. This fails and he dies. However, now there are two universes, the second of which is based off of the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon universe.
. This fails, and now he shares a body with a guy named Walter. (Worship is currently in control, however, but he's better now. Ish.)
. This fails, but instead of dying, they proceed to lurk in shadows.
. This fails, and he is sealed away.
up again. Meanwhile, so does a robot named Coda, the trio of Badniks from before, and several other villains, making it a callback to (mostly) all above events, which is where we left off.
Look, I don't know the details, but-- I-- I'll figure somethin' out! I gotta!
Well, you'd better do it soon. I'd imagine your little friends would eventually cross paths with him. And when they do...
Hey... who in the heck is Vaati?
Where did you get that name?
Guest book. Waluigi wanted to write an entry before him and Wario forgot.
Why's some stranger's name such a big deal anyway?
YOU--...
...Are completely right. It doesn't matter.
(They'll find out soon enough. Hopefully nothing catastrophic is being done by him in the meantime.)
So many specimen for analysis in this open world... I wonder what breakthroughs are awa--
SORRY KINDA NOT SORRY I NEED THIS
AAAAAAAAAAAA--
(Oh, who am I kidding. That menace is probably invading more people's houses.)
Alright... I think I'm ready.
Eh?
If you say so. But before you go...
Did you really think I wouldn't notice you stole from me!?
Ow!
Stop pretending that like that hurt! That's even more insulting!
...Right. Question 2... Where did you- and Neo Arcadia, for that matter- come from?
...You of all people have no right to have that question answered.
Believe me... I'm not asking any of this for myself.
That is unfortunate. Because I would rather DIE than explain our history to the likes of YOU.
...
Neo Arcadia was an organization founded by your original counterpart as a resting place for refugees and survivors of the Elf Wars. After the conclusion of the four-year war, it evolved from a mere organization to both a government and a city... A society. The ONLY society in your dying world. X became the leader of this group, and the main goals of Neo Arcadia was to eradicate Mavericks, and to help restore the world.
Enough. If you have any sort-of respect for your own life, you will stop talking right now... ESPECIALLY about that man.
...
Well, in that case... time for Wario and Waluigi to be on their way.
How?
Hmm?
How do you plan on getting to where you need to be?
Waluigi can't warp to a location he doesn't know of.
You're useless.
WALUIGI'S SAVED YOUR LIFE!
Congrats. You hit the bare minimum. Fortunately, a rreal genius always has a backup plan!
This looks like a job for...
Did you hear that? It looks like Bowser and his forces are in for some trouble the next time he comes, by boogity! Him and his blasted army are--
Your obstinance to protect is much appreciated... but I'm afraid we will no longer be accepting your services.
w h a t
I'm not sure how much of an ass kicking from this guy I can take...
Get up. It's either fight, or let him get you himself.
Ugh... we can barely take him on. How are we supposed to win?
I might be able to take him out myself... but I'll need to have enough energy built up before I can do so.
I'll commend you where credit is due. You put up a far better battle than I had anticipated.
...But not enough.
Clever.
If you can stall at him for long enough to keep him at bay, I can take him out along with the rest of this Cruiser.
Any rough estimate?
About a minute. But just in case, wait for my signal.
Gotcha.
Why do you fight...? Can you not see it is this very same determination which is but prolonging your suffering?
I'd RATHER suffer than let you get away with your heinous plans!
....Your I | I i | I I | I _
(It's now or never!)
...I'm sorry if I upset you, but I do believe that the history lesson is not over yet.
...Though, clearly, you don't like to talk about him, so I'll try to make this short: He rebuilt you, tried to capture Dark Elf, used you as a tool, blew you up with a hidden bomb when you used your Armed Phenomenon against Zero again, took over Neo Arcadia, and attempted to control all Reploids with Omega and Dark Elf. Omega was revealed to be Zero's original body and was destroyed by Zero, Dark Elf was purified back into the Mother Elf, he became a dictator, and people begun to flee to Area Zero. Enraged, the scientist tried to destroy Area Zero, and ultimately failed. However, in an attempt to kill the doctor, Neo Arcadia was destroyed. People who survived the cataclysm took what they could and tried to reestablish a more peaceful society in Area Zero.*
...Or supposedly, at least. But apparently, something ELSE happened that caused both you AND Neo Arcadia to remain alive. Which raises the question... How is that even possible?
...As I have said before. You will not receive ANY information on that regard from me.
...
...You know, I have already revealed that I know so much about your history. We might as well learn the rest, right?
