Chapter 8: I, Robot...
Several miles away from Packbell's lair, Vampire Master Link stood on a cliff and looked at Packbell's headquarters. Anthony wasn't kidding when he said that it was very difficult to infiltrate, even more to deroboticize everyone and get away safely. Still, he knew he had to do it...
He remembered his arrival to Arcadia, yet also remembered his adventures in Philo...
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FLASHBACK
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Master Link stood in the plains, facing the Queen Vampire, Rae, who had just explained what she was. "Make me like you..." he said finally.
"I...hardly even know you." She replied.
Master Link narrowed his eyes. "Probably not..." he tightened his hand on the dagger he held, and slit his wrist open. "But you recognize this, don't you?" he let the blood flow out.
She hissed, clearly drawn by the blood. "You don't know...I haven't drunk for weeks!" Unable to control herself, she attacked him, sinking her fangs into his neck, and taking him down to the ground.
Master Link smiled weakly, knowing his plan had worked well...
Smiling, he remembered what he did afterwards...
Master Link decided to test the power, and shot a ki blast that blew the rock up. Rae turned to face him and he chuckled. She hissed at him. "You get stronger if you do more physical attack...everything increases!" she searched for another rock. "What do you want, more blood?"
Master Link stepped forward. "What do you think I want?" he sneered. "More power!"
Rae sighed. Master Link lunged at her, making her hit the ground hard as she landed on a few rock. "I'll let you get away with it one time...you do it again and..."
She didn't have a chance to continue as Master Link sank his teeth in her neck. That was when he nearly drained the Queen Vampire's blood, stealing away her power.
He skipped forward in Philo, remembering his first meeting with Oz.
Curious, Master Link appears from behind a tree. "Who are you?" he stares.
She turns around to face him. I'm Oz...Who are you?"
"Master Link." He replied. "What are you doing here, Oz?"
"Um...I got lost..." said Oz. Master Link nodded in response. "Well, uh...W- why are you here?"
" I don't know anymore..." Master Link said. "Where are you heading, that makes you get lost at sea?"
"Home."
Master Link shook his head. "Home..."
"Wait...I lied...I don't have a home..."
"Is that so?"
"Yes...me and my people were created and...we got no home." Oz corrected herself. "Unless you count a puny little test tube as a home..."
"Then where are you really going?"
Um...I don't remember...I was just flying around wallowing in self-pity when I saw this island so I decided to land and rest for a while..."
After that everything was messed up. He went on a power craze and killed two of the strongest warriors that that world has known before he powered down. He then found himself outcast...until Omega arrived and brought him back to Arcadia...
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END FLASHBACK
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Vampire Master Link closed his eyes. Was everything he did really worth it? He managed to return to Arcadia, but not after causing a huge mess and tons of pain.
Maybe...they deserved that for trying to stop him. But did they deserve it really?
Grunting in disgust, he couldn't figure out exactly what the reason behind his actions were, but whatever they were, they were really disturbing in more than one way.
Breaking his line of thoughts, Bra spoke up. "What is your plan?
The other Master Link sighed. "I don't have one..." he answered plainly.
"This is foolish!" said Giles. "We needn't stay here and support your suicidal plans which will end up in turning us all into tin men!"
"We're leaving!" said Buffy.
"Whoa! We are?" Xander asked. "Whatever happened to the thirst for action, the Slayer duties?"
"Shut up, Xander!" Willow said.
"I left it back in Sunnydale..." Buffy said, and turned around. The rest of the Scooby gang followed through a small portal.
"Why?" came a strange voice. "Why are they leaving?"
Vampire Master Link recognized that voice, and turned to face the girl who stood there. "Guys, this is Oz." he said. "Master Link met her in Philo when he was sent there..."
"he caused a lot of trouble there..." Oz smiled. "What are we going to do now?"
"Oh, just raid the most highly defended complex in all of Arcadia..." said Master Link. "It's owned by Packbell
"Leona's in there?"
He nodded. "Packbell's roboticized her, and many other people. I shall go get them out..."
"Alone?"
"Oz, I want you to stay here with the others..." Vampire Master Link said, and looked at Bra. "I want the two of you to look after one another until I get back, okay?"
Bra nodded.
"Why can't we come with you?" Oz asked. "I could help!"
