Vorton
As the heroes return from their recent adventure, Iron Man checks himself to see if he has returned to normal.
IRON MAN: Ah, back to normal.
SONIC: Well, what now? There was no Keystone there.
LEO: Sonic's right.
IRON MAN: We need to find a way to stop Doom.
As the others were talking, Gandalf saw some equipment moving. He went to inspect it with his staff, when it suddenly collapsed gaining the others attention.
BATMAN: Gandalf, did you just break our only way out of here?
GANDALF: Well…
Iron Man then scans the gateway, only to see it is completely normal.
IRON MAN: No, he didn't. It's still working perfectly.
BATMAN: Then what are these for?
The parts then suddenly reassemble to recreate X-PO.
X-PO: Whew - thanks. Kinda hard to assemble yourself when your arms aren't attached in the first place.
GANDALF: The flying box appears to be speaking. How… odd.
X-PO: This from a guy who hangs out with talking trees. I was worried that you guys hadn't seen my S.O.S. signal. My name's X-PO. Short for Experimental Portal Operator. And I'm the voice that's been helping you find the Keystones. That's different from the voice that tells you to dress up like a bat.
GANDALF: Oh. Our thanks.
X-PO: You and your beard are welcome. So here's the deal: Now that the Keystones have been integrated into the Gateway device, you must gather the Foundation Elements immediately. It's a gotta-collect- 'em-all kind of thing.
SONIC: Cut to the chase, casual robot. Do you know where the rest of the Emeralds are?
X-PO: Chaos Emeralds. Those a few of the Foundation Elements identified on Foundation Prime. From my knowledge, Doom doesn't have any yet.
LEO: That's the guy from Monstropolis! Does he have Master Splinter and Frodo, too?
X-PO: Well, if they possessed Foundation Elements - and judging by the kinds of friends you have, I'd bet they do - then yes, they're probably on Foundation Prime.
BATMAN: Then stop talking and open a rift there!
X-PO: Wish I could. Here's the catch: Foundation Prime's location was wiped from my memory… …along with all my important phone numbers and gluten-free recipes. It's a real pain. But with enough Foundation Elements, I may be able to recalculate it. Also - as a bonus - getting all of the Foundation Elements will stop Dr. Doom's plan to collapse all the dimensions into one.
GANDALF: I trust one of you knows that last bit meant?
LEO: I think so. Collapsing all the dimensions is bad news, right?
X-PO: Oh yeah. Real bad. To put it in a way that each of you would understand, it's like if… Sauron ruled all of Middle-earth….. or your entire world was conquered by Eggman… …or Shredder winning…...or everybody found out that you're actually Bruce Wayne.
BATMAN: Ummm…
X-PO: So obviously you have to collect all of these Foundation Elements.
GANDALF: But what are they?
X-PO: Important, unique objects found only in specific dimensions.
GANDALF: The one ring…
SONIC: The Chaos Emeralds…
X-PO: Doom desires them with all of his heart. When it comes to ruling the entire Multiverse, the guy can be a bit of a hoarder.
IRON MAN: Oh believe me, I know.
BATMAN: Alright, we're in.
SONIC: What are we looking for?
X-PO: Look, I can only be so helpful. But I can't get you started. For there is one Element that is known to all artificial intelligences like myself. The knowledge is buried deep in our kernel. Some consider it a myth, but I am now certain of its existence.
SONIC: And… what is it?
Street Fighter Universe
In the Lair Of The Four Kings, M Bison stands still, thinking to himself, until those thoughts are interrupted by a certain Egg shaped genius.
DR. EGGMAN: HOHOHOHO!
M BISON: From your laughter, I assume one of the moons have gone off.
DR. EGGMAN: You assume correctly, Bison. It is a complete success.
M BISON: Excellent. Once my goals are achieved, I shall help you achieve yours, Doctor.
DR. EGGMAN: Good, now. Shall we make our way to regroup with your allies?
Bison smiles.
M BISON: We shall.
Meanwhile in New York City, a rift opens and the heroes emerge from it.
SONIC: So what are we looking for?
IRON MAN: The Satsui No Hado, an ancient power from another realm. And I know who has it, he's a friend.
BATMAN: Will he help us?
IRON MAN: Yeah, he will.
They all suddenly hear an explosion coming from a nearby bank.
LEO: What was that?
SONIC: Let's check it out!
They all rush to the source of the explosion.
At the bank, Shadaloo officers survey the damage: a huge traffic accident resulted of the sudden shutdown of electricity - which, of course, includes traffic lights - , with some casualties such as police officers. At the lobby of a nearby bank, Dr. Eggman who is in his Eggmobile can be seen laughing maniacally. Next to him are to Vega and Balrog, who stand by an open vault.
DR. EGGMAN: HOHOHOHOHOHO! The "AS" demonstration was a complete success!
Tapping his foot in impatience, Balrog suddenly turns to the Egg shaped doctor.
BALROG: So? What happened to the other places? Why the hell haven't other Moons gone off?
Eggman stops, looking dejected at Balrog's comment.
DR. EGGMAN: Did I ever tell you that you have the attention span of a five-year-old? I already told you that the other control keys were stolen by that programmer! But since I took quick actions to recover one of the keys, I've destroyed all this city's electrical functions! Quite an accomplishment, I might say. Speaking of which, [accusingly, to Vega and Balrog] what were you two doing all this time I was working so hard?
