Aftermath 3: Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
Hey guys. Hope you're all doing well. Here I am, coming at you with the next installment of everyone's favorite talk show.
Now, let's respond to reviews that weren't just q&a for the aftermath.
1602jaw: Seems you enjoyed Miu's triumph very well. The trial at the SCP Foundation is coming, and you're right to be excited.
eo5494: This was truly Miu's episode. It would've been too predictable if Coyle stayed longer.
PrincessGumballWatterson777: I'm hyped as well.
That guy: Oh yes, Alucard is going to have some fun with DIO. And by fun, I mean tearing him a new one.
NondescriptNorbert: Yes, I subverted expectations by having a big villain at this point. They really did all get into each other's way. And Coyle's focus on one person cost it for her.
SteelRobot: Yep. Everyone for themselves. Oh, it's gonna be fun when we hit the SCP Foundation. It's a chapter I've been waiting so long to write.
Thenewsubwayguy: Oh no, I hope there isn't huge plot revelations, big reveals, or emotional turmoil at the foundation.
TheMasterKat: Heh heh heh heh. Payback is coming in the next chapter.
Happiness studios: Thank you. I gave Miu well earned development, while still keeping them as their character. And on the note of Coyle, it's gonna be hard to top other antagonists like DIO, and it'd be the same old same old if she got far like DIO did. Besides, everyone's gonna have their hands full with Gjira.
Superwheeltires: Yes, it will be mentioned.
Now that that's settled, let me serve you all a nice hot slice of random nonsense.
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We flashback to a couple weeks before this episode was filmed.
(Totto Land)
On Whole Cake Island, we see Katakuri step outside, looking like he just woke up, and was eating a donut.
He yawns as a News Coo, which are birds that deliver the newspaper, drops a newspaper down in front of him. The pirate picks it up, seeing it's the latest issue of the Universal Economic Journal, the news company Zach Xigma works for. (The guy wanted all of them to get subscriptions to it.)
Katakuri looks at the front page news, and his face lights up when he sees Edward in the photo.
"Oh, Edward! Seems he's doing alri-"
Things go south as he reads more, learning about the violent acts and atrocities his friend has caused on his way to the SCP Foundation. His face now contorted into a shocked expression only a character from One Piece could pull off. (You know the face I'm talking about.)
"Huh?!"
(The City of Magnolia)
Inside the Fairy Tail guild, Wendy is seen reading the paper, her face looking pale, and shaking like a leaf from what she's just read. Her fellow guild mates Natsu, Lucy, and Gray, walk over to see what was wrong with her.
"Wendy. Is everything alright?" Lucy asks. "You look like you've seen a ghost."
"I…..I…." Wendy stutters. "I need to go….. take a long walk."
She quickly rushed out of the guild hall.
"That can't be good." Gray said. "Something was definitely not right."
As Wendy ran, the mage could only think to herself.
"Ed…...why?!"
(Japan)
We now move to the office of famed prosecutor Miles Edgeworth. At the moment, Edgeworth was sitting at his desk, reviewing an autopsy report for an upcoming trial.
The peace and quiet when police detective Dick Gumshoe bursts into the room.
"Sir, there's something big you have to see!"
Edgeworth gives a sigh as he looks at his friend.
"This had better be something important, Gumshoe. Last time someone had something important for me, I was tricked by Deadpool into acting as prosecutor in the trial of Chris Chan. I'm still trying to mentally recover from that experience."
Gumshoe shoves the newspaper he had at Edgeworth. "It's something more important, pal! Look at the front page!"
Edgeworth skims over the front page article, and once he finishes, his expression is grim.
"Edward…..what have you done?!"
(The Adventurer's Guild, Axel)
Inside this fantasy guild, Aqua and her adventuring companions were relaxing after another completed quest. (Despite earning very little from it due to the debt Aqua has accumulated due to the collateral damage she causes on a regular basis.)
At the moment, Aqua herself was busy eating and drinking until she gets sick, as usual.
"Um, Aqua?" Megumin says as she tries to hand her a newspaper.
"I'm busy." Aqua said with her mouth full of food and liquor. "Can't it wait until I'm done?"
"It's big. It's about that show you competed on."
"Aw crap." The goddess groans. "Don't tell me Terry lost."
She snatches the paper from Megumin and looks at the article on Edward. The news shocked her so much she spit out everything she had in her mouth.
"Hey!" Kazuma snapped. "Don't spit it all in my face, you dumb goddess!"
