...Alright. So, once we go in, I'll use the Extra Life on Prototype, using some healing powers I have been practicing to ensure this works. Then, I'll go off and hide somewhere before he awakens so that you could explain the situation, just in case he-
...

Jazz + sees Team Prototype and the CRN duo, and stands awkwardly for a brief moment...

...Hm. It appears that there were some miscalculations... Didn't you say the body was within someone's subconscious?
Yes, well... I suppose that, seeing that the MKII Virus has been lifted... somehow, it makes sense to change locations. But now, we REALLY gotta hope this works, given the circumstances of his demise.
...I'm going to give Prototype the Extra Life and hope he doesn't immediately see me as a threat. You... Socialize. Or whatever.

Jazz heads over to wherever Prototype's body is. Orchestra just stands there awkwardly.

...Um... Hi?
( it... Between Wily, Robotnik, and Jazz, I was never actually built for social interaction... Uh...)
...My name is Orchestra, um... How're... Things?

Meanwhile, at Jazz HQ, Missingno. + enters the building, where Jazz + is lost in thought...

Well, that Pokemon Stadium game was entertaining. (Even moreso after I hacked the game to include myself...)
...So, what have you lot been up to? Still worrying about the "end of the Omniverse" or whatever?

Jazz, still lost in thought, was unable to hear Missingno...

...But if I were to upgrade him, then maybe... Hm, no, surely that wouldn't work...
...Am I interrupting something? You seem to be thinking out loud...

Jazz finally notices Missingno. was there.

...So I was.
What have you been thinking about doing, anyways?
...
...I was thinking about reviving Prototype-001. If we had him on our side, then it would be not even just one person helping us. If we revived him, then it'd be likely that Laser Joe would become willing to help us, meaning that all of Team Prototype would join in the cause against Regulus.
...The PROBLEM, however, is that they are all far too weak to make any sort of difference. If they tried to fight Regulus with us, they'd all die in a matter of a second.
...That may be true. ...But with Regulus as powerful as he is... we may need all the help we can get.
...That's the other problem. The chances of Prototype joining us, especially when he figures out the kind of monster we're up against, is likely to be extremely slim. If anything, he'd probably join Soul and the others on the sidelines.
...Maybe. But he also had enough willpower to stand against the MKII Virus, even if he ended up failing. So we'll never know unless we try.
...
...Very well. Missingno., create for us an Extra Life, will you?
...Oh, fine. (I'm honestly not a big fan of this plan, though...)

Missingno. uses Code Manipulation to spawn an Extra Life, who he then gives to Jazz.

...Alright, here goes. Orchestra, you're coming with me.
Huh? Why me?
...Because Prototype is unlikely to know who you are... And therefore, out of all of us, you're the only one Prototype's most likely to trust, if only somewhat.

Missingno. creates a portal to where Prototype's final resting place was, as both Jazz and Orchestra steps in.

...Let's just hope his body is still in there somewhere.

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Code Manipulation- A technique developed and used mostly by glitches, anomalies, and entities of the Void. Manipulates the very coding of the fabric of Reality to spawn items, manipulate stats, and other sorts of abilities. The limit of this technique depends on the coding/programming skills of the user.

Meanwhile, in the Mystery Jungle, Bane and Fortem appear to be looking around, with Fortem whistling a familiar tune...








And so, the pair continues their search for Mew...

Suddenly, a figure appears before Break Man GZ...

...You. What an utterly disgusting creature. This is literally the second time you managed to crawl out of the grave... Ironic, given your name.

It's Robbie Rotten!

...You're so stubbornly persistent, it makes me sick. And what's worse, you have learned nothing. Well, learn THIS:
We are currently dealing with a threat who could quite possibly erase everything in an instant. This makes ANY plans you may have utterly obsolete, AND any chances of you ever having ANY sort of success with said plans shrink down to nothing, for even if the heroes do win, it'd just mean that to them, you're nothing but a stepping stone.
So. INSTEAD of just futilly trying to become an annoyance to literally everyone... How about you JOIN us against Regulus so you could actually be useful for once?
...Oh, and before you even say anything, just know that I will instantly erase you from existence if you refuse. So, choose wisely.

@TheHighTower : I mean, I was mostly discouraging it to protect the ones that were in other people's possessions. (Hades, Beta X, ect.)

What you do with your own Prototype Rings is of no consequence to us, but otherwise, it's probably best to leave them be.

EDIT: Er, actually, I reviewed the situation in Discord, and... What exactly was your plan with the Ring of Need, anyways?

Shaggy looks down at Shaggy Negro solemnly.

...I should, like, hate you. I should despise you, man, with, like, every fiber of my being. You took all of my friends away from me... Scoobs is, like, all I have left of the old gang.

