Beta Devil creates a small barrier around himself and Proto Man as Silver Sonic Prime is bouncing around.

Alright, Mr. Renegade... What next?
Worry not. I have a little trick up my sleeve to catch up to that little pinball.
And that is...?
SPEED GEAR!

Suddenly, Proto Man speeds up, catching up to Silver Sonic Prime and kicking him around like a soccer ball!

...Robbie Rotten...? Hm... I'm not entirely sure if I can trust him...
...But if I try... Not ONLY can I have my own Crystal Coconut... But I could also possibly learn from him my lost power of Berserk Instinct!
...Hm... But where can I even find him...?

K. Rool ponders for a moment... And then gains an idea.

---

K. Rool steps out onto the Gangplank Galleon II's main deck.

Alright, men! Set a course for LazyTown!

...Hmph. Of course it would do a thing like this. In that case...

K. Rool throws the Coconut at the wall to shatter it! For an extra, just-in-case measure, he fires at it with his Blunderbuss!

The Proto Shield takes no damage from the attack, as Proto Man counters with a point-blank Proto Strike!

---

Suddenly, a Klaptrap appears, snatching the Crystal Coconut 2 from Cranky Kong, then running off to K. Rool's Kaptain's Quarters with said coconut in his mouth!

---

K. Rool was intensely focused on his training until he heard scratching at the door...

Alright, who is that at my do-

K. Rool sees the Klaptrap with the Crystal Coconut 2 in its mouth. He leans down to take the coconut, patting the Klaptrap on its head.

Bad boy*. Now, go out there and make sure nobody else interferes!

The Klaptrap rushes back to the field as K. Rool closes the door, focusing back on the Crystal Coconut 2...

Alright, this time, NO mistakes! Crystal Coconut 2, I wish to become an immortal creator like Cranky Kong!

*Yes, he's saying this as a compliment.

Proto Man blocks the attack with Proto Shield, though the force of the attack pushes him back a bit.

Tch!

Beta Devil then swoops in, kicking Robo Sonic into a wall! (All while making sure NOT to get stabbed this time.)

---

Suddenly, wherever the Heli Metall of Anthem's team is, a laser is shot right at the Met's propeller!

Well, well... I know you would probably hop in sooner or later... But the problem is, 4 against 3 isn't so much of a fair fight...
So, unfortunately for you, I'm here to even the odds... After all...

Jazz MKIII emerges from the shadows!

...Well, you know what they say... If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

---

Meanwhile, at Little Papa Beta's...



So he has. Don't worry about it too much. Just keep an eye on him, and if he starts to cause any sort of disturbance for the customers, just redirect him to the Adult's Corner.

You have an Adult's Corner?

This is a children's pizzeria. There's bound to be at least one adult who just wants to get away from all the playfully screaming children.



Moto leaves Beta Shadow alone with Beta Serif.



...



I hate you.



You know, the ONLY reason we ever hired you is because lines were getting a bit too long, and we needed a third line quickly. You were just the lucky one that signed up first.



...Nothing I say gets under your skin, does it?



Beta Serif takes out a small soda and drinks from it for a bit.






...Fine. But never ask me for MegaTale: the Remake.




The two Betas laugh for a moment... Until Beta Serif is hit in the face with a medium-sized pizza.

Suddenly, a familar-sounding whistle is heard, as a figure teleports onto the scene!

...Tch. Look at you, parading around like you already own the world... You're no better than Wily.
...From that Anti-Omni Corruption to that giant apparition that was falling to the Earth... I stood by long enough.
...I'm taking action.

Proto Man launches a Proto Strike at Robo Sonic!

Beta Devil looks over to Air.

I see... Well, since you aren't causing us any trouble anymore, we won't cause you any. In fact...

Beta Devil uses his Reaper powers to create a large canister of helium! He then hands it over to Air.

There you are. Run along now, you little scamp.

...You're doing this so he would cause more helium-high troubles at Little Papa Beta's again, aren't you?

