[Opening: FusionFall Legacy Theme]

FusionFall Infinite

Season 4

Chapter 28: Plan Out Tactics (Part 2)


[Planet Spark, Fourth Dimension]

If Planet Creativity held the headquarters for Elite Warper Council and the police forces, Planet Spark held their medical facilities. Katsumi had Dymmi held up in the Piaget Medical Ward for mental patients. Katsumi had assembled a team of doctors to help Dymmi. Overwatch's Mercy was leading the charge to help Dymmi as much they could.

"Doctor Z, how's she doing?" Katsumi said coming back from the vending machine with a bag of chips.

"She's stable. We were reading the notes that you gave us on that flash stick, and we're calling Dr. T.M.S. to assist us." Mercy explained.

"Wait, he works here?" Katsumi asked.

"As an outlier. He's one of the outside doctors invited to work here. He usually aids children." Mercy mused as said robo-hog came up in a lab coat.

"Please tell me you have an explanation for this. Why Dymmi's file alone makes me want to tear my hair out and hug the child?!" Katsumi said grabbing him by the collar.

"..I…can't even explain. I just... can't. By all accounts, from medical, to logical, to realistic- hell, even MAGICAL and WARPING, I have NO fucking idea how Dymmi is still alive. Part of me wants to believe that it's Warping Energy, or hell, Dimentio's dead parents using their magic from beyond the grave to keep her alive, but... At the same time, for this long, and with all of the mutations she's done to herself? There's a lot I'd be willing to believe, but that? No way in hell." T.M.S said firmly. "In short, Dymmi should have died months ago. And yet... She's still alive. Even with all the mutations she's done to herself. I don't know how, but... She just is."

"And her physical body is a mess now, too. Senses that mewman mutations are coming back to bite hard." Dr. Princess said looking over the charts. "They're barely keeping her together."

Dymmi let out a worried out before letting out two simple words. She admitted she was scared, and T.M.S. could see the fear in her eyes.

"Dr. Mecha. Is it possible to reconstruct her a temporary body, a shell for her to put her warper energy in while we work on the body?" Dr. Princess remarked.

"I'm not even sure myself." T.M.S. admitted.

-=o=-

[Vice, Outer Towns]

[Cues: Spongebob Squarepants OST – Eastside Story]

The start of October was a time of fright, yellowing leaves, and cold winds. However, it was raining bullets and cigarette butts that gave the gloomy depressing mood of the morning. At a crappy motel, two of the Crystal Squadron lie in wait. Pink Diamond was staring out the window watching the rain as Ryker lay on the bed smoking a cigarette.

"Ryker, you okay?" Pink Diamond asked breaking the silence.

"I find out that after all the time I spent that my brother is alive and able to communicate. It's a shocker. However, Ace doesn't want his siblings callng him. He's limiting his line to focus on his family." Ryker said taking a drag.

"Family?" Pink Diamond remarked.

"Wife and daughter." Ryker mused. "It's shitty to know he's all right, but I can't even talk to him. At least the timewarp keeps him safe given his power reset. Besides, we still have that meet up to deal with."

He got up putting out the cigarette as Pink Diamond lit up one herself seeing she could not drink. Ryker made the call to Saki for information only to get some displeasing news.

"Change in locale! Why did they change the locale?" Ryker asked.

"Shit went down. Political opponents found out due to a leak and local news reporters swarming Vices. The gangs aren't liking this and all hell broke loose." Saki explained. "There's a damn gunfight in Central Vice!"

"You and Mandy all right?" Ryker asked before remembering Kaze. "What about Kaze?"

"Both had to attend virtually…kid got the flu." Saki said sourly. "Our president still wants us to show up."

"Look, I'll drive over and get you." Ryker said getting on his black trenchcoat. "Where are you?"

"Hiding out in Vice's Undertown. But I'd prefer you just teleported to get us!" Saki snapped before hanging up.

Ryker turned to Pearl telling her to just start the car and wait for him as he had to deal with this mess.

"The one day you didn't come with the Agera." Pink Diamond said with a sigh as she left the motel room.

