BGM-Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 OST-Take You for a Ride (Rock Mix)
Ruby: Hi! My name is Ruby Rose, leader of Team RWBY! Nick Fury assembled this new world's mightiest heroes to form S.T.R.I.K.E.! A new task force that specializes in dealing with interdimensional threats. And, well, we're definitely in the middle of the biggest one ever. Being a STRIKE Agent sounds like it's gonna be SO cool! Cannot wait for my first mission! Gotta check if our families are safe first though.
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Volume 1 Issue 4: New World Tour
New Vale City, Unified World. (Day of The Convergence)
BGM-Marvel Future Revolution OST-New Stark City
Mobini Flickies fly free and happy through the sunny afternoon skies of New Vale City. Part New York City. Part Station Square. Part Vale. All merged to make up one of the countless unified regions born from The Convergence. Nick Fury looks down on this city from his renamed S.T.R.I.K.E. Tricarrier, sporting his typical poker face on the flight deck while his thoughts monologue, 'New Vale City. The greatest city of this new world. And the most targetable for criminals that broke out of the Prison Raft.' A SHIELD Mandroid flies over to his boss for instructions, with the director simply gesturing him to continue his patrol of the city, which he does. 'It won't be easy…but as the leader of STRIKE, that means it's my responsibility to protect this town and the rest of the world by any means necessary.' Fury walks across the deck to meet with a co-founder of STRIKE. The GUN Commander, Abraham Tower. The two converses in regard to the maintenance being given to their robotic troops: AK-200s and Gun Beetles, 'Can't save the world alone. That's where Tower comes in.' Both take their conversation to the last co-founder of their dimensional task force. General James Ironwood of the Atlesian Military. 'Equal props to Ironwood too.' Fury thought, with he and Tower staring at what Ironwood has been observing: Their STRIKE Agents. The best soldiers of SHIELD, GUN, and Atlas trained to work as one. Symbolized by their new STRIKE-themed uniforms. They give a salute to their three bosses, with Fury monologuing, 'What we've managed to build together…', and directing them into a Quinjet that'll fly them to their first mission in the Unified World. 'Is just about as amazing as it gets.' He thought, with the three STRIKE Commanders watching their agents take off.
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BGM-Marvel Future Revolution OST-Omega War
A new city brings new trouble. The Quinjet flies past a tall tower that is home to an ominous threat spying on it from his office. A man in white that many mistake his size for fat, when in actuality, he is a powerful crime boss that is pondering the means to conquer this unified city. 'This city was born from chaos. But under my rule, I will return everything to order.' thought by Wilson Fisk, New York's Kingpin of Crime.
The Kingpin is one of many criminals interested in controlling New Vale. For instance, a potential rival just conquered a hideout he owns that holds valuable information. Most of the Fisk Thugs were easily defeated by a young woman with heterochronic eyes wielding a pink parasol as a weapon. Her gentleman-dressed partner has kept himself busy on a computer looking through Fisk's files, until he found something that gets him smiling sinisterly. 'A war is coming and only with the right tools can we obtain that which we seek. Total domination.' thought by Roman Torchwick, Vale's Big Man of Crime. Somehow brought back to life alongside his silent partner, Neopolitan, after the Goblin War. Both of them staring at the image of a Tablet that is rumored to hold divine power over life and time.
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Queens Emerald, New Vale City.
"You have GOT to be kidding me."
BGM-Sonic Adventure OST-Welcome to Station Square (Special Remix)
Peter just cannot believe what he is staring at. There is his house, which looks fine. There is Mary Jane's house next door, which also looks fine. Then there is the Xiao Long Cabin beside the Parker Home, and that is the disbelief that has affected Peter's facial expression. He, Mary Jane, and the Xiao Long-Rose Sisters have just found out they have become neighbors in this Unified World. Specifically in the Queens Emerald borough of New Vale City, the hybrid island comprised of New York's Queens, Vale's Patch, and Central City's Emerald Town. A rough county made distinct with palm trees and sunflowers as well as checker pattern grass.
"WE'RE NEIGHBORS!" Both Ruby and Yang shouted with ecstatic stars in their eyes, both hugging their Parker friend that is still bewildered by their new living conditions.
"Did not see this coming." Mary Jane commented, a little shocked by this as well.
"The Convergence hit us harder than I thought. Thought it was just Manhattan that changed, but no. Seems that all five boroughs were reimagined to some degree, with this one looking like a mix between Queens and Patch." Peter observed.
