Jazz +'s Spaceship
Somewhere in the depths of space

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What's going on with you?
...I've just had the strangest feeling that one of my own kind has been captured.
Yeah, well, we're not turning back for that. Especially when we're so close to our destination.
Oh, no. I have no need to see what just happened or why another of my kind is even in this universe... I just find it interesting, nevertheless...

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Little Papa Beta's

Beta Shadow returns.

Hey, guys. Wha- aaaat the SQUAWK! happened here?
Beta X slammed Ninja Phantom through a table.
...Phantom, what did you do THIS time?
Oh, SQUAWK! off, I didn't do jack squat.
...Hm. Normally, I wouldn't believe you, but Beta X does hold a grudge against you, so I guess I'll take your word for it... Somewhat.
Seriously? Am I really so untrustworthy that the moment anything goes wrong when I'm around, I'm the one getting blamed!?

Everyone kinda just stands around awkwardly...

...Gee. Thanks. I feel so validated.
Well, you did try to kill all of us on multiple different occasions before everything that happened in this world has started. I think this should be the kind of reaction you should expect.

...You know what? Yeah... I think that did help. As much as it could, at least. ...But, yeah... I think you've got a good point.
...I'm certainly going to struggle. Both from learning from my mistakes, as well as moving on from them... But it's up to me to decide how I should feel about it. At least, that's... somewhat what I'm getting from this.
Thanks, Walt. You've certainly earn that "Cool Guy" spot on the goodness level Tierlist.

You mean that Tiermaker thing you've been neglecting since sometime during the Regulus Arc?

...Snarky and clever as usual, huh, Upsilon?

Beta Shadow takes Sabata and warps back to Earth.

(Cont.)

...And even now, when I thought I had gotten over it... Sure enough, I failed to kill Regulus, let alone phase him. And that wish I made? Downright useless. I could've made an entirely different wish... I could've done a whole lot of things differently. And not only am I worried about the possibility of the Wily Omega returning... I'm also looking to destroy all signs of Anti-Omni energy from the previous Anti-Omni Meme, for the sake of ensuring that Beta Devil doesn't have a failsafe to bring himself back to life. In addition, I'm worried of the whole Waluigi fiasco, as well as... Well, something I feel like I have to do when the Super Dragon Balls are active again.

...What do you think I should do?

Beta Shadow sits down. Normally, he would prefer a Dr. Pepper, but seeing as he's going to be talking about the sort of thing that gave him his headaches to begin with, he decided to settle for tea, as to calm the nerves.

*Inhales* Ok.

...So. A Reaper's- ...A Prototyper's task is to write stories. And when you find yourself unable to work on them any longer, you discard them, and write a new story, correct? Null has even once referred to me as an "artist" once before.* ...But then there's Rotom. When I initially went to replace the Ajax universe, I previously never had someone complain at me for erasing or replacing worlds, even when I did it with MegaTale, or Beta and Mega... Rotom was the first... And come to think of it, I think he was the only.

And you know what the funny thing is? THAT'S not actually my fault. Not entirely, anyways. The decision to get rid of the Ajax chat was a decision made by the mods... Although, I think we both know the kind of character Rotom is... And then he upped and disappeared. ...And quite frankly? It kinda made me worried. I mean, the mere fact that someone was out there in the Multiverse, plotting to hunt you down... And the worst part is? It's actually somewhat JUSTIFIED. He was trying to avenge his entire UNIVERSE. Granted, it could be because of a personal agenda, like having been unable to go forward with his crazy invasion plans or whatever, something about inverting society or whatever. But literally ANYONE from that universe could've decided to do the same thing, and it would all be for a more justified reason.

...At first, though, I kinda shrugged it off. Destruction is just as much a part of a Prototyper's job as creation, right? ...The cycle of creation and destruction, and the mere thought that such a thing is ok and natural... That very thought process was what created Beta Devil to begin with. ...Now, I'm not sure what all you know of the creation of Beta Devil- Any Discord Chat roleplay concerning fauster- or at least I think you were there for those- is something I'm pretty sure you have decided to kinda just repress.** So, I'll just explain it simply...

Most in-chat roleplays are basically storyless. Anything was possible. No worries of morals, or what is destroyed... Because everything that was happening wasn't happening in a universe. It happened in a chatroom. So, I would just cause... particular things for the sake of "good fun". ...But the more I did it, the more I lost sight of who I truly was... until I became someone else. Someone evil. Someone... Devilish.

That evil side of myself... That is what eventually became the persona that is Beta Devil... And then, I found the Anti-Omni Meme. The ORIGINAL one. And since then, Beta Devil has become his own entity... One that I alone am responsible for creating.