Raising two fingers to his head, Ryker locked into Saki and Mandy's energies before using Instant Transmisson to get right to the pair right in the middle of a fight. A wave of Warper's Will sent the scrubs to the ground before teleporting to back to Pearl with Mandy and Saki.

"Thanks." Saki remarked as Mandy rolled her eyes.

"So where are we even meeting?" Ryker asked as Mandy looked annoyed.

"Give it to Madame President to pick an inconvenient meeting spot. The first one was not bad enough. The meeting place is the Park and Flush Trailer Park in Peach Creek Commons." Mandy said as her husband had a dark look on his face. "Yeah, Saki…I get it."

Ryder rolled his eyes at the time the President wasted before getting in the driver's seat as the other two followed.

"I didn't peg for you the type to driving a Lancer." Saki snarked.

"I wanted to be inconspicuous, but now it seems I got this car for nothing." Ryker said speeding away before flicking on the radio. "That's better."

[Cues: Nujabes – Rainy Way Back Home]

It was Saki's turn to roll his eyes as Ryker made sure to take the quickest routes back to the Core. As they drove through the rainy streets, Pearl was still on her cigarette.

"By the way, how's your daughter doing?" Ryker asked trying to make this less awkward.

"She's doing all right. It's weird to not have her in the same planet as you…" Saki said showing a hint of worry. "I know she's grown but…"

"I get it. My…brother, Ace. We're able to communicate with him, but we can't visit him." Ryker said softly.

"Ace Blackthorn, the prodigy that never was." Mandy remarked. "Many assumed he was dead…it was quite a shock to see his exploits pop up on Interdimensional Cable. But I'm pretty sure he's going to fall over what he's seen what you've been what to."

"Ryker, not to be a jerk, but can you please change the song? A bit too downbeat." Pearl said before blowing out smoke. "Never mind, I'll just change."

Pearl changed it to another station. Ryker expected her to find a classical station…but he was surprised to find she picked a punk rock channel.

[Cues: Dead Kennedys – Police Truck]

"Hope this speed things along." Pearl said putting out the cigarette.

The rocking tune did put Ryker in the mood to drive faster which help weave through traffic and rioting in the streets of Vice. Sure, he may have hit a protester…or a rioter. Honestly, Ryker had other things on the mind as he got across the bridge back other to the Core. With the streets clearing, all he had to worry about the rainy roads. It was not long before he pulled up in the commons. He did not park near the trailer park obviously.

[Cues: Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu – Namek]

As they all got out, it was still raining.

"I didn't want to joke about this now." Pearl said closing the door. "But did you and Saki raid Spike Spegil's closet?"

Both men actually dressed fairly similar to said person only with some differences. Ryker had a black sweatshirt with a graphic of a blue dragon and black boots. Saki had the Electron Shirt body armor, dark grey boots, and a dark green longcoat.

"I'm surprised Mandy isn't dressed like Fionna." Ryker snarked.

Mandy opted for the Delta Blacklight shirt and pants, metal arm guards, dark pink fingerless gloves, her usual black leather jacket, dark purple boots, and her Omnitrix at her wrist. Her Omnitrix had also changed with the normally white parts now black and the normally green parts being pink. Saki's own was black as well, but he kept the secondary color green. Pearl suddenly felt a bit self-conscious in her shirt and jeans considering…everyone was dressed to the nines…and shapeshifted a light blue longcoat. She altered the jeans to trousers and the ballet shoes to boots. The four made their way through the park and across the bridge with Saki and Mandy having their heads on their weapons. Mandy had her Endsville Slugger MVP bat ready as Saki primed his Hog-Wild Handgun as they both moved into the seemingly empty trailer. Ryker did not draw either his sword or his sub-weapons keeping a look of nonchalance as he sensed out the area as did Pearl.

"I'm sensing energy, one other person is here." Ryker whispered. "Not hostile or sporting evil energy, though."

"That's because we're on the same side, dumbass." Buttercup said leaning about a trailer glaring at them.

"Wait, it's just you. Where the hell are the others?" Mandy asked as they put their weapons away.

"As a safety precaution, a warp portal was made inside the trailer to the meeting spot." Buttercup explained. "Madam President apologizes for the chaos in Vice."

