Episode 4: Fight On!
Alright, here we go with a new episode. I'm sorry about the poll. Something was acting up, and I couldn't fix it. I can't get it out of demo mode. For that, I apologize. I'm going to work on fixing it so that my polls will actually show up in the future.
Starting now, I figure these intros can be used to answer and comment on the reviews of the previous chapter. So, here they are.
1602jaw: I'm glad you enjoyed it. I apologize if you thought it was shorter than normal. I felt like it was a little rushed. About the grammar mistakes, I'm sorry. I thought I proofread it thoroughly. Still, glad you enjoyed it.
Happiness studios: So glad you like the alliance. Each member is gonna play their role. I mean, DIO and Cinder are the ones who are pulling the strings (One of them more than the other. One doesn't realize they're a second in command) Some like Deadpool is just in it for fun, while Spinel wants to be with this newfound group of friends. I'm glad you think Katakuri looking after Wendy is cute. I mean, he's the perfect big brother, and she's the perfect little sister. It just works. Also, you were right to think that Edward and Tari would fall in love. It will happen in due time. Also, glad you pointed this out; This Ed is the older adult Ed. I know by the end of the series he was a bit taller (I think 5'6) but compared to many other tall competitors (cough*Katakuri*cough) he'd still be seen as a runt by many others. He's an adult, but a lot of people there are still taller than him. He's not the shortest person there, but he is far from the tallest. Hope this clears that up. But there are still more relationships that have yet to bloom.
Guest: You're right. The Ice Climbers are much more competent than them. They perform at their best when they're together. They're like Christmas lights: You take out one bulb, the whole thing goes off. They may get to show off more of their tag team work in the future.
MasterSaixus: I wouldn't have thought of the word "adopted" but I like that you enjoy Wendy and Katakuri. There bond is gonna be the start of something fun. Sorry you're bummed that Sora is out, but like I said, I want to do a poll in the future where you could vote for people to come back. Plus, I didn't have much for him to do right now. The team fight at the end was my favorite part to write. Today's episode is going to be your idea of fighting, since we do have a lot of experienced fighters here. Also, the fear you gave me for Edgeworth is good. I'll make sure to use it.
Aegis Luna: I like your fear ideas. These are some good ideas, though most of them have already decided.
With that out of the way, let's kick back and enjoy this new episode.
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"Last time on Total Drama Infinite, our competitors were pit into the mines and scattered like rats. While some struggled, some worked together to find each other and the way out. Friends were made, and for some, maybe even more. Before this, DIO and Cinder formed an alliance with a goal to control the game. But DIO knows that somebody knows about them. And that poor somebody is the Nomad. After an amazing escape from the mines, it was Sora who was next to leave, due to accidentally putting his team in danger. What will this alliance do, now knowing someone is on to them? Is anyone safe? Will the Vampires actually snag a win? And will Deadpool show everyone that he is the best, most bombastic, and most handsome merc that ever-hey! Okay, not funny, Deadpool! Quit changing the words around! Sigh. Whatever. Find out today on Total Drama Infinite!
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We open up with the campers sitting at breakfast. It just seems like another normal morning, some are eating, others are chatting, and some are...
"...planning for our first course of action." DIO said to Susie.
"Can we go after that monster slayer, now?" Susie whispered to the vampire.
"Not yet." DIO answered. "We've been on a sour losing streak, and I think we should try to change that. Things will get a lot difficult for us if we keep losing. Not to mention that if we lose, there is a chance that it could be one of us next."
Susie just gritted her teeth in frustration. "Fine, but sometime soon, I want him gone!"
"Well, we do have...other fish to fry." DIO said, his gaze lingers over to the Nomad, who was looking at them nervously. The Nomad was sitting there, shaking with fear. DIO gives him a look like a spider would look at a fly.
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"Nothing gets past me." DIO said. "I sensed someone was listening to us in the mines the other day. He knows too much about us. He's been a nervous wreck for the past few days. Too bad he can't say anything about it because he's mute. For now, we need to start winning. But when the time comes, I will dispose of him personally."
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Hey, Nomad, are you alright?" Elena asked the Nomad.
"Yeah, you've been acting weird for the past few days." Edward added.
The Nomad just quickly gave a thumbs up, signaling that everything is okay. He wanted to tell them about DIO, and this alliance, but he physically couldn't say anything to them. More importantly, he was afraid of what the vampire would do to him if he somehow spilled the beans. The way he has been looking at him proved that DIO already knew that he knew. This early on in the game, and he was already fearing for his life.
"Are you sure you're okay?" Edward asked him. The Nomad nods his head.
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"Something is definitely bothering him." Edward said. "I wish there was some way I could help."
