BZPower Battles

[ Bebop II, cafeteria:]

*Shroom turns his curious eyes to Draak'ha, who stops demolishing her food and shrugs*

*He decides that asking what she is doing would probably interrupt whatever she is attempting*

*Ursakune also stops wolfing down his food and looks at Ed, he chuckles and goes back to eating*

Moss: ... What the?

Ursakune: Shh.

*Draak'ha makes a high humming noise and gets back to sinking her dangerously sharp teeth into her food*

*Yuuka stares at Shroom, worrying about what is going to happen to him, she tries to reassure herself*

[ Bebop II, Cafeteria: ]

Ed: ... *Backflips away, landing on her hands* Eheheh~!

*She proceeds to walk on her hands back to her laptop, giggling all the way*

*Meanwhile, a strange sensation courses around Shroom's body*

Pitou: ... *Looks over at Ed* What did you do?

Ed: Tryin' to help Dreadlocks walk again~! *Giggle*

Pitou: ... *Turns and strolls away, towards the entrance*

Vi: *Walks in with Makoto* Yeah? What is it, Pitou?

Pitou: ...Does anyone know where Ed comes from?

Vi: ... *Shakes head slightly* ...No. She always dodges any questions about her home.

Pitou: I see...Hm. Well, I think I'll try out the karaoke machine. *Heads for the stage*

*After whisperings go around, Pitou gets ready to sing*

*Every spotling focuses on him...*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRa8mqWIX-0

Vi: *Eyes bug out* That voice...He's...He's...!!

Haruko: *Blushes, eyes sparkling* Freddie Mercury~~~

Ed: ... *Stares up at Pitou's performance* ...

Vi: ...Zev's gonna have a coniption.

Zev: No. This does not make me angry.

Vi: ... *Turns to look at him* ...Oh dammit.

Zev: *Clearly has an idea forming in his head*

Namah & Kokonoe: *Enter as well, as well as more and more of the central group*

Makoto: Kokonoe-san~! You sing next! You sing next!

Kokonoe: Why? So you can make fun of me, you - ... *Stares at Makoto*

Makoto: *Actually looks hopeful that Kokonoe will sing*

Kokonoe: ...God. You and that face. Fine, I'll sing.

Namah: *Whispers something in her ear* ...Trust me. *Smile*

Kokonoe: *Grumbles all the way up to the stage*

*As the spotlight falls on her, she takes a deep breath...*

*...And begins her song*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhjd__NtHo4

*Afterwards, Kokonoe stomps off stage*

Kokonoe: Mortifying. I've never felt so humili - What!?

Makoto: *Has grabbed her in a hug* You were awesome Professor~!

Kokonoe: ... *Blushes* ...Th...Thanks. Let go.

Makoto: Nope. *Hugs her closer*

Namah: *Chuckles*

[ Bebop II, cafeteria: ]

*Draak'ha and Moss finish their food, and they both look at Shroom with the same evil glare*

Shroom: Oh cra-

*Draak'ha and Moss both sit down on Shroom again, who groans*

Shroom: Crap.

Draak'ha: Well, now that we are comfortable, we can enjoy the show~

Moss: Mmm-hmm~

Yuuka: I don't think he likes it...

*Moss and Draak'ha look at each other, then burst out laughing*

Draak'ha: We're not gonna sit on him so that he is comfortable, on the other hand, I'm pretty comfy here.

Yuuka: He's gonna get hurt...

Draak'ha: Aw, c'mon, he'll be fine~

Moss: Yo, Shroom, you fine?

Shroom: Depends on your definition of fine. If by "fine" you mean "in intense crushing pain", well then I guess I am fine.

Moss: We're not that heavy~

Draak'ha: *Mutters to Moss* Well, to be honest, some of my bones have been replaced with metal, but let's not tell them that~

Yuuka: Guys... He's hurting...

Draak'ha: Eh.

[ Bebop II, Cafeteria: ]

*Currently, Zev is on stage*

Zev: Check. Check check. Check one-two. Checka-check. Yeah.

Namah: Do you have to do your Yu-Gi-Oh Abridged Dartz anytime someone puts a mic in your hands?

Zev: As a matter of fact yes I do. Gawd, ah liked you bettah when you was just creepin' around in the raftahs like Reeyohkoh. Ya weren't such a li'l b!tch.

Namah: Ahah. Ahah. Ahah. Cute. I'd like to remind you that I have a key to your room, and I've memorized a copy of your sleep schedule.

Zev: ...Who gave you those?

Misaki & Vi: *Both wave, smiling a bit*

Zev: ...Very well then. I have a special song for Lieutenant Viriathus...

Vi: *Twitch* ...He only calls me 'Lieutenant' when there's something afoot.

Zev: ...I have received a personal request from Lieutenant Bobby, who I'm sure Bebop II regulars remember from such previous works as 'Recording Vi's Moans of Passion During Specific Relations'...

*A loud whistle can be heard, before Vi's halo flickers to life and she appears on top of a table*

Vi: WHO WAS IT!!? Who the F##K was it!!? *Reaches for one of the canisters on her shorts*

Crewmember: ... *Raises hand above the crowd* ...It...It was me, sir...It was a gross show of misconduct. I'll go.

Vi: Nope. I wouldn't make you leave such a valuable opportunity to build bonds...

*She gives a malicious grin, halo flickering out of existence*

Vi: Instead, you'll be assigned as Kokonoe's temporary assistant. By 'temporary,' this means we will actually punish her if you come back with tentacles or extra eyes. Now shut up and watch.

*Turning back to Zev, she gives him a warning glare which goes unheeded*

Zev: *Abruptly shapeshifts - Gaining a stouter, more muscular body; shorter, messier brown hair; a newsboy cap; a black muscleshirt; and worn-out jeans*

Vi: *Face visibly pales underneath her fur* Not that not that not that -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwB1C_rQX0o

... ... ...

Vi: *Is shivering, still standing atop the table* ...Zev. Anymore songs?

Zev: *Back to previous form* I can wait. You wanna try and - GUAAAH!!

Vi: *Has delivered a lariat of such force that she bulldozes Zev right past the curtains of the stage*

*Behind the curtain, muffled thumps which sound suspiciously like punches impacting someone's temple and Zev's unmistakeable howling for mercy can be heard*

Pitou: *Slides onstage* We appear to be experiencing technical difficlties. By which I mean Zev's in trouble~ Zev's in trouble~ Nya nya~ nya nya~ nya~ nya~ *Leaps over a bicycle sent spinning off the stage* Listen: *Cups hand to ear*

*A microphone is lowered down to catch the indistinct words behind stage*

Zev: *Pant* *Pant* *Sob* *Pant* *Sob* ...Eeeugh... *Blubbering*

Vi: C'mon. There should be some bandages and disinfectant back here.

*The sounds of footsteps can be heard retreating*

Pitou: ... *Smile widens* May I have a Ms. Dorothy Wayneright onstage~?

Dorothy: ... *Silently walks up to join Pitou* ...

Pitou: *Whisper* *Whisper* That good?

Dorothy: *Slow nodding* Will my regular voice do?

Pitou: Yes. But adjust the pitch to just a bit lower.

Dorothy: ... *Speaks in an almost inaudibly lower tone* Will this suffice?

Pitou: Purrrfectly. *Giggle* I take it you have records of puns?

Dorothy: Quite. The lowest form of comedy other than perhaps toilet humor?

Pitou: Exactly. *Snaps fingers* Let's start the show.

*The lights focus again; everything is ready for both performers*

*It begins immediately*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrTDa3XTUxw

... ... ...

*Everyone seems to have enjoyed the performance*

Namah: This is a pleasant distraction.

Vi: *Escorts Zev out from behind stage*

Zev: *Quivers pitifully*

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[ ???: ]

*The ground is a sickly, ashen gray*

*Numerous volcanic vents and bizarre fungal growths dot the landscape*

*Far into the center, a rundown city of conglomerated architectural styles warped into demonic forms are carved into a number of huge, overlapping craters*

*In the central, largest crater, a gigantic step pyramid rises up across a blasted landscape*

*Before this pyramid hovers a gigantic, shadowed being, trailing some kind of "robe"; bearing an indistinct, almost hunched-looking back; and six large panels on back in two vertical rows of three, jutting diagonally upwards before angling inward to almost straight upright*

*Further before this being is a much smaller and almost familiar, pale gray figure of similar shape, projections on back that more resemble blades, and some kind of crackling energy sphere floating in place above head*

*Distant from this pyramid in all directions, horrific figures are crowded into the "streets" to watch and mutter amongst themselves: *

Nabonidus? I thought he...

...He's gotta lot of nerve showing his face here...

...Void'll crush him into...

...Finally get to see that immortal b#stard die.

