INTRO:
Wiz: Zero, the Maverick Hunter.
Boomstick: And Shadow The Hedgehog, the Ultimate Lifeform.
Wiz: These two are powerful rivals at their finest. And they are certainly no pushover, made to be better than their originals in every way imaginable.
Boomstick: Add in the fact they're edgy anime characters sent into the future who've lost someone, and yeah, they're really REALLY good at kicking ass! He's Wiz and I'm Boomstick!
Wiz: And it's our job to analyze their weapons, armor, and skills to find out who would win a Death Battle!
ZERO:
Wiz: For decades, the robotic war between Dr. Light and Dr. Wily left destruction in its wake. No matter how many machines Wily created in his quest for world domination, Dr. Light's own Mega Man was always there to stop him. But like any successful genius, Dr. Wily was determined to have the final word, even if it came from beyond his grave.
Boomstick: Wily put all the smarts he could into creating the best robot he'd ever built. Its name was Zero.
Wiz: Dr. Wily's plan to create the world's most powerful robot succeeded all too well. Designed for combat and violent by nature, Zero was primed to put Wily back on top.
Boomstick: Just one problem, because of a glitch, Zero was totally disobedient to Dr. Wily, and attacked him. I mean, I don't blame him, if that face was the first thing I saw when I woke up, I'd probably punch it too, or send it back to the bar whence it came.
Wiz: How sad, all that hard work wasted over a single programming flaw. Wily was forced to seal Zero away, and he wouldn't be discovered for another hundred years.
Boomstick: But a long nap wasn't enough to calm him down. When he woke up, he wasted everything around him, until he was stopped by Commander Sigma, the leader of the peace-keeping Maverick Hunters.
Wiz: Sigma may have stopped Zero, but then things got complicated. For some reason, Zero's stasis pod also contained a mysterious virus. The virus infected Sigma and, for some reason, swapped Sigma and Zero's morality alignments.
Boomstick: So Sigma turned evil, and Zero turned good. Just like robot Freaky Friday. Being a good guy now, Zero joined the Maverick Hunters, making it his mission to eliminate any machine which posed a threat to the world. Because what else are you gonna do in the robot world but fight crime with a laser sword?
Wiz: He's certainly well equipped for the job. The Z-Buster is Zero's go-to long-range weapon, with both rapid-fire and charge energy shots.
Boomstick: He's also got tons of deadly spears, hammers, and chains. But his favorite weapon is his trusty energy sword, the Z-Saber.
Wiz: The Z-Saber is arguably Zero's most essential weapon. With it, he can cut other machines down to size with a wide variety of grounded and airborne strikes. Furthermore, he can enhance his blade by mimicking the power of his enemies. This lets him use the Z-Saber for attacks imbued with fire, ice, electricity, and even metal.
Boomstick: But he can copy more than just sword stuff, Zero can use the Twin Dream technique to create a clone which mimics his every move. He can summon robot dragonflies to fly alongside him, call down beams of energy from the sky with Rekkoha, and even use Dark Hold to temporarily freeze time.
Wiz: If necessary, Zero can activate Black Zero mode, this form halves his defense in order to double his attack power and quadruple his speed, he can also transform into the stronger and faster Absolute Zero. Yes, that's what it's called. In this form, he loses access to his Z-Sword and acquired abilities, but he gains razor-sharp claws and the power of flight.
Boomstick: Check out those bat wings! You know, with all these cool powers, he's pulled off some crazy shit. He's defeated dozens of Mavericks, and even Sigma himself, multiple times.
Wiz: Not to mention stopping dozens of other threats to the entire planet, such as when Eurasia, an enormous city floating in space, fell to Earth in a crash course similar to the asteroid which annihilated the dinosaurs.
Boomstick: But that's okay, Zero took care of it. How? By flying a space shuttle right into it like a badass! And he survived! Suck that, asteroid city.
Wiz: Moreover, it's important to remember, Zero was specifically built to be far superior to the original Mega Man, we've analyzed Mega Man before, and learned he could keep up with the speedy Quick Man, and catch a sixty thousand ton castle.
