...Moments later, in Beta Shadow's office...

...

A knock is heard on the door.

...

...The knock repeats.

...Alright. Who is it?

It's just me. Can I come in?

...I only let employees come in here. To discuss things like promotions and raises and the likes.

You sure? You look like you need a friend at the moment.

...
...*Sigh*...

Beta Shadow pushes a button on his desk. The door unlocks itself.

...Come in.

Beta Man Z enters the room, closing the door behind him, which Beta Shadow then re-locks.

...You know, Rotom was actually rather impressed with the way you insulted him like that.
Guess he takes that sort of thing better than Jazz did. What I said to him was tame in comparison to what I conveyed to Rotom.
Honestly, what I'm surprised most about is the fact that he actually became willing to forgive you somewhat because of it.
Great. Maybe I can even defeat Regulus with my words.
What a defeat that would be.

Silence fills the air for a brief moment.

...That being said. Are you really going to just ban Rotom from the pizzeria for this?
...The way I see it, Rotom needs to realize how much of an egotist he is. And if this doesn't work, then so be it.
...You don't plan on staying mad at him forever, do you?
...

Beta Shadow gets up from his chair, then looks at a picture on the wall. It seems to be a picture of an event from the original Ajax universe; Namely, the moment Rotom first appeared.

...To be honest, I kinda always have been mad at him. He's always been a bit of a jerk to just about everyone... It just didn't really surface until today.
...However. Despite what I said... I still believe we CAN be friends. Because regardless of his actions... Whether or not he'd ever admit it, or would LIKE to admit it, I think he still cares about us somewhat. Just a tiny, little bit.
Well, that's good to hea-
Also, nothing I ever say or do is going to stop him from completely annihilating my every Christmas, so hey, why not just stay for the ride?
...Oh.

...Do you know why I made this Pizzeria in the first place? It's because I'm tired, Beta. I'm tired, and I want to do something more peaceful with my life, Rotom aside.

(To be further elaborated in another post)

You know what, Rotom? I've just about HAD IT with you.
You wanna know WHY I wanted to just put this behind us? Self-preservation. I didn't want to fight you because I HAD to before. It did not go well. So MY idea was simply just to avoid you at all costs. But APPARENTLY, Ninja Phantom had OTHER ideas. He went and invited you to this party- Which has stayed WELL past its welcome, by the way- and INSISTED I just talk to you. But there's no use talking to a stone wall like you.
You know what you are, Rotom? You're a self-centered fucking NARCISSIST. I have already tried to convey that I actually care about the people of old, expired universes, but you? You only care about your fucking self. That's all you EVER cared about. You ALWAYS have to have things be your way. Like how you rewound fucking TIME ITSELF to have your way in a final battle that was meant for Beta Man, NOT YOU.

Let's be honest, here; Volcarona, Genesect, and Phione only existed because otherwise, you wouldn't have any friends. MegaBoy hated you. Ender Man hated you. Just about everyone you have ever met fucking hates you. And why WOULDN'T they!? You're greedy, selfish, and power-hungry. You literally go on a murderous RAMPAGE every fucking Christmas, like we're just wrapping paper to you. You tend to think the ENTIRE FUCKING WORLD revolves around YOU. Maybe even the Sun and Moon, and every other planet in the universe. But, newsflash, it fucking doesn't, you absolute fucking PRICK.

I take FULL responsibility for the end of your universe. And for that, I am sorry. But you wouldn't give a flying FUCK if I was on my deathbed with cancer, with my dying wish being your forgiveness. Simply because I am not you. So if I'm not going to be forgiven, why the fuck should YOU be?

In conclusion, it's time for me to say the one thing EVERYONE who has ever had the DISPLEASURE of meeting you has wanted to say directly to your face.

Fuck off, Rotom.

...I hope you enjoy the rest of the party. Because once it is over, you are BANNED from EVER entering my Pizzeria.

Beta Shadow storms off to his private office in the far back of the pizzeria.

...Back at the party...

