Ninja Man charges his Swift Buster.

Reggae is knocked to the ground.

Oof. Yeah, that is to be expected.
Want me to tag in?
I mean, even if Captain Fire Emblem WAS here, he'd probably be killed in an instant because he has Cut's weaknesses on him, and if I'm correct on his resistance, Sergeant wouldn't be able to do much.
...And since that big n' mighty Beta Maximus bailed on us, you're the only non-threat that isn't too non-threatening.
...So, sure, go nuts.

Ninja Man Psi steps up to bat with a Ninja Katana!

Hey, never said I was the one who was gonna kick your ass.
Also it's pretty much like it dealt no damage, which is fine because that's the way it's SUPPOSED to be until AFTER you attack me.

If Cut Man's stats are boosted, Reggae goes for a Stat Thief. If not, he opts for a Core Toss.

...Yeah, I'mma be honest. Doing "/" for stat changes instead of "^" and "v" doesn't make it exactly clear which one it is.

Looking over his amount of Zenny, Boosted Bass realizes that he's juuuuust short on Zenny to pay for it himself. Upon realizing this, he turns to P11.

...You don't mind splitting the price, right? I've only got 500 to spend, and I want to save at least some for if we need it later.

In some corner of the galaxy, a space vessel can be seen flying about. The vessel has no name, and no destination, simply content with aimlessly roaming the vast, immeasurable depths of the known universe.

Within the ship are five roamers. With no home and no family, they made a home and a family among themselves, and spend their lives, going wherever the stars may take them.

Wow... Such a pretty sight... You sure you don't want to see this, Simile?

Pastel, a Frostven from the icy planet Ullr of the Odinorse System. Born from one of Marzanna's warrior clans, Pastel was abandoned by xer parents for being a soft-spoken individual- a sign of weakness for xer battle-born lineage- and due to the culture of the planet, was never adopted by another family. Xe spends xer time sightseeing, and sometimes sketches what xe sees.

Sorry, but the autopilot's a bit on the fritz at the moment, and somebody's gotta fly this thing until we can find a place where I can fix it. But maybe some other time, ok?

Simile, a Fire-Belly of the swamp planet Amphibios, located in the Arthurion System. Known for their four arms and froglike appearance, Simile left their family behind at a young age to become an engineer. However, since their planet is not as technologically advanced as most others, they still have a lot to learn.

What is the purpose of watching the stars, anyway? We see stars all the time, and I could hardly call it interesting at this point.

Orthostates, a Marbleman of the planet Marblex of the Minera System. A race comprised entirely of marble, they are known for their serious nature and lack of a sense of humor. They are also known as a race of architects, having the most beautifully built cities in their galaxy. Orthostates lost his parents in an off-planet tragedy, when bombs planted within a building they were constructing left them shattered, a moment referred to as a cross-galaxy act of sabotage.

Ah, give xer a break, won't you, Ortho? If xe wants to look at the stars, then let xer.

Sync, a Biorobot who claims to have once been from Earth. Nobody, not even his fellow roamers knows where he came from, or what his past was... Only that he and another member were the ones who first established this nameless group.

...To be fair, I've been doing my fair share of sightseeing myself...

Rehearse, a Subhuman of unknown origin. In an unknown occurrence, she has lost all memories of who she once was, and have spent many of her years wondering just who she really is. All she knows, however, is that her entire body constantly grows some kind of rare gemstones that are either clipped off like fingernails, or even falls off over time. But despite the incredible value of these gems, the group doesn't use them as their primary source of income- only selling them as a last resort.

Rather, their main source of income comes from taking small jobs wherever they can; Not in the same sense as mercenaries, but mostly crafty jobs, such as repairing a fense, mowing the lawn, and walking the occasional Snarvoth. Of course, not all jobs are small, and there have been many times an employer got rather annoyed at them for quitting by the week's end. Bar owners have been especially annoyed; The group has been previously banned from 5 different bars just for this simple reason alone.

But this is the life our travelers have chosen, and they don't blame a single person for not understanding. As long as they can get their fair share of credit to spend on food and fuel, there's simply nothing more they can ask for.

