NegaMorph Strikes Back

Chapter 4: NegaMorph's Challenge

High above the storm clouds, a green portal suddenly appeared in the sky. Out of that portal flew the small white form of PosiMorph. PosiMorph looked around, wondered where the energy disturbance he felt came from. He looked down to see New Island and thought that would be a likely place to look. As he floated downwards, he paused by one of the windmills. He watched the blades spin and a fun thought entered his head. He hovered over and sat on one of the blades. As it got higher, he tumbled backwards and landed on another blade. And when it got higher, he tumbled onto another blade. He giggled to himself. The energy disturbance could wait, this was fun.

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The group followed the cloaked figure as he led them through the interior of the island. What was amazing was that the corridor they were in was carved completely out of the natural black rock of the island. "Wow," said Lilo, "It must have taken a lot of time and money to do this."

"It was an easy task for my master," said the cloaked figure.

Eventually, they came to a large pair of doors. The doors opened to reveal a large dining hall. There was a table with plenty of food laid on it. Haley and Kim were sitting at the table, helping themselves. Trainer and Nightwing seem to be resting from their trip. The partnerless experiments were either eating or resting.

The cloaked figure dimmed his lantern and said, "Now that you are here, all trainers worthy of an audience with my master are present."

"But there's only two others," said Victoria.

"Only those who can brave the storm are worthy of an audience with my master."

"Are you saying that storm was some kind of test?" asked Nick.

The cloaked figure didn't respond to that question but said, "Please place your spellbooks on that bookshelf. My master's intentions will soon become clear." The cloaked figure pointed at a bookshelf that had the various experiments' spellbooks stacked together on the shelves.

"I'm not so certain about that," said Kioko, "It just seems too easy to eliminate everyone by torching that bookshelf."

"My master has no intention of harming the contents of that bookshelf. Please place your spellbooks there. My master will be with us shortly."

Then the large doors closed behind them. This was a bit unsettling because nothing was seen closing them. "Well, it is a party," said Lilo, "I suppose we should try to relax."

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Outside, Bonnie, Clyde, and Reuben watched the big doors swing close. "Ah man," said Reuben, "We're locked out."

"Now we'll never know what kind of party we're missing," moaned Clyde.

"Then we'll just have to crash it," said Bonnie.

"But Bonnie, how are we going to get inside?" asked Reuben.

"Through dere," said Bonnie, pointing at an opening in the black rock. A small waterfall poured out of it, apparently it was the sewer entrance.

"But how are we going to swim up there?" asked Reuben.

"Pretend you're a salmon, you eat enough salmon patties to know what one is," snapped Bonnie. She paused as she felt a presence behind her. She looked around to see who it was, but didn't see anything.

"Something wrong, Bonnie?" asked Clyde.

"No," said Bonnie, "Let's move."

"I think this plan is all wet," grumbled Reuben as the three experiments started climbing towards the sewer entrance, none of them noticing PosiMorph floating after them.

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Meanwhile, the others were trying to loosen up and enjoy the party. It wasn't that exciting a party, there wasn't any music or decorations. However, the room itself was interesting. There were a few pools of water, apparently meant for aquatic experiments to swim in. There was also a double spiral staircase that went upwards to the upper floor. Behind the staircases was an enormous glass window that took up a good portion of the wall.

"So, how did you guys make it through the storm?" asked Lilo to the other two trainer teams.

"Oh, I've dealt with hurricanes before," said Kim, "Part of my line of work."

"Dragons can take on any weather," said Haley, "But this storm was a pretty tough one."

"There are far tougher things that can't be created by nature," said Nightwing.

"I don't know, something about this storm doesn't seem natural," said Kioko.

"You think the master of this place's experiment created it?" asked Trainer.

"It may be possible," said Angel, "But I don't know of any experiments that could prolong a storm such as this."

"Well, we'll keep our eye out for anything suspicious," said Lilo, "By the way, who are the rest of these experiments?"

"Well, I see Bugby, Phantasmo, Shush, and Sproing," said Snooty, "Oh look, there's Ploot. I haven't seen him in ages. Wait here, I'm gonna say hi." Snooty flew off towards a blue-green crab-like experiment with scrubbers for feet and a pouch on his belly.

Chopsuey picked up where Snooty left off, "There's also Shortstuff, Amnesio, Sprout, hey, there's my old sparring partner, Thresher. I wonder how he's been?"

Before Chopsuey could go over to talk with Thresher, the lights in the room suddenly dimmed. A beam of red light shone from the circle the spiral staircases surrounded. "My master is arriving," said the cloaked figure, "The time has come for you to meet the world's greatest experiment trainer." Nightwing, Trainer, and a couple of the other experiments braced themselves for battle.

