Forever Forest

Imajin suddenly snatches the Magic Sceptre from Iggy!

Alright, big guy, let's see if we can bring you back down to size!

Stanley simply stares at the ongoing scene.

...

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Outside Peach's Castle (In Stanley's Mind)

...And it is with our greatest honor that we reward the following people for their bravery: Jumpman, his green brother, Wario, the lanky purple guy, Imajin, and the other people of which I cannot seem to remember the names of.

Everyone who has fought against the Koopalings- except for Stanley- receives a kiss on the cheek.

H-hey! What about me!?

Everyone just stares at Stanley, seemingly offended.

...What-a about-a you-a, Stanley-a?
Yeah, loser! What have you done against these guys, huh? Spray your useless bug spray at them!? HAH! What a complete idiot you are! Now, excuse me while I go count my fat stacks of cash!

Wario- or, rather, Stanley's exaggerated fantasy of Wario- leaves via Waft-fueled flight.

Waa haa haa! It is I, the Terribly Evil Donkey Kong Sr.! I just woke up from my nap, and created a potion that will make me live forever!

Everyone cheers, except for Stanley, who's eye begins to twitch in anger...

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Forever Forest

...A factor that seems to pass on to reality.

Alright, Imajin... Just gotta stay still, and-
Gimmie that!

Stanley suddenly tackles Imajin (pushing both of them out of Pac-Man's way), trying to take the Sceptre from him! Imajin is also suddenly reverted back from his "Spirit of Papa" technique.

S-Stanley, what are you doing!?
Me!? What are YOU doing, trying to steal MY spotlight!? You're not the hero, you're the sidekick! MY sidekick!
Stanley, it doesn't matter! Let go of the sceptre!
NO! I'm the one who had the idea of helping those two attention-hogs! I'm the one who should save the day!
Are you even listening to yourself!? What do you even know about magic, anyways!?
I've been able to work my way around a Fire Flower! I can handle this! All by myself, even!

The sceptre is suddenly slipped out the hands of the bickering duo, causing it to fly directly towards Pac-Man!

Little Papa Beta's

Hey, have you heard? McDonald's just brought back the Szechuan Sauce!
The Szechuan Sauce? Are you sure it's not just some schmuck on Twitter pretending to be an official McDonald's Twitter?
Oh, no. My friend just texted me a picture just a while ago.
Why are we still here? We need to get in on this NOW!
I wonder how good the sauce will be with the Travis Scott burger...

Tons of people begin to make their way out of the restaurant.

...The SQUAWK! just happened?
...So, they did it after all... Never thought the day would come.
I'm a bit out of the loop myself. What is this "Szechuan Sauce"?
It was a sauce they originally sold as part of a promotional deal for Disney's Mulan. It achieved memehood through means of that one Adult Swim show, Rick and Morty.
Rick and Morty? I can't say I've ever heard of it, but perhaps because I was never one for "Adult Comedy" networks like Adult Swim.
Don't knock it 'till you tried it. It's the funniest SQUAWK! I've ever seen!
*AHEM* Meme referencing aside...
Legends state that whoever has their hands on this legendary sauce will become the Grand Overlord of Fast Foods for all of eternity...
...But then again, it's only a sauce. Whether or not that's true is moreso dependent on Walter.

...Wait. You mean that guy with the blue jacket who was there during the whole "Regulus" fiasco? He created the sauce?
...What? No, that's not what I'm trying to say-
Then what are you trying to say?
...It's... Well... I'm under obligation not to say-
L-look, it's not important, just... Just forget I said anything. You don't need to worry about it.
...Yeah, that's just about what I expected you to tell me...
...It's what you guys ALWAYS tell me.

A brief moment of awkward silence falls over the group... That is, until Ninja Phantom speaks up.

