Chapter 270: Trekking Across the Dreadful Frontier

As much as Mike wished he could have made it to his brother's funeral, Astra and the others let him tell any story he wanted for the rest of the night, so between that and decent cooking while he still felt grief, it was not overwhelming thanks to the efforts of his teammates. Ratchet, Tanjiro, Crash, Shiki, 9S, Masaki, some of the other SRX members, and even Astra threw out remarks that cheered Mike up, enough so that he could fall asleep without too much effort.

Just when Mike was starting to feel rested, he was woken up and told Die-Hardman wanted to brief everyone in person. The Flutter and the Hague both recharged in Macbeth's port, and Mike's group was asked to come to a hotel nearby. Mike went to the receptionist and was told he had a party at room S, and was ushered to the location by staff.

Between seeing how packed the hotel was with refugees not just from Dahna. But other worlds that had been overrun by brutal invaders like Roark, Naboo, and so many others that were being invaded by those hostile to the Bethal Kingdom.

Mike tried to stay focused before he went to the room and was let into the elevator. The elevator went past the basement, and when the doors opened Mike, Astra, and the others saw Die-Hardman in person for the first time.

Along him, was a man in a business suit with a scar on his face and a red tie to the left. On the right was a tall and muscular man with wavy grey hair, with some of it being styled into a ponytail in the back. He had a bearded chin-strap and green-colored eye.

His outfit consisted of the protective outer jacket, which he wore over his shoulders, a white collared shirt, dark-colored trousers and boots and a light-colored belt. His protective outer jacket was coated with blue lines and the buttons on it were in shape of cross-like symbols.

Mike saw Figue and Makima and a few others as well before he let out a smirk." Oh man, was the party not an act after all?"

Astra saw all the dirty looks before she slowly got her hand ready to grasp Gorr." Or more like party was code for ambush?"

Die-Hardman sighed before he put up his hand." Calm down Fitter…this is no trap. I sure as hell would not make a trap so obvious. Since X is still busy with Queen Bria I just brought along some other personal. To the left of me is Cecil Stedman, acting director of the defense intelligence.

To the right is Leonard Burns, captain of the Special Rescue Company 1. And while you meant Ringo, this is her sister Figue. And the woman in the suit is Makima, Head of the Bethel Special Division 4 subdivision of the Bethel Kingdom's public safety unit.

Though…I suppose some of you have met in the past."

Makima saw Mike looked uneasy before she let out a small smile." While I'm sorry to see you under such dire circumstances Prince Auro, it is good to see you again."

Mike paused before he let out a sheepish grin." Hey Makima…I'm glad you've come out alright with how crazy things have been."

"Of course…for the sake of the public I have to keep myself alive, sadly the Bethel Kingdom is hanging on by a thread, but this is one of the things you know more then me at the moment."

Burns cleared his throat before he unfolded his arms." Prince Auro…are thanks for going the extra mile and leading to the death, a true death of one of the Nahobino. Good news for us, has been so very rare these days."

Astra cleared her throat before taking off her sunglasses." Slow down their old timer, he had more than a little help. Thought you all were all about intelligence yet you're off the ball on how things are, again."

Die-Hard Man cleared his throat. "Oh, we are very aware of the reality of the situation, Equalizer. We are just thanking the prince for his part. After all…this surpassed are expectations. There were a few surprises but it ended as well as we could have hoped, as long as you got everything you needed, right?"

Masaki saw all eyes were suddenly on him before he gave a thumbs up." No worries their dude, we got enough of the metal to cover the whole ship. Now we got enough Element X plaiting to trudge across universe's for a while without a bump. Now just need the rest of the stuff. That's what this meeting was all about right?"

Figue nodded before she turned around." We been investigating the entire universe after your last report, and Aion came to a conclusion on the best place to a source of fuel that would power your ship across the Multiverse. The safest place to find the fuel, this Coaxium atium hybrid hyper fuel, is on the planet dubbed ZDR."

Astra raised an eyebrow before she spat on the ground." So, this is another planet you're using to stuff all your broken crap like Endless Illusion?"

Makima smiled before she shrugged." Its true ZDR shares a similar purpose as Endless Illusion, but the context is different. It was not originally a planet for us, it once was in fact a Chozo world they called Ili Tarin Nalima.

Once thought to be the home world of the avian race, further research indicated it was just the home world of the violent Mawkin tribe of Chozo, otherwise known as the Red Nitro tribe to some.

After the Death Stranding, Doctor Ivo Robotnik, the Chozo known as PAIR, and a few others used ZDR's Starfall islands as a base to try and research how to fix all the damage done to the universe. Alas, they, the legendary hero Sonic the Hedgehog, and many of his friends were all lost when ZDR was consumed by the Scourge."

Mike saw Masaki looked confused before he sighed." Scourge are dark energy clouds that swallows up whole planets remember dude? Yah…I think I remember my dad talking about this cause he was bummed he could not save his pal Sonic. Hey, wait if it was consumed by the Scourge then how is our best bet getting the fuel from a lost planet?"

"Because it's not lost anymore kid." Cecil uttered bluntly. As everyone glanced at him the old man with the scar shrugged." It might be a after effect of the devil opening a hole in the multiverse, but the shock-waves from that caused the Scourge around the Heleus Cluster to be…moved around, and when we finished checking the area, we found planet ZDR was back. Very few would know about this, so it seems like the ideal place to get the fuel without having to deal with, well, hopefully anyone."

Mike saw the other Bethel officials nod in agreement before he took a sigh." Well, don't mean to dishonor my folks's old pals but guess they would want to be able to help out. So, you're sure that everyone else does not know about ZDR?"

Die-Hardman grasped his hand before muttering," Far as we know the other clans are not aware yet. We can't account for Sieg and his forces but we can only hope that they would not see the planet as important, yet.

ZDR is near the Mazone tribe's territory, and Hyperion is the last of the Nahobino still loyal to the Bethel Kingdom. However, the problem is that his Squadron Supreme and the rest of the Mazone tribe has been battling N'Jadaka, and the Wakanda tribe in that area. N'Jadaka seems to think that Hyperion is weak for siding with us and is fighting to gain the favor of Homelander."

Astra snorted before she looked down." Piff…figured those panthers had to much self respect to act like anyone else's hounds."

Die-Hardman shrugged in response." N'Jadaka and most of the Wakanda people just want to survive, and are doing what they think is needed to insure that. We have not had contact with Wakanda so we don't know if they are aware of ZDR yet…but we must act fast before they or anyone else realizes its value."

Figue nodded before she turned around." Thankfully for us the area in the Heleus Cluster is still mostly hazardous from the effects of the Scourge so most would stay away. But, Aion calculated a path that a skilled Pathfinder could get ships through."

Astra rolled her eyes as she looked around." Aion your crack pilot or something? Should we shake hands before getting this started?"

Figue looked at the others before she cleared her throat." Oh, sorry for the confusion but Aion is not a person. No, Aion a sentient life-form that transcends human intelligence and watches over the world of humans, born from the ambient collected data in the world's digital networks. Aion's existence is equal parts electronic and spiritual, the digital hive-mind that exists in the secret sea of humanity's data."

"Seriously? So, like some Digimon? Wait...Aion's were the names for summon beasts on the world of Spira right? I thought that world was a ruined husk these days?"

"Yet." Die-Hardman answered bluntly." But we are talking about something else here. Aion for us, is the evolution, or younger sister to the Veda network that covers the military. With the loss of so many of the celestial ones, those left created Aion to create a machine that could fill the loss of " God". Its, helped keep things together."

Astra realized Die-Hardman was pointing to a purple triangle in the background that seemed to be the symbol of Aion before she shorted bitterly." Been ditched by God so trying to make a machine to act like God to pass off the hard calls eh? Just so desperate to avoid owning up to your own choices eh?"

Burns cracked his neck before gritting his teeth." We have a responsibility to keep people alive, to keep things from falling into chaos. That's why we can't just "wing it" we have to make sure we are making the right choice."

"So, in other words you want to do whatever you can to act like you're still the good guys so the sheep your keeping guarded can feel better? Can't just admit it's a dog-eat-dog world and that you got to do evil, got to get your hands dirty to survive?"

Burns, Cecil, and Die-Hard man all glared at Astra, but before they could shout, Makima cleared her throat and walked up." Your necessary evil... is just an excuse to justify your own crimes. Those excuses are unnecessary to society. The truly necessary evils are always kept collared and controlled by the state. You act like your freedom makes you be able to help the" innocent", but it also means your accountable to no one."

"Tsc, so that's what it's all about eh stiff?" Astra muttered as she walked up to Makima." The state above all is always the answer with you guys because it makes things easier. But what if the state's the problem? What if holding on to the dream was the problem, and that everyone just has to wake up and move on! Bureaucrats sure as hell love making enough rules to build up whole forts worth of them so small minds can create satrapies that are big enough for there damn egos!

After all, laws that suppress sure as hell seem to strengthen what they would prohibit. Seems like a might fine point on which all legal professional jobs across history have there job security eh?

Look, the person who takes the banal and ordinary and shines it in a new way can sure scare the crap out of most folk. Many do not want their ideas changed cause they feel threatened by what it asks. Those types you want to work with the most are the types that hardly ever participate in life in the first place! They may be alive, but they get by on little more then dumb persistence and lash out like spoiled brats on anything that lifts them out of there resentment full illusions of a secure" Stable " life!"

I may not have the processing power of this Aion of yours, but to me the biggest source of history in the entire universe comes from reformers. Show me someone who says," Something has to be done! and' ill show you a head full of nasty intentions that don't have any other outlets."

Makima saw Astra and narrowed her eyes." You say that after your father was all but the one who forced the most radical " Change" on the universe?"

"Its because he's my father that I think I know how much it all is full of it!" Astra spat out bitterly." In the end...struggling against the flow never lasts forever, the universe will only really be at peace when everyone just accepts what the natural flow is, and stops fighting."

Makima saw the resolve in the blond woman's eyes and sighed." Its true that liberty and freedom are complex concepts that so few have a grasp on. They go back to religious ideas of free will and are related to the ruler mystique implicit in absolute monarchs. Without absolute monarchs patterned after tyrants that saw themselves as gods, and ruling by the grace of a belief in religious indulgence, liberty and freedom would never have gained their present meaning.

