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You awaken to see yourself in Space, panicked you try to hold your breath but realize you can breathe just fine. Suddenly, a voice calls out to you.

Crystal Heaven

Tack Angel splashed water in his face from the faucet in his bathroom. He stared in the mirror and took notice of the dark patches under his eyes. He hadn't looked lately. After Bushido, he figured some of his features would be re-arranged, but then again, he thought he would come out on top too. He hadn't even looked at his own reflection. He posed in front of mirrors, and merely pretended to look at his "royal visage," but he hadn't REALLY looked. The last year had him quite distracted, and quite angry. He had never been this angry before. It seemed to erupt inside of him out of nowhere, like the explosions that erupted around him in his match with Hazen. Now, Hazen was loyal to his cause. "His cause", it was getting distorted. He knew that he had a part to play, but everything was getting mixed up and twisted, almost as if it were on purpose, to distract him from what really mattered. He walked into the other room, the bed room he shared with Amy, his first wife. He held up a picture from their wedding day. What had happened to the naive young man that got married that day? He looked out at the city below him. How had he gotten here? How had he come so far? He decided to go for a walk to clear his mind. The hustle and bustle of the city was assuring to him. Even at night, the citizens seemed to always be busy, productive, and happy to be there. It helped him justify his actions, or at least most of them. He went to the local tea shop and sat down. The smell of tea leaves and incense filled the air. The local tea shop owner was a young lady, but seemed like an old soul, or at least that's what people told Tack. In the past she seemed to avoid him more often than not. Tonight though, he was her only customer, and she seemed very interested in him ..

Tea Shop Owner: Welcome my King, it is an honor to see you tonight.

Tack Angel: Oh uh...thanks. I could go for something to drink. What are the odds I could get an Arnold Palmer?

Tea Shop Owner: Normally, it wouldn't be a problem, but I'm out of the lemonade. However, I think I have something you will really enjoy. Give me just a moment.

Tack Angel: Huh...I guess I could give it a try. Thanks...uh...what IS your name? I don't think I ever heard it.

Tea Shop Owner: No one has asked. You can call me Rama.

Tack Angel: Rama huh? Thanks.

Rama: You seem very troubled my King.

Tack Angel: Is it that obvious? What gave it away? The bruising? the busted lip? The stitches?

Rama: I meant more like the darkness around your eyes.

Tack Angel: ...You notice that too huh? I promise it's not eye shadow. I don't know how long it's been there, but it's probably just from being punched in the face a lot by a jackass. Forgive the language, but if you knew him, you'd know he had it coming.

Rama: I know Trevor Mach...in my own way.

Tack Angel: Cryptic.

Rama: ...I watch the product.

Tack Angel: Oh. Less cryptic.

Rama: I choose to believe that you're both just doing what you think is right.

Tack Angel: ...You wouldn't be sympathizing with him now would you? That's not a wise thing to do in my presence. Especially right now. Especially since he's going to force me to work on his stupid farm! Why did I agree to that? My ego got in the way. It's been getting in the way a LOT lately. I can't even think clearly anymore. I don't know what's been wrong with me.

Rama: I sympathize with all lost souls looking to find their purpose. If you didn't want to hear this, you wouldn't be here right now. You come to a place like this, when you don't want to be surrounded by yes men and women, who will tell you what you want to hear.

Tack Angel: Huh...I guess you're right. It still fills me with anger to even hear his name spoken out loud. Where did all of this anger come from?

Rama: It's been a trying year for you both.

Tack Angel: Oh has it been? I've been fighting a war to get people on my side, because I want to save them. I've been putting myself through hell and turmoil to help thankless welps and peasants! What has HE had to do? Find inner peace in redneck country?! My heart simply breaks for him!

Rama: Soon, he'll be plunged back into the darkness. You'll need the Dark Hero before it's all over.

Tack Angel: Huh?

Rama: Try drinking this tea.

Tack Angel: Oh! Sure. Wow, it's hot. What is it?

Rama: It's very special. It uses special ingredients that can help "purify" someone.

Tack took a sip of the tea. An unfamiliar aroma filled his nose, and a strange taste hit his tongue. It was different, but not bad. The more he took in the taste and smell the more he liked it, and suddenly began to feel a little better.

Rama: The Saturn People use these ingredients in coffee, but I feel it works just as well in tea.

Tack Angel: Saturn People? Coffee?




Tack suddenly began to feel much lighter, as if the weight of the world was taken from his shoulders. He could barely keep his eyes open, as the area around him began to swirl, and it made him smile.

Rama: You've come so far in such a short amount of time. Do you remember how this journey began? Building this place, and uniting all of these people and nations. The cause has always been just hasn't it? You always meant to do well. Something changed along the way though didn't it? You weren't quite yourself anymore. You used hate and malice like a weapon, and that's not the Tack Angel that anyone from this Earth knew. It was almost as if your heart was tainted by some outside force. Now, we all have darkness inside of us, but that's not exactly a bad thing. If the sun were out constantly, we would grow to hate it. It would burn us up. You have to have nighttime for calm, quiet reflection too yes? However, something seemed to take all the worst elements of humanity, that you had rejected and brought them out in you. We all have the capability for it, but you valued truth, innoncense, and fairness. So why would a King who is destined to save the world turn to vile acts? All an attempt to disrupt destiny one could surmise. It's never too late to turn back though is it? You were always so hard on yourself before, but now you have everything you thought you wanted, and yet, your heart yearns for the past. The Tack Angel everyone remembers is inside of you, begging to come out. The question is, what will you do when the time comes, because ultimately that choice falls onto you. You will have difficult times ahead, but as the dark cloud looms, you must remember what makes you who you are, and embrace that. You will lose so much, but what you will gain back, will make it all worth it in the end....if you prevail. When you have finished this cup of tea, it will begin. I'm sorry, I wish you had more time, perhaps another year, but time has run out. Tack Angel...I wish you luck.

Andonuts Labs - Winters

Two figures approached the lab in quite a hurry. One of them was quite loud, as he held a hearing aid to his ear.

Gordon Cole: THIS ONE JUMPED UP AND BIT US FACEMAN! SORRY I HAD TO PULL YOU FROM UNDERCOVER DUTY! THIS COULDN'T WAIT!

Mr. Face: I'm happy to be done with it. ENN is a bit of a mess right now. Lilith Fineberg is attempting a full on cultural coup, but I found enough evidence of money laundering and tax evasion, that her little power play is going to be short lived. With the Mani Mani fragments recovered, I basically did all I could.

Gordon Cole: AND IT WAS TERRIFIC WORK FACE, BUT THE BLUE ROSE NEVER WILTS, AND THIS SITUATION DON'T GET ANY BLUER!

Mr. Face: Let's hope the usual suspects are working out the problem.

The two gave each other a thumbs up, before knocking on the door to the lab, but it opened automatically right after they knocked. They saw the Andonuts Father and Son running around the room in a near panic.

Gordon Cole: DR. ANDONUTS! OTHER DR. ANDONUTS! IT'S GORDON CO-

Dr. Andonuts: Yes yes! We already know! We heard you coming for a long time. Come in! Come in!

Jeff Andonuts: We're a little busy guys, and I think you know why. That's why you're hear isn't it?

Mr. Face: Absolutely Jeff. I'd love to have a cup of coffee with you, but we're short on time aren't we?

Jeff Andonuts: Oh...you have NO idea. Look at the monitor!

Gordon and Face turned to the monitor, showing a satelite image.

Jeff Andonuts: See that? That's in real time. It's happening right now. Stars are blinking out. It's happening AGAIN!

Gordon Cole: NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE REMEMBER WHAT YOU'RE IMPLYING JEFF!

Jeff Andonuts: Yeah, but I know you do. It came back to both of you. You remember the official version, the unofficial version, and everything inbetween. How could I forget? I lost my damn leg the last time something like this happened. It's worse than before. We don't have the time we had then. They gathered forces to try and stop that, and what helped was the randomness of it all, but this...this is coming STRAIGHT FOR US! Whatever it is, it's new...or maybe ancient...and it knows what it wants.

Mr. Face: What can we do?

Jeff Andonuts: Samus Angel seemed to have an idea. This is something that has been prepared for in a manner of speaking, but she acted like she hadn't had enough time. She gave us instructions, as we would be able to get the message to them first.

Mr. Face: What message?

Jeff Andonuts: Warn them....warn everyone.

Crystal Heaven

Morning broke over the mountains surrounding Crystal Heaven. It was a beautiful morning, without a cloud in the sky...and yet, as the sun rose in the sky its light slowly began to fade away. The bright morning sky darkened, and a harsh wind suddenly blew through the city streets. The people slowed and the sound of the crowd faded, before some started running, and then more of them began to run. Several began to scream, and before long panic swelled over the city. Tack had fallen asleep in the tea shop, but the sound of a scream jolted him upright. He rubbed his eyes and looked around. He saw people running by. Tack left the shop and looked around. His citizens were in rushing to their homes. He looked over to the lake, and even Syldra seemed to be restless, as the Pirates tried to calm her down and anchor the ship. The wind was pushing the ship about, and the waves were spilling out onto the ground. He ran home, as his wives were surrounding a television.

ENN Anchor: We repeat, everyone stay calm. An unexpected solar eclipse is occuring, but we're been told that just because the President is heading to a secret bunker does not mean we all should pan...

The Anchor suddenly went blank, his eyes clouded in darkness. He looked directly at the camera, as if staring past the wives towards Tack himself.

ENN Anchor: Breaking News Star Prince. I have arrived.

The Anchor passed out, and soon the camera was knocked over as well, revealing that everyone in the studio had passed out as well.

Amy Angel: Tack? What is this? They said you specifically. They called you Star Prince.

Tack's heart pounded in his chest. A feeling of fear and anxiety unlike anything he had ever felt before was welling up inside of him. Yet somehow, he was thinking more clearly than he had in years. He shut his eyes and took a deep breath.

Tack Angel: This is it. The moment we've been preparing for.

Makoto Angel: Tack? The prophecy. This is it isn't it? The Star Prince will light the world in its darkest hour.

Nani Angel: ...So it was true.

Duvalie Angel: You didn't believe?

Nani Angel: It did not matter.

Iroha Angel: Then this is it isn't it? Nothing is ever going to be the same again.

Tracy Angel: ...I uh...I'm gonna go get a drink...maybe a few.

Tack Angel: I'm guessing that's happening all over the world, but it can't be happening to everyone. Amy, we need to call and reach out to the others. Every Kingdom that will listen. It's time to close up the borders, and prepare. This is i-

Suddenly, Faris Angel bolted into the Castle, startling everyone.

Faris Angel: Hey guys! I'm back! Wow, it's windy out there huh? So...what did I miss?

The Mach Farm

Trevor woke up, as he heard Truth crying suddenly. He sat up in bed, and felt over to the other side, momentarily forgetting that Tali wasn't around. He was missing her a lot, but the time she spent in Sin City was getting her ready for her big return to the ring, and he understood that. The ringing in his ears wasn't just from Truth, but from the repeated kicks to the head he had suffered from Tack inside the Bushido Den. It was the toughest fight he'd had in some time, but the victory, while satisfying, left him with a bitter taste in his mouth, that was more than just his own blood. Tack had been caught up in his egotism. He wasn't at his best. He got what was coming to him, but still, it wasn't enough. What the hell had happened to that guy? That was the thought of Trevor's mind for the last couple of years. He thought back to the work he put in to ensure that Tack and Amy would be happy, even though at the time he and Amy were on opposing sides. She loved the wacko, and Trevor could see that. He had wanted his friend to be as happy as he was with Tracy. It all seemed so much simpler compared to everything that happened after. He had to save the world? Been there and done that Trevor thought, but the way Tack was going about his life, and his growing distance from the man he loved like a brother just made it impossible to get on board with his "program". He walked into the other room and picked up the crying Truth. He saw down on Justice's bed and looked down on his snoring son. He had the uncanny knack to block out the sound. Trevor was envious. Eventually Truth drifted back to sleep. He placed her in her bed and rubbed her head. Her Doctor was afraid that Truth might have inherited some of Trevor and Tali's neurological problems. He knew she could have a happy life, but the thought of helping her get there always made him feel overwhelmed. He decided to go outside to catch his breath and keep his nervous energy to himself. He went through the front door and looked up into the sky.

Trevor Mach: Huh. Pitch black. Not a star to be seen...and it's cold. Did I...miss daylight savings time? I hate that shit. "Oh it's for farmers" they say, but I'm farmer and I want to batter the guy that came up with it! Sleep hating dick head!

Trevor walked out to his corn field, while he continued staring up at the sky.

Trevor Mach: Seriously, what's with the pitch black sky. I don't see any clouds. Maybe my clock was way off!

Trevor reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone. He had no signal, but the clock told him it was supposed to be 7am. Even with a time change, the sky would be lighting up a little bit, but this was pitch black. He hadn't seen a sky that black, not on this Earth anyways. He looked up at his scarecrow, and the change he had just made of adding a skull to it. He had sent the skull to himself, and though the memory had been taken from him years ago, the changes that were made to him more recently made it possible to remember. That was the skull of the man that killed him, and ironically, it was a Tack Angel. While trying to wrap his head around his past self avenging a death he hadn't even experienced yet, Trevor made his way to his barn. As he turned his back to the scarecrow, he didn't notice the slight movement it made, reaching out towards him. Trevor walked by the charging Robo in sleep mode and patted the robot on the head as he went over to turn on his radio.

Radio DJ: I repeat, most everyone in the city has entered some sort of fugue state. They're all just staring up at the sky, like they're lost in it! Like they're losing their minds to witness the extreme and absolute blackness that has descended over the entire planet. Sources say that Crystal Heaven has closed its borders from Eagleland, as have The Mushroom Kingdom near Edo, Hyrule in Euroland, and the Acorn Kingdom near Segua. They're all performing the exact same tactics. They are closing themselves off, and the people are desperate for answers! Do they know something we don't?! I'm-I'm too afraid to look up. I don't...I don't want to lose myself to it either. Please...please don't make me. It's calling to me. It's drawing me i-

The DJ went silent, and the radio switched over to the Emergency Broadcast System. Trevor felt a familar pain in his chest, as he turned to head back into the house to get the kids. Suddenly, he was taken off his feet by a large entity that pushed him through the wall of the barn and into his corn field.

Trevor Mach: WHOA! *cough cough* What the hell was that?! What was-

Trevor looked behind where he had fallen to see his scarecrow was no longer there.

Trevor Mach: ...Answered my own question. AH!

The scarecrow took a swing at him, and he quickly rolled out of the way.

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Trevor Mach: Holy shit!

The scarecrow followed him out of the corn, where Trevor was able to grab his axe. He took several swings to remove its limbs, and as the torso fell to the ground, Trevor was able to see the glowing skull atop of it. The darkness inside of the eye holes revealed what appeared to be eyes. Stalks of corn flew out of the corn field, they passed by the scarecrow and sliced by Trevor, cutting him on the cheek and his arms and legs. He fell to his knees as more corn stalks formed arms and legs for the scarecrow. Suddenly, Robo burst forth from the barn and smashed into the scarecrow, sending it flying.

Robo: Sir, it would appear you are in danger.

Trevor Mach: Good looking out Brobo! Bring me some gas and lighter quick! I have an idea!

As the scarecrow returned, Trevor tried to distract it away from the house and from Robo.

Trevor Mach: Hey dick head! Looks like we both have a problem staying dead eh Big Shoots? Looking pretty messed up these days huh? Like something I'd draw with my left hand.

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Trevor Mach: Yes. Me me me. Keep right on coming. Don't feel too bad Darkness, you're proof positive some morons CAN live with out a brain!

The scarecrow lunged at Trevor, and he rolled out of the way at the last moment. Robo approached with the gas and a lighter.

Trevor Mach: Douse him Robo!

Robo: I would advise againt-

Trevor Mach: NO TIME ROBO! DOUSE THIS ASSHOLE NOW!

Robo: Affirmative.

Robo sprayed the gas at the Scarecrow. It tried to approach, but a ROCKET-O PUNCH from Robo sent it reeling back. Trevor flicked the lighter and chucked it over to the creature, engulfing it in flames.

Trevor Mach: YEAH! BURN BABY BURN! HAH-OH SHIT!

The burning scarecrow chased Trevor and Robo in a circle. Robo shifted to his wheels and Trevor jumped onto his back.

Robo: This was the warning I was going to-

Trevor Mach: Yeah yeah! I got it!

Robo: Do you wish me to take you through the field?

Trevor Mach: That would just make it wo-you're being sarcastic aren't you?

Robo: I have learned from the best.

Trevor Mach: And I bet Tali would be proud to hear it, but I got a better idea.

Robo: Oh no.

Trevor Mach: No, this is a good one. I need you to lure him to the other side of the barn. NOT through it...I'd rather not have my whole farm burn down.

Robo: Affirmative.

