Walter drops down near the two.

Yep, that's me. Oliver. What is i--
...Oh, man, not again.

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How? When?
Back when I was arrested, I made this to destroy that junk heap called a "prison" that Amadeus peon sent me in, and then kill him. But I never had time to do that, either.
All the speed that I had gained from the bird is not only retained here, but also my shield's defense. And seeing how it is unbreakable or destroy-proof by any and all means... You can imagine the trouble you are in.

MKII begins walking towards Prototype.

(...How am I supposed to fight against this?)

MKII Walks up to Prototype, who's back is still turned, crouching.

Alright, no more dillydallying. I sent you back as an Aggron. And now I'll send you back again as a--

Prototype, now with both arms back turns around and zaps MKII with more Oculasers. MKII, however, is not stunned. An empty E-Tank can be seen behind where Prototype once was.

..You're not going to listen until I tell you, are you?

MKII Backhands Prototype away. He then throws his shield away with his hands wide open. Prototype, who rightfully doesn't touch this, watches for any signs before shooting at MKII. which does nothing. Prototype soon stops at this realization.

I've been holding back from the start. I was merely suppressing any power I may have held.
Heh. Nice bluff, but I call. I've seen all of your abilities, and I know for sure now that I. Can. Wi--
....
..Oh, no, since you find wasting everyone's time so entertaining, do go on. Or has reality finally taken pity on you?

WALTER.
...How ya doin', pal?
Other than the longlasting coma I was in after being abandoned by my own powers, trying to be put under someone else's control, and being turned into a human pretzel... I actually feel great.
But, wait... If you're here, then your Universe...
Gonezo. But that's water under the bridge. Besides... I honestly think it might be better this way.
You, on the other hand, need to get your together. All of it. Get all that in one huge bag, just get it together.
I'm not sure I take your meaning.
Look, dude, I'm going to be really honest. No matter how many people individually are to blame for this catastrophe, The real one at fault is you. I understand you dislike involving yourself in these matters, but this is what happens when you don't look after your own responsibilities. You've had several opportunities to put MKII in your place and you've squandered them all.
...
Nobody's asking you to play along, but when the time really calls for it, you step up. Worship was partially right on that behalf. Your neutrality is only doing you favors.
Only you can choose to take responsibility for your actions. I trust of you to make the right choice.

Proteus walks away, hopping on one of his shields that have reappeared and transformed into a motorcycle. He rides away, leaving a heap of dust behind.

...Wow, funny how the Wily Omega is the one to give you a reality check.

Either my a wide coincidence or by pinpoint accuracy, Prototype falls back to the arena.

MKII lands in front of him.

If you have any regard for your life left, you will forfeit. Of course, I'll probably still kill you anyway, but...
No way. This ends here.
While you are correct, I feel the neither of us are on the same page on how. But it's no matter.

While Prototype charges at MKII, MKII uses his shield to saw Prototypes forearm off. While Prototype yells in agonizing pain, MKII thinks to himself.

(Hmm. I know one person who definitely would have made a pathetic arm pun. But fortunately for me...)

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I don't know how you managed to do that, but in any case, I seriously owe you a great debt for getting me out of there.
Ain't no problem.
Well, I'll see you in the future Mr....
I put Waldo into hiding. I know where Carmen Sandiego is. I know Victoria's Secret. And my Toilet Paper doesn't take crap from anyone. As long as you know these simple things... you know who I am.

The man flies away... unable to be located by anyone. But as soon as that moment passes... someone else appears.

.....

MKII crash lands on Saturn, slightly dusting himself off as Prototype drops down.

Someone like you isn't worthy of casting judgement on anything, so I'll be the judge around here. Any last words be--
I must say, your tantrum did catch me off guard. But it was also somewhat disappointing.

Prototype lunges at MKII again only a sudden force to knock him back onto the ground.

I'm taking back my MKII Virus (also all other traces of it in this universe). I would have did this before had not it been for me trying to break my way out of Hades. What part of "I am the catalyst" do you all not understand?

MKII not only un-MKII Viruses Prototype but also any other prying sources that "used it for themselves", leaving no samples or small portions behind. Permanently.

This isn't an outside interference, either. I'm taking back what is rightfully mine.

Prototype gets up, slightly confused.

Augh... what happe--

MKII flicks him back to Earth.

Hnngh!
(How on earth has he has he countered my MKII Virus? Of what nature is this sorc--)

MKII, is immediately zapped via Oculaser, and knocked out of the arena. Prototype follows close behind.

---

I tried to justify the actions behind your shameless acts, your selfish nature, your lack of any sort of emotion other than rage, hate, and the kick you get from watching the world burn. But there's no cushioning the reality of it. There's no excuse. You truly are a monster of the highest degree.
...It seems I haven't destroyed all remaining pieces of your resilience just yet.
Fear not. You still linger in the face of your demise.

MKII heads straight for Prototype, using an array of Shield attacks. But no blows seem to be doing anything.