Hey, it's fun to watch him having little escapades like before.
...Also, I still hate Beta Shadow. Many things have changed about me recently, but I'll still have a grudge on him 'til the day I die. You know, again.

---

Skull Reaper appears to have transformed after absorbing Dark Null... Skull Reaper has become... Nullified Skull Reaper.

Ah... That's that done. Now, then...
Since I have technically killed off that Null guy... What's ne-

Suddenly, something in Nullified Skull's mind clicks.

...OBJECTIVE: ERADICATE ALTER WORLD INHABITANTS. STEAL SOULS. OBTAIN POWER. REACH PERFECTION.

...Ok, I've seen enough.

Beta Devil turns into his Anti-Omni Form!

...Will of the Rotten.

Beta Devil forces Unbeatable Air's body into a complete halt before returning to normal, walking up to Air.

...You know, if it wasn't for the fact that I can only use my Anti-Omni powers in such short bursts, I would simply corrupt you to make you obedient. But, since I can't...
...I'll just use a NEW method that I've been developing.

You see, Air... I have been experimenting with Evil Energy since I've lost my ability to fully use my Anti-Omni powers. ...And being left with a Friendship Heart by Kirby... I've been inspired.
...So, after going off and finding a Jamba Heart and combining it with Evil Energy... I've managed to create THIS.

Beta Devil pulls out a Jamba Heart that seems to have been twisted by Evil Energy...

...I like to call it... The Enmity Heart. And I created it just before I was called here by Eggman... So you get to be its guinea pig.

Beta Devil throws the Enmity Heart at Unbeatable Air!

---

Unfortunately, Skull Reaper's health is infinite! However, the Negative Energy seems to be messing with Skull Reaper's mind a bit...

...I said... That Evil Energy is MINE...
...And you are going to give it to me.

Skull Reaper proceeds to... NANI!? He's ABSORBING Null himself!?

---

Will of the Rotten- (No Type) A spell used by followers of Robbie Rotten. Forces the bodies of others to follow their will, though doesn't necessarily put them in a state of trance or hypnosis. This spell can be resisted by those with a pure heart.
Enmity Heart- (Shadow) A mixture of Jamba Hearts and Evil Energy. Causes enemies to join the user's team, much like Kirby's Friendship Hearts... Unlike Friendship Hearts, however, it's less inviting and more forceful, mostly due to the influence of the Jamba Heart.

...Meanwhile, somewhere...

...Tch. "Beta Devil"? "Worship"? "Surge Man"? "Jazz"? ...Who the do these people think they are? If I was fighting any one of them, I'd come out on top...

...Gee, whoever this certainly-not-obvious figure is, he's certainly full of himself.

In any case, the figure comes across something on the ground...

...What on earth is this...?

Bass picks up the Freeze Medallion that Sleet Man had!

...Hm... It appears to be an object for boosting Freeze weapons... Which makes it pointless to me. Whatever... Maybe it's worth keeping for now, who knows.

...I'm sorry to say, but that Evil Energy belongs to ME.
...So if you don't mind... I'll be taking it BACK.

Skull Reaper simply absorbs the Evil Energy that Null has absorbed without even touching him!

No, I would not do a job like that. That is literally stupid.
Well, this was a nice conversation... But friendly chats don't change my mind.

Skull Reaper incinerates Null with a blast made of pure Evil Energy!

Skull Reaper responds to Null... By simply slashing him in half faster than he could react.

...What foolishly pointless questions to ask me. First off, an assassin doesn't take jobs to kill themselves. That's not how assassins work. And even then, we take jobs as long as we will be paid. And you can't be paid if you're dead. So, taking such a job would go against the Assassin's Code.
As for taking on a task to kill things that don't exist... I have repercussions for those who try to trick me. And furthermore... I have a list that details every single living entity in every single universe and dimension. I would know if someone I was hired to kill didn't exist.

---

Meanwhile, back on the AOSTH Death Egg...