(Mushroom Kingdom)
"Happy birthday, Meggy!" Meggy's friends cheered as she blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
"Thanks guys." Meggy tells them. "I'm glad you could all make it."
"We wouldn't miss it for the world." Tari tells her.
"Here, I got you a present." Bob says as he hands her a shotgun with a bow on it.
"Uh….thanks?" Meggy said awkwardly.
Nearby, Mario and SMG4 looked nervously at the newspaper they had gotten at that day.
"Should we tell her now?" Mario asks. "Mario is good at giving bad news."
"Uh…..let's tell her tomorrow." SMG4 replies. "I don't want to ruin her big day."
(DIO's Hideout)
Inside his base of operations, DIO sat on his throne, having a chuckle as he read the newspaper.
"My, my. Looks like Mr. Goody Goody has been acting quite naughty."
And now, we move back to the present day.
"Hey, Katakuri, it's almost time to go on." Charlie says.
"Just a second."
In his dressing room, Katakuri was just about done getting ready for tonight's show. Once he had his clip-on microphone, something had caught his attention.
On the dresser was the newspaper he had gotten a couple of weeks ago. He picked it up, and quickly tore it in half.
Truth be told, he was not just upset about what Edward did after he left. He was also mad about the fact that Edward left and all he left was a half-assed message that broke Tari's heart. He didn't care what Rick told Ed, things would have just been easier if he just told them the truth.
"Rick, I blame you for this."
After getting that out of his system, it was finally showtime. He leaves the room, and as he walks down the hall, he sees Deadpool, who was snickering about something.
"Shouldn't you be with the other guests for tonight?" Katakuri tells him.
"Oh, don't worry." Deadpool assures him. "I'm on my way back, Donuts. Just got finished setting up my ultimate prank on DIO. And this one's really gonna fuck with him."
"I'm sure it'll be hilarious. Now I have to get going. I'll see you out there shortly."
Katakuri keeps walking until he finally catches up to Charlie.
"What was all that about?" She asks.
"Just Deadpool being Deadpool. Honestly, I'm terrified of what goes on in his head."
The both of them finally step out onstage as the crowd is going crazy.
The show's theme plays as scenes from the most recent locales are shown.
First, we flash to Romania.
"And Fullmetal, I hope you find what you're looking for." Giovanni tells him. "Stick it to that Gjira. But…. do you think we'll see you again?"
"Dunno. But if I don't, it was nice knowing you. Even if I never see any of you again, I'll see this through till the end."
Then we move to Australia.
"Do you know who I am?! I am DIO! No one is better than me!"
"Come on, give me another chance!" Starscream pleaded. "I do not accept defeat! I have no equal!"
Cinder turned her head and saw that the Wolves were watching this whole spectacle.
"Damn. Quite a plot twist." Deadpool mused. "Sorry, we just couldn't miss the show. Figured this would be a big one."
"You!" Cinder said to Miu. "I know you have beef with her. So at the very least, all I ask is that you take her down. Or any of you for that matter!"
Then to Los Santos.
"Looks like the readers aren't gonna like this." Deadpool said. "MemeKing probably needs to find himself a deeper bunker now."
Next, to Quahog.
"Fight on for me, okay? You'll still be great, whether you win or lose." Isabelle says.
Lastly, it finishes up at Gibraltar.
"I REFUSE TO LOSE! THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MY VICTORY!" Coyle yells. " ALL MY SCHEMING, DIRTY TRICKS, AND MANIPULATION! ALL FOR NOTHING! DAMN YOU, MIU! YOU WILL RUE THIS DAY! YOU'RE ALL GOING TO PAY FOR VOTING ME OFF!"
The slideshow ends, and the cheers die down as the hosts sit in one of the sofas.
"Greetings again, Total Drama fans!" Charlie said. "Welcome to another amazing episode of the Total Drama Infinite 2 Aftermath show! I'm Charlie."
"And I'm Katakuri."
"And I have to say, a lot has happened since the last time we were here. There were epic fights, comedic non sequiturs, romance, and…..even heartbreak." She lingers a bit on that last part.
"Lets have a refresher of some of the crazy stuff that's happened in recent episodes." Katakuri said quickly as the screen above lowered down.
First, we see scenes of the fights against some of the Ultimate 7 in Romania.
Next, we flash to Miu's hilarious teleporter mishap in Australia.
Then we see Deadpool unleash the BFG in Los Santos.
We then see Glass Joe triumph over King Hippo in Quahog.