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"You know, I'm sick of all this losing." 18 said. "We really need to step up our game. Two losses in a row isn't good. I bet you the other team thinks they're such big hotshots."
This comment gave Geralt an idea. "That could be their downfall." He said. "Given that they've been winning, they must be feeling confident. Too confident. I've seen it before. When an enemy gets overconfident, they slip up. They make mistakes. They get a big head and screw it up."
"Are you sure about that?" Dororo asked.
"Trust me. They will screw up. Or at least someone will."
We move over to the Demons table. Most of them are minding their own business, but some are talking about their plans.
"I think it's time that we actually start losing." Cinder told the other members of the alliance.
"But why?" Spinel asked. "We have a numbers advantage."
"It's because we've been doing too good. This team has many strong players, and if we manage to get rid of them, it'd be much easier for us."
"I get what you're saying," Deadpool said, "but I like these guys. They're more fun than watching Tony Stark go through a metal detector."
"It doesn't matter if you do or not, we have a game to win. The people you like can turn into your enemy."
"But I like you guys." Spinel said. "What's the difference?"
"Well, no matter what happens, just know that I think we're good friends." Deadpool told her. "And that's the truth."
"Really? That's so great to hear! We'll hang out! Well play together, we'll-"
Cinder was starting to get frustrated with them "You both are failing to see what I'm saying."
Rick then decided to include himself in the conversation. "Well, I get it. The friends thing, I mean. You know how many of my friends I've seen get killed or betray me? A lot. Sometimes, I killed the sons of bitches for betraying me."
Cinder then realized that they were getting off topic. "Look, for now, let's try to lose. At least for the next couple of challenges. And more importantly, make sure someone else will take the fall. If every member of this group can survive until the merge, it'll be smooth sailing. Are we clear?"
"Crystal." Deadpool said, giving a wink, though it'd be hard to tell with his mask on.
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"Pfft. Friends." Cinder scoffed. "Who really needs them? With power and strength, you could have way more in life than with friends. Just the thought of it makes me sick. I hope they see that it's more than that."
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Now, moving on to some other conversations.
"So, does anybody have any plans for today?" asked everyone. "I mean, if there's no challenge today."
"You're just filled with optimism, aren't you?" Katakuri said coldly. "Why does it matter to you what we do?"
"Well, I just, uh, want to make sure everyone is happy and enjoying themselves. I honestly care about everyone's well being."
"Sigh. Life isn't some kind of fairy tale. But, if you must know, I'll be spending some alone time in the woods."
For some reason, this had interested Deadpool. "Ooh, what are you doing in the woods? Killing someone? Listening to classical music? Or could it-"
"It's none of your business. It's my time to be alone. ALONE."
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"Color me interested." Deadpool said excitedly. "Looks like Mr. Badass is hiding something. I'm just curious to see whatever he's hiding, and I'm gonna get to the bottom of it. That's my mission."
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"I don't know what I'd do." Tatsumaki said. "With no monsters or villains to fight, I've been bored out of my skull. I just want some action."
"Well then, forgive me for asking, but why did you audition for this show anyway?" Edgeworth asked her.
"I heard it was going to be filled with danger and action. Looks like that was a lie."
"Well, what about the fight the other day in the mines?" Charlie said. "Didn't you like that?"
"I didnt even get to fight! I was busy trying to get us out of there! It's It's a good thing though that the other team acted so incompetent. They probably don't have it takes to really give a challenge."
"Woah woah woah. That's a little too harsh." Russel said. "There's no need to be that rude about them."
"But it's true." The esper huffed.
Before this could escalate, Chris comes through the door. "Good morning, everyone. Been enjoying yourselves these past few days?"
"Just cut to the chase already!" Susie said. "It's time for a challenge, isn't it?"
Chris was irritated that she pretty much had said what he was gonna say. "Ugh, yes, Susie. Thanks for spoiling the fun."
"You're welcome." She said sarcastically.
"Well….what is the challenge, then?" Tari asked.
"I'm so glad you asked. This one is gonna be a fun one."
"Pretty sure that your definition of fun and ours are two very different things." Charlie said.
"Can I please explain this without any more questions?!" Chris yelled. Everyone was in stunned silence from his outburst. Chris then regains his composure. "Okay, much better. Now, as I was saying beforeI was RUDELY interrupted, this challenge will be a really fun one. If you love battle, than this will be right up your alley."
Several of them perked up at hearing this. They all had the same thought.
This could be interesting.
"That got you all interested? I hope so. Now, if you all follow me, I'll show you."
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Once everyone was outside, they just see Chris holding a remote.
"I don't get it." Nicole said. "What are we supposed to be looking at?"
"This." Chris said, as he pushed the button on the remote. In front of them, the ground opens up, and a fairly huge, rectangular platform rises out of the ground and up in the air.
