Hmm! (You won't stop the Boss's master plan! Once you see it, you'll be in for a rude awakening like never before!)
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
(I can't believe it! How could I go out like this? I can't die! I don't wanna!)
Huh? What the heck kinda trinket is this?
...Greedy? What are you callin' greedy? I'm as humble as can be!
WAITWAITWAITWAITWAIT NO I TAKE IT BACK I TAKE IT BA--
...
...Huh.
You would be incorrect in your assumptions. The one known as Ken Masters is long gone to complete a task of his...
All you have done is waste time of yours and ours. And as the CEO of S.I.N... This is something I cannot tolertate.
Are you sure this was a good idea? We could of used them for at least another week.
I assure you, if the entire universe were to know about this, the very Earth itself would be at risk. We did the right thing.
And how are those scientists doing?
They've got three days left. I'm sure they've figured out something.
In any case, we have another problem.
What's that?
...Well...it's nothing much really...it's...
I haven't got all day. Spit it out!
...People see you as a bad guy.
WHAT!
We go to their homes and-
Do they like being enslaved?! Are they incompetent?! America is the perfect example of the perfect government! How on Earth can anyone not see that-
It's not like that. It's-
It's that their ungrateful little snipes. I gave up my life along with over 80 million for a future we would never see! I gave up paradise so that I could supervise the betterment of humanity as well as other species! And I'm the enemy!
Just settle down. It's...clearly because those nazis and communists have warped the minds of the common folk.
Oh. That actually makes sense. But what can be done to fix this?
It's simple: You want the people to love you, then you need to portray yourself as the hero.
Would this work?
...That could work...Alternatively, we could hire someone skilled with marketing.
Okay, who?
I've got a list of people who could potentially do the job. I'm sure I'll find someone in at least...
So how's it going so far?
Absolutely terrible. I'm going to be honest; I probably should of worked on this list more.
Well who did you call?
Who didn't I call? I called U.Air, the head of WWE, the head of UWE, Sears, Blockbuster. Somehow, I even called that one run down fast food place called Rax. Let's just say that wasn't a very...pleasant phone call.
Well don't give up now; how many are still on that list of yours?
One.
Only one left?
...
Well don't give up now. Better waste this one person's time than to waste your time debating with yourself about it.
Hmph... Knowing what sort of trouble you are in only multiplies the parameters of your stupidity.
You have eyes, but cannot see. You have ears, but do not hear. You fail to see the grave danger you are in.
I have nothing to say to something so unworthy of my time. Begone, by the might of the Tandem Engine.
...
Broken-down nobody speaking.
...
...
...I am through with working for you.
Oh, come now. We've had a history together, didn't we?
You promised me power, then twisted my mind.
Your mind was twisted a long time ago.
...Why even resist? Why turn against me? After all...
...I'm the only one who understands you. Right?
...
Hi! This is Primetime Genemi, correct? This is the UKR calling. If you willing, we have a business proposal that might make you millions! Or at the very least billions. We need a PR man and personally believe that due to your experience that you could be of great value. In any rate, we are aware of your...recent misfounture and believe...well I personally believe that this could be a major opportunity for you. If your willing, we could send further details.
Meta Knight...us soldiers have been thinking and we realized that chances are that the UKR won't exactly be waiting with welcome arms. As such, I would like to make a proposal: Since you along with others have helped us, we would like to work as members of your crew. The way we see it, it would still help our goal of making the universe a better place. If not, we completely understand.
Hello, ***. This is your creator, Dr. Wily. If you are activated, then that means that my life has expired. How long ago remains a mystery but one thing's for certain; you have a mission: destroy Dr. Light and his creations. Do whatever it takes. You've done it once before, you can do it again. And this time make it permanent.
Rockman CX Engaged.
...Still not enough. Again.
... (I'll admit. Despite not having hitting him once, I do feel like this training is working, at least somewhat. I actually feel slightly stronger, as well as-
-a little bit faster. If he can just be a little bit faster, he might just be able to hit me in this form. ...I don't like the idea of actually telling him about the 4th wall or anything, but... whatever prepares him for Beta Devil.)
...Come on! Give it everything you've got!
...If I was Beta Devil, you would probably be dead a hundred times over. You need to do far better than that.