...You know, with this party being wrapped up once the final battle of the tournament actually begins, I think-
No.
You didn't let me finish.
Didn't need to. I know EXACTLY what it is you were going to say.
Look. This party may as well be your ONLY chance. Either talk to him right now, or this feud will NEVER end.
Well, Maybe that's just the way it's supposed to be. Maybe it's just DESTINY for Rotom to never forgive me. Haven't thought of THAT, now DID YOU!?
...Look. He isn't going to listen, let alone be convinced to let the whole thing go.
Time seems to have done favors for MKII. (...Well, until it didn't.) Who knows? Maybe he's learned a thing or two about understanding. The point is, if we DON'T try, there'll be NO chance of him putting a stop to the grudge.
...Fine. But after this LAST ATTEMPT, there'll be no more talking about trying to make peace with Rotom. Got it?
Hey, whatever gets you to at least try.

Beta Shadow then confronts Rotom at the food table.

Alright, Rotom. It's now or never. It's about time we talk about what happened to the Ajax Universe.

You lot were smart to listen to the Constellation.

Suddenly, Jazz + emerges from the skies, speaking down to all of the Concept robots in Gensokyo!

...Look at you lot. It's like all you know is destruction... Makes me wonder why the ones who were spared changed sides to begin with.
No wonder why you all have the ability to create some kind of shadow-morphing animals... Because that's what you all are. Animals who fail to see the bigger picture. Your master has failed. Your mission serves no purpose anymore.
Just give up. You have already lost.

...Meanwhile, somewhere in the corners of the Pizzeria...

...You wish to speak with me?
I do. I've... been doing a little thinking recently. Those "Forgotten Robot Masters"... So far, Impale Man and Devil Man were revealed to have been traitors to Trio.EXE, while Iron Man, Kong Man, Falcon Man, and Power Man have been convinced to switch sides...
...Yet, there are still the others. And they're probably still destroying Gensokyo as we celebrate this occasion of... whatever we've been celebrating.
(Well, good to know your time without a Universal Anchor hasn't made you 4th-Wall Aware, yet... And hopefully, never will.)
...I don't really see it as a problem; Trio.EXE aside, Power Man is considered to be the leader of the group, right? We can probably just have him call off the others once the party's over.
And what does that make us!? A bunch of sorry robots who sat by and partied while an entire city gets destroyed!?
H-hold on, there... What brought this up all of a sudden!?
...As we were partying here, I overheard Bt Ghost trying to ask about the other Forgotten Robot Masters, only to be ignored... Suddenly, I thought back to what someone else once told me...



...At first, I shrugged it off, seeing as I have been berated by Ninja Man on several occasions already. But recently, having no access to other forms like Beta and Ninja were...
...Something inside me began... Screaming at me. Telling me that I need to do something to prove myself at least as equal to Beta and Ninja, instead of just a "third wheel".
...I will say for the record that I can sympathize with you and your willingness to prove yourself... But challenging the rest of the Concept Robots? Out of the question. You will be destroyed in an instant.
Regardless, there has to be something I can do. I have a growing sense of needing to prove that, when push comes to shove, even I can do my part to save the world.
What about you? Don't you have something you want to do to prove yourself?
...



...I know of someone. But we'll handle that AFTER the party.

The two Sergeant Men nod at each other, then rejoins the party.

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OOC: Just in case, I will clarify that I am claiming Punk for this roleplay.

...No.

Matt, not wanting to waste time with this, erases Ring Thing from existence with his Pro Boxing Gloves.

... *Sigh* Alright, I'll bite...

Matt uses his powers to make Ring Thing actually understandable for exactly 24 hours!

Alright, "Ring Thing", what exactly are you trying to accomplish?

Bane appears to have devolved, seeing as there's really no need to be using the form anymore.




Fortem walks over and picks up his controller. He then turns to greet Daiyousei.

Beta Serif writes down everyone's orders and gives them to Papyrus. A waiter then seats everyone over to some of the party tables, seeing as there aren't really any non-party tables left.

All of them.

Shaggy, the SFRs, and the Classic Gang enters behind Mel Blanc Mario.

Hm, that sounds good, man... And, like, Great Entity Kirby seemed to have liked this place, too... I'll, like, take 10 large pizzas with everything on it, as well as every appetizer you've got, man! All with a large Chocolate Shake!
Me, Bass, and Blues will just have some E-Tanks. Our other friends here will have a large Pepperoni Pizza with...
...Um, what was it you guys wanted as appetizers?