"Sure, she does." Saki snarked.

"All right, well let put my wheels in a capsule." Ryker said taking off.

"Let's be real. Planning the meeting in Vice was a dumb idea. But whatever it is she wants from us; it has to be pretty urgent." Mandy said raising an eyebrow.

Buttercup did not flinch but did say that it was, and it was a matter on they knew Fusion Force was looking into. Ryker returned with the capsule in his pocket and they all entered in trailer using the Warp Portal.

-=o=-

[Within Space Above CN-Zen Kuro]

The Black Warpspark saw better days as with the reward money from their successful jobs led to the ship getting its well-deserved repairs and upgrades which they used to attack few universes for equipment and things they wanted and needed. Kenji lain in his new recliner on the ship just watching space while his wife sat in his lap.

"Captain Kenji, Captain Meg; I have a status report from Dr. Griffin."

Both looked up at the 'Eunice' unit Kenji had programmed which the team agreed on was Layla. Kenji ultimately did not go with the goth idea. Layla similarly to Eunice had blonde hair, pale skin, and bright green eyes. Her blonde hair was shoulder-length, had side swept bangs, and dip-dyed black. She wore a white cropped tank top that bares her toned abs and midriff, a small black jacket with a '1' outline in white, black lipstick, dark green fingerless gloves, loose-fitting light green dolphin shorts over black knee-length leggings, and green boots. The green rectangular markings were hidden and not visible on the back of her neck. The Zombitrix was disassembled and used it to upgrade Layla. Aside from Stewie and Kenji, the other members of the crew requested additions. Brian had asked for Layla had bigger cans but was outvoted by everyone. The reasoning was Layla was already decently sized in the chest department, but Lana did not want to have competition. So, Brian settled for Layla's hair being dip-dyed. Lana wanted her to be toned, and Megan wanted her empathic to better be of aid. Thus, Layla was the team's overall assistant and confidant for emotional support.

"Ah yes, Layla. What it is?" Kenji asked as Megan got off his lap.

"Work on the acquired Tricies is done and ready for you all to take up." Layla said politely as the two got up.

"Thank you, Layla. You've been great up for the Outsider since you've joined me." Kenji mused.

"Of course, captain. Thank you and the Doctor for giving me new life with you." Layla said bowing.

"Please, take a load off to relax." Megan said as Layla thanked her.

"I would, but I want to go ahead and groom the Pokémon. Lois likes it when I rub her ears. Theresa needs her hair brushed and Vera wants a shoulder rub." Layla said before leaving.

The Lopunny, Jynx, and Gardevior all loved Layla as the Unitrix still had her emphatic abilities with animals…which extended to Pokémon. She still could copy abilities from creatures and thanks to the Zombitrix parts, she could store and keep them for later. Megan and Kenji ran over the lab which had new equipment. Stewie floated over to them looking after smug at his accomplishment.

"It's finally done. Took a while, but it's done. You could have helped a bit more, Kenji." Stewie said while giving Kenji the look.

"I know, but Azmuth's tech is a bit delicate. I didn't want to use my BlackTab to aid in it in risk I screw it up." Kenji said sheepishly nervous. "I wanted you to lay the groundwork so I can make the add-ons."

"Did you at least finish programming the other Unitrix?" Stewie asked.

"It's been done." Kenji said producing the second Unitrix core. "I even got the DNA sample in it…let's just say, Desmond is going to have his hands full."

"Kenji, what the hell did you do?" Stewie and Megan asked seeing Kenji snicker.

"Well, I bought a DNA sample to use as base. Cost a bit, but the reaction will be priceless." Kenji said before cackling. "I used Asuka's DNA and configured the core to have her appear similar to her but different. Remember how all those Rei's clones looked like the busty version of her but that doujin, Rei28. Well, that same artist did an Asuka version. While she doesn't have the same upgrades our Layla has, I did at least up the limit on her copying powers to a half hour. Last I checked, Maylene's with him. She can upgrade that one."

Kenji promptly had the Unitrix core box in a small box and along with a simple message inside the box.

