Chapter 3: God Vs. God

(Tabuu's palace in Subspace)

Kyrin had arrived in Tabuu's throne room in Subspace, where Tabuu and Grodus were waiting for him as the portal closed behind Kyrin.

Tabuu- Good of you to come, Kyrin. I knew you were too attached to your little pet, Mario, like you were with your old one, Marco. Which is why I knew you would do anything to save him.

Sir Grodus- Now hand over Master Tabuu's missing piece.

Kyrin- You really are a fool. Especially if you think I'll give Tabuu that piece of his soul.

Sir Grodus- What the?! The conditions were that you…

Grodus approached Kyrin and pointed his finger at him, but Kryin quickly grabbed Grodus' arm and was crushing it in his grip like a soda can. Sparks were even visible from the dented parts in Sir Grodus' arm.

Kryin- I said I would come to Subspace. I didn't agree to anything else! And there ain't no way in hell I'm letting Tabuu take this from me all willy nilly! Now back off you bucket of bolts!

Then Kyrin lifted Sir Grodus above the ground and threw him as if he was as light as a baseball. Tabuu made a small step to the right to avoid Grodus as he was flung across the room and crashed through the wall behind him. Hades and Fawful peeked their head through the hole and looked a little concerned.

Fawful- Yikes! Big trouble going down…

Hades- Well, he is Tabuu's twin brother and is supposed to be equally as powerful.

Kyrin- If you want this final piece of your soul that Marco entrusted me to keep away from you…you're gonna have to take it from me, brother!

Tabuu- Fine. I see nothing wrong with that. After all…it's obviously why Marco hid it inside your body. Because he knew I'd have to fight you in order to take it back. And that's fine by me…

Then a black aura surrounded Tabuu as a pair of rainbow-colored wings appeared on his back. A blue aura surrounded Kyrin as another pair of rainbow-colored wings appeared on his back. The rest of Tabuu's followers appeared at that hole in the wall and Dimentio and Fawful attempted to come to Tabuu's aid. However, a bolt of lightning struck in front of their path that was cast by Tabuu.

Dimentio- Master Tabuu…?

Tabuu- Sorry, but this is a family matter between me and my brother. I don't need any help with this one. Besides, I'm the only one here who's strong enough to fight my brother. But a word of advice, you all might want to keep your distance for this fight. Things are about to get destructive around here!

Then Tabuu fired the Off-Wave at Kyrin and Kyrin did the same. The two attacks collided and it literally blew the roof off of Tabuu's palace. Most of Tabuu's followers were laying under the rubble that was once part of Tabuu's palace as. Some who did get back up saw Tabuu and Kyrin floating a few feet just above them still with their rainbow-colored wings sprouted.

Vaati- Geeze! Tabuu is really pulling out all the stops today! I don't know whether to be impressed or terrified!

Hades- Well I'm getting the **** out of here before Tabuu decides to obliterate everything!

Hades opens a portal to the real world, but a mallet (swung by the author) bobs Hades in the face and knocks him away from the portal he just opened.

Marx- What was that?

Hades- I tried to open a portal to hide under the author's bed. But I guess he was prepared this time in case I tried to pay him another visit.

Poke'mom Hunter J- Probably his payback for when you whacked him on the head in a previous story.

Fawful- But as Master Tabuu suggest…let's scram while we can…

As Tabuu's followers were rushing to try and get to a safe distance from the action, Tabuu and Kyrin were staring each other down.

Tabuu- You dishonor our mother for siding with the Mario's, Kyrin. I still don't understand why you stand against me in destroying the Mushroom Kingdom. Have you forgotten what they did to our mother?

Kyrin- You think I would forget such a thing?! Yes, it pains me to think of what happened to her, but it is really you who is dishonoring our mother! Do you think she'd be happy seeing her own sons fight like this? Do you think she'd be happy that one of her sons has become a monster worse than the ones that killed her?! Father realized that when he changed his mind about destroying that world.