'Don't forget Emerald Town from Mobius.' Doctor Light added through their comlink.
"That explains Tails' House down the block." Peter notes upon glancing at the small house shaped like his fox friend's head. Giving himself a facepalm, Peter sighs, "With his head and this cabin looking so out of place, I-I dunno how I feel about this…"
"It feels super refreshing!" Ruby retorted joyously, "You've been to our house before. We used to live in the middle of a forest with no neighbors. Now we have a bunch with some of them being our best friends!"
"That's great for you. I'm still weirded out." Peter responded.
"You'll get over it." Yang quipped, happily pushing her ex-boyfriend toward his own home, "You two check on your aunts. We'll go see dad."
"See ya, new neighbors." MJ gestured her goodbye as the group go their separate ways for now.
Peter went to his house, unlocking the door and walking into the living room and announcing his presence in hope his aunt survived the Convergence, "May, I'm back! Hello? Is anyone home?"
"WOOF!" A familiar Black Corgi barked happily while running to the homeowner.
"Zwei?! What're you doing here? Where's Aunt May?" Peter asked, surprised to find Ruby's dog in his house yet doesn't hesitate in petting the pet.
"Oh, Peter. You're home." Aunt May announces her casual presence upon walking out of the kitchen.
"May!" Peter smiles in relief to see she is alright.
"How was your day, sweetie?" May asked her nephew.
"It's been an event. Thought I'd come and check on you." Peter replied, sharing a smiling hug with his favorite aunt.
"You don't have to worry about me. Our new neighbor has been keeping me company." May smiled, teasing him of her guest.
Walking out of the kitchen next is a blond-haired huntsman with a heart tattoo on his right arm and a face that instantly recognizes Peter. His name is Taiyang Xiao Long. The Overprotective Father of Ruby and Yang, and a former member of Team STRQ. "Hey Pete, long time no see!" Tai smiled, happy to be reunited with the young man.
"Mr. Xiao Long." Peter responded with a friendly smile of his own.
"Never imagined we'd meet again like this. Was just going to tend to my flowers outside, then in a blink of an eye, your aunt and I share a neighborhood." Tai greets him with a handshake, briefing him how he and May reacted to this new world.
"It was a surprise, but we quickly didn't mind." May said, already good friends with her new neighbor.
"Happy you two have gotten along." Peter nodded.
Just then, Ruby and Yang enter the house. They didn't find their father in the cabin and were quickly relieved to find him in Peter's. "There you are, Dad!" Ruby shouted, grabbing everyone's attention.
"Girls! You're okay!" Tai retorted in relieved joy, as the huntsman family reunite with an embracing hug, "Oh, you have no idea how worried I've been! Thanks again for taking care of them during the summer, May."
"You're quite welcome. They were a joy to have." May grinned. "So what exactly is going on? Heard on the news the world has gotten crazy. Is this another of those 'dimensional disasters' you kids call them?" She asked the young heroes.
"More or less. Just a merging of worlds. Nothing we can't handle." Yang quipped.
"We just joined this super awesome team called STRIKE to help save them! They have the coolest interdimensional weapons ever!" Ruby said excitedly.
"Sounds dangerous, but I trust you kids. Did you join STRIKE too, Pete?" Tai remarked.
Instantly flustered and recalling that Tai doesn't know his secret identity, Peter lies to him by retorting, "Oh, um…Kinda? I-I'm not on the frontlines or anything. I kinda quit the huntsman life after my transfer from Beacon to Midtown."
"Really?" Tai commented, a bit confused and suspicious.
"Yeah, yeah! Pete volunteered to be our…tech support. And my personal photographer. You know how smart he is. Better as a nerd than a fighter. Always complementing each other." Yang chimes in with her own sheepish lie to help her ex-boyfriend.
"Uh huh." Peter nods quickly, before whispering to her, "He still doesn't know I'm Spider-Man?"
"I don't think so. All the dimensional stuff keeps confusing him." Yang whispered back.
Tai scratches his confused hair, but nonetheless buys their lie this time. "Well, glad you're getting along again. You were always great together." He smiled, teasing the ex-couple.
"The two of you would make some beautiful babies." May teases them further.
"WHOA! We're not…!" The ex-couple shouted back in unison, blushing in complete embarrassment that gets a laugh from their parental figures.
