"Every individual, no matter how big or small they might be, has had a feeling of pride in their lives." In the dark shadowed room of Sammael's cabin aboard his Galleon, the King of the Fallen sat in his chair, partially shrouded in shadow as he observed the crystal ball of a Seer Grimm.
In the crystal ball, images of people could be seen.
Billiam Milliam standing atop a pile of gold.
The Ice Queen on her throne.
And just recently, Bill Cipher in his floating pyramid over Gravity Falls.
"In ancient religion, pride is considered to be one of the Seven Deadly Sins and yet despite this label, it is the core emotion when feeling a reasonable amount of self-esteem or the feeling of confidences and satisfaction in oneself."
Coop is shown next, smiling confidently as he and his machine MEGAS first faced Bill Cipher…and were swiftly defeated.
Then they were shown again, this time with Ford's modifications, with MEGAS is overpowering Cipher much to his shock.
"It is a natural state of feeling, to be proud of oneself or of others for one reason or another. A feeling of becoming a figure of authority or dignity of gaining what could only be described as a feeling or position of power. With the feeling of respect for oneself comes self-esteem."
Blue Diamond is shown on her palanquin, dictating orders to the Gems that made up her court.
Then Tyrian is shown kneeling before Salem in their hidden location.
"From these emotions, comes the feeling of pleasure or satisfaction of a great accomplishment by or belonging a singular being or believed to reflect the character of oneself."
Phil Ken Sebben is shown in his office, overlooking the city of GrimmFall.
"When in a positive setting, these feelings could be considered a form of celebration but held in a reasonable sense of perspective, aiming to keep these feelings humble and able to reflect positively on oneself and their associates. It allows one to be confident in what is considered their best traits and abilities."
Danielle is shown with Frosta, being accepted as a friend and honorary member of Frosta's family with the Sanbans being invited to join them in a calm but happy occasion.
"However, when these emotions of pride, self-esteem and confidence are misplaced they risk closing one's mind to the possibility that they are not as perfect as they might believe."
Nyx is shown with her form being shattered by the boomerang wielded by Sticks the Badger, followed by Cipher again being trounced by MEGAS.
And Nergal's defeat by the Crystals Gems and the reincarnation of Thor, Johnny Bravo.
"Or reaches a point where it is only natural to feel resentful of others, believing them to be lacking something important that oneself would be proud of. That is when one's pride becomes arrogance."
Jasper, the high-ranking Gem of the Gem Homeworld is shown facing Garnet in the Gem ship, smirking arrogantly at Garnet.
"The belief of one's superiority over all others."
Boris is shown slamming Dracon into the side of a mountain.
"The feelings associated with oneself in which their egos manifest."
Eddy is then shown, turning away from his friends, Ed and Double D on the Infinity Train, not noticing his number going up.
"Feelings that are either brought about by the work and achievements of one's own doing."
Dexter is then shown in his lab, completing one experiment…and then moving onto the next, disregarding his previous work.
"Positive reinforcements by one's friends or family."
Genki Sanban is then shown fighting Shoji Fuzen who was wearing his blue samurai armor.
"This leads to a lack of self-awareness. Someone in a position of power, exaggerating their achievements to taunt and denigrate potential rivals."
Clovis Bray is then shown, speaking with Phil Ken Sebben in a seemingly demeaning manner.
"Overwhelming pride to exaggerate the appreciation of oneself and demean all others."
The evil god, Crom Cruach is shown on his throne in Avalon, aiming to conquer the world and make all mortals bow to his might and worship him.
"Those who could be once considered a friend or even family, now becoming a competitor, a rival, an enemy who would do anything to crush the spirits of those they have deemed their foe."
Ford and Stan Pines are then shown, fighting each other in the basement where the portal machine resided.
"Even the greatest of warriors can succumb to this feeling and must always be wary. For it is sprung from these feelings the greatest weakness of any warrior: overconfidence."
Bill Cipher is shown again, just as the knee of MEGAS slams into his back.
"From overconfidence in one's ability can come the worst outcome of a warrior…defeat." Sammael opened one eye that glowed in the shadows of his cabin.
Xxx
"Aye, he's one heartless monster." Scotty remarked as his sword began to glow. "So how are we doing this?"
Sebben looked at the group, noting many of them were very tired from the battle that had just taken place. "I can't ask any of you to stand with me. If you wish to leave, that is your choice and that is the difference between us and the Fallen. With them, the only the choice is to fight and die now or surrender and die a little later. No one here is forcing to stay but those that do, remember that we have a job to do here."
There were murmurs amongst the group before Genki Sanban stepped forward. "My husband already made the decision to stay and fight. I would never forsake him."
"I cannot leave either. Not when the fighting is not done and the world is not yet safe." Omnimon agreed.
"We're here because we know this was bigger than Van Kleiss." Dracon stepped forward. "Besides, I have a score to settle with Sammael as well Major Glory and everyone else."
One by one, everyone agreed to stay and fight which made Scotty smile in respect. "You're all real heroes, you know that?"
The Scotsman brought out his sword that began to glow.
"Now it's time for bring in the calvary!"
He made several slashes through the air with his sword and a dozen portals were made.
What came out of these portals surprised and astounded everyone.
Gladiators, the Huntsmen of Rome along with its armies emerging in tanks led by General Brutus, a Lion Mobian.
Spartans, wearing golden armor and helmets with red capes and holding spears and shields led by King Spartok.
The Archer Clan, most of them wearing only red loin cloths with a quiver filled with arrows strapped to their backs.