*Meanwhile, a grotesque, hunched figure with pallid skin, crazed eyes, and furry, floppy ears, garbed in a dull, sackloth robe, scrabbles against the backs of a couple of Nightmares*

???: Who!? Who who who!? Not invited, nnnnnnot invited, who who who who -

*One figure - Covered in rust-red fur, with an almost reptillian yet distinctly apelike visage - Whirls around, lips curled up in a snarl to show hooked, dirty fangs*

Nightmare 1: Quit pawing, you wretch!! Tryin' to watch!!

???: Who is it!? Who causes trouble!? The Underlord demands to know!!

Nightmare 1: You demand of us? That's so delusional it's not even funny. Why don't you -

KRRRTSCH!!

*He spins back around to stare at the source of the noise*

*At the pyramid, both figures appear to be directing massive amounts of caustic energy at each other*

*The energy fields continue expanding and pressing against each other*

Underlord: *Has now resorted to climbing up over the other Nightmares to see* Nff! Guah! Guah! Grff!!

*Due to his pitifully short limbs, this proves to be an utterly vain gesture*

*He's almost made it to grab onto a shoulder, before - *

FWOOOOOMMM!!

*The explosion drives all of the Nightmares present back a bit*

*Just as they begin to get focused back on the raging battle, however...*

FWOOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!

*Another explosion of even greater magnitude throws up a gigantic dustcloud all over the area*

*Coughs and screeches and all sorts of chaotic noises bounce around*

...What happened!? Who won!?

...There's no way anyone could survive...

...What if he took Void down with him...?

Nethers!! Curse this bale-dripping smoke!!

*With no more warning than a buzzing in the air, a presence can be felt approaching*

Zzzrrrrrssshhh!

*A huge gust of wind blows the dust away to reveal Nabonidus, hovering in mid-air; a clear distortion in the shape of a sphere above his head*

*He calmly sweeps his gaze across the masses, before his gaze falls on the 'Underlord' with a flash in his eyes*

Nabonidus: *Voice rippling* Well. If it isn't the little Summoner.

Underlord: NNNGUAAAAAAAAGGGHHH!! *Flees as fast as his stumpy legs will take him*

*After running down several back alleys and into a wide expanse, he circles around a huge tower*

Underlord: *Pant* *Pant* *Pant* ...? *Glances around himself a few moments* ...

*When he sees nothing - Failing to look directly behind himself - He grins with his long, uneven, misshapen teeth and begins cackling*

Underlord: Ghehehahawhawhahahaheeheeheeheheheheee...Escaped! Ghaheheehee, Underlord, Master of Illuuuuusssssions, heeheehehehehahahee -

Nabonidus: *Directly behind him* How?

Underlord: AAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEE!! *Begins flailing against the wall*

Nabonidus: It was perfectly planned. Every rune was prepared - Every keystone icon but one was in place. The twins were secreted to a chamber known only to myself. Yet you, Scuttler, fodder of the weak, a speck of filth who should be attending the lowest mongrels of our ranks, somehow ruined my most carefully-laid designs. How? Or perhaps I should ask...Whom?

Underlord: *Finds what he is looking for* GUAAAH!! *Crams into a hidden passage*

*After squirming his way down the tunnel and tumbling down a flight of broad stone stairs, he ends up in a cramped, dim, cluttered room*

*Lit by noxiously-fuming bowls of molten sludge, the floor and shelves have scrolls strewn all over; in addition, the room is filled with randomly-placed bottles of strange potions, lumps of odd clay, tools, and what look like corpse parts; yet more disturbing objects fill the room in addition to these artifacts*

*Adding to this, an ominous structure of dilapidated bricks stands to the side, closed off with only a beaten wooden door - Around which seeps a heated, pulsating glow; and lastly, curled up, almost fetal abominations rasp quietly from their places hanging on the ceiling*

*Wheezing and huffing, the hunched creature leans on a macabre stool stood on four severed feet: A reptillian claw, a monkey-like hand, a feline paw, and a hairy hoof*

Underlord: *Pants frantically, hands on his head* ...!! Lord Void much better leader! Nabonidus too stupid! Lord Void will CRUSH Naboniduses!! Crush and murder and murder and kill and murder!! Lord Void immortal!! Immortal!!

Nabonidus: *Has entered somehow* Your master's limitations have become apparent.

Underlord: NYEEEAAARGHHHLLLRRRSSSsssssslightly alarmed.

Nabonidus: I am the only immortal in Bralgu. Void mentioned you in passing - A delusional sculptor of fiends. He said no more as to your abilities...Something about you hints at interesting secrets.

Underlord: Nabonidus never rule. No right no right none not at all. HorrrRRRIIIiiible at delegating, demons don't like digging. Him ugly and weak. Lord Void much taller, much deeper voice...

Nabonidus: Strangely, your sheer idiocy gives rise to an effective veil of protection. Until I find some way to extract the information I desire from your incessant blathering, you shall not be slain.

Underlord: ...Ssssszzztuuupid Nabonidus! No one likes! Ungrateful and stupid and ignorant and has an ugly hat and picks bad allies and killed Lord Void -

Nabonidus: *Smirk* Void extinguished? Just have patience.

Underlord: NNNNNNGOUMPH!! *Spins, throwing hand out*

*From the ceiling of the room leap several of the lanky, demonic, clay sculpture-like creatures hanging there*

Nabonidus: *Emanates a flickering, mostly-transparent energy field outward in all directions*

*As the fiends impact this sphere of raw power, they are steadily crushed outward on its expansion*

*Pieces of the felled monstrosities rain to the floor as the Underlord scuttles between them*

Nabonidus: A stalemate has forced Void and I into an...Accord. Hence your current, untortured state.

Underlord: Stupid Nabonidus under-appreciates craft. Working hard, making excellent, excellent minions, all shapes, full use of negative space, neglected. *Pout*

Nabonidus: *Turns to leave* Once the dreamkeepers and their allies have been subdued and the truce expires, so too shall your amnesty. When your coherence can be rendered through agony, I will discover your accomplice...And remit you to the grinders.

Underlord: *Kneels down before a minion's body and its detached head* Nnah...Buh...Nitus. No eye for design, NEVER complimented my marquettes, ungrateful for all I do...

*Several squishes can be heard as the Underlord attempts to force the head back onto the body's neckstump*

Nabonidus: It'll be the dust for you. How priceless...The little sculptor, a permanent part of his own work.

Underlord: *Sneer* Nabonidus, very low approval rating...

Nabonidus: *Starts to fade away* I'll see to it there's an eternity of use for you.

*As Nabonidus fades away, the Underlord glowers at the new, bloody additions to his room's clutter*

Underlord: ...And always leaves messes. *Starts picking up*

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OOS: I basically snatched this entire last portion from DreamKeepers.

But don't tell anyone, okay? ...Wait. Everyone can read this.

CURSES FOILED AGAIN /shakefist

*F-Klak smiles*

FK: "I am the shadows.....I am the darkness. Caiaphus and Blackout could not defeat me...."

*he sleeps*

---

*Keichi and co. begin eating*

---

*the ship arrives, and lands*

*Abneris, D-Klak, the Malchiorian squads, Jinx, Treveya, Baterra, and Nadle all exit*

Jinx: "No....No....NO!!! OUR COMRADES!"

*Jinx begins to weep hysterically, as do the Malchiorians*

*Nadle and D-Klak's eyes widen, and Treveya gasps. Abneris holds his head low*

*they are approached by the Knights of the Keruvim, which include Perseus and Klak*

Me: Where were you all?

Nadle: "Taking care of business on another world....we had no idea that they would attack!"

Perseus: "They killed so many of us...."

DK: "That ******* Uterio is capable enough.....When I get my hands on him, I'm going to rip him to shreds!!!"

Me: All of us will.....I'm tired....of playing defense. We need to find Uterio, and attack. I will not rest till justice has been done!! *collapses*

Nadle: "But first...we mourn....and rest."

*They begin traveling to a nearby village to prepare for a memorial ceremony*

---

*Rahksha walks up to Uterio in an unknown location*

R: "The battle has been successful. That region of Malchior IV is gone."

Uterio: "I knew my deal with that Makuta would be of great use to me. We should celebrate! We are gaining new allies as well! In a few days, expect all of Malchior IV to be ours. Faroh has poisoned the water supply."

R: "Very wonderful, my lord."

U: "It's a shame you are blind, Rahksha. Hopefully, our medics can restore your sight once we take Malchior IV."

*Meanwhile, in the room of the Users, 'KoN' walks in*

'KoN': Hmm... my other self is stuck on a Dalek ship. That's not supposed to happen...

*He types stuff, and the trapped real KoN appears next to him*

*They both look identical, but the one who freed the first KoN has blue clothing for some reason*

KoN: You... You saved me. Well, it was a good idea creating you after all, uhh...

'KoN': Just call me Konta.

KoN: Okay... uhh... listen, we need to get things back on track in the BZPBRPG. Silent has disappeared, and most of my characters are stuck with his spheres.

Konta: Meh, we can get them out for now. If Silent doesn't like it when he gets back, we can always reverse it.