...And that's not all I caused from those roleplays. The whole entire reason me and King K. Rool knew each other to begin with is because we worked together. I gave him an indestructible body, he gave me his services... Whatever they were. It's a bit of a blur, though I think a part of it had to do with some Frieza rip-off.*** Regardless, when I finally satiated Beta Devil the first time- By consuming an entire universe identical to the MMRPG Discord, mind you- and came to my senses, I essentially betrayed K. Rool in a way... Which was what pushed him to have attempted to destroy the MMRPG Omniverse in the past.**** Again, something that I feel as if is MY fault.

...All these situations... With the addition of having played a part in the harboring of MKII in RMMD- Which, we both know where that led- ...I felt responsible for so much. So many mistakes... And I felt as if I needed to do something about it. But as the mistakes climbed higher and higher, it began to take its toll, until eventually...

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*Reference: The Absurd Roleplay - Page 77, Post #4
**Reference: You don't wanna know.
***Reference: Lord Heeta
****Reference: The Absurd Roleplay - Pages 41-77/78

Other World - Sacred World of the Kai

Beta Shadow hides his energy so it can't be tracked by Goku's Instant Transmission.

...Alright, Walter, we need to talk... I. Need to talk. And seeing how it's either talk to you about it, or talk to RotomSlashBlast about it...
...Yeah, I think we both know why I chose you over him for advice.

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Little Papa Beta's

...Seriously, he complains about how everyone tries to "drag him into battle", and then he goes on to say that it's his responsibility to handle these problems. This whole situation has grown to ridiculous levels.
You're actually right about one thing. It's not entirely his fault.
Wh-

Suddenly, Beta X- who was there for whatever reason- grabs Ninja Ghost by the neck!

Because if anything, everything that has happened in this world is YOUR FAULT. YOU decided to create this world. YOU decided to let it persist. YOU decided to allow it to escalate this quickly.
If you have TRULY changed, you would've ended this practically childish roleplay the moment Beta Devil was DEAD.
...But if you're REALLY going to let all this chaos continue, just to kill a single person?

Beta X's Ring of Vengence activates.

...Then you're no different from the BASTARD you were in the past.

Beta X proceeds to slam Ninja Ghost through the table Beta Shadow was laying on earlier, breaking it completely, then powers down.

...Never leave anyone's sight. Because the moment you are alone... I will slaughter you, you sick, phantasmic FREAK.

Beta X silently leaves the building...

...Well. That happened.

Just... Anywhere in Other World is fine. I'll find my own way from there... This is something I'll need to confront alone, anyways.
Wait, you're going to Other World? Can I come? I heard there was a new Kai, and I want to meet them, and maybe even see how strong they are!
Hm. I'll think about it.

Beta Shadow then leans into the pager to whisper into it.

Goku is NOT to come with us. When you drop me off, hide your energy and warp back to Earth.

Little Papa Beta's

Beta Man's group enters the Pizzeria. At a table, the two Saiyans are seen chowing down on a mountain of pizzas. ...At another table, on the other hand, lays a rather contemplative Beta Shadow.

...Is this a bad time? You seem to be in one of your... Erm, moods.
...Just one break... I wanted at LEAST just one break... But no... K. Rool HAD to want something to do. And he just HAD to bring that psychopath around...
...Do you... need... something...?
Well, I was going to ask Moto to grab me an Aspirin... Goku offered me a Senzu Bean instead. ...Surprisingly effective, but I'm not entirely sure for how long... Other than that, I think I'll be fine.
...You know what? No. You DO need something. You need HELP. MENTAL help. Because CLEARLY, your constant insistence on "fixing your mistakes" is starting to take its toll on you.
I'm not entirely sure what the whole situation is, but he's right; You need to talk to someone about this. Because clearly, scrambling to solve every single little thing you think is your fault? It's doing more harm than help for you. And it's NOT healthy.
I can't just go talk to some random therapist about Reaper problems. Only another Reaper could possibly understand what we go through; Otherwise, we'd just be considered as crazy.
Then talk to another Reaper about it. If only a Reaper could understand what a Reaper goes through, then that's just what you'll have to do. Because what you're trying to do clearly isn't helping.
Look, if a man creates mistakes, they have to do something to fix them, right? It's the logically right thing to do.
Ok, but before you go and decide that you should try and fix all of "your" problems, think about this...
The last time I ever saw you try to fix your mistakes, you sacrificed your physical form within my universe, becoming incapable of entering it. And even then, it resulted to basically NOTHING, and even could've gotten me killed.* How far are you willing to go to make up for your mistakes, and how much do your mistakes even match up to the cost you're trying to pay for them?

...

Beta Shadow then takes out his company pager.

