Alright, let's break this barrier open already.

How long have you been standing there?

Long enough. Now let's get in there and do this thing.
...Wait, who has the Swift Medallion?

Et tu, Bt?

I'm pretty sure there's only a small handful of people currently not on the "beat up the ASNs list". There is plenty of us just waiting to lay the smackdown on Surge Man. But in any case, we really need that Medallion.
Wasn't Beta supposed to get that?
I tried, but Reggae didn't have it.
Then who does?
Reggae said that Mighty and some blonde-haired girl in white armor took it, but when I asked him about it, he said he doesn't remember doing any of that.
So there's some kind of Mighty impersonator or something. Great. So what do we-

Suddenly, a storm of electricity vaporizes Dark Prince... And without knowing it, the spare IC Chips of the other All-Star Numbers, as well.

...You... You have all KILLED my brothers...
...And for that, you will pay.

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Two figures look over the scenario...

...I suppose you can tell why I have asked you to bring us here?
Wow... All because we missed one Medallion?
It has been long since this time, so it is easy to forget the importance the Eternal Medallions have once held... And it is furthermore important to mind the butterfly effect when messing with time and space.
...Well, it's not how I want to introduce myself to Part 3, but...
...Well, We can't just let history change itself for the worse like this, now can we?



Delta Paradox then focuses intensely, before suddenly, a gree

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Delta Paradox then focuses intensely, before suddenly, a purple aura surrounds his hands as a small string appears before him. Despite being thin, Delta manages to pull on this string from the top and bottom, splitting it into two separate strings...

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...Causing the same effect on the timeline. Suddenly, the original timeline of Dimension 2 becomes Dimension 2-A, while a new timeline where Mighty (2022) took the Medallion from Reggae (2020) is formed, creating Dimension 2-B...

...The timeline when Surge Man won.

...I'll explore this timeline during a less crazy time for me. Which, just a heads up, I may make odder, less frequent appearances in the community until the 13th of May for school-related reasons.

J-H looks Windaz square in the eyes... or her singular eye? Well, he's looking directly at her, anyway.

...As flattering as it is that you think that I am the one responsible, there is one flaw to your theory.
If I truly had destroyed that town... I wouldn't be going place to place looking for something to do.
For one, if I had destroyed it... there would ALREADY be heroes reprimanding me for it. If not the ones that were trying to protect it, then it would be by a certain group of individuals I'm currently obligated to work under.
And even if that wasn't the case... If my current goals were destruction, I would've been scorching THIS town as well by now. And allow me to ask: Do you SEE the scorch marks?
...No. The one responsible for the destruction of the town once known as Monsteropolis... is known as Ultima, who is already being dealt with by the one known as "HighTower"... assuming the battle hasn't yet ended by now.

J-H looks back at Cyber Lucina, then back at Windaz.

...If you want a way to help your friend, I recommend finding a base in a place called "Pumpkin Hill". You can figure out the rest from here.
(Out of all the things I'm looking to do, fighting reasonlessly is not one of them.)

J-H then warps away.

Oh, cool! Cool!

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I see...

J-H inspects Lucina, then Cyber-Lucina.

...So where exactly DID you come from, anyways?

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What happened to them...?
I'm not sure... But I don't think I like it.

Sonic tries to walk up to the two.

Hey, guys? Not that I don't like the new looks- not a bad shade of blue from you, Ray- but why exactly are you two-
I SENSE HEAVY HOSTILITY FROM THEM. BE CAREFUL WHEN APPROACHING.
What do you-

Suddenly, Mighty throws a punch at Sonic...

!

...which Sonic narrowly avoids, before countering with a Windmill, knocking Mighty back into a nearby rock, which smashes upon impact.

Whew! That was a close one...

Sonic turns back to Gemerl and gives a thumbs up.

Thanks for the heads up!
NATURALLY.

Suddenly, a heavy Spindash from Mighty, who was hardly fazed by the attack, knocks Sonic back, who is caught by Knuckles!

Call it a hunch, but I don't think they're as happy to see us as we are them.
That much is apparent. If they really want to rumble, then it seems we've got not much of a choice.

Tails then takes out the Miles Electric*.

You guys keep them busy. I'll try to figure out what's going on...

Cream tries to step forwards, but is stopped by Gemerl.

IT IS TOO DANGEROUS FOR YOU TO FIGHT THESE TWO. PLEASE REMAIN WITH TAILS UNTIL WE HAVE RESOLVED THE PROBLEM.
Oh... Well, if you say so, Mr. Gemerl...

