As Mighty looks in the sky, the stars twinkle and gleam. Suddenly, one of the stars disappear. Now two, now ten, now not a single star can be seen. As you continue to stare above, you start to make out edges in the sky before realizing its a large-

The ground starts to rumble as the sky starts to fall. Various blade-like pieces of metal fall to the ground, with troops pouring out. Yet despite the guns being pointed at you, it seems like their waiting for something.

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Audition Finals

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Is that a bot capsule? No...the construction's shabby at best...wait, it must be a bootleg...! Geo, put that down! A single bolt of electricity could set that thing off, creating who knows what!

Stache is distracted as Pierce throws a rubber ball at him. It bounces off as Stache looks back dumbfounded. However, he's unable to react as another ball hits him with the force of a dump truck.

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Bio Star Factory, Sewer Entrance.

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Biocut Man pulls out a scanner. Only a few blips can be heard.

The majority of these are UKR corpses. Strange that they managed to get through considering that the door's still intact.
Biocut Man checks his surroundings before walking up a flight of stairs and arriving at a vault door.
AA. AAA. AAAA.

The door slowly opens. A yellow light starts to pour from the ever growing sliver. With a thud, the door finally opens to revel more pieces of metal found everywhere along with holes in the floor and celling. A semi-translucent liquid pours from one of the holes. Biocut looks back to Fang and Bass Dok.

If you see any liquids in here, do NOT touch them. I know it seems obvious, but you'd be amazed.
Just as Biocut finishes his sentence, a scratching sound can be heard from above.

Geo: No way! Geo wants best thing to kee- The capsule starts to spark alot! Geo: Nevermind! Best thing dangerous! YEET! He then threw the illegal capsule outside the building!
Bass Dok: Oh this makes me want to take a sample! He then takes out a vile and scoops up a small sample of the goo!

Biocut is about to yell at him about company policy but decides against it as it's not the time.

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The fact that we programmed a robot with YEET in its dictionary baffles me.
Er, I mean...
Ringleader, can I call a timeout? I have a urgent matter to attend to.
A hooded figure simply gives a thumbs down, leaving Walnut worried about what could of come out of the capsule.

Meanwhile, Stache successfully stops the next rubber ball midair and throws it at Pierce. It bounces off of his head, doing zero damage but making Pierce laugh. Pierce stops laughing though as it starts raining stars.

Shiver Star

Upon the cold, frigid planet of Shiver Star, a group of figures watch as the blade-like metal passes by the planet.

...Well, so much for peace.
These guys have proven themselves to be more of a menace than I thought...
Those guys are not the menace here. The REAL menace is that boss of theirs, Kilroy. He basically had them sign up to be killed, that brd...
I have every doubt in my mind that such a factor matters. They knew exactly what they signed up for.
In any case, I grow tired of watching them through the 4th Wall... If they are only NOW deciding to actually do something about this threat, we may as well make it our duty to ensure it gets done RIGHT. This has gone on far too long for any more mistakes or setbacks.
Agreed. All in favor?
I.
I!
All who oppose?
...
...Very well, then. Gentlemen, to Popstar.

The group heads off, except for one of them.

...It appears we can't make peace after all.
But if the ends do not justify the means, I will be forgiving NOBODY.
War ends lives, both guilty and innocent. Both involved and uninvolved. Nothing about that factor has changed, regardless of what sort of villain the UKR has become.

The 4th group member joins up with the rest.

Mighty frowns, but does not get up.
Every weapon in the invading fleet's arsenal is rigged to heavily harm the person or vessel it's equipped to, and nothing else. Every relevant UKR soldier is aware of this.
You have ruined my vibe and that will not go unpunished. Go ahead. Open fire, if you're that stupid.

ooc: done for today

We're not here to attack unless you strike first. Kilroy wishes to negotiate assuming you're willing to.
A blade clad in green slowly hovers down with a soldier hopping out.
Gentlemen, lower your weapons. That's a surefire way to get killed after all. *!*

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Meta Knight, R.O.B., and Bandanna Dee hear the commotion outside. R.O.B. relays a message to Mighty:
Having explained himself to the Brash Crew, the two main brains of the building have switched focus to a particular topic;
As Metal Sonic dodges a pair of Silver Beams, he quickly puts two and two together.Silver Sonic II kicks Metal in the gut, knocking him right above the hotel doors!!A dozen Photon Missiles blast S.Sonic II in the back!!

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Fang instictively pulls out his popgun, aiming for whatever's making that scratching noise...

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Dangan Man continues to search for iX, while Descant tries to track down Fefnir and Phantom...