Armored soldiers riding on armored rhinos.
And finally…Warriors of Scotland, riding large deer of all animals with sharpened antlers.
"We're ready now." Scotty stated with a grin.
"Okay, can anyone tell me how the Grimm had got here way before we did?!" Erika had a lot of questions; how there could be so many to appear in the short period of time when they weren't supposed to be here in a few days.
The Huntsmen and Huntress were now tasked of getting many people out and help the heroes present to hold off the Grimm as they can in a fortified position. Good news, Major Glory was handling the Fallen, but that still leaves them with the huge number of Grimm and his multi-headed dragon that he brought with him, not to mention the members of the Invisible Hand.
"I've got no idea either, red, I wish I knew." Doyle grunted and held on to his chair as the ship rocked while keeping the weapons locked on the flyers to take out. "This ship was built to take on Grimm, not against robots or other battleships."
It was a good thing her people were not here, there was no way the Vikings be prepared for this, not even the dragons of the Hidden World, the Scotsmen and the warriors of Sparta despite centuries of developing their gear, skills and powers to adapt with the changing world. Sammael had created the most terrifying Grimm throughout history such as the Kaiju and now this beast.
It was as if he was preparing for war, and this was the beginning.
"I know that. Which is why we were sent to pick up the others before they get trapped or allow Mrs. Sanban's agents get them out like they did."
Xxx
As the war wages on, the League of Super Criminals were preparing for the assault with their strongest forces to face off the Justice Friends and their allies, the drones continue their military aid to capture the gate or destroy it if necessary to deny their enemies the advantage.
Whilst the Racing Drones' base was still in a state of repair, they still provided the limited use for the Ground Bridge and transmissions. One of the computers was receiving a signal from above the Earth, drawing the attention of the drones.
"GENERAL OBSIDIAN. LONG RANGE SENSORS HAVE DETECTED A VESSLE ENTERING THE SOL SYSTEM."
"Is it the Alliance?" Obsidian pondered, uncertain if they had begun to notice anything peculiar going on.
So far, the King Ghidorah Grimm, a creation of Sammael, failed to destroy them or the Union ships present, at least according to the reports he received. If they get involved, everything he had worked for and his allies would be foiled.
"NEGATIVE. IDENTIFYING THE VESSEL NOW." The screen shifted to show the solar system, magnifying towards the coordinates to get a closer look of the anomalies. The image revealed two arms; blue and yellow, and a White Torso with a head. They were Gem ships, not just any Gems. They belonged to the Diamonds.
"Those are Diamond Class-ships. All three of them. Even the White Diamond itself." To Obsidian's surprise, all three at the same time, especially White who had never left the Gem Homeworld throughout the Gems' history.
Even as a machine, he still holds great disdain to the oldest known enemy who holds no regards to the destruction they leave behind.
What could they be here for? Surely, they are not aware of the Cluster's state already. It's too soon.
"THEY ARE ON A DIRECT COURSE TO EARTH. ESTIMATING TIME OF ARRIVAL. UNKNOWN.
Obsidian knew they wouldn't have come to the very planet without reason, yet still "Get me in contact with General Skarr immediately! Bring General Strika and Commander Raider to the command center immediately." The Drones immediately established a link to their associates, bringing up a screen of Skarr with a pair of Carne's soldiers behind him.
The scarred Fallen seemed mildly surprised but maintained a neutral expression before responding. "General Obsidian, do what we owe this unexpected transmission?"
Obsidian wasted no time explaining his reasons. "Our long-range sensors have detected Gems approaching Earth's orbit. But these are not just any mere rocks. They are the Diamond Authority, all three of them."
Skarr's eyebrow was raised to learn about the Diamonds of all Gems, surely, they had not learnt about the Cluster yet, could they. But three? This was certainly new.
"Are you certain about this? I would imagine two, but all three? The Cluster is yet to emerge." He would need to somehow contact Nergal for the update but had not received any response from the core in a while.
But if it were ready, this could be an opportunity to capture the Diamonds themselves by luring them into a trap.
However, if not for the Cluster, then what else could it be?
Pondering over the situation. "We must proceed with caution, it's doubtful they could be aware of the Cluster's current state, but we have been receiving another signature from the Oregon State. Clearly it seems more than a coincidence."
"We are not yet ready to take them on if they begin their assault, our forces are occupied with the enemy." As much as Obsidian would desire nothing more than to see the mighty rulers of the Gem Empire fall and shattered, the drones were so far limited after Ultimate Race challenge and even the Fallen were occupied, especially Sammael.
Skarr did not seem to be too concerned and responded to the general. "Not to worry, we have a feeling they were… invited by another player and doubt a possible rival that Sammael has plans with. I will alert my superiors to be prepared for the worst case scenario, our top scientists including Major Doctor Ghastly including Robotnik have begun conducting research on their technologies."
Digesting this information, the general would not dare to doubt the ancient Fallen if he had not thought of a backup plan. Respecting the general's words for the time being and continuing their assault. "Very well then. But before I go, I will transmit the data on the individuals who had challenged Lady Gelorum's goals to defeat the Accelerons. If you encounter them, leave none alive. Except obtain the artifact they brought and the Accelechargers."
"Ah yes, Doctor Tezla's racers. I appreciate the warning; they will regret getting involved in the game. General Skarr out."
Ending the transmission with the conversation ended. "What is the status of other Vehicon Generals?"
"THEY CONTINUE TO FUNCTION AS OUR DRONES, GENERAL."