Vampire Master Link shook his head. "This is nothing like the fight I had on that island, or the demon, or even the possessed Hope!"
Anthony Bault blinked. "Are we missing something?"
"Tell you about it later!" he said. "We have to act quickly..."
The two Master Links looked at each other. "Not a chance!" said Master Link.
"You know it's inevitable..." said Vampire Master Link.
"Why would I fuse with a vampire?!" he asked.
"Hey, I didn't mind when I was transformed into one!"
"You must have hit your head hard when you landed."
"No I didn't!" Vampire Master Link exclaimed.
"He did kill two of Philo's strongest fighters..." Oz said, silencing everybody.
"You did what?!" Master Link shouted.
"He's tried to redeem himself...he fought a Demigod specter and beat him." Oz said immediately.
"What?" shouted Master Link.
"Sigmund..." said Vampire Master Link.
"He's returned?"
"He's trapped in the void."
"Oh, good."
"GUYS!" shouted Deadly Warrior. "Packbell? Robots? Rescue mission?"
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Packbell looked at his radar and laughed. "Those humans really believe that they can hide from my detectors?" he said, amused. "Too bad they don't know what I've got in store for them!"
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"Too bad Packbell won't know what hit him!" said Vampire Master Link, looking at Master Link. You're ready?"
Master Link sighed. "I guess..."
The two of them zoomed down to Packbell's lair.
"Here they come!" Packbell chuckled, starting to flip some switches. "Let's see what they're made of!"
The two Master Links landed on their feet and walked toward the lair. Several laser turrets turned and fired at them, but they jumped out of its way in time. Splitting up, they headed in opposite directions, still heading toward the huge structure where Packbell was.
Vampire Master Link jumped on top of a gun, and the others turned and fired at it, blowing it up to bits. He hissed in disgust. "Is that the best you can do?" he shouted.
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Packbell sneered, and opened the gates. "Let's see what you can do now!"
Immediately, the two Master Links entered, only to be greeted by Team Master Link, all armed with roboticizer guns. They fired all at once. Vampire Master Link raised a shield that blocked the rays, and narrowed his eyes. "You want it like this, then?" he sneered, and attacked the closest robot, which was Shampoo. He slammed the robot on the ground and shot a single ki blast at it, causing it to stop moving.
Looking up, Vampire Master Link found himself surrounded by the other robots, their roboticizer guns aimed at him...
They all fired.
Master Link stared at his vampire counterpart as he struggled to stop the transformation in vain. His eyes narrowed. "Packbell!" he shouted in fury, and emitted a great light that sent the other robots backwards through the wall.
Mecha Master Link got up, and talked in a robotic tone. "You cannot pass!" he said.
Master Link just stared. "How could this...?"
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Outside, Anthony and Deadly Warrior teleported behind two Outcast robots, and sliced them up with their swords. "Let's find a way inside..." said Deadly warrior.
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BATTLE: MASTER LINK VS. MECHA (VAMPIRE) MASTER LINK
Mecha Master Link stood in front of Master Link. "I know you can hear me..." said Master Link. "You can fight this!"
"Your words are in vain!" Mecha Master Link replied. "You cannot win!"
Master Link's eyes narrowed. "In this case..." he said. "You leave me no choice!"
Golden aura surrounded Master Link, burning and strengthening. He charged at Mecha Master Link, who held his ground. Master Link threw a punch, but Mecha Master Link dodged it with incredible speed. "What the--?"
Mecha Master Link appeared over Master Link and kicked him into the ground. "I am superior to you in every way!" he said. "I have been freed from my human shell!"
Master Link groaned and got on his feet, then punched Mecha Master Link, denting the metal and throwing him back. "You're not superior! You don't even have your mind!"
Master Link's mind worked frantically, trying to find some way to bring him back to his senses. "Oz!" he thought. He brought this girl from Philo, and he'll be damned if he didn't care for her well being, even if just a little.
How would he be able to bring her in here without putting her in harm's way?
"You can never defeat me!" Mecha Master Link said. Master Link slammed him against the wall. "Maybe, but until I find a way to restore you..." He pinned him against the wall, and planted his two cutlasses through Mecha Master Link's chest. "You'll stay here, bound to this wall!"
Master Link turned and walked into the complex, ready to face Packbell.
