Episode 2: Just Deserts
After seeing your favorite characters return, and meeting new faces that will soon be your favorites, it's time to arrive at our first stop. We'll get our teams set up, and see what these new guys can really do.
ThelastCyberKnight: I mean, JFK is one. Someone had to say it. Of course, Deadpool would be the one. If you thought those characters were a riot, you haven't seen nothing yet.
1602jaw: I do love my references. I hope Reg can at least prove himself. Miu will be on him like white on rice.
Guest: A lot of interesting questions. It's probably best if you don't think about them too much. As for Harley, if you haven't seen her show, you're in for a treat.
ortizale317: DIO won't hog the spotlight this time. A lot of people really wanted to see him back, but he just didn't quite cut it. This is a compromise.
TheMasterKat: You're right. Considering how DIO is and what he's done, it's basically impossible to redeem him. He was born evil. He's gotta be the most irredeemable villain in anime. Nom Nom has got nothing on a vampire who's got blood on his hands.
N8han11: I wanted to use the first episode to set up some plots that will develop down the line. Even though we just started, it's setting up to be a fun adventure.
Happiness studios: It's good to know that others see I've improved. That means a lot. Guess that means I'm doing a good job. Don't worry. DIO's job as an intern is primarily for revenge. But if you don't like the singing, that's fine. Mostly, they won't affect the plot. Keep in mind I'm not a songwriter.
NeverSafeFromWaluigi: I'll make sure to update regularly, though I don't have a set schedule. My job gets in the way sometimes, but I gotta pay rent. It'll be about the same as before. Keep in mind I'm balancing a bigger cadt than before. Glad you're taking a liking to the plots I've set up. I'll try and have Kiryu switch to his native tongue sometimes when singing.
That guy: Yep. They will all be put through the wringer this time. They will be going to a mix of real life locations and their home universes.
Now then, let's kick off our first challenge of the season!
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"Last time on Total Drama Infinite 2, we started off our new season with a bang. Bringing back favorites like try hard boxer Glass Joe, merc with a mouth Deadpool, and sweet toothed clairvoyant Katakuri. This time, they're joined by some new faces. Including, but not limited to, the street fighter Terry Bogard, psycho supervillain Harley Quinn, and the tough yakuza Kazuma Kiryu. Everyone was given the grand tour, and forced to sing, much to everyone's chagrin. Today, our cast will have their first challenge. Who will show their tough stuff? And who's biting the dust first? Find out right here! On Total! Drama! Infinite 2!"
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Everyone was sitting in economy class as the plane flew to their first stop. Only thing is, they didn't know where they were gonna go first. Some people took the time to look out the window and check out the view.
"Oh wow!" Wendy said in amazement to Katakuri and Charlie. Outside, they could see a huge expanse of sand below. "It looks so pretty."
"We must be in Egypt." Charlie said. "It's even more impressive than I ever imagined."
"I'm pretty sure once we land we'll find out our teams." Katakuri said.
"Do you think we'll be on the same team again?" Wendy asked.
"Hard to tell."
Whether they would be or not, they figured this time they wouldn't need an alliance since DIO wouldn't be a problem. But regardless of what happened, it wouldn't change anything between them.
"I can think of a couple people though that I don't want to be on a team with." Katakuri said. He looked over at Rick, who was busy tinkering with a small device, and Aqua, who was napping, but snoring very loudly. Next to her was Terry, who was also catching some zzz, albeit more quietly. His hat was tipped over his face while he was snoozing. Suddenly, the brawler gives a scared shout as he woke up, startling everyone.
"Ugh….it's that darn nightmare again." Terry groaned.
"Had a bad dream, huh?" Sora asked.
"Yeah. It's this one where I'm a girl."
"Were you uh, a sexy girl?" JFK asked.
Terry was a bit weirded out by his question. "Um…. I guess?"
"Excuse me!" Iida exclaimed. "That's not really a question you should ask someone."
"Lighten up, pal." Terry told the speedy teen. "It's not that big a deal."
(Apparently, there really exists a genderbent Terry. I cannot make this up)
On the other side of the room, there was some funny in-flight entertainment going on.
"Get a load of this girl." Max snickered.
"Come on, please give me just one look!" Miu was pleading with Edward and Tari to get a look at their prosthetic arms and tinker with them.
"No way!" Ed said firmly. "If I let anyone else mess with it, then Winry would kill me."
"Yeah. I'm not too keen on letting people mess with mine." Tari said.
"Come oooooon! Just one goddamn look!"
"I said no!" Ed yelled.
"H-hey….." Miu said timidly. She begins to nervously twiddle her hair. Edward just facepalms at how quickly she changed gears. "Take it e-easy."
"This really is some good in-flight entertainment." Deadpool said, munching on popcorn as he watched the spectacle. "Way better than anything you can find on Hulu. Well, except my movies, of course."
"I guess it is entertaining." Mae said. "Kind of."
"I'm not sure why, but she cracks me up." Spinel said. "I sure hope I get to be on her team.
Watching this go on, Reg begins to scoot as far away from Miu as possible.
"Is something bothering you?" 18 asked the little robot.
"That girl." Reg said. "She won't give me any personal space. Just because I'm a robot."
"I don't blame her." Coyle said condescendingly "You do seem unique. But I've made bots that would put you to shame."
"I don't know…." Reg said, giving a cheeky grin. "I'm pretty strong."
Hearing this comment, a certain little esper huffed. "Don't forget there's other strong people here, kid." Tatsumaki said. "Plus, many of us have been on this show before, so we're more prepared and can better expect what's gonna happen."
"If I remember correctly, you didn't last very long last season, didn't you?" Starscream asked. "Due to your attitude, was it?"
"Shove it, newbie!" Tatsumaki snapped. She clearly did not want to be reminded of that. "I will crush you!" The Decepticon laughed at the fact that she got irritated that easily.
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"Geez," Starscream said. "If it's that easy to get her goat, then I'm not worried. These other punks will be a cinch."
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"So let me get this straight." Tari said to Meggy. Her and Edward were listening to stories Meggy told them about the crazy antics her and her friends back home got into. "You guys went to war over fried foods vs. candy?!"
"That must be hard to believe," Meggy said, "But weird stuff like that is normal for me."
"Well, Deadpool's about as crazy as it can get for us." Edward said. "He may be crazy and dangerous, but he's all around a nice guy."
"Hey!" Tari exclaimed. "Look who's coming!"
Everyone went silent as they saw DIO walking down the aisle, carrying a huge stack of boxes. Even though he was strong, he was struggling to keep it balanced.
"Nice outfit, dumbass!" Susie and Harley yelled at the same time to the disgruntled vampire.
"Lift with your legs, rookie!" Ginyu called from the other side. DIO gritted his teeth in aggravation as he dropped the boxes off to their destination and went to get the rest.
"Look at that schmuck." Harley snickered. "Anyway, what's your all's beef with him? Because I didn't watch last season."
"He's a douche." Susie replied. "I worked with him and was promised so much, but he was tricking me. So I quit and stuck it to him."