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Silver Beam: (Laser) Silver Sonic II fires a laser from his wrist. Continues to extend until making contact with something.
Photon Missile: (Swift/Missile) Inherited from Mars Hyper Limited. The user fires a missile that remains stationary for a second before flying forward. Can deal damage even when stationary.

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*Reference: Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Comics) #85 [(Truthfully, the only reason I mentioned anything in the nightmare that is Archie Sonic canon is because that's the one place where this character was given a name.)]{spoiler}

When Walnut looked inside the capsule... a small blank robot was found inside... Geo: *gasp*! Former best thing has baby bot inside!
Bass Dok: Since I'm a man of science, I am obliged to take any and all samples I deem interesting! But vhat is that growling noise coming from?

Forever Forest The Bob-Omb hits the cart directly, detonating and blasting Iggy off!

Augh, what a load of crap!! You've taken Mario Finales point-blank but when a stupid bomb decides to hit you, that's when you crumble!?

Super Pac-Man in retaliation heads directly for the both of them.

(Ludwig... whatever master plan is so important it involves getting beat down by these guys... I hope it's worth it.)

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Peach's Castle The castle seems mostly fixed from the battle damaged suffered from the skirmish against King Bob-omb and Morton, the former presumably having some exchange with Peach before leaving.

I suppose all that is left is to wait until--
--Until you get kidnapped.
Kidnapped? I would doubt after the frequent invasions of this castle that they would attempt such another thing.
And I doubted for decades wearing a fake mustache* would work, but here we are several decades into the future. If anything, Ludwig likely split everyone up on purpose to distract them.
Toadsworth, I appreciate and understand your skepticism, but don't you think it wouldn't hurt to at least stop speculating for one moment?
...
...I suppose you have some merit there, your majesty. How bad could things get from here?

Near seconds later, several blasts blow up the roof, as from it and the door a fleet of Shy Guy enter, along with a large figure and a smaller rodent one.

Yes, Princess Toadstool. How bad could things possibly get?...
...Just so we're clear, this does mean we are kidnapping you.
Mouser
Second In Command Demolitionist

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*In Mario Golf: Advance Tour (Don't try it, it's just a lame golfing RPG) a fake mustache labeled "Toadsworth" appears in one of the lockers, creating the implication that his facial hair is not real.

Then... a familiar voice is heard behind Mouser... ???: Top one worst kidnapping attempt. Number one, this attempt. Then... buster shots are shot directly at Mouser from behind!

Mouser turns and ducks in time to dodge them.

Hah! Nice try, but we've prepared for far too long for this plan to go to waste!

Mouser prepares two Bob-ombs in his hands.

But since you insist on being sent to the scrap heap, I suppose We'll have to exterminate you fi--
*grumble*

Mouser stops dead in his tracks.

What!? Why would we do that!? We had a deal with them to--
*menacing grunt*
...Yes, I see.

Mouser turns to the person we all know the identity of.

Be content with your intervention right now. Because bigger than ever, we'll be back. And there'll be nothing your foolish princess will be able to do about it.

Mouser drops a smoke-bomb onto the ground, the entire troop and it's members being gone when the smoke fades.

...Huh. Neat change of pace.

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Neo Arcadia X-kai and Violen both exit. Serges and Agile both meet them there

All clear.
I must say, I hope it was worth spending our time doing the heavy lifting.

X-Kai turns away.

It's always worth it. Besides our... main goals, one thing I simply cannot do is turn the other cheek to those I see in danger. Regardless, if that's everyone, then I suppose we're done here.

Then... Phantom with some residents of Neo Arcadia broke through one of the doors! Phantom: Alright, a bomb diffusion squad already went to the reactor core! So we should be golden! He then noticed the ammounts that everybody brought out and... Phantom: How in the world did Fefnir manage to bring 50% of the population out here!?

X-Kai overhears him and turns to the other X-Hunters.

We're done here. The bomb is being diffused. Our assistance isn't necessary. And I don't plan on sticking around for a game of 20 Questions, either.

Agile activates his Agile Flyer, picking X-Kai with his hands. Violen and Serges fly in hover-pods made for them. The four take off, leaving.

Well, since the bomb is being diffused, I suppose we should-
!!!

A dark presence is suddenly felt within the reactor core, killing off the bomb diffusion squad!

...
Somebody appears to want this place destroyed us much as that living-armor freak.

Copy X looks over to the others who were still there.

...I am going to handle whoever this is myself. In case anything happens, I want you lot out of here and somewhere safe.

Copy X flies towards the source of the dark presence.

