"Death Battle Karaoke combatants- er, contestants, please report backstage to prepare for your songs." Mega Man said over the intercom.

Wade was frantically running about, "Where's my props? I need my props!"

Beast was in a corner, rocking back and forth in fetal position, "I faced Apocalypse before, and a song from a primate's cartoon is several times as horrifying as that deranged mutant…"

Hey, Spider-Man," Spidey turned to see Mega Man talking to him, "There was a glitch, and your song couldn't be found. So we're replacing it with a song from The Avengers movie."

"Ah, nuts. And I was looking forward to yelling 'Spectacular' about twelve times- Spider Sense!"

The Wall-Crawler covered his ears as everyone in the room took heed of his warning as well and did the same before-

"OH GODDAMMIT!"


"I can't believe I forgot that this was basically a love song."

Yang sighed, "Not your fault, T. Besides, I didn't want to do a contact duet."

"Yeah, but… I'm just tired of people shipping us all the time."

Yang placed her hand on Tifa's shoulder, "Hey, I'd rather be shipped with you than be shipped home in a body bag."

Tifa giggled a bit, "Alright. I guess it isn't all bad. But if someone out there yells for us to kiss, I'm beating them up."

"I'll hold them down." Yang replied.

"Yang Xiao Long, Tifa Lockhart. You two lovebirds are up!"

"WE'RE NOT LOVEBIRDS!" The two of them yelled simultaneously, somehow even mirroring the same arm gestures as well.

Tifa looked at Yang, "Well…" She trailed off, "That was weird."

"Agreed."

Tifa sighed and started to try and calm her nerves, "Alright Lockhart, you've beaten up giant mechs, singing in front of an audience shouldn't be a problem."

"Well T, let's do this." Yang said, "Just focus on the song, and you'll do fine."

Tifa nodded as the instrumental started up.

When you walk away

You don't hear me say please

Oh baby, don't go

Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight

It's hard to let it go

The two were dancing in perfect synchronization, only breaking eye contact to do the 'diva dive' as Wade had put it.

You're giving me too many things

Lately you're all I need

You smiled at me and said,

Tifa's eyes narrowed when she saw Dante begrudgingly hand Cloud some money and made a mental note to talk to (Read: Punch) him later.

Don't get me wrong I love you

But does that mean I have to meet your father?

When we are older you'll understand

What I meant when I said "No,

I don't think life is quite that simple"

Yang looked out over the audience. Only the other contestants, Ryu, Sonic, Tails, Goliath, Knuckles, Mario, Luigi, Guts, and Astro Boy were absent.

When you walk away

You don't hear me say please

Oh baby, don't go

Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight

It's hard to let it go

Tai and Red seemed to be enjoying the song. Even Agumon and Charizard were doing a haphazard version of their dance. Speaking of, the two singers grabbed hold of the other's hand and twirled around.

The daily things that keep us all busy

like this and that and what is what

Are confusing me

That's when you came to me and said,

For some reason, Yang slipped and was caught Tango-Style by her partner. She also noticed the 'entrails' of a chimichanga where she had slipped and made note to punch (Read: Punch) Him later.

Wish I could prove I love you

But does that mean I have to walk on water?

When we are older you'll understand

It's enough when I say so

And maybe some things are that simple

Helping Yang up, and somehow not missing a beat, Tifa was notably enjoying herself. She had a smile on her face, as did Yang.

When you walk away

You don't hear me say please

Oh baby, don't go

Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight

It's hard to let it go

Several members of the audience were whispering among each other. No doubt trying to convince one another to shout the thing that will inevitably put them on the receiving end of Yang and Tifa's new combo attack that they practiced in the gym for the past few days.

Hold me

Whatever lies beyond this morning

Is a little later on

Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all

Nothing's like before

By the looks of it, only Blanka, Knuckles, and DK were the only ones NOT in the little debate.

When you walk away

You don't hear me say please

Oh baby, don't go

Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight

It's hard to let it go

Yang flinched. The only one who noticed was Tifa.

Hold me

Whatever lies beyond this morning

Is a little later on

Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all

Nothing's like before

The two finished with a bow, relieved that the song was done. By the looks of it, nobody was going to yell at them to kiss.

They waited a couple moments, and walked off the stage.

There was still nobody standing up to tell them to make out.

"It's not as fun when they don't react." Sol noted.

Dante apparently agreed, "Yeah… But it's also nice to not have to strain the healing factor."


I feel that.

Wade? Aren't you supposed to be preparing your song right about now?

Aren't YOU supposed to do your meta commentary on the predictions?

I'll do it right here: R&C Win, Screwattack gets called sellouts-

On account of the upcoming movie?

Yeah, and if they lose-

The hosts get called out on trying to prove they AREN'T biased.

Have you been reading my comments?

Yep.

Whatever. All characters belong to their respective franchises, and Simple and Clean belongs to Kingdom Hearts' composer, Utada Hikaru.

Maybe Tony's song up next.