Triple Threat Reformed part 12

"Ultimate Power,"

Lucas began the next round of the battle with his robotic counterpart. His strength renewed, and his goal clear he charged toward it. Robot Giegue was surprised at Lucas coming back for more, but was more then happy to fight back. Lucas jumped into the air as he waved his arm.

"PK Spark Omega!" Lucas's new strength unlocked a new form of power for him. His powers were now renewed in different ways now. Usually, Lucas is limited to just firing threw burst one at a time. However, now, he lets out a discharge in the air that shoots three burst of PSI energy directly at the Robot double. Robot Giegue was surprised by the change by did not let that slow it down as it leaped up avoiding the three burst from crashing into him.

Starmaster waved it's arm to let out the exact same attack, but Lucas rolled out of the way then responded with the same attack. Starmaster flew through the air avoiding each burst, but while focusing on avoiding the attack Lucas came flying in to tackle the bot into the thick wall. Lucas had the robot clones appendages pinned against the wall, however its tail was free. It reached around the wrap around Lucas's neck. Lucas immediately gagged in response. The tail yanked back forcing Lucas back. Robot Giegue then slammed it's fist into Lucas's stomach. Starmaster then switched position with Lucas as he slammed Lucas face first into the thick wall. Starmaster then yanked his tail from Lucas's throat then performing a hammer punch into Lucas's head making him plummet to the floor. Lucas regained himself enough for him to place his hands in front of him and push off the floor. While at the same time he avoided a PK Spark attack from Starmaster. Lucas performed a series of front handsprings to avoid each blast. As he dodged the last one though Starmaster came in from the side and rammed into Lucas causing him to slide against the floor.

"All that talk and this is it," Robot Giegue mocked.

Lucas got to his hands and knees, "I'm not through yet!"

Robot Giegue rolled its giant red eyes as it flew toward Lucas. Lucas quickly performed a roll backward as he threw his feet up catching his robot doppelganger in the chin. While it was distracted Lucas performed a superman punch into the robot's jaw. The jaw of the robot is small, but it was still noticeable when it looked like the jaw line was off. Starmaster rubbed its jaw trying in vain to snap it back into place. Lucas wouldn't stop there though as he rushed forward with a flying kick into its chest. Starmaster recovered to perform a similar move to Lucas. It rolled with the kick and as it rolled back its tail caught Lucas in the chin. Starmaster then performed its own superman punch, and since Lucas is lighter and softer then Starmaster he went flying. Lucas bounced against the hard metal floor creating dents. Starmaster then charged forward with PSI energy flowing around his fist. The energy was much different then what it usually is when its stored up in the fist. The energy is fiercer, much more potent, and brighter too. It flowed around Starmaster's fist, and the tail of the energy ended by it's head. Clearly this was a greater form of PSI.

"Now, allow me to show you Raw PSI,"

It punched Lucas across the face drawing blood. Blood spattered even more after it punched Lucas in the stomach with the other hand. Lucas jumped back just in time to avoid a haymaker. However, the tail of the energy around Starmaster's fist shot out like spears of pure PSI energy. Three spears shot out and hit Lucas in the chest, and exploding on contact. He was sent rolling across the ground again.

"PK Beam!" Starmaster exclaimed as it held it's hand like a gun and fired a narrow beam. However, this version was much more powerful then the one Ninten and Ana has command of.

"AAAHH!" Lucas cried out as the attack hit him in the back as he was trying to get more distance. He landed face first on the steps toward the throne. He lifted his head only to spit out a wad of blood.

"Good thing you don't need blood otherwise you'd be dead by now," Starmaster said. Apparently, it's unhinged jaw did not interfere with it's speech.

"W-w-what is…this….power?" Lucas's voice is forced and raspy.

