handy in sticky situations. And Rommel, its time you put your computer skills to good use, hack into his computers and find the evidence you need. Hunter has assured me that a Pouncer team will be on standby in case their needed. Good luck, gentlemen."

All four salute and walk out. On the flight deck, the four of them climb into a Sky Rover, T-Bone, Cobalt, Patton, and Chinook are there to see them off.

"Lieutenant T-Bone, you'll be charge until I get back." says Tex

"Aye sir."

Tex turns to Cobalt and kisses her.

"I'll be back soon, my dear."

"I'll hold you to that promise." says Cobalt

"I know you'll keep my screen hot for me, Patton." says Bengal "I'm counting on you."

"Yes sir."

"Good luck, sir." says Chinook.

"I'll save a hack program for ya." says Rommel

The three step back and watch as the sky Rover hovers up and flies off. Back in Bowser's office.

"Sir, we've reached the coordinates." says Emerald.

"I'll be right there."

Bowser walks into the bridge and goes to Winston.

"Open a channel on the frequency I gave you."

"Aye sir."

"Atlantis Project, this is Captain Bowser, do you read?"

"Loud a clear Captain Bowser." says Prof. Frank "We've been made aware of your problems, and we know how to help. Stand by, we'll be bringing you down to us.

"Come again?" says Emerald.

The ship rocks slightly as a platform surfaces underneath the ship, lifting it clean off the water. Walls begin to close around the Retriever into a box, closing on all sides. Then an elevator going down feeling passes through everybody.

"Amazing!" says Seamus

The elevator comes to a stop and the port side wall of the box comes down to reveal an underwater shipyard.

"Atlantis Porject, ready to assist in your repairs Captain Bowser." says Frank

The crew on the bridge, flight and hangar deck can only stare in shock at what they see.

*****

Greece, two days later. Tex and the others, dressed in civilian clothing, are on a ferry headed for an island in the Aegean Sea.

"Now are you sure about this?" says Tex

"Positive." says Rommel "It wasn't hard to find. Spiro Mykonos lives on the island we're headed for right now. He has a mansion in the interior of the island just a few miles from the only town in it's center, Alexa."

"The Island of Mykonos." says Bengal "Talk about your ego boosts."

"Actually the island has been in his family since Roman times."

"What do we know about Mr. Mykonos?" says Tailspin

"Well" says Rommel "He's done very good for himself. His father owned a pretty expansive olive vineyard, both on the island and on the mainland. That enterprise was wiped out when the Nazi's came. His father was tried as a Nazi colaborator by the courts of Greece, and his son has tried to remove that stain on his family record. He started a small fishing business when the war ended and it grew into his shipping company, Thera Shipping Corporation, or THESCO. They distribute oil, food, and other goods around the world. But that's the legit side of it. He's also done shipping for General Parvo, the KH Military and GONV Forces when it was on the move. Oil for arms to the Iraqi's before Hussein's regime toppled, and supposedly is the leader of Ocean Blue, though it hasn't been proven yet."

"And that's what we're here to find out." says Tex.

The ferry comes to the dock and the passengers get off. A sign says in Greek, English and several other languages: "Welcome to Mykonos and the town of Kalo Livadi."

"Where to first?" says Bengal

"Let's try the local bar scene." says Tex "These places are always buzzing with the latest gossip."

They enter the town and head for the nearest pub, The Olive Vine. Inside, the pub is smokey, with the smell of fish, beer and sweat mixed together. Bengal, Tailspin and Rommel get a table while Tex gets drinks. Tex comes back after several minutes and passes out the drinks.

"Local brew. Drink up, the bartender told me that a local with the latest gossip on Mykonos will come by shortly."

"Hmm, for once, no one's staring at my sabers." says Bengal

"Who cares, when they're all drunk." says Tailspin

After half an hour, a teenager walks in and makes a beeline for their table. He grabs a chair from another table and scoots over to them.

"Yasou gentlemen. My name's Adrian, if you'll follow me, I'll take you to Mr. Mykonos."

Tex pays the tab and they walk out of the bar and follow Adrian

"So you his messenger or something?" says Tailspin

"Eh, just and errand boy around the island. Mr. Mykonos pays me well for my services. Get in."

He motions to a four door sedan and they get in. Adrian gets behind the wheel and starts to drive.

"Mr. Mykonos has been expecting company for the better part of a week." says Adrian "He was curious if the Retriever was going to send somebody out here."

"How do you know were from the Retriever?" says Bengal

"Ha! Please! The only living Smilodon on the planet just happens to show up on a Greek island asking questions with three cano-sapiens? Enjoy the ride my philos, Mr. Mykonos is expecting you."

They ride on in silence until they reach the village of Alexa, where Spiro's mansion can be seen on a hill overlooking the village. Adrian passes through the village and through a gate toward the mansion. He parks the car at the front gate.

"Enjoy your visit with Mr. Mykonos." says Adrian

They get out and head for the door, which is wide open, and go inside. Guards in Ocean Blue uniforms man every door in the mansion. Two guards open a set of double doors to their right and gesture with their guns. The four of them enter a spacious office, in expensive decorations. On one wall, a mural displays scenes from ancient Greece, including Hercules and Alaexander.

"Kalispera gentlemen, welcome to my humble home."

They turn to see a balding man ina buisness suit sitting at a desk, but what gets their attention is the creature standing next to him. Wearing only black shorts, a wolf-sapien with black fur, green, evil eyes and some nasty talons glares at them.

"Ah, yes. May I introduce my bodyguard, Cerberus."

"That's no ordinary wolf-sapien." says Tailspin

"One of The Admiral's wolf-mutants?" says Rommel

"No." growls Cerberus "I'm a werewolf. I'm sure you've heard of Marc Weinstein a.k.a. Warwolf, the werewolf wrestler. Did you think he and his brother were the only ones?"

"Not really." says Tex

Cerberus looks in Bengal's direction.

"How about it bucktooth, care to rumble?" says Cerberus

Bengal licks one of his sabers.

"I'd like nothing better shaggy."

"Enough!" says Spiro

Cerberus calms down and resumes his position.

"Parakalo, have a seat."

"All the same to you, we'll stand." says Tex

"As you wish. But you will not stop me in my quest to bring back the glory days of Atlantis. You see, Nazcapolis is complete and ready to be raised from the ocean."

"What is it you want Mykonos?" says Tex

"Power!"

A dozen guards come into the office and surround the four of them.

"And Nazcapolis will help me do that. First, I will crush the United States with our unlimited power, then sweep away every other nation until all is controlled by me and my floating city! And you will not stop me. Take them below and keep them there, I have a world to rule."

to be continued.....

(author's note): Translations

Yasou = Hello

Philos = Friend

Kalispera = Good Afternoon

Parakalo = Please