KoN: Agreed. I'll take over then, and you must return to your pod. I have a feeling Shroom won't be happy when he finds out I'm still using you.

Konta: *sigh* Alright then...

*Konta walks out, and KoN starts typing*

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*Serecio walks onto the Nakamura's bridge*

Serecio: Where are we headed, pilot?

Pilot: We are going to Point Alpha-Two-Six, where the army will reassemble, sir. Do you want me to change course?

Serecio: No, no... That's fine.

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*Muta, Trantoshen, Vorahk-Kah and Yon disappear and appear in the Users room*

KoN: Whoops.

*He types more, and they are transported to an icy planet near Malchior IV*

[ Bebop II, Cafeteria: ]

Draak'ha: Well that was entertaining~

Shroom: It would be if you would STOP CRUSHING ME!!

Moss: You know, we should be scared at the moment, but seeing as Shroom can't actually move, we can just sit here for the rest of the day~

Shroom: ARGH! HOW THE HELL ARE Y'ALL SO HEAVY!? YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE FREAKING LIGHT!

Moss: *Giggles* Dunno about Draak'ha...

Draak'ha: I'm sorry, what was that?

Ursakune: Is it worth defusing the situation here?

*Draak'ha takes whatever is closest to her and brandishes it, which happens to be a chair*

Shroom: WHAT WAS THAT!?

Ursakune: I think it is worth it.

*Ursakune steps closer to Shroom, Moss and Draak'ha, gently taking the chair out of her hand*

Ursakune: Now, has anyone heard the fact that muscle is heavier than fat? I hope you have.

Shroom: *Mumbles darkly under his breath*

Ursakune: And Moss, I don't think it is safe to be giggling those remarks to the same person who once embedded your head into a tree, hmmm?

Draak'ha: Hey! That was the time when she tried to put a camera in my room!

Moss: I had my reasons...

Uraskune: Ugh... Why do I even try...

*Ursakune gives a roaring sigh*

Ursakune: Okay, Shroom, Moss, Draak'ha, bed, now.

Moss: But-

Ursakune: Now.

*Moss and Draak'ha rise from Shroom angrily, and Draak'ha easily picks up Shroom*

Moss: I'm not tired...

*They all make their way to their room(s)*

OOS: Does Draak'ha just, join in on Shroom and Moss' room?

[ OOS, @ Shroom: Sure!

Namah's found her room just above that room.

T'is free for Draak'ha~ ]

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[ Bebop II, Cafeteria: ]

Zev: *Shiver* *Shiver* *Shiver*

Vi: *Dabs disinfectant onto a wound on his temple* You should've known better.

Zev: Eeeeeuuuggghhh...I know...I know...Sorry...Sorry...Vi...I'm really, really sorry...

Vi: *Tail swishes a bit* Not your fault. I need to wail on Bobby for putting you up to it.

*She lays a cotton pad on the wound, and secures it with bandages*

Zev: ... *Is soon back on stage* This next song...Goes out to Viscount Calah. Wherever he is.

Namah: *Eyes narrow* You want me to kick your @ss now too?

Zev: *Turns into the stouter, brownhaired form from before* Ahem.

Namah: Ah. I see. Proceed.

*The music starts*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chFLF4G-xkE

...

Namah: Well. He has the failure pegged.

Vi: You never give your dad a break, do you? He's ignorant, but not evil. Ignorant. Not evil.

Namah: I don't recall his paternal strategies and my feelings towards him being any of your business.

Vi: *Shrug* Suit yourself. *Looks around* I wonder why Ursakune sent all of them to bed...

Namah: Because that's what most dads do when they're fed up with their kids misbehaving.

Vi: ... *Another shrug* Whatever. *Shouts to the stage* C'mon! Who's on deck?

Pitou: *Appears to be juggling chainsaws* Da-da-dum~!

Vi: ...Good lord. *Facepalm*

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OOS: Will add more content.

Ahyup.

[ Entering the bedroom: ]

*They all burst into the room*

Draak'ha: I call top bunk!

Moss: That's my bunk, dammit!

*Draak'ha drops Shroom and cracks her knuckles*

Shroom: Argh, FREAKING-

Draak'ha: I said I call top bunk.

Moss: And I said that it's MINE!

*Within a blink, Draak'ha throws Moss straight into a wall next to a bed at the other side of the room*

Moss: Ughhhh... *Slowly slides down the wall and limply falls onto the bed* Fine... Have it...

Draak'ha: *Picks up Shroom again* ... Thank you~

*She lays Shroom down below the bed she claimed to be hers*

Draak'ha: *Readies a smoke bomb* ... Everyone ready for changing time?

Moss: ... Go for it.

Shroom: Wait a se-

*The whole room is filled with vision-obscuring white smoke, and as it clears, it is seen that Draak'ha has changed into a brown nightshirt with "Please, for the love of pete, DO NOT wake the wearer of this clothing item" in red letters. Moss, on the other hand is wearing exactly the same clothing, but with the shirt reduced so that it is even further up her stomach*

*Not surprisingly, Shroom hasn't changed at all*

Shroom: What the hell are you wearing, Moss?

Moss: Well you haven't changed at all~

Shroom: THAT'S BECAUSE I AM FREAKING PARALYZED!

Draak'ha: Oh yeah, I didn't think of that.

Shroom: You never do.

Moss: Well, I'm sure as hell not changing him.

*Draak'ha gives Shroom an extremely disturbing and scary look*

Shroom: Get those freaking thoughts out of your mind right now.

...

Shroom: Can someone at least get me under the sheets?

*Draak'ha does so, not forgetting to tuck Shroom in tightly, she seems to be giggling

*Moss has already gotten under the covers*

Moss: Draak'ha, turn the lights off.

*The lights flick off, leaving the room in pitch darkness*

Draak'ha: Okay, now I can't find my bed.

Moss: Ughhhhh...

Draak'ha: Where's the ladder? Oh, there it is.

Shroom: Draak'ha, that's my face.

Draak'ha: Wait, wait, I think I got it.

*A sizable thumping noise can be heard*

Draak'ha: *Has fell right on her back* Okay, that wasn't the ladder.

*A few footsteps can be heard, then the creak of a bed*

Draak'ha: Okay, I found it, it's okay.

Moss: *Sigh*

...

...

...

Shroom: Is anyone actually tired?

Moss: *Facepalm*

[ Bebop II, Cafeteria: ]

Vi: *Has taken her photo of Bobby out to look at it*


*As she stares down at his laidback expression, an unreadable light appears in her eyes*

Xanxus: ... *Puts down a flask he's been drinking from* That the legendary "Bobby" we've heard so much about?

Vi: ... *Chuckle* He's legendary, alright. Especially among the girls back home. A lot of girls had coniptions when they saw he liked spending time with me more than them.

Xanxus: *Gives a chuckle of his own* Sounds like exciting times. *Takes another swig from flask*

*Turning her gaze up to the stage, Vi watches Zev wail away on a piano*

Zev: Ya shake mah bones and ya rattle mah brain! This kinda lovin' drives a man insane! Never felt sucha burnin' desire - Goodness gracious, GREAT BALLS OF FIRE!!

*He proceeds to play even more fitfully, before leaning back and dropping his heels on the keys repeatedly*

Vi: I guess we're all just excitement magnets.

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[ Bebop II, Shroom, Moss, & Draak'ha's Room: ]

*Abruptly, a pair of glowing green-on-green eyes appear*

*They move across the room without a single sound of footsteps*

*With a slight clattering, "they" pick up a distinctly papery-sounding object*

*It's almost obvious to Shroom, Moss, and Draak'ha who it is...*

[ Shroom, Moss, & Draak'ha's Room: ]

Moss: *Mumbles* Just when I was getting sleepy...

Draak'ha: Heheh, is that who I think it is?

Shroom: ... Who do you think it is?

Draak'ha: ... Nevermind.

*A thumping sound of Draak'ha jumping out of her bed can be heard, followed by a clicking sound of the light being turned on*

[ Shroom, Moss & Draak'ha's Room: ]

*The female covers her eyes, tail swishing*

Namah: Oi. I just came back to get my book. And kinda started reading.

*She has picked up the familiar greenbound book*

*BRAG MEN shines in gold threadwork on the cover*

Namah: Sorry to bother you. *Stares a few moments*

*Marking her place in the book, her eyes soften*

Namah: Could I...Stay for a while?

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OOS: Might add more content.

Myurgh.

[ Shroom, Moss & Draak'ha's Room: ]

Shroom: Be our guest. Hey, maybe we can stay up late, tell horror stories, do each other's hair and play truth or da-

*Shroom's sarcasm is stopped with a leather shoe impacting him in the face*

Shroom: ... Is it worth asking who did that?

Moss: Nyope.

Draak'ha: Hmmm... Have we met before properly?

*Draak'ha's lack of clothing other than her long nightshirt reveals that her metal feet are jointed to her ankles, which make a small metallic creaking noise as she moves*

Moss: ... Have you oiled those things lately?

