A. Rock swats the rapid-fire shots away in Defense Switch

(ooc: gtg for a bit so let's halt this for a bit)

A. Rock is hit by the Crescent Kick, though doesn't seem very phased.

I mean... shoot. It's your funeral, man.
Juust don't tell Wily I never warned you.

A. Rock shoots a flurry of Buster Burrages at Bass.

The robots wake up in confusion.

...Where in the Snoop dizzle are we?
Back at headquarters. And judging by how none of us recall anything that happened before our disabling, we probably lost.

Lightwave looks up to see Root.

...Who in the world are you?

The for of them immediately get up and confront Root.

You know, we don't take very kindly to intruders.

A. Rock is hit by the Charged Shot, knocking him down.

Okay, this much is on me. I should've expected this thing to happen at least once (you guys should probably leave before things get ugly).

He proceeds to get back up, equipping his buster in case things go south. Mech-T teleports off and Wario leaves... somehow.

Alright. Now I know from ...personal experiences... that boneheaded jerks like you might be immune to the science of talking things out in a peaceful manner, but I'm going to give you a fair warning anyway.
I am not your Mega Man. Mega Man wears tights and a helmet. I do not. I have a scar from across my face and a missing eye. Mega Man does not.
Do you understand or are you just too much of a glutton for one-sided punishment to see through the obvious?

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All in negative seconds, Wario finds all four members of the Anthem Brigade, short-circuits them with a single touch, and tosses them back into the MCPD HQ. Wario then reverts back to normal, rearriving before he even left.

Haha, Wario number one!
....What just happened?
Wario-Man happened!

Mech-T teleports to their location.

...Did we just win?
I guess so. Wario-Ex Machina.
...Huh. So. What next?

I'm about to give you maggots the beating of your lifeti-

A. Rock then throws down a Smokebomb, hiding them from Anthem and dragging Wario off to the back of a nearby building.

Alright, how do are we going to do this?
Simply extend your hand forward and concentrate on identifying this Omni-Meme energy within Wario. I will supply you with the rest.

A. Rock does as he's told, and as he concentrates, a red ball of light begins to glow from within Wario. Seconds later, it fades.

Do you feel like you can transform now?
Only one way to find out.

---

Anthem is still looking for the two, lost in smoke.

You two can't hide forever! I will take you do-

Suddenly, an unforeseen force nails Anthem in the jaw, sending him skyrocketing upwards. As he falls back to the ground, his look of daze turns to one of horror as he sees the one who lies in front of him.

Say my name.
....
I SAID. SAY. MY. NAME!

Anthem cracks a grin realizing the identity of this individual.

Heh....

... Wario-Man.

If you insist.

Lightwave then proceeds to use Time Stopper.

We probably won't see eye-to-eye, anyway.

Lightwave walks out of the way, avoiding the Time Arrows. Lightwave then uses Crystal Mind!

Lightwave uses Crystal Mind!
Lightwave uses Crystal Mind!

Lightwave then approaches the frozen Jazz.

I didn't come here for fun. I came for the sake of justice.

Lightwave uses Crystal Eye!
Lightwave uses Crystal Eye!
Lightwave uses Crystal Eye!
Lightwave uses Crystal Eye!
Lightwave uses Crystal Eye!
Lightwave uses Crystal Eye!
Lightwave uses Crystal Eye!
Lightwave uses Crystal Eye!
Lightwave uses Buster Cha-
Lightwave uses Crystal Eye!

Lightwave uses Electric Buster on Lightwave! It's super effective!

Lightwave uses Crystal Overdrive!

Lightwave uses Energy Boost!

Have your fun somewhere else.

Time then resumes back to normal.

Lightwave blocks the Jazz Knuckles with Jewel Satellite, then proceeds by jumping out of Jazz's punching range and firing Laser Shots from afar.

And just what do you think you're doing, interfering with the law?

Junior! Report!
(I'm having a bit of a hard time right now due to some... outside interferences.)
Oh, of course. Probably one of those Quartet Enterprises henchmen.

Lightwave shifts their attention towards Crusher.

You take care of Edgy McGee. I'll go help Junior out.
Will do.

---

Junior manages to avoid a few of the Jazz Lasers, but eventually gets hit, sending him down to the ground. Before he can touch it, however, Lightwave makes it just in time and catches him.