"I'm, uh…gonna go. Need to check on some things. Take care." Peter decides to leave the house to be alone for a while, giving an awkward glance to Yang that gets her blushing adorably before doing so.
"Oh, May. You gonna be helping out at F.E.A.S.T. today? The Convergence made a lot of people homeless." Ruby asked for her help.
"Sounds like I'll be busy. Mind lending a hand, Tai?" May requests her new friend's help.
"I'm a huntsman. Of course! Don't want you go missing again." Tai accepted, recalling the Parkers being separated during the Goblin War fiasco yet still believe they were from Remnant before moving to Earth. Regardless, both May, Zwei, and his daughters are happy that they'll be working together to help this fused world.
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Beacon Academy, Mystic Ruins. New Vale City.
BGM-Sonic Adventure OST-Mystic Ruins
The Mystic Ruins. Once an area of Mobius that was home to the Echidna Tribe, now an island in the bay near New Vale City. An ancient jungle swampland that has become the new home of Beacon Academy. Students, old and new, were allowed to move-in and relax and have fun, which is sorely needed after the Convergence ruined their lives. Among them is the dimensional group consisting of Tails, Nora, Ren, Pit, and Xiaoyu as they spend their relaxation exploring the area around Beacon Tower.
"Wow. So this is your school?" The impressed Pit commented.
"Yup. Everything looks the same as before, just relocated to the Mystic Ruins." Nora smiled.
"Jaune and Pyrrha didn't want to tag along?" Tails questioned their absence.
"They still have their own families to worry about. It'll be a while until Jaune comes back. You know how many sisters he has." Ren replied.
"This is nothing like my school. Think it's too late to transfer here?" Xiaoyu joked.
"Gotta ask our professors about that." Nora quipped.
Right on cue are two Beacon professors conversing in their path. There is, of course, Glynda Goodwitch. And the person she was speaking to is Peter Port, Professor of Grimm Studies. "Ah! Hello, children! Happy you survived today's festivities." Port greeted the young heroes.
"Hey, Professor Port. Is school gonna be cancelled for the year, cuz that would be awesome?" Nora quipped.
"The Convergence killed several students and staff, so in-person classes will be put on hold for a while. We do highly recommend returning students to help STRIKE and take part in online courses so they won't fall behind in their training." Goodwitch responded sternly to the pink-haired jokester.
"Even the apocalypse is not a good excuse to skip school." Nora snarked.
"Of course not." Goodwitch retorted.
"Knowledge is power. And we need to learn everything about this new world if we're to return Remnant to normal." Port stated.
"The Mystic Ruins is a great beginner's course!" Tails grinned.
"Indeed it is!" A surprise Doctor Bartholomew Oobleck suddenly greets the party in his Safari gear.
"WAH! Where did you come from?!" Pit exclaimed, with him and Xiaoyu startled by his exaggerated speed.
"Just finished touring the island and I have to say I have never been so fascinated of anything in my life! These ruins are brimming with ancient knowledge of a lost Echidna Tribe that met a tragic fate! A canyon full of vegetation high in the sky! A destroyed secret technological base! And a garden full of these adorable creatures!" Oobleck babbled hyperactively, coming to a sudden halt upon showing his friends a Chao in his hands.
"Chao!" The smiling Chao greeted them with a casual handwave.
"I highly recommend we host the next initiation here!" Oobleck suggested to his fellow professors.
"Hoho! A splendid idea!" Port chuckled in amusing agreement.
"Assuming our worlds stay like this. Gods forbid." Goodwitch snarked dryly.
"We can always craft a similar environment. Again, these ruins are riveting." Oobleck remarked, way too excited to cooldown.
"I wonder if my workshop is still around? Might help us learn more about the Convergence." Tails pondered, remembering one of his many workshops here.
"Let's go find it! Take us through the scenic route of those places Oobleck mentioned!" Nora retorted.
"Okay! Follow me!" Tails smiled in agreement, taking flight to lead his friends, and the excitedly funny Oobleck, in a tour through the Mystic Ruins.
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Solkaria.
Solkaria. A neighboring foreign country to Latveria, this Kingdom of Ice is the fusion of three of the wealthiest and highly advanced countries of the Three Dimensions. Its architecture is similar to Soleanna. Security is run by Sable International of Symkaria. Technology and Atlesian Dust is infused into everything thanks to OzSchnee Industries. An amazing country for snow to rain on during this beautiful night. Needed, as tensions are heated within the Schnee Manor.