"I know the feeling."
Susie was perplexed. This tough chick knows the feeling? What feeling?
"What exactly do you mean by that?" Susie asked.
"I mean I know what it's like to put your true and full obedience into a man, and get treated like shit, lied to me, and I eventually realized I was wasting my time."
"Whoa. Did you at least make him pay?"
"I showed him how bad I can really be without him."
"I like your way of thinking. I have so much to learn."
"Hey, if you wanna be like me, then by all means, stick around."
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"Harley is just a straight up badass." Susie said. "Never have I looked up to someone so much."
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"Huh. Never expected someone wanted to be like me." Harley said. "It actually feels nice to get that kind of respect."
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Cinder sat there, not looking pleased. "*Sigh*. Look how far DIO has fallen from grace. He seriously wouldn't allow himself to be treated like this. My question is why. Why still go through all this humiliation?"
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As Cinder was leaving the confessional, she bumped into DIO, who was hauling more boxes.
"Ah, looking as lovely as ever, my dear." DIO said.
"I'm not in the mood for your compliments." Cinder said bluntly. "You and I both know you wouldn't go through a job like this without an ulterior motive. So spill it."
DIO gives a slight chuckle. "Nothing gets past you. But you're right. I hate this job. It sucks. But there's one thing I, DIO, hate more: all of the fools who dared to oppose me in the past."
That was quite the list. Basically, everyone who was part of that alliance that was out to get him. And everyone who was a part of his own group pretty much turned on him. He wanted them all gone. He wanted his own vengeful form of justice. And the hit list was a long one.
"But personally, I'd like to help you out. I'm hoping for you to win this time. And with some of these fresh faces, I can mess with them as well. The possibilities are endless."
"So you just want to cause trouble from the sidelines?" Cinder asked skeptically. "If you got caught, you'd be in quite a bit of trouble. And I would personally want to lay low. I got plans of my own, you know."
"Nobody has to know anything." He reassures her. "Even if I hate it, this job is a blessing in disguise. Whether you like it or not, I, DIO, am going to do things my way. I refuse to be "good." It can be just like old times."
At that moment, their quiet little conversation was interrupted when the intercom came on. "Attention, passengers. We're nearing our destination. Everyone meet up in the dining area, and prepare yourselves for a fun landing."
DIO continues walking ahead of her, but turns back and gives a wink. "You just wait and see, my dear."
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"Must everything be cryptic with him?" Cinder huffed."
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Once everyone was gathered in the cafeteria, Chris, Chef, and the Ginyu Force (DIO included), walked in.
"Did you bring them, DIO?" Chris asked.
"Yes, boss." The vampire said with fake cheeriness. "Here's the parachutes."
Chris and his crew grab some of the parachutes and strap them on.
"Good job. Now, onto the challenge. If you all already looked outside, then you can see we're over Cairo, Egypt. But before I get to explaining the challenge, we need to get you guys settled into teams. This season, it's going to be three teams."
By this time, the Ginyu Force was handing parachute packs to everyone.
"One third of those parachutes have a parachute that's red in color. Another third of them are blue. And the final third don't have one in their packs. You guys are going to jump and find out which one you got. Those that share a similar pack to yours will be your teammates."
"So some of us will be plummeting to the ground?" Isabelle worriedly asked.
"Relax, it's soft sand below, so it shouldn't make a difference."
"Too bad some of us can fly." 18 reminded him.
"You can if you want," Chris explained, "But not until you open up the pack first."
Now, everyone had their packs on their backs.
"So, when do we jump off?" Joe asked.
Chris gave a sadistic smile and pulled a nearby lever. "Right now."
Suddenly, the floor beneath them opened up, and everyone fell out of the plane and to the ground below.
"Nice one." DIO said.
"Thank you, my good man." Chris replied.
(Meanwhile….)
"Why did I come back to this show?!" Sora screamed. The hero pulled the cord on his pack, and a blue parachute opened up, slowing his descent.
"God, I hope luck is on my side today!" Charlie exclaimed. Pulling the cord, she gets a red parachute. "Phew.
"No way Waluigi's dying today!" Waluigi said. Pulling the cord, a bunch of old car parts fly out instead of a parachute. "Or maybe it is!"
"This is a new low, even for him!" Wendy cried, clutching onto Carla for dear life. The mage pulls the cord and a blue parachute pops out. "Thank goodness."
"You know I can still fly you down." Carla said.
"I know. But this actually feels nice, now."
"Come on! Come on! Come on! Come on!" Rick yelled, struggling to grab the cord. "Fresh fresh fresh fresh!" Pulling the cord, a bunch of bows and ribbons spring out. "Aw shit."
"Come on!" Spinel cried. "Big bucks! Big bucks! No whammy no whammy no whammy! Stop!" The gem opens hers up, and whole hams fall out. "Uh oh." But she shrugged it off quickly and enjoyed the fall. "Geronimo!"
Meggy and Cinder open their packs next, and get red parachutes.
Tari and Susie are seen trying to get their packs open.
"This would be so awesome if there wasn't a risk of death!" Susie said. The both of them pull the cords, and Susie gets a blue one, while Tari gets red.
Katakuri and Edgeworth scream out as they faceplant to the sand, their packs filled with nothing.
"HAHAHAHAHA!" JFK laughed at their misfortune. "Nothing bad ever happens to the Kennedys!"
At this moment, the clone faceplants into the sand as well. His red parachute opens up, and drapes over him, because he forgot to open it up.
"*Sigh* What a pain." Tatsumaki huffed. The psychic pulls the cord and gets a blue cord, but still uses her powers to levitate down.
Max and Isabelle pull their cords and get blue parachutes as well.
"Phew. That was close!" Isabelle said.
"What do you want, a medal?" Max snarked. "That dick just sent us falling to our deaths!"
"At least we got parachutes." She replied. Honestly, not much could ruin her optimism.
They look over to see Iida, Mae and Starscream had the same parachutes as them. Although Starscream still dropped quickly due to his weight.
"I was not quite expecting him to pull a stunt like that." Iida said.
"Expect him to do stuff like that all the time." Joe groaned. He was floating down with a blue parachute as well.
"What a load of bull." Mae chimed in.
"Kore wa arushuno byōki no jōdandesu ka?! (Is this some kind of sick joke?!)" Kiryu swore in his native tongue. The yakuza pulls the cord and gets a red parachute.
A few more people are seen plummeting without parachutes in their packs. Terry fallsb screaming "This is not okay!" Reg shoots and extends his arm out to grab Aqua's leg, who was now forced to use her relic pink scarf as a makeshift parachute.
"Hey! Hands off of me!" Aqua yelled.
"Of course!" Miu yelled. "Of course that limp dick motherfucker would give me an empty pack!"
"And that's a bad thing?!" Deadpool said. "His pack was empty, and the merc was striking poses and doing flips, having fun as the fall.
"Lastly, Edward, Coyle, Harley and 18 open their packs and all get blue parachutes. Everyone who had parachutes landed safely while the others hit the sand harder than they would've liked.