Draak'ha: It's not like I can now, I seriously doubt anyone has any oil just hanging around.

[ Shroom & Co.'s Room: ]

Namah: *Looks to Draak'ha* Not sure...

*Holding onto the book, she offers her hand for a shake*

Namah: My name's Namah. I'm one of Zev's close allies, but I don't have a real job on the ship.

*She waits calmly for a response to her offered handshake*

Namah: ...I don't believe I heard where you're from. Apologies. Could you tell me?

*Her eyes display clear curiosity*

[ Shroom, Moss & Draak'ha's Room: ]

*Draak'ha shakes Namah's hand, smiling*

Draak'ha: I come from the same planet as the other two~ called Subnixus.

*Shroom spits the leather shoe from out of his mouth*

Draak'ha: But we don't come from the same country, I come from Nharvarda, if you knew what it was, you would know why I moved out of there~

Moss: Normally she's the one defending Nharvarda...

Draak'ha: Meh.

[ Shroom & Co.'s Room: ]

Namah: Hmmm...I've heard a bit.

*Taking a seat at the desk still left at the room, she starts thumbing through her book*

Namah: I think Vi once worked as a shipwright there...Became good friends with a woman named "Athena von Almaz."

*She begins reading the book, falling silent*

Namah: ...Have you ever heard of "Brag Men?" *Gazes at them*

*Her gaze remains quite curious*

*Two of Angonce's guards outside of the room KoN is in begin looking around*

Guard 1: "Did you hear something?"

Guard 2: "I thought I did. This place has a lot of traffic, so who knows what it was. Back to your post."

---

*The ceremony continues*

*Klak and company are sitting in one of the pulpits in a church, while a reverend Nynrah Ghost is speaking*

*an enormous stone tablet lies face down on the floor. The names of the dead will be inscribed on them, and the bodies moved to their respective graves*

---

*A celebration begins at Uterio's location. Several of the armies form their own parties, while Uterio gives Praepositus a medal*

Uterio: "For your service, you are given commendation. Perhaps someday, you will be a General, Major Praepositus."

*I guess he got promoted*

*Set is sitting in a lotus position*

Set: "My reward is blood."

Uterio: "The perfect warrior. The one with no conscience. This, Praepositus, was a test of your conscience. And you passed. In time, the only thing you shall regret is losing a battle."

---

*Keichi munches on his food*

Keichi: "So when are these elders coming out?"

QB: "Be patient."

SMT: "What good would that bring? Wait.....it brings good. And I hate good."

*they both stare at her with eyes widened*

SMT: "Um....I mean....I hate good food. It might make me fat!"

OOS: Thankfully, it doesn't seem like I've missed a lot of stuff.

Serecio: Send a message to the Council asking for orders... I have nothing to do now.

Pilot: Yes, sir.

*He types for a while and the message is sent*

*a hologram appears on the screen of the Pilot*

*it is Uterio*

Uterio: "Noble Serecio! Celebrate! For we have achieved several notable victories!"

---

*The ceremony is ending, and all the names have been written. The stone monolith is being placed in the sight of the battlefield, while several other soldiers continue carrying the bodies*

Nadle: "We must avenge them."

DK: "Perseus, where was Uterio's last location?"

Perseus: "Sir Connradd has the coordinates. It is quite far away from this galaxy, however."

DK: "Malchiorian ships won't take that long on getting there."

Me: I doubt they would want such bloodshed of their people to continue. We need reinforcements. And more support. Uterio's army is too powerful.

Abneris: "Should we begin recruiting then, sir?"

DK: "Yep. And I know just who to talk to...Ahem.....Insert excuse for us to find Zev!!!"

*they vanish, and appear aboard the Bebop*

Me: This was convenient.

*Serecio gives a hearty laugh*

Serecio: Excellent! I must say though, I am feeling quite bored. Are there any battles left that need winning?

*Uterio gives a hearty laugh, but with traces of corruption*

Uterio: "All in due time, Serecio. All in due time."

OOS: Waiting on the other replies.

OOS: I've been stuck in Area 51 for the last month or so and have been unable to post. Can anyone fill me in?

OOS, @ B52: Well...

I think KoN is getting tired of waiting.

You completely missed our burst of activity. ...Maybe.

I'll try to post something soon...If I can...

...I'm sorry...

OOS: Well, BBC, basically, a battle happened on Malchior IV with Uterio's men winning (they caused an enormous massacre with their alliance with F-Klak). Klak and company have teleported to the Bebop, and are waiting on Namah to reply, we have a new member named Genis (I know him IRL) who is doing something with Zev's newest characters (who are also doing something with Keichi), MK is waiting on Meta One, KoN is waiting on whatever you too were doing, and Zev and Shroom are.....Zevshrooming.

And Zev made a new RPG.

OOS: Well, most of my characters have escaped to a planet near Malchior IV since then.

[ Shroom & Co.'s Room: ]

Shroom: Nyope.

Draak'ha: *Shakes head* Mmm-hmm.

Moss: Not me~

Shroom: Brag men... Can you inform us?

*Draak'ha takes out a mirror and begins adjusting her beautiful hair*

[ Bebop II, Cafeteria: ]

*Everyone stares at Klak's group*

Wekiga: *Has the microphone* Do you mind? We were having a Karaoke Party.

Zev: *Lunges from beneath a pile of root beer bottles* Is that...?

Prudence: *Knocks over three Malchiorans* Is that...!?

*The two of them stare at each other for a good long while*

Vi: ... *Elbows Zev* Go and hug her, you dumb@ss.

Zev: *Lunges* PRUUUDEEENCE!!

Prudence: *Lunges* ZEEEEEVVVVV!!

*Their impact knocks over a few (Thankfully-abandoned) tables*

*Both of them proceed to chatter wildly and incoherently*

Wekiga: ...Not now. This isn't the right time.

Pitou: *Sneaks up on him* Got all of your eggs in a basket~?

Wekiga: ...I don't know why...But...I can't.

Pitou: Admit it. You've lost the battle against your humanity. You can't bring yourself to tear them apart now that they've finally reunited.

Wekiga: ...Hmph. *Smiles* I'm not sure how to feel about your easily reading me like a book.

Pitou: Call it feline intuition. *Strolls away*

Wekiga: ... *Sigh* Those ol' cozmic blues. *Walks away*

Chrome: ... *Follows after him*

---

[ Shroom & Co.'s Room: ]

Namah: Well...It's a collection of tall tales.

Namah: Generally, very few people believe them. In fact, the author - Montblanc Norland - Was hanged by his kingdom because they thought he was lying to their ruler about his travels.

Namah: I've been searching for a long time...But Pitou had it.

*A slight smile crosses her face*

--- --- ---

[ Icy Planet, Quick Billy, SMT & Keichi's Tent: ]

*Abruptly, the flap is pulled open*

*A certain stooped, wizened old Tuskarr walks in, leaning heavily on his staff*

Wiseman: How may I help you youngsters?

*He sits down, legs folded*

[ The Nakamura: ]

*Serecio paces up and down the bridge. He stops suddenly*

Serecio: Of course! There is that icy planet near Malchior. We could attack there.

Pilot: Excellent idea, sir.

Serecio: Change course to match the co-ordinates of the icy planet at once.

Pilot: Yes sir.

*In space, the Nakamura slowly turns around and heads for the icy planet in the distance*

------------------------

[ Vassilan, Drone Systems inc: ]

*Another Vassila walks up to Nyatera*

Random Vassila: Ma'am, our probes have detected that one of the flagships in the conflict has altered course and is heading towards a planet near Malchior IV. It is probably getting ready to attack.

Nyatera: *Sigh* ...

Random Vassila: Ma'am, the beings that are causing this look like they will just randomly open fire on any planet! How long until it reaches us? We have to fight them!

Nyatera: Oh... send them a warning probe.

Random Vassila: Yes ma'am.

*The RV takes a probe out of his pocket , presses a few buttons, types on it for a bit, and then it flies off into the sky*

---------------------

[ The Nakamura: ]

Serecio: Wait, what's that?

*He points at a shining dot on the viewscreen, which gets bigger and bigger until it is seen that it is a probe

Pilot: Sir, it is sending us a message.

Serecio: Play it.

*The probe's message plays*

Probe: You will turn back out of Vassilan space or we will be forced to open fire on your ship.

Serecio: ... Wait, Vassilan?

*He moves to a console and types 'Vassilan' into the search box for the ship's database*

Serecio: The fools! We are nowhere near Vassila territory. Continue our course, pilot.

Pilot: Yes, sir.

Serecio: Oh, and get rid of that pathetic probe. No, hold on, I'll do it.

*He presses some buttons on his gauntlet and fires a burst of energy. The energy disappears in front of the viewscreen and then reappears in space. It continues on its course and destroys the probe*

Serecio: Hm. Anyway, continue pilot.

*The Nakamura continues on its way. A while later, it is in orbit*

*Keichi nods and grins*

Keichi: "We're looking for Treskis."