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Anthony and Deadly Warrior teleported inside the complex, finding themselves in a wide corridor. "This place is like a labyrinth!" Deadly Warrior exclaimed.
"I've been here before..." said Anthony. "I believe I can get us straight to Packbell..."
"You know this is suicide?"
"I couldn't agree more..."
"Why don't you let me handle this alone while you go get some backup?"
"And leave you to pull your crazy stunts ? Not a chance..."
The two walked through the corridor, reaching the door at the end and watching out for any traps or robots that might appear.
"Where does this lead?" Deadly Warrior asked.
"This leads to the control room. That's where Packbell usually is..." Anthony replied. "Still, I have a bad feeling about this..."
"Why?"
"We managed to get in too easily. Be on your toes."
Anthony reached his hand down to the button beside the door, and pushed it.
The door slid open.
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BATTLE: GAMEMASTER ANTHONY AND DEADLY WARRIOR VS. GAMEMASTER PACKBELL
"You're finally here!" Packbell exclaimed. "I was starting to get bored."
Anthony Bault and Deadly Warrior looked around the room at the Mobians and roboticized Outcasts alike.
Packbell stepped down his throne. "Yes...those people have pledged their allegiance to me. I am the Gamemaster, Anthony Bault. Your time is over!"
Packbell drew his sword. "This is the Sun Sword...a legend among the Nomads, which the Outcasts have thwarted. Now...this legendary weapon shall destroy you both, and all your friends outside!" he raised the sword upwards, and a single beam of light intensified and penetrated the roof.
Outside, Oz and Bra watched as a large beam of light shot up from the complex.
"What's going on?" Oz asked.
"I don't know..." Bra replied.
"I think we must go check on them..."
"No...Master Link told us to stay here and wait..."
Oz shrugged, and walked toward the complex.
"Hey!" shouted Bra, and followed.
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Packbell swung his sword in his hand. "I have waited for this for the longest time!" he said. "Now I will kill you!"
Deadly warrior looked shocked. "The Nomad armies are defeated? The Warriors???"
Packbell snickered. "Yes...now fight for their honor!" he spoke to the Nomad. "Show me what the desert people are made of!"
Anthony tightened his grip on the Gamemaster's Sword, and Deadly Warrior swung his twin swords out and attacked Packbell, who shattered both swords with a single swipe of the Sun Sword. Anthony stared as the Sword started glowing. Packbell looked at him. "Anything that gets in touch with the blade will be destroyed!" he shouted. "I'd like to see you go!" he attacked.
Anthony activated his armor and dodged the attack, bringing his sword down on the back of Packbell's head.
Packbell blocked the attack with the Sun Sword, and watched as the heat of the blade melted the Gamemaster Sword away. He kicked Anthony in the gut. Two robots grabbed Anthony by the arms and lifted him up for Packbell, who stepped closer and drew the sword back, then swiftly brought it forward. Deadly Warrior grabbed Packbell's arm, and struggled to move it back. Packbell turned and slapped Deadly Warrior, sending him sliding across the floor, then walked toward him with the Sun Sword glowing in his hand. "Die!"
Deadly Warrior grabbed his sword from the ground, but Packbell brought his foot down, breaking the blade. Deadly Warrior swung the broken sword, cutting Packbell's robotic hand off.
The Sun Sword fell on the ground, and cooled down immediately. Packbell looked at where his hand was, then back at Deadly Warrior. "You shall be great in my service!" He pointed his roboticizer at Deadly Warrior, and tightened his finger on the trigger.
A beam struck him from behind, stunning him. Changes started taking place and the metallic form of Packbell started turning into flesh. Turning around, he saw Leona standing with a roboticizer gun in hand. "Surprised?" she asked. "I managed to reverse the effect of this thing!"
She pointed it at herself, and fired.
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Leona touched her cheek, glad to see that she no longer was a robot. Packbell grabbed his arm where the missing hand was supposed to be. "How did you...?"
Leona smiled. "I managed not to lose myself during the transformation. When I got here, I hacked into your mainframe and managed to tap into the robots' programming." She paused for a second and watched as her words sunk in. "Then I changed that programming. Those robots follow me!"
Packbell felt the blood starting to leave his face. "How--?"
Leona just stared. "Your time is up, Packbell!"
Packbell staggered toward Leona. "B-but...I'm starting t-to feel new things! Human things!"
