Episode 10: Secrets, Lies, and…..Dragons?! Part 1

Guess who's back, everyone? That's right. Me.

(Crickets chirping)

Figures.

Jokes aside, I'm really excited for today's episode. I'm so shocked This story is getting popular. I didn't expect so many views and followers. I don't know what it is I'm doing, but it must be something good. This makes me so happy. This is gonna be fun. We've hit a major point in the game, and it's only going to get crazier from here on out. This will be quite the wham episode. But first, a word to my reviewers.

1602jaw: Yes. I try to make sure everyone can do something. And I was more than happy to use your message. If you ever have any more, I'm happy to hear them. It is sad the Nomad had to leave, but like others before him, he may have another chance, and his story might not be over yet. And Dororo really did pull quite the stunt. 18 is the kind of person you don't want to anger. Dororo might want to watch her back.

Happiness studios: Everyone was surely doing something. And yes, this is a major turning point. I'm glad you really enjoyed the episode, because there's more in store.

MasterSaixus: Glad you enjoyed. Yeah, Dororo's scam was really funny, but 18 isn't letting this slide. Also Dororo is actually a she, but that's understandable since she looks like, and has been mistaken for a boy in her show. But this new alliance though...I wonder who will join.

TheMasterKat: It's okay. I'm not mad or anything. As long as you enjoy the story, that's all that matters in the end. I'm so sorry you had to see some of your favorites leave, but they could get a second chance. Some eliminations are hard on me to do, especially if I like them. I really did like the Nomad, too. It broke my heart to do it. But all in all, I hope you keep reading and enjoying.

Now, let's begin with probably one of my most action packed episodes. And probably the most random one.

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"Last time on Total Drama Infinite, everyone got to show off what they were capable of in a throwback to our talent show. While some acts were great, others were terrible, and others could've gotten some of them serious jail time. Looking at you, Dororo. While everyone practiced, plans were made, spying was done, and some wanted to get stronger and better themselves. The Demons took another win with Charlie and Russel showing off their musical talent. Sadly, due to their act being the complete opposite of anything funny, we had to say goodbye to the Nomad. But with his departure, his knowledge of DIO's alliance somehow got to Katakuri, Charlie, and Wendy. Now, they decide to counterattack with an alliance of their own, but who knows who they'll have join them. Who could they be? Who will be the next victim to hit the road? And what could possibly happen next?! Find out today on Total Drama Infinite!

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It had been about three days since the last challenge. This span of time gave most of them some time to relax. But for some, it gave them time to think and plan stuff out.

~"COUNTRY ROAD,"

Or….maybe not for some.

~"TAKE ME HOME….TO THE PLACE….I BELONG!"

"How long has he been singing?" Tari groaned.

"Two. Hours." Russel answered.

Yes. To everyone's frustration, Deadpool was parading around the cabin in a good mood, singing "Country Roads." And it's very off key. Why, you ask?

"Because I'm currently in the lead in MemeKing's popularity poll!"

Yes. He's in the lead. And he just won't stop celebrating. And annoying everyone. *Sigh.* Including me.

~"WEST VIRGINIA-"~

"SHUT THE FUCK UP! I CAN'T GET ANY WORK DONE WITH YOU FLAPPING YOUR PARASITIC TURD HOLSTER!" Rick yelled. He wasn't actually working, but was still trying to sleep.

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"Sorry, but if I'm in a good mood to sing, I just gotta." Deadpool said. "Nice to see you readers really enjoy me. Honestly, I'm flattered."

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"Why do we keep him around, again?" Cinder wondered.

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"Plus, we've just been snagging win after win lately!" Deadpool added. "It's good times all around!"

Of course, while this was going on, the three members of the newly founded hero's alliance (It's what I'll call them for now) were busy eyeing their teammates to decide who they'll ask to join. They needed to be careful. If anyone was to join, they needed people they could absolutely trust.

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"Seeing that four of our team members are with that alliance," Katakuri said, "That leaves only Russel, Tari, and Edgeworth. Edgeworth is very smart and has been trying to investigate them. He could be helpful. Russel seems to have no enemies and isn't on anyone's radar. Tari seems kind, trusting, and would probably have a reason to hate DIO after what happened the other day. But if they have people across both teams, maybe we should do the same. That part might be tricky. It seems as though he's watched this show before, and is learning from alliances of past seasons."

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"So...got any ideas on who to ask, big bro?" Wendy whispered.

"I have some good ideas." Katakuri answered. "I'm thinking maybe you and Charlie should talk to some of them. I'm sure you guys can be more convincing than me."

"Got it." Charlie said. "We'll try talking to them when we get the chance."

After that little chat, most of the Demons were done listening to the merc's singing and just left the cabin. The only one that stuck around was Spinel.

"Well, I liked the singing." Spinel told him. "Can I get an encore?"

"Sure thing, best buddy!"

As he prepares to go for another verse (Oh god, please no!), there's a knock at the door.

"Come in."

The door opens and it's DIO.

"What's happening, DIO?" Deadpool asked. "Did you catch the singing bug, too?"