VEGA: Hah! Look who's talking. Did you forget that you were in charge of this plan? And it was you who let a programmer steal the control keys. I would say that's a huge disgrace!
Eggman looks very offended as Vega talks.
VEGA: It's obvious who should be taking the blame for this. Besides…
DR. EGGMAN: Tread cautiously when you dare say such insolent things to me! I successfully enacted "Operation C.H.A.I.N.S".! And the fact that the programmer escaped so easily is all because you two are incompetent!
His words strike a nerve with the two Shadaloo lieutenants, who prepare to attack him, when a sort of portal, swirling with purple energy, appears. From it, Bison emerges, radiating Psycho Power from his body.
M BISON: My generals are all killing each other. This is delicious entertainment!
DR. EGGMAN: HA! See you fools?! Thanks to me, Bison's power has increased dramatically!
M BISON: No need to discuss the obvious. Now tell me the current status of the other device.
DR. EGGMAN: That is where the problem lies. Thanks to the incompetence of F.A.N.G. I can't successfully set off the other moons. Not to mention that the key was stolen from me by that programmer. But don't worry, Metal Sonic will find them!
BALROG: Pfft, you're gonna leave an important task like that to a robot?
DR. EGGMAN: Oh please, Balrog, my Badniks could wipe you out anyday!
M BISON: ENOUGH! Doctor, what do you suppose we do?
Eggman uses this opportunity to get what he wants.
DR. EGGMAN: It could be some time before Metal comes back, I want to take this time to show you my plan. And trust me, my plan is on a wider scale compared to this.
Eggman smiles evilly. He then explains his plan to the villains and this peaks their interest greatly, instantly getting them on board.
VEGA: And these Foundation Elements, they can help us take over the Multiverse?
DR. EGGMAN: Indeed, think Bison. The Multiverse is infinite! Think about how many universes could be under your control.
After hearing that, Bison was convinced.
M BISON: Vega, tell our forces to put this plan on hold. Balrog, gain as much supplies as you can. Once we find Ryu, we join this 'Legion of Doom' on Foundation Prime.
Unknown to them, the heroes were on their way to the bank when Tony saw two familiar faces.
IRON MAN: No way. Hey, Ryu, Chun-Li!
The two then turn to see the heroes.
RYU: Stark?
They then run over to each other.
CHUN-LI: What are you doing here?
IRON MAN: We're on a mission to find something, and Ryu has it.
RYU: You mean The Satsui No Hado.
LEO: We need it to save the Multiverse.
RYU: I'd give it to you if I could, but I cannot.
BATMAN: Wait, I hear voices.
SONIC: Not surprising.
BATMAN: At the bank.
They head over and see Eggman and Bison.
SONIC: Eggman!
He then rushes in.
IRON MAN: Sonic, wait!
SONIC: Hey, I've been looking for you, Baldy McNosehair!
Eggman turns around.
DR. EGGMAN: I should've known you would be here Hedgehog!
The others then enter.
M BISON: Ryu, Chun-Li and….Stark?!
IRON MAN: Hey Bison, been a while.
DR. EGGMAN: You know Stark?!
M BISON: All too well.
DR. EGGMAN: Well, it doesn't matter! You will not stop us! Plus you have brought me the thing I came here for.
A laser then deploys from the Eggmobile, it then fires at Ryu, causing him to scream in pain.
SONIC: RYU!
A dark energy is sucked out of him and is placed into a canister on the back of the Eggmobile. The laser deactivates and The Satsui No Hado has been removed from Ryu.
DR. EGGMAN: Thank you very much.
Iron Man and Chun-Li rush over to Ryu to check on him.
IRON MAN: Ryu, you okay?
RYU: My thoughts. They are clear. I can think without that overwhelming darkness.
DR. EGGMAN: I must thank you Ryu, without you, this wouldn't have been possible. Bison, I believe it is time to depart.
M BISON: Wait, I would like to test out my Psycho Power on these fools.
Bison then lands on the ground and prepares for battle. Sonic rushes toward him but is caught mid air.
SONIC: Wha..What?
M BISON: Bow down before my Psycho Power.
He then launches him into a car. Bison then teleports behind Iron Man and punches him into a wall. He then teleports and grabs Leo and Batman by their heads and smashes them on the ground. Gandalf tries to shock him with lightning but he teleports away and from behind Gandalf, he kicks him into the ground. He then creates a shockwave that pushes Ryu and Chun-Li back. Eggman laughs at Bison's victory.
DR. EGGMAN: HOHOHOHO! Excellent Bison! Now I suggest we take our leave.
Bison nods in agreement. A rift then opens behind them and they enter.
IRON MAN: Shit!
LEO: What do we do now?
IRON MAN: I don't know, but Bison has gotten stronger.
CHUN-LI: Maybe it's linked to the blackout?
Ryu nods.
BATMAN: Alright, here's what we do. Ryu and Chun-Li will find out what caused this sudden burst of power, while the rest of us find the rest of the Elements.
They all nod and go their separate ways. The heroes enter a rift to the next dimension.
(A/N: Sorry for the lackluster chapter, but I have just returned to school and I'm tired. But the next chapter will have more action.)
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