《Settling the Debate》


 Trapped in Despair

    The abandoned Pizzareia. Springtrap walks slowly to his old animatronics. When he hears something, he hears someone. A girl? Perfect! He blends into the darkness. Waiting and Stalking. Just like He''d done before, so many times.


    We cut to Junko on the outside. She''s on a carriage being pulled by a small group of Monokumas, with hundreds more following closely behind.


    Junko: Faster! We''re almost there! We might be looking at a new lair.


    The Kuma''s finally arrive at the restaurant, as Junko hops out. She points at the door, and one of the Monokumas run up to it and self-destructs, blowing up the door.


    Junko: HA! What a dump! Rotten posters, that dead body smell, It''s perfect! Can''t believe they closed down this place just because of a few murders right?


    Springtrap carefully observes his prey in the darkness as Junko swings herself around clumsily. He readies his knife.


    Junko: But seriously though, imagine how much despair his victims must have felt when he cornered them. Oh, how I envy him. I just wanna shake his hand!


    She backs up into the darkness, a bit too far. When William appears, covering her mouth.


    William: Thanks.


    FIGHT!


    William slits open her throat and lets go of her, who stumbles forward, holding her neck.


    Junko: I should have known you weren''t an animatronic. Big fan by the way Mr Man behind the slaughter.


    Willaim: That''s what they call me?


    Junko points forward as Monokumas rush in. While Springtrap opened a door to a bunch of Animatronics, which all piled out. An army battle ensues.


    A Monokuma swipes at the OG Freddy continuously, not making a dent. He picks him up and chomps his head off, as a Ball Monokuma is shot at him.


    In another part of the room, Security Breach Chica slams herself in a zombie-like state against the riot shield of a guard Monokuma, continuously pushing forward. It simply pushes her off, then swipes away at her legs. Then in a first-person shot, Foxy spears the Guard Monokuma, reminiscent of his FNAF 2 jumpscare.


    A Destroy Monokuma tries to fly into Golden Freddy, but for some reason, the entire scene seems to go dark as he simply teleports away. It tries this again twice, before Golden Freddy teleports behind the Monokuma, now closer to the ground, before biting its head off.


    Then suddenly, Giant Monokuma rips open the roof revealing the dark blue starry sky and the musky polluted air. It hops into the pizza palace, causing a bunch of Animatronics to notice it. They rush at it and begin to bite and punch at it, but it just steps on them, killing them instantly. Then suddenly, it gets grabbed by the neck, causing it to sweat intensely and struggle. It zooms out to reveal Dreadbear, who bites off the giant''s head and drops its body.


    But from the sky, Big Bang Monokuma delivers a Superman punch. A Kaiju battle ensues as Dreadbear blocks two punches from the Big Bang, before sluggishly kicking it away. When it slowly rushes to punch it again, Big Bang literally delivers an explosive punch, causing the bottom part of it to be vaporised. Before being consumed by the scoop in the top part, causing an explosion that kills them both.


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    Back in the open-ended restaurant, the Monokuma''s sheer number have begun to overrun and overwhelm the animatronics, with their flamethrowers pushing back and destroying them. They begin to change at William and bite at him, causing him to bleed immensely.


    Junko: Pathetic. You''re not even the strongest serial killer I''ve met.


    With a confident smile on her face, she points at him, allowing a beast Monokuma to stab him in the chest.


    The Life leaves William''s eyes, then they turn purple. The Kuma''s attached to them fall off and instead charge at Junko, now under Willy''s glitchy control. They bite at her.


    Junko: Not my teddies!


    Springtrap: Keep on Suffering!!


    All the teeth and claws sink deeper into her.


    Springtrap: Forever More!!


    The red in every Monokuma''s left eye turns purple, as they self-destruct all over her body, explosions of blood flying everywhere. Junko''s mangled body grunts to its feet, blood dripping with every struggling step.


    Junko: Oh how I love this feeling! (Grunts) I really do!


    Junko, slowly but surely, walks forward anyway.


    Junko: But that doesn''t mean I''m gonna let you win. No ho ho ho. I''m not gonna give you hope.


    She grips her hand and suddenly, William grunts in pain.


    Junko: I''ll fill you with despair!


    We cut to Williams''s head. It''s completely darkened out and black. Then suddenly, William wakes up. He looks at his hands and then examines his body. Human. Once again. He was free. Then suddenly everywhere lights up pink. Alter Ego Junko appears in all her giant might.


    Junko: Puhuhuhu! You should have seen the look on your face there. (She adjusts herself to a more serious position.) You''ll never be normal.


    He morphs into his ragged, awful suit again. William slams the floor in anger. He was so close to escaping the spring trap that housed him.


    Junko: Looking peeved there! Here''s some company while I monologue.


    She spawns a bunch of flamethrower-wielding Monokumas who shoot at him simultaneously.


    Junko: Despair is like a virus. It spreads and infects everyone!


    The pinkness of Alter Ego begins to climb up Springtrap, enveloping him. He notices this and tries to move, but he seems to be locked in place. The pain of the fire proves too much.


    Junko: Your family


    Elizabeth appears, burning beside him, then vanishing again.


    Junko: Your closest friends


    Henry appears, burning beside him, then vanishing again.


    Junko: EVERYONE YOU''VE EVER KNOWN!


    (Everything in the FNAF Universe appears, burning beside him, then vanishing again.).


    Junko: I''ve used it to destroy people. Create chaos and tragedy. It''s a weapon and driving force that can push people to do anything in the name of despair!


    TV screens come down and showcase various events of The Awful, Most Tragic, Most Despair Inducing Incident in the History of Mankind. Scenes of Riots and Monokuma monuments around the world are showcased in a like slideshow fashion, circling and enclosing William, before jerking back into the distance. At this point, the pink has consumed every part of his body, now closing in on his face.


    William: AAARGH!! HELP ME!!


    Junko: HAHAHA! SO EMBRACE IT! LET IT CONSUME YOU! CAUSE IN THE END, ALL THAT EVER MATTERED¡­


    William has all but his cold, dead eyes consumed by the pinkness.


    Junko: IS DESPAIR!!


    The psychological fire in his mind is giving him agony he hasn''t felt in a while. It was like a horrific aneurysm that never ends. But then, the Purple gleam in his eyes shines brighter than before. The entire digital world turns purple. Now Junko is left there powerless.


    Glitchtrap: This is your end!


    Junko: What are...how did...?


    Glitchtrap: You kids never learn.


    I ALWAYS COME BACK!


    Back in real life, Junko is losing her mind. Literally, as she is bleeding from there.


    William: No more tricks! It''s your time to die! Just like all the others! Just like anyone who EVERY faced against me again!


    Junko: (Coughs)To be killed at all, by someone like you, is an absolute motherfucking honour.


    William: Fucking Weirdo.


    William spawns a mini trap with bursts from Junko''s torso, making the battered bloody atmosphere bloodier.


    Junko: My last chance to taste the most awesome despair! The moment of my death!*COUGH COUGH* Puhu. Puhuhuhu! KYAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!


    Springtrap opens up Freddy Fazebear suit. He takes one last look at his victim, before pushing Junko into the suit, causing a spring-lock malfunction.


    Junko: HAHAHAHAHAHA! This is pure escasty! The jaws of death close in on me! This. is. AMAZING!


    William walks away, allowing Junko to die a slow death, with the echos of her laugh still ringing in his mind. The life finally leaves Junko''s body, with her staying in a position reminiscent of Golden Freddy. But this Freddy was now pink, due to Junko''s blood.


    K.O

 Our Tiny, Amazing World

    Gumball wakes up and stretches in his bunk bed. This was a pretty peaceful morning in Elmore. The birds were singing, the sunlight was beaming¡­ maybe today could be a good day. He hops out of bed, expecting to have a safe landing as he''s had every time before. That is until he falls through the emptiness that was once his floor, and lands face-first on the ground floor of his house. He pulls his face from the floor (which had now been flattened) and observes the wrecking crew of Tiny Toons carrying out the Watterson property.


    Gumball: What the What?


    Babs: (Steps over him holding a fridge.) ''Scuse me.


    Buster removes his builder helmet, revealing his large ears.


    Buster: OK Builder Toons, We''ll be done in... about 5 minutes.


    Gumball: Hey, what''s going on here?


    Buster: Well, the debt collector told us that you guys have been holding up for a while.


    Gumball: Weird. Dad said he paid it off.


    (Babs stretches her neck into the conversation)


    Babs: Well next time, tell your Dad, Richard that Sticks of Butter aren''t CURRENCY!


    Gumball: I shouldn''t have expected any better. H-Hey! The walls!


    Emilia rips a wall and folds it into her pockets.


    Gumball: Wait, so where''s everyone else?


    Buster: Plucky?


    Plucky walks past them, with a see-through sack featuring his fast asleep family.


    Plucky: Don''t Involve me with this. I''m just doing my job.


    Buster: Yeah, your debt was REAL BAD buddy.


    Gumball: You can''t just take them away! Give them back.


    Buster: And deal with Daffy Duck? I''d rather perish!


    Gumball forms an evil look on his face.


    FIGHT!


    Gumball: Really?


    Buster: Yep! WOAH!


    Buster explodes.


    Gumball delivers a glare to Plucky.


    Plucky: Mother.


    After a delayed run-up, he zooms out of the building, dropping his Watterson sack. Gumball opens the sack and out comes a frying pan to the face. Making him stumble back as Buster pulls himself out by the ears like a magician.


    Gumball: How did you¡­


    Buster: Just...*SIGH* pull back up the sign.


    FIGHT! (Again¡­)


    Gumball is suddenly socked in the face by Buster, who has manifested boxing gloves. Gumball is disoriented and after shaking his head, realizes he''s suddenly also wearing boxing gear. And that he''s in a ring. He dodges a lunge from Buster and punches him in the back, sending him into the ropes. As he bounces back, Gumball delivers a Shoryoken to his chin, breaking out of the boxing ring.


    Gumball lands and so does Buster, now mangled.


    Gumball: Phew.


    Gumball breathes a sigh of belief and turns around to see Buster right in his face, startling him.


    Buster: Aww! We''re not that close!


    Buster then grabs him, and flips a few hundred times really quickly, before throwing him into a wall. Gumball rubs his head and raises his hands in the air, due to the crossbow now pointed at him.


    Buster: Much better distance.


    As starts firing. Gumball braces himself for impact, but it''s revealed that the shooter had put on a Stormtrooper helmet beforehand.


    Buster: Stupid Fake Helmet (He removes it and starts to smother it) It can''t even see!


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    Gumball: Aha! Helmet!


    He stretches his arm past a complaining still stomping Buster, outside of the house, all the way to a Volcano, where he pulls out his lucky tinfoil cap. Then Buster (After making a tiny crater in the ground due to his stomping) walks towards Gumball angrily.


    Gumball: Watch your head.


    Buster: No more Mr Nice Guy up in h¡­


    He gets rocked by the elastic recoil making him roll and fall flat at Gumball''s feet.


    Gumball: Well, I did warn you!


    Buster: Shut it!


    Buster puts a mouse trap at his feet, making him drop the helmet as he shouts in place. Buster creates a hole under Gumball''s helmet then creates another hole in the ceiling, allowing for the helmet to fall into his hand.


    Buster: HA! You hit like a Girl!


    Bad Idea.


    Gumball: Really now? Are you implying girls aren''t strong?


    Shockwaves.


    They break all the windows near him except for one. Which Buster flies into. The Helmet bounces into the middle of the room.


    Buster: 2 can play this game.


    Gumball: Also, this is unsafe Deconstruction. You didn''t even evacuate everyone.


    Buster puts on glasses and grows his front teeth to resemble a stereotypical nerd.


    Buster: Erm ACTUALLY, We did try to get you out.


    Gumball: Where''s your source?


    Buster: In the Flashback.


    FLASHBACK


    Plucky tries to put Gumball in a bag but is punched in the head off-screen, prompting Angry cat noises.


    FLASHBACK OVER


    Gumball: How did I see that?


    Buster: So E-ERM, You refused. Meaning we aren''t liable.


    The shockwaves send Gumball backwards through the wall. He lands outside of the house. But he has the helmet on, causing multiple cars to narrowly miss him, which in turn causes many accidents on the highway as Cars dodge him. A laser shot narrowly misses Gumball as Buster tries to shoot him from the air using his propeller ears to fly.


    Buster: Stay still would ya?


    He completely misses Gumball multiple times over Gumball, feeling confident retorts.


    Gumball: Hey dude, you got an issue with your shooting!


    Buster keeps shooting while Gumball while Gumball grabs an armchair from God knows where to rest. Directly beside him, lands a washing machine, a safe, a building, and then a satellite. All of which just land beside Gumball, who is unaffected. Buster, who is still hammerspacing things up pulls out the Tsar Bomba, knocks it like a door, and then lets it fall.


    Buster: Fire in the rabbit hole!


    Elmore is decimated in a strong explosion. But Gumball, his chair and his helmet are all intact.


    Buster: Dang! Think Buster, what would Bugs do?


    We zoom inside Buster''s head, which in this case, is a plane of absolute whiteness.


    Bugs, holding a carrot and oddly wearing a Mickey Mouse shirt, answers his question.


    Bugs: Just mess with him doc. Here''s a tip. Whatever he''s holding or wearing is a problemo. (Out of his head)


    Buster: OK then! This means war!


    Gumball''s chair suddenly starts moving. It seems to have been placed on a conveyor belt. But Gumball ignores it. That is until he falls down a cliff with screams of fear. Gumball struggles to get up and sees Buster holding the helmet.


    Buster: Oops. Dropped this.


    Buster crushes the helmet as Gumball rubs his eyebrows in disappointment.


    Gumball: Yeah, I should have seen that coming.


    Buster: Speaking off, watch your head.


    Buster ducks as Gumball gets smacked in the face with a flat-screen TV. It drags him along, and he then unsticks his face. The clocks in his mind seem to turn as a lightbulb appears on his head.


    Gumball: OK, Here''s a good one, how about we change the channel?


    While still on the TV, Gumball brings out the Universal remote, hitting the change channel putting them both in the void.


    Gumball: Feeling chilly? Let''s T-


    Buster: Nah, I''m not feeling this channel.


    Gumball: What the...


    Buster had snapped them back into reality!


    Gumball: Dude! I was doing something (Click) Aah, much better! Now prepare to be-


    Buster: Well I-


    Gumball Pauses Him


    Gumball: FRIED!


    Gumball brings out the notebook and writes the sun into the existence of the void. He then uses the remote to send the sun barreling into Buster, vaporising him. He blows the fictional smoke of the remote in victory.


    Until¡­


    Buster: Dang doc! That sure was hot!


    Gumball: What? No worries! I''ll just have to do it again as soon as I... (he feels himself up and down) *SIGH* of course.


    Buster: You dropped this (He snaps the remote in two).


    Gumball: But That''s ok, cuz I still have (He checks himself again) OH COME ON!


    Buster: Just keep your stuff better. Then I don''t have to steal it! (He reveals the notebook, on fire)


    For a while, the two kind of just stand there. Buster even coughs a bit.


    Gumball: Wanna take a break?


    Buster: I thought you''d never ask!


    The two walk offscreen completely. The next time we see them, they now seem to be situated in a coffee shop located somewhere in Alberqueqe. The two are seated facing each other, laughing.


    Buster: You know what Gumball, you''re a pretty good guy.


    Gumball: Yeah, I know. So what do we do now? I''m kind of tired.


    Buster: I''ll tell ya something I learnt at school. An audience needs a captivating finale! We can''t stop now!


    Gumball: You know what? You''re right! I''ll just have to go even further beyond! God, I can''t believe I said that. (Winces)


    Gumball Screams intensely as a familiar yellow aura we all know engulfs him. Just the aura of this transformation destroys the surrounding windows and craters the floor. Gumball goes super saiyan.


    Buster: Heh. That''ll work.


    Buster grows more muscular to match Gumball and crushes the invincibility crystal in his hands. They both rush at each other, punching each other in the face and sending each other back. Gumball throws Ki blasts at Buster who dodges them and flies into him at high speeds. He lifts his blitzed foe upwards and throws him into the ground dragging him with grunts of pain. He throws Gumball through a few Outskirt buildings. Gumball lays in a building crater and narrowly dodges another blow in the head, spitting Ki in the process. Buster blocks the attack and gets pushed back. Then the two have a flashy DBZ scene as they move at blurring speeds as if they were dots, rising to space. Gumball then gets the upper hand and throws Buster into the moon, cracking it all over. He then charges up a Kamehameha. Buster, now with a lack of powerup and in a crater rummages through his pockets. Stinky Shoes? Nah. Rubber Ducky? Nope. Pepe le Pew?


    Buster: Why are you even here?


    Pepe: I don''t know.


    Gumball finally releases his blast. He watches as it flies through space''s vacuum, obliterating everything in its path. He could almost taste the sweet victory.


    Buster: (Pulls out a ringing telephone) Hello? Hey Buddy, It''s for you!


    The blast enters from one part of the phone and comes out from the other.


    Gumball: Really?


    He is brutally vaporized and endures screams of pure agony as he disappears, finally ending the battle.


    Buster: Someone didn''t want to answer the phone. (It rings again) Hello?


    Daffy: Dagnabbit Buster Bunny you bumbling bricker! You destroyed the City?!?


    Buster: Huh? Wazzat? No Network in space sorry.


    Daffy: DON''T YOU DARE!


    Buster cuts the call.


    Buster: WELP, that''s all folks!


    The circle closes before being opened forcefully by Daffy.


    Daffy: Hey, I wasn''t finished!!


    The circle closes anyway.


    K.O!

 Run Forever

    A Portal opens up in the sky as Jake spray-paints a train. An artifact falls out of it and onto Jake''s head.


    Jake: Hey! Wha-Oh. My.Dude. (He picks it up) JACKPOT!


    Guy then walks nearby, holding a GPS.


    Guy: Aah. There you are! Thanks for holding it, kid.


    Jake: Finders Keepers pal.


    Guy, not wanting to altercate with a child, gets down on one knee and plants a hand on his shoulder.


    Guy: Buddy. This expensive artifact is really dangerous. It makes portals to other places. We need it back with the adventurers. Got it?


    Jake: I stopped listening when you said Expensive.


    Guy gives a heavy sigh, before snatching the artifact out of his hands.


    Jake: Hey! Give that back!


    FIGHT!


    Jake attempts 2 punches on Guy, who jerks around them with ease and catches a third. He puts Jake''s hands behind his back and lightly kicks him forward, sending him stumbling towards the ground.


    Guy: Grow up kid. Now. Gotta run!


    Guy waves goodbye and starts to traverse the subway area performing parkour on the stationary trains. When Jake suddenly flies next to him with the Jetpack. He takes the artifact.


    Jake: Too bad!


    He ascends into the sky and boosts forward, while Guy brings out a few fireworks from his pocket and fires while running. Jake performs a few barrel rolls. The Jetpack then runs out as Jake flails and screams as he falls to the floor, conveniently on super sneakers.


    As Guy is about to pick up the artifact, Jake kicks him at high speeds, jumping away immediately and flashing around the area as though he has super speed, creating afterimages.


    Jake: Yeah, I''m light on my feet.


    In the midst of this, he kicks him 3 times, before Guy blocks with a pickaxe, pushing him back and making Jake backflip as well. Jake goes for another kick, but Guy then uses the pickaxe to tag his boot, creating a hole, which he uses to throw Jake onto another train.


    As he''s running, he stumbles across a mirage powerup, creating two see-through clones.


    Guy: Slow him down.


    The clones rush at Jake who is still recovering near the dormant train, with Spraycans with


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    Jake: Ooh that hurts!


    The clones arrive and one attempts to punch him, but he dodges and slams it onto the other, causing them both to vanish.


    Jake: Gotta catch up.


    He hitches a bullet train ride alongside Guy, who is surfing on a normal train.


    Guy: Jesus, stay down kid!


    Jake jumps from one train to the other and is met with a big right hook which he ducks. The two duck under a roof as the train goes through a dark tunnel. Guy looks at his hands again to find the artifact missing and Jake already on a train in front.


    Jake: You can''t race me! Not on my turf!


    He gains a pogo-stick powerup sending him high into the air, and then another portal opens, which he falls into.


    Guy: Oh boy.


    He pulls a power-up out of his pocket, which transforms into a canon, before firing himself into the portal, barely making it as it closes. Jake appears in a temple run mine and looks all around, before making the mistake of looking down. He immediately falls as there is no ground but rises back up with a hoverboard.


    Jake: Phew. This place is pretty murky.


    Guy: Heh. I''ll say.


    Guy had followed him in a minecart!


    Jake: Seriously?


    Guy: Uh uh. Don''t you start!


    While holding the artifact, Jake darts around the mine ducking under various things. Guy does the same.


    Guy: Screw it.


    He hops out of the cart and darts forward with the invincibility powerup, creating invisible platforms.


    Jake: How are you doing this?


    Guy: Watch the road!


    Jake: (Narrowly avoids a rock) Woah!


    Guy finally runs alongside him.


    Guy: And gotcha!


    The attempt of a bear hug fails as Jake teleports to the side. He probably would have phased through everything anyway.


    Jake: Hah! Didn''t plan that huh?


    Jake then boosts forward as Guy''s power-up runs out right as he exits the mine. But he brings out a power-up, which turns into a bow and shoots a fire arrow at his hand, knocking the artifact forward and creating another portal. Back to the subways.


    Guy: You have an enormous amount of energy for a child!


    Jake: And you have too much energy for a grandpa!


    They move neck and neck, as Thomas the tank engine (3 times bigger) speeds through the track, heading for the lane the 2 are in. They both go left and right respectfully as Guy puts on his shield as they barge into Thomas, crushing him and giving him a sweet release from life.


    The artifact bounces in front of them as they both begin to run so fast that they flash rainbow-coloured energy barriers. The two barge into each other neck and neck as the artifact switches from the bleak deserted temples, to the luscious swamps of Brave, to the dark, yet wonder-filled forests of Oz, to the uh... a grassy field with an oversized slingshot, a busy science lab showcasing a jetpack, then raid shadow legends, to what seems to be a training ground with a Ninja bouncing on a trampoline.


    This universal switch happens all in quick succession, before finally arriving back to the modern, sleek and beautiful subways at speeds now greater than infinity.


    Guy then rushes forward in the subway and then charges at Jake with a punch, who in return, does a roll into a flying jump punch of his own. The two clash punches, causing intense shockwaves that destroy the entire city, vaporising nearby buildings and trains, and causing a blast of energy to engulf the two, which rises upwards parting the clouds. The blast continues until it leaves Earth''s atmosphere, all cumulating in a giant explosion.


    Silence.


    The sky, now apocalypse-dark, rains upon the large crater that was once a thriving city. Both our heroes are nowhere to be seen. The artifact bounces and bounces making a thud each time it hits the ground. And then it stops bouncing and lands at someone''s feet.


    The camera slowly pans upwards, revealing pheinox wings which soon fade away.


    Guy.


    He looks around at the destruction his petty fight caused. And looks back at the artifact, picking it up before looking at the remnants of Jake''s cap.


    Guy: It wasn''t worth it. Not a bit.


    He slowly walks away as the cap blows into the air, covering the camera.


