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crap.
listen fang i think ive been overworking myself acting as a deus ex machina and all, ive started misinterpreting shit
would you mind making an u turn and telling the biodroids im sorry for yelling at them? i also have to apologize to you for sending you on a wild-ish goose chase and putting you in this situation, but it seems the ukr is trying to destroy their planet rn so you could help them with that, just make sure they don't go after the earth hq
also give them these yashichis as a token of my apology and tell them to go for minimal murder
you know how the ukr gets when they're desperate
ok bye now

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Mighty again seems lost in thought, but his grip on Brass Monkey doesn't yield.

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Cave of Bravery

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As the heart breaks from the holy water, the Dark Matter creatures fall dead.

You want to know why you've been marked? Heh.
You'll have to ask my employer. And frankly, I'll have to ask to. Having to use THIS so soon after all shows that I'm going to have to ask for double.

Brass Monkey starts radiating a dark aura before 5 shadowy figures appear.

5 Little Monkies! Take him down!

The 5 Shadow Monkies started to jump on Mighty and friends.

Brass Monkey then throws a bottle, releasing a strange black cloud. The cloud turns into... Dark Matter? This Dark Matter files over to Bandana Dee and starts controlling him!

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Bio Star Camp Ruins

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As Biocut Man drives back, he passes Fang before arriving to the camp in flames. Slowly, Biostar Joe rushes forwards to tell Biocut the news.

Some weasel attacked and burned this place to the ground.
Where's Vat Man?
You think if he was here that this would of happened?

Biocut connects the pieces.

...Give me a second.
Biocut Man hops back into his Corvette and, using his cpu, predicts where Fang might be and gives chase.

R̛͝e̕͞T̴̛n̵͘È̷̡̕͠ ̨͟͜T͘ó̶̧͞N̵͘͜҉̷ǹ̸̴A͝c͜͏͢ ҉̸̶́I̷̧̕I̢͘͟K̶̸͜҉Ḿ̡͏-̧̨N̡̛ơ͠N͏̶̛̕͠ ̴̛E̸̸̕̕͢h̢̧͏T͏̡͏̧̛ ́͏E̸̸̡͘r҉Ę̴͟͡͏h҉̶̕W̴̨͘͡ The SJ one is here. Along with that naive fool.

Proteus, why are we here?
Because this thread is full of dumbasses that love to intrude on others. It doesn't make a difference if it's witnessed, but I'd rather not have to deal with anyone else's moronism-inducing cameos. Here, no one can do anything.
So that explains it.
To clarify, you all came here to gather a meeting, correct? To terminate Proto MKII Prime?
I can see that. But if that's the case, why isn't Anthem or that Kahtos here?
Because A. I don't wanna hear people bitch and moan about how some scumbag is working with us or be asked anything in regards to Kahtos after this, and B. Neither of them are alternate MKII. or at least, not directly
But that's besides the point. Honestly, being lumped in with that bastard has made my goddamn life hell. People scream at me saying I'm some robo-murderer. The only guys that treat me like a normal being are the ones at the KFC drive-thru I go through every week. And it's all because of one person.
It is likely you are to blame for this situation.
Oh hohoh, no. It's all his fault. That guy's the evilest MKII out there! Don't tell me nobody's cowered in your presence thinking you were him! So y'know what we're gonna do?
Talk to him about his behavior and try to appeal to his humanity?
Hell no! We're gonna kill that POS so bad that he'll be dead. After all, what can he do? At the end of the day, he's only one shitstain...

One who's about to get everything that's coming to him.

Mighty is still holding Brass Monkey down.
M: Well, would you be so kind as to ask them, or at least tell me who they are so I can do that? I'm sure we would both love to know.
Mighty 2 starts pumping holy water into the new Dark Matter before it reaches Bandanna Dee.
34 little Chordroids grab the Monkies by their necks and proceed to rapidly shoot them.

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A voice is heard in the Bio Star camp saying:
I screwed up, leave the weasel out of thiiiiiiiiis A plutoon of Chordroids rebuild the camp to its former state within the minute, including picking up the Corvette with Biocut Man still in it and moving it to where it was parked before.

ooc: done for today

King-a Bob-omb...? Well, if this is who we're up against, then I'll-a just have to sneak behind him, and-
Uh, Mario? Something tells-a me that the same trick of lifting him up from-a behind and throwing him won't-a work this time.
Hm, you're-a right... Get-a the Power-Ups bag. Let's-a see what we got in there.

Luigi pulls up a small bag with seemingly limitless space, and begins searching through it...