"Raw PSI. A power few can use. It's the accumulation of super concentrated PSI gathered in your hands. It increases PSI output and upper body strength exponential. It limits the attack range and versatility of PSI, and elemental PSI is impossible to use during this time, but it's worth it. Only true PSI masters can use this, it's a step up from your measly PK Power technique,"

Lucas grunted in extreme pain. He never thought he could be hurt like this, but here he is hurting beyond all recognition. This Raw PSI power is extremely powerful, that much he knew. However, its gotta have a drawback. All powerful abilities have a serious drawback. Lucas looked over at Star's containment unit. He could try and at least save her, but it is impossible to get passed someone who knew him so well. Lucas didn't have time for his healing factor to kick in, and judging from the look Starmaster is giving him neither is he.

"PK Beam!" Lucas rolled back higher above the beam narrowly avoided. He jumped high using his PSI to control his movement in the air. "PK Arrow!"

Just like before the tail of the energy launched threw arrows at Lucas. Lucas brought his PSI to full strength and strengthen his PK Power technique. Even his PK Power had drawbacks, so he needed it to find out the drawback for Raw PSI. Using his speed he was able to weave through the arrows. He was then in arms length of Starmaster, and he seemed quite startled. Lucas performed a hook punch that sent Starmaster soaring through the air. This shocked Lucas greatly. Starmaster wasn't even able to recover in the air as it slammed into the ground. Lucas charged forward, but was punished for it with a PK Beam attack in the chest. It was strong enough to pierce him then come out the otherside.

"AAAHHHH!" Lucas wailed out in agony. He fell on his back then began rolling in agonizing pain.

"Give up, you will lose this fight," Lucas stopped screaming, and then smirked, albeit a pained smirk. "Realizing what a fool you've been have we?"

"No, I've just realized… how much of fool you are,"

"What?"

"I know how your power works now, and because of it you just gave me a chance to destroy you,"

"Is that so?"

"Allow me to demonstrate,"

Lucas painfully rose to his feet, for what he hoped was the last time. He charged forward on foot. Starmaster smirked, or as best he could with his jaw off, than put both hands together to fire a powerful PK Beam attack that was not a narrow beam, but a powerful shot of energy. Lucas moved to the side to only get hit with a part of the attack, but he didn't stop. He came at Starmaster, and then punched it across the face. Then performed an uppercut, which came before a roundhouse to the head. Lucas didn't stop there as he waved his arm to unleash PK Spark. All three burst hit there marks making the robot double soar into the air. Lucas grabbed his wrist then powered up his PSI.

"PK Heartbreak!"

Lucas then fired a beam half the size of Starmaster's PK Beam. Robot Giegue then pushed out both hands to stop the attack. Lucas didn't stop though as he is suspended in the air he pushes out more energy.

"You wont win this. Raw PSI, trumps your PK Power,"

"Your only half right. Raw PSI is powerful, but only toward PSI and your upper body strength. That power is so concentrated that all your other skills suffer just to improve. Your speed, your defense, your balance, it all suffers. That Raw PSI power hurts like nothing I've felt, but its lacks in everything else. At least PK Power increases all diameters, not just strength and PSI,"

"Doesn't matter I can push back this attack!"

"You have no idea the sadness, and despair that plagues my heart. Allow me to show you!" Lucas then poured more of his grief into the attack. The attack grew bigger and stronger to incredible proportions.

"N-No, wait, Giegue-,"

"MY NAME IS LUCAS!"

"Now, are you ready to die?" asked the Darkness Starman.

"I…wont…quit…" Ninten gasped out as the shadow tentacles got a tighter grip, and cutting off his air.

"Persistence, the most interesting trait of the human race. No matter what, you're kind just doesn't know when to quit. An admirable trait, but more annoying then anything else,"

"Yeah, allow me to demonstrate," came a voice. Suddenly five blood red PSI energy waves slashed right through the shadow tentacles narrowly missing Ninten. Then a flash of red and Ninten was gone. Nefarious had Ninten with Ninten's arms around his neck as he allowed Ninten to lean on him.

"Thanks," Ninten gasped.

