KAITLIN'S friend, DANIELLE, beseeches her to write a story about the Animal Sanctuary, where Danielle's father is head scientist. Developers are trying to buy the land and use it for industrial development. When Kaitlin, J.B. and RYAN arrive at the sanctuary, they discover that GRIMLORD has plans for the land as well. Grimlord's SKUGS kidnap Danielle while his MUTANTS try to destroy the rare species of animals being protected on the sanctuary. The VR TROOPERS fight Grimlord's minions and save the animals. Kaitlin's story convinces the City Council to keep the animal sanctuary intact and safe for future generations.