??? The rogues come crashing down a roof, along with their Extreme Gear. Slightly stunned, Jet is the first to get back on his feet.

Agh, where are we?
Wherever that "Purple Wind" guy launched us. Call it a hunch, but I'm beginning to think he's the same person as the guy who's stuff we stole.
Hahah! Don't be stupid, Wave! The Purple Wind is obviously a completely different person! Right, boss?
See? Storm here gets it. Now, let's hurry up, grab the Emerald and get the heck out of--

A silence erupts from Jet as he begins to realize he doesn't have the so-called Emerald on him.

Uh...
You lost it.
No...! I just... don't know where it is!
That's exactly what losing something means!
Aw, quit being such a downer! I know it's around here somewhere!

As Jet scrambles for the lost "Emerald", the theiving trio begin to hear footsteps.

Young master, did you organize any meeting or plan any visit this time of day?
What? No I didn't! I'm pretty sure I would've remembered doing something like that!
You mean like how you had to "remember" your spells after forgetting all of them?
Hey! I got along just fine, didn't I?
I suppose you are right there. But on a different topic...
...I believe we have just discovered three new intruders.
Death [K-D]*
Caretaker of the Vampire Heir

...You've gotta be kidding me.
And what might you fellows be doing here?
We were just, uh... Looking for something we... *cough*lost*cough* is all.
I heard that.
Shut it.
...A lost trinket, hmm? Sire?

The smaller figure walks out of the shadows, holding the exact emerald the Rogues were searching for.

This stupid rock? You may keep it, for all care. But only one one condition...
...You bow down to the Fearsome Kid Dracula!
Kid Dracula*
Child Ruler of the Nether Region

Hoo boy.

Urgh! Agh... Er...
...If... if that's all you can do, then, uh... then color me disappointed!

Rather than opting to attack in return, Triton Bubble reacts by using a Super Pellet of his own. Staying put, Aqua Fishtot initiates a Buster Charge.

(Just need a little more time... Hopefully boss can handle being on his own for a little while longer.)

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Look at him. Almost half his health has been destroyed in one hit. Meanwhile his crony is behind him just standing there. This is a waste of time. I'll cancel this entire ordeal and--
Hey, now! No need to get so hasty. The battle's barely even started, much less reach it's conclusion.
Ain't nothing that needs further concluding. They're goners.
I wouldn't be sure about that. He-- they-- may surprise you.

So you're the purple robot, eh?
No doubt it's him, boss! Seems like we gotta ruffle him up!
Alright then, Aqua! Prepare attack pattern Alpha Bravo!

Triton Bubble walks three spaces upwards and does a Buster Charge. Aqua Fishtot on the other hand, moves a space down and and another left, using an Attack Boost.

Just try it, bucko! I guarantee you don't want a piece of what I am!

The Time Arrow hits! However, the head just barely manages to zap the Block Dropper in time before it can hit him, right before preparing to ram itself into Parallel Block Man!

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What the hell is goin' on up there? Waluigi's piloting, so Waluigi can't tell.

New Koop City Somatic blocks the Thunder Strike with his Black Shield.

...
What's wrong, Somari? No snide remarks? No snappy quips? No uncouth side-banter?
...Yoshles. Tailigee. Shadwari. Take out-a-the flying heads. I'm ending this back-and-a-forth between Somatic and me.
...
Do you really plan on using them, Somari? You know what'll happen if we're tricked and lose them.
I'll-a-make sure that doesn't happen. And this battle won't end like last time, or the-a-time before that one.

Somari turns to Sometal with a stern glare.

Have it your-a-way. Come with me and we'll find out who really is the one true adventurer.

Somari spindashes away, Sometal letting a metallic chuckle before flying behind him.

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Koopa Lair Behind a extremely large motherboard, Koopenstein watches.

Hahahahahahah! That gullible Somari! He's fell headfirst into the jaws of my intellect! And soon enough... We'll see just who's world really is the bootleg.

Guess what, I.C. for brains? You're right. I'm not a Robot Master. I'm not some type of outlaw, I don't have any fancy-schmancy gimmicks of my own. I'm just a robo-fish. I mean, what about that is special to you?
But I've got somethin' that you never will. An identity outside of my model series. What makes you special from the two other Cut Men that were on this floor, eh? Nothing. You're a dime a dozen. Just another snip n' slashin', two-bit Robot Master who is nothing special in the midst of the rest of 'em.
Also this was pretty much a tactic to lure you into coming into our comfort zone. Speaking of which, another thing you don't have... boss?

Triton Bubble moves one step left and one up.

How d'ya expect to get anywhere alone, pal? Haven't you ever heard of somethin' called strength in numbers?
But that's besides the point. I believe I overheard you mentioning something about not being able to compare to Robot Masters? I think myself should do more than suffice.

Triton Bubble unleashes the Water Buster at Cut Man! If this fails, Aqua Fishtot uses Quick Shot as well!

Triton Bubble uses a Buster Charge.

That so, huh? Why don't you come get me and show me how outmatched I am? Or are you just scared 'cause you know how toast you are, Scissors Man? Huh? Huh?

Aqua Fishtot moves four spaces left and one down, while holding a 1-Up (Even if he doesn't really need to).

Yeah? Well how about you see up close just what this fish can do, eh, punk?

Aqua Fishtot moves two spaces up and uses a Quick Strike on Cut Man 1!