...Shaggy powers down to his base form.

...But, like, you used to be a member of the gang, too. And I, like, still want to believe you can be good again, Scrappy.
...I will never forgive you. You, like, gone too far for me to do so. Crossed far too many lines. But I'm not going to do this because I hate you, man. I'm only going to do this because it's, like, far more merciful than what Regulus would do to you.

Shaggy points his finger at Shaggy Negro... Then sorrowfully fires a piercing Ki Blast straight into his heart. Soon after finishing the job, a familiar figure approaches him...

...It was rhe right rhing to do, Rhaggy. Regulus wouldn't have been any more merciful.

Scooby walks over to Shaggy Negro's body, then picks him up on his back.

...Come on, rittle nephew. Let's rive you a proper burial.

Scooby and Shaggy proceeds to take Shaggy Negro's body somewhere to bury it.

---

...Back with Alpha Fire's lesson, it appears Delta and Eta are in their Overclocked and Celestial forms, respectively. Eta is using both Time and Space Starforce while Delta is actively using his time powers as well as the Wayback Internet Archive to not only travel back in time, but to also conceal themselves to avoid making any changes to history.

...So much for "needing all the energy you can". What point in time are we even going to that requires this much effort to begin with?
...To prove my point that OCs can grow and develop much like trees- and therefore once and for all proving your plot to be completely and utterly insane- ...We're going all the way back to 2012... In another Omniverse. Back to Beta Shadow's first experience with an online roleplaying community.
...We're here.



...You're kidding, right? THIS is where Beta Shadow started off? The fucking Nickelodeon Message Boards!?
...Huh. I guess Reggae can't follow us to the past of another Omniverse, can he?
Yes, I know, his origin is utterly ridiculous. But, everyone starts somewhere. And starting is the first step towards improving... Similar to how planting a seed is the first step towards growing a plant.
Whatever... By the way, what kid is the creator of this dumb-sounding "Shadow Chomper" guy with the dumb username of "Bt1229"?
...That "kid with the dumb username" is Beta Shadow, ~8 years ago.
...You're pulling my leg, aren't you?
Hey, it's the only name that hasn't been covered out of respect of privacy, isn't it?
...What utter foolishness. This is a place for children, and he was like, what, pre-teen at this point? Ridiculous.
Ridiculous? Perhaps. But it was joining this community that allowed for him to grow as both a roleplayer and a Reaper, and without it, he probably wouldn't be a part of the MMRPG Community to this very day.

Delta and Eta moves forwards in time, continuing Iota's lesson...

Meanwhile, Shaggy is still dodging Shaggy Negro's attacks, and is still reminiscing...

The memories of Scooby's first days as a God of Destruction... the time he spent with the Mystery Gang... Even going all the way back to when they first started training, and then to the moment to when his first ever students... Became his first ever friends.

...And then, he remembers... the catastrophe. The moment when Scrappy Doo-

...When Shaggy Negro first appeared... The battle... The struggle... And then... The death of the Mystery Gang.

Suddenly, Shaggy's power skyrockets!

Like, THAT'S ENOUGH!

Shaggy suddenly strikes Shaggy Negro with an incredibly powerful kick... It isn't enough to kill him- at least, not while he's in Shaggy's body- but it is enough to send him pummeling down to the ground... All while the pressure from the force of the kick itself could be felt throughout the entire world.

Shaggy has used 25% of his full power.

...Heh. Just another fine day's-a work for one of Shaggy's most-a promising apprentices...

The Green Thunder...

Mr. L!

...And with that, I'm-a off!

The enigmatic Mr. L makes his leave... But before he fully leaves the scene...

Oh, before you go, I just want to say...
...That outfit looks good on you, Luigi!

The Green Thunder is completely and utterly flustered by this comment.

H-huh!? Y-you must've gotten-a me confused with another handsome rogue... I-a know not this "Luigi" you-a speak of!
W-w-well, time-a to go! I'll-a be back for the fight with-a Regulus!

The mysterious masked man leaps high into the air, higher than even the clouds... Then disappears.

(OOC) ...Hm. No.

We can do this for the Malice ring, but I feel it's better for the plot for the other (currently known) rings to remain the same.

(OOC: Just for the record, it was called the ⬛⬛⬛⬛ Corruption due to having spoiler-blocked the name of its creator, Coda. So, with Coda having being revealed, I think from this point forward it'll make sense to refer to it as the Coda Corruption.)

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...Heh. Just as-a I expected.
The-a Chaos Rings seem to be reacting to-a Daiyousei's purity and-a kindness... While the Purity Heart is-a reacting to Volt Man's love and-a care for others... Especially towards his-a brothers. His family.
While I can't say for-a sure you'd be the perfect wielders of these objects... You may have-a found a way to be able to-a unlock their full-a power. And-a besides... Especially with the-a Purity Heart, you may-a be surprised on who could be the perfect user of it's-a power...