"Damn that Chris." Katakuri said, picking himself up. He looked to see who all didn't get an actual parachute. He was displeased to see Aqua and Miu ranting and raving that they could've died. He sees Terry pluck a dazed Waluigi, who was upside down and waist deep in the sand.
"Are you okay?" Terry asked. "How many fingers am I holding up?"
"Waluigi's favorite color is seven….." The purple tennis star said. Guess he took a hard hit when he made impact. He also looked to see Spinel and Deadpool didn't get one either.
"What a rush. Can we do it again?!" The two friends happily exclaimed.
Yep. Katakuri, Deadpool, Rick, Spinel, Edgeworth, Reg, Terry, Aqua, Miu, and Waluigi were on the same team.
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"Oh god!" Katakuri groaned. "My team is filled with a bunch of idiots. At least there's those like Edgeworth and Wade. I know they can get serious when the going gets tough. At least sometimes with Deadpool. As for Reg and Terry, I don't have a reading on them."
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"At least we get to be on the same team." Tari said to Edward. "At least that's an upside." Ed replied. "But for some of these other guys…."
They look to see who else they got. This team consisted of Edward, Tari, Cinder, Charlie, 18, Harley, Meggy, Coyle, JFK, and Kiryu.
"Ah, yeah!" JFK exclaimed. "I'm on a team with a bunch of hot broads!"
"You so much as touch me, and I'm gonna cave your skull in!" Harley threatened. The villainess points her bat dangerously close to JFK's face.
"Kinky." He replied.
"If you're gonna act like that, at least make an effort to pull your weight." Kiryu said.
"It is an honor to be a part of your team." Iida said to his new teammates. Along with him, this team consisted of Iida, Sora, Susie, Starscream, Glass Joe, Isabelle, Max, Mae, Wendy, and Tatsumaki.
"Try not to be a liability." Starscream said to Joe. The boxer gulped nervously at being stared down by a giant robot.
"Hey, it'll be alright." Isabelle told him. "We can accomplish anything."
"This is shaping up to be a unique team." Wendy said. "But it doesn't look like Katakuri's enjoying his team."
She looked over to see the pirate looking irate over his dysfunctional team.
"As of now, you can't worry about him." Carla told her. "From this point on, you guys are enemies."
"I…...guess you're right.
By this point, Chris landed and walked to the newly formed teams. "Good job not dying." He said. "Looks like each team has five veterans and five newbies each. The ones with the red parachutes: Edward, Charlie, 18, Cinder, Tari, JFK, Kiryu, Harley, Coyle, and Meggy are one team. The ones who got blue parachutes: Sora, Glass Joe, Susie, Tatsumaki, Wendy, Starscream, Mae, Iida, Max, and Isabelle are another team. Lastly, the unlucky suckers who didn't get a parachute: Deadpool, Katakuri, Edgeworth, Spinel, Rick, Miu, Terry, Waluigi, Reg, and Aqua are one more."
"Fan-fricking-tastic." Rick said. The scientist pulled a flask out of his coat pocket and took a swig. "Just know I have no faith in the human race, whatsoever. Let alone, you guys."
"And this time, I'm going to let you guys pick out your team names." Chris continued.
"Whoa, seriously?!" Terry asked.
"Yep. You each got three minutes to think of one."
Each team huddles together to agree on a name.
"So, does anyone have a good idea?" Mae asked. "It sounds like too much work to come up with fun."
"It's obvious." Starscream chimed in. "We shall be called the Spectacular Starscreams!"
"Jeez, ego, much?!" Max snarked.
"How about Heroes of Light?" Sora suggested.
"Both of those suck." Tatsumaki said. "How about Team Top Tier?"
"No no, that doesn't sound right either." Susie said. The monster teen tries thinking more than she's ever had to. "We need something that shows we're a strong team, but strikes fear into the others. Something dark, but we're not afraid to have fun…."
And it was at that moment that you could practically see the lightbulb appear above her head.
"Chris! I've got a name for us!"
"But we haven't agreed on a name yet!" Iida and Joe said.
"What have you got?" Chris asked.
"The Dark Fun Gang!"
A purple logo of an axe flashed on the screen.
"Very well. Dark Fun Gang it is."
"That actually doesn't sound quite bad." Max said. "Still kind of blows a little bit."
"I really like the "fun" part." Isabelle said.
"That's actually a good one, Susie." Wendy said.
"Darn right!"
"Damn, they got a good team name." Harley said.
"I mean, some of us may not look like much, but I'm sure we can ace any challenge." Kiryu said, taking a look at his team. This actually gave Charlie an idea.
"I love it!"
"Huh?"
"We're the Aces. The Amazing Aces. No matter what happens, we can ace anything."
"Not bad." Meggy said. "It signifies us as the ace in the hole."
"All in favor?"
The team nods in agreement.
"Then it's settled, I guess." Tari said. "The Amazing Aces. It's got a nice ring to it."
"Yo!" 18 called out. "We've got a name. We're the Amazing Aces."
A red logo of the ace of spades flashes on the screen.
"Not bad. I dig it." Chris said. The host looks over to the third and final team. But most of them were arguing. The screams of Rick, Miu, Aqua, and Waluigi could be heard. Deadpool and Spinel were having a laugh at this, while Katakuri stood there looking frustrated.
"We will be the Wahnderful Waluigis!"
"No! We're the Holy Order of Lady Aqua!"
"Both of you dipshits are wrong! We're the Badass Brains!"
"You guys know you only got one minute left to decide, right?" Chris reminded them.
"Lets quit feeding your egos and get serious." Edgeworth told them.
"I don't know if that's gonna work." Spinel said.
"Well, I've got a name that's sure to unite us." Terry said. This ceased all of the arguing.
"What is it?" Reg asked.
The hero of South Town tossed his cap and The air, and at the top of his lungs, declared them…. "The Hungry Wolves!"
"Nice one, my man." Deadpool said. "But I bet mine would've been better."
"So help me, if you tell me it has your name in it, I'm gonna scream." Katakuri warned with calm fury.
"And that's why I'm not gonna say it."
"Why the fuck does it have to be Hungry Wolves?" Miu asked. "Sounds lame."
"Surprisingly, Waluigi agrees with this girl." Waluigi added.
"I'm sorry if you guys don't like it." Terry said. "I just said the first thing that popped into my head."
"Doesn't matter if you like it or not." Chris said. "Because times up! Your team of dysfunctional misfits are the Hungry Wolves!"
A yellow logo of a wolf's head flashes on the screen.
"I personally see no problem with that name." Edgeworth said.
"You may be right." Katakuri said. "But this team is every sense of the word "troublesome.""
"Don't think of it like that." Deadpool said. "Think of it as quirky and fun. I like these guys"
"Easy for you to say."
"Now that that's out of the way, it's time I explain the challenge." Chris said. "Take a look at the Great Pyramid of Giza in the distance." He pointed to a pyramid that was in the distance. There appeared to be mortuary temples at the main part of its complex. And the Sphinx could also be seen as well.
