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A Fan-Made Crossover by Frozarburst
Based on OK K.O. Let's be Heroes
"You don't need powers to be powerful"
It's been a great many years since the last time K.O. had encountered his father; the once great hero Laserblast turned famous supervillain named Professor Venomous. While working with Lord Boxman, he had been corrupted by an even darker version of himself who sought to use his son's destructive side as a weapon to conquer the entire Earth. Thanks to the efforts of heroes and villains alike, this Shadowy Figure was slain and the planet was, for a time, at peace. But with the advent of the Toonverse, the public outing of Venomous being the father of K.O. led to fears of his Shadowy side resurfacing to wreak havoc on a grander scale. As new heroes begin to emerge, so to new conflicts around Lakewood Plaza Turbo and Voxmore. But whereas previous battles were fought in a classic "Good vs. Evil" sense, this fear-driven motivation of Lakewood had rapidly begun to evolve into a full-blown war, the likes of which haven't been seen since the great Toon Wars. Though the fight itself was isolated on this world, it didn't take long for the governing body of the universe to understand the severity of the situation. Whatever happens next is up for one man to decide…
The Earth's been surrounded by a sizeable observation fleet for months on end. When word got out that what folks call a Miniature Toon War was coming to play, it took only a few minutes for the Republic to respond. The Professor's Son's been given multiple chances to try and mitigate the damage as is, but it's hardly enough as Venomous can tell flying into the armada checkpoint in his mech suit. Normally, he'd breeze through blockades like this, but knowing the odds, he's compliant. They need only see his face for an ID to allow him passage into his own home. In moments, he descends firmly on the roadway to his premises; only a few minutes on foot to reach it. But like every trip back home, he lands here to spot any heroes looking to ride to his property for a fight, preferring to save them the trouble of searching for him. In record time, one group approaches from a cloaking field, surrounding him with their gadgets and powers activated. They're clearly new to Lakewood, fresh out of the academy and eager to face a real evildoer.
"Venomous," barks the short officer-looking man. "We knew you'd come! You're the most wanted villain out of all of 'em!"
"K.O. said you come here every day to check for heroes coming to Boxmore," says the young lady behind the professor. "If we take you down, we could be stopping another crisis before it even starts!"
"You say that as if you're not already in one," he snarks.
"It's not a war if we're taking down bad guys like you," says the buffest of the bunch. "Let's get him!"
As they approach the supervillain to strike, Venomous casually toggles a switch under his armor, then raises both hands to block a huge punch from either side! The other two heroes both behind and in front of him prepare to fire a laser at him. But just when it seems they've gotten the upper hand…
WHAM
The mech ejects and each of its parts smash into the attackers, fast enough that they don't even see it coming! Some of the essential pieces melted when two of them shot at him, though it doesn't matter. They're either unconscious or about to be when the Professor walks up to the familiar shirtless android character.
"I'm not all about that life anymore, kids. Do yourselves a favor and stop looking for trouble."
As he walks off back down the path to his headquarters, he pauses for a moment, not turning his attention to those behind him.
"Oh... And tell my son to keep a tighter grip on his students. They forget not to strike first. That's my department."
TOON WARS LEGACY VENOMOUS
Episode 1 - First Strike
The road was short for the Professor ignoring the scenic route to the Voxmore base. He's expected, not by Boxman but another familiar, scalie face. All the Boxbots apart from the mainline children of Boxman are all actively working on maintenance and tidying up the aesthetic of the interior, keeping it looking as pristine as possible for the return of Venomous. He chuckled seeing the many copies of Darrell get to work while prototypes of the Hat Bots Black Hat once used are being examined by the automated production lines. Perhaps the thought that his boyfriend could create something that advanced, even for a draft of a final product amuses him. Once he reaches the familiar sight of a large metal door to the main office, he commands, "Open."
Indeed. On the other side seated in front of the fine wood desk with her legs crossed is Cosma, having traveled from the reaches of space to visit another like-minded supervillain. Venomous isn't even alarmed by her yellow eyes glowing in the shadows of the unlit room. He casually waltz towards the table without first acknowledging her.
"Glad to see security's keeping the kids out," he remarked. "Either that, or you ate them."