    KO!

 Zero Luck

    The Konosuba Quartet ventures through a dense and verdant forest, its atmosphere tinged with mystery and adventure. The forest floor is covered in a layer of decaying leaves and twigs, emitting a satisfying crunch with each step the group takes. Kazuma enthusiastically wields his weapon, happily slicing through any obstructive vines that they come across. Despite the thick canopy overhead, allowing only slivers of sunlight to filter through, visibility remained adequate.


    Megumin: So you''re telling me some mysterious scientist guy promised you 800 million gold coins just to kill a guy?


    Kazuma: (Cheerily) What a fair deal!


    Darkness: You''re way too excited to kill an innocent person!


    Kazuma: How could he be innocent if he''s worth 800 million?


    As they proceed further, the dense forest gradually gives way to an open, sunlit clearing. Within this expanse stands Subaru, his tracksuited figure bathed in the soft glow of sunlight filtering through the trees above.


    Kazuma: You''re Subaru right?


    Subaru: How do you know my name?


    Kazuma: Doesn''t matter! 800 million is a lot of money. I''ll never have to work again!


    Subaru: 800 million? Hm. A bounty''s on me isn''t there?


    Kazuma: Yeah.


    Subaru: Guess I got to give it everything I''ve got!


    Kazuma: Yeah, whatever.


    FIGHT!


    Subaru brings out his whip and¡­


    Kazuma: Snipe.


    He fires an arrow straight into Subaru''s head, killing him almost instantly.


    Kazuma: That''s it?


    He moves closer and observes Subaru''s dead body. Before walking away.


    DEATH #1


    Subaru''s eyes open slowly


    Kazuma: Hey! Hey! Hello?


    Subaru''s hands tremble involuntarily. How did it all end so quickly?


    Kazuma: Are you... Good?


    Subaru: No.


    Kazuma: Well, I have a bounty to collect so¡­


    FIGHT!


    Subaru has no time to recollect himself. He has to switch straight back into battle mode. He uses his whip to steal the quiver away from Kazuma.


    Kazuma: Hey, give that back! STEAL!


    The Quiver appears back in his hand.


    Kazuma: Create Stone, Wind Breath!


    He creates many sharp rocks and slices through Subaru''s tracksuit before he uses Snipe again, getting Subaru in the throat.


    Subaru: (In Head) Huh? Again? Is he... that strong? This is... going to be rough.


    DEATH #2


    FIGHT!


    Subaru: I have to close the distance!


    Subaru, fueled by determination, charges toward Kazuma with the intent of closing the distance between them. However, Kazuma swiftly evades Subaru''s punch and instead seizes him by the neck, draining all of his life energy.


    DEATH #3


    FIGHT!


    Subaru: This guy is Invincible!


    As Subaru grapples with the realization of Kazuma''s seemingly invincible nature, he deftly manoeuvres to evade a barrage of stone bullets hurled his way. In a desperate attempt to gain an advantage, Subaru makes a move to grab Kazuma, but his opponent effortlessly sidesteps the attack and swiftly delivers a fatal blow, stabbing Subaru directly in the head.


    DEATH #4


    FIGHT!


    As Subaru narrowly evades Kazuma''s attempted face stab, he retaliates with a swift lash of his whip followed by a powerful punch, sending Kazuma flying a considerable distance.


    Kazuma: Tough. I know!


    Meanwhile...


    Subaru: This guy is tough. But at least he''s used all of his abilities. I''ve never even heard of Steal.


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    Suddenly, Subaru''s thoughts are interrupted as a colossal golem casts a shadow over him. He catches a glimpse of a blue gleam emanating from Kazuma''s hand - the Manatite. Before he can react, however, the Golemn then squashes him.


    DEATH #5


    Kazuma: Hey! Hey! Hello?


    Subaru had just returned again. This fight was a ridiculous, horrifying mess. This time, Subaru tried to use his words, as soon as he gained the courage to actually force them out of his mouth.


    Subaru: Wait, Wait, Kazuma, Kazuma!


    Kazuma: Yes, I''m Kazuma.


    Subaru: You got isekaied as well right?


    Kazuma stops his stance.


    Kazuma: I knew it. The suit huh? Go on¡­


    Subaru: You should work with me. So we can find out how to get back. (He closes his eyes) We could be great together, as a team!


    Kazuma: Lurk.


    Subaru: Hey, Where did you go?


    Kazuma: Deadly Backstab.


    DEATH #6


    It seemed finally that the weight of failure and despair bore down on him, casting a shadow over his spirit. Demise was chipping away at his infinite resolve. But amidst the darkness, Subaru grasps a glimmer of hope. A plan, a strategy to navigate the intricate web of luck that ensnared him. Subaru took a deep breath, casting aside the shackles of his past failures. He jumps back.


    Subaru: This is gonna hurt!


    He rushes at Kazuma, who dodges him but fails to drain his energy, as Subaru had telegraphed it kicking his elbow. Kazuma falters back and tries a stab to the face, but Subaru dodges and punches him in the stomach, knocking the wind out of him, before chopping him downwards. He attempts to wrap him up in his whip.


    Aqua: This is weird. This guy''s level is incredibly low, even lower than Kazuma, yet, he''s kicking the neet''s ass! Almost as if the fight had happened before.


    Then, She looks closer.


    Aqua: Wait a minute, what''s that on his chest?


    Subaru delivers a forceful kick, sending Kazuma tumbling down onto the gritty forest floor. Subaru summons Beatrice to his side. Meanwhile, Kazuma grapples with the whip angrily as he struggles to regain his footing amidst the dirt and leaves.


    Bea: You called I suppose?


    Subaru: Assist me, Bea?


    Bea: I have no choice.


    Meanwhile¡­


    Aqua: Kazuma, Kazuma!


    Kazuma: Yes (Struggling) I''m Kazuma!


    Aqua: He can return by dea-


    As time seems to slow to a crawl, an unseen force grips Kazuma''s heart, causing him to cry out in agony. Struggling to comprehend what''s happening, His shouts echo through the forest.


    Bea/Subaru: Let''s go!


    They shoot magic crystals at the in-pain Kazuma, forming dust as magic is heard!


    Kazuma: Create Water... Freeze!


    He conjures a mini earth wall as Aqua comes to check on him, gasping for air. Kazuma smacks her!


    Kazuma: Useless goddess! What did you do to me? We are in a FIGHT TO THE DEATH!


    Aqua: Ok! Stop Shouting! I also have a plan! Do you trust me?


    Kazuma: Are you stupid? Of course not!


    Beatrice: MURAK!


    Subaru jumps over the wall and swipes Manatite from Kazuma, who feels the empty spot where he kept it.


    Kazuma: Where... Where is my Manatite?


    He sets a waypoint where he is and dashes out of the wall, searching for the stone. Where suddenly¡­


    Aqua: Watch out!!


    She deflects invisible providence away with her staff before twirling her staff a bit. Although, she ends up shoving Kazuma in the process.


    Kazuma: What was that for?


    Aqua: Use your eyes!


    Then, Kazuma looks up, still on the ground, seeing Beatrice standing above him.


    Beatrice: I''ll dispose of you quick I suppose!


    Beatrice spreads crystals which Kazuma struggles to block. He delivers a weak Thunder spell¡­


    Beatrice: Ul Shamak!


    She creates a hole, sucking up the lightning and spitting it out in a magnificent fashion. Before Kazuma can react, she uses El Shamak, disorienting Kazuma''s mind as his inner thoughts become a mesh of random gibberish!


    Kazuma: Must... resist...


    The lightning strikes him, much stronger than originally. She flashes the Manatite Subaru had given her.


    Beatrice: Hmph! I expected more! Subaru exaggerated as per usual. Now to end you, Al Shamak!


    Kazuma reaches out in pain before being sucked into a portal, removing him from the battlefield.


    Darkness: Kazuma!


    Megumin stops her from joining in.


    Megumin: It''s Kazuma. He always, always has a plan right?


    Then, the waypoint beside her flashes.


    Bea: Huh... Huh?


    Kazuma: STEAL!


    Kazuma teleports back from the waypoint he set, Manatite in hand.


    Bea: N- No matter! Mur-


    Kazuma: (Brings out Chains) Bind!


    Bea suddenly gets surrounded by hovering chains, which close in on her, binding her.


    Kazuma: Create Earth!


    The Earth launches her high into the air.


    Bea: I can survive this I suppose!


    Kazuma: Now Megumin!


    Megumin: Finally! I''ll show you!


    Bea: I suppose not.


    Megumin: EXPLOSION!


    The majestic, towering trees and the lush landscape that once defined the lush landscape have been completely stripped away, leaving behind a desolate scene. Bea appears to have vanished alongside it into thin air, leaving behind only traces of her presence.


    Meanwhile¡­


    Aqua jumps back more and Subaru''s hands chase her, punching craters in the ground. Subaru himself is suffering from the pain it takes to use invisible providence. All of the 4 hands double and come together for one punch¡­


    Aqua: god Punch!


    Aqua vaporises the hands down to the core, hurting Subaru as slowly Kazuma arrives.


    Subaru: (In head) My plan is crumbling! This isn''t going well. I''m going to lose again. I was so close! But This isn''t just for myself! All of my pain and suffering isn''t for myself. I live for my friends!


    He stands up triumphantly. Ready to try again.


    Subaru: I am Natsuki Subaru! I am broke beyond repair!


    Aqua: Kazuma, Kazuma!


    Kazuma: Yes, I''m Kazuma!


    Aqua: Heal him!


    Kazuma: What!? Are you braindead?


    Aqua: Please just trust me!


    Kazuma contemplates, looking frantically back and forth between the two faces. The determination etched on Subaru and the pleading on Aqua. He sighs, before pointing an open palm at Subaru.


    Kazuma: HEAL!


    Subaru: AND I CAN RETURN BY DEATH!


    . . .


    Subaru: Wha... What¡­


    He isn''t feeling the immeasurable pain he usually feels after he says that, isn''t there anymore. He starts to cry.


    Subaru: I CAN RETURN BY DEATH! I CAN RETURN BY DEATH! I... I CAN¡­


    Kazuma: You''ve suffered haven''t you?


    Subaru: I-what?


    Kazuma: Haven''t you? There''s so much pain in your screams!


    Subaru: Why... Won''t I die?


    The wind seems to be the loudest thing in the world. Subaru collapses, tears streaming down his face, before sitting upright on the ground, his sobs still echoing in the air.


    Kazuma: You were brought here to another world weren''t you? It means you''re like me. But I''m tied to this world Subaru. Even if I tried to leave now, I couldn''t. But I can help you. You deserve a new beginning. Subaru.


    Subaru begins to cry again. Kazuma allows him to show weakness, before placing a waypoint on him.


    Kazuma smiles.


    He disappears.


    Aqua: Nice speech neet!


    Kazuma: Really? Tha-


    Aqua: I was joking! I wanted to say something cool too!


    Kazuma: Why can''t you ever share the spotlight useless goddess!?


    As they bicker, Darkness walks up, carrying Megumin.


    Darkness: (Smiles) At least we''re richer now.


    Meanwhile¡­


    Subaru stands in the phantasmal domain of Konosuba''s heaven, his face twisted in agony and hopelessness. Tears welling up in his eyes conceal the turmoil he is going through inside. His body, still quivering.


    Eris: Natsuki Subaru, I''ve been¡­


    He searches around frantically and picks up a nearby sword.


    Eris: Hey! No! Don''t do that!


    The sword disappears from his still trembling hands. Suddenly, the trembling stopped. Subaru''s breathing seems more reserved. He seems¡­relieved.


    Subaru: I''m... Tired


    Eris: Subaru, I know. I know all of the pain and suffering you have gone through.


    Subaru: (He starts to cry) Then... Why?


    Eris: It''s ok Subaru. You don''t have to suffer anymore.


    The screen fades upwards as Subaru cries and cries. He doesn''t have to suffer anymore.

 Beyond Imagination

    Ah yes. Here we have a picturesque field nestled amidst the usually not-so-vibrant landscapes of Mexico. The breeze blows, and the sun casts its golden rays upon the swaying, short grass. Amidst this natural splendour, Dora dances gracefully, her laughter echoing joyously across the meadow. With each skip, she embraces the freedom of the open space, her spirit soaring like the birds that flit overhead. She was exploring like she always did. Suddenly, due to having no sense of direction, she collides into a certain friendly dinosaur, who was looking the other way. Dora falls on her bottom and rubs her eyes. When she reopens them again, they twinkle in awe.


    Dora: Whoa!


    Barney: Huh? Oh my!


    He picks up Dora and dusts her off.


    Barney: I''m sorry, are you ok?


    Dora: I''m great! Gracias!


    Barney: Good to know! Now...


    We hear a muffled conversation as we zoom out to death battle''s hosts, Wiz and Boomstick. They are currently looking at the battle from the sky, in a hot air balloon. It had the Death Battle logo plastered on top of this, with the word Supermonye written above it in comic sans.


    Wiz: This isn''t going to work.


    Boom: Called it!


    Wiz: We have one more option then.


    Wiz brings out a ray gun and shows it off. It was aptly titled the bloodlust ray, with the slogan "It even worked on Aang".


    Wiz: Watch this!


    He proceeds to shoot it at them from above.


    Barney: Oh dear, what was that?


    Dora: I don''t know. It kind of tickled. (Giggles)


    Barney: Anyways...


    We zoom back out to Wiz and Boomstick, with Boomstick getting increasingly annoyed.


    Boomstick: Give me that!


    He snatches the ray and sets it to maximum overdrive.


    Wiz: NO! WAIT! DON''T SHOOT¡­


    Boomstick: Too late Wiz!!


    As the deafening blast echoes through the air, a cloud of dust rises, shrouding the scene. Through the settling dust, the silhouette of Barney and Dora appears.


    In the silence that follows, the sound of snapping fingers breaks through the stillness. Just then, above them, the sky transforms, its once serene blue is now twisted into a sinister shade of blood red.


    The dust finally cleared, and the two looked at each other with death in their eyes.


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    Boomstick: Shit Wiz, fly aw-


    They were turned into confetti.


    FIGHT!


    Barney summons boxing gloves and enlarges his arms in a lunge at Dora, who narrowly dodges before doing a low backflip and throwing grass and sand at him. To which Barney simply swipes his hand, turning them all into flowers. Baffled Dora leaves an opening as Barney hits Dora with a roundhouse tail attack, before summoning Kid Goku.


    Barney: Try to focus Dora!


    Barney points forward and Goku immediately delivers a Kamehameha at Dora. She trips over her own feet, and suddenly, the blast is at her face.


    She stops time as jolly music starts to play.


    Dora: (Speaking to audience) You know what this calls for!


    The backpack jumps off her back and does its song, before showing its contents.


    Dora: Hmm... Master Sword, Elemental Stars, Super Shield...I''ll take... ALL OF THEM!


    She first uses the shield as she resumes time again to block the blast with the shield before throwing the shield at Barney through Goku, cutting him in half and turning him into glitter.


    Barney catches the shield and sees C4 on it, which blows up. With ash on his face, he reaches into the Barney bag and somehow brings out the keyblade, with Dora showcasing her sword.


    The two have a mini duel, with all the parries, strikes and swings you can imagine. This goes on for around 30 seconds, with Dora coming out on top, but as she steps forward with the sword pointed out and Barney''s hands in the air, she steps on a spring, launching her high into the air. With a chuckle, Barney teleports above her and creates a Barney-themed aeroplane which falls onto her. As she''s about to get crushed, however, she stops time again.


    Dora: Sorry!


    She brings out a trampoline from her bag and catches the aeroplane before throwing it at Barney, who intercepts it with 2 buildings, side by side by each other.


    Barney: Let''s kick this up a notch!


    The Barneyverse is created. It was a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours. Fields of candy-coloured flowers stretch as far as the eye can see, while sparkling rivers wind their way through lush forests. Dora looks up in awe as the sky above is a canvas of ever-changing hues, from soft pastels to fiery sunsets.


    In this place, she felt like anything was possible, Every corner held some promise of discovery. She looked around, star-struck. It was just a place waiting to be explored. That''s until, far away, she sees that ever-present Dinosaur levitate higher and higher into the universe, seemingly soaking in his domain. It was all so beautiful.


    We witness Barney''s ascent into the higher realms of the universe, achieving some state of Nirvana.


    Dora: Whoa!


    Barney: (Laughs) It''s great isn''t it? It''s time to have fun!


    Dora''s eyes seem to fill up with so much wonder, then she shakes it off.


    Dora: Tiempo ?eh? Gracias por el consejo.


    She reaches into her backpack and puts on the time machine cape, going back to the very beginning of the fight. And at blazing speed, she punches Barney so hard, that the planet explodes, leaving somehow, only the ground below them.


    Dora: Lo siento.


    Barney: Oh don''t worry.


    They both smile and continue to match punches over and over again as Barney warps them to a brand new earth continually.


    Dora looks a bit exhausted but jumps back and points at Barney, causing all of the elemental stars to rise out of God knows where stationing themselves behind her and shooting all at the same time.


    The blast barrels through, eviscerating everything that stood in its path.


    But Barney wasn''t finished. He simply creates a portal, sending the blast back at Dora.


    She stops time.


    Dora: Hola amigos! Let''s delete the Dino! Can you say Borrar el Dinosaure? (She pauses so your dumbass can say something.) Great!


    The mouse right-clicks and deletes Barney and the incoming blast.


    Dora: Phew! Huh?


    Swiper attacks with a happy look, barging into her and making them roll around. Dora throws him off her.


    Dora: Alright amigos! Say it together now! Swiper no Swiping! Swiper no Swiping! AARGH est¨²pido zorro!


    Dora, now frustrated has the fire star jump into her arms as the others enter her backpack. She holds it up as it burns through Swiper, who turns into a skeleton...


    Skeleton Swiper: Aww Man!


    He falls apart into random bones, still blinking.


    But another Swiper appears. Then another. Then another and another and another.


    Until Dora is surrounded by Swipers! She rapidly fires at them, but they all seem to dog-pile her. A fiery explosion takes place as the swipers are all vaporized. But one seems to be laughing.


    But as Dora reaches for her bag, she notices it is missing. She looks back at Swiper, who stuffs the star into the bag and throws it to the sun.


    Then, Barney appears back into existence with a giggle.


    Dora gasps seeing this and you guessed it, stops time.


    Dora: Hey kids! Could we permanently delete the dino? Great!


    Barney: Hey Hey Hey Hey Kids! Could we not?!?


    Dora: Ay Carambe.


    Dora is turned into a beautiful set of butterflies in an instant.


    As soon as that happens, the effects of the bloodlust wear off and Barney finds himself in the same field, enjoying the scenery of the bright blue.


    Barney: Aah, what a wonderful day!


    He looks up and sees a hot air balloon.


    Barney: Death Battle? Well, that doesn''t sound very nice!


    KO!

 Mario Mania

    SMG4 Mario sits down on the table and rubs his hands in anticipation of his meal. A plate of spaghetti rises from the table in front of him. Suddenly, Speedrunner Mario BLJs through the roof, bouncing off the various places in the house.


    SMG4 Mario: (Worried Mario Sounds) WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!


    Suddenly, Speedrunner Mario grabs the spaghetti mid-BLJ and starts to eat it with Minecraft sound effects.


    SMG4 Mario: Hey! Give that back!


    He slaps the spaghetti out of his hand and catches it.


    Speedrunner Mario appears behind him and then grabs the spaghetti again.


    SMG4 Mario: HEY! Put him down!


    Speedrunner Mario: As you wish.


    Speedrunner Mario drops the plate in slow motion to the horror of SMG4 Mario and smothers it under his feet. After a few seconds of painful mourning, Mario finally brings out his bat.


    SMG4 Mario: Mario''s going to do something VERY Illegal!


    FIGHT!


    He swings his bat toward Speedrunner Mario, who appears to be inches from the bat. After four tries, he gives up and pulls out a gun while tossing the bat aside. He shoots at Speedrunner Mario who fazes around the bullets in quick succession, before punching SMG4 Mario in the stomach. After his head shrinks in size and his eyes grow, he is sent hurtling to his house. Soon after, He jumps out of the crater he created in his wall and whips out a Bo-Bomb, but doesn''t get the chance to use it as Speedruner Mario darts around, punching him in the stomach multiple times. Then Mario just starts throwing random stuff worriedly.


    Speedrunner Mario continues to dodge each and everything available there. From swords to spears to a Teletubby, he evades them all. But, SMG4 Mario uses this as an opportunity as he splits from the Mario currently throwing stuff and puts on the metal cap, before appearing behind him clubbing him with Metal Mario fists and punching him upwards. After flying for a bit, Speedrunner Mario lands gracefully and starts to BLG into the air.


    SMG4 Mario: Imma gonna FLY for you now!


    SMG4 Mario makes poor aeroplane sounds as he levitates into the air to attempt a hit on Speedrunner Mario who phases through it. SMG4 Mario brings out his upgrade button and pushes it a few times as they fly into a portal which had just opened up.


    SMG4 sees this and walks away annoyed.


    SMG4: Every single week.


    BANDANA DEE VS TOAD


    They fly out of a portal into a familiar-looking grassy world. As Bandana Dee shoots a beam attack at Toad, The actual Mario looks up and sees two more Marios chasing each other in the air. As they fly into the next portal, Mario just shrugs.


    BLACK PANTHER vs BATMAN


    Black Panther walks victoriously after his win. Both Mario''s fly out of the portal and T''Challa notices them.


    T''Challa: HEY! WAIT!


    The 2 Marios stop mid-air and fall straight to the ground.


    T''Challa: I have a song to share! Would you¡­like to hear it?


    SMG4 Mario nods profusely and cartoonishly and creates an army of SMG4 Mario''s to serve as an audience, also creating chairs for them to sit on. Speedrunner Mario just rolls his eyes.


    All of the SMG4 Mario''s: SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT!


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    T''Challa: My name is T''challa, I come from Wakanda, I drank the purple juice and became the Black Panther!


    Mario''s: Well that was a load of Shit.


    The Black Panther is humiliated by this result as all of the SMG4 Marios laugh at him at once.


    SMG4 Mario: Let me show you how. Its. Done.


    He proceeds to pull the best dance moves ever, completely tearing up that stage. Like hot damn! I''m the narrator and even I enjoyed it! And so did the crowd, who hyped him up!


    Speedrunner Mario rolls his eyes again and walks towards a stunned T''Challa, before throwing him into the distance, making him explode. A giant Mario silhouette appears in the background.


    Mario Silhouette: Thank you so much for to playing my game!


    SMG4 Mario: Hey! He was enjoying my moves!


    He delivers a resounding slap to Speedrunner Mario, who slaps him back, making his head rotate like a screw. He snaps it back into place and they both clash slaps, which somehow tears a hole in reality, sucking them both in.


    ATOMIC BLASTER (Coming soon) VS MAX (OCs)


    Somehow, the clashing slaps transported them to an alternate dimension where my very own self-made characters are now real.


    The two appear on the roads of Kanal where Max is about to blitz Leo. Speedrunner Mario appears in front of Max putting his hand up and shaking his head. They both walk up to the Atomic Blaster.