Guess we're not going in our own home for a while...
How exactly was going home going to help us with finding this "Star Sceptor", anyways?
We were mostly just coming here for supplies and to discuss. I didn't want to bother Jazz for any supplies, and... Let's face it, we've spent too much time there doing nothing, and now that they're having their little "Agony crisis", it's probably best we stay out of their way for now.
We could go to my place in Legacy's universe* instead, but chances are it's not safe their, either.
What makes you say that?
Think about it: If someone's after us, then they'd have to know about us... Which means they'd have to know we're from other universes. And if they know us well enough to know where we live... Chances are they'd know about my old retirement home, too. Good thing I gave Synth** that vacation after doing so very little with him during the Diablo arc. I should probably call him to meet with us instead of returning to the vacation home.
That reminds me. Shouldn't we be concerned about some kind of assassin or something hunting us down?
Only if we run into them along the way. Trio is our main concern at the moment. And besides...
...I can't shake this nagging feeling that whoever was after us... WE are not their primary target.
That being said... Where do we go from here? How are we meant to find the Star Scepter?

The group ponders for a moment.

...Hmm...
...What about Crossroads City?
Crossroads City...? Hang on a second...

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...But we're already going on enough of a whim to think that the Star Scepter still exists in Chaos Zone. What makes you think that Crossroads City will still be here in the same vein?
Let's be honest here: The Chaos Zone is incredibly- as it is aptly called- CHAOTIC. I wouldn't be surprised if there were multiple different places with such dimensional distortions.
The main problem lies on how we're going to find it... How does one go on to intentionally find a realm with such dimensional anomalies?
...Assuming I'm not overshooting their capabilities... I think I might know someone who can help.

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*Reference: The pre-boot run of Legacy (more specifically, Page 5, Post #7 )
**No relation to the Synth from Take the Crown; This particular Synth was introduced back in Legacy on the same post as mentioned above, and was more properly introduced in Part I, Page 336, Posts #11 and 14.

Ninja Man smirks.

Heh, as we thought. We didn't need Sergeant to hunt down your weaknesses, after all...
You may talk big and have some flashy moves...
...But you're still the same as any other Cut Man, with all the same flaws. Same flaws, SQUAWK!
(A shame that the only one of us who could capitalize on his weaknesses isn't here right now...)
(Shh! He doesn't need to know that!)

Reggae tosses an Anti-Tank at Cut Man's feet.

It doesn't matter how high your multiplier goes because of your puny defense! Ya ain't gonna win!

*Snicker* That's your Skill? THAT'S your Defense? Man, oh man... *Chuckle*
...Should I start using my missiles to look for a weakness?
Nah! Nah, nah. There's no need, no need. It's Cut Man! Fancy hat or no, I think we know what his weakness is. His weakness, SQUAWK!
And even if his weaknesses are different, it won't matter. He's so much of a glass cannon that he'll probably literally shatter like glass when we're done. Shatter like glass! I've got this.

Reggae goes for the ol' Mimicry, copying... whatever move goes right before Reggae in the turn order.

As Beta Man and his friends walk out, Missingno. begins to ponder.

We can deal with your little Agony "friends" later. For right now, we'll need to find some way to keep Lucina alive until we can find some way to deal with this problem.
You really think there's a solution to keep them both alive?
...Truth be told, I don't. But something I've learned from you lot is that you've only TRULY failed the moment you stop trying.

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Beta Shadow looks over to NinPan.

The President.
(At least I think... Something seems a bit different about Walter since I last saw him. He seems... newer.)
(...Then again, I can't even remember the last time I even saw him, so maybe it's just from not interacting as much as I do with the others... Not that I get a lot of chances to.)

Beta Shadow gets up from where he was sitting and stretches.

Aaaaanyway, I should probably get going, myself. I've been spending too much time away from the Pizzeria, so I should probably check to see if there still is a Pizzeria.
I'll keep an eye out for those Reaperspawn. (Probably should've warned Walter before he left tbh...) Haven't fought since the whole "Evil Mario" debacle, so I'll probably have to warm up somehow...

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Beta Man and friends, after quite some time, return to their home in Allegrotropolis...

...Only to find it in a wreck, and the Allegrotropolis Security Force surrounding it. A van with a symbol combining a medical symbol and a wrench can be seen, lifting what appears to be a poisoned Joe unit...

What on Earth happened here...?

The group of heroes approach the leading robot...

Ah, you must be Beta Man and his friends. I don't suppose this place belonged to you?



And just who are you supposed to be?
I am Sergeant Fanfare, Commanding Officer of the Allegrotropolis Security Force. We're a local service sworn to protecting the city and upholding the law... Which means you'd be wise to show some respect.
(What's with Sergeant Men and respect these days?)
Sorry, we've meant no disrespect. But could you tell us why our house is in this state, and why one of your men are poisoned?

