@TheHighTower :

Flame Expert boosts the power of Bootleg Fire Man’s attack!
Bootleg Fire Man uses Flame Shot on Clock Man 2!
Bootleg Fire Man earns 8 EXP!
Tepid Man earns 4 EXP!
The held Shaken Cure was dropped!

Tepid Man uses Electric Shot on Time Man!Tepid Man’s SPD is lowered by -2!

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@Radiated Wraith :

Who the hell is N-

Spade uses Cutter Shot on Proto Man DS!
Neutral Expert boosts the power of Diamond’s attack!
Diamond uses Attack Buster on Proto Man DS!Diamond’s ATK is boosted by +2!

...Whoever this “Null” person is, I have a sneaking suspicion you don’t like him very much.
Also, I’d like to answer your question, but alas, I fail to see how I could’ve possibly done anything when I can’t even see AT ALL because of the thing YOU threw at me!

Proto Man DS points to the wall.

...I’m not actually pointing at the robot with the spade on their head, am I? Whatever, you get the point.
Proto Man DS’s Blindness causes the attack to miss!

(Oh, so NOW you decide to work. ...Wait, why the hell did I not just use it sooner!?)

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@Brash Buster :

Guard Hound has reached Crystal Joe!
The Neutral Core has been delivered!



Aww. What a cute little doggie...
...Hm?

Crystal Joe picks up the Neutral Core.

...When I asked those DungeonDash people to send me their “best delivery person”, this wasn’t what I had in mind. Is there any chance I’m being pranked here?
Ah, whatever. Here, for your troubles or whatever.

Guard Hound earns 34 EXP!
Tox Man earns 34 EXP!
Gunner earns 34 EXP!
Tepid Man earns 17 EXP!
Bootleg Fire Man earns 17 EXP!
Nuclear Haste receives 15 Bolts!
Nuclear Haste receives an (AU) Missile Expert!
Nuclear Haste earns 34 REP!

There are no more missions in this dungeon. Would you like to leave the dungeon, or continue?

@RotomSlashBlast :

Moved and charged.

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Moto turns to Narc-

...Wait.

This isn’t the Chaos Zone.

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@RedBomber :

Aqua Fishtot has reached the stairs!



Team Bubble moves on to the next floor!

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@TheHighTower :

Moved.
1 Damage dealt!
NEW WEAPON DATA!

Clock Switch
Core: Time
Power: 4
Range: 1-3
WE Cost: 4
Effect: Switches places with the target.
Obtain Conditions: Dropped from Clock Man. Time Core required.
The first attack missed...
The second attack missed...
4 Damage dealt!

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@Radiated Wraith :

Spade throws the Blind Seed at Proto Man DS!
Diamond equips the Weapon Upgrade!
...Unfortunately, this consumes their turn.
Proto Man DS’s Blindness causes the attack to miss!

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@Display Username :

Skeleton Joe uses Joe Bone on Blader!
NEW WEAPON DATA!

Joe Bone
Core: Shadow
Power: 2
Range: 2-3
WE Cost: 2
Effect: The basic attack of Skeleton Joe.
Obtain Conditions: Skeleton Joe only.
2 Damage dealt!
2 Damage dealt!
The third attack missed...
1 Damage dealt!
2 Damage dealt!

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@Brash Buster :

Tox Man picks up the Slowed Seed!

NEW ITEM DATA!


Slowed Seed
Core: Time
Effect: An item to be thrown. Causes Slowness to the consumer.

And as a bit of a refresher...

Slowed
Effect: Reduces the inflicted robot’s movement to one space per turn, regardless of the user’s SPD. Wears off once moving to the next floor. Time and Swift Core robots cannot be Slowed.

Crystal Joe moves 3 spaces right.
1 Damage dealt!
The second attack missed...
1 Damage dealt!

...Yes, what a marvelous contraption indeed... You and I, we've done quite the good job, Ivo!
Couldn't have said it better myself, Albert! And this Double Gear of yours is such remarkable technology!
Why, thank you! At least someone respects my genius!

Eggman looks over to his Classic counterpart.

So, my other-dimension self. Are all the preparations complete?