But the stand user wasn't in the mood. "Sometimes, your oddball sense of humor never fails to surprise me." DIO said bluntly. "I just needed to talk to you for a moment. IN PRIVATE."

"Oh, that's it?" He then looks over at Spinel. "Be right back."

"Okay. Try not to take too long." Spinel said. "Hurry back so we can play a game together."

The two walk outside and go behind the cabin so that they won't be heard.

"I'm going to cut to the chase." DIO told them. "I've finally got an answer to your request from the other day."

Deadpool was honestly relieved hearing this. "Really? Oh, that's great to hear. I mean, I mean, it's been nice working with you guys, but I think it's time to really get my head in the game-"

DIO then interrupts him. "No. That's not exactly what I was going to say."

This kind of dampened DP's hopes a little bit. "Oh. Then….what is it that you were gonna tell me?"

DIO smirked. Time for him to make his move. "Here's the thing. I'm going to give you an offer. I don't see any need in Spinel. She can't be of any use, and the only reason I originally let Cinder have her with us was because of how trusting she is. So, I decided she can do whatever she wants at this point."

"Now that's some good news." Deadpool said. "But what about me?"

"I mean, I got to have something in exchange for doing something like this. I don't do good things out of the kindness of my heart. So my solution is this. In exchange for that, we keep you around with us. You pledge full allegiance to us and do as I say unconditionally. Though you are a wildcard, you have uses with your skills and abilities."

"And I will be giving you until the end of the day to make a choice. But just know that it's your choice."

Deadpool was, actually, for once….worried. He was not expecting this. In exchange to help his friend, he'd have to make the sacrifice of continuing to work for this guy. But this brought on another question.

"Wait a minute. What if I refuse?"

"That's not a good choice." DIO said. He then got up close in his face. "If you refuse, or try to go back on your word and turn on me, I will direct all of my fury and brutality towards your friend instead. She won't last much longer on this show if that happens. And don't even think about trying to get others to vote me off. Remember, I have Susie and Cinder backing me up. They're some of the few people that actually scare you. You also don't want to lose the advantage you have with me. We are the only alliance in this show, and I aim to keep it that way. But in the end, it's your choice to make."

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"Man, he's really got me backed against the wall." Deadpool said. "It seems like no matter what kind of choice I make, it's gonna be bad for someone. But would Spinel be understanding if I were to do this? I mean….maybe. I guess I do need to make that sacrifice. We'll still be friends, though. At least, I hope."

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"Now that the Nomad is gone, any knowledge about us is gone with him." DIO said. "That's one problem dealt with. Now, I'm handling this one. If I want something to happen, it will happen. In the end, it's a win for me. And I always win."

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DIO then walks away. "Let me know by tonight. I hope you'll make the right choice."

This just left the merc on his own. "I hope so, too."

(Meanwhile…)

(Vile Vampires Cabin)

Geralt had gathered his team together (Except for DIO) for a meeting.

"I called you guys here for a very important reason." Geralt told them. "I've noticed we haven't done so well as of late."

"Is that why you woke us up early in the morning?" Susie asked. "Because if that's it, don't waste your time."

Geralt ignored her rude comment and continued. "We need to work harder to win. And to do so, we need to stop being in our own worlds, and not against each other."

"Are you saying we're dysfunctional?" Dororo asked.

"Funny that you are the one who's asking that" 18 said to Dororo. "Considering you'd steal from your own teammate."

"Are you still upset about that?!" Dororo asked defensively. "I gave it back. And I said I was sorry."

"A sorry isn't gonna cut it, you little brat!"

"This is exactly what I'm talking about." Geralt said. Their attitude was proving his point. They couldn't cooperate one bit. Personalities clash, while others command a presence.

"I think I see what you mean." Edward said, agreeing with what he said.

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"Yeah, I'd have to agree with him on that one." Edward said. "Things just haven't been going well for us. All of the decent people this team had are already gone. I know they made mistakes, but at least they were willing to work together."

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"It's mostly because that mean DIO is having his way with this game." Nana said. "All of the friends I made here are gone. And he's partially responsible. He's a big cause of it. If anything, we need to get rid of him. *Sigh* Why does this have to happen to me?"

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"Sorry, but I do what I want, when I want." Susie said. "If we're doing terribly, then we just got to do better, but NOT by being all buddy buddy. I don't need others to help me!"

"You know," Mercy said to Susie "Maybe it wouldn't hurt for you to ask for help. Maybe open yourself up to others. Your mindset is definitely holding you back.

"I'm gonna stop you right there. That's not it. Others hold me back. I'm not scared of anything."

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"It seems as though it's impossible to get through to her." Mercy said. "But she needs to stop being so brash and reckless. She needs to mellow out and open up more. I'm sure it's not my place to judge, but I believe it would help her in the long run."

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Before they could continue their meeting, they were all startled by a familiar voice. of Chris booming through the loudspeakers.

"CHALLENGE TIME, CAMPERS! MEET AT THE CAMPFIRE CEREMONY IN FIVE MINUTES! AND MAKE SURE YOU GOT SOME EXTRA LIVES!"

"What did he mean by that last part?" Nana asked.

"I don't know." Edward answered, sounding just as uncertain as her. "But if Chris is the one saying it, we better be concerned."