Nodding his head with approval. "Good, continue with the strategy as planned by Lord Sammael. Continue to wipe out any resistance in their path. And inform me of Commander Raider's upgrades before sending him for his next assignment."
Since Clovis Bay broke free from Gelorum's control, they found the reason that it was nothing but a clone, almost unique and exactly like an actual brain. If they can download whatever knowledge the clone might have, perhaps it may come in useful for them in the future as he was considered one of the most intelligent beings on Earth and who possibly came into possession of one of the Spiral Gems, the Mind Gem.
Xxx
BOOM!
A shockwave tore through the desolate land of Nowhere as Sammael flew back, pursued by Valhallen and Major Glory. The Grimm King narrowed his eyes as they came in close, and he hastily slashed at them.
BOOM!
Another shockwave shook the land as the golden gauntlets of Major Glory's armor and Valhallen's Mighty Axe made contact with Sammael's sword Oblivion.
Krunk leapt in to deliver a fist down on Sammael's head but the Fallen lifted his head and blasted Krunk in the chest with a pair of red eyebeams.
ZAP!
"Krunk!" Valhallen and Major Glory cried out, watching as a hole was blasted through the purple skinned hero's chest, bisecting him.
Sammael pushed his sword forward, knocking his opponent's weapons and followed up with a kick to Valhallen's chest and a backhand to Major Glory's face, sending them both flying back.
"Another hero bites the dust, it seems." Sammael remarked, watching as both halves of Krunk's body hit the ground several yards away.
As he turned away from the downed hero, there was a pulsing sound in the air.
Bump-Bump!
"Hm?" Sammael looked back, hearing heartbeat from Krunk. "Still alive? That cosmic radiation must be more potent than I had estimated."
Bump-Bump!
"The scientists that were all exposed to that radiation while you still just a fetus in your mother's womb. She died but the radiation bonded with you on a cellular level, causing you to grow and mature at an astounding rate." Sammael turned back slowly approached Krunk.
Bump-Bump!
"You fed on the radiation coursing through your mother's body as she was dying from the exposure." Sammael remarked as he walked. "And yet, through the tragic death of an experiment meant to create a new source of energy for the world, something new was born. You, born from the contaminated remains of the lead scientist, growing physically so fast but emotionally and mentally you're still a child. How low can a hero go to recruit such a poor creature into their own war?"
Bump-Bump!
Bump-Bump!
Bump-Bump!
Sammael stopped as a purple aura surrounded Krunk's body and to his and the two recovering hero's astonishment, the two split halves of reached out and rejoined each other, regenerating so fast that not even a scar was left behind.
(Superhero by Simon Curtis Starts)
Krunk was breathing heavily now as he stood up, his skin pulsing and slowly turning red.
"Astounding." Sammael remarked, looking actually surprised by Krunk's regeneration.
"RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Krunk let out a roar so loud and powerful it actually caused the surrounding land to shake.
Stand up, everybody look alive
The Grimm halted their advance, the heroes, Huntsmen and Sammel's own allies halted their battles, hearing the roar and feeling the vibrations in both the ground and air.
Say come on, come on, come on, we're gonna get it now
Sammael stood his ground, watching as Krunk approached him, his feet making literal craters with each step.
STOMP!
STOMP!
STOMP!
STOMP!
Hands up if you're ready for a fight
Krunk stopped until he was right in front of Sammel, the Infraggable one and the Fallen King glaring at each other, right in the eye.
"You no like Krunk when Krunk is angry." Krunk snarled.
Sammael grinned. "…Show me."
Say come on, come on, come on, we're gonna win it now
Krunk's eyes narrowed as he reared back a fist. Sammael was faster and stabbed Oblivion through the first, believing that his sword's ability would negate Krunk's own cosmic energy and it…
Just only in the fist.
I don't need you to believe in me
Sammael's eyes widened as Krunk grabbed onto Oblivion and pulled with such the strength the sword was flung out of Sammael's hands.
POW!
I know how to change my destiny
Sammael flew back but he managed to stop himself, skidding to a halt.
Sit down but to rewrite our history
He didn't have time to compose himself as another fist from the Infraggable one introduced him to an uppercut, followed by a volley of punches. Sammael's blood red aura kicked in to protect him but actually did very little as he was knocked into the air.
Rewrite our history, rewrite our history
He was suddenly brought back down to Earth by Krunk grabbing onto his leg who then thrashed him around like a ragdoll.
We can change the whole world, gonna take it over
After being slammed down face-first into the ground a few times Sammael was flung across the desert, crashing into a rock structure.
CRASH!
Gonna start it over, don't you know what we could be
Krunk stood up, looking disappointed. "Puny Fallen."
"Krunk, look out!" Major Glory called out.
A new beginning, fighting 'til we're winning
Dark veins shot out from the structure where Sammael had crashed, traveling along the ground with near light speed and headed straight at Krunk.
Tell me that you're in it, don't you wanna be
The Infraggable one jumped back and just in time as dark spikes shot out, threatening to impale him if he didn't move in time. More dark veins shot out under Krunk and there was a mist of dark smoke that solidified into Sammael.
A superhero, a superhero, a superhero
Krunk turned around just in time as Sammael's fist turned black and with a single punch he sent the Infraggable tumbling along the desert. Sammael's eyes flashed red and he shot forward, leaving a red comet trail in his wake, easily catching up to Krunk.
Don't you wanna be
He struck the Infraggable one with another punch, followed by an uppercut that sent Krunk into the air.