    Leo: Ugh. What Stupid Power Do You Have? Get these Idiots out of my s-


    They both begin to wail on Leo with heavy slaps, completely overwhelming him. One particular slap from Speedrunner Mario atomizes him. Before SMG4 Mario brings him back, before slapping him frame one into a Yamacha pose. They both nod and just kind of vanish into the air.


    Max: Huh. Mission complete! Is my mom OK?


    FINAL DESTINATION


    Speedrunner Mario materializes on the stage as SMG4 Mario falls face-first into it. Mario pulls his face from the smooth, grey surface and looks around. Below, a swirling nebula swirls with vibrant hues against the backdrop of distant galaxies. Stars, like scattered diamonds, glitter across the inky blackness, their gentle glow barely reaching the platform. Above, a starfield twinkles, each point of light a potential sun. Now, everything was about to end. No frills, no distractions, just Mario, Mario, and a platform suspended in the vast emptiness of space. This was the final battle.


    SMG4 Mario presses his upgrade button so many times that it catches fire. He casts it aside and gets in a fighting stance, only Speedrunner Mario starts to levitate into the air with BLJs and then disappear. Suddenly, 4 of his clones appear and start to wail on SMG4 Mario, slapping him about. He feels the impact of every punch and kick, until one kicks him out into the air, causing him to remove his clothes.


    2 Clones: MY EYES!


    This kills the 2 of them instantly. SMG4 Mario then uses the Italian Thunderfat Z immediately after, slamming his body against the clones and causing the obliteration of the stage. This causes a planet-sized explosion, which ends in a happy naked Mario. But he has no time to rest, as Speedrunner Mario himself finally appears. SMG4 Mario eats 4 Rainbow Stars (He can do that) and whips out a Waluigi Launcher, shooting it at the other Mario, who slaps the Walugi away, sending him hurtling into infinite space forever. (He explodes)


    Mario: Imma gonna send you to Satan!


    Speedrunner Mario: ±Ë¤¬Õl¤À¤È˼¤¤¤Þ¤¹¤«?


    SMG4 Mario raises his hands in the air as he gathers all the hoes and bitches, the universe had ever created into a super spirit bomb. No. A super nude bomb. He throws it at Speedrunner Mario, who uses the cap to deflect it back. SMG4 Mario uses a cape of his own to deflect it back. And Reality-breaking slap tennis ensues for a few moments until SMG4 Mario smacks it particularly hard. The blast eats through space, decimating everything in its way, until Speedrunner Mario grabs the blast and with the power of the game genie, throws half of the attack at SMG4 Mario. It misses, which makes him point and laugh. But what wasn''t so amusing was the other Speedrunner Mario flying from behind him with the thrown-away half as they both rushed at him Rasengun style. But with both sides of the blast inches away, Mario stops time.


    Mario: Some kids gonna die tonight!


    He goes back in time to the start of the final battle and delivers a resounding punch. The shockwaves break the entire surrounding reality around them like glass, forcing a new one to be created. But it was all for nought.


    Speedrunner Mario had blocked it.


    He delivers a smile as his face suddenly becomes super detailed


    Speedrunner Mario: ñR¹ҰÀÉ!˽¤Ï¤¹¤Ç¤Ë¤¢¤Ê¤¿¤è¤ê 4 ¤Ä¤ÎƽÐÐÊÀ½ç¤Ë¤¤¤Þ¤¹.


    He crushes SMG4 Mario''s hand, making him scream in auto-tune. He then slaps him, breaking the second reality behind them! He then BLJs infinite amounts of times in Milliseconds, chipping away at SMG4 Mario.


    Speedrunner Mario: I told you! I''m 4 parallel universes ahead of you!


    The chipping becomes more and more unbearable. SMG4 Mario makes Mario sounds of pain while crouching. After taking so much damage, he pulls out a Hyrulian Shield, which is atomized, and then a keyblade, which is vaporized. After rummaging through his hammerspace, he finally pulls out the bible as cover. This makes everything come to a record screech. Then the Speed Demon starts to scream in a glitchy voice.


    Speedrunner Mario: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!


    He disappears from existence after painfully fading away atom by atom.


    SMG4 Mario: Alrighty!


    He performs a victory dance. The fight was finally over. That is until the realization dawns on him.


    SMG4 Mario: Wait a second, how do I get home?


    It zooms out to reveal Mario floating in the remnants of space.


    SMG4 Mario: MAMA FUCKER!


    KO!

 Luigi vs FNAF

    The dark sky provides a backdrop for the illuminated restaurant. Luigi slowly approaches the eatery as he raises the picture in front of it. A perfect resemblance. How unfortunate.


    Luigi: Mama mia. Let''s a go.


    As Luigi steps inside, the air thickens with an ominous weight, suffocating him with each hesitant breath. The checkered walls stretch infinitely, This place was much bigger on the inside, his footsteps echoing ominously against the cold, tiled floor. The hallway stretches out before him like an abyss, swallowing any light that dares to enter its depths.


    Reluctantly, he pushes forward.


    With a trembling hand, Luigi reaches for the doorknob, each click sending shivers down his spine. The door creaks open, revealing a darkness so thick it seems to swallow him whole.


    And then, he sees it. The sight freezes the blood in his veins and sends a primal fear coursing through his very being.


    A cupcake?


    Luigi chuckles to himself. Ridiculous. He walks closer.


    FIGHT!


    The Cupcake launches itself at Luigi''s face, attempting to bite at it. Luigi manages to keep him at arm''s length. After 3 metallic clangs, he throws it at a wall. Suddenly, he feels an arm on his shoulder, making him shake in fear. He looks up to reveal Chica, who tries to swipe off his head with a plate, which he ducks. He evades the room and almost slides into Bonnie, who fails to grab him in a Bear hug. He runs the other way into yet another room, using his body to block the banged-up door. But the room goes completely dark as some eyes light up in the background to the tune of Toreador''s March Song.


    It was Freddy.


    The door bursts open as Luigi rushes out with all of his speed, whimpering, as this day couldn''t get any worse. Those thoughts fade away after he looks back and sees the trio chasing after him. When he looked forward again, Golden Freddy had teleported into his path, causing Luigi to bash into him, sending them both tumbling to the ground. Golden Freddy''s disassembled body pins him to the floor, as the animatronics give way for the one and only.


    Springtrap: Don''t expect to be spared. You''ll meet him soon enough.


    Darkness emerges.


    Luigi''s torso feels the brutal piercing of an oversized knife. Springtrap laughs ominously before kicking him back.


    Springtrap: You won''t be saved this time.


    Luigi perseveres. But barely. He stuffs a mini mushroom into his mouth and escapes the area, leaving the animatronics and William himself perplexed.


    Springtrap: Hide if you want, it did not save him, and it will not save you!


    Soon, Luigi gets to an empty room after stumbling down the hallway. He goes back to normal size as he slumps against the wall and rummages through his pockets. He takes a look at the mushroom he brought out, rotating it around in his hands. Then, he looked up at the ceiling in thought.


    Was I really needed? I was just going to run away again. I always run away. So after all, what''s the point in trying, if you''re always going to fail? Why should I keep going?


    Maybe it was meant to be. He gave a sad smile and leaned his head against the wall. His time was starting to run out. But Luigi¡­


    Had already accepted it with a smile.


    Just then, weakly, he feels something else in his pocket. The photo of the pizzeria? Who cares. But he flips it over. He sees a picture of him and his other half.


    Mario.


    Just then, he slipped into sadness. Then Anger. Then sadness again. But he looked at the mushroom, before stuffing it into his face.


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    This wasn''t about him.


    Back at the main stage room, Springtrap and the animatronics stood around Mario, who had been tied to the flat top of a round table, which was turned to its side. But as soon as Bonnie takes a step forward¡­


    Luigi: LET''S A GO!


    He immediately gains everyone''s attention, as Springtrap pinches the corner of his mask''s eyes in disappointment with a sigh. The other animatronics all rush at him at the same time.


    When outcomes flying Foxy through the door.


    Luigi ducks him as he spears the group, knocking them down like pins. Luigi laughs as he turns to the other side, almost putting his arm into Golden Freddy''s jaw, which he quickly jerks away. He attempts a punch on Golden Freddy, who teleports away.


    As Bonnie runs towards him, Luigi delivers an electric palm blast which courses through Bonnie, before uppercutting him and juggling him in the air with punches and mid-air bicycle kicks, before slamming him into the ground with his Ultra-hammer, creating a crater. He lands and immediately bats away Cupcake with said hammer, into Chicas''s face, putting them both out of commission. Then from behind, Foxy attempts to swipe at Luigi who parries each blow with his hammer and spins him around multiple times, before throwing him up into the air and raining thunder into his midsection from the skies while he does a cool pose on the ground. The last blast scatters his body.


    Freddy dashes at Luigi and slaps him so hard, he bounces back a bit before landing Spider-Man style.


    He throws his hammer into the air blitzing Freddy and destroying him like holy shit man. You should have seen that shit I''m telling you.


    Just to finish him off, he delivers a perfect jump attack and lands perfectly. And as Golden Freddy appears behind him, the hammer falls and crushes the monster.


    Now, there was one more left.


    Before Springtrap can do anything, Luigi shoots multiple fireballs at him setting the floor ablaze with green fire. But that doesn''t affect William. He just walks right through it. Albeit, very slowly.


    Springtrap: Still contesting fate?


    Luigi growls and dashes at him. A glint in Springtrap''s eye re-animates the ones behind him, still in the fire.


    Springtrap: Fitting. But your time is now.


    But as he dashes forward, he suddenly shrieks in pain and falls to his knees. Suddenly Springtrap appears to him like a Kaiju monster. Luigi looks upon it in absolute horror as the Kaiju begins to cover its imperfections in Purple. He sends a comet of an arm down into the ground. But Luigi breaks out of his state and doges. William retracts his arm and repeats the process, this time at a more rapid pace. But with every smack to the floor, Luigi has a side jump, backflip, roll, ETC to evade it. Unluckily, Luigi eventually gets nabbed by the Giant arm, who brings it up to his face.


    Kaijutrap: Give in to your fear!!


    Whispers begin to fill Luigi''s ears, whether he likes it or not. It''s brutal. He rolls on the ground after Kaijutrap disappears, trying anything to make it stop.


    He doesn''t need to try hard though, as everything comes to a halt when the knife penetrates his back. Luigi falls flat in the real world.


    Springtrap: Now, let''s see how many times you can be pulled apart, and put back together again.


    Mario whimpers and struggles as soon as he hears this. He had just witnessed his brother die, and now a bunch of revived Animatronics were walking towards him.


    The screen fades to black as the camera slowly rises.


    But Luigi refused.


    He pants heavily but struggles to his feet.


    Luigi wasn''t fighting for himself. He never did anything for himself.


    Today, Luigi did as always. Fought for the ones he loved.


    Springtrap cuts against the air, causing Luigi to struggle again, as the whispers return. But as the place turns blackish red, Luigi also cuts the air, breaking it apart like glass. Electricity cackles around him as he shoots an enormous super blast, which destroys the other animatronics but William, who looks around confused. Luigi then whips out his poltergeist and sucks up all of the souls of the damned.


    Springtrap: You-


    He shudders as he feels a tap on his shoulder. He slowly turns his head to reveal a very angry Mario.


    He spins William around and throws him at Luigi, who smacks him with all his might with his hammer, sending him flailing out of the building. Luigi nods at Mario, who returns it and tosses him a white tanooki leaf. The two take out what''s left of the roof and combo William mid-air, punching and kicking him as they arise like the Ultimate shell attack. Then, once out of the earth''s sphere, but still close enough, that the massive continents could be seen, the two latched onto him and threw him farther into space, before releasing a massive combined electric fire blast, as Luigi''s Kamehameha like blast is aided with the Mario finale circulating it. The blast covers Springtrap and pushes him even further away.


    Springtra: AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGHHHH!!!! THIS ISN''T MY END!!!!!! I ALWAYS COME BACK!!!!!!!!!!


    Mario gives a hearty and short laugh and offers a high five to Luigi, but the rage covers him as he moves forward, creating a multicoloured aura around him. Baffled at first, he gives a bright smile as Luigi closes the distance with Afton.


    He fought for others before.


    This one was for him.


    He delivers a resounding punch to Afton, sending him through Venus and Mercury, all the way to the sun.


    . . .


    Now back on earth, the teary-eyed Mario gave Luigi a hug. He returns the hug but with a full-on cry. Mario pats him on the back as they turn their backs on us, to look at the starry night sky, with William''s victims now ascending, never to suffer again.


    KO!!

 Danger Lab

    Ray: OK Henry, Keep the cave safe! And remember, no intruders!


    Henry: Why do I have to watch the cave? Why can''t Schwoz or Jasper do it?


    Ray: Well Mr Whiney Man, since I just GOTTA remind you, Schwoz is on vacation in Australia.


    He points at a TV showing a video of Schwoz running away from Emus with coconuts attached to sticks.


    Ray: And Jasper is still in the hospital after getting his butt stuck in a bucket!


    He then flips to a picture of Jasper with his thumbs up, sitting on a bed as the dismayed nurses look on, face in one hand.


    Ray: And I''m meant to attend an important wedding as you can see.


    He gestures to his bow tie, which was slapped over his superhero suit


    (Audience Laughter)


    Henry: Do I at least get extra pay?


    Ray: HAH! Extra. (Audience Laughter) Buh bye and call if you get invaded or something.


    He runs up to the tubes.


    Ray: Up the tubes!


    As Ray leaves, Henry goes to a chair and sits, changing the TV channel to Spongebob, while grabbing some popcorn. Then suddenly, a Thud is heard on the elevator door. Then it''s punched open, sending the doors falling flat. (Audience Worry)


    Leo: Dang! What a beauty (Audience applause)


    Henry: OK, who when and why? (Audience Laughter)


    Leo: Well I can''t tell you who... nice try tho (Audience Laughter) and I''m here to... take a look. And find out Captain Man''s secret identity!


    (Audience Worry) Also... Henry Hart right?


    Henry: Um... No? (Audience Laughter)


    Leo: Come on¡­


    Henry: Not true. You can''t prove it!


    Leo then pulls out a picture of his exact house address.


    Leo: Can I? (Audience Worry)


    Henry: That''s so messed up man. (Audience Laughter)


    Leo: Henry, there''s no problem here. Trust me. Just tell me who Captain Man is and this never happened.


    He looks back at the steel door he broke.


    Leo: Kind of never happened.


    Henry: How did you get my address? You do that yourself?


    Leo: Psh... Yeah, sure.


    Henry: You didn''t did you?


    Leo: It was Chase ok! (Audience Worry) (He covers his mouth)


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    Henry: Doesn''t sound as smart as our guy.


    Leo: Oh yeah? Well, Chase is Bionic! He''s Faster, Stronger AND Smarter than everyone... (He turns away) god, I should probably stop talking.


    He turns back to Henry who blasts him with the Laser Remote multiple times, making him collapse. (Audience Laughter)


    But as soon as Henry looks to check closer on him, he gets up in a Mr Beast-like pose.


    Leo: Suprise! (Audience Laughter)


    Henry continues shooting at Leo but he uses his Bionic arm to block everything.


    Leo: Hey! (He inches closer, while still blocking) Cut that out!


    FIGHT!


    Henry: What?!?!?!?


    Leo punches him across the man cave into the couches.


    Henry: Wait, could you at least let me transform?


    Leo: Sure, I''ll wait.


    Henry chews some gum and performs his iconic transformation sequence.


    Henry: OK, now we go!


    FIGHT!!


    Leo charges in for a punch or two as Henry crosses his arms. Leo punches the air twice as Henry''s hypermobility kicks in seemingly appearing inches in front of Leo''s fists, before he punches him in the face, sending Leo stumbling back.


    Kid Danger: Too slow!


    Henry then rapidly fires punches into Leo''s chest and delivers a resounding one to push him back. He then rushes in for another punch, which Leo catches. Leo crushes his hand (Audience Worry) and kicks him with his bionic leg, which makes him roll back. As he recovers, he jerks around two laser spheres which cause damage to the floor)


    Kid Danger: Dude! not cool!


    Leo then shoots another laser spear at Henry, who again dodges, but is hit in the stomach by Leo, and then thrown into the control panel.


    Leo: Henry, just give his identity!


    Kid Danger: (Brings out a normal-looking hot dog) Could I at least have one more snack?


    Leo: Why are you talking as if I''m gonna kill ya? (Audience Laughter)


    Henry bites the dog, causing a laser to be fired at Leo, who intercepts it at first, before blocking it and slowly walking up, squashing the laser dog.


    Kid Danger: Say Ah!


    He blasts the whipped cream laser as well, causing a laser to be fired at Leo, who jumps back and dodges multiple blasts before punching Henry through a wall. He slams into another wall, with his green glow protecting him. When he stands, he finds himself in a different place. It''s a spacious, sleekly designed facility. One with 3 pods instead of two.


    Kid Danger: When was even here? (He rubs the back of his head) Dang, what''s your arm made of?


    Leo: It is pretty strong.


    Henry punches at the metal arm, before reeling back in pain, (Audience Laughter). And is kicked in the groin. Luckily, he puts on his forcefield just in time, only experiencing the knockback. Leo finds his fire staff on a hook in the wall.


    Leo: This... will work!


    Henry looks to his side and somehow finds his electro bat.


    Kid Danger: OK, that''s just lazy.


    His rest was interrupted by Leo, who swung the staff into the ground, creating a small crater. Henry rolls away from that and then stands up, stancing himself. Leo swings at him twice, which Henry avoids, he then punches him a few times and dodges another swing. Leo attempts a stab which Henry evades and uses his bat to snap it in half. He then swings the bat at Leo, who catches it and gets shocked by the electricity (Audience Laughter.) before being smacked in the stomach, sending him back to the man cave. Leo stands up and growls, before attempting to punch his head, but Henry dodges, causing Leo''s arm to get stuck in the magnet.


    Kid Danger: Metal! I should have known. Now, (He brings out his memory wiper) let''s forget this happened. (Audience Worry)


    Leo: It''s not metal, It''s Bionic!


    Leo unleashes the entirety of his amassed energy, unleashing a colossal shockwave that throws everything around them into peril. Henry, shielded by his forcefield, maintains his position, almost casually walking through the upheaval with a green aura enveloping him. Yet Leo persists; without pause, he charges towards Henry, landing a forceful blow to his face, sending him skidding in on the floor. Undeterred, he transitions to a ranged assault, launching energy spheres at Henry. In response, Henry uses his handy dandy laser blocker. Despite everything, he advances steadily, firing lasers as he closes the distance, ultimately piercing through Henry''s laser blocker with a decisive strike. He hoists Henry up.


    Leo: I know you have a forcefield. Take it off and tell me who Captain Man is!


    Kid Danger: Fine.


    Leo: Huh?


    A green glow forms around him, almost like an outline.


    Kid Danger: Or, I could give it to you.


    Leo screams in agony as the green glow crushes him to death, shattering every bone in his body before he finally collapses.


    Then Captain Man comes down from the tube.


    Ray: Well the wedding got cut short cause¡­


    He observes the broken walls, fire and the dead body beneath Kid Danger''s feet.


    (Audience Laughter)


    Ray: AGAIN? (Audience Laughter) Get the body bags. (AUDIENCE Biggest LAUGHTER)


    KO!

 Awesome Cage Match

    I CAME TO PLAY!


    The Miz walks out holding the US Championship to a loud sound of boos.


    The Boos keep on raining until Miz puts on the mic.


    Miz: It seems like no one here is good enough to beat me. Which is why tonight, inside this big ass cage, I''m hosting an open challenge! (Crowd cheer) That''s right! Come fight the A-Lister.


    Soon enough, the Mortal Kombat theme blares as Johnny Cage arrives, much to the praise of the crowd.


    Miz: Hey! SHUT UP! WHEN MY HAND GOES UP, YOUR MOUTH GOES SHUT!


    Cage: SHUT IT LOSER!


    The crowd erupts in loud chairs.


    Miz: Now look who we have here. Guess the box office isn''t providing you with as much as you thought huh?


    Cage: I go where I wanna go Miz. You and your bargain bin movies can screw off!


    CHEERS!


    Miz: Really then? Then how''d Sonya work out?


    The crowd all sounds extremely shocked.


    Cage: How''d Sonya work out? Bout as well as this title reign Miz.


    CHEERS!


    Cage: It''s clear to see, the way the crowd is cheering a guy like me, that you''re stale Miz. You''re one of the people that single-handedly made people feel that this business is fake! So wishy-washy. So fake. How can you be the "A-Lister", when all your movies are second-rate?


    CHEERS!


    Cage: The difference between us is simple. You rely on Camera work and special effects, Truth is¡­ I am the special effects.


    STILL SO MANY CHEERS! THE SOLD-OUT CROWD IN MSG IS EATING THIS UP!


    Miz waits for the cheering to simmer down, before answering him back.


    Miz: Really Cage? Then let me tell you the difference between us. Me? (Flashes belt) I''m a champion! Not just any champion, a GRAND SLAM CHAMPION! (He pauses) And you? You''re a failed actor. Johnny, I don''t just go around stealing roles from more deserving actors, stumbling into the wrong universe, and looking for more cash to grab. You think you''re some hotshot Hollywood hero, strutting around with your shades and your smug grin like you own the place. Well, let me tell you something, buddy. You may be able to throw a punch or two in that pixelated playground you call a tournament, but when you step into MY ring, you''re entering a whole new world of hurt. Newsflash, pal, this ain''t no movie set. This is the real deal, and in the real world, and just like how your Ex-Wife and anyone else sees you, you''re nothing but a punching bag waiting to get knocked out. You''re nothing but a has-been, living off the faded glory of your past victories. This is why if you accept that open challenge, I''m gonna show you just how mortal you really are. You know why? BECAUSE I''M AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWESOME!


    The crowd says AWESOME alongside Miz.


    Cage: You know what? That goofy open challenge? Accepted.


    FIGHT!


    Cage immediately punches his jaw so hard, it does a classic Mortal Kombat x-ray. He then force palms him into the ropes, where he tangles himself. He spins around in the mess a bit and lands flat on his ass, untangled.


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    Miz: Hey! Tch...At least let me take off my robe!


    He does so, then dodges a quick sidekick from Cage, before delivering a blow back.


    Cage staggers back, before the two go in for a grapple and Cage headbutts him and delivers a reverse Hurricanrana, which launches Miz to the ropes at top speed. Miz bounces between the left and right sides of the ring at high speeds, causing Cage to jump over him and lay flat on the ground to dodge him the second time. When Miz''s body comes around a third time, he delivers a green-infused uppercut, causing another X-ray scene in which Miz''s jaw is decimated. This also sends him to the top of the cage, before having him slowly fall. As Johnny is taunting, Miz delivers a Reality Check swinging DDT to him MIDAIR, before quickly going for a pin.


    1...


    2...


    A mirrage clone grabs Miz and throws him, having him roll across the ground, when Miz stands up and regains composure he receives 2 shadow superkicks to the face from Cage''s clones. Miz tries to fight them off, but the two dominate him in hand to hand, dodging his feeble punches and basically delivering a combo between them.


    We zoom out to Cage''s point of view, in which he has two fingers in an L shape aiming at Miz camera style.


    Cage: Smile for the camera, jackass!


