. 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.
Missingno, if I wanted to be better than everyone else, I'd have figured out what you said and walked straight into Hell back when the Vampire Incident* happened. What I want is not to be reality's afterthought.
You know what happens here, on a regular basis? Some small oddity pops up, the local problem solvers check it out, and they find just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Which is pretty
ing deep 14 times out of 17†.
And you know what? I could've been at the bottom of one of those rabbit holes back then if the
of the shrine didn't wander off to heaven-knows-where like an idiot. But she did, and all of a sudden the legless freak was hot stuff until she just left one day‡. As if what she wanted was the reason the maiden left the shrine and not my creations.
Oh, but you wouldn't know what that's like, would you? Everyone calls you the "Missing Number", but there's like 38 others of you§, and you all still get more attention than the rest of Arceus' mistakes. Surge Man may have been a whiny piece of
, but at least he understood there are people like me who might as well not exist unless we yell as loud as we can.
Which is why I have been speaking, Missingno. I've been working with a team of over 30 - a good chunk of them just as neglected by reality - and I've been trying to at least put on a nice face so I can work with them and belong somewhere.
So when some random guy flaunts off how much of a somebody they are, right after I tried to do something to help them? Yeah, that kinda
es me the
off, even if they don't have my experience.
I'm never going to stop trying, Missingno. But if someone's going to spit in the face of the proof I exist, I'm not going to breathe their air.
SinGyoku. Meira. Kana. Kurumi.
Know what all those names have in common? They're the names of people who live here, and they're all people you probably only know about because I just told you. Because they didn't speak up like I did.
Next time you chew someone out, at least have the decency to think of someone like h POKé, PC4SH...hell, even Bad Egg deserves some of the recognition you've thrived off of.
...You know what? Maybe I was wrong in one factor: Jazz isn't a coward, at least not completely. He's just aware there will NEVER be peace between us.
You want so badly to be remembered for something? Fine...
...Just do it with your OWN damn technology.
Of course, I'm not quite interested in going "more like, under new management" and doing some kind of evil spooky mind control. Not at the moment anyway.
Hmm, it's been about 50 years since I've tried my hand at telepathy. But if the shoe fits...
Testing, testing, one two-- Are we on?? Yes? No? Perhaps?
Ugh, I'm a little shy when it comes to things like these, So, erm... *ahem...*
I am not here to force you to do anything. Just to talk. When I finish, everything that comes after is completely up to you.
You know, it's quite pitiful what misguided trust in others can do. It can lead to getting ones hopes up... Only to dash them, revealing the cold and bitter truth. Time and time again, you have been punished for your noble deeds. A hero in your own right, you were banished out of fear. Out of treachery. Despite having never done anything wrong.
...
And yet, do you still show loyalty to the galaxy you saved from tyranny? How much longer must the cycle continue? Of worthless trash who only appreciate you for your upmost convenience? Who while conspire at your backs, and summon you for their own selfish requests?
...
You deserve to be no one's tool. It's about time you've started playing by your own terms. Leave the weaklings in the past, and show everyone what true power really is.
M-my... true...
Wait, if Beta Devil couldn't hear, then how did-
I was checking how you were doing from one of your other exits.
...right, I have those. Well, if you heard what I said and wanna talk about your life story again, fu-
I won't deny my own story's part of why I'm talking to you now. But it's moreso because I feel like you need someone who's been through what you've been through.
This is going to sound harsh, but it's important: We have a lot more things to worry about than how much others know us. So we shouldn't be picky about who helps us and how. Just because Surge Man might have had a point or two about forgotten people doesn't mean his stance on popular people holds up nearly as well. Especially not when one can become the other, and both are relative.
Case in point, I brought someone else with me.
...hi, Rika.
Okay, why did you bring her here when she should be busy with the others?
Because people didn't know me, either! And I don't know how many people even know me now! All I did was fight Elephant Man and Bond Man, and find those Sol Emeralds, and since then I've just kinda been here†!
It took a while for people to know my name‡, but I didn't yell about it! I just got ready for my chance do so something!
And I've been doing that! Just because I didn't say anything doesn't mean I wasn't training for the big demon who's coming!
This isn't even experience talking, Rika, but reality warpers like Rhys aren't trying to one-up people with lives like yours. They're trying to have fun, and in this case, trying to help with something we can all agree is a much bigger problem.
I'm sorry, Rika, but if you wanted people to understand your plight, you should have spoken up sooner. I know you're worried about alienating the rest of the Crew, but running off like that only makes things worse.
...and what Mighty said is right. Even if there are people who do things as quickly as Rhys, that doesn't change how much your experience and deeper knowledge is still respectable.
I can understand if you want some alone time, but just remember: We see you as not just an ally, but a friend. We don't care who's better or worse, what matters is we're in this together. We don't want to lose you just because of one little disagreement.
...tell the others I'll be back after I finish helping Mighty.
Of course.
...Feh! I'm not scared of you! In case you forgotten, robots are incapable of harming humans!