(At the campfire…)

A few minutes later, everyone was gathered at the campfire. Chris was already there, and was holding a mysterious remote.

"Yeah. We should be concerned." Edward said to himself.

"Okay, McLean." Russel said. "Let's not beat around the bush and get to it."

"Okay." Chris told them. "But let me ask you all a question. Who here loves games?"

Nobody said anything, but a few of them raised their hands awkwardly. Most notably, Tari raised her hand quickly before any of them.

"Okay." Chris said. "That answers that. So let me ask another question. How familiar are you all with virtual reality?"

Now that was something that most of them didn't really know too much about. And for some of them, it didn't exist where they came from.

"Not something I'd really bother with." Cinder said.

"Virtual….reality?" Katakuri asked, sounding very puzzled.

"Yeah, what even is that?" Dororo added.

Chris then remembered something. "Ah, that's right. Some of you don't have it in your universes. You guys are really missing out. Well, for those of you that don't know, virtual reality is a technologically made world you can immerse yourself in. And for today's challenge, you will all be going into a VR game."

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"You know what? For once, I might actually be excited for one of his challenges." Tari said. "Going into games is something that I'm used to. I feel I'm ready for anything he can throw at me."

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"But that stuff costs quite a fine bit of money." 18 said. "And there's not very many of the professional grade ones in the world."

"Let's just say the producers gave us a little bit of a bigger budget for this season. They're expecting big things for a season filled with people from different worlds."

"I would've figured you'd use that money for hair care products." Charlie said.

"Well, yeah. That too." Chris said. "But for something like this, money is no problem."

With that, Chris pushed the button on the remote, and the ground started to shake. Everyone was startled from this (With Edgeworth the most scared for obvious reasons). The ground opens up and everyone goes down a big hole.

Once it stops, everyone sees that they are now in a room that was very futuristic and technologically advanced. There was a big circle of seats, a giant computer monitor, and the Ginyu Force were already down there getting things ready.

"And it seems you were able to afford all of this as well." Edgeworth mumbled.

"Wow." Dororo said. Looking around in amazement.

"Impressed, aren't you?" Chris asked them. "They don't call me the best host around for nothing."

"Yeah yeah, keep feeding your pitiful little ego." DIO said. "Just tell us what we're doing already."

"Very well. If everyone would please take a seat in one of these chairs, we can get started."

Everyone does as he says and sits in the chairs. Once they do, Chris gives them an explanation on the challenge.

"Today's challenge will be putting you all into a VR video game against each other. In an open world where you defend your own fortress. Complete with your own health bars. There will also be many nifty power ups to give you many different abilities and transformations, on top of everyone's normal abilities and weapons. And trust me, the Ginyu Force went a little nuts with programming many different power ups. You could get practically anything. The possibilities are…."

The camera then zooms up to the host's face. "...Infinite."

Nobody laughed at this joke except for Deadpool. He was laughing so much that he was in tears.

"Okay, that was a pretty cringey joke, and you should be ashamed of yourself for *belch* even thinking of that." Rick said to Chris.

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"That wasn't funny at all." Charlie said. "Not one bit."

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"Oh, come on. That was the funniest thing I've heard all day." Deadpool said.

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Chris just ignored the scientist's comment and continued his explanation. "Once your health bar hits zero, you will be taken out of the simulation and back here. To win, you must defeat all members of the enemy team."

"HOLD IT!" Edgeworth yelled. "Is there any pain in this simulation?!"

"Well, the producers suggested a solution to that. Any pain you'll feel in the simulator will not hurt your real bodies. In fact, it will just feel a slight tingle. Trust me, you'll feel it in there, but your real bodies will be perfectly fine. That answer your question, Mr. "I've Updated the Autopsy Report"?

"I guess." Edgeworth answered. "Proceed."

"But there's one other thing I forgot to mention to you guys." He pulls out two small statues, both in the shape of the team's logos.

"There's a second way to win. In each team's fortress, there is a statue of your team's logo. If the other team can get in there, steal the token, and bring it back to their base, then you win. Think of it as an easier alternative to achieve victory."

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"So in short, you just have to destroy the other team, or steal a small trinket." Cinder said. "Sounds very simple. But with all kinds of possible abilities for you to use in there makes it all the more interesting. Things could get interesting."

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"Now that that's explained, does anyone have any questions?"

Everyone raised their hands.

"Good. Now pick up the headsets next to your seats, put them on, and let the games begin!"

Everyone does so, and once they put on the headsets, everything goes black for them.

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We see a few members of the Demons waking up. Namely, we see Tari, Edgeworth, and Katakuri. They wake up and notice that they're in a dark looking room.

"Where the hell are we?" Katakuri said, looking around. The room looked like a throne room with several statues and pillars (Picture something along the lines of the Castle Siege stage from Smash Bros). The room was dimly lit with candles on the walls.

He then looked over to his fellow teammates. "Hey.? Are you guys alright?"

"Yes." Edgeworth answered. He then took a look at their surroundings "Judging by the look of things, it appears that we're in that fortress Chris was talking about. I must say though that they really put a lot of detail into this place."