Finally, the slideshow finishes with Miu blowing Coyle up in Gibraltar.
"And now, we have twelve competitors who have finally made it to the merge." Katakuri explains. "We're nearing the endgame, and they all have a good shot at the million."
"Before we talk about that, I'd like to reintroduce you all to our amazing peanut gallery. They may not have won, but we're all winners here!"
Everyone clapped for the peanut gallery, which consisted of King Harkinian, Popo, Nana, Nicole, Mercy, Dororo, Geralt, Elena, the Nomad, JFK, Tatsumaki, Mae, Spinel, Wendy, Max, Aqua, 18, Meggy, Sora, Reg, and Edgeworth.
"And let's not forget Russel, and the rest of his band, Gorillaz!" Katakuri said. The audience applauded for the band on the other side of the stage, consisting of Russel, Murdoc, 2D, and Noodle.
"How have you guys been?" Charlie asked.
"Very well." Mercy says. "It was my pleasure to help out in the last episode."
"Been doing pretty well." Sora said. "Things have really turned around since I was asked to join Smash."
"I'm still curious how they managed to pull it off." 18 says.
"Yeah, let's just say Nintendo was left with a hefty bill."
"I've been okay." Wendy says. "I've really been trying to go out on more quests on my own since I got back."
"Hey, how about we skip the formalities and get to the real juicy stuff?" Max suggests, sounding bored of all this already. "Like say…..all the shit that's about Edward?"
The crowd "Oohs" at the kid's comment, but the hosts are nervous about bringing up this topic. Edward's departure really shook things up, and as soon as they get some news on his whereabouts, it was not putting him in a good light.
"Unfortunately…..we have one of the previously eliminated competitors unable to show up today." Charlie said awkwardly.
The audience began to complain and shouted in assent.
"Wait, so they still haven't managed to find Edward?" Dororo asks.
"Yes." Katakuri said, trying to quiet the crowd. "Chris has apparently been trying hard to find him, but he's gone off the grid. Other than the newspaper sighting, there hasn't been much else."
"He's been killing his way up and down the northern hemisphere." Mae says. "I'd say that's badass, but I'm frankly a bit disturbed."
"I can't forget how he broke Tari's heart." Meggy said bitterly. "She's my friend, and I won't forgive him for pulling a stunt like that, Gjira or no Gjira."
"Katakuri shook his head. "While I can't deny Ed's breakup was one of the most shocking moments of the season, it's not hard to see those two were perfect for each other. Such a shame it all had to come crashing down."
Charlie nods. "But we still have other great guests here for you all today. So what do you say we bring out our first two guests?!"
The audience cheered. "But first, let's see how they're all doing." Katakuri said as the screen above turned on again.
Now, we can see Cinder and Starscream backstage. Cinder sat with a bored expression, tapping her nails. Starscream, on the other hand, tried and struggled to open up a tiny soda can.
"Curse you, you tiny refreshment! If only my hands weren't so big! Or maybe if you weren't so small!"
The Decepticon got frustrated and chucked the can at the wall, Pepsi splattering on the wall.
"Alright, let's go ahead and bring them out." Katakuri says.
Charlie started them off. "First up, she's a power hungry woman with a temper that fits her fiery personality. She may down an arm and an eye, but she's still to be feared. Let's give it up for Cinder!"
Cinder quietly walks out as the audience applauds her. An icy cold glare could be seen on her face as she quickly took a seat.
"And our next guest is an alien from the planet Cybertron!" Katakuri continues. "If he isn't busy plotting betrayal, he's fueling his metal ego. Let's give a round of applause for Starscream!"
Starscream basks in the cheers of the audience as he squats down right next to Cinder.
"Welcome to the show you two." Charlie says. "So, how have you guys been since you left the game?"
"You mean since I was tricked?!" Starscream said bitterly. "I didn't even get a proper elimination! That Coyle ratted me and DIO out!"
"You're not the only one she duped." Cinder reminds him. "Good thing Miu was able to get rid of her."
"So I take it you guys were ecstatic upon her elimination?" Katakuri inquires.
"Of course. Though us and DIO were waiting for her when she dropped."
"What do you mean by that?"
Cinder gives a devilishly cruel smile. "Oh, you'll find out soon."
"You two really established yourselves as threats, but Cinder, I actually feel bad for you. Both times you've competed, somebody betrayed you, and in turn got you eliminated." Katakuri tells her.
"It doesn't matter. Karma has been enacted, and balance has been restored. For that, I'm willing to root for Miu."