Nefarious nods then pulls himself and Ninten out of the way of Darkness Starman's counter strike with its shadow tentacles. Nefarious then allowed Ninten to push off of him once he had regained himself. Ninten charged toward the Darkness Starman in abandonment. Nefarious knew he could not stop him so allowed him. However, he knew with their combined efforts that wouldn't be enough to bring down this monster Starman. He knew only one way they could obtain the power. He looked at Ness who was still down on the ground. He sighed as he closed his eyes to concentrate. Nefarious then became pure PSI energy as he traveled into Ness body.

(Ness's mind)

Ness sat on the ground with his knees to his chest. It seemed as if the very life in him was ebbing away. He looked quite sad, depressed even, in the small space. He was lonely too. The area he's in is complete nothingness. A dark darkness surrounded him as he sat. The only source of light was literally himself. He was the only thing that gave off light in this area of darkness. Then footsteps began to echo through the darkness. The footsteps were calm and easy going. However, Ness seemed to not even notice the new presences.

"Wow, its dark in here," came a voice. Ness's eyes only glanced to the side before returning to their original position.

"What do you want, and what are you doing here?"

"Straight to the point huh, no banter, no insults, no nothing?" said Nefarious getting closer. He also gave off light, but his was much different. It was brighter shockingly. "Well, since Ninten is fighting for his life, I guess getting straight to the point would be best,"

"So what, my body, it can't go on,"

"You're…giving up?" Nefarious asked shocked.

"Yes, I know I'm nothing without you, and you've proven that. You help Ninten, while I just wait for my body to give out on me,"

"Are you kidding me!" Nefarious barked.

"No,"

"I…can't believe this!"

"Why not, isn't this what you want? You wanted to prove I was nothing without you, that I'm not as strong as you, that I can't win without you, and that I'd die without you,"

"Shut up,"

"Not satisfied with what you've wanted to hear for the longest time?"

"No, I'm hearing self pity, not a realization. There is a difference, and I don't accept pity," Nefarious walked over to Ness then ruffle pulled him to his feet. "We are going to fight and we will win. You're not giving up because you've been knocked down more times then you remembered. You're fighting, the fact your even here still is because you're fighting,"

"A pep talk from you, I must be dying,"

"Make no mistake, the only way to beat this thing is to be at full strength. My brute force isn't enough, and your skill isn't either. Ness you defeated me in a fight, right?" Ness nods. "Then it's me who has to catch up with you, you idiot. Stop mopping and lets. Get. To. Work!"

"You really think-?"

"I don't think I know, so let's go Ninten can't win without us,"

"…Right,"

"I sense your doubts, but lets put that aside and fight," Suddenly, the darkness began to fade away from around them. It was replaced by Ness's Magicant, or to be more specific the center of all the evil in Ness's mind. This was the very place Ness and Nefarious had their first fight, and even then Ness was victorious. "I've experienced this same darkness, and this same empty void. We suffer similar problems, and it's clear that we both can't coexist like this. I've lost to you twice now, and its starting to get on my nerves. Your power is nothing without me,"

Ness looked at Nefarious for moment. "So, you wont to come back, into my mind?"

"That's the only place I can go. I've been dreading this moment for a long time,"

"So, how does this work?"

Nefarious looked over to the platform he sat on as a statue. He gazed at it with a great wave of déjà vu over coming him. He stared at the wide platform, with sharp bone like spikes around the edges. He had a guess of where he had to go, but then turned to Ness. "There's still one last thing to do,"

"What?"

"One more fight, I wont have my other half so weak. If I defeat you, I get full control of this power we have in our command,"

"What? Is that why you came here?" Ness asked surprised.

"You thought I turned over a new leaf?" Nefarious laughed. "Of course I didn't. A common enemy has presented itself, and I am willing to swallow my pride long enough to confront it. This changes nothing though,"

Nefarious snapped his fingers and suddenly the liquid around the small platform Ness and Nefarious stood began to bubble. Ness wobble as the platform shook wildly as he struggled to stand on his feet. From the liquid another platform began to rise. It's completely surrounded by sharp spikes that bend inwards all around. The only place that is spike free is a small narrow area like a doorway. However, on the side three spikes close together were hanging from the side, probably acting as steps. Soon the platform rose completely out of the liquid to where it stood above Ness and Nefarious's head. The platform was also floating in midair meaning it hung on nothing. Nefarious stepped forward onto the spikes that hang from the side the calmly walked onto the top part of the arena. Ness hesitantly followed. Once on the top Ness saw the floor of the platform is a smooth black surface. There wasn't much to say about though as he looked it over. It felt like a stone of some kind, but Ness didn't know what kind just by looking at it. The length of the stadium ¼ of a football field, so about 20 yards from one side to the other, and it is the same for the width to.

