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Tales of the Multiverse Bit 14

Wallflower Blush is gone! As Kenny Rogers and Felipe Ignacio runs around in panic after their friend's vanishment! Cesaro Barbossa examines the ripples left by a portal, he then opens another portal using a small device before entering it with Kenny and Felipe followed suit.

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"Hey guys... if you're hearing this then it means you did it. You won. You kicked the shit out of Hargrove's forces. I knew you could. But this is my last stop."

"See, when I came into this world, I was really just a collection of somebody else's memories. But with your help, these memories... they-they took form! They became my voice, my personality. And, after a while, I... I began to make brand new memories of my own. All of these things are what make me who I am... but they're also holding me back."

"I can't run this suit as Epsilon, but if I erase my memories, if I... deconstruct myself, the fragments I'll leave behind will have the strength to get you through this. I believe that."

"I wish that there was another way. But I'm leaving this message, as well as others, in the hopes that you'll understand why I have to go this time...hehe, it was actually Doyle who made me realize something that I've never thought of before."

"There are so many stories where some brave hero decides to give their life to save the day, and because of their sacrifice, the good guys win, the survivors all cheer, and everybody lives happily ever after."

"But the hero... never gets to see that ending. They'll never know if their sacrifice actually made a difference. They'll never know if the day was really saved. In the end, they just have to have faith."

"Ain't that a bitch."

It was a nice day at the man-made planet Allianz as we head towards the city Xustica where the main base of the Dimensional Defense Union is located.

Various people are seen walking around the main square of the base, we see Samus Aran, Rhea Ryot and Master Chief having a conversation in front of a vending machine. At the receptionist area, we see David Edward Anderson, Jim Raynor and Victor Hoffman having a conversation while Artanis and Steven Hackett are seen behind another vending machine, secretly trading chibi-animal cards.

Meanwhile in a large storage room located somewhere in the base, we see Vance Stream and Theamilla "Thea" Rose Arystar walking around, checking out the place.

"Geez... I know everyone are allowed to store things they don't need in this room but they should at least try and reorganize their stuffs.'' Thea muttered in disbelief, referring how messy the place is.

Vance chuckled, "That's how things are, Thea, that's how things are.'' he reminded.

"So, what are we looking for?'' Thea asked.

"I need a piece of a T-Mex 5000 Power Engine that I can install for my power bike.'' Vance replied before rummaging through a large box.

Thea then opens a cabinet with a piece of beach ball falling out, "Would it be better if you just buy one online?'' she suggested.

Vance shook his head, "No way! Those things are expensive!" he replied, "Besides... I'm pretty sure there are two or three of those things stored in here." he stated.

Thea sighed, "Whatever floats your boat.'' she muttered.

Vance kept looking before spotting a large-bulky black-colored engine, "Aha! Found one!" he exclaimed in joy when he noticed something, "Hmm? Hello? What's this?'' he questioned before picking up a purple-colored flat mechanical object.

Thea appears next to him and recognized the object, "Oh! That's a Memory Unit.'' she pointed out, "That thing belongs to the Reds & Blues.'' she said, "They had that thing stored in here because it reminds them of someone they lost.'' she explained with a solemn look.

Vance slightly turns to her and understood what she meant. Before joining the Dimensional Defense Union, the Reds & Blues were part of a battle against the Space Pirates and the Charon Industries, and while they came out victorious, they lost a valuable comrade, an A.I. named Epsilon or Church. And while everyone had move on, the Reds & Blues still misses their angry and foul-mouthed companion.

Vance then stares at the Memory Unit for a few minutes when an evil smile crossed his face. Thea took notice of this, "I don't like that smile of yours, Vance.'' she pointed out with a blank look.

Vance then turns to her with a sinister expression, "It just gave me an idea.'' he declared with a grin.

A week later at Xustica, we see Agent Carolina, Agent Washington, Dexter Grif, Frank "Doc" DuFresne, Franklin Delano Donut, Lavernius Tucker, Lopez the Heavy, Michael J. Caboose, Richard "Dick" Simmons and Sarge walking across a corridor of the base. They, alongside the rest of Omega Squadron, just returned from a mission in Neo-Mars and were suddenly called by Vance to the meeting room.

"So, anyone have an idea of what Stream wants from us?'' Tucker asked.

"He better have a good reason for calling us.'' Grif grumbled, "I should be taking a nap right now.'' he exclaimed.

"Grif... you slept on our way back here.'' Simmons pointed out.

"This and that is different!" Grif exclaimed.

Wash then spoke, "I'm pretty sure Stream has a good reason for calling us.'' he stated, "Though... this is the first time, we get to talk to Stream in this base." he admitted, "I mean... the only times, we get to talk to him is whenever he's escorting us in missions.'' he pointed out.

"Strange, indeed." Donut said in agreement.

"If you ask me, I don't like being around, Stream.'' Doc admitted, "Don't get me wrong, Stream is a nice guy but something is off-putting about him at times.'' he stated.

"Mis pensamientos exactamente." Lopez said in agreement.

Sarge chuckled, "Oh! Don't be such babies, Stream doesn't look tough to begin with, so no need to be scared of him.'' he reassured, "But if he does turn out to be an overlord disguised as a wimp, then I'm more than happy to blow his brains out!" he exclaimed, "That will be glorious! Way better than killing Grif.'' he cheered.

"Gee... thanks, Sarge.'' Grif muttered in annoyance.

A minute later, the group arrives at the meeting area where they see Vance and Thea waiting at one table.

"Hey, guys!" Thea greeted, "Glad you all came and good work in your mission.'' she complimented.

Sarge chuckled, "All in days work.'' he mused.

"Thea? What are you doing here?'' Carolina asked in surprise.

