@MisterSnowman : Just that.

Seadweller's Ship A voice speaks through the sea of Zergs.

For heaven's sake, how entitled are you? Not only have you tresspassed passed onto Black Sugar property and attack everyone here unprovoked, you're trying to kill us all because you think it'll get you closer to Koopenstein?

His head rises, fully visible.

I don't care if you're some "Memelord", I have never, ever, met anybody with either such a lack of perception or common sense. This entire time you've only voiced three sentences, and you already want to make me tell you even less! Your incompetence is actually more painful than these things all over us!
Don't you think you're taking things a little too far?
Comparing myself to a random guy who came here, attacked all of us and is trying to look for someone for his own selfish reasons rather than any good of all things.... no. I'd say I've kept things to a sound medium.

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Angel Island """Movie Spider-Man*""" is not present on Angel Island. Have fun with whatever it is you're planning to do.

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*Rather than being Spider-Man from the Raimi trilogy, he is a full amalgam of Peter Parker from different continuities, including the one from Earth-616.

Abandoned Not-Alleyway Still flying away, Wanda shrugs.

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Seadweller's Ship While Mao blasts the Minotaur Man, A Spiked Koopa attempts to ram into him from behind!

Meanwhile, Wario and Waluigi are surrounded by an assortment of goons, chucking Bob-ombs and tire wheels at them nonstop.

Watch and learn, Black Sugar Gang! This is what happens when you mess with Wario and his belongings!

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Ugh, a little backup here?
While Trimarc blasts the Minotaur Men with flames, a... what is that? Whatever it is, it pokes Trimarc from behind with a spear.

Just who do you think you are, trespassing on our property? You oughta be taught a lesson!

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Mega City Skyscrapers Someone swings through, webbing citizens up and slinging through at mach speeds...

Woo! Too slow, you guys!

The figure continues swinging around aimlessly, exiting the field of view of a watcher from above.

(...I'm guessing this is one of them, too.)

Western Mega City A figure looms over a mess of destroyed mechas...

So, this is the best you all could do? Disappointing. Maybe I'll get a real fight somewhere else around here.

The figure with blur-like speed dashes away. On top of a rooftop, however, Team Prototype had witnessed all of this

Yeah, I I know him. Hadou Man*. For a while he was a sparring partner of mine, though this behavior is unbecoming of him. From what I've seen, he usually keeps to himself, but won't hesitate to defend others.
Then either this is how he really is...
(...Or something's wrong with him. What do we do?)
I can handle him on my own. You guys just focus on the other ones.

The three subordinates nod and teleport away. Prototype jumps off the rooftop, looking to pursue the one he identified as 'Hadou Man'.

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Seadweller's Ship As the minions subsequently explode, after snapping out of their shock and trauma from their untimely passings, a half dozen Minotaur Men try to bulldoze Trimarc!

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[*If you happen to know where this is from, I've already claimed the other nine robot masters.]{spoiler}

Drive Man still seems to feel slightly upset due to the capturing of Adrian.

Blimey! What brutish fellow would do such a thing? Non-consensual kidnapping? Unacceptable.
I have half a mind to find that conniving that troublesome scamp and tell them a thing or two what for.

Me?! But what'd I do? What would he want to do with me?
What would... He... want to do with...

Wanda appears lost in thought.

Wanda makes a slight gesture towards Hammer Bomber.

Who is he? The guy's trying to capture us, and I don't think he cares much about the condition we're in, either.

This is Drive Man the Tank Engine, of the Versatile Class. A british unlicensed version of robot master Charge Man. He can often be seen riding behind trolleys. He also tends to work really well with children.

Despite being a nice, sometimes creepy, individual, Drive Man has no sense of privacy or personal space. Because of this, he has a tendency to burst through walls and doors without any hesitation and make people uncomfortable. Similarly, he also lacks a sense of restraint which leads to very violent moments on occasion.

Wanda slowly begins to freak out.

Huh? Okay, uh...
NooffensebutwhoareyouIkindahavenoideabythewaymynameisWandaI'mafairythatresidesinsomerandomfarawayforest.

While flying away, Wanda tries to use her telekinetic powers to bind their pursuer in place and give them time to escape.

Might be a no-brainer question but where am I? to keep a long story short, I don't think I'm quite from around here.

Abandoned Alleyway Wanda follows, Star Boosting the both of them, thus enhancing their speed.

I hope you know that I have several questions regarding what's happening.
Half of them you will likely have no answer for, but nonetheless.

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Star Boost (Neutral/Crystal)- The user uses their fairy magic to enhance the Attack, Defense, Speed, Health and Weapons Energy of themself and surrounding allies.