These ideals own there very existence to past examples of oppression. And the forces that maintain such ideas will elude unless renewed by dramatic teaching or new oppression. But...in the end it all depends on what one thinks is the" Natural" flow of things, and I will never agree that what you see as natural is the natural order."

Mike saw the tension in the two woman and let out an uneasy chuckle before he walked up." Ladies lets save the debate for the proper time eh? I mean…in the end the answer is that Sieg will give his own answer for everyone if we don't get this done soon."

Makima was motionless for a moment before she glanced at Mike, and smiled." Of course your highness. Aion did calculate that this Sieg and his Infinite Conquest & Victory corporation is a bigger threat than anyone else. That's why the concerns about your awakening into a Mazoku demon are a lesser priority at the moment, long as your transformation did not cause your priorities to shift Astra Fitter."

Astra saw despite Makima's tone, the look of the woman in the business suit's was one of cold deduction before she smirked." So, you're afraid of me eh stiff? Don't get a heart attack, I'm not bailing on what I said before when this fancy convoluted treasure hunt started.

But your all just lucky that I see Sieg taking away my freedom as the thing I have to stop. Cause as it stands I'm sure as hell not worried about you and your house of cards you're desperately trying to keep from crashing down on yah. Still…dissing one of the few people that can save your sorry asses sure seems ungrateful."

Die-Hardman sighed before he closed his eyes." Fair enough, but at least understand where we are coming from. Are hopes of survival are still mostly based on things we have to hope are true. We still have no real proof of this Rebel Alliance that spans a Multiverse, nothing that can give the public hope other than empty words."

Masaki saw all the dirty looks before he let out an uneasy chuckle." Hey don't mean to be all secretive about it, but without being able to contact my home universe it's kind of hard to prove it yah know? What you really just want me to give an interview or something."

"Of course not, even if we did not risk all are enemies coming down on us hardly anyone trusts the news at all these days. But, if you could give us some thing to make this more coherent that would go a long way, like your leaders or home planet or something."

The green haired man saw everyone was on edge before he shrugged." I mean, even I and the others don't know the leaders of the Alliance cause you know, trying to keep Sieg busy and all. Still, I can prove I'm not just a drunk nutjob! I got pictures and photos of Langran Kingdom, La Gias, and all kinds of recordings of some of our fights! Long as we don't need to keep who we are a secret I'm more than happy to show how awesome me and the others are!"

Die-Hardman saw the ace pilot of the Cybuster looked excited before he took a deep breath." Well…always delighted when the job goes in an easier direction. Fine, if you can provide us some info that would be most helpful."

"Sure man, I want to save my home to after all."

"Fair enough. The better idea we have on what we need to do the better. You all know more than anyone that there is no time to waste. We…have been keeping as close a eye on the Vought clan as we can afford to, and we have seen new kinds of soldiers and ships, but nothing that match's the profile of what you told us fit Sieg or the others that attacked you in the Time Nest."

Astra paused before she took a deep breath." We heard…Sieg's going around the Multiverse picking off everyone else that's delaying his end game and that's why he's not around at the moment. He thinks he's already won, that no one in the entire multiverse can stop him."

As everyone looked either full of dread or fear Mike let out an uneasy chuckle." Hey guys don't let the mind games sink this before we even try and get this done eh? If he's still going after people that means that he's still not done yet. Even…even if the odds are a trillion to one it still is not a done bet!"

Makima saw Mike's determination and smiled." Thanks for not losing sight of things your highness. Your right…it's are duty to keep going till the very end. We can't account for this Sieg for now so just focus on dealing with the enemies that we know of. After all despite neutralizing "Knull" we still have a lot to worry about.

While I regret all the people that will suffer, for the sake of preventing even more suffering we must make use of the other tribes being distracted trying to take over territory from the Poseidal clan to pay attention, for now."

Mike rubbed his head before letting out a grim chuckle." Guess there's at least one reason to be grateful for having so many bad guys around that they are all tripping over each other to come out on top. Still, if everyone's too worked up trying to get the prize in front of them hope they will not pay too much attention to the rest of the stuff back in the corner. Well…depends on how hungry they are."

With an uneasy chuckle, from there Mike, Die-Hardman, Astra, Masaki, and the rest tried to figure out the ideal way to get to ZDR without alerting their enemies, some of their enemies were trying to figure out the same thing, with their other enemies.


At around the same time, the rest of the Posidal clan was just coming to terms with the death of their leader and were making an official announcement in their capital, Sveto. The capital planet was littered with pyramid like buildings, where thousands of people were gathering over a pillar like tower. In front of that tower came out a woman.

This relatively tall woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes had a fairly average yet curvy body, and was surrounded by armored guards. As people cried out to her she held up her hand and smiled." People of the Posidal tribe, stand strong and stand by! The rumors are sadly true, and the Sovereign Supreme has fallen at the hands of heathens around Omnipotence city.

But fear not, your queen, the true queen of the Posidal Tribe, Queen Shamna is still here to guide my people to glory! Like how I guided my world of Zilkhstan to glory till my greatness was recognized by the Sovereign, I will still guide are clan to glory! After all, we still have my tact, and the skills of my brother Shalio!"

Everyone saw a giant 4.82-meter-high humanoid robot shaped like a knight fly by her before she smirked." I won't deny that my brother's Nagid Shu Mane Knightmare Frame is not nearly as powerful as the Sentry's god like power…but with my guidance it will be the spear that brings us the glory we deserve! After all, you have more than my brother to feel confident about, I also found, are true leader! For all his power, Robert Reynolds proved he was just a pretender! Cause the true leader has returned thanks to my cunning! That's right, we can rejoice as the Posidal tribe will ascend to the realm of gods under their true leader, Oldna Poseidal!"

Shamna pointed to the sky above her, before a twenty-meter high golden mecha with a beam saber in one hand and an energy scythe in another flew down. A blue haired woman near Shamna saw the new machine's shine before she glared at the other woman." That…that's the original Auge? How dare you make a mockery of us Shamna!"

"At ease Full Flat." A composed male voice uttered." She is not putting up a stunt, I truly have returned!"

The Auge Heavy Metal mech had a hologram appear out of its eyes, before the image of a man in a regal outfit with long sliver hair and mismatched eyes; one yellow, one blue appeared.

As those below him cried out in shock the original ruler of the Poseidal clan, Poseidal himself smirked." My people, I understand you been through some confusing times but I returned to make things right. I know Robert Reynolds claimed to be me, but he was pathetic usurper! I did change my face to confuse my enemies in the past, and the man that would call himself both the Sentry and Knull took advantage of that to pretend he was me, when he took the power that was destined for me!

It took some time till Shamna found me and unsealed me, and I disguised myself as the wealthy trader Amandara Kamandara till I could take back what is mine. And now it's time for my destiny to resume its course. My imposter tried to cover for his weakness with god like gestures but he never had my cunning. With my true queen the universe will see who its true worthy ruler, the one who will take up the mantel as the new god!"

As it seemed like the entire planet started cheering, Poseidal heard his name being chanted by thousands before a booming voice from above suddenly cut in with," Oh everyone will see the truth Poseidal, but it's going to be a harsh awakening!"

Just as Poseidal, Shamna, and the others paused, the cheers turned to terror as one of the Sarge Opus warships suddenly crashed right into the capital building. The leaders looked around, and realized the voice came from a man floating in the sky, and it was none other than Omni-man.

Full Flat saw the mustached man looking coldly at everyone before her eye twitched." W…Omni-Man? How did no one noticed him arrive here?"

"Your clan's response time is to slow woman." The Viltrumite retorted." You were to worried about battle ships, forgetting a superior race does not even need such toys. And that will be your last mistake. Poseidal, we were wondering if all of the Sentry's antics were a stunt for a while now. But you overplayed your hand…and now your return is just going to be your true execution for defying your betters. Homelander was too eager to get what was instantly in front of his eyes…but we will take the real prize."

Poseidal glared at Shamna before hissing out," Shamna…why did you not see this coming as one of your prophecies? Your power to evade danger is the entire reason you're my queen!"

The former Holy Priestess of Zilkhstan saw Omni-Man's damning look before she gulped." That…that's because that means he's clearly no threat to us my love! He overestimates himself, and clearly does not realize the price of just flying into are capital like this!"

Poseidal paused, before he smirked." That's right…you Viltrumites already think your gods…but you're not as omnipotent as you think! I spent a long time thinking how to get back at my rivals! Surrender now and I'll forgive this transgression!"

Omni-Man cracked his neck before he shrugged." That was more or less what I was going to say…but mocking me just seals your fate."

"I'll show you! Ready defense program Epsilon!"

Omni-Man saw some of the pyramids start to glow before he snickered. Suddenly energy beams barraged him from all sides before he narrowed his eyes." Nice try…but you're too slow Poseidal. I'm not in the mood to play games humoring you…you're all learning your place here and now. Kregg, Thula, Conquest, Anissa…show these vermin their place."

Just before the half building half weapons could fire, four explosions broke out. Before the machines even finished falling down, four other Viltrumites flew up to Omni-Man.

An older man, Conquest, a man around Omni-Man's age with a robotic eye, General Kregg, and two women, the shorter haired one was Anissa, and the longer haired one in a ponytail was Thula.

Poseidal saw the other four looked murderous before he grit his teeth." Have a team now eh? But that won't be,"

"Oh, it's all but overkill Poseidal…cause its quality not quantity." Omni-Man cut in harshly before glancing at Conquest." Remember… Thragg wants the planet intact as a vacation home so remember to have some restraint, Conquest."

The older man licked his lips before he looked around." Yah I know…but I still get dibs on the blue haired broad."

Before Omni-Man could respond he noticed a giant robotic scorpion crawl out of one of the buildings. This robotic mecha had its tail charge up before its pilot chuckled." Heh…I was hoping I could test out this Batalalan Du quickly! If this baby can't vaporize a Viltrumite like promised I want a refund! Oh yah, before the end of the week Belq Batoum Bitool is going to be known as one of the, huh?"

To his shock in the blink of an eye Anissa was right in front of him. As Bittool cursed the woman Viltrumite smirked." That is some serious firepower you're packing there."

The mercenary in the scorpion mecha cursed again before aiming at his target, only for her to grasp the tail cannon and casually slam it right at the pilot. Anissa enjoyed her target's shock before she licked her lips." That's some serious firepower big boy…too bad they were stupid enough to give it to a mut like you."