...Several months ago, your house was broken into by an unknown figure. We have no leads on who it was... But whoever it was left behind a trap, poisoning one of our forces. We're still searching for any remaining traps, so I'd recommend not entering until further notice.
...I'd ask for your number, but unless yours is different from my own Beta Man, I think I know how to get ahold of you once we're done here.

...A house got broken into, and it took you several months to start looking into it?
When we started the search isn't important. What's important is that SOMEONE is after you. So, I'd recommend keeping an eye out.
...Oh, and one more thing... I know I can't stop the likes of you from doing your little adventures... But if ANY of the threats come into Allegrotropolis...
...Law or no law, it is OUR responsibility, not YOURS. So let us do our jobs.

Sergeant Fanfare walks back to the building to continue the investigation.

...What kind of stick got shoved up his ?

Suddenly, a rocket bursts in the sky, catching everyone's attention.

ATTENTION, MAGGOTS! WE ARE HERE TO DOMINATE YOU IN THE FIELD OF BATTLE!
Puny weaklings fight like BABIES! It's time that Heavy and his friends show you how to fight for REAL!
Ack... What my friends here are trying to say is, we're willing to challenge you to a friendly little battle. We've been told of your... past encounters, and I think it stands to reason that you might be in need of some assistance.
Mmph! Mmph mmmmmph!
Be sure to bring only 8 of you, though; This isn't a Tea Party you're being invited to.
And the 8 o' ye that do make it, make sure to know who yer dealin' with. 'Lest ye wanna return back to yer friends in a paper bag!
We'll be waiting for you guys in Teufort. If you don't know where it is, then... Well, I'm sure at least one of you have some kinda fancy GPS you could use.
Just try not to make it a waste of our precious time. If you manage to make it out, be sure you make it out having learned something.
Later, chuckleheads! Try not to be late, alright?

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Now opening: Teufort Tussle

Beta Maximus
Core: Shadow
Subcore: Level
Weakness: Electric Crystal
Resistance: Level Flame
Abilities: Golden Beta Blast, Shadow Buster, Golden Beta Swordplay, Golden Aura

Beta Blast
Core: Shadow/Explode
Cost: 4 WE
Accuracy: 90%
Power: 38 Damage
Effect: Shrouds the target in a Dark Aura, making the target more vulnerable to Light and Crystal attacks for 3 turns.

Upgraded to: Golden Beta Blast
Power: 40 Damage
Effect: Shrouds the target in a Dark Aura, making the target more vulnerable to Light and Crystal attacks for 3 turns. Also deals super effective damage if the target is weak to Level.

Beta Swordplay
Core: Shadow/Cutter
Cost: 2 WE
Power: 25 Damage
Effect: Deals double damage if the user was attacked before their turn.

Upgraded to Golden Beta Swordplay
Effect: Deals x2.5 damage if the user was attacked before their turn. Also deals super effective damage if the target is weak to Level.

Golden Aura
Core: Level
Cost: 8 WE
Effect: For 3 turns, the user and all allies gain a resistance to Level, Shadow, and Defense moves, and all moves of the three types cost 75% of their usual amount. Everyone also gains x1.5 EXP and has the Level typing implemented in the WE and damage calculations of single-type and resisted moves.

Also, something I forgot to mention is that I also bought skills for all of my characters (sans Reggae, who already has one), including the new guys:

Wrathful Warrior (Ninja Man Ψ)
Effect: If the user is disabled by a Time move, they immediately revive with 75% HP and max buffs to Attack and Speed; However, they lose 5 points of HP at the end of each turn.

Symbol of Hope (Discorded Sergeant)
Effect: If the user is at >75% HP, moves that would initially kill the user will instead leave them at 1 HP.

Vantage Blow (Beta Shadow (FEH))
Effect: When at 75% HP or higher, if the user moves before their target, their attack deals an additional 5 flat damage; If they move after, however, they use a zero-cost variant of the last Breidablik move they used without any of its effects.

Shadow Sponge (Beta Maximus)
Effect: The user takes 25% of incoming damage from Shadow attacks aimed for any/all allies. For the first time this occurs in a turn, the user's Attack is raised by 1 stage.

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...Well. There goes our emergency weapon slots.
We probably wouldn't even need the additional slots if we were just caught up with everyone. The Growth Module we bought will help, sure, but we're going to need a bit more help if we're going to-

Suddenly, the group hears an explosion from outside.