You are the sole reason for my suffering. My death. I say you should feel a taste of your own medicine.

Prototype reappears behind MKII and backhands him into space. Well aware that it'll take much more than that to win, he superjumps to the realms of space after him.

This match is for all intents and purposes over. A portion of your body has already succumbed to my will.
If you think this is eno--

Prototype's partially infected side punches him in the face.

Do you see it now? It's impossible for you to win.
Why, you--

Prototype's partially infected side punches himself in the face several times.

gurgle

Prototype is punched relentlessly before he grabs hold of his hand, which seems to work until MKII begins slashing at him with his Razor Blade Shield, slumping him down his knees.



MKII Walks right in front of Prototype, who seems almost devoid of any external signs of life. He seems content with Prototype's condition.

Excellent. Now we know that just like before, all you are is a putrid weakling that can hardly protect everyone, let alone themsel--

a thick storm of energy with Prototype in the center clears the battleground, sending slightly back. When he tries to block the flow with his shield, he ends up flying into one of the walls.

No.

As MKII tries to control Prototype again, he realizes that nothing is happening as Prototype charges straight at him.

Mhm.

---

Back at the fight, it seems like the weight of attacks from both sides are starting to sink in. More back-and-forth ensues, until Prototype manages to throw the first meaningful blow, undoing MKII's Viral Pattern. And knocking him a good deal away.

Give up. You obviously can't win in a fistfight.
Hubris, hubris, hubris. I wasn't trying to win the fistfight. I've already gotten what I desired out of our little exchange.
What on earth do you me-
!
..How?
You all are too unaware and possess a too rudimentary knowledge of the MKII Virus. Akin to that of a bacteria, The MKII Virus also adapts to any roadblocks in it's path.

W-Wow! He's actually keeping up! Do you think--
--It's still a long shot.
What? But how?
Take a gooood look at this Prototype fellow.

Pop leans closer to the monitor, revealing the same glitchy texture, but appearing more frequently.

Yeah, but what does that have to--
If I had to guess, Prototype has likely been infected again. The last time this has happened, it-- long story short-- killed him.
...What?
Of course, that's not to say this constitutes as an instant loss. If he can overcome it, he still has a chance. But it'll be an uphill battle... One that isn't in his favor.
So hey! He can still win this! Whaddya say?
....
...Yeah, that's on me for being a bummer.

CONT. due to character limit restraints.

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P-T Buster (Neutral)- Prototype's equivalent of the Charged Shot.
Prototype Crusher (Impact/Shield)- The user gains Super Armor as they charge directly at the opponent at subsonic speeds.
Protect (Neutral)- A move that once enabled, enables the user from being hit from attacks. The move is more likely to fail the more times it is used.

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Viral Wormhole (Space/Shadow)- A wormhole created by the MKII Virus that can traverse space-time as needed.
Homing Shield (Missile/Explode)- A mechanism trait of the MKII Shield which it mimics the standard heat-seeking missile, heading straight for the target and exploding.
Shield Mines (Explode/Shield) Shields which detonate after being touched by anyone other than the deployer themself. The Shield can also be detonated on it's own.

..Am I the only one who noticed that weird personality change when he shifted back into MKII?

---

The force of their collision bounces the both of them away. Neither of them seem quite effected however. MKII immediately begins shooting rapid fire MKII Strikes at Prototype, who dodges them all.

I feel the urge to ask. Why? Why are you incapable of coexisting along with peace? What made you impossible to coexist with peace? What made you this callous, this-- selfish?

As Prototype retaliates with a barrage of P-T Busters, MKII dashes through them with his shield.

Careful who you speak to, knave. I was created as a means of destruction, to strike fear into the hearts of the innocent, to chaos anarchy all around. It is all I know. It is all I will ever know. And no one-- Doctor of mine or not-- will hold me from doing doing so.

MKII once at melee range props up Razor Blades on his Shield, swinging at Prototype, who struggles to dodge them. When he's about to get hit, he uses Prototype Crusher to tank the Razor Blades and punch MKII, sending him skyrocketing.

It doesn't have to be like that! Look at me! I was living life at it's least as a simple Elite Commander of his forces, but when I met my friends, it was then that I knew who I was! Nobody's forcing you to be evil but yourself!

Seconds later, thousands of Homing Shields begin flying down towards Prototype, who quickly uses Protect, covering the battlefield in dust. Little does he know that MKII has opened up a Viral Wormhole, taking him right behind Prototype.

I'm well aware. I'm the one making the decision.

Prototype turns around to zap him with his Oculaser but it's too little too late as MKII proceeds to wail on Prototype until knocking him to a distant corner. He then proceeds to spam an assortment Shield Mines on Prototype while he is down. However, he begins to get up, as the explosions from the mines gradually begin hurt him less.

Then...
...Then you're even scummier than I thought.
DESTROY!