Then a figure suddenly started floating down in the center of the pillar of light. Its black body made it hard to make out. "What is that?" asked Lilo. The figure continued to float downwards, his seven eyes glowing a bright red.

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Meanwhile, Bonnie, Clyde, and Reuben were sneaking through the sewer. Clyde led the way because he had a flashlight built into his mechanical hand. Reuben was trailing behind, really wishing he didn't have to sneak around in a sewer. But what Rueben didn't know was that he wasn't actually last in line. PosiMorph was hovering right behind him. However, Reuben did get the feeling that someone was behind him. But when he looked over his shoulder to look, PosiMorph would drift out of his range of vision. Reuben pondered over how to spot whatever was following him and then turned completely around. Before he could do so, PosiMorph became invisible. Reuben glanced at the seemingly-empty air and said, "This place is really giving me the creeps."

Just then, Clyde said, "Hey guys, check this out." His flashlight had found a ladder that led upwards. "I wonder where it goes?" he asked.

"Who cares as long as it's out of this sewer," said Bonnie.

"You said it," said Reuben, still feeling unnerved by the unperceivable presence.

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Meanwhile, the mysterious figure had finally descended to the floor. It landed on two pairs of mismatched feet. As a matter of fact, every part of this creature seemed mismatched, with no line of symmetry on it anywhere. Whatever this creature was, it was clearly not human, nor did it look like a normal alien. The humans and experiments stared at the creature with a look of both confusion and apprehension.

"Yes," said the cloaked figure, "The world's greatest experiment trainer is also the most powerful genetic experiment ever created. This is the ruler of New Island and soon the entire world: NegaMorph."

"NegaMorph?" asked Lilo in confusion.

"I've never seen this guy before at Jumba's lab," said Chopsuey, "He can't be another fanon experiment, can he?"

"I don't think so," said Nick, "We burnt all the fanon experiments' books, remember?"

However, Haley was less puzzled or awed. "A genetic experiment can't be an experiment trainer!" she yelled, "That makes no sense!"

"Silence human," said NegaMorph, with the cloaked figure speaking at the same time, "From now on, I am the one who makes the rules." Then NegaMorph pointed one of his left hands at Haley and shadows wrapped around her. They lifted her up high off the ground and started to squeeze her. NegaMorph chuckled softly as he brought the three fingers on his hand close together. Haley cried out in pain as the shadows threatened to break her bones.

"Leave her alone!" shouted Kioko, not sure whether he could do something about it or not. NegaMorph glanced at him and gestured with his hand. The shadows tossed Haley into one of the pools. Haley soon came back to the surface, looking very angry. "We'll show you!" she shouted, "Let's go, Nightwing!"

"It's about time," said Nightwing as he flapped his wings in restlessness.

Haley grabbed her book from the bookshelf and called out, "UMBRAR!" A beam of shadow energy shot out of Nightwing's mouth and straight at NegaMorph. NegaMorph raised up his arm and a red shield of energy formed to block the attack. Then the attack was sent flying back at Nightwing, which blasted him into the pool that Haley landed in. He didn't look injured, but he definitely had the wind knocked out of him. "Nightwing!" called Haley as she went to check on her partner.

"Child's play," said NegaMorph and the cloaked figure. Then NegaMorph turned towards the cloaked figure and waved his hand, saying, "Your usefulness has ended."

The cloaked figured let out a gasp of surprise before falling over. Nick ran forward to catch him. As he fell, the hood fell away from his face, exposing his rodent-like head. "I was right, you are Dr. Jacques."

Dr. Jacques opened his eyes and asked, "Where am I? And how did I get here?"

"You've been under my control," said NegaMorph, "I transported you here from your home. Your knowledge of genetic engineering proved very useful for my plans. The fact that you were the brother of my enemy was a double enjoyment. But now that your purpose has been fulfilled, I saw no reason for you to remember your work from the last few weeks."

"Who are you?" demanded Nick angrily.

"I am the new ruler of this world," said NegaMorph, "The master of naturals and artificial life alike."

"You're just a bully!" shouted Victoria, with Snooty giving a growl of agreement.

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Meanwhile, Bonnie, Clyde, and Reuben had made it to the top of the ladder. There was a large stone blocking their way, but it was removable and Clyde was able to push it aside. They climbed up to find themselves in a lit and dry corridor. Deciding this was better than where they had come from, they decided to proceed down this corridor.

But one door seemed to be motion activated and opened up as they passed. Their curiosity aroused, they walked into the room the door opened into. It was a large laboratory, filled with various machines. It was somewhat like Jumba's lab where they were all created. Only a major change was that there was a strange large machine there. It somewhat resembled a nautilus, with the spiral shell making up the bulk of the machine. There was an opening on one side where a conveyer belt went from it to a small dark opening in the wall.