What was that...?

The group walks out to see what was going on...

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The scene that takes place at this point occurs in the TTC Sidestories thread.

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(...Huh. Tiny was right.)
I think that I should be the one to go. I haven't quite got much experience with this world as the rest of you, so a little preparation should do me good.
Sure thing. The rest of us will just keep an eye out on things.

New Character Stats:

Beta Shadow (FEH)
Core: Crystal
Subcore: Cutter
Weakness: Swift Water
Resistance: Impact Nature

Weapon Slot x6 used!

Abilities: Sword Breidablik, Scarlet Breidablik, 3-Star Red Summon, Lance Breidablik, Azure Breidablik, 3-Star Blue Summon, Axe Breidablik, Jade Breidablik, 3-Star Green Summon, Staff Breidablik, Dire Breidablik, 3-Star Gray Summon

Energy: 340 (17)
Weapons: 28 (14)
Attack: 20
Defense: 14
Speed: 15

Sword Breidablik
Core: Cutter
Cost: 12 WE
Power: 15 Damage
Effect: Reduces enemy stats by 1 stage, and alters Subcore to Cutter, Weaknesses to Swift and Water, and Resistances to Impact and Nature (Cost reduced to 4 if second effect already in place). Grants 1 Red Orb.

Scarlet Breidablik
Core: Flame
Cost: 12 WE
Power: 15 Damage
Effect: Boosts random ally's stats by 1 stage, and alters Subcore to Cutter, Weaknesses to Swift and Water, and Resistances to Impact and Nature (Cost reduced to 4 if second effect already in place). Grants 1 Red Orb.

3-Star Red Summon
Core: Flame
Cost: 5 Red Orbs
Effect: Summons a random 3-Star Red Hero. Cannot be used if a summon is already active. If the user does not have enough orbs, this move can be used to alter WE regeneration into Red Orb regeneration for 5 turns.

Most of the other moves are repeats of the last three, but slightly altered. I'll just give a quick run-down of these:

Lance/Azure Breidablik - Changes Subcore to Swift, Weakness to Impact and Nature, and Resistance to Cutter and Flame. Gives Blue Orbs used for 3-Star Blue Summon.
Axe/Jade Breidablik - Changes Subcore to Impact, Weakness to Cutter and Flame, and Resistance to Swift and Water. Gives Green Orbs for 3-Star Green Summon.
Staff Breidablik - Heals the user or ally by 15*User's Attack instead of dealing damage. Also changes Subcore to Recovery, Weakness to Shadow and Neutral, and Resistance to Crystal and Empty. Gives Gray Orbs.
Dire Breidablik - Alters Subcore to Laser, Weakness to Recovery and Experience, and Resistance to Shadow and Neutral. Also gives Gray Orbs.

As for the summons, I will go into full detail with them as they appear, but here is a generic rundown: Each one is based off of a character I have in a game with a gacha system; That being Fire Emblem Heroes, Pokemon Masters EX, Dragon Ball Dokkan Battle, Dragon Ball Legends, and X-DiVE at the moment. The stars with each move represent the rarity of the character; In 3-Star's case, it'll be rather low-rarity characters (for FEH, 3-starts or under). (Legends characters will be merged with their Dokkan selves. Additionally, FEH characters will be merged with any variants I have of them.)

As for the Red/Blue/Green/Gray parts, those represent the following (with X-DiVE characters fitting where I see fit):

Red - In FEH, these are mainly Sword users. For Pokemon Masters EX, Strike characters will be here. For Dokkan, these will be Strength (STR) and Physical (PHY) characters.
Blue - In FEH, these are mainly Spear/Lance users. For Pokemon Masters EX, Tech characters go here. Dokkan has Agility (AGL) characters.
Green - In FEH, these are mainly Axe/Mace users. I've put Dokkan's Technique (TEQ) characters here. Pokemon Masters EX only has 3 character types (not to be confused with Pokemon types): Strike, Tech, and Support, and all of the Support characters have already been aligned to...
Gray - FEH Support characters are the main kind in this one, so I felt it fitting to put the PM Support characters in here, too. Dokkan will have Intellect characters here.