Triton Bubble moves one space left, one down, and uses Water Buster on Metall!

New Koop City After a long fight, Boshi seems to have finally give into the gap in numbers. All enemies in the distance seem to have been disarmed.

... (Ugh... where is he?)

Immediately Shadwari grabs hold of Boshi.

No more games. You're going to tell us everything we want to know about Koopenstein. Starting with what this little 'plan' of his really is.
Hnnnnggghh... (You really wanna know? Fine. Here's you first hint right now.)

Immediately four figures teleport in, attack everyone but* Parallel Block Man, Parallel Fuse Man, and the Somari gang, and teleport out! A fifth, larger figure actually kicking Shadwari off of Boshi!

Shadwari!
Uh oh!
Well, if it isn't the return of Somari and his repugnant posse.
(I'd recognize that metallic voice from anywhere... Somatic.)
Yes, it is I. The one who will end you, and claim my birthright as the truest adventurer of all. But I presume it would be a most unkind gesture to not introduce my guests?

Immediately, a bunch of large floating heads surround Somatic.

...

(This doesn't look good.)
Somari, what should we-a-do?
...

*I have no idea whether either Mario or Stanley are there, which I am under the impression of not due to any evidence. If they are, then they aren't attacked and teleported either.

Triton Bubble moves one space up and one right. Aqua Fishtot moves two spaces up. Both Buster Charge.

Ah.

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Deep Space Does that Segata guy really think he can beat me? I'm unstoppable!

*Huff* *Puff* Get ready, you judo jerkwad, because I'm... about to take... you... down.
Not... while I draw breath.

At this point, they are both at the point where neither of them can fight remotely near regular capacity, resorting to a slow, drawn out slugfest. Worship goes for a big swing but it ends up backfiring as he is judo thrown, sending him flying down to the earth. Segata follows, aiming to finish this.

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The other Byleth attacks Salvatore from behind!

@RotomSlashBlast : (I'm pretty sure Diego is a human.

Counter Base - Training Grounds X-Kai and his three subordinates stop, slightly tired.

Alright that's enough.
I must say, Captain. Don't you think it would be wiser to spend our time on hiatus relaxing rather than training?
No. We can't afford to get rusty, even on hiatus.
I'm not complaining. This gives me even more time to think up dastardly intellectual inventions!
About that. That Conversion Field... It really seems like something else. Should we end up in battle again, we might need to put it to proper use.
Well, as of yet it's merely a prototype, so it will tend to suck up a surplus of WE. A few more revisions are needed to make it perfect.
Heh heh! Then you'll get around making me those sweet gauntlets, right?
Yes, Serges, yes.
Well, in the meantime, training's over. You three spend your free time doing whatever it is you want. I've got a certain something that needs taking care of

X-Kai teleports away. The trio look at each other.

...Huh. Wonder where he could be going.

Purple guy, eh? Sounds easy enough: Let's split up!

Triton Bubble moves one space left and once more up. Aqua Fishtot moves one down, two right, and one more up. Both use a Buster Charge.

Aqua Fishtot moves two spaces up.

Industrial Foundry ...
???
...What in blazing dickens? Some typa phony?
Fire Man
Rigorously Flaming Engineer
It seems the Dark Mirror worked as planned. You are not without darkness in your heart. As is nothing.
Now, I believe a fitting name for this doppelganger would be... Ignis Wisp? Destroy this carbon copy and spread the flames of evil throughout the globe. As for me...

The mysterious entity opens up a portal. Fire Man tries to stop him, but to little avail. "Ignis Wisp" prepares it's flames.

...
...Damn it! Fine, then, ya shadowy schmuck! Put your dukes up!

They subsequently both charge at each other with an Atomic Crasher!

Both of them move as far upwards as possible.

Counter Base - Training Grounds X-Kai drops down, facing Violen, Agile, and Serges, the latter whom in a tank.

Alright, it's time to see what you've got. Don't bother holding back, either-- I know I won't.
Gahahah! I'd worry about myself first If I were you!
Well, if those are our orders, then...

Serges without hesitation fires an series of torpedoes towards X-Kai, who dodges them all, ignoring the explosions in the background. Violen charges full speed ahead at X-Kai, but his effort is for naught as he is sled past.

You three will have to do better than that if you want to--

Before he can reach Serges, he is swept from the ground by Agile, trapped in a Full Nelson!

Rrgh!!
Want to do what, pray tell? Violen?
With gusto!

Violen leaps in the air to pummel the ensnared X-Kai, who at the last second lights himself and Agile ablaze, loosening his grip and causing him to be hit by Violen!

Ack!!
Wh-whoops!

Finally free, X-Kai sets his sight on Serges and his mech-tank, shooting a rapid-fire assault of Spin Wheels which are all subsequently absorbed by a barrier surrounding the tank!

What!?
A little invention I've been working on. It's called the Conversion Field. It isolates and captures the Energy and Damage from Core Abilities and converts it into a passive form of energy, rendering attacks obtuse and turbocharging the vehicle!
Damn it!

Unfortunately for X-Kai, as he is planning ahead, he sees Agile and Violen preparing to soar down on him from behind!

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Conversion Field (Neutral)- The user creates a field around them that absorbs all forms of Core Damage without exception, adding it to their surplus of energy as well as giving them a tremendous stat boost in all three categories!

Triton Bubble moves one space up and another left. Aqua Fishtot moves four spaces up.