Chris then explains what it's about. "Like it, huh? Had it installed in the ground last night. For your challenge, I had to look back at the fight both teams had when escaping the mines. And I must say, we do have many people here that can very well hold their own in a fight. There seems to be some well seasoned fighters, here."
He looked over at Geralt and Deadpool. "We've got mercenaries for hire with some fancy weaponry..."
"...cyborgs..." He said, looking at Edward, 18, and Tari.
"...people who aren't even human..." He said, looking at DIO, Charlie, Susie, and Spinel.
"...and some who may have some tricks up their sleeves." He said, looking at Rick, Dororo, and Wendy.
Chris continued. "Anyway, after watching you all fight, I figured hey, why not see among you all who the strongest fighters are? That's where this challenge comes in. For this, one member from each team will be fighting each other in one on one rounds up there. The goal? Knock the other player off the platform. First team to win three out of five rounds wins the challenge."
"HOLD IT!" Edgeworth yelled. "Aren't there any rules to this?"
"Yeah, I really don't want to hurt anyone." Tari said.
"You're allowed to use your powers and your weapons. As long as you don't kill your opponent, you can go all out as much as you want."
"Best words I've heard all day." Susie said.
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"We here at Total Drama, don't condone violence of any kind" Chris said. "We will, however, continue to show it to you in fabulous high definition."
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"How are we deciding who's fighting who?" Mercy asked.
"For each round, we will pull a name out of two hats. That will decide the matchups. And once one has been decided, there are no take backs. Your opponent will be your opponent. Don't like it, well too bad."
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"Could be interesting." DIO said. "This will also show who are the most dangerous ones here. Makes you wonder if you should hold back your power so others won't see you as a threat."
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"This is perfect!" Tatsumaki said. "Now I can finally ease this boredom and show those fools who's strong. As long as I get called."
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Chris then brings out two hats, each one filled with the names of each team. Chris starts rummaging around in them. Everyone watches in anticipation.
"Pick me. Pick me. Pick me." Susie thought.
"Don't pick me. Don't pick me. Don't pick me." Joe thought.
Chris then pulls out a slip of paper from each. "Okay, our first fight will be...Wendy vs. Android 18! Fighters, please come forward!"
The two selected fighters were surprised that they were chosen first.
"Well guys," Wendy said to her team, "looks like I'm up first. Wish me luck."
"Knock 'em dead, kid." Katakuri said.
"You sure you'll be alright? Nana asked.
"I'm not too worried." 18 said. "This kid doesn't look like much."
The two of them step onto the platform. The platform then rises up into the air.
"Are the two of you ready?" Chris asked them. The two stare at each other with determination, and give a nod. Both teams watch from below.
"Okay, then. 1...2...3...FIGHT!"
Wendy takes the initiative by attacking first. "Sky Dragon's Wing Attack!" She swings her her arm, generating a giant burst of wind. The force pushes 18 back a bit, but the android wasn't fazed by this. To her, it felt like a light breeze.
18 then holds out her hands to charge ki. She then starts firing a barrage of energy blasts. Wendy tries to move around and dodge them, but still gets hit from a few of them.
As everyone is watching, they're commentating on the fight.
"Never would've expected 18 to be a fighter just by looking at her." Elena said.
"Looks can be deceiving." Geralt said. "But that kid seems to be no slouch, either. Still, I think 18 has got this in the bag."
"Come on, Wendy!" Charlie cheered. "You can do this!"
"Ice this fool!" Deadpool said.
Both were putting up a good fight, but unfortunately, it was looking to be more in 18's favor. Where Wendy excelled in range and healing, 18 had limitless energy, and more physical strength (I mean, remember when she freaking broke Vegeta's arm?!)
"Sky Dragon's Roar!" Wendy shoots out a powerful blast of wind from her mouth. 18 jumps up high in the air to dodge it. She then comes down in front of the young mage and fires a massive ki blast at point blank range before she could process what happened. The blast was so huge and bright that everyone couldn't see. When the light fades away, everyone sees that Wendy was flat on her back on the ground, and off the platform. 18 was still on it, but was looking a little banged up.
Wendy wasn't looking any better. In fact, she was looking worse.
"And 18 wins round one!" Chris announced. While the Vampires cheered, the other Demons run up to Wendy to see if she was okay.
"Are you okay?!" Tari asked, sounding worried.
"C'mon, kid. You can't go down that easily." Katakuri said.
"Wendy's eyes start to flutter open, and she sees her team looking over her. "Did I...lose?" She asked glumly.
"Unfortunately, yes." Russel said.
"Sorry, guys. Guess I wasn't good enough.
"No, you did great." Charlie said.
"Yeah, but that one woman was a real powerhouse." Joe said.