...I'm telling you, a little remodeling could go a long way!
And I'm telling you, if I were to plaster ANYONE's face all over this castle, it would be MINE! But this castle has been left unchanged for generations, and it sure won't be changed now!

Suddenly, a siren goes off.

...Then again, this new security system of yours IS a nice touch.
Gah, an intruder!? Don't tell me it's those blue pests already! We were just finishing up the fine tuning on-
Nevermind that for now! We'll work on our creation after we shoo away this invader! Activate security cameras!

Suddenly, a nearby monitor begins displaying the ongoing events as a blur blows through a variety of badniks and mechas.

A super-fast hedgehog that turns into a ball... seems to me like your nemesis is here.
Ah! So the blue rodent's here, is he? Well, remember, that pesky fox friend of his is MINE to deal with!
...Actually, it seems to me like foxboy isn't there at all.
Yes, that's right... He seems to be on his own!

Eggman takes a closer look at the silhouetted hedgehog.

...Say, wait a minute...



That's not Sonic at all!



That's Shadow! But what is he doing here...?
Well, whatever he's here for, he's making scrap metal out of our robots! We need to get rid of him!
*Ahem*.

The four looks over to a trio of birds...

Don't go worrying your heads over that little rodent, doctors, Miss Witchcart... you just leave him to us.

...I'm not sure if the mirror will go over well with Gamma, and I don't exactly have a phone number or... anything in regards to Gamma.
...Actually. We Reapers do have something that allows for us to stay connected, so maybe I can ask him directly about it.

---

Suddenly, wherever GammaGuardian is, a Discord notification goes off on his phone.

Hey, so let's say there is someone who wishes to talk with you and they don't have Discord. Is there any method they could do to contact you in any way?

---

Moto turns to the FE characters.

Beta Shadow covers his ears.

OW. Yeah, yeah, I hear ya.

A nearby Gamma Jewel perks up.

Do you mind? I'm trying to meditate here.
Sleeping is not meditation.
Hence the term, "TRYING."

Beta Shadow focuses back on Null.

...So. You need my help with something?

Delta and Eta looks at Null, then to each other. Eta shrugs, and the two look back at Null.

Sure, why not. King's goons aren't here, so we've got time to spare.

...Should I say it, or...?
Let's maybe wait until after they're done.
Yeah, you're right. Eta proceeds to create a cosmic mist, before changing it into a different shape. The cosmic mist suddenly turns into a small dimensional window, which shows Beta Shadow.

This dimensional window gives us a telepathic link between us and Beta Shadow. He cannot see us, but he can hear us, and us him.
Hey, Beta! You got a minute?
I mean, I've already gave one to Moto. I don't see why not.

Eta hands the window over to Null.

---

As Alpha Man fires another barrage of Shadow Shots, Pico rolls past, firing back with a barrage of bullets that Alpha blocks with a Skull Barrier.

Tch...!

Alpha Man tosses the Skull Barrier at Pico... only for another figure to jump in front of the attack, blocking it with a shield.

(You've gotta be shitting me...)

Alpha Man confronts the man with the shield... who stares at him just as intensely.

...Care to explain why you were shooting at a minor in an alleyway?
That minor was one of the people who have gone crazy around here, and-

Alpha Man notices the heel of Pico's shoe around the corner of the alleyway, which disappears just as quickly as he sees it. Pico has officially fled the scene.

Damn! That little troublemaker got away because of-
"That little troublemaker" is causing trouble in OUR city*. Meaning that it is OUR jurisdiction. And if you want to HELP with that, then either stay out of the way, or-
Or what? JOIN you? Because the answer is still NO. I work alone.
...
...Look, I know. Your entire universe was erased, making you lose everyone you cared about. So you've forced yourself into disassociating so that you wouldn't make any new, meaningful connections and run the risk of feeling the pain of loss again. I get that.
But one of these days, you're going to need the help. And if not with us, then at least try to do it with some other people. ANY other people. Because if you keep on this path-
CAN IT. I know what this is REALLY about. You don't want me to join because you "feel bad" and "want me to make friends". You want me to join because you're INSECURE. About yourself. About your team, and their ability to handle threats.
And I don't mean petty thieves or vandals. I mean ACTUAL threats. And you only want to hire ME because I'm actually good at what I do. And you think that maybe if I were to join you, the MCPD might actually take you lot SERIOUSLY.
...