"Yeah. But this feels pretty weird." Katakuri said. The feeling of being in that game was weird and new to him. He looked up and saw that above his head was a green health bar.

"You get used to it." Tari told them. "It still surprises even me sometimes."

But they needed to get their priorities straight. They needed to find the rest of their team.

"Where is everyone?" Tari asked.

After asking that, they see the door burst open, with Rick, Russel, Wendy, and Charlie coming in.

"Knock knock, motherfuckers!" Rick yelled.

"Way to be subtle." Russel said.

"I'm sorry, I wasn't asking *belch* for your opinion."

"Glad we found you guys quickly." Wendy said.

"Yes, but we're still missing a few people." Edgeworth said.

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How entirely NOT coincidental that the ones that weren't there were those in that alliance." Katakuri said. "Are they planning something? Which means if we're gonna get them, then we gotta act fast."

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(Deadpool, Cinder, Spinel)

The three Demons were outside the castle. The building looked like a traditional medieval style one, and was about the size of a condominium.

"Wow. Now that is one heck of a castle." Deadpool said, staring at it in amazement. "When I win that money, I'm definitely getting one that looks exactly like this."

"How about you stop fantasizing and let's find those other worthless teammates." Cinder said. "Remember, we have a plan. And besides….don't you have other things you should be worried about?"

That last question sent chills down the merc's spine. He had forgotten about DIO's ultimatum he was given earlier that day.

"Oh…..right. Ha ha."

"What other thing?" Spinel asked.

"Oh, uh, it's…"

He didn't know how to explain it. He didn't want his friend to think he was abandoning her. She did tell him about her abandonment issues and she got a lot better. He hates feeling alone and not being paid attention to. But if he told her, would she crumble? Would she snap? Or would things be okay?

But he just decided to change the subject.

"It's nothing. Let's go meet up with the others."

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"Geez, why didn't I just say it?!" Deadpool cried. "This is normally very out of character for me! Man, this is probably one of the toughest things I've ever had to go through. Not even the thought of being in a video game is enough to get my mind off of this."

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"Why is Deadpool acting weird today?" Spinel said. "I don't get it. If something's wrong, he'd tell me. If there's a problem, maybe I could help. Maybe he just needs a good laugh. I mean, who wouldn't laugh at this?"

She stretches her hand into the shape of a trumpet and blows out a sour note.

"I mean, if that wouldn't get a hilarious reaction out of someone, I don't know what does."

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The three go inside and find the others in the main hall.

"What took you guys so long?" Russel asked them.

"Don't blame us." Cinder said. "When it brought us in here, it started us outside."

"Well, now everyone's here." Charlie said. "So let's get down to business."

In the castle's main hall, everyone gathers around a roundtable, ready to discuss their plan of action. In the center of the table was their Demon token. The plan was to figure out who would journey out to find the Vampires' base, and who would stay there to guard the token.

"First thing on the docket, we got to figure out who's doing what." Edgeworth explained. "Therefore, I think a mix of some of the more battle hardened fighters and others who aren't should head out. The others should protect the token at all costs."

"That makes sense." Katakuri said, giving his plan some thought. "If that's the case, then I'm spearheading the assault on them. So who wants to go with me?"

"I'll go." Tari volunteered. "Besides, I really want to see all of the fun things you can do in this. This world is like a Christmas present just waiting to be opened."

Rick then picks up the token and looks at it.

"So this is what we gotta protect?" Rick said. "This is gonna be a fucking cakewalk."

"If you think it's so easy," Katakuri said, "then someone it looks like you just volunteered yourself to stay here guarding it."

"EXCUSE ME?! YOU'RE GONNA CAST ME TO THE SIDELINES?! WHY?! DO YOU NOT KNOW WHO I FUCKING AM?!"

This reaction had shocked everyone sitting there.

"You heard me. You're staying here. You are completely ill mannered and unwilling to cooperate. Which is why I'm not letting you jeopardizing this.

"Really?! Who gave you the right to tell me to do the most boring job with these piss ants?!"

But the pirate didn't want to continue arguing this. They had a challenge to win.

"You're staying here. End of story."

"Fine. Whatever." Rick huffed. I'm going to see if they got any liquor in this shithole."

Rick then gets up and storms off to another room.

"Okaaayyy." Wendy said awkwardly. "Now that that's settled, can we continue?"

"Right." Katakuri said. "So who's going with me and Tari?"

"I'll go!" Deadpool and Spinel exclaimed. Deadpool realized what they both said, and kind of concerned. "Oh...great."

Even Katakuri wasn't sure about having them come with. They were part of that alliance after all. But then again, they were the nicest ones of the bunch. One's goofy and the other is a nutcase, but nice.

"Alright then. That settles it. The rest of you can stay here and guard the token. Everyone fine with that?"

"Fine by me." Russel said. "Saves me the trouble of getting a game over."

"Don't worry, big bro." Wendy said. "I'll hide the statue somewhere where they can't find it."

"While that is a good idea." Cinder mused. "Try not to let them overpower you, kid."

"If they come for me, then I'll be ready." Wendy said smugly.

They start to head out, but Charlie quickly walks up to Katakuri.

