FusionFall Infinite
Season 1 Bonus
Chapter 10: Over the Course of the Break
(A/N: This chapter is going to be a bit different. Unlike the others, this is going to have past reposted of two bonus material (Life and Times with Rick and Morty/Racing Reflection) with extensions to them and an added third part. Short tales just showing the lives of our cast during the break.)
Part A – Welcome to CN-Zen Kuro
A Week into the Summer
|Skies Above the Core, CN-Zen Kuro|
It had been a week since his mother's wedding, and Morty was adjusting to living in this new world. Only issue was really being sent to school much to his displeasure. Summer got away by matter of already being a trainer. She simply ran off with her boyfriend to continue traveling.
"At least, it's summer." Morty thought to himself flying back to their new home.
With the copious amount of funds and a desire for wanting to spoil his lady, Merch had bought an island for them. One quite similar to Mask Island that a bit off the coast of Orchid Bay. As he descended onto the sand, he walked up the path to the moderately sized home. On a lawn chair was Beth dressed down for a day of soaking up the path. Only Merch was on top on her rubbing her shoulders and back.
"Ooh~ Rick." Beth moaned out as Morty rolled his eyes.
"Mom, please call him Merch. No need to project your Electra Complex on him." Morty said dryly.
"I don't mind." Merch said with a chuckle. "She can call me whatever she likes."
"How about daddy?" She cooed as Morty cringed.
Morty, cringing, went inside to see his grandmother, Bonnie, staring out at them with a displeased look.
"You heard that too?" Morty asked.
"Sadly, yes." Bonnie said dryly. "At least, she's happy and not with Jerry."
"I didn't have to bother about walking in on them hot and bothered." Morty said with a sigh. "I'm going up to by room."
Morty went up to his room still new in his mind as it was basically his dream bedroom come true. Flipping on the tv, he plopped down on his bed to watch some endless television. More specifically…
"Tit Fondlers!"
"An anime all-female version of Ball Fondlers? Ok…you have my erec-I mean attention." Morty said blankly watching along.
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|Dewford Island, Pokémon Regions (Remnants), CN-Zen Kuro|
"Combusken!"
A trainer's Pokémon hit the dirt in defeat being this was the first battle they had lost. Then again, they were up against Summer Smith. What she did not expect was any trainer traveling with parents.
"Just great, and I just won my second badge." Taeko said returning his Pokémon.
His mother was glaring a hole at Summer, but the father was the more content to assure him to keep training. Summer graciously accepted the prize money before walking off with Roberto in tow.
"It's only been a week since I came to this region and I already miss Kanto." Summer said dryly. "So much water."
"Quit acting like a genwunner." Roberto muttered under his breath.
Roberto was excited to be in this region and was all the more ready to visit the legendary Battle Frontier. Not even a few steps before she heard a familiar shriek of her name and she groaned in annoyance.
"Not even a few minutes, and somehow this asshole finds me!" Summer snarled out. "Can't he just quit trying to fight me?"
"Give Gumball some credit. He's persistent." Roberto said mildly impressed.
"Guess I'll send him crying into his girlfriend's arms." Summer said cracking her knuckles. "You go on ahead."
"I'll make sure now to take too long in Grantie Cave." Roberto said jogging ahead.
-w-
|The Presidential Suite, City Hall, The Core|
"So, let me get this straight. We have another 10th level warper arriving on planet." President Strong said with a worried tone.
"Well…more like clan. Seems the Haruhara clan has grown as those guitar playing sons of hers have kids of their own. Unusual that Mr. Tadashi would swap to his wife's last name." Blossom said as Buttercup put down the updated bounties for them. "But I'm not going to lie. Everyone was paying so much attention to Blackthorn kids that it was quite a shock to see their updated stats. Plus, Haruko's real rank."