Are you alright?
(Yeah. This one guy attacked me while I was watching everything unfold from above.)
*sigh*. Alright, you get away as far as possible.
(What're you going to do?)

Lightwave then turns their back on Junior.

I'm going to take care of this myself.

(We've got him, Anti-Omni! He can't do anything now!)

A. Rock goes back to normal.

(Yes. And now that you sacrificed your arms in a futile attempt to trap him, neither can you.)
This might be bad.

Anthem starts walking towards Wario.
You said you were going to blow this city up? Go ahead. Do it.
.....

Anthem smirks, taking Wario's hesitation as a gesture of defeat.

Heh. Exactly. You know you're little friend will get blown up from this distance too. And even if we spend our time here waiting in a standstill, that fireball will eventually come down and destroy it anyway.

Anthem, unable to punch Wario due his arms being restrained, kicks him away. He then tosses A. Rock to the side.

This ain't good.
No kidding. I can't even go Wario-Man because of this stupid Omni-Meme power restraining me!
(Rock.)
(What now?)


(I think I may have a way to help Wario with his problem.)

Looks like our plan's going to hell. Junior, reconnaissance report.
(Everything seems to be going fine from up here. But just to make sure he doesn't try anything I should probably--

The Laser from suddenly puts him off balance for a minute. He then turns to see Jazz.

.....Oh boy.)

He then retaliates by shooting 6 Air Shooters

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As A. Rock drives his fist into Anthem's body, not a part of him seems to budge or dent in the slightest.

Nrgh!
Kid, when has this ever worked? If anything, you should be glad I haven't gotten serious yet.

A. Rock suddenly goes invisible.

...Of course. Petty tricks like this are obviously not beneath you.
Hey, tough guy!

Anthem turns to see Wario, with his rear turned towards him. A small light seems to be forming from it

You. Wouldn't. Dare.
One waft. All it takes is one waft to blow this city to smithereens.

Before Anthem can react or move, A. Rock reappears behind in in a full nelson. Awkwardly, A. Rock is not tall enough to use it effectively, so his legs are left dangling in the air.

....I'm pretty sure I'm strong enough to snap your arms in half like a twig.
Go ahead and do it. In fact, Wario here will reward your effort.
.....

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Meanwhile, Mech-T seems to be making quick work of both Lightwave and Crusher.

Ha! I've got you two both on the ropes! It's time for you guys to give up and-
.....Of all the motherlo--

Mech-T is dropkicked out the window by Crusher.

Nice move.
Why, thank you.

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Wario Waft- A substance that can be released, with results varying from minimal stun to a nuclear blast. The longer time spent without wafting, the stronger the Waft itself it. Can be sped up with Garlic.

Back at the Gangplank Galleon or whatever.

....

Kahtos suddenly reverts back to Defteros.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt anybody! I don't know what came over me!

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I'm not thanking you for that, just so you know.
Ready to put the hurt on him?
Readier than I'll ever be! WAAAAAAAAA-
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You can't go Wario-Man, can you?
This weird energy is blocking me off from accessing the form.
How convenient.

Out of nowhere, Anthem stomach-punches Wario and sends him spiraling off.

Now. How about we pick up where we left off?
Tch!

A. Rock dashes at Anthem.

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Double post since even though it's still technically barely under the Character limit, it's still too long somehow.

Bugger all!

Back with A. Rock and co, Mech-T is still trapped. under a large oddly-shaped figure.

Don't bother moving...
Because if you try, I'll level you under this entire building.
So how was the entrance?
Eh. 6/10.
Oh, screw you, that was at least an eight!
Gee wilikers, you guys. I sure am sorry for almost splitting you in half and summoning a huge fireball in the sky. I promise I've learned my Le-

Lightwave then steps on Mech-T's hand.

AGH! ! Take a joke, hole!
And everything you say just pisses me off!

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Damn it.
This game has been played for long enough. But now....

Anthem prepares a Shield Buster

...it's Game O-

Before Anthem can attack, he is Shoulder Bashed far off.
And Wario makes the save! Wahahahaha!