"Please be careful out there." She told him.

He then whispers something in her ear. "Don't you worry. I will. And try to keep an eye on Rick in case he does something….Rickish. I got a bad feeling about him. Especially in this world."

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(Vampire Base)

The Vampires were gathered around a meeting table, exactly like how the Demons were. They were discussing their plan.

"Hey, guys! Check this out!" Dororo cried. They look as the kid opens her mouth and fires out a massive kamehameha style laser blast through the ceiling. None of them expected that and were shocked.

"Did you already find one of those power ups Chris was talking about?" Edward asked.

Dororo nodded. "Yeah. I just found it in here. Watch this. I'm a firin' mah-"

Before she could do anything, Geralt covers her mouth. "Please. Let's not destroy this stronghold. We need to not goof around and think calmly about what we're gonna do."

"We don't need to think about it." Susie said, drawing out her axe and giving a wicked grin. "All we gotta do is thrash 'em."

"No. Why can't you see that that will get us nowhere?" Geralt asked her.

"Because being all hero about it is pretty boring. And I don't need any fancy little powers to win"

"Let's just get one thing straight." Geralt explained. Half of us should head out, and the rest should stay here."

"Let me go with you." Mercy said. "If any of us get hurt, then I'm our best chance at surviving."

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"Of course." Geralt said. "Her suit and staff are capable of getting to others and healing them. This gives us a distinct advantage against them. We have something they don't. A healer."

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"Very well." Geralt told her. He then looks over at Dororo. "And you. We could use your thievery skills to take the statue fight from under their noses."

"Finally! At least someone appreciates my skills." Dororo exclaimed.

"Yeah...skills." 18 said sarcastically.

"Guess I'll go, too." Edward said. "It could be fun."

"Looks like we were able to come to a decision quickly." Geralt said. "Let's head out."

"Oh, come on!" Susie complained. "I want to go out there and bash some heads."

Despite being silent throughout this conversation, DIO decided to speak up. "Well, I think it's a great idea." He said, pretending to be on board with it. He gave Susie a look that practically told her to just go with it.

"Okay, then. Fine. I'll guard that stupid little token better than anyone else here. If they wanna take it from us, they better bring an army."

That surprised them. She was actually willing to comply. I bet some of them were expecting pigs to fly after that.

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"I didn't expect her to give in so calmly." Nana said. "That can't mean anything good."

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"I could tell by that look he gave me that he's got an idea." Susie said. "So yeah. I guess this time I'll sit back stay out of the action. Unless one of those Demons come knocking at the door. If that happens, then all bets are off. I swing first and don't ask questions later."

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Once They leave, that leaves 18, Nana, DIO and Susie there to guard the place. 18 and Nana sit Susie and DIO walk into the next room to have a private conversation. While they

"Glad to actually see you listen." DIO whispered. "And you said earlier that you do what you want, when you want."

"At least you haven't steered me wrong, yet." Susie said. "I assume you have a plan or something?"

"Indeed I do. After seeing that kid get the power to fire off lasers, it made me think that maybe we could get some nice abilities. Chris did say that there was a vast array of powers in this world. And I say that we find some to use. We're going to cause some mayhem, and who better to have help than you. I'm going to prove I'm a god in this world, just like in reality."

But Susie only got one thing from this. "So what you're saying is wete just gonna wreck this world for the fun of it?"

"If that's how you want to think it, by all means."

Susie smirks. "Awesome. But, if you want to start, then look over there."

DIO looked and saw at the other side of the room was a floating red plus sign. These were what it looked like if you encountered a superhuman ability. But whatever they could be was a mystery.

"Ahh, now we're talking. Let's begin."

Without hesitation, the vampire walks up to the power up. When he touches it, it disappears, signifying that he gained the power. Whatever it is.

"Yes! Yes!, I can feel the power!" DIO yelled.

"So…what'd ya get?" Susie asked.

"I don't know. Let's test it out."

He holds out his hand and yells out "HYAAHH!" Hoping for something to happen. Unfortunately, nothing happened.

"WHAT?!"

He tried doing it again, but nothing happened.

"Maybe it's a glitch." Susie said. "I mean, this is a game after all."

"THAT DAMN GINYU FORCE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO MAKE A GAME!"

All of the yelling caused 18 to run in to check on them.

"What's going on?!" 18 cried. "Are we under attack?!"

"No, we're not!" DIO cried. "I'm just mad! Why don't you just beat it!"

"Okay. What do you want me to beat?" 18 asked in a very monotone tone.

This question confused DIO and Susie.

"...What?"

Just as calmly as before, 18 repeated herself. "What do you want me to beat? You said for me to "beat it".

This continued to weird them out, but he wanted to focus on trying to use the power he just obtained. "I don't know, go beat the wall or something. I'm busy."

And just as if on command, 18 punches the wall. And with her monstrous strength, leaving a giant, gaping hole.

"Uh….why did you punch the wall?" Susie asked her.

"Because he told me to beat the wall. What else would you like me to do?"

"Because I told her to?" DIO asked himself. But then he got an idea. But to see if it was true, he needed to test something.