It wasn't super far away, but it definitely wasn't close by. For a normal person, it'd be a thirty minute walk.
"It's so fuckin' far away!" Miu exclaimed.
"Are you expecting us to walk all the way to it?" Coyle asked.
"That's exactly what I'm expecting you to do." Chris continued. "As of right now, there are puzzle pieces being placed in there that when put together makes your team's logo. You must all make your way to the pyramid, find all of the pieces, and make their way outside to construct it. First team to do so wins invincibility and first class to our next destination. The last team to do so will be voting someone off."
"Is that it?" Aqua asked. "Sounds ea-"
The goddess was interrupted as Katakuri put his hand over her mouth to silence her.
"Don't say that. You're gonna jinx us."
Muffled shouts could be heard from the goddess as Chris continued his explanation.
"Despite what she was about to say, it's not as easy as you think. Each logo is broken up into ten pieces, so each member must find at least find one. Also, inside the pyramid lie many obstacles and traps. Maybe some mummies too, but who knows? All to keep out the grave robbers."
This makes everyone groan.
"Don't fret. You're allowed to use your skills and abilities to aid your team and hinder the others."
"Even...cheating?" Waluigi asked. The mention of this gave the multi talented individual a sparkle in his devious looking eyes.
"Sure. If it'll cause mayhem and drama, by all means. Now that you know what to do, I'd suggest you all get moving, because your challenge starts NOW!"
Chris blared an airhorn at high volume, and everyone scrambles to get to the pyramid.
"Lets get going, guys!" Katakuri told the rest of the Wolves. "Just follow my lead!"
Most of them begin to run, but one of them isn't moving at all. Aqua was lying with her back on the ground, panting.
"Wah-t do you think you're doing?" Waluigi asked the goddess, putting a lot of emphasis on the "Wah" part.
"It's too hot!" Aqua groaned. "I can't do nothing in this heat. I'm just gonna lie here!" But from the sound of it, it sounded like she didn't even want to move.
"Aren't you the goddess of water?" Miu asked. "Because from the tone of your voice, it sounds you're the goddess of being fuckin' lazy!"
"Could one of you carry me there?" She whined.
"Uh uh. Not happening." Katakuri said sternly. "Get off your ass and let's get moving! We don't want to fall behind!"
At this moment, JFK walked over to them.
"Don't you worry. I-er-uh, will carry you."
"Go back to your own team, punk!" Waluigi shouted, comically kicking JFK all the back to the Aces.
"Quit screwing around!" Edward yelled as JFK picked himself back up. "You can pick up chicks later!"
"He's right! Let's bounce!" 18 said.
With that, the Amazing Aces start running across the desert, making good headway.
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"What the hell is wrong with trying to score a little, uh, goddess booty, eh?" JFK angrily wondered.
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Starscream is caught by surprise as Susie hops onto his back.
"Hands off me, girl!" Starscream ordered. "Just what in the name of Decepticons do you think you're doing?!"
"Turn into a jet and fly us there!" Susie said. "That way, we'll beat all those other chumps there!"
"Out of the question! You expect me to chauffeur you all there?! I'm the leader of the Decepticons, not a taxi!"
"It's not a bad idea." Sora said. "It'll make our journey much quicker."
"No way! That would be degrading!"
"Come on! Do it!"
"Okay, fine! Hear me out. Here's an idea. I can fly regardless of whether I transform or not. It'd be less humiliating if you all grab on in this form. So hurry up. Let's make this fast."
Susie, Max, Isabelle, Sora, Mae, and Glass Joe hop onto his back like fleas. Wendy and Tatsumaki would just fly alongside them.
"What about you, kid?" Tatsumaki asked Iida. The hero in training was simply rolling up the legs of his pants, exposing his calves.
"No need." Iida said. Everyone's eyes go wide as they see there were small engine exhaust pipes coming out of his calves. "I'll see you guys there."
And just like that, Iida ran ahead of them at high speed.
"Damn, look at him go!" Mae exclaimed.
"Guess that "quirk" power of his makes him super fast." Wendy said.
"Big deal." Starscream scoffed. "Lets not dawdle around, and win this challenge. I refuse to lose!"
The rest of the Dark Fun Gang flew behind Iida, making a beeline for the pyramid. Unfortunately, the Hungry Wolves were still behind the others. All because Aqua struggled to move around in the heat.
"This isn't funny anymore." Reg said. The little robot was beginning to get worried. "We're now in last place."
"I'm done being nice with you. Get up NOW!" Katakuri ordered.
"Oohhh, that's too hard in this heat." Aqua complained. "Please carry me."
Her eyes lock onto Terry's.
"You look strong. Please? Do it for me?"
"I will admit, I am strong, miss." Terry said. "But this isn't the time for-"
"Please." By this point, she was giving the street fighter a pouty look. "I mean, why wouldn't I ask you? A big, kind, strong, strapping young man?"
Terry's face looked a little flushed at these comments. "Uh….you're talking about me, right?"
"Bingo." Aqua thought. "Um, yeah. You're strong, handsome, and….uh…."
"Say no more."
Terry picks Aqua up and slings her over his shoulder. After that, he starts running, carrying Aqua fireman style.
"Come on, you guys!" Terry called out to his team. "Lets go tomb raiding!"
"Yeah yeah, I'm coming, I'm coming." Miu said, running behind them. "I came."
(Couldn't help myself on that double entendre)
"Unbelievable." Katakuri mumbled. "Did he seriously buy that line of bull she was selling?"
"Lets save it for later, Donuts." Deadpool said. "We got a challenge to win."
"Lets cheese it out of here, guys!" Spinel said.
The Hungry Wolves now make their way towards the pyramid.
"You know, there's actually a Pizza Hut near the Sphinx." Deadpool pointed out.
"Can we just fucking focus right now, Dumb-pool?!" Miu snapped.
"Hey, I'm hungry."
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"That sure was easy." Aqua laughed. "I say a few kind words and he's doing what I say? I don't wanna push it, but let's see if i can test the waters a little bit with him."
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"Strapping young man, she says." Terry happily says to himself. "I mean, I don't mind trying to help out the team. We need all the help we can get. And I don't mind carrying her- I mean my team when the going gets tough."
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The first team that managed to reach the pyramid complex were the Dark Fun Gang. Iida was waiting outside the entrance known as the Robber's Tunnel as the rest of his team showed up.
"Ah, good." Iida said. "You made it. Now let's go inside and begin searching."
"Dude, why the hell didn't you already go in?" Max angrily asked. "You didn't have to wait on us!"
"It wouldn't have felt right to leave you guys behind."
"It makes no difference either way." Tatsumaki told them. Once we go in, it's best that we split up. We each need to find a piece of our team's logo. Once you find one, get your butt out of there."
"This place looks huge." Isabelle said. "It looks real easy to get lost."
"I guess….we do our best to remember the path we take." Wendy said. "Lets try to not get lost."
"That's a little easier said than done." Joe said. "But I guess we don't have any options."
"Well, good luck you guys." Sora said to the team.