This 'Unitrix' is worth 400 grand, so make good use with her. Her name is Johanna. – Kenji Blackthorn

Kenji could have paid for it to be delivered, but he decided that it would be easier to use a Warper Energy Bubble like his brother. Encasing it within, he focused in on Desmond's warper energy across worlds before making the vanish. Kenji was hopeful it would materialize right in front of Desmond as Stewie unveiled the Power Watch and Negatrix.

"You should be able to adjust the coloring on them. On the matter of alien transformations, a combination of having to both reset them and syncing the Polymorphic Crystals into them has left you both with the original ten. But you should regain the other transformations over time as you use them, plus you can just scan DNA samples." Stewie said as Kenji took up the Negatrix and Megan took up the Power Watch.

They both put it on making the adjustment to it as they activated it. Megan's watch went from white and orange to white and dark pink. Kenji decided not to alter the color liking it the way it is.

"What about the Ultimatrix?" Kenji asked.

"Lana came for it already and activated hers. She's complaining that it's not a watch and covers her head. I'm working on a patch." Stewie said before having a thought. "Considering the similar makeup…I can get you both the rest of the other transformations. I just need time."

"It's fine, take your time. I know I want to scan first." Megan said taking her watch at Kenji.

A quick scan and she had a Saiyan transformation added to her watch. Kenji insisted on a test run and decided the first alien he would transform into Ripjaws. He immediately screamed at the brief pain transforming which Stewie said would only happen the first time using it….and also at the fact he needed water.

"Damn it, I should have picked Fourarms!" Kenji whined.

-=o=-

[Cues: Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars OST – Wade Heston Theme]

[Bravo Beach, the Core]

The meeting place was a rather large yacht on the sea a tad far from Bravo Beach. Our four 'heroes' were wrapped there and ushered to a seat. Carol and Kaze were on screen as everyone took their seats. The Fusion Force and Crystal Squadron scanned the room.

"Let's see, they did not ask for Providence to come…so whatever it is….it's not an EVO problem for them to get involved." Saki thought before asking about Providence.

"Oh them, they won't be joining us. With the EVO issue mostly under control, Providence is scaling back involvement in the government. A shame, really. White Knight was good company." President Strong remarked.

"Ok, I see that Kuki's here and some kid. Probably, the Supreme Leader of the KND from the outfit. But no one from the P-"

Mandy's thoughts were interrupted by Ben and Max coming inside and Ben sporting a rather serious look on his face towards Saki amd Mandy. As they sat down, the meeting began.

"Right now, we live in a state of peace without much worry from Fusion Matter being an issue, but we have an issue now in the form of the Cult of Combination or just the Fusion Cult." President Strong said rubbing her face.

"Are you freaking kidding me? Idiots will make movements over the dumbest shit." Saki snapped.

"Sadly, I agree. Oh right, I haven't introduced myself. Numbuh 2020, Current Supreme Leader." Numbuh 2020 said as Ryker and Kaze both just shook their heads thinking ,'That poor little bastard.'

"All right, who's leading the cult?" Ryker asked.

"Remember that woman who led the Cult of Aku? She's running it, but we believe she has a back. We sadly don't know who and while I want to get involved with my people…I think handled off the books because the election is in two weeks. Which is why is you're here." President Strong explained.

Ryker voiced his annoyance on who keeps giving people from the Cult of Aku, save for Ashi, reality warping powers and asked why they were not even on the banned list. Even Max made it a point to bring this up on why they had not tried to bring this up with the Order.

"I don't like to admit this, but we're all running on little information. They're a slippery group mostly doing the dirty work. We had managed to arrest a few of the group's suppliers. The Vreedle brothers and their mother." Max remarked as everyone cringed.

"I'm going to guess in getting information out of them was not exactly easy." Pink Diamond remarked.

"Of course, it was not. Ma was not going to talk. I had to rely on the son to slip up on the information. However, Octagon was the one who spilled the beans…but I hand to let them go." Ben said flustered.

"What did you get?" Buttercup asked.

"From what he told, that cult is a smokescreen. The people bankrolling them are using them. All he mentioned was it had something to do with Fusion Matter. No specifics. He was not on a need to know basis." Max mused.

