Ryoga jumps over the Danmaku, gliding in the air with his Umbrella before diving straight at Clause with an aerial kick!

*indecipherable hollering*

...oh.
...Hold on, YOU'RE lost too?

Ryoga slumps down, disappointed.

Damn it...! If not for that stupid fatso, I wouldn't even be in this predicament!

I'VE HAD ENOUGH!

Ryoga touches the ground with his index finger, creating and earthquake and with it a spur of rubble that rises from the ground, covering the gravitized apple.

ALL I WANT! IS TO EAT! IN PEACE! IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK FOR!? WHO DID I EVEN CROSS PATHS WITH TO DESERVE THIS!?

---

Whatever! As soon as this ends, we'll go right back to beating his ugly mug into the dirt!
Strange. I remember you saying that before you prepared to face off against Janemba. And we didn't get any fighting done with Shake King there, either.
I'd cut him some slack in that department. It's not like he was prepared for either of those things.
So... what's this Diamond City like?
Oh, yeah. It's got witches, robots, mad scientists, ninjas, and even aliens.
...And you're-a-sure you're not making this up.
It's lamer than you'd think.

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Bakusai Tenketsu (Earth/Explode)- Ryoga touches or makes contact with the ground under him with his index finger that it explodes, releasing debris everywhere. Can be modified to work with other materials.

Bowser sits on his throne, notably irritated.

...URRRGH! What's taking them so long!
Taking who so long?
You'll find out soon enough!

Bowser gets up from his throne.

You should just be concerned with what you'll do first as queen!
Like hell she will!
Toad!
...Like heck. Like heck she will.
Heh! You know what? What am I even worried about? I should just stop tensing up and reeeelaaaaaaaaax... Jr.?

Bowser turns to where Bowser Jr. was.

Where did you go you little scamp?
Here. I kinda never left.

Bowser looks to his left to see Bowser Jr. against the wall playing on a 3DS. He seems preoccupied with what he is playing, yet replies nonetheless.

You know, people whine about Boom Sonic, but it's actually not that bad at all. Show's funny, and the handheld games are pretty good. The designs aren't the best but they can be appreciated for their consistency and the tone they set. Did I mention how was smart too? Or so I've heard, I've only watched like 3 episodes.
.......Not dignifying that. Go take out the trash!

Bowser throws his 3DS aside in shock.

What!? Why me! You have like a bajillion other people serving you! Kamek could teleport it away in the blink of an eye!
He raises a point, your enigmaticness.
Don't raise your tone at me, young man! I'll have you know this is to build character!
Character? But you steal, cheat and lie to everyone you meet!
EXACTLY! And the sooner you grow up, the more you'll learn what that means for yourself! Now go take out the trash before I have Kamek take out all your SD cards!
Alright, alright, sheesh! *mumble mumble mumble*...have Kamek take out YOUR SD Cards!...*mumble mumble*

Bowser Jr. gets up and leaves.

---

Man, why does Papa have to get on my case so many times? Then he'll go and act like he's the one who needs more respect!

Jr. folds his arms.

I'll show him! I'll show them all! Someday when I'm big and strong, I'll show them just who's boss!

Immediately, a raspy voice replies to him.

Ooooh... VERY presumptuous to believe you'll live to see the day....
*wat*

Bowser Jr. jumps back in surprise, looking around him for the source of this response, but to little avail. This leads him to whistle, calling forth his Clown Car as he then proceeds to hop on it.

Alright, there's only ONE prankster in this castle, so I recommend the wise guy responsible comes out and excepts their punishment!
Please. You couldn't punish a intergalactic species, much less a house fly.
I'm not playing games... come out!
Oh...? And here I thought you earthlings enjoyed living. Don't you know my revealing myself would only result in your demise?
...
Ah, that sweet, savory sensation I'm feeling... silence... silence born from fear. Silence born from your knowledge. Silence born from the fact that you have met your end. But as delicious as this tense, turmoil is, it must fade to dust, returning to obsoletion...
...Only to be replaced with the wonderful screams of bloodshed.