"Progressive Rocker" Hideki Haruhara – 1,280,000,000 - 10th Rank - Active
"Alternative Ace" Hideo Haruhara – 1,375,000,000 - 10th Rank - Active
"The Woman from the Blackest Inferno" Azula Haruhara - 950,000,000 - 6th Rank - Active
"The Gamer's Darkest Shadow" Gaz Haruhara - 760,000,000 - 6th Rank - Active
"Ganiax God" Yoshinari Tadashi - 3,500,000,000 - 10th Rank - Active
"Vespa Goddess" Haruko Haruhara – 1,500,000,000 – 9th Rank – Active
"If you think about it, this puts the Haruhara as a lot dangerous than we thought. Are they even staying in the Core?" Bubbles asked.
"Not for long. They're only staying for a while here to register those two kids up for St. Olivia's. I shudder to think of them considering their parents." President Strong said shuddering. "At least according to wait, they told immigration."
"Ugh, I just hope this doesn't cause more paperwork and I have to stay here longer?" Bubbles thought. "I really want to fly over and watch the races."
At least with them, it was not going to be boring.
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Part B: Racing Reflections
Several weeks pass…
|The Presidential Suite, City Hall, The Core|
Bubbles was simply finishing up her shift of guarding the President.
"Bubbles, I'm here to relive you of duty." Blossom said coming in as Bubbles shot up in attention.
"About time." Bubble remarked with her arms crossed.
"I get it. You have plans Friday night." Blossom said sheepishly. "Just…wha…HEY!"
Out of the window, Bubble flew into night excitedly for her plans leaving Madame President to chuckle and Blossom to close the window shaking her head in disbelief. She was wondering just was the joy and laughter up to.
-w-
Bubbles had to rush home and change out her suit and tie to something a bit more casual. For where she was going, it was best people did not know she was a government agent. Out of the core of cities she left, to a little town near the coast, the town of Bayview. The street racing capital of the United States. Of course, she made sure to land right outside of town and make a phone call to be picked up. A short wait, and the rev of an engine comes up. A rather snazzy sports car drove up and its driver looked over at Bubbles.
"Surprised that of all people who were interesting in getting in the racing scene, it's you, Bubbles."
"Saki, you and Mandy can't hog all the fun for yourself." Bubbles said rather chipper.
Mandy, in the passenger seat, rolled her eyes as Bubble got in the backseat asking her how's being a stepmom. Mandy really did not feel like even speaking to the blonde ball of energy, but Saki lightly ribbed to at least do so.
"Considering we're not exactly the government's friends, why are we helping Bubbles again?" Mandy asked her husband dryly.
"Because I owe her a bit of a favor. Remember how we don't access to your old house? I cut a deal with her to get some things that would be sentimental to you in exchange we help tonight." Saki said smoothly. "Just try to make things pleasant."
As they took off, Bubbles excitedly looked around as cars of all kinds were all over and buzzing with activity.
"I do have to ask. What's an animal lover being so interested in getting into this?" Mandy asked curiously.
"Needed a hobby really and a way to earn extra cash." Bubbles said with a shrug.
"What, your cushy government jobs don't pay well?" Mandy said sarcastically.
"It does, but we get paid in Taros which while are still seen currency, fall short to the US Dollar. Besides, who hasn't played racing games and not wanted to actually do it in real life?" Bubbles said excitedly.
They could not argue with that for sure because Saki himself was just as guilty on the latter. It really was a dream come true to be driving a Supra for him. Saki had soon pulled up to the garage where the deal was arranged. Aria Customs and Imports which doubled as a car wash. The garage door opened to reveal one lone figure coming out.
"Tsubasa? Where's Pearl?" Saki asked getting out of the car.
"She had to leave early." Tsubasa said with a small grin. "Doctor's orders. But I can handle the request. Saki, I will need some assistance."
[Cues: LAKEY INSPIRED – Monroe]
Saki had followed Tsubasa leaving Mandy and Bubbles to sit on the hood of the car looking up at the summer night sky.
"You didn't answer my question, Mandy?" Bubbles asked.