"OVERWHELMINGLY OUTRAGEOUS!" Jacques Schnee expressed by slamming his furious fist on his table.
A meeting is being hosted by the former SDC President in the dining room of his own home to discuss the problems the Convergence brought to the merged kingdom. More importantly to him, his issue of SDC being merged to Harry Osborn's Oscorp. Both businessmen are sitting from across each other and accompanied by several guests: Weiss Schnee, heiress of OzSchnee. Camilla and Sleet, members of the Atlas Council. Silver Sable, mercenary princess of Symkaria. Princess Elise, teenaged ruler of Soleanna. Lucina, princess of Ylisse. And Jin Kazama, in a black business suit to represent himself as the CEO of the Mishima Zaibatsu. All of them staying silent while Jacques vents at the Osborn maintaining his collected demeanor.
"OzSchnee? Is this a joke? Because I am NOT laughing! Never in a million years would I have allowed my company to merge with your abysmal excuse for a business! I doubt you can count the number of legal issues this is bringing me!" Jacques scowled.
"I sympathize with your frustrations, Mr. Schnee. And the sooner we cooperate, the better it will be for everyone." Harry responded, staying calm and mature to counter Jacques's outrage.
"Don't pretend you are selfless. You're the son of Norman Osborn. The same monster that nearly destroyed my company and cost me millions. Who's to say this hostile takeover isn't another of his schemes, hmm? Making his son CEO and me reduced to COO!" Jacques retorted, blaming the Osborns for the Convergence yet being more concerned with the damage it wrought on his company.
"STRIKE is currently investigating anyone that is suspected of causing the Convergence. My family is no exception. But you are well in your right to mistrust me. What my father did to your worlds was unforgiveable and I apologize for them. That is why I am willing to cooperate with everyone here so we can save our worlds." Harry sincerely said to everyone.
"We appreciate that, Mr. Osborn. Thank you." Councilman Sleet acknowledged, with Jacques scoffing as he doesn't believe his sincerity.
"So I heard you have named this kingdom Solkaria." Lucina said to the newfound Solkarians.
"Our first step in bringing order. The entire nation is wrapped in turmoil. Criminals and Grimm alike are running amok. Not to mention the negative reception of being neighbors to Latveria." Councilwoman Camilla replied.
"Which is why Sable International decided to provide security while Princess Elise and I co-rule with the Atlas Council's advisement until further notice." Silver Sable said sternly.
"How will your company help deal with this crisis?" Princess Elise politely asked Osborn.
"Our top priority is disaster relief. Already have plans to provide economic aid to all struggling countries starting with Solkaria and New Vale." Harry answered, whilst projecting holograms of several OzSchnee tech in development, "As well as the completion of new technologies that will aid in our efforts, such as patented nanotechnology that will increase the body's healing rate 1000 times and medical evacuation drones called M.E.D.s for immediate emergency assistance."
"Impressive." Camilla smiled, taking a liking to Harry's kind practices already.
"I also want to announce our collaboration with President Jin Kazama of the Mishima Zaibatsu." Harry gestures to the stoic martial artist, "His company is from another world that too was affected by the Convergence and has agreed to support our research in its anomalies that affected the likes of ISO-8 and Dust."
"Thank you so much, Mr. Kazama." Elise smiled, which is acknowledged by his silent nod.
"Anything you want to object, Jacques?" Sleet asked him, as everyone but Schnee has decided to cooperate with Harry's plans.
"I still think this is a terrible idea. Endangering our entire new kingdom by allowing this inexperienced child head the company?" Jacques objected.
"This is only a temporary arrangement. You'll be head of the Solkarian branch, but you can leave all employee management to me. You'll continue overseeing mining operations, but only after I review the conditions to avoid any accidents. This is how we'll cooperate and avoid you getting stress. The more people we help, the bigger the profit. And once our worlds are unmerged, I'll make certain the Schnee Company will receive 65% of the revenue." Harry said, tactically taking advantage of Schnee's greed for money to manipulate him into cooperation.
Jacques does see through his tactic with a scoffing smirk but goes along with it for the time being, "How generous of you. Alright. I'll agree to this collaboration for now."
"Thank you." Harry nods in respect as this meeting comes to a close.
BGM-Sonic Unleashed OST-Holoska (Night)
Shortly after the meeting, Harry traveled to town with Weiss, Lucina, and Jin to hangout. They relax on a gondola boat that tours through the Castle Town, glancing at small islands floating high in the sky to give this city a more futuristic touch. "That was very impressive, Harry. Not many people can handle my father like that." Weiss smiles proudly at the way her boyfriend handled himself in the meeting.