Leona raised her own gun at Packbell's head. "I don't believe you."
Anthony got up and groaned. "Leona...I think he's right."
"I swear...I've seen the wrong of my ways!" Packbell sobbed. Master Link entered the room and looked.
Leona stared at the observing robots. "Go deroboticize yourselves immediately, and get the hell out of this place!"
Packbell turned to face Anthony. "I'm sorry..." he pleaded.
Anthony nodded. "You've seen the wrongs you've done. I'm glad it's behind us now."
Anthony turned around and walked toward the exit. Deadly Warrior picked up the Sun Sword and examined it. Master Link looked at them, then at Leona. "What the hell just happened?"
Leona looked at him. "Packbell has turned good."
Packbell nodded and smiled at Master Link, then turned to face Leona. His eyes narrowed as he unsheathed a small dagger and planted it into Leona's abdomen.
Master Link's eyes widened, and he shouted in rage. "LIAR!"
He charged at Packbell as Leona stood, looking at the blood gushing out of her wound, a shocked look frozen on her face. Packbell got up as Leona fell on her knees, numb.
Master Link punched Packbell in the gut, throwing him backwards toward the control panel.
Packbell laughed. "You are all fools!"
Anthony pulled his Gamemaster Sword and stared. Jumping, Master Link landed directly on Packbell, grabbing his face and slamming him through the control panel. Packbell let out a single, bloodcurdling scream as the electric current swept through him body.
The place darkened, and the secondary generators kicked in. Anthony looked at Packbell, who was a smoking chunk of limp meat.
Master Link stepped up to Leona, who laid down motionless on her side. He turned her face-up and looked at her.
"Leona..."
She opened her eyes and smiled weakly. "Hey."
Vampire Master Link and Oz stormed in. The vampire stared in disbelief. "No..."
"How bad is the wound?" she whispered. Master Link looked at the dagger still halfway through Leona and shook his head. "You'll be alright." He choked.
"You're a terrible liar." Leona said, a little louder than a whisper. She closed her eyes.
"No!" Master Link shouted. "Leona!"
"My time has come..." she sighed. "I love you...forever."
Master Link held her hand tightly, and a tear ran down his cheek. "No...Leona. You can't go. I won't let you go!"
Leona shook slightly. "Take me outside..."
Master Link picked her up, not believing how light she felt, and walked out of the room. The others followed him. She looked up. "Destroy the Outcasts..."
Stepping out into the sunlight, he looked at Leona's eyes, which stared blankly upwards. He set her down slowly and looked at Anthony. "There must be something you know...do some psionics and fix her up quickly!"
Anthony set down by Master Link, and looked at Leona's wound. He closed his eyes and concentrated, then opened them quickly.
"She's beyond my help..."
Master Link looked at Anthony in disbelief. "Don't you walk away on me now!" he shouted. "Heal her!"
Master Link glared at Anthony Bault, his eyes turning fiery red. Deadly Warrior and Vampire Master Link grabbed him just before he lunged at Anthony.
Master Link growled loudly. "Let go!"
Deadly Warrior shook his head. "No!"
Anthony got up. "Let him go..." he closed his eyes. Master Link charged at him angrily.
Master Link's fist collided with Anthony's jaw, knocking him off his feet. Anthony sat up quickly just as Master Link was ready for another blow. Anthony's hands shot up, and tightened around Master Link's temples, making him cease moving.
Anthony rubbed his jaw and looked at Master Link. "It's only temporary." He said. "I'm sorry it had to come down to this." He walked away.
Master Link fell on the ground by Leona, who was already drawing her last breath. He leaned forward toward her, and for the first time in front of everybody, he cried.
Vampire Master Link looked at Team Master Link. "You have heard what Leona said." He said, his voice shaking. "There's only one thing left to do!"
Gilder nodded. "Yes..."
Vampire Master Link nodded. "We shall fulfill Leona's last wish. No Outcast is to keep breathing for long after this day!" he sneered. "Onwards to the Zephyrus! We shall tear Mobotropolis away from the Outcasts, at any cost!"
Anthony Bault watched the team leave, and put his hand on his jaw, healing it. He watched as Master Link picked up Leona and followed the team. Deadly Warrior walked up to him. "It's time for the final battle." He said.
Anthony nodded. The battle was to take place in Mobotropolis now.