Who even is this "we" you speak o-
I'M NOT DONE!
...
...Heh heh... It's kinda funny, you know. You got angry at me, and now I'm getting angry back, causing you to be MORE angry... It's kinda a vicious cycle, isn't it? ...I guess ol' Diablo had a point, after all. Just slightly, though.
...But as I said before, I'm not doing this for me. And, in terms of whether or not you will answer these questions... Well...
Grrk... What... What is this...!?
...Tch. Very well.
Glad we could reach an agreement.
...To be honest, how I was brought back, I am uncertain. However, what I do remember was seeing Neo Arcadia in ruins.
Wanting to rebuild it, I sought out any survivors, and eventually found Area Zero.
...And then, I found someone trying to slaughter everyone there.
...Why...? Why do you do this...?
...The taste of blood... The dripping fluids from my opponents' wounds, and from my own blade... the screams of the weak, dying by my hands... There is truly nothing more satisfying for a warrior like myself.
War is nothing but a TOOL. Good? Evil? To protect, or to destroy? In the end, none of that matters for a warrior. A true warrior has no need for such tools. In other words...
...Dying has made me feel more alive than I ever possibly could. Why should I have a reason to kill, now that I am finally free from my strings?
...What happened here?
Copy X...? But...
...That robot in red... Zero? ...No... Whoever he is, he is not the Zero I fought...
...Nevermind that, now. I need to take you somewhere safe, and then stop that monster before any other human could be harmed. Even if you helped those Mavericks... I cannot deny you as my creator. Your safety- like all humans- is of utmost importance.
N-no... It's too late for me, now... But, please... You must promise me something.
...A lotus...?
That is the Ciel System... Convergent Ignition by Energen Linkage. I created it to stop the energy shortage that has placed humans and Reploids at war for so long...
I am giving you this sample as a symbol of my final request... The lives of humans are important... but, please; Do not forget the importance of the lives of Reploids, as well. They were created to coexist...
...Please... Promise to never forget that.
...That... That bastard...!
Hm...?
You seem to enjoy killing others for sport. Why don't you try against ME!?
...Well, now. I see YOU have managed to survive, as well.
(Wait a second. That voice... Omega? But... Why does he look so much like...?)
...I don't get why you look so much like Zero... But the mere fact that you do only makes me want to crush you more.
...Heheheh... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Why are you laughing...? Explain yourself.
...Don't you understand? I AM Zero!
...Just what are you talking about? Explain yourself.
Honestly, it's a bit of a funny story...
...I was still destroyed by that copy, however. But it is through my destruction- and now, my apparent resurrection- that I am now free to cause as much chaos and destruction as my heart desires.
You won't be for long. Prepare to be crushed by the hands of the Ultimate Reploid!
...Hmph. I see that you still hold onto false illusions.
...It was a long battle, and it certainly wasn't easy. But in the end, I managed to prevail, and "Omega Zero" was destroyed.
It took some time to regain the trust of the humans and Reploids in Area Zero- let alone to once more become its leader and return to the name of Neo Arcadia- but in the end, I was able to create this new utopia, for both humans and Reploids alike.
Interesting... But if such is the case, what led to you being sent here to the Chaos Zone? And why are you trying to be so... secluded?
...
...The decision to make Neo Arcadia so hidden was made well before coming to this dimension, but was further enforced upon coming to it. With the threat of Dr. Weil having been still as prominent, I wanted to ensure the safety of all humans and Reploids within this new kingdom of mine. And ever since coming here, my desire to keep out of outsider affairs for the safety of Neo Arcadia and its people has grown ever stronger.
...As for how we got here, I am uncertain. It just happened suddenly overnight... Almost as if we were brought here by the will of the Universe itself.
I see. Well, after hearing all of that, I suppose I only have one thing to say. Now, don't take this the wrong way, but...
...Your story made it out to look like you've actually learned something... But the truth is, you have not.
...Excuse me-
You are not excused. If you TRULY believe that locking your people up in this city of yours is actually protecting them, then you are wrong. By keeping them trapped within Neo Arcadia, you are simply denying them their freedom, as you have done before to the Reploids.
FURTHERMORE, your little Guardians have shown next to no signs of actually being any different in terms of morality then when you first started. If they had, perhaps Fefnir would still be around to stay, instead of Phantom essentially banishing him without your saying so.
...And why should I listen to the likes of a VILLAIN like you?
...Because if ANYONE were to know what is or isn't cruel, it's someone who not only KNOWS they are a villain, but also ACCEPTS that.