The burning scarecrow followed the duo around the barn, leaving burning steps behind it. As it lurched around the corner, it seemed to have lost them, and found itself face to face with Trevor's wheat thresher. Suddenly, Robo burst out from the corn behind the scarecrow and rammed it directly into the thresher. Trevor pulled the lever to turn it on, and the creature was quickly crushed and dismantled by the machine. The skull turned to dust, and a darkness seemed to leave it and ascend back into the sky.

Trevor Mach: HAHA! YEAH! Hey Robo...look...Tack was killed by a wheat thresher.

Robo: ...

Trevor Mach: Eh? Eh? I did it. I killed him with a wheat thresher.

Robo: ...That is what happened.

Trevor Mach: You don't get why that's funny? I guess you had to be there. Come on, let's go check on the kids!

Trevor and Robo rushed to the house, when a flash of light appeared from the sky and hit the ground in front of them. Trevor looked up to see a brief moment of stars in the sky, before they were once again covered in darkness.

Trevor Mach: It's going to be one of those days isn't it Robo?

Robo: I do not understand. What kind of day is it going to be?

Trevor Mach: ...Unpredicatab-

Eris and Yog'tare emerged from the smoke, and the sight of Yog'tara caused Trevor to collapse and foam at the mouth.

Yog'tara: Oh for fucks sakes!

Eris: Language Yog'tara! Children are near!

Yog'tara: I know. He's convulsing on the ground right now. So what, I'm an unspeakable horror! Get over it!

Eris: Quite interesting that he can still see you as you truly are. Anything they tried to take from him, he retained, except for what he wanted to leave behind. Unfortunately, he needs that back.

Yog'tara: *sigh* Well let's get on with it then. I want a front seat for the apocalypse!

Trevor quickly shot up and wiped the foam from his mouth.

Trevor Mach: YOU need to wear a bag...over like EVERYTHING! YIKES! Tack has sex with that Robo!

Robo: ...Affirmative.

Trevor Mach: You're not seeing the problem here?

Eris: Trevor, we need you to focus! Do you know who we are?

Trevor Mach: Angel wives? It's hard to keep track. That one is, and she's...she's got a unique look to her.

Yog'tara: HEY! I could blink you out of existence right now!

Trevor Mach: Does that mean I don't have to look at you anymore? Might be a bargain!

Yog'tara: WHY YOU-

Eris: CAN IT! Trevor, I'm a Celestial, and she's an Infernal. You know what that means right?

Trevor Mach: ...I wish I didn't, but then again I wish the sky wasn't pitch black, and I wish I wasn't just chased by a fiery scarecrow, but I rarely get what I want.

Eris: We have a problem, and you're part of the solution.

Trevor Mach: I can't be the solution to all of these problems. That's too many coincidences. If I punch one more event on my card though, I get a free sundae I think. I'd have to check my wallet.

Eris: We-

Trevor Mach: Look, I don't believe in your destiny, or Tack's for that matter. You can NOT be here to tell me that him being a dickhead was all part of the plan. I'm not buying it.

Eris: No, it wasn't. He's on the right path, but his heart is conflicted. We require two halves of him, one consisting of his light, and one consisting of his darkness. One side is corrupted.

Yog'tara: I didn't do it. I just didn't stop it either. Thought it'd be funny to see what happened.

Trevor Mach: Of course. You know, I've seen people like you before, but I had to pay admission.

Yog'tara: HE-

Trevor Mach: If I upset you, it was purely intentional. So fine lady and whatever you are, the world is in trouble. I can feel it now. It's in the air. Reminds me of before. That bastard I just turned to dust impaled me last time. I just killed him again, so I'm up one. I'm feeling generous. What do you want from me?

Eris: We need-

Yog'tara: Azrael.

Trevor went cold, like the world around him stopped, and all the blood in his body stopped flowing. The sounds around him grew faint, and all he could feel was death.

Trevor Mach: ...Is that right?

Eris: Basically yes. When you were near death, you fell into the Sanctum. To keep you alive the Sanctum made use of you. Called you the Avatar of the Author, and made you Death incarnate AKA Azrael. You denounced it personally. You said you wanted to be in control of your own destiny. The avatar of no-one.

Trevor Mach: That's right, and I intend to keep it that way.

Eris: I'm afraid that can't be the case. What Yog'tara said earlier, that she could blink you out of existence. Not exactly true right now.

Yog'tara: Don't give it away! *sigh* Fine! This world is like a dream to me, but for once, it's like a dream where I have no power or control, except to reawaken what you buried inside.

Trevor Mach: I don't want it.

Eris: Trevor, we-

Trevor Mach: I DON'T FUCKING WANT IT! I am happy. I have peace. I have balance. I can control when I go to war, and feel that blood lust. I can control the darkness. I found the things that make me happy in all ways. You want me to sacrifice that inner peace, and dive back into all of this. You want me to say fuck it, and become Death again? Do you have any idea what that has done to me?! I've never been the same. What do you think it'll do to make me do this again? Huh? What would the point be?

Eris: You have to help Tack!

Trevor Mach: ...You're joking right?

Eris: No, I'm certainly not. You're not getting along. That wasn't supposed to happen. None of this was supposed to happen. You were BOTH supposed to be ready for this, but now neither of you are. We have no choice, but to GET YOU THERE!

Trevor Mach: ...It's my choice. You don't get to impose your will on me. IT'S MY CHOICE!

Yog'tara: And if you don't do it, your kids and wife are going to die.

Eris: Yog'tara!

Yog'tara: What?! You want him to accept it, and I'm getting bored, so there we are. If you don't do this, they'll all die. Everyone will die. It won't be fun for me if you make it easy, because my money says you're all dead anyways, but Eris thinks this way you'll have a chance.

Trevor Mach: I'm...I'm going to have trouble. No one had to be around for it last time, but...I was...overwhelmed with madness for a time. It was...destructive. *sigh* Robo, listen to me very carefully. Get the children, the dogs, and all the other animals, and get them into the barn. Hide there. Wait to hear from me later. If something happens to me, get your robotic ass to Sin City, and get the kids to Tali. Do you understand me?

Robo: Affirmative.

Trevor Mach: I'm trusting you here. My children...they mean everything to me.

Robo: I will guard them with my existence sir. Worry not, your children will be safe.

Yog'tara: Heh. As safe as they COULD be given the circumstane-

Trevor Mach: ARE YOU GOING TO DO THIS OR NOT!?

Yog'tara: Whoa! That even made ME jump! I like you.

Trevor Mach: Do it.

Yog'tara: Are you sure?

Trevor Mach: Do it.

Eris: When it happens, you will need to find Tack. He needs to be split in order to be made whole agai-

Trevor Mach: JUST DO IT!

Yog'tara: FINE BY ME!




Trevor's mind turned to Tali and the kids for a moment, before Yog'tara grabbed him by the hand. Suddenly, Trevor felt the heat, fire, hatred, and madness within burst forth. Pure black flames engulfed his body as he screamed towards the pitch black abyss hanging above. The whites of his eyes disappeared, and rolled into the back of his head, as the flames erupted around him. Through the filter of the flames, a skeleton could be seen. He fell to his knees as Eris and Yog'tara disappeared as quickly as they appeared. Robo was quick to scoop up the children and dogs, and ushered them into the barn. Trevor opened his eyes to see the ground beneath him. He looked up, and saw Justice reaching for him and calling to him. He couldn't hear the sounds, just the beating of his own heart, and the screeching sounds that came with the job. Death...all around him. He could feel it, touch it, taste, but couldn't hear his own son in that moment. Madness would soon wash over him. As Robo sealed the barn shut, Trevor grabbed his phone out of his pocket. He quickly called Tali, but as his hearing returned, he heard only the sound of her voice mail.

Trevor Mach: Tali, it's Trevor. By now you're probably just as puzzled about this as I was. It's bad. It's more of that nightmare you want no part of, and this time, neither did I. I have everything I could possibly want in you and the kids. I finally have what I need inside to be the best I can be in and out of the ring. Just when I felt like the Mach Curse had been lifted, and the blood rage subsided, I find that I have to embrace it again. No matter what happens next, I just need you to know that I love you dearly, and with everything I've got. I once called you the cherry on my cake. That was selling you short Lady. You ARE my cake. I'm....I'm out of time. It's...I just...I've got to go. I love you. The kids are safe. I lov-

Trevor slammed his eyes shut and grabbed at his head, as the fierce pain fired through every fiber of his being. He stopped fighting it. He embraced the pain. As he walked to his motorcycle, he reached out with his hand, and a scythe from the barn was seemingly pulled to him by force. Upon touching his fingers, the scythe erupted in black flames and turned into something more fitting an Angel of Death. He placed on his motorcycle and fired it up. Crystal Heaven was a long ride away, and time was not a luxury. The least those two bitches could have done was give him a ride he thought to himself, but the thoughts were more and more drowned out by purpose. If they wanted a reaper they had one. As he drove through the pitch black and endless night, all he could think about was that purpose. Tack Angel would meet the reaper.

Days Earlier...

Crystal Heaven

Amy Angel had a bag of groceries that she was bringing home from the market, when she stopped inside of the Tea Shop. She needed a break, and a cup of tea sounded great at the moment.

Rama: Ah, it's the Queen, the first of many as it were. Welcome back to my humble tea shop. What can I get you?

Amy Angel Uh...I don't know to be honest. Something sweet? Surprise me.

Rama: I have just the thing. It's amazing what you can do with tea sometimes. Take this cup for example. The contents are quite bitter, but you can add something, like this honey here, and mix the two together. You have a drink that has a bite, but gives you the sweetness you're looking for. Two different sensations in one container.

Amy Angel: *sips the tea* Exactly like you described it, and just what I needed.

Rama: Do you not have servants that could get the food for you?

Amy Angel: Hmm? Oh, the groceries? I just like to do things like that myself. I always have. I wasn't always "royalty" you know. My family was influencial, but when they were disgraced, I had to learn to live a modest life, and I found it rather suited me. Simpler things...and simpler times.

Rama: Do you miss it?

Amy Angel: Honestly? I do. Before, it was just me and Tack. I adjusted to the new way of living, but to be honest, it doesn't feel like it can last....or that it should.

Rama: Few things last forever. We have to be ready to adjust when change occurs. Sometimes, the change is overwhelming. Things will never be the same. What if things did suddenly change, and it was just you and the King again. Would you be content?

Amy Angel: I think I would. I know I would...as long as we were together...I could be content.

Rama: What if it wasn't you?

Amy Angel: Hmm?

Rama: How much do you love the King?

Amy Angel: With every fiber of my being. To be honest, I've spent the last several years trying to make up for the way I used him once upon a time. Our marriage started in controversy. I don't think he ever forgot that. I don't know if he's ever forgiven me. I thought I was doing the right thing, but as time passed the cause disappeared, and all that was left was the two of us, and the regret I felt. He is trying something most people scoff at, and I get that. One man loving several women. He sounds like a player, and we sound like idiots. I can't pretend it doesn't look that way from the outside. But he's really trying to make it work, and so am I, because of how much I do love him. I gave up my family business, and I gave up my dream of being a Cop. I gave it all up, to commit myself full time to this mission of his. I have never fully understood it, but I support him 100%. If he chose another wife though, I think I'd understand. It would tear me apart, but I deserve it.

Rama: You are far too hard on yourself...and quite forthcoming I might add.

Amy Angel: You're easy to talk to.

Rama: So I've heard. I wouldn't worry too much about Tack picking another over you. He wouldn't do that by choice...but the choice...might be made for him. In the end, we might not know who is destined to stand by his side. It WILL work itself out though, if you choose to believe. Remember the tea. Two different sensations, like two different beings, mixed into the same container, working in harmony.

Amy Angel: You're very mysterious, you know that?

Rama: I've heard that too.

Amy Angel: Wow, this tea though, it really is go-

Amy suddenly snapped out of her memories, and remembered where she was. She was in the "war room" of the Crystal Castle, a special room set up for Tack to broadcast and communicate with the allied nations of the Crystal Kingdom.

Tack Angel: I'm glad you're all still able to receive this message. It was important to marry Lilith Fineberg for this very reason. The broadcasting equipment from ENN has been crucial in this mission.

Chancellor Toad: The Mushroom Kingdom is standing by for your orders. You just need to tell us what to do.

Princess Zelda: Hyrule concurs. We have closed up our borders like you asked, and are trying to keep our people safe, though many have been lost to the madness.

Sally Acorn: They stare up into the sky, and they're either lost in a haze, they collapse, for they go mad. Acts of violence are sweeping the land.

Tack Angel: Whatever you do, try not to look directly into the sky, no matter how tempting it might be. I want to take this moment, to lead us all in a moment of prayer, because faith and love are crucial in this, our darkest hour. I ask that God watch over us, and protect us, because-

Suddenly another screen popped up on the monitor, and a familiar face appeared on the screen.

Giygas: Do we really have time for that? I know I don't, and neither does Yaggis's family.

Tack Angel: Yaggis? No...Giygas. What the hell are you doing here? How did you-

Giygas: Got the connections from Faceman and Cole, and I love to crash a party. Wish I could take credit for the calamity too, but unfortunately for me, my "human half" is insisting I stay home for this one, and keep his unconcious family safely tucked away.

Tack Angel: That's YOUR family too. If It wasn't, I doubt you'd just "stay home". That's never been your MO when the world is on the brink!

Giygas: ...I see anger on your face Tack Angel. I see anger I didn't think you were capable of. You're infected...hehe...HAHAHAHA!

Tack Angel: STOP LAUGHING AND GET OFF THIS CHA-

Giygas: You have a job to do, so why don't you DO IT! "Prophecy" right? It's all bullshit, but I'll take someone doing something over you all praying about it. I joined the call for a simple reason. I felt it earlier, a presense I haven't felt since...1992. Malice is riding into your town Tack Angel. You'd better be ready.

Giygas left the call, leaving the others confused and speechless, but Tack brought them back on track.

Tack Angel: Ignore him. I SAID IGNORE HI- *deep breath* Please...don't let him get in the way of our mission. I need everyone to be ready. Phase 2 is in progress, and they are already on the move to your locations. We just need a little more time. You should all be clued in to what is going on to the best of our ability, so I have Makoto here to tell you all about it. Makoto.

Makoto Angel: I...uh...I don't know everything that I should, and I'm sorry for that, but all I can go on is what she told me. I am...a Sailor Scout. Sailor Jupiter, the guardian of the planet Jupiter, which used to be a thriving planet long ago. Evil and darkness swarmed our solar system and left it lifeless. It hurtled straight towards the Moon, which at the time was the shining beacon of our entire system. I was there...a former version of myself was anyways. I stood there, waiting for the evil to arrive with the Queen. Queen Serenity told me about it. She said she was informed of the moment of prophecy, that I and many others would need to join with the Star Prince to conquer a terrible foe that could eliminate all life. When I realized that Tack Angel was the Star Prince reborn on Earth, I knew we had to get to work. Not only did I know what had to be done, but I honestly and truly fell in love with him, the man, not the position or the mission. The man himself. In another life, I hope that we'll get to have the type of loving relationship I always desired, but....time has run out here and now.

Tack Angel: THAT is of course why I needed to do what I've done, despite the protests of the people outside my Kingdom. They couldn't understand...no one could. Yet, in the process, they continued to try and get in MY WA-

Tack was clenching his fist so hard he was dripping blood on the floor. The surge of anger returned. Why was he just now able to realize it? Had this been how he'd been acting all this time? No wonder they fought him.

Tack Angel: I..uh...I apologize. I'm trying to keep it together quite frankly. This is going to require a lot of sacrifice, on all of our parts. When the "packages" reach their destination, we will move onto the next phase. I need everyone on stand by and-

Suddenly, the monitor cut out.

Tack Angel: What happened?

Faris Angel: It looks like the feed was cut from ENN. I guess they realized we were using their signal OR they've all gone mad over there.

Tack Angel: What about Lilith? Someone get her on the phone so I can-

Katana Angel: She is no longer with us your majesty.

Tack Angel: Wha...what?

Duvalie Angel: It would appear that upon realizing she was going to be under investigation for tax crimes, she....took her own life.

Tack Angel: SHE WHAT?! She killed herself...over that?! She didn't even...realize what was coming. I never had the time to tell her. No. No no no no no. Lilith n-

Nani Angel approached Tack and slapped him on the face, surprisingly everyone in the room.

Tack Angel: ...What...what was-

Nani Angel: Grieve later. You don't have time for it now. Grieve later or you'll be grieving for everyone.

Tack Angel: ...You're right. You're absolutely right.

In Tack's mind, he was horrified at the thoughts flooding through him. Even now, he wanted to grab Nani by the throat, and punish her for laying a hand on him. A voice inside was screaming at him to stop...it was his own. He settled the thoughts, and listened to her words. As he calmed himself, a bolt of lighting hit the ground outside of the castle. They were back.

Eris: I can't believe you sent us away the moment the job was done. We needed to further explain ourselves!

