??? At last, I have it... I can feel it's sheer power... The infamous Szechuan Sauce.
With this, I can establish the true might of McDonalds. Nothing will be in my way now.
It's been so long. I wonder. Am I still able to utter those very words I used to? There is only one way to find out...
Ran... Ran... Ru.
Ronald McDonald
Mascot of a Fast Food Empire

Property Shieldom II A portal opens up, and Prototype, Defteros, and Proteus all fly through it. Proto Matter on the other hand, neatly walks through another.

Wow, what a bust. Stupid MC hax lets him win whenever he wants.
And I believe that makes me and him 3-0.

Prototype is the first to kick himself back up and dust himself off.

Proteus? Some advice. You may want to end up getting your act together. You didn't interfere because you cared about the MvE universe's inhabitants. You did it because you wanted MKII dead for your own selfish reasons.

He turns away.

I've spent enough time being a part of some useless games. There's something... serious... I need to take care of.

Prototype teleports away.

Well, what do we do now?
I don't know about you, but I'm gonna wait here. I'm not stupid enough to confront that guy head-on and get myself killed.

Proteus pulls out a bucket of KFC.

'sides. I'm pretty busy myself.

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Edit: Come to think of it, Reguhalla had motion sensors. I think they would have known if Copy X had decided to send secret drones there.

Rocky Highland As the X-Hunters walk, they hear the explosion. As they look around, though, they are greeted by someone else first.

Hiya, palsies!
Who--
Yeah, I'd be confused if some rando went up to me and started babbling. I don't wanna be here, so I'll just make this quick.

You will forever, unless for whatever reason I decide otherwise, forget about Neo Arcadia and only remember the people you have met there themselves. If anyone attempts to forcefully remind you about Neo Arcadia, or remind you of this mind-wiping, not only will it fail--again, unless I decide otherwise-- but they will be struck by an internal 999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999 ^999,999,999,999,999,999 gigawatts of energy each passing zeptosecond for five seconds. This time doubles when the word "Coda" is said directly to you.

I refuse to let any of you four get involved in this for any reason at all. Ever. You all may proceed.

Walter claps his hands twice, and all four X-Hunters, now under the spell, turn around and walk away.

Well, that takes care of that.
Pretend I wasn't here. That goes for you, too. Mind your business.

Walter leaves as well.

??? Bowser walks through the halls. Kamek teleports in front of him.

Sir, I apologize to interrupt you while you are preparing for your meeting with Eggman Nega, but about our newest kidnapping scheme...
It failed!?
That is correct, your contemptuousness. There was another... unprecedented intervention.
What? Who dares!?
*sigh*... Your unbenevolence, do you remember the Somaton?
That old Mario head thing, yeah...
And the intruder that I had to cast away, correct?
Yeah... what about hi--
They are all the same person. This individual is that willing to impede on our advancements, and I don't even think they're doing it because they're a good person. They're just doing it for the sake of madness.
...Oh, boy.
Needless to say, it's annoying. We'd best be off trying to find a way to deal with this.
Well, we'll think of something. We always do.

Bowser walks away.

Yes, but whether it ever works is a whole different category of it's own.

Kamek teleports off again.

X-Kai overhears him and turns to the other X-Hunters.

We're done here. The bomb is being diffused. Our assistance isn't necessary. And I don't plan on sticking around for a game of 20 Questions, either.

Agile activates his Agile Flyer, picking X-Kai with his hands. Violen and Serges fly in hover-pods made for them. The four take off, leaving.

1. Favorite?
2. Big Arms (Sonic 3/&K)
3. W A R I O
4. I'unno, I usually just think of them as glorified regular days. Easter? Thanksgiving? We'll say Easter.

Mouser turns and ducks in time to dodge them.

Hah! Nice try, but we've prepared for far too long for this plan to go to waste!

Mouser prepares two Bob-ombs in his hands.

But since you insist on being sent to the scrap heap, I suppose We'll have to exterminate you fi--
*grumble*

Mouser stops dead in his tracks.

What!? Why would we do that!? We had a deal with them to--
*menacing grunt*
...Yes, I see.

Mouser turns to the person we all know the identity of.