SECOND WIND. LET'SGO.

Wario shows Trimarc and Mao the coordinates.

Here ya go! The sooner we get to tracking this place the better! It's pounding time, alright!

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Abandoned Alleyway Should we be running?

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Soul Spacecraft A blur is sent crashing into a wall. He gets up slowly.

Ugh, okay, first, WHAT!?
Second, THE !?

Prototype approaches him.

Damn... how the hell did you get so strong?
I think a more appropriate question would be: How do I stop myself from being Destroyed?

Soul, complete with his work, stands next to Prototype.

Hmmm, that's a toughie...
Maybe by notifying the two of you about undetected bombs over several countries that would go off on my demise?
Dude.
Sorry, but if I go down, then I won't be going down alo--

He is then subsequently punched off the Spacecraft, sending him flying along with Jormungandr.

It seems I have some work to do, then.
And if he comes back?
I hope he does.

He turns to Soul.

Be it for one reason or another, It's clear now you're definitely hiding something. But like I said. I'm busy. So I'll just press you on the matter at a latter date.
Until we meet again.

Prototype teleports away.

And trust me... we will meet again.
Hnnn.

@Saint : Great!

I will say that I do agree that the term 'dead' is used too excessively just because not much seems to be going on at the surface level. A lot of things are happening behind the scenes, and part of that is the Discord, which a chunk of the current community resides in.

That said, I don't see this thread's existence as a problem either. Those who for whatever reason don't have Discord can talk here for a quick conversation, simple as that. But regardless, it would likely be for the best that this negative 'dead' outlook is rid of.

Wario halfheartedly shrugs, and resumes to talking to Waluigi.

Our guy took off with Wanda! The bastard ditched us and know we don't know where they are! Why are you askin'?
Waluigi wanted to know--

Large Piranha Plant noises are heard in the background, silencing Waluigi.

...Waluigi wanted to know if you've ever heard of a Black Sugar Gang.
Damn right I have! I've had my fair share of run-ins with them and their hag of a leader, Captain Syrup. How's this supposed to be important?
Waluigi and Petey traced their thief's location ever since they took off, and it just so happens we've arrived on a certain ship. Guess who it belongs to?
...Oh no.
Waluigi will send you the coordinates. The two of them are inflitrating this place, and it seems like it's gonna get them closer to where we need to be. Who knows? Maybe the guys responsible are related to the Forest takeover.
Yeah, yeah, we'll be there.

Wario hangs up and facepalms.

Those stupid, no-good Black Sugar Gang creeps have messed around for the last time! I'm gonna pummel every last one of them!

He then turns to Trimarc.

You said you were getting down to the bottom of Koopenstein? These guys might be affiliates.

Fairy's Forest Wario picks up the call.

What now, dimwit?
Wario! Waluigi thinks he have word on where the thief came from. How did things go in the forest?
. . .

Silence emerges...

...Sounds about right.
Ah, shaddup!!

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Abandoned Alleyway My head... what's going on?

Fairy's Forest Wario punches the ground in anger.

Urgh! What a buncha cowards! Running tail between their legs the moment they spot the enemy The next time I see them, I'm gonna...!

Before Wario can finish describing the appropriate process of behavior involving physical force intended towards Shake King, he gets a call.

...Who?

As they check Wario's phone, the caller seems to be Waluigi.

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Abandoned Alleyway Wanda slowly begins to gain consciousness.
Ungh...

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Marauder's Refuge* Shake King nods.
They'll likely be distracted focusing on their current lead... which I presume you have granted them?
Easily.
Excellent. Then we have ample time to do as we please.

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*Of which will remain inaccessible from those not a part of the area until further notice.

The green Bro silently snatches 1-Up. Without uttering a single word, the three leave, the Thunder Bro carrying their fallen comrade in his arms. A few seconds after their exit, Wario fixes his cap back on.

Alright, no more dillydallying around! Their other guy must've went off somewhere with Wanda!

Wario heads in the ROFLCopter's direction to see if any progress has been made stopping him.

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I dunno, YOU decide! Wanda is out cold.

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??? Shake King arrives.

Took you long enough. Though I guess things didn't go all according to plan, did it?
There we unforseen factors which played a part in this outcome.
Oh, now you sound just like the doctor! I wonder what he's been up to ever since what happened back then...
Don't compare me to him! When the time came and things were in his position... he lost his opportunity to the wind. He failed because of his lack of initiative. But I am the opposite.

Shake King clenches his fist.

We will retrieve Wanda and siphon the magic from her. We will eliminate Wario and his lanky acquaintance. And besides...

He redirects his attention towards a glowing object...

It's not as though I won't have any help...