Actually, Master Wily, I have found two factors that counteract your statement. First off, all scans report that this entity- "Phi Doppelganger"- is actually a cyborg.
Secondly, it would appear that the Laws of Robotics have actually been abolished quite some time after your demise.
Wait, what!? Who's wise idea was THAT!?
The initial reasoning behind the acceptance of appeal is not known, and even sparks some controversy... In fact, some regions- such as Italy- still prefer to retain said laws, even with President Oliver merging all governments into one.
President Whonow*?
However. It appears that the initial appeal was sent by a Mr. "Rib Vinotook".
"Rib Vinotook"? What kind of dumb name is THAT!?
...Wait a second... That doesn't sound like a real name... That sounds more like...
...An anagram. Piano! Rearrange the letters of that name into every other name possible!
Don't you DARE tell MY creations what to do!
...Piano, do what he just said.
...At least two matches have been found: Dr. Ovi Kintobor, deceased**, and Dr. Ivo Robotnik.
Ivo Robotnik!? ...Hm... Ivo Robotnik... Where have I...
...Wait a minute...
...I can't believe what I'm hearing! I thought we were supposed to be partners!
I'm sorry, Albert. But we cannot grow as scientists unless we are willing to work with people other than each other, at least once in a while.
...Argh... Thomas, you absolute simpleton***! We both know the ONLY reason you decided to pair up with that Noele**** chick is so you could impress her! NOW what am I to do...? If I don't get a partner for this group project, I'll fail for sure!
Excuse me. I couldn't help but notice you're in need of a partner.
...Hmph. Depends on who's asking.
Well, my name is Ivo Robotnik. And I just so happen to be in need of a partner, myself.
I don't know... How credible are you, exactly?
Well, I'm pretty resourceful. Not to mention I'm good with structure, design, and engineering. Also, I've been working on a teacher's degree on the side, since I love telling others what to do.
...
...Yeah, this'll work.
Going somewhere?
Waluigi? It's time.
YEH! Let's do it!
Those guys think they're soooo~ clever, that that demon is something only they can beat!
Well, they are looking out for us, after all. I'd say the warning is well warranted.
Still, it's not like we can just hang back and watch them fight. We need to do something.
And what are we supposed to do? You saw how powerful that thing is. We'd get killed in seconds.
Ooh! You guys, look at the shiny thing that I found!
Whatever it is, keep it to yourself. We don't have time for games.
Really? Awww, but it's so pretty! It's star-shaped and everything!


!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry to say, "Janemba..." But I refuse to leave the likes of this world for you to conquer, nor for my prey to be stolen. If anyone is to emerge victorious... It shall be I.
...I still can't believe we ended up failing that project, anyways, simply because our batteries were powered by animals. I mean, the theme of the project was alternate energy resources. I don't see why our great idea was picked over Thomas' solar-powered batteries!
I know of a group who would disagree, but nobody really likes them.
It's been a long time since then... I heard he goes by the name "Eggman" now... An evil scientist, like myself. Perhaps I should find a way to contact him...
(Should we tell him that there is another Robotnik standing right here?)
(Something tells me he wouldn't care.)
You know what? Yeah... That's EXACTLY what I'll do! And together, we will conquer this entire planet! Nuhahahahahaha!
*Ahem* Sorry to interrupt your evil plotting of which we already know how this is going to end* but-
Oh, of course. How could I forget. *Ahem* Please do not hurt me, I'm sorry, you can stay as long as you'd like, beg beg beg, etcetera. Now, look. You can do whatever you want here, as long as you let me do whatever I want. We keep out of each other's ways, and everything will be good. Alright?
Actually, I-
Great. Now, if you excuse me, I need to make a call... Once I find the proper number.
...*Sigh*...
...And if I may be so bold, I think I know EXACTLY where to start. Insert dramatic tension.
Hey, guys. You oughta read this weird book I found in Cranky's closet. There's a million-and-one spelling errors, but the plot is truly interesting. Though, I've been mostly busy simply correcting the spelling mistakes.
Give me that! What were you even doing in Cranky's closet, anyways!?
Well, I wanted to investigate an odd, nasty smell- turns out to be some sort of old, rotten sock- when I found some massive shelf.
So, I climbed the shelf. And when I got to the top, I just found this strange book with no title. I started reading-
In the middle of a fight?
Hey, I didn't judge your decision to come down here, plot to kill an old man, and changed the plan to literally trash anything and everything.
-and that's when I noticed: The person who wrote it had the most awful grammar. So, I decided to start correcting things. It was... Kinda easy. Actually, it was kinda like magic.
So, you've been spending this WHOLE battle busy with some dumb book!?
Yep. I've actually got one more spelling error to fix, too.
...Fine, whatever gets you back into the actual fight.
...Hm... Ah, ok. I think I see the problem.
You're*.
KIDDING! I WAS-A- ...I... I'm... Alive? But-a how...?
...yo hold on what the fu--
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