"Yes, hello. I'm fine. Thank you," the reptilian sarcastically spoke.
"How'd you get in here," Venomous asked as he took a seat before her. "That door's new and it only responds to my commands."
"I insisted. And you should thank me. Had I not come here, one of your son's friends could have broken in."
Interlocking his fingers, Venomous leaned forward against his desk. "What're you here for, Cosma? To scold me?"
"One of those so-called 'heroes' trashed my cousin's birthday party because he had a toy laser!"
"You have a cousin," he chuckled. "Heh. Well can't say we shouldn't have seen it coming. It's a laser, Cosma."
"A laser pointer," she clarified. "No matter what we do, be it good or bad, we're targeted for crimes we may never commit!" Leaning back, she folded her arms and wondered aloud, "Honestly... It has me considering if I would be a better superhero than them…"
Unengaged, Venomous looked off to the side with a smirk and nodded. "Well, we do call ourselves evildoers."
"Venomous, your Voxmore brand has never been stronger with all the wealth it's earned from the war. But it's far abnormal for the heroes to turn like this. They preach they're doing this for justice, but they're not. They're actively searching for trouble." She stretched closer across the table to meet the professor's face. "And I know you have something to do with it."
"Why is that?"
In bafflement, the galactic evildoer jolted back and waved to him, "Hello?! Your Shadowy Figure and Turbo K.O. harmed both Boxmore AND Lakewood when you bought the company! I know they also had a hand in that Horde Syndicate a few years back."
"No no, it was Shadowy who helped Black Hat," he corrected. "Not my son. K.O. was just…growing up was the problem. But look on the bright side. The Voxmore brand is still going strong, you're still a fairly large shareholder for the company, hero vs. villain activity is better than it ever was… What's the matter besides the issue of morality?"
"With our end of the galaxy going nuclear, we will have to contend with the Toon Republic. And if they get involved, BOTH heroic and villainous properties will shut down and be forced to comply with universal law!"
"...Oh."
"Fortunately, I have plenty of galaxies to retreat to for a new investment, but it amazes me that you're the one forgetting all this, professor."
"It's been years, Cosma. Cut me some slack."
"At least you're not like the annoying Boxman," she snarled. "He was...a special piece of work to say the least."
To hear someone comment about the previous CEO in such a way upsets Venomous to the core as they are now together. However, he sets any arguments aside knowing Cosma isn't aware and does speak truth in some respects. He simply rolls his eyes and gives a small grin when he talks.
"Eeeeh, yeah. But you get used to it." Placing his palms on the wood, he asks, "What do you want me to do about this?"
Quick to respond, Cosma tells him, "I'd just like to know one thing. Do you consider yourself a supervillain, or a superhero?"
He froze. No one has asked him that question since he revealed to K.O. that he is his father. He has done plenty of good for his son, his minion Fink, and Boxmore. But nearly half his life has been spent investing in evil for the sake of it. The sheer thrill that comes with doing awful things over spending energy on helping people is what kept him going. And yet, the moment he met Fink, it all felt natural to take her in as a stepdaughter along with growing attached to Boxman when he needed him most. It's as if the image of Laserblast still lingers in his actions.
Conflicted, he answered, "…I...I honestly wouldn't know what to tell you. Times have changed after all."
"Come now. This should be easy for you," said Cosma. "You've been both at least once in your life. If you're not either or, then…"
BANG
Through the glass behind the professor, a stray bolt flew right into Cosma's forehead, sending her out of her chair into the floor! The very force of the shot threw Venomous out of his seat with enough time to duck for cover as more energy bullets begin to scatter into the room! The destruction leaves everything in shambles as the shooting dwindles and the professor assesses the wound on the reptilian laying on the floor behind the collapsed table.
Not thinking to look behind him first, he feels her pulse and checks her face. He shouted, "COSMA," yet no answer. Luckily, perhaps strangely, she is still breathing but unconscious. Another shot to the floor bursts their cover to pieces when he finally sets his sights on the attackers coming from the sky. Three tall, dark and red figures hover in mid air, armed with two huge laser cannons and marked with a red "X" across their chests and faces.