Yog'tara: It's MUCH more fun this way! Haha!

Eris: Wait...did we land on someone? Oh no! We did! We killed Harry Kim!

Yog'tara: HAHAHAHA! BULLSEYE! I was aiming for him on the landing.

Eris: No! This is awful! I can't believe that-

Yog'tara: Relax! He was a homunculus! He wasn't even real!

Eris: What?

Yog'tara: You can't tell? Eris, you're slipping. Being out of Sanctum space really does limit you.

Eris: I mean he was bland and uninteresting, but that's most humans to me.

Yog'tara: Heh. I know right?

Eris: So why did you create him?

Yog'tara: Something for Tack? I don't know.

Eris: You really do love him don't you?

Yog'tara: I love him like I love a good dream. When I wake up, I'll remember him fondly and move on. That's all there is to it.

Eris: Uh-huh.

Back in the war room, Tack was trying to keep his wits about him. He was trying to figure out the rush of emotions he was feeling, and in the process, keep down the rage. Why was it there all of a sudden? It wasn't was it? It had BEEN there. He remembered the day at the hot springs. Something changed. He remembered that several months of women begging to become his wives, and a recent pile up of losses to one Trevor Mach had definitely had an effect on him. It was happening during the change from Havok back to EBW. Back then, he started having the dreams. The dreams of the one named Beryl destroying the Star Kingdom from long ago. Trevor was there too. He saw it in his dreams. The combination of the past and present mirroring each other, it lead to a lapse in his mental state. He allowed himself to feel anger, and through that anger, something invaded his soul.

Faris Angel: This is quite the mess huh Tack?

Tack Angel: Hmmm? Yeah, it really is. A mess like no other. I don't know if we can stop it Faris. All I know is that I have to try.

Faris Angel: Of course you do. That's who you are. A hero.

Tack Angel: Am I? I don't know if I have been, but I'm going to try to be now. Faris, I never really told you just how much I love and appreciate you have I?

Faris Angel: *blush* Uh...I mean I'm not used to hearing all of that, but it's because it makes me feel girly and what not. Hehe.

Tack Angel: You paved the way for all of this, you and your Pirates. We wouldn't be a Kingdom without you. I'm sorry if in my busy life, you've ever felt like you've fallen through the cracks. It couldn't be further from the truth.

Faris Angel: I never felt that way Tack. If anything, I appreciated you trusting me to go on missions when needed, to help save the world.

Tack Angel: Yes...I absolutely knew that's what you were doing.

Faris Angel: You did didn't you?

Tack Angel: ...I can't lie...not now. No Faris, sometimes, I had no idea where you were. I DID trust you though, and always had faith in you. I knew whatever you were doing, it was the right things to do. That could just be me justifying myself though. Twenty-six wives? Who could possibly ever keep up with that. I mean look at the one over there. She can copy anyone she wants, and split herself into whoever she wants, so technically, I have EVERY wife if you think about it. Each and every one of you deserve to be loved and treasured like you're the one and only, and all I ever did was horde you to myself.

Faris Angel: It's what we all wanted.

Tracy Angel: ...Right. "WE" all wanted that.

Tack Angel: Tracy? What is it?

Tracy Angel: I wish we had time to talk, but we don't. You have a visitor, and he says he has something you're interested in.

Tack Angel: Is this the right ti-

Tracy Angel: The Mars Championship.

Tack Angel: Oh thank God. Now I don't have to go looking. If you'll excuse me ladies. I need to take this meeting.

Tack walked into his meeting room, the place in the castle where Tack would speak with foreign royalty. Who ever thought he'd be in that position. He found himself standing across from the man he ejected from Crystal Heaven, who had become a hunter against Tack's own organization, and who had in his possession the one item that would make or break this entire mission.

Tack Angel: Pirate Bill.

Pirate Bill: Yarr sire, it be me. A strange tide be rollin' in eh?

Tack Angel: Yes, you're not wrong about that at all.

Pirate Bill: I be figurin' you be needin' this belt, since it's been glowing ever since the dark cloud blocked everything out.

Tack looked at the belt. The red title that had eluded him for months. Tali took it, the Machs made a mockery of it, and then gave it to the man he had ejected from Crystal Heaven for keeping secrets. Maybe he had that coming, and at the end of the day, the title was just a title. It was prized, but not the true reason he needed the belt back. The title really WAS a Mars title, meaning it had something on it that was very important.

Tack Angel: Do you know what that is Bill?

Pirate Bill: Twas never me business to be knowin' sire.

Tack Angel: ...You deserve to know. That gem that's glowing. It's called a Star Ruby. It's a sacred relic. It was placed on that title so that I would have it when the time was right. Things got....out of hand...and I lost it obviously. I don't need the belt back itself, but if you could give me the Ruby, then I could-

Bill placed the title on the table seperating himself and Tack, and pushed it over to him. Tack slowly picked up the title he'd been desperate to get back.

Tack Angel: ...Th-thank you. Why though Bill? I kicked you out.

Pirate Bill: Me loyalty was always to you and the cause sire. Ye' just be losin' yer way. Glad to see ye back to what ye be needin' to be doin'.

Tack Angel: ...I got a little paranoid.

Pirate Bill: A little?

Tack Angel: A lot paranoid. I know you're keeping something from me though.

Pirate Bill: Because I have to.

Tack Angel: I should've realized that. I bet you still can't tell me?

Pirate Bill: Actually, I be thinking now I finally ca-

Pirate Rupert: SIRE! WE HAVE TROUBLE!

Tack Angel: What is it?

Pirate Rupert: TREVOR MACH! HE'S HEADING STRAIGHT TOWARDS THE GATE!

Tack Angel: *sigh* Here we go. Bill, stay safe, and no matter what happens next, just let it happen.




Penguin stood guard at the gate, as he noticed a motorcycle approaching, but not just a normal motorcycle. It appeared to be doused in flames. He rubbed his Penguin eyes to make sure what he was seeing was real.

Penguin: Qua. Qua. [Well shit. I quit.]

Trevor gripped the handles bars tightly as flames licked and wrapped around his body. He convulsed, and grit his teeth, sometimes manically laughing, as he approached the gate of Crystal Heaven. Right now, nothing felt more right than to smash though that gate, and unleash years of anger, for Death had arrived to the Crystal Kingdom. He propped back his flaming ride on one wheel and smashed through the gate of Crystal Heaven. He drove through the city streets, and the speed and force of his ride shattered the windows and collapsed some of the houses as he peeled into the city square. He jumped off his motorcycle, and brandished his scythe, as he let the bike crash into the World Famous Food Court, erupting it into flames.

Trevor Mach: TAAAAAAAACK! COME OUT AND PLAAAAAAAY!

Suddenly Pirates swarmed the Food Court, and tried to pin Trevor down, but he swatted them away, and sent them flying into walls and trees. Sailor Uranus and Neptune both landed before him and tried to put a stop to his attack.

Sailor Uranus: WORLD! SHAKING!

Uranus sent a ball of energy into the ground, that went hurtling towards Trevor. Trevor hit the energy with the scythe, and sent it right back towards Uranus, sending her into a wall as well.

Sailor Neptune: DEEP! SUBME-

Trevor sprout wings from his back, and flew forward, knocking Neptune out with a head butt. Trevor laughed as his face as lapped with fire, showing his skull underneath. The wives all surrounded the Food Court as Trevor swayed his head back and forth while staring up at the abyss above.

Trevor Mach: Bring me....Tack....NOW!

Faris Angel: Trevor, what are you doing?!

Duvalie Angel: We will not let you pass.

Trevor Mach: Don't make me look for him!

Tack Angel: You don't have to look. I'm right here.

Tack stepped past his wives, into the circle with Trevor, whose flames seemed to grow in Tack's presense. A blinding hot red surrounding him.

Tack Angel: What's happened to you?

Trevor Mach: YOU! You happened to me! You've had this coming for YEARS!

Tack Angel: Maybe, but is now the right time? Wait...you're...you're Death again. Why?

Trevor Mach: Because of YOU! All of this is because of YOU!

Tack Angel: I'm trying to save the world!

Trevor Mach: You just had to do it your way, by your rules! Normally, I'd respect that, but you tried to be a would be savior, when you should've known that under every other circumstance, I would have helped you! NO! Instead, you went against what I stand for! You turned your back on your brother! You made this a war! The world is at stake, and you fractured us because you can't handle who I am?! I was your brother! I would've bleed with you! I would've died for you!

Tack Angel: Finally letting it all out huh?

Trevor Mach: YOU NEED TO KNOW WHY THIS IS HAPPENING TO YOU! YOU'VE BEEN A BAD GUY, AND THIS THING THAT I'VE BECOME, HE FEEDS ON BAD GUYS, AND HE'S HUNGRY!

Tack Angel: You're obviously overcome with madness Trevor. Just calm down! I need to know why you're...like THIS again.

Trevor Mach: YOUR BITCH DID THIS TO ME! THE ONE WITH THE TENTACLES!

Tack Angel: Who? One of the wives did this!? Then...it must happen.

Trevor Mach: It's happening. Fill your hand Star Prince.




Tack was tossed his scythe, and clutched it tightly. Trevor picked up his, and suddenly rushed at Tack, letting the hate and fury and years of frustation finally come out. The two clashed metal to metal, as sparks flew. Back and forth they clashed steel to steel. Tack could feel the heat building off Trevor, as he tried to stave off his oldest friend.

Tack Angel: Trevor! Calm down! We can talk about this!

Trevor Mach: YOU HAD THAT CHANCE! NOW, WE REAP WHAT YOU'VE SOWN!

Trevor sneered at Tack as they both assumed a high guard, and threw an overhand cut. Tack parried quickly, reflexively. Trevor cut from the other side, and Tack again parried. Tack was up against an overwhelming force. They moved, back and forth, until, realizing he wasn’t dead yet, Tack began to remember his training. He started to think, to act instead of react. Trevor kept throwing overhand cuts. Tack could use this. With the next cut, Tack threw his hands up, and parried high, with his point towards Trevor's face. Tack was able to slash Trevor in the cheek, but in the flames, the cut seemed to seal immediately. Trevor whipped around, and dug his scythe into Tack's side, making the wives all scream out in horror as Tack winced in pain.

Trevor Mach: DOES IT HURT?! GOOD! FEEL THE PAIN! YOU DESERVE EVERY SECOND OF IT!

Tack Angel: I'm trying to make it right!

Trevor Mach: THEN BITE THE BULLET AND RELENT!

Tack Angel: I can't!

Trevor Mach: RELENT!

Tack Angel: I HAVE TO FIGHT!

Trevor Mach: I...I see it. I can see it!

Trevor's face turned to the side as he took the scythe out of Tack's side. He was surprised by something, and Tack used that to slice his scythe in half with his own. Trevor was forced back, but quickly leaped back to his feet to tackle Tack to the ground. Tack held his side as Trevor threw punch after punch at Tack, lost in his madness.

Trevor Mach: YOU WOULDN'T LISTEN! YOU WOULDN'T STOP! YOU JUST WOULDN'T FUCKING STOP! I-

He eyes widened again, as he stared at Tack.

Trevor Mach: I CAN SEE IT!

Tack Angel: *cough cough* What?! WHAT DO YOU SEE?!

The flames around Trevor turned blue and dimmed. He seemed to have regained a level of control over himself. He shut his eyes and backed away.

Trevor Mach: R-run Tack!

Tack Angel: Trevor? Why? Why are you doing this?

Trevor Mach: It wants me to rend you asunder! Tack, it's going to make me KILL YOU!

Tack Angel: What did you see? Trevor, tell me what you saw!

Trevor Mach: The schism! You're infected Tack! Infected by Darkness!

Tack Angel: We all have our darkness.

Trevor Mach: NOT darkness! I SAID DARKNESS! HE DID THIS!

Tack Angel: Trevor, let me help you!

Trevor Mach: I'M GOING TO KILL YOU IF YOU DON'T RUN!

Tack Angel: Trevor, you do what you have to do. That's why you're here. I have to trust this is happening for a reason. If you have to kill me, then kill me.

Amy Angel: TACK NO!

Nani Angel: You kill him, and I'll kill you!

Tracy Angel: .....

Faris Angel: Trevor stop this!

Iroha Angel: NO!

Makoto Angel: Is this...the prophecy? Is this how it's supposed to go?

Tack Angel: Trevor...you do...what you have to do.

Trevor Mach: ....DAMMIT! NO! NO! NO! NO! NOOOOOO!

On instinct, Trevor reached out, and Tack's scythe flew to his hands. In one quick slash he rended through Tack completely, leaving everyone in total shock. Tack's scream of pain sent shockwaves through the city. The Crystal Castle began to crumble behind them...

The Moon - Past Millenia

Queen Serenity looked out over her Kingdom, as they panic swelled in the streets. A battle was coming, and it could take everything to stop this threat. She was even receiving help from Earth and the Star Kingdom, and both Earth's King and the Star Prince Tackleton stood side by side. She hadn't always agreed with Tackleton's way of ruling things, but in this dark hour, they were united in purpose. As she prepared for battle on a planet that only dreamed of peace, a light began to shine in her throne room. Queen Serenity was concerned. It was too soon for Beryl. What was this light, appearing before her. As she wondered, a hand reached out...

Crystal Heaven

The Kingdom shuttered, as Trevor cleaved through Tack with his scythe. The remaining occupants of the Crystal Castle evacuated just as the shining beacon of the pop up Kingdom fell to ruin. Everyone surrounding Tack seemed stunned at what they were seeing. Not what one would expect given the circumstances. A darkness well out from Tack, pouring into a puddle next to him. Tack appeared to be fine. He stood there in a daze for a moment, as all of the darkness left his body. His body began to glow brightly with light, enough to even stun Trevor, and seemingly snap him out of his madness fueled rage.

Amy Angel: TREVOR! WHAT DID YOU DO?!

Trevor Mach: ...What I had to do. Two jobs to be done. One by the King of Light, and the other, by the King of Darkness. Look.

The puddle of darkness began to take shape, as a being rose from it. The spitting image of Tack Angel. The two stood side by side, one with an aura of light, and the other with an aura of pure black darkness. The King of Light opened his eyes, with two shining wells of light in place of eyes.

Tack Angel: What...what have I done? No...no time. I must... I must go.

Amy Angel: Tack, what is-

Makoto Angel: The prophecy, it's coming true! We're seeing it with out own eyes!

The King of Light reached out towards the Mars Championship that lay in the rubble. The Star Ruby came off the title and into Tack's hands.

Tack Angel: N-not enough. I need....more.

Tack was enveloped in the shining light of the Star Ruby and suddenly disappeared. As he did the other Tack, the King of Darkness opened his eyes, revealing two hollow black pools where his eyes should be. All at once he began screaming madly into the sky.

Makoto Angel: Oh no...we need...we need to get out of here now. Ladies! RUN!

Duvalie Angel: What is happening Makoto?

Nani Angel: It feels wrong. I can feel malice. That's-




Tack exploded in a rage, that forced back everyone that hadn't yet run. Tracy bolted first, as Amy and Makoto rallied the others to get to safety, leaving Tack and Trevor alone. At that very moment, a car pulled up to Crystal Heaven, as Christina Angel, Christy Angel, Subculture, Bashin Dan, Benjamin, and Hope Mach all piled out.

Christina Angel: What is going on here?! I thought of all places, this would be the safe place!

Bashin Dan: When Cade called, he didn't mention any of this. He said get to Crystal Heaven, and I assumed he was leading us to safety.

Benjamin: Unless no place left is safe.

Subculture: Christina, we need to make sure your family is all right.

Christy Angel: I didn't think you liked us all that much.

Subculture: What? My issues with Tack seem pointless right now. Look up and-wait-DON'T look up.

Hope Mach: Jeff Andonuts called and said he was able to track my Dad coming here.

Subculture: Now THAT is reason to be concerned, though it would be great to see him, considering Mac, Picky, and Mav are blacked out like just about everyone else!

Bashin Dan: Tack was saying he wanted to save everyone. He had to have been talking about this. We need to find hi-

Hope Mach: I think we just did.

The group approached the remnants of the Food Court, as Trevor and Tack stood staring across at each other.

Subculture: Oh good. This shit looks REAL inviting. Where are my gloves.

Christina Angel: Dad? Dad!

Tack Angel: .....

Hope Mach: Nothing? Let's try mine. DA-

Trevor Mach: GET BACK HOPE! HE'S-

Tack Angel: AAAAAAAAHHHHH! MY KINGDOM! MY PEOPLE! MY WIVES! MINE! MINE! MINE! MINE! MINE! WHAT DID YOU DO TO THEM!? WHAT DID YOU DOOOO!

Bashin Dan: Benji! He may need our help!

Benjamin: Don't fail me now Masamune. To battle!