    In that same position, he shoots a forceball at Miz, who instinctively shays away. The blast of energy quickly approaches him...


    But it''s deflected! With Break dancing?


    A hooded figure removes his jacket! It was John Morrison!


    The clones grab at his limbs, but he punches them both to the ropes as they stagger in front. He then clotheslines both of them over the ropes, giving Miz a reassuring nod. They both bounce off the other ropes and do a double suicide dive!


    Miz re-enters the ring but is met with an angry Cage.


    Cage: Not even good enough for a one v one? Guess it''s just Miz and his tiny balls!


    Miz: My BALLS ARE MASSIVE!


    Cage: I''m gonna punch you in your fucking tiny balls Miz!


    Miz: How many times do I- Wait, wha...?


    Cage performs the ball buster. The impact leaves Miz mostly lifeless. Leaving Cage to go in for the Pin.


    1¡­


    2...


    THE MIZTOURAGE ARRIVE!


    Bo Dallas drags Cage and delivers a club to his chest alongside Curtis Axel.


    Cage: Argh, I could have sworn this was a Cage match!


    The two bombastic bodyguards look back out at Miz, still recovering from his blow.


    Miz: Well? After him!


    Cage takes on Dallas, blocking a punch and delivering a force palm. He then blitzes him with a variety of punches and kicks, leaving him to his knees. He grabs his shirt, but before he can deliver a knockout blow, he just lets go of him.


    Cage: You guys are a bit Mismatched here!


    He then ducks under a clothesline from Axel, delivering a signature eye-popper to him, sending his eyes flying up, before flying back unto his face and Cage kicks him in the back of the head, sending him to the turnbuckle.


    Cage turns around to a big boot from Miz, sending him crashing down.


    Miz: I''ll show you mismatched!


    Miz delivers a leg drop as he says that, rising up with his arms up, soaking in the boos.


    But Cage rolls away, as His stunt double rolls into the ring?


    Cage: How did you even get in here?


    He shrugs and helps push Cage away, lying in the exact same position. The ref sees this, but Miz doesn''t, as he delivers a powerbomb pin combination, which the ref doesn''t count. This is shocking to Miz, who gets all in his face and argues with him for a bit, before angrily turning around and is met with a palm strike, leaving him dizzy.


    Cage: Showtime!


    After the strike, he is shadow-kicked in the chest, then the chin. He then delivers a butterfly kick and the frontflip kicks him in the back of the head. This sends Miz straight to the floor as if he were spiked.


    Then, he reveals an award, titled "Most Outstanding Actor" and swings it at Miz''s head.


    Cage: get caged!


    But it''s stopped, as a hand grabs it, to the boos of the crowd.


    MARYSE!


    Cage: Where DO YOU FUCKERS COME FROM?


    Maryse: Language, Bastard!


    Maryse slaps him in the face and gestures for Morrison, who rushes in with a quick yes kick, spinning Cage around in the air.


    As that happens, Maryse kisses Miz, re-vitalizing him.


    Miz: I''m glad to see you!


    Maryse: I know. Now, finish him!


    She points at the dizzy Cage.


    Miz does a rolling code red on Miz stunning him further, before delivering a skull-crushing finale, which is replayed three times for effect.


    The impact reduces Cage''s head to giblets. Miz laughs and pins his lifeless body as the crowd counts along.


    1¡­


    2¡­


    3!!


    MIZ RETAINS!


    The crowd horrifically boos as Miz grabs his belt out of the ref''s hands forcefully as Samantha Irvin does her thing.


    Samantha: And the winner of the match, and STILL the United States Champion, the A-Lister, the Record Breaker, THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIZ!


    The rest of his crew stands behind him as he raises it up to the millions of dollars worth of Pyro in the background.


    The A-Lister has done it again.

 Unbreakable Magic

    Meliodas is wiping the front bar table of the Boar Hat Bar with a white tablecloth. He hums the theme to the Seven Deadly Sins. he bends down to pick up some more spray detergent, but when he stands up again, Asta appears to have already taken a seat at the table startling him.


    Meliodas: (In Head) Oh Jeez. A Magic Knight! With no magic power? That''s odd.


    Asta seems to observe the small bar, while fiddling with his seat.


    Meliodas: Regardless, I cant fight today. (Out of Head) Lucky you, It''s almost closing time! What will it be?


    Asta: HELLO!!! BARTENDER!!!


    Asta delivered a sparkling smile, as he rubbed the back of his head.


    Meliodas: LOUD!


    Asta: (Just like Captain said! Bait him out!) Oh yeah, Captain sent me to hunt out the leader of an evil group.


    Meliodas: (Uh Oh) Really now? What are they called?


    Asta: Well, this place calls them the seven deadly sins! And their leader is this really strong guy. I forgot his name, but I think he had something to do with wrath.


    He brings out a wanted poster which was now a bit warped and disfigured.


    Meliodas: (They sent the guy without magic to deal with me? Whoa! He must be crazy strong. Too bad today is harvest with Elizabeth. I really would have wanted to try him out.) So, what will it be?


    Asta had already noticed Melodias''s magic pressure''s effect. He muses to himself.


    Asta: (This is unmistakable. Right? His magic is stronger than I''ve ever seen! Even the hair colour and height descriptions are the same. He has to be Wrath! Or he could just be a really strong bartender. I guess I''ll have to find out for myself!)


    There was a pin-drop silence.


    Asta: Let''s get straight to the point. You''ve caused enough trouble. Why did you kill him?


    Meliodas: So you''re not an airhead after all?


    Meliodas drops what he was seemingly preparing, he delivers a forced smile.


    Meliodas: (They''re all just the same, aren''t they?) Well, magic knight, now that you know the truth, what do you want to do now?


    Asta: (Called it. Time to engage.) It''s time to face the consequences. I want to show you how Britannia felt.


    Asta''s Grimoire, which has totally been hovering around this entire time, trust me, suddenly opens itself, as Asta pulls out a sword from its pages. He slices at Meliodas but only breaks the table as Meliodas jumps back, dodging.


    FIGHT!


    Asta slices at Meliodas again who dodges. Meliodas pulls his sword and covers himself in darkness. He intercepts another strike, this time, a frontflip strike from the sky, causing Asta to flip backwards and regather himself. Meliodas gains newfound confidence.


    Meliodas: (Let''s see what works here.) Hatred isn''t the only thing that drives strength. And trust me, you''ve got a long way to go before you can even scratch me!


    Asta: Huh? Why so out of the blu-


    Asta stopped in place, leaving an opening for Meliodas. He had used one of the Ten Commandments. Meliodas walks over to him.


    Meliodas: Cause if you have hatred in your heart, (He points the sword at his throat) You can''t hurt me.


    Asta: Well I''m not done yet!


    Asta uses Causality Break at the last moment to break out of the curse! The baffled Meliodas who can only mutter a "What?" Asta then slices through Meliodas'' Darkness, hacking of his arm, and sending it flying. Meliodas punches his foe away and uses the darkness to catch his arm and pull it back onto his body before much blood can spill out.


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    Meliodas: That''s new, he cut right through me!


    He blocks another sword strike and pushes back Asta before cloning himself, these clones dash at Asta in different directions with blinding speed. As the camera rotates, Asta intercepts and one shots one in half, but gets hit in the side and the back by two more. Asta begins to coat more and more of himself in Anti Magic as he begins to just cleave through them with slashes, before using some of the borrowed magic he had on his sword on the rest of them. Then he dodges some stray beams on the floor by rolling to the side, shot by the real Meliodas. Who had somehow appeared behind him?


    Meliodas uses Trillion Dark and begins to blast at Asta, who uses Black Slash to counter him.


    Meliodas: Your magic, is strong!


    Asta: Thanks! But I''m not done yet!


    Meliodas: Neither am I.


    Meliodas covers himself in even more darkness than usual, transforming into his assault mode. He engulfs his hand in Hellblaze and rushes at Asta before he can react, punching him out of the bar through a wall.


    Meliodas: That shouldn''t cost much hopefully.


    Asta who has now transformed into his black form uses Black Meteorite. Which almost catches him off guard. Meliodas avoids him barely.


    Meliodas: Whoa!


    Asta: Almost!


    Asta turns around still using Black Meteorite and starts to move so fast, he appears to have some afterimages, sending multiple Astas blazing at Meliodas, who sends out his clones to answer them. Unfortunately, these clones were obliterated completely by Asta''s afterimages, who blaze so hard, that they fly into the air to meet Meliodas who had flown high to safety. And as the 5 Astas slash at the same time...


    Meliodas: Alright, time to finish this!


    An explosion of power obliterates the surrounding area blasting the clones to atoms. It sends Asta rolling into the dirt and green grass around him. The moonlight and dark blue sky now showcased Meliodas in his true magic form.


    Asta: (The pressure of his magic is increasing! This is even more on Lucius! And if I get hit once) (He dodges a few Hellblaze blasts) (I''m finished! Time to go all out!)


    Meliodas: You must have worked hard to get to this level. I applaud you for that. But I know I can beat you! Thanks to the people who believe in me, I can beat anyone! Cause I''m a Knight!


    Asta: Well you can''t beat me!! I would rather die than give up!


    Meliodas shoots Hellblaze and darkness at Asta and other various types of magic all at once. Asta uses his sword to absorb ALL of it. And shoots it back at him.


    Big mistake.


    Meliodas: You''re done! REVENGE, COUNTER!


    The super strong magic blast creates so much wind around the entire area, as everything begins to light up. Asta struggles to block it with his sword as the beam pushes him back.


    Suddenly, 2 more beams rise from Meliodas''s body. They slice off both of his arms, causing him to scream in pain.


    Meliodas: I''ll give you this much. You did try your best.


    He flies into Asta, continuously punching across him over and over again. His bloody screams disturb the serenity of Boar Hat''s environment.


    Meliodas: But you''ve thrown away everything for this fight, only to lose. This will be your final sin, Magic Knight.


    He flies into him, delivering a fatal stab to his midsection. This time, Asta can''t even muster a scream. He just collapses.


    Meliodas: I wonder how ripe those apples are.


    He starts to walk away, whistling what he whistled at the very beginning of this fight.


    Asta: No...I''m not...done...YET!


    Despite his body being in tatters, despite every echelon of his body aching to the max, Asta, was not done yet.


    Even while armless, Asta engulfs himself in Anti Magic, coating himself over and over again. And now, he walks slowly after two more swords levitate from his book, pointing forward. Meliodas delivers an immense blast of magic, but it wasn''t enough. They first cleave through the blast, cutting through it like butter, until they''re in front of a horrified Meliodas, who can''t believe what he''s witnessing. Both swords stab into Meliodas'' body, despite everything. Asta speeds up his running, now holding his original sword in his teeth, running forward as he prepares a strike. Before Asta can hit him, he uses telepathy.


    Meliodas: I''m sure you''ll find out who truly did it.


    And just like that, Asta slices through Meliodas like he was made of butter. As both sides fall to the floor, they fade away instantly. Asta swings his sword and then stands victoriously. Then suddenly, his legs turn to jelly. He stumbles over and falls on his ass. He sits up, looking at the moon, which shines on his body, tired from the long battle.


    Asta: I''ll protect everything when I become the wizard king. Everything.


    KO!

 Im No Hero

    The dark full moon barely illuminates this dark alleyway. Denki Kaminari backs himself to a wall on the floor. The hero hunter, Garou, had bested him easily.


    Garou: You tried your best kid. But heroes don''t always win.


    Stain: Back off!!


    Garou: And you are?


    Stain: You''re obviously a fake hero, killing other heroes aren''t you?


    Garou: Hero? (Laughs) You must be delusional. Ever heard of me?


    Stain: Soon, you will find out why they call me the hero killer!


    Noticing his question had been ignored, Garou quickly grew tired of the "conversation" taking place with this madman.


    Garou: (Sigh) Get out of here Chargebolt.


    As Denki runs away, Garou takes a fighting pose.


    Garou: This should be interesting.


    Immediately, Stain blitzes around the battlefield, faster than Garou can see with his eyes frantically darting around to track him. He then instinctively blocks a blow from him, but is kicked in the leg. Unluckily, Stain misses a follow-through stab. Garou then attempts a blow of his own but is blocked.


    Garou: Hero killer huh? Should I be scared for my life?


    Stain: Mocking me will be the last mistake you make.


    Garou separates the clash but is slashed by Stain multiple times. His black long sleeve starts to take battle damage. He delivers a palm strike to push Stain back and dodges a stab to the head by jerking it to the side.


    Garou: So that''s it huh?


    Stain rushes at him to deliver a wild swing but has his sword slapped away.


    Garou: Sloppy, Wild, Fast, Uncalculated.


    As he says these words, he delivers a blow to his (lack of) Nose, causing him to hurl over, before kneeing him and the stomach and kicking his leg to bend it. He grabs him and hurls him towards a lampost. He struggles to his feet and then sighs.


    Stain: You heroes never learn.


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    Garou: I''ve learnt enough. Water stream rock smashing fist!


    He rushes at Stain and begins to absolutely wail on him. Smashing on his organs, embarrassing him really. Stain is only able to get a cut on his shoulder with a knife.


    Garou: Honestly, I''m embarrassed. You talked the talk about fake heroes huh? Yet your insane, twisted mind can''t even wrap itself around the difference between a hero...


    He says all of this while still destroying him, drowning out Stain''s grunts and struggles. When he''s finally mostly done, he uses a cutting fist to stab his chest and then push him forward.


    Garou: And a monster.


    Stain, bloodied and brutalized, picks up his small knife and licks it.


    And suddenly, all of Garou''s movement had halted.


    Garou: Huh? Why can''t I move?


    Stain: Monster? (Cough) HA! Fake heroes, those who don''t stand for others, but for their own selfish gain. Those are the ones that make my bloodcurdle! But there''s only one thing I hate more than fake heroes.


    Garou''s eyes tremble as Stain''s sword gleams in the moonlight.


    Stain: Villains. Now what was that about being a monster?


    He brutally slashes and stabs at Garou''s now exposed and torn-up ches. Sending blood flying everywhere. He stabs and stabs, blurring out Garou''s shouts of pain, even pushing him down to stab more.


    Garou: (In head) Huh. I''m fading again.


    Stain maniacally laughs as he continues, before giving 3 final stabs to his chest and then kicking the fallen foe into a convenient pile of nearby rocks.


    Stain: Just as I expected.


    He walks away and then looks back one more time with a smile to admire his work, which quickly fades away.


    Stain: What? He''s...Evolving??!?!?


    The rocks slowly but surely get sent away at top speed before being blown apart completely, revealing a red-haired Garou, armed with just his shorts. His chest somehow almost fully invalidates his work, closing up to a degree.


    Garou: Witness the most powerful monster, in existence!


    Stain: I''ll do worse than witness you!


    Garou punches the ground bringing up pillars at the dashing Stan, who cuts through them with ease before attempting a flying kick. But Garou slams him into the ground face-first after grabbing his ankle. He throws him back into the same lampost breaking through it his time. Bloodied and beaten, he carries on. the broken Lampost somehow causes a ring of fire from an explosion.


    Stain: I must admit. You have tenacity. But that''s the only thing we share. I will not lose, till I''ve conquered her destiny!


    His deluded mind won''t give up.


    He moves even faster than before as. He kicks Garou, this time in the stomach at super speed, sending him out of the flames. But he jumps back stronger. On 4 legs, he darts around the area. The two exceed lightning speed, clashing blows, sword and fist, parting the dark clouds above them minusculy with each blow. In between clashes, Stain tries to go for a stray blow to the head, causing Garou to instinctively bash through his skull with a cutting fist, before hacking his left arm off in one swing.


    Garou: So delusional. Tell me, hero killer. Would a hero do this?


    Stain: Even while fighting a losing battle, true heroes fight on!!


    PLUS ULTRA!


    Garou with cutting fist and stain with his sword dash at each other one last time and the screen fades to black as the sound of slashing is heard. It comes back, with the two facing away from each other still in their stances after the clash. But then¡­


    Garous hand falls off with a sickening thud. He screams in pain and gets on his knees. Stain smiles, before falling apart to different pieces.


    Garou: BASTARD HERO KILLER!


    HIs other arm aches. He picks up his fallen arm and walks away from the fire.


    KO!

 Warriors Code

    A Monster-like boom is heard in the distance 3 times. Seems like the normal city of Norrisville (given) had been attacked yet again. But from atop the large buildings, we witness the 9th-grade ninja, observing the damages.


    Randy: Alright. I''ll get this done with.


    But from the shadows surrounding him, out jumps Jayden Shiba, walking up right behind him.


    Jayden: Please, Clear out. There''s a monster attack right now.


    Randy: And who do YOU think is going in there to fix it?


    Jayden: Not a kid. That''s for sure. Now I repeat. Clear out.


    Randy: Nah, I don''t think I will.


    He puts on the mask as his suit envelopes him, turning him into the Norrisville ninja himself.


    Jayden: Nice costume. Now. Leave.


    Randy throws a ninja ring at Jayden, who barely dodges it, all with tired eyes.


    Jayden: I knew something was wrong with you. I won''t let you fill this city with darkness.


    Randy: Darkness? Dude. I fight darkness Eve-ry-day.


    Jayden: Go Go Samurizer!


    FIGHT!


    Randy: Nice colour sche- WHOA


    After transforming, Jayden shoots fire at Randy who almost trips over the first blast, perilously jumps over the first blast and backflips over the last at high pace, before throwing a bunch of ninja disks at the ranger, then his sai. He weaves and dodges and slashes at Randy with his sword, who blocks the blow with his, clashing. Brief swordplay ensues in which Jayden dominates, parrying most of the Ninja''s moves and attacking before he transforms his sword into the fire smasher.


    Randy: Uh Oh.


    Jayden: Take this!


    Jayden bashes him into the distance, and observes his work, putting the fire smasher on his shoulder. Soon after, he jumps after him. Randy lands face first on top of another building but has no time to relax as Jayden whips out the Bullzooka on another building. They both jump from building to building, with Randy jumping and ducking blasts from the background while running.


    Eventually, Jayden finally nails him, making him roll into the railing of a building.


    Jayden: Got you.


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    Randy: Cheap shot! I got plenty of those! Smokebomb!


    Jayden: Huh? Where did he...


    He appears from the shadows behind Jayden and kicks him square in the head, leaving him reeling, before vanishing again. He then uses earth attack to terraform the area, pulling 5 buildings closer to him.


    Randy: Guess which one I''m on?


    Jayden hops on a random building.


    Randy: Warm.


    It''s dark and serene in here. Shadows seem to move in the background.


    But Jayden pushes forward, walking down the hallway.


    Randy: Getting warmer.


    He walks towards a door that says janitor closet.


    Randy: Wait, don''t open that!


    He slashes the door open, revealing, piles upon piles of Bees, which chip and spark at his suit.


    Then, as he looks down, he sees Boom balls detonate as Jayden is sent through the roof, with a shot of him flying across the camera.


    When he lands, Randy coup de graces him, Balor style, and flips off his body.


    Randy: Nice try! But the Ninja''s got it!


    Jayden: I have a job to do. To protect the city and its people. And I''m gonna see it through to the end. Super Samurai style!


    After transforming with the black box, he launches at Randy faster now, slashing him so fast that he spins around. He does that 4 times and with the 5th, draws blood from Randy, who holds his shoulder in pain.


    Randy: I''m...not...done yet!


    Jayden rushes at him, who smoke bombs at the last moment, leaving a bunch of trip balls, which lead to mini grenades, damaging the ranger. Randy then uses the Hydro Hand to grab and throw the ranger into the air. He somewhat regains his composure mid-air and counters an Ice Blast with a fire one, but is then hit with an air blast, sending him further away. When he has his rough landing, his sword bounces away from him. He lunges for it but is blocked by an earth wall, in which Randy uses his puke poke on the ranger.


    Jayden: Oh Go (Pukes) What did you (Pukes) There''s no suit hole her- (Pukes)


    Randy: Relax. Here''s your sword back.


    It was filled with more boom balls, which caused a mushroom cloud with its explosion, leaving a lot of smoke. As Randy walks away, dusting his arms, an elongated shark stretches its mouth wide open. Jayden''s scarf parries it, a few times, but is overpowered, as the shark carries him into a building, which he slides down, limp.


    Jayden: Let''s get down to business! Zords, roll out!


    The Zords indeed, roll out and start to combine themselves into the megazord.


    Randy stumbles to his feet and sees the behemoth monster''s legs in the great distance. It shoots a massive beam, tearing through a line of abandoned buildings. Randy barely dodges as his scarf edges are vaporised. He dodges a few more beams like that at high speeds as he runs up the building. The blasts fly through the building, leaving it looking like a honeycomb. Even on top of the building, the robot towers over him.


    Randy: I have to do this!


    Jayden: What the...


    He uses Earth Attack to build up giant sharp stone waves tearing through city blocks. He clasps his hands together as the waves of earth cut through the armour, stabbing through everything in its path. Inside the mech, alarm bells are ringing.


    Red Ranger: Systems are failing. There''s only one way to end this! SPIRIT OF THE ANCESTORS!


    He ejects out of the failing mech and jumps from wrecked building to wrecked building, now clad in Shogun wear. He puts every disk he has on his sword. Randy, still panting, only opens his eyes wide enough to see a fiery power sword, which parts him into two. He delivers a final death scream and as his two halves explode, while Jayden pulls a cool pose.


    KO!

 Tale of the Sword

    The atmosphere of forgotten power permeates the air, along with a distinct smell of musty decay and sacred incense. Thick as a Goron''s arm, vines wind around decaying pillars that rise from the overgrown floor like spectral sentinels. The broken roof allows sunlight to seep through, creating mottled patterns on the mossy stone floor. Half-buried in the wreckage are Mako-powered machinery with geometric precision, and elegant arches that evoke the spirit of old-world workmanship. The weathered Triforce murals and broken statues that line the walls of the temple are adorned with glowing crystals that pulse with an unearthly inner light.


    In walks the Hero of Hyrule, in his breath of the wild incarnation, with a tiny fairy flying around him. Link observes the place, holding his ever-present master sword and Hyrulian shield. That is until he stops in his tracks, his expression becoming more serious. On the other side of the room, Cloud Strife fiercely observes him, brandishing his Iconic Buster sword.


    Cloud: Do you know how you got here?


    Link returns the question swinging his sword downwards in a pose.


    Cloud: Have it your way.


    The two get into a fighting stance, ready to dash at each other.


    FIGHT!


    They clash their swords with each other in a crossing motion, and both jump back.


    Cloud charges in at Link and delivers a mighty buster sword swing, which Link uses his shield to block, sending him sliding backwards a little distance. The two clang swords against each other, parrying and blocking each of their swings. With precise footwork, Link attempts to overwhelm Cloud with a flurry of rapid-fire sword strikes, seamlessly transitioning between slashes and parrying his returning blows, his movements mirroring the wind itself. Cloud, undeterred, counters with the immense strength of the Buster Sword, heaving the heavy thing around at surprisingly fast speeds and blocking most of the blows. Amid the onslaught however, Cloud kicks Link in the stomach, bringing the action to a halt, and attempts to bash him away with his weapon, but Link does the spin attack, sending Cloud flying into a nearby pillar. He lands on the pillar from the side, breaking physics.