...Oh. And even if you still insist on this path you are taking, know this: Nothing stays a secret forever. If you truly want to protect your people, you will prepare for when you inevitably DO end up being revealed to the public eye.
...
Yeah, I'd like to second Toadwart on that.
Toadbert.
Yeah, Toadsbert, whatever.
There is nothing that needs further elaboration. You have our utmost gratitude for dealing with the invasion of the Koopalings. But. That. Will. Be. All.
In the time you all were gone, Bowser and his troops could have kidnapped me a hundred times.
W--well, I'm sure they were off for the greater good, by boogity... maybe you could be a little more... grateful?
Grateful. Hilarious..
Well, you say hilarious, but no one (your majesty included) is laugh--







One way or another... I am through with the cycle. I do not care how it must end, but if it must result in my kidnapping... So it shall.
Huh. Well, this looks like the place.
What in the...? WOAH!
Hnn. Now that's a first. Fortunately for me, I also plan on making it a last.
Hmm? What in the blazin' dickens is that dork doing?
HUP! HUP! HUP! HUP! HUP! HUP! HUP! HUP! HUP! HUP! HUP!
So the guy thinks he's got speed, eh? Maybe I should show him a real thing or two about how fast I can get.
Hey! That's mine!
Sorry. I didn't know who's bone it was, so I-
It's a baton, idiot!
...oh.
Hey, do you live here? Sese's kinda new, and they need help with something.
Live here? Hah! I've been around for decades!
Really?! Do you know where I can find bones?!
(They want my help? Like, in an "excuse me miss lady" kinda way and not a "come on little girl" way?!)
(I am not passing this up!)
You bet I do, Sese! C'mon!
...I... I-a see. If this is-a what you wish, then... I-a will respect your decision.
...Come on-a Mario, you don't-a really-
Let's-a go, guys. There's-a nothing more we-a can do here.
...
...I BELIEVE THAT I HAVE FOUND YOU.
Wow, you're very good at this game!
Chao chao!
...Okay, I think it's my turn this time!
Chao! Chao!
...AS MUCH AS I WOULD ENJOY ANOTHER ROUND OF HIDE-AND-SEEK, I'M AFRAID I MUST ASK OF YOU AND CHEESE TO HEAD INSIDE.
Huh...? Is something wrong?
EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE. BUT PLEASE, GO INSIDE, AND DO NOT COME OUT UNTIL I TELL YOU IT'S ALRIGHT TO COME OUT.
...Ok... I trust you, Mr. G-merl.
Chao!
...I DETECT THAT YOU ARE A CREATION OF THE DOCTOR'S. I SUGGEST TO YOU THAT YOU LEAVE THIS PLACE AT ONCE.
...YOU HAVE QUITE THE KEEN SENSE. A MACHINE AS... ADVANCED AS YOU ARE SHOULD BE MORE THAN A MERE BABYSITTER TO A CHILD SUCH AS THAT RABBIT.
...I SHALL REITERATE: LEAVE THE PREMISES AT ONCE.
AH, AND A COMEDIC GENIUS, AS WELL. MY QUARREL IS NOT WITH YOU. SO, IF YOU DON'T MIND STEPPING OUT OF MY WAY...
...THIS IS YOUR FINAL WARNING: LEAVE NOW, AND NOBODY WILL NEED TO BE HARMED.
...MAKE ME.
...HMPH.
GRK-!
You okay, young lord?
Quit being so condescending! I didn't need your help! The same goes for the two of you!
Well, either way, that lizard guy is gonezo.
Yeah! He honestly didn't stand a chance from the get-go!
(Shows what THEY know...)
I think I'll spare the lives of you three for now... seeing as dealing with that brute father of yours would likely come earlier than I'd want if not.
Like savoring a meal... it just makes the taste ever so sweeter.
Whatever! Now come on. Papa's probably waiting for you three.
My lord... the copy was an astounding success.
Mario...
Gahahahah! As expected from my genius plan! I can't believe they actually bought that "cycle" BS! You'd have to either be a pretentious idiot, or... actually, just an idiot.
I agree. Such philosophy is a very backwater mentality to embrace.
You.. bastaaahhhhhbababubuhbuhbuh bad! You bad, bad, people!
You bet, runt. I'm the baddest son of a gun there is. And I will NEVER stop being the baddest... until the whole globe bows to my name.
...
Can we conquer Subcon now?
Not without my boy!
I'm right here, Papa. I've brought the Trio, too.
Reporting for duty, your wilyness!
Oh. Then... sure.
Cool!
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