Netherrealm woke up early in the morning. It was still dark outside. He got out of his sleeping bag on the floor of Passe. He wore no shirt and has grey sweatpants on. He entered the small kitchen and got a plate of leftover pudding. Neptune has lately been forming a strange love for pudding lately. She's begged Compa to make more over this week.

Netherrealm grabbed a spoon, then sat on the couch. He took a bite of pudding when he heard a yawn. "Whosszaat?" Compa mumbled out, rubbing her eyes. "Oh, hi Netty," she greeted tiredly. She wore a white t-shirt and red pajama pants with white crosses all over it. She sat next to Netherrealm on the couch.

"You got pudding right there," Compa said, pointing to the corner of his lip. Netherrealm stopped eating then put the plate and spoon down. He wiped the pudding off with his thumb, then wiped his hand on his pants. "...Thanks," He grumbled in embarrassment.

"Netty, are you sure you can do this? You're fighting your little brother today," Compa asked in concern. Netherrealm chuckled and said that he could do it. "Are you sure? You were so happy to see him, and now you have to fight him," Compa said.

"I can't do it," Netherrealm admitted and Compa wrapped her arms around his shoulders. Then she gently pushed his head into her bosom. "Netty, you're so much stronger than you think. You can do it, peoples' lives are on the line. Gamindustri is on the line, and I know that you won't allow innocents to die," Compa said. She ran her fingers along his shaved head.

"Yeah, I just wanted to continue being an older brother," Netherrealm said and Compa giggled. "Netty, you're already being an older brother. You're trying to stop Seiryū from making a big mistake. Please, don't waver, because you can do it. We'll support you along the way, alright?" Compa comforted her friend.

'I love you,' Netherrealm said in his head. He closed his eyes and wrapped his arms around Compa's waist. The two fell back asleep to get the extra rest they needed for today. Because today is the Technology Expo.

"Ladies and Gentlemen! It's time to begin the Lastation Technology Expo!" An announcer said over the intercom. Inside the convention center, the Multi-Platformers were getting into position. Nisa was showing off a robot that Chian made. While Chian was typing away at a computer.

Meanwhile, members of The Order guarded the facility. The air was lax, The Order members talked amongst themselves. Walked around to 'patrol', but it's more likely they wanted to actually look at the cool inventions. One even gave a kid a high five. "Look at Avenir," Noire said and Netherrealm took a glance.

Two Killachines, fully built and activated surveyed the area. They floated next to a stage that will open up a hole. Where YingLong will activate, and where The Multi-Platformers will stop it. "Where's Marvy?" Neptune asked over their earpieces. "She's been missing since this morning," IF responded.

Seiryū and his Order guards walked on stage. Then four more Order members walked out two people in chains. Marvy and Kei were dragged to Seiryū's sides. "We are now live for all of Gamindustri," A cameraman said to Seiryū who nodded.

"Citizens of Gamindustri, this is a live broadcast from the Lastation Technology Expo. Now, i'm sure many of you are wondering. 'What is this man from another nation doing on my TV?'" Seiryū began the speech. "Shit! Kei has been comprised!" Noire hissed over the earpieces.

"Today is the unveiling of Lastation's victory! Meet the dragon, the apex of the world, the ultimate UG deterrence mech, the YingLong!" Seiryū proclaimed as a hole opened and steam billowed from the stage. From an elevator, the YingLong was brought out for all to see.

It's tall, it sheer size filled almost the entire hall. It's thirty stories high and it's head scraped the ceiling. It's head is draconic in shape with two eyes and one red visor over its left eye. On its large shoulder is a giant cannon. It has four floating arms that are detatched from the torso. The arms are bulky with three fingered hands. It's legs are bent and has a segmented tail ending in a cone shape.

The entire thing is painted silver. The sheer presence was one of awe and fear. YingLong's purpose is destruction and deterrence. "YingLong is equipped with a multitude of weapons, both long and short ranged. It's cannon is capable of piercing the floating islands we call home. All of your nations can be turned to dust at my command," Seiryū explained.

"Now, if don't want to have tea with the Grim Reaper. I suggest each nation send out a letter of surrender from the Console Wars and be prepared to be annexed into Lastation," Seiryū proposed the deal. Then said the nations have three days in total. For each day that passes, a nation dies.

"Now, these two have leaked out crucial information to the traitorous Black Heart. With dear Kei sending the information to this delivery girl. Of course, I will not stand for this," Seiryū said with a slightly unhinged chuckle.

Seiryū held out his hand and from his inventory a katana appeared. He jerked his head and The Order released Marvy. He slashed her stomach, an intestine fell out, and onto the stage as Marvy grasped at her stomach. Seiryū stepped on the intestine and created a small tornado under Marvy.

She flew into the air, spinning and Seiryū took his foot off the intestine as it flew around Marvy. She was tied up by her own intestine and Seiryū put his hand down. Marvy slammed onto the floor and was blown apart. Turning into a splatter of gore. Blood even licked the camera lenses. Marvy's limbs flew in four directions and her severed head flew into the horrified crowd.

He turned to Kei with an empty expression. A tornado erupted from below him and Seiryū flew into the air. He slashed at Kei, creating wind blades. Yet black lightning surrounded a blur that rushed in front of Kei. Netherrealm took out his wakazashi and slashed each wind blade. Creating a small crack of thunder each time.

Seiryū threw his blade at Netherrealm, who slashed it upwards into the air. Seiryū flew at Netherrealm and caught his katana midair. The brothers' blades were locked. They pushed against eachother. "YingLong! Show this world what you can do!" Seiryū said to YingLong. It's eyes glowed blue, it's left one was a purple dot under the red visor.