---

*Nadle stays silent*

*The Malchiorians get up*

Malchiorian: "Erm...why are we here again?"

*Perseus goes to them, shaking his head*

*D-Klak, Klak, and Treveya go up to Zev*

*Treveya slaps him*

Treveya: "JUST WHO DO YOU THINK WE ARE? You left poor Prudence with us to fight Medical Mechanica!!"

DK: "Not to mention leaving us to defend Krustallos all by ourselves!"

Me: Zev. Uterio is allied with my future self...they killed so many of us......I'm going to need your best men and women to gather in an army. We're starting an offensive.

DK: "What we're basically asking, is if you're interested in some more butt-whooping. I'm sure Namah is...."

Me: How do you-

DK: "Long story, don't ask."

---

*A transmission appears on Serecio's ship*

???: "Attention! You are heading near Malchiorian airspace! Failure to comply with regulations secures your right to die!"

Serecio: Absolutely correct, Malchiorian. You do not comply with my regulations... therefore you have secured the right to die!!

*The Nakamura fires a torpedo at the surface just as the rest of Serecio's army arrives*

Serecio: And so it begins.

*Keichi and co. hear the missile*

Quick Billy: "What was that?"

SM Treveya: "I think it was a missile....."

Keichi: *thinking to himself* "Is that Uterio? He wasn't supposed to attack till after we found Treskis! This is going to get complicated. We have to make sure they don't hate us, but at the same time, we cannot make the natives get suspicious......"

---

*The Malchiorian ship explodes*

[ Shroom & Co.'s Room: ]

Shroom: Nice.

Moss: Sounds cool~

Draak'ha: Yo Moss~

Moss: ... What?

*Draak'ha walks up to Moss' bed childishly, skipping on every other footstep*

Draak'ha: *Quietly to Moss* I brought it~

*Moss immediately bursts out laughing*

Moss: Really~!?

Draak'ha: Yup~

Shroom: *Looks to Namah, then back to the other two* Is... Is there something I should know about?

Moss: Oh, nothing, just a little funny fact that Draak'ha found out.

Shroom: Tell me what it i-

Moss: It's about you.

Shroom: Nevermind then.

*Shroom obviously doesn't want Namah to hear anything if it is about him, because if they found it funny, it's going to be embarrassing*

Draak'ha: *Whispers to Draak'ha so that Shroom can neither hear, nor see her talking* Nice way of weaseling out of that one~

Moss: *Whispers back* Eh, I try.

*They both giggle*

Shroom: Ugh... I shouldn't bother...

[ Bebop II, @ Klak: ]

Zev: *Abruptly bares his teeth at Treveya, growling*

*He rises up, teeth morphing into a jagged set of fangs*

Zev: You dare accuse me...Of leaving her...To fight...!?

*He abruptly grabs her by the front of her shirt, lifting her up into the air to stare at him face-to-face*

Zev: I thought she had died...My h... ...ness t... ...er ag...n w... ... ...nderful, a... ...n y... accuse m... ... ...ndoning her!? H... ...re yo...How... ...you...How dare you HOW DARE YOU HOW DARE YOU!!

*He brings his hand back to strike her, before - *

K-chk.

Ssszzzt.

Vvvmmm.

Chng.

Vi: *Has her rifle leveled with the back of Zev's head*

Wekiga: *Has a cloud of magenta plasma ready to close on Zev's throat*

Ryoko: *Has a laser blade leveled with his arm holding Treveya*

Anna: *Has her katana ready to cut Zev's belly open*

Pitou: Calm down, Zev. She didn't know the situation. Don't turn your reunion with Prudence into a tragedy.

Zev: Hff...Hff...Hff...Euugh...Euuuuugh... *Drops Treveya before storming away*

Prudence: *Glares at Treveya, before following after*

Vi: Oh. By the way. *Plants an uppercut right into DK's gut*

*Grabbing him much like Zev just did Treveya, she shakes DK with incredible violence*

Vi: Just where the hell do you get off!? You think Zev wanted those people to die!? You think Zev's a monster, huh!? Did it ever occur to you that he didn't know about any of this!? NONE OF US know what's going on here!! So, I suggest you calm your happy @sses down and explain what's going on.

*She throws him like a ragdoll into a chair, before storming off as well*

Pitou: Tsk tsk tsk. Such drama. Lussuria - You're on duty.

Lussuria: Ohohoho~! Just leave it to Big Sister~!

*He sashays off after Zev*

Pitou: Now. Do explain the situation.

*He sits crosslegged on the floor*

Pitou: Hmmm~?

---

[ Shroom & Co.'s Room: ]

Namah: *Has gone back to reading*

*She ignores the goings-on*

*Klak's eyes flare red*

Me: If you didn't stop being so dramatic, you'd notice there was a damn war going on out there! That Uterio wants us all dead! But no one ever cares....NO ONE!! *he teleports away*

DK: "Not again...Look what you people have caused! And I do not appreciate getting punched in the gut!"

*D-Klak, Treveya, Jinx and the Malchiorians begin arguing*

*Nadle yells a power scream, stopping them*

Nadle: "STOP!! Arguing amongst ourselves will not help the situation!!! Now, Pitou....as you have heard, a madman is waging war across the universe. He is not a simple enemy....he has resources, and the allegiance of the Great Beings. It will take all of our powers, and any allies that we have, to stop him. We came to see if any of you are interested in helping us."

DK: "I doubt-"

Nadle: "Silence!!! You have a mouth on you, D-Klak."

---

*Klak appears in a mysterious and ruined place*

Me: Why is it that I have approached this place.....for solace?

*Raziel appears next to him*

Raziel: "It is comforting.....it is where you destroyed the evil that plagued your life for quite a while....Caiaphus."

Me: Raziel.......it has been a while....

Raziel: "Not truly.....I have spoken to your future self."

Me: He killed so many people.....

Raziel: "Klak....it was necessary for your transformation. You must be prepared to face Uterio and Blackout. You must cast out all your allies, for they will only betray you."

Me: You haven't changed since I last met you. Subservient to the darkness!

Raziel: "I serve only myself. I hope that you can end the tyrannical forces of all your enemies. However, I know that you must take the powers that only F-Klak has."

Me: I won't abandon all of my friends....

Raziel: "Were any of them there when F-Klak killed all those people?"

*Klak stays silent*

Raziel: "Interesting....."

Me: Perseus....Perseus was there. And the Knights of the Keruvim.

Raziel: "And the rest?"

Me: They were....on some mission. They had no idea.....

Raziel: "I have learned to depend on myself once it came to me that everyone will hurt you for their gain. Don't you understand Klak? It doesn't matter if they knew or not! They would never have helped you!

Me: Perchance you are correct.....How did I destroy Uterio?

Raziel: "I never asked your future self. All I know is that he gave himself to the shadows, and used all he had learned by himself and under Caiaphus's tutelage to become one of the most powerful beings in the universe. There is a power you must find. It is the key to defeating your enemies. Perhaps it was fate that brought you here....perhaps the power is nearby."

Me: I see.

*Raziel leaves, and Klak collapses to the ground*

Me: What will I do?

OOS: Waiting on der Keichi part...I guess?

[ Bebop II, Cafeteria: ]

Pitou: Well, then~ We're in~

*He stands and prepares to leave*

Tamao: What!? What about the Arboretum Notes!? The Shima Brothers are still at large!!

Pitou: Yes, but they obviously won't be leaving till we help out~

*Soon enough, Vi and Prudence return*

Vi: Where the hell is Zev!? He has to handle this, too!!

Prudence: ...He already teleported here...I thought...

Pitou: ...Oh dear.

--- --- ---

[ Ruins: ]

*A pebble goes whiffling right past Klak's head*

*From behind him, a swordwielding figure approaches&

Zev: Oh my, Klak. You are such a master of hiding. It took me all of three minutes to track you and teleport here. Hmph.

*He sits on a large block of rubble, staring up blankly*

Zev: So. Here's the part where you feel conflicted, hm? The part where you're not sure whether you can make it without the powers of your dark side or not? Or am I wrong? Not like I've never been wrong before, eh?

*Tossing a pebble up and catching it as it falls, he sighs quietly*

Zev: ...I won't tell you what to do. Instead, I'll just say this - You're better than Caiaphus was. You're better than Uterio. It's entirely your choice what you do with your life.

*His gaze shifts directly over to Klak, and his eyes noticeably soften*

Zev: I can't pretend I know what you're going through...But I do know the fear of making a mistake that could irreversibly hurt my friends.

*A gentle smile crosses his face as he stands again - Sword level with Klak*

Zev: It may seem strange...But may I challenge you to a sparring match? Wherever you want is fine.

*Then, he chuckles at himself and lowers his blade*

Zev: Who am I kidding...? You hate my guts. Heh. Who doesn't? I just hope I've somehow helped.

*His gaze turns up to Klak again as he keeps his blade down*

Zev: What do you think, Klak?