The two stare intensely at each other for a moment.

...Whatever. I'll let you guys do you, just as long as you let me do me.

Alpha Man hops to the rooftops, then leaves.

---

*Since the events of Friday Night Funkin', as far as I know, does not take place in any specific location, I decided that, in the Chaos Zone universe, it all*+ takes place in Allegrotropolis. (Which is the city Little Papa Beta's is located at, for the one of you that is probably uninformed.)
*+With the exception of places like the warzone in Week 7, or Nevada as seen in the Tricky mod.

Moto looks out the window.



Beta Man's group- now joined by Ninja Man Z, Sergeant Man Z, and Epsilon- passes by Moto.

Well, we're off to help L and save the world. Payment's on the table.

The group exits the building.

Moto tries to contact Beta Shadow on his pager.

Dang, I was almost at a record for how many Shadow Clones I can make in five seconds. Y'ello?



Hmm, alright, sounds reasonable.

The Glamrock animatronics are let in.



...
...*Sigh* Fine. Just keep a close eye on them at all times. If they start to cause ANY form of trouble, contact me and I will provoke their ban.

Luna Girl and Motsuki are let in, as well.

Strangely enough, as the group tries to enter the portal, 6 people are left out: Luna Girl, Motsuki, and the Glamrock animatronics.

...So, uh... What do we name this little dino, anyways?
Name?
Well, people tend to give nicknames to their Pokemon, don't they? That's what Mr. Missingno. tells me, at least.
I mean, you could just let it go by its species name if you really want. I haven't been referred to anything aside from the name of my... Species? Eh, whatever you want to call it, so if you'd prefer to keep it as "Pterabite"-
No no, I think we should name them. It would only feel right.

Zeta ponders for a moment.

Let's see... Most of us are named after letters of the Greek alphabet, so...
...How about Onkolithos- Onko for short-, after the Greek word for "boulder"?
..."Onkolithos".
Well, yeah. Is there a problem with that name?
Honestly, it sounds like a word that looks cool in spelling, but is just plain weird saying it out loud.
It sounds to me like Beta Shadow's trying too hard not to call it something like "Rocky" or whatever.
I dunno, I kinda like it.
Well, if it works, don't fix it, I guess.

---

Crystal Man does not notice Null due to a current conversation with Delta and Eta... Or, rather, an argument between the former of the two and Crystal Man himself.

...Look. I don't know what to tell you, man, other than the fact that I don't buy your fake "fortune telling" scam.
Ah, but how do you know if it's a scam if you don't give me the chance to prove it?
You want to prove it? Alright; How will we stop Beta Devil from reviving?
The hell is a "Beta Devil"?
HA! If you really could see the future, you'd know EXACTLY who I'm talking about!
Just because I don't know someone, doesn't mean I can't see into the future!
Alright, how about you tell me a prediction of the future, then?
Fine! I predict there is something behind the both of you right now!
Oh, yeah? Like what, the wall-

Both Delta and Eta turns around to see Null.

Eh? What the-!?
(Wait, there actually WAS someone there!?)

Alright, gentlemen. I believe I have found some answers on this peculiarity.

Missingno., who had apparently left the room, reenters the room holding a laptop.

What'd you find?
Well, I tried searching up both "Baby Aerodactyl" and "Aerodactyl Pre-Evolution" online, only to find only a few baby Aerodactyl concepts that are just "Aerodactyl mini", and not a single one of them matches the description.
Wait, if we're already declaring this a pre-evolution, then why do we need the further research?
It's for SCIENCE, obviously.
Anyways, I'm gonna be completely honest: I kinda just... gave up after a while and decided to instead play something good ol' Ageman made-
Great Deity Adrian?
The very same -, then tell you that I couldn't find anything later. But seeing as Beta Shadow prohibits me from making my own account on MMRPG- and since I'm rather biased- I opted to play Mr. Marceau's only other game.
And then I find THIS:




Pterabite, huh? And you're sure this is what our little dinosaur friend is?
Well, think of it like this: The Chaos Zone makes itself up by taking or copying concepts, locations, people, and creatures from other Universes, right? What would the ONE world- outside of other Mega Man franchises, mind you- that would have a connection with the MMRPG Omniverse?
...Huh.
I don't think I get it.
You'll catch on eventually.