"Strike," said the Professor. "Or I take it a few copies of him. K.O. told me about the original."
"And we're just as effective as the original," said the Strike in the middle.
"Which means you're easy to take down."
Under his sleeve, he had tapped a caller on his wrist to summon the many Boxbots and prototypes to the labs behind him. They burst through the walls, armed with buzzsaws and mini lasers when their leader commands them to attack the interlopers! All it takes is one shot from all three Medusa Cannons to freeze the army of androids in place, turning them to stone!
The rightmost Strike points its gun at Venomous last and says to him, "Now for your final FINAL episode, Professor!"
Before they can fire as their target nearly accepted his fate, a powerful gust of wind throws off their aim, one of which accidentally fires into another! The frozen Strike clone plummets to the surface, crashing and shattering into broken stone! Right when one of them is searching for the source of the change in weather, he is struck by a rocketing air missile engulfing the user throwing a punch to the clone's abdomen! This feline in blue with a long red cape sends him into the lot away from the facility! There they crash into a few shuttles built for Boxman and his minions. And from the rubble, Cattus stands over Strike with his Whirlwind Magisword in his hand.
"I believe you are trespassing on private property, sir."
The other duplicate fires at the anthro when he blocks the beam with his Magisword. It pushes him across the pavement leaving a trail of smoke, but he remains standing firm on the ground, disrupting the shot when he boosts into the air for a direct encounter! While the two clash, Venomous looks on from his office recognizing the hero.
"Cattus the One Blade...?"
The previous clone recovering from his fall charges at the supervillain with full force only to be blown into a silo beside the main building from within the office by a strong wind blast! Nyando, adoptive son of the king in red royal fashion, takes a guarding position in front of the professor and Cosma.
"That's his old name," he explained. "Pop's got the Ultimate title now!"
"Whatever you're doing here, I'll ask about it later," said Venomous. "I don't know how, but Cosma's barely clinging to life!"
More bolts from the Medusa Gun coming from the Strike returning to combat get blocked and sliced by Nyando's personal copy of his father's sword. Objects in the room turn to rock or explode around them. But Venomous is too focused on Cosma for now. He would normally either care less or call it quits but hasn't on the off chance that she maybe alive. And to his surprise, she is.
She coughs and barely opens her now widened eyes, sitting up to ask the man, "Ugh… Wha…?" She looked around the environment and pressed further, "What's happened here? Why is everything exploding?"
"Cosma," Venomous smiled!
"Hey, you good ma'am," Nyando asked.
Still dazed, she replied, "I feel…funny."
Venomous shrugged his shoulders, "Well you did just get shot through the skull."
"By whom?"
He points to both the Strike attacking Nyando and the one throwing flaming punches at Cattus, which he narrowly avoids in mid-air.
"Oh. In that case…"
Very quickly, the supervillain stood up launching a strong heat beam from her eyes that instantly nukes the cannon on the frontmost Strike's arm! The explosion's so great that it completely decimates his appendage! Before he can react, his torso is sliced in two by another powerful burst of wind, split down the middle before Cosma explodes what remains of him!
She gives Nyando a thumbs up and with a smile tells him, "These ninja turtle rejects need to be taught a lesson!"
In a single bound, Cosma leapt toward the remaining clone whose still occupied with Cattus, throwing a kick so hard to his neck that it stuns him long enough for the feline king to cut him across the "X" on his chest! He isn't dying from it. He tries to shoot Cosma but her eyes glow purple when she teleports to different points of the lot right before he turns his gun on The Ultimate who severs the barrel and flips over the villain to deliver a final brutal lunge through his back with his sword! Pulling out, Cattus steps aside, leaving the spoils for Cosma. She promptly enlarges into a titanic form and eats the clone whole and spits out the gun. Venomous, left speechless at the lizard's performance, has his jaw agape forcing Nyando to close it shut.
"Impressive," Cattus cheered!
Cosma shrunk back down and took a bow. "Thank you! You're too kind."
Descending from the back of Boxmore to the pavement with his Magisword, Nyando brings Venomous to the presence of the king who gives his undivided attention.
"Now where'd all that come from," Nyando asked.
Cosma tilted her head, "Where what came from?"