The enigmatic figure of utter mystery then pulls out the Chaos Heart!

...I would-a know. I have-a once been told I was a perfect vessel for-a the Chaos Heart's power... And thanks to my training with a certain someone... I can control the power, and-a use it for good.

As Shaggy continues dodging the attacks, he begins to reminisce...

...

---

...Billions of Centuries ago...

...Alright, gang. It's time for another sparring session.

Fred Jones
Traps Expert; Origin of Quirks

You'd better watch out; I have greatly improved since last time.

Daphne Blake
Fashionista; Origin of Jutsu

You both may have gotten stronger, but as long as I have a strategy in mind, I'll win in no time.

[Stand Name] Jinkies!

[Stand User] Velma Dinkley
Tactical Genius; Origin of Stands

Fred suddenly tenses up...

...TRAPS!

Suddenly, Fred bulks up, then proceeds to charge at Velma!

「Jinkies!」

Suddenly, a figure that could only be seen by Velma begins clashing with Fred, who is able to counterreact by sensing the figure's aura, thanks to Shaggy's training! However, as the two of them clash...

Fire Style Jutsu: Fire Dragon Bullet!

Velma launches a burst of fire towards Fred and 「Jinkies!」, which causes the two of them to avoid the attack. At the same time, however, Shaggy appears before the group.

Like, sorry to interrupt, but I, like, have an important announcement to make! A new development has, like, been made in the Mystery Gang...
...Like, meet the new- and first ever- God of Destruction, Scooby-Doo!

Suddenly, Scooby-Doo emerges, in what appears to be a new form (at the time)...

...

...Meanwhile, in the middle of Mega City...

...Hey there, guys. I hope you don't mind, but I also brought Epsilon with me.
*Ahem*
*Sigh* Yes, and Devil, too.
Seriously? You expect me to believe that this freak, of all people, had a change of heart, as well?
Look, buddy. Don't get me wrong. I may have changed for the better, but I still refuse to become a hero like the rest of you. I'm only working with you until the job's done. The moment Regulus is defeated, we're going back to being enemies.

Iota. I want you to use your powers to plant a seed, right here.
In the middle of a concrete street?
Just plant the seed, Iota.
Oh, fine.

Iota plants a tree seed in the middle of the city.

Now, then. Use your powers to grow that seed into a large tree.
...

Iota converts the tree seed into a full-grown tree.

...I fail to see what a crash course on my powers is supposed to teach me.
Describe the tree for me, would you?
...It is exactly the way I envisioned the tree. Completely straight. Very tall. The leaves make a rather rounded-out shape at the top. No twigs or lower branches. It is, in my vision, a perfect tree.
Correct. In your vision, the tree is perfect. However, because it has been forced into your "perfect" vision, it has grown unnaturally. And because of that...

Alpha Fire signals to Beta Devil, who walks up to it... And flicks it. In an instant, the tree topples down and breaks apart.

...It never truly grew. It remained as weak as it was when it was merely a sapling. Delta, if you would be so kind.

Delta Paradox rewinds time, all the way back to when the seed was first planted.

...But, if you let the tree grow naturally...

Delta Paradox accelerates the tree in time, allowing it to age and grow naturally. Once the tree reaches adulthood, Delta stops the time acceleration. Beta Devil then walks up to the tree again, and flicks it. This time, only a small dent is made from the impact.

...It becomes sturdier. It improves upon itself.
...In a way, OCs are like trees. If you force OCs to change, they'll never truly improve. It takes time, patience, and- most importantly- understanding for an OC to grow.

...You honestly expect me to compare OCs to trees? Where's your proof of this comparison?
...Delta. You have called Eta like I have asked, right?
Should be arriving right about... Now.

Right on cue, Eta Cosmic warps in!

Hey-o!
Eta, you brought "it" like I asked you to, correct?
Worry not! I, Eta Cosmic, have brought to you, from the depths of the Clockwork Cathedral, the most powerful Time Machine in the world!



...Really? *Sigh*...

OOC: I'm done for the night

Shaggy proceeds to dodge each and every swipe.

(...8%... 10%... 12%!? Is this truly, like, the amount of my power Scrappy has obtained...?)
(...If Scrappy were to have, like, obtained this sort of power in his own body... Then perhaps, like, Scoobs would actually be impressed with him...)
(...No. He, like, didn't earn this power on his own. He stole it, straight from my alternate self... he cheated. And it's, like, time he learned that cheaters can never succeed.)

Shaggy waits for an opening, then counterstrikes with several blows to the torso.