Bittool saw his cannon was right in his face before he gulped." But…my money. MY MON, GURAHH!"

The Batalalan Du fired on itself before the attack could be canceled, and Bittool was vaporized by his own attack. Yet while the explosion wiped out a city block, Anissa was already in the sky as she looked down at the sight and snickered." Men and their toy's…they deserve their fate thinking they could play around with the grownups."

As the Viltrumite 's started attacking, Shalio saw Conquest was leering at his sister before he had the Nagid Shu Mane Knightmare frame fly up." You scum…you will pay for daring to treat my sister as your whore! A shame, individuality you're quite the monsters…but monsters will be slayed by monster slayers! Megistos Omega!"

The mecha glowed, before it looked like it split into dozens of copies. Shalio laughed as all the copies fired at Conquest at once. As he bombarded the grey haired Viltrumite the regal pilot yelled out," The people for me…and I for the people! With the Megistos Omega I can move faster than even the likes of you can respond to! Your dead! Fire the Kienzan torpedo!"

Shalio stabbed Conquest with his energy scimitar. When he was sure he hit the target, he had the right shield on his shoulder armor glow before it became it became a razor-sharp disc of golden energy.

The Nagid Shu Mane fired the "Destructo Disc" at the elder Viltrumite, first cleaving through a stray spaceship instantly before flying at its target. Yet, while Shalio smirked as he saw Conquest still block his saber, his joy turned to horror in an instant as his target caught the Kenzan with his teeth.

Shalio blinked a few times to make sure the sensors were correct before his eye twitched." No…that…that should be impossible! Sister...tell me your prophey! How...how do I beat this monster? This, GUH!"

Conquest flung the Kenzan back at The Nagid Shu Mane, at the speed at as if it was fired by a railgun. The mecha was cleaned cut in half, and Shalio now was looking at the open air, and saw Conquest was already above him. An instant later the grey haired man grasped Shalio and caught him by the throat.

The prince gasped for air, and tried to slash at his attacker, only for the machine to break upon impact. This caused Conquest to grin even more before he got in the smaller man's face." Guess your a complete moron thinking you could pierce a real warrior's skin with kid's toys pissant.

If you choose to oppose me, you will not survive. I'm not some toy for you to play around with boy, I am Conquest. I have never failed to assimilate a chosen planet, no matter its strength. If you choose to oppose me, you will not survive. Don't worry, you're sure as hell not going to be lonely where you're going."

For my sister, for my pepole I will, GAHH!"

"You WILL die like the bug you are boy!"

Shalio only had time to start to mutter his sister's name before Conquest crushed his head like a grape.

Omni-Man saw his fellow warriors effortlessly smash anything thrown their way before he glanced back at Posidal, who was having the original Auge float up higher and higher before he narrowed his eyes." Are you done throwing out party tricks?"

"You only begun to see the depths of my power!"

Omni-Man saw three mecha fly at him before he narrowed his eyes." I can bust your toys up all day fool."

"These are not just mass produced dreck, these three are from my personal collection that has the technology from all over the universe! They are all as powerful as the original Auge and using the power of the Biorelation I can control them directly! The ultimate Heavy Metals controlled by the ultimate headliner, means only one thing! DIE!"

Omni-man saw the mecha all attack before he battered there attacks away with his fists before he cleared his throat." Your right, there is only one result when you think all those toys can change anything when facing the supreme life form. No more toy's to throw? Are you going to try and combine or something? If not, then it's my turn now."

In the blink of an eye Omni-man appeared above Posidal and punched the Original Auge with enough impact to smash it right through one of the other mecha, and into the ground hard enough to cause a shock-wave that knocked down the buildings around it.

Despite this, the Original Ague floated up, with a spherical golden energy barrier consuming it. Its pilot laughed as Omni-Man raised an eyebrow." Don't think it's that easy! The original Ague is empowered by the Bio-relation generator, the life-force of my people empower me, defend me! Even your might can't break that barrier with your simple fists "Omni-man". Good show, but this is where you die!"

Omni-Man saw the mecha fire a massive golden energy beam at him, and only wound up his fist before punching the blast through one of the other mecha Posidal commanded, and back at its sender.

The mustached man saw that even that did not cause a crack in the barrier before he looked around and shrugged." Is that all that's protecting you? Pitiful…Posidal your even more pathetic then the Flaxan scum were last week. Everyone, show this planet what the strength of their people is worth."

The other Viltrum warriors instantly stopped their attacks, glanced at their leader, and nodded. In an instant they all moved fast enough to cause sonic booms. Posidal saw countless buildings in his capital shatter and collapse in moments before he looked around." Damn you Viltrum savages…no matter how fast you move you can't move fast enough to break my, huh? No…no!"

The ruler of the Posidal clan's grew more and more consumed with dread as he realized the four super-powered beings were ripping apart the entire capital city in moments.

Full Flat saw that the Viltrum attackers were leaving explosions behind simply by flying into things that were visible from orbit because the atmosphere was literally igniting from the force.

She realized that the hits were that of a force greater than her military's most powerful nuclear bombs just by moving before she tried to contact her fleet, and yelped as the Threat Star asteroid she used as her command base suddenly exploded in the sky.

As she turned pale, she knelled down." Ethel…tell the fleet to fire all the, huh?"

The blue haired woman saw that the giant statue of Queen Shamna was blown into the air, and was now falling in her direction. She only had time to scream before she was crushed.

As the dust settled, Posidal looked around and realized that in less than a minute the Viltrumite enemies had caused nearly all of Sveto had lost power.

He then saw his barrier's energy start to flicker before he grit his teeth." No…impossible…that's in, RAH!"

An instant later Omni-man smashed the Auge into the remains of Sveto's capital building, and this time the barrier shattered. The man who pretended to be part of the Global Guardians ripped off the original Auge's scythe and smashed it into the cockpit, the tip of it hit Posidal right in his chest, causing him to scream out in pain.

Omni-man ripped off the mech's chest and glared at the attacker before wiping off some dust from his shoulders." Your even more of a fool then the Sentry if you thought being empowered by the life-force of such weak life forms could change anything. Because of that, you're not getting a clean death…you're going to be made a example of so think back at all the ways you failed at life."

Shamna saw the corpse of her brother and his ruined mech in the distance, and saw that virtually the entire capital planet was ruined before she screamed in horror. How…how did I not see this? I, I could see all of my possible deaths before, even from a Adeola Burst! So, AH!"

A shock-wave knocked her to the ground, and when she got up she saw Thula was in front of her. The female Viltrumite with long hair smirked before she leaned down." Still don't get that you're not in control of today queen? Who said you're dying today?"

Thula saw Shamna's bodyguards point their weapons at her before she rolled her eyes, and flicked her ponytail at them, with enough power to slice right through them like they were butter.

Shamna staggered back, only for Omni-Man to land down and grasp her jaw.

He lifted her in the air before sneering out," We are not fools, we heard the rumors. That's why we sent in enough spies to uncover the truth about your magic.

We are aware you have that rare Geass magic, one that sends your consciousness six hours back in time whenever you die and that it lets your past self to have "visions" of future events. So…we simply made sure you would not die. Of course, if it leads to a fate worst then death for you then, that's on you.

Your power could be useful to us, but you will have to prove your worth. Kregg…is the planet secure?"

His fellow Viltrumite with a cybernetic eye scanned the area before he shrugged." The planet's military forces has been decimated, the majority of the Mobius council and many other figures of importance have been killed, and we already set up a jamming zone around the planet. The planet should be subdued shortly, though it does seem this "Queen" Has a poison pill in her right tooth."

Omni-man grasped Shamna's jaw harder before he grit out," I see you have some wit, but you're not getting out of your fate. Secure her, he will be landing soon."

Kregg fired a beam from his eye that hit Shamna, and vaporized everything that was not organically part of her body in seconds. As she fell to the ground naked Omni-Man put his foot on her head while barking out," Your last lord may have been lax but you will show your new master the respect he's due if you want to get through this in the best way possible. Now then…Mark…tell the Grand Regent its clear for him to descend."

A moment later everyone felt a gust of wind blow by, and while the impact blew some of the buildings down and blew some of the natives into the air, the Viltrumites did not flinch as a deep male voice muttered," You preformed as expected. Good work Nolan."

Omni-Man turned around to see a new male in front of him with a bored expression.

He was an exceptionally large and muscular Caucasian male. His upper torso was almost distorted by its thickness and girth. His broad shoulders and long arms were covered with multiple layers of muscle, and he stands at least a full head above the average Viltrumite male.

He had dark close-cropped jet-black hair and a thick black mustache.

His grab was a form fitting body stocking, with a circular symbol broken up by three vertical lines in the center of the chest. His lower body was completely covered by a simple grey skirt, and he wore sturdy grey boots.

The main difference in his garb from the others was, that while the average Viltrumite soldier's uniform is made up of grey and white colors, the white portions of the new arrival had been replaced with a bright crimson.

He also draped a thick fur lined cloak of unknown origin over his shoulders. The cloak itself was a red color and hanged all the way down to his ankles in a cape like fashion.

Omni-Man nodded at the new man before he gave a salute." Hail Grand Regent Thragg!"

Thragg glanced at the survivors of the assault and cracked his neck." I'll only say this once. Any who wants to live, must kneel before Thragg.

Today begins a new order. Your lands, your possessions, your very lives, will gladly be given in tribute to me. In return for your obedience you will enjoy my generous protection. In other words you will be allowed to live."

Most of the citizens cowered instantly, but most bowed to the ruler of the Viltrumite race, and those that did not were killed by Conquest instantly.

Thragg just glanced at where Posidal was impaled before he nodded." Well…today the universe is one step closer to its rightful place. With the woman secure…we have one more card to tip the scales in our favor. You…you bedded your way in to Posidal 's favor to be on the "winning side" eh Zilkhstan whore? You should be grateful, I'm giving you a chance to truly have a shot at such a thing now…long as your power is not a myth."

Shamba could see where her brother laid dead before she whimpered out," I…I'll prove to you my power can bring even greater glory to the Viltrumite clan!"

"We will see…just to be sure…we will use you as a Axlotl tank to further improve are odds. Enough, clean up this mess "Invincible." "

The man who was just a few weeks ago friendly with Mike flew next to Thragg, with a metallic band across his head. Mark just looked around, and had his eye twitch before the band on his head glowed, and he nodded without a word.