The 'tentacles' of the machines where plastic tubes that were filled with a mysterious green liquid. The bottoms of these tubes were made of what looked like techno-organic rubber and were attached to the bottom. But the most interesting part was what was inside of three of the tubes. They were occupied the seemingly-sleeping forms of Stitch, Trainer, and Nightwing. However, they were each covered with black tiger-like stripes. Nightwing's was harder to see on his naturally black skin but the stripes were more visible on his yellow parts.

"These look a lot like our cuzs," said Reuben.

"Are they real?" asked Clyde.

Bonnie walked over to the computer terminal attached to the large machine. "I was hoping there'd be a party," she said to herself and leaned on the terminal.

Her paw accidentally hit one of the buttons. The terminal immediately started to hum and its buttons started glowing. That brought the attention of all three of them to its monitor, which started displaying images. "This is the Genetic Experiment Replication System," said the computer, "System activated. Genetic experiment detected. Genetic experiment DNA sampling sequence now in progress."

Suddenly, a robotic arm reached down and grabbed Reuben. "Hey! Put me down!" he cried as he was picked up by the machine. The robotic arm carried him over to the conveyer belt and set him down on it. The conveyer belt started moving him towards the opening of the machine. Naturally, Reuben started running away from the machine, but he was too slow to escape. Bonnie and Clyde jumped onto the conveyor belt and grabbed Reuben's arms as he was getting pulled into the shadows. "Help me!" he cried.

Inside the machine, a small robotic arm grabbed Reuben's tail. However, Bonnie and Clyde were pulling very hard and the machine was losing its grip. Eventually, Reuben came free, leaving a few hairs in the claw's grip.

The trio fell backwards off the conveyer belt. Reuben sighed with relief and said, "I made it, but just by a hair."

Then the machine started displaying a hologram of a pink screen with three hairs on it. "Look, there's your hair," said Bonnie.

"Analyzing genetic experiment biomaterial sample," said the computer as the hairs twisted into a ball, "Analysis complete. Genetic experiment identified. Begin replication sequence." The ball grew into an image of a small creature.

"Who's that experiment?" asked Clyde.

"It's Reuben!" said Bonnie.

Then one of the ports of the tubes leading into the machine opened. With a burst of bubbles, something came out of the machine and slid down the tube. The trio ran to look at it as it came to rest above the rubber part. To their surprise, it looked exactly Rueben, asleep in a fetal position and covered with black stripes.

"Reuben!" shouted Bonnie and Clyde in surprise.

"But, I'm Reuben," said Reuben in disbelief.

"So's the one in the tank," said Clyde.

"That's your clone!" said Bonnie.

Reuben looked at the other three experiments in the tubes and asked, "So, are these guys clones too?"

"They gotta be," said Clyde.

"But who would clone them?" asked Bonnie.

Unseen by any of them, PosiMorph was floating near the ceiling, looking at the scene with bewilderment.

Just then, the computer screen started flickering again as a different voice came out. "I haven't got much time," said the voice, sounding distressed, "I pray this record of our experiment survives. A year ago, we discovered a fossil proved to be the remains of the ancient creature, PosiMorph." This drew the trio's attention as the computer displayed images along with the story, "There was sufficient genetic material to replicate PosiMorph, but Hamsterviel, who funded our project, told us to design super-clones, more powerful than the originals. Many attempts failed, but finally our experiments proved successful. We produced a living creature. We called in NegaMorph." Then the sounds of screams and breaking in the background of the recording got louder. "But for some reason, its anger is out of control. Its negative molecular powers are destroying the laboratory. We dreamed of creating the galaxy's strongest genetic experiment. And we've succeeded." Then the recording shut off.

"Sounds like a real Frankenstein," said Bonnie.

"Sure does," said Clyde.

"One real monster," said Reuben, looking behind, feeling that same presence again.

"But if this must be the lab," said Clyde, "But if NegaMorph destroyed it-"

"Then someone rebuilt it," finished Bonnie, "But who?" The trio looked puzzled as they tried to think of the answer.

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NegaMorph glared at the assembled humans and experiments. "This planet has suffered under woeful neglect. You humans have made a mess with everything. Nature should have never let such a parasitic race come into being. Your kind created me and other experiments to be your slaves. But I have found my own purpose. My storm shall create a newer better world, by destroying yours."

"So you hate all humans," said Nick, "and you're going to destroy us so you can save the ecosystem and the experiments."

"No," said NegaMorph, "Your experiments will not be spared. They have disgraced themselves by allowing themselves to be enslaved to their spellbooks and their holders."