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Please let me go?
No way. This is the end of the line for you.
Pretty please let me go?
Well, since you asked so nicely...
YOU IDIOT! DON'T LET HIM--

The moment Crusher moves the slightest fraction of the smallest distance off of Mech-T, he immediately taps into his Dark Star Energy and forces him off.

Ha! Sucker!
Ughhhh.

Keep an eye out, you all. They could be here any minute n-

Out of nowhere A. Rock comes from under the ground, and decks Anthem in the face. Of course, this is done with little to no effect.

Miss me?
....
I take it that since your friend isn't there with you that this is some sort of trick, isn't it?
I wouldn't call it a trick. More like leveling the playing field.
And just what on earth do you me....
.....
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Meanwhile, Lightwave is in an abandoned building on the highest floor, leaning towards the window. They seem to be holding a large sniper-like buster, aiming it on A. Rock.

Just one shot should do the trick.
Abort! This is a trap! You are NOT to engage!
.....Did he say tra-

Lightwave barely manages to scurry out of the way before almost being split in half by a scythe.

Hey! Why so serious? There's no need to be in a rush. Besides...
The party's only gotten started.

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Anthem, realizing that his partner has been caught isolated, retaliates at A. Rock, trying to punch him. A. Rock dodges.

You... you planned this, didn't you? But how could you have possibly known?
But wait, there's more!

A. Rock points upwards towards a flaming fireball headed for this exact direction, though not threatening in size due to the distance.

No wonder Mayor Dorado wants you apprehended. You're willing to compromise the safety of the city for your shady workplace?
To be fair, it only came to this point because you came after us. Had we be left alone, none of this would've happened.
Grrrr-
...Clever. But I'm not going to lose my cool to you.

Besides, we might be a little less on the ropes than you think.

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Back at the Abandoned Building, Mech-T seems to be taking care of Lightwave well.

Just give up. you know you can't win.
Maybe the odds are against me, but I've got the control of an element you can't possibly defeat.
HA! And what might that be-

Suddenly, a figure crashes through the roof, crushing Mech-T.

The element of surprise.

A. Rock smiles.

Then we'd better get a move on!

The du-errr.... trio make their way out of the hidden QE Underground base, ready to confront- or rather, ambush- The Anthem Brigade.

Meanwhile, at the MCPD Headquarters, a strange robot seems to be doing target practice.

Seriously, what's the point of gearing us up if we can't even do anything?

The robot suddenly hears a ringing noise from it's built-in communicator. It answers.

You goofed the mission, didn't you?
Wh- Huh- Pfffftt. noooooooooo.. Why would you say something like that?
Then why did we get a report saying one of us ended up in Antartica?
Iiiiiiii went there to celebrate! Yes! And I contacted you to invite you to the party!

The robot stops shooting.
Is that right?
I...*sigh*. Look. I'm not perfect. You know that. I assumed I knew what they were capable of, but the kid caught me off-guard. I didn't know he had that kinda firepower in him.
And now that the two of them have already went up against me firsthand, they'll probably take advantage of that to try and plan against the situation. So yes. I did goof.
......
That's why I need your help. Everyone of you three have something I don't. Flight, long distance capabilities.... crushing people.
So please. Join us. We can't do this without you. I can't do this without you.
......
Alright. I'm in.

Underground QE Resting Base.

A. Rock uses Energy Boost!
A. Rock uses Attack Boost!
A. Rock us-

You truly needn't more time trying to upgrade me. I am now as powerful as can be.
..Huh. your voice is back to normal.
Indeed. Now, if I may ask, do you have any idea what may be next for us?
Wait, your scar can talk?
Right, this is the first time you've heard him in person. Yeah, he can talk.
Since you are sentient, wouldn't it be appropriate to give you a name?

*Ahem.*
Oh yeah, now's not the time.
No doubt that Anthem guy will be back with more friends of his.
Huh, almost forgot about that A-hole. When we fought, I felt this overwhelming vibe from him... the sheer physical power behind his punches was astonishing. And it's not like he was that slow, either.
And if his buddies are as capable as him, we may be in for some deep .
I believe I have a plan.
You do?
Affirmative. I know of this 'Anthem' person much better than you may think... even down to his bitter past.
....I think we should hear him out.
....
Eh. Why not?

Kahtos, unphased or unmoved by the attack, folds their arms as every robot that has Quick Struck them explodes.