A superhero, a superhero, a superhero
Sammael then shot up, overshooting Krunk and dashed into him with an eraser blow, throwing Krunk back down onto the ground.
CRASH!
Anybody could be
"Impressed now?" Sammael called down to the crater, cracking his neck.
Anybody could be
His question was met with a roar as Krunk shot out of the crater, rearing his fist back as he flew right at Sammael.
Anybody could be
Sammael held out one hand, a sphere of dark energy appearing in the palm of his hand. "Dark Cannon!"
Rip it off, show the symbol on your chest
A beam of dark energy shot right at Krunk but the Infraggable one was not deterred as he punched through the energy beam with one fist…
And then another…
Say come on and show the world who you really are
Krunk roared as he punched his way through Sammael's Dark Cannon blast until he was right on top of the Fallen King, bringing his hands together and slammed down on Sammael's head, sending him crashing down into the earth below.
CRASH!
It's not enough to be better than the rest
Sammael shot back up through the dust cloud, grabbing into Krunk's head and shot rocketed back down to the ground like a missile.
CRASH!
Gotta take it to the top and make yourself a superstar
The Fallen King and the Infraggable proceeded to beat each other viciously before locking their hands and trying to push the other back into submission. Sammael was showing himself to have great strength but to his surprise, Krunk's strength began to overpower his own.
You don't need them to believe in you
That was until dark veins traveled from Sammael's hands and into Krunk's. With Krunk's hands immobilized, Sammael's eyes flashed red and he fired his eyebeams at Krunk's face at point blank range.
"KRUNK!" Major Glory and Valhallen shot forward.
Get your mission on lock and see it through
Krunk's head was vaporized, and his body collapsed to the ground as the dark veins released his hands. Sammael then summoned more dark veins into the ground, forming a dark dome around him that blocked a hit from Valhallen's lightning enhanced Mighty Axe and an enraged barrage of punches from Major Glory.
You've got all the power you need in you
"YOU MONSTER!" Major Glory shouted, attempting to break through Sammael's dome.
POW-POW-POW!
POW-POW-POW!
POW-POW-POW!
Power you need in you, power you need in you
However, behind them, Krunk's body began to stand up and his body pulsed with purple energy.
Bump-Bump!
Bump-Bump!
Bump-Bump!
We can change the whole world, gonna take it over
Bump-Bump!
Bump-Bump!
Bump-Bump!
Sammael turned his head, eyes widening as Krunk's fist, turning blazing red smashed through his dome and punching him away.
POW!
Gonna start it over, don't you know what we could be
"KRUNK!" Major Glory and Valhallen gasped, watching in shock as bones grew from Krunk's now open neck.
Followed by a skull, nerves, skin, eyes and hair.
Krunk had completely regenerated his own head!
A new beginning, fighting 'til we're winning
"So, the Infraggable One truly is immortal." Sammael remarked, rubbing his face.
Tell me that you're in it, don't you wanna be
"No…Krunk just don't lose TO MEAN MAN!" Krunk shot forward, past Major Glory and Valhallen, subjecting Sammael to a barrage of superpowered punches, that ended with Krunk grabbing the Fallen King by the neck.
A superhero, a superhero, a superhero
Sammael's eyes turned completely red and he let out a demonic fire, followed by a blast red flames right into Krunk's face, forcing the Infraggable One to let go and step back.
Don't you wanna be
The smoke cleared to reveal half of Krunk's face had been burned away but just as easily as he had regenerated his entire head, the burned half of his face healed in only a few seconds.
A superhero, a superhero, a superhero
"I suppose it can't be helped." Sammael held up a hand as the dark veins along his skin pulse and a blackness started to spread all over his body.
Anybody could be
Major Glory, Krunk and Valhallen all charged at him but a roar from above stopped them, and they looked up to see Sammael's Galleon hovering overhead. The dragon head of the Grimm ship opened its mouth and let loose a blast of fire down on the three Justice Friends.
We can change the whole world, gonna take it over
Krunk smiled as he reared his hands back… "KRUNK SMASH!"
And clapped them together into a cloud louder than thunder, creating a massive shockwave that dispersed the fire raining down from the Galleon.
Gonna start it over, don't you know what we could be
Sammael shot up into the air and landed at the bow of his Galleon, his engulfed in the dark substance that ran through his being, leaving only his face that was slowly becoming covered next. "It's been a long time since I've allowed my own instincts to take over."
A new beginning, fighting 'til we're winning
As the battle of Nowhere continued to wage on, in the center of the mountains, Phil Ken Sebben was watching as various forces from around the world set up a command center, medics attending to wounded and exhausted fighters while soldiers were positioning themselves and various tanks and other weapons around the camp to provide as much protection as they could. With the Justice Friends keeping the majority of the Grimm army occupied, they had time to get properly organized before launching a counterattack.
If only it was that easy.
Sammael had millennia of experience in fighting wars over them while Sebben is relying as best as he could on his friends, comrades and allies along with the Spiral Gem of Sight hidden under his eyepatch.
Would it be enough to fully turn the tide that was coming?
Before he could muse anymore Sebben was alerted to a message coming through to him at the forward command center. The screens in front him changed to show Ana and Commander Tower.
"Ana, Abraham, this is unexpected." Sebben said as he addressed his friends.
Tell me that you're in it, don't you wanna be
"I know this is sudden Sebben, but we have something that may help you." Ana said to the mayor/headmaster. "It's better if Rasputin explains it.