...Right. Let's see if I can summarize us correctly...
You are a guinea pig for experimental energy travelling the world for a challenge.
You're a pet tiger carrying around an AI double of the old coot.
HEY!
I'm the ghost of a hyperfast censorship ghost, and the only one of the six of us that was actually a victim of this world's doomsday.
You are a Sergeant Man who was trying to hep fight that "Rotom" guy when you were booted from your world, and you have no idea where your family is.
You're a Summoner from Askr who was looking for Tedd, but now probably have no idea what to do next.
And you're the replacement Reaper of another world who was sent here after trying to rebel against your old one after he absorbed that jerkwad Devil.
...Probably not the best team in the world. But I'm sure that if we stick together...
...Nothing will stop us. And together, we'll prove to Supremo that we're heroes, and then he'll HAVE to fix this broken world!
...Y'know what? I like the sound of that.
I don't necessarily have any other choice.
Sounds like a deal to me. I'm in.
Well, it's that or return home with nothing... Count me in, too.
...
...No.
HUH!?

You've gotta be KIDDING ME. Are you SERIOUSLY going to be like this AGAIN!?
Look. I respect what you're doing and all. But if "Beta Supremo" is REALLY waiting on you to prove yourselves as heroes, he would've waited no further than when you lot defeated Beta Satan.
Beta Supremo is leading you through hoops. And I REFUSE to be another puppet in his little game.
And just HOW do you intend on finding your way home, then, hmm?

Beta Maximus glares over at Reggae, before turning a glance over to Ninja Man and taking the beeping signal from his pocket.

...I'll find it on my own. Besides- and this goes for your little pair of gateway-builders, too... My problems are my OWN, and I REFUSE to let others hurt themselves trying to solve it.

Beta Maximus then proceeds to leave, following the directions of the message hoping it would lead to something that'll help him.

...Hmph.

Beta Shadow spots something held by Reggae.

...Huh? What're these...?
Hey wait a sec-

(Character Stats and Weapons on the next post)

Ninja Man suddenly gets a signal as Beta (???) continues.

I suppose it's a given, yes.
Since that day, he'd protect the world through fear, destroying anyone that he viewed as a threat to the world... and he viewed anyone who tried to rebel against him as a threat. And henceforth, we- as in myself and my former friends and allies- began to call him Beta Darkness.
Former friends? What do you mean by-
It means they're already dead, too.
As harsh as you put it, you are correct; He destroyed all of us, except for myself, during our first act of rebellion.
I only managed to escape because Shaggy intervened, sending me to Matt's realm while he dealt with Beta Darkness... In which, Beta Darkness managed to defeat Shaggy.
Wait, really? He can't be THAT strong, can he?
Beats me... Matt believes it's because Shaggy couldn't use 100% of his power against Beta Nightmare... simply because the sheer strength of his 100% power ALONE is enough to devastate HALF of the Earth.

That aside... After I was sent to Matt's realm, he decided that Beta Darkness would be deemed unworthy of the Reaper title. And since I was appointed by him to be his replacement should anything happen to him... I became the new Reaper through Matt's blessing.
And with the role, came new power... No longer was I simply "Beta Man" anymore. From there, Matt would send me to a Room of Spirit and Time-
You mean a Hyperbolic Time Chamber?
It was less of a "Chamber" and more of a rift in time, so we didn't really call it that- To more properly train myself to not only be able to use my newly gifted powers to the best of my ability... but to be equal to him in power. And after a few years in the room- or at least, what was years within the room-, I emerged as someone new. Someone stronger.
...Neither of us had any idea what to call my new state of being. Robbie Rotten came up with the name Beta Maximus. The name's a bit overbearing, but he was the only one of us to come up with anything at all, so we just went with it.
Since then, I've been fighting Beta Darkness in order to end his reign... But in our most recent battle, he opened up a wormhole, hoping it would send me to a realm where I'd get torn apart... But instead, it sent me here.
...What it did destroy, however, was my ability to transfer across dimensions. Without it, I'm practically stuck here.

Just what do you think you're doing!? I DEMAND an explanation!
I didn't want to resort to this, but you left me no choice. You want to defy death, over and over again? Fine. But you will NOT get to live in this world FREE.

Suddenly, more and more of Beta Diablo gets absorbed into Beta Shadow!

Y-you-! You don't know what you're doing with this! I won't just be trapped in your body, not again! I will make you regret this!
...That's a risk I'm willing to take. And make no mistake, Devil...
...You won't be hurting anyone. Not while I have anything to say about it.

More and more of Beta Diablo gets absorbed until suddenly, a flash of light envelops the two...