So, at what point does a Pterabite become an Aerodactyl?
Well, in Pokebox, it would evolve at Level 20. But most Baby Pokemon tend to evolve when it's at high friendship, something that Pokebox can't imitate due to its nature as a natural selection simulator...
...So we'll just see what happens.
Ah. Well, we probably won't be getting our big, dragon-like dinosaur before Beta Devil gets revived, then.
Oh, well... At least it's cute. Right, Zeta?

Digamma looks over to Zeta, who is holding the Pterabite.

...



...
...Zeta? Hello? Earth to Zeta...?
I shall cherish this child and protect it with my life.

Digamma looks over to Missingno. with a confused expression. Missingno. responds with a shrug, wearing an equally confused look.

(Another unrelated, non-canon scenario)



Alright, class, Chaos Zone Ed week! We're gonna be talking about the ANTI-OMNI!
*Snickering*
We'll be talking about the WORSHIP! Do you think that's funny, my goodie two-shoes counterpart? Do you find it amusing that we'll be talking about the ALL-STAR NUMBERS?
*More snickering*
Yes, we're also gonna be talking about THE DEAD ZONES! TEAM MECHA! TRIO.EXE! REGULUS! And-

Beta Devil pulls Beta Shadow's hand off of over his mouth.

And we will definitely be spending a lot of time, talking about BETA DIABLO!

Metal Knuckles approaches a waiting Coda.

About time you got back. So, how was that little excursion of yours?
IT WAS GOING WELL... UP UNTIL I MADE A SLIGHT MISCALCULATION. BUT I ASSURE YOU, I HAVE NO INTENTION OF LETTING IT HAPPEN AGAIN.
Ah, forget it. I have an assignment for you.

A strange machine appears from behind Coda, then displays a particular object.

This is known as the Crystal Eye. It is the last known object needed to revive Beta Devil. Recently, both King and Spooky chased after this object, only to find it was replaced by a glass replica.
...You are going to help me track down the real deal... and destroy it. That object must NOT fall into the hands of those other two villains. At ALL costs must the revival of Beta Devil be prevented.
...THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT ME FOR? A SCAVENGER HUNT?
I figured you'd say that. Which is why I have a bit of an... Incentive.

Coda pulls out an Anarchy Beryl.

I believe this may help your cause. Should the Crystal Eye be proven destroyed, I shall relinquish this Anarchy Beryl upon you.

Coda puts the small gemstone away.

...In order to further ensure our chances of success, I shall accompany you. Let's get moving.

A portal opens up as Metal Knuckles enters. As Coda follows suit, he turns back.

Doctor, I shall be putting you in charge of looking after the place while I am gone. Don't mess anything up.
Me...? Well, if you insist, but-

Coda leaves as the portal closes.

...I... Suppose I'll start by getting back to work, then.

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Anarchy Beryl (RECAP) - (Chaos/Shadow) The Moebian equivalent of a Chaos Emerald. They are more plentiful than Chaos Emeralds, and a single one is equal in power to all seven Chaos Emeralds. The drawback, however, is that it leaves the user drained if used.

...

Metal Knuckles stands above G-merl menacingly.

...DO NOT DESPAIR. YOU HAVE FOUGHT VALIANTLY. AND FOR THAT, I SHALL GRANT YOU ONE LAST CHANCE. JOIN ME. TOGETHER, WE CAN ELIMINATE THESE INFERIOR ORGANICS.
...I HAVE SWORN TO PROTECT MISS CREAM AT ALL COSTS. I WILL NEVER JOIN YOUR FIENDISH CAUSE.
I SEE. WHAT A SHAME... NOT ONLY WILL THIS BE A WASTE OF YOUR POTENTIAL... BUT YOUR PROMISE TO PROTECT SHALL PROVIDE TO BE IN VAIN.

Metal Knuckles prepares an attack, as G-merl braces himself... When suddenly, a blur surrounded by blue energy slams into Metal Knuckles, launching him off of G-merl.

You leave Mr. G-merl alone, you bully!
Chao, chao!

Metal Knuckles stands up from the attack.