"Jump up in the air and perform a 360 degree backflip." DIO ordered.

The android did as DIO ordered, and jumped high in the air and did a backflip.

DIO began to give off a sadistic smile. "Say the alphabet backwards."

They then see her begin to recite the alphabet backwards.

"Dude," Susie said, "I think that thing gave you mind control. That is wicked. Um, why are you laughing?"

DIO then began to laugh like a madman. He was grateful for being blessed with this ability. He could now control and mess with free will. And he was going to put it to not so good use.

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"Looks like luck is on my side." DIO said. "I'm gonna have fun with this. I don't need any other abilities after this. 18 is a very strong individual, and now I can control her. This could work. And if things go wrong, then I can have her say that it was her fault. And I'm going to enjoy this while this lasts."

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This commotion then causes Nana to run in next.

"What's all the noise?!"

"Oh….it's nothing." DIO said to her. He gave off a look that scared the young ice climber. "Don't you worry about it."

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"He's up to something." Nana said. "I don't know what it is, but I have a bad feeling. At least I have 18 there or else I'd be even more scared being left with him and Susie."

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(Devilish Demons- Tari, Spinel, Katakuri, and Deadpool)

The group was already on the hunt, journeying like a party from an rpg. They had been walking for what felt like an hour, but all they saw was just grassy plain. While on the way, Deadpool was talking heir ears off with one of his stories.

"...and you should've seen the look on Thor's face. And that's why I'm not allowed back at their Christmas parties." Deadpool finished.

"Yeah, yeah, that's great." Katakuri groaned, not interested in listening to him.

But Spinel noticed something in the distance. "Look, over there!"

The party sees a floating red plus sign.

"Well, what do ya know?" Deadpool said. "Looks like it's one of those power ups."

Tari was getting excited. "Can I please be the one to get it? Who knows what it could be!"

The meta runner looks over at the others, waiting for their approval.

"Don't look at us." Katakuri said. "If you want it, go right ahead. I've already got enough useful powers on my own."

"WOOHOO!" And with that, Tari runs up to the power up and obtains it.

"Ooh, show us what you got!" Deadpool said.

"Okay," Tari said, "Let's see what we're working with."

She tries concentrating really hard, until they see one of her arms turn into a sword, while the other one turns into a missile launcher.

"Wow!" Spinel exclaimed. "You can turn your body into weapons!"

"Cue the Final Fantasy fanfare!" Deadpool added.

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"Now this one game with a lot of replay value." Tari said."

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She then concentrates and turns her arms back to normal.

"Interesting." Katakuri said. "That could be useful. Let's keep an eye out for any other abilities."

The four of them keep walking until they come across a long rope bridge over an abyss.

"Well," Deadpool said, "You're really using this trope, aren't you MemeKing?"

(Yes, I am. Deal with it)

"Just be careful, you guys." Katakuri said. He gently tried to step on the bridge, but as soon as he did, the bridge broke.

"Well...probably should have gone last." Katakuri said.

"Well, it doesn't help when you have boots that come in a size tank." Deadpool told him.

"Now how do we get over?" Tari asked.

"Oh, that should be no problem." Spinel said.

Using her stretchy body, Spinel stretches herself to the other side of the chasm.

"Alright, guys. You can walk across."

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"Even though she's with the enemy, that was some smart thinking." Katakuri said. "Her powers remind me a lot of Strawhat's, though I could've done the same thing."

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They all walk across the newly made Spinel bridge (that's what I'm calling it) with no problems.

"Thanks for the help." Tari said.

Before they could go any further, they see Katakuri standing there, stiff as a statue. His eyes were glowing red. He was seeing something.

"They're here." Katakuri mumbled.

"Come again?" Deadpool asked.

"Guys….we got company."

And indeed they did. In the distance, they see Mercy, Edward, and Dororo coming towards them, with Geralt leading the way.

"Ooh, finally!" Deadpool said, taking out his guns. "Time for some fun!"

(Author's note: Yes. Everyone got to have their weapons in the Game World)

Tari and Spinel take a battle stance, with the former turning her arm into a gatling gun. Katakuri takes out his trident.

Moving over to the Vampires, they quickly take notice of the enemy team.

"Looks like they brought a couple of their heavy hitters." Dororo said.

Geralt then draws his swords. "If we can at least take them down, then victory is guaranteed. Mercy, stay back and be ready to heal if necessary. The rest of you, get ready for battle."

Edward and Dororo nod knowingly, ready to fight. Mercy just nods and steps back, ready to play support.

But the Demons make the first move with Deadpool opening fire on Geralt.

"BANGBANGBANGBANGBANGBANGBANGBANG!"

As he's shooting at them, they fail to see that Geralt was using his Quen spell to set up a protective barrier. The bullets were simply bouncing off.

"Is that all?" Geralt asked. "Because if that's the case, you don't stand a chance."

Deadpool then stops shooting at him. "Is that plot armor he's got?"

"No." Katakuri answered. "He's got magic. And that could pose a problem."

"Hey, chumps. Check this out!" Dororo exclaimed. She takes a deep breath and blasts out a giant laser blast from her mouth.

"HIT THE DECK!"