    Link shoots, normal, Ice and fire arrows at Cloud, who bashes them away after hoping off the pillar. Link brings out the Fire Rod and begins unloading on Cloud, creating so much fire, that it covers his figure completely. But through the overwhelming heat, Cloud emerges, with a gleam of the ribbon tied tightly to his arm, which startles Link. Cloud uses Quake to disrupt the ground, shooting a blade beam at him, which Link blocks with one of his own. Cloud then shoots Thundaga at him, which he doesn''t block. The electricity was so potent, it brought Link down to one knee.


    But he wasn''t going to be put down that easily! He looks up, determined, and pulls out his hook shot which he shoots at Cloud. The ex-SOLDIER does dodge the initial shot. But the claw attaches to another pillar, which Link uses to pull himself at Cloud at high speeds, disarming by flicking the sword out of his hands with his own.


    Cloud: Huh?


    Link cries as he brings out another hookshot, and begins to manoeuvre around the battlefield at high speeds as Cloud struggles to find his sword in all of the chaos. The Hyrulian zips around in all directions, tagging Cloud with nasty hits. He intercepts some blows as Link overwhelms him until he uses Toad.


    In a first-person shot, Link wakes up and views his hands, before looking forward and back at his hands again.


    Link: HUH!!!??!!


    Cloud smirks and uses Firaga at the now toad hero of Hyrule, who oddly rolls around in his toad body, dodging the large craters made by the fire attacks. After the onslaught, he hops over to his sword and touches it, immediately transforms back to his old body, and blocks another ember.


    He brings out his patented sheikah slate, using the magnet function to gather a large amount of nearby machinery into a giant ball and sends it forward at Cloud, with it gaining fire as it moves at him at top speeds. Cloud though, uses Stop, freezing just in time, heaving a sigh of relief. Until Link bursts through the giant fuck-off meteorite rolling at Cloud with immense pressure. He had put on the Goron mask.


    Cloud: (Genuinely Confused) What even is that?


    Cloud uses the buster sword and gets pushed back across the map, struggling to hold back the behemoth ball. After a short struggle, as he''s about to lose his grip, he uses Graviga. Link seemingly stops in place as Gravity takes a toll on him, making him sink deeper and deeper into a crater until the mask starts to crack and even shatters, leaving Link, lying weakly. Cloud watches as Link drags himself back to his feet. He points out his sword at him, indicating that he isn''t quite done yet.


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    Cloud: (With a small smile) Neither am I.


    Cloud cures himself by casting Curaga, while Link somehow materializes and downs a Spicy Fruit and Mushroom Mix. The Ex-SOLDIER is a bit confused, but shakes it off, before the two nod at each other with a respectful smile, prepared for a round two.


    Link brings out his crossbow and starts to shoot even more arrows at Cloud, who flies through the barrage, bashing away any attacks which come too close. He tries a Crossslash on Link, furiously swinging. But he expertly parries every attack and freezes him in time in with the Sheikah Slate before he can do anything.


    He takes a breath.


    He then shoots an arrow at him, signifying that he wants him to fly forward. Before then charging an extra powerful Spin attack, unleashing every slash before the time stop finishes, leaving time for a massive hammer to be swung at Cloud, sending him into the air just as the time stop ends. Cloud, disoriented from the massive blow straight to the cranium, faceplants a while away, unable to really do much. Meanwhile, Link puts on his cape and disappears from the battle completely. Cloud rises again like he always does, albeit sluggishly and looks around the battle-damaged, yet serene environment. He breathes a disappointed sigh. It seems the battle was still going.


    Cloud: I thought I would be home by now.


    In his background, there seems to be a bow charging up. It shoots an ancient arrow, which drives through the floor, tearing up even more of the temple''s grounds. Cloud notices this late but still blocks it regardless, but has his sword dematerialised in his hands in the process.


    Cloud: (Disappointed) Really?


    Link reveals himself, tossing the cape to the side in a cool manner before pulling out a Clawshot and shooting it at Cloud''s arm. It carries him along and pins him to a pillar. To him, this is all moving too fast, he frantically looks around, struggling, before Link charges forward, and the screen fades to black before a white slash is seen. Link appears on the other side, still in a slashing motion, as the humongous pillar behind him starts to crumble and falls off completely, making a massive thud as it hits the ground. Cloud spits out a lot of blood as he crumples to the ground, holding a massive gash in his torso that Link had created for him.


    Cloud: (Groans), I still have people I can''t disappoint.


    Cloud grips his hand, using DEATH, as the grim reaper himself appears and blitzes Link before he can react.


    As the sickle is about to land, memories of times branching across various games quite literally flash inside his eyes...


    Before they all go blank, his whole body loses its life. Link collapses once and for all.


    Cloud drags himself back to his feet again, clutching his injury, walking away from the fight.


    But in all the blackness, a voice remains in Link''s head.


    Mipha: Keep fighting, Link.


    With the activation of Mipha''s grace, Link takes a heavy breath in, as life fills his lungs once again. He frantically reaches for the fierce deity mask and hesitates before angrily shouting and slamming it into his face. The entire area gets levelled as Link flails around, the mask causing him immense pain, before he stops completely and looks straight at the now horrified Cloud Strife. He looks around frantically and sees his Fusion sword, stuck in the machinery. He looks back at Link, who had sent a humongous beam at Cloud. It blows up the area he was standing in. Luckily, he rolls out of the way and grabs the stuck sword, pointing it forward.


    Cloud: Let''s mosey, asshole.


    Link slowly shuffles forward in an ethereal manner, leaving mini-craters with every step, dragging his sword against the temple floor. Cloud frowns and uses berserk, causing Link to scream in terrible pain.


    But the screams would soon fade out, turning into horrific laughs as the walking turned to dashing. He swings at Cloud and leaves a crater with a huge bang where he was as Cloud rolls away from the attack. Link chuckles, and brings his shiekah slate again, but Cloud knocks it out of his hands and uses a massive flare, which the monster now known as Link shouts in pain due to. Cloud uses Climhazard, rising through the Carnage and taking Link with him, before doing the all-to-legendary Omnislashes that have fallen the mightiest of foes. As he falls back for the finishing touch, Link desperately pushes forward his shield, in an attempt to block the blow.


    As Cloud''s sword falls for the final blow, an otherworldly orange glow surrounds him, as Cloud slams him into the ground so hard, that the entire temple shakes. A cloud of dust emerges from a large crater. As Cloud lands, he shakes his head properly and positions himself in a more upright position. No regrets.


    Daruk: Come on, Link!!!


    The warrior, flat on the ground, grips his hands together, as the Triforce of Courage glows on his arm. Suddenly, the entire temple starts to light up. Each of the remaining pillar''s Triforce inscriptions illuminates in tune with Link''s triforce, as Revali''s gail envelopes the entire area. Cloud notices this and turns around to see Link still standing, as he struggles against the wind.


    Cloud: (Firecely) I''m not interested in being a memory.


    Link creates 3 more clones to join the fray. They all rush at an enraged Cloud, who tries his best to parry their blows, but after a while gets overwhelmed. They all bombard him so much, that he has to use finishing touch to take them into the skies using pulling them into a black hole he created with remove.


    Cloud turns his attention back to the main Link, who holds up his hand, showing the Triforce, which glows above him. He rushes forward at high speeds and slams the Deku mask onto Cloud. He slowly shrivels up as Link delivers a flurry rush, with the impacts of each hit decimating him, and the surrounding temple walls as well, creating bigger and bigger holes around everywhere.


    But Cloud just wouldn''t give up that easily, and still attempts one more blow. But Link parries it, and slashes him one final time, cutting him in half. The impact sends a gust of wind, which blows up the roof of the temple.


    Link delivers a victorious cry and looks back again on his fallen foe, before looking forward and hooking his way out of the scene.


    K.O

 Heroes of Tommorow

    Welcome to the Shield office, a hub of sleek and advanced design bursting at the seams with activity. As our camera glides through the corridors teeming with busy workers, we are drawn to a central room dominated by a round table. Seated around it are a group of impeccably suited men, all with extremely focused expressions. In front of them, Nick Fury.


    Nick: The Japanese hero, Izuku Midoriya, also known by his hero name, Deku, is becoming too powerful for his own good.


    As Nick speaks, a screen rises from the wall, depicting Deku in action.


    Nick: His battle against the villain, Nine, leads me to believe that at this rate, he''ll pose a threat to the United States.


    The screen now shows Deku standing alongside Dynamight, fists held high together.


    Nick: It''s no secret that he has a tendency to push boundaries to attempt to have his own way.


    The screen switches to a translated headline from a newspaper: "Pro hero Deku has vanished," with a subheading: "UA High is currently looking for any information regarding his location."


    Agent Fitz: What is our next move Fury?


    Nick: Simple, we can take him away on an extended visit. This is purely to assess whether he poses a threat to the integrity of the United States.


    Fury gave a sly smile.


    Nick: Leo, get Spiderman on the line.


    We cut to the city, where Spiderman is doing what he can. Swinging around cleared out area, with no signs of life nearby. The city had been ravaged with an increase in crime,causing a mass evacuation. Despite that, this was the last sighting of Midoriya. He continues to swing, doing flips with each motion.


    Miles: Rally me those details again.


    Agent Carl: Deku is a threat to the United States. His power is overflowing too much for his own good. You are to subdue him. And if he resists, neutralize him.


    Miles: Should we really go that far? I mean, he''s still a kid.


    Agent Carl: It''s that or America Spiderman. Good luck.


    The call cuts.


    Miles: (Well. think of it this way Spider-Man, at least I''m being paid triple for this.)


    Now, he lands on a building. He doesn''t have to look to hard to find him.


    Deku: Spiderman? What are you doing in this abandoned city?


    His voice was that of confusion, rather than amazement. The Izuku that would have been excited to see him, was locked away. This Deku stood before him, not as the eager hero he remembered, but as a figure marked by exhaustion, his clothes bearing the damage of countless battles fought and won. Yet, beneath the torn fabric and bruised exterior, lay a resolve unyielding. This was no longer the familiar face of a hero-in-training; this was the visage of a vigilante.


    Miles: So you''re the guy everyone''s been talking about. Nice to finally meet you.


    . . .


    Miles: Welp, nice chat! Alright, now come with me!


    Miles grabs his arm and prepares to swing away with him. But he instinctively jerks it away.


    Deku: Normally, I would Spider-Man. But you shouldn''t get involved in my troubles.


    Miles: Troubles?


    Deku: I won''t let anyone else get hurt because of me. So please, respect my choice to go it alone for now. It''s for everyone''s safety.


    Miles: Right, right. You sound like one of those "I have to do this alone" heroes, huh? I get it. I''ve been there. But you know you could die, right? Without help, you seem like you won''t make it very far.


    Deku: Their hopes rest on me. I will persevere. Now. Leave me alone, Spiderman,


    Miles: You''re stubborn, you know that?


    Deku: GO!


    Miles: Seriously, you have to...


    Deku: I SAID LEAVE ME ALONE!


    Deku took heavy breaths as Miles shook his head, walking toward him.


    Miles: I just care, alright? I don''t want you to die. Trust me. I can help.


    Deku''s breaths continue. Miles places a comforting palm on Deku''s shoulder, offering silent support in their shared struggle. Suddenly, Deku feels a sharp pang erupt in his head. His danger sense kicked in.


    Miles: Hey.


    BOOM!


    FIGHT!


    A Blast of electricity levels the ground beneath them. Although, the smoke lasted much longer than it should have.


    Miles: Damn, that always worked!


    Miles Spider-Sense kicks in, a few seconds too late as in the midst of the smoke, Deku''s arm emerges.


    Deku: Detroit Smash!


    He sends Miles off the building, barreling like a ballistic meter. He lands in a crater and picks himself up, feeling in pain. He quickly rolls to the side, dodging another punch, then jerking away from another delivering a roundhouse to the side of Deku''s face. He stumbles back and steps on the ground a few times, suddenly bouncing away. He starts to hop around Spider extremely fast in the open street, going to the side of the building to the ground and everywhere in between in half-second intervals, trying to catch Miles off guard. When he finally goes in for a kick, Miles delivers chain lightning straight to the face in a strong blast, sending him stumbling back. Keeping his momentum, however, Deku uses black whip to keep him airborne and begins to swing.


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    Miles: Hey! That''s my thing!


    He slings after him, sending continuous blasts of Chain Lightning at him, who stylishly dodges them while slinging. Suddenly, he turns around, and from his other arm, he uses pinpoint focus Black Whip and stabs Miles in the side, carrying him all the way to a building, where he is pinned. Deku lands sideways on a building, stamping onto it to create energy and jumping off.


    Deku: Take this! Manchester Smash!


    He smashes him through the building, into the window of another, where he grabs his ribs.


    Miles: This guy packs a punch! Or Kick!


    He continues to swing around as Deku now follows him on the ground, flicking some Delaware smashes at him. Miles is almost hit by one and shrieks a little bit with a close call absolutely walloping another building nearby. He continues to dodge them and suddenly vanishes.


    Deku: Huh? Where did he-


    Suddenly, Spider appears just inches from his face, winding up. For a second, the nerd in Deku reappeared.


    Deku: Cooool!


    VENOM PUNCH!


    Deku is skids on the floor three times and lands in a Jacko-like pose. His danger sense forces him up, but in what direction? His head still wasn''t very straight after that punch. The buildings around the evacuated town in all their golden brown glory definitely didn''t help. Then, he looked up.


    Venom Smash!


    The entire area had a multicoloured venom convulsion of an explosion.


    Miles: What''s your deal anyways? Why are you acting like it''s all up to you? No matter how strong you get, you''re not the only one here.


    Deku: No... I''m... not done yet!


    He slowly walks towards Spider-Man, pointing at him accusingly with every phrase.


    Deku: I don''t know what''s up with you. Or why you wont leave me alone. But I''ll never follow you! Ev-


    Miles webs his mouth, much to his dismay as he tries to get it off.


    Miles: Quit. It.


    With a venom dash, Miles Venom punches him into the air and then shoots a barrage of webs at an increasingly fast pace. The web shots push Deku to a giant web (which was created by the shots that missed) behind him around him, creating a massive building-sized web. , and he is fully restrained by Spider-Man''s webbings. Spider-Man then shoots a load of webbing at once behind him to create a slingshot.


    Miles: Hang on. This will only hurt a bit!


    Deku watches helplessly as Miles slingshots himself as hard as he can using two buildings. Now he''s barrelling towards Midoriya at light speed, foot first.


    Rapidly, thoughts fly through Deku''s head as he tries to mutter his way to a possible counter. Suddenly, Miles is much too close for comfort, forcing Deku to use pinpoint focus Black Whip yet again. Froppy Style.


    This time though, he stabs him straight through the head.


    Miles delivers a blood curdling scream as Deku bursts through the ropes with his hair a slight glow.


    Deku: Texas Smash! Gearshift!


    Thanks to the properties of Gearshift, Deku delivers 5 absolutely nasty Texas Smashes, with the last one even creating a massive whirlwind.


    And, it''s raining.


    Miles at first lies motionless, his suit was now as torn up as Deku''s.


    Deku: Sp-Spiderman, I didn''t...


    Lightning strikes.


    Right on Miles''s body. Deku watches as the lightning flows through his veins with shakey eyes.


    MEGA VENOM BLAST!


    Deku is sent flying into the air. Now Miles is covered in a venom coating, like a superform.


    Miles: Fury was right. All that strength is being funnelled into the wrong guy!


    The storm continues to rain down on the two, as Midoriya stops himself again, mid-air, heaving heavily. The energy around Miles continues to crackle.


    Miles: You''re putting yourself in danger that you have no reason to be in! What''s the point of being strong if you can''t help others, huh? doing it alone IS what WILL get them hurt!


    His expression darkens at this scolding. But he rises up, like he always has.


    Deku: I don''t...wanna be a burden, for anyone...I just wanna, do what I always wanted to do. To be a hero, who saves people with a smile!


    Miles leaps off the building, taking some glass with him as it reflects the beautiful scene. He flips mid-air and lands with a slam on the marble road, sending orange electric shockwaves of venom towards his opponent. He slightly avoids it. But as soon as he jumps in the air, he shoots a web at Izuku, zipping through the air again, and tagging him with multiple electric blows. Each blow sends volts through Deku''s veins faster than he can process the pain.


    Deku: WYOMING SMASH!


    Screaming, he double axe handles the Spider into the ground yet again, while he recuperates in the air.


    Deku: What drove you to this? I don''t know. But I''m not losing to you. I have much more that I''m fighting for. Which is why I''ll go even further beyond. 100% or Nothing!


    The air crackles with intensity as Deku goes all out!


    Miles: Alright. You made your choice. I won''t hold back either.


    Mid-air, Deku stops himself, before propelling himself at the speeds of his opponent.


    Deku/Miles: And I''ll give it everything I''ve got!


    The two clash punches, breaking everything glass-related in the city.


    But he breaks through.


    Deku: United, States, of Smash!


    Deku delivers a resounding second punch, knocking everything out of the spider. Before delivering one final vibrant kick to the midsection, the impact mushroom clouding the entire city.


    Deku lands on the ground. His opponent had been kicked into complete nothingness. Vaporised. Obliterated by the force. Exhausted, tears leave his face without permission.


    Deku: I... I''m sorry...Spider...Man-


    He is cut off, by his own failure. He collapses into the ground, as the rain continues to pour on his unconscious body.


    From afar, his U.A. classmates spot him. Although we never get to see them, we only hear a muffled "He''s ok!" as the camera and Deku''s consciousness fade into nothingness.


    KO!

 Its Up to You!

    Maxwell checks his notebook one more time and shrugs. The starite was just sitting there, and nothing seemed to be in sight. He walks towards it and all its shiny, gold, beauty it can offer.


    As soon as he''s just a finger away¡­


    BOOM!


    A magical explosion sends him flying into the air, in which he creates a pillow through writing mid-air. He watches from afar as out of the explosion walks Timmy a bit hastily with Cosmo and Wanda close behind.


    Wanda: Timmy? Is this was you meant by the most powerful item in the universe?


    Cosmo: Oo! It''s probably this tasty-looking golden star rock. ( He then pops it in his mouth)


    Maxwell: Hey!! Give that back!


    Timmy observes this ridiculous-looking child. And something pops up in his head.


    Timmy: He''s interested in the rock, that must be the item! Cosmo, Wanda, we have to protect the rock!


    The 3 get into some sort of fighting stance.


    Maxwell delivers a look one can only describe as a mix of annoyance and disappointment, as he looks up at his foes, and back again at his book. He takes one last look before creating a rocket launcher.


    We now have a view of his book. The challenge was: to win a Death Battle.


    FIGHT!


    Maxwell shoots the rocket launcher at Cosmo, causing an explosion. He gives a yelp of pain and flies away. The other two just kinda watch. Maxwell soon after writes Lions into existence and sends them forward.


    Timmy: Um uh... I wish for a bigger Lion!


    They appear, in all of its bigger Lion glory. They begins to just tear through the other Lions, poofing them one after the other.


    Maxwell: Why didn''t I think of that?


    He is punted away by the Lion, which allows him to let go of his book.


    Timmy: Aha! I wish for lasers! From the air!


    The lasers begin to fire at him, forcing him to dodge and roll around said lasers before picking up his book and writing a giant nuke into existence, blowing up the area. After all the dust settles, Maxwell witnesses a forcefield disappear in front of Timmy.


    Timmy: I wish I was Cleft the boy chin wonder!


    A poof of magic later and a grappling hook emerges from the smoke, catching Maxwell. This pulls him towards Timmy, who dishes out a combo before he wishes up a huge fist which sends Maxwell into oblivion.


    Timmy: Cosmo! Still have that rock?


    Cosmo: DO I ever?


    Cosmo then reveals his teeth, showcasing a padlock and a whole ass cage, with a starite inside it.


    Timmy: Alright!


    Wanda: Um, sport, don''t you think we can just... poof back now?


    Timmy: Are you kidding? This is awesome!


    Timmy jumps into the air before being shot by a Batman-themed rocket, which sends him all the way to a building which Maxwell is in. This time, he''s in Batman''s attire.


    Timmy: Whoa, what superhero are you?


    POW!!


    Maxwell: Batman! Ever hear of him?


    Timmy is socked in the face by Maxwell''s bat brass knuckles, causing him to stagger back.


    Timmy frowns, before biting through said brass knuckles and hitting him in the face with his propeller, before then spinning it in his face a bunch of times, cutting off his hat.


    Maxwell: How did you...


    Maxwell pushes him back and Maxwell writes Ben Affleck Batman into existence, who rushes at him.


    Timmy: I wish to be a good martial artist!


    They have a quick scene. Timmy flips over Ben, who ducks a jumping kick. The two clash blows, hand and hand, foot and foot, over and over again. Timmy jumps back and shoots his grappling hook at him, who catches it in his hands and uses it to attempt to slam him into the wall. Before Timmy can take damage, he readjusts his body, jumping off the wall for a frontflip kick. Ben blocks this kick, causing a mini shockwave with the impact.


    Maxwell is seemingly baffled.


    Timmy mid-air, hurricanranas the hand Ben used to block, flipping him over. He lands on his feet but is startled. Timmy uses that as an opportunity to sweep his legs, bringing him to his knees, and superkicking the poor bat out of the building.


    Timmy: Phew.


    He feels a tap on his shoulder.


    Cosmo: Timmy! watch out watch out watch out!


    Timmy: Huh?


    Timmy looks behind himself, before being greeted by Bane.


    He RKOs Timmy through all 69 floors in the building they''re in, before reaching the bottom, where there seems to be bat-themed C4 everywhere. This eviscerates the entire building they''re in.


    The fairies appear beside Timmy who is terribly injured. Wanda heals him.


    Wanda: Don''t you think we should head home now sport?


    Timmy: Of course not! Let''s kick this up a notch!


    He jumps into the air again, and this time intercepts a Joker missile, which leaves him covered in Acid.


    Timmy: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! HEAL ME! HEAL ME!


    After that is done, Timmy ponders, rubbing his chin.


    Timmy: Where''s all this magic coming from?


    Wanda: (Creates Binoculars) Probably the magic book he has, sport.


    Timmy: Magic book?


    Wanda: Aren''t you paying attention to the fight Timmy? He writes something, and it appears!


    Cosmo: He shot me with a rocket!


    Cosmo cries for a bit, while the rusty gears turn in Timmy''s brain. Then, it churns out an idea!


    Timmy: Then... we get the book!


    Cosmo: Wow! Why didn''t I think about that?


    We cut to Maxwell, relaxing in a Jacuzzi he created himself. But soon, the water inside seems to reduce slowly but surely, to the point that there''s nothing there. He removes the cucumbers from his eyes. It was a now enlarged Invincibubble, who delivered a giggle.


    Invincibubble: Hi!


    Maxwell: Huh.


    Soon, yet another window is broken through as Maxwell is punched in the face out of the building, where Danny Phantom, who''s waiting by, spikes him into the ground at high speeds. The too then fly for a combined punch, which is blocked by Bowser, and oddly enough, Superman respectively. This clash parts the clouds above them. Captain Man walks in between the two Nickelodeon fighters.