Phantom then looks over what time is left... 7 hours remain... Phantom: How in the world did that happen?
???
The same green chinese dragon reploid can be seen training over a volcano... ???: Just wait Zero... i'll have a second round soon enough... I swear it...

Neo Arcadia - Reactor Core

Copy X flies into the Reactor Core room, where a figure is waiting.

...You know, it's funny. HighTower wanted so much for SOMEone to claim you for him... And for what? To be overtaken by Replicapture for its evil purposes? And then when he failed, he tries to take Copy X down with him? What an absolute WASTE.
Shut up with your nonsensical ramblings. Why have you come here?
Well, if the entire intention of introducing you is to have you die...
...Then as much of a waste of a character claim it is, might as well give HighTower exactly what he wants. And if I get to take a few heroes who are too stupidly stubborn to listen to your instructions to leave with you? Even better.
Why, you...!

Copy X flies after Coda. However, Coda then pulls out a small, green gemstone...

Anarchy Authority!

Suddenly, time freezes. Coda appears to be slightly stressed from using the move, but is able to hide this fact.

...Ah, yes. I should honestly thank the subordinate that lent me one of his world's plentiful, powerful gems.
...It is a very small gem, though. I was rather lucky to be able to pull it out so quickly, let alone have it not be lost in my metaphorical pocket.
...It also drains a lot of power AND stamina to use, too, so I'm afraid I'll have to make this quick.

Multiple unearthly lasers pierce straight through Copy X, leaving him severely wounded (though not yet dead) and causing him to collapse as soon as time is unfrozen!

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Anarchy Authority - (Time) A variant of Chaos Control that derives from the use of an Anarchy Beryl. Long or consistent use of this move strains the user, however.
Anarchy Beryl - The Moebian equivalent of a Chaos Emerald. They are more plentiful than Chaos Emeralds, and a single one is equal in power to all seven Chaos Emeralds. The drawback, however, is that it leaves the user drained if used.
Slur Beam - (Space/Laser) (Copied from: Slur, Dark Man's Tournament of MMRPG Legends ) A powerful beam of alien energy that can pierce through any and all defenses and shields.

(OOC: This is... NOT what I expected uh... you didn't really have to do that uh... I'm accutally fine with what happened before the whole Coda thing happened, not gonna lie.)
But then... ???: HEY FUCK FACE! Then... a red laser knocks the gem out of Codas hands!

??? Bowser walks through the halls. Kamek teleports in front of him.

Sir, I apologize to interrupt you while you are preparing for your meeting with Eggman Nega, but about our newest kidnapping scheme...
It failed!?
That is correct, your contemptuousness. There was another... unprecedented intervention.
What? Who dares!?
*sigh*... Your unbenevolence, do you remember the Somaton?
That old Mario head thing, yeah...
And the intruder that I had to cast away, correct?
Yeah... what about hi--
They are all the same person. This individual is that willing to impede on our advancements, and I don't even think they're doing it because they're a good person. They're just doing it for the sake of madness.
...Oh, boy.
Needless to say, it's annoying. We'd best be off trying to find a way to deal with this.
Well, we'll think of something. We always do.

Bowser walks away.

Yes, but whether it ever works is a whole different category of it's own.

Kamek teleports off again.

A grey barrier prevents the laser from connecting... Much similar to those used by Pi Android!

Well, now. Normally, I become incapable of accessing Pi's attacks unless if it's for plot protection. Guess the plot says he dies. That, or the gem remains. ...Of which I shall pocket before someone else decides to knock it out of my hands.
This isn't mine, by the way. I'm borrowing it. Can't return something if it's lost, you know.
In any case, I'd be more worried about getting out alive than trying to save this man. Do you think he will thank you? He claims to be perfect, but if it weren't for the fact that you initially came here to stop Replicapture, he'd simply have you executed simply for coming here.
Oh, and HighTower? You're giving me mixed symbols on what you want to be Copy X's fate right now. I think I'll go for the initial plan of killing him off. Are we cool on that?
...Actually, scratch that. I'm the bad guy. I don't care what ANYONE thinks.

Y... You... Are you braindead...? You're just getting yourself killed, too... You foolish lesser machine...
Good. This shell of a body is far too outdated, anyways.
...?

iX: Oh, ha ha! Dumb evolution foreshadowing! Who cares!? You think i'd let him DIE because of his past? Well probably if the right circumstances are met but thats not important right now, what IS though is to find and get rid of the new body of yours before you get in it somehow! He then stuns Coda in place with a EMP Wave and proceeds to try and get Copy X out of there!