"Look, it's weird. I didn't really expect any of this to happen after the war…after Fuse. It's still strange to hear Maylene try to call me "mom"." Mandy said quietly.
"If it helps. I was from a parallel world like yours before our world's merges to this mixmash. But from what I hear, your world at least defeated Fuse." Bubbles responded.
"Not without loss. Plenty of people lost their lives…some I knew personally. It's screwed up, isn't it? Having new counterparts replace what you lost." Mandy said wistfully. "I ended up meeting this world's Grim. Shocked to see I was even alive."
"I think he may have been from my world. Our Billy and Mandy got killed in a surprise attack. What happened to yours?" Bubbles said as Mandy wished she had a cigar right now.
"Most of ours weren't really killed off by Fuse's forces, but the guy who tried to be worse than Fuse. Billy was among the victims of that slaughter. I…I miss him." Mandy said showing a bit of vulnerability. "As for your counterparts, they have fallen to the slaughter as well."
"And here we are, all grown up in this patchwork world." Bubbles said getting a cigarette and lighter out of her purse.
"You smoke?" Mandy asked mildly surprised. "Figured Buttercup would be the smoker of the group."
"No, she prefers shots of whiskey on the beach." Bubbles said with a snort. "Need a cigarette, yourself?"
Mandy accepted before lighting up to take a drag.
"You know I don't really mind the merger. At the very least, it's a second chance. Maybe, I may just take a month off for a bit. I could use a vacation. How's living here?" Bubbles asked.
"It's all right. Most of the walls are lined to be soundproof so you cannot even hear the blaring of cars. Tons of motels if you really want to hang around." Mandy offered.
"Thanks for the heads up, Mandy." Bubbles said taking another long drag before blowing out smoke. "I'll consider it."
[Cues: Battle Without Honor or Humanity - Tomayasu Hotei]
"Miss Utonium, your new wheels are ready." Tsubasa said as Saki wheeled it out. "A brand new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6) given a full body kit, a carbon fiber dual roof, all grey interior, radio with Bluetooth supporter, a built-in microwave, powershot nitrous, a hi-top spoiler, sapphire plated rims, and modded parts from Amerikon Speedsystems as requested."
The car in question was painted a metallic blue with silvery bubbles on the sides. A black silhouette of her childhood self was on the hood of the car. Pink neon lit up from under the car.
"That will be in total 450,000 dollars." Tsubasa said before remembering Taros. "Oh right…in Taros, 600,000."
Bubbles promptly paid as Tsubasa tossed her the keys to her new set of wheels before he turned to Mandy.
[Music Ends]
"By the way, Mandy. The car you asked for is going to be a bit late. Your Hellcat was accidentally sent to the wrong universe. Blame the couriers. You'll have to get yours…in two months." Tsubasa said being apologetic.
She took a long final drag of that cigarette and flicked the butt in his face carefully not to hit his eyes in an act of showing her displeasure. It could have been worse as she could have punched him.
"Well, I believe I should give this thing a test run." Bubbles said using her laser eyes to burn away the last of her cigarette before getting in. "Catch you guys later."
Starting it up, she took off leaving nothing but a dust cloud. Bubbles could only gleeful smile at the acceleration making this car a smooth ride to go around in. Cruising around town, she noticed three cars at a start line. A black 370Z (or the Fairlady Z in the East), a red Challenger, and a purple Telsa. She wheeled in overhear that their fourth racer could not make it due to working "the graveyard shift".
"Now or never." She through before blaring her horn getting everyone's attention.
They all looked at her as she cleared her throat and said, "You still need a fourth."
[Cues: Muse - Butterflies and Hurricanes]
And that's how she found herself wheeling up to the start line with her car's GPS being transmitted the course. She could feel the surge of excitement, the cheers getting louder, and her thumped. She only spared a glance at the other racers because she had a good feeling, she'd be leaving them in the dust. Maybe it was first time cockiness or faith in shelling out for good modifications, but she felt she could win tonight. As the flag girl swung the flag, yelling for them go. Bubbles had taken off with others into the summer night. The race itself was a rush for Bubbles but one she had not won. She did not expect to exactly win the race, but a tie for second place was not too bad. She looked over at the car she tied with, the purple Telsa. The design was…rather titillating to the eye. The four had gotten out of their cars to collect their winnings.
