Junkman: Well, if any of you guys have an idea, speak up.
Cloudman: I DO!
Chirpy: CHIRP! Junkman: I mean anyone with an idea that has nothing to do with desserts. Cloudman: Oh… Chirpy: Chirp…
Darksage: As it stands right now, Shadowstrike is going on to look for Zio’s newest location. I think we have enough time to figure that out before he confronts Zio and, well, I’d rather not think of the consequences of him going in alone. Junkman: That would all be true, except SOMEONE installed an intergalactic GPS with a person finder in his car mode for Christmas…*stares at Freezeman*
Freezeman: Don’t forget it also has a voice-activated MP3 player too. Junkman: *stares becoming more menacing* Freezeman: Hey, I’m sorry! I never gave him the instruction manual yet, so I don’t think he should be able to figure out how to use all the features yet.At the same time, farther across the desert…
Turboman: *in car mode* Where is my next turn off to find Zio?GPS Voice: Go due east 25 miles then make a left turn ahead.
Turboman: Where is my objective located?GPS Voice: Your objective is located outside the demolished village of Mile, where evil and dark energy killed all the inhabitants. At last check room and board is …zero.
Turboman: Very good. Now play artist ‘Bad Religion’.Speaker System: Do you know your place, in the big charade? Leaders and followers...
Back to the outskirts of Kadary…
Shademan: So, what do we do? Darksage: I could teleport to Krup to see how Rune is doing. He might be able to give us some clues. Junkman: Go ahead, we’ll be here. Darksage: I’ll be back shortly. *teleports off* Freezeman: While Darksage is gone, I recommend we think of a point of action.
Slashman: That would be great if we knew more about who we are up against. I know Roy and I were on his side, albeit forced, but I still don’t know much about him otherwise.
Burstgirl: I’d like to help too, but I don’t know you all well yet. Junkman: Well, can I ask how you got mixed up with Zio? Burstgirl: He promised me he’d take me to Met Land, a place where all mets and metools live in harmony.Slahsman: Uh…
Burstgirl: I know! I’m sorry, I get more naive than usually when it comes to mets. Freezeman: I guess we’ll have to remember that. Burstgirl: You know a bit about me, but I don’t even know your names. Shademan: Maybe we could give her some intros? Junkman: That might be okay to do. Let’s do that instead. We’ll talk strategy when Sage returns. Freezeman: Well, I believe the correct way of doing this is to show her our true forms. Junkman: Sure, why not. Ok guys, go back to being human.*Everyone, minus Avi, reverts back to their human forms*
SD76: I’m Seadragon, Junkman and second in command around here. Our actually leader is Shadowstrike, the Turboman of the team.
Briansfox: I’m Briansfox, the team’s Slashman. The mage over there is Demon Roy, my younger bro.
Demon Roy: Hey again.
Beowolf: I’m… Burstgirl: EW!!! Beowolf: No…I’m Beowolf, the Freezeman and resident mad scientist. Burstgirl: Not you, him! *points at Metabad* SD76: I know Metabad is… WHAT THE HELL METABAD??!!!