"Best to prey on their weaknesses. Something I picked up from dad. Also helps that yours is not as scary." Harry responded.
"First time I heard anyone say that." Weiss quipped.
"That won't leash him forever. Jacques is an ambitious man that won't tolerate being second. He'll try something." Jin warned, sensing Jacques's greed might be a problem for STRIKE.
"I know. I'll keep an eye on him. You guys just focus in saving the world." Harry said with a stronger resolve to end the Osborn/Schnee rivalry.
"Right." Lucina nodded sternly, as they continuing enjoying the Solkarian tour.
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Kuo Attlian, Menagerie.
BGM-Sonic 3D Blast OST-Green Grove Zone Act 1 (Saturn)
Kuo Attlian. Captain City of both the Inhumans and Faunus. A technologically advanced city that is bustling with residential areas and expansive markets. Next door neighbors with Green Grove Zone of Flicky Island, which explains why the city is also infused with rich greenery.
"This is Kuo Kuana?" Amy Rose commented, here alongside Blake Belladonna to explore this incredible hybrid city.
"It used to be." Blake responded, in awe of the countless Faunus and Inhumans walking past them and enjoying life as if they've always lived together, "So many Faunus and Inhumans. My home must've merged with the city of Attlian."
"Fitting since both are outcasts hated by humanity." Amy quipped.
"Yeah…" Blake expressed with a sad frown. Which quickly disappeared by Sonic suddenly stopping beside her, "Sonic!"
"Just did a quick tour of the continent. Menagerie has definitely fused with Flicky Island. Not a bad combo I must say." Sonic told his friends, revealing the complete merger between Menagerie of Remnant and Flicky Island of Mobius.
"Did you find my parents? They weren't at home." Blake asked.
"Caught a glimpse of them at the Inhuman Palace with Uncle Chuck. Let's go meet 'em." Sonic replied.
Blake smiles, "Cool.", before the hedgehog speeds off and her face express confusion, "Wait, you have an uncle?" She asked, with her and Amy rushing to catch up with the blue speedster.
At the center of town surrounded by greenery is the Inhuman Royal Palace. It is the most technological building in all of Menagerie. A massive, sword-like tower that is home to the Inhuman Royal Family. Such as Queen Medusa, the Royal Mane. And her husband, Black Bolt, the Silent King. Both are outside their house having a chat with their new Faunus friends. Chieftain Ghira Belladonna and his wife, Kali. Not to mention Sir Charles the Hedgehog, a brilliant mobian inventor in service to the Kingdom of Acorn.
"Kuo Attlian? Creative. I like it." Ghira said, having been discussing a name for their merged home with his new friends.
"We christen thee Kuo Attlian!" Medusa smiled happily.
Just then, Kali notices her daughter and her friends approaching them, gasping, "Blake!", with great relief.
"Mom! Dad!" Blake grinned as swiftly as the whole Belladonna family hugging each other, "Thank goodness you're okay! I would've gotten here sooner, but…"
"It's alright, dear. This crisis has made us all busy." The smiling Ghira chuckled.
"Long time no see, Uncle Chuck." Sonic smiled, sharing a quick hug with his adoptive uncle.
"Hey, Sonny-boy. Made trouble again?" Chuck teased his adoptive nephew.
"The Convergence wasn't my fault, I think." Sonic quipped.
"You never told us you have family." Blake said to the young blue hedgehog.
"Really? Thought I did." Sonic replied, scratching his forgetful head.
"We're not related, but I do treat him as a kid of mine." Chuck clarifies his relationship with Sonic. "Sir Charles the Hedgehog at your service, Ms. Belladonna." The mustached hedgehog introduced himself, offering her a polite handshake.
"Hello." Blake smiled, pleasantly surprised that he's more polite than his nephew.
"Greetings, your majesties. Hope we weren't interrupting anything." Amy greeted the inhuman royals.
In response, Medusa smiles, "Not at all. We were simply discussing how to manage these sudden conditions. The Convergence may have merged our worlds, but it has divided our peoples to a strenuous degree. Everyone is terrified of each other, not just toward Inhumans and Faunus. Enemies like Maximus and the White Fang will try to take advantage of the chaos to prevent us from regaining peace."