"How about you, Screamer?" Charlie asks. "Got anybody you're wanting to see win?"
"Hmm…..I'd probably have to go with Harley or Rick. Enough said."
"Now, you guys actually have a fan-submitted question." Katakuri tells them. "From somebody named G-Man. They ask "Why didn't you guys use any of your powers to prevent being thrown off the plane, or to even to destroy it after you landed?'"
"They had me and DIO restrained!" Starscream complained. "In chains! Very strong chains, if I may add!"
"It'd be kind of moot for me to destroy it after I told them to stop Coyle." Cinder explained."
"I guess that'd make sense." Tatsumaki says. "I could have easily flown back up, but at that point, I just didn't care anymore."
"We have another question for you, Cinder." Charlie brings up. "From an anonymous guest. Their question is "How do you feel about Yang competing in another reality show?'"
"Wait, she is?"
"Oh, riiiiiiiiiight." Sora says. "That new show they were doing. Bon Voyage, right?"
"That'd be the one." Charlie says. "Some of us already know those guys. Remember? They were also at the Christmas party."
"There were so many people there, it was hard to keep track of everything." Cinder said bluntly. "I don't really care about Yang. It's her sister I've got a bone to pick with. So who cares if she's there?"
"Speaking of which, are any of those guys going to be coming on this show?" Geralt asks.
"As far as I know, no." Charlie answers. "At least, not that I'm aware of. Cinder, Starscream, it's been a pleasure to talk to you both. Despite your actions, you guys played a good game."
"Alright, what say we bring out our next couple of guests?" Katakuri asks the audience.
The studio audience cheers as the screen now shows DIO and Deadpool backstage. Deadpool is still trying to hold back his laughter while DIO, sitting right next to him, was distracted by his laughter as he tried to do some reading.
"And just what is so funny to you, Deadpool?" DIO inquired.
"Oh, nothing." The merc snickers. "You'll find out soon enough."
"I do wonder what his plan is." Katakuri wonders. "Anyway, let's bring them out."
Charlie starts them off. "First up, even though he didn't compete this season, he made sure his presence was known. He's a vampire with an ego as big as….the World. Add that with his dickhead nature, and you've got him, DIO!"
DIO waves arrogantly to the camera as the audience cheers for him. He spots Cinder in the peanut gallery and blows the maiden an air kiss.
"And our next guest is a mentally unstable mercenary who's got as much loyalty as he lacks in pure sanity. If he's not rambling on about chimichangas or breaking the fourth wall, he's being a fun, kill-happy goof. Give it up for none other than Deadpool!"
Deadpool pulls an epic front flip across the stage and lands right next to DIO.
"Quite the entrance." Charlie congratulates.
"Thanks. Just know I had no practice for that whatsoever. And of course, I pulled it off on the first try."
"Ugh! Somebody just kill me." DIO scoffed.
"So, how have you guys been?" Charlie asks.
"Oh, just fine." Deadpool says. "Just been kicking back and doing whatever with my good bud, Spinel. Hey, Aqua! I hope you got that apology card I sent you after that "friends night" we had."
"Uh….yeah." Aqua says, trying her best to not remember the traumatizing night of "fun" Deadpool took her and his friends on. A week of therapy and she just now got over it.
"Look, can we skip the niceties?" DIO asked. "I'm glad to personally not be on that plane anymore. Sure, I managed to get some well deserved revenge, but at what cost? This show has done nothing but make a fool out of me."
"Which you deserve every bit of." Katakuri remarks. "Which leads into a question for you, from an anonymous guest. I already know what your answer is going to be, but "Do you wish you could return to your intern job?'"
"Hell. No." DIO spat.
"Should've figured." Deadpool tells him. "You had a good run, but we all knew you weren't gonna succeed. As much of a bitch as she is, Coyle got you guys good."
"And we made sure to pay her back in spades." The vampire growled.
"Funny you should say that." Deadpool says. "Because I've invited a guest that's hoping to pay you back."
"Excuse me?!"
"Come on out, Al!"
The ceiling above breaks as someone drops through. The someone in question was a familiar tall man in a red coat, fedora, white gloves, riding boots, and sunglasses.
"What the hell?!" Katakuri exclaims. "Deadpool, is this the prank you were talking about?!"
"Yep. I outdid myself on this one."
"I'm not late to the party, am I?" He asks. The man takes out two guns and points them at DIO. "You remember our little Death Battle a while back, DIO?"