"Besides, that was only the first round." Edgeworth said. "Just because you lost this match doesn't mean it's all over for us."
"Hmph. That was the best you could do?" Tatsumaki scoffed. "I could've easily handled her."
"Well, not all of us are psychics!" Nicole yelled.
"Well, looks like it shows who's strong and who's not."
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"Looks like someone has quite the ego." Cinder said. "Quite exploitable. If we are attempting to lose, then it looks like we found our first target."
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"Are you sure you'll be alright?" Spinel asked.
"I'm sure." Wendy reassured. "Nothing a little healing won't take care of."
"Just promise me that next time, you'll tear them apart." Katakuri said.
Wendy then just flashes a smile. "Sure."
"So, how do you feel?" Mercy asked 18
"I'll be okay." 18 said. "That kid really knew how to fight. But where I come from, there are many people stronger than me."
"Looks like the brat didn't know her place." DIO thought to himself.
"Still, what a way to start!" Popo said. "You were awesome!"
"Okay, is everyone ready for round two?" Chris asked. He then starts going through the hats to pick out the next set of names. "Okay, round two's fighters will be...Deadpool vs. Geralt!"
"Oh boy, looks like I'm up!" Deadpool said excitedly to Spinel. "Wish me luck, pal."
"Go get him!" Spinel cheered.
"I'm going to have fun with this."
"Well, I'll try to end this quickly." Geralt said.
Deadpool and Geralt both get on the platform.
"Okay, let round two BEGIN!" Chris said.
"You know what?" Deadpool said to Geralt. "I'll let you attack. First hit is on the house."
Geralt was stunned that he was letting him hit first. Was he planning something? Did he want to see what he's capable of? These thoughts were going through the witcher's head. He's looking at Deadpool and sees he's just standing there with his arms open, inviting him to take a swing.
Geralt than takes the two swords off his back, one with a blade of silver, and the other one with steel. He then runs up to Deadpool and swings one of those swords across his chest, slashing him open. Everyone watches in horror, as Deadpool starts crying out in pain.
"Oh my god, it hurts so much!" Deadpool cried out. "Oh, this pain is so unbearable, I can't believe I'm not dead yet! Looks like this is it! I'm coming, Shiklah! Please tell me you've ditched that loser, Dracula!"
"He's bleeding out!" Nicole yelled.
"I thought killing wasn't allowed!" Edward said.
Geralt didn't know what to do. He thought he had just accidentally killed Deadpool. He still sees the merc on the ground crying in pain. That crying then turned to laughter, and everyone watched as Deadpool stood back up, with the gash in his chest healed up, as if nothing happened.
"Happy belated April Fools!" Deadpool said.
"Wha...what just happened?" Geralt stuttered.
"Looks like you all forgot that he has a healing factor." Chris said. Everyone goes "Ohhhhhh"
"I really had you going there, didn't I?" Deadpool said. "Although maybe my performance wasn't good enough. Can I get a take two? I want to really get into character."
But Geralt wasn't happy with the stunt he pulled. Geralt then starts charging at him and tries slashing at him continuously. Deadpool keeps letting him do this, treating the fight as a joke. Deadpool keeps getting cut, but keeps healing back as quick as it happened.
"It's kinda like you're not watching a fight anymore." Nicole said.
"Yeah, I mean, Deadpool looks like he's having a fucking field day up there." Rick said. "He's just screwing with him at this point."
Geralt was getting more mad and frustrated. He was mad that he was played for a fool, and that he couldn't really do any damage to him. While he was getting hacked up like a fish, Deadpool was just standing there, starting to get bored. He yawned, realizing that the joke had gone on long enough.
Geralt was starting to get worn out, which would normally take a lot more than one man to do that. Even after fighting a whole army of monsters, he wouldn't even break a sweat. But something about fighting him was really exhausting.
"You know what, this isn't funny anymore." Deadpool said casually. He then just quickly pulled out one of his guns and pistol whipped Geralt. This hit through him off guard and he fell off the platform.
"And Deadpool...wins round two." Chris said awkwardly, as he didn't expect the ending to be anticlimactic. None of them did. Deadpool then jumps off the platform and takes a bow.
"Well, what'd you guys think?" His team just awkwardly claps for him. "Tough crowd."
Geralt then gets up. He's not badly hurt, but he was tired from trying to fight someone that can't be hurt. "Darn." He said. "How could I lose so easily to him? I didn't expect him to be able to heal so quickly."
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"Leave it to that mercenary to turn his fight into a big spectacle." DIO said.
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"Still think I could've done it better." Deadpool said.
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"I really should've thought that out more." Geralt said. "I was frustrated with him tricking me, and I fell for it."
"Maybe he was just too good for you." Susie sneered.