"Your change of heart," Venomous clarified.
"Dunno," she hunched. "You're the doctor."
"From what I gather, it seems you have suffered internal damages forcibly rewriting certain mental functions," Cattus deduced. "Though it appears it maybe to your benefit."
Venomous agreed, "What he said."
"Cool beans!" Cosma began to bounce, readying her fists in eagerness to fight. "Bring on so'more guys! I'll smoke 'em!"
"Patience Miss Cosma," Cattus gestured lightly. "There will be more. For now, we start with our main objective: The Professor."
Venomous quietly demanded, "What do you want from me, Cattus?"
"An order for your arrest was placed by the council of the Toon Republic."
The professor folded his arms. "I shouldn't be surprised. All the things I've destroyed as of late would have even them spooked."
"Not quite. This is due to your fabled Shadowy Figure having a hand in the Horde Syndicate, or rather Black Hat's machinations."
"What about those three goofy Deviantart OCs," Cosma asked.
"That I believe is related to Black Hat as well."
"It is," said Venomous. "He told me he had three of them in storage after that CN incident."
Cattus gets closer to his face. "Venomous, it seems there is more going on here that requires my attention. I'd like to bring you to my castle."
"And the Republic?"
"They will be on a...need-to-know basis."
On an island outside of known heroic space rested Black Hat's manor. A castle which was built in the image of his signature head-wear interwoven with the dark volcano behind it. Nervously, the mad genius monkey in his traditional blue and white attire, Mojo Jojo, arrived nervously as he hurriedly walked down the large hallowed halls to the meeting room where the ring leader, Black Hat, along with his crazed follower Dementia and personal scientist Flug awaited a report.
"Look who finally decided to show up, love," Dementia said.
"Apologies, Black Hat," Mojo was quick to say. "Or should I say…Lord Black Hat?"
Slowly, Black Hat's front morphs into his back over turning an inch to face the talking primate with an enlarged brain.
"Very fine choice of words, Jojo."
"It pains me to say, but it would seem that our plan has failed." The monkey quickly bounced with his hands. "But I assure you. We will find this Venomous character and eliminate him once and for all! Besides, he is much easier to handle than those bug-eyed freaks back where I am from. Heheh."
"Hard to catch but easy to kill. You've spoken soundly. Would you like an out for this next phase?"
"Well, I have been in need of a vacation. Perhaps I should grab some coffee, or watch a movie… Yes, I want out."
"Understood."
Instantly, Mojo's cranial cap is exploded to bits splattering his brains across the room! However, underneath all that is a chip which shuts off its light, cutting off the feed to the real one's lair where he observes the death of his drone.
"CURSES," he shouted! "Then again, that could have been me right there." In furious triumph, he yelled, "VICTORY!"
At the base, only the doctor is horrified by such a display of power. Dementia just laughs and Black Hat continues with his meeting as if nothing happened before.
"That pesky professor is as slippery as he is foolish," he grunted. "And although evil oozes with the outbreak on his world, he is still a threat to my enterprise. Any chance of the Toon Republic interfering because of him will ruin everything! I want him dead!"
Timidly, Flug argued, "But sir, we've exhausted our best resources to Mojo Jojo. Strike was all we had left!"
Black Hat teleports before the doctor, startling him with the grin of his long jagged teeth.
"Not all of it, Doctor."
Beside him, a wormhole spawns the size of a titan. A tall, brutish alien with a bulky build wearing his respirator and classic dark armor over his torso steps into the room before the villainous trio.
"Why have you summoned me," Vilgax questioned the leader.
"Because there is a threat to both of our plans if we do not come to a mutual understanding. I'm offering you a chance to rule an empire alongside me."
"I care not for your petty empire. I only desire a fleet capable of conquering my once dominant galaxy."
Black Hat motioned his hand to show a projection of Venomous in an orb of flames, "And so you shall have it if you can defeat this man."
Taking a moment to consider, the alien warmonger paused to digest the information. Focusing on the professor's face, he agrees to Black Hat's request and tells him, "I will. But know that I do this not as your pawn, but for the benefit of the both of us. You have but a year to complete the vessel."