DIO stands up in protest. "Alucard! I should've known youd be back for payback after I decimated you in our epic clash!"
"That fight was wrong and you know it!"
"Oh? Are you saying you want to go for round two? Because this time, I'll gladly kick your ass on international TV! Nobody is better than-I-hey!"
While DIO was monologuing, Deadpool got right behind DIO and restrained his arms to prevent him from doing anything.
"Let me go, you spandex wearing psychopath!"
"Got him ready for you, Al! Lay waste to his ass!"
Alucard gets a dark but happy look in his face as he says "I plan to."
Alucard then proceeds to open fire on DIO, pumping him full of anti vampire bullets without mercy. Once hie ran out of ammo, the No Life King then resorts to fisticuffs, punching DIO in the face over and over and over. DIO was completely helpless as Alucard violently beats the shit out of him.
After a couple minutes of revenge fueled violence, DIO drops to the ground, just barely conscious. Alucard then spits on him, and grabs him by the hair so they could see at eye level. DIO's face was bloody, and one of his eyes was swollen shut.
"Here's a tip." Alucard tells him. "When you come at the king…..DON'T. I think I've my point in putting a piece of shit like you in his place. Directly under my foot."
"Screw…...you….." DIO said weakly.
"While I'm at it, I might as well add salt to the wound. I'm gonna find those guys on that Bon Voyage show and join that. Doesn't that just make you mad!"
"You asshole...I'm…...DI…..O….."
With that l, DIO passed out.
"Guess my work here is done." Alucard says as he dusts himself off. "I appreciate the invite, Deadpool. Now, balance is restored. Now that that is done, I'm gonna be a man of my word and join that other show. Who knows, I might just win."
"Good luck with that, man." Deadpool tells him. "Kick some ass!"
Alucard then disappears in a puff of black mist, ready to try out for said reality show.
"Would somebody…...please escort DIO for some medical treatment?" Charlie asked, breaking the silence.
The Ice Climbers nod and quickly retrieve DIO and walk him out of there on a stretcher.
"Come on, we all know DIO deserved it." Deadpool said.
"Very well. Guess we'll continue on without DIO." Katakuri said.
"Oh Deadpool, you've received a message from a fan." Charlie tells him.
"Aw, they shouldn't have."
"Yes, it's a video question from a fan that goes by…... EndeavorT." Charlie says as the screen turns on to reveal a brown haired man in his mid-twenties.
"S'up Endeavor." Deadpool says to the screen.
"Hi Deadpool. After seeing you use the BFG 9000 in Los Santos I got to ask where exactly you got it because if it's from the same universe the Doom Slayer entered then their should only be a few of it, heck there's probably only one model of it in that universe." Endeavor asked the mercenary.
"Oh, that's because I stole it from the Slayer between the events of Eternal and The Ancient Gods Part 1." Deadpool says nonchalantly not noticing how the eyes of both Endeavor and everyone else in the room went wide upon hearing his answer.
"You did WHAT NOW?!" Katakuri asked in shock.
Suddenly a blue portal opens up in stage and a man in green high tech armor that left only his biceps exposed walked out. On his right shoulder was a cannon, his left arms had a blade on it, and his visor made it hard to read his face. This was the Doom Slayer and his mere presence filled everyone with dread especially the one he was looking at, Deadpool.
"Oh, Slayer!" Deadpool says nervously as the Slayer approached the merc with a mouth who then pulls out the BFG. "I didn't steal it…I was merely borrowing it! After all I know how much you need it to face the demons from the Hell you fight and-"
Deadpool is cut off as the Slayer uses his Doomblade to chop off Deadpool's head making everyone gasp. He then grabs the BFG and walks back into the portal and it disappears with him.
"That was terrifying." Russel says breaking the silence.
"I'm just glad he didn't decide to kill me." Charlie says with a sigh of relief.
"That jerk!" Everyone turns their attention to Deadpool's talking severed head that is reattached to his body by Spinel. "He didn't need to cut my head off! Just for that I'm not going to warn him of what happens when he kills the Dark Lord."
"I doubt that would've deterred him and you kind of deserved that." Endeavor says before his video screen turns off shutting down his communication to the Aftermath studio.
"You're absolutely insane." Katakuri groans. "Guess that explains all of that BFG nonsense."
"You want to talk about nonsense?" Deadpool says to him. "Talk about all the crazy crap Edward did. Keeping secrets, leaving the game, dumping Tari with a message, no less. Poor girl. I'm honestly hoping she can win. Yeah, I said it. We can't go the entire episode and ignore that elephant in the room."