"Ryker Blackthorn? Well the symbol on his license plate makes sense now. Surprised that one of the imports is racing…looks different then his ID." Bubbles thought as she and Mineta received their cut.
[Music Ends]
Mineta turned to Bubbles with a bit of a smirk.
"Not bad for your first run on the road, cutie. They call me the Nightwalker." Mineta said with a chuckle. "Everyone racing on the street got a codename. What's yours?"
"Miyako." Bubbles said sheepish over being hit on. "You new to racing as well?"
"I am. Been a few weeks since I got in the circuit, but it's become a second home to me. Care to join us for a bit of a celebration. Per the custom for the first race of the night." Mineta said kindly. "Loser pays, of course."
"I'm only paying for the first round of drinks." Anya said crossing her arms. "Losing pays shit. Ask Raichu Black over there."
"Raichu Black?" Bubbles said before realizing that was Ryker's codename.
"I'll do it. Only because the last test drive of this car was a success." Ryker said getting in his car. "I believe I'll be nice and treat you all. I won't be drinking any liquor though. Not tonight."
Bubbles had followed to a small tavern-styled bar with modern stylings. The four were at the bar talking about their cars when the bartender came with their drinks.
"One white Russian, two Grape Beams, and one Chocolate Shake with Whipped Cream and Oreo." The bartender said putting down the drinks.
"Oh yeah, come to papa." Ryker said taking the shade sipping through the straw. "Ah, this is the stuff. It's just the ones from the Tap and Still back at Earth Prime."
"So, Ryker?" Anya asked. "Is the rumor true that you're going to be a dad soon?"
"It is." Ryker said as Bubbles spat out her drink.
"Oh shit! Oh shit! OH SHIT!" Bubbles thought before asking for another Grape Beam.
"You can't believe it either." Mineta said mirthfully. "He and Tsubasa are going to be dads."
"Explains why Pearl wasn't there earlier." Bubbles thought before saying, "Who'da thunk it?"
"Well, a toast them. Good luck in going into fatherhood. Cheers!" Mineta said as cups clinked.
Ryker was first to leave citing his wife, but not before taking two more shakes home with him. Anya had been next to go leaving Mineta and Bubbles who having a good time while slugging a few more drinks.
"Tell me. You doing anything later?" Mineta asked. "Because I could think of something."
"Oh, how crass! But you have me intrigued enough to say yes." Bubbles said with a wry grin.
The bartender asked if they need a cab which the two agreed. The moment the cab was called and showed up, the pair got their keys back before leaving.
-w-
The next morning was a blur for Bubbles as a hangover pounded her head. She woke up in an unfamiliar room on top of Mineta's chest right as he was waking up.
"Morning." Mineta said as Bubbles reached over to the nightstand to get a lighter and her smokes. "Mind if I have one?"
Bubbles handed one other and lit them both up as they took a drag.
"Can't believe I just did that." Bubbles said with a sigh. "Must have been a hell of a first time for you."
"Actually no. You're my…seven lay since I'm come to the States." Mineta said as Bubbles was surprised. "Sorry for the bite marks. Force of vampire habit."
"Rright…I'm going to get dressed." Bubble said blowing a ring of smoke out as she went to get dressed.
The drive home was an awkward one for Bubbles and she was glad for having her own place. Too bad, unlike the others, she chose hers not too far from her childhood home. She had to capsule her car and buy a cheap hoodie to put over herself. She hurried along checking her phone. Missed calls from her sisters and her father.
"Just great." Bubbles said before coming up to her home.
She had lived in a modest flat up in Candy Cove and her home was lively with a garden and a bunny hoping around it. She walked up to it getting her key out about it to open it.