Sonic, Knuckles, and Gemerl stand down the corrupted Mighty and Ray, both sides prepared to fight.

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...And why exactly can't you order them to stop?
Apparently, it has been completely forgotten to make my new body backwards-compatible with the old Coda Corruption when I left the old body to be destroyed alongside the old Neo Arcadia**.
Right... I think I'll pass.
This isn't a request, Scourge. Our plan will be RUINED unless someone cuts off this loose end.
Well, it ain't gonna be me. I'm not going to just stop what I'm doing so I could bother ol' Missing Number for a mass of code to fix YOUR mess. Not that he'd listen to me, anyways.
What are you even doing right now?
Ah, just waitin' for my cue to take on ol' blue and his pals.
Waiting on your- So you're not even DOING anything!?
Listen... No. I am not doing anything. And last I checked, "caring about this little situation"? THAT falls under "anything".
WHY YOU LITTLE-
...Fine. I'll ask someone else. But the next time I tell you to DO something, you'd better-

Scourge cuts off the communication.

...Ah, whatever. Sometimes I wonder why I even JOINED these chumps.

Scourge then holds out a small gemstone.

...Then again, I suppose the benefits aren't half bad.

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Windmill - (Wind/Impact) The user performs a singular spin kick, typically while in the middle of running forwards. (See: Sonic's dash attack in Sonic Battle)

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*Tails' handheld device seen since Sonic Unleashed.
**Reference: The Chaos Zone, Page 283, Post #5.

That's... actually what I'm here to talk about. I feel like we should stop him... but he DOES have a point on how much villains like to abuse the gift of Resurrection.

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...But you were always the wisest of the two of us, so I'd figured we should discuss what we should do regarding this.

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J-H looks over to Cyber Lucina.

...I am the one known as Jazz Hands... But you mat simply refer to me as "J-H".

J-H looks closely at Cyber Lucina.

You... If I'm not mistaken, you were one of Zalgo's goons.
What brings you to a place like this? Surely you haven't come here under his command.

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...Huh.
Something happen?
Well, you know how this MKII tracker also tracks Proteus as well?
Let me guess, the two dots are now in the same location?
Well, they were... For a while. Then the dot I can only assume to be Proteus got bigger. And then bigger. And bigger... It just grew... massive.
...And now, BOTH dots are just. Gone.
Gone...? Does that mean they both are dead, or-
No, I've had it set to where the dot would go black for a second before disappearing if they die.
...So they went to another dimension.
No. Or, well, probably? I don't think that would explain the massive size of Proteus' dot, though.
I think Proteus just got VERY mad- maybe MKII just pushed his buttons or something- and started releasing a LOT of energy. If you may recall, this tracks MKII through his energy. So the tracker just kept finding him in a wider radius. And it kept growing and growing until...
...Honestly? I think the tracker just... broke.
...Broke.
That's the working theory, yes.
...So we have absolutely no way of knowing if MKII live or dies at the end of this.
Technically, I can send a Jazz Droid to the location and have it send a live feed of the events... But there'd be the risk of losing the Droid in the crossfire.
And we're not going out there to see for ourselves?
Faaaaairly certain we're more indisposable than the Droids.
We are stronger and tougher than them, though.
...We're still not fighting him.
And just why not?
Because it's STILL not our fight to get ourselves into.
And just when will it be? When Prototype and all his little friends are nothing but scattered scraps!?
Oh, I'm sure it'll all work out for them in the end. I have my faith.
And you think that faith'll last?
...
...In a world like this? A little bit of hope can be either all you need... or all you have.

J-H simply sidesteps out of the way, then looks over to the shed.

...Of course, looking for something to do has its merriments, such as detecting when an attack is coming for you.
Let me guess, you are going to yell at me on how I am "wrong" for what I said, and that I shouldn't "abandon people who need rescue"- despite the fact that they are likely all dead by now, with or without my help- the way I have.
Am I wrong?

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Matt walks in after Cranky yelled.

...Is this a bad time?

Reggae ponders for a moment before deciding to check out the Armory.

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Suddenly, the front door opens as Orca and Tech walk in with a few bags of hardware components.

We're back with the stuff!

They then notice Beta's group hanging around.

...I see we've got some visitors.
Yep. Name's Beta Man, nice to-
Oh, no, we know who you are. Just... Give us a moment.

The two then press a few buttons on their wrists. Suddenly, their actual armors form around them.