Several miles away from Packbell's lair, Vampire Master Link stood on a cliff and looked at Packbell's headquarters. Anthony wasn't kidding when he said that it was very difficult to infiltrate, even more to deroboticize everyone and get away safely. Still, he knew he had to do it...
He remembered his arrival to Arcadia, yet also remembered his adventures in Philo...
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FLASHBACK
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Master Link stood in the plains, facing the Queen Vampire, Rae, who had just explained what she was. "Make me like you..." he said finally.
"I...hardly even know you." She replied.
Master Link narrowed his eyes. "Probably not..." he tightened his hand on the dagger he held, and slit his wrist open. "But you recognize this, don't you?" he let the blood flow out.
She hissed, clearly drawn by the blood. "You don't know...I haven't drunk for weeks!" Unable to control herself, she attacked him, sinking her fangs into his neck, and taking him down to the ground.
Master Link smiled weakly, knowing his plan had worked well...
Smiling, he remembered what he did afterwards...
Master Link decided to test the power, and shot a ki blast that blew the rock up. Rae turned to face him and he chuckled. She hissed at him. "You get stronger if you do more physical attack...everything increases!" she searched for another rock. "What do you want, more blood?"
Master Link stepped forward. "What do you think I want?" he sneered. "More power!"
Rae sighed. Master Link lunged at her, making her hit the ground hard as she landed on a few rock. "I'll let you get away with it one time...you do it again and..."
She didn't have a chance to continue as Master Link sank his teeth in her neck. That was when he nearly drained the Queen Vampire's blood, stealing away her power.
He skipped forward in Philo, remembering his first meeting with Oz.
Curious, Master Link appears from behind a tree. "Who are you?" he stares.
She turns around to face him. I'm Oz...Who are you?"
"Master Link." He replied. "What are you doing here, Oz?"
"Um...I got lost..." said Oz. Master Link nodded in response. "Well, uh...W- why are you here?"
" I don't know anymore..." Master Link said. "Where are you heading, that makes you get lost at sea?"
"Home."
Master Link shook his head. "Home..."
"Wait...I lied...I don't have a home..."
"Is that so?"
"Yes...me and my people were created and...we got no home." Oz corrected herself. "Unless you count a puny little test tube as a home..."
"Then where are you really going?"
Um...I don't remember...I was just flying around wallowing in self-pity when I saw this island so I decided to land and rest for a while..."
After that everything was messed up. He went on a power craze and killed two of the strongest warriors that that world has known before he powered down. He then found himself outcast...until Omega arrived and brought him back to Arcadia...
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Vampire Master Link closed his eyes. Was everything he did really worth it? He managed to return to Arcadia, but not after causing a huge mess and tons of pain.
Maybe...they deserved that for trying to stop him. But did they deserve it really?
Grunting in disgust, he couldn't figure out exactly what the reason behind his actions were, but whatever they were, they were really disturbing in more than one way.
Breaking his line of thoughts, Bra spoke up. "What is your plan?
The other Master Link sighed. "I don't have one..." he answered plainly.
"This is foolish!" said Giles. "We needn't stay here and support your suicidal plans which will end up in turning us all into tin men!"
"We're leaving!" said Buffy.
"Whoa! We are?" Xander asked. "Whatever happened to the thirst for action, the Slayer duties?"
"Shut up, Xander!" Willow said.
"I left it back in Sunnydale..." Buffy said, and turned around. The rest of the Scooby gang followed through a small portal.
"Why?" came a strange voice. "Why are they leaving?"
Vampire Master Link recognized that voice, and turned to face the girl who stood there. "Guys, this is Oz." he said. "Master Link met her in Philo when he was sent there..."
"he caused a lot of trouble there..." Oz smiled. "What are we going to do now?"
"Oh, just raid the most highly defended complex in all of Arcadia..." said Master Link. "It's owned by Packbell
"Leona's in there?"
He nodded. "Packbell's roboticized her, and many other people. I shall go get them out..."
"Alone?"
"Oz, I want you to stay here with the others..." Vampire Master Link said, and looked at Bra. "I want the two of you to look after one another until I get back, okay?"
Bra nodded.
"Why can't we come with you?" Oz asked. "I could help!"
Vampire Master Link shook his head. "This is nothing like the fight I had on that island, or the demon, or even the possessed Hope!"