The supervillain just grins with his teeth, holding an evil laugh. "Make it a few months."
After gathering evidence from the failed assassination, Cattus and Nyando brought both Venomous and Cosma to Rhyboflaven nearing night hours. But it is now almost entirely different from Radicles' description when he visited years ago. The medieval style of the buildings and streets had been melded with modern technology very similar to the material used to construct Toon City. Various characters from other cartoons wander the roads as if it were the now abandoned CN City, taking photos of the luscious scenery and cultural landmarks. Many flock toward the statue at the town square unaltered from technology depicting Cattus' One Blade symbol and a recreation of Bimm's trusty Ball of Yarn Magisword poking through it. A fitting image as the Professor is escorted to the great castle gates being guarded by Vambre and Prohyas Warrior. Their attention is instant seeing a notorious evildoer being brought in by the king himself. The doors open automatically and the group is greeted by none other than Familiar and Bimm; the famous feline brother/sister duo like the Warriors made royal thanks to their relation to Cattus and their part in the Toon Wars from small scale to cosmic proportions.
"You didn't tell us you'd be bringing guests over," said Familiar.
"You didn't say it was a supervillain either," Prohyas added.
Cattus was quick to assure them very firmly, "My son and I have rescued both Venomous and his friend from an attempt on their lives."
"That's me," Cosma waved!
Prohyas mocked, "Oh, well that changes things!"
"We'll be watching you, Professor," Vambre squinted.
"Yeah great," Venomous ignored. "Anyway, those clones were kept in storage for an old crime syndicate Shadow…er…I used to run. It was a mutual agreement I had with Black Hat before I settled with Boxman. My guess for why he sent them was to keep me from retaking my operations since my alter ego is gone and I still run Voxmore."
Nyando nodded in agreement, "I had a feelin' about that. I've been tryin' to get the scoop in the underworld with Hali. That's why we thought they were from BH."
"I was the kingpin in many respects till now. And that's not even including Fink as my little minion." Suddenly, the evildoer felt vulnerable. He clenched his chest and worried for his stepdaughter's safety, saying to himself, "God, I hope she's alright…"
"Fink is a strong and noble warrior, Venomous," Cattus comforted. "I know she will be fine. But you should remain here until we can sort this out."
"I could be hunted by every supervillain in the Toonverse," Venomous snarled. "What makes you think I'm safe here?"
Bimm folded her arms and raised an eyebrow. "Ahem?"
Thinking for a moment, he remembered the many tales of the Toonverse about Bimm in particular; all claiming her to one of, if not the most powerful being in the universe following her bout with the Toon God. Though he remained skeptical, Venomous understood he is in no position to argue when Cattus just demonstrated what he is capable of compared to his guards.
"Oh right. Forgot. But you're still going to help me get out there and foil Black Hat's plans. Whatever they are."
"How so," Cattus asked. "You seem to expect us to handle this dilemma for you."
"Yes," Venomous ordered. "Unless you happen to have something I can use to take care of it myself."
"Oh, so you can kill us later with them," Vambre speculated.
The professor chuckled, "Haha! Why would I waste a shot on you two? You're hardly even a challenge compared to my son."
The Warriors didn't appreciate this coming from him. They've heard this insult many times, but not from one who is unarmed. Prohyas grunted, "You little…!"
To their surprise, Cattus began to laugh, not at their expense however. He grasps his chest over something interrupting their scuffle. "Hahaha!"
"Cattus," Vambre wondered.
"I apologize Professor, but I'm afraid you're thinking too small."
"Excuse you," Venomous darted. "I've conducted research in more fields than you can count! I've studied heroes like you from all corners of the universe!"
Cosma jokingly added, "Except when it comes to gaming and the internet."
"Well…yeah. I suppose."
"You misunderstand," the king continued. "I ask you, why rely solely on weapons and the trust of others when you yourself are more than enough?"
"I am a scientist, not a martyr."
"Seriously. This guy's built like a twig but he's wicked smart," Cosma pointed.
"Thank you Cos… HEY," he barked!