Bashin Dan and Benjamin helped Trevor surround Tack. They both rushed him to try and calm him down, but a scream sent them both flying back. Subculture rushed in to land a punch to Tack, which sent him back, but he immediately stood upright again and grabbed Subculture by the throat.

Tack Angel: YOU! YOU! YOU! YOU! YOOOOOU!

Subculture: *cough cough* M-me?

Tack Angel: YOU DIE!

Subculture: Uh-oh.

Trevor rushed in and delivered flying knee to Tack, which helped Subculture break free. The King of Darkness rose up and flew away, demolishing more of Crystal Heaven in the process. Trevor's wing sprouted again as he quickly followed behind.

Subculture: HE'S GOT WINGS?!

Christina Angel: What is happening here?!

Christy Angel: Dad has lost it!

Amy Angel: Christina? Christy?! Girls, come here quickly!

Christina Angel: Mom! What's happening!?

Makoto Angel: Trevor split Tack into two entities, a King of Light, and a King of Darkness. The King of Light left suddenly, but the King of Darkness....something is wrong.

Subculture: Darkness lady, it's seems like he's doing exactly what he's supposed to.

Iroha Angel: No. Darkness doesn't mean evil. Darkness is just another form, like any other.

Bashin Dan: Trevor called himself the Dark Hero.

Iroha Angel: Something has infected Tack. It's been manipulating the darkness inside of him this entire time.

Christina Angel: Dad was...under the control of something else?

Faris Angel: It makes sense now. It makes a lot of sense. The more I think about it, the more I realize who he was acting like. Darkness Angel, I saw it for myself.

Subculture: But I thought darkness wasn't evi-

Christina Angel: Try not to think too hard about it Subbie. It'll make your head hurt.

Subculture: Good point. I'd try to knock some sense into your old man, but apparently he's FLYING NOW!

Trevor followed Tack as he flew around his Kingdom, screaming at the top of his lungs, and doing even more damage to the once beautiful Kingdom. The people all fled to shelters all around the area, as their homes and places of business were being decimated.

King of Darkness: THESE UNGRATEFUL PEASANTS DESERVE MY BOOT ON THEIR THROA-

Trevor punched him hard enough to send him hurtling towards the ground.

Trevor Mach: This whole time, that son of a bitch had a grip on my brother huh? You're going to pay for that!

Trevor landed on the ground, but as he rushed at Tack, he jumped back to his feet and kicked Trevor into a crumbling crystal wall.

King of Darkness: NEVER FADING! NEVER DYING! NEVER DYING! AHAHAHAHAHA!

Trevor recovered and ran at Tack with his own scythe, but Tack produced another one out of darkness and the two clashed again. The force of the encounter caused nearby trees to break and fall over. One tree nearly fell on a family. As Trevor prepared to turn to rescue them, Bashin Dan quickly scooped them up, and Benjamin used his Masamune to cleave the tree in two. Benjamin prepared to turn his sword on Tack, but Trevor suddenly yelled out.

Trevor Mach: NO! THIS IS TACK! WE CAN'T KILL HIM!

Benjamin: THEN WHAT DO WE DO?

Trevor Mach: I DON'T KNOW! WE NEED TO GET CONTROL OF-

Tack suddenly head butt Trevor and blasted him away with a dark discharge from his hand.

King of Darkness: I AM CONTROL! I AM CONTROL! I CONTROL ALL!

Tack backed away as Bashin Dan, Subculture, and Hope ran up to assist, and found himself surrounded between the EBW wrestlers, and the Crystal Heaven lake behind him.

King of Darkness: I WILL KILL YOU ALL!

Subculture: You sure that's still Tack!?

Trevor Mach: More or less.

Subculture: Great!

Christina Angel: DAD! IT'S ME! PLEASE CALM! DOWN!

Tack Angel: NO! I WILL NEV-

Christy Angel: DADDY! PLEASE FIGHT IT!

King of Darkness: ...Christy...my little starlight....I-

The brief moment he let his guard down was just enough, as suddenly, he felt hands reach out of the water and grab him by the feet. He looked back as the mermaids of his lake burst out of the water to drag him in. Considering he was kept in the dark about their existence, this was a surprise to say the least, but not just to him.

Subculture: Mermaids huh?! Alright. Why the hell not at this point?! WHY THE HELL NOT!

Subculture joined Trevor, Dan, Benjamin, Christina, Christy, and even Pirate Bill, who swung in from the Pirate boat, in the water as they all worked to try and lock down the raging Tack Angel.

King of Darkness: EVERYONE JOKES! EVERYONE LAUGHS! BULLIES! PEASANTS! FILTH! I'LL KILL YOU ALL! I'LL KILL YOU ALL! I'LL KILL-

The King of Light snapped his fingers, and every single Angel Wife converged from all over the world, standing before the two Tacks and Rama.

Rama: Welcome all of you. The time has come to play the ultimate game.

Road to Sin City

Robo was booking it to Sin City as quickly as he could. Truth was sleeping in an internal compartment, but Justice was awake, staring up into the night sky, but not suffering the black outs or the madness.

Robo: Fascinating. Young Justice appears to be immune to all of this. I must get him to Sin City. I must-

Projectiles rained from the sky around Robo. The sentient manifestations attempted to upend Robo from the road, but his traction mode and booster helped him escape the explosions around him, though he soon found himself surrounded by the rock monsters. They circled him and blocked every path. A rocket punch here and there did little deflect them either.

Robo: Master Justice, climb onto my shoulders and hold on tightly.

Robo prepared to fight the threat surrounding him, when suddenly a blast blew the rock monsters into bits. Robo saw a figure in the dust cloud the explosion created. The figure stepped forward and fixed her glasses.

Robo: Lucca!

Lucca: That's right. It's dangerous to be on the main road into the city right now Robo.

Robo: How did you know where to find me?

Lucca: Tracking device. I got you low jacked basically.

Robo: Oh...of course. Don't know how I feel about that, but discussion for another time. Master Trevor gave me orders to get the children to Mistress Tali when the farm became unsafe. They were coming in large quantites. I managed to keep them away from the farm. It is not damaged as far as I know, but they have been in pursuit.

Lucca: You really are remarkable Robo. Well, let's get you and the kids to safety. You won't find Sin City faring any better than the farm though. Tali is blacked out.

Robo: The darkness got to her too.

Lucca: Hmm? Oh no, she's black out drunk. She went on a celebration bender after Trevor left town. Had this big speech she gave to apparently no one says Rhea, and then collapsed through a table. She has no idea what's going on.

Robo: That sounds about right.

Onett

In Onett, things were deteriorating fast, as Mayor Franky and the Fired Shark Order tried to barricade the City Hall from those who turned mad from the Cloud of Darkness. On the mountain overlooking the city, Ness rushed into his home carrying someone. It turned out to be his mother Tess. He laid her on the couch and looked out the window. The creatures were coming.

Ness: ... (Ness didn't speak out loud, but through his bond with the other person in the room he was heard.)

Poo: I'm just glad you found her. I know you're not on the best of terms. Ironically if Paula was here she might not be happy to have here home like this. Do you think she blacked out in Sin City as well?

Ness: *nods*

Poo: *sigh* That's just great. Nothing we can do this time, but keep as many people as possible safe. Again, thank you for giving me a place to recover. Dalaam would be ideal for all of us, but I think you and I both know that teleport isn't working, and Jeff can't get the Sky Runner over here without risking a being attacked by the thing in the sky. I mean you saw the eye right?

Ness: *nods*

Poo: What are we going to do Ness? What are we going to do?

Ness: ...

Poo: Right...I guess we'll pray.

Saturn City Hospital

The Dan Club van narrowly missed a wildly veering car, and one of the rock creatures, as Dan pulled up the hospital. Benjamin burst out of the back and wildly decapitated one of the creatures with the Masamune. The light of his holy sword was enough to take it down and keep it down, killing the darkness that bound it.

Hope Mach: Wow, Benjamin must've really wanted to kill that thing.

Benjamin: What? No! I didn't know it was there when I jumped out. I was feeling car sick and hard to get out. *pukes loudly*

Hope Mach: ...Oh great.

Bashin Dan: President Swift is up there. We have to protect him, and we have to find Jamme-

Jammer: HEY GUYS!

Bashin Dan: Huh?

The trio looked up to see Jammer on the ceiling.

Jammer: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE?!

Bashin Dan: WE CAME TO FIND YOU!

Jammer: WELL HERE I AM! HOW ARE YOU GOING TO GET TO ME?

Bashin Dan: WHAT?!

Jammer pointed down to show that dozens of crazed people were trying to break through the front door.

Jammer: VAPE IS BLOCKING THE DOOR! ISN'T THAT HILARIOUS?!

Bashin Dan: WE SAW THAT! UH...HANG ON! I HAVE A PLAN!

Bashin Dan turned to Hope and Benjamin.

Bashin Dan: I do NOT have a plan.

Benjamin: I know.

Hope Mach: You had me convinced.

Jackson Kain: Me too, you're quite the actor Dan.

Jackson Kain and Faris stood approached them.

Hope Mach: Faris? Weren't you in Crystal Heaven?

Faris-5: I am...uh...not that Faris.

Hope Mach: Of course you're not.

Jackson Kain: Well-

Hope Mach: No. No. It's fine. I don't need to know. I don't care to know. What I want to know is how we're going to get into the building.

Benjamin suddenly sparked to life with an idea.

Benjamin: I do believe I have a solution. I saw it in a clip on the moving picture tab-the phone...my cell phone.

Hope Mach: *sigh* You shared that with me...like ten times.

Benjamin: I uh...don't know what I'm doing.

Hope Mach: Obviously. That being said, that was a dumb movie clip. You can't hold a sword and have someone run up it and jump like that without a lot of wirework.

Benjamin: Wire work?

Hope Mach: The person was covered in wires. They CG them out.

Benjamin: Sorcery.

Hope Mach: Yeah, I'd say it's black magic, or more like brown magic cause it's shi-

Bashin Dan: We need to focus here.

Dan looked over at the parking garage beside of the hospital.

Bashin Dan: I have an idea for real this time. Follow me everyone.

Jackson Kain: I guess we're going with them baby.

Faris-5: Right.

They followed Dan to the top of the garage, where he mimicked running and jumping off the side. Thinking he would fall, he braced Benjamin's sword under a car, and extended it outward towards a window.

Hope Mach: Dan...you seriously want to run off that sword don't you?

Bashin Dan: It'll work! Masamune won't break right?

Benjamin: Frog told me it was a special sword, and I did just cleave one of those creatures, so I'm assuming we'll be just fine.

Jackson Kain: Better let me go first. I know how to take a stunt fall, and I see a dumpster down there.

Bashin Dan: No, it's my idea, so I should go first.

Jackson Kain: Oh thank God. To be honest I woke up weird this morning, and my back is already killing me.

Faris-5: Where at? I shall eliminate the painful area.

Jackson Kain: Ooo please! Dig your thumb right there.

Dan took a deep breath, looked back to Hope, who cringed and covered her eyes, while Dan picked up speed, ran the length of the sword, jumped and reached the window on the other side.

Bashin Dan: Piece of cake!

Hope Mach: You weren't sure that was going to work!

Bashin Dan: I don't have a lot of time to really plan here. We have to play it by ear. It'll be easier now. I will catch you Hope!

Hope Mach: Right. I trust you Dan.

Hope had to remind herself that she meant that as she too took the jump. Benjamin followed suit, as did Faris-5 and Jackson Kain. They all rushed to meet Jammer on the roof, who was with Degrees and Jeff Andonuts, who were shooting at projectiles from the sky with their Everanger guns.

Degrees: Glad you could make it Jackson!

Jackson Kain: Make it where? This is happening all over. I could've stayed in bed and it would still be happening all around me. Then again, when Faris got out it wouldn't have been as much fun to stay.

Faris-5: Jackson! *blush*

Degrees: Wait...that's Faris-5?

Jeff Andonuts: And you two are-

Faris-5: Oh come on! Time and place! Look!

Jammer: Benji! Bust out the sword!

Benjamin: We uh...had to leave it in the parking garage.

Jammer: What?!

Benjamin: We used it to get to the window.

Jammer: I needed you to kill them!

Benjamin: Who?

Jammer: THEM!

Jammer pointed to the rock creatures climbing the side of the building. They piled up below the bulding and used each other to climb to the roof. Degrees and Andonuts were blasting them down, but they just put themselves back together and kept climbing up.

Bashin Dan: ...That's would've been important information Slam Master. Wait...I have another idea.

Hope Mach: Dan and his ideas right now.

Dan ran down one floor, and found the fire emergency hose on the wall. He opened it up and dragged it to the roof, where the water jet blasted the creatures back, sending them flying to the ground below.

Hope Mach: Oh! That's not a bad idea! Let's do that!

Crystal Heaven

Rei Hino: Looks like you've got competition Usagi...from yourself.

Minako Aino: Great, now I'll never get a man.

Usagi Tsukino: Hey! My heart belongs to Seiya!

Ami Mizuno: They're teasing you Usagi.

Makoto Angel: I think they're all needed for a great purpose.

Cupid Eros: Indeed they are. You all are. Those who carry the last name of Angel now. You were never meant to create an empire. It was never meant to be the way it was, but evil tried to interfere. We will not allow that. With love, we will heal.

The growing numbers of wives, poured their love towards the King of Light and the King of Darkness. They looked at each other, as they felt themselves rejoining.

King of Light: Forgive yourself.

King of Darkness: Please help me to try.

The halves rejoined to form Tack Angel once again. As he reformed, the Cloud of Darkness stirred, its tendrils reaching from the sky. All around, Crystal Heaven was thrown into more disarray.

Cloud of Darkness: NO! Whatever you are planning, I will NOT allow it!

The Cloud of Darkness began to send more of the rock creatures to Crystal Heaven. More and more meteors fell from the sky. Iroha Angel stepped forward.

Iroha Angel: I've seen this before. I've lived it. Tenzen, I will not fail.

Iroha's hair glowed brighter red as she summoned the Phoenix Katana. She lunged forward and sliced at the creatures with fiery abandon. Nani saw this joined in. Within moments she covered her face with the marks of MURA, and spit a mist at one of the other creatues, causing it to melt as if the mist were acid. Faris Angel and Pirate Bill lead an army of Tycoon Guards as they ran to clash with the creatures. Eris was using her own powers of light to fight off the creatures as well. Yog'tara was eating popcorn and laughing until one of them tried to crush her. She rolled out of the way and snapped her fingers. The rock creatue exploded into bits. Duvalie bounced around from place to place like a ninja & tossed kunai that exploded on impact. Felicia jumped onto the large creatures and used her moves like Sand Splash and Dancing Flash to leave them crumbling to the ground. Chun-Li used the Blue Phoenix Morpher that she apparently has to become the Blue Phoenix Ranger, which she apparently is. I mean I know she is in a game, but it was never established so you can see my confusion. She used her powerful kicks, like the Spinning Bird Kick to fight off the growing hordese. Urbosa Angel summoned the Divine Beast Vah Naboris and used lightning attacks to great effect.

Samus Angel: No matter how many he stop, they just keep coming. Don't worry T-Chan, we won't give up ever.

Samus rolled into her Power Suit, and blasted some creatues in the distance. She found herself surrounded, and thought back to her Keijo competiton when dealing with it. She used the Aurora Revolution, a ballet like spin to give herself the distance she needed. Dana and Shiek both quick changed to their costumes to fight, while Kitana used her fan to slice though and carve a path for them. Pirate Bill tried to toss her a katana, but she said she never used them, which caused him great confusion. The Azuli Clones ran all around dog piling on any of the creatures trying to put themselves back together.

The Cloud of Darkness got angrier, and began to throw debris around, slamming into buildings, trying to kill those that were needed by Cupid Eros. One particularly large piece of wall was coming down as Tack opened his eyes again. He saw it, as if in slow motion. The large chunk was hurtling towards the ground, right towards Makoto.

Tack Angel: MAKOTO NOOOOO!

Makoto Angel: Sparkling Wide Pressure!

Makoto used her powers as Sailor Jupiter, but it was not stopping the oncoming collision. She clenched the gauntlet of the armor Dragon Shiryu had given her, and tried again.

Makoto Angel: ROZAN SHORYU-HAAAA!

Makoto's uppercut sent the wall back into the air, where it shattered into pieces. Makoto smiled, but the smile turned to panic as a large piece was flying in behind it, and she had no time to fend it off. She closed her eyes as it approached. The other scouts tried to intervene, but a figure blew by them and stood in the way. The wall smashed into the figure, who managed to stand their ground and hold it up from collapsing on them. Makoto opened her eyes to see who it was.

Makoto Angel: You? You saved me?

Trevor Mach: W-why wouldn't I? This is really heavy.

Tack Angel: Trevor.

Trevor Mach: I've given you all a hard time, but truth is, I've always been fond of you. Didn't want to see anything bad happen to you. Plus, I think that Tack guy over there likes you too or something. *rolls eyes* Who knows.