"Girl, I'd bite my tongue if I were you." Geralt warned.
"Easy, guys." Edward said. "Look, it's okay, man. I don't think any of us would have luck fighting him."
"Well, I still shouldn't have lost my cool like that. Normally, I don't. If not, I could've thought it out and come up with a plan."
"Okay, everyone." Chris said. "After that...interesting….fight, (If you could call it that) it's time for the third round!"
Everyone watches as Chris pulls out out two more names. "Round three's fighters will be...Katakuri vs. DIO!"
The two chosen fighters then give each other a sharp look of determination.
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"Well, I've heard this guy is one tough cookie." DIO said. "Let's see if he lives up to his title of unbeatable."
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He shouldn't pose a challenge." Katakuri said. "But from what I saw the other day, he's got some interesting abilities."
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Katakuri and DIO start to walk to each other.
"Good luck out there." Charlie said.
"Nice to see the concern, but I don't need it." Katakuri said.
Katakuri and DIO get on the platform and start staring each other down.
"This looks like it's gonna be a really good fight." Chris said. "Fighters get ready...and...GO!"
"You might as well just give up." DIO taunted. "Because I don't want to accidentally kill you."
"Like I'm gonna fail." The pirate said. "Mama wouldn't allow it."
"Enough with the boring talking." Chris said. "Less chatter, more splatter-er-I mean fighting."
"ZA WARUDO!" DIO shouted. Out of him came that gold colored, humanoid spirit.
"Let me properly introduce you to my stand, The World."
While DIO was talking, he quickly got popped in the face by a black, cubed, mochi arm.
"Like he said, how about you shut the hell up and fight me?!" Katakuri said. More mochi arms come out of his body and charge at him.
Before they could hit the vampire, DIO yelled, "ZA WARUDO! TOKI WO TOMARE! (Time has stopped!)
Nobody could tell, but DIO used his stand to stop time. His stand allowed him to stop time for about ten seconds, so he had to work quickly. He struts up to Katakuri, and has his stand start pummeling into him.
"MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA!"
After pummeling into him for ten seconds, time starts back up. He then steps back to see the damage. When time starts, DIO is hit from the mochi arms, and starts getting pummeled himself.
DIO was confused. His punches didn't work. He then has his stand attack again, and it's a clash of fists. Any hits that hit Katakuri seem to just pass through him. Using his future seeing, he knew where the punches were going to strike, so he morphed his body shape to make him think that the punches just passed through him.
"WHY CAN'T I LAND A SINGLE GOOD BLOW ON YOU?!" DIO yelled.
"It's simple." Katakuri answered. "I'm unbeatable."
They then continue exchanging punches. These punches were so hard, everyone was getting pushed back from the shockwaves from these punches.
"You've got to tire out eventually!" DIO said. He then pulled out his throwing knives, and started throwing them at him, but they were still supposedly passing through his body.
In reality, Katakuri wasn't. He was going strong. With his calm thinking, DIO wasn't landing a real hit on him. DIO decided to go for another time stop and simply push him off.
"ZA WA-"
But the vampire was interrupted with a giant mochi fist to the face. The punch knocked DIO off the platform. Everyone watched in shock as DIO was surprisingly defeated. He probably wasn't going to live this down.
"I'm not the kind of person to let my enemies power up or use their best moves." Katakuri said, as he hopped off the platform, with not a scratch on him.
"Amazing!" Chris yelled. "Katakuri curbstomped DIO, and took the second win for their team!"
The Demons cheer for Katakuri's very easy victory.
"Wow, you were really amazing!" Charlie said.
"Way to go, big bro!" Wendy said.
"It was nothing." Katakuri said. "That man talks too much."
"Maybe he was just all talk, after all." Russel said.
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"Was he able to win because of that future sight ability?" Cinder asked. "All the more reason to learn how to use it myself."
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DIO was seen in the confessional all banged up, with bruises on his face. "This means war! He made me, ME of all people, look like a joke! I will make sure to make him suffer! He has invoked my full wrath!"
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The Demons were seeing if DIO was okay, but keeping their distance from him. They weren't sure how he was gonna react. DIO slowly gets up, his face looking very battered up. And if looks could kill, even Deadpool would be dead.
"Are you...okay?" Elena asked nervously.
"I'll be fine." DIO said darkly, glaring at Katakuri. "That fool is a dead man and he doesn't even realize it."
The Ice Climbers were holding each other closely, fearing the look on DIO's face.
"Well," Chris said, "after after brutal, epic, humiliating, landslide of a victory," Chris noticed DIO staring daggers into him. "The score is now two to one. If the Demons win this next fight, they take the game. Looks like things aren't looking too good for the Vampires again. Now, let's begin round four."