Anthony Bault blinked. "Are we missing something?"
"Tell you about it later!" he said. "We have to act quickly..."
The two Master Links looked at each other. "Not a chance!" said Master Link.
"You know it's inevitable..." said Vampire Master Link.
"Why would I fuse with a vampire?!" he asked.
"Hey, I didn't mind when I was transformed into one!"
"You must have hit your head hard when you landed."
"No I didn't!" Vampire Master Link exclaimed.
"He did kill two of Philo's strongest fighters..." Oz said, silencing everybody.
"You did what?!" Master Link shouted.
"He's tried to redeem himself...he fought a Demigod specter and beat him." Oz said immediately.
"What?" shouted Master Link.
"Sigmund..." said Vampire Master Link.
"He's returned?"
"He's trapped in the void."
"Oh, good."
"GUYS!" shouted Deadly Warrior. "Packbell? Robots? Rescue mission?"
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Packbell looked at his radar and laughed. "Those humans really believe that they can hide from my detectors?" he said, amused. "Too bad they don't know what I've got in store for them!"
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"Too bad Packbell won't know what hit him!" said Vampire Master Link, looking at Master Link. You're ready?"
Master Link sighed. "I guess..."
The two of them zoomed down to Packbell's lair.
"Here they come!" Packbell chuckled, starting to flip some switches. "Let's see what they're made of!"
The two Master Links landed on their feet and walked toward the lair. Several laser turrets turned and fired at them, but they jumped out of its way in time. Splitting up, they headed in opposite directions, still heading toward the huge structure where Packbell was.
Vampire Master Link jumped on top of a gun, and the others turned and fired at it, blowing it up to bits. He hissed in disgust. "Is that the best you can do?" he shouted.
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Packbell sneered, and opened the gates. "Let's see what you can do now!"
Immediately, the two Master Links entered, only to be greeted by Team Master Link, all armed with roboticizer guns. They fired all at once. Vampire Master Link raised a shield that blocked the rays, and narrowed his eyes. "You want it like this, then?" he sneered, and attacked the closest robot, which was Shampoo. He slammed the robot on the ground and shot a single ki blast at it, causing it to stop moving.
Looking up, Vampire Master Link found himself surrounded by the other robots, their roboticizer guns aimed at him...
They all fired.
Master Link stared at his vampire counterpart as he struggled to stop the transformation in vain. His eyes narrowed. "Packbell!" he shouted in fury, and emitted a great light that sent the other robots backwards through the wall.
Mecha Master Link got up, and talked in a robotic tone. "You cannot pass!" he said.
Master Link just stared. "How could this...?"
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Outside, Anthony and Deadly Warrior teleported behind two Outcast robots, and sliced them up with their swords. "Let's find a way inside..." said Deadly warrior.
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BATTLE: MASTER LINK VS. MECHA (VAMPIRE) MASTER LINK
Mecha Master Link stood in front of Master Link. "I know you can hear me..." said Master Link. "You can fight this!"
"Your words are in vain!" Mecha Master Link replied. "You cannot win!"
Master Link's eyes narrowed. "In this case..." he said. "You leave me no choice!"
Golden aura surrounded Master Link, burning and strengthening. He charged at Mecha Master Link, who held his ground. Master Link threw a punch, but Mecha Master Link dodged it with incredible speed. "What the--?"
Mecha Master Link appeared over Master Link and kicked him into the ground. "I am superior to you in every way!" he said. "I have been freed from my human shell!"
Master Link groaned and got on his feet, then punched Mecha Master Link, denting the metal and throwing him back. "You're not superior! You don't even have your mind!"
Master Link's mind worked frantically, trying to find some way to bring him back to his senses. "Oz!" he thought. He brought this girl from Philo, and he'll be damned if he didn't care for her well being, even if just a little.
How would he be able to bring her in here without putting her in harm's way?
"You can never defeat me!" Mecha Master Link said. Master Link slammed him against the wall. "Maybe, but until I find a way to restore you..." He pinned him against the wall, and planted his two cutlasses through Mecha Master Link's chest. "You'll stay here, bound to this wall!"
Master Link turned and walked into the complex, ready to face Packbell.