Prototype, at this point completely oblivious to all damage from the explosions, lunges at MKII, punching him. MKII retaliates by punching him in return. Slowly but surely the battle transforms into an all-out slugfest, neither party relenting nor even reacting. Eventually their punches begin connecting at MFTL speeds. But although almost undetectable... A small glitch-like texture begins to radiate from Prototype.

Mighty, was it? I guess I owe you one. I'll try to do what I can to help.

Will also joins in on trying to break Walter free, concentrating his chronokinesis on the Dimension Walter is stuck in. There seems to be a slight change...

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The terms are?

1v1, as the way you were back in the beginning. No outside interference from either party, we fight till one of us is unable to compete. If you're attacked from any outsiders, it's an instant loss from the other side. I win, you will be stripped of your powers and forever banned into a void (Albeit more than you deserve)... You win... Go ahead and do whatever you want. What do you say, "Wily Omega"?
...Now I know you're playing me...
...But you're right. I accept...

Regulus gradually changes, morphing back into his original state.

Hmmm, it's been a while since I was like this...
...And a "while" it will remain. But truly, this is the perfect way to crush everyone's deepest hopes. By tearing apart the representation of them.
A reminder: Reverting to this state does not change the consequences of being attacked by anyone else. I will transform back should that be. As for our battle grounds...

The landscape around the two changes to a wide Colosseum.

(This is it... This is the battle that I've been waiting for.)

(But now... Now I prove to everything. That I can win.)

---

.....
.....

The two charge, one with an open fist, and the other shield-first.

None of the attacks do anything, due to them not only being able to do anything unless Regulus (yes, the mirage) wants them to, but his immunity to any and all types, and his unscalable-to-ability. Instead looks point blank at everyone, and yawns. Regulus (the real one) rises into space. The wave also easily goes through the Gate Block, destroying it with zero effort.

Hiyaa already made the Dio reference so I'm not even going to bother with the wry/muda muda stuff. Anyway...

Regulus drops a compressed Supercluster on the Earth, said Supercluster moving at 10^10^10^10^10^10^10^10^10^10^10^10^10^10^10^10^10^10^100^100^100^100^100^100^100^100^100^100^100^100^100^100^100^100^100 times faster than the Planck Instant, easily and instantly killing everyone who is not named Regulus on Earth, with the exception of the coffee shop inhabitants.

Now that that's over with, time to go and eat a bowl of my favorite cereal. Fruit Loo-

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Time is rewinded before anything dire can happen.
--The hell?
Not... *pant*...
Not on my waa-- woah, nelly.

Will Smith collapses due to having to Rewind Time on the sheer power of potency that is Regulus. He seems to be in critical condition.

....Inconvenient. But I'll just do it agai--
Hold on a moment.

Out steps Prototype, who stands triumphant.

Wait, you're alive? This is... unexpected.
C'mon, there's still one person left you have yet to face. Someone who has something to prove against you. We've technically never fought before, have we? And here I am, right? So you failed to put me in my place.
And what's stopping me from turning you into nothingness?
Maybe the fact that if you do, it'll only prove that you needed the help of those rings and your fancy powers to win.
...
...I'm listening.

Regulus forsees Team Aeon and swats away all six of them like flies. From then on, the six are talking to a mirage of Regulus, however they might react or regardless of whether the contrary is stated or not.

I am a several billion-year old entity. It would take a lot more training then hellishly difficult dungeons to "Automatically" scale to me.

He then turns back to A. Rock. before he can do anything, is easily shot at and incapacitated.

Ugh, this is kinda sad. I almost feel like sparing you. This isn't the life you asked for, is it? No. You wish you could be back in your home with your little papa and your sister...
...Almost being the operative word. Sorry, Rocky boy-- But your luck has run ou--

HI-YAA!
HORAGGH!

Hiyaa and Horaagh immediately interfere, instantly Horaagh running away and Hiyaa going off on his own to fight Regulus.

---

Horaggh uses a Heart Container, restoring A. Rock back to 100%.

(There you are, kiddo. But you have to be careful before you randomly charge in on people.)
Yeah. But at least I'm not as stupid as you...
Bakayarou.
!?!?!?!?)

"A. Rock" immediately transforms into Regulus.

Omae wa mou shindeiru.
NANI!?

Horaggh, even dropping Flame Mode in an attempt to dodge, is relentlessly beaten in a Kenshiro-esque fashion, as is Hiyaa in his fight with the other Regulus.

*sigh*... how'd I get roped into this?

As a feint rendition of Andrew W.K's Ready to Die plays in the background, A. Rock steps out from the shadows.

I said I wouldn't get involved, but that piece of trash is the reason I'm the way I am right now.
I'm not gonna let that scumbag repeat the exact same thing as before. No matter what the cost.
Oh, really?

From behind him spawns Regulus, who turns every object --animate or inanimate-- around him into an assortment of stock image headswaps of Regulus himself that each point guns towards A. Rock.

Go ahead. Kill meh. Or more accurately-- try.

You could always just make one. But it's your call.

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