"They'd have to be stupid to go up against us when Black Bolt can just talk 'em down." Sonic quipped, acknowledged by Black Bolt's silent smiling nod.
"We're taking in refugees that were scattered by the Convergence. Meaning we will have to expand beyond this city." Ghira announced.
"Are you sure?" Blake frowns at her father.
"This isn't like the old Menagerie where two-thirds of it is desert. Now there are jungles, ancient temples, icy mountains, and whatever the heck is that Spring Stadium. Black Bolt has also agreed to upgrade our security with their advanced technology. Light years ahead of everything we had before." Ghira reassured his daughter.
A blue Flicky flies to then perch itself onto Kali's shoulder, chirping at the party while her cat friend giggles. "These Flickies are so adorable and have been wonderful guides in learning more about this new island. This merger isn't so bad if you look at the bright side of it." Kali smiled, petting the bird.
"It's difficult to do so." Blake admitted.
"That's why you have friends." Amy smiled, cheering her up.
"Have you learned anything new, Sir Charles?" Medusa asked the hedgehog professor, who has been tasked by STRIKE to study more about the Convergence.
"I think I've finally found a problem that I can't solve with science alone. So strange that multiple different universes have merged into a dimension so radically stable. Not to mention the emergence of this Crossverse it's connected to. There's no telling the side-effects it has on us." Chuck informed, using a tablet to help in this dumbfounding research.
"I don't feel any different." Sonic commented.
"I'm more concerned if this will remain a permanent problem." Ghira said, crossing his stern arms.
"Too early to say. Even though we survived the Convergence for now, it's not over. And the only way we can reverse the process…is by giving it everything we've got." Chuck stated, determined to do his best in saving this merged world.
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Shrine Isle, Wakanda Island.
BGM-Sonic Battle OST-Holy Summit
Wakanda Island. The fusion between the technologically-advanced Wakanda and the more mystical Angel Island. An African landmass of miracles and wonders that float high in the sky using the eternal energy of the Master Emerald. Without it, the island will inevitably plummet from the sky. Unlike most other locations of the Unified World, Wakanda Island remains a harmonious combination of its original locales. Birnin Zana still reigns as the capital city and is neighbors with Zones like Ice Cap and Carnival Night. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" It also has Knuckles the Echidna yelling in terror with such force that it disturbs the wildlife throughout the whole island.
"Overreaction, much?" Palutena quipped, with her and X covering their ears to block out Knuckles's painful scream. The trio stand on the Shrine Isle, a small island adjacent to Wakanda Island that houses the Master Emerald. Where the echidna discovers that his home has fused with Wakanda, hence the teeth-chattering scream. "This isn't that big of a deal." She assured him.
"SHUT YOUR MOUTH, WOMAN! It's bad enough I lost my homeland to something stupid, but now I have to share THIS ONE with an entire kingdom?! I'll never be able to guard the Master Emerald in peace ever again!" Knuckles snaps at the goddess with humorous rage that she shrugs off.
"Chaos was able to manage just fine." Palutena quipped.
"HE WIPED OUT MY ENTIRE CLAN BECAUSE THEY WOULDN'T LEAVE HIM ALONE!" Knuckles retorted, which again doesn't faze her but does elicit a sheepish chuckle from X.
"Calm down, my friend. I assure you no one will interfere with your duties as guardian." Crossing the wooden bridge to the Isle is Black Panther, King of Wakanda Island. And two of his royal relatives, Queen Ororo and Princess Shuri.
"King T'Challa." X noticed, greeting him with a respectful bow that wasn't necessary.
"I just made it clear with my people. No one will cross to this isle and touch the Master Emerald without permission from you lest they face punishment from me. You have my word." Black Panther assured the echidna.
"Really?" Knuckles remarked with cross-armed distrust.
"We are a lot alike, Knuckles. Both of us born of isolated lands that had trouble trusting the outside world. Vibranium was guarded by Wakandans for centuries the same as the Echidnas with the Master Emerald. Though we hate for tradition to be broken, we must learn to adapt for the time being. It is most fitting that our two civilizations come together." T'Challa sympathized.
"I guess…" Knuckles growled, reluctantly deciding to trust the Panther King.
"Can we not use the Master Emerald to reverse the Convergence? It should have the power." X proposed.
"Maybe. The Master Emerald can neutralize the Chaos Emeralds, and was helpful in saving my world when Eggman split it into multiple dimensions with his Genesis Wave." Knuckles noted.