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Anthony and Deadly Warrior teleported inside the complex, finding themselves in a wide corridor. "This place is like a labyrinth!" Deadly Warrior exclaimed.
"I've been here before..." said Anthony. "I believe I can get us straight to Packbell..."
"You know this is suicide?"
"I couldn't agree more..."
"Why don't you let me handle this alone while you go get some backup?"
"And leave you to pull your crazy stunts ? Not a chance..."
The two walked through the corridor, reaching the door at the end and watching out for any traps or robots that might appear.
"Where does this lead?" Deadly Warrior asked.
"This leads to the control room. That's where Packbell usually is..." Anthony replied. "Still, I have a bad feeling about this..."
"Why?"
"We managed to get in too easily. Be on your toes."
Anthony reached his hand down to the button beside the door, and pushed it.
The door slid open.
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BATTLE: GAMEMASTER ANTHONY AND DEADLY WARRIOR VS. GAMEMASTER PACKBELL
"You're finally here!" Packbell exclaimed. "I was starting to get bored."
Anthony Bault and Deadly Warrior looked around the room at the Mobians and roboticized Outcasts alike.
Packbell stepped down his throne. "Yes...those people have pledged their allegiance to me. I am the Gamemaster, Anthony Bault. Your time is over!"
Packbell drew his sword. "This is the Sun Sword...a legend among the Nomads, which the Outcasts have thwarted. Now...this legendary weapon shall destroy you both, and all your friends outside!" he raised the sword upwards, and a single beam of light intensified and penetrated the roof.
Outside, Oz and Bra watched as a large beam of light shot up from the complex.
"What's going on?" Oz asked.
"I don't know..." Bra replied.
"I think we must go check on them..."
"No...Master Link told us to stay here and wait..."
Oz shrugged, and walked toward the complex.
"Hey!" shouted Bra, and followed.
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Packbell swung his sword in his hand. "I have waited for this for the longest time!" he said. "Now I will kill you!"
Deadly warrior looked shocked. "The Nomad armies are defeated? The Warriors???"
Packbell snickered. "Yes...now fight for their honor!" he spoke to the Nomad. "Show me what the desert people are made of!"
Anthony tightened his grip on the Gamemaster's Sword, and Deadly Warrior swung his twin swords out and attacked Packbell, who shattered both swords with a single swipe of the Sun Sword. Anthony stared as the Sword started glowing. Packbell looked at him. "Anything that gets in touch with the blade will be destroyed!" he shouted. "I'd like to see you go!" he attacked.
Anthony activated his armor and dodged the attack, bringing his sword down on the back of Packbell's head.
Packbell blocked the attack with the Sun Sword, and watched as the heat of the blade melted the Gamemaster Sword away. He kicked Anthony in the gut. Two robots grabbed Anthony by the arms and lifted him up for Packbell, who stepped closer and drew the sword back, then swiftly brought it forward. Deadly Warrior grabbed Packbell's arm, and struggled to move it back. Packbell turned and slapped Deadly Warrior, sending him sliding across the floor, then walked toward him with the Sun Sword glowing in his hand. "Die!"
Deadly Warrior grabbed his sword from the ground, but Packbell brought his foot down, breaking the blade. Deadly Warrior swung the broken sword, cutting Packbell's robotic hand off.
The Sun Sword fell on the ground, and cooled down immediately. Packbell looked at where his hand was, then back at Deadly Warrior. "You shall be great in my service!" He pointed his roboticizer at Deadly Warrior, and tightened his finger on the trigger.
A beam struck him from behind, stunning him. Changes started taking place and the metallic form of Packbell started turning into flesh. Turning around, he saw Leona standing with a roboticizer gun in hand. "Surprised?" she asked. "I managed to reverse the effect of this thing!"
She pointed it at herself, and fired.
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Leona touched her cheek, glad to see that she no longer was a robot. Packbell grabbed his arm where the missing hand was supposed to be. "How did you...?"
Leona smiled. "I managed not to lose myself during the transformation. When I got here, I hacked into your mainframe and managed to tap into the robots' programming." She paused for a second and watched as her words sunk in. "Then I changed that programming. Those robots follow me!"
Packbell felt the blood starting to leave his face. "How--?"
Leona just stared. "Your time is up, Packbell!"
Packbell staggered toward Leona. "B-but...I'm starting t-to feel new things! Human things!"