[ Shroom & Co's room: ]

Shroom: ... Well...

Moss: Well what?

Shroom: I reckon we should go back to Subnixus, I miss it.

Moss: Well, to be honest, most of our goals are in Subnixus, aren't they? I mean, OUR goals.

Shroom: I reckon we should stay here for a while though.

Draak'ha: Why~?

Shroom: First of all, we're safe with these people. Secondly, I think we can help them with their goals.

Moss: *Giggle* All we've done is "help" take down a mud monster and lounge around a bit.

Shroom: Well, if you don't want to stay here to help, at least think of the friends you've made here.

*Moss grows silent*

Shroom: There we go~

Draak'ha: But... But-

Shroom: We can always invite other people here, can't we?

Draak'ha: ... Fine...

Moss: Wait wait wait...

Draak'ha & Shroom: What?

Moss Where the heck is Yuuka?

Shroom: She's still at the cafeteria, most probably just sitting there not speaking.

Draak'ha: Sounds like her~

*Moss sighs, picks up a pillow and throws it at Draak'ha's face*

*It hits her full on, making her stumble back*

Shroom: Well she's gonna regret that.

*Draak'ha takes a pillow off of Moss' bed, spins around and embeds Moss into the wall for the second time, all in a matter of around two seconds*

Shroom: ... Are you regretting that now?

Moss: *Groans* *Falls limply onto her bed*

Draak'ha: *Quickly calms down* ... I'm thirsty.

Moss: I thought you were like a freaking CAMEL.

Draak'ha: It's been two weeks, I NEED A DRINK!

Shroom: A Nharvardian at it's prime~

Draak'ha: I'M A MOLE MAN, DAMMIT!!!

Shroom: Don't you mean Mole wo-

Draak'ha: SAME THING!!

[ Shroom & Co.'s Room: ]

Namah: ... *Looks up* ...

*After a while, she finally speaks up to the three*

Namah: ...What's Subnixus like?

*She stares patiently*

*Nadle holds his hand up*

Nadle: "Give him a minute. We need to discuss something."

---

Me: I honestly don't know what to think, Zev.....I just want this whole thing to stop. Let's get back to the ship...sorry about how I acted. *he teleports back to the Bebop*

[ The Bebop II: ]

Zev: *Teleports back after*

*Still in the cafeteria, Zev ignores the stares from Vi and Prudence*

*Walking around for a bit, he stares at the floor; then...*

CLUNK.

*He's abruptly stomped down onto a single spot*

???: Yow~! *Starts to rise out of the floor*

*Glaring at Zev, Ryoko hovers in mid-air*

Ryoko: What's the big idea!? *Quiets down at the serious look on Zev's face*

Zev: I need you to contact Jubei, Valkenhayn, and Hakumen. Tell them that the First Prince of the Juraian Royal Family needs a hand.

Ryoko: *Grumbles* Perfect...That cat-geezer, that justice-freak, and that wrinkled up prune are comin' out to play...

Kokonoe: *Ears perk up* Hey, Raregroove. Just what the hell do you think you're doing calling Jubei here!?

Zev: C'mon. He's one of the strongest warriors in this or any Universe. And I'd feel bad leaving a favor un-cashed in.

Kokonoe: *Huff* ...Well, fine. But you'd better not expect me to be nice to him.

Zev: *Chuckle* You? Nice to Sensei? That would make me scared for Reality.

Ryoko: ... *Eyes are closed in intense concentration* ...Alright. It's done.

Zev: I take it Valkenhayn'll teleport all of them here?

Ryoko: You got it. *Grumble* ...Don't wanna put up with those relics...

Zev: C'mon. You have to admit. Getting three of the Six in one place would be pretty damn cool.

Ryoko: ...Be that as it may, I can tell, bringing Hakumen into this can only end in tears.

Zev: You're just being pessimistic. *Looks over to Nadle*

*Strolling over, he looks the Makuta up and down*

Zev: Yes...You should survive until we get Hakumen calmed down...

*He abruptly realizes he can be heard loud and clear*

Zev: Um...It's...Uh... ... ... *Runs off*

*Doing a leaping tuck-and-roll over a table, he hides*

Ryoko: ...This ain't gonna be good.

*Nadle's eyes widen*

*D-Klak begins to chuckle*

*Klak stares at the ground, somberly and silently*

---

*Keichi looks at the Tuskarr women and the elder*

Keichi: "We need answers. Your planet is under attack. Do you know anyone named Treskis?"

[ The Bebop II: ]

Ryoko: They're incoming!!

*With a whorl of dark energy, three figures appear*

Spoiler:

Spoiler:

Spoiler:

*The three of them look around with mild interest*

Hooded Cat: *In a gruff voice* Well, well, well...Somethin' of a shindig we've ended up at, eh, Valkenhayn?

Valkenhayn: *Is the well-dressed older gentleman* Quite, Jubei. Quite. *He takes out and eyes a silver pocketwatch*

Armored Figure: ... *Looks over at Nadle* ...A Makuta. You stink of darkness.

Jubei: Now c'mon, Hakumen! Don't go flippin' yer lid at a time like this!

Hakumen: *Draws a ridiculously long katana from his back* I will not allow a Makuta to stand before me.

Kokonoe: *Lifts a device* Reactivate Detainment Protocol: HPS-3770000002157.

*From the device issues a broad shaft of light, paralyzing Hakumen*

*Next, several bands of crackling energy lock his arms against his torso and chain him to the floor*

Hakumen: Why do you continue to meddle in my affairs, Grimalkin?

Kokonoe: Because I don't want everbody b!tching out because you couldn't keep yourself from attacking our ally who just so happens to be a Makuta. Luckily, not all of the seals from Rhadan wore off.

*She gestures to the curious gun-shaped device, smirking*

Kokonoe: I keep this baby on hand just in case we meet in person. You're rather predictable.

Hakumen: *Snarls, but falls silent* Hmph. *Standing tall despite his bindings, the red orbs all over his body swivel around towards the table Zev hid behind* ...So. The First Prince calls on us in his time of need. Typical.

Zev: *Pops up* C'mon! This is your first appearance in this RPG! Cut me some slack!

Jubei: Yeah, Hakumen. Ya can't blame him fer thinkin' of us in such a nasty situation as this.

Valkenhayn: *Returns the pocketwatch to his coat* Prince Raregroove. What do you require of us?

Zev: We~ll...I was hoping you could stay at the ready in case things seriously go wrong.

Jubei: *Chuckle* I see...Ya wanted a leg up on Uterio, so ya called on a few old-timers he won't have heard of, hm?

Zev: *Abruptly turns more serious and respectful* ...Yes, Sensei. We could really use your help.

Jubei: Sngrk. Don't go callin' me Sensei, Zev! Yer not my student anymore. Jus' call me Jubei.

Hakumen: ... *The red orbs all over his body "glare" at Ryoko* ...

Ryoko: *Snarl* You got a problem with me, Tin Can?

Hakumen: Of course, you destructive harlot.

Ryoko: *Lobs a small energy blast at Hakumen's head*

*The explosion wraps around his helm, but quickly fades away*

Hakumen: Are you satisfied with the vain results of -

*He's interrupted by another explosion*

Ryoko: Heheh. This is fun.

*The blasts continue*

--- --- ---

[ Icy Planet: ]

Wiseman: ...We do not.

*Closing his eyes, he sighs*

Wiseman: We never wanted to get involved in wars from the sky...

*Abruptly, a strong hand is laid over his shoulder*

Hishima: We shall handle this. Consider it a repaying of our debt.

Mushima: A battleship or two should be no problem, once they're within the atmosphere.

Takashima: Glah. *Inclines head in agreement*

*The three robed brothers leave*

Wiseman: ... *Chuckle* ...Perhaps there is hope.

*Folding his legs, he goes into a trance*

*All is silent for a while...*

*Nadle smiles*

Nadle: "I was one of the first."

DK: "Are they going to keep fighting?"

Nadle: "Klak, I suggest we begin to converse our plan of attack. Abneris, you and D-Klak shall meet Klak and I in Zev's sleeping quarters."

Treveya: "Where do I go?"

Me: You stay with Jinx, the Malchiorians, and the rest of the gang and wait for further orders. Sorry, Trev.

DK: "Zev, you know how I am with rooms, so I suggest you tag along to stop me from.....you know."

Me: We'll meet in an hour.

---

*Keichi is about to speak, but Quick Billy holds his hand in front of the pirate's mouth*

QB: "Any chance we could help?"

SMT: "They have no idea where Treskis is. We should leave this camp and keep searching."

Keichi: "Quiet Treveya. Do you know of any other wise men I could contact on this-"

*a tall, heavy built figure in a blue fur coat appears*

*His face is a helmet much like a Viking's, but with a faceplate covering all save for the eyes*

???: "I didn't think you would go all this way to find me here, Keichi-des."

Keichi: "Treskis. You sly dog, you're alive. How did you find us?"