    Captain Man: Don''t worry team! I got this!


    He punches Superman and reels back in pain with a scream before he is scrunched into nothingness by Bowser''s telekinesis.


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    While the two dynamic duos battle in the background, Maxwell, rests against the side of some rubble caused by the clash and sighs. This challenge was indeed proving difficult.


    Then Timmy poofs a few meters in front of him.


    Timmy: There he is!


    Maxwell: Give me back my starite!


    Cosmo: Mmm... Nah!


    Maxwell growls and starts to write rapidly in his book, seemingly filling his figure with as many adjectives as possible. Genius, Invincible, Strong ETC. Suddenly, He even starts to grow in size.


    Timmy: What is he...


    Wanda: Use your thinker sport.


    Timmy: He''s making himself all-powerful?


    Wanda: Bingo!


    Timmy: Then I wish...


    And just like that, the two of them surged with unfathomable power, imbuing themselves with every reality-bending adjective imaginable. They expanded until the very planet seemed insignificant in comparison.


    Their fists collided in a cataclysmic clash, obliterating the planet entirely, erasing it from existence without a trace. But even amidst the destruction, their battle raged on, unfazed by the cosmic chaos they had unleashed.


    They collide. Over and Over again, each punch growing in scale of reaches unimaginable levels of destruction. Entire celestial bodies are obliterated as the battle rages on, asThe Solar System goes next, and then the Milky Way lights up and is eviscerated too. Before they collide punches again, Timmy teleports behind Maxwell and levitates a Galaxy towards him, catching and lifting it, before slamming it into the back of his head. Maxwell rubs it, picks up one of his own, and freezes it over completely. He then shatters it on Timmy, sending his large frame deeper downwards into space.


    But Timmy flies at top speeds and grabs Maxwell''s book, so fast, it leaves only a page in his arm, as the rest of it from ripped off.


    Timmy: I wish the Book disappeared!


    And in a magic flash, it did. Timmy then blasted some more magic at him from his palm, rapidly shrinking his molecules inch by inch.


    Maxwell reduces in size and lands in Timmy''s palm. From his point of view, he looks like a celestial giant, towering over his pitiful self. Suddenly, his palm slowly starts to close up. He begins to crush him, with all the weight of a galaxy. The pain is intense. Immeasurable. It felt like supernova after supernova was happening, with him in the centre.


    Timmy lets go of his lifeless body and lets him fall into the endless depths of space.


    But it was never that easy.


    Starites start to fly towards Maxwell, including the one in Cosmo''s mouth, which comically breaks through his teeth.


    Maxwell''s body absorbs all 236 starites, and regains the life energy he lost, glowing bright yellow.


    Wanda: Whoa! Look at the power on him!


    Cosmo: Timmy... you should probably say something now!


    Timmy panics as fast as a guy the size of a celestial being can. Then he realizes something, looking at the ever-minuscule piece of paper in his hand.


    Maxwell had given himself the most powerful of all the adjectives.


    "EVERYTHING"


    Maxwell smiles, then flies at immeasurable speeds at his foe, seemingly multi-coloured.


    Timmy: (In a deeper voice) There''s only one way to win this! Cosmo, Wanda, I wish for more...POWER!


    With a flick of their wands in cool synchronization, Cosmo and Wanda unleash a barrage of magical energy aimed directly at Timmy. Brilliant streams of colourful light streak through the air, converging on Timmy, who undergoes a transformation beyond comprehension. In a blinding flash of light, his form expands and distorts, transcending the boundaries of mortal existence. He becomes a cosmic entity of immense proportions. Now, he was Galactimus. What more could you need?


    There was an impossibly big size difference between the two. Timmy shot various projectiles at him. Lasers, icy comets, and fiery meteors all of which Maxwell manoeuvres around with ease, dodging every attack around him.


    The air crackled with energy as Timmy continued to unleash his arsenal of elemental assaults, Yet, no matter how fierce the onslaught, Maxwell remained calm and composed, his mastery over reality allowing him to outfox every blast with ease. Timmy knew this wasn''t working. So he had one more shot.


    Timmy: Cosmo. Wanda. Whatever happens after this. I love you guys. Now. Put everything into this last blow!


    Cosmo/Wanda: You''ve got it, Timmy!


    Timmy channels all the power at his disposal into a devastating attack. With flames flickering and twinkling with cosmic energy on his fist, he unleashes a blow of unparalleled magnitude towards Maxwell, the force behind it enough to dwarf even the mightiest of galaxies.


    Maxwell braces himself and channels every ounce of his own formidable power to meet the oncoming onslaught. With a resolute determination, he propels himself forward with all his might, meeting Timmy head-on in a collision that echoes throughout the fabric of space and time.


    The impact is cataclysmic, sending shockwaves rippling across the cosmic expanse as galaxies tremble in response to the titanic clash of cosmic forces. Stars flicker and fade as the very essence of reality quakes under the sheer force of their collision.


    With that, everything in the universe cracked away. And so did Timmy''s hand.


    In a sudden flash of action, Maxwell seized the wands of the fairies, his movements swift and decisive as he disarmed them with calculated precision. With a swift motion, he brought the wands together, unleashing an ultra-powerful wave of power that obliterated them into shimmering fragments of light.


    Cosmo: Our WANDS!


    Wanda: Uh oh.


    Now, he shrinks in size. All of the armour, weapons and skills he had wished up, were gone. Timmy is back to normal. No power left in sight with him. Just the young boy he started off as. The outer reaches of the broken reality are a breathtaking scene. One he will not experience for long. He had the adjectives, Frozen and Absent on him.


    He was disappearing from existence.


    But right beside him, where his best friends in the whole world.


    Timmy: Cosmo... Wanda, are you guys OK?


    Cosmo strains himself, to no avail.


    Cosmo: Timmy, try and make a wish!


    Timmy: I wish we could move!


    Not a single burst of light. Not a single thunderous explosion of magic. His wishes had vanished into the void.


    Timmy: So I guess, this is it huh?


    Wanda: Timmy... we¡¯re so sorry. We tried everything.


    Timmy looked at his friends, his heart aching. He took a deep breath, trying to muster a brave smile despite the overwhelming sadness.


    Timmy: It¡¯s okay, Wanda. It¡¯s not your fault. We¡¯ve had so many amazing adventures together. I wouldn¡¯t trade them for anything.


    Cosmo: Timmy, whatever happens, our We can''t ever disappear.


    The reality around them continued to crumble, the edges of existence fraying like an old tapestry. Timmy¡¯s body shimmered with a translucent glow, becoming more ethereal by the second.


    Wanda: Timmy, we love you. You¡¯re the best godkid we could ever ask for.


    Timmy¡¯s eyes welled up, but he held back his tears. He wanted his last moments to be filled with gratitude, not sorrow.


    Timmy: I love you guys too. Thanks for everything.


    Though he couldn¡¯t feel their warmth, the connection between them felt as strong as ever.


    Which is when, Maxwell teleports to him, hugging him.


    Maxwell: I''m sorry. I didn''t think this would all happen!


    Timmy: Heh! Hope you use that power better than I did!


    Similar journies they went through, didn''t they? Both two irresponsible children, entrusted with power beyond their comprehension. Fighting all for nought.


    Maxwell''s hug tightens until he isn''t hugging anything at all, as Turner had disappeared, down to the last atom.


    Maxwell soars into the boundless cosmos, blazing with infinite energy. With the flick of his hand, galaxies spiral into existence, stars ignite in brilliant supernovas, and planets coalesce from swirling nebulae. As he moves through the void, the fabric of reality bends and reshapes, birthing new realms and dimensions. The universe is reborn.


    3 months after the Universe''s rebirth...


    Maxwell walks down a bustling street, the vibrant sounds and sights of a restored world surrounding him. Among the bustling crowd, he spots a familiar figure¡ªa boy with two peculiar fish in a bowl. Heart racing, he hurries over.


    Maxwell: Timmy?


    Timmy looks up, a puzzled expression on his face as he meets Maxwell''s gaze.


    Timmy: Do I know you?


    Maxwell hesitates for a moment, remembering that he did in fact recreate the universe.


    Maxwell: Oh, right. Sorry, it''s just... you remind me of someone I used to know.


    He offers his hand in a friendly gesture.


    Maxwell: Nice fish, by the way.


    Timmy eyes him cautiously before a flicker of recognition crosses his face.


    Timmy: Thaaaanks...


    Maxwell''s heart sinks slightly. So does his face. But it rises up again.


    Maxwell: Wanna start over?


    Timmy: Start over? I''ve never met you before!


    Maxwell: Oh, right.


    He stretches out a palm.


    Maxwell: I''m Maxwell.


    KO!

 Psychic Bang

    We open up in a pretty boring room. There''s not much going on in here. There''s a desk with a plant on it on one side, a massive library of mint-conditioned books beside it, and a blue bed on the other.


    Oddly enough, there''s a significantly out-of-place flat-screen TV smack in the centre of this room. One must ask, who could possibly live so boring and be comfortable with it?


    Saiki (Inner voice): Are you done insulting me?


    What? Huh? You''re not supposed to be able to talk to me!


    Saiki (Inner Voice): In case you''re wondering, my name is Kusuo Saiki. You might have heard of me from my show, or due to my curse. That is, my psychic powers. Of course, most people wouldn''t consider having those as a curse. But that''s until you end up in tedious death battles like I have.


    He shuffles to the one singular window in his room while he monologues:


    Saiki (Inner Voice): It almost feels like there''s someone toying with my life. It''s not as if I''m not used to that, but this seems different. Not like a random encounter, one with a slight bit of dread. Although I wonder who I''m up against this time. Some muscle-bound bald idiot who thinks strength alone can solve everything? Or maybe it''s someone with powers as weird as mine. Either way, I can''t afford to lose. Not when the stakes are... well, pride, mostly. And maybe my life if I''m unlucky. On the one hand, I could just escape here.


    Then somehow, he looked up, directly at me. He sent shivers down my spine.


    Saiki (Inner Voice): On the other, there seems to be a mess up in dimensions, as if something merged with my realm. Meaning that I can''t escape, as I am already home. I wonder when I''ll start seeing anomalies.


    He opens the curtain, a gust of fresh air filling the room. Alongside that, is a is a dutiful and dull-witted boy with a peculiar butt-chin. Nendou Riki was riding on a flying broom.


    Nendou: Hey partner!


    Saiki stares at him for a second, before slowly closing the window.


    Saiki (Inner Voice): Ah, who am I kidding? This is my life now. Might as well embrace it.


    He reopens the window to Nendou, who is still waiting.


    Nendou: Oh hey partner! Check out this kickass plane that I got!


    Saiki (Inner Voice): Vintage.


    Nendou: Anyways, the brand new bakery popped up! And it''s selling this thing!


    He whips out a poster, featuring a coffee jelly-filled cream puff. It looks gnarly.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): That looks amazing. Let''s go.


    They soon arrive at a tiny little corner shop.


    The tiny bakery nestled between two taller buildings stood out with its quaint charm. A wooden sign, weathered but welcoming, proclaimed it as "Puff Heaven Bakery." The aroma of freshly baked goods wafted out onto the bustling street.


    Saiki (Inner Voice): It turns out that this merger kept our worlds the same. It only seems like everyone flies around on brooms and have scars on their faces. I assume they''ll all disappear when the battle starts. Maybe I could be facing someone from that one book.


    Inside, the bakery was cozy and warm, with sunlight filtering through lace curtains onto polished wooden floors. Shelves adorned with pastries of all shapes and sizes lined the walls, while a glass display case showcased the star of the show: rows of golden-brown cream puffs, each filled with a glistening coffee jelly center.


    Behind the counter stood a middle-aged woman with a warm smile, her apron dusted with flour. She greeted customers with genuine enthusiasm, adding to the inviting atmosphere of the bakery. Soft classical music played in the background, mingling with the murmurs of patrons discussing their favourite treats.


    Nendou: This place is surprisingly cozy.


    Saiki''s gaze immediately shifts to the counter, expecting to see rows of coffee cream puffs, but instead finds the section empty.


    Saiki(Inner Voice): Huh? How is this possible? Did they sell out already?


    Just then, a pale-skinned boy with black hair styled in a bowl-cut casually walks by, clutching what appears to be the last cream puff.


    Saiki (Inner Voice): I see where this is going. I could stop all of this. But damn, do I really want that Coffee Puff.


    He positions himself behind a display shelf.


    Saiki (Inner Voice): No Psychic energy. Alright, time to use apport. Just need to make sure he doesn''t notice.


    With a subtle wave of his hand, the cream puff in Mash''s hand vanishes, reappearing instantly in Saiki''s grasp. Instantly, he began to walk out of the shop.


    Saiki (Inner Voice): Perfect. Now to get out of here- (He bumps into what feels like a brick wall.)


    Mash: Hey. That''s mine. Give that back.


    Saiki (Inner Voice): Damn it. I should''ve known. Maybe I can still salvage this.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): No it''s not. I just bought this now.


    Mash: Really? Oh. I guess that makes sense. Sorry for disturbing you.


    Saiki continues to walk by.


    Saiki (Inner Voice): That should not be that easy.


    As Saiki gets out of earshot, Lance Crown walks out of the shop to meet Mash.


    Lance: Hey Mash, you know that was yours, right? That guy just lied to your face nd stole from you.


    He sees the pink-haired guy eating the last of the puff, now almost a block away. His muscles tense. He hops around a bit, before getting into a starting position.


    Mash: Hamstring Magic...


    Saiki (Inner Voice): Why do I feel an impending doom on me?


    Mash: Big. Bang. Dash.


    He rushes at inhuman speeds, tearing through the roads like a hot knife through butter, delivering a massive punch.


    That Saiki blocks.


    Saiki (Inner Voice): Let''s get this over with.


    FIGHT!


    In a swift, fluid motion, Saiki trips Mash, sending him stumbling forward. Mash''s momentum carries him past Saiki, his wild swings slicing through the air as Saiki effortlessly sidesteps each one. With a flick of his fingers, he shoves Mash away using telekinesis, sending him skidding across the pavement.


    Saiki (Inner Voice): Considering the effects of the merger, I don''t have to lie low.


    He drags Mash around, pummeling and bashing him against buildings of the city at high speeds, even almost bashing him against a flying pedestrian, who mysteriously disappears afterwards. But to Saiki''s surprise, Mash doesn''t seem to be taking any damage whatsoever. To Saiki''s surprise, Mash seemed completely unharmed.


    His hand tightens, and the pressure of his telekinesis increases exponentially. The invisible force constricts around Mash, attempting to crush him with immense pressure. Yet, Mash''s expression remains oddly calm. As Saiki uses X-ray vision, he sees his muscles ripple and flex.


    Saiki (Inner voice): Huh?


    With a powerful flex, he shatters the force field around him, sending fragments of psychic energy scattering. Without missing a beat, Mash rockets forward, eyes locked on Saiki. His right fist is clenched, primed for another devastating attack.


    Saiki confidently erected a psychic barrier, but before it could fully solidify, Mash unleashed his attack.


    Mash: Triceps Magic - Ballista Knuckle.


    The sheer force of his punch obliterates Saiki''s barrier, causing it to disintegrate into a flurry of fragments, some of which graze and cut Saiki''s face. The next moment, Mash''s formidable fist connects with Saiki''s body, sending him hurtling into the air with a powerful, unrelenting force.


    Saiki is propelled high above the cityscape, spinning through the sky as he struggles to regain his composure. When he does, he looks confused.


    Saiki (Inner voice): Damn it... This guy is ridiculously strong.


    He heals his face and ascends further, gazing down at the park below where Mash is running rapidly across the water.


    Saiki (Inner voice): Also really fast.


    Saiki flies through the air, raining down embers on Mash from above. Mash deftly weaves around and punches through some of the attacks. Saiki then conjures a small fireball and hurls it at him, but Mash inhales it with a Kirby-esque gulp, then surges forward, still running.


    Saiki (Inner voice): What is he...


    Somehow, Mash seems to be ascending towards him!


    Saiki (Inner voice): Ok, this is a bit too insane.


    Saiki manoeuvres around the cityscape, unleashing blasts of electricity and ice. Mash skillfully dodges all of them until he manages to grab Saiki. In response, Saiki summons a small building from below, which rises and collides with Mash, lifting him into the air before slamming him away like a tennis ball.


    Saiki breathed a sigh of relief, convinced he''d finally gained the upper hand. But his triumph was short-lived as a fresh wound opened on his cheek. Turning, he saw Mash still running in the air, wand in hand. The wizard used Shoulder Magic - Missile Throw and hurled the wand again, the impact echoing like a missile launch. Quickly, Saiki redirected it, encasing it in flames. Mash caught the fiery projectile, only for it to transform into a massive helicopter under Saiki''s control. The makeshift aircraft plummeted Mash, but the wizard managed to land on his feet before leaping through the whirling machine. Then, in a swift, unexpected move, Mash tapped Saiki''s shoulder and flipped him upside down.


    Mash: Erector Spinae Magic - Hell Fall


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): How did I get here?


    As they begin to plummet down into the air, Saiki struggles, before turning into a worm, escaping his grip. Mash smashes into the ground, creating a crater while Saiki lands nearby, back to normal.


    Saiki (Inner voice): He seems like a different opponent. It''s time to test what works.


    Mash struggles up, groaning.


    Mash: That wasn''t bad.


    Mash responds as he cracks his shoulders with a blank expression.


    Saiki (Inner voice): Ok, I might be out of my depth here.


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    He smashes the ground and out flies a decently large rock, which he turns into rock shards. He then points all of them at Mash, who of course easily dodges them. Suddenly, he feels a rather firm grip on his shoulders.


    Saiki (Inner Voice): Time to switch tactics.


    Before Mash can react, Saiki grabs his arm. In an instant, both vanish from the spot, reappearing in a completely different location¡ªa vast, endless ocean.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): Hope you can''t swim.


    He drops Mash by the collar and forces him downwards with telekinesis, before immediately teleporting back to the city.


    Saiki (Inner Voice:) That got rid of him. Although, out of curiosity... (Uses Clairvoyance) Damn it.


    Meanwhile, Mash is propelling himself towards the city at astonishing, almost superhuman speeds, swimming through the water with incredible force. His momentum is so intense that when he finally reaches land, he doesn''t stop; he continues to swim, ploughing through the ground itself, tearing up roads and dirt as if they were water, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. When he spots his foe, he jumps at him and charges up for a little bit of Muscle Magic: Barbarian Punch.


    Saiki (Inner voice): What even goes through the mind of a beast like this?


    And so, he tried to read his mind using forced telepathy, only to be met with one sentence in very, very large text.


    Mash: He stole my Creampuff.


    Saiki (Inner voice): Sigh, That checks out.


    Mash is met with a sudden blast of laser vision, forcing him to brace himself and hold up his hands to shield against the intense heat. The impact pushes him back, his feet digging into the ground to maintain his balance. Seizing the moment, Saiki charges forward with incredible speed, catching him off guard. With a swift and powerful knee to the stomach, Saiki knocks the wind out of him, and follows up with a roundhouse kick, sending him flying through the air and crashing into the ground. Then, Saiki just straight up creates the Titanic, smashing it onto his body.


    Saiki (Inner voice): This would be the part that I go "That oughta do it!" But trust me. I know. And I''m getting tired.


    Saiki, using his telekinesis, repeatedly smashes the boat into Mash, each impact creating a deeper and more menacing, massive, uneven depression that seems to swallow the surroundings. Saiki continues with a single-minded focus, his telekinetic strength relentless until, finally, he grows tired. With one last, thunderous smash, the boat crashes into Mash.


    Mash: I''ve been meaning to ask...


    Saiki winces at this, watching in gasping disbelief as Mash effortlessly throws the boat into the stratosphere with a swift kipup.


    Mash: Your magic is really strong. There''s something about you, something that''s different from the others. Do you really want to put all of that to waste by fighting a losing battle?


    Saiki creates storm clouds above Mash, preparing to strike him. Annoyance creeps his way into his voice.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): You''re a pain.


    Mash: I guess it doesn''t matter anymore.


    There''s a glint in Mash''s eye, and after shimmying from side to side in a frankly, hypnotizing movement, Mash suddenly starts... breakdancing?


    As he spins and twirls, his movements generate a powerful vortex that swirls around him. The spinning motion is so vigorous that it creates a literal tornado.


    The tornado''s gale-force winds not only draw in the debris but also absorb the lightning bolts descending from the storm clouds above. The energy of the lightning is absorbed and combined by Mash''s dance, as he now brings a massive thunderous storm.


    Saiki (Inner voice): He is actually break-dancing. I''m losing it.


    The tornado is a bit too close for comfort, forcing Saiki to use a psychic coating of sorts on himself, to move within it. The wind is strong and could tear down any building.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): Being eccentric is one thing.


    He walks through the mess of an attack, slapping away any debris that flies an inch near him.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): It''s another to be annoying. Y-


    Saiki feels a hand at his feet shatter through the coating. He sighs dissapointedly as he a brought into the ground until only his head is above the ground.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): Man.


    Mash bursts from underneath, carrying Saiki and delivering a resounding Galaxy Crash suplex, now planting his head in the ground.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): I''m getting sick of you.


    A Psychic boom forces Mash backwards, who is able to partially block the impact. Saiki is now back, floating slightly above the ground with Psychic energy in his palms.


    Mash: You got me there.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): And I''m sick of your patronizing.


    Mash: Oh. Uh. Sorry.


    He looked genuinely remorseful, much to to chargain of Saiki. Suddenly, Mash can feel himself getting heavier by the second before his feet crush his way into the ground. Saiki now flies forward at him, looking to end this.


    Saiki (Inner voice): Wait a second, why does he look braindead?


    As Saiki attempts to deliver punch after kick, each and every move is effortlessly blocked or deftly dodged. It was like his body was in a state of perfect lethargy. The worst part? His feet were still planted in the ground.


    Saiki (Inner voice): He''s anticipating my moves. Purely out of instinct. Doesnt look like he can attack back...


    In a sudden, fiery burst of aggression, Mash delivers a powerful blow that Saiki barely manages to avoid. The sheer force of his punch generates a swirling wind that dwarfs Saiki in size, forcefully tearing away his school uniform and leaving him momentarily clad only in his underwear. Remarkably, his clothes snap back into place as if by magic. The punch had left him in a state of shock.


    Saiki (Inner voice): Huh.


    Despite this, Mash continues his assault, pushing Saiki backwards with relentless punches. Even with the added weight he''s carrying, Mash''s strikes come fast and furious, raining down on Saiki with unyielding intensity. Saiki manages to block each blow, but his own attempts to retaliate seem to bounce harmlessly off, with no impact landing on Mash.


    Saiki (Inner voice): He''s pushing all my buttons. I need a bit of luck here.


    Suddenly, he trips over some debris.


    Saiki (Inner voice): Not what I meant.


    Mash: Stay down.


    BANG!


    With that, Mash unleashes a devastating punch so impactful that it causes magma to rise violently from the ground beneath him.


    Yet in a stroke of luck, despite everything, Mash''s fist had stopped inches in front of his face.


    Why?


    His glasses were off.


    Saiki (Inner Voice): You were a hassle.


