Well, since the bomb is being diffused, I suppose we should-
!!!

A dark presence is suddenly felt within the reactor core, killing off the bomb diffusion squad!

...
Somebody appears to want this place destroyed us much as that living-armor freak.

Copy X looks over to the others who were still there.

...I am going to handle whoever this is myself. In case anything happens, I want you lot out of here and somewhere safe.

Copy X flies towards the source of the dark presence.

Shiver Star

Upon the cold, frigid planet of Shiver Star, a group of figures watch as the blade-like metal passes by the planet.

...Well, so much for peace.
These guys have proven themselves to be more of a menace than I thought...
Those guys are not the menace here. The REAL menace is that boss of theirs, Kilroy. He basically had them sign up to be killed, that brd...
I have every doubt in my mind that such a factor matters. They knew exactly what they signed up for.
In any case, I grow tired of watching them through the 4th Wall... If they are only NOW deciding to actually do something about this threat, we may as well make it our duty to ensure it gets done RIGHT. This has gone on far too long for any more mistakes or setbacks.
Agreed. All in favor?
I.
I!
All who oppose?
...
...Very well, then. Gentlemen, to Popstar.

The group heads off, except for one of them.

...It appears we can't make peace after all.
But if the ends do not justify the means, I will be forgiving NOBODY.
War ends lives, both guilty and innocent. Both involved and uninvolved. Nothing about that factor has changed, regardless of what sort of villain the UKR has become.

The 4th group member joins up with the rest.

Kirby's House

Kirby digs around a bit more in the box. The box seems to mostly consist of the hats worn for his copy abilities- including those from the Smash Bros. tournaments-, both past and recent. Eventually, however...

Po-yo! (Ta-da!)

Kirby pulls out the Love-Love Stick from the box!

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Forever Forest

Stanley proceeds to avoid Super Pac-Man for as long as possible, all while trying to divert his attention from Imajin, who is pulling out Vegetable after Vegetable, all of various sizes.

Come on, already! We're trying to beat this guy, not make a turnip garden!
Look, I'm trying my best here, alright?

After a few more Vegetables (which how one could pull so many Vegetables out of relatively the same spot in the ground is extremely questionable), Imajin eventually pulls out a Bob-Omb!

Yes! Got it!
Great! But there's just one small problem: I don't think a single bomb is going to harm this thing in any shape or form!
Then, good news! I'm not aiming for the invincible giant over there!

Imajin then proceeds to throw the Bob-Omb at Iggy's Clown Cart!

Forever Forest

Oh, you've gotta be kidding me! What do we even do about THIS!?
Well, I might have something... It's going to require a bit of time and quite some luck, though.
Oh, GREAT. Luck! The one thing we DON'T have!
Just buy me time, okay!?

Imajin proceeds to pluck multiple Vegetables out of the ground while Stanley tries to... Spray Pac-Man with Bug Spray!? Ok, Stanley... Even if he wasn't going to turn invincible, Pac was turning too big for that to work, anyways.

The Halberd - Control Room (at Pop Star)

Poyo, poy poyo poyo poy poyoyo. (Well, I just like to have little memoirs sometimes.)

Kirby then proceeds to make his way off the Halberd, letting the others follow behind.

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Forever Forest

(OOC) Ironic, forgetting about the Mario subplot thanks to playing a Mario game.

Yes! Direct hit!
Nice shot there, pal, but we still have the overgrown Shellcreeper* to deal with!

Stanley and Imajin turn their focus towards Iggy!

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Kirby's House

Back with Kirby and the others, the puffball opens the door to let everyone inside. Once this is done, Kirby then heads into his room. Moments later, Kirby comes out with a medium-sized box that is labelled "Memories".

Poyo, poy poyo... (Alright, let's see...)

Kirby opens the box. Suddenly, a glowing orb sporting a familiar logo flies out of the box! ...There appears to be a rather... retro vibe coming off of it**...

Poyo! Poy poyo poyo... (Whoops! Forgot that was in there...)

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*Refers to the Mario enemy in the original Mario Bros. arcade game. Stanley knows what a Koopa is (as well as a Koopaling, to an extent), he is just referencing to something more familiar to him.
**According to some interviews, it has been confirmed that Final Smashes were intended to make their first appearance way back in the original Super Smash Bros. Apparently, Kirby has managed to get ahold of what would be the first Smash Ball.

Neo Arcadia

As Copy X rescues people, he begins to develop inner dialogue.

(...Honestly, at the end of the day, this is Fafnir's and Phantom's fault. I saw what happened to Reguhalla. I saw how it developed, and how it was destroyed... And I know why it did.)
(This is what happens when you let yourself get involved with outside affairs. Well, no more...)
(Once this is over, we will build a NEW Neo Arcadia... And NOBODY will be allowed to enter or leave without my permission... And there will STRICTLY be NO communication to the outside world.)

...Phantom. You and the others help evacuate the people here.

Copy X then proceeds to search over Neo Arcadia to save as many people aboard it as possible.

While Copy X does not show it, he somewhat appreciates Descant's help.

...Your one shot, and you have failed... How unfortunate.

Copy X slowly approaches Replicapture as he speaks.

...I'm certain that my original self would've given you a final chance to leave this place, and never return... Perhaps even a nicer set of words would've been used.
...But I am not that naive fool. I am a perfect replica... One that knows what would come from letting you live... Upon me, upon Neo Arcadia, and upon the world.

Copy X then aims his buster at Replicapture.

So I shall leave you with no mercy. No escape. And absolutely no sympathy for whatever your endeavors were.

Copy X fires a full-powered Charged Shot point-blank at Replicapture's chest!

...That's the game you wish to play? ...Hmph. In that case...

Copy X then undergoes a sort of transformation!