Makoto laughed through her tears. Trevor was trying to calm her down, but she could see he was buckling. She was about to assist him, until the dark tendrils reached for him. One wrapped around his torso and began to squeeze.

Trevor Mach: *coughing blood* That all you got?! Tali's legs have a lot more grip strength! You're gonna have to try harder!

The tendrils squeezed tighter.

Trevor Mach: Oh shit, that'll do it!

Trevor fell to his knees, but kept the rumble from landing onto Makoto.

Cloud of Darkness: Why do you assist them? Why do you help, when you were forced into all of this. They made you into this. Now, they're using you, watching as you fall apart to save them. Why would you help them?

Trevor Mach: Because I choose to.

Cloud of Darkness: And what if I choose to make you suffer?

Trevor Mach: How much worse could it be than hearing you?

Another tendril grabbed him by his remaining wing.

Cloud of Darkness: Now you are held in place, and can do nothing, but watch as your strength fails you, and you personally kill her.

Trevor Mach: No. NO!

Cloud of Darkness: If I rip off this wing, you'll be back to what you were before. Not human, but not celestial. A tortured mess caught in the middle, that is, if you don't bleed to death. You have NO choice!

Trevor Mach: That's...what this has all been about! Choice! I DO have a choice, and I choose to tell you to shove it! TACK! FINISH THIS!

Trevor turned to Makoto.

Trevor Mach: Look away. LOOK AWAY MAKOTO!

She was startled by him suddenly shouting, but then she noticed he was shaking. She looked into his eyes, and saw concern.

Trevor Mach: Look away...please?

Makoto turned to Tack, as Trevor climbed back to his feet. He screamed out again in rage, as the flames retook his body. He gave everything he had into lifting the rubble. As he stepped forward, it became apparent he was ripping out his own wing, as the Cloud of Darkness tried holding him back. With one last rush, Trevor tossed the rubble away and freed himself from the grip of the Cloud's tendril, but in the process ripped out the wing. The pain and blood loss caused him to collapse to the ground. His last scream echoed, seemingly throughout the world.

Saturn City Hospital

The roof of the hospital was awash with action, as those still sane and awake, fought off the monsters above, and feared those below might break in. Dan was running out of water. He could feel the pressure giving out, while everyone else was using whatever they could get their hands on to force the creatures to the street below. Hope suddenly swiveled her head towards Crystal Heaven. She gasped.

Bashin Dan: Hope? Hope what is it?

Hope Mach: I think something happened to my Dad! I think-

Hope suddenly collapsed to the ground, as did Jammer. Dan felt himself losing consciousness, but tried to stand upright.

Jeff Andonuts: It's getting worse! You can feel it right?

Bashin Dan: Yeah!

Jeff Andonuts: Hang on!

Jackson Kain: How much longer are we going to be able to do this?!

Degrees: As long as it takes! We have to stop them from hurting anymore innocent people!

Faris-5: How are we supposed to stop THAT!

Faris-5 pointed for them all to look up, as the creatures they had been dropping, all began to reform into one giant, much larger than the hospital.

Jackson Kain: ...SHIT!

All over the world, those who has not been driven mad or blacked out, were soon falling prey to the darkness. Although the sky had been covered, things were still eerily illuminated. Only now, was light fading further, and the world around them began to close off. All over the world it happened, as the creatures started to over run the other Kingdoms. Only in Crystal Heaven was light still shining, and shining brightly, as Cupid Eros fired into the air. Her arrow of light split into hundreds of others, but instead of striking at the Cloud of Darkness, they found their way to the Angel children. Each one of them were enveloped with light, and suddenly grew and grew. They found themselves not only older and wiser, but sailor scouts to boot. With a knowledge of who they were, and why they were, they all smiled at their father, who looked on in utter shock. With a nod from Eros, they all flew into the air, carried by her magic, as they shot around the planet, taking light with them, as they landed in the Kingdoms to turn the tide.

Cupid Eros: The people may not remember this day in their minds, but in their hearts they will, because today is the day they all joined as one to fight back the Cloud of Darkness, and Tack Angel, you are the spearhead.

Tack Angel: ...I...my head..I just..

A bewildered Tack felt a hand on his shoulder. It was Amy Angel.

Amy Angel: This...this is what it was all about Tack. Finally...a chance to redeem myself. You made that possible. Help us Tack. Help us help you. It's time we stop this threat...forever.

Tack Angel: ...I love...Amy. I love you all. I love all of you more than words can express. Before it all fades, I want you to know that. Know that I tried to love you all as much as one man could.

Christina Angel: What's happen-

Christy Angel: Si-

Christina and Christy both fell, as the Cloud of Darkness seemed to personally descend onto Crystal Heaven. The eye was directly above them, nearly filling up the entire sky, fixated entirely on Tack and his family. Tack stood in front, as the wives crowded behind him, placing their hands on his back and shoulders. Those that couldn't reach would hold onto those behind him. The scouts joined them, as did the people of Crystal Heaven. A mass of humanity stood behind Tack as he reached forward. A large tendril seemed come down at him, along with thousands of projectiles, massing from all around the world, but they all disintigrated when they approached. Tack illuminated with light, and a beam left him and pierced the Cloud of Darkness.

Cloud of Darkness: YOU FOOL! LIGHT ALONE CAN NOT DEFEAT DARKNESS!

Tack Angel: No, you're right, but didn't you hear Cupid Eros!? We don't just have light. WE HAVE LOVE!

The energy leaving Crystal Heaven, the spear of love(dick joke I know, but maybe come up with something cooler than love beam, cause that could also be a dick joke) injured the Cloud of Darkness, as the shriek echoed across the planet. The Cloud went in for the kill, pushing back against the spear and obliterating the forest around Crystal Heaven with the ferocity of its approach. All over the planet, the Angel Daughters pleaded with those still alive and fighting to pray, and send their love to Crystal Heaven. Like a battery, Crystal Heaven itself became charged with the energy from the people, and it went through the scouts and wives into Tack, who pushed back against the Cloud of Darkness. Tack pushed forward, stepping over the unconcious body of Trevor. He wanted to check on him, but had no choice, but to step forward. The planet's love still didn't seem to be enough. The Cloud of Darkness pushed back even harder. Rama then looked directly at you, you who is hearing this right now.

Rama: You..can you hear me? Please...please give us your strength. Pray...pray for us all! PLEASE PRAY FOR US ALL!

You reached this world that was not your own. Tack was about to stumble from losing his footing, but suddenly felt something at his ankle. He looked down to see Trevor bracing him up.

Trevor Mach: E-end it.

The prayers reached Tack, as in one moment night turned to day, and the whole of Crystal Heaven evaporated in light, sending a shot through the Cloud that tore through it around the entire planet. The world was enveloped in love, and the shell of darkness shattered. The survivors in the crater where Crystal Heaven once stood looked up at the night sky, the stars shining brilliantly. In Saturn City, as Dan and Benjamin attempted to protect their down loved ones from the giant, it collapsed all at once. It's pieces disentigrated into the air, as if they were never there. They looked down at the city streets to see people rubbing their heads, before wandering off to go back about their business. Those who were unconcious woke up very confused, as if they had no memory of what had just taken place.

Benjamin: How are we even going to try and explain this one?

Jeff Andonuts: We don't.

Bashin Dan: Huh?

Degrees: Trust us. This'll all fade into everyone's subconscious in a matter of days.

Jeff Andonuts: It uh...just sort of happens that way. It's why no one remembered "V" or anything else like that. It's totally not because secret agencies put mild altering waves into the 5G network or anything. HA...that...that would be weird.

Bashin Dan: ...

Degress: ...

Jackson Kain: ...

Jeff Andonuts: HAHAHAHA!

Benjamin: ...What's 5G?

Tack was unconcious back in Crystal Heaven, as all of his wives surrounded him. His grown up children returned as well to join in the massive group. It was less than before though, as the citizens of Crystal Heaven, and any trace of the city itself, were now gone. He was bleeding light and darkness from his body, as it appeared the color was leaving him. All the wives noticed that their enhanced proportions had returned to normal as well. The suriving souls that inhabited Azulis, had new life, and returned to where they belonged through the portal Trevor had cut earlier. They paid their respects to those they fought with before departing forever.

Christina Angel: Wha-what happened? Where am I? Why don't I...why don't I remember anything?

Subculture: Ummm...I don't know Christina. I mean I remember getting here and a bunch of weird shit, but then I think I hit my head on something and blacked out.

Christina Angel: I don't even remember getting here.

Subculture: Oh, so my head trauma wasn't as bad. Silver lining.

Christy Angel: Where is here?

Subculture: It's Crystal...uh...crater? It's all gone?

Tracy Angel: My...our Kingdom. Where did go?

Cupid Eros: Another dimension...it and its denizens have left for somewhere safe. The "Shake Dimension" I believe it's called? They were all strangers in a strange land anyways. They gathered here, becaue they were compelled to surround the "King" with love. It helped stave of Tack becoming another Darkness Angel. They left all with the same thought in their hearts. Long live the King.

Amy Angel: What's wrong with Tack? Why isn't he responding to me? Why is he bleeding out like this??!

Cupid Eros: ...Tack had to give his very self in order to push back the Cloud of Darkness.

Christina Angel: What?! No!

Christy Angel: Dad?!

Iroha Angel: No, not like this. No phoenix to revive him? There has to be something we can do!

Duvalie Angel: ...No. Please no. The only good thing I ever found in this life...just when I was ready to end it all. I found hope in him.

Rose Angel: ....Tack no. You became my family. You all became my family. We have to be able to do something!

Makoto Angel: Please, tell us there is something we can do!

Cupid Eros: It's not possible to return him to what he once was. His destiny has played out. His prophecy fulfilled. The light and dark seeping away are the vestiges of his supernatural power.

Makoto Angel: No...that can't be right! NO!

Makoto grabbed the Star Ruby from the ground and tried to use it on Tack.

Makoto Angel: In another life, he used this to save me. *grabs her neck* A few times. Why isn't it working on him?

Cupid Eros: It only heals injuries of a mortal nature. Tack is beyond its help.

Makoto had tears in her eyes, but noticed not too far off was a dying Trevor Mach.

Makoto Angel: Then at least it can help him. I owe him. He saved my life too.

Makoto crawled over and applied the crystal to Trevor, who burst awake, feeling a lot better.

Trevor Mach: What the hell just happened?

Makoto Angel: I used the Star Ruby to help you. It healed your injuries.

Trevor caught his reflection in a nearby puddle.

Trevor Mach: ...Couldn't fix the eye though huh? *shrug* Well what are you gonna do. So we did it? Great! Let's...what's wrong with Tack?

Makoto Angel: He's...gone.

Trevor Mach: What? No, that can't be right. Tack! Hey! Look, at all these bo- he's really not waking up huh. Damn. Eros, what the hell. He goes through with the stupid destiny, and his reward is this?! It's BULLSHIT!

Cupid Eros: He gave his all for the cause. He is no more. Angel Wives, you are no longer bound to Tack Angel. Death parts you. You are free to live your lives again as you wish.

Amy Angel: No! We can't leave him. We'll never leave him. He gave me redemption. It should be me down there.

Iroha Angel: I refuse to leave his side. I came here for him twice. I'm never leaving him again.

Tracy Angel: .....

Nani Angel: No.

Faris Angel: After all we've been through. This wasn't just a job to us. This is family.

Makoto Angel: Tack and I have traveled time and space to be together again. This isn't just destiny, but desire. I want this. I want us to support each other forever.

Eris Angel: The idiot deserves better.

Yog'tara Angel: I would dream him into a better dream than this.

Rose Angel: Tack no. No, this was real. They're right. This was real.

Duvalie Angel: I will not leave my master.

Azuli Prime: I wish we could help.

Sally Angel: He fought for us.

Alicia Angel: He deserves better.

Felicia Angel: I agree.

Leona Angel: *salutes*

Chun-Li Angel: It can't end like this. We won't walk away.

Urabosa Angel: I won't let it end like this!

Hibiki Angel: Please tell me he's going to wake up!

Samus Angel: T-Chan!

Toadette Angel: I truly loved him.

Merelda Angel: I...I...oh no.

Dana Angel: *bows her head*

Aerith Angel: This can't be happening.

Zelda Angel: It can't be. We just found each other.

Kitana Angel: My beloved.

The Azuli clones all bowed their heads in grief, all feeling the same emotion at the same time. Cupid Eros was even shedding tears.

Cupid Eros: No...you're right. It should not end this way. I can't pretend to be fine with this. I spent centuries watching over the King of Light as he slept. I too hold him dearly in my heart.

Rama: I have a suggestion. I know what to do. He deserves a chance, and you all deserve a choice.

Rama bowed her head and mumbled something to herself. All of a sudden, a moderatly priced, gas efficient Sedan appeared out of nowhere, and out of the driver's seat came-

Rama: Daddy!

Rishin Fliger: Daughters, yous knows that I am heres when you callses for me, buts you never doseses!

Rama: I'm sorry, but I've been very busy. I was here, trying to save Earth-1 from the Cloud of Darkness.

Rishin Fliger: Oof! What a bitch that oneses is. Earth-1 huh? I used to be heres alls the times. Pretendeds I did to be mortal guy. Fun vacations. Is thats the Black Belt? How goeses Journey for hims?

Rama: He's not doing well Dad, and we need your help. He's trapped in this state as he is, and these women all want to save him, including Cupid Eros.

Rishin Fliger: Oh, hellos there Eros.

Cupid Eros: *bows* Sir, it's been a long time.

Rishin Fliger: Five millions of the years is quite long I supposes. You all wants to loves this man? You too Eros?

Cupid Eros: I do.

Rishin Fliger: Alrights! I can doings the fix of this! It may takes some time to returns, but you wills! Much like I have dones befores, I will change the gimmicks. You will all becomes one. That is the sacrifice you must be makings if you wish to heals the Black Belts Journey guy.

Subculture: What the hell is going on?

Trevor Mach: I did a fusion dance with that guy once. Beat the shit out of King Bowser.

Subculture: Oh yeah?

Rishin Fliger: Is thats the Viewtiful ones over there?

Trevor Mach: Henshin a go-go baby!

Rishin Fliger: Hmmm....so you were Deaths huh? Interestings. All of yous makes your choices. Stand around him if you wish to saves him, but to do so you must perform the true marriage ceremony. You will be bindeds to hims as husband and wife. One and only one wife.

Trevor Mach: ...*under his breath* Finally.

Cupid Eros: I'm sure all of the Angel Daughters, Azuli, and her copies would want to take part in this, but they still have other destinies to fulfill. They are needed out in the cosmos, among the stars, and other Earths. They were meant to bring light where it is needed, and now they go to fulfill their destinies. As do Eris and Yog'tara who...are already gone. Of course.

The daughters, beaming with smiles and all grown up, said good bye to their mothers, shocked at the sudden departures, but even more shocked at the choice being made. Not shocked that they had to do it. Shocked that they even bothered asked. Makoto stepped up first, followed by Amy, and the rest began to surround them...all exept for one.

Amy Angel: Where's Tracy? Tracy?!

Iroha Angel: Tracy?

Nani Angel: She left.

Makoto Angel: What?

Duvalie Angel: She has made her choice.

An angry and bitter Tracy ran away from the crater. She scoffed at the place HER Kingdom once stood. She grabbed her cellphone.

Tracy Angel: *on the phone* Hey. Are you awake? Yeah? Ugh, you have NO idea. I need you to come pick me up. I'm getting out of here...and I'm never coming back.

The wives all surrounded Tack and looked down at him. They all smiled and beamed with love.

Rishin Fliger: Do yous all intends to sacrifice your lives to become somethings new?

The Angel Wives: We do.

Cupid Eros: I do.

Rama: I do.

Rishin Fliger: Daughter?! Are yous being the serious rights now?

Rama: I am Dad. I want this. I want to be with him. I want to see his damn smile again. I love you, and I will still be there. I will be something new. I am ready for this.

Rishin Fliger: I feels the prides for you Daughter. Yous will make the Black Belt Journey guy very happys to be sureses. Very well. Eros, get readys. You will be the vessel, but the results...will be unknowns. Think hard ladies...think about whats you will bes when you are togethers. You will be togethers forevers. Yous and him...man...and wife.

The wives all lifted into the air and became enveloped in light. They circled and swirled around Eros, before merging into her. She filled with light as she floated above Tack. She carressed his face and gave him the kiss, to seal this union, before she disappeared to be reborn. Trevor, Subculture, Christina, and Christy were left confused and blown away.

Subculture: I am confused and blown away.

Christy Angel: Christina! Where is Mom? WHERE IS MOM!?

Christina Angel: I don't know...but I think...we'll see her again soon. She just made a choice, and it was choice that didn't require any thought. She loved Dad. I guess...I guess they all did. She'll be there. She'll be with us always. Whatever she is...she'll be...different, but that's a good thing.