They watch as the next names are pulled out. "This time, the fighters will be...Glass Joe vs. Susie!"
Joe felt his blood go cold. He was hoping and hoping he wouldn't be chosen. But unfortunately, his luck had ran out. He looked over at Susie, and saw her with her axe out. She was looking at him like she was the executioner.
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Glass Joe was seen shaking in fear. "This is it." Joe cried. "I'm as good as dead! That girl is going to break me like a stale baguette!"
He then thinks to himself for a moment. "You know what? I'm not gonna run away! I've been beaten down many times, but I never ran away!I I always got back up and fought back. I might probably die, but if so, I'm going down with dignity."
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"That wimpy french boxer is mincemeat." Susie said. "Time to cut him up like cheese."
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Rick then walks up to Joe and puts something in his hand.
"What's this?" Joe asked.
"It's a toe tag." Rick said. "You're probably gonna need it. Don't worry, I'll make a headstone for you after this fight. That is, if there will be any of you left to bury."
Joe gulps nervously. "That doesn't sound reassuring at all."
"It wasn't supposed to. I was speaking the truth."
"Hey, try not to worry so much, okay?" Charlie said. "I believe in you."
"Yeah, I think you'll be fine." Wendy said.
"Well, I'm taking bets to see how long he lasts." Rick said. "My bet is within the first minute."
"This'll be too easy." Susie said, gripping her axe tightly.
"You do remember he said no killing, right." Mercy sternly said to Susie.
"I know, but he didn't say anything about almost ending their miserable lives."
"Okay, that's a red flag." Popo said.
"Fighters, please step forward." Chris said.
Susie and Joe slowly walk up to the platform. Once they get up, they try to prepare themselves. Joe is tightening his boxing gloves, while Susie starts swinging her weapon around.
"Fighters ready for this bloodbath?" Chris said. "Ready, and GO!"
Susie slowly walks up to him, while Joe is standing there, his legs shaking. Any confidence he had before had already left the building.
"Jeez, you're shaking like a leaf, huh?" Susie said menacingly. Joe didn't answer. He was still shaking in fear. "What, aren't you gonna say anything? Well, let me tell you something. Quiet people piss me off!"
She then swings her axe down with all her might, but the french fighter quickly, instinctively, dodged out of the way.
"Well, looks like you're fast, but you're still going down, beanpole!"
The Monster girl tries another swing, but Joe narrowly dodged this one, the blade almost cleaving his head off.
"You gonna do anything besides dodge like likea wuss?! Huh?!"
A few more hacks with the axe (Man, that is some good rhyming), and more dodging ensues.
"Don't you know that offense is the best offense?!"
"VIVA LA FRANCE!"
Susie is caught off guard by a right hook hitting her square in her jaw. I mean, the punch didn't hurt. It felt like getting a mosquito bite. Regardless, she was surprised that he managed to land a blow. Joe was standing there, trying to look as confident as he could be.
Everyone is silent after watching this. That is, until Susie finally says something. "You know what? You got me good." She said calmly. "Glad to see a wuss like you was man enough to actually hit me. For that, I'll go easy on you."
She then quickly hops him in the head with the axe's handle, and Joe plummets to the ground.
"And Susie ties the game up!" Chris announced. "Next match will be the be all, end all!"
Joe gets up, not looking too badly damaged. Other than a bruise on his head, he was fine.
"Sigh, well, sorry guys." Joe said glumly.
"Well, you did better than I though you *urp* would."
"You should be sorry." Tatsumaki said. "You should hang up your gloves and retire! No wonder you lost to a seventeen year old boy."
"Say what you want," Joe said, "but I feel like I've improved. Even if just a little."
Susie then jumps off the platform, and heads back over to her team.
"Well, glad to see no one got decapitated." Elena said.
"I'll give him props." Susie said. "Looks like he's got more guts than I thought. I may actually have a little bit of respect for him."
"That's weird, hearing something like that from you." Nana said.
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"Looks like I improved a little bit." Joe said. "Even if I leave today for losing, I'm going back with my head held high."
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"Hope you all are ready, because now both teams are tied two even." Chris said. "This next match is the tiebreaker."
Everyone watches to see who will be the final contenders, the anticipation building as Chris pulls out the final two names. "The final fight will be…Tatsumaki vs. Dororo!"
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"Well, looks like they saved the best for last." Tatsumaki said. "I mean, it's such a shame that my fight will be a kid, but I'm still gonna enjoy the fight."
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"Looks like the one that talks big is going up, now." Cinder said. "Let's see if I can help...motivate her."
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Cinder then walks up to Tatsumaki, and starts whispering in her ear. "Good luck out there. Show them why you are one the best heroes around."
"Okay, everyone." Tatsumaki said to her team. "Stand back and let a real fighter show how to fight."