Another screen changes to reveal a ball made of red energy lines.
"Hello Mr. Sebben." The Warmind Rasputin greeted.
A superhero, a superhero, a superhero
"You're Rasputin?" Sebben said in surprise as this was the first time, he heard the Warmind, and noticed that it spoke with a familiar voice. "Why do you sound like-"
"Like Clovis Bray I." Rasputin said finishing Sebben's sentence. "I was originally a safety AI designed by Dr. Mihaylova. Ana's grandfather took me from her to be used for the Warmind project. His vocal patterns were all I had on record for me to have a voice to speak with."
Sebben collected himself and spoke, "Ana and Abraham said you have something that can help?"
Don't you wanna be
"Yes, I've sent a new Warsat to Earth that will be in orbit above Nowhere." Rasputin explained. "It's equipped with a prototype energy cannon that can be used to eliminate the Grimm Galleon and any of Sammael's army within a five-mile radius. If you can keep Sammael on it when the blast hits, then he'll be temporarily taken out. I understand Major Glory, Valhallen, and Krunk are currently fighting him. They need to keep him on the Galleon. The satellite will be in orbit in ten minutes."
A superhero, a superhero, a superhero
Once it arrives, have your forces move out of the blast zone. The Major and his teammates need to make sure Sammael is not in a position to escape once the blast is about to hit. The three of them will need to leave as soon as the sky has been lit by the energy blast."
"This is a big risk Rasputin." Sebben said to the Warmind. "But we'll do it. I alert Major Glory and his team."
"Given the world we live in, risks are always being taken." Rasputin replied.
Anybody could be
As this happened, Major Glory, Valhallen and Krunk all shot up into the air, reaching the bow of the Galleon as Sammael turned to face them.
"RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" All three shouted, bringing their fists and Mighty Axe down on the Fallen King.
We can change the whole world, gonna take it over
Sammael's hands, now completely black and devoid of any bone armor blocked Major Glory and Krunk's fists while a dark tendril shot out of his back and blocked Valhallen's Mighty Axe. The four then engaged in a three to one fight as the blackness slowly covered Sammael's neck and traveled up his cheeks.
Gonna start it over, don't you know what we could be
Rasputin's satellite hovered overhead in orbit, coming into position as Rasputin input the targeting coordinates.
A new beginning, fighting 'til we're winning
Sammael started moving faster, tendrils sprouting from various points of his body that allowed him to fend off Major Glory and Valhallen before subjecting Krunk to a barrage of attacks that left him open and Sammael let loose another demonic roar, the sonic/fire blast sending Krunk flying off the Galleon.
Tell me that you're in it, don't you wanna be
The satellite was now in position and locked onto the Galleon.
A superhero, a superhero, a superhero
"It is ready. Warn Major Glory and Valhallen to get of there." Rasputin warned Sebben who immediately relayed the instructions to the two heroes.
Don't you wanna be
Samamel's face was now engulfed in pure blackness, his mouth and nose covered with his eyes now luminous red orbs and his hair of equal color.
This was the form Fallen showed when giving themselves completely to their Grimm instincts.
This was a Fallen's Devil Form.
A superhero, a superhero, a superhero
Having just knocked Krunk off of the Galleon he turned to finish off Major Glory and Valhallen but to his confusion both had leapt off the ship, shooting into the air.
Anybody could be
Just as this happened there was a flash of light from above.
A hero
Sammael was only able to look up before a white light engulfed him and his Galleon.
(Superhero by Simon Curtis Ends)
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
Xxx
An old man with grey hair, a moustache and wore sunglasses was reading a newspaper when his house shook.
He looked out the window and saw a mushroom shaped cloud in the distance. "Hey you noisy kids! Keep down out there! You wouldn't want me to get angry!"
Xxx
POW-POW-POW!
POW-POW-POW!
POW-POW-POW!
POW-POW-POW!
POW-POW-POW!
"YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" Coop then had MEGAS spin Bill around and around before letting go and watched as Bill slammed into the weird field yet again.
"OUCH!" Bill shouted as he slammed into the field but didn't have time to recover as MEGAS attacked again, its knee slamming into his back and would have assuredly broken his spine if he had one. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
All in all, it was not a good day to be Bill Cipher.
Bill grunted, enlarging one hand into a giant fist that he flung at MEGAS, but Coop had the robot spin and twirl out of the way like a ballet dance.
"Good thing we stopped at DexLabs and actually got that upgrade for evasive maneuvers." Coop laughed as MEGAS performed a spinning kick in Bill's eye.
"AAHHH! MY EYE!" Bill covered his eye, leaving himself open as MEGAS slugged him over and over again.
As MEGAS stomped down on his spine, Bill hollered up at his fortress, knowing Klarion was up there.
"Urg...a little help would be appreciated here guys!" He screamed angrily toward the peanut gallery.
"Hang…mmm…on…" Klarion said eating some cake off to the side with Teekl, "Just give me 5 more minutes."
"SERIOUSLY!?" Bill screeched out indignantly.
Back up in the castle, the 'wedding guests' all came to the giant hole that had been made when MEGAS attacked Bill and watched the beat down.
Except for one.
Pacifica was trembling in rage, blue flames engulfing her hands which Dipper noticed and immediately took a step back from.
"This…" She said quietly and yet everyone could hear her voice…
And the demonic tone that it had suddenly gained.
"Was. My. MOMENT!" Pacifica roared as blue flames exploded from her eyes, lighting up the entire grand hall.
"She's a demon too!"
"RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Pacifica roared furiously and blue fire exploded from her form, almost burning everyone close by.
Almost everyone.
"Freeze!" There was a blast of blue fire and an ice wall appeared, protecting the people forcefully brought here as guests.
Pacifica narrowed her eyes as line appeared in the ice wall and split it open, allowing the creator of the wall to pass through. "Ice Elemental."
Nigel Uno stepped out, blue fire blazing from behind his sunglasses and he was followed by Abigal Lincoln whose own eyes were blazing white and pink and Ed who had fire colored murky brown surrounding his eyes.
"It's a pity Fire couldn't be here, but Sammael already got his claws on her." Pacifica remarked, calming down seemingly as she smiled.
The three said nothing while Dipper backed away, looking at the three. "Who are they? What's with the fire around their eyes?"
"Don't go too far, Dipper." Pacifica said, not bothering to look in his direction as he flinched. "This won't take too long."
"No, it won't, Spawn of Cipher." Nigel said coldly. "I remember sensing something like you before when I was still learning about this power I had. I saw his eye in my mind, and I heard his demented laugh."
"Oh, you could sense him even around then?" Pacifica remarked, sounding impressed. "Not bad. Too bad we couldn't get you earlier, but you and your friend were being protected. Things were moving fast back then so we had to put off getting you here where my dad could make you part of the party."
"Good thing you did." Abby snapped. "And you're going to wish you hadn't got us here."
"Oh? And why is that?"
"Because…" Ed answered next. "Ed will thwart evil!"
Klarion scoffed, reminding everyone he was present. "Well, since you have this covered, Pacifica. I guess I'll go help your dad."
He snapped his fingers and he and Teekl vanished into a red portal.
Xxx
POW!
"GAH!" Bill Cipher hit the ground again, having suffered another punch to the 'face' from MEGAS. "DAMN IT! I CAN'T LOSE TO A FREAKIN CAR ATTACHED TO A JUNK HEAP OF ALL THINGS!"
Ford leaned forward in the back of the car. "Coop, go for the eye."
"Okay. Not arguing but why?" Coop asked.
"Bill was be incapacitated if his eye is removed. It'll take longer for him to regenerate." Ford explained.
"Okay, you're the nerd." Coop shrugged.
Just before he could attack, Klarion appeared in front of Bill who had gotten back up and suddenly there was musical tone in the air.
"Did I leave the radio on or am I just hearing things?" Jamie couldn't help but say, having a bad feeling.
Klarion cleared his throat as a cane appeared in front of him and a top hat appeared on his head.
(Chaotic Decphire(Discordant Decphire altered by Bill Cipher and Klarion begins)
(Klarion)
A giant robot taking you down? (No surprise!)
(Cipher: Hey!)
"Are we doing a musical?" Coop asked as Klarion did a little song and dance around Bill.
That's why I'm the undisputed Lord of Chaos, there's no room for you
Klarion waved a finger at Bill who narrowed his eye, continuing to sing and dance around the giant demon.
All your jokes land flat, you got a stupid hat
And frankly, that bow tie doesn't suit you
For an isosceles, you sure can be more than a bit obtuse,
But apparently in this reality, there's nothing you can't do
(Except actually winning against a giant garbage can)
(Coop: Hey!)
So hopefully all this will be more than a bit of fun
Let's make a deal, Bill, see which of us is the stronger one!(First to trash the bot wins!)
(Cipher: You're on!)
Both demonic beings were now facing MEGAS with red fire appearing in Klarion's hands and blue flames surrounding Bill's.
[Chorus: Bill & Klarion]
"Um, Coop?" Jamie gulped. "Any time you want to kick their butts?"
"Don't worry. The unicorn barrier will block any chaotic being." Ford stated.
Sell your soul, take control, buy gold
Klarion slammed his hands into the ground, turning it into molten magma that traveled all the way to MEGAS.
Can you decipher the secret meaning?
Coop shot MEGAS into the air but the enlarged of Bill Cipher was waiting for it, slamming it down face first into the lava.
"COOP!" Kiva and Ford shouted as Jamie screamed.
SPLASH!
Line by line, wrong or right, pick a side
MEGAS was plunged into the lava as Klarion and Bill hovered in the air, continuing to sing.
And spread the chaos to those still sleeping
They were back to back, facing the 'screen' with demented grins(Bill's eye curled in the shape of a grin to show he was smiling).
?thgir ,sniw ohw ediced t'nseod gnos eht wonk od uoY
Lava shot up at the two, seemingly burning them but Klarion reappeared several feet away while Bill emerged, smoking but unharmed.
.reliofnit fo dnik emos er'uoy em llet t'noD
MEGAS shot up, delivering a kick at Bill that sent him flying while MEGAS faced Klarion.
?sdrawkcab trap siht ot gninetsil uoy era yhW
Coop slammed his hand on a button, firing dozens of missiles at Klarion who yawned and held up a hand as he sang. The missiles were covered in a red aura and then redirected back at MEGAS which quickly dodged them all.
Bill then appeared in the air, conjuring a chair made from the ground.
(Bill Cipher)
Tell me Klarion, do you think this robot's won any awards
With a wave of his hand, Bill summoned giant clumps of dirt into the air, compressing them into stoned spikes.
For anything best? 'cause color me impressed
With a wave of his hand, Bill sent giant spiked maces at MEGAS, forcing Coop to preform some daring and risky maneuvers.
Ever single a single part of it matches and yet it still all it clashes
(Coop: What?!)