Let's-a see... A few spare-a Mushrooms... A couple Fire Flowers... Some Ice Flowers and-a Penguin Suits... A Super Hammer... Some-a Super Bells-
Wait, go back a second. Did you-a say a Super Hammer?

Luigi takes out the Super Hammer.

Well, yeah... This is-a the only one we-a have in-a here, though.

Mario appears to have taken a bit of inspiration from his off-scene encounter.

Let-a me use that one.
...Oh. Ok... I mean, I kinda wanted to use it, but... Guess I'll-a just settle for one of the three Hammer Suits in here.

Luigi hands Mario the Super Hammer and then takes out a Hammer Suit. The two plumbers then instantly changes form!

Alright-a, King Bob-omb! Let's-a go!
Yeah! What he-a said!

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Penguin Suit - A power-up item that allows people to undergo a Penguin form. The form allows them to throw Ice Balls (akin to Ice forms), as well as lets them slide down icy slopes and surfaces on their belly, penguin-style.
Super Hammer - A power-up item that allows people to undergo a Builder form. The form allows them to wield a hammer that is able to break through even Hard Blocks and Thwomps, as well as spawn Builder Boxes to use as platforms.
Super Bell - A power-up item that allows people to undergo a Cat form. The form allows for scratching and climbing, and totally isn't a fursuit.
Hammer Suit - A power-up item that allows for people to undergo a Hammer form. The form grants users the power to throw hammers like Hammer Bros., and grants the user a fireball-proof shell.

Thus far, Mario Power-Ups have only ever been used by Mario characters (sans the Raccoon Leaf and the Fire Flower, though the latter has not been used for its intended use). Thusly, it is not entirely known if Mario Power-Ups can be used the same way with other characters... Though, it's not been entirely ruled out, either.

It matters not how many power-ups you all have at your disposal. You all shall meet the same fate.

King Bob-Omb Bomb Rushes through Wario and Waluigi, but is immediately met with a Quadruple Fire Dunk!

Don't count us out yet!

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Bomb Rush (Explode/Swift)- The user charges in one straight direction while emitting several explosive shockwaves.
Fire Dunk (Flame/Impact)- The user jumps into the air, grabbing their spin-ball allies and striking their opponents, turning them into fireballs.

As Bandanna Dee fights the Dark Matter, R.O.B. throws his Robot Gyro at one of the Shadow Monkies!!

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Fang sees a loose indication of the preceding events involving Mighty and Biocut Man's Corvette on his radar.With no hints of Kahtos' whereabouts, Fang instead sets his destination to the Unknown Ruins, ready to finish something that started long ago...one million years ago.

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Rumia's about halfway to a full recovery.Dedede looks over to Rumia.Sonic Man stands up, looking prepared to reveal something...

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In less than even the blink of an eye, both Daroach and the Third Leg are gone.

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*See Page 42, Post #8.

??? Koopenstein, are you done scouting for allies?
SatAM Robotnik and Dub Eggman are both missing at the moment. Though the original hasn't been returning my emails, either...
...Then we're all on our own, huh?
Not quite. I've found one ally in particular... who also shares some familiar ties.

Koopenstein steps out of the way, revealing three people.

When're gonna punch some fools' life out!? My fists 're shakin' for some action!
As hideous as you are, I share the same sentiment... I wish to show our enemy true beauty in death.
Calm yourselves. In due time, you two will claim your desires. Now, then...
...Of what use might your masquerade be to the mighty Bison?
Shin Bison
A True Dictator Made New

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Btdubs in case you haven't caught on this subplot isn't really closed anymore. Now you can feel free to join.

(OOC: Oh s!)/ a bison!)
While Mao rides Sand Road towards the castle entrance! Mao: Here I go!
While Utsuho, rather than crying, started... laughing? Utsuho: Oh thats just precious! How he can think he can take it and NOT have concuqunces?! Bah ha ha ha ha! Oh thats rich! Lets see him react to THIS! Then... the third leg somehow came back, flying in?! Utsuho: Man is the force strong with that one or what?

Peach's Castle Don't-a-let him do anything!

Somari hits King Bob-omb with a Spin Attack, while Yoshles bashes at him with a gliding strike. Shadwari, meanwhile, prepares a Chaos Sphere to strike with.

Waluigi and Wario get up from the Bomb Rush.

Ough... Who do they think they are, using us as an opening?
Yeh! We're the one's who're supposed to do the buttkicking!

Shadwari while throwing his Chaos Spear and eavesdropping on the two, snaps back.