"Yes Father," YingLong said from a rumbling, distorted voice with a German accent. "Father?!" Netherrealm exclaimed in confusion. Seiryū pushed Netherrealm away and desummoned his katana. "Yes, thanks to some gifts from White Heart. I was able to create an AI for YingLong. He regards me as his father, it's both pathetic and sweet," Seiryū explained.

YingLong roared, which sounded like screeching metal in a wind chamber. Its killachine guards activated and grabbed their axes. Purple Heart and Black Heart engaged the Killachines. YingLong took a slow and rumbling step. The crowd ran and screamed as YingLong headed for the entrance.

The Order fired at the CPUs, yet IF, Compa, Netherrealm and Nisa began to engage against The Order. Black Heart turned into a bright, blue streak of light. She cut apart the Killachine she's fighting. Purple Heart created pixelated blades and they pierced the Killachine, making it explode.

The chaos allowed the Multi-Platformers to take down The Order. The convention center's entrance exploded as YingLong merely walked out of it. "Targeting: Lowee," YingLong said as it's cannon began to move. "Lacy Dance!" Black Heart said as she slashed at YingLong. Yet there was not even a scratch.

"How can this be?!" Black Heart exclaimed. YingLong's other eye locked onto Black Heart. It grabbed her in one arm and threw Black Heart into a building. YingLong then pointed two of its four arms at the building. Gattling guns formed from its fingers. Then they all revved up and fired at the spot where Black Heart crashed.

"Noire!! Delta Slash!" Purple Heart yelled as she unleashed a special attack. YingLong's tail smacked Purple Heart away from it. Thrusters unfolded from its back and YingLong took to the skies. Scorching the earth beneath it. Missile launchers came from the wrist on each arm. Then YingLong unloaded the missiles onto the CPUs.

They flew around, the missiles locked onto them. Purple Heart turned around and quickly slashed each missile apart. Black Heart flew at YingLong, then at the last second, she flew upwards. The missiles following her impacted YingLong. Yet once again, there was no damage.

YingLong pointed it's tail at Black Heart. It spun and the tip glowed gold. Then a beam shot from it, and Black Heart held her sword in front of her. Black Heart's sword shattered and the tail beam impacted Black Heart. Sending her to the ground.

YingLong landed, causing the ground to crack and buildings near it to collapse into dust. Black Heart shakily stood up, blood covered one eye. She turned back into a battered Noire. She closed her eyes as YingLong raised its foot over her. 'I couldn't do it, I truly am a horrible CPU,' Noire accepted her fate.

Yet a purple light grabbed Noire and pulled her out of danger. The shockwave of the stomp caused Purple Heart to lose balance in the air. She held Noire close as she rolled across the street. Purple Heart stood firm with her katana in front of her. The unstoppable YingLong's glowing eyes shone at her, like a lighthouse from a harbor.

"Do not resist, this is for Lastation," YingLong said to Purple Heart. "This isn't peace, this is destruction and fear!" Purple Heart exclaimed to the sentient machine. Purple Heart helped Noire up and she stared at YingLong. The ultimate achievement in human ingenuity and spite. It has a mind and heart, but this is all it knows.

Noire realized that YingLong is no different from a CPU. A being with a singular purpose with power beyond human limits. Everything it does is for a singular nation. It's a vapid and pitiful being in an unstoppable body. Just like her, and the other CPUs. "I am Black Heart! CPU of Lastation, YingLong, as your CPU I order you to stand down!" Noire yelled at the mechanical monster.

"You've abandoned Lastation. Father has said so, why should I listen to you?" YingLong asked and Noire shook her head. She and the other CPUs have been selfish. Leaving their nations to fend for themselves. They had no right to a nation they left in the dust. Yet, Noire won't let Lastation become a tyrannical overlord.

"All you're doing is hurting people! Look around you! This is Lastation! This is the nation your father claims to love! Look at all this destruction and tell me any of this is right?!" Noire yelled at YingLong. It's searchlight eyes scanned the area around it.

Lastation has been devastated, buildings collapsed, people crying in the streets, scorched city blocks and casualties. People died in the nation YingLong swore to protect, all because of it. YingLong was speechless as it's visor zoomed in on the other three nations. It imagined the other three nations and its people in this sorry state.

YingLong saw a notification that a virus was trying to break through its fire walls. "Black Heart, will you care for Lastation? Will you take responsibility for your inaction?" YingLong asked and Noire nodded. So YingLong allowed the virus to enter its systems.

It roared and screamed, causing glass to shatter. It's eyes flashed between many colors. It vibrated as its systems were corrupted. Then YingLong's eyes stopped glowing. It fell foward, and Purple Heart pulled Noire out of the way.

YingLong was a star that lasted half as long but burned twice as bright. It was too dangerous for anyone to use. Noire placed her hand on the cold face of YingLong. As she sees herself in the silver reflection.

Purple Heart looked at YingLong then at Noire. "Great job Noire," Purple Heart said, placing a hand on her shoulder. Noire looked at Purple Heart with a frown. "The Console Wars has to end," Noire said and Purple Heart smiled as Noire was truly on board.

"Nep-Nep! No-No!" Compa called out, as she, IF, Kei, Nisa and Chian ran up to the two CPUs. "Where's Netty?" Purple Heart asked and IF looked at the Lastation Basilicom. "He's gone to fight his little brother," IF answered. "Huh?! Then we gotta go! Seiryū needs to face justice!" Nisa exclaimed.

"This is between them," Purple Heart said as she looked at the Lastation Basilicom. She hoped Netherrealm was going to be alright.