Katakuri sighs. "I do agree with that. All we've gotten since he left was that article. We know he's heading for the SCP Foundation. I just hate he's had to hide himself, but I would be hiding too if I wound up leaving instead of doing the right thing and telling the truth.
It was then that Charlie gave her boyfriend a weird look.
"Uh, Katakuri?"
"Yeah?"
"Are you blaming Edward for this?'
"I'm just saying he should have told ever3yobe what was going on. I'm sure they'd be understanding. Why? What are you talking about?"
"Look, we know Edward had a good reason in doing what he did. Did you not see how badly Gjira has messed with him, both physically and mentally? He's doing this to protect them. To protect Tari. What if the consequences of telling them made it worse? I'm sure Ed put a lot of thought in that."
Katakuri shook his head. "No, the reason was that he was listening to Rick. I don't trust Rick, whether he's dealt with Gjira or not. I'm sure Tari and his team would've understood and tried to help him. But no, he decides to leave, and hurt Tari badly. I'm sorry, but I can't defend someone who lies and breaks people's hearts. Don't you know I spent most of my life living a lie? I thought you'd understand."
"I understand that your opinion is very wrong."
"EXCUSE ME?!"
"Oh crap." Dororo muttered. "This is about to get ugly."
"I don't think I've ever seen them get mad at each other." The King remarks.
By now, both Charlie and Katakuri had stood up and were now glaring at each other. Charlie's face turned to its more demonic form, while Katakuri had black lightning crackling around him.
"Guys, please!" Elena said, getting in between them. "We dont have to fight about this! We're entitled to our opinions!"
"SHUT UP!" They both growl at her.
"I gotta back up Donuts on this one." Deadpool says. "I saw firsthand how Tari felt after that. I knew something was up, and I sympathize. She didn't deserve any of that."
"Nice to know I have your support, Wade." Katakuri says.
"I'm sorry bro, but I have to agree with Charlie." Wendy says.
"Wendy?!" Katakuri cried. Seeing Wendy side against him hurt.
"Sorry Charlie, but Edward was wrong to hurt her like that." Meggy said.
"Meggy! I thought we were friends!" Charlie exclaimed.
"Don't forget Tari is one of my closest friends."
"Guess that's one up on you." Katakuri said smugly.
"Can we please not do this?!" Elena asks again.
"Sorry, but I agree with Charlie." Sora said, with the King and Nicole nodding in agreement.
"It's never a good idea to conceal the truth." Edgeworth said. "Katakuri knows what he's talking about." Reg and Spinel nod, agreeing.
"Anybody else want to take his side?!" Charlie asked.
"I'm staying out of this." Geralt said. "You both are being ridiculous.
Now everyone had erupted into arguing, bickering, insults, and if someone didn't do something soon, violence.
It was during all of this that someone peeked their head from behind the curtain.
"I have to stop this." He said. "That's my brother they're fighting about.
The person quietly walks in front of the stage, and pulls out an airhorn. He sounds it off, quieting everyone in the room, and getting their attention. Now, we got a better look at this guy.
He was a young man with slightly dark blonde hair, short and parted to the left, with some of hit hanging behind as a ponytail. He wore a black jacket, and white gloves.
"I hope I wasn't being too rude." He said. "I just hate seeing you all act like this over him."
"And you are…...?" Aqua asked.
"I'm sorry. Where are my manners? My name is Alphonse Elric. Ed's younger brother."
Everyone had the same reaction.
"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!"
(Just a note to everyone. This Alphonse, and the Edward I've used in the story, have been from the 2003 anime rather than Brotherhood. The brothers are as they are after the film that concluded that series, down to staying in the real world.)
"Yes. Ed's my brother. And I've been worried sick about him. After all we've been through, we're all we have left. You all don't have the right to be the judge of my brother and what he's done. You guys may be right, but you're also wrong."
"Watchu mean by that?!" Deadpool asks.
"I mean, you all should be supportive of your friend, regardless of the path he takes. Sure, it's not good to keep secrets and lie. But it's not good to burden others with your problems and treat them like an afterthought. I know my brother better than anyone. Yes, Ed can be reckless, but he always does what he thinks is best for others."
"So what are getting at, pal?" Mae asked.
"Ed's already going through hell to protect you all. The last thing hed want is to see you all turn each other like animals. I'm saying to trust him. I know he's gotten pretty…..violent, but maybe I can talk some sense to him."