Coop grabbed onto a cliff and threw it at Bill who snapped his fingers and the cliff turned into a giant fly flamethrower, aimed right at MEGAS.
It'll probably look better once I've burnt it to ashes
(Coop: Try it!)
(Klarion Laughs)
MEGAS shot off as the flamethrower spewed blue flames at it.
Don't you know who I am?
Bill floated up into the air above Gravity Falls, arms and legs spread out, now doing a dance of his own as he sang.
The precognizant geometry
MEGAS blasted the flamethrower and then turned to Bill as he and Klarion fired red and blue flaming blasts at it.
Diabolical plans, got 'em all in my hands!
"We got to get in close, keep them from conjuring anything." Ford advised as MEGAS continued dodging.
Demon of dreams, yet awake or asleep
"I'm all for ideas of how we win." Jamie commented and Ford looked at the rift in the sky.
"Maybe we can."
I'll leave you terrorized, I'm the all-seeing eye! (Buy crypto)
"Uh?" Coop asked and Ford pointed to the rift in the sky. "Okay, I gotcha."
Don't you know what I'm capable of?
MEGAS spun and shot at Bill, the unicorn shield protecting the mech from their energy blasts.
"Oh no you don't!" Bill shouted and flew back, not aiming to get close to MEGAS again after the beatdown he had earlier. "How about a nice little game?"
Billions of years of coming up with this stuff, you're not enough!
From above came down giant chess pieces that would have flattened or at least buried MEGAS into the ground if the mech's pilot didn't spot and dodge in time.
Look like you made that bot in the dark, it's spare parts (It's really ugly)
"Go fish/Go fish!" Klarion and Bill laughed as dozens of chess pieces appeared around them, blocking MEGAS from reaching them.
And honestly it smells like—
(Coop: Finish that sentence you oversized dorito!)
"How do we get at them?" Jamie asked, unable to see a way past all the floating chess pieces.
"The Quantum Blasters." Ford answered.
(Klarion)
Be silent, little meatbag
Coop aimed and fired the Quantum blasters, easily piercing the chess pieces and nearly blasting both Bill and Klarion.
"Whoa/Whoa!" Both exclaimed, barely avoiding the twin energy beams.
Your whining is making me want to gag
"Now, Coop!" Ford called out and Coop slammed his foot on the gas.
MEGAS rocketed at Bill, slamming into him and dragging up into the sky towards the rift.
"What are you…" Bill's eye widened as he realized their plan. "No, no, no, no, no!"
Since I laid eyes on you, I knew this looked like a piece of cake!
Klarion flew after them, knowing that if Bill was dragged back into the Nightmare Realm than all of Weidmageddon would be reversed and they would all be sent back in there.
And he'd be sent back to the other universe he was from.
"I'm still having too much fun here!" Klarion shouted, trying to blast MEGAS but the unicorn barrier continued protecting the mech.
I'd smash you flat, but Bill is about to do that for me
Bill in the meantime, split his two arms into multiple ones and tried pummeling away at MEGAS to break free but had no effect.
Honestly, Bill… could you at least make this fun for me?
"If Bill is thrown back into the rift, he will lose his physical form and Weirdmaggedon will be not only stopped, but everything he and his crew has done will be reversed." Ford explained.
[Bill Cipher]
(Laughter)
"Won't Bill still be alive? He could try and find another way back here." Kiva pointed out.
Sell your soul, take control, buy gold
"Maybe but we can try and ensure that no portal will ever be built again." Ford mused.
Can you decipher the secret meaning?
"In the meantime, got a rotten dorito to throw out." Coop said as MEGAS gripped Bill with both hands and started to rapidly spin.
Line by line, wrong or right, pick a side
"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, NONONONONONONONONONONONO!" Bill struggled desperately to break free.
And spread the chaos to those still sleeping
MEGAS fired its fists holding Bill and rocketed up towards the rift when they were close enough.
Sell your soul, take control, buy gold
"NOOOOOOOOOOO!" Klarion shouted, both hands pressed against his cheeks.
Can you decipher the secret meaning?
Back down in Cipher's castle, Pacifica paused and looked up to see her 'father' being flung back into the rift. "FATHER!"
Line by line, wrong or right, pick a side
Bill looked down and saw Pacifica staring up in sheer terror, holding her hand to him.
A flaming hand.
And spread the chaos to those still sleeping
He held out his hand to her and both snapped their fingers just before Bill Cipher vanished back into the Nightmare Realm.
(Laughter)
(Chaotic Decphire(Discortant Decphire altered by Bill Cipher and Klarion Ends)
GRIMMFALL: INFINITY TRAIN ARC
POW-POW!
"We don't have time for this!" Stan shouted, trying to punch his way through a maze in the next car. "Every second we waste, Dipper run's out of time."
"We can't fly, Stanley." Ford pointed out.
"You can't-" Frida started.
"But we can." Zoe finished as she, Frida and Double D activated their armor. "We'll go on ahead and find Dipper."
"Wait a sec-" Stan started but was unable to finish as the three took off into the air, heading out the way they came in. "They can't just off on their own!"
"I'm afraid there might be no choice, Stanley." Ford put a hand on Stan's shoulder. "Trying to take us along will slow them down and like you said, Dipper doesn't have a lot of time."
"So, we have to work our way through all the cars? We'll never catch up to them in time." Kevin complained.
"We'll have to if we want any chance of saving them." Rolf replied.
Eddy however was just watching as everyone, including Ed continued their journey to the next car…
"…Forget it. I'm out." He said, making everyone stop and look at him.