There we go! Nice and proper!



...Are the casual forms really necessary?

Missingno. walks into the room.

Probably, probably not. Either way, it's a good thing you two finally got here.

Missingno. rummages through the bags and picks out a few of the hardware components.

Here we are... This should grant me enough processing power to further my ROM hacking capabilities.
Wouldn't that mean people would need just about the same processing power to play said ROM hacks?

Missingno. shrugs before returning to his own private chamber.

...So, uh, what brought you guys here, anyway?
Well, I came here to see how Jazz was doing, and since we have nothing better to do-
We could go ahead and settle into our new house. But we've decided to hang out here for a while, instead.
...Alright. Cool!
...And you are...?
Lydian. I'm... technically Jazz's step-sister.
Oh. Ok! I didn't know Jazz had a sister.
Never really had an outlet to bring it up.

The figure, now seen clearly through the crack, talks with himself...

...Here I would think that regaining my old power would grant me more things to do... And yet, I find myself in places with no conflict in which I could use it. Maybe I could've returned to "Battlefield Ultima" to keep up the fight...
...But then again... there's no point in trying to save a town that's been destroyed.

...I like your style. Your style, SQUAWK!

Reggae strikes a pose, as well. Not as fanciful as Trixe's, but still stylish in its own right.

With my speed and your skill, we'll surely become the greatest team around! The greatest, HAHA!

...After a brief moment, Reggae breaks his pose.

...That said, I don't really know this place well. So, uh, if you're willing to show me around, or at least know someone who can...

...Ah. That. Truthfully surprised it hasn't been brought up sooner. I'll let it be known now, I am over MKII. And Super Adapters, for that matter. (Most of the time wasn't even consensual, to be honest.)
...Also, I know this isn't helping my case in any way, but I think you've left out that one time with Jazz MK-X*-

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*Reference: The Chaos Zone, Part 1: Page 60, Post #19

...Wait, he's in where? The BACKROOMS!?
Oh heck no, that place is wack and a half. Have the sentient universe cover me, I ain't touching that.

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Beta Shadow looks around.

...This place, huh? I've heard that it was rather easy to get lost in this place...
I think I've got something for that.

Beta Shadow creates a small, glowing orb and places it onto the ground; Only he is able to see or touch it.

Respawn Point Set

There we go. Anyways...

Beta Shadow decides to try and walk through the fog.

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Suddenly, a voice can be heard outside...

...Nothing to do around here, either...

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The Tornado 2 lands at the island as the group of Pokemon hop off.

〈Right. Let's go find that Sonic guy, lightning-speed!〉

The entire group goes ahead, except for Dusty and Circuit, who stops after a sound only they can hear go off.



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The strange communication disconnects.






Circuit pulls out a vial containing a strange, dark blue substance.













Circuit puts away the vial as the two hurry to catch up with the others.

The source, however, turns out to be a patiently waiting...

*Humming continues.*

...I don't know about this. All Reapers in one place, requiring a strange technique that involves using your only conventional means of communication as a BLJ point, meaning you'd have to leave it behind? Isn't that a little suspicious?
Probably. But Wraith never appeared to be a bad person.
Besides, I ain't got anything better to do. Might as well see what this is about.

Beta Shadow then places his phone on the ground before turning into an instance of TerminalMontage Mario (but with his color scheme) and BLJs on it, building up speed before clipping through reality.

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A horribly hummed rendition of the Mega Man 2 Stage Select theme can be heard.

@Idk947 : technically the same thing, yes.

(PM - Private Message)
(DM - Direct Message)

Note: Any in-game notices about leveling up will come around once your turn approaches. However, you will be notified ahead of time via PM about if you leveled up, and what you have to work with for your level up.

So, uh.

Guess who just remembered Naval Tactics boosts Brickell's stats, too?

"Beta for a reason?" Well, technically, no. You see, back before joining the MMRPG community, Beta Shadow went under the username Bt1229, with the Bt standing for...

Calx petrifies himself in a Stone Body!
Calx is protected!

Darkened Chord fires a Buster Shot at Beta Satan!
Alice strikes Beta Satan with a Sword Slice!
AGONY CREATURE fires an AGONY SHOT at Beta Satan!The AGONY CREATURE dissolves...

Valkyrie Woman uses Buster Charge!
Valkyrie Woman recovers 5 WE!

Punch Man BSoD's Beta Satan with his Bluescreen Punch!Punch Man recovers 16 WE!