Ryoga finally gets up.

You know what!? If I can't have any of these, then I'm better off just rotting away 'till I die!
That stupid mustached crook...! If not for him, I wouldn't be in this crappy situatiiooooooon!

It's
actually.

The person trudges through the forest, seemingly in very poor condition.

*pant* *pant* I... have been stranded here...
For freaking months!... So what gives!? Where... is the exit to this hellhole!?

Tired, the figure collapses on his back.

I'm gonna die here.. I'm really going to die here. If I knew giving that guy in yellow that cash wouldn't make me any less lost, I would've just ignored him. Now I'm gonna die of malnutrition.

...Oh. It's these guys again.

The Babylon Rogues soar through the air with their Extreme Gear, each of them headed in the same direction.

Say, Boss?
What do you want, Storm?
We're really fast birds... right?
Well, I don't know about you two, but I'm the fastest one there is, was, and will ever be!
...But if you meant the Babylon Rogues as a whole, then yeah. We're a hell of a lot faster than the average is set to.
But if that's the case... then why don't we ever censor anything?
Huh? Censor? What the fuck are you going on about?
Duh... I got no idea.
Then can it, lump-for-brains. We're out on duty. Those Rare Orbs won't find and turn themselves in for a handsome reward by themselves. Wave?
It won't be long until we arrive. Estimate says about 5 minutes. Five more minutes that I'll have to spend with you morons.
...Boss?
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, STORM. NO! BLACK IS NOT A COLOR! IT'S A SHADE! IT'S LITERALLY THE ABSENCE OF LIGHT!
Uh, actually... I was gonna ask what that thing tailing us is.
...Oh. Well, FIRST off, you're not supposed to turn around, you dolt! You'll gain less momentum!
Sorry, Boss.
SECOND... what thing?

Jet rears his head. From far away what is behind them isn't exactly clear, but with time it becomes obvious something is gaining on them.

...

...You know what? Forget it. You guys can share your magical friendship times. I've got a treadmill waitin' for me!

Knack runs off. Though to everyone else it looks like he's simply disappeared.

Alright then. Our turn to ask the questions!
Fine. Go on.
What made you all feel so obligated to help that capitalistic, greedy, mannerless, arrogant, foolish, mischievous, corrupt, fiend!?

This.
This is beautiful.
Gag me with a spoon. Could you guys get any more cringeworthy?
...It's just occurred to me. Aside from Knack and his fight-fetish... Why do you guys even align yourselves with Shake King anyway?
Wario.
Wario...
Partially Wario.
...That's it. You guys just really don't like Wario.
That fat bastard tampered with all of my plans and destroyed my inventions! Granted, I was working with a clown with godlike powers THE POINT STILL STANDS!
He hijacked my television show, stole my sacred family treasure-- and guess what? I was fully ready to forgive him! In fact, for a while, I DID!
Until what?
UNTIL THAT MEDDLING MENACE MADE FUN OF MY MUMUMUSTACHE!
...
He also beat me in dozens of treasure-hunting competitions, but man! You don't make fun of a paisano's mustache!

Wanda turns to the Black Jewel.

I honestly don't even feel like asking what your deal is.
Okay, so I found myself in his apparent mansion, right?
Right. What did he do when you woke up?
Nothing. Though I did think it would be funny to enchant the entire world and all of it's treasures with evil spirits as a prank.
Honestly? I wouldn't even call it a grudge. I just feel like ing around with him again.

Wanda facepalms.

Red and Yellow approach White (J).

Hey, man. Listen. We don't know what happened to your brother. And we might not know how to relate to that experience, either... but if there's anything that you might need from us... we'll be here.
Yeah! You're one of us!

What the hell? Wasn't it you who told us to curbstomp these guys into dust for trespassing?
Circumsta--

Shake King slaps away a Guriguri Ember from Wanda.

