Alright, chat. Grab some tools and let's finish this, it's long overdue.
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Uh...is there anything we can do about that whole...thing, or-
THAT WAS MAGNIFICENT!!!
The choreography of us all! The spectacle! The annihilation of those with hideous, oppressive hearts!
Indeed, this battle was beautiful to a historical degree!
...alas, those two certainly took time out of the festivities...
...and yet at the same time, I couldn't ask for a better conclusion to them!
〈...I'm guessing she's been like this the whole festival?〉
I'm guessing she's been like that since she was born.
Of course, I can't part without providing you all with a wonderful gift!
And when we seek each other's help in the future, you'll know where to find me, and I where to find you as well.
...You didn't give us your number. Not like Ben K isn't the only of us six who has a-
It's simple! As they rightfully say, all paths lead to Rome!
...that's the Agony that would turn them mindless, wouldn't it?
I can approach first if it'd help.
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Heh. I would say to prepare to meet your maker, but it would seem we've already gotten to that point!
I don't get why you're so smug; Just because you have this sort of bombshell to drop on us, doesn't mean you're gonna win!
...Heh. Not even a moment to process anything, huh? Then again, I guess I can see where you're coming from... I know how much of a hurry you're in.
Heh, you've got me there. I've got places to be, and I've already spent enough time waiting.
Is that so? Heh... Well, if you're in such a hurry... Then why don't we go ahead and tell all these guys why you're REALLY here?
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Did that catch your attention, rodent? I know they just realized that they're all fighting their own creator, but since you're so eager to get things moving along, why don't we just rip off the old band-aid and tell them why you're REALLY here. Who you're REALLY looking for, and what is it you want to tell them when you do?
Why not tell them EXACTLY why you wear those Inhibitor Rings?* I'm SURE that these guys will be able to look at you the same way they do now... Sonic and Torch ESPECIALLY.
...Heh.
Tell them whatever ya want, pal. It won't change the fact that it's YOU who attacked US.
HRAAAAAAAAAAH!
Huzzah! Yet another foe vanquished, and yet another comrade saved!
Just don't go expecting any thanks from me.
...Say, you look like a particularly interesting fellow. Would to like to join me and my new blue-haired Bard friend on our noble quest to free these imprisoned souls?
Look, I'm only going to say this once: I am NOT interested in whatever dumb quest you're-
...I'm sorry, did you just say blue-haired Bard?
〈Yo.〉
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...It seems that the enemy is splitting up, so maybe we should, too. I think Windaz, Cyber-Lucina, and Missingno. should-
...What was that about?
...Not sure... But I'm going to go check it out.
By yourself? Are you sure that's a good idea?
Maybe not. But it's better than leaving a potential complication unchecked. Wish me luck.
...Right... Well, Techno, Orchestra, and I will go handle that "Misfortune" creature and this "Silly" character. Windaz, do you think you and Cyber-Lucina could handle that Ghost on your own?
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...You know, that was-
Not. One. Word.
Look, I won't lie, whatever happened to you back then suck--i-it stunk.
But if you think-
...that means you can mess with everyone else twice as much-
Look, you got your stupid powers back, you coulda left it there without-
Stop acting like you got an excuse to attack everyone else who did nothing-

Oil!
*cough* It wasn't the cleanest entrance, I know...
...but between myself and family, I know what to choose.
Unlike some people.
Buddy, I've led a lot of people. I've made a lot of mistakes, and seen a lot of people in places they don't wanna be. It's gonna take some HEAVY fiddle-playing if you want Ash to get the fist over you.
I usually don't speak on presumptions, but...well, I'm willing to let Ashura explain before I give my thoughts. Not that I'm ready to target him either.
Okay. Cyber-Lucina, you ready?
Hey, are you sure we all need to fight these two? That squirrel doesn't seem too interested in causing any sort of harm.
First of all, that's a chipmunk, not a squirrel.
Secondly, we can't be too careful with numbers here; Looks can be deceiving, and more often than not, not all of these Agony creatures are going to be as peaceful as Cyber Lucina.
Do we even have a plan on how we're going to keep this Agony from just jumping to another host?
...Truth be told, no. But I'm certain that we'll figure something out...
...But until then, let's not worry about containing the Agony... And instead focus on containing the creature itself.
Well, that little invisibility trick lasted shorter than I thought it would.
...No sign of that Ghost around here... Hopefully those two will be able to keep him busy while I make my way to the top before anything troublesome happens...
〈...Where did I just get knocked into...?〉
...You... Are new...
I have been here... for so... so long... And I have grown so very... very... lonely...
...Won't you please join me...?
〈...Yeahhhhhhh I think I'll pass.〉
You'll... pass? You say you won't keep a lonely creature like myself company...?
〈Look, it's nothing personal, really. Perhaps you're a fine gentleman underneath that, erm... unkindly exterior.〉
〈But the last person who said they were lonely and needed a friend put my soul into a fruit loop that got shot and led to my death.* So, forgive me if I'm at least a bit skeptical on the idea.〉
〈So, if you'll excuse me-〉
If you won't join me willingly, then I'm afraid I must insist! After all, you know the rule: When two trainers meet, they must battle!
〈...Sorry, but I'm not actually a Pokemon Trainer.〉
...Seriously? I could've sworn... You know, because of the hat?
〈Dude, I'm a rapper. Can't you see how I wear the cap backwards? My cool clothes? The fact that I'm literally holding a mic?〉
...A rapper, you say...?
〈Well, duh! And honestly, even if I was a Pokemon Trainer, I don't see why I'd have to follow some silly rule like-〉
〈Ah, funk, you got a mic. The rapper's code literally says I gotta challenge you to a rap battle, otherwise I'd lose street cred.〉
So now you've basically got no choice! So, shall we proceed?
〈You're on!〉
Turn against him? Nah. I just wanted that green porcupine to feel some discomfort, is all.
And you've gotta admit; For a moment, it worked, didn't it?
Well, it's like I said, pal...
...No matter what you say... You're still the enemy here.
...I'm just going to go ahead and say what I'm sure we're all thinking: That was the biggest waste of our time that I have ever had the displeasure of going through.
Yeah, needless to say, Upsilon got into a LOT of trouble for that stunt of his.
How much trouble are we talking about, exactly?
As of right now, Upsilon is no longer going to be the narrator of this account. He shouldn't expect to be back in that seat for a long time, if ever.
Is that so...? In that case, who's going to be the new narrator?
I don't suppose you're going to just suddenly start doing it yourself, now are you?
Me? Nah. Between running a pizzeria and hero stuff like this, I've got my hands too full for that sort-of thing.
...But, I did manage to find someone on our way out of that character file place that I think will do just fine on that end...
...Well, this is the place... I think. Haven't quite done anything like this before, but... No harm in giving an honest try, I suppose.
...This is agent Shadow Chomper, reporting in!
(What do you know, saves us the trouble of engaging for ourselves.)
Alright, whatever-you-are. Whatever plans you have going on here are about to go south!
...That's not the typical Pokemon Tower music... Already, something is going on that might cause issues. I need to get up there as quick as possible and figure out what's going on before this entire mission becomes a bust.
You forgot someone, "boss".
Before you what? Kill me with the bare hands you don't have? Cross my name off the page because you decided a little later than usual you don't need me?
Before you're done keeping us around because you have someone else to scream at?
You know exactly who. You just didn't want to see our faces again.
Even when you saw use in us, it was no more than as targets of your mindless wrath after we failed to fit your undying needs...
But we don't need you, either.
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