Metabad: *in boxer shorts* What? Beo made me take off my pajamas before and it’s hot here, like a desert! Chirpy: Chirp! Briansfox: It’s a desert planet… Metabad: See, just like a desert! Briansfox: *rolls eyes* SD76: It’s indecent around a female! Just get back to your Cloudman form. Metabad: Fine…Cloudman, TRANSFORM!*within seconds, Metabad is back to being Cloudman, master of the weather and oddities*
All: … Cloudman: What now? Beowolf: Metabad…look down.*Cloudman looks down, to see no cloud has formed, but a familiar pair of boxers in its place*
Burstgirl: I’ll say it again…EW! Cloudman: It’s easily fixed, see? *forms his cloud to cover the boxers* Now they’re covered and I can feel comfortable too! *gets hit by a danger wrap* ACK! Burstgirl: I’m so sorry, I couldn’t take it anymore, I didn’t mean to do that. SD76: It’s all good. Really, do it whenever he pisses you off. I wish I could. Burstgirl: Really?Others: Yup. Burstgirl: I think I’ll like being with you all. Cloudman: That smarted! Burstgirl: You deserved it. Cloudman: CRAB! Burstgirl: WEIRDO! Chirpy: CHIRP! Burstgirl: Hey, that’s two against one! No fair! Cloudman: Chirpy is a good pet and on my side, right Chirpy? Chirpy: Chirp! Burstgirl: I need to help my odds…*without warning, three scuba style mets appear from behind Burstgirl’s back*
Scuba Mets: MEEP MEEP! Burstgirl: That’s better! SD76: Where the heck did those come from? Burstgirl: I don’t’ know, they always randomly appear, but are so cute, so I let them keep doing it. SD76: Great, as if we don’t have enough oddities here. Burstgirl: Aw, come on, please let them stay out? SD76: No, I don’t want anything else weird out. Heck, if that cloud wasn’t a teammate, I’d have him put away too. Cloudman: *sticks tongue out at Avi* See, I’m special! Beowolf: Yes, we know. *hangs his head* Burstgirl: Well, okay. All right guys, it’s time to go back. Scuba Mets: MEEP! *go behind Avi* Briansfox: I’m not sure how that...*looks behind Burstgirl* Where did they go? Burstgirl: How do I know? They just show up randomly.Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the village of Mile…
GPS Voice: We are now approaching the contaminated site of Mile, a village with the population of zero. No one has been here since the great darkness, a disturbance that created a plague killing all of the villagers, as well as a crater which has reformed in the last three hours. It is to be believed to be just as toxic. Have a good day and a nice stay!
Turboman: GPS OFF! I’m guessing that bastard is in that black hole ahead…what are those things???*Three large worm-like creatures come out of the sand and in front of Turboman, each being the size of a small skyscraper*
Turboman: I don’t have time for this!*As he approaches the worms, Turmboman transforms back to robot mode as he goes through mid air, leaping past the worms. Upon landing, he goes back into car mode*
Turboman: Bye guys. Here comes a steep fall…*drops into the black hole*Meanwhile, back with SD’s troops…
Burstgirl: You are ODD! Cloudman: *fingers in ears* Lalalalala, I’m not listening! Chirpy: Chirp… Cloudman: Hey, something is wrong with Chirpy! Beowolf: I’m guessing he isn’t accustomed to the scorching heat. Demon Roy: It would make sense, he is a penguin. Cloudman: I’ll fix that!*Cloudman pulls an umbrella hat out from his cloud and places it on Chirpy’s head*
Chirpy: Chirp! *smiles* Beowolf: How did you do that? You just formed your cloud and nothing was under it before! Cloudman: It’s normal! That’s all!Chripy: Chirp!
Burstgirl: Chirpy in that hat would be so cute if he wasn’t the enemy. SD76: Speaking of enemies, what about our true enemy? Darksage: He’s in a recently formed crater outside the village of Mile. Briansfox: Welcome back. SD76: Great. How’s Rune, can he take us there? Darksage: He’s doing better since last time, I’m guessing because of us taking out Zio for that short time, but he’s still too weak to travel. Demon Roy: So how do we get there? Darksage: Like before, he inserted the location into my mind. I can teleport us there. SD76: Well, let’s go then. Darksage: Not yet. The village is condemned due to dark energy, as well as the surrounding area. Only those “protected” can make it through. Beowolf: So… that means? Darksage: You guys should be protected in your robot forms, I’ll be fine like this, since my life energy is stronger. SD76: You heard. Drastic Measures…TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT! I always wanted to say that. Briansfox: Slashman, TRANSFORM! Demon Roy: Shademan, TRANSFORM! Beowolf: Freezeman, TRANSFORM! SD76: Junkman, TRANSFORM!*Within moments, the human masters are transformed into the last resort robot masters, the Drastic Measures!*
Junkman: All right, let’s get together. Cloudman: GROUP HUG! Chirpy: Chirp! Burstgirl: Cool, I like hugs! Junkman: Why me? Darksage: Quiet please. Here we go.*In a flash of light, the team is teleported towards their destination*
Around the same time, beneath the ground, outside of Mile…
Turboman: *transforms out of car mode* This looks…disturbing. I’m either in the belly of some beast or the inside of Metabad’s mind.???: Welcome to The Edge, my source of power and your final resting place.