Circumstances have changed. There are more pressing matters to attend to.... so we will be postponing the eradication of these pitiful fools until after our preoccupation.
Y-- Wh-- Y'can't b-- YOU'RE SERIOUSLY GONNA BLUE-BALL US A SECOND TIME?
Hey man, I'm just in it for the ride. Where we really end up is none of my concern.
And we kinda don't know them personally, either. It's basically "my friend told me to beat up your friend and since you're fighting with him and his friend that means you by proxy".
And as irritating as your needlessly pushy tendencies derived from your atheism are, I don't hate you. Or any of you guys. Except you.

Wanda points at Shake King.

you.
So it's settled, then? Just like that?
Looks like it tbh. Not that I care, anyway. My indifference isn't even a "this isn't worth my time" thing, I just feel this way about everything. Feels sorta numb. I think something might be wr--
DAMN IT!

Knack's scream echoes into the background. Pac-Man confronts him.

WAKA-WAKA. (Okay, you need to take a pill chill.)
First off, it's chill pill. Even excusing the fact you totally butchered that, that kind of urban terminology is something a GEN-XER has NO RIGHT to use!
Second? CHILL? AFTER FINALLY MANAGING TO PUT MY FIGHTING SKILLS TO THE TEST FOR AN INDESCRIMINATE BUT LIKELY LONG AMOUNT OF TIME!?
We'll probably be at each other's necks proverbial necks as soon as whatever has happened finished happening.
...Heh. You know what? Fine. Whatever.

Knack begins to walk away... before ending up behind Shake King in an instant, their backs facing each other.

Oh, and by the way... did you, by any chance, need these?

Shake King turns around, along with everyone else witnessing Knack, holding a few strands of hair from Shake King's beard.

...!!!
This ain't endin' well.
You dare....

Shake King's body begins to radiate with electricity. Knack smirks.

Oh? What's wrong boss? You can't take a joke?
...
Ohhhh crapcakes...

Shake King begins to gather more and more power... before dropping it, returning back to normal.

Hmph. Contrary to your arbitrary sense of fulfillment, I will not falter to your poor sense of humor. And on the subject on what I require...

Shake King holds up a fistful of Knack's fur, much to Knack's --and everyone else's-- surprise.

I believe I already have the matter handled.
!!!!!!!!!!

Shake King then walks away, leaving Knack-- oh my god someone help him. This man has just gotten his career ended. He needs a hug.

Meddy looks at the Crystalime, then the speakers, then at Blast at Star before scurrying behind the-- and she's stopping why is she stopping

Oh--right--shoot-- Guys, the boiler room is this direction!

After subsequently hiding behind Star Man, Meddy hears the public announcement made from speakers above in the area.

*oh_no.mp4*

A-ah! Hold still!

Meddy attempts to get Star to calm down as she heals him back to normal.

Viewtiful Joe suddenly finds himself slammed down into the floor.

(Damn!)

A blur suddenly reappears in front of him. Sure enough, this blur is Knack.

Hnh! Don't tell me this is your limit! I came here expecting a challenge, not to be a babysitter!
(This guy... he's not as fast as Somari... but I can tell he's not even using his full speed, either.)

Joe slowly gets up.

(There has to be some kinda weakness he must have...)
Heh... In any case, if you're this beat up already, there's no point in getting my hopes up. I'll just annihilate you like the bug you are!

Knack speeds forward readying a powerful kick... before a blue thunderbolt comes in between him and his target, slowing him to a screeching halt.

That is enough.
...

Sciencestein, who was silent because he was preoccupied, subsequently has the phone in his hands short-circuited.

OKAY, CAN A GUY NOT WATCH SOME V-TUBERS IN PEACE!?
They aren't real and they don't care about you!
WHO ARE YOU TO TALK ABOUT REAL!?
I AM A FAIRY, DAMMIT! WHAT ABOUT THAT IS SO DIFFICULT TO ACCEPT!

As they bicker, everyone else falls silent.

...
...
...
...Like Mentos and Coke.