"Of course, it's a need to know basis. I highly doubt whoever is bankrolling this cult is going to trust the Vreedles with all the information. Plus, the Vreedle family just want the money not information that puts a target on their heads." Blossom said while sipping her coffee.

"It doesn't help that some of the KND's enemies have been busted for aiding this cult for a similar reason. I have discovered that my sister is sadly involved in this mess." Kuki said bitterly.

"A side that while you got new counterparts of your family only for your sister to turn out be a bigger asshole than before." Mandy remarked. "I remember Mushi…the original one you, Saki, I, and Bellum know. A jerk, but one wouldn't dumb enough to get involved with Fuse."

"Sadly, this one is showing signs of being a teen sociopath." Kuki said begrudgingly.

"Do you have a more detailed profile on the cult leader?" Ryker asked.

"No. We don't. Aside from what generally know what she looks…we don't have anything concrete." President Strong said getting up. "As you all are aware…elections are soon to come, and I need to deal with the politics. I almost wish Congress were this easy to deal with. So, I'll be leaving this joint effort in the hands of my Vice. Buttercup, Blossom, I'm ready to escort back to the White House." She said before leaving with the two of the Powerpuff Girls.

Once they were gone, Vice President Bellum took on a more serious tone of voice slipping back into being mission handler like in the old days.

[Cues: Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars OST – Kenny Wu Theme]

If anything, Saki trusted Bellum. He had fought by her side in the past, and, in turn, had been a defender of Fusion Force being treated as veterans then terrorists. However, Kuki spoke up first.

"Ok, here's the deal, Saki. I have a task for you specifically. I'm going to need either you or preferably one of your younger junior members to investigate one of the recent additions to this world. Herkleston. A town in Maryland not too far away from Woodcrest. I assume you've been keeping up with new shows in the hook to possibly come to our humble home." Kuki remarked.

"Ah yes, the setting for Craig of the Creek." Ryker remarked. "Good show."

"And a prime target. Yes, we have a few KND agents from there. One of them discovered something relating to this but was afraid to tell us over communication lines. Whatever it is, the threat they feel is big for the KND. They asked if there were any groups to hand this information off." Numbuh 2020 explained looking concerned.

"You want this to be dealt with first?" Saki asked.

"Yes, if it's important enough for these KND members to tweak out like this. Then I suggest you deal with it." VP Bellum said.

"In the meanwhile, Ben and his Team will be moving to stay in the Core for a while to aid in the investigation of the Infected Zones." Max said as Mandy twitched.

"Anything for me to do?" Ryker asked.

"Keep to the shadows. You're pretty much a walking bonfire with you. I am going to at least ask you to get Joshinari. His ninja can be useful in aid to deal with this cult. He may be villainous and total ass, but even he doesn't this world covered in Fusion Matter." VP Bellum said as Ryker had a sour look on his face.

"Please don't make me do this. I have to put up with the asshole everytime my family has reunions or Christmas gatherings. And I don't exactly to get the excuse Ace does. I have to make nice with him and my uncle who are both complete pains." Ryker complained before rubbing his face. "But as clan heir, it falls to me to deal with."

Pink Diamond rubbed his shoulder as Ryker got a text on his BlackTab to which he scowled at.

"Speak of the devil and he shall text you. It's Joshinari, he wants to talk." Ryker said getting up. "And he's near my hometown. So, if you excuse us. We need to leave."

Ryker wasted no time simply using Instant Transmission to leave the room with himself and Pink.

"If it's all right, I'd like to offer that I go to Herkleston to get the information. Saki's needed in the Core, and I can get one my friends to join me up there." Kaze mused. "The Grey Shadow is on the case."

"Thanks, Kaze." Saki said before Kaze hung up. "And with that, we take our leave."

Saki and Mandy got up to depart only for Ben to stop them.

"Oh no, you two don't. You'll be rolling with me over to Gwen's." Ben remarked as both sighed.

"And why are we going to do that?" Saki snarled.