"Huh?"
"I know Chris is taking everyone ro the SCP Foundation next. I don't know how he managed to find out its location, but he's hoping to find Edward there. That's why after this, I'm going to hitch a ride and see if I can talk to Ed about this. Help him snap out of what's plaguing him. Because he's family, and all I have left. So I ask you all this; please don't fight each other over this. Please have faith in him. I do, and I want to help him. Can you do that?"
Katakuri rubs the back of his head. "I guess I was a little rash there." He tells Charlie. "I'm not used to losing my cool like that. No matter what, I'm sure Ed has the best intentions in mind. Sorry for, you know…...acting like an ass about it."
"Yeah." Charlie said, looking down in embarrassment. "I don't think it'd be all bad if he wasn't in this alone. If they're going to the foundation as well, I guess the secret can't stay secret forever, whether they like it or not."
"Right. Lets just agree that we acted very rashly, okay?"
"Agreed. I'm sorry, too."
The two then hug it out, as the audience goes "Awww."
"Guess I can forego violence this once." The King says as he puts his dinner blaster away.
"Yeah, kinda jumped the gun on this one." Aqua said as she put the pitchfork and torch away.
"Aw, we really could've done more with this plot." Deadpool said disappointingly. "I was just about to go steal the BFG again and aid in tbis fight. Al cut it too short."
"Look, I'm glad to see you guys understand." Alphonse says. "My brother may be trying to save the world, but I'm going to make sure he doesn't lose sight of who he is and what he's fighting for. Wish me luck."
With a wave, Alphonse exits the stage, determined to find his brother and knock some sense into him.
"Makes me wish I had a brother like that." Deadpool said as he began to sob. "Looks like it's inevitable they're gonna reunite with Ed soon."
"Um, is it okay if we come out now?" A voice backstage asked.
"Oh, right." Charlie said. "We almost forgot about you guys. Everyone, let's welcome our final guests of the show. First up, she's a secretary who likes to keep busy. She's the happiest ball of sunshine, she's Isabelle!"
"And the other is a scientist with the brains and arms to combat anything." Katakuri says. "Too bad she can't fend off her ego and her insanity. Our last guest is Dr. Coyle!"
As the audience cheers, Isabelle is seen wheeling out Coyle. Coyle was now seen in the trauma chair, much like Scott at the end of Revenge of the Island. Coyle's body was crammed inside the machine, a dull yet pained expression could be seen on her face, as her head was the only thing that could be seen outside the machine that was keeping her alive. She was now unable to move or speak on her own.
"HOLY SHIT!" Charlie yelled. "What the fuck happened to her?!"
"Remember how we said we and DIO were waiting for her?" Starscream reminded her. "Well, we waited for her as soon as she hit the ground, and teared her a new one. Guess we got a little overboard."
"I'm not sorry." Cinder said. "DIO and I were intending to kill her. I'm furious she lived. But at least we managed to take those pesky mechanical arms of hers and sell them on the dark web."
"The doctor said it'll be months before she's fully healed." Isabelle explained. "She suffered over forty broken bones, and this machine is the only thing keeping her alive."
"Does it matter? Screw her. She's lucky she's alive!" Starscream spat. "If it were up to me, she'd be Dinobot food!"
"Yeah, er-uh, screw this bitch." JFK said. "She tricked me and got me eliminated. She can burn in Hell for all I care."
Hearing all of these insults, all Coyle could do was shed a single tear. Her pride was ruined thanks to Miu, and she was now physically incapable of being able to harm those who made fun of her.
"Even for her, this is pretty dark and gruesome." Meggy points out.
"Guess it'd be pointless to ask her anything." Katakuri says. "All her fan questions are either telling her to choke on her loss, or asked what she would have done if she bested Miu. Guess those questions would really trip her up."
"So I guess we'll have to settle with talking to you, Isabelle." Charlie tells the secretary. "How have you been?"
"Just fine." Isabelle says happily. "Been trying to get caught back up on my paperwork. And you know, looking after some islands in the meantime."
"Who would've tbought, you and Waluigi?" Katakuri remarks. "You two kinda do seem a like a cute pair. Even if I find it a bit...odd."
"Yeah, you were a really big help for him when he was feeling down." Charlie adds. "And you helped him learn he doesn't need Smash Bros to prove anything."
"I'm glad I was able to help him out." Isabelle said. "Some people in this world just need to know somebody cares. I always saw people treat him like a joke and that he was nothing, back when we were both Assist Trophies."