Be content with your intervention right now. Because bigger than ever, we'll be back. And there'll be nothing your foolish princess will be able to do about it.

Mouser drops a smoke-bomb onto the ground, the entire troop and it's members being gone when the smoke fades.

...Huh. Neat change of pace.

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Neo Arcadia X-kai and Violen both exit. Serges and Agile both meet them there

All clear.
I must say, I hope it was worth spending our time doing the heavy lifting.

X-Kai turns away.

It's always worth it. Besides our... main goals, one thing I simply cannot do is turn the other cheek to those I see in danger. Regardless, if that's everyone, then I suppose we're done here.

Forever Forest The Bob-Omb hits the cart directly, detonating and blasting Iggy off!

Augh, what a load of crap!! You've taken Mario Finales point-blank but when a stupid bomb decides to hit you, that's when you crumble!?

Super Pac-Man in retaliation heads directly for the both of them.

(Ludwig... whatever master plan is so important it involves getting beat down by these guys... I hope it's worth it.)

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Peach's Castle The castle seems mostly fixed from the battle damaged suffered from the skirmish against King Bob-omb and Morton, the former presumably having some exchange with Peach before leaving.

I suppose all that is left is to wait until--
--Until you get kidnapped.
Kidnapped? I would doubt after the frequent invasions of this castle that they would attempt such another thing.
And I doubted for decades wearing a fake mustache* would work, but here we are several decades into the future. If anything, Ludwig likely split everyone up on purpose to distract them.
Toadsworth, I appreciate and understand your skepticism, but don't you think it wouldn't hurt to at least stop speculating for one moment?
...
...I suppose you have some merit there, your majesty. How bad could things get from here?

Near seconds later, several blasts blow up the roof, as from it and the door a fleet of Shy Guy enter, along with a large figure and a smaller rodent one.

Yes, Princess Toadstool. How bad could things possibly get?...
...Just so we're clear, this does mean we are kidnapping you.
Mouser
Second In Command Demolitionist

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*In Mario Golf: Advance Tour (Don't try it, it's just a lame golfing RPG) a fake mustache labeled "Toadsworth" appears in one of the lockers, creating the implication that his facial hair is not real.

The Super Pac-Man eats the Bug Spray, and then attempts to do the same with Stanley!

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Toad Town Mall This is the end!

Shadwdari radiates with energy, preparing for a final move while Giga Mac closes in!!

CHAOS...
GROAAGHHHH--
BLAST!!!

A wide explosion is created, with Giga Mac and Shadwari in the center!!

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Shiver City Ugh. Gag me with a spoon.
You-a-know those guys?
Unfortunately. Last time we met, though, Waluigi-- that backstabbing beanstalk-bodied brute-- had gotten rid of them.
(What do they... do?)
Throw hammers, roll in their shells, that lame stuff. Don't let them do anything together and you'll be fine, or whatever.

Wario hops on his bike and starts the engine.

you guys can handle the small fry. I'll take care of the too-big-for-your-britches brat over there.

He then accelerates directly towards Roy, who blasts him to the side with his Bullet Bill Canon!

Ha! Da look on your stupid fa--!

Before Roy can finish, Wario, seemingly many times more durable than before, Shoulder Bashes Roy back!

Huh. He-a-looks like he can-a-take care of himself...

Somari, along with Yoshles, redirect their focus towards the Hammer Gang!

(So lets take these guys outta the equation, instead!)

Great. Now more potential pests to worry about.

Agile. Serges. I've terminated one of them. Has anything made itself known on your end?

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Neo Arcadia Not at the moment. Though we are almost finished evacuating the area.

Agile lands next to Serges.

Similar could be said for my case as well. There is currently nothing I have found doing my reconnaissance.
Should we come to your aid, Captain?

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Somewhere in Neo Arcadia No. Wait until my signal. Until then, you are to remain where you are and combat anything you find from there.

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Neo Arcadia Well, alright...

Serges and Agile deactivate their audial transmitters and proceed as before.

As he does, however, he lands on a hidden Magnet Mine, exploding on contact!