...You should feel honored. The Perfect Reploid has decided to personally cast judgement upon you.

Copy X then unleashes a full-power Nova Strike against Replicapture!

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Nova Strike - A powerful Giga Attack. The user charges at foes with a powerful, invincible dash attack with high mobility.

Copy X currently pays no heed to Dangan Man, Descant, or iX.

...Pathetic. Using others to fight in your stead, even though you should know well enough that they can't even pose a threat against me.
I can see why you're after a perfect replica like myself... Because otherwise, you are practically worthless. A lesser being.

Copy X and his double pulls out a Magma Blade, preparing to battle against Wolfang!

Without X, you are nothing... I pity your insignificance. ...Unfortunately, not enough to let you live.

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Magma Blade - Uncharged: The user swings a fiery blade that also launches a fireball with its slash. | Charged: Creates 8 fireballs that all go straight forward in different directions.

...Then you should know that you stand no chance against me.

Copy X manages to resist the Gravity Well's pull, creating a Soul Body, then uses a charged-up Frost Tower alongside his double!

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Soul Body - (Copy/Nature) Uncharged: Creates a ghostlike duplicate of the user that copies their every movement. | Charged: Creates a replica of the user that is assumed control over instead of the user.
Frost Tower - (Freeze/Shield) Uncharged: Creates a giant block of ice around the user to protect them from attacks. | Charged: Generates large ice shards that fall from the ceiling.

Neo Arcadia - Throne Room

The giant laser is then blocked by a Gaea Shield!

Don't be foolish. I am a perfect copy of X in every way... Down to his very arsenal.

Copy X then undergoes a Thunder Mode Change, charging up before releasing a pair of electrical waves at Replicapture!

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Gaea Shield - (Earth/Shield) Uncharged: Generates a stone shield that blocks all attacks in front of the user. | Charged: Creates a huge boulder that splits into two that move out in opposite directions.
Mode Change - The user changes between one of four elements: Normal, Ice, Thunder, and Fire to change the elemental typing of their attacks.

...It appears you have made your choice. As such, know that the fate that shall fall upon you is one that you have sealed yourself.

Copy X fires multiple Charged Shots at Replicapture!

OOC: Done for the day

...Whatever you are and whatever reason you have come, know that you are a trespasser upon this area.

The figure turns to face Replicapture, pointing his buster at them.

...Either turn back now or face justice by the hands of the Perfect Reploid.

Copy X
The False King

Neo Arcadia - Throne Room

A figure sits alone on his throne, not knowing that he won't be so alone for too long.

...

(OOC: Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the "weight on Dangan's back" was more of a metaphorical thing than a literal thing?

That or I'm just not paying too much attention to this subplot.)

While Pac-Man is trying to re-capture the ghosts, however, Imajin plucks a Vegetable from out of the ground, throwing it at Pac-Man with all of his might!

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Vegetable - (Nature/Earth) Plucks a turnip from out of the ground to use as a projectile. At rare times, however, the user can pull out a Bob-omb instead.

(Formerly) Gemini Brand HQ

Everything that was previously within the building is being forcibly removed by government robots as the place is being evicted. And gee, I wonder why that is.

...This cannot be the end of us. It was just one mistake. The Gemini Brand name does not die here. We WILL rebuild-
Mr. Gemini, sir. I really do admire your determination, really. And if it wasn't for this company, I probably would've been decommissioned and left for scrap after my failure towards Wily during the Gamma fiasco.* So, I say this with all the upmost respect I could muster...
...There is no recovering from this. It truly is the end for this company. And, despite everything that has happened, I wish you the best of luck in whatever you plan to do next. I hope you'll do the same for me, as well.
...Goodbye, boss.

The Nitron Y leaves, causing Primetime Gemini to be left alone.

...This, however, doesn't last long.

I certainly hope thee doth not plan on closing down without fulfilling what thee hast promised to us.

A knight-like robot appears before Primetime Gemini.

...Unfortunately, the machine of which I used to free you from the Void has already been confiscated by the Government... There is nothing I can do for you anymore.
...That had best been a jest, Sir Gemini.
Look. I am already in very well deep at this point. What do you want me to do, break into Government HQ!?
Thee had best doth something, Sir Gemini. Because if thy promise to return our brethren of the Ajax Universe to the land of existence remains to be broken...
...Then it is off with thy head.

Royalty Man Ajax
Loyal Knight Robot

Royalty Man leaves Primetime Gemini to process what he needs to choose to do next.

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Forever Forest

Imajin quickly moves out of the way of the Bell, causing it to come into contact with whatever the Boos are contained in!

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*Reference: Mega Man 3

Suddenly, a grey robot appears before Enker's group!

...FIRST OFF, WELCOME BACK, USER "pokeepoo". NOW, ON TO MORE SERIOUS MATTERS...
THERE ARE 8 OF CLASSNAME "Koopalings". YOU SHOULD BE MORE SPECIFIC ON WHICH ONE YOU ARE GOING AFTER.
SECONDLY, IT SHOULD BE INFORMED THAT SUBJECT "Dr. Wily" IS CONFIRMED DEAD WITHIN THIS UNIVERSE. OF COURSE, YOU MAY BE REFERRING TO YOUR OWN UNIVERSE, BUT THAT IS NEITHER HERE, NOR IS IT LIKELY THAT WE SHALL BE EXPLORING THE "THERE".
FINALLY, IN REGARDS OF WORKING FOR OTHERS, THE PERSON YOU SHOULD BE WORKING FOR...

Suddenly, Pi reaches over his head, tugging on a zipper to reveal it as nothing more than a costume! And underneath the costume...

...is ME! Which now raises the question...

Suddenly, Mama Robotnik becomes loud enough to shake the whole area!

WHERE!!! HAVE!!! YOU!!! BEEN!?!?