Hahahahaha... It's working! IT'S WORKING!
Well, of COURSE it's working! I was helping!
Yes, yes... Your assistance in this has been rather valuable, Albert.

Stepping from the shadows, it's... Ruby Spears Wily!

As it should! Now... Let us awaken our new creation!

AOSTH Robotnik pushes a button, causing the newly reprogrammed Orchestra to awaken!

Alright, our little Badnik Master... State your name and your purpose.
...MY NAME IS ORCHEGGSTRA. PURPOSE: DESTROY ALL VERSIONS OF SONIC THE HEDGEHOG AND MEGA MAN.
A complete success!
But, of course! We are both complete geniuses, after all!
Indeed... But our brilliant brains are needed elsewhere, correct?
Yes, of course... We need to rebuild my brilliant Badniks... And you need your Robot Masters repaired as well, correct?
Indeed... Each and every single one of them was destroyed trying to stop a horde of rampaging robots who seemed an awful lot like Proto Man... I would've been doomed myself, if a strange army of multi-colored Metalls didn't swoop in destroying them...
Well, then... I suppose we've got work to do.

Since K. Rool is in the process of ignoring Mighty, only the Blunderbuss flies in said direction... Straight into the kitchen of the Gangplank Galleon II.

What!? Since when did he have the power to do THAT!?
Uh, maybe he used that Super Kong technique?
...Say what now?
It was a form they took when they fought that Tiki clan, sir.
Tiki WHAT now!? Are you meaning to tell me that the Kongs have been fighting ANOTHER enemy while I was gone!?
Actually, they've been fighting two; After defeating the Tiki Taks, they went on to defeat the Snowmads.
They fought Lord Fredrik!?
You know him, sir?
Of COURSE I know him, you fool! We went to Bingo Night together! (Though, we always lose to those Metalls with Fs on their helmets...)

K. Rool begins to move over to the side of the ship, crying dramatically...

And here I thought we had something special... The moment I am not around, they're off fighting other villains? My heart is aching... breaking...!

...K. Rool then suddenly stops.

...And now I'm over it. So, they have some fancy shmancy new form... So what! We just need to develop a counter.
That ain't a bad idea, boss. But, how will we achieve that?

K. Rool ponders for a moment... And then he gets an idea.

Ah... I know just the thing! An old technique, from the days of the Absurd Roleplay! I've achieved it on my own before... I think I can achieve something similar again.

K. Rool heads into his Captain's Quarters...

Kahtos, you are in charge for now. I'm going to train myself harder than I have ever trained before.

K. Rool shuts the door to the Captain's Quarters.

K. Rool returns to the inside of the barrier and sees Kahtos teleporting in.

Ah, Kahtos! Excellent timing! Have you thwarted those meddlesome Kongs yet?

K. Rool Perfect Blocks the attack, then stuffs Mighty into his Blunderbuss.

I see. So, just because you're bored, it's alright to interfere with business that doesn't involve you? I'd say not.
Good day to you, sir.

K. Rool uses his Blunderbuss to launch Mighty all the way back to Mega City!

K. Rool approaches to the very edge of the barrier on his ship, catching Mighty's fist with his hand.

...Alright, I'll bite. What, pray tell, are you trying to do here?

I don't know where he went, but I think this just about proves it. He and that Null guy is CLEARLY in kahoots. And after I absorb the souls of these ASN clones... I'm going to find him and FORCE Null's location out of him.

Skull Reaper attempts to leave, but is stopped by Beta Devil.

Now, hold on a second there, bonehead. Why exactly are you so obsessive about catching that Null, anyways?
It's an objective, not an obsession. Assassin's Code says I HAVE to pull through with the job, for as long as the employer does not call off the hit. If I don't, I'll have my Assassin's License revoked. And the moment I lose that license, I'll be sent to Dimensional Prison.
And if ANY of you idiots end up being the reason I end up in Dimensional Prison... I'll drag each and every single one of you there WITH ME.

Skull Reaper warps away to find wherever Air ended up... Or to find Null. Whatever he runs into first.