Omni-Man saw his son go off before he closed his eyes." I trust your trip was smooth Thragg?"

"Of course, Mark made every effort to make sure nothing went wrong. Onann and Ursaal helped him, but the Technicians " therapy" helped him see clearly."

"Good. We will see if this world is as quick to come to there senses."

Thragg looked around before he crossed his arms." As weak as this clan was…assimilating all their assets into are tribe will increase are odds. Homelander has been acting erratic as of late, even for him."

Anissa paused before she cleared her throat." With all due respect Grand Regent, Homelander was always erratic, yes? Maybe his weak mind is at last catching up to him and he's breaking down like how Sentry has?"

"I would think that, if it was just him." Thragg calmly retorted." But the other members of the Seven, and just about everyone in Vought clan territory has been acting the same way. And its right after that report of the Klingon's extermination.

Homelander thinks he stumbled into something that could change things…and I did not last this long by being careless. Nolan…you said Victor Makishima seemed to disprove of us and Homelander and Brainwave making an alliance?"

Omni-Man paused before he closed his eyes." The devil made it clear he loathes order of any kind, so him helping Homelander after that would be…chaotic, and would not match up with all that new tech and units that are showing up around Vought territory."

Thragg snickered before he shrugged." Homelander does seem cocky enough to think he's special enough to win over the devil's favor, and this might be an attempt for Victor to string him along. Either way…no matter whose game this is…we will win it, and prove that the Viltrumite race is truly the masters of the universe."

Conquest licked his tongue before his grin widened." So, then what's the call boss? We at last going to wake those spinless Bethel worms up to what they really are?"

Thragg gave Conquest a calm look, that made the orange eyed man flinch before his leader smirk." Trust me Conquest, I want to make those fools kneel to their betters as much as you do. I just want to get a clear idea on the true state of things so that there will be no more surprises. Nolan, you still have not found any trace of Auro's other son?"

Omni-Man paused before he nodded." We thought we found where their ship went after my fight with Homelander and Utopian, but the planet that was supposed to be there was destroyed to the last atom. If Homelander or the others, did it they surely would have bragged about it so, something does not add up."

Thragg was about to respond till one of the monitors that was still functioning to his right turned to a broadcast that showed Bria still visiting the core Lylat planets, and crying over Richard's grave. He saw how broken everyone looked before he narrowed his eyes." If the "Last Emperor" was still alive or something like that then they surely would have revealed it to raise moral. Those rumors of a man looking like Ben Auro but without any moral restraint is just a rumor to desperately try and delay destiny a while longer. After all."

Thragg suddenly took out a skull from his pocket, and held it up in reverence." I was there when Ben Auro decapitated Lord Argall. He said he hoped that the rest of us learned our lesson and thought that was that.

He thought it was the natural order of the universe for him to be on top, judging and ordering everyone in the universe to the whims of him and the fools who thought he was a savior. But now it's he and his followers at the verge of extinction, while the ones naturally fated to be on the top take what they deserve!

He and all the angels underestimated the resolve of a true warrior race to get what they deserve! And now everyone, from that weak willed traitor Thaedus, to everyone else who protect the weak will soon get what they deserve.

With Thaedus dead and his coalition shattered into irreparable disarray, this war will be over, we will be the victors. And you my liege, you will be avenged. Nolan, mop up the rest of the Posidal clan territory that can be useful to us, then squeeze the fools carefully to make sure we get a precise idea on what the rats are trying to pull off. Once we corner the rats, we will rub them out of my universe, once and for all.

No matter what desperate "Final" weapon they are counting on to bring them salvation, we will show them it will be their final damnation!"

"As you wish Thragg. Even that overgrown digital mutant guarding the Lylat Worlds can't keep us out forever once we break down that illusion magic. No matter what tricks they are conjuring up, it won't last forever."

"Indeed "Omni-Man." Thragg coldly retorted as he glanced at where Posidal was still impaled." Because after all."

In a flash he burst at the ruler of the Posidal clan and ripped off his arm. As he saw the wound be ruler scream, he smirked," All the lies in the universe have slowly but surely unraveling. And you Posidal, you're going to be an example to all who make themselves enemies of the Viltrum Empire. You will say what I tell you to say, then you will have my permission to die! Those who think they can defy us, will learn to prepare for their deaths!"

Thragg proceeded to torture Posidal as Omni-Man and the rest of the superhuman soldiers went about making the rest of Sveto submit to their new masters will.


As they did, the news about the fate of the Posidal clan got to the Lylat worlds just as Mike, Astra, and the rest were preparing to take off to ZDR.

As the Hague prepared to take off at least some went to see them off, including Dohalim and Kisara. The former lord of Elde Menancia was about to guide most of the refugees to what would be there new home for a while, but wanted to see Rinwell and Shionne off.

The red-haired de facto leader of the Dahnans saw all the Mass produced Nu Gundam's flying around before he glanced at Shionne and sighed." So, you two are your sure you want to go with them? It's just…there is no telling what might happen."

"Maybe so." Shionne uttered with grim resolve." But anything's better than just waiting here with my thoughts, waiting for us to be attacked. At least…I can be proactive."

Rinwell saw Kisara looked worried before she smiled." Don't worry, I'll make sure she does not get to dragged down with bad thoughts. And after spending so many years worried about Lords killing me well, at least I know I'm not under there laws, or something. Besides if it helps me learn more magic then, works for me."

Kisara sighed before she put her hand on Shionne's shoulder." Very well, it's true we don't know what's safe anymore. But, if it gets too much you can come to us, you're not alone."

Mike saw Shionne talk some more with the other woman, and saw how sad she looked before he sighed. As he noticed Astra was next to him he let out a weak smirk." You know…the way she and Alphen were getting along, it, it reminded me of my parents.

Mom was closed off to others and was from the upper class, and my dad was a guy who was big on justice but not as polished with the talking as I am. But, while it took some wrong turns and a really big " Class" act psychopath boyfriend but, they found there way together. I guess, I was rooting for these two, but I guess miracles are in short supply these days."

Astra saw Mike looked nostalgic before she rolled her eyes." Maybe not put your faith in Fairy Tale logic to get through things eh Prince? Tsc…be honest with me were your folks really together at the end? I don't care what the media says, no couple can last for centuries without getting bored."

Mike winced before he snapped back with a dry," That's what they teach you in Equalizer school growing up eh? Look, I won't deny that they were not acting like they were just married but they did still love each other Astra. After all…centuries later there was hardly anyone else that could understand them."

"Piff…sounds like they were bound, or more like shackled by their own choices."

"Look, I don't know if it meets your standards, but they could still make each other happy after all that time so that has to account for something right?"

"Maybe, but was it enough? Heh, not like I know a damn thing about love when the very idea was, is seen as a con job where I grew up. If it makes things better for someone, good for them. But if it just drags them down then it's just another fake thing made to mess things up.

Ugh, in the end all I know is that it's going to take more than love to keep us from being at the mercy of multiverse level jackasses so let's get this going! Did they ever have a Pathfinder to help us or was that just another part of the hustle?"

Mike looked past the blond woman before he smirked." Nah that was legit, we just did not need to wait for someone because she was with us all along."

Astra raised an eyebrow and turned around to see that Mike was pointing to Carmen 99. The blue haired woman was talking to Van and Wendy before the man in the tuxedo snickered." I don't care what you say 99, no way in hell are you a Pathfinder."

"Course I am dofus." The blue haired woman snapped back." The best way to make it big is to make a life out of what will make you successful."

"Then how come you don't have any money if your good at it?"

"That's because dirt-bags keep being ungrateful and screw me over with the cash! But since I have a lot of extra muscle this time that won't happen right?"

"Piff…just do your job and I'll do mine."

Astra eyed Carman 99 carefully before she shrugged." So, you will get us to the world without any hassle? What you the nighty ninth robot from that Aion supercomputer?"

"Hey I'm not a robot!"

"Oh…then a Realian?"

"I'm a human damn it! My real name is Carul Mendosa since we are this deep into this. Carmen 99 just sounds better for the business cards and all that. I'll get you to ZDR damn it, I already was finding a way to that planet on the request of treasure hunters linked to Wakanda, you guys just pay better."

"So Wakanda really wants to find something on this world eh? They want to go to another universe to?"

"Beats me…but it seems they are just desperate to find something good to win over Homelander."

"Well…being on that bastard's bad side does suck but, we still need it more so let's get going!"

Dohalim saw the ship was preparing to take off before he nodded." Wherever you go, may you be safe ladies."

"Well, I don't know about that but I plan to be alive." The pink haired woman retorted." Just don't let these "capital" people push you around."

"I assure you Shionne, I'll make sure no one disrespects Dohalim or are people." Kisara answered proudly. Rinwell gave a thumbs up and the four got into the ship from another universe before at last the group took off from Macbeth. As the ship got past the atmosphere James's Holocron once more flew out of Mike's pocket, and glanced at all the ships and space colonies acting as make shift homes for refugees across the universe till the holographic Enji Master sighed with dismay." I must say, I have not even seen what this Sieg madmen has done yet it's so clear how dismay the situation is.

Even, even when I and your fathers were fighting with the other Enji in a universal civil war things did not seem this bleak, and the Lylat Kingdom did not seem this beaten down, even at the times when Zannacross and the Beyonder threatened to destroy the entire universe."

As Mike and Astra just looked at the man that knew their fathers with pained confusion 9S walked up before he sighed." That's because with all due respect Master Elron, just going by the data, the situation is worst.

Because the Utopian and the Viltrumite clan were allied to the Bethel Kingdom for so many years many of are planets were in there territory, and were suddenly cut off when Omni-Man and Brainwave defected, so many of are allied planets were suddenly cut off. While not every planet has fallen under enemy control just yet, the reality is the Bethel Kingdom is mostly reduced to the core Lylat Worlds, and is pinned down on all sides.

It…its just that unlike before in the Cosmic War, there is no Cosmos, no faith that god has are back. I heard what some said in the past day, and many think we have been forsaken by god, that god IS on Homelander or Omni-man's side and that they feel trapped.

In some ways Sieg's arrival has given us a chance we would not have. Because, without Lord Auro, Lady Lacus, and all the others lost to Sieg, getting help from the Multiverse is the only way we can turn things around. Otherwise…just based on the data…it would only be a matter of time till."