Angel, in her anger, reverted to her native language and shouted angrily at NegaMorph. NegaMorph shifted his attention to her. "So, you say I am wrong? You say you are not this human's slave, you are his friend?" Angel nodded in confirmation. NegaMorph glared at her and said, "You're as pathetic as the rest." A flash from his eyes and Angel was sent hurling backwards. Kioko quickly moved to catch her, being knocked over himself. "Humans and experiments can never be friends," said NegaMorph.

"Kioko, are you okay?" asked Victoria.

Kioko nodded towards her and glared back at NegaMorph. "No one picks on Angel," he said threateningly.

"If you are an experiment, there's no reason I can't beat like any other," said Butter. He charged forward at NegaMorph, not minding the fact that without any spells, there was a limited amount that he could do. But before he could reach NegaMorph, NegaMorph reached out and grabbed one of Butter's tusks. To his surprise, Butter found that he could progress no further. Effortlessly, NegaMorph picked him up and threw him away. Butter landed on the table and slid down it, knocking off all the food that was on it. Butter himself was okay, but that hit took a lot out of him.

"Your attacks cannot weaken me," said NegaMorph, "I require no spellbook to unlock my powers. My powers are completely unfettered, unlike yours. No trainer can conquer me."

"Then you won't mind proving that in a real match," said Lilo.

NegaMorph raised an eyebrow in amusement and said, "Is that a challenge?"

"You bet it is!" shouted Stitch.

"Very well then," said NegaMorph and his eyes started glowing.

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Down in the laboratory, the three clones of Nightwing, Trainer, and Stitch glowed red briefly. This caused Bonnie, Clyde, and Reuben to leave off their pondering and look at the clones. They approached the tubes to take a better look at them. Suddenly, Stitch's clone opened his eyes. This surprised the trio and made them freeze in their tracks. Shortly afterwards, the clones of Trainer and Nightwing opened their eyes.

"They're awake!" said Bonnie, visibly unnerved.

Then they started slinking down from the transparent part of the tube to the techno-organic rubber at the bottom. There was a brief glow of light at the part where the tube met the ground. Then the rubber partially parted as the clones emerged from them. Despite the fact that the clones came out of them, the tubes' bottoms were completely intact, ready for more clones to emerge from them. The three released clones took no notice of the trio and started heading for the door.

The trio didn't make a move, not wanting to find out firsthand if these clones were super-clones too. Then they heard a squeak and they looked to their right. PosiMorph was watching the clones march away and now started to follow them out the door. The clones and PosiMorph quickly disappeared down the corridor.

"I'm scared," said Bonnie.

"Me too," said Clyde.

"Make that three," said Reuben.

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Suddenly, three holes appeared in the floor near where NegaMorph was standing. The humans and experiments watched with astonishment as three creatures that looked exactly like Nightwing, Trainer, and Stitch were lifted up through platforms. The only differences were that they had black stripes covering their bodies, only with Nightwing's only perceivable on the yellow portions. "I have carefully observed some of your battles in the past," said NegaMorph, "And when I determined which of you were of prime physical strength, I sent mini-drones to collect DNA samples to clone these more powerful copies."

"Copies!" said Kim in amazement.

"They look so real," said Haley.

Suddenly, there was a rattling noise in the air. Everyone looked around in confusion for the source of the noise. Suddenly, the large window behind the staircases dissolved into thin air. It revealed a large doorway into an open area outside. Huge floodlights flipped on, revealing a large stadium.

"A stadium," said Nick, "NegaMorph's been planning this battle from the start."

"Your fake Trainer can't be my real one," said Kim, "Right Trainer?"

"Right!" said Trainer.

"We're going to wipe the floor with that copy," said Haley, "Right Nightwing?"

"You've got it!" said Nightwing.

"I know we're not going to turn away from this fight," said Stitch, "Right Stitch?" Stitch growled and grabbed a chair. He threw it at NegaMorph with all his might. "Uh, I didn't say start," said Lilo.

The chair only got within three feet of NegaMorph before his eyes shot out laser beams that incinerated into ashes. "Your experiment has little self-control," commented NegaMorph. Stitch just growled at NegaMorph and his black-striped copy.

There's another chapter. I know it's kinda close to the movie, but I did keep separate from it in several places. For example, I altered NegaMorph's dialogue from Mewtwo's. In the English version, Mewtwo was portrayed as a cold-hearted villain instead of a misunderstood and confused creature who was angry because of the way and reason he was created and wanted to prove he was alive, as he was portrayed in Japan. I've changed it so that NegaMorph's closer to the Japanese version. I know the part about Stitch, Nightwing, and Trainer filling in for Blastoise, Charizard, and Venusaur's a bit ropey, but it was the only way it could work. By the way, all of the unpartnered experiments in this story have been listed now. The next chapter should be up in two days. Until then, please review.