...So, now what? Are we going to shut the place down again?
...Hm, nah. It isn't like the Waluigi fiasco. Our reputation didn't die or anything, it's just that another restaurant's reputation grew. We don't need to close down, it's just that we should expect to have less customers for a while.
(...Which honestly is a frighteningly accurate representation of this roleplay's recently slowed status, in a way.)
Are you sure? We are talking about a VERY big fast-food corporation, here. A fast-food icon, even.
Look. Pizza is a very iconic food item. When it comes to chain restaurants, pizza is very well high up there, or so I'd believe.
They'll be back. And we'll be waiting right here when they do.

Mystic Ruins

..."Team Mecha"...? Can't say I'm familiar with them... But I'm sure Sonic will fill me in, once I find him...

If she can find him... Not to mention have Sonic hold still long enough for it to be explained.

...Fine. I don't have any reason to trust you, considering how you've kidnapped me in the past*, but I suppose you're off the hook... For now.

Amy proceeds to be on her way, leaving Metal Sonic alone.

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Outside Doppler Labs



The Pokemon duo turn to leave, but stops for a moment.




Bane and Fortem proceeds to leave.

OOC: Done for the day

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*Reference: Sonic CD

Mystic Ruins

Amy is briefly surprised to hear Metal talking, but continues her investigation into his personal agenda nevertheless.

...Not willing to spill it, huh? Can you at least tell me where all the commotion you caused in Station Square fits into whatever you or that Eggman is up to?

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Doppler Labs



Bane and Fortem walks up to Shadow Digital and Dark Elf.

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Pop Star

It isn't a "capture" device, at least not in the same sense as a Poke Ball. Allow me to explain...
This particular object- though nameless at the moment- is the result of reverse engineering an ordinary Poke Ball... More specifically, the technology used to "capture"- or, rather, subdue- a wild Pokemon.
Once placed around a Wild Pokemon's neck, assuming the right conditions are met- which should match those of a Pokeball's capture rate-, it should have just about the same subduing effect that makes the transition from a Wild Pokemon to a Trainer's Pokemon.
In other words... If the Trainer can get it around the Pokemon's neck, that Pokemon has a chance to be tamed, similar to Pokeballs... Just with a lot more roaming space.
...Now, how this would work with Pokemon Storage Units and whatnot hasn't been figured out yet... But I'm sure there are plenty of smart scientists you could talk to to figure it out.

What else can be said? I'm a fighter, not an inventor. That device was created by someone else entirely, a human scientist of sorts that came to me through some kind of portal.
...Yeah, the Anti-Human Pokemon got this whole idea from a human scientist. Go figure. Be fortunate that it happened; If it didn't, I wouldn't be so open to this peaceful route.
In any case... If you find a way to mass-produce these and replace Pokeballs with them, I will restrain myself from mass-human genocide. A good deal, if you ask me.

Pop Star

Shadow Mewtwo looks over to Meta Knight.

Just a mere overreaction. I am simply here to converse... Because if I am not to be heard, then all of humanity will pay the price.

Shadow Mewtwo then looks back to the Diplomat.

...You know, ever since that "Moronicle" guy decided to bail on our fight, I have been... Intrigued. By you lot... The things you are after. What your LEADER is after.
...I have considered a number of things. Most of them consisted of complete human extermination for the sake of Nature's preservation... But now, I wonder if there is even a need for such.
...Humans- as well as Robots, and other civilization-related races and tribes alike- have been polluting, destroying, and damaging nature since nearly the dawn of time... From making homes from trees to removing them outright to build cities. ...Believe it or not, however, I am willing to look past this.
...But if there is one thing I despise about humanity... It's the concept of Pokemon Trainers. Enslaving us in their spherical capturing devices, and forcing us to battle, let them ride on our backs, and participate in their sports, musicals, and contests. And the thanks we are given in return for our undying loyalty? Continued containment in their little pocket-sized cages.