Admiral Brickell fires an Explode Shot at Beta Satan!
Magolor fires a Space Shot at Beta Satan!
INSUFFICIENT WEAPON ENERGY
AGONY JAKE absorbs from Beta Satan with AGONY DRAIN!
Beta Satan takes 23 Damage!

Doc Elite uses Copy Scan on AGONY JAKE!
Doc Elite copies AGONY DRAIN!

Ghost of Stache fires Buster Shots at Beta Satan!
An immense psychic power rains down!
...So, yeah, the reason why I've done it like this chalks up to three things:

1. PK Starstorm Omega's countdown disallows usage of PK Starstorm Alpha since all Crystal moves become unusable.
2. As for Omega itself, Stache technically didn't use the move on the last turn; It just happened after the countdown started from its initial usage. So, by all accounts, Doc Elite couldn't scan it.
3. Technically Doc Elite made his turn after AGONY JAKE, even if the context states otherwise. But, hey, at least Doc got something from the ordeal. It heals, too, so... Useful?

Shieldy smashes Beta Satan with Disempowering Deck!
Best Man {setweaponname == Refill;}s Beta Satan!Best Man recovers 22 WE!

...And since I already used "Diablo", and am normally called "Devil", and since SOMEONE already used the name "Lucifer", I opted for a different name. And that's why I am known as Beta Satan.
In any case, anyone want to know what death tastes like?
Shieldy takes a not very effective 36 Damage!
Best Man takes 360 Damage!
Best Man is disabled!
The attack misses Darkened Chord...
Ghost of Stache takes 120 Damage!
The attack misses Doc Elite...
Punch Man takes 65 Damage!
Punch Man is disabled!
Valkyrie Woman takes a super effective 108 Damage!
Valkyrie Woman is disabled!
Admiral Brickell takes a super effective 83 Damage!
Admiral Brickell is disabled!
Calx takes 51 Damage!
Magolor takes a super effective 270 Damage!
Magolor is disabled!
AGONY JAKE takes 144 Damage!
Alice takes 144 Damage!
Alice is disabled!

Deleted? After all the things "Proto MKII" has done, I almost wish I could! But, unfortunately, my duty- outside of anti-piracy measures, of course- requires me to remain neutral about the situation. And furthermore, "Proto MKII" has simply escaped into Dimension 1 of the Chaos Zone.
Don't mind my friends, by the way. This is just the first time any non-pirates besides the three of us have ever come here!

As Tails Defender watches the three out of curiosity, Knuckles Defender remains suspicious of the three.

...Still, this place was meant as a punishment for those who pirate Sonic games, so I apologize if it's not up to your comfort level; You are free to leave for any dimension you so desire.
In fact, I highly encourage it... After all, I've always been curious as to how you manage to do it.

But nobody was home.

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(I'll do a real post later. Probably.)

My universe? That's a great idea!

Piracy Sonic opens a portal and gestures the group inside.

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Piracy Sonic's world seems to consist of a strange, dark blue field with trees and a black, empty sky.

Another pirate... Should we dispatch of them?
Not this time, Knux; These guys are actually visitors!
Visitors...? I didn't think we could have visitors...
Well, we can now! So just show some hospitality, alright, you two?

@Lushkk : ...Ah, whoops.

That’s a valid argument, Admiral. Unfortunately,
Admiral Brickell takes 21 Damage!
Another hit! 21 Damage!
And another! 21 Damage!
I can aim much better now.

Darkened Chord burrows into Beta Satan with Hadal Claw!
Alice strikes Beta Satan with a Sword Slice!
Calx unleashes a Level Buster blast at Beta Satan!
(That energy... It felt like...)



AGONY CREATURE fires an AGONY SHOT at Beta Satan!
Magolor fires a Shadow Shot at Beta Satan!
Ghost of Stache fires a Buster Shot at Beta Satan!The countdown continues! 1!

Doc Elite Doc Scans Ghost of Stache!
But he already knows Buster Shot...

INSUFFICIENT WEAPON ENERGY
AGONY JAKE absorbs from Beta Satan with AGONY DRAIN!
INSUFFICIENT WEAPON ENERGY
Valkyrie Woman fires Buster Shots at Beta Satan!
Punch Man tries to punch Beta Satan with Punch Punch!
Admiral Brickell provides her Naval Tactics!
Punch Man’s stats are raised by one stage!
Best Man’s stats are raised by one stage!

INSUFFICIENT WEAPON ENERGY
Best Man fires a Buster Shot at Beta Satan!