...Until eventually, it dies down.

...Beta Shadow? Are you alright...?
Oh, yeah, I'm fine. More than, actually. You know, since we won and all?
I dunno... You seem a bit... Well...
...A bit... what?
...Nothing. Nothing... Just...
...I'm glad you're alright.

---

...At least I THOUGHT he was alright. With Diablo handled, and even the merge bringing Beta Shadow beyond back to full strength, he even offered to stay behind and deal with the remaining monsters: Nuru and Rotom Lucifer.
...It didn't take him too long, though. We don't know what he did, but... He assured us he "dealt with the problem." And what's more... The original non-Devil Rotom went missing not too long after. Truth be told... I probably should've taken it as a hint as for what was to come.
Dear god...
While I may not exactly hold any remorse for an alternate world's version of the creature I've tried to stop from taking over my world before coming here...
...This does hold some concern.
...When Beta Shadow merged with Beta Devil, it... changed him. It twisted his morality. It made him want to do whatever it takes to keep the world and its people safe... No matter the cost. And we've ignored it for a while, until... IT happened.

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Greeting everyone, You may be asking why I'm on TV. Well, I-*



King II collapses onto the floor as a figure steps up to where he once stood.

...Worry not. I am here to protect all of you...
...But for that to happen... There will be some changes to be made.

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*The Chaos Zone Part II (Page 179, Post #11) (And before anyone asks, I did get permission from ch4s3 to do this.)

...It all started back when we were training for the biggest threat at the time: Beta Diablo.

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Back in the past in another timeline, Beta Man and Beta Shadow are sparring, until eventually they decide to take a break.

...
Is something wrong?
...No, it's just... I can't shake this feeling that...
...Can I ask you a favor?
A favor...?

...I anything were to happen to me... I want you to take my place as Reaper.
Huh? Me? But... why?
...As much as I have every intent on beating Diablo... For any hope of the best, you must prepare for the worst.
But... Why me?
Back when I made this account, you were actually the main display name... Well, up until 2018, anyway.
Besides... Between you and my other alternate selves, I actually trust you with the account more.
...I don't really know about this...

Beta Shadow puts his hand on Beta Man's shoulder.

Trust me. This is nothing more than a cautionary measure. Beta Diablo is going down. And we'll do it together.

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...Skipping ahead in time*, the battle on Joyous Tower has reached a momentous point. Beta Shadow instinctively unleashed one final gambit against Beta Diablo: the 100% release of Ultra Instinct's true power. Unfortunately, the technique leaves Beta Shadow drained of energy, leaving him de-transformed and on the ground. And as he does, Diablo gives off a speech about the "never-ending cycle", and how "destruction is the only way to end it".

I'll do you guys a solid and skip right to the end.

...As long as the cycle of Creation and Destruction continues, life will have no meaning. And as long as Creation exists, so, too, will destruction... So the cycle must end with DESTRUCTION, not Creation.

Beta Diablo attempts to rise into the air... only for a hand to grab onto him.

...?
...
...Still clinging on to your hopes? Pathetic. You have no energy. No stamina. You. Have. NOTHING. All this is, is merely a second wind. And ultimately, it serves NOTHING.
...I'll give this sad little attempt something, however...

Beta Diablo tries to tug his leg out of Beta Shadow's grip, but to no avail.

...It came with quite the iron grip.
[ ...It's not because of my grip. [u]It's because of what the grip is FOR.]{level_shadow}
...?

Beta Diablo tries again to pry his leg from Beta Shadow's hand...

...only to find his leg being absorbed within Beta Shadow's grasp.

Wh-what the-!?

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*The Chaos Zone, Part II (Page 119, Post #6), to be specific.

Urgh... Not this guy...
You know who this guy is?
...One day, Dr. Wily created an experimental energy source that he dubbed Senshi, said to be the essence of a warrior's fighting spirit. He made it as a weapon to fight Mega Man... and after asking for an upgrade to fight Beta Man, I volunteered to act as a guinea pig for the energy.

Suddenly, Gagaku's holographic Wily AI activates.