...Now. What I'm asking is not to take down the entire idea of Pokemon Training, believe it or not. I have come to understand that there are some Pokemon who tend to enjoy the company of their trainers. That much I can accept. Besides, even I cannot deny that I tend to enjoy a good fight every now-and-again... Of course, that may just be my nature.*
...What I want is for those Pokemon to be treated with a little more respect... And do do that, I want to replace the concept of "Poke Balls" with THESE.

Shadow Mewtwo sets on the table some kind of technologically stylistic necklace. A Pokeball decal is set in the middle of the necklace.

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*Nature as in personality, not in terms of what it normally means for Pokemon.

@SATAN : So that Alter World's story isn't just "the Mega Man games but everyone is different".

Pop Star

Suddenly, a shadow looms over the UKR...

Freedom for every person, you say? How interesting... And vindicating, too, to see people actually willing to give this sort-of thing...
...It's unfortunate that I am inclined not to believe you. You say every person gains the same freedom, and yet I am almost certain you mean to say every human gains the same freedom. Don't pretend that you lot care for those who are not-so the same species as you.
...However. I believe myself to be a reasonable being... So I shall give you the chance to prove me wrong.

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OOC: A side-note: The battle that happened between Shadow Mewtwo and Moronicle is something I decided to have concluded off-scene: That ending being, Moronicle left because he became bored. Shadow Mewtwo is angry about this, but decides to focus on his main agenda. (I at least hope Rotom agrees to this; Because otherwise we'd have to choose between killing one of them off, or never using either of these two again. And frankly, I kinda like the story idea I have for Shadow Mewtwo, and I kinda want to use it.)

As for how he got to Pop Star, figure that out on your own, because I have no idea.

Mystic Ruins

Before Metal Sonic can react, however he is hit over the head by... A Hammer?

Alright, buster...
...What are you and that rotten Eggman up to this time?

Amy Rose
Lovely Pink Stalker Lover

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Piko Piko Hammer - (Crystal/Impact) Amy's signature hammer, used to bash foes with, or even grant a slight jump boost. The swings and even the impact seem to leave a strange, heart-shaped effect to it that seems to do nothing particularly.

Secret Ending (Buster-Only; Occurs After Credits):

A time vortex opens up, as a mysterious figure emerges from it...

...It would appear I overshot it by a few weeks... But no matter. This is still the time period when it all started... And if I'm going to prevent it, I'm going to have to be fast.
...Going up against a dangerous foe like Skull Reaper on my own... It's going to be a hard task... But the Council of Quints laughed off my request for back-up due to my low status...
...So it's all up to me alone.

...And so marks the end of the second chapter... And the third to come... Shall include yours truly.
I hope you look forward to it... And, oh. Don't think for a moment that poor little Solo will ever defeat me... He shall only join the collection of poor souls who had tried and failed.

After dealing with Wilystein's Monster and stealing the coordinates to the location of the Generation 3 robots, it's time to take down the last 8 robots.

Robot Warlord 9: Spike Striker (Weapon: Needle Spike- Summons a set of spikes in front of the user to pierce foes.)
Robot Warlord 10: Magnetic Pulse (Weapon: Magnet Hold- Uses magnetism to control the target's polarity and fling them into... Any direction, really.)
Robot Warlord 11: Superstar Gemini (Weapon: Gemini Swarm- Generates multiple clones of the user to swarm enemies.)
Robot Warlord 12: One Punch Hard (Weapon: One Knuckle- A punching attack that OHKOs nearly ANY enemy, save for most bosses.)
Robot Warlord 13: Spinning Top (Weapon: Top Tornado- The user spins fast enough to create a tornado that drags in and deals heavy damage to nearby enemies.)
Robot Warlord 14: Emperor Cobra (Weapon: Slither Snake- Launches a giant snake that moves around the screen at random, damaging enemies and, for whatever reason, collecting colorful dots until the WE gauge is empty. Holding the trigger button speeds up the snake, but drains more WE to do so.)
Robot Warlord 15: Sparky (Weapon: Spark Breaker- Generates a large spark of energy that paralyzes all foes temporarily. Deals no damage, however, other than to bosses with it as its weakness.)
Robot Warlord 16: Shadow Shinobi (Weapon: Shadow Strike- When firing the trigger button, it is just Shadow Blade but being full-on Metal Blade. However, when attacked, the user will avoid the attack and counter the attacker by striking them in the back with a katana blade. The counter uses up more WE than the Shadow-Metal Blade, however.)