Leona raised her own gun at Packbell's head. "I don't believe you."
Anthony got up and groaned. "Leona...I think he's right."
"I swear...I've seen the wrong of my ways!" Packbell sobbed. Master Link entered the room and looked.
Leona stared at the observing robots. "Go deroboticize yourselves immediately, and get the hell out of this place!"
Packbell turned to face Anthony. "I'm sorry..." he pleaded.
Anthony nodded. "You've seen the wrongs you've done. I'm glad it's behind us now."
Anthony turned around and walked toward the exit. Deadly Warrior picked up the Sun Sword and examined it. Master Link looked at them, then at Leona. "What the hell just happened?"
Leona looked at him. "Packbell has turned good."
Packbell nodded and smiled at Master Link, then turned to face Leona. His eyes narrowed as he unsheathed a small dagger and planted it into Leona's abdomen.
Master Link's eyes widened, and he shouted in rage. "LIAR!"
He charged at Packbell as Leona stood, looking at the blood gushing out of her wound, a shocked look frozen on her face. Packbell got up as Leona fell on her knees, numb.
Master Link punched Packbell in the gut, throwing him backwards toward the control panel.
Packbell laughed. "You are all fools!"
Anthony pulled his Gamemaster Sword and stared. Jumping, Master Link landed directly on Packbell, grabbing his face and slamming him through the control panel. Packbell let out a single, bloodcurdling scream as the electric current swept through him body.
The place darkened, and the secondary generators kicked in. Anthony looked at Packbell, who was a smoking chunk of limp meat.
Master Link stepped up to Leona, who laid down motionless on her side. He turned her face-up and looked at her.
"Leona..."
She opened her eyes and smiled weakly. "Hey."
Vampire Master Link and Oz stormed in. The vampire stared in disbelief. "No..."
"How bad is the wound?" she whispered. Master Link looked at the dagger still halfway through Leona and shook his head. "You'll be alright." He choked.
"You're a terrible liar." Leona said, a little louder than a whisper. She closed her eyes.
"No!" Master Link shouted. "Leona!"
"My time has come..." she sighed. "I love you...forever."
Master Link held her hand tightly, and a tear ran down his cheek. "No...Leona. You can't go. I won't let you go!"
Leona shook slightly. "Take me outside..."
Master Link picked her up, not believing how light she felt, and walked out of the room. The others followed him. She looked up. "Destroy the Outcasts..."
Stepping out into the sunlight, he looked at Leona's eyes, which stared blankly upwards. He set her down slowly and looked at Anthony. "There must be something you know...do some psionics and fix her up quickly!"
Anthony set down by Master Link, and looked at Leona's wound. He closed his eyes and concentrated, then opened them quickly.
"She's beyond my help..."
Master Link looked at Anthony in disbelief. "Don't you walk away on me now!" he shouted. "Heal her!"
Master Link glared at Anthony Bault, his eyes turning fiery red. Deadly Warrior and Vampire Master Link grabbed him just before he lunged at Anthony.
Master Link growled loudly. "Let go!"
Deadly Warrior shook his head. "No!"
Anthony got up. "Let him go..." he closed his eyes. Master Link charged at him angrily.
Master Link's fist collided with Anthony's jaw, knocking him off his feet. Anthony sat up quickly just as Master Link was ready for another blow. Anthony's hands shot up, and tightened around Master Link's temples, making him cease moving.
Anthony rubbed his jaw and looked at Master Link. "It's only temporary." He said. "I'm sorry it had to come down to this." He walked away.
Master Link fell on the ground by Leona, who was already drawing her last breath. He leaned forward toward her, and for the first time in front of everybody, he cried.
Vampire Master Link looked at Team Master Link. "You have heard what Leona said." He said, his voice shaking. "There's only one thing left to do!"
Gilder nodded. "Yes..."
Vampire Master Link nodded. "We shall fulfill Leona's last wish. No Outcast is to keep breathing for long after this day!" he sneered. "Onwards to the Zephyrus! We shall tear Mobotropolis away from the Outcasts, at any cost!"
Anthony Bault watched the team leave, and put his hand on his jaw, healing it. He watched as Master Link picked up Leona and followed the team. Deadly Warrior walked up to him. "It's time for the final battle." He said.
Anthony nodded. The battle was to take place in Mobotropolis now.