Mike saw the holographic man look dismayed before he grasped his fist tightly and cut off the blindfolded man with." Well, no matter the odds, we just got to make sure are luck pulls through eh? First we find what we need on this planet, then we find what we need in the Multiverse till we can pull it together right?"

Those around him gave nods with various degrees of enthusiasm before everyone focused on seeing things through. While Carman 99 had a bit of a smug attitude about it, she showed she was not lying about being a path finder as she helped Masaki and Roll get through the parts of the Heleus Cluster consumed with the Scourge.

Even the veteran pilots who traversed across countless universe's had to be fully alert as they found the entire region of space ready to collapse on their ship.

But despite a few turns that made some of the crew have their life flash before their eyes, they found that Aion and the rest of the Bethel Kingdom's resources were not off base in their research, because they flew through the Scourge, and saw as space looked normal again, in the distance they saw a purple planet with a trail of white asteroids on one side of it that almost looked like a cloud.

Astra saw the planet getting closer before she shrugged." So, is that are planet or did the Scourge mix them around?"

Clank looked around before he looked at the blond woman." All data indicates that this is indeed planet ZDR Miss."

Mike saw that there was no satellites or any other man made structure were around the planet before he let out a uneasy chuckle." Well, I'd say hope we don't get a rough welcome but not sure if anyone is even left to welcome us. Is…there any one there?"

Masaki looked at his crew, and after a few moments Viletta frowned, before the blue haired woman looked at the others." There are some energy signatures detected, but nothing responded to us."

Mike nodded at the captain of the Hague before Masaki smirked." Well, almost as rough a ride as it was getting to the capital of the Ze Balmary Empire, planet Balmar. I feel bad for the folks who got trapped in a planet that went to hell, but at least if no one's there to stop us it will be a smooth quick trip right?"

"Don't be so sure about that." Aya uttered. As everyone glanced at the green haired woman the Psychodriver presented a data screen." Nothing responded to us, but there is still energy signatures all over the planet. Defenses might still be active."

Masaki shrugged as he looked around. "Eh…I mean long as we are not sleepwalking through it a few rusty mobile dolls or something should be a snap eh?"

"Might want to not be cocky about it Masaki. They have more than some decrypt simple robotic defenses."

Everyone saw where Aya pointed, before the screen zoomed into what looked like a mountain top in the distance. But as the image zoomed in everyone tensed up to see an enormous black-and-gray robot It had a roughly humanoid stature somewhat reminiscent of a Soldier, with a broad torso and large shoulders compared to its thin limbs and lower body.

Its arms ended in three-fingered hands, while its legs terminate in rounded stumps. Its head consisted mainly of a massive mouth with multiple nested jaws of squared teeth; a pair of protrusions extend from its chin, and it has a somewhat long neck that gives it a slightly hunched or bestial appearance.

Red energy coursed through various lines on its body, and it has several indentations resembling simple eyes. Its back and shoulders were covered with circular red pillars topped with silver discs.

Megaman saw the titan like robot was motionless before he gulped." That…that's one really big Reaverbot. Is…is it active?"

"There is energy coming out of its reactor, but it seems like it's been in a long hibernation state. Still…its energy readings are large enough to power the entire planet and its bigger than Knull was so, it might be best to not test if it will wake up or not. So…we are going to try landing away from it.

Thankfully the Starfall island it's on, Kronos Island, is away from Hanubia, the area they said would be best for us to secure the fuel.

For the sake of how our luck has been, we are going to take this slow."

Astra saw there were several other titan-like robots being ideal on the planet before she snickered." Eh, I'm not afraid of these oversized guards but guess if it reduces the chance we blow up the fuel then whatever."

Roll looked at the ports before she sighed." I guess just to be safe we will go down on the Flutter so you guys can keep an eye out on things from above?"

Mike saw everyone get ready before he shrugged." Better bring a broom, looks like it's going to be a dusty carpet greeting us."

"You better hope that's all that's waiting for us." Astra spat out, causing Mike to roll his eyes." Hey, I saw that Juno bot go postal on me so I'm the one who knows how nutty these old guards can be. Let's just hope they are aware from the pricey stuff."

With one last check the group went into the Flutter and descended into Hanubia's port.

When they got out they found nothing but a few flickering lights waiting for them before Mike shrugged." Guess this planet really has been dead for a while, maybe even lifetimes."

Astra looked around before she took out Gorr," Civilization may have fallen apart but this planet's not empty Mikey. I can feel energies moving around this rock. Things may have gotten so bad that those still around lost all reason."

Megaman sighed before he got his Megabuster ready." Then sadly it's the usual game plan when walking into ruins, don't expect a chat. Hey…looks like some stuff's been going on around here though, look over there!"

The group did, and saw a ship docked on the other side. It had some chunks of it missing, and did not have the banner of any organization before Mike winced." So someone really beat us to the punch? Damn…what kind of ship is it? If it was someone from Sieg's Infinite Victory and Conquest thing I really don't see how we would have gotten this far."

9S looked at the ship before his pod scanned it and presented him with some data." Maybe not be the worst-case situation just yet. Files say the ship is a merchant vessel commanded by Raymond Lawrence, it belongs to the company Lawrence Logistics and is called Ydas."

Astra paused before she looked at the ship." Wait…Raymond Lawrence? I know him, the dude's an Equalizer! We were not best buds but, he seemed like one of the ones who cared about the right things. Not sure why he would end up here though."

Mike eyed the Ydas before he looked around." I'm no expert but it seemed his ship was on its last legs. Maybe he was trying to get away from something and landed here?"

Clank looked around before his eyes shifted color." There are footprints, that go deeper into the planet. It's not clear if he and the others of the ship are looking for something, or are just trying to escape from someone else."

"Well not gonna get an answer just thinking about it so just pay attention and let's find out." Astra answered confidently as she glanced at the door. The group walked up to the door, and saw some statues of bird people at its sides.

Astra saw the door was glowing green before she cracked her neck." This really is a planet made by those Chozo eh? They really like hiding their stuff but I don't feel in the mood running around for a key in the rocks!"

Mike saw Astra was about to slice into the door before he got in front of her." Hey, don't need to show off alright hothead? We got an advantage the others did not have, we got the key to the front door eh?"

The curly haired man took out a red and orange crystal shaped like a bird's claw before he shrugged." Before the planet was lost someone had to be able to get inside encase things went hairy, and they needed reinforcements. Thankfully Die-Hardman and Makima found a key that should work, long as the systems are still working at all eh?"

The blond woman made a "Get on with it" gesture before Mike put the key in the door. While the door's shimmered for a moments, a scrambled male voice spat out," Code recognized."

As the door opened Mike smirked." Well, what you know? Hey at this point we,"

"We just might have an ugly as hell monster jump at us if you think this will be a piece of cake just cause one thing went right so let's get going."

Astra bluntly retorted. Mike's eye twitched before he shrugged. The group walked into the hall, and saw nothing but dusty barely lit hallways greet them. After going down this hall for a minute they reached a wider room, and saw it had a terminal but otherwise seemed empty.

Astra saw this and spat on the ground in annoyance." Damn it all if after all this someone already nabbed what we are here for I'm going to have words with that smug girl and the diehard mask nut when we get back."

"Take it easy hothead even Homelander can't just nab a planet's entire fuel with a bag. I mean maybe Sieg could but that's something else to worry about. Look the point is, this is not the treasure room Astra it's just the transfer station.

We get a shuttle to take us to the part of the planet where we can get some hyper fuel containers made and its done and done. And even if the shuttle rusted apart, we can like, just fly there ourselves or something."

2B paused before she looked at the terminal and cleared her throat." There is no need for that, the terminal indicates that the shuttle between sections is still working. In fact…it's been in use…recently."

Astra at once took out her sword before looking around," Any idea by who?"

2B paused before looking to the right." We might be about to find out, as it seems the shuttle is returning."

Astra motioned everyone behind a table that seemed to once serve as a registration or ticket booth as the shuttle did return to the room, three sets of house sized box's hanging on the ceiling, traveling across a rail vie some sort of magnet. In moments the shuttle stopped. For a few moments everyone got ready to fight as the doors opened, before everyone heard a childlike voice cry out," MISS TRON!

Mike, Astra, Megaman, and the rest of the group nearly collectively blinked in confusion as a Servbot rolled out of the lift. But their sight proved correct as the small yellow robot tripped to the ground and cried." Can we please get out of here? This whole planet is like…super creepy! I keep worry I'll look around and we are all going to get eaten so we got to get out of here!"

"You guys are scared of your own shadow so you can't really judge!" A woman's voice yelled out before Tron indeed came out, carrying a create. The pirate had a smug look on her face before she kicked the fallen Servbot." Sure this planet is kind of one of the more dangerous jobs we had lately but that also means the pay will be more than all the other jobs this year! SO just keep it together and do what I tell you to!"

As a few other Servebots came out carrying box's, the Servebot next to Tron winced." But miss Tron what if we get that vault open and it explodes!? Then we can't get paid!"

"Hey Mr. Zone, Drakken Joe, Glyde, Angela Cross,The Nahualli,Merga, and Yozora are all annoying but they want the reward just as much as we do. If anyone takes the fall it will be knuckle heads will take the blunt of it.

We did all this very carefully so this time no one will take the treasure for us. I mean after all no one is on the planet aside from broken down robots, just like those…ones? Wait…are you kidding me!?"

Tron's confidence quickly morphed into dread as she saw Astra strolling out of the table. The blond woman rolled her eyes before cracking her knuckles." Hey that's what I was going to say! Cause seriously…you losers got all the way here?"

One of the Servbots saw Megaman looking at him with a state of disbelief before he gulped." The blue fellow's here! Miss Tron!"

"I can see that! You've got the electronic jammer set up, right?

"Yes, Miss Tron!"

"Good! Let's see, the voice synthesizer is all set...OK, begin MegaMan Special Plan 3!

"Yes, Miss Tron!"

Tron cleared her throat before she smirked." Long time no see, MegaMan! Ha! I had a feeling I might run into you here!"

Megaman cleared his throat before he sighed." I guess funny pirates is the best of bad options."

"Funny!? What do you mean funny!? Just what's so funny about me, huh!? What do you think is so funny!? "

Uh...nothing! I just..."