Boomstick: So, Zero's better than that.
Wiz: Zero is undoubtedly Dr. Wily's greatest creation, but like the mad scientist's other machines, he has his downfalls. Despite being a machine, Zero is susceptible to exhaustion, and if he receives too much damage, not even his auto-repair systems can return him from the brink.
Boomstick: Also, he sometimes comes down with a bad case of edgy anime protagonist.
Zero: WHAT AM I FIGHTING FOOOOOOR?!
Wiz: And yet, Zero is a fearless guardian, who won't rest until his world's safety is secured, even if he has to be reincarnated multiple times to do it.
Boomstick: And kick his own ass!
Zero: I don't even need my sword for such an easy fight.
SHADOW:
Wiz: Dr. Gerald Robotnik, grandfather to the Dr. Eggman we all know, had a problem. His granddaughter, Maria, was dying. Succumbing to a neuro-immunity disease with no known cure.
Boomstick: But old Gerry had a plan. When the government contacted him to build the ultimate life form, he figured its DNA could cure Maria no problem. So he took the job, and by studying the infinite power of Chaos Emeralds, with some alien assistance, he made the one and only Shadow the Hedgehog. Wait, did the government commission him, or was it Hot Topic?
Wiz: Better question, since when were hedgehogs ultimate disease curing lifeforms? I mean, Gerald's prototype was a lizard, which sort of makes sense as certain reptiles have regenerative tissue, but then he went from this to a hedgehog. ...Okay?
Boomstick: Who cares if he's a lizard, hedgehog, squirrel, or whatever, Wiz? All that matters is he's super badass looking, super badass sounding, and is superpowered by chaos. Literally!
Wiz: Shadow's powers are directly tied to those of the miracle gems, Chaos Emeralds. He can tap into their power for incredible feats, similar to his Blue Blur rival. Likely for this very reason, he actually possesses many of the same abilities as Sonic.
Boomstick: Y'know, the guy who's so fast he can almost outrun a black hole?
Popup: The Japanese Sonic CD manual states Sonic can reach light speed via a Time Travel Post. Given its similarity to time travel via Chaos Control, it is possible Shadow can match this with enough Chaos energy.
Wiz: Spin Attacks, Homing Attacks, Spin Dashes, et cetera.
Boomstick: But unlike his blue buddy, Shadow's not afraid to get serious and bust out some lead. Hey, Sonic, why use a spin attack when you've got a goddamn gun, or a sword as big as you? Look at that thing!
Wiz: He's used some of the same power-ups that Sonic's picked up, like heat barriers and magnetic lightning shields, but he also has some unique gear all of his own.
Boomstick: His Air Shoes are way cooler than Sonic's sneakers. They can boost his speed to match Sonic's, and also let him fly... kind of. He's even got some gear attached that lets him attack at the speed of light.
Wiz: However, all of these abilities and equipment are mere accessories to Shadow's true power, the might of Chaos itself. Even without an Emerald on hand, Shadow can summon similar power, manifesting attacks like Black Tornado, Chaos Blast, or the deadly Chaos Spear.
Boomstick: But even though they totally asked for Doc Gerry to make Shadow, the feds got spooked and tried to shut down the project. And that's when things went bad... Like, really bad.
(A gunshot and scream is heard)
Wiz: Shadow was successfully sealed away, but in the crossfire, a life was lost; Maria.
Boomstick: Locked up and super pissed off, Shadow had plenty of time to work on his angsty poetry, and Gerry had time to give him fake memories and a need for revenge against all humanity. Wiz, you think we're ever gonna find a scientist who doesn't go totally bonkers?
Wiz: I mean, what about me?
Boomstick: Uh... hahaha. Okay.
Wiz: Well, since Maria was Shadow's only real friend, revenge seemed like a good idea, which was a serious problem considering just how powerful he is.
Boomstick: He can teleport, slow down or even stop time, and even time traveled a bit. And just like any teenage boy, he's got some serious mood swings he doesn't like to talk about.