...Say, Sabata... You wouldn't happen to know a way to Other World, do you?

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*Reference: Discorded Adventures, a lost Discord roleplay. Beta Shadow's body was stolen and used as a form of "armor" by an alternate universe Rockman Shadow known as Symphony. In an attempt to weaken Symphony (of which ended up becoming rather futile, and even made Symphony stronger), Beta Shadow- as well as Joey's Reaper at the time, MegaPlayer- sacrificed their physical forms to be rid of the armor. While MegaPlayer was erased- and seemingly replaced eventually by Joey-, Beta Shadow lived on, though became incapable of entering the Discorded Adventures universe.

Mega City - Plaza

Beta Man Z's group is currently meeting up with their non-Z counterparts... Also, Epsilon is there.

...Well, so much for the Tournament. What do we do now?
I say we look for a place to live. I don't know about you guys, but I'm getting kinda tired of hotel room service.
Oh, yeah... Somehow it only now just dawned on me that we're actually homeless.
Our first sleeping place since being stranded from our destroyed home universe was a cave*, how the hell was it not obvious that we were homeless?
No, I mean... This is the first time this was ever actually ADDRESSED. When we were lost across dimensions, we didn't exactly have the time to stop and think "wait, we don't have homes".
At least you HAD the ability to think.
Regardless, we need a place to stay...
...And I think we know who to go to to discuss that.

The entire group nods in agreement, then heads off for Little Papa Beta's to speak with Beta Shadow.

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*Reference: Legacy: The Day the Universe Split In Two - Page 2, Post #5

Suddenly, Primetime Gemini notices what Bluster Kong is doing.

Wha- HEY! I-

Suddenly, Beta Shadow returns.

Oh, yeah, I forgot.

Beta Shadow takes the money meant for the tournament's winner.

This? The money for the victor of your little tournament? This is all going STRAIGHT to Rumia.

The money is instantaneously teleported to the Brash Crew, with a note saying "For Rumia".

I'd deliver it to them personally, but as the reaper who was behind all this, I'm equally as responsible for the whole mess. Yet another one of my stupid mistakes...

Beta Shadow rubs his temples. Apparently, he seems to be undergoing some form of migrane...

...So now that I have already returned the Golden Coconut to Robbie Rotten off-scene (which, oddly enough, he's still asleep...), I'm going to go serve two new customers. At my resturaunt. Of which I have also taken back the money I payed for your sponsorship spot. To give to Rumia. Because it's still somewhat my fault this happened.

Beta Shadow warps away again.

...Tch. I knew this would be a waste of time... Come along, Kakarot.
...Just a sec, Vegeta.

Goku approaches Beta Man Z.

Hey, if you don't mind me asking-
Let me stop you right there. Yes. I do mind you asking. You know who you are? You're the strongest mortal man on the planet. Hell, even calling you a "mortal man" is simply low-balling the kind of fighter you are. And ME? I had fought a Mad Scientist, an Electric/Ghost Pokemon, a destructive demonbird, the literal Satan of another world, a ghost of my former self, an interdimensional alien, and a ghost of my RIVAL'S former self.* With FRIENDS. And even THEN, I needed luck. Fighting you, with no allies, and no Tournament for restraint, would be a suicide mission. So, I'm afraid it'll have to be a hard pass.
...Good day to you, Son Goku.

Beta Man Z teleports out with his fellow Z friends.

...Sheesh. I was just going to ask him if he knew any good places to eat...
I may know of a place. But, first...

Full Release Shadow instantaniously appears in front of a sneaking K. Rool.

(Crapbaskets...)
...Alright. Hand it over.

K. Rool sighs and hands Full Release Shadow a remote... An emergency shut-down switch for Kahtos, of which Beta Shadow presses. Just as K. Rool is about to leave again, however, Full Release Shadow begins to equip a pair of disinfectant gloves...

Now, wait just a sec. I'm not done yet.

Beta Shadow pickpockets K. Rool, taking out the Golden Coconut!

For safety measures, this is going straight back to its original owner.

K. Rool slumps over, defeated. He then proceeds to take the shut down Kahtos and walks home. Full Release Shadow then hands Goku and Vegeta the address for Little Papa Beta's before telporting off to find Robbie Rotten and return the Golden Coconut.

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*References (In order): Dr. Wily, Rotom, Yveltal, Giratina, Bt Ghost, Necrozma, and Ninja Ghost.

Suddenly, as everyone feuds, a figure teleports into the arena.

Hey, hold on a second! You're not a contestant! You're not allowed to-

Suddenly, an intense, blue aura sends Primetime Gemini flying into the lobby.