"And try not to cause too much trouble." Iida warned. "Remember, this place is a natural treasure."
"No promises." Susie thought to herself.
They all enter the passageway, and each split up into the many different paths that intertwine the ancient wonder.
(A little while later…)
The Aces are the next team to arrive at the pyramid. They all go inside and get a look inside. The interior was crafted of granite and limestone. Ancient runes and hieroglyphics lined the walls. There were torches on the walls to illuminate the area.
"It's very ominous in here." Meggy said, looking around. "Anyone else get a chill down their spine?"
"No, but it smells like the undead in this place." Cinder said.
"How can you ever hope to see the world if you fear what it holds?" Coyle asked. "Truly, this place has peaked my curiosity."
You can sightsee on your own time." Edward said. "But we got bigger fish to fry."
"Everyone partner up." Charlie said. "It'll be a lot safer than going on our own."
JFK puts his arm around Tari. "Well, I-er-uh, got mine right here."
"W-w-w-what?!" Tari exclaimed. This was making her uncomfortable.
"Get your hands off her!" Edward yelled.
"Relax, pal. She's in good hands. Unlike your one good hand and funny looking robot one."
"But Tari has a prosthetic arm as well, wise guy." 18 pointed out.
"What can I say? She makes it look good."
With that, JFK drags Tari away through one of the passageways.
"Hey! Get back here, you jerk!"
"Don't worry, Ed." Charlie said. "I'm pretty sure Tari won't let him get too close. Would you like to go with me?"
Edward sighs. "Fine. At least it's with someone I know and not some himbo we just met."
The rest of the Aces split up into duos and start exploring through the tunnels. Dr. Coyle is paired with Cinder, Kiryu is paired up with 18, and Meggy is paired with Harley.
(Outside the Robber's Tunnel….)
Finally, the Hungry Wolves made their way to the pyramid.
"Dammit!" Katakuri snapped. "I bet you that we're the last team to show up!"
"How about you quit yer complaining!" Waluigi told him. "You've got the greatness of Waluigi on your team! We won't lose!"
Terry finally puts Aqua down after they get there.
"Thanks again." Aqua said.
"Hey, no problem, miss." Terry said humbly.
"Actually, Call me Lady Aqua." She said proudly.
"Oh, where are my manners? Lady Aqua."
"And if you really want to help, you can praise me everyday. And, if I ask for something off your plate, you have to give it to me."
"Uh, sure."
"There's a few other things you can help me with, but we can discuss that later.
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"That bitch has got him whipped." Rick said casually.
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The Wolves go inside the entrance and look around for any pieces to their logo.
"It's quite impressive." Edgeworth said.
"Eh, looks more like a sex dungeon." Miu said. "All you need is some chains, hot wax, and-"
"WHAT?!" Everyone exclaimed.
"Just great!" Reg interrupted. "Now I'm not gonna get that image out of my head."
"Get serious, everyone!" Katakuri said, getting everyone's attention. "Deadpool, you're coming with me. The rest of you, get a partner, and then split up. And make haste. We're already behind, so we need to make up for lost time."
"Good thing I already found one." Deadpool said. The team gasps as the wise cracking mercenary pulls out a small, yellow, rectangular piece. No doubt about it. It was a piece they needed. Just nine to go.
"No way! You found one already?!" Terry exclaimed
"How did you find it?!" Spinel asked.
"I just found it on the ground." Deadpool answered. "Either that, or this was just a ploy to make the plot a little more streamlined."
"Whatever." Katakuri said. "That makes our job a little more quicker. You're coming with me. As for the rest of you, buddy up. I cannot stress how fast you all need to be."
Katakuri and Deadpool run off in one of the tunnels.
"You're coming with me, little guy." Miu said and picked up Reg like a toy. The girl genius walks down a different tunnel.
"Um, I can walk on my own." Reg said.
"Don't squirm so fucking much."
"Mind if i join you?" Terry asked Aqua. "I'll make sure to protect us."
Aqua happily clapped her hands together. "Perfect. You'll be a great meat shield- I mean bodyguard."
"I guess if we have no choice, Waluigi will go with you." Waluigi said, pointing at Spinel.
The gem saluted. "Roger that! Let's boogie!"
"I guess that leaves….us." Edgeworth said, looking over at Rick.
"Hey I don't like this very much either." Rick said. "Lets just get this over with. I already got a bad feeling about this place that's been bothering me since we stepped inside."
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Glass Joe nervously walked along a dimly lit hallway.
"Oh my lord." The boxer whispered. "This place keeps getting even more creepy."
Looking ahead, he gasps when he sees a small rectangular purple block laying on a pedestal.
"It's the logo piece I need!" He took a step towards it, but stopped himself.
"It's gotta be a trap." He said to himself. "No way would Chris leave it there if there was nothing wrong."
Joe slowly tiptoes to the piece, and with a lot of hesitation, he quickly snatches the piece and flinched, expecting something to happen.
But nothing didn't. He stood there for a whole minute and nothing happened.
"Oh. Phew. Guess it was just a mind trick."
He begins to walk back the way he came, but unknowingly stepped on a tile that opened up a nearby secret door. Emerging from it was a mummy, groaning and limping towards Joe with its arms outstretched
"Yipe! Stay back! I'm a boxer!"
Joe put up his fists to try and intimidate the mummy. But nothing. It still kept lumbering towards him.
"I can't fight this thing! I'm so weak!"
And so, Joe ran with his tail between his legs like a coward, and hauled ass out of there so fast it would make Joseph Joestar proud.
After Joe runs away screaming, the mummy stops walking. It fumbles around and removes the bandages, and it's revealed to be a confused Mae. In her hand, she also held a piece to their logo.
"Damn, how did I even end up in that room?" Mae wondered. "That still gives him no right to leave me behind."
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Deadpool was tailing a frustrated Katakuri down a hallway.
"You mind if I ask you something?" Deadpool asked.
"What?" Katakuri grunted.
"Why are you so crabby today? What's your problem with this team? I think it has potential. Not to mention I like these new guys. They crack me up."
"You really want to know why?"
Ding Ding
"Oh no!" Katakuri groaned, knowing what the sound of that bell meant.
"Oh goodie!" Deadpool beamed. "You get to explain it in song form! A duet, no less."
"Ugh, alright then."
(The song begins with an upbeat pop music vibe. This one is titled "You Call this a Team?")
Katakuri: You wish to know what my problem is about this so called team?
It's flawed, it's imbalanced, it's dysfunctional, I feel like I'm stuck in a dream!
Deadpool: Just what exactly do you mean by that? We're the bestest team around!
We've got geniuses, robots, fighters, and me, so your claim is completely unsound.
Katakuri; So you really don't see the problem?
Deadpool: No. Elaborate.
Katakuri: Well you already know about how Rick is, so I'm gonna skip him for now.
Aqua's a whiny spoiled brat, who's been useless up until now.
Miu may be smart, but she's vulgar and rude,
Waluigi's just a sketchy looking dude.
Reg may be a robot but Miu won't leave his side,
Terry just seems like a normal guy.