"What about you!? I see you're still letting that, that, second rated Caskett boss you around! You're the one who's funny if you ask me! Humph! but anyway, do whatever you want-you can let that poor excuse for a Spotter boss you around for the rest of your life for all I care!
We've got work to do, and we'd appreciate it if you'd stay out of our way if you don't mind! We'll stay out of your way until we find the Key, all right? Got it? Good then, fine!"

"Like hell its fine! " Astra yelled back." Its only fine if I see you bail out of this planet in ten seconds! If you thought we would forget about you then your even dumber then I thought!"

"Shut up! I knew Diggers would try and get in the way of treasure sooner or later, just did not know what world but still. Ahem, anyway Megaman you're looking as good as ever! Well, as good as you can, considering how that good-for-nothing blonde treats you!

"Whadcha mean?"

"When you were out risking your life I happened to run into Miss Blondie, she told me all sorts of things, like how she's glad she doesn't have to go out on Digs with you! Do you think that's fair? She gets to relax, while you run around getting shot at!

Don't you think that's a little strange?"

MegaMan had his eye twitch before he muttered," Well, I uh..."

"Wait! There's more! Haven't you ever noticed that she's keeping some of the money you give her for weapons development-for herself!? She's skimming off the top, and you don't even realize it!

"What? Skimming?"

"She makes you all sorts of equipment and weapons, right? Do you really think it costs THAT much? You really are thick, aren't you? She was showing off how much money she saved by stealing from you!

"Roll would never say those kinds of things!"

"How can you be so sure? You can't judge a book by its cover! She might look sweet and innocent, but how do you,"

"Because he has more sense than a brain-dead genius like you!" Astra cut in sharply with enough force to make Tron jump up in fright. The Equalizer face palmed before muttering," I was wondering just what you had planned but this is even dumber than I thought. Seriously girl you clearly have no idea what we are up to or what's really going on so go on and go home with your toys before you get eaten or something."

Tron looked flustered before she stepped back." Hey…stop mocking me I know what I'm doing! We got here first so get your own treasure! There is not even anyone left alive to hold on to anything so now you're the ones being bullies!"

Megaman saw Astra raise her sword before the Digger put his hand up and walked up." Hey…let's not jump to conclusions ok? We don't even have to fight but there is something we really have to get to, ok?"

Mike nodded before he walked up." You know…the offer's still up there to make a deal Miss Tron, if you and your partners in crime can be reasonable. If you're already working with others, then sounds like there is a bargain to be made for the right price, right?"

Tron eyed behind her before she looked behind her." I mean…maybe…but Teisel made it clear are client was not going to like any surprises…Last thing we need is angry panthers chasing after us."

Astra rolled her eyes before muttering," There's going to be a lot worst things after you if you piss off the wrong people girl. What are you doing so we can shut it down?"

"Fine I saw how pushy you can be so I'll tell you. It's simple…its..this!"

The right most Servbot threw a sphere to the ground and it unleashed enough smoke to clear the room. As Astra coughed a bit she moaned." Damn it…the oldest trick in the book. Like hell am I getting screwed over to something like that!"

Astra waved her sword, and created a shock-wave to blow the smoke away. By the time they could see, they saw Tron had already ran back into the shuttle with the Servebots.

The blond woman was about to run after her till she realized her vision was blurry. She grasped her arm and muttered," Sleeping gas to? Guess she does have some tricks. But when I get my hands on her she's going to,"

"She's going to get away if we don't focus on counteracting the gas instead of thinking of the part after!"

Astra cursed before bitterly nodding. The two cast Esuna spells to cure everyone, and once everyone seemed to be ok, they ran back to the terminal before Mike gulped." Can we call back the platform?"

Clank looked at the terminal before the small robot shrugged." Negative, but we can call another one."

"Better than nothing, let's roll!"

Ratchet got a new shuttle to come and the group got in. After getting in the shuttle did move as fast as a rail train, but after a minute the shuttle slowed down and stopped, before they saw a dozen pathways in front of them, causing Astra to curse yet again." Damn it all, do we have any idea which way she went?"

"Not really." 9S retorted. The blond woman spat outside the shuttle as she looked around." Well do we have any idea where we were supposed to go in the first place?"

Mike took out a map he got before he looked around." I think, they said what we were looking for Dairon, I think the same symbol is that tunnel."

Astra saw he was pointing to the upper leftmost tunnel and shrugged before they motioned for the shuttle to go that way. A few minutes later the shuttle landed, and they emerged from a short tunnel to a giant underground dome. Astra saw it was encased in a green bubble before she rolled her eyes." Think you need to take a closer look at the map your highness."

"No, it's ok." 2B replied." This is the area we were supposed to be, it's just closed off, in its "defensive mode. Like with the previous door the key should get us in."

Mike glance at something that seemed like a door before he shrugged." Let's just hope they did not change the locks."

To everyone's relief the door opened, and after another tunnel the group braced themselves, only to find something that still caught them off guard, a large underground theme park.

Astra glanced around before her eye twitched." Alright what world or culture has a lab mean a theme park because someone screwed up something!"

Shiki looked around before the member of Eden Zero rubbed his head." Oh wow, this looks like Granbell Kingdom, it even has the broken robots and everything! Grandpa did not say he had a brother!"

As the others looked at the black haired man in confusion, Mike saw some robots with spherical heads looking motionless before he rubbed his head." Maybe…this was just a big…experiment?" Mike stepped forward, and suddenly the robots eyes glowed. While everyone got ready to fight miniature fireworks broke out before a robot on the left's head twitched." Oh…wHAT fUN! LeT's bE HaPPy ToGETHER!"

9S saw some of the other robots mutter the same thing before he rubbed his head." Well…this is one weird lab."

"Lab? This…is no lab! This is the Eggman's Eggland! Don't worry kids! Doctor Eggman knows it's been a rough few years so he built this park of dreams were you can just relax and have fun!"

Mike blinked a few times, and realized there was a statue of a pudgy man with a mustache and goggles over his eyes. He blinked as he got closer before looking at the robots." Wait…dad did say that there was a former bad guy who turned good during the Cosmic War, a Doctor Ivo Robotnik."

Ratchet paused before he looked around." Hey I remember that name, Nefarious said he wanted to break the " Master of robotic's" record to prove he was the better mad scientist."

Mike paused before he shrugged. "Eh, while the "Eggman" started off wanting to turn everyone to robots, by the end he just wanted to help people. Guess…he went the extra mile for those that had to hunker down here."

"Yah good for him…but a theme park is about as far away from a fuel place as yah can get!"

"Maybe not." Clank replied." They need to get resupplied at some point, there must be a pathway to let supplies in. "

"I guess that makes sense…but I don't suppose they are just going to answer are questions eh?" Mike put out.

Clank looked around before he tugged at Ratchet." They might if that's their function. I think that's a receptionist of sorts."

The smaller robot guided everyone to the taller one behind a booth, before seeing the robot's eyes were sparking. Clank sighed before turning to the others." Well…if it's working properly."

"Oh, its fine…just needs a few…touch ups." Ratchet replied before whacking the robot with his Omni-Wrench. For a moment the others worried if the robot was going to blow up before its eyes started to glow and it looked at the others." Greetings to Eggland, I am Pascal, the tour guide to this theme park. Are you looking for a ride?"

Mike gave a thumbs up to Ratchet before he walked up." Fact is my good droid we are here to touch up some of the rides…seems like it's been a while since this place could use a tune up."

"Oh? You're not in the data banks."

"True but…it seems this whole…area has been offline for…more than one commercial season."

"Oh my…data does indicate we have been in stasis lock for even longer than anticipated. It must have took longer for the crises to be resolved then estimated."

"Crises? What happened?"

"Sorry…unable to reply, unable to connect to planetary network. Connection might be possible vie accessing Eggman land's management center. It, is past the theater."

"Well then, long as we don't have to worry about you guys jumping at us then guess we are good to go."

"No worries, sir, we are all robots made for the sake of peace and entertainment. Doctor Robotnik wanted this place to be an area where the children of the world could for a time not have to worry about the rest of the universe's woes."

"Nice, if that's the case then at least we don't have to worry about things here."

Just as some of the group was about to take off suddenly the roller coaster fell apart after the ride went past. As dust swept up Pascal swerved around." I would not go that far. Sadly, it seems this area needs much maintenance so please be aware if anything is crumbling or malfunctioning."

"Don't blow a gasket." Astra retorted." We're sort of pros at dealing with corrupt stuff by now. Alright, let's get this on."

The group, with the help of the map made their way to the administrative office. While a few robots were acting erratically none of them saw the new arrivals as an enemy, and as Mike opened the door to the new section he smirked." Hey aside from a few bumbling pirates maybe we really are catching a break this time. Just have to get past the theater and we made it right?"

Astra shrugged as she looked around." Well, want to know who hired that ditz but long as they have not been here to long then should not be too big a problem."

"See? Lady Luck can't always be against us and," Suddenly a large alarm sound blared out that made the lanky man trip over in shock. As the others on instinct go into fighting positions the curtain started moving up. Mike saw spotlights go on before an anxious chuckle escaped him." Man guess I'm way to revved up, just a delayed show or, huh? Wait this is suppose to be the comedy improve stage? But the stage looks like, oh hell!"

Everyone saw the spotlights on the stage turn on, and saw a giant robot sort of dressed like an opera singer. The lower half seemed to be a bell that also served as a dress. Despite its clumsy make up, what alarmed everyone was that on its dress, was skeleton corpses attached to its body. Beautiful…beautiful…I MUST BE BEAUTIFUL!"

Astra winced before she cracked her neck." So much for the doc reforming when we got this horror show."

9S looked at the robot before he realized there was a smaller round head sticking out of the "Neck" before he gulped." I don't think this robot was built. It seems one of the basic park bots was locked in here, and, some reason or another went Maverick and, let's say, did a remodeling based on madness."

"They were not kidding about going bonkers."

The robot laughed madly before erratically before a rocket thrusted out of its dress and it floated above everyone." Look at me, oh please look at me. I want your eyes to look at me alone. Have I not become, beautiful. Do these cloths make me look cute? Would he like it if I walked like this? Beauty is what wins love…but what is "Beauty?" He won't look my way…he won't look my way…HE WON'T LOOK MY WAY!"

Mike saw the robot shudder before he walked back." Yah…being trapped with only an obsession to think about does seem to be like a sure-fire way to lose all of it."