Turboman: Where are you, bastard??!
Zio: Right behind you.*Turboman turns around, seeing Zio glowing and filling with energy.
Zio: I see you have come back to rejoin my forces, have you not? Turboman: You’re damn right I’m not! I want revenge, you low life piece of… Zio: Now, now, we wouldn’t want your blood pressure to kill you before I do now, would we? Besides, you had your chance to join my army before the end of this world, and you denied it. Now, I wouldn’t want you back anyway. Turboman: Why you- Zio: Silence while I’m talking! You may think you can come in here and come up to my face and tell me how you feel, but I don’t give a damn about your feelings. All I want is to reshape this retched world into the utopia for which I yearn for. If you haven’t noticed, I am getting stronger. All you see around us is energy, energy that used to be the source of power for the Eternal Darkness. Now, within a mere matter of minutes, it will be mine. Turboman: Shut the hell up you egotistical asshole! You’ve had your fun, now you’re mine!*Turboman charges at Zio, only to strike air*
Turboman: What?! Zio: *behind Turboman* You can’t hurt me with my power, it is increased in power AND speed! Turboman: Let’s test it!*Turboman forms his flame saber and charges again, with the same result*
Zio: *behind Turboman again* This is pathetic. How do you dare challenge me without a fight? No matter, I grow tired of this.*Zio raises his left hand, striking Turboman with a black energy bolt*
Turboman: *getting up* You have to do better…than that… Zio: It was only a sampling of my new power. I didn’t feel I needed to test it’s full power on an insect like you. Turboman: *in a stance* Feel free to anytime… *charges*Back outside of Mile…
Junkman: We’re here now. Where’s ‘Strike? Freezeman: From what I can deduct, these are his tracks on the ground. However, it looks like he jumped over something… Junkman: Forget that, let’s just go. Uh, Metabad, Avi… can you two stop? Cloudman: She started it! Burstgirl: No, you did! Junkman: Just drop it and let’s go forward. Freezeman: Is that such a good idea? I’m sure there is something here, judging from Shadow’s tracks. Junkman: Hey, who is the leader now? Me. So unless I say otherwise we move forward!*The three worms come out of the ground, a few feet in front of Junkman*
Junkman: We move backwards! Slashman: Nice idea leader. Freezeman: I’d say something right now, but I’m pretty much scared out of my mind. Burstgirl: They’re grosser than Metabad! Cloudman: I’m not gross, I’m normal! Right my penguin pet? Chirpy: Chirp! Slashman: I’m sorry to break this up, but there are three giant worm things drooling and growling at us. Freezeman: I think the correct term is sandworm. Shademan: Whatever it is, they are big! Darksage: You guys keep them busy, I’ll be back with Shadow. I’m going to fetch him before he gets into trouble. Junkman: Why you? Darksage: At the last time I checked, I’m the only one who can teleport. Slashman: Good point. Junkman: I don’t know about being a decoy… Freezeman: SEADRAGON! Junkman: Fine, go. Darksage: I’ll be back. *runs between the worms as the others draw their attention* Junkman: Okay, he went. Now what about these? Cloudman: Can I… Others: NO MORE PETS! Cloudman: Aw man… Junkman: Shall we attack? Slashman: *in a stance* Yes, let’s. Burstgirl: I’m in too. Freezeman: Let’s go. Shademan: I’m with you. Cloudman: Me too!*Everyone fires off random attacks, striking the worms with little damage except for Cloudman’s, which went into Mile and set what was left of the village on fire*