...Scrappy. I, like, feel like there's a chance for you to change, man... Even if it's small, there's still a chance.
...But, like, before I try to attempt it...

Shaggy powers up to Mastered Ultra Instinct.

...You, like, need to learn your lesson.

...Suddenly, the blast is nullified completely.

...I'm, like, sorry, Scrappy...
...But, like, you've gone too far, dude.

...Were the words Sabata wanted to say, but Alpha Fire quickly silences him.

Being harsh to him like that isn't going to make him learn his lessen. Only deepen his anger. And besides, you're not an OC. You're an official character. Just... With an altered tale for the sake of this roleplay.

...You want to know why I changed my ways? Well, let's first think on a certain question... Why do you think we still existed when the Absurd Roleplay was supposedly destroyed, and never reversed? Why do you think the Aeons were still around, back before this roleplay was created?
...The answer is simple. It's because someone brought it back... Attempted to revive it, for the sake of continuing his evil deeds.

*

...Despite their efforts, however, they eventually just upped and... Disappeared. Everyone did, really... Everyone but us and the Aeons. I suppose that means that, in a way, the Absurd Roleplay is still considerably our home.
...Then one day, I had a conversation with Delta Paradox.



...And you honestly expect me to believe that? What makes you think I'd simply change my ways, just because of your little story?
...Well. Maybe I did think that would work. Or maybe, just maybe, I have a bit of an example in mind.

Alpha Fire sends a text message to Delta Paradox. Coincidentally, the sounds of Heeta being killed can be heard in the background.

...Follow me.

The three heads off to the middle of Mega City. Digamma Bolt decides to deform and join the trio.

Hey there, Alpha. Who are these two?
The original variants of me and Epsilon, reincarnated into new forms. I'm trying to teach them how to be proper heroes so that Beta X can grant me the Demon Sage transformation.
Dude... You think we can get some snacks along the way? I haven't eaten since the day I died. I'm, like, totally starving, bro.
...Well, I'm trying to teach one of them, anyways.
Cool. May I join?
Well, we'll all need to gather together once I gained my form so we could prepare to face Regulus, so sure.

---

*Note: the Duo and Trio that were seen in the Absurd Roleplay were different versions of the ones seen in Chaos Zone, controlled by NintendoPanda.

...Meanwhile, somewhere near the fight between Bronze Heeta and Golden Digamma Bolt...

...These new forms of ours are ridiculous.
Look, dude. There's no need to, like, be a downer about this, man. We get a second chance of life!
...Beta. Just because we have been reincarnated, doesn't mean you have to change your personality.
Naw, come on, bro. I'm just trying to, like, get more in touch with my new elemental powers, you know?
...If sounding like an absolute stoner is what makes you more "in-touch" with your elemental powers, than I think I would've preferred if you were the same as you were before... Something I thought you would never make me feel. And yet, here we are.

Iota Forest
Reincarnation of Alpha Miser

Psh, ok. Whatever, man.

Kappa Whirlpool
Reincarnation of Beta Miser

Well, regardless, your reformation process has to be done before Regulus ends up erasing the Omniverse... And seeing that we have entered the battle against Shaggy Negro, there might not be much time left.
...I believe that our first step is to address why exactly you two are evil. Kappa... Why exactly did you want to freeze the world back when you were Beta Miser?
I dunno, man. I just wanted more than to have a little fun, you know?
...I see. And are you willing to try and go through with it again?
Nah, man. I think I learned my lesson about that, dude... I'm just stoked to be alive again, bro.
...Ok then, I suppose the transitional period for you has already ended. You are deemed a hero. Huzzah. *Turns to Iota Forest* Now, Iota, why did you-
Don't play dumb with me, faker. You may be pretending to be the great hero now, but let's face it... You don't just change sides immediately. There HAS to have been some form of process. That's what you're trying to put me through, no?

...You know why I am who I am. It is because in this world, the brilliant creation of others... Is tainted by the creations of those who lack true creativity.
...But before you start asking me any questions, why don't you-

The conversation is interrupted briefly by Heeta being launched straight past them. This is soon followed by Heeta, not even aware of the other 3, flying straight past them to return to fighting Golden Digamma.

...Why don't you answer me this: What exactly made you lose sight of our ultimate goal? Our master plan? The destruction of all those wretched OCs?
...

...I hope this full-on assault works.
...I understand that you guys need to keep as much strength and energy as possible for Regulus, but... You and your alternates are the people who need to fight Regulus. What is there to stop us from joining the fight?
Do you want to face an army of MKII clones?
...Point taken.

---

Meanwhile with Jazz, he appears to be watching the battle at the Dark Fortress on a screen, using a small, invisible spy drone...

...