"Too risky to test that theory." Shuri objected, analyzing anomalies within the Master Emerald using her vibranium-crafted handheld. "My scans are picking up strange particles in the atmosphere that it is absorbing. Residual energies from the Convergence, it looks like. Wonder why?" As if it heard her, the Master Emerald emits a subtle glow that causes an energy spike she detects. "Oh, the Emerald is resonating with our Vibranium mine. Hybrid material? What should I call this variant? Chaosium?" She wonders as her curious mind brings her closer to the Master Emerald for a better study.
"Step AWAY from my Emerald!" Knuckles shouted immediately upon intercepting her with his overprotectiveness.
"Let me study it for a second longer! Pleaaaase!"
"No!"
"Shuri…" T'Challa groaned, watching his sister and Knuckles argue like children.
"How about the Chaos Emeralds? Their power alongside the Sol and Cosmic Emeralds were what saved our realities from the Incursions." Palutena suggested another power that might undo the merged universe.
"We don't know if they still exist." Storm responded.
"Blaze was caught by the Convergence yet is still in possession of her Sol Emeralds. The others may have survived too. Their power will be just as useful against the Mystery Enemy that threatens us." Panther commented.
"We'll keep a lookout for them." X nodded sternly.
"I said NO!" Knuckles shouted, still defending his Master Emerald from Shuri's annoying persistence that causes the friends watching to let out tired sighs.
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Manhattan, New Vale City.
Spider-Man has been swinging through the nightly New Vale City since he left Queens Emerald to learn more about the changes the Convergence did to his city. Over cars and past skyscrapers, he sees that the city didn't change that drastically as the air feels like classic New York. Hologram technology is plentiful, from streetlights to billboards to train stations. And Speed Highway Zone was incorporated into the fusion for vehicles that love speed and have built-in anti-gravity tech for safer travel. 'Holographic street lamps. Beacon at the Mystic Ruins. Neighbors with Ruby and Yang.' Spidey thought, before landing on a rooftop at the remade Time Square that is covered in breathtaking references to various Marvel and Sega heroes. 'Have to admit, this is a cool combo the Convergence made for us. Wish I could enjoy it. Wouldn't feel right. The Convergence cost us our homes. Killed countless people across our dimensions. And I was powerless to stop it.' He then facepalms in shame before continuing his lonely swinging through the night. 'Why did this happen? What should I do? Where do I even BEGIN to fix this?'' He asked himself, only for his answer to appear in the distance as an ordinary apartment building, 'Wait. That building…I've been there before. That's Madame Web's apartment! Usually when the universe is in trouble, she helps me out. Maybe she might know something.'
Deciding to check in on his old spider-mentor, Peter opens her window and crawls into her apartment while shouting out his presence, "MADAME WEB? HELLO! ARE YOU HOME? I KNOW IT'S UNUSUAL FOR ME TO VISIT YOU, SO DON'T BE SCARED, OKAY!"
"Keep your voice down! My home isn't that big!"
BGM-Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions OST-Web of Destiny
Before the Web Warrior is the Web Foreseer, Madame Web. Sitting on her spiderweb-like life support system that doubles as a representation of the Web of Life and Destiny. The Great Web that connects all Spiders in the multiverse. "Madame Web! Thank god you're okay. Was worried you didn't make it. Great to see you again." Spider-Man said, happy to be reunited with his old friend.
"Likewise, Peter. You have grown since we've last met." Madame Web smiles at her mentee.
"It has been a few months. Haven't chat since the spider-outbreak. Thinking about it, I'm surprised you didn't bother me when I was being bullied by Inheritors and Gods while the multiverse kept collapsing." Spidey calls her out for not aiding him in recent dimensional adventures.
"I knew you and your friends would handle them. You have put together a spectacular team." Web commended him.
"They are. Thanks." Spidey commented solemnly. Alongside an awkward neck rub, he then asks her, "So, how's the Web of Reality lookin' after everything today?"
"Surprisingly healthy." Madame Web proclaimed, using her psychic powers to project the Great Web between them and talk about it in better detail, "As you know, the Web of Life and Destiny was created to chart the destiny of humanity in all dimensions. Our Earth once stood at the nexus and had strong links to Mobius and Remnant. Then came the Convergence, and their strands were rewoven from pieces to form this Unified World we all share today. The new center of the Web that is also center of this unique pattern." She lectured, pointing at the fused web strand that is cross-linked to other unique strands.
