Deep in the recesses of of Washu's lab, a battle was taking place. As countless computers ran and samples were being analyzed by a self-govered processor, two legendary rivals were embroiled in fierce competition.

Yume smirked at Washu. "Do you really think you can beat me by being quick on your feet?" There was an electrical buzzing and a crash, leading to a moan of pain. However, Washu kept on grinning in the face of her opponent.

"It would seem to me," she drawled, "That you cannot see when you're fighting a losing battle. Maybe you can create yourself a working pair of eyes, hmm, Yume?" With a whoomph and a battlecry, the retaliation was made. A flurry of strikes, before both competitors separated. A small bead of sweat ran down Yume's temple.

"It will be decided here!"

Washu's eyes lit up - "You bet it will!"

"I won't let you win, Washu!"

"Have I ever needed you to let me win, Yume-chan!"

"Here it comes...!"

"The decisive strike...!"

A blast of sound. Both competitors' eyes widened. Yume was utterly speechless. Washu said quietly, "I'd only heard of this happening...I'd never been a cause of it..." Both could hardly believe it - But it was right before their eyes. There could be no denying it - And yet, both tried their hardest to deny it.

DOUBLE DOWN

Yume's jaw dropped as she realized that, indeed, her beloved Iron Tager was lying defeated...Washu displayed a similar reaction at Taokaka's prone form on the battlefield. The two avoided looking at each other...Washu chuckled nervously.

"Heh, heheh, heh...Hey, I've been playing this game too much lately, anyways. You wanna try out something from Guilty Gear, Yume?"

"...Nah, I'm good."

...

"...At least we got the It Just Got Real Achievement!"

"You shut up, Washu." Yume scowled at the screen - This had been the final round of a seven-round match. Three wins to herself, three wins to Washu. It was entirely clear to Yume that the two were a match. ... In BlazBlue, at least.

Washu scratched at the back of her head. Gotta think of something quick...But I've got to keep from setting her off...Washu smiled, wrapping her arm around Yume's shoulder and pulling her in close. "...Wanna see my new railgun design?"

"I'd rather not."

"Even if it took out a moon in a nearby galaxy?

"..."

"Even if it did that at 37% power?"

That caused a short hmph of amusement. Yume gave Washu a rare genuinely friendly smile. Washu smiled back...Though Yume rarely agreed with Washu, there were times when the two had a very special understanding of each other.

"Fine. Then I can show you my Wave Motion Gun that took out the entirety of the Yamakaji Space Pirates fleet." She gave a sly wink: "At 32% power." The two stood up.

Washu removed her arm, leading Yume deeper into the lab.

"You had me at Wave Motion Gun!"