...A LUCKY SHOT. HOWEVER, I HIGHLY DOUBT THAT AN INFERIOR LITTLE CHILD AND HER PET CAN SERVE TO DO ANY FURTHER HAR-

Cheese proceeds to pummel Metal Knuckles with surprising strength, knocking him into a nearby tree.

...IT WOULD APPEAR THAT I STAND CORRECTED. I HAVE CLEARLY UNDERESTIMATED YOU.

Metal Knuckles activates his jets, rising up into the skies.

BUT I AM AN EVER-EVOLVING MACHINE. I SHALL LEARN AND IMPROVE FROM THIS EXPERIENCE... AND FINISH THE JOB I HAVE STARTED.

Metal Knuckles flies off. In the distance, a portal opens up, and Metal Knuckles enters through it, disappearing along with it. Meanwhile, Cream helps G-merl get back up.

Are you alright, Mr. G-merl?
YOU WERE TOLD TO STAY INSIDE.
I'm sorry, Mr. G-merl, but I just couldn't stand to see you getting hurt anymore.
BUT IT WAS MY TASK TO KEEP YOU SAFE. IF YOUR ATTACK WERE TO MISS-
You are my friend, Mr. G-merl. I should try to help you like you help me all the time! That's what friends do, right?
...
...I SUPPOSE YOU HAVE A POINT. BUT WHEN THE TIME ARISES THAT YOUR ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED... PROMISE THAT YOU WILL STAY SAFE.
Don't worry, Mr. G-merl. I'll have both you and Cheese to help back me up!
Chao chao!

...ALL SAID, I BELIEVE THIS WILL NOT BE THE END OF THIS. IT CAN BE GREATLY ASSUMED THAT THIS "METAL KNUCKLES" WILL RETURN, AND MORE WELL-PREPARED TO BOOT. IT MAY BE WISE TO SEEK FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
Maybe we can ask Mr. Sonic and his friends for help.
THAT WILL SUFFICE.

G-merl hovers into the air, picking up Cream, then flies off to find Sonic as Cheese follows behind.

---

Chao Cannon - (Energy/Impact) Cream has Cheese fly forwards at high speeds, surrounding themselves in a blue energy to ram into foes.

Beta Man approaches L.

You can count us in. Even if it means kicking his a thousand more times, that Beta Devil will NEVER get his victory. Same goes for that Trio as well.

Legend Beta Man offers a fistbump to L.

---

As the group waits around, suddenly a *DING!* is heard.

Well, that'd be the Resurrection Machine. Time to introduce our new dino friend to the modern world.

Missingno. walks over to a particular device... then pulls out a Pokeball that comes out from it.

Huh? Where did the Pokeball come from?
The machine produces the Pokeball alongside the resurrected Pokemon for two reasons: One is to avoid the hassle of having to capture it; The machine does that for us.
The second... is for the sake of dramatic effect in the form of letting it out.

Missingno. hands the ball over to Zeta.

Here, you can do the honors. It should help the Aerodactyl imprint to you and see you as his-her-its-or-other-alternative-pronoun master.
Oh. Makes sense.
Alright, Aerodactyl, come on out!

Zeta tosses out the Pokeball, with everyone watching in anticipation. The Aerodactyl is then released...



...
...
...Huh. That's... different.

Like, hard to say... Especially since it wasn't, like, entirely Trio's own power that collapsed all reality. It was just a very dangerous side effect from messing with the fabric of reality, man.
Wait... So why are you telling us all this NOW?

Shaggy eats his entire sandwich in a few quick gulps before answering.

...My Super Shaggy Senses, like, allowed for me to hear what was going on. And since you, like, already remember... I figured I'd go ahead and tell you this now, like, just in case.
"Just in case"...? In case of what...?
...
Trio has returned, and has recently opened up, like, a batch of Memeholes. ...And, like, on top of that... Someone is trying to, like, revive Beta Devil.
...What...? After EVERYTHING we've JUST been through... some IDIOT out there is trying to revive that Devil!?
Yeah. And, like, the only worse thing I could imagine than those two running amok...
...Is if, like, somehow, those two end up working TOGETHER.
Oh, Shaggy... I'm sure I can imagine MUCH worse.
The group looks to each other, trading worried expressions.