Cloudman: Wow, that’s bright! *gets smacked by SD* OW! Junkman: Moron.*All three worms lick their oversized mouths and give a huge roar, sending the team to the ground*
Junkman: This isn’t good.Inside The Edge…
Darksage: Damn, this place is huge. With the amount of dark energy here, I can’t teleport out of here even if I wanted to. I wish I could tell the others. I hope I can at least help Shadow. Is that… Turboman: *kneeling on the ground* I won’t…give up… Zio: You are more foolish than I thought. Darksage: Look who’s talking, Zio. You’re the one with the ridiculous world takeover plan. Turboman: Stay out of this Sage…he’s mine. THAT”S AN ORDER! Darksage: Technically, I’m the guardian of this world, so I’m not truly on the team at this point, am I? So I guess you’re stuck with my help. Turboman: *Gives a half smile* Heh, well, make yourself useful then. Darksage: You got it. Zio: Hmph, another pest. No matter, you will be swatted as well.Back with the Sandworms…
Slashman: We have to come up with something soon, running around like a chicken isn’t going to work for long. Junkman: Don’t argue! It’s working for me! Freezeman: If I may make a suggestion, Metabad’s random attacks usually do in enemies within a sufficient amount of time. Cloudman: I said, I’m not random, I’m normal! I’ll give out another normal attack. All: NO! Freezeman: That’s the problem, you only can attack with randomness, normal attacks aren’t normal for you. It’s why you’ve been hitting off target so much. Cloudman: I won’t be random again, no matter what. Freezeman: What about…Moskau? Cloudman: … Slashman: Hmm, you mean that song he used to dance to? Burstgirl: I know the song, it’s great! Cloudman: …I don’t know what… Freezeman: I don’t know the words, only if someone can tell me them… Cloudman: I’m…not random… Junkman: Good! Freezeman: SD… SAY IT! Junkman: Damn it… I… need to know too… Chirpy: Chirp! Cloudman: …I can’t take it any more…!!!*without another word, Cloudman puts on his awesome hat and starts to do the Moskau dance while singing it word for word*
Burstgirl: Wow, look at him go! Freezeman: He’s taking out the sandworms, as I expected. Junkman: Great, I have to put up with that infernal song again. Cloudman: *stopping after taking out the worms* Yay, I’m me again! Chirpy: Chirp! Shademan: Actually, I thought he was more random than ever before. Freezeman: Now, I guess all we do is wait. Junkman: *stares at the crater* Hmm…Again in The Edge…
Darksage: *panting* He is stronger than before. Turboman: We have to beat him…we have to! Zio: I grow tired of this. Here is the end of you, Lutz.*Zio fires a chaged black shot at Darksage*
Turboman: Look out!*Turboman dives in front of it, taking the full blow and is sent off a cliff*
Turboman: WHAAAAA…*hand is grabbed* What the…
Springman: Hang on.*Springman throws Turboman back up and into safety*
Turboman: I thought you weren’t going to change into Springman anymore? Springman: I didn’t think you wanted to be leader anymore either. Turboman: Point taken. Zio: It doesn’t matter who you are or your powers, I am still more powerful than any of you separate, and still just as more more with two of you.???: How about all of us.