Weaknesses: Saw Killer- Quick Beam or Top Tornado Airkuma- Leaf Breeze or One Knuckle Scuba Bubble- Saw Blade or Spark Breaker The Law- GONE IN A FLASH or Magnet Hold Crash Course- Satsui no Haze or Shadow Strike Flash Platinum- Crash Destroyer or Slither Snake Heated Lighter- Bubble Blower or Gemini Swarm Cherry Wood- Atomic Hellstorm or Needle Spike Wilystein's Monster 1- Satsui no Haze or Leaf Breeze Wilystein's Monster 2- GONE IN A FLASH or Saw Blade Wilystein's Monster 3- Crash Destroyer or Bubble Blower Wilystein's Monster 4- Quick Beam or Atomic Hellstorm

Wily Stage 1: Trot (Enker) Red Devil MKII
Wily Stage 2: Funk (Punk) Supreme Guts Tank
Wily Stage 3: Vaporwave (Ballade) Mecha Hydra
Wily Stage 4: Robot Warlord Rematches Wily Machine II
Final Boss: Vaporwave (Elite Form) Omega (Gamma)

Ending:

My superweapon! My beautiful, beautiful superweapon!
Give up, "King" Wily! Your days of chaos and tyranny end today!
Tch...! You may have destroyed my beautiful creation, Omega, but you will still be rotting in the dungeon for your treason!
Just what are you talking abou-

Suddenly, a trapdoor opens, and Ragtime falls through.

Enjoy the trip... See you next fall! Wahahahahahahaha!

...To Be Continued...

...You are not the only one who is on the path of destruction, MKII... I, too, crave for artificial blood. ...But before that, I may as well continue the tale of the past...

Name: Alter World 2: The Resistance

Player: Ragtime
Description: The year is 20XX. Many years have passed since King Wily started his rule over the Earth. Many humans and robots alike have suffered under the hands of the tyrant... But yet, all hope has not been lost. Ragtime, a mysterious renegade, stands alone against King Wily's rule, even when all other members of his resistance has basically given up the fight... But not him. Not only will Ragtime take the fight to King Wily himself, he plans on taking the fight directly to the tyrant's castle... But to do that, he'll need to take the 16 keys from 16 of King Wily's oldest fighting robots...

Robot Warlord 1: Saw Killer (Weapon: Saw Blade- The same as Metal Blade, but a spreadshot.)
Robot Warlord 2: Airkuma (Weapon: Satsui no Haze- Basically Akuma's attacks but wind-based.)
Robot Warlord 3: Scuba Bubble (Weapon: Bubble Blower- Air Man's Air Shooter but with Bubble Lead.)
Robot Warlord 4: The Law (Weapon: Quick Beam- The Force Beams from the stage.)
Robot Warlord 5: Crash Course (Weapon: Crash Destroyer- launches bombs that create ridiculously large explosions upon enemy contact.)
Robot Warlord 6: Flash Platinum (Weapon: GONE IN A FLASH- Stops time for a brief period of time. The user is allowed to switch to other weapons during this.)
Robot Warlord 7: Heated Lighter (Weapon: Atomic Hellstorm- Rains down fireballs upon the entire screen.)
Robot Warlord 8: Cherry Wood (Weapon: Leaf Breeze- Generates a gentle breeze that calms enemies down, causing them to become slowed. Also allows the user to launch leaves that blow in the wind as projectiles.)

Ragtime's mission is not over yet... He now has to face the third Generation. But first, he'll have to gather the locations of that generation from 4 monstrous beings... Wilystein's Monster.