Katakuri was starting to get annoyed with her attitude. "Don't you remember that I won as well?" He said sternly.
"Yeah, but that's because your opponent was a joke. Anyone could've probably beaten him. I'm gonna show you how the pros do it."
"You can't really be that full of yourself." Tari said.
"I'm not full of myself, I'm just stating the truth."
Cinder sat back and watched the magic unfold. Her plan was going as she had hoped.
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"With powers like that, she could be a good player." Cinder said. "Too good. Good thing though she showed one big weakness: her pride."
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"You know, I try not to be very judgemental of others," Charlie said, "but that vanity of hers has really been bothering me all day."
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"Nice, I see what Cinder was doing." Deadpool said. "I mean, I wouldn't do it, but it's some good thinking."
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"Man, how are you gonna beat her?" Popo asked Dororo. "She's got psychic powers! What do you have to combat her?!"
But Dororo wasn't worried. "This isn't the first time I've dealt with someone with weird powers. She's no different."
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"It all rests on that kid's shoulders, now." Geralt said. "This could make or break it. I just hope she's got a plan."
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"Alright, enough waiting." Chris said. "Let's end this with a bang!"
Tatsumaki and Dororo step forward, both very confident of themselves. One more than the other, though.
"LET THE FINAL ROUND BEGIN!"
"Kid, you don't know your place." Tatsumaki said. "I will show what an S class hero can really-"
Before she could finish her sentence, she didn't see Dororo throw a rock at her head.
"HOW DARE YOU?!" The esper yelled. "DON'T YOU KNOW WHO I AM?! I'M-"
She's then interrupted with another rock to the head.
"ALRIGHT, THAT'S IT!" She tries to use her powers to lift the young thief off the platform, but while she was doing her talking, she realized that Dororo wasn't in front of her anymore. Dororo was busy running circles around her, and pelting her with rocks. With her bragging, she was leaving herself wide open to attacks.
Dororo was fast on her feet, and she had quite the throwing arm. Tatsumaki tried to use her powers, she missed getting her, and then got pelted with more rocks.
"You can't win, kid!" Tatsumaki said. "You can't beat me! Just stay still, and-OW!"
Tatsumaki was starting to reach her limit, and Dororo was starting to run out of rocks. "Come on, brat! Too scared to actually face me?!"
All of a sudden, she was pushed from behind by Dororo, and as if it were in slow motion, she fell to the ground before she could levitate herself back up.
"And Dororo has done it! The Vile Vampires have won today's challenge!"
Dororo hops down as her team cheers for her. They slow tart to lift her up in celebration. Tatsumaki was on the ground, not moving, with a blank look on her face. She was still trying to process what had happened.
"Nice job, kid!" 18 said.
"Did not expect that at all." DIO said.
"Whose the brat now, huh?!" Dororo yelled out. "Aw yeah, I bet big bro would be proud!"
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Looks like I was right after all." Geralt said. "I knew someone would get overconfident and mess up."
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The Demons walk over to Tatsumaki, who was still on the ground, still as a statue.
Rick was the one to break the silence. "Well, karma can be a real bitch, huh?"
This finally snapped the psychic out of her daze. "HOW?! HOW COULD I LOSE TO A KID?! I'VE BEATEN MONSTERS, ALIENS, THREATS THAT COULD DESTROY THE WORLD! BEATEN BY A KID! A NOBODY FROM WHO KNOWS WHERE BEAT ME?!"
But everyone had had enough of her. "Enough of your attitude!" Edgeworth yelled. "All day, you've done nothing but talk big, when in reality, you couldn't put your money where your mouth is!"
They were stunned from his outburst, but he spoke for all of them.
"Um…yeah….what he said." Tari said quietly.
"I demand a rematch!" Tatsumaki yelled. "You can't be serious! It was a fluke!
"Sorry," Chris told her, "What's done is done. No rematches, no take backs, no nothing. See you Demons tonight."
"Trust me, if I took her on again, I'd win!"
"Keep telling yourself that." Nicole said.
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"Check, and mate." Cinder said.
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Later, the alliance, (I'm gonna try to think of a name to call this alliance in the future) They were sitting together in the woods, and Deadpool was seen laughing.
"What's so funny?" DIO asked him.
"The fact that you're the only one here that lost a fight!" Deadpool said, still cracking up. "I mean, Scarfy got you good!"
DIO was already mad about his loss earlier, and Deadpool making fun of him for it wasn't making it any better. DIO then takes his anger out by plunging his hand through Deadpool's chest. They watch in shock, yet they knew he'd heal from it quickly.
"You know, a simple high five wouldn't hurt." Deadpool said, as DIO took his arm out of him.