Springman: Hey SD, I thought I said you guys should stay behind? Junkman: Hey, I can still make the decisions. I was temporary leader after all. Turboman: SD was in charge?? Well, at least it’s better than Metabad… Junkman: What is that supposed to mean?! Freezeman: I think we have more pressing matters Seadragon.*As if on queue, Zio fires a blast to the ground, sending everyone back*
Junkman: Ok, I got the message. Springman: I think it’s time for some unity. What do you think… boss? Turboman: Let’s do it, combination attack! Shademan: Noise Crush! Slashman: Slash Claw! Cloudman: Lightning Bolt! Burstgirl: Danger Wrap! Junkman: Junk Shield! Freezeman: Freeze Cracker! Springman: Wild Coil! Turboman: Scorch Wheel!*All the attacks are fired simultaneously, and combined as they hit Zio, who is gone in a clould of dust afterwards*
Cloudman: Whoopie, we get him! Burstgirl: That’ll teach him! Turboman: Guys…I’d like to say, I won’t bail on you guys again, ok? Freezeman: I’m glad to hear it. Cloudman: Oh yeah, SD let me have a pet penguin! Turboman: …you won’t be temporary leader again. Junkman: I never said he could keep it!???: Hm hm hm…
Springman: I’m feeling a surge in dark energy… Turboman: This isn’t good…*The whole team turns around, to see a giant, demon-like figure*
Springman: Zio… Slashman: Wait…that’s him?!
Zio: You weaklings didn’t think you could defeat me? I fully absorbed all the energy in here at the same time as your puny attack. I had to go so I can take this awesome form. Junkman: It’s pretty ugly if you ask me. I can’t believe you could get uglier. Zio: You can mock me, but this is the most powerful form of the Eternal Darkness. With the energy I gathered, I am more powerful than he ever was! Cloudman: Uh… is that bad? Freezeman: Yes Metabad. Yes it is. Cloudman: Oh, ok. Turboman: Guys, I say we take him down, same as before? All: YES! Turboman: Ok, do it!*All members of the Drastic measures fire off their weapons again, only this time, the figure in front of them is still there.*
Turboman: Damn it. Junkman: May I suggest, since I am second in command, a full retreat? Turboman: Yes. Junkman: Good, let’s go! Turboman: No, I said you can suggest it, not do it. Junkman: Come on! We need to…*Zio fires a blast that lands behind the team, destroying the way the came from*
Junkman: Nevermind, we’re screwed. Zio: You are all finished now, there is nowhere to run. Turboman: Since I know SD has nothing, Darksage, do you have something? Springman: I don’t’ know, it’s very risky. Freezeman: Sage, ‘strike needs guidance and help right now. Springman: Ok. This is very risky but, if we focus our life energy at each other, and let it all fall into Shadowstrike, he might be powerful enough to take down Zio in one strike. Also, Shadow, you would need to keep Zio occupied enough for the rest of us to gather the energy, as well as being close enough for the attack. I will need to gather the energy in intervals. It’s why it may take time. Turboman: I don’t see what the problem is. Springman: If the energy turns out to be too powerful for you, your head will explode. Turboman: Lovely. Freezeman: We won’t make you do it if you don’t want to. Turboman: We have no choice. Guys…it’s been fun. All: Same. Turboman: Here I go. Sage…get it done. *runs off to Zio* Springman: Okay, everyone, clear your minds and focus.*Everyone closes their eyes and goes into a focus.*
Springman: Roy, Brian, focus and give your energy in one burst to SD. Avi and Beo, do the same to Metabad.*The four figures glow bright, then the glow dissipates as it travels to Cloudman and Junkman*
Springman: SD, Metabad…give the energy to me, NOW!*The energy from the two figures emits out of them, and into Spingman*
Springman: HERE IT COMES SHADOW! Turboman: *to Zio* Prepare to die, bastard…* All the energy transfers from Srpingman to Turboman, making him glow brighter than all the others did, and in mid air*
Turboman: SUNBURST!!!*A large, focused stream of light and energy fires from Turboman’s entire body, ripping a hole inside of Zio, causing him to go back to his previous form*
Zio: *In his original form, dissipating* I...had all this power…why??? Turboman: Because you are nothing compared to our sense of unity and justice, asshole. Zio: I will have revenge..I will find you all…epecially you…Lutz…I’ll find…yyyyoOOUU….!!! *is destroyed* Springman: I’ll be waiting. Turboman: We’ll ALL be waiting. Freezeman: I don’t think we’ll be waiting here. The whole place is caving in! Junkman: Damn, hey Sage, can you teleport us? Springman: The energy around here is lower, so teleportation is possible. I’m low on power, but I should have enough, hang on everyone.*Everyone huddles around Springman, as he teleports them out, right before the whole crater collapses*
Sometime later, outside the Landale…
Darksage: Are you sure you’re okay now Rune?