Wilystein's Monster 1: Razor Cutter + Captain Electricity (Cherry Wood's stage) (Weapon: Thunder Cutter)
Wilystein's Monster 2: Supreme Guts + Bomber Master (Crash Course's stage) (Weapon: Power Quake)
Wilystein's Monster 3: Icy Eskimo + Justice Bonfire (Heated Lighter's stage) (Weapon: Ice Inferno)
Wilystein's Monster 4: Time Warudo + Oil Drop (Flash Platinum's stage) (Weapon: Oil STOP)

Station Square

Unbeknownst to Metal Sonic, a figure follows from behind.

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In a dimension completely unreachable by those who are not on Coda's side, a mass of consciousness- Coda- speaks with some kind of scientist.

...So, the body is complete?
Yes. Every piece of data has been carefully transferred, and your new body should be suited to be able to use all of it... And possibly more.
I have also installed in your body a connection to 's network, which, given its upgrades, should allow you to look into other Omniverses for data, should you feel the need to.
Excellent... Now, time to enter my new body...

The ball of consciousness that is Coda enters his new body. Soon afterwards, the body slowly awakens...

...Ah, yes... This body fits perfectly... You have my gratitude, doctor.
...Perhaps not for long, sir...
UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THE AFTERMATH, IT APPEARS THAT COPY X MANAGED TO CLING TO LIFE USING HIS METHOD OF "ARMED PHENOMENON".
Is that so...? How disappointing... And yet, merely a minor setback. Copy X appears to be disinterested in chasing after us, due to his concern with making Neo Arcadia a "private society". We should not need to worry about him anytime soon.
VERY WELL. BUT WHAT OF THE OTHERS?
...We will deal with them when it's our time... That, however, is yet to come.
A-are you sure? Surely, the others will be anticipating your return-
Let them. As far as I am concerned, this is still the UKR's moment as the antagonists... If even so. No need to rain on their parade. And besides...

...I have already shown how I am still ever prominent, still lurking in the shadows, waiting for the chance to strike. No reason to rub it in any further. Not yet, anyways.

Coda Zenith

Embodiment of Chaos

...Bribery? You intend to flee justice through bribery!?

I'll let it be known now that Reguhalla didn't fall because it decided to join the fight against Regulus. If anything, the reason of it's fall is the reason a certain someone among you lot was able to contact and enlist them to begin with... Including HOW.
No. The reason it fell is because it decided to open its doors for the entity known as "Defteros".* Considering who let Defteros in and then far later on destroyed the city to begin with, I wouldn't be surprised if this was the intention from the very beginning.

Copy X is so caught up in his speech, he doesn't notice himself reverting back to his base form.

...And then, the chaos and destruction that soon followed. Jazz possessing a citizen to become Finalem.** Alt Rock and Mechtenant breaking in to take down Regulus***... These incidents happening is far from coincidental. It happened the moment they opened their doors to the outside world, even if it's just one person.
The same shall NOT happen to Neo Arcadia. Not if I have anything to say about it.

Copy X then turns to Descent and Dangan Man.

...As far as I am concerned, by the way, simply Copy X will do. Especially from an outdated model such as yourself, bullet-shaped robot. Seeing as you are not even worthy to shine my own feet.
...Though, seeing as you had helped out during the attack, as well as the evacuation of Neo Arcadia, I suppose I shall let you three go with a warning... But, under one condition:
You are to inform no one of what you witnessed. No outsider is to know of Neo Arcadia... Lest we run the risk of being the next Reguhalla.

Copy X turns around.

...Guardians, move out. We need to relocate... And then, I don't want to see ANY of you leave our new Neo Arcadia without my permission.

Copy X proceeds to leave.

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*Reference: Page 88, Posts #8 and #12
**Reference: Page 89, Post #4
***Reference: Page 92, Post #8 and Page 103, Post #3

Also, a side-note: It should be mentioned that the reason Copy X knows about this is because when Copy X first heard of Reguhalla (as a rumor), he sent hidden spy drones to watch its progression and take notes on being a hidden community... Needless to say, he likes to think that he learned a lot from them on how not to be a hidden community.