"Even though you gave away your chance for the money, you seem like you had a good time on the show."
"Oh, yes. I made so many new friends there. I actually did a lot better than i expected. I honestly thought I would be an early boot, but I'm glad that wasnt the case."
"Thsts good." Charlie says. "You were such a positive influence ob those around you. Even though you didn't win, you didn't make any enemies. You actually got many fans. One of them even got you a gift."
A gift basket filled with sweets and other treats and goodies was brought out and given to Isabelle.
"Aw, thank you so much." Isabelle then reads the note on the gift basket.
"From PrincessGumballWatterson777. "You are so cute. Here's a gift basket filled with sweets because you're amazing." Aw, that's sweet of them. "Also, what's you're favorite kind of flower?" I like them all. I don't have a least favorite one, since they're all so great."
"Nobody gave me any gifts." Starscream grumbles.
"Don't worry. I'll share these with all of you, because you all are great as well."
"And that's why you rock." Mar said. "No wonder you never really got voted off in a traditional sense. You're hard to hate."
"If she hadn't convinced them to do that, she probably would have gotten much farther." Wendy adds.
"You've got another question, Isabelle." Katakuri says. "From thenewsubwayguy. They ask, "Aside from Waluigi, who would you cheer for the most in the competition?'"
"Well, it'd probably be between Iida. I was teammates with him for the longest time, even when our old team was broken up. Plus, he seems very deserving."
"Wait, isn't his family rich?" Nicole asked. "Then why would he compete?"
"He said it's for the experience." Isabelle explains. "He said multiple times he comes from a family of heroes. This show is "a test of his will and drive" or something like that. We've been working together the longest, so after Waluigi, I'd go with him."
Isabelle then looks at Coyle. "What about you, Coyle? Who do you want to wi-oops."
Even though she couldn't respond, Coyle took offense to the question and flipped her off in her head.
"Well, that's all we have to talk to you guys about, so thank you for your time." Katakuri tells them.
"And there you have it." Charlie tells tge audience. "We've now hit the merge, and it's anyone's game."
The screen now flashes pictures of the twelve remaining competitors.
"Kiryu, Tari, Miu, Terry, Susie, Glass Joe, Harley, Rick, Iida, Toko, Giovanni, and Waluigi. They are all that much closer to the million dollars. It's anyone's game. And considering we now know the SCP Foundation is their next stop, things are about to get crazy."
"So we hope you'll all tune in next time, to see what this crazy group will get up to next." Katakuri says. "The aftermath show will be back after some more eliminations."
"Until then, good night everybody!"
The curtains fall as they audience applauds one last time.
(Meanwhile….well, a week after the episode ended)
Once again, we find ourselves upon Gjira's airship, the Destroyah. Gjira sits upon his throne, drinking barrels of booze as he looks out at the clouds in front of them.
"Zandrill! (Hic). Set a course for the SCP Foundation! Thanks to Count Suffer, we (Hic) now know where the base is!"
"Right." Zandrill tells him. "But aren't you going to do something about the museum heist failing? Magneto and his crew are incarcerated. Only Kill Off managed to get away."
"That does not matter now. I'll give you a small job to deal with those punks, but I (Hic) can't be bothered with them!"
"But master, the plan is going just fine." Sura says. "Why are we going to the Foundation?"
Gjira smiles as gives her his answer.
"It's time to pay a visit to my old home.
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Well, that was quite interesting. Besides wanting to awaken the Scarlet King, just what is Gjira's connection to the foundation?
What, you think I'll spoil that now? You suckas gotta wait for that.
I apologize for not being able to use every question. I mostly try to stick to the stuff that focuses on the characters themselves or about the game. But thank you everyone who asked questions, had gifts or messages, and even those whose questions I couldn't use.
Man, this episode was quite packed. Alucard got payback on DIO for Death Battle (And as many of you know, went to join the cast of Bon Voyage.) Coyle apparently got a little too much payback, Deadpool got his comeuppance for stealing from a demon slayer, and it seemed like all hell was about to break loose over Ed's departure. Thank God Alphonse intervened.
Yes, Alphonse is planning to go see his brother there as well. As you all know, that's where the cast is going next. It'll be time for reunions that may be unpleasant, and huge plot revelations. You know, stuff you'd find any other day.
Next episode, we're really kicking the merge off with a bang. With this small group of competitors left, I'd really love to hear your predictions for who might win.
That is all for now. Until next time, this is MemeKing, signing off.