Tabuu- Hehehe…father…he's gotten soft in his old age. Has he forgotten that he became Lord of the Universe by developing the Off-Wave technique and defeating anyone who tried to challenge him for that title? Now look at him. A foolish old man who actually shows mercy to fools that clearly don't deserve it. Like banishing Void to the furthest reaches of Halcandra for developing that spell to corrupt souls, or letting Balrock live after he tried to kill father in his sleep while framing Chaos, or placing Kronos in Tartarus after he assaulted Skyworld and almost killed Palutena…

Kyrin- Or letting you live and locking you away in Subspace for "YOUR" crimes…

Tabuu- Not that father could've killed me that easily anyway. But it would've been quick and painless for those fools, but your friend Marco had to keep butting in again and again and again. And if you hadn't of butted in when I attempted to deal with Marco personally, I wouldn't have nearly killed you and you'd still have your left arm.

Kyrin- Marco was my friend and he was a good man. I would've gladly given my life for him just as I know he would've done the same. In fact, he was the reason why I survived after what you did to me!

Tabuu- I guess trying to reason with you is pointless. But do you really think you can take me? I know we are equals when at full strength, but I've regained 99% of my power. And what are you at? 80% at most?

Kyrin- 87%. But I'm still dangerous enough that you can't afford to hold back or let your guard down.

Tabuu- I'm well aware…

Then Tabuu pointed at Kyrin and made a small thin energy beam shoot out of his finger tip. Kyrin managed to dodge it and then dash right up close to Tabuu. Before Tabuu could react, Kyrin punched Tabuu in the left cheek with his mechanical arm. Then Kyrin hit Tabuu with an uppercut with his right fist. Then Kyrin struck Tabuu in the gut with his mechanical arm and then punched Tabuu in the nose with his right arm, making Tabuu move back a little bit. Tabuu wiped the blood off from his left nostril and then rushed at Kyrin. Before Kyrin could react, Tabuu struck Kyrin with a left hook and knocked him backwards a bit. Then Tabuu fired a beam from his eyes and Kryin did the same to block. As the two attacks collided, more of Tabuu's palace was demolished from the aftershock. Leaving Tabuu's followers with not much to hide behind as these two powerful gods clashed.

Tabuu- I'll give you credit, Kyrin. You still know how to put up a good fight even after spending all those years recovering from your supposed death.

Kyrin- Could say the same with you after spending the last 1,000 years licking your wounds after Marco kicked your ass and father threw you into this shithole of a dimension.

Kyrin fired a blue energy beam at Tabuu and Tabuu blocked with a red energy beam. The explosion from both attacks almost blew each other out of the sky. But down below, it blew a large bolder on top of Marx's head and left a nasty looking lump. Star Dream was launched into the air and landed Fredrick and Grodus. But the most unbelievable was it blew Hades into a wall with his back facing the wall, but Poke'mon Hunter J was being hurled right towards him. The next thing either of them knew, Poke'mon Hunter J had crashed into Hades. However, when they realized it, both Hades and Poke'mon Hunter J apparently had their lips on each other's. The quickly got off each other and began wiping their mouths.

Hades- Listen…how's about we never speak of this again and pretend that never happened?

Poke'mon Hunter J- Agreed!

Then Fawful appeared between them with a cellphone that had an image of Hades and Poke'mon Hunter J kissing on it.

Fawful- Fawful not sure if forget. Fawful got great memento of hilarious moment!

The next thing Fawful knew, Hades was stepping on his head with one foot and seemingly crushing him slowly.

Hades- You had best delete that photo or we'll make you wish that you were out in the open of this chaos between Tabuu and Kyrin!