"This, is a much better fighting space,"

"We don't have time for this Nefarious! If things are as bad as you say, then-,"

"As I said, that little show of weakness is something I wont stand for. I expect, no demand, that if we are to share one body then you must be stronger. You've beaten me three times, and you would've lost in that fight in Lucas's time period but we were interrupted. Now, we see who is truly the strongest,"

"This test of strength is pointless,"

"I can't stop you from thinking that, but if you wish not to fight then don't. It'll make things easier for me," Nefarious said charging forward.

Ness was thrown off guard, so it was easy for Nefarious to get close in order kick Ness in the chest. Ness slid against the smooth surface of the platform as he regained himself. Ness jumped then waved his arm to unleash a PK Wave attack. Nefarious smirked as he raised his hand to catch the attack. Ness looked at him shock. Nefarious's smirk grew as he threw the attack to the side like it was a boomerang. Ness gasped as he charged up his PSI to shoot out his PK Laser attack out his right hand. Nefarious smirked as he leaned on his right leg as the laser went right by him. Nefarious charged forward on foot, but faster then any normal human could. Ness trusted his reflexes enough to avoid a hammer punch by jumping to the side. However, Nefarious anticipated this as Ness leaped on the side of Nefarious where his hand hadn't sunk into the platform. Nefarious raised his arm toward Ness, and Ness in midstride just registered what was going to happen. Nefarious smirked once again as he shot out His PK Hand attack.

The red blood PSI energy wrapped around Ness, with his head being the only thing free. The energy wrapped tightly around Ness's body. Nefarious then swung his arm to throw Ness across the platform. Ness slammed into the platform but quickly gained his composure as he slid against the smooth surface with his hand helping his feet gain traction. Ness was able to get enough traction to jump to the side as a red fist slammed down on its side where he was moments ago. The fist then came around as if giving Ness a hook punch. It made full contact and Ness was launched toward the spikes around the platform. Ness noticed this the gained control of himself enough to place his feet against the side of the spikes then kick off in time to avoid the fist.

Ness tucked and rolled as he came back down on the platform. Ness charged forward toward Nefarious. "PK Power!"

Nefarious smirked again, "PK Power,"

Nefarious then raised his other hand to shoot out another energy hand. Ness saw this then jumped up in between the fingers of the wide-open hand. Nefarious was surprised by such a dodge. Ness then tackled Nefarious hard against the stone of the platform. Nefarious was able to throw Ness off, and get to his feet. Ness landed on his feet as he bounced back at Nefarious. Ness was going to go for a superman punch, but Nefarious blocked it mid punch. Nefarious then hit Ness in the face with a hook punch, then Nefarious threw his right leg into Ness stomach launching him back. Ness hit the platform on his back but bounced back enough to land on his front. Ness is in a push up like position. He looks up at Nefarious who isn't even there. Ness only had a moment to gape as Nefarious slammed his feet on Ness back. Nefarious bounced off the landed next to Ness then punted Ness in the side.

"I just remembered how much stronger I was here in this place. You have a whole fountain of potential that you haven't unlocked yet," Ness rose to his feet barley able to suppress the pain flowing through his body. Nefarious smirked. "Maybe this may help you focus more,"

Nefarious snapped his fingers. Suddenly, Ness began to hear sounds. It sounded odd at first, but then he heard a voice. A familiar one.

"I wont…I can't give up!" that was Ninten's voice.

"I've never felt such pain before, Maria…." That was Lucas's voice.

"Where's Ness?" that was Paula's voice.