I just feel like I'm stuck in a dream,
Can you honestly call this ragtag bunch a team?!"
And the song ends here with Deadpool looking a little disappointed.
"Meh. That was an okay finish."
"But you see my point?"
"Yeah, but I wouldn't stress about. All of these unique personalities clashing is what makes us unique. You're about as close to normal as I am. But when things get tough, you've proven you can lead a team to victory. So what if you're dealing with some quirky characters?"
He did have a point. This made Katakuri realize that the crew he was in back home was dysfunctional as hell. Growing up in an environment with ridicule and dishonesty, not to mention he always had to be the one to step up and take the reins, he always somehow made it work. If he can do it with his crew, why not these guys?
"You bring up a good point." Katakuri said. "Guess we can somehow make this team work. And it helps that I still have friends such as you, Spinel, and Edgeworth."
"Good. Now here's your reward."
Deadpool reaches into one of his pockets and pulls out...ANOTHER PIECE OF THE LOGO?!
"Hold on! You found another piece?!"
Yep. Figured id let you have it once you learned a valuable lesson."
"You're ridiculous sometimes, you know that?"
"Hey, thats why I'm this team's precious little pogchamp."
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"It's interesting when the craziest person you know makes sense." Katakuri said. "Just gotta work these guys like I do my family."
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We now see Cinder and Dr. Coyle searching around a fairly large and empty chamber.
"Are you sure we can find any pieces in here?" Cinder asked.
"When I get the cogs turning in my brain, my intuition is never wrong." Coyle said.
And sure enough, her hypothesis was proven as there were two red pieces, and two yellow pieces in the corner.
"HAHAHAHAHA! See, my intuition was right!" Coyle gloated.
They each grab a piece and begin to leave, but Coyle turns back around stares at the yellow pieces with sadistic curiosity.
"Let's get going." Cinder rushed.
"Give me a moment."
Coyle gives off a creepy grin as one of her arms extends out. The hand turns into a small skull with yellow teeth. This was a special ARM of hers called Lockjaw.
"I want to test my hypothesis of what happens….when I make it scientifically impossible for another team to win!
The mouth of the skull opens, and a dark red and black explosive ball fires out and destroys the pieces.
"A brain of my caliber wouldn't let an opportunity like this go to waste."
"Smart thinking." Cinder noted.
"Yes…." Coyle laughed. "When something grabs your curiosity, you must do everything you can to figure out everything about it. The research doesn't lie. I'm also testing survival of the fittest. The strongest and smartest competitors survive while the weak are plucked out like feathers. Or the weak turn on the strong!"
"Guess that means the Wolves will surely lose the challenge."
"But of course! Don't be afraid to let your mind shine through!"
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"She may seem smart, but even I can tell when someone like that is messed up in the head." Cinder said. "Those with brains and an eccentric personality is a deadly combo. DIO is a prime example."
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"Unlike other players, I plan to solely rely on my genius to get far." Coyle said. "Winning this game will surely elevate me to new heights. And the data gathered will hopefully help me give a little payback to that Brass."
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"WAHAHAHAHA!" Waluigi laughed. "Those other losers will never see this coming!"
Spinel was watching with fascination as Waluigi was setting net traps.
"So what's this gonna do?" Spinel asked. "Is it a new kind of game?"
"The game of cheating, that is!" Waluigi said proudly. "Nobody cheats better than Waluigi. Once one of those losers triggers this tripwire, the net will trap them. It's foolproof."
At that moment, the both of them hear footsteps coming.
Waluigi gleefully rubbed his hands together. "Perfect. Some fresh targets to test it Let's hide and let the magic happen. WAHAHAHAHA!"
The two sneak behind a corner, and peek to see who the unfortunate souls are. It was Kiryu and 18. The two casually are walking back to the entrance, with the pieces they needed in hand. The two walk through the trap Waluigi set up, and nothing happened. They just kept walking, minding their own business.
"Wah?! Wah-t happened?!" Waluigi angrily cried out. "Why didn't it work?!"
"Maybe it's supposed to work that way?" Spinel suggested.
They both go to examine the trap, but Waluigi unknowingly stepped on the tripwire.
"Waaaah!"
A net rose up and trapped both Spinel and Waluigi. They both dangled in the air, and there was nothing they could do about it.
"Smooth move." Spinel said sarcastically. "Is this part of the plan?"
"Shut your mouth!" Waluigi yelled.
"Hey! Do you guys need some help?" A voice called out.
"Who goes there?!" Waluigi asked.
Stepping out from the shadows, it appeared to be Isabelle.
"Oh good grief." Waluigi spat. "It's you."
"Good to see ya!" Spinel exclaimed. "Can you get us down?"
Isabelle nods. "Sure."
Trying her hardest, Isabelle manages to get the rope untied, freeing the two Wolves.
"Thanks a mil!. Spinel said.
"I could've gotten us out of here without your help." Waluigi scoffed.
"I'm sure you could've. I just wanted to help is all." Isabelle said. "I've already found the piece I needed, so I was just making my way out. And it's a good thing I stumbled upon you guys. Because I found these."
The mayoral assistant reaches into her pockets and pulls out two rectangular yellow pieces.
"Wow! You found the pieces that we need!" Spinel said.
"And that's why I want to give them to you guys."
"I won't accept help from you!" Waluigi told her. "Beat it, you traitor!"
"Waluigi! That's not nice!" Spinel snapped. "She's trying to be nice and help!"
"It could be a trick!"
"It's not that." Isabelle told them. "I'd never think of tricking you. I like you. I'm sorry if I've done something to upset you, but please take them. I insist."
"Well, thank you." Spinel said, graciously taking the pieces. "Say thanks, Waluigi."
"Scram!"
"Well, good luck you guys." Isabelle said, as she scurried off to find the exit.
"What's your beef with her?" Spinel asked.
"That's none of your business." Waluigi said. "All you need to know is that she's a traitor that left Waluigi behind."
"Ooooookay. Anyway, we got what we came for, so now let's get out of here. First class, here we come!"
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"If I remember correctly, Waluigi doesn't have any friends." Isabelle said. "Everyone needs a friend. You know what? I'm gonna do my best to become his first friend. Just you wait."
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"Bingo!" Charlie exclaimed. The demon found a red puzzle piece hidden in the wall. "That's the last one we needed."
"Alright. Let's go." Edward said. He begins to walk away, but trips over something.
"What the hell was that?!" Edward asked. He turned to see a book on the ground.
"Hey, what's that?" Charlie asked.
Edward picks the book up, and takes a look at it. It was a red journal, looking a little torn and worn out. The cover read "Foundation Findings Logbook #7"
"What is it?" Charlie asked.
"I'm not sure. It looks old. But it looks like it's got some info in here. Must've been someone recording info about this place or something."
They opened the book and were expecting some research data about the landmarks in Cairo, but boy were they wrong.
It was drawings. Most notably, a drawing of a devil like figure with antlers, with tendrils coming from its body, and depicted with multiple eyes on its chest. It was also holding chains, as if it was being contained.