Wiz: Which can actually affect his abilities. With negative emotion, his raw power intensifies. With positive emotion, he gains more control.
(We cut to Wiz and Boomstick)
Wiz: But when it comes down to it, the government may have been right to worry. Shadow possesses so much power, even he can't always control it.
Boomstick: Chaos powers are crazy. Sonic once used all seven of the Chaos Emeralds to literally rebuild the Earth!
Wiz: This is why Shadow wears Inhibitor Rings, which limit how much Chaos Energy he can release at once. When he does remove them, what he loses in control is made up for by a massive increase in power. Enough to match that of a whole Chaos Emerald.
(Boomstick notices a ring on Wiz's mechanical hand)
Boomstick: Hmmm.
Wiz: W-what? What are you lookin' at?
Boomstick: Is that a... do you have a ring on your robot arm?
Wiz: It was a... gift?
Boomstick: Cool. Well, good luck with that. All the rings I've given out to people always get sent back eventually. Anyway, Spiky Head's so powerful, he teleported an entire space colony, and even a giant asteroid. Plus, he's held back this huge space plant monster.
Wiz: And of course, tapping into the power of additional Chaos Emeralds increases his power to unbelievable heights.
Boomstick: By doing a tango with all seven, he can turn into Super Shadow! Now, without power rings, this form can't stick around for more than a full minute, but while he's golden, he's got super enhanced abilities, is basically invulnerable, and he can fly!
Wiz: Base Shadow's not only survived being shot out of a cannon, but he's just as tough as Sonic, who survived the space station Death Egg exploding right in front of him. Most impressively, as Super Shadow, he and Super Sonic were fired into Planet Aqurius, obliterating it. This would take over a whole exoton of TNT.
Boomstick: So you've exa-splained. All this happened 'cuz after fifty years of Shadow being trapped, Eggman himself released him to conquer the world. Sonic and crew had to stop him from destroying all mankind, but really, he's so fast, he'd wreck anyone's shit before they'd notice.
Wiz: Shadow has dodged gunfire and destroyed enemies without being seen, but his lightspeed attacks are stated as being exactly that, lightspeed, almost three million meters per second.
Boomstick: So, Shadow's super strong and super fast. Makes sense he's a formidable enemy to just about anyone.
Wiz: Lucky for our heroes, they inspired Shadow to regain his memories of Maria, who actually wanted him to protect humanity, instead of, y'know, destroy it.
Boomstick: He may have softened up, but he'll always be the edgy hedgehog we love to hate to love.
Shadow: Understood. Initiating the mission now.
(He teleports away.)
DEATH BATTLE:
Wiz: Alright, the combatants are set! And we've run the data through all possibilities! Let's end this debate once and for all!
Boomstick: It's time for a DEATH BATTLLLLEEEEEEE!
…
(Lifeform Zero - Brandon Yates)
In a highway, Shadow is seen skating through.
Shadow: Where's that damn fourth Chaos Emerald?! Metal Sonic couldn't have gone far with it.
He then notices Stardust Speedway and some wreckage.
Shadow: What?
As he goes to investigate the wreckage, a white and red light comes down towards the city and forms into Zero.
Zero: Alia, where's my target?
Alia (over comms): I'm picking up a strong energy source nearby. This is where you fought that blue Maverick, right?
Zero: Seems about right. What do you want me to do?
Alia: You'll need to find the source of that energy and deal with it. Right now it's disrupting-(static)...Sorry about that, disrupting our equipment.
Zero: So, what kind of energy is this?
Alia: I believed the Maverick you fought here said it was...Chaos Energy.
Zero: Chaos Energy? What could cause that?
Alia: You'll have to look around for some answers. Alia out.
The transmission ends and Zero begins heading towards the wreckage. That's when he sees Shadow emerge, having obtained a Chaos Emerald from Metal Sonic's wreckage.
Zero: Hey, you.
Shadow ignores him with a "hmph", instead pocketing the Emerald.