You... you embody the spirit of these "Extreme Mavericks". No mind of your own. No willpower or passion behind your actions. Only brainless actions you think are necessary.

Charging his buster, he casually walks towards Slash Beast EX.

Not that it makes a difference, anyway. It was the moment you stepped from the shadows to fight you cemented your very fate.

Somewhere in Neo Arcadia Now it's about time we end this, and rid the world of the pain you serve!

X-Kai slashes at EX Slash Beast with his X-Rapier in one direction as Violen bashes his Morning Star in in another!

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Forever Forest Ah, fiddlesticks. Welp, last desparation move it is!

Lemmy Koopa swirls his magic cane, conjuring a familiar shifting hue... then shoots the Magic Beam at Pac-Man!? A Super Pellet and a Power Pellet can both be seen traveling into him.

!!!

I hope you're Ready for Round 2! Things are about to get a little more... classic-like.

Pac-Man begins to rapidly shift in shape and size, transforming...

While X-Kai jumps out of his range to avoid the Ray Claw, Violen comes from behind Slash Beast EX and chucks him into a midair Magnet Mine!

Having a problem keeping your voice down? We can help with that.

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Forever Forest Pac-Man is directly hit by the Vegetable, knocking him down!

Kinda forgot this plot existed playing Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. It's actually not a bad game, but some parts are tedious.

Violen blocks the Sonic Slicers with his Morning Star without much effort.

As Slash Beast EX jumps on the roof, X-Kai is waiting for him with several charged Spin Wheels sent his way!

Ungh!
Keep him still!

X-Kai makes two Sonic Slicers with his X-Rapier, attempting to cut down Slash Beast while he is restrained!

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Sonic Slicer (Swift/Cutter) The user fires two sharp blades of energy which reflect off of walls, ceilings, and obstacles. These blades can ricochet a great number of times before disappearing, but the angle of reflection increases on every hit,

Another day, another... destroyed robot.

He then activates his audial transmitter.

Captain. It is Agile. I have downed one of those detestable pieces of trash. Yammark, I believe he went by.
...Yes, Captain. I will address him right away and then standby.

After turning off his audial transmitter, Agile flies over to Serges.

Serges.
Oh, what now?
...

Agile turns around and views the area to make sure the coast is clear. Further unwilling to risk the consequences of prying ears, he plucks Serges from the ship to talk somewhere else, putting him down and continuing after he believes they are devoid of eavesdroppers.

The Captain has ordered us forbidden to use the L-Seekers at the moment, along with all other Limited-specific weapons.
Really? Well, I can't be too surprised, what with the possible friendly... semi-friendly? Semi-friendly fire that may ensue from such. They see the imminent threat Limited is and they play with it like some sort of toy. Although I wish you had a more important reason for bringing me here in private. I was under the impression there had been... a casualty.
I was under order to bring you away, but I also would've done it regardless. Our affairs are not the business of these people. And that is how it shall remain.
Then if we are in agreement, I would like you to take me back. Not because I can't walk there, I just feel too lazy too myself.
Hmph. Don't get too comfy. There will be a time where you must depend on yourself physically. No use in attempting to gloss over it.

Agile peeks out for any peepers, and then brings back Serges, flying through and dropping him on the ship before flying off again.

---

Did you hear that, too!?
Yeah.
Stay close. Don't fire at any inhabitants.

Violen nods, as X-Kai equips his buster, the both of them carrying on wary for any signs of possible danger.

Enough. It's about time I finish you and slaughter the rest of you cankerous clods as well.

Agile begins to slice and stab at EX Yammark furiously, before aiming to decapitate him.

Huh. I was under the idea they were in there from what he said last page. Either works tho ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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On the contrary. I've seen enough to make my own analysis of you EX Mavericks. And I have seen no criteria that would certify you even the lowest level of competence.

Agile throws out several Crescent Slashers in EX Yammark's direction, aiming for him and his Yammark option!

You are nothing. You aren't even your own person with wants, needs, and desires. Only a pawn. And that will be the greatest cause of your downfall yet.

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Crescent Slasher (Crystal/Swift)- The user slashes their Agile Blade into the air, creating a swift, crescent, projectile of energy.