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"The Crossverse. So it's all true…" Spidey remarked with a depressed expression.
Madame Web frowns at him, "I know what you are thinking, Peter. You blame yourself for the Convergence and the destruction it has brought. But you should know that it was completely out of your control. It was impossible to prevent."
"But I still knew about it and should've prepared for it better! I know you had the same visions that Sonic and the Fates saw! They warned me that our worlds would unify but I didn't know what they meant 'til it was too late, because I was too stupid!" Spidey snaps at her, expressing his frustration for failing their worlds.
"Prophecies can be interpreted a number of ways. Who is to say it implied the Convergence?" Madame Web calmly argued.
"It definitely claimed that this multiversal war will end soon and the good guys winning! But I don't want to win like this! And I've challenged fate enough times to know they're never right, so it's possible we'll all lose in the end!" His anger turns into sorrow as Spidey frowns, "I was made leader of the Dimensional Avengers. It was our responsibility to protect our dimensions. And I thought we were doing pretty good. But one mishap later and we're suddenly replaced by STRIKE. Probably for the best. Let's face it. We failed. I failed…We lost our homes and there's a chance we may never get them back."
Madame Web maintains her stoic silence. Pausing for a moment to process the immense guilt her mentee is feeling until she thought of some words of guidance. "…You're not stupid. You're here, aren't you? Seeking counsel from the wisest psychic that knows all across the Great Web." She told him.
"I guess, yeah." Spidey responded somberly.
"Stupid? No. A failure? Absolutely." Madame Web stated.
"That's a little bit harsh."
"Do you know what that makes you? Just like everyone else." Madame Web claimed with an encouraging smile.
"I'm not supposed to be like everyone else." Spidey argued.
"Everyone fails at who they are supposed to be, Peter. The measure of a person, of a hero, is how well they succeed at being who they are. You wanted to open W.E.B. to help others, didn't you? Find that balance between Peter Parker and Spider-Man?" Madame Web explained, advising him to pursue his true self.
"Gonna have to put all that on hold." Spidey commented.
"Balance is a process, not a destination. Our worlds are merged and require the strength of kindred spirits to keep it alive, so stop being in denial. Instead, close your eyes and just believe." Web counseled.
Her words were heard by Peter as he takes a silent moment to think them over. Then his thoughts go over to his ear comm receiving a call from Maria Hill, pressing it to hear her, 'Spider-Man, this is Maria Hill! Bring your team up to the Tricarrier. It's time for your first mission with STRIKE.'
"On our way." Spidey responded before the call ends. Before leaving the apartment, he gives one last grateful look at Madame Web to say, "Thanks, MW. I needed that wake-up call."
"Good luck, Spider-Man. Remember: Only you have the power to change things." Madame Web smiled, wishing him the best while he swings out of her window.
'Maybe Madame Web has a point. I can't take too much on; something's gotta give. But not right now. Our worlds need the Dimensional Avengers, and they still need me to lead them. Gotta keep the hope alive that there IS a way to fix this. I've created miracles before. I can do it again! Alright, Fused World! Show me what you're made of!' Spidey declared with a reborn resolve, determined to save this newly-merged universe and undo the Convergence.
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KFX Here: That's enough story-focused chapters for now. Time to really dive into the action of the Unified World. I should also mention that this story has a few central themes that you should keep an eye for: Life, Death, Unity, Fathers, think that's it. Want to give these stories a bit more weight in them.
Merged Locations:
- New Vale City: New York City (Marvel) + Station Square (Sonic Adventure) + Vale (RWBY)
- Prison Raft Island: The Raft (Marvel) + Prison Island (Sonic Adventure 2)
- Queens Emerald: New York's Queens (Marvel) + Emerald Town (Sonic Battle) + Patch (RWBY)
- Solkaria: Symkaria (Marvel) + Soleanna (Sonic 2006) + Atlas (RWBY)
- Kuo Attlian: Attlian (Marvel) + Kuo Kuana (RWBY)
- Wakanda Island: Wakanda (Marvel) + Angel Island (Sonic 3)
- Beacon Academy (RWBY): Relocated to the Mystic Ruins (Sonic)
- Menagerie (RWBY): Merged with Flicky Island (Sonic 3D Blast)
superjoeyf721: Don't expect OzSchnee to last. It'll be separated to its original forms later.
Next Time: Shocking First Mission! A Gang War Erupts in Hell's Kitchen!
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