Rune: I’m fine, thanks to you all.
Shadowstrike: I’m glad we could be of assistance. What about Zio? Rune: I have a feeling if he comes back here, it won’t be anytime soon. That is IF he comes back. Darksage: Well…I guess I have to stay around to make sure of that… Shadowstrike: I really wish you could come back with us. Rune: Who said he can’t? I’m still in charge as guardian here, so there isn’t any reason for him to stay. Darksage: I do get to go back? After these latest events, I’m glad to stay with them. I better put my cloak back on, I don't want to be seen like this too often. *puts his cloak back on* Shadowstrike: It’s good to keep you on board then. Rune: Not forever. Eventually he will have to leave earth and come back here, permanently. Shadowstrike: Oh.
Darksage: So when will I know when my time there is done? Rune: Trust me, when you’ll be needed again, you will. Don’t worry; it shouldn’t be for a while. You’ll still have time to be with your friends. It looks like Wren is starting the engines. Until you come back for good, take care.Darksage: Thanks Rune. Take care too.*Rune gives a final wave, before he teleports away*
Shadowstrike: Hey Sage, about how I acted before…Darksage: Forget about it. Even leaders make mistakes. Remember, I’ll be around if you ever need guidance. Shadowstrike: That’s great…but you still won’t get a real job to pay rent, will you? Darksage: My knowledge should be enough to pay for it. Shadowstrike: So you’re a free loader. Darksage: No, I’m a guide for a hero who’s supposed to save the world as well as keep an eye out for the world I watch. Shadowstrike: In other words, you’re a free loader. Darksage: Well, yeah, but I like my description more. Either way, I’m happy you’re the leader instead of me. You were meant for it. Shadowstrike: Really? Darksage: Yes, and well, for reasons that are coming behind you.*Shadowstrike turns around to see the rest of the team coming toward the ship*
Avi: I’m happy I’m part of your team, I’m so overjoyed! Briansfox: Oh, that’ll change. Since you’re new, you’ll have to go through the initiation process. Demon Roy: Yeah, you’ll have to do most of the chores for the next month, including cleaning Orgot’s cage. Avi: Wait, what?! Who is Orgot?! Briansfox: It’s Metabad’s elephant. Trust me, it’s a big job. Beowolf: Yes, and you two have to help her. Briansfox and Demon Roy: WHY?! Beowolf: It’s to make up for being pompous, arrogant, and self centered for the last month. Briansfox: Hey, we weren’t that pompous! Demon Roy: Yeah! Metabad: I can’t wait to introduce Chirpy to Orgot! Chirpy: Chirp! SD76: Yeah, after I barbeque that turkey. Chirpy: CHIRP!!! Metabad: You scared Chirpy! SD76: Like I care. Metabad: You owe him an apology! Chirpy: Chirp! SD76: I do not! Briansfox: And I’m not cleaning! Demon Roy: Neither am I! Avi: If they don’t, I don’t! Beowolf: You all will have to! All: SHADOW, HELP US!!! Shadowstrike: Uh, Sage, I think I’ve changed my-huh? *sees a cloud of dust leading to the inside of the ship* Coward! Get back here! *sighs* Some things just never change…Narrator: Will Shadowstrike have to handle more odd problems with his team? Will Darksage actually be useful? Will Metabad, for once, be responsible take care of his new…oh, screw this, I’m done!
The End!