"Can't a girl go out and party?" Bubbles asked as Blossom was not buying what she said at all.
Bubbles went ahead inside closing the door leaving her sister to fly off.
"At least…she doesn't know." Bubbles said walking off to shower.
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Part C: Crossed Over at Last
Near the end of summer
Just another day coming along in Bayview as the Ryker and Garnet were enjoying their time off at home.
"Ryker?" Garnet said to her husband who was on the couch. "You remember Hideo and Hideki, right?"
"Those two chuckleheads? Yeah, why?" Ryker said taking a sip of his tea.
"They moved into the neighborhood a while back." Garnet said spitting out his tea. "And I sense them coming up to the door."
[Cues: The Pillows – Come Down (Instrumental)]
"Figures. FLCL did get two new seasons." Ryker said getting up to the door to open it.
"Yo, yo, what's up?" Hideki said excitedly.
Ryder was rather surprised with the changes as both of them a bit older appearing less late teens and more as early to mid-twenties. Their features had evened both appeared an even mix of the mother and father, at least that's what Ryder assumed. Hideki had his salmon hair more styled similar to Ryker had years ago, his yellow eyes were now red ones, and his skin was slightly tanned. He wore an red-orange band shirt with the Pillows on it, a short, lavender jacket, a white belt with a silver, star-shaped belt buckle, blank pants, white boots, a pair of shades with a blank tint an orange slightly v-necked rim, and a necklace with the Red Metsu Emerald on the center. His fusion guitar was still on his back.
"Oh god, all seven emeralds are on the same planet!" Ryker thought.
Hideo's features looked similar to when Ryker last met him. Same salmon-colored hair and yellow eyes upon him. Hideo wore his mother's Progressive jacket over a black undershirt, purple jeans, and black boots. Unlike Hideki, his guitar was changed with another, a 1967 Model Mustang.
"Ryker, you look great." Hideki said giving him a thumbs up. "You remember Azula and Gaz, right?"
Azula and Gaz had come up as well both slightly changed since they last meet sporting the curves of motherhood. Both were dressed to enjoy the beach. Azula was in her swimsuit from her days on Ember Island, and Gaz took with a bikini, sarong, sandals, and a straw hat on her head. Then Ryker noticed it.
"Wedding rings? Aw congrats you guys!" Ryker said shaking the brother's hands.
"Thanks. Congrats on yours. Heard Garnet's was carrying a bun, how many months along?" Hideo asked.
"About five months along. I'll be heading to a Time Chamber later this week to finish the pregnancy." Garnet remarked.
"Well, we each got a kid ourselves. Both hitting five." Hideki said pulling out a family photo on his phone. "The daughter's mine. That's Scarlet. The son making the stupid face is my brother's son, Hiroshi."
"So, the guy there with your mother…that's Yoshinari. Huh, I didn't expect him to look so much like Jinyu with the same skin tone. He's lighter than her, but what a surprise." Ryker said sheepish.
"Either way, we wanted to ask if you want to join us for lunch." Hideki said chipper. "Catch up on old times."
"Especially fighting. I want to see how strong you've gotten." Hideo said excitedly.
"Let me get my sword." Ryker said determined as the three were soon out on the beach to spar.
Two against one wasn't exactly the fairest of fight especially after the brothers revealed to be a lot stronger than Ryker anticipated. He flew back a bit dodging Hideo's punch.
"The older one went for Super Saiyan 4 and the younger for the God form. Sad to say, my max is 3 and it's a drain." Ryker said powering to Super Saiyan 2. "You'll have settle for this."
"Or maybe, you'll need in a backup!" A familiar voice said nailing Hideo with a kick to the face sending him into the water. "About time, we finally reunited…nīsan."
(A/N: The last of Season 1, and Season 2 will come in the future. Characters will be going back to school and then some. Season 2 is definitely going to shift a focus on the younger student cast. As for the crossover I was promising, you'll see it here. Season 2 is going to be something interesting to go into.)