"Hold it together, we can do this!" Kumatora voice boomed.

"We can't hold out much longer" Jeff's voice called out desperately.

"We can't wait for him, we can only hope he's okay," Poo's voice rasped out as an answer. He sounded like he was in extreme pain.

It was just a complete rambling of different people suffering outside crying for help, crying for a miracle. It made Ness's stomach churn in disgust that he even wanted to give up. All those people needed a hero right now, but here he is feeling sorry for himself. That feeling of self-pity completely overwhelming to a point he didn't want to fight anymore.

"I get it," Ness muttered. "I've been so concerned with the emptiness I have inside me that I never thought about just getting over it. I would never let anything like that slow me down, and wouldn't let it stop me from protecting those who are close to me,"

"Why does it matter now?" Nefarious asked. "You're still empty weather you choose to ignore it or not,"

"If empty, then I need to refill that void. Instead of trying to find what I lost I need to replace it with something brand new! You've done that already, I can tell, that's what Star is for," Nefarious gaped then looked to the ground. "She's the one who helped fill the void inside of you, and make you whole. The fact is, I don't need you! I'm glad you're out of my head! I have a bunch of people just like Star that I care about. I thought you took apart of me when you left, but really you just showed me my full self!"

"So what, this realization doesn't do anything for you now,"

"No, it does everything, PK…Trinity!"

"What!"

Ninten was lying against a big pile of rubble. His body is battered to the point he looked exhausted. His body lied on the rubble as if he were slammed into it. Ninten's face was contorted in an expression of agony. His mouth hung slightly agape with his eyes closed tightly. His fingers lay motionless on top, but it was clear to see he had quite a grip on a brick prior. Ninten was able to at least open on of his eyes half way to show he is still conscious.

"Still alive I see, well lets see how long that will last," The Darkness Starman said. Ninten grinded his teeth together at the fact he stood no chance against this thing. His one open eye scanned the area around him, but alas none of his friends were close by. Claus was being pinned down, and forced to fall back and help the others. Ness still lies on the ground motionless, and Lucas hasn't reappeared yet, so that can only man whatever struggle he's going through isn't over yet. Ninten looked back at the Darkness Starman. "Any last words," Ninten only gave one last defiant glare toward the Starman. "I expected that."

The Darkness Starman then transformed it's hand into a sharp pointed spike. Dark energy also began to flow around the Starman as if, it was getting excited to kill him. Ninten really wished things could have been different, and he does blame himself for the position Ness is in, and Nefarious obviously retreated somewhere. To think, he thought Nefarious was turning over a new leaf. He just kept kicking himself for making such rash and stupid actions, and it seemed this was gonna be his last one. He closed his one open eye as the sharp spike was put in position to impale him.

Suddenly, Ninten felt this power.

A power that felt so familiar, but distant at the same time. Suddenly, Ninten was energized by some strange energy.

The spike came down fast aimed for Ninten's heart. Then Ninten's hand suddenly caught the spike centimeters in front of it target. The Darkness Starman was startled, and even more startled when it realized it couldn't pull away.

"Release me you ape!" The Darkness Starman said raising it's other hand as it begins to swirl with dark energy.

In response Ninten jerks the Starman's arm to his right. He pulled it close enough to deliver a punch that broke right through the metal shell and out the other side. The Darkness Starman pulled back with all its might, then set to repair itself. Ninten was injured, so it thought it had some time to regenerate.

That was a mistake.

Ninten leaped off the rubble with such force the rubble was thrown in every which direction. Ninten pulled back his fist then used PK Hammer to slam the Darkness Starman's head through the pavement. Ninten then kicked the Starman in the chest to knock it back up. The Darkness Starman rolled back then got to its feet.

"W-what's going on!" the Darkness Starman demanded.

"My friends and me are gonna tear you guys apart," Ninten said. He activated PK Power then suddenly his blue PSI energy barrier sparked to life. The blue became a pure sapphire color. "Now, let's try this again," Ninten smirked cracking his knuckles.