"…Eddy?"
"You heard me, I'm out." Eddy gestured to himself with his thumb. "I'm sick of being caught up in these stupid crazy adventures."
The group paused for a second before Stan shrugged. "Whatever. I don't have time for this anyways. I got to save Dipper and get the rest of my family off this train. You guys' sort this out."
Mabel looked torn for a second before she looked between Ed and Eddy. "I'm sorry, Ed. I'd want to help but I have to save my brother."
Ed glanced at Mabel for a second and nodded in understanding, turning back to Eddy. "But Eddy, Double D-"
"Screw Double D. He thinks he's some big shot hero now because he has a fancy suit of armor and he's too good for us." Eddy scoffed. "And now he wants to run head first into the insanity. Let him."
"Dude, why am I not surprised?" Kevin shook his head. "And you wonder why everyone hates you."
"Because you're all jealous of my good looks and charm?" Eddy asked, rolling his eyes.
"As if, dork. You act like you're the king of the cul-de-sac but you're hated because you mess everything up for everyone. Like the time you and your friends crashed all those birthday parties. Why do you think you're never invited?" Kevin cut in. "You screw and wreck things up for everyone."
"Oh, and you're Mr. Nice Guy!" Eddy cut in, walking over to Kevin. "Like all the times you bullied me and my friends, wrecked our scams, beat me and the others up. Ed, why are you even with this guy? He beat you up too."
"Eddy…" Ed shook his head. "Double D lost his parents like I lost Sarah."
Eddy and Kevin paused before Eddy spoke again. "So? Sarah was a spoiled brat who treated you like crap no matter what you did. She threw you out of your own house even when you were just grabbing snacks for us. Who cares if she's gone?
"And Double D? His parents were always gone, they were gone for months without talking to him. They wouldn't have noticed he was gone if he was abducted with the rest of us. I am literally asking who cares?"
Now Jonny and Rolf were glaring at Eddy as everyone else moved on.
"I do!" Ed said, glaring at Eddy now walking right up to him. "Why are you like this Eddy? Me and Double D are your friends, but you don't treat us like that! You stole Sarah's diary when we crashed into her room by accident and me and Double D kept telling you to put it back and to stop reading it, but you didn't listen! And Sarah beat us up for that!"
Eddy was back up now, a little scare by Ed's anger.
"You never listen! I lost Sarah, we got taken to an alien planet, Double lost his parents, but you still have your family!" Ed pointed at Eddy's face right between his eyes. "Ed don't abandon family! I am going to help Double D! If you don't help, then maybe you weren't our friend to begin with!"
With that, Ed turned away and walked after Stan, Mabel and the rest of the group.
"Wow…Okay, the lump just got a lot of points knocked off his dork rating." Kevin admitted, looking impressed before glancing at Eddy. "Really showed you huh?"
"Shut up, Shovel-Chin!" Eddy shouted, glaring at Kevin, his fists enlarging. "He thinks he has it so rough?! Look at me! I got these freaky powers for a weird reason, and no one can tell me what it is! They have it rough? I'm a freak!"
"You were always a freak. The difference is now you're both a freak on the outside and on the inside." Kevin rolled his eyes. "Just like you've always been selfish to everyone else. No wonder the other two got tired of you."
"Yeah, Eddy. You're not being cool." Jonny commented. "We've been through a lot, but we got through it and we're better now. Besides, Huntsmen are good people, but you weren't so good when you accused me and Plank of taking everyone's stuff."
"Or how about how one of your scams broke Jimmy's teeth and he had to get a retainer?" Kevin cut in.
"Three-Haired-Ed Boy has much to learn." Rolf shook his head.
Eddy looked at the pair behind Kevin. "…I don't like you. Any of you."
The three just stared at him.
"I thought I wanted to be a Huntsman to prove my big bro was wrong about me. But then I get into so many messes, being abducted by rock ladies because Ed has a super freaky power none of us really knows about. Then the mess with that super breaky god that Rolf had to fight."
"Rolf stood up to Evil-That-Must-Never-Be-Spoken Crom Cruach for the honor of Rolf's ancestors and to save Rolf's friends!" Rolf held up the Shepard's Cane.
"We were supposed to be done with it when we got back but I can't go home like this!" Eddy said, enlarging his hand. "Not my Semblance but something else…Am I even human? Will I be taken to a secret military base and dissected?"
"You were in the Hall of Heroes, Eddy. They probably could have helped if you didn't run off." Jonny pointed out. "Yeesh, we all went through the craziness, but we all pulled through. I became a superhero, Rolf took down a bad god, and Kevin became my sidekick."
"Yeah, we-Hey!" Kevin stopped and glared at Jonny. "I'm no one's sidekick, Melon-brain! You weaseled your way into my business!"
"But you were fighting bad guys! I couldn't stay out." Jonny replied with a smile.
"The point is, Eddy, that Ed and Double D managed to man up with the rest of us in dealing with this crazy crap. It's not even that freaky but you say no one else, not even your two pals matter." Kevin scoffed. "Just when I thought you couldn't be anymore pathetic."
"…Screw you." Eddy simply muttered before shouting. "SCREW YOU SHOVEL-CHIN! I HATE DOUBLE D! I HATE ED! I HATE ALL OF YOU! HOW'S THAT FOR MANNING UP?!"
The three just watched as Eddy turned around and ran away.
"Dork." Kevin simply said and sighed. "Well, we're not going to be seeing him again."