The four of them drop to the ground to avoid the blast.

Except for Deadpool.

Dororo's hyper beam left a gaping hole in his abdomen.

"Hole-y moley!"

He quickly healed from the blast, but his healing factor couldn't help his health bar, which had dropped halfway.

They get back up, and Katakuri lunges for Geralt, sword clashing with trident. The clash causes reddish black lightning to spark from the weapons.

"I hope you're ready," Katakuri growled to the witcher. "Because I won't hold back."

Geralt gives off a slight smirk "I'd be disappointed if you didn't."

And with this, the fight was on. Sorry to tease this to you guys, but we'll get back to that.

(Devilish Demons- Cinder, Russel, Charlie, Edgeworth, Wendy)

While Rick was nowhere to be seen, the rest of them were busy sitting around in the castle's main hall. And they were starting to get bored.

"Those guys have been gone for a while." Russel said. "Do you think they're okay?"

"It's gonna be fine." Wendy reassured. "Big bro is leading the charge. He can handle them."

"I wouldn't be sure about that." Cinder told them This got their attention.

"What did you say?" Charlie asked.

"Given who's with him, this could be bad for them." She was referring to Deadpool and Spinel. Since she knew about DIO's ultimatum, and how it'd throw them off.

"And just what is that supposed to mean?" Edgeworth questioned. "Are you saying you know something we don't?"

But before he could continue interrogating her any further, the entire castle began to shake.

"WHAT THE HELL'S GOING ON?" Russel yelled.

Most of them started to look around to see what the problem was, but Edgeworth curled up into a ball, freaking out.

But just as suddenly as it started, the shaking stopped.

"...What?" Wendy said.

"Was there something wrong with the game?" Russel said.

Edgeworth gets back up and tries remaining calm. "That could probably be it."

But they spoke too soon as they watched the ceiling ripped open. And the screen goes black as a giant shadow smashes down on them.

(Vile Vampires- DIO, Susie, Nana, 18)

"Let's get going." DIO said to Susie and 18. "We got some chaos to cause."

The alliance members and his new slave were going to be heading out to join in the battle. The reason why was not yet clear.

"Now you're speaking my language." Susie said.

"Where are you guys going?!" Nana cried. "We need to stay here and guard the token!"

"You can stay if you want," DIO told her, "but I got bigger fish to fry. And I'd like to see you stop me. Now, are you ready, 18"

"Yes, Lord DIO." 18 said.

"LORD DIO?!" Nana exclaimed. She still had no idea what was going on. Why was she listening to him?

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"Yes, I'm having her refer to me as Lord DIO." DIO said. "It has a nice ring to it, don't you think? I don't care if you don't, because I'm sticking with it. We're gonna head out and use my slave for my next plan. What is it, you may ask?"

He's silent for a moment.

"What? You think I'm gonna tell you right now?! Just wait and see."

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The three of them leave the castle, leaving poor Nana by herself. She didn't know what to do. She picked up their team's token and looked at it. Should she head after them and stop whatever it is they're doing, or stay here and protect the statue?

She tucks the token into her parka and runs after them.

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(Demons vs. Vampires)

Katakuri and Geralt were going at it, neck and neck, weapon to weapon, trying to find an opening in the other.

We then see Spinel trying to fight against Edward. The alchemist used his powers to morph the ground into a giant golem. It had a hard time hitting her because she stretched and contorted her body to avoid its giant, sluggish punches.

Deadpool and Tari were trying to attack Mercy to cut off their support, but Dororo wouldn't let them get near the hero. She was firing her beams, and they were doing their best to fight them off and dodge her attacks. Mercy was trying to keep her distance, and was using her staff to heal her team.

"Sorry, but nobody messes with the white mage." Dororo told them.

Katakuri jumps away from Geralt and puts his hand to the ground.

"FLOWING MOCHI!"

Katakuri used his devil fruit's awakening ability to turn the ground beneath them into gooey, sticky, mochi. (This is something he can actually do)

Using his awakening, he manages to trap all of the Vampires' feet in place, immobilizing them.

"What the?!" Geralt managed to say.

"Guys, this isn't good!" Edward yelled. He tried to struggle out of the mochi. "I can't move!

"Okay, guys! I got them trapped!" Katakuri yelled to his team. "Finish them!"

Deadpool locked and loaded his guns. "FATALITY!"

Spinel stretched her hand into a giant fist. "Game over!"

Tari aimed her bazooka arm. "Really sorry about this, Ed!"

But before they could land the finishing blow, everything goes dark as something blots out the sky.

Everyone stops what they're doing and looks up. This makes Katakuri release his mochi trap from the Vampires. Everyone runs out of the way as the giant shadow crashes to the ground.

When the dust settles, both parties look up and see a giant, 100 foot tall, red dragon. It was looking down at everyone with a glazed expression, but with a hint of malice. All most of them could do was stand there frozen in fear.

"Oh my God!" Edward yelled.

"What the hell has Chris done now?!" Geralt added.

They then hear the dragon finally speak up. It's voice was loud, but it's tone was slurred.

"WHAT'S UP, COCKSUCKERS?!"

But the way it was talking down to them sounded very familiar to some of them.