The Darkness stood up, and that was all Ninten wanted the Starman to be able to do. Ninten leaped forward toward it. Ninten smashed his fist aginast the helmet cracking the metal as if it were glass. Ninten ducked underneath a punch, then performed a cartwheel flip to avoid the Starman's tentacle like arms. Ninten's toes touched the ground then he leaped toward the Starman. Ninten faked it out, but rolling between its legs making it miss with another stab attempt. Ninten came to a stop then jumped up to slam his feet on the Starman's shoulder forcing the spike deeper in the ground. Ninten then placed his hand on it's shoulder getting grip then kicked the side of the spike snapping it in half and pulling the Starman towards him. Ninten grasped the Starman's head then put a tremendous amount of stress on the helmet it started to break to pieces.

"PK Swirl!" Ninten exclaimed as stuck his fist into the hole he made in the Starman's stomach. "This was meant for you,"

"I-I-I bzzzt k-k-k-kill bzzzzt all-,"

"Shut up," as soon as Ninten said this the robot burst in an explosion of fireworks. It was a beautiful sight to behold. Ninten then suddenly appeared on a rooftop with Ness on his back. They both were almost caught in the explosion. "Thanks Ness," Ninten said, not really sure why, but he felt he should. He felt Ness and Lucas going through a great struggle, so he decided it was time to finish this fight. First, he sat Ness down for a moment. "I'll be back, and when I do come back you better be ready to help Lucas,"

With that Ninten leaped off the building to assist the others who were having a tough time.

The throne room up in space where Starmaster and Lucas are having a heated battle, and even after Lucas had gained a slight upper hand. The room was covered in smoke, but even in this the battle was still going intensely. Lucas was able to overpowered Starmaster through some strange power-up. However, Starmaster was not going to give up. Lucas looked over to Star who is still out cold for some unknown reason. He still didn't fully understand how she played a roll in this plot, but he needed to save her. Starmaster took advantage of Lucas's lost of focus on him. Lucas was slammed into the floor by a powerful PSI attack. Lucas rolled to avoid more PSI burst.

"PK Starbeam!" Lucas exclaimed accessing Ninten's power by accident.

Starmaster was completely startled to see the attack. It consumed Starmaster completely, and when the attack finished Starmaster plummeted to the floor. However, it readjusted itself during the fall to get its feet underneath it. It leaped toward Lucas at startling speed the smoke made way for it. Lucas reacted quickly with his palm flat he pushed it head into the floor and moving away before it's tail could get him.

"PK Laser!"

Lucas shot out a power red laser that Starmaster had to leap back to its feet to avoid. Lucas charged up then set his PSI into overdrive as he tried another direct strike at his monster robot double. Starmaster pulled back his fist then threw a powerful haymaker into Lucas's jaw. This forced Lucas to careen in another direction. Lucas rubbed his jaw as his eyes narrowed on Starmaster. Starmaster charged forward, while Lucas stood his ground.

Nefarious went flying across the arena. He came back up to his hands and knees then bounced to his feet to avoid a ball of pure PSI energy. Ness cut off his path as he slammed the bottom of his foot into Nefarious's stomach. Nefarious absorbed the impact to regain his balance. Nefarious then waved his arm to let out five dark blood red waves. Ness weaved in between each wave effortlessly. Ness was so fast he came to a screeching halt in front of Nefarious. Ness's face inches in front of Nefarious. Nefarious growled at him then swung a fast horizontal punch, but not fast enough since Ness step back out of range. Ness smirked as he performed a backwards roundhouse into Nefarious's head. Nefarious was forced to a knee, then Ness followed through with a flying knee attack into Nefarious's jaw. Nefarious fell to the floor.

"C-Cheater, this is Lucas's power!" Nefarious exclaimed.

"No, this is the power of all three of us working together. You filled the void with Star, which did make you stronger. My void isn't as big, so all I had to do is add Ninten and Lucas. Star is your power, and Ninten, Lucas, and everyone else are mine!"

"Your friends give you power?" Nefarious asked standing back up.