...Hmph.
...I'm sorry, but nobody's going to listen to me anymore. My reputation is completely irrepairable.
Apologies, but I'd only serve to drag you down.
Well, I guess we're pleased to meet you as well.
*huff* *huff* Sorry...dropped my baton...I'm not late, am I?
Level 1
I think I speak for everyone in the Brash Crew - everyone who's ready to make rational decisions, anyway - when I say that we're unsure how to view your army at the moment.
Grey Matter was a high priority because its origins were familiar to Bandanna Waddle Dee, King Dedede, and I, and its practices over your army were familiar to R.O.B.
But as its own entity, we'd like to avoid close affiliation with the UKR, be it positive or negative. Even if Beta Diablo wasn't preparing to strike, such a connection feels like it'd be inappropriate; we have motives of our own, and we'd like to avoid disagreements with you regarding what little public image we have.
You know, this is a waste of time for both of us.
Oh, I wouldn't say that!
Nothing's done us any good, and it never will; better that one of us strikes the other down, gets the goods, and uses 'em to take on Beta Diablo!
If you still think you can face Beta Diablo like that, you deserve what's coming.
...This power... I don't exactly know what it is, but I like it!
Say, there was only one ring before! What's with both of these things on my wrists?
And if I wanted to fly, would I be able to do so?
...
You know, some form of response would be REALLY appreciated.
Huh? Hoo's dat?
Alright, good. You should be able to hear me properly now.
Um... Hoo awe yoo, exactwy?
That, Mah Boi, will be answered in due time. ...Due time being right after this mini-exposition dump, anyhow.
You see, there's an insanely powerful and insanely evil person named Beta Devil, and he's plotting something just as evil. I don't know WHAT it is, but it probably threatens the entire multiverse.
Now, that may sound somewhat easy to deal with on paper, but he's also empowered by an unholy artifact called the Anti-Omni Meme, the absolute cringiest meme in all of existence. So cringey, in fact, that merely looking at it can turn you evil.
What's even worse is that Beta Devil can somewhat weaponize this, using a power he dubs Anti-Omni Corruption, to turn people into evil, mind-controlled flunkies of his. The worst part is that those infected with the Anti-Omni corruption can spread it even FURTHER, demonizing more and more people, until Beta Devil has an army of buddies willing to lay down their souls for his evil gains. It doesn't seem to matter how strong you are, either; in an alternate timeline, it was able to infect two particularly strong people, one of which wields the Theta Sigil.
Another ability the Anti-Omni Meme possesses is that it's immune to most meme-based attacks, other than the power of the Omni-Meme. However, the Omni-Meme's current holder is taking a two-arc long nap, and I highly doubt he's going to just LET us have it. This, Mah Boi, is where YOU come in.
Um... How do I fidd into all your pwans, exactwy?
See, about a few months ago, I created a second way to try and counter the Anti-Omni Corruption, called the Anti-Anti-Omni Hallow. I initially created it to defend against the Anti-Omni Corruption myself when Beta Devil tried it on me, and it's mostly worked like a charm so far. Mah Boi, you ran into some really pretty terrain a few days back, right? That ground was being altered by Anti-Anti-Omni Hallow, which, similar to the Anti-Omni Corruption, can spread to other areas, which is something that would allow me to find a suitable host for the Anti-Anti Omni Hallow.
Dat sounds WEALLY overcompwicated. Can we jusd skip to da pawt wewe you expwain wat I haf to do wif dis?
Ack, no time for that, I can't talk wwith you much longer! You need to seek out the Master of War! His name's-
WAH! Hey, wewe awe you!? Whad's da masta of dat masta of war guy!?
Master of what now?
...Huh? The voys is... gone?
Sounds like quite a crazy dream, Mah Boi. Maybe you can tell me about it after I'm done here. For now, I'm just gonna put you in the ball so you don't get hurt.
Alright, time to go rustle Koopenstien's jimmies!
...Alright, so Phi's with us now. What next?
...The way I see it, we need to figure out some method of obtaining more evil versions of Beta Shadow. As things currently stand, his team- not even counting his other friends, like Beta Man's pathetic little coup- still have three times the number of people in our group.
As interesting as that sounds, where do we even begin to look?
...Hm...
...What do you think, Phi?
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