Zero: HEY! I'm talking to you!
Shadow only begins to walk away, but Zero catches up to him.
Zero: I SAID-!
The moment he grabs Shadow by the arm, the hedgehog kicks him away.
Zero: Hey! You cut me off!
Shadow: Who cares? Can't you just shut up already?
Suddenly, the transmission picks up again, with Shadow overhearing.
Alia: Zero? I...I think this "Chaos Energy" is coming from that...black creature!
Zero: What?! Is this a new Reploid or something?
Alia: Given the design of your last opponent, I'd have to say so.
Zero: Must be another Maverick, huh? Don't worry. I'll deal with it.
He ends the transmission.
Shadow: Who are you calling "Maverick"? I'm Shadow. Shadow the Hedgehog.
Zero: Nothing personal. Just here to take you down.
Shadow: You're comparing yourself to me? Hah! Alright then. Fine. Zero, was it? Hope you don't fight like one...
DB Announcer: FIGHT!
Both dash at each other, but Zero keeps Shadow at bay with his Z-Saber. With an upward slash, he sends Shadow flying, who teleports to recover. Zero only stabs at him with his D Glaive before throwing him over him.
Shadow leaps back up and readies Chaos Energy.
Shadow: Chaos Spear!
He fires a bolt of energy, which Zero blocks with his B Fan. However, Shadow gets behind him and attacks with a kick and a barrage of blows before ramming into him as a ball and slamming him to the ground.
Zero: GNGH!
He begins thinking as he struggles to get back up.
Zero (thinking): He's anticipating me! Maybe I should anticipate him instead…
He gets up, dodging blasts of Chaos Energy from the snap of Shadow's fingers. He opens fire with his Z-Buster, but Shadow warps away to dodge the blasts, returning fire with a pistol. Once Zero is stunned by a grazed shot, Shadow then kicks him in the back again before blitzing him with black dashes. Zero only grabs Shadow with his D Glaive and throws him back. Shadow only does more combos with snap blasts, kicks, and dashes. He goes in for a pummeling combo before Zero lashes out with his Z Saber, eventually overpowering Shadow. He then slams his Z-Buster down.
Zero: REKKOHA!
White beams rain down, but Shadow dodges them. However, this serves as a distraction as Zero hits Shadow with a Charged Shot.
Zero: No more games, Shadow man!
He begins hammering an airborne Shadow with his Z Saber before he's sent to the ground, where Zero follows up with his D Glaive. Although Shadow manages to break the Glaive, Zero only kicks Shadow into a nearby building before teleporting towards him to throw him to other areas. Ultimately, Shadow recovers back on the highway and charges up a Spin Dash, hitting Zero with it.
Shadow: Pathetic! Vanish!
He charges again, with Zero blocking the Black Sword with the Z Saber.
Zero: Not bad. Seen better…
He amps up the saber's setting and slices the Black Sword in half.
Zero: But not bad.
Shadow: Damnit!
Zero lunges at him, with Shadow warping away from different saber slashes. Ultimately, Shadow begins blitzing Zero and moving at super speed around him.
Zero: So you're fast, huh? Alright then, you little quick man!
He braces himself, but soon turns into Black Zero and performs Dark Hold, stopping time.
Black Zero: Gotcha!
He readies another strike, but Shadow is seen moving again as he struggles, then shoots his eyes open.
Shadow: CHAOS!
Black Zero: ?!
Shadow: CONTROL!
He breaks free of the time stop with all seven Chaos Emeralds surrounding him, transforming into Super Shadow.
Black Zero: CRAP!
Super Shadow launches Chaos Spears, but Black Zero dodges them and counters with another Charged Shot. Super Shadow teleports away to dodge it, and it hits a building.
Black Zero: Ugh! Pesky little-!
He attacks with a fire-imbued upwards slash with his Z-Saber, then stabs down with an ice attack, freezing Super Shadow. However, the hedgehog breaks free and knocks Black Zero upwards, pummeling him with speedy blitzes while airborne. Once Black Zero is back down, Shadow continues pummeling him until he glows red with anger and grabs the Reploid.