Tabuu created several small energy blasts there were about the size of fly each and fired them all at Kyrin one by one. Kyrin began to fly around Tabuu as he was avoiding each shot Tabuu was firing at him. But then Kyrin vanished from Tabuu's sight. But before Tabuu could wonder where Kyrin went, Kyrin kicked Tabuu in the head from above. Then Kyrin grabbed Tabuu and threw him a part of Tabuu's palace that was still intact.

Kyrin- Power of Explosive Flame!

Then a huge fireball began to form around where Tabuu was before he had a chance to get back up. The fireball exploded in Tabuu's face and almost blew him off his feet. When the smoke cleared, Tabuu was looking damaged, but the look in his eyes appeared more serious than earlier.

Tabuu- You were right. Even though I've regained more of my full power than you have, I shouldn't have underestimated you, my big brother. But I'd say I'm done ****ing around with you!

Then Tabuu began building up energy from his rainbow-colored wings and channeling them through his body. Obviously building up power for the Off-Wave. Kyrin also began powering up energy for the Off-Wave. Then both Tabuu and Kyrin launched the Off-Wave at each other with all their might. This practically leveled every last part of Tabuu's palace that remained and made all of Tabuu's followers fly into the air and crash painfully into the ground.

Lord Fredrick- Mommy…

Dimentio- Do they have to constantly get us involved when we're trying to stay out of their way?!

Hades- It's a clash between two of the most powerful gods ever to exist. Of course there would be collateral damage.

Vaati- But at this rate, they'll destroy us before someone wins this fight!

As Tabuu and Kyrin were pulling themselves together after both launching the Off-Wave, Tabuu noticed something. He saw a spark like a machine experiencing an overload.

Tabuu (mutters to himself)- Of course…that's it…

Tabuu makes a faint half smile before vanishing with great speed. Before Kyrin knew it, Tabuu had reappeared directly in front of him and launched a large energy blast at him. Quickly, Kyrin made an energy shield with his mechanical arm to block the attack. And as the attack was going through, Tabuu kept a close eye on a certain part of Kyrin's body. Eventually, the explosion of Tabuu's attack blew them both back and away from each other. Then Tabuu fired another energy blast at Kyrin and Kyrin countered with an energy blast as well.

Kyrin (thinks)- What's Tabuu up to? He's using so much of his power all at once for these attacks. At this rate, he'll drain himself of all his energy and ware himself out before long. Normally he's smarter than this and tries to conserve his energy as much as he can.

Eventually, both Tabuu's and Kyrin's attack exploded and knocked them further away from each other. Also causing Tabuu's followers to get knocked around in the aftershock of this battle. But then Tabuu began building up power for the Off-Wave again and this time Tabuu was putting everything he had into this shot. Kyrin also began powering the Off-Wave and they both launched the Off-Wave. Both attacks collided and all of Subspace began shaking like crazy. However, Tabuu's eyes moved slightly towards Kyrin's mechanical left arm.

Tabuu- Yes…that's it…

Both Tabuu and Kyrin kept their Off-Wave going, but then Kyrin noticed that his mechanical arm was producing sparks of electricity like it was having difficulty handling the pressure Kyrin was putting on it.

Kyrin- What's happening?!

Then both attacks exploded and covered nearly all of Subspace in a giant mushroom cloud explosion. Several of Tabuu's followers crashed to the ground after being launched over 100 feet in the air while Tabuu was lying in a large creator in the ground looking slightly hurt. Kyrin managed to crawl out of a pile of rubble, but his mechanical left arm was still sparking uncontrollably and eventually ejected from Kyrin's body.

Tabuu- Hehehehe…I knew it! That machine you used to replace that arm I severed 1,000 years ago might be able to handle your power…but it can't handle when you use all of it at once for an extended period of time.

Kyrin- That why…you put that much power…into your attacks…

Tabuu- Yeah, to make you overload that fake arm of yours. I'll admit, I'm feeling a little winded for using everything I had all at once for those attacks…especially the Off-Wave…but it seems the payoff was worth it. Now you've been disarmed…literally.