"What is that?!" Edward yelled.
"I...don't know." Charlie said, staring at the contents of the book intently. She began to read out words that were inscribed on the page.
"Release the seals, and the ungodly Khahrahk, son of the Third Brood, will once again be unleashed on reality. Foundation personnel believe him to be contained for now. Now referred to as the Scarlet King, he was born with the planting of the Tree of Knowledge, and-"
She was interrupted as a hand slapped the book out of her hand. Looking up, she saw that Rick and Edgeworth were standing there.
"Rick?" Edward asked. "What was that for?"
"That's some dangerous shit you don't want to get involved with." Rick said. This time, he looked more serious than he's ever been.
"What are you talking about?" Charlie asked. "Do you know something about this "Scarlet King?""
"More than I wish I did. Now ditch the book, and get the fuck out of this place now! I refuse to let you guys mess with dark forces that are beyond anyone's control."
Rick and Edgeworth walk off, leaving Ed and Charlie a little bewildered.
"What was that you were talking about?" Edgeworth asked.
"Hey, you do the prosecuting, and I stick to knowing everything. Just pay no mind about any of it."
"That was trippy." Charlie said. "Anyway, let's do what he said and get out of here."
"I'm right behind you." Edward said. But as they began to leave, Ed turned around and looked at the book. As if by instinct, he grabbed it and tucked it away in his coat, and followed after Charlie.
In the shadows, a pair of eyes were watching this whole situation. The shadowy figure took out a phone and called someone.
"Master? It's me, Kogus. That old man? He knows. And that short guy seems to be drawn to the mythos of the Dread Devourer. He has the book. I'll try and keep a close eye on these guys. I'll update you of any changes. They won't ruin the plan you've poured your heart and soul into."
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"I'm curious to see what else this book talks about." Edward said. "Since when has anyone ever taken things that Rick has said seriously. It honestly reminds me of the books I used to study alchemy when I was young.
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"That was actually quite easy." Tari said. Her and JFK had found the pieces for their logo after about an hour of searching, and we're heading to the exit.
"Of course." JFK bragged. "Everything is easy with a stud like me around, babe."
"Could you please not start with that?" Tari asked. "You're too young for me, and I have a boyfriend already."
"So if he wasn't around anymore, then there'd be a chance?"
"*Sigh* You're not quite understanding what I'm trying to get across."
The two finally reach the entrance, and find Chris and the rest of their team outside, hard at work getting the logo built.
As for the other teams, there was all of the Dark Fun Gang, save for Isabelle. As for the Hungry Wolves, Miu, Reg, Katakuri, Waluigi, Spinel, Edgeworth, Deadpool, and Rick were out there. These teams were also trying to build their logos.
"Took you guys long enough." Harley said.
"We're sorry." Tari said. "We just got a little lost. But we found the pieces we need.
"In the nick of time." Charlie said. "We're almost done."
The two join their team and hand over the remaining pieces. After shuffling them around, the Aces completely form a picture of the ace of spades.
"Booyah!" The Aces cheered.
"Congratulations!" Chris announced. "The Amazing Aces have won the challenge! Which means these guys will be enjoying first class!"
The Aces continue to cheer.
"Aw yeah! First class, baby!" Meggy cheered.
"Hey, I'll, uh, save you a seat next to me when we get back." JFK said to Tari.
"I think I'll be okay." Tari awkwardly said as she stuck close to Edward.
"What the hell does she see in that tart muncher anyway?" JFK wondered.
"As of now, it's down to the Dark Fun Gang and the Hungry Wolves." Chris said. "In a race to not be the last team."
"Guess we're just waiting on Isabelle." Wendy said. "I hope she's okay."
"Who knows?" Max said. "Maybe she's dead, and we'd win by default that way."
"How dare you say something like that!" Iida said. "That is your teammate you're talking about!"
"So….I guess we're waiting on Terry and Aqua." Reg said.
"Well, they better pick up the pace." Katakuri said.
"Hey, I'm sure they got it handled." Deadpool said. "I bet you they're on their way with the last pieces."
"You'd think that, wouldn't you?" Coyle muttered, knowing full well that she made it impossible for the Wolves to win. "It's interesting to see lesser minded mouth breathers filled with boundless optimism."
(Meanwhile….)
"Argh!" Aqua yelled. "All this searching and we've found jack squat!"
"Hey, c'mon." Terry said. "I'm sure we're close."
"It's been almost two hours, and I'm losing my patience!"
"Try to keep your chin up. We can still win this. Ooh, nice bow. Where'd you get it?"
"Huh? What bow?"
Aqua looked down to see a scorpion crawling on her chest.
"Kyaaah! Scorpion! Get it off of me!" Aqua screeched. She dropped to the ground and flails around, trying to get it off her. Terry looked around to see a whole army of scorpions around them.
"Don't worry, Lady Aqua!" Terry said. "I'll clear these little buggers out! Come on, come on!"
Terry's fist begins to glow with energy, soaking in the energy the earth provides him. With all of his strength, he punches the ground with all of his might, creating a huge explosive column of energy.
"POWER GEYSER!"
The explosion completely obliterates many of the scorpions, but not all of them. More continued to scurry towards them.
"You blockhead!" Aqua yelled. "Let a goddess show you how to deal with miserable creatures such as these! I'll flush 'em out!"
Using her heavenly abilities, Aqua summons a huge tidal wave of sacred water to clear them out. Unfortunately, the water floods the entire hallway, and sweeps the both of them away. The both of them cry out as the the wave floods the entire pyramid.
Elsewhere, Isabelle was still making her way back to the entrance.
"Ohh, I wonder if my team made it out okay."
Suddenly, she hears a loud rushing sound. Turning around to the source of the noise, Isabelle screams as she's overtaken by a huge wave.
Moving back outside the pyramid, everyone is watching nervously as they wait for their remaining teammates. All of a sudden, the pyramid begins to shake as water shoots out the entrance, with Terry, Aqua, and Isabelle being shot out and crashing to the ground.
"Did I win?" Terry asked, sounding disoriented. "Did I eat the Cheerios?"
"What the fuck are you even talking about?" Miu asked.
"I did it for you, King Ghidora!"
"Are you okay, Isabelle?!" Wendy asked.
"Who cares?!" Starscream said. "Did you bring the last piece?!"
"Ugh….yeah, I did." Isabelle groaned, holding up the last piece.
"What about you two?" Edgeworth asked, looking over to Aqua and Terry. "Did you guys find them?"
"Fortunately…..no." Aqua said glumly.
"All that time and you didn't find anything?!" Katakuri asked.
"No matter how hard we looked, we couldn't find anything! We searched everywhere.
"Well, either way, it makes no difference." Chris said. "The Dark Fun Gang finished their logo now, which means the Hungry Wolves will be voting someone off tonight."
The Wolves all groan while the Dark Fun Gang is relieved.
"Damn, I wanted to enjoy first class." Susie groaned.
"At least we won't be losing a teammate this time." Joe said.
"Unlike them." Tatsumaki said. "I feel bad for them."