...No. Such an action is unnecessary. ...However...

Copy X looks over to Descent, Dangan Man, and iX...

...I have every reason to believe that this all happened because of these three outsiders. So, unless they have a perfectly good excuse to let them live, I'd say end THEM instead.

...Coda... So that is his name... Interesting...

Suddenly, a heavily damaged Copy X appears in his Armed Phenomenon form!

...If it wasn't far too dangerous for the safety of Neo Arcadia- or, rather, what remains of it- I would go through the trouble of hunting him down right now.

Open Field

The deafening silence looms over everyone. It truly seems like a dark moment...

...Eventually, however, a faint glow in the distance can be spotted...

Thank you, Libra. Know that despite this, you will not be spared if I win.

Farewell, Copy X. Die in despair, for not only will everything you ever stood for shall fall, but all shall know that Judgement has been slain by the hands of Chaos.

Coda fires a buster shot at the bomb, causing it to detonate early, destroying Neo Arcadia, and (seemingly) Coda and Copy X along with it!

A grey barrier prevents the laser from connecting... Much similar to those used by Pi Android!

Well, now. Normally, I become incapable of accessing Pi's attacks unless if it's for plot protection. Guess the plot says he dies. That, or the gem remains. ...Of which I shall pocket before someone else decides to knock it out of my hands.
This isn't mine, by the way. I'm borrowing it. Can't return something if it's lost, you know.
In any case, I'd be more worried about getting out alive than trying to save this man. Do you think he will thank you? He claims to be perfect, but if it weren't for the fact that you initially came here to stop Replicapture, he'd simply have you executed simply for coming here.
Oh, and HighTower? You're giving me mixed symbols on what you want to be Copy X's fate right now. I think I'll go for the initial plan of killing him off. Are we cool on that?
...Actually, scratch that. I'm the bad guy. I don't care what ANYONE thinks.

Y... You... Are you braindead...? You're just getting yourself killed, too... You foolish lesser machine...
Good. This shell of a body is far too outdated, anyways.
...?

Neo Arcadia - Reactor Core

Copy X flies into the Reactor Core room, where a figure is waiting.

...You know, it's funny. HighTower wanted so much for SOMEone to claim you for him... And for what? To be overtaken by Replicapture for its evil purposes? And then when he failed, he tries to take Copy X down with him? What an absolute WASTE.
Shut up with your nonsensical ramblings. Why have you come here?
Well, if the entire intention of introducing you is to have you die...
...Then as much of a waste of a character claim it is, might as well give HighTower exactly what he wants. And if I get to take a few heroes who are too stupidly stubborn to listen to your instructions to leave with you? Even better.
Why, you...!

Copy X flies after Coda. However, Coda then pulls out a small, green gemstone...

Anarchy Authority!

Suddenly, time freezes. Coda appears to be slightly stressed from using the move, but is able to hide this fact.

...Ah, yes. I should honestly thank the subordinate that lent me one of his world's plentiful, powerful gems.
...It is a very small gem, though. I was rather lucky to be able to pull it out so quickly, let alone have it not be lost in my metaphorical pocket.
...It also drains a lot of power AND stamina to use, too, so I'm afraid I'll have to make this quick.

Multiple unearthly lasers pierce straight through Copy X, leaving him severely wounded (though not yet dead) and causing him to collapse as soon as time is unfrozen!

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Anarchy Authority - (Time) A variant of Chaos Control that derives from the use of an Anarchy Beryl. Long or consistent use of this move strains the user, however.
Anarchy Beryl - 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.
Slur Beam - (Space/Laser) (Copied from: Slur, Dark Man's Tournament of MMRPG Legends ) A powerful beam of alien energy that can pierce through any and all defenses and shields.