The robot screamed before guns appeared out of the dress and the robot screamed out," I waited so, SO long for you to return master! But you will see that its Simone de Beauviour that is worth your praise! Not that whore! I AM THE BEAUTIFUL ONE!"

The robot opened fire, but Astra wasted no time deflecting the incoming laser blasts back at its face. Astra's eyes just hardened as she saw the robot scream." What you are is recalled bitch!"

Ratchet, Megaman, 2B, 9S, and Astra herself wasted no time blasting "Simone" to pieces.

Astra saw the robot's true head land near her before it muttered," Please…after all this time…tell me I'm b."

The blond woman smashed its head before taking a heavy sigh." Just more proof shelter in place can do more harm then good if it never ends. Whatever…I think its safe to say we should make sure the next room has a sane or an insane person waiting for us eh?"

Everyone took one more glance at the room before nodding. Moving more carefully, the group went past the theater and down to a basement. After unlocking another glowing door with the keycard, they found themselves in a wide room. There were a few tables and rusty cobweb filled offline computers, but the most noteworthy thing was a symbol on the wall that had a dot, with a circle with three spikes around it, followed by a triangle.

Megaman looked at it before he gulped." That…seems like something important alright."

"Well…let's just hope it's important enough to keep its security systems still functioning." Mike bluntly responded as he pressed the key into the dot in the middle. Everyone tensed up as the door glowed, before it split apart, to reveal a new chamber with a purple pyramid the size of a cargo box behind it.

The purple pyramid glowed for a few seconds before it suddenly split open. Inside were two people, one was a tall tan skinned man with long green hair and a third red eye on his head, and in front of him was a girl with dark brown skin, green hair and red eyes.

Her hair was short and tidy, with longer curved bangs covering her cheeks; her outfit was white and it included a curious symbol consisting of two red ovals overlapping into a "T" shape, and had her own pair of bracelets.

The woman stirred before opening her eyes. She saw everyone glance at them before her eyes narrowed." None of you…are in the systems datafiles. Leave…immediately. Trespassers are not tolerated on the premise."

"You need that much beauty sleep eh girl?" Astra retorted." Let's try this again. Everyone else on this planet is dead so who the hell are you two? Are you the ones who killed everyone?"

This caused the woman to pause…before she looked around." What…everyone is dead? No…the cyber hibernation is still functioning."

"The hell are you talking about?"

The taller man looked around before he cleared his throat." Mistress Sera…it would seems the situation has deteriorated even more then we calculated, but something has changed to cause the planet to no longer be trapped in limbo."

The girl called Sera widened her eyes before she looked at those in front of her." Your tolerating intruders? Have you erred in your purpose Geetz?"

"Negative, the directive of this unit is insuring your safety Sage Sera. However, it would be best to confirm who is the enemy. Scans indicate they activated the door with a confirmed vault key."

Mike took a deep breath before he walked up." So…are you guys like, part of the staff here? Just saying…you don't look like the rest of the carnival staff. Let's start from the top ok? I'm Michael Auro, son of Ben Auro. Don't mean to interrupt your beauty sleep but the truth is that we came here because we need your help and you guys might need ours to."

Sera widened her eyes before said eyes turned green, and she gasped." The son of…The savior? Matching DNA identified. How, how much time has passed?"

"Sounds like centuries. What, you guys were watching over ZDR or something?"

Sera slowly got up before she cleared her throat." I…I am "Sage Sera". I was jointly created by Doctor Ivo Robotnik and "Raven Beak" to manage the planets AI network. Here is Geetz, he is my Servitor Unit protector. We, oversee the planet."

"Well you're not doing the best job since it's all gone to hell. If your serious about this then what the hell happened?" Astra declared. Sera saw the Equalizer was looking inpatient before she sighed. "The doctor was working on another experiment, and had a disagreement with Raven Beak.

They were having an argument about how to proceed with an experiment called the Paradox Prism crystal, and a chain reaction caused the Scourge clouds in the entire region of space to react and head for the planet.

Emergency protocols had to be enacted, and since you're here it seemed it worked as the planet survived, though it took longer than expected to be "Clear of the danger."

Mike winced before he looked around." So…that's what happened? So…that means any organic guy or girl has been nothing but dust for a while then, eh?"

Sera paused before she started to walk up." That depends on if the Cyberspace protocol was initiated in time."

As everyone looked at her in confusion Sera just walked outside the room." Doctor Robotnik had already done much research on "Digital Worlds" in the past and had worked with the" Digimon". He was experimenting on the means to create a new Digital World to transfer the damaged parts of the universe to a pocket universe as a way to in time remove the elements that were leading it to such a broken state. It was not complete, but it was a way to send people into "Stasis" so that they could be safe till the danger passed."

Mike paused before he rubbed his head." Wait…so even if they were alive then they would all long be dead now right?"

"Negative, they would be frozen in a point of time in Cyber Space, so that when they would return to the world, they would have aged only seconds."

"Did it work?" Clank blurted out. Sera frowned before she walked outside the room." Unclear…cannot link with ZDR's main network. Will have to check the first Cyber Space terminal. There was not time to transfer the entire population."

Mike saw Sera go to the other side of the room before he took a deep breath." Well then who did you save?"

Astra got ready to attack as Sera and Geetz went to a terminal, and the shorter of the two pressed her hand against the terminal. Her eyes glowed red before the wall on the opposite side with a metal statue like face of Robotnik glowed, before splitting open. Two spikes appeared out of the ground in the newly exposed part of the room.

The spikes had two bubbles above of them, and had holographic images. One was of a

teenage female half-dragon half-mammalian of slightly above average height. She had lavender skin and fuchsia eyes. Her violet hair made two long strands in the back resembling twin ponytails, which went down to her feet and made her signature look. A set of two pointed horns protrude from her head, and she had a short tail; those were both the color of her skin.

Her hair was like side-swept bangs. The color of her hair was still visible on her eyelids. Her tail was fluffy. She was clad in a sleeveless white hanfu over a blue sleeveless shirt and shorts, and a red band around her stomach with a gold rope tied around it.

Her blue gloves had white cuffs with red trim, and her boots had white cuffs that went over her knees. Her earpieces were teardrop-shaped, and each has a white diamond-shaped ornament adorning them.

Next to her was a blue anthropomorphic hedgehog with spiky quills, red sneakers, and blue eyes. Both creatures looked like they were frozen in shock, before Mike widened his eyes. "Hey wait…that looks like one of my dad's old war buddies, Sonic the Hedge-ham? No, Hedgehog! Don't know the other woman but she must be one of his friends. Wait…so they been alive this entire time?"

"More like living in a digital, suspended state but it seems like the Cyber-Space systems still worked so they should be alive." Sera answered bluntly." I will begin the unsealing process, stand by."

Her eyes glowed once more, before the two spheres suddenly glowed with enough light to blind the room. When the light faded, the image of Sonic suddenly became solid, before he landed on the ground. The hero from mobius suddenly staggered before catching his balance. He then frowned and muttered," Hey I am not finished…Eggman?"

Sonic looked around before he paused. He saw Mike, Astra, and the others before he raised an eyebrow." Huh? What is this?"

Mike cleared his throat before he shrugged." Kind of hoping you could tell us that dude. Do…do you know who you are?"

The hedgehog paused before he gave a thumbs up." Do you know who I am? Cause Sonic's the name and speeds the game! I don't know if your new around here but, huh? Tails?"

Ratchet saw Sonic was looking at him before the blue hero looked at the Lombax." What happened to you buddy? You finally hit your growth spurt? Hey wait why does it look like you merged with Big the cat?"

Ratchet rolled his eyes before he cleared his throat." I did not merge with a cat, I am a cat! C'mon everyone knows what a Lombax is!"

Sonic paused before he looked around." Tails I know your mad I was doing that race but the joke's over! Seriously how much he pay you guys for this?"

Mike paused before he took a deep breath." Mister Sonic…you were a friend of my father, right? You remember Ben Auro?"

Sonic paused before he shrugged." Heh, like I forget anyone who can beat me in a race! Hey wait…you said…his son? Wait…I remember Lacus was expecting a kid and all. Tails this isn't funny anymore!"

"I assure you this is no joke old friend." A new voice said as the Holocron came out of Mike's pocket and the holographic image of Ben's teammate appeared in front of Sonic. James saw Sonic recognized him and smiled." Sonic, I'm so glad to see you're alright. Trust me, after this amount of time, the price of a friendly face is quite priceless."

Sonic saw James, then put his hand through the body before he narrowed his eyes." Eggman said on the speaker that something bad was going down…just how bad was it?"

"Sonic, it seems we have enough to catch up on that it could last all day but could we start with what you remember?"

Sonic paused, glanced outside to see that the theme park was in ruins before he nodded." I was putting on a show for the kids when the alarm went off. Eggman was ranting about something, said there was not enough time. I was about to diss him for saying that I did not have enough time for something and then, I saw a flash of light. I was blinded for a bit, and then when I could see…I saw you guys."

Astra rubbed her head before glancing at Sera." Damn girl…guess your system if a few centuries came off as a few seconds."

Sonic had his jaw drop, but before he could say anything the woman next to him stopped coughing before she muttered," C…centuries? Carol…what happened to Carol?"

Astra paused before she shrugged." Who is that? And for that matter…who are you again?"

"I'm Sash Lilac, from planet Avalice. Carol is my friend. Is, is she alright? We, we really been asleep for centuries? Where, where is everyone else? The park, the park was full of people."

Mike winced before he looked down." Sorry…it's been centuries, and planet ZDR was lost for the entire time so…anyone that did not get the cyber sleep treatment…that was not a robot, likely did not make it."

Sonic's eyes flashed with alarm as he hunched over." Tails, Knuckles, Amy! I got to find them!"

Megaman saw Sonic looked like he was about to take off before he winced." You really don't want to go out there. It's gotten messy. Still, there has to be others like you who got sealed away right?"

As everyone looked at Sera the robot nodded." This system was set up all over the planet. However, with the network down I don't know how much of it functioned properly."

"Then we will have to go see what's going on!" Sonic blurted out as he wound up his fist." I don't know what happened outside to cause this mess in the first place but first I have to make sure my pals are, ugh!"

Sonic was about to take off before he winced and fell to the ground. He then saw both his and Lilac both had red spots on their limbs before he winced." Huh? That was not there before! What happened?"