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"Just when I'm thinking we have everything under control, we blow it." Katakuri said.
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"Hey, it's not my fault." Aqua cried. "We couldn't find the pieces. That giant freak just needs to see my true potential."
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"Genius triumphs all." Coyle said. "That is all. Now, we see which strong or weak minded dunce will take the plunge."
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Edward was seen reading the journal he found earlier. "My god. There's some pretty freaky stuff in here. Whatever this "SCP Foundation" is, it's intriguing."
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In economy class, Terry, Aqua, Waluigi, Reg, and Miu were chatting with each other over who to vote off.
"We must vote off one of the veteran players." Aqua told them. "They know more about this game than we do, and that could be a problem. Any ideas?"
"Can it not be Deadpool?" Terry suggested. "He's a funny guy?"
"Plus, I still want to show off some more of my genius to that old fuck, Rick." Miu added. "I want to compare inventions."
"I don't know." Reg said. "I really have no problem with any of them."
"Wah-t about that Katakuri fellow?" Waluigi asked. "He's real big and scary. Not to mention Waluigi heard he made it far last season. He had this whole alliance in a crusade against that DIO guy. Or you could go with Spinel. She doubted Waluigi's greatness. But that other guy has threat written all over him."
"Good idea." Aqua said. "I never liked him anyway. With his strength and his abilities, he's got all the makings of someone you'd hate to go up against."
"Guess it's settled, then." Reg said. "Should we tell everyone else?"
"I wouldn't bother." Aqua said. "I'm sure our votes will be enough.
(Later…..)
The Hungry Wolves were all sitting at elimination when Chris came in. "Here we go. First elimination of the season. Here's how it works this season. In the confessional, you'll each find passports with each teammate's face on it. Stamp the passport of the person you wish to vote off."
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Katakuri angrily stamps Aqua's passport.
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Spinel wordlessly stamps Waluigi's passport.
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Reg casually stamps Katakuri's passport.
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With a look of hesitation, Terry stamped Katakuri's passport.
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Rick drunkenly stamps Aqua's passport.
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Edgeworth looked over Waluigi's and Aqua's passport with indecisiveness. Chris came in, pointing at his watch, signaling for him to hurry up.
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Deadpool happily stamped his own passport. He didn't want to lose these new guys, and new they wouldn't vote for him.
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Miu stamps Katakuri's passport forcefully over and over, making it look like she was doing something naughty.
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Aqua stamps Katakuri's passport with a look of joy.
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Waluigi stamps Katakuri's passport in silence.
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"Good." Chris told the group. "Now that everyone's voted, listen closely. When I call your name, I will throw you a hard bag filled with peanuts. The one who doesn't get a bag will take the Drop of Shame. The first bag goes to...Miu."
He tosses the bag to Miu, who begins to munch on her reward.
"Edgeworth"
"Reg"
"Terry"
"Spinel"
"Rick"
"Deadpool"
"And Waluigi"
This left Katakuri and Aqua. Aqua was shaking with nervousness, while Katakuri shot her a glare.
"Only one bag left, but only two left. Aqua, you're not very useful, and seem to be on Katakuri's bad side, which is never a good thing. Katakuri, you have all the makings of a huge threat. Your performance last season speaks for itself. The final bag goes to…"
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"...Aqua."
Aqua sighs with relief and looks over at Katakuri. The pirate looked a little shocked, but was calm about it.
"Guess I shouldn't be surprised." Katakuri said. "If this is how it is so be it. I wish you all the best in your endeavors. Though I can only see so far into the future-"
Chris interrupts him by tossing him a parachute. "It was nice knowing you, dude. Drop of Shame is that way."
Katakuri looks back at his former team. Some of them wave him goodbye, while he just gives them one last nod. "Give Charlie and Wendy my best regards. I know they'll be fine." After this, he jumps out of the plane in silence.
"Did not expect Donuts to be out this early." Deadpool said. "It's just not gonna be the same without him."
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"Damn." DIO groaned. "I wish I could've been there to see Pelican eel get the boot, but I had work to do. It's a shame, since I wanted to be the one to get rid of him. Well, there's still more people left to have fun with. Starting tomorrow, I'm gonna try and put my first plan into motion."
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(Meanwhile….)
The Amazing Aces were kicking back and enjoying the amenities of first class.
"Wow." Tari said. Edward was showing her the journal he found in the pyramid. "This is some freaky stuff. All of the creatures and weird stuff in here is unbelievable."
"I can't believe you kept it." Charlie told Ed. "What about what Rick told us?"
"Who cares?" Harley said. "That guys batshit crazy. And that's coming from me."
"Hmm…." Kiryu said, taking a turn to look at the journal. "This is some fascinating stuff. I wonder if any of it is real. Or who it belonged to."
"Hey, are you okay?" Meggy asked Charlie. She could tell something was off.
"I'm fine." Charlie reassured her. "I just can't believe Katakuri is gone already. I hope he'll be fine."
"I'm sure he is." Tari said. "But I could see why. Someone as strong as him would have a big target on his back. It just shows we veterans need to be extra careful."
They all take one last look before Ed puts it away. They focus on the picture of the eldritch abomination known as the '
"Scarlet King". A little longer than they should've. Who knows what other secrets it told?
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Welp, only one down, and twenty-nine left to go. I bet none of you expected Katakuri would get eliminated first. I have a plan for him, and have a certain reason to do this, but I'll tell you the other reasons why.
Katakuri seemed easy to eliminate. His future sight, strong will, and leadership skills make him a huge threat. Plus, I want to give other characters more time to grow and expand their plots. But I have another reason I'll explain later. Something I don't wanna spoil.
Keep in mind that this is a bigger cast than before, so I'm trying my best to balance things out and give everyone moments to shine. But Katakuri had lots of that last season, so I'm sorry to all the Katakuri fans.
Well, we've got some nice sideplots going on. Isabelle wants to be Waluigi's first friend. Joe's come to the realization that he's still too weak, Aqua seems to have seduced Terry, and DIO's got some plans of his own, to name a few.
And what about this "Scarlet King"? If you're aware of the SCP Foundation, then this is a plot you're gonna enjoy. I've always been fascinated with creepy and chilling legends, so I wanted to show my love for it. I'm taking a gamble with this, but I wanted to have this kind of story in there. And no, the book isn't cursed, but the contents are important. Plus, we're gonna be going to one of the Foundation sites in the future. And who was that man who lost the book? And what does Rick know?
Here's a preview for the next episode. We're going to the one continent that World Tour missed, in a race to the South Pole. Time to see how the Wolves fare now that they lost their best shot at a stable leader. Another team struggles with a power struggle, and DIO also makes the first move in a shady deal. Hope that has got you excited. I wouldn't expect it out until after Thanksgiving. Hope you all who celebrate it have a nice Thanksgiving. I gotta get me some turkey.
Well, I think I've covered everything I needed to. As always, read and review, and fav and follow if you haven't already. Until my next chapter, stay awesome, everyone. This is MemeKing, signing off. Happy holidays! ;)