Classic Sonic signs to Mega Man with what he wants.

...I don't think they sell Chili Dogs here.

And so, the Master Emerald is repaired, the Anti-Matt is defeated once and for all, and SatAM Robotnik is gone. There's only one way to wrap up this Celebration Arc now... And that's with the end of the third round, as well as the FINAL round of the MK64 Tournament!



Bane attempts to push C.X. into the lava with his Golden Mushroom! However...



...He ends up falling into the lava with C.X., costing him his last balloon.

Hm, maybe. But we have no idea where to-
Like, no need to worry! It's already, like, being covered, man!

Suddenly, Shaggy appears before the group!

Shaggy Rogers... Did you come here because you found the lost cartridge?
Like, no, man. I just overheard your conversation. I actually-

Shaggy notices the figure that digested the eyes.

...I'm, like, not going to ask, man. Anyways, I originally came here to, like, do this!

Shaggy snaps his fingers, and suddenly SatAM Robotnik- along with his hidden hideout in Hydrocity Zone- is erased from existance!

Like, anyways, I just came over here to tell you that it, like, won't matter if Mario Head's eyes or Weegee's head is released, man. Matt is already, like, taking care of it, dude!

---

...Meanwhile, in the Anti-Realm...

WHY DID THAT-A THING EAT-A MY... Hmph. No matter. I-a still have a trick up-a my non-existant sleeves.
Not this time, mac. You're through. Finished.
MATT!? But-a how!? Only people with-a impure hearts can-a enter our-a Anti-Realm!
Sorry, but such restrictions have no hold against the likes of me... And now, it's time to end this... To end the Anti-Matt... For GOOD.
HA! Please... It's-a still 2 against-a 1... And you cannot erase us with your powers.
Maybe so. But what I can do...

Suddenly, Matt transforms into a Mystic state!

...Is go beyond 50% of my power.
Wait a second I was-a kidding I WAS-A-

Matt strikes at both Weegee and Mario Head with 50% power, destroying the two of them in one blow... As well as the entire Anti-Realm!

...It is done. No more Anti-Matt. No more Waa Haa Hee*.

Matt powers down and returns to his own realm.

---

*

...Yep. THIS guy was going to be the Anti-Matt the entire time. Why? Because why not lol.

First off, that's not a DEMO Copy. Second off, that's still the wrong copy. ALL copies are personalized, Duo. And thirdly, not all bad energies are Evil Energy, Duo. You need to get your head checked by Dr. Light.
...
...Wait. Are you meaning to tell me that... In this universe... Geez, I'm sorry, kid.
...It's... It's fine. That was all a year ago. I've... Gotten used to it by now.

...Well, gee, that's depressing.

...Some time later, at Angel Island's exit...

...So, yeah. That's going to be the last time I try turning Super without the Chaos Emeralds.
Well, the good thing is, you're alright. And better yet, the Master Emerald's safe.
Yeah... Well, I'm going to go see if me and Tails can't find the pieces of the Red Chaos Emerald in space. If we happen to find Team Mecha's base, we'll give you a call.
Sounds great. See you later, Sonic!

Sonic uses the warp off of Angel Island to return to the Earth. Mega Man prepares to teleport off as well, but then realizes something...

Hold up. Before I go... Hotel Mario, was it? How did you come across a piece of the Master Emerald, anyways?
Well, it all started when we were looking for-

Hotel Mario then had a sudden realization.

...The Beta Copy of Mario 64! I remember, now... I didn't just seal the eyes within the cartridge, I sealed it within a character within the cartridge!
Really? Who?
...The version of me with the Mel Blanc placeholder voice. And what's more, if that floating head is 2/3rds complete, those eyes won't just be in that copy... But in ANY Nintendo 64 game with my counterpart in it!
And what's worse... Breaking the demo cartridge is just an EASY way to release the eyes. A different way to release them...

...Is by winning a game as that placeholder voice Mario.

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Speaking of games, Bane attempts to hit C.X. with a Red Shell!

Woah, there. Don't worry, I can explain everything...

Knuckles proceeds to explain the whole situation to the mysterious Yoshi-esque figure... Which I will not put down in text because I'm not exactly up for a text wall.