    From his toes up to his waist, every single atom in Mash''s body felt itself solidify with an unyielding firmness it had never known before. Mash''s eyes regain consciousness, and now, even a hint of panic. As the transformation reached Mash''s upper body, he stood motionless, now completely encased in stone. Saiki watched at the stone consumed him, and Mash, was petrified.


    Saiki (Inner voice): Finally. (He picks up the shattered remains of his glasses, healing them, then putting them back on his eyes.) Why didn''t I just do this in the beginning?


    Saiki walks away from the statue, and it hits him just how violent the battle was to the city structure.


    Saiki (Inner voice): Maybe we went overboard with this. No matter, I''m sure they''re no citizens here-


    A cracking noise.


    Saiki (Inner voice): No. It can''t be.


    Another.


    Saiki (Inner voice): No. No. No!


    The encasing shatters and Mash''s aura is unlike anyone has ever seen before. His wrist weights shatter, his skin darkens, and his hair and clothes start lifting up from the sheer pressure he emits. Yet, when he speaks, his voice is just as low, just as blunt as ever.


    Mash: I''m going to break you.


    Saiki sends fireballs soaring through the air, conjures massive ice walls, and releases a flurry of crows to swarm around his opponent.


    But Mash remains unperturbed. He strides calmly through the blazing fire, the flames parting effortlessly as he walks through. With a single, powerful swing, he smashes through the ice wall, shattering it into countless shards. The murder of crows, despite their frantic flapping and cawing, is scattered by Mash''s unyielding presence as he continues his steady, unbroken advance. Through it all, Mash does nothing but walk.


    Mash: Stop the background noise.


    Suddenly, multiple Mashes appear. They all circle around Saiki, who oddly enough, also now looks emotionless as the camera rotates around him.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): What does that mean?


    As soon as the words come out of his mouth, Mash''s fist is right in front of him.


    Mash: You held back. It means your time is up.


    BANG!


    The ground beneath Saiki shatters, cracks spreading outward as if struck by an earthquake. The force of the punch causes a blinding flash, briefly illuminating the area in a brilliant, searing light. Saiki''s school uniform is torn to shreds, and his body is enveloped in a cloud of dust and debris. But when it all clears up...


    He''s still standing.


    His face is darkened, with an unbridled rage, that the Psychic had never felt before.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): Heh. How did you know I was holding back?


    His eyes flicker, and a shockwave is sent, sending him backwards. Despite everything, Mash sits on the ground, looking up at the Psychic, whose own clothes start lifting up.


    Saiki had only been wearing one limiter this entire time. He removes it, and holds it up.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): Good on you. But soon you''ll learn...


    The limiter fades away, and Saiki teleports behind him, preparing a massive blow.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): My limits are far higher than yours.


    As Saiki teleports behind Mash, a swirling vortex of psychic energy gathers around his fist.


    Mash: You can''t intimidate me.


    Mash matches the blow with one of his own, the clash pushing the both of them back.


    Saiki (Inner voice): He doesn''t need build-up?


    Mash, after performing a series of agile hops, charges forward with his usual athletic grace. Saiki returns the favour. The two clash once and hop around again at high speeds, preparing to clash again. However, to Mash''s surprise, he crashes into an invisible barrier the second time, stumbling backwards. As he regains his footing, he gazes up at a dizzying, rising box.


    The structure appears to stretch upward, vanishing into a hazy, distorted sky. The surfaces of the labyrinth are covered in some sort of shimmering, iridescent texture that gives off a faint, unsettling glow.


    The continuous ascent of the walls creates a feeling of being trapped in a never-ending, nauseating spiral. At the apex of this surreal maze, Saiki hovers effortlessly.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): You don''t fit in my domain.


    Lasers fly from everywhere at ground level. Mash jumps, weaves, and even spinaroonies, deflecting some of these attacks. But, he starts to pant. Then, he grips his palm, growling.


    Mash: And you don''t fit in my world.


    With a single, powerful punch, Mash shatters the entire domain, from top to bottom, sending the labyrinth collapsing in on itself. The once imposing and confusing structure disintegrates into fragments, leaving Saiki, who hovers above, utterly baffled and open-mouthed, unable to comprehend the destruction.


    Mash: You''re another obstacle to topple.


    With a powerful leap into the air, Mash grabs Saiki, who can''t struggle out.


    Mash: Combined Muscle Magic: Galaxy Fall.


    In one fluid motion, Mash executes a devastating suplex. The impact is so intense that flames erupt around them, igniting both fighters as they descend. With a resounding impact, the entire of this abomination of a combined city is engulfed in a massive explosion. One that can only be comprehended from far above.


    Mash glances at the spot where he landed. Nothing. His gaze then shifts to Saiki''s "corpse," which, bizarrely, is fizzing and emitting faint, crackling sounds.


    Mash''s expression is one of curiosity as he observes the strange phenomenon.


    Mash: Hmm. I didn''t know they did that.


    BORN! SHIT, I MEAN BOOM!


    The explosion left some char on Mash''s face. He didn''t seem all to bothered. Until...


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): Guess you didn''t get the memo. No one can topple me.


    Saiki, no longer relying on speed alone, begins to teleport instantaneously around the fatigued Mash, delivering a relentless barrage of attacks from every angle. Mash, despite his exhaustion, manages to block many of the strikes, but a few powerful blows land, pushing him further toward his limits.


    As Saiki''s final strike lands a blinding hit to Mash''s face, he seizes the opportunity to grab Mash, and with a sudden, jarring shift, they both find themselves in the cold, vast expanse of space.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): Good riddance.


    He spins the magicless mage around, and throws him into the pathway of the sun.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): And goodbye.


    As Mash hurtles toward the blinding light of the sun, Saiki conjures a massive Spirit Bomb of psychic energy, hurling it at Mash with devastating force. The colossal sphere of psychic power strikes Mash, propelling him further into the sun''s searing heat.


    Mash struggles against the relentless push, punching and squirming in a desperate attempt to escape, but his efforts are futile. The immense pressure from the sun overwhelms him, and his body now pressed firmly against its scorching surface, goes limp.


    Then regains strength again.


    Harnessing the last of his energy, Mash launches himself off the sun with a burst of unimaginable speed, his body now moving faster than ever before. He rockets through the vastness of space, aligning his every movement with the forces around him. Each motion is precise, every muscle working in perfect harmony. This, was the absolute peak body, of a human.


    As he reaches the peak of his trajectory, he channels all his remaining strength into one flawless punch, his aura blazing with unrestrained power. The sheer force of his strike builds to a crescendo, ready to deliver the most devastating blow.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): Welp, I tried.


    Mash: Bio-Mechanics Cannon: Pronation.


    And it, destroyed, EVERYTHING!


    It left a massive explosion, clearing everything, every star in its path. The explosion expands outward, erasing entire constellations and leaving a vast emptiness in its wake. As the explosive force dissipates, Mash is left floating alone in the void. His immense energy has exhausted itself, and he returns to his normal state, drifting amidst the remnants of the chaos he created.


    Mash: I-No. Something isn''t right.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): Spot on.


    Mash: Huh?


    As we zoom out from Mash''s head, the grand illusion shatters. Mash is still trapped between the Sun and the Spirit Bomb. And Saiki was still there.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): I''ll give you this. It was tough to break you down. But as Inhuman as you are, you''re still just human. And every human has their limits.


    Torrents of information begin to flood into Mash''s mind at an overwhelming speed, his senses bombarded with chaotic noise and Shadow the Hedgehog. His eyes widen in distress. The psychic energy envelops the Sun, Mash, and the Spirit Bomb, creating an oppressive, disorienting field.


    Saiki (Inner outer voice): But I don''t.


    Mash''s body rapidly ages, his once powerful muscles withering away into frailty. The vibrant strength that defined him fades, leaving him weakened and old. Simultaneously, the Sun, caught in the grip of the psychic energy, begins to bulge, its energy intensifying uncontrollably. The Sun is aged to the point that the pressure builds until, finally, the Sun can no longer contain it. It erupts in a colossal Supernova, sending a blinding explosion of light and energy throughout the cosmos. Mash, was no more.


    Saiki shields his face from the bright lights with an arm. When it fades away, he sighs, as the world around him is warped back into his bedroom. He lies on his bed, drained.


    Saiki: Good Grief.


    Don''t worry Kusuo. This isn''t your last battle.


    K.O!

 Shake the Universe

    Warning. This Death Battle is between the characters "CaseOh" and "IShowSpeed". Not the real people behind said characters. I have the utmost respect for both streamers, who I watch clips of regularly. Enjoy!


    .


    It was the most peaceful day in Ohio...


    We arrive at IShowSpeed''s setup, and it''s ablaze. He doesn''t seem to mind, however, as he remains unfazed, focused intently on his Fall Guys game. Behind him, a burning houseplant crashes to the floor, sending up a dramatic burst of flames to everything behind his extravagant setup.


    Speed: Chat, we are so close to that crown! We are so close! DAMN! (He crushes his controller with his bare hands)


    He watches as another person''s avatar seems to celebrate, username "CASEOH". Then, he looked at his chat, which was a hologram, next to him. They all seemed to be spamming Ls.


    Speed: Chat, I need this guy''s coordinates right now. RIGHT NOW CHAT!


    In less than 2 seconds, the username "Istartdeathbattles" posted them. And just as quickly, he leaves the room so fast, a dust cloud appears, before vanishing. We see a PNG of Speed rapidly approaching the "state" of Arkansas.


    Case: LET''S GET IT! THAT''S OUR 4TH ONE TODAY! Who just said don''t eat the crown?


    Suddenly, he hears a rumbling in front of his trailer, he walks out and sees an angry Speed.


    Case: Oh hey, you the delivery guy?


    Speed: FUCK NO!


    Case: Ah. (Whispers) Chat, who is this?


    Speed: Man, stop chucking me


    Case: What?


    Speed: You heard me! Stop bro!


    Case: Sure bud.


    Case turns around to head back to his cave. This simple act, however, delivered a gust of wind so intense, that Speed was launched back, slamming his head on whatever "life" there was in Arkansas.


    Speed: So that''s how we''re gonna play?


    By the time he had fully re-entered, Speed was already inside.


    FIGHT!


    Speed rushes at Case and starts delivering rapid punches to his stomach. Despite the flurry of blows, Case remains unfazed, continuing to stare down at his opponent.


    Case: Are you... Is he punching me?


    Case tries to go for a bear hug to restrain him, but Speed simply hops around him, creating after images with his... speed. This is when Case mistakenly raises his leg as if to take a step forward, and with a thunderous stomp, he generates a shockwave that shakes and tears apart the trailer, propelling Speed out of the entire country. He skips across the ocean like a rock.


    Case: Thundergirl with the fiver, "You''re too heavy for him to attack" Shut up bud.


    In an instant, Speed darts back and lands a powerful punch that sends the giant staggering backward.


    Speed: Stop playing with me!


    Case stomps the ground several more times, sending shockwaves toward Speed, who deftly dodges and flips his way through each one with incredible agility. Speed moves so fast that he begins to spin mid-air then jumps and executes a picturesque bicycle kick, driving Case into the ground. Landing on top of him, Speed starts bouncing that ass with such force that Case sinks deeper and deeper into the crater.


    Just then, Case receives a donation from the username "VivlorAxiom." With renewed strength, he heaves upwards and slaps Speed back, now sporting basketball gear.


    Case: You''re disgusting!


    Speed: Well you weird as hell, looking like a Blueberry-


    Case hurls a fiery basketball at Speed, who narrowly dodges it. Case quickly follows up with a barrage of basketballs, launching them at a surprising speed for him. Speed gets hit by a few while trying to block, and accidentally kicks one back. At this point, he used one hand to throw basketballs and the other to eat Wendy''s, but the basketball hit his food and burned it.


    Case: Hey! Chat, do not type thank God.


    Speed: So that''s what chat meant by Common Sense!


    Speed swiftly gathers all the basketballs and gets a donation for a Pikachu firework, which falls into his hand. He looks at it in dismay and growls. For some inexplicable reason, he throws the Pikachu at Case, but it just bounces off his stomach.


    Case: Alright, ban everyone that said of course.


    Meanwhile, with a grunt, Speed kicks the still-burning basketballs at Case, which ignites the fireworks and sends them blasting straight into his face.


    Case: Holy!!


    Speed: Common, W Speed chat!


    Speed charges at the distracted Case and unleashes a Sonic Bark directly to his face. The immense force of the Sonic Bark tears through the battlefield, causing everything in its path to tremble and shake. The powerful soundwave slams into Case head-on, making him stagger before propelling him into the air, while the surrounding "environment" is shredded apart by the shockwave.


    Case: Chat, we need to lock in.


    As Case lands, he receives another donation, which brings a devilish grin to his face. Speed starts to warm up, gearing up to blitz his foe once more. Only to run into a circle of Chica!


    Speed: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!


    Case, who was standing a bit further back, laughs.


    Case: "Ha! You should''ve seen the look on your fa¡ª"


    Suddenly, a stretchy arm punches Case from a distance. The arm retracts back to Speed, who now sports a Straw Hat.


    Speed: Thanks for the donation chat!


    Speed winds up and yells out a Gum Gum Pistol before firing the missle of an arm at Case. The attack misses, but he catches the arm instead.


    Case: No, I''m not eating it!


    He yanks Speed forward and spins him around in the air before letting him go, sending him soaring and screaming.


    Case: Alright, chat, give me something good.


    User "TheAdventurerFromWithin" donates a 1x1 Lego piece.


    Case: Thanks for the dono, you''re banned. Have a good night. You know what? For that, I''m jumping!


    Case leaps into the air at high speeds, aiming straight for Speed.


    Just then, he receives a donation. It was a simple phone, and it was ringing.


    Speed: Hello?


    Talking Ben: Hohoho!


    Speed: Did you call me just to laugh?


    The tale has been illicitly lifted; should you spot it on Amazon, report the violation.


    Talking Ben: M''Yes. Hohoho!


    Ben cuts the call as soon as Case grabs Speed, whose facial expression seems to be a mixture of acceptance and that of a guy who is holding in laughter. After two flips, he delivers a seismic slam, shouting as he drives him into the ground with such force that half the planet erupts in an explosion.


    As the dust settles, Case brushes himself off and checks the chat.


    Case: What do you mean lighter than usual? Wait a sec¡ªwhat''s that sound?


    Indeed, a piercing, banshee-like wail fills the air as the dust begins to settle. Emerging from the debris, Speed is now shirtless and visibly more muscular. His presence is imposing, with his newly defined muscles gleaming under the light and a fierce determination in his eyes. The once faint sounds of his struggles have now turned into a full-blown, thunderous roar.


    Case: Huh. He looks just like me!


    As Case''s chat berates him for that red-faced lie, Speed slowly walks forwards, menacingly!


    Speed: I''ve shown you speed! Now I¡ªSHOW¡ªSTRENGTH!


    Speed lunges forward, delivering a devastating punch to his stomach. The impact echoes like a thunderclap, and the force of the blow causes him to jolt backwards slightly.


    Before Case can even register the first hit, Speed''s fists fly at his face, connecting with precision. The first punch snaps Case''s head to the side, while the second one lands squarely on the opposite cheek, causing his jowls to ripple from the impact. Case stumbles, trying to regain his balance, but Speed is already in motion, ducking under a wild, clumsy swing from the powerhouse.


    He weaves in and out, his fists a blur as they repeatedly connect with Case''s midsection. Each punch lands with the sound of a sledgehammer hitting concrete. The sheer speed and intensity of the attack create shockwaves that ripple outward, distorting the air around them.


    Speed''s chat is going wild, as his punches grow even more ferocious.


    Speed: HOLD THAT!


    His fists strike like twin meteors, slamming into Case''s gut three times in quick succession. The first punch causes Case to gasp for air, the second one forces him to double over, and the third, delivered with all the might Speed can muster, drives the breath out of Case''s lungs and is somehow able to lift him off the ground.


    The force of these blows is too much, even for someone of Case''s immense size. His knees buckle, and he collapses onto the ground. Speed steps back, panting heavily, his chest heaving as he watches Case.


    Speed: Speed is better than you!


    But then, Case receives a donation. The camera pans to him as in his hands, he holds a weapon of utmost power.


    A Taco Bell Steakhouse Burrito.


    Case: Heh. You IDIOT! (Finishes it whole)


    Case''s body suddenly begins to glow with an ominous, pulsating aura.


    Speed: Chat, do I attack him? No? Alright Alright.


    The ground beneath him cracks and crumbles, unable to bear the weight. His massive blue hoodie, once comfortably draped over his body, stretches and strains against his expanding form, the fabric groaning as it accommodates his newfound size. Yet, Case doesn''t stop. He keeps growing, each passing second adding hundreds of feet to his height until his colossal figure looms over the entire landscape.


    Speed: Chat are you sure?


    The stars flicker and fade in his shadow, and the moon itself is obscured as Case keeps growing, an unstoppable force of nature, until his hoodie alone blots out the heavens. What was once a simple garment now resembles a titanic curtain, fitting for this sinker of ships. His face, now a distant, towering monument, peers down from the heavens like a god surveying the earth, the faint glow of his aura the only light in the void his size has created.


    And still, he keeps growing. What even is the size? Just yet another concept, willing to be broken by Case''s weight.


    Case: Get ready!


    Speed: Nah. You know what? I''d win!


    Suddenly, Speed pulls his hand back, mimicking a domain expansion technique. A dark, ominous aura surrounds him, and with a forceful motion, he unleashes it. The entire world around CaseOh begins to fracture, like glass.


    In an instant, everything around CaseOh disintegrates, leaving him floating in an endless, pitch-black void. The vast emptiness swallows all sound, plunging him into an eerie silence that presses down on him from every direction. It''s as if the universe itself has been stripped away. The only thing that remains is the faint glow of his chat, flickering like a ghostly presence in the inky blackness.


    He pants heavily.


    Case: Chat. Ok. Chat, what do we do here?


    He reads the holographic chat in front of him.


    Case: Alright, ban the guy who just said eat the void. (He pinches the corners of his eyes in disappointment.) No shot yall are spamming eat the void.


    Immediately he says it, a Twitch poll finishes, with Eat the Void as one option at 100% votes, and take off your drawers at 0%.


    Case: Just know, after all of this, you''re all banned.


    He opens his mouth wide and begins to inhale...everything. The darkness, the void, every inch of the nothingness surrounding him is drawn into his gaping maw. The void, once infinite and all-consuming, now shrinks and collapses into the ever-growing abyss that is his mouth.


    As the last vestiges of the void vanish into him, CaseOh suddenly finds himself back in reality, not standing on solid ground anymore. It had been replaced with the weightlessness of space.


    The hunger doesn''t stop. No, it intensifies.


    Speed: Are you serious right now?


    CaseOh''s form swells, his very being dwarfing the planet itself. His colossal figure looms over the Earth, now a mere Donut in comparison. He leans forward and opens his mouth wide. The Earth, with all its life, history, and weight, is nothing more than a morsel to him now. He bites down, teeth crushing continents and oceans as he devours the planet whole, every last bit of it.


    Speed included.


    . . .


    After taking two blinks, Speed reopened his eyes to a vast, celestial plane of pure, radiant white, stretching infinitely in all directions. As Speed''s vision adjusted, a majestic figure began to materialize in the distance, standing tall and exuding what one can only describe as an absolute positive aura.


    Before him stood the Greatest of All Time.


    He opens his eyes in awe, looking at his chat, then back at the deity.


    Speed: Ronaldo! Cristiano Ronaldo... Is that really you?


    CR7: Yes, my child.


    Speed: So you are god! I told those Messi fans...


    CR7 places a hand on Speed''s shoulder.


    CR7: I hope you understand that you are dead right now.


    Speed: For real? Damn.


    CR7: But your work isn''t done yet, my child. I will give you a decimal of my power. Show that giant how legends handle business.


    Speed felt a surge of power as if his very soul was being revitalized. His body glowed with newfound energy. CR7''s voice echoed in his mind.


    CR7: Now go! Siuu!!


    As Speed descended back onto the battlefield, his once mortal body now shimmered with a celestial energy, pure and powerful. As he floated in mid-air, the remnants of his previous self began to dissolve, making way for something greater.


    Piece by piece, the legendary Portugal football kit materialized around him. Each article of clothing seemed to radiate its own energy as it attached itself to Speed. His legs were adorned first, the iconic shorts and socks appearing in flashes of red and green light. The jersey enveloped his torso next, tightening around him like a second skin, pulsating with the essence of class.


    But as the final piece¡ªthe number 7 at the back of his shirt¡ªflared into view, there was an explosion of light, one which had forced CaseOh''s hunger to stop in his tracks. Speed''s kit, now with a glowing white outline, had gifted him with a newfound power.


    CaseOh: This guy just won''t quit!


    Despite CaseOh''s enormous, universe-shattering size, he swings his arm, delivering a colossal, galaxy-sized punch that crackles with fiery energy. One could see the celestial bodies twinkle around his fist.


    But Speed is unfazed.


    Speed: "Let''s play football!"


    In one swift motion, Speed conjures a football, channeling his power into it. With a forceful kick, the ball rockets towards his arm, colliding with such intensity that the punch is deflected mid-swing. Speed doesn''t stop there¡ªhe darts forward, weaving through the vacuum of space like a beam of light. He spirals around CaseOh''s gigantic arm with impossible speed, leaving it twinkling for some reason. Before the giant can even react, his arm is rocked back from the relentless assault of kicks that not even he could.


    Case: OWW!


    Speed flies back and seems to charge up! And as he releases, a silhouette of his idol can be seen in a constellation behind him.


    Speed: CRISTIANO RONALDO! SEWEY!


    A blinding beam, ablaze with the vibrant red and green of Portugal''s national colours, erupted from Speed''s mouth, roaring like a storm of divine fury. The colossal surge of energy tore through the cosmos, leaving trails of light in its wake as it hurtled toward CaseOh. The universe-sized titan stood frozen in sheer disbelief, his vast form dwarfed by the unstoppable force.


    The beam collided with him, and in that moment, the heavens themselves seemed to tremble. CaseOh''s immense figure was consumed entirely by the radiant onslaught, his form vanishing within the tidal wave of Portuguese power. The searing energy coursed through every atom of his being, unravelling galaxies as it streamed over him. The agony that followed was indescribable¡ªa pain so profound, it was as though Ronaldo himself had descended, breaking your ankles so hard, you had to retire the very next day.


    CaseOh: Panicking. "CHAT! CHAT! IT''S NOT LOOKING GOOD CHAT! WE NEED SOMETHING IN HERE! LOCK IN!


    The username TheChroniclesOfAnansi sent in something magical.


    CaseOh: *Gasp* SHRIMP ALFREDO??? NYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!


    Case''s divine tune erupted in a heavenly melody, resonating with a purity that seemed to echo across the cosmos. This celestial harmony effortlessly sliced through the Ronaldo beam, parting in entirely in two. A sound was so overwhelmingly pure, so impossibly powerful, that it not only overpowered the beam, it also cut through it and began to unravel the very fabric of Speed''s form. The melody instantly vaporized Speed, erasing him from existence as the beam disintegrated into nothingness. The enigmatic streamer didn''t even notice his demise, with how quickly it all happened.


    There was an absolute silence.