Slight correction: I- and by "I", I mean the real Dr. Wily- only did it because I was tired of you constantly asking me to upgrade you. ...And it worked on that, at the very least.
Despite wanting the upgrade simply to defeat my world's Beta Man, I instead decided that he wasn't worth my time, and neither was Mega Man. So instead, I went on a quest to fight the strongest foes in the world.
However, the closest I ever got to finding a proper challenge in my world was when I heard that the Fire Man of that universe became a god... But what he TRULY turned out to be was a no-show.* So, after that bore-fest, I decided to take my business elsewhere.
And that elsewhere was another universe? How did you even manage to do that?
Firstly, it wasn't just another universe. I've went across the multiverse looking for a challenge. As for the how, I'm not really sure... Apparently, it's just something this energy can do if I focus hard enough on it.
In any case... I've been to many worlds since, looking for strong foes to fight. And I've actually managed to find a good few of them... Some I've beaten, and others... not so much.
And let me guess, this guy is one of the ones you've lost to?
Worse. He's actually the strongest I've ever met... and he REFUSES to fight me!
I believe it is for the same reason I've told you several times before: I only fight when it's absolutely necessary.
Now, I believe I asked about this "Supremo" character...

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...So, this "Beta Supremo" won't restore this broken world until you prove yourselves to be "better people"?
That's about right.
And this other Beta Shadow is from a place known as "Askr" who came here looking for a friend.
That's my story, alright.
And what about you, Mr. "I'm Too Cool For Fighting"? Why are you here, and why are you asking all these questions about the Beta Shadows of the Multiverse?
...
...I was sent here in a battle against my Ex-Reaper, Beta Shadow.
A battle...?
Against me...?
Wait. Ex-Reaper? What's that about?

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*Reference: Red Hot Inferno - Can You Beat Fire Man?; A very old-school MMRPG roleplay that never got anywhere.

The triad of my characters go to the nearby store. Getting yet another coupon for a total of three, Sergeant gets a Growth Module for the team and a Growth Module EX for everyone, Ninja Man buys some merchandise (3 Crown Coins for ???), and Reggae gets 6 whole Weapon Slots for some ungodly reason. (I can afford this; I've done the math.)

Holy SQUAWK!, my dude. What do you even need all these weapon slots for?
Eh, they're not really for me. They're for in case we ever need them for anything. Anything, SQUAWK!

Suddenly, a portal appears above the three, as a figure drops down in front of them.

...Like maybe right now, for instance.

The figure gets up and looks around...

This strange place... Is this the Chaos Zone I've heard about?

The three robots look at each other, Reggae shrugging, before turning back to the strange figure.

Technically speaking.
...Ok... In that case, have any of you seen anyone named Prototedd around? I've heard he may be somewhere in this strange new world...
I don't know who that is.
I do, I do. And sorry to say, but while I can't confirm or deny this, I'm sorry to say that chances are Tedd's probably dead.
Wh- DEAD!?
Yep. Red-head jerkwad destroyed the whole entire universe and killed a lot of people, myself included. Myself included, SQUAWK! And while I haven't really seen him since an incident involving a bootleg demon Mario-
The Nintendo character?
-chances are that he's among the bodies. Probably. We... don't exactly have any bodies to count for confirming kills. No bodies!
...Well, that's rather disheartening to hear. When he just upped and vanished, I was rather worried... He's a good friend of mine, after all.
...Wait, did you say he killed you, too? How are you still-
Alive? I'm not. I'm actually a ghost! A ghost, SQUAWK!
A... ghost?
Yeah, I don't know how it really works, either, since I'm a robot and all.
A robot? This place is stranger than I have been informed... But then again, I've been told rather little.
Who are you, anyways?
Ah, right... They call me Beta Shadow. It's nice to meet you.

Reggae and Ninja are left somewhat dumbfounded... But Sergeant doesn't quite seem to know the relevance of the name.

...You're kidding, right?
I know it isn't much of a normal name, but-
No no no no. It's not that. It's...We KNOW a Beta Shadow. He's the shades-wearing, golden haired dork that we call our "Reaper". Which is... KINDA our god? Or however we're meant to explain it.
Wait, a god...?
Well, he WAS that. He's even more of a god now, but now he's nothing more than a pretentious rainbow-colored jerkwad who refuses to give us a squakin' BREAK.
Wait, that Supremo guy was once called "Beta Shadow"?

Sounds interesting...
Mind telling me more about this "Beta Supremo"?

Some more non-canon stuff because the newly added ability made me want to do this.

Beta Men! Welcome, to DIE!



You were all foolish to challenge me. The world is doomed, and NOTHING could possibly stop me now-






Wood Man's gun... I was beaten... by Wood Man's gun...

Note: MMRPG Epsilon sprites are currently incomplete.