"Power unlike anything that you can feel. You've only gotten a taste, allow me to show its full potential,"

Ness charged forward flying above the ground. Nefarious regained himself enough to respond the same way. Nefarious twirled around to performed a flying roundhouse, which Ness blocked at the last second. Ness was flung into the side of the spikes around the arena. Ness looked up to see Nefarious charging a powerful attack.

"PK…" Nefarious starts.

"PK…" Ness responds.

"Rockin!" they both exclaimed.

Ness fired a multi beam version of PK Rockin from his energy guitar, while Nefarious fired a sound wave version of the attack. The attacks collided with each other and an unbelievable response came. Ness's attack was able to push back the energy sound waves Nefarious was letting out. The sound waves grew fiercer when Nefarious noticed this. Nefarious began to strum his guitar like his arm is a windmill. Ness, swung his arm faster in a windmill fashion. The attack grew more and more powerful. Nefarious's attack is more uncontrolled, although more destructive, it isn't as focus. Thus the effect was Ness's attack broke through Nefarious since the sound waves were too scattered to really hold back the attack.

"RAAAAHHHH!" Nefarious wailed out as the attack and a giant red explosion consumed him. Ness ran through the thick cloud of dust. He looked around the smoke then noticed Nefarious sprawled out at his feet. Ness looked down at him. Nefarious smirked slightly. "Well…you win…I guess you are…a good other,"

Ness's eyes shot open to look at the smirking face of Claus. Ness blinked a couple of times.

"Hey Ness," Claus said. Ness sat up, surprisingly easier then he thought possible. Then he remembered he activated PK Trinity, so that was probably Lucas's healing factor.

"Lucas!" Ness just remembered.

"Once Ninten gets done with helping out everyone we're gonna help Lucas," Claus said calming Ness. Ness supposed if that was good enough for Lucas's over protective 'big brother' then he guess it was good enough for him.

"Where's Nefarious?" Claus asked.

Ness smirked. "In my head again," Claus frowned at Ness. "Don't worry, we both agreed it's temporary," Ness looked at his hands. He felt so different, and it felt good to. He just hoped he didn't lose himself.

"Well, now that you're up lets go help Ninten so we can hurry to Lucas,"

"How we getting there?"

"I'm not sure, but Ninten seemed sure of how to get there,"

"Well if Ninten is confident enough. How you doing?"

"Better, Ninten really saved us," Claus said standing back up once he was assured Ness is okay. Claus offered his hand to Ness, which the latter accepted.

"Great, Ninten's the hero, be strong my shattered pride," Claus rolled his eyes. "I'm never gonna hear the end of this,"

"This is his time period,"

"I guess I can give him that,"

Suddenly, both Ness and Claus heard someone approach them from behind. They could tell by the footsteps that the person was letting them know they weren't alone. The footsteps sound more from sneakers, then metallic footsteps. Both Ness and Claus turn to see a smirking Ninten.

"Hey guys," Ninten said cheerfully.

"Glad, that things are getting back under control, but we're still not done," Claus said.

"Right," Ninten agreed. Ninten turned to Ness, and his expression softens. Ness raised an eyebrow at him. Ninten walked up to Ness then gave him a strong hug. Ness was startled and struggling for breathe under the intense hug. Sensing his over exertion Ninten released Ness.

"Gosh, I expected something like that from Lucas," Ness gasped.

"We're linked to him remember. His emotions overcame mine I guess,"

"We can only sense how the other person is feeling," Ness clarified.

"I'm…just glad your okay," Ninten said that last part quickly.

Ness smiled, "Well then we gotta go help Lucas,"

"Right, he's probably already finishing up,"

"Well lets not assume," Claus said jumping in. He pulled them both off the building to the street below. "So Ninten, how we getting there?"

Ninten smirked then pulled out a Starman's arm. Claus and Ness's eyes widen. "We'll use the teleporting thingie on its arm,"

"How does it work?" Ness asked.

"Well… I don't know, but lets wing it,"

"I don't wanna wind up somewhere near Jupiter!"

"We wont…at least I hope not,"

"What about the others?"