If you don't like it, then don't leave yourselves open so foolishly. In the meantime, at least try to make yourselves useful.

This triggers Wario and Waluigi, who prepare to attack King Bob-omb, but hear something in the distance.

Henshin-a-go-go, baby!
Did you hear that?
Did I hear wh--

Immediately a red blur kicks the duo through the castle, quickly giving chase. Tailigee notices.

Uh oh. This-a-may be bad news.

(OOC: OH SHIT THE TOUCHDOWN?!)
Then... the noises of a bike can be heard... Mao: Ready or not... here comes Mao baby!

Mushroom Field Waluigi and Wario after being launched out the castle both skid roughly on the grass floor beneath them. The assailant responsible zips in front of that.

Sorry for the rough landing, you two! But'cha know what they say...
...You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

Viewtiful Joe?
Vermillion Clad Hero Gone Rouge

Are you kidding Me!? More of these guys!?!?
Wait... What's that rumbling noise?

Then... Mao: Ha ha! I made it! He then jumped off sand road allowing it to hit the possibly corrupted King Bomb omb!

Peach's Castle Hmph!

After tossing Tailigee into the roof and kicking Yoshles back, King Bob-omb throws the Sand Road back at Mao, rigging it with to explode!

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Mushroom Field Hey! That's my move!
I recommend you keep your eyes on the prize, tubby.

Viewtiful Joe throws a Shocking Pink which Wario Chomps on, swallowing it before it can do any damage.

Hah! Nice try, punk! Now it's time for you to beat it!

Wario Shoulder Bashes at Joe... who flips above and past him, nailing Waluigi with a Black Hot Kick!

Wah!
Damn it!

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Shocking Pink (Crystal/Explode)- The user juggles a bomb, and kicks it towards their opponent, detonating on impact.
Red Hot Kick (Flame/Swift)- The user attacks from midair with a flying kick, surrounded by burning flames.

Mao then had a blue aura... Giga Ice! He then froze the bike and King bomb omb! Oh and dealt high ammounts of freeze damage. Mao: Now... I'll mess you up! He then punched the possibly fake joe and... he unleashed Shine Beam! causing 27 or so lasers of Shine energy to hit the possible faker!

Suddenly, a swarm of small hammers hit Viewtiful Joe!

Not-a so fast! If you're-a gonna be fighting them, then you'll-a be fighting us, too!
...(Psst, Mario? Why are-a we helping Wario and Waluigi? It's-a not like they'll be-a so eager to accept it.)
(Honestly? At-a this point, with 5 people in-a there, and-a only two out here, we either make-a ourselves useful, or-a stand around and make ourselves seem-a useless.)

Strangely enough, the holy water doesn't seem to affect this Dark Matter. Bandana slowly loses control...

Brass Monkey holds on to his chest as if he's in great pain...then laughs.
The best assassins' are those designed to not feel anything. Also my employer is your mom.
Brass Monkey emits a plethora of colors, preventing any negative status effects. Then Brass Monkey jumps up and down on R.O.B.'s head before shooting a laser from its tail at Waddle Dee.

The shots and gyro go through the shadow monkies due to their properties. Each shadow monky jumps in the air, sending the Chordroids headfirst into the celling.

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Forgive? The UKR merc hasn't even come back yet. Next your going to tell me to send him a Christmas card. If he's really sorry, he'll come back and pay his punishment.
Sure the camp's repaired, but you guys shouldn't of have to repair it in the first place. And this supposed to be a secret place.
HOW ON TADAN DOES EVERYONE KNOW WHERE OUR BASE IS?

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Aratis overhears the conversation between Mario and Luigi and sets a plan in motion.

Next thing Utsuho knows, she's out of Former Hell as well.Daroach begins battering Utsuho with Triple Star after Triple Star!!!

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The ship has been flying aimlessly, with the remaining four Squeaks on the hunt for Daroach...

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Fang parks his Marvelous Queen and walks into the ruins.Fang once again powers himself up with the Sol Emeralds.

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As Meta Knight watches the conflict worsen, he finds himself having an internal struggle.Despite his thoughts, Meta Knight turns over to the same safe with the multicolored glow...

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A beam of rainbow energy flies through the cave, straight through the Shadow Monkies!!!

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*See Page 238, Posts #15 and #18.
†2008 was the release year of Subterranean Animism, the first Touhou game to feature Utsuho.
‡References (in order): Fred the Fish, Life Virus/Trio.EXE and BreakMan GZ/Blues, (Cyber) Devious and Qbby, and Proto MKIII.
§See Page 189, Post #20.