    As the universe slowly reformed around him, CaseOh floated amidst the swirling remnants of it, as if the universe itself was taking a deep, calming breath after the storm.


    With a satisfied smile, he twirled a forkful of pasta, savouring the warmth and flavour with each bite.


    As he ate, the stars began to flicker back to life, their light growing brighter with each passing moment. Planets reassembled themselves, pulling together pieces of shattered moons and forming new orbits. The once fractured universe was healing, knitting itself back into a harmonious whole.


    In this quiet moment of rebirth, he was not merely a man, but the architect of existence, savouring the simple, profound pleasure of a good meal as the stars and planets took their places in the heavens once more.


    He took another bite, closing his eyes as the flavours melded on his tongue. Just the simple pleasure of a good meal and the quiet rebirth of a universe. He makes the mistake of reading his chat soon after.


    Case: Who just said based on a true story? GET HIM OUT!


    K.O!

 Whats yours is mine

    DING DONG!


    Shion: Um, Joon... I thought we weren''t getting any visitors today.


    Joon: Visitors? Tch. Probably just someone trying to beg me for money. I''ll handle it.


    Joon lazily saunters to the door. As she flings it open. There, she sees a disproportionally tall man, wearing a suit straight out of a mafia movie.


    Waluigi: Wah! Nice to meet y¡ª


    Before Waluigi can finish, the door is slammed in his face with a loud crash, leaving a perfect Waluigi-shaped dent on the door. Joon skips back to the couch, unbothered.


    Shion: W-Who was that?


    Joon crossed her arms and smiled, closing her eyes in a triumphant stance.


    Joon: N-no one important.


    Suddenly, there''s a loud SMASH! as the wall to the side of the door crumbles. Wario barges through, knocking debris everywhere. Joon''s smile turns into one of disdain, as she turns her head towards the doorless entrance.


    Wario: Hey, losers! Where''s my 5 million gold coins, huh?! You promised to pay me back yesterday!


    Shion: J-Joon, why did you borrow so much money?! We don''t even have that kind of cash lying around!


    Joon: I spent it. Duh. You didn''t expect me to just hold onto that much cash, did you? Anyway, I had a plan. I thought I''d strike it rich at the casino. Though luck wasn''t really n my side...


    Shion: Sorry...


    Wario: You think this is a game, huh?! That''s my money! I ain''t leaving without it!


    Joon: Oh, come on. That''s pocket change for you. You''re Wario. Besides, we need it more, right, Shion?


    Shion looks down, visibly conflicted. Then, she gave a resigned sigh.


    Shion: I¡­ I guess so¡­


    Joon: See? No harm, no foul.


    Waluigi: Hey! We still need our-


    Her face suddenly became super serious.


    Joon: No one asked you, string bean.


    Waluigi sulks and slumps his shoulders in defeat. He steps back as Wario''s fury rises.


    Wario: You steal my money, blow it all on some stupid gamble, and now you''re insulting my brother in front of me?! No one disrespects Waluigi except me! Now you''re gonna pay¡ªwith interest!


    Alongside his reinvigorated brother, they both rip off their suits as they take steps towards the Yorigami''s, with a menacing aura around them.


    Joon: Oh, please. You couldn''t beat us if you tried!


    Shion: US? Joon, stop provoking him! I can feel it¡­ it''s starting to¡­!


    Suddenly, a wave of intense, suffocating misfortune erupts from Shion. Everything in the room begins to tremble as objects randomly fall off shelves, furniture creaks ominously, and cracks form in the ceiling. The aura of bad luck is so palpable that Wario instinctively halts mid-charge.


    Wario: WAWAWA Wh-What''s going on?! Everything''s falling apart!


    Waluigi: WAH! We gotta get outta here!


    Shion: Sorry in advance!


    Joon, of course, is unfazed by Shion''s aura of bad luck. She smirks as she watches Wario and Waluigi panic. Then, Joons eyes suddenly open wide when she realizes something.


    Joon: Huh, I didn''t notice how many candles we had.


    Those candles being Bob-Ombs.


    Wario/Waluigi: Oh No!


    KABOOM!


    FIGHT!


    Wario cracks his knuckles, Joon smirks confidently, Waluigi adjusts his hat, and Shion fumbles her fingers.


    This staredown continues for quite a while, as the two sides glare at each other, with the breeze blowing through the rubble. The outside was an open, empty space, secluded at the top of cliff.


    Suddenly, Wario points frantically, gesturing for Joon to look back. The dumbass does, and Wario immediately hits her with a shoulder barge before she could react, carrying her forward.


    Shion: Joon!


    Shion tries to fly over to her sister, but Waluigi uses a vine, restraining her and pulling her towards him.


    Shion: Leave me alone, you creep!


    Shion instantly axe kicks the Lanky Tool headfirst into the ground.


    Meanwhile, Joon regains her composure and uses an omnidirectional burst of energy, sending Wario back a bit. With a bit of space, Wario pulls out Bob-Ombs of his own, chucking them her with speed. She''s able to hop and dive away from the explosions, almost running into one in the process, which slows her down just enough time for another Bob-Omb to land a solid hit.


    When the explosions clear, Joon is nowhere to be found. Wario scratches his head, then his ass, muttering in frustration of how many Bob-Ombs he just wasted. Suddenly, Joon teleports behind him, delivering a fiery blow to his face.


    Joon: Eat this!


    Taking the brunt of the blow, he flies past Shion on top of Waluigi''s back, pulling at his mustache, much to his dismay. He secretly flicks his arm, summoning a Rain Cloud, which strikes Shion with a healthy dose of lightning, forcing her off him in a daze. She quickly recovers to see Waluigi laughing at her, only for Lightning to strike him as well.


    Joon soon after delivers a resounding kick from behind to Waluigi, before grabbing Shion and throwing her straight at him. She delivers a multi-hitting homing attack, sending him higher into the air as a wailing, shouting mess.


    The impact of Waluigi''s faraway fall sends a small gust of wind at Joon, who protects herself against it, as Shion flies back to her side.


    Joon: Think that did it?


    Shion: No, not really.


    A rocket-like sound is heard in front of them, and suddenly, a giant bullet bill with a spiky mustache boosts towards them, with Wario riding it!


    Wario: YAHOO!


    The Yorigami''s barely jumped out of the way, with Wario using his hyper-realistic leg muscles to re-direct the Waluigi Bill, coming for the both of them again. Shion jumps behind Joon, who creates a forcefield to stop them. But it is easily broken, as the Wario brothers blast through, sending them on either side. Waluigi soon transforms back, spinning while holding his racket and stylishly smacking Shion straight into the ground, while Wario performs a pile driver on Joon.


    The brothers laugh at their opponent''s predicament after they land, as Wario digs the buried Joon out of the sand and shakes her, while Waluigi simply stomps Shion on the ground. Then, Waluigi picks up his opponent, and the Wario bros both throw the twins into each other in a nasty collision.


    Waluigi: Stay down, losers!


    Shion rubs her grimacing head and checks on Joon, who already has squiggly eyes. She looked up at the brothers with anger in her eyes.


    There was a slight change in energy as the cliff began to crumble.


    The Wario bros looked at each other, their faces dropping again.


    Wario Bros: Uh Oh!


    Amid a blur of motion, the cliff gave way with an ear-splitting smash, collapsing into a massive landslide. Rocks tumbled against reasoning, and the Bros screamed in terror as they slid helplessly down the slope. Above them, Shion hovered in mid-air, holding a still-recovering Joon in her arms.


    Shion: Huh?


    Her eyes widened as she spotted Waluigi, with Wario flattened beneath him like a makeshift surfboard, gleefully maneuvering through the chaos, skillfully weaving between jagged rocks, even leaping off a larger chunk of rubble with stylish ollies.


    She sighed and locked in. Channeling her energy, she caused a massive boulder to shift and crash directly into Waluigi, sending him flying off his impromptu board. Wario, not so lucky, was flattened under the rock as it came to rest. So much so, he was sent slightly underground.


    Breathing a sigh of relief, Shion relaxed slightly as Joon stirred and sat up straighter in her arms.


    Joon: Woah! How are we doing?


    Shion: Eh, okay, I guess.


    Descending closer to the soil of the forest below, they spotted a dazed Waluigi shaking off the impact. Joon grinned, her confidence returning, and Shion spun mid-air, hurling her sister straight toward him like a human projectile.


    Waluigi barely had time to react before Joon came crashing down, fists first.


    He barely moved out of the way with a worried yelp, as the impact of the blow had birds flying out of the vicinity.


    Waluigi narrowly dodged two more incoming strikes, stumbling back as he struggled to keep his balance. Before he could recover, Shion appeared behind him and landed a solid hit, sending him reeling forward.


    Joon: Come on, string bean! Fight back!


    Seizing the opportunity, the Yorigami sisters started to deliver a flurry of punches and kicks that battered Waluigi from every angle.


    Suddenly, Wario appeared!


    He bursts from below the ground, his lower half now a spring! He bounced around the forest area at top speeds, almost as if he were everywhere at once in an overwhelming assault. Joon and Shion attempt to follow his movements from below but simply can''t. Then, Joon notices that Waluigi has gone missing.


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    As Shion is struck by Wario in her background, Joon scans her surroundings, trying to locate the other brother. Her instincts kick in, and she hurls a tornado toward a suspicious bush. The gust tears through the foliage, revealing Waluigi crouching in an "attempt" to hide. The wind catches him, launching him high into the air.


    With a smirk, she quickly flies up to catch him.


    Joon: Let''s see how you like being shaken up!


    Grabbing Waluigi mid-air, she starts shaking him violently. Coins begin to pour from his seemingly endless pockets, jingling as they scatter through the air.


    Joon: Whoa! Look at all this loot! C''mon, don''t hold out on me! I need me a new house!


    She shakes him even harder, rattling him like a maraca. This time, alongside more coins, an assortment of bizarre items spill out¡ªa Boo that immediately floats off, a few poison mushrooms that bounce harmlessly away, and even a whole ass Chain Chomp that barks loudly before hopping off into the distance.


    Meanwhile, on the ground, Shion struggles back to her feet, glaring at Wario as he ricochets wildly between trees, laughing maniacally. Her eyes narrow as frustration builds. Without a word, she unleashes a circular burst of aura, coating the forest in glowing energy.


    Wario, oblivious, slams into another tree and prepares to bounce off again¡ªonly to realize too late that the tree has been enchanted. Instead of propelling him further, it halts his momentum completely before snapping back like a spring, hurling him into the ground with a thunderous crash.


    Groaning, Wario struggles to his feet but recovers quickly. In a flash, he spins into his Cosmic Wario outfit, brandishing a sleek laser gun. Without hesitation, he opens fire on Shion. But she effortlessly grazes through the barrage, turning each shot into oil that she absorbs mid-dodge.


    She fires her own counterattack¡ªher own danmaku ripping through the air in spiraling patterns. He yelps as he dives to avoid the shots, eventually turning tail and sprinting through the forest.


    He screeches tuah halt at a clearing filled with a massive pile of gold, power-ups, and random items. Standing atop the shimmering mound is Joon, still vigorously shaking Waluigi.


    Joon: Where does this end?!


    When Shion catches up to where Wario had run off, she freezes, dumbfounded by the sight before her. Her sister, Joon, was fully immersed in her bizarre antics.


    Snapping back to reality, Shion launches another burst of danmaku at Wario, who scrambles through the pile of treasures in a panic. His foot catches on a Blue Shell, sending him plunging headfirst into the heap. He rises back up with, of all things, a shimmering mirror just in time to intercept Shion''s attack.


    The reflected blast veers wildly upward, striking Joon squarely.


    Joon: Meh. I''ve had worse.


    Still clutching Waluigi by the collar, she barely seems fazed.


    Waluigi: Oh no¡­


    Joon: Huh? What do you mean ''Oh No?''


    Before she can process his panic, the aforementioned Blue Shell rockets in from above and spins around the top of its victim before smashing into the back of her head at blistering speed. The impact sends her sprawling, her grip on Waluigi loosening as he falls unceremoniously into the treasure pile. Joon crashes face-first into the dirt with a groan.


    Shion: Oh no! Joon!


    She watches in abject horror as a giant purple platform rose slowly from the ground, with a panting Waluigi at the top. He flashes the magic key at her.


    Waluigi: Oh yeah!


    Without warning, Waluigi begins to dance¡ªa performance so mesmerizing, so flawless, that it transcends mortal comprehension on a boundless scale. Not even Von Neumann could comprehend the brilliance of his moves. Even I, the narrator, openly weep, for mere words cannot capture the magnificence of this masterpiece. Suffice to say, it was a chef-d''oeuvre.


    However, His dancing wasn''t just for show. The magic key in his hand thumps with energy, and his moves begin to unleash bizarre effects. Shion shrieked as a bolt of lightning narrowly missed her, followed by chunks of hail slamming into the ground around her. Flames erupt randomly, adding to the destruction. Undeterred, Shion growls and bolts toward the still-dancing Waluigi, darting through the hazards relentlessly.


    As she closes the distance, she fires off a concentrated blast of danmaku energy. Waluigi responds by conjuring a shimmering purple warp pipe mid-dance, effortlessly redirecting the blast. It shoots out the other end, striking Shion and sending her crashing to the ground.


    Joon, who had been recovering from the earlier chaos, stands up and takes in the absurd spectacle before her. She blinks, her jaw tightening.


    Joon: Dang... that was... wait, what the¡ª?


    Her eyes locked onto Waluigi''s perfection, and her frustration boiled over.


    Joon: Oh, you think that''s dancing? Let me show you how it''s done!


    With a snap of her fingers, a bright pink platform begins to rise beneath her, lifting her to equal height with Waluigi. As she steadies, she then strikes a pose and breaks into her own dazzling routine. Laser blasts erupt from her movements, slicing through the air toward Waluigi, who nimbly dodges and weaves through them without missing a beat.


    Waluigi: You''re on!


    As the chaotic dance-off raged above, Wario rummaged below, a bulging sack of treasure slung over his shoulder as he frantically scavenged for the last remnants of his spoils. His stomach growled¡ªnot in pain, but in anticipation.


    Wario: Stupid battle! Such a waste of money!


    The word "money" clocked in Shion''s ears, forcing air down her lungs and snapping her attention to the mountains of gold and jewels surrounding them.


    Shion: WAAAH! I won''t be in poverty anymore!


    Fueled by sudden greed, she slammed into Wario, yanking the sack from his grasp and frantically began stuffing it with coins. Bob-Ombs and other useless items went flying as she dug through the piles with feverish excitement.


    The discarded Bob-Ombs clattered onto the foundations platforms above, creating small explosions that shook the entire battlefield. Both Waluigi and Joon begin to wave around, attempting to regain their balance. Despite the tremors, they managed to keep their rhythm going.


    Shion: Real food! A whole mansion! We could¡ª


    Wario: HEY, dirtbag! Hands off my cash!


    Wario charged at her with all his might, only for Shion to effortlessly glide into the air, leaving him to trip over a stray gold coin and tumble straight into a Mini Mushroom.


    A moment of silence followed as Wario realized the humiliating effects of the transformation.


    Wario: N-Nice girl?


    Shion: Awwww! So cute!


    Her grin turned menacing as she unleashed a barrage of danmaku blasts. Wario screamed in terror, now a tiny target dodging not only Shion''s attacks but also the fallout from the battle above¡ªlightning bolts, energy beams, and the occasional wandering laser.


    As he darted under piles of treasure, narrowly avoiding explosions and stray weather strikes, the platforms above began to groan under the pressure of the escalating chaos. He rose up with a triumphant laugh, holding a piece of rotten garlic. Shion looked in confusion, then, noticed the change in the air.


    Shion: Oh no! Not the right time!


    Wario and Shion could feel the ground beneath them becoming increasingly unstable. But not nearly as much as the ones above, who were now sliding off their platforms.


    Joon: Shion! What did you do?


    Wario: OH MY G-


    In an instant, everything collapsed.


    And, there was silence.


    The dust settled as the two pairs sat slumped against the wreckage of the now pieces platforms. Gold coins and powerups, all indistinguishable from the rubbish that had been created.


    Battered. Bruised. Tired. A fight beyond what any of them had anticipated. And for that brief moment, in which Shion clutched her knees, Joon looked to the sky. And the Wario bros rest against each other. The only noise in the empty forest was the echoed panting.


    Then, without warning...


    Wario: WAHAHA! IMMA GONNA WIN!


    Popping a disgusting clove of Garlic in his mouth, he spins around super fast as his body fizzed with energy, his muscles growing slightly in size. Warioman was here.


    They barely had time to react. Joon attempts to put on another forcefield, stopping the superhero from flying straight into them.


    Waluigi growls before pulling out a green shell, tossing it as well. The combined momentum shatters through as Wario pulls Joon into the air.


    She struggles in his grip, fighting to get their shoulders loose. Joon succeeds in this and starts to lay firery haymaker after haymaker. But He just laughs through the pain, as his face seemingly rebounds every blow.


    Then, with another quick spin, he dives downwards with immense speed, flying them both downwards with immense speed. He shatters barrier after barrier, as even the air itself can''t keep up with the will of WarioMan.


    Joon: ENOUGH!


    Spreading her body like a Star, she delivers an omnidirectional blast, powerful enough to even stop the momentum of Warioman, sending him flying straight into his brother like a missle to the chest (However that''s meant to feel like).


    Joon lands gracefully, wiping off the sweat she broke as her sister stepped beside her.


    Joon: Shion? Follow my lead.


    She nods with valiance.


    Joon fires a line of danmaku straight at the brothers. Warioman recovers instantly, spinning fast enough to deflect the shots away.


    Another blast¡ªthis time from Shion, aimed at Waluigi.


    But Wario is there again.


    Another. Then another. Joon. Shion. Joon. Shion.


    Faster. Faster.


    So much faster, the three blur into imperceptible streaks of motion, moving faster than even the most eagle-eyed Toad.


    Waluigi, still sprawled on the ground, blinks in confusion. His squiggly eyes sharpen. He looks up into the air and sees¡­ dots. Moving faster than he can follow.


    A symphony of flashing lights. A battle happening beyond his perception.


    With a low "Wah¡­?" he strains to focus, tapping into his Zone Speed. His world slows¡ªand now he sees it.


    The sisters are attacking from every possible angle, doing anything in their power to take Waluigi out of the fight.


    But every time, his brother is there.


    Deflecting. Blocking. Throwing himself in front of the attacks. Every single time.


    Waluigi: ¡­Wario?


    Wario is panting now. His muscles burn. His arms are numb. He can barely keep up. But even so¡ªhe doesn''t stop moving.


    Wario: STAY PUT!


    In the corner of his eye, however, he notices the two blasts have reduced to one. But his brother was too tunnel-visioned to see that.


    Joon raises her arms high, pulling from the very essence of poverty itself. Every ounce of the weight of Impecuniousness, the most deprived and destitute sensations of beggary, total and absolute Penury, concentrated into a single spirit bomb.


    A Super Poverty Bomb.


    Frantically, his eyes switch focus from the charging up ball of destruction to His bro, still struggling to hold off the other Yorigami.


    But before he has any time to formulate anything...


    Joon: And this...should clear our DEBTS!


    Instead, she launches it straight at Wario!


    The bomb hurtles toward Wario. A spiraling mass of pure, unfiltered poverty, threatening to wipe him out the money hungry man.


    But who else would save him? Faster than thought. Faster than reason. Than his own brother.


    His form blurs¡ªpurple streaks crackling like lightning. His legs move like they''re gliding on an impossibly edgy football pitch, impossibly fast, impossibly smooth. His hands grip his racket, the air around it distorting as if reality itself can''t keep up.


    With a growl, he lunges forward.


    And just before the bomb can make contact¡ª


    He swings.


    The impact sends a shockwave rippling through the forest. He strains as hard as he can, nesting the essence of poverty on his once feeble wrists.


    His eyes burn with focus, veins pulsing in his arms as he forces the energy back.


    The bomb doesn''t stop.


    It pushes. He pushes back.


    The force shreds the very air around them. His shoes grind against the fading soil.


    But Waluigi never falters.


    With one final, earth-shattering roar¡ª


    He slams the blast straight into the sky. Straight...at Joon.


    Joon: Well, that was unexpected.


    But she simply crosses her arms, almost in boredom. As Shion intercepts the blast with her bare hands and squeezes it into nothingness.


    Waluigi staggers, gasping, his racket crumbling into dust from the sheer effort.


    He straightens up. Smirks, and immediately crumbles again.


    Wario just kinda shrugged.


    Wario: I coulda tanked that.


    Which is when his stomach begins to rumble with the intensity of a thousand washing machines. An evil grin meets his face as Joon taps an exhausted Shion on the shoulder.


    Joon: What is he doing?


    Shion: Arching his back it seems?


    A struggling, crawling Waluigi, gets a sudden burst of energy.


    Waluigi: Wario! You''ll kill ME AS WELL!


    The Yorigamis: WHAT?


    Joon immediately swings into action, teleporting behind Warioman, who is now seemingly charging his fart. She attempts a roundhouse kick, only to be stopped by a purple thorned vine.


    She looked back and saw a frankly dastardly grin on Waluigi''s face as he stuffed a Mushroom down his throat.


    Joon: Huh? But-


    She looks around, almost stopping to process the situation, until the vines fully began to entangle her.


    Joon: Shion! DO SOMETHING!


    But Shion was frozen. Not by a powerup. But by fear. An overwhelming sense of dread. It''s almost as if time slowed down for everyone but her.


    Shion: Can i really do something? My muscles ache. My heart is pounding. Even though it shouldn''t matter...


    The scene was becoming too much for her to handle.


    Shion: I still think¡­ Am I enough? Can I really do this? Or will my luck¡­ cut me short again?


    Waluigi shoots thorns at Shion as the laughter from the brothers continues to echo through the forest. But Shion catches all of them and doesn''t even wince, as they fade away in her arms.


    Then, she gives a defiant glare, as she begins to rapidly approach the upcoming Nuclear Blast.


    Wario: Well? Stop her!


    Waluigi uses his unoccupied arm crushes a fire flower in his palm. Then, he throws as many as he can muster to put a stop to her.


    But she weaves.


    Shion: No. I''m not a curse.


    And she weaves.


    Shion: I''m not a loser.


    And she weaves.


    Shion: I''m a god.


    Then, she charges the most powerful beam she can muster, now barely meters away from Warioman.


    Shion: AND MY LUCK IS MY WEAPON!


    THUD.


    A rock. She tripped on a rock.


    Joon watches in absolute disappointment as she faceplants into the floor.


    Joon: Ah.


    After a brief silence of almost pity, the brothers'' laughing increases as Shion lifts her head, tears welling up in her eyes.


    Shion: Just. My. Luck.


    KABOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!


    The fartsplosion rips through the entire forest, eviscerating every tree, debris or money left lying around. But it keeps spreading. So much so that the entire Island is charred and disfigured.


    A disgusting Mushroom cloud rises high into the air, perceivable from space.


    And when the putrid gas clears, the only one left standing is Waluigi, his fist raised high, as rainbow colours glow through his body.


    And Wario is still hunched over in the same position, now with a smoking ass.


    And then, the Wario brothers laughed together, once again.


    Waluigi: Wait, wait wait. What about our money?


    K.O!