"Because you'll be working with Ben's Team closely to deal with the Infected Zones. No protests about this, Saki. It was either just them or have all the Plumbers on your behind. And we both know…your past history with that road." VP Bellum said as Saki cringed.

Ben inquired only for Saki to refuse to talk about it rather strongly. Max stopped Ben from prying, and Ben noticed Kuki, Mandy, and Bellum were all glaring at Ben. Ben let it go and made a mental note to look into that as he left with Mandy and Saki.

[Cues: Pokémon Black and White OST – Undella Town [Spring, Fall, Winter Version]]

The boat had dropped them and Max off on the beach before sailing off. Max had left the three behind making the drive to Offworld Plaza in the Rust Busket.

"By the way, what's with the outfits? Were you seriously expecting something to go wrong?" Ben asked as Saki sighed.

"We can't all have trademark outfits." Saki snarked as the DX Mark 10 pulled up. "Well shit."

Who was driving it was a pleasant surprise…Looma who appeared to have gained a human form that looked way too much like Wonder Woman only with more muscle and amber eyes. Ben mused that Azmuth had made her a device to obtain a human form to blend in…and fit through doorways.

"Beloved, how did the meeting go?" Looma asked sweetly.

"Fine, dear." Ben said as Saki and Mandy were snickering like idiots.

"I almost forgot that you married her. Gwen told me that your fiancée asked you to tie the knot a few months back. Congrats on joining the married peoples' club." Saki asked jokingly. "But I guess you're probably whipped."

"Is the pot calling the kettle black?" Ben snarked as Saki blushed a bit annoyed. "Yeah, I thought so. Just shut up and get in the car."

A snickering Mandy got in first followed by Saki. Looma got back in as Ben took the driver's seat driving them all over to Gwen's. Kirby and Julie were out playing in the garden as Gwen and Kevin were in the garage. Gwen sourly looked at the device on her wrist not focusing Ben's coming presence.

"How the heck does Gwen put up with this thing…I can't even get it to recabi-" Gwen said before her Omnitrix glowed bright pink before re-cablirating. "Finally!"

Gwen's Omnitrix had taken the re-calibrated slimmer form now with a pink wristband, and the face of the dial becoming dark blue and pink. Kevin looked up seeing Ben and nudged Gwen. She turned and went white as a sheet.

"Mind explaining where you got that?" Ben asked with raised eyebrow.

"I mind." Gwen said as Kevin kept working on his.

"And don't look at me. Technically, what I'm working on formerly belonged to my reboot self." Kevin said as he continued. "But what's with the visit?"

"Ben and his team are moving into town for a bit." Saki said bitterly as Gwen groaned. "Yes, this has to do with the meeting. I'll explain."

Mandy checked the time and suggesting doing it during lunch.

-=o=-

[Neo Bayview]

Ryker had found Joshinari at a nearby café and it was an awkward chat over coffee. Much to Ryker's relief, Joshinari was here on business namely about the cult.

"Of course, the cult is a smokescreen. For what, even I am looking into it. If I guess, whoever's bankrolling them probably wants to make an army of Fusion Monsters. The fact you recreated this world with Metsu Energy makes a lot of the resources on the planet a tad valuable. Even the Fusion Matter. I think I may know who's rolling them not that I think on it….but it'll cos-GURK!"

[Music Ends]

Ryker get Joshinari by the scruff of his Kage cloak glaring down at him.

"I don't have time for your games, Jōshō. Right now, we have an issue that can fuck over the both of us. So, cut the bullshit and spill. I'm not going to see this planet that both live on suffer because you decided to play coy!" Ryker said before releasing him.

"Spoil the damn mood." Joshinari said dusting himself off. "But fine, I'll tell you. I believe it may be Rey Palpatine. The very same one whose claimed the Indigo Isolation. One of her men tried to convince me to ally myself with the 'Second Order'."

"Oh shit…" Ryker said coming to a horrible realization.


(A/N: I still haven't really revealed the new outfits for Kenji and his crew, but I pushed it aside for the plot. We have a cult problem again, but it seems there's more than it seems. [Edit: Chapters 1, 2, 7, 25, and 27 had to be edited to fix spelling errors and the like.]