"Wait a minute!" Katakuri said, realizing that tone. "...Rick?!"

"THAT'S RIGHT, DIPSHIT!" The dragon answered. "BONUS POINTS FOR YOU! TOO BAD YOU'RE ALL GONNA DIE! FOR REAL!

Yes, viewers, that's right. Rick had found a power up that turned him into a dragon. And what's more was that he was drunk. But not just any kind of drunk. He was blackout drunk.

But they wanted some answers. "Explain yourself!" Geralt yelled. "Why are you here?!"

"LOOK, YOU OLD FUCK!" Rick snapped. "YOU NEED A HIGH IQ TO UNDERSTAND WHY I DO SHIT! EVEN I DON'T KNOW WHAT HELL IS GOING

ON RIGHT NOW!"

"But what about our team?!" Spinel asked. "Where's the others?!

"OHB ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT THE REST OF THOSE WHINY LITTLE BIRD BRAINED HOMUNCULI?! HERE THEY ARE!"

Rick throws something down to them. They all see Wendy, Edgeworth, Russel, Charlie, and even Cinder, laying there, all battered and beaten up. Their health bars could all be seen, and they were close to being at zero.

Everyone runs up to them to see if they're okay.

"Are you guys alright?!" Tari cried.

"He...a-attacked us?" Charlie groaned, struggling to get the words out. "We….tried to fight him, but….we failed. I'm...sorry guys."

"He's...really gone off the deep end….this time." Edgeworth added.

"He's drunk with power….in more ways than one." Russel said.

"I'm sorry big bro." Wendy said. "We weren't strong enough. I tried, but….I guess I'm still not strong enough."

"Seeing his team, but especially Charlie and Wendy, all had stirred something inside of Katakuri. It was rage. Pure. Unadulterated. Rage. Watching those he loved hurt pushed him over the edge.

"RAAAAAHHHHH!" Katakuri yelled, charging at Rick, ready to give him a beatdown. "THAT IS IT! YOU'RE DONE!"

But before the pirate could do anything, Rick used his tail to swat Katakuri, and sent him flying through the sky, into the distance.

"He...he just took him out in one hit." Mercy said grimly.

"LIKE I SAID, HIGH IQ!" Rick boomed. "LOOKS LIKE HIS WAS NEGATIVE QUINTILLION! THAT INSOLENT LITTLE SHIT NEEDS TO LAY OFF THE DONUTS! WHAT A FUCKIN' JOKE! TOO BAD EVERYONE IN THIS WORLD IS GONNA DIE!"

"What are you getting at?" Deadpool asked."

"GEE, I'M SO GLAD YOU ASKED! WHILE YOU WERE ALL BUSY RUNNING AROUND LIKE A BUNCH OF LITTLE RATS, I HACKED THE ENTIRE GAME WORLD, AND IT'S SET TO BLOW UP IN TEN MINUTES! AND ONCE THAT HAPPENS, IT WILL KILL EVERYONE IN THE REAL WORLD! AND THAT HOST CAN'T DO ANYTHING TO STOP THIS!"

"WHAAAAAAT?!" Everyone screamed.

Back in the real world, Chris, Chef, and the Ginyu Force watched this all go down on the monitor.

"Um….is he serious?" Chef asked.

Ginyu and Burter were typing on the keyboard to try and fix it, but to no avail.

"It's no use!" Burter cried.

"Boss, he's not lying!" Ginyu exclaimed. "Everyone is actually at risk of dying!"

The host was actually starting to get worried. If everyone dies, that means no show. And on top of that, the lawsuits he would get would ruin his career.

"Keep working on fixing it!" Chris cried. "We can't have them die! At least not like this!"

"Didn't expect you to be concerned about their safety." Jeice said.

"I'm not saying it for them! I'm trying to save my career!"

(The Game World)

"AND THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN SAVE YOUR SHITTY LITTLE LIVES IS TO TAKE ME OUT!" Rick told them. "BUT GOOD LUCK DOING THAT BECAUSE DUH! I'M A GODDAMN DRAGON! I'M DRAGON RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK!

(TO BE CONTINUED….)

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Well...that was….something. Sorry it took this long to get this out. Work and real life have kicked my butt. And I was also sick for part of it. I'm sorry. Please don't kill me. With that out of The way, let's recap. Rick is drunk, and everyone is his enemy. And now, everyone needs to defeat them or they all die. And he just swatted away Katakuri like it was nothing. This isn't gonna be easy. The reason I put this into two parts was because there is just so much to pack into this challenge that I didn't want to overwhelm you all. Don't worry. Part 2 won't take too long to come out. Here's a preview for next episode. It's Rick vs. Everyone in a fight to the death. Someone is going to go full blown nuclear. Literally. And when it's all said and done, another massive bombshell will go off. What's DIO gonna do with his slave 18, when they reach the battle? And what about Deadpool and his plight about Spinel? Those subplots ate all gonna come full circle in part 2. Let me know what you thought of this episode, and what you think is gonna go down. Until then, stay tuned for the next episode, which will come out sooner than this one. Stay awesome, everyone. This is MemeKing, signing off.