Trevor picked up Tack by his arm and hoisted him up, carrying him over his shoulder.

Trevor Mach: Guys...I'll look after him...until he wakes up. Besides...he was supposed to come to the farm and be away from the wives anyways. This...this wasn't what I had in mind. Not at all. *sigh* Fliger...give us a ride?

Rishin Fliger: Sure things Viewtiful mans. Let's go!

Trevor limped to the car and carried Tack to the back seat, as Subculture, and the Christinas followed suit. They drove off into the sun rise, as dawn shined upon a new day in Eagleland, all thanks to the sacrifice of Tack, his wives, and the people of Crystal Heaven.

The Yaggis House

Giygas yawned as he stretched at his doorstep and looked out at the sun rise.

Giygas: Huh, so I guess they did it. Until the next time that is. *wink*

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The Mach Farm

Trevor stood on his porch as the sun came up. He turned away and put on shades. He enjoyed the sun rise...until very recently. He walked into the house and poured a glass of water that he took upstairs into an incomplete guest room. All it had at this point were a bed and a table, but that was more than enough for its occupant. Trevor set the glass of water on the table.

Trevor Mach: In case you wake up and get thirsty. I have no idea how long you're going to be out cold, but I took the departure of...well all of them...as a good sign. I think they did what they did to heal you? Who knows. Hell, the worst part of sleeping is waking up to begin with. Maybe the fresh air out here will help. It helps me. It reminds me of my childhood. Me and all my cousins in Celtland. I know you don't much care for farms, but give it a chance. I'm heading out brother...I've got work to do.

Renegade Arena - Parking Lot

Apple Kid: Welcome ENN+ subscribers to IGNITION! We're just getting warmed up over here, and we're all very very confused on what to do to be honest, and we....I mean me. Makoto is nowhere to be seen. My broadcast partner is nowhere to be seen either. President Swift is recovering from being SHOT, and Lilith Fineberg...is NOT recovering from being shot if you catch my drift. We're going to soldier on, because it's a new day in EBW. We turn the page onto a new chapter like we always do. I was hoping to get a word from w00t or Zyro Kurogane about what happened at Bushido, but they weren't taking any interviews. I am told they have plenty to tell us on Xcite, so make sure you tune in on ENN. Yep, you're getting the good stuff on the basic cable package. Look, I've never claimed to understand how streaming works, but it seems like a big scam that's crumbling in real time...except for...the ENN+ package. You get all the good stuff. The classic matches, moments, interviews.....and M Rated Content? We all love that right? I'm going to be doing a lot of running around tonight, so bare with me. Big show tonight in general, but on IGNITON we have the ENN+ Championship on the line, AND the Heel Besties taking on the Weekend Wrecking Crew. Why is that a big deal? Well Lilith Fineberg laid off The Shark Order, and our favorite couple of totally heinous and evil heels are looking to fight their way back in. How do you think they're going to do? Well, let's go ahead and ask one of their opponents. Pucky?

Pucky: *bleep* you Apple bitch, your face is tragedy. If I had to spend more than thirty seconds with you I'd probably kill myself in the most graphic way possible. Put that shit on ENN+, I *bleep*ing dare ya!

Apple Kid: Ummm....I-

Pucky: Don't interrupt me. Do it again, and see what happens?

Apple Kid: What happens?

Pucky: Three things. I hit you, you hit the floor, and I've got your mother on speed dial booking our room at the next hotel. She's gonna get the waterbed. You best believe we're gonna make waves.

Apple Kid: Hey!

Pucky: Am I in your head? Throw on some smoked meat, I'll be in your kitchen all night. The Heel Bitches are going down, and then their Moms are going to go down, but they'll have to wait in line behind your Mom. Give your balls a tug you tit*bleep*er. You're making a fool of yourself you labradoodle.

Apple Kid: ...Always a pleasure to talk with the stars of EBW right?

EBW: IGNITION
Renegade Arena, Saturn City
ENN+

0. IGNITION Tag: Magnum PT/Pucky vs. Randy no Kachi/LG Rod
-A fiery opener with the Crew taking on the Heel Besties, in a tag battle of favorites. It's ALMOST impossible to boo Magnum PT though, and they crowd were firmly behind him as he tagged in from Pucky bashing the Besties hockey style, and hit the Mustache Ride on Randy no Kachi for the 1-2-3.
Winners: Magnum PT[o]/Pucky beat Randy no Kachi[x]/LG Rod via Mustache Ride -> Pin

0. IGNITION ENN+ Championship: Point Man(c) vs. Jaden Yuki
-Another battle of favorites, this time for the ENN+ Championship. The reliable Point Man and the brash and cocky Jaden Yuki seemed like two wildly different characters, but they meshed well in the ring, and put on an entertaining bout for the people, really working them up in the process. People have been suspicious of Jaden Yuki attacking people lately, and leaving Exodia cards at the scene, but that suspicion was laid to rest late in the match. A hooded figure jumped the guard rail and attacked Jaden, ending the match in DQ. Point Man ran out to make the save, but the hooded figured slammed Jaden into the ring steps first, and put something in his hand. Another card of the Exodia set. Point Man did the classy and reliable thing, helping his opponent to the back.
Winner: Jaden Yuki via DQ

Renegade Arena - Parking Lot

Apple Kid: Well, that was certainly an eventful IGNITION. I mean who is this "Exodia Killer?" Eh? "Exodia Killer?" I just came up with the name...it's like Zodiac Killer...but no one is technically dead yet. Let's hope it doesn't come to that. Can we just rename him actually. "Exodia Maimer?" What? It's too late? We already have a shirt on sale? But Steve...I JUST came up with the name! Who the hell is the graphic design artist for EBW? He works too fast! *sigh* Well, it seems like I'm going to be doing a lot of running around tonight, so I need to head to the ring. I might as well leave the parking lot anyways. It's not like anyone is going to show up at this point for an interview. *sigh* I sure hope Makoto is OK.

As Apple Kid walked away, the revving of a motorcycle could be heard approaching...


"Yngwie Malmsteen - My Resurrection"



Apple Kid: Welcome to the Renegade Arena in Saturn City! It's time for Xcite and some sweet sweet Bushido fallout folks! It's a new day in EBW, as you can tell by our sharp new set, new logo, and new-OW...this pen is sharp too. We have so much in store for you tonight that it's insane! Well, I mean it fits within our normal format so maybe it's NOT insane, but it's nutty! A Women's World Tag Team Championship match is on the books, as well as a killer main event, with Blood 4 Blood taking on what WAS the DVNO B-Team. That's right, I said what WAS the DVNO B-Team. At Bushido, DVNO suffered losses so heavily, that I was informed by Steve who was informed by w00t that DVNO is no more, and that's just the beginning of his major announcements tonight. It was at Bushido that the legendary reign of Tack Angel came to an end in the most unexpected manner. After a SHOCKING one sided loss to the Bad Man, Tack found himself at the mercy of his own advisor, and the prodigy Zyro Kurogane, who just became one of the youngest World Champions, and broke records with how quickly he claimed the titles. Folks, I think we're about to find out just what we want to know about this situation because here comes w00t and our NEW EBW Triple Crown World Champion Zyro Kurogane!

The crowd resoundingly booed as Zyro Kurogane and w00t entered the ring.

w00t: Alright everyone, quiet down! The educated enlightener is here, to share his perfect wisdom. If you SHUT UP...you might learn something. I figured you'd all be thrilled with what happened. You booed the man more than even I've been booed. It was impressive. He trusted me you know. I spent months lying to his face, and building trust. I liked following along and letting him take the damage...well..*touches face mask* MOST of the damage. I liked the idea of CONQUEST, but he just had his "mission" and boy did it make me sick hearing about it. You think you can stomach it, but then you see these women playing along and I wanted to puke. Everything about it made me puke, BUT all of that aside, I hate Trevor Mach a metric ton more, so I played my part. I got on the "right side of history", while I waited for someone like Zyro Kurogane here. Someone who could help me make my power play. See, we all know I've wanted power and control in EBW, and I'm willing to do what I have to do to get it. The greatest trick the devil played, was convincing the world he didn't exist, and my greatest trick was getting that IDIOT Tack Angel to trust me enough to let me be his closest advisor. Now, he's lost it all. I played the long game, and I got what I wanted. I got far more than I wanted really. I got more than I ever could have hoped for. I'll go on about me, because I always can, but let's get to the hero of the hour. Let's get to the man that broke the streak, and shifted the foundation of EBW. The young man that won The Ultimate EBW, traded his title shot for a seat at the table, nabbed the ENN+ Championship along the way, and finally got that title shot against Tack to bring down the King once and for all. That bastard acted like he was the end all be all for months! Years! He finally got shut down! I have to admit, I too pleasure in seeing Trevor Mach batter his ego, but the true joy was when THIS MAN became the Triple Crown World Champion! The one and only-

Zyro Kurogane: ZYRO-K BEY-BEEEEEEY! Oh come on! Boo all you want, but I saved you from the mundane! I saved you from the same old shit! I decided to shoot my shot! I let 'er rip, and I shocked the world! Isn't THAT what wrestling is all about?! Don't you WANT these surprises? These moments! I give the people what they want! Story time, with the King of Games! In my previous passion I was called the "Blader of Fire", because I burned through the competition. This was always going to be the same. It's no different. Beyblading and Wrestling involve passion, determination, and cunning. I've got all of that to spare. Now I have the top prize! I'm the biggest name in wrestling! I'm the most searched on the internet this week! The clips on social media, and all over the news. The King is Dead! LONG LIVE THE KING! I'd call myself the Kingslayer...but I had help...and you all know who I'm talking about. You know who don't you? Mach? What?! Absolutely not! I'm talking about the right hand man to that shattered throne. w00t! He's a legend in EBW. He's been here since nearly the beginning, and his knowledge has been the most valuable thing I've picked up from any veteran. I'm not going to claim that w00t is selfless, but you'd be surprised what you can get from each other when you have the same goals, and when you're in search of the same thing. w00t, you made this all possible. I am in your debt, and the REAL King of Games won't forget that. So why don't you tell them what we're really after. Tell them what it is you're going to be bringing back to EBW for their benefit and ours.

w00t: See? This kid gets it. He's the champ after all. Well Zyro, our previous "Boss" was looking to be divine, but that only gets you so far. What we're looking for....is Perfection.

The crowd's booing turned to shock, as w00t uttered the word that sparked countless wars in EBW.

w00t: DVNO is no more, but from the ashes, I rebuild Perfect. I will run the show, but right here is the ace. The center piece. Zyro Kurogane, YOUR Triple Cro-oh wait a minute, you don't want that anymore do you? The Triple Crown I mean?

Zyro Kurogane: You got that right. This "crown" is tainted. It's tainted by a man who spent the better part of 2 years trying to make everyone kiss his ring. It's tainted by a would be hero. Did he do what he said he was going to do? Maybe he did or maybe he didn't. I don't really care. What have you done for me LATELY? Nothing. He loved having the "Royal Flush" didn't he? You can Royal Flush that shit right down the drain. I don't care. Those are not the belts that will represent my reign. THIS WILL!

Zyro tossed down the Triple Crown and pulled out a new title, emblazoned with the new cutting edge EBW logo.

Zyro Kurogane: The Triple Crown is unified, and THIS represents the EBW World Championship. That's all it needs to be right? EBW is already the best in the business. If you're in this sport, you seek out the EBW World Championship. All the extra bells and whistles only serves to devalue what is the top prize right here. I hold this, and I know that I'm better than you, and I've got the belt to prove it. I AM the EBW World Champion.

w00t: Well, you CAN have one more accolade if you want. I mean, Perfection WILL need a fourth to hold our World Team Rings. Majority decision. The three of us give Tack's ring specifically to you. That's right, not only is it me and Zyro-K forming this new and improved version of Perfection, but also Kinniku Mike and Isiah Muscle, the EBW World Tag Team Champions!

Mike and his son came out to resounding boos.

Kinniku Mike: Oh, I could care less by this point. I'm going to do what I want. I'm a proud papa, and last I checked, Amigo had to take another "leave of absence". After winning decisively against Blood 4 Blood and the Dan Club at Bushido, w00t made the offer. Do we go back to basics, look at the past and become Perfection? No, not exactly. We look to the future, we reinvent, and THEN we truly become Perfection. The rest of those cast offs can kiss my ass. I want to thank Tack for helping me get close with my son, but damn him for causing the rift in the first place. I'm with you w00t. We took what we needed from a guy we both have history with, and if he didn't see this coming, then in his own words "you only have yourself to blame" Tack. These Strong Tits ARE Perfection! Uuuuu!

Isiah Muscle: And of course, you can't have Perfection without the true perfect athlete that is Isiah Muscle. Zyro-K you made good on TUE. We're both winners, and we both have gold. The system works eh? For real, this is the start of something bigger and better for us, which is going to be an absolute disaster for anyone that gets in our way.

w00t: Absolute disaster...like what DVNO was turning into. Tack wanted an army, and in the end, it didn't help him one bit. We're keeping it lean. We don't want the cast offs. We don't want the jobbers. We don't need meat shields. We can take our beatings. Look at me and you can see that. I'm still here. The four of us have got it covered, but when I'm living the high life I deserve, I won't want to do it alone, which brings me to my next big surprise. People...savages...mindless dilettantes. I'm in love! She is the perfect match for me, which made her an imperfect match with her now EX-husband. She is the one who luckily got away! TRACY!

The shocked crowd took in the sight of the former Tracy Angel running to the ring, and jumping into w00t's arms. They shared an overly long and elaborate tongue kiss, before w00t composed himself.

w00t: She has a way of bringing out the beast in me obviously. Tracy and I have...been "consorting" for some time you see. She loved the idea of being a Queen. She loved the idea of being royalty. She did NOT love the idea of being one of many Queens who didn't get to enjoy her royalty. I'll let her tell you. Tracy, you're free to speak your mind around me, and I promise I won't whip you for speaking out of line like some people.

Tracy: Oh I've got a lot of things I want to say. I have so much on my mind. I have years built up with frustration and anger. I have too much to say. For the long version that covers it all, you're going to have to watch MCW on ENT, and I don't care if you want to slap me on the wrist for saying those initials. MCW! I'm the MCW World Champion! I'm the symbol of excellence in women's wrestling! Christina, you're a little bitch failure, and you were never a child of mine! Hope, you could really ONLY ever "hope" to come close to how great I am! How great I always should have been! I held myself back at the behest of others, but honestly *bleep* your behesting. I behest you to kiss my ASS!

w00t: Oh! Unlike SOME people, I WILL do that. *wink*

Tracy: And that's why I love you w00t. You get me. You understand me. I don't know how it took us so long to figure this out. We both have ego, but it's deserved. We are both that good, and we'll be so good together too. We'll be the REAL IT COUPLE of wrestling. Trevor Mach and my...."old squeeze" Tali...will be yesterday's news, and the love we'll have will be real unlike anything that I ever felt at that hell hole! Crystal Heaven was unworthy of me, but at least it was a Kingdom, and now it's not even there anymore! Want to know where it went? WHO THE HELL CARES! MOVE ON! You're looking at the sole survivor as far as I'm concerned, and I WILL continue to survive.  I bow to no one, and I will not share anymore. If you think I was OK with everyone barging in on what was mine, you can forget it! I am who I've always been, and that is deserving of better! Deserving of PERFECTION!

w00t: And Perfection you shall have. Sometimes it takes us longer than we'd like to get what we want, but my years in EBW has taught me something very important, and that is patience. Now, we move on to the future, and the future is the E1 Climax, and this will be the year I-

"Yngwie Malmsteen - Demon Driver"



Apple Kid: What? Who is it? It's Trevor Mach! It's Subculture! Mav Valentine! Picky Minch! It's-

Little Mac: The true perfect force in wrestling if I do say so myself. Blood 4 Blood.

Apple Kid: Little Mac? What are you doing here?

Little Mac: I was told you needed a second out here. I could easily leave and-

Apple Kid: No no no! I never said that! Please have a seat!

w00t: *sigh* I should've seen this coming.

Trevor Mach: Yeah w00t, you really should have. I'll tell you what I didn't see coming. This...this right here. You and Tracy? Did NOT see that one coming.

w00t: Surely you find it as funny as I do.

Trevor Mach: Heh...maybe a week ago. It's funny how long a week can feel sometimes, how it can change your perspective. Now, I don't find it funny one damn bit. Tracy, you have a habit of jumping onto anything that can help you career huh? That includes two people I know very well. w00t, you're playing a dangerous game here.

w00t: What? With overthrowing Tack?! You and I both know that was for the best.

Trevor Mach: You didn't do it. I did. I knocked him out, like I knocked you out in record time. Victory Explosion, you never even laid a finger on me. I never gave you the chance.

w00t: Oh don't worry, I have a painful reminder of that on my face right now, but it's coming off for the E1, because I have plans for the E1. The Royal Flush isn't the only accolade that would immortalize someone. Zyro-K could be the first World Champion to win the damn thing, and we've got the numbers to facilitate that.

