"Apparently, Iron Man and Cloud discussed other ideas of matchups in the downtime between finding other scattered fighters." Esdeath mentioned at a table.

"And what?- You want us to do it too?" Shredder asked, "Because if anything, we could bolster our numbers."

"I'm surprised they haven't done Palpatine vs. Xehanort yet." Bane said.

"Who's to say they haven't done it yet? We've been gone for a long time. They might've done it by now." Shredder said.

"By that logic, they should have done Cole vs. Alex. And we all know the only way that's happening is through a fan vote or something." Bane said.

"Imagine if that did happen through fan vote though." Esdeath said, as she lazily tossed her hat into the air and caught it.

"Mierda, I would rip someone apart if we missed the vote." Bane said.

"Good luck with that." Shredder chuckled, "From what we've seen, you can't do much without, what was it that Batman's fans called it?- Prep time?"

"How has that become associated with me?"

"Probably has to do with the fact that you peaked in your first appearance." Esdeath explained, "You show up with a plan to defeat Batman, but you can't do it on your own, so you have a bunch of other villains wear him down for you then cripple him in a moment that everyone considers to be the highlight of your career. And again, it's your first appearance."

"Exactly. How does one top that?" Shredder asked.

"You'd either be trying to recreate it with the other members of the, what was it called again?- The Batfamily?" Esdeath got a nod of confirmation, "Or you'd be trying to just do it all over again."

"Given the amount of reboots that your world has had, Bane, I wouldn't be surprised if it's already happened." Shredder added.

"Sonuvva… This isn't the cafeteria."

"And cabbage-head's here." Esdeath muttered, "Or was it 'moss-head'?"

"It's not like he has anything to contribute to the conversation. Plus, Stark and Strife would both kick us out of the ship if we tried anything." Shredder grumbled.

"That sounds like it would be a fun game."

"I think it was. I can't remember what it was called for the life of me, though." Esdeath commented.

"I'm sure we'll figure it out. Zoro, you've fought some people. Any ideas about matchups involving people who would side with us?"

"I don't really keep track of that. I'd rather have my captain get in so we can finally spar again. Or maybe the dumbass cook. Hate to admit it, but old eyebrows makes good food."

"I guess it would be nice to see him fight Reed then." Shredder shrugged, "Your captain, I mean."

"Isn't he a hero?" Bane asked.

Shredder scoffed, "Right. The supposed 'smartest man on Earth' can't cure his friend? I doubt it."

"Sounds to me like you've been spending too much time with Doom."

"You act as if he actively spends time with us, Esdeath."

If it makes you feel any better, he doesn't spend any time with the guys on the side I'm on."

"It doesn't, really."

"Hey Bowser, why aren't you hanging out with the rest of the bad guys, if you don't mind me asking?"

"I can be a good guy when I want to be, Tony. And they just don't fit my style." Bowser replied, sporting a large bandage on his shell, "Is there anything else to do around here?"

"We have a gym. He-Man and Cloud are there right now."

"Probably a good idea to not let Cloud on his own."

"Absolutely accurate. But at the rate we're going, we might just need to be able to fight off whatever's coming our way. You can regrow the spikes on your back, right?"

"Not really." Bowser said, gesturing to his bandage.

"Damn. I was hoping to make a drill using it for a new idea for an armor I'm trying to build."

"What are you planning to call this armor?"

"I was going to workshop a name-"

SLAM!*

"What the heck was that?" Bowser asked.

"Checking sensors… Looks like we hit something."

"I figured that." Bowser snarled, "What specifically did we hit?"

"Tony! Did you feel that?"

Tony looked at the video screen, "No clue, Cloud. Give me a moment to put on my armor. I'll fly and check it out-"

Tony was cut off by a familiar-looking face coming up on the screen.

"Stark. What a pleasant surprise to see you here."

"Victor. I should have figured that if anyone else was going to be wandering around space, it would be you."

"I am not 'wandering', Stark." Doom snarled, "However, I am in need of repairs. Someone whom I owe a favor to is nearby, and Doom always repays his debts."

"You? Of all the people in the multiverse, you need our help?"

"Not yours, Bowser." Doom replied, "I require the assistance of your ice-themed allies. Specifically that of Gray Fullbuster. It appears that the trio of Force Wielders are in need of assistance."

"Really? You, of all people, need our help?" Tony asked.

"It appears that their connection to the Force is being interfered with by a creature on their planet. Additionally, either through the cold it emanates or through another ability of this beast, it has disabled my armor and hindered my magic. If you wish to save your allies, you will help me."

"It's not like we've got much of a choice here." Tony grumbled before pressing some buttons on his wrist communicator to connect to the ship's speaker, "Alright everyone. Doctor Doom found Luke, Obi-Wan, and Vader, but they need an assist. Get ready to hero up!"

Dude: Water is weird, right?

Wade: How so?

Dude: Well, we need it to live, but if we have too much of it, we drown and die.

Wade: All of this is starting to get to you, isn't it?

Dude: Immensely.