Sera sighed before going up." It seems that while you two were successfully sealed without your bodies or minds aging, due to the damage your bodies took on so much" Cyber-Energy" that it's corrupting your bodies."

Sonic winced before he tried shaking the energy out of his hand." Man, I knew when he said he was going to try and save us it was really a way going to kill me!"

"No, it's a result of the systems decaying. It, should be able to be cured…if the bacta tanks are still working."

"We don't have to wait." James uttered." I'm aware of the nature of a Cyber Energy infection, I should be able to heal it."

Sonic saw James's resolve before he chuckled." Man, you're a ghost and still an ace wizard eh dude? Hey, I'm all about speed."

"No problem, it will be a way for me to atone for you all having to be in this state in the first place."

Astra saw Mike looked relived before she cleared her throat." Alright, it's cool that not everyone on this planet is dead but to be blunt here we still don't know how to get what we wanted to get from here."

"Elementary my dear hot head." Mike wryly retorted." We woke up the staff, just get them to help us figure out who is hiding where, kick them out and resume doing what we have to."

"What you mean?" Sonic blurted out." After all this time Fitter is still having one seriously bad attitude eh?"

Astra spat on the ground before she snickered." So, people really have been making him the scapegoat for everything wrong in the universe for centuries eh?"

As Sonic raised an eyebrow James cleared his throat." Sonic, I'm afraid things have gotten, even more complicated and it would be best to talk in a more secure location. If nothing else then so you and Lilac's health can be fully looked at and we can talk without any interruptions."

Sonic looked around before he grasped his hand tightly." If it means we find the others faster then I'm game. So there's some bad guys attacking or something?"

Mike chuckled as he flicked his hair off his face." Well we are not the only guests for sure but so far it's more like pests then any serious trouble."

Before Sonic could say more everyone heard a crashing sound in the distance before Ratchet sighed." Well, even clowns can make a mess if they are left to bounce around enough…Quark proved that on his own. Man those girls better wake up to what's going on."

Astra saw Sonic get ready to go before she smirked." Just stay here while I clean out the trash, she owns me payback for what she started in Endless Illusion."

Mike saw how excited the Equalizer looked before he let out a uneasy chuckle." I think I'll tag along so you don't eat her or something."

"Oh, screw you I told you I'm not suddenly a man eater, just an ass kicker!"

The two argued as they, Megaman and Ratchet and Clank and some of the others walked out of the theater. As they got out Astra looked around, saw another ride had fallen and rolled her eyes." Just get out here so I can send your new machine back to its package quick enough for you to get a refund pirate hag I don't have time for this!"

Mike was about to bet if either another crazed robot, or Tron piloting a robot came out next, but to his shock all he heard was a confident male voice answer her with," Damn girl you have like, zero chill!"

To their shock a man in a business suit came out of the gate, and Mike was shocked that he recognized the new arrival. The lanky haired man saw the man's glasses and raised an eyebrow." Hey hold it! Your…that Drebin guy from before right when we raided Vholran castle! You just up and vanished to the point that I thought the castle fell on you or something."

Drebin snickered as he wiped some dust off his suit." Got a sharp mind here, eh? Thanks for shutting his whole mind control thing before things got messy. Would have stayed more but had to see that my people were out of harms way."

Astra raised an eyebrow before eying Drebin carefully." Your people? Wait, they said that the Dora Milaje left quick. So, you are with Wakanda eh? And if Wakanda was poking around here that means you have something to do with the other folks roaming around these parts eh?"

Drebin paused, before he looked down and snickered." Man, your one sharp bloodhound eh Equalizer? Well, if you really took down the Sentry, and got your way in here when everyone else could not, your clearly even more elite then I first thought. Man, talk about bad timing."

Mike looked around before he cleared his throat." Look I don't know what your deal is here Drebin, but we have a misunderstanding here."

Drebin suddenly looked serious before he took off his sunglasses." Oh…I think I understand things clear enough, Michael Auro."

Everyone tensed up before Mike cleared his throat." That's funny, I don't remember that's how I introduced myself to you. For a guy that I only met once, you sure know a hell of a lot about me."

"Yah well if we are being real here we met before. It's a decade back but seems you forgot all about Tyson Hamilton M'Baku."

Mike paused before he widened his eyes." Wait…that…that's the Wakanda prince that was getting a tour from the folks, among all the other leaders my parents were cool with back then. Wait that was you!? But, your hair was,"

"Yah I was in a phase back then, and you could say I'm in a much more…serious phase now."

Astra saw Drebin, or more like Tyson was looking serious before she snickered." You're really named Hamilton M"Baku dude? That's like,"

"Yah my old man had a sick sense of humor at times."

"Tsc, I can get that. Still…the bigger joke is trying to sneak up on us. No more games, you're the one behind Tron and the others running around?"

"All I can say is that Wakanda needs something in this planet. We were at a dead end breaking some of this planet's defenses, cause someone set up some hardcore secruity. But then you guys just stroll in like its nothing. But, in the end...it is hell of a lot easier when you just have the key. Guess you want to get what's been hidden away to, eh? That…that's a problem."

Mike sighed before he walked up." Tyson, that's your real name right? Look if it's about needing money we can split it right? Right now, we really need what's on here."

"For the sake of the Bethel Kingdom or something right? See that's just the thing Michael, for the sake of Wakanda we got to follow through with our deal with Homelander or my people are going to be in a damn tight spot."

"You're seriously trusting Homelander?"

"More like I trust he will go postal if we don't give him and the rest of the Vought clan what they want. And with your folks gone, he is the bigger cat in the jungle right now, the one breathing down are necks."

Astra took a deep breath before she took out her sword." Hey…Homelander's a jackass but you just going to roll over to him? What happened to all that Wakanda pride?"

"It's called not being naïve enough to see what happens when you go through with something stupid."

"Yah…well if that's how you do things then you should know to just get out of the way. You may not piss me off like the Sentry but I got something I have to do, even if it means going through people I would prefer not to. You think if we could take down a Nahobino, a part time spy part time arms dealer is going to cut it?"

Tyson snickered before he put his arms in the air." Fair point "Godslayer". Though, here's the thing. The whole Drebin thing is a front I admit, but my serious job is, my clan's protector, the Black Panther!"

Tyson suddenly tugged the panther necklace he had under his suit, before it glowed. Tyson in moments became covered in purple light, before he was covered in a full body suit that made him look like, a humanoid black panther, with the faces of panthers on his armored chest and shoulder pads.

Astra saw Tyson get into a fighting stance, and saw his helmet/ mask looked half cat, half demon before she snickered." Well damn, thought the whole Black Panther thing with the vibranium-weave suit deal was out of commission for like, centuries."

"You thinking that was the whole point." Tyson muttered with a much colder tone then before." People keeping their guard down, makes it easier to go through them yah know?"

"Well cool suit but it's just going to get wrecked cause to be blunt that level of stuff is not going to cut it!"

"Think your so above mortals now that you're a "Godslayer" eh Astra? Don't underestimate the resolve of Wakanda!"

To everyone's shock Tyson cried out before his suit glowed purple. Suddenly the entire area started to shake, as to everyone's shock a purple aura erupted out of the Black Panther warrior with enough force to level the buildings around him.

Astra saw Tyson take out purple glowing daggers before she let a devil may cry kind of smirk form on her face." Ah hell, don't remember Wakanda's panthers being able to pull off this level of power."

Mike could only see white voids for eyes with Tyson's Black Panther mask before he grasped his fist." That's because Mom and Richard trained Tyson, and many other leaders on all the basic energy stuff, to keep the ways of the Enji Knights alive and all. It, it was supposed to be used for the sake of justice, not against it."

"So, you think if someone is against you then it automatically means they are wicked eh Mike? I see how it is. Look, in the end even if there are just reasons for what you're up to, I have to do what I must to keep my people safe. Your parents did right to me and my world, but the fact is they are dead, and to be blunt without them there is nothing left worth dying for in the remains of there order.

We put are faith in the mandate of heaven, but it all unraveled like the fantasy it always was. And with the mandate of the angels gone, all that's left is the deals with the devils, and finding a deal that you can at least surive!

I'd prefer if you just stay down and stay knocked out long enough for me to get what I have to get done. But…push me and I'll do what I must, cause in the end my people have to come first! Wakanda forever!"

Authors Notes: Managed to get one more chapter for 2022, got more then a few to go over so let's get started. Leonard Burns was a major figure in the Fire-Force anime and Manga, Cecil Stedman is the Nick Fury like government agent in charge of the Global Defense Agency in the Invincible series, while Kregg, Thula, Conquest, Anissa, and Thragg are all Viltrumites that will hopefully be in season two of Invincible and were in the comic.

Raymond Lawrence or " Ray" is the main lead from Star Ocean 6: The Divine Force. Him and the others as part of the "crew" will be fleshed out more soon.

Shamna, Shalio, and Bittool are all from Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection.

ZDR is indeed from Metroid Dread, but the Titans are from Sonic Frontier, I'm trying to mix things together a bit as I'm having the Starfall Islands from Frontier be the" topside" parts of the planet.

Sera is primarily from Megaman Legends 2, but also a bit mixed with Sage from Sonic Frontier as aspects of both as one person proved intriguing for me, hopefully will make sense later.

I'm also involving Freedom Planet's cast as well, the four leads of Freedom Planet two to match Sonic, Knuckles, Tails and Amy, can't say more without spoiling it for now.

Pascal was from NieR:Automata, though I altered its role a bit. The theme park was from NieR as well, though I mixed it a bit with Eggman land from Sonic Unleashed to again mix things up a bit and make ZDR be more then caves and all that.

Tyson Hamilton M'Baku, while inspired by Marvel's Black Panther is a original creation of mine. To stand out a tad more from T'Challa, I decided to give Tason' s suit a bit more of a armored look, a bit like Dai Shi from Power Rangers Jungle Fury, and a few others.

Well, hopefully this idea I have will work out as I hope, for now I'll just say I did not put so much effort into Tyson all for a throw away charater and all.

Well that's all for now, Next year I'm going to be doing both grad school work and job work in the hopes of being able to land a decent job before I die, so odds are good that it will hamper my work rate on this, but I vow to keep this going to the end, hopefully that matters to at least some people. Still, as always if you liked what you saw hope you liked it enough to leave a review. And with that, see you all in 2023.