Trevor Mach: Sounds fun! Doesn't it sound fun everyone!? Perfection rising up again, and yours truly here to stand in the way. Just like old times.

Tracy: Why the *bleep* do you even care to stand in the way! You and Tack wanted to kill each other!

Trevor Mach: Brothers get that way sometimes. You've all made this beyond personal, and Blood 4 Blood is out for your blood. We've got skin in the game too.

w00t: Out for blood? Skin in the game? Look at what happened last time. What about the year before that. How can you come out here and think you're any better than me. How have you EVER been able to do that?

Trevor Mach: You're still breathing. That's my proof. I believe in the better part of me. What can I say. People can change when they choose to.

w00t: Right. If they choose to, but you've always been chaotic and you love it. All you do is destroy. Look at my face. Look at the friendships you left in your wake. I mean, what about Blood 4 Blood right there. Are you all signing off on him picking a fight here? I mean Trevor Mach, you're going to just move on, come out here, and stick up for Tack Angel just like that?

Trevor Mach: ...Just like that.

Picky Minch: Trevor's not our boss. He doesn't claim to be. We don't expect him to be. He's an unrelenting force worth standing by though. If this is the play, then this is the play.

Subculture: *sigh* We act like I have a choice in the matter here. *holds up wedding ring* That being said, Blood 4 Blood doesn't care for Perfection in concept or stable. You've tried to use me before too bitch. Don't forget. You're patient, but you're not the only one paying attention.

Mav Valentine: ...I'm standing out here. What does that tell ya?

w00t: Hmmm...actually it tells me quite a lot. I'm an expert at body language and social cues, something Mach is not. What he is...I don't even know anymore. You're like a wild animal. Are you even human? You're like some sort of.....humanoid typhoon, destroying everything in your path. If we meet in the E1, I will finally set this right and pay you back for what you've done, because I'm tired of being seen as anything less than a genius in that ring. I know how to put you to sleep. I know how to use the wKo to target your arteries and black you out. I know how to fight Trevor Mach. However, I want to make it interesting. I want to finally shut you down, like I've shut down Tack Angel. It would be nice to be rid of you both. I'm going to put more "skin in the game" as you put it. I'm putting up $250,000 dollars, to anyone in E1 Climax. Take out Trevor Mach, and make sure he can't advance. That's right Mach, that's a quarter of a million dollar bounty on your head.

Trevor Mach: Is that all I'm worth?

w00t: Heh. Tell you what. You put him in a coma or worse.....then I'll throw in a bonus. That better for you?

Trevor Mach: At least makes it more interesting. Kurogane, I'd hate to be you when Tack Angel comes back, cause he will come back. As of now, he's slated for the E1, and so are you. w00t, you say a lot of things about me, and it should scare you that some of it is true. However, you're the one that I find insane, because you keep coming at me, expecting a different result. Definition of insanity big shoots.

w00t: We'll see. Maybe I am insane, and maybe teaching you a lesson is impossible, but I thrive on the impossible. That is what it is to know Perfection.



Apple Kid: Wow! What a start to the show! I was wondering what EBW would be like after the fall of DVNO and the current status with ENN, and the condition of President Swift. I guess we found out huh? Zyro Kurogane making it clear that he wants to achieve immortality in the E1, and the resurrection of Perfection is at hand. w00t puts out a bounty on Trevor Mach?! We get away with some much in EBW!

Little Mac: I call it a good motivator. It might also weed out some people, who are more interested in the cash. The E1 is going to be quite interesting this year. I won an E1 previously. It's one of the ultimate honors of the sport. Kinniku Mike is someone who knows that all too well. He's opening the show here, sticking around in the ring, and I'm guessing he plans to show us all the signature Strong Tits?

Apple Kid: You know a lot about Mike during your time with Greed and-

Little Mac: The less said the better. I don't dwell on the past if I can help it. I'm just here to ensure the future. That being said, Mike was the real deal then, and thanks to his son, he has lost a tremendous amount of weight. It's going to take quite the surprise to knock him off his game tonight.

Apple Kid: Speaking of surprises, it was quite the surprise that you came down to join me. I have to wonder where Sal is though.

Little Mac: Cue the surprise.

Apple Kid: Huh?

"Carpenter Brut - Paradise Warfare Metal Cover"



Apple Kid: What?! Sal Paradise is heading towards the ring?!

Little Mac: And the people seem to love it.

Apple Kid: But why?! He's a commentator now! Last few times he laced up the boots it didn't go so well.

Little Mac: That was a man in doubt of himself. You forget that Sal Paradise was the People's Choice. He didn't get that moniker without good reason. I saw him in the back. He's a man that realizes he is in control of himself.

Apple Kid: That's his Facenol bottle in his hands. He's chucking it into the crowd, and the people are going wild over trying to grab those placebos. I mean, I thought it was obvious myself. They were literally just skittles.

Little Mac: He's determined. I didn't say he was the brightest crayon in the box.

Apple Kid: It's EBW, *looks at the camera* you have to expect that sort of thing at this point.

EBW: Xcite
Renegade Arena, Saturn City
ENN

1. Singles: Kinniku Mike vs. Sal Paradise
-Kinniku Mike was stunned to see Sal Paradise step up against him, especially after their history, but a hard slap from Sal showed that he was serious, and the elder Muscle put the boots to Sal in the early going, trying to show him it was a mistake to get back in the ring. As the match progressed, Sal worked to shake off the ring rust, and the crowd were firmly behind him. The lean muscle helped Mike move around the ring to hit his signature suplex variations, but it came at the cost of Sal having more ease to take him down to Paradise City with the Paradise Lost Brainbuster. It was around that time Sal managed to surprise Mike with the Paradise Lock, but also the realization that he named a lot of his moves Paradise something or other. Mike was fighting through it, but Isiah Muscle wasn't taking the chance. Mike's son ran into the ring and attacked Sal, leading to a DQ victory. Mike was confused, but shook it off to help Isiah, before Blood 4 Blood ran back out to make the save.
Winner: Sal Paradise via DQ

Apple Kid: Sal with the win! It's a DQ win, but it's a win! We'll take it!

Little Mac: My guys have made it clear they don't care for this Perfection reunion. If you pick a fight with Perfection, you might be worthy to bleed along side us. I've been on the other side of this sort of thing. Several EBW wrestlers have. Sometimes you have to experience both sides to figure out just who you are, and where you want to be.

Apple Kid: How philosophical.

Backstage

A livid Kinniku Mike was throwing stuff around, as w00t tried to calm him down.

w00t: Easy big guy. Take it easy. This is what they want.

Kinniku Mike: IT'S WHAT I WANT! *bleep*ING SAL AND BLOOD 4 BLOOD TRYING TO MAKE A MOCKERY OF ME!

w00t: They want to try and crack our perfection Mike. It's not going to happen. Take a deep breath.

Kinniku Mike: I would have gotten out of that lock Isiah!

Isiah Muscle: We couldn't take that risk Dad! It's Night ONE for Perfection!

w00t: A DQ loss sets a message. We'll be the ones leaving the ring of our own power, while they had to help Sal out of the ring. They can frame it however they want. You're the one still standing.

Kinniku Mike: He's been hitting the gym. You see the way he lifted me? Never would have been like that before. Damn!

w00t: Mike, don't worry about it. Remember who you are. Former World Champion. Multiple time World Tag Team Champion. You made history. You're the first of us to hold the tag belts with their own son. Isiah, remember when I brought you into DVNO? I teamed with you. I took you under my wing. I know that you two are truly worthy of Perfection. I'm guessing that Sal Paradise is the mystery man in the E1. The People's Choice wants to make a comeback huh? We'll make him regret it.

Backstage...Elsewhere

Blood 4 Blood handed off Sal Paradise to the EMTs to check him out, but he appeared to be laughing and happy about his return to the ring. Trevor was was about to walk off on his own when Mav Valentine spun him around.

Mav Valentine: You and I need to talk.

Trevor Mach: Apparently. Well let's hear it Big Shoots. What's the problem?

Mav Valentine: My problem is Tack Angel. Now, we're not just going to let the last couple years go are we?

Trevor Mach: ...Well I was going to try actually. Yeah.

Mav Valentine: How the hell can you off all people just let it go?! We stood out there defending a piece of trash that spent that been dragging us through the mud!

Trevor Mach: Mav...how many times have we all done that to each other this point bro?

Mav Valentine: This was above and beyond. I mean Subculture, you're OK with all of this?

Subculture: I'm married to his daughter! Besides, he's warming up to me.

Picky Minch: He really isn't.

Subculture: I know.

Mav Valentine: This is crazy, that's all I'm saying. You might be willing to let things go, but it's not as easy with me.

Trevor Mach: Wow! So that's what I sound like normally. Crazy that you're in my shoes right now. Mav...trust me...we all agreed to drop the bullshit and trust, so trust me now. Let this one go.

Mav Valentine: .....

2. EBW Women's World Tag Team Championships: Wendy Mustang(c)/Lainey Strong(c) vs. Hilda Iceheart/Darkness Aoi
-The Twin Lariats were in action next, as they put the Women's World Tag Team Championships on the line against Hilda Iceheart and Darkness Aoi. Erica and Mitra Lennox were on the outside, but quickly ejected for trying to slip Aoi a pair of brass knuckles. The crowd cheered, but Aoi used this to take another pair out of her tights and concealed them in a turnbuckle pad. Hard hitting action, with Lainey and Wendy really hitting their stride as a tag team. Hilda tried to use the knuckles, but Lainey kicked them out of her hands, and tagged in Wendy, who hit the Slingshot Flipping Lariat on her for the pin and title defense.
Winners: Wendy Mustang(c)[o]/Lainey Strong(c) via Slingshot Flipping Lariat on Hilda Iceheart -> Pin -> Title Defense!

After the match Hilda struggled to get to his feet. Mitra and Aoi held her up, as Erica rolled into the ring. She laid into Hilda with a hard slap, but then hugged her tightly, and helped carry her to the back.

Apple Kid: Well...that was confusing.

Little Mac: Yeah, even I'm confused by that one.

Apple Kid: It was kinda hot too. The slap I mean?

Little Mac: .....

Apple Kid: No?

Backstage

Cadmus tried to rally the B-Team in the back.

Cadmus: Look guys, I have no idea what is going on with Tack or Crystal Heaven. I don't know anything about that, but I do know that I am still here, and I will lead us to victory! DVNO can rise again, and I will lead us! I will-

Hazen walked into the room. Everyone was quiet. Hazen walked over to a nearby table that was still adorned with DVNO merch. He picked up a shirt with "King" Tack Angel on it, before crumpling it up and throwing it down. He flipped the table and walked out of the room.

Horace Angel: Dude...that was hella cringe.

3. Singles: Jammer vs. Jason Boomtown
-Jammer came out all smiles, ready for action, as Vape joined him on the stage. He stretched out his arms like a hoop and moved to help Jammer sink shots with the basketball. Boomtown didn't have a portable hoop, but he did have Sophia the 3rd, and you have to wonder if he has to pay any sort of fees to get a literal tank into the city. I mean it's a literal tank, not a jeep. He doesn't drive outside of the arena, knock on the door and leave either. He drives it into the building. They locked up. Boomtown got Jammer’s arm and took him down into an armlock, then into a headlock. The Slam Master fought to his feet, but Boomtown knocked him down. He then took Jammer to the corner and stomped at him. Boomtown took Jammer to the opposite turnbuckle. He went for a kick, but Jammer caught it. Jammer spun Boomtown into the corner and hit a couple of kicks of his own. He then choked the TUE winner with his boot. Jammer backed off and taunted Boomtown to come at him. Jason charged, but Jammer caught him with a knee to the gut followed by a kick and a cover for a near fall. Jammer set up Boomtown on the top rope and hit a running knee to his gut. Jammer came off the ropes and Boomtown caught him with a surprise tilt-a-whirl slam. Jammer hit a series of forearms to Boomtown’s head then took him to the apron and flipped him back into the ring. Jammer hit a sliding elbow. Boomtown backed off to the corner. Jammer hit a sliding Hagen Suplex, that knocked the wind out of Jason Boomtown. Jammer went to the top rope for the Slam Jam and the pin. 1-2-3.
Winner: Jammer beat Jason Boomtown via Slam Jam -> Pin

Apple Kid: Jammer with the win! He's motioning with his hands. He wants another shot at the World Championship, and I think he's going to try to roll through the E1 to get there.

Little Mac: He'll have his hands full...but we like that one...it should be interesting.

Backstage

Jaden Yuki was pacing back and forth as he was approached by Point Man.

Point Man: The Point Man came to check on you, to see if you were OK.

Jaden Yuki: Check on me? That's wiggity whack bro, because we were just fighting before.

Point Man: The Point Man believes in the spirit of competition. The Point Man respects you, even as he is trying to beat you. The Point Man is concerned about this masked figure.

Jaden Yuki: Man, I'm just glad everyone can see I wasn't the one throwing down the Exodia cards. I would NEVER give those sweet cards up, but if someone has all five of them, we're in mad trouble yo. When you use five Exodia cards, that means instant win. Someone is sending a message. The question is who could it be?

Point Man: ...

4. Women's Singles: Christina Angel vs. Mitra Lennox
-Christina was still licking her wounds from losing at Bushido, but wanted to hold her head up and get back to business and did so in a battle with Mitra Lennox. Christina showed she wasn't giving up and held Mitra at one point for a minute long delayed vertical suplex. The fans counted to 60 along with Christina and then applauded afterwards. Mitra went for the octopus later in the match, but Christina blocked her path to the ropes. Mitra hit several blows to Christina’s head and Christina sent them both crashing into the ropes. Christina made a mistake and went for a dive, and Erica pushed Mitra out of the way. Christina hit the railing and Erica hit her with her TV title. Christina tried to recover in the ring, but Mitra Lennox was much fresher, and brought Christina down with a Lariat. She set up for the Kneeling Back to Belly Piledriver and smashed the former World Champion to the mat. Christina got her foot on the ropes, but Erica pushed said foot right off as the ref counted 1-2-3. Tainted win, but a shocking upset.
Winner: Mitra Lennox via Kneeling Back to Belly Piledriver -> Pin

Apple Kid: Oh come on! That's just not right! They ejected her earlier! Why not now?!

Little Mac: She was obviously trying to cheat in front of the ref in that match to distract them from what Aoi and Hilda were planning. This time, she waited until the ref was not looking to make her moves.

Apple Kid: How do yo-

Little Mac: Trust me Apple....trust me.

Apple Kid: I...I will do just that. Wait look...here comes the NEW EBW Women's World Champion! Hope Mach is rushing out to help Christina!

Hope Mach: Whoa whoa whoa! Where are you going Erica! You obviously want a fight tonight right?! You MUST want to fight, cause you keep sticking your nose into our business here. I would LOOOOVE to break said nose, and I don't feel like waiting, so step into this ring with me RIGHT NOW! Come on!

Erica: The new champ feels like she can take on the world. You were never on my level Hope. Christina, was probably the closest to my level. Even I'll admit that. You got lucky beating her. It was a fluke. It was destined to be a bad night for the Angels...nothing more than that. Are you so desperate to return things to the way they should be? You want me to hold all the gold again? That MUST be the plan if you're wanting me to step into that ring. You want a match with me? That's my price. This Television Championship? What a pittance! I want...what you've got. It belongs to me, and it has been out of my grasp for far too long.

5. 8-Man Tag Trevor Mach/Subculture/Mav Valentine/Picky Minch vs. Cadmus/CP Munk/Horace Angel/Tony Wonder
-Main event time as Blood 4 Blood came out in full force against the remnants of DVNO. The B-Team looked to be trying to rally each other in their corner, but got swarmed at the sound of the bell. A one sided beating completely. Cadmus was lost trying to direct traffic, while CP Munk broke his pinky toe at some point and complained that he would have to be out for several months for a minor injury that some people just walk around with. Tony Wonder tried to throw a fireball, but it blew up in his face. Horace Angel received the worst of it. Trevor tagged in against Horace, and warned him to tag out, but the zoomer shit said he was boomer cringe fr fr. Mach ran up and smashed him in the face with a running knee. He tagged in Picky and tossed Horace to him. Picky seamlessly hit the Bridging Hagen Suplex and pinned him for the win.
Winners:Trevor Mach/Subculture/Mav Valentine/Picky Minch[o] via Bridging Hagen Suplex on Horace Angel -> Pin

Apple Kid: WOW!

Little Mac: Expected. Trevor showed a little a mercy on Horace there...but not much.

Apple Kid: Blood 4 Blood are looking very strong right now, but wait....here comes Hazen. He's standing on the ramp as the B-Team are crawling away. HE'S ATTACKING THEM! Hazen is attacking the B-Team! He's powerbombing Horace through the stage?! WHOA! He has had it! Is he wanted to align with Perfection? Was that merely a statement of independence? Well you can ask him, cause I'm too afraid to! We'll see you on XP, as the road to the E1 continues!