Tabuu suddenly vanished and reappeared in front of Kyrin. Tabuu threw his fist at Kyrin, but Kyrin blocked with his right arm. However, Tabuu struck Kyrin in the gut with his other arm since Kyrin didn't have another arm to block the other attack. Then Tabuu fired a laser from his eyes and knocked Kyrin to the ground. But before Kyrin could get back up, Tabuu managed to build up enough energy for one more Off-Wave and launched it at Kyrin. When the smoke cleared, Kyrin was lying on the ground and looking like he was in really bad shape. He struggled to get back up, but his body had taken too much damage move. To make things worse, Tabuu approached him, kneeled down in front of Kyrin, and grabbed hold of Kyrin's neck with his right hand. Kyrin grabbed Tabuu's wrist with his good arm as he was trying to get Tabuu to let go of his neck.

Tabuu- I win, Kyrin. And now…for my prize!

Then Tabuu reached into Kyrin's chest with his other hand. Almost like Tabuu was reaching into a portal and not through Kyrin's flesh.

Tabuu- It took longer than I would've liked it to be, but at last…I'll finally my revenge on the Mushroom Kingdom!

Kryin- No…Tabuu…you can't…

Tabuu- Shut up, Kyrin! I'm taking back what you and Marco took from me!

Then Tabuu pulls some kind of energy sphere out of Kyrin's body and absorbed it. As soon as Tabuu absorbed it, his body was engulfed in a bright light.

(Station Square on Mobius)

Sonic and Tails were walking past the train station when the sky suddenly became slightly darker. Sonic also stopped walking as he felt like the hairs on the back of his neck were standing up.

Tails- Sonic…are you ok…?

Sonic- I'm…not sure…I feel like…something bad is about to happen…

Tails- Bad…? Like how…?

(Kirby's house on Popstar)

Kirby had just dropped a cup of tea that Tiff made and it shattered on the floor and left a stain on the floor. Kirby was trembling all over and Tiff and Tuff noticed it.

Tiff- Kirby…

Kirby- I don't know what…but something just happened that is filling my entire body with dread…

Tuff- Maybe it was just a bad reaction to Tiff's tea…

Tiff- Hey! That's not funny!

Kirby- Actually…I think it's a warning…of something horrible coming…

(Donkey Kong's house in Kongo Jungle)

Donkey Kong had just dropped the barbell he was lifting and it almost landed on his foot. However, it didn't look like Donkey Kong was paying attention.

Diddy Kong- DK…? What's gotten into you all of a sudden?

Dixie Kong- Not sure, but the look on Doneky's tells me that whatever it is Donkey Kong is afraid of…

(Professor Cerise's Poke'mon Lab in Kanto)

Ash, Yoshi, and Goh were about to enter the lab through the front door, but then Goh noticed Ash and Yoshi froze all of a sudden with a look of fear on their faces. Pikachu jumped on Ash's head and tried to wave his hand in front of Ash's eyes, but no response.

Goh- Uh…don't tell me we got another ghost situation or something.

Ash- No, Goh…I've got a feeling…it's something much worse…

Yoshi- Yoshi feel too…Yoshi scared…

(Hyrule Castle in Hyrule)

Link just froze up and looked terrified by whatever he was feeling.

Zelda- Link…

Aryll- Big brother…you're scaring me…

Link- I'm scaring you…let me tell you something…I'm sensing something…something really bad…it's freaking me out so much…I'm barely able to contain myself…

Then Impa noticed the Master Sword lighting up and making a strange sound.

Impa- Link, the Master Sword…

Link unsheathed the Master Sword and saw it was reacting to something.

Link- The Master Sword can feel it too I see. Normally, the Master Sword doesn't act like this unless something big is close by.

Zelda- Is it Ganondorf again?

Link- If it was…I don't think I would be this frightened…

(Bush Rescue Headquarters in Buramudgee)

Ty's at the computer and he pounds his fist into the keyboard then his call to the Mushroom Kingdom doesn't go through.