Super Shadow: CHAOS...BLAST!
A red explosion engulfs the highway, before Super Shadow sends Black Zero flying with another throw.
Super Shadow: CHAOS CONTROL!
He stops time once again, then kicks Black Zero in the back after positioning four Chaos Spears around him. Black Zero yells as all attacks hit him.
Black Zero: He can stop time too?!
He dodges a golden Boost before blocking another punch. The two continue to trade blows until Zero manages to parry another kick with a Z-Saber slash…
And Super Shadow screams as he loses his right leg.
Super Shadow: AAAGH! DAMNIT!
Black Zero: That'll stop you from kicking me in the face all the time! This'll be over in a nanosecond!
He transforms into Absolute Zero, unfolding his wings. His own rage boiling out of control, Super Shadow only removes his Inhibitor Rings as he glows golden and red.
Super Shadow: BEHOLD, THE ULTIMATE POWER!
Both begin trading speedy blows, but Shadow manages to fire two massive Chaos Spears that completely vaporize Absolute Zero's wings.
Absolute Zero: GRAAAAGH!
Super Shadow: NOW DIE! CHAOS-!
Suddenly, his Super form runs out.
Shadow: WHAT?!
Absolute Zero: Heh. Sayonara.
Absolute Zero activates Dark Hold and barrages Shadow with a flurry of claw strikes before landing and reverting back to his original form.
Once time resumes, Shadow explodes.
Zero: Target destroyed. Returning to base.
He teleports away.
RESULTS:
DB Announcer: KO!
Boomstick: ULTRAAAAAAAA COMBOOOOOOOOO! Seriously though, after losing to the Saiyan and Pokemon, I thought things were looking up for Shadow after he beat the scissor girl. I really thought he'd win in that Super Form, especially without those rings! And he would've gotten away with it too, if it weren't for that meddling GODDAMN TIME LIMIT!
Wiz: Both did have a vast array of weapons and abilities that can counter the other. Mainly with all of Shadow's different guns and Chaos powers being able to match Zero's major arsenal of weapons and commands. And both having ways of stopping time made that part of the fight kind of pointless.
Boomstick: So it all came down to their more basic stats than anything else. Shadow scales to this giant space lizard pulling the ARK. Destroying that sucker would take around two or so yoda tons of TNT to accomplish. Impressive, it is!
Wiz: But on the other hand, Zero can scale to Omega, who can warp entire galaxies with pure strength alone! A feat which is around 16 exofoaforce to do so. Around a couple of million times stronger than the Finalhazard collision attempt!
Boomstick: But what about their Super forms? That sucker scales to the Egg Salamander, who could merge UNIVERSES! That definitely could give Shadow the edge! As if he wasn't edgy enough by putting the 'edge' in 'hedgehog'!
Wiz: Why yes, Super Shadow is highly impressive, but it has one major issue: Is Shadow fast enough to dodge Zero long enough to use his Super Form? Well, even if he could, Zero clearly has WAY stronger forms of his own, such as Black Zero, Absolute Zero, and, hell, even Mega Man Zero!. See, Shadow may scale to Sonic, who outran that black hole.
Boomstick: But Zero scales up to Lumine, whose faster-than-light feat was 120 times faster than the casual black hole! And also scaling to Mother Elf's speed being able to clear the entire galaxy of Sigma's virus! Which is in the billions! All Zero needed to do was get one good hit in, and it was pretty much game over for Shadow! Based on how big the speed gap is at the start, I'd say for certain that Shadow wouldn't be able to get in! In time.
Wiz: So it's less of "Could Shadow Win?", which he can, but more so "Should Shadow Win?", which he shouldn't. Well yes, Shadow's Super Form is his best win condition, but he just couldn't handle the major disadvantage in strength and speed Zero had over him.
Boomstick: Looks like this Hedgehog had a Zero percent chance of winning.
Wiz: The winner is Zero.