Cattus faced the evildoer more attentively, putting on a more firm tone of voice. "You may not be at the level you seek now, but there is still room to improve even if you cannot see it. I remember you told me you were once a superhero by the name, Laserblast. You had strength then even when you predominately used a weapon instead of your physicality. And I believe you still have that strength and more buried deep down."
He reached his palm on the former superhero's shoulder. "Do you still believe it too?"
True that Venomous once worked closely with the One Blade on secret missions during the Toon Wars. When the Syndicate was at large, they had access to various underground networks related to Shadowy's criminal enterprise. Before the Professor knew much about his alternate side, he partnered with this secret Toon Force to put a dent in these hidden operations, and Cattus was no exception to the team. Even now, his chill and nurturing nature is still within him despite all the evil Venomous had done, recognizing the fact that he joined to protect those he cared about like Laserblast would.
Thinking for a moment, the heroic side to Venomous comes forward and tells the king, "Truth is…no. And even if I had the power, I'm not sure it'll be enough. You don't know me like my planet does, Cattus."
"Perhaps not. But I've fought beside you long enough to see the care you have for your son and your minion. Even when you lacked your powers, you were a true warrior who earned the upmost respect. And now is where you choose to remain the way you are, or step into the bigger picture and become something greater."
A chance to become something greater, he pondered. Venomous knew he had powers once he failed to resist his Shadowy side. Yet he lacked the strength to use it as opposed to his son who was wild with it. He could level cities, let alone entire worlds thanks to the suits he and Fink acquired. But once they were finished, he could do no harm. There was no purpose other than chaos and seeing his loved ones grow to be better than himself. Does he still have a chance to learn new tricks? Perhaps. But he wouldn't know unless he tried. If Black Hat sent those clones to kill him simply for being alive, he could potentially harm his loved ones, including his ex-wife Carol and his children.
With no other options, Venomous let out a deep sigh. "God, I hate it when you're right. But I need this. Cattus…"
Reluctantly, he takes a knee before the anthro and bows his head, surprising not only Cattus but the rest of the members watching apart from Cosma, who spoils the moment with a shot of her phone camera.
"I devote myself to your teachings. Show me how to improve so I can crush Black Hat's forces."
Prohyas asked, "Wait, you want him to do it?"
Even Vambre chimed in, humored by the professor's proposal. "Why, Professor, that's something we can certainly do. Besides, Cattus here is a busy man with his daily royal routines and…"
"Very well, Professor," Cattus smiled. "We shall begin first thing tomorrow morning!"
Together, the Warriors and Nyando's jaws went agape as they collectively yelled, "WhaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAA…?!"
"Warriors, I'd like you to prepare the training grounds. I see that the task before him requires a level of expertise he has yet to possess."
"Ya sure, Big C?," asked Prohyas.
"His mission after his training will bring him to such lengths even I can't predict. We must prepare him. But first…we must understand your current strengths and weaknesses."
Venomous stood up, "The only weaknesses I have are my slim exterior and lack of superpowers. I'll improve."
"Is that so," Cattus smirked. "Nyando, please lend your Magisword to him."
"Oh? Ok," Nyando complied.
In a single toss, his Magisword magically whirls into the Professor's hand, grasping it while surprised at the king's orders.
"Here is where your skills are needed most, Professor," said the Ultimate. "You will need them to evaluate how much I will teach you. It could be days, weeks, or months depending on how well you face me."
"Shame I gave my helmet to Fink earlier," Venomous said before he grinned with his teeth. "But you've just handed me the key to your end, Cattus!"
With a cry, he throws three strong waves of wind at the king, who effortlessly avoids each one until he's close enough to deliver a swift kick to the professor's chest! He kicks him so hard he briefly cuts off his breathing and knocks him unconscious from the impact to the floor! Vambre and Prohyas laughed while Cosma got down and began counting, "3, 2, 1, and he's DOWN!"
She lifts Cattus' hand, "Our heavyweight champion, ladies and gentlemen!"
The king smiled at her. "Thank you, Cosma," and returned his son's Magisword to him. "Now, Professor, you possess great skill, but you must adapt. Hone in your potential and improve your abilities. Only then will you be able to defend yourself against the underground forces of this criminal empire. Now, rise."
No answer. Venomous is face down on the ground barely breathing.
"…Venomous…?"