DIO then licks the blood of his arm, finally cooling down. "Don't ever laugh at me again. Anyway, it's nice to see that our team finally claimed their first win."
"It's all going well." Cinder said. "I made sure to "help" the esper out a little bit, and we lost. Not bad for our first target. It was more of a test run, really. Now, her fate is sealed."
"Good."
"Who would've thought that you can do a lot with saying a few words."
"Never would've thought you'd go easy on Glass Joe." Spinel said to Susie.
"What can I say?" Susie said. "He sure had determination. Not many have the guts to go after me like that. Going in there, I thought I was gonna pound him into mush and be done with it. I respect him a little bit. Funny how things work out."
"Even if you respect the weakling, he still stands no chance against us." DIO said. "What I'm trying to get at is, good job out there, everyone. Our first target has been taken down."
"When you say it like that, it makes it sound so evil." Spinel said.
"Think what you want about what I say," DIO told her, "but know that this "evil" group is probably the best group of friends you're ever gonna have."
With that comment, Deadpool and Spinel looked at each other with uncertainty.
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Layer that night, the Demons were sitting at the bonfire pit.
"Demons, welcome to your first elimination ceremony." Chris said. "I hold twelve marshmallows here. When I call your name, come up and claim your marshmallow."
They all felt confident, even those who lost today, felt sure of themselves. Chris then starts calling out names.
"Edgeworth"
"Deadpool"
"Nicole"
"Katakuri"
"Cinder"
"Tari"
"Spinel"
"Rick"
"Charlie"
"Russel"
"And Wendy."
This just left Joe and Tatsumaki. Both were still determined.
"You two are here because you both bombed today. Joe, you went down like a loser. Tatsumaki, your ego and inability to win against Dororo was quite humiliating. How's that for an S class hero? The final marshmallow goes to…"
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"...Glass Joe."
Tatsumaki watches in shock as Joe walks up to get his marshmallow.
"Bet you didn't see that coming, huh?" Chris told her.
"I can't believe this!" She yelled. "You all don't know what you're losing! Don't you know who I am?!"
Everyone throws their marshmallows at her.
"Somebody just get this lost child out of here!" Rick said.
"What did you call me?!"
Before she could do anything, Chef comes in and grabs her.
"Put me down, you psycho!"
She is then shoved into the cannon. "Got anything to say before we give you a hero's exit?" Chris asked her.
"You all made a big mistake! Good luck without someone like me!"
Her scream is heard as yet another sorry sap is shot to kingdom come. "I thought she'd never shut up." Chris said. He then looks over at the Demons. "Well, I'd get some sleep if I were you. Bet you're all glad you're not her right now. You're all safe. For now."
The Demons head back to their cabin to get some rest. Except for one of them. Katakuri was heading out into the woods.
"Wait, where are you going?!" Charlie called out to him.
He looked back. "Out. Please don't follow me!"
"Why are you cold and distant like this? Is something wrong? If so, is there any worry I can help?"
Katakuri was starting to get frustrated with her. "Quit worrying about me! I can handle myself! You're our captain, act like it! Don't act like a puppy following me around!"
He then storms off into the forest, leaving the demon princess all alone. This man had piqued her interest since day one. Why was he so secretive? Why was he so cold? What could she do about it? The woman didn't realize at the time the chip he had on his shoulder, but it would all make sense eventually. After standing there for a couple more minutes, she finally decided to head to bed herself.
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Well, wasn't that just interesting? So long, Tatsumaki. I wanted someone in this episode to be the first victim of this evil alliance, and it looks like she was the unlucky one. Credit goes to MasterSaixus for suggesting this challenge idea. Deciding the matchups was the tricky part. We had some funny fights, some serious ones, and complete curbstomps. Some of them really showed how capable of of a fighter they can be. When it comes to writing fighting and action, I'm not an expert at doing it, so I tried my best. Still, I hope you all enjoyed it. Looks like Deadpool and Spinel are becoming great pals. And they're starting to have some thoughts about what they're doing. Still, props go to Glass Joe, and Dororo. They really were on top of things. And what about Katakuri, the man of mystery? What's up with him? Deadpool and Charlie surely want to know. And for different reasons. What will stem from this? Trust me, we're only just beginning. Hope you all enjoyed today's episode. I've finally got all the fears I need, so thanks to those of you who suggested them. I can't wait to do that challenge. As always, read and review, and challenge ideas are always accepted. Also, I've gotten a couple of video messages from you guys. Once we get a few more, I'll put them in, because it would be weird if an episode had one or two of those to start off. If you can think of a good message from home, or yourselves, put it in the review, or pm me. Well, I'm gonna take a nap, and get started on the next episode. Thanks again. Stay tuned for the next episode. Until then, stay tuned and stay awesome. This is MemeKing, signing off.