Ty- Damn it!

Shazza- Possum, please try to calm down!

Fluffy- I actually agree with Shazza for once! You're acting crazier than Gooboo Steve!

Ty- I can't! I just know that Mario is in danger! This feeling of dread…I have to help the Mario Brothers before it's too late!

Sly- Hey, the Gunyip is ready for flying is you want to…

Then Ty ran out of the room and into the Bunyip garage where Ty keeps all of his Bunyips.

Ty- Mario…I'm on me way, mate! Just hold on until I can get there…because I also know that this feeling of dread not only involves you…but Tabuu as well…

(At Mario's house in the Mushroom Kingdom)

Mario, Luigi, Pit, Shantae, and Professor E. Gadd finally got out of the forest and arrived at Mario's house. However, things were obviously amiss. The sky had turned slightly darker. Not completely dark since the sun and blue sky were still visible, but it was as if someone had turned down the brightness on everything. Also, it felt like the temperature had dropped by at least 30 degrees as everyone felts an unpleasant icy chill creep down their spines.

Shantae- Oh…my…

Luigi- This feeling…I feel so…so…I think I just tinkled…

Viridi (telepathically to Luigi)- EWWW! TMI, Luigi!

Pit- L-Lady Palutena…why is everything…everything feel so…

Mario- No need to ask Palutena, Pit. I already know. We're too late! Tabuu had taken the final piece of his soul from Kyrin…

Palutena (telepathically to everyone)- Oh dear…

Viridi (telepathically to everyone)- Oh shit…well…it's been nice knowing everyone…but I was hoping to live to see the end of all humans the natural way…

Luigi- What do you mean? Even if Tabuu gets that piece of his soul back, he still can't leave Subspace, right?

Viridi (telepathically to Luigi)- Luigi…the only thing that was keeping Tabuu from breaking his curse was the fact this was not fully complete soul-wise. And now that he's taken it back from Kyrin…he'll be coming for you and soon…

(Subspace)

All of Tabuu's followers were gathered around this bright light that engulfed Tabuu earlier. When it faded, how Tabuu looked like 1,000 years ago stood before them. Tabuu looked like a causation man with long flowing white hair, red eyes, and a very handsome face. But more importantly, he was now complete and had his full power back.

Tabuu- At last! At long, long last! All of my powers are back!

Fawful- Master Tabuu?

Poke'mon Hunter J- Oh my! I didn't know you were so handsome before your soul was broken up!

Tabuu- You flatter me, J. Normally, I don't like it when my servants try to flatter me, but I'm in such a generous mood.

Then Kyrin coughs as he struggles to move.

Dimentio- I see your brother is still alive.

Quinking- What should we do with him?

Tabuu- Leave him. Let's see how you like being locked up in Subspace, Kyrin. Maybe I'll let you out in about a 1,000 years.

Marx- Let him out? But aren't you trapped in Subspace too?

Tabuu then pressed his face up to Marx in a very unsettling manner.

Tabuu- Oh, no, no, no, no! Now that I've gotten all of my powers back…well…maybe it's better to show you.

Then Tabuu snapped his fingers and Tabuu and all of his followers vanished. Leaving a wounded Kyrin all alone in Subspace.

Kyrin- No…Mario…have to…help somehow…

(Shooting Star Summit)

In a flash of bright light, Tabuu and all of his followers appeared at the top of Shooting Star Summit.

Fawful- Where are we?

Star Dream- Sensors indicate Shooting Star Summit in the Mushroom Kingdom.

Dimentio- And outside of Subspace…Master Tabuu…you're…

Tabuu- I know…hehehehe…I'm finally out. But more importantly, we can finally get things done and I can make sure we do it the right way…personally!

Tabuu looked down at Peach's castle from the top of Shooting Star Summit. Then Tabuu turned to look at his followers.

Tabuu- Now listen closely…