Treskis: "This planet has strange energies running through it-des. I felt a familiar presence in this camp-des. Forgive me, Wise Man, for intruding-des."

*he bows*

*Keichi chuckles*

Keichi: "Just as noble as I remember you."

Treskis: "I hear the sounds of war-des. Let us retreat to my dwelling-des. It is not far from here-des."

SMT: "Sounds good."

*They get up, and Quick Billy bows in front of the Wise Man*

*Before long, they are inside of a hut*

Treskis: "So what brings you here, Keichi-des?"

SMT: "Did you hear the whole declaration of war message by someone named Uterio?"

Treskis: "I heard-des. I faced a ship that belonged to the Great Beings once, in my travels-des. My crew and I barely survived the encounter-des."

Keichi: "I was thinking that we could unite all of the Pirate Lords of Liquid Metallicon, and join Uterio. He's obviously going to kick everyone's ass, so we ought to be on the right side for....profit."

Treskis: "It sounds.....reasonable-des."

QB: "Y'all need at least some gold. And I reckon Uterio ain't running out of it any sooner."

SMT: "I'm interested in the conquest, just as the Zev of my universe would want."

Treskis: "She's from another universe-des? You have good company, Keichi-des. Did you bring a ship, and a crew-des?"

Keichi: "Yes, and yes. Are you up for it?"

Treskis: "You bet-des. Pirate Lord Treskis will rise once again."

Keichi: "And we'll all be filthy rich!!"

*they begin to cackle in unison*

Oos: Ynot returns!
So, yeah, this is on my phone, and dont exactly jave infinite battery life.
If someone would be so kind to fill me in, I would like to unch someone

OOS: Welcome back, Ynot!

Well basically, Uterio's forces are waging war on the multiverse. Klak and co. are currently on an icy planet which is being attacked by a Great Being called Serecio, also where the rest of my characters are, and Zev and Shroom are doing something else. I think Ynot and his crew were in space somewhere when you last posted.

[ Bebop II: ]

Zev: *Follows after*

Vi: *Tails them as well*

Zev: This is Vi's ship, and she's our best military mind. It's best that she comes along.

*He leads the way to his room*

*Meanwhile, Ryoko has finally ceased throwing blasts at Hakumen*

Kokonoe: So. Can we trust you enough to not go after any of our allies again?

Hakumen: ...Very well. I'll play along for now, Grimalkin. *Finds the bindings released*

*Rubbing at one arm, Hakumen proceeds to sheath his blade again on his back*

Hakumen: *The red orbs all over his body swivel towards Nadle* ...Hmph. You say you were among the first Makuta?

*Turning to face him, Hakumen remains in a neutral, almost defensive stance*

Hakumen: What is the situation that has called for three of the Six Heroes to be present?

Valkenhayn: Please. Allow me to explain to him, Sir Nadle. I will attempt to capture the gist of things.

*Turning to Hakumen, the elderly man retains an even voice while speaking*

Valkenhayn: One of the Great Beings, named Uterio di Armechio, has declared war on Klak and his allies. There are certain individuals of high power who could normally help, but they have been prevented from interfering. As well, there is a future version of our Klak who is attempting to push the present Klak into becoming evil. We believe his reasons for doing so is that this turn is what gave Klak the abilities to defeat his enemies.

Valkenhayn: First Prince of Jurai Yo - Ahem. Zev has been called on to assist the present Klak in defeating Uterio. It is unknown whether Zev will be called on to play a part in battling Future Klak. For now, we have been summoned to assist in battling Uterio as a last resort. That is the full situation to my knowledge.

Hakumen: I see...My thanks, Valkenhayn. At the very least, even if I'm being sent on a fool's errand on behalf of that idiotic apprentice of Jubei's, I now know what that fool's errand actually is. *Leaves*

Jubei: *Walks up to Nadle* I really apologize fer Hakumen's behavior. He fancies 'imself a great doer of justice. It's gotten 'im in trouble before, believe you me. But trust me - He'll be a big help in the fight.

*Offering a paw to Nadle, Jubei's cat features curl up in a smile*

Jubei: I believe the time's come fer a proper introduction. M'name's Jubei.

Valkenhayn: *Bows gracefully* I am Valkenhayn R. Hellsing, devoted servant of the Alucard Family's current head, Rachel Alucard. It's a pleasure to meet of you all.

*As he prepares to stand, he finds a small hand tugging on his tied-back ponytail*

Ed: Eheheh~! Ponytail~! Grampa, I really like your ponytail~! Eheheheh~! *Continues gently tugging*

Ryoko: *Flinches* Oh, boy...Ed, you might wanna get away from Valkenhayn. He's pretty - ...Vicious...

Valkenhayn: *Smiles warmly with a chuckle* Really, now? I thank you for that compliment, little girl.

Ed: Eheheh! I like you old-timers! You're all nice and cool! *Dashes off to do something else somewhere*

Jubei: *Chuckle* Do ya think she included Hakumen in that?

Valkenhayn: Well, if memory serves, she might be of that kind called the Whisperers...

Jubei: I see, I see. Quite a motley crew Zevvy-boy's found himself in here.

*His single-eyed gaze turns over to look at Kokonoe*

Kokonoe: *Totally ignores him, looking down at some kind of device*

Jubei: ... *Sigh* Guess she still hasn't fergiven me.

Valkenhayn: In time, Jubei. In time.

Jubei: *Nods, smiling rather sadly*

Prudence: *Watches in silence*

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OOS: I didn't reply to the rest of your post, Klak, because the Shima Brothers are off waiting for the enemy ships to enter the planet's atmosphere.

And that's when things are gonna get real.

The Shima Brothers are serious business.

8O 8O 8O

[ Shroom & co's room: ]

Shroom: Subnixus is...

*Draak'ha's eyes go all sparkly*

Draak'ha: It's home~

Moss: Subnixus is pretty unique, mainly because it SHOULD be completely uninhabitable.

*She pauses for a moment, fiddling with her hair*

Moss: There's a book on it, I think...

Shroom: Oh, you mean "The Changing Planet", right?

Moss: Yeah, that's the one~

Draak'ha: I think it's in Guardian symbols. Can anyone read guardian symbols?

Shroom: I can.

Draak'ha: Really~?

*She walks up to Shroom and lifts her foot up to rest onto Shroom's chest, Shroom trying to avert his gaze from looking up her nightshirt*

Draak'ha: Can you read my foot?

Shroom: *Looks down at it* ... I think it says "Shall this be imbued with Ma's strength."

Draak'ha: ... Is that all?

Shroom: Well, yeah, It's a really drawn out language, one sentence can be translated into a freaking paragraph.

*She brings her foot down, then puts up the other one*

Shroom: "Bless us with your speed, oh Ma."

*Draak'ha giggles and brings down her foot, she looks down at Shroom, apparently trying to look convincing*

Draak'ha: ... Can you read the claymores?

Shroom: Screw that. I haven't even read most of my stuff, I mean, what good does it do?

Draak'ha: Pleeeease~?

Shroom: Maybe after I get my movement back. MAYBE.

Draak'ha: Awwww~ Thank you~

Shroom: I didn't say ye-

*Draak'ha hugs Shroom, her giggling causing Shroom to be very uncomfortable*

*After a few seconds, Draak'ha pulls away and goes back to Moss*

Moss: It would be pretty awesome to have that book.

Draak'ha: Mm-hmm~

[ Bebop II, Shroom & Co.'s Room: ]

Namah: ...How about I help you find it?

*She stares at them blankly, seeing nothing strange with her idea*

Namah: Well? What do you say?

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[ Cafeteria: ]

Ryoko: Hm? *Has received a telepathic message from Zev*

Zev: I'm going to send you a few allies to check up on. See if they'll join in.

Ryoko: ... *Nods at the names* You got it. *Teleports away*

---

[ Some Unknown Lab: ]

Washu: Do what now?

Ryoko: I need some way to increase the range of my teleportation.

Washu: How far? A few light seconds, maybe?

Ryoko: More liiike...A few light years. About...Seven.

Washu: ... *Stares at her blankly* You're serious. *Turns* No way.

Ryoko: C'mon, Washu! I'm only doing this for Zev! He needs a lot of help with this coming battle!!

Washu: ...Will you do me a favor in return?

Ryoko: Maybe. *Glare* What exactly do you want?

Washu: ... *Clasps hands* Call me Mommy~! *Eyes sparkle*

Ryoko: Urk! *Turns* Hell no!! *However, she doesn't leave*

Washu: ...Well, if you're really that set on it... *Sigh* I guess I can help you without the whole "Mommy" deal.

*Tapping a few keys on her holographic console, she teleports some kind of bracelets to her hands*

*Without any fuss, she places them both on Ryoko's wrists*

Washu: These'll boost your teleportation well enough. Just make sure to charge them after every three light years.