...We will be experiencing technical difficulties. Please, proceed to watch something more worth your time.

Full Release Shadow then warps into the Lobby.

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...Ok. Apparently, tournaments are far too controversial. So, I'm going to make a decision FOR Primetime Gemini...
...As of now, this tournament is CANCELLED.

Beta Shadow snaps his fingers. Suddenly, the entire arena is erased from existence! The people in the who happened to be in the stands, on the other hand, was safely teleported to the ground.

Now, GO HOME.

Vegeta snatches the phone before it is sent, then breaks it.

...You want Kahtos out of the Tournament? Fine. But I'm going to drop out, too. That way, I can use my full power to DESTROY that thing!
Not unless you have some kind of healing power to revitalize Rumia. Besides, this is the first round! I'm not going to let you drop out so easily on round one!
If Kahtos stays another round, then I'm out. I only agreed to this to fight HIM anyways!

Ninja Man Z points at Beta Man Z.

But if his first fight's going to be Goku, then I guess it's not going to happen, now is it!?
I disagree with EVERYONE'S notions. I say CANCEL the tournament. It's a danger regardless if it has Kahtos or not, as far as I'm concerned.
May I have a word in on this?
(Basically Everyone) NO!

Everyone proceeds to argue about what to do about the Kahtos situation.

A grey blur blocks the bomb.

...Mr. Bluster Kong, sir... We're the ones sponsoring you.
...Look. We tried to convince him to remove Kahtos from the bracket. ...But he went on to say that he "didn't want an uneven bracket." A reminder that the fight had left Ms. Rumia in comatose.
It's fine. A freak like him doesn't deserve to be let off easy. He deserves to be beaten down to a bloody pulp, like the filthy scum that he is!
Gee, Vegeta. Normally, you don't get riled up like this unless it's somebody like-
...Wait. This wouldn't happen to have anything to do with Frieza being still alive, does it?*

Suddenly, Vegeta's eye twitches in anger as his power increases slightly...

O-oh crap! Uh... Mr. Tyrant guy! It's your turn in the arena!

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*Yes, Frieza is somehow still alive in this universe... Albeit semi-retired, as to separate himself from the Saiyans.

...
...She's right, you know... I don't think that people were watching the Duracell Games for the sake of entertainment. ...Maybe we should call off the tournamen-
No, no, no. We are not cancelling ANYTHING. ...We will, however...

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...Mere moments (and a commercial break) later...

...Ladies and gentlemen... It has come to our attention that a major danger for our contestants have been made perfectly clear. ...So, it is with heavy burden, that I make this announcement...
...From this point forward... All methods of transformation are BANNED. Yep. Transformations are now tournament illegal.
...Are- ...Are you fucking SERIOUS!? THAT'S what you got from this whole thing!?

Vegeta then looks over to the new presence of which he sensed, being the figure... Which we probably know who it is, but...

...And who the hell are YOU? And why are you here?
Personally, I would like to know the how. This lobby is for Tournament participants and staff only. I will personally escort you off the premises if you do not leave the room on your own accord.

Suddenly, time is frozen... Then rewound.

You owe me for this.
I AM NOT PROGRAMMED FOR FAVORS. IF YOU WISH FOR COMPENSATION FOR YOUR ACTIONS, PLEASE DIRECT ALL CONVERSATION TO MY CREATOR, UPSILON NARRATOR.
Yeah, yeah...

Delta Paradox places Rumia in a condition to where her seal won't break, then teleports away with Pi Android, unfreezing time.

...Uh... O-out of bounds! K-K-Kahtos is the winner of the match!

(OOC: Sorry, Brash, but I'd rather NOT have the Arena- or city- potentially destroyed.)

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K. Rool sighs a breath of relief... And then is approached by Vegeta.

...If you win your battle against Tyrant Man... You will forfeit. Do you understand me!?
Wh-what!? But, I... Kahtos still listens to me! I can tell him to stand down!
I am well aware. But that is NOT happening on my watch... That "Kahtos" is a menace. A monster. And it needs to be taught a lesson.

K. Rool just stares blankly, silently agreeing to Vegeta's demands.

...Sh... She'll be fine! Kahtos is fi-
Kahtos is not fine. She is SUFFERING.
...Look. Let's assume you win your fight with Tyrant Man. Who do you think you'll be up against in the next round?
...I... I'll just tell him to forfeit the next match! It'll be an easy win for me!
And if he doesn't?
...
I may have made a terrible mistake.
"I mAy HaVe MaDe A tErRiBlE mIsTaKe!" That's you.

The weight of the situation comes crashing down upon K. Rool...

...Kahtos. She is defeated. Throw her off the ring this instant! THAT IS AN ORDER!