Virtual Insanity!

To Dante Tigerwolf: Hey there, Dante! Nice to hear from you again! I read the last chapter of "The Z Project" and I got the vibe that you're planning to transform Lance into a werewolf. Yeah, it's not that hard to figure out. I won't say, though. I don't want to spoil the surprise. That is an interesting story, considering I'm no fan of "Buffy" or "That's so Raven". I have seen "A Very Muppet Christmas", but not in a long time, so I have no idea who is growing crazy about me. Virus is a screwed up little snotbag. What can I do? Enjoy the new chapter, and I can hardly wait for new chapters of "The Z Project"!

To Aaron: Hey there, Aaron! Nice to hear from you again! I'm glad you liked the scene with Quick-Kick laying a verbal smack-down on Virus. Of course Hi-Tech could escape. His special psychic ability to mentally interface with machines allowed him to escape. I think the West Coast Misfits will love the new game. I'm glad you liked the last chapter! Enjoy the new chapter!

To Chiomon: Hey there, Chiomon! I'm glad you liked the last chapter! Hi-Tech was free because of his ability to mentally interact with computers. He got that power when he was struck by lightning while working on a computer. Enjoy the new chapter!

To todd fan: Hey there, todd fan! I read the new chapters of "Little Shop of Mutants" and "X-Men: Evolution" and I loved them! Evil space plants, singing secret agents, machine revolutions, and one amorous Liz Hurley, oh my! Oh yeah, bad news for Rahne! Enjoy the new chapter, and I can hardly wait for new chapters of "X-Men: Evolution, the Musical", "Random Tales of the Magic Roundabout", and "Slugs and Snails"!

To Red Witch: Hey there, Red Witch! I read the new chapter of "Evolution XMJ" and I loved it! I see you've introduced Rachel Summers. Interesting. You bet this will be fun! You should see the other levels! I'm glad you liked the last chapter! Enjoy the new chapter and I can hardly wait for new chapters of "Evolution XMJ"!

To Raliena: Hey there, Rae! I'm glad you liked the last chapter! Hi-Tech's special abilities come through once again! I'm glad you liked the last chapter! Enjoy the new one!

Disclaimer: "Oh, a wiseguy huh?"

Chapter 9: Rockin' Into The Night!

The Virtual Scottish Castle

"Hee hee!" Rahne giggled in her human form as she ran into the final boss's room, a large circular chamber with thin cross-shaped windows around the walls, lit by the full moon. Around Rahne's neck was a circular white gem, the Full Moon Gem. She was still wearing her chestplate and helmet, and carrying her sword and shield. "That was fun! Now, according to Hi-Tech, I'm the final boss."

"However, there's been a change of plans!" A bestial voice roared. A figure leapt out of nowhere into the room. Rahne's eyes widened.

"Virus!" Rahne roared. The figure appeared to be Virus. A cyborg werewolf version of Virus. His clothes had some tattering to them, and he had dark brown fur. His face was furry and that of a wolf, with messy long brown hair. His snarl revealed his yellowish-white teeth. Virus's lower arms and hands were cybernetic, tipped with fearsome jagged claws. His left eye glowed a sickly yellow and his right eye, surrounded by metal, was glowing electronic green.

"What do you think of me, Red?" Virus chuckled, his voice taking on a more feral lit. "I kind of like this look meself." Rahne sneered.

"Virus…ye make one ugly werewolf."

"Look who's talking. You aren't exactly Christie Brinkley in your wolf form yourself." Virus sneered.

"I dunno. I kind of think my werewolf form's kind of cute." Rahne replied. "What do ye want here?"

"I hate you and I want to kill you." Virus smirked. "After I'm through gutting you, you pathetic second-rate monster movie wannabe, I'm gonna kill Toad and everyone else on Earth."

SECOND-RATE WEREWOLF! Rahne mentally screamed. "I don't need a sword and shield to stop ye, Virus." Rahne dropped the weapons and took off her helmet. She tucked the Full Moon Gem under her chestplate. Rahne glowed white as the Full Moon Gem allowed her to shift into her werewolf form. "Let's rock, Virus."

A Virtual Rock Club

The rock club looked more like an arena than a true nightclub. It was a large wooden square floor surrounded by railings. Behind the railings were tables being sat on by rock fans, who were watching the action. The same railings and fans existed on the second floor as well, watching the action from below. Aerosmith blasted from the speakers, and the club pulsed with various bright multi-colored lights. Standing on the floor was Ace Starr, the rock-worshipping leonine feral codenamed Wildstar, and the English mutant known as Virus.

"Jealous of Colossus much, Virus?" Ace Starr smirked. The half-teen, half-lion mutant codenamed Wildstar was smirking at Virus. He appeared to have developed metallic skin.

"Like me heavy metal form?" Virus smirked. Ace shook his head.

"You may have metal skin, but you are not heavy metal." The Rock 'n' Roll Feral chuckled.

"Shut up and die, Wildstar!" Virus roared. The metal-skinned mutant charged Ace, but even though Ace didn't have his powers, he was still too fast for Virus to catch. Ace rolled out of the way, leaving Virus to punch the railing. Even though in this form, Virus had Colossus-level strength, Ace still was fast. Ace looked up at the ceiling. The ceiling held the lights, and hanging from it on a metal ring was a silver chain. The chain was glowing with a blue aura.

The Heavy Metal Chain. Ace thought. If I can get my hard-rockin' paws on that chain, I can use my powers again. But how in the name of everything good and metal am I going to…

"Perhaps I can help." A familiar voice was heard in Ace's head. The feral grinned.

"Hi-Tech, you old dog!" Ace chuckled. "How did you?"

"Oi! Who're you talking to?" Virus yelled.

"My powers, Ace." Hi-Tech explained. "My powers allowed me to escape from Virus's trap. Listen, you keep the dumb Brit busy, and I'll help you out with getting the chain."

"How the heck am I going to do that? The lunatic's like freakin' Colossus! Only Piotr is a lot better to be around."

"Trust me." Hi-Tech smirked. "I know what I'm doing. Just drive Virus nuts. You know what drives him crazy. It's not that hard." Ace nodded.

"I asked you! Who are you bloody talking to?" Virus roared. Ace smirked.

"Hey Virus…" Ace smirked. He started singing. "Althea loves Todd, Althea loves Todd, Althea loves Todd…" Virus started twitching.

"What…did…you…say…"

"Althea loves Todd…"

"Grrr…" Virus started to shake with anger.

"Althea loves Todd…" Ace sang.

"You…" Virus started to drool.

"Althea loves Todd…"

"NEEEEEEEARRRRRRRGH!" Virus roared like a wounded animal. "I AM GOING TO KILL YOU, LION-BOY!"

Well, well, well! Looks like our heroes have just encountered some weird versions of Virus! What insanity will happen next? What other incarnations of Virus are there? Can they be beaten? Find out in the next chapter! Suggestions needed badly!