Thea meekly scratches her cheek, "Well... Vance did something without your accord...'' she said nervously, "So I'm here to make sure that you don't kill him.'' she stated.

The group then glares at Vance, "What did you do?'' Carolina demanded.

Vance smirked before bringing out the Memory Unit and placed on top of the table, "Does this look familiar to you, guys?'' he asked.

This taken the group a back, "The Memory Unit!" Simmons exclaimed.

"But I thought we had it stuffed deep inside the storage room!" Tucker stated.

Carolina then took off her helmet, revealing her red-hair tied in a low ponytail and her green eyes, she then glares at Vance, "Why did you brought this out?'' she demanded.

Vance chuckled, "I figure I fix this stupid stuff and bring back someone you once lost.'' he explained before activating the device.

Suddenly, a small blue-colored holographic figure appears before them. The figure is wearing a light blue-colored body armor over a black armored bodysuit. His armor consists of helmet with an orange visor that covers his entire head, a chest & back armor, a back & front cod piece, shoulder armor, forearm armor, hand plate, armored thighs, armored shins and armored boots. This is Leonard L. Church, also known as Epsilon.

Artificial Intelligence

Leonard "Epsilon" L. Church

This taken everyone aback when Church looks up at them, "H-Hey?'' he greeted nervously.

"CHURCH!" everyone exclaimed in shock, "Yey! Yippee! Church is back! I knew he'd return!" Caboose cheered.

Wash turns to Vance, "Stream... what's the meaning of this? And how?'' he asked in shock and confusion.

Vance shrugged his shoulders, "I figured you guys need your A.I. companion, so I worked on this crap for a week and managed to restore him.'' he explained.

"But is this possible?" Simmons asked, "I thought Church erased himself back then.'' he pointed out.

Vance smirked, "That's true.'' he confirmed, "But nothing this insane son of a bitch can't fix.'' he claimed with tapping a finger on his noggin.

Carolina then got in front of Church, "Alpha? Is it really you?'' she asked.

The A.I. rubs the back of his head, "Uh, yeah, Church... Alpha... I'm the same guy.'' he confirmed, "Though... refresh my mind a bit by introducing yourselves.'' he suggested.

This confused the group, "What is he talking about?'' Tucker asked.

Thea spoke, "Well... you see, Vance may have restored your A.I. friend back to life but sadly... he couldn't restore his memories.'' she explained, much to the group's shock.

"Well that sucks.'' Grif commented.

"Is there anyway to get his memories back?'' Donut asked.

"I have a few ideas but it might take a while.'' Vance replied, "But don't worry.'' he reassured, "Like I said before, nothing this insane son of a bitch can't fix.'' he stated, "With my skills, you're foul-mouthed companion with anger issues will be back in no time.'' he claimed.

"I'm that kind of person?'' Church questioned in disbelief.

Carolina spoke, "As much as I hate that you did this kind of thing behind our backs, it's still feel great to have Church again.'' she admitted, "And... we have to thank you for that.'' she said.

Vance chuckled evilly, "No problems.'' he replied.

"We're still beating him up after this?'' Sarge beckoned.

"Yep!" Tucker confirmed.

"Definitely.'' Wash added in agreement.

"Puedo apuñalarlo por la espalda?" Lopez suggested.

Vance facefaulted, "Wow! How grateful you guys are?'' he grumbled in disbelief.

Church then turns to Thea, "Hey! Aren't you guys gonna tell them about that?'' he asked.

"About what?'' Simmons questioned.

Thea then realized what Church meant, "Oh right!" she said, "You see... aside from Church, Vance also managed to restore other more A.I. stored inside the Memory Unit.'' she explained which once again, surprises the group, "And just like Church, they had no recollection of their past except for their names.'' she added.

"What?!" Wash exclaimed.

"You mean... the other A.I. fragments?!" Carolina pointed out.

Vance nodded in confirmation, "Yup! I was working on restoring Alpha when I came across the A.I.s and decided why the hell not, and went to fix them after restoring Alpha.'' he explained.

"You need to teach me on how you do things.'' Simmons suggested.

"So, what about them?'' Tucker asked.

Vance smirked, "You see... Alpha here has a suggestion.'' he declared.

Everyone looks down at Church, whom rubs the back of his head, "Well... I figured that we can't stay in the Memory Unit, so we decided that each A.I. will be split up equally among you all since most of you would want one..." he stated while looking at Carolina and Tucker, "Or would need one." he said before turning to Caboose and Donut, "And since we are connected, we can all sync up to that suit when needed and communicate with each other as long as there is some sort of connection with you all, like your radios." he explained.

"So, what do you think guys?'' Vance asked.

Carolina crosses her arms, "Well... admittedly, I would want all of them to myself but he does have a good point in giving each of us with an A.I.'' she stated.

"I agree.'' Wash said in agreement, "Honestly, I have my own problems towards A.I.s but having one will be helpful on the long run.'' he stated.

"Then fuck yeah! We all get A.I.s!" Tucker cheered.

"Make mine a giraffe.'' Caboose quipped.

"As long as it makes me look strong, cool and powerful." Sarge said.

"I hope it won't cause me any trouble.'' Doc muttered, "I don't wanna repeat the same thing the last time I had an A.I. inside my suit.'' he stated in concern.

"I think you'll do fine, Doc.'' Thea reassured.

Vance chuckled, "Looks like all of you are on board.'' he mused, "Now... the question is...'' he trailed, "... who goes with who?'' he questioned with a grin.

A/N: Inspired from someonestupED, damnlastwords, Jamesdean5842, Hope the Victor and Ace Neptune. All OCs and concepts not created by moi were given permission for me to use by it's respected creators.