"I told them we we're going to save Lucas, and that they should stay here. They need the rest, and I told Paula you were alright,"

Ness blushed slightly. "Uh…thanks,"

"Sure,"

"Well, I guess we should try something," Claus looked the arm over. He pressed a button and then they were gone in a flash. Then suddenly they reappeared in another room. They looked around to see they had winded up in a long hallway. They all looked around from left to right. The ceiling was at least ten meters above their heads, and the walls are at least 20 meters apart. It was a pretty big hallway, and once all three of them looked forward they understood why. There's a whole platoon of Starmen marching down the corridor. They were only grey Starmen signaling that they shouldn't be too much trouble. However, in the lead of the troop is a Starman Deluxe. Claus recognized the Starman, and cringed slightly.

"Okay, this shouldn't be a problem," Ness said. Ness and Ninten charged forward without a second thought. Claus was hesitant at the thought of fighting another Starman Deluxe. Ness looked back at him. "Come on Claus, it just like riding a bike,"

"I've never riden a bike," Claus commented.

"Here," Ness said grabbing Claus's wrist.

Ness pulled Claus along while Ninten was already dealing with the welcoming committee. Ninten was ripping apart the metal of the Starmen as if they were made of paper. Ness went flying through the crowd with a lightning fast flying hook kick. Claus flew over head decapitating Starmen as required. Ninten charged forward, but was cut off from the Starman Deluxe. Ninten recalled that these needed special attention. Ninten jabbed the Starman in the gut lifting it in the air. Ninten held it above his head then dropped the Starman on it's back as he threw it back down. Claus came down slamming his feet into the Starman's already weaken stomach. Ninten then rapidly punched the Starman in the head forcing the metal to cave in. Ninten grabbed its arm then threw across the room where Ness crushed the head underneath his foot, and mashing it to pieces. Together they all took 'good' care of the Starmen as the came. Soon they decided to go the way the Starmen had came. They charged down the long hall for about five minutes until they came to a door. The door stood the length and width of the entire hallway. Ness looked it up and down not sure how to get it open.

"Maybe we should knock," Claus suggested. Ness did a slight bow to Ninten as motion his hands to the door as if saying 'after you'.

"Then please allow me," Ninten volunteered gently pushing Ness from the lead and to the side. Ninten charged his fist with PSI power blasted the doors down with PK Starbeam. The door resisted for a moment until it eventually fell in. They all entered the room and instantly marveled. The room was damaged to an incredible degree. It was shocking that such a battle could get this out of control.

"LUCAS!" cried Claus.

Ness and Ninten looked over to see Claus hovering over Lucas who is lying on the floor on his front with half his face showing. His mouth hung open slightly dripping out blood. Claus was in complete panic at Lucas's condition. Ness and Ninten quickly surround Lucas.

"Oh my gosh, I can't believe it," Ninten said.

"Lucas, wake up, Lucas!" Ness yelled.

"Who let these rats into my home?" All three of them turn around to see a robot alien of some kind. Ninten's mouth dropped open.

"N-N-No way…it can't be," Ninten muttered.

"Ninten what is it?" Ness asked.

"That's…Giegue…that's what Lucas used to look like,"

Ness eyes popped open as he turned to the Robot Giegue. "That's what Giygas used to look like!"

"Correct human. This form is the natural form of your friend. He has shown much impudence towards the creator. It must not go unpunished. I was willing to spare him the sight of seeing you all die, but now that you filthy vermin of arrived onto my ship. I'll kill you and let him watch, just like Maria,"

"…bastard…" mumbled a voice everyone turned to see Lucas beginning to get back up.

"No, Lucas, stay down and rest," Claus advised gently pushing him back down.

"No…he's too…powerful," Lucas weakly, pleaded.

"Well let's check the odds. I've become at least twice as powerful as I was before, Ninten is supercharged with energy, Claus is pissed beyond belief, and this guy is so banged up my dog wouldn't even pee on him. I say our chances aren't as bad as you may think," Ness said.

"Is that so? As you wish, come vermin, and prepare to met thy maker,"