Parking Lot

Trevor was walking towards his motorcycle, when w00t stepped out from behind a bus.

Trevor Mach: We doing this here and now? I'm all for it. Say when.

w00t: Oh no, I'm far too busy for it right now, and my face is not quite ready. You have nothing to worry about. We WILL fight again, and I will NOT be the easy target you expect me to be. I am Perfect once again. This will be known as the Perfection Era of EBW.

Trevor Mach: We've been there and done that. Not the best start for your "era" tonight. Sal shocked your big boy.

w00t: Doesn't matter. Doesn't change a thing. We have the titles. We have the influence. We have power. Information...that's true power, and I know something you don't. To be honest, I had forgotten all about it, but you...you reminded me. I think it was the knee to the face. It jarred loose a memory. All of this between you and me, it's quite personal...but more personal than you realize.

Last edited by Machismo (8/12/2022 8:30 pm)

Good News Gary: GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! An amazing thing has just happened! A wonderful miracle! Someone near and dear to EBW fans has finally awakened. He was in a coma, but he's finally back! The wait is over! I'm right here at his bed side. It is none other than.....Masked Kid!

The camera panned out to Masked Kid, sitting up in his hospital bed, sipping apple juice though his mask hole.

Good News Gary: It's such Good News to see you awake again in 2022! We haven't seen you in over a decade! It took us years to figure out the one walking around as Masked Kid was a fake, because....well the mask. Also, he was black, so you figure someone would've noticed sooner. Huh.

Masked Kid: What happened anyways?

Good News Gary: We had to go back and look, and it turns out that trying to light fireworks under a hat, while on paper sounds like a good idea, was actually not. Most of them sort of...stayed under your hat.

Masked Kid: ...Oh.

Good News Gary: It was really beautiful. A spectacular red, white, and blue showcase! Problem was, you only had white and blue fireworks, and it took WAY too long for anyone to realize that the red was blood splatter. Still beautiful, but it killed the vibe.

Masked Kid: Naturally. It was 200X last time I was awake.

Good News Gary: Welcome to 2022! We've done away with the whole "X" in the years thing, cause it made for a confusing calender.

Masked Kid: Wow. 2022 huh? So many years. Luckily I'm an ageless being because of my mask. Shhh. Glad to be awake in 2022 though.

Good News Gary: Um...well...hehe...about that.

Masked Kid: Huh?

Good News Gary: It's great that you're awake...so you can live in this...beautiful world of ours...2022.

Masked Kid: What's the world like in 2022? Flying cars? World peace?

Good News Gary: *cough cough*

Masked Kid: What?

Good News Gary: Uh...same old world...nothing MAJOR changed...small differences.

Masked Kid: Is Eagleland united?

Good News Gary: Well...it got united into like....two different groups specifically. Hey, remember history? The Civil War?

Masked Kid: We're in a Civil War?

Good News Gary: Sort of. It's kind of like a negative dystopian one that we live inside our heads everyday. It's psychological, but it could escalate any day now. I'm not one for violence, but it will be interesting to see. I mean one side is very pro gun, and the other side is very anti gun. I'm not sure they thought their stance through.

Masked Kid: Um...what else is different?

Good News Gary: Men can get pregnant now.

Masked Kid: Really?

Good News Gary: No. Not even a little bit. It's easier to go along with it.

Masked Kid: How come?

Good News Gary: Well remember when you were a kid and you'd go off into imagination land when you played, and then you'd come back and let reality guide how you lived?

Masked Kid: Yeah?

Good News Gary: Reverse that. That's where we are now.

Masked Kid: That's weird.

Good News Gary: Yeah, but act like it's not.

Masked Kid: Why?

Good News Gary: The blue hairs'll get you.

Masked Kid: Are they monsters?

Good News Gary: In a way...yes. They're people...sort of.

Masked Kid: People have blue hair now?

Good News Gary: Yep!

Masked Kid: Does it look good?

Good News Gary: Nope! Hey, you know the horrors of communism?

Masked Kid: Yeah?

Good News Gary: It's back.

Masked Kid: Oh no. Those poor countries.

Good News Gary: It's here.

Masked Kid: HERE?! In Eagleland?!

Good News Gary: Yep. It's got different names now, but you can clearly tell.

Masked Kid: Oh damn. What about Freedom of Speech?

Good News Gary: Gone.

Masked Kid: But how?

Good News Gary: It was a clever process of relying on people being stupid. They told them that they were going to take away speech to protect it, and people bought that.

Masked Kid: I can't imagine people would be dumb enough to fall for that.

Good News Gary: Did I mention the blue hair?

Masked Kid: Yeah.

Good News Gary: Well there ya go.

Masked Kid: ...Hmmm...I wonder what'll happen if I put an air bubble in this IV.

Good News Gary: It's so great to have you ba-Masked Kid?! Masked Kid?! OH NO! DOCTOR! OH NO!

Degrees: What's happening?! What did you tell him!?

Good News Gary: I told him about 2022 and-

Degrees: YOU FOOL! Move out of my way! I'm not going to lose this guy!

Good News Gary: ...Huh...I wonder what brought THAT on. Wait, did he say he was an ageless being?

EBW: IGNITION
Iwata Memorial Arena, Onett
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0. IGNITION 3-Way: Pucky vs. Mr. Scary vs. Dirk Laramie
-A fun match on paper, but Dirk forgot that Pucky doesn't actually like him. He hockey checked the unsuspecting Dirk, which was funny when he was making it clear he was going to do it, as Dirk stood beside him saying they should team up on Mr. Scary. The Bulldog put Dirk away for the 1-2-3.
Winner: Pucky via Hockey Check x Bulldog on Dirk Laramie -> Pin

0. IGNITION Women's Singles: Aoife Aisling vs. ?
-The lights dimmed as The Auditor appeared on stage. Out of the darkness, a bright yellow mask emerged, with uneven eye holes, and a soul less smile on it. The woman wearing the mask was covered in scars much like The Auditor. He unleashed this crazed woman onto the mouthy Celt Aoife Aisling, who was not prepared for the vicious onslaught. This mystery woman bloodied Aoife and left her bleeding in a corner of the ring. She continued to stomp away, back up for the ref, and then return to stomping, until the ref made the stoppage call due to Aoife not responding, and the mystery woman not even attempting to try and pin her.
Winner: ? via Corner Stomps -> Referee Stoppage



Good News Gary: So I'm here at Iwata Memorial Arena in Onett now, and that's Good News, because they were NOT happy to have me at that hospital. Also, people were apparently expecting someone else to be waking up from a coma, and I over sold it or something. Weird. Also, I've been told that people are trying to "cancel" me. No matter, I've got my pinky UP, and so are my spirits! I might have sold 2022 as a dark time to Masked Kid, but I see a lot of hope, promise, and potential in the future. After all, the future is what WE make of it, and EBW strives to make it a good one! It's a new era of light and heroes, or at least that's what we want, but good luck trying to tell SOME PEOPLE that. I just hope we get some sign that this new era is truly going to be something special some sort of miraculous-

?: Hey, is this the way into the arena?

Good News Gary: *gasp* GOOOOOOD NEEEEEEEEEE-



"Yngwie Malmsteen - Only the Strong"



Makoto Angel: Welcome to the Iwata Memorial Arena! Welcome to beautiful Onett, home to the birth of EBW, and welcome to EBW: XP, where we hope to level up your week with some exciting action! It's new age in EBW, and I'm excited for it! We have lots of new stuff too! I like this new table we've got! We've got a whole new set! The new logo! A return to the blue color scheme too. I really really li-Larry? You're staring at me. Is something wrong? Did I forget to do something with my hair?

Larry Grim: ...Something is different here.

Makoto Angel: A lot is different Larry.

Larry Grim: With you I mean. I can't quite put my boney skeleton finger on it. You got a tan, and your hair is a LOT brighter.

Makoto Angel: I was on a little vacation, but I'm back now, and I'm excited for tonight.

Larry Grim: I was worried about you to be honest, you seem really happy.

Makoto Angel: I really, truly am. I feel like a new woman, and I'm ready to embrace my role head on. No more half hearted attempts to try and minimize what was to be fair, a hectic couple of years huh? That's all behind us now. We can look forward to bigger and better things. I'm sure you know all about those things though right Larry?

Larry Grim: I uh...I'll have to take your word for it actually. Long story there, but I'm excited tonight too, because my best friend is here at my side, and we have a big night for you. The E1 Climax is next week, but tonight, we'll crown a brand new EBW Television Champion.

Makoto Angel: It's not really fair what is happening with that title and all, but it's to be expected with w00t. You can't trust that guy. I wished that wasn't the case. Some people really CAN change...and some people can't. It's just a sad fact, but we don't stop trying none the less. We all have to be the love and change we want to see in the world. That being said, if I see Tracy any time soon I'm going to delve into some of the killer instinct I've picked up....while on vacation.

Larry Grim: Right...you were only gone for like a week.

Makoto Angel: ...It was a very important week for me buddy!

Larry Grim: I guess so. Well, needless to say, I'm happy for you, and I'm ready to run down the card. We have so much to get through with-

"Public Domain - Unstoppable"



Larry Grim: Well, we HAD a lot to get through, but now we've got w00t coming out with the new EBW World Champion Zyro Kurogane, and the World Tag Team Champions Kinniku Mike and Isiah Muscle. The revival of Perfection.

Makoto Angel: *sigh* Here we go. This music is quite retro.

Larry Grim: Well as retro as 2009 is. I don't know WHO unearthed the old theme, but thanks to them we get to hear it now.

Makoto Angel: Here comes the set up.

w00t: Oh man, this is music to my ears! It brings me back to a time when you were all kissing my feet, Trevor Mach was damn near irrelevant, and Tali Mach was days away from eating a bullet. Those were better days right? No no, don't turn it off. Let it keep playing. I know white boys don't get credit for their dance moves, but I've got skills. Check it out. Haha!

Zyro Kurogane: That's....that's something w00t.

Kinniku Mike: Flex those strong tits w00t! Uuuuu!

w00t: Uuuu! Haha!

Isiah Muscle: Shit's hella cringe w00t.

w00t: Yeah? Well when you're a successful and genius legend like myself you can be as cringe as you feel like.

Isiah Muscle: I guess so. Hey, don't let me stop you.

w00t: Oh I can't be stopped. Hear the song? I'm UNSTOPPABLE! We all are. Why? Because we're Perfection. I got to say though, I'm a little pissed that you people are booing over MY MUSIC! YOU KNOW WHAT? SHUT IT OFF! They don't deserve it. You're trying to ruin my good mood, but you can't! I've had a great week, and it's only going to get better during the E1. That bounty is going to be worth every penny, and I'll be done with the humanoid typhoon that is Trevor Mach. Tack Angel's ex-wife is getting enlightened nightly, and I have back the power and influence I've been waiting for. We ALL have Perfection back, and we're fortunate to have it. I'm thankful that you three saw where things were going, and found that the "right side of history" is whatever we feel like making it! My night would only get better if I found out that Tack Angel died, and that is why we can't find him. The disgrace of his losses was too much for him. His whole empire is just gone, and I made that happen! Zyro made that happen. Mike and Isiah made that happen. Hey, you all made it happen too. You're booing, but you were not on his side at all. You made him do all those horrible things. I did too really. I was the devil on his shoulder. If I could give him some advice now, as he's perched on a ledge somewhere, I'd tell him to *bleep*ing jump! Kill yourself Tack! Do us all a favor and die! Too much? Well, you all put me in a bad mood. I have a temper, it's been building up for a while, and I really just want to lash out and let loose after spending all that time pretending to be a humble servant. I want to say that the only thing that sucks about about the current situation with Tack, is that I don't have any other women to steal away from him. Well, we've got one over there don't we. Call me Makoto, if you want a real man to enlighten you. That's code for *bleep*ing by the way. You were always a little retarded, so I thought I'd clue you in. Yeah, I said retarded, as in what you all are. You can't possibly hope to match my intellectual prowess. You couldn't come close! Let's cut to the chase, Trevor Mach isn't going to win the E1 Climax this year, I won't have it. The bounty is going to secure that. Tack Angel isn't going to win this year. He has never won, and he's never GOING to win it. Take that Royal Flush, and flush it down the toilet, or shove it straight up your comatose ass. I don't care. That's nothing anymore. We don't care about it. It's nothing compared to what IS going to happen. What IS going to happen Zyro-K.

Zyro Kurogane: Story time with ZYRO-K BEY-BEEEEEEEY! I'mma let 'er rip on this one w00t! It's plain and simple, I'm going to win the E1 Climax! I'll be the champ of champs, when I walk in with the title, and walk out with the title and the trophy. That's something Tack Angel has never done. That's something that has never been done period. I see guys like Jaden Yuki and Bashin Dan in the Climax as well, and they've always been pretenders to the moniker "King of Games", so don't expect them to surpass me either. I'm young blood, with a lot of fire, determination, and a PERFECT strategy to advancing.

w00t: Exactly! I just wish Tack could be here to see it. Actually, I don't care if he sees it. He should see what Tracy and I are up to though. He'd feel inferior in a matter of seconds. It's a shame the President won't be able to see it. That's also not true. The only sad thing about President Swift getting shot, was that the shooter didn't get the job done! Oh you're booing! You're booing so loudly, but I don't care! I've never cared! I love it! You're all stupid! That means I'm doing my job, and you're taking the bait like stupid sheep! Sheep actually serve a purpose though. You just need to sit there, stuff your stupid faces, and keep making me money by buying a ticket. Yeah, you came to boo me huh? You came to hold that stupid belt replica and boo me? Fat ass, where do you think the money goes from that belt? It goes into our pockets! You're stupid mark! You're all stupid marks, and you REALLY ruined my celebratory mood, so I'll give you credit for that! What I wouldn't give to teach you all a lesson in-

?: ENOUGH!

w00t: Huh?!

Makoto Angel: And here comes the pay off.

"Mashup/Johnny Bristol - I Wouldn't Change a Thing"



Larry Grim: IT'S TACK ANGEL! HE'S BACK! TACK IS BACK!

Makoto Angel: Heh. Get him baby.

w00t: Well look at that! The disgraced King returns to-

Tack Angel: Don't! Stop right there! I'm no King. Maybe I was before, and maybe I wasn't. Right now, I'm Tack Angel, the Pushpin Seraphim, and I understand that you've tried to rip my heart out. The problem is, you're not the first to try, you won't be the last to try, and it never works, because love is stronger than hate, and I have true love powering me on. As much as you want to hurt me w00t....as much as you want to tear apart everything I've tried to do, it's not going to work. Onett, I appreciate the reception, but after everything we've been though together...I could go for something a bit louder. LET ME HEAR YOU! I haven't been the nicest guy in the past couple years, and I could try and explain why, but you've heard enough of that. Instead, I'll tell you how much I LOVE your local sports team, and how much I think they're going to do great in the Sportsball Championships! Yeah!

w00t: You idiots buying that shit?! You're dumber than I thought, and at least you picked up something from me Tack. You learned how to work the marks.

Tack Angel: These aren't marks. They're people. They all have their own thoughts and feelings. We weren't always on the same path, but we all deserved the right to feel how we want to feel, and do with that feeling as we please. I can't begin to start on what I feel I have to do, but I'll get to it. I'll get to it little by little, every single day. For now, I want to make something clear to you w00t. I intend on redeeming myself. I intend on climbing back up. I intend to deal with you. I will deal with Zyro Kurogane, who threw away a Triple Crown Legacy and stabbed me in the back. I intend to deal with Mike, and his son. Most of all though, I intend to fly into sun again. I intend to love this sport with all my heart. I intend to give it my all. I intend....to win the E1 Climax! So go ahead and take away my titles. Go ahead and steal away Tracy. I have the drive to get it all back...except for Tracy...*looks at Makoto* my heart is already full with just the "one" wife. *wink*



Larry Grim: Wow! A new side to Tack Angel, in that it's an old side! The Pushpin Seraphim is BACK baby!

Makoto Angel: It takes a real man to stand tall after everything that has happened to him. I'm so proud of him! Also, the shirt is cool right? I made it for him! It's so colorful!

Larry Grim: I'm colorblind.

Makoto Angel: Oh. Did I know that?

Larry Grim: I'm a guarded skeleton on occasion. Let's get to the action shall we? Trevor Mach is coming out, walking by Tack in the process. They're giving each other a nod for now, but we all know they have history. Recent history to boot. After Bushido, Tack must want a rematch to redeem himself? They might face again in the E1 Climax. Meanwhile, let's set our watches for this next one. He's taking on Cadmus of the DVNO B-Team. I'm not expecting it to last long.

Makoto Angel: ...I'm sorry about the colorful shirt thing.

Larry Grim: Oh it's fine, I know you didn't mean to do that. I mean who would purposefully make fun