Ryoko: *Smiles softly* ...Thanks...Mom. *Teleports away*

*The diminutive scientist stares at where Ryoko was for a while*

*A slight smile crosses her face and something glints in her eye*

Washu: ... *Chuckle* She's growing up. *Turns back to her work*

*She seems to be quite happy*

--- --- ---

[ Unknown Desert Planet: ]

Ryoko: *Strolls into a pub*

*All of the local ruffians cower away from her*

*Except for, that is, a certain young man at the bar*

Ryoko: ... *Slaps him on the back* Hail, Jake! Not chasing any girls?

Jake: *Gulp* Heh. *Turns* Hail yourself, sugar! You're a sight for sore eyes on this dusty planet!

*He has slightly tanned skin, short, very spikey dark purple hair, and hazel eyes with a look of mirth in them. Over a longsleeve white shirt, he wears a dark gray vest; a large belt down around his torso from the right shoulder; and small plates of gunmetal silver armor on his shoulders*

*Covering his hands are worn, pale gray leather gloves, and around his head is a narrow circlet of what resembles ebony wood. Around his waist is a belt with numerous large pouches, while he wears off-white trousers; and completing the ensemble are a pair of knee-height, plated black boots*

Jake: Bartender! Pour a nice glass of ale for this fine lady! *Slaps a couple of gold coins down on the table*

Bartender: *A huge, bald man with an eyepatch and many scars, nods in agreement* Aye, mah boy. Comin' up. *Takes the coins and pours some ale into a flagon out of a huge barrel*

Ryoko: ... *Smiles, sitting down* We~ll...I haven't drunk anything from a flagon in a long time. And it would just be rude to turn down an offer from such a gentleman~!

Bartender: *Snorts* Jake 'ere, a gentleman? Apologies, girlie, but they don't make 'em any less gentlemanly than this lad. *Slides the huge flagon across the bar*

Ryoko: Thanks muchly. *Catches her beverage and takes a good, long drink* ... *Is still drinking by the time she's half-emptied the flagon* ...

*By this time, nearly all of the local scoundrels have left the bar*

*However, a stooped old man with a broad frame and gemlike magenta eyes stares out from the hood of his dark green robe*

*Under his breath, he mutters something inaudibly; his eyes seem to widen slightly*

Ryoko: *Has drained her glass completely* Aah! Nice! *Sets the flagon back down*

Jake: *Smirk* Heheheh! You always knew how to drink any man under the table! And a nice form in doing so!

Ryoko: *Chuckle* Thank you, thank you. *Suddenly frowns* ...But...I'm afraid I'm not here for fun.

Jake: *Frowns curiously* Huh? What brings you here, then? *Takes a sip from his own drink*

Ryoko: Well...Zev Raregroove and a fellow named Klak are gathering forces. To fight a b@stard named Uterio.

Jake: Hooooo. *Rubs the back of neck* ...I've heard tell of that nutcase. Won't be easy.

Ryoko: You don't have to join up if you don't want to. I don't want to force you to -

Jake: Heh. And leave a pretty lady like you hangin'? We've been apart for too long, Ryoko!

*Meanwhile, the robed figure has stood up to leave*

*This is before an energy blast pierces right through his shoulder*

*Lowering her smoking hand, Ryoko scowls at the unflinching old man*

Ryoko: ...Didn't know there were Manakete serving Uterio. I take it you're...Ozhel?

Ozhel: ... *Gives a raspy sigh, mostly of annoyance* ...How did you know?

Ryoko: Uterio's goons have a certain stench about them. *Leaps*

Ozhel: *Has spread a pair of scaled, draconic wings, roaring* YOU SHALL NOT DEFY METEUS!!

*Nonetheless, Ryoko's lariat sends him flying out of a window*

Bartender: ... *Sighs, cleaning a glass* Figures the girl and the old man'd break somethin' in a fight and not the buncha rats from before.

Jake: *Tosses down more coins* Sorry 'bout that. There's my last bit o' coin. *Grins* Where I'm goin', I won't need money! Woo! *Runs out*

Bartender: *Grumbles, taking the coin despite his irritation*

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[ Street Outside: ]

Jake: *Finds himself narrowly avoiding a thrown barrel*

Ryoko: Hrah!! *Swoops across the ground, socking Ozhel in the jaw*

Ozhel: *Tumbles back, but quickly rights himself with a flap of his wide wings*

*By now, his hands have formed into a pair of large, scaly claws*

*He inhales deeply, before exhaling a stream of fire towards Ryoko*

Ryoko: *Leaps over, before spinning and tossing an energy blast*

*The blast explodes against Ozhel's chest, making him roar as his flesh and blood is burnt*

*Staggering, Ozhel appears just about ready to fall...*

Ozhel: *Takes out a spherical red stone, gripping it tight*

*...That is, until he begins to flash with dark energy and grow*

Ozhel: GGGHHHRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!

*In no time, he's grown into a massive dragon with dark red scales, bovine black horns, and another horn on nose; his wings spread out slightly further than the width of the street, and his long tail is ended in a pair of twisted black spikes; from his jaws belch clouds of flame*

Ryoko: ...Aw, crap. *Narrowly dodges a blast of flame* Jake, I could use your help!!

Jake: Right! *Takes out a crossbow* Activate, Get Off Of My Cloud!

*At that, the crossbow erupts into crackling scarlet light*

*It begins to grow and change shape, with Jake sitting atop it*

*Crafted of red wood and pewter-colored metal, the ballista resembles a gigantic crossbow with a wooden panel bearing a hole covering the front, mounted on a rotating stand with a seat for Jake*

Jake: Taking aim! *Swivels around to point the ballista at Ozhel* Fire! Stonehoist!

*From the ballista is flung a large sphere of stone straight towards Ozhel's head*

*On impact, the stone sphere shatters violently - Nearly knocking the dragon over*

Ozhel: Ggghhhrrrrrggghhh... *Shakes head, trying to overcome the daze he's been hammered into*

Ryoko: I came here looking for someone else as well! Is Jeorge nearby?

Jake: No idea! We haven't seen each other since Rhadan!

*They both get ready to return to the offensive*

Ozhel: *Prepares to attack again...*

OOS: HEY YNOT!! Actually, KoN, Keichi and company are on an icy planet. Klak is with Zev. :3
*Abneris bows*

Abneris: "I am Abneris, sirs and madames. I am D-Klak's personal assistant and butler."

*Nadle bows*

Nadle: "My name is Nadle, and yes, I was one of the first. And, Sir Hakumen, do not let your desire for justice turn into self-righteousness. You may become what you have sworn to destroy...."

DK: "Some would say that's what happened to Uterio. But I know that he has always been evil. He's just better at hiding it than most people. And to correct you, Valke, Uterio is not a Great Being, he only serves them. But I'm pretty sure that in his head he thinks he is. Did you know that he is planning on betraying them once this war is over? Oh, yeah, my name is Klak, and I'm a mercenary who always gets on Uterio's bad side. Well, actually, I'm the Klak of a different universe, so you can just call me D-Klak. That's how the User types my name anyways."

Me: I'm the Klak of this universe.

Treveya: "My name is Treveya. I used to be a Shadow Toa under the tutelage of Caiaphus. Now, I help Klak fight the evil I used to serve."

Baterra: "I'm Morgan Freeman, and those red people over there are my Malchiorian friends, including a girl named Jinx!"

Me: No, you're a Baterra.

Baterra: *shape shifts into Morgan Freeman* "I can dream, can't I?"

Me: *shakes head* I'd hate to interrupt a conversation, but we should get going.

*Nadle, Abneris, Klak, and D-Klak leave to Zev's quarters*

---

*Set is smiling as he watches the party*

Set: "I wonder where Ozhel is. He's missing this."

Uterio: "As well as Serecio. Well, as long as they are crushing our enemies, then I have nothing to complain about."

*A wooshing sound as a puff of smoke appears behind The Klaks*
Ynot : I lose more ships that way....Hmm the klaks? I was aiming for Zev....
*Notices that no one recognizes him due to not being seen since he got his new body*
Ynot: Oh, right, hey guys its me Ynot, im not dead!

*Onboard the Nakamura*

Serecio: Scan the planet's surface for camps, buildings etc.

*A scan is initiated*

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*A Vassila runs up to Nyatera*

Vassila: Our probe has been destroyed!

Nyatera: Then this means war. Get in the drone transports! Hurry!

*Lots of Vassila and drones run to the hangar bay, where about 10 Vassilan ships are situated. The drones clamp themselves to the backs of them and the Vassila get into the cockpits. Blasters extend out of the fronts and they take off*

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*Meanwhile, on an unknown planet*

*Six figures are standing in a foggy field. They take weapons off their backs and walk*

???: Are you sure this is the right place? There's probably been no-one here for years.

*Suddenly, there is a clanking of metal across the field. A figure can be seen walking towards them*

???2: That's him. Get ready.

*The figure finally steps out of the fog, and he is revealed*

The King of Nynrah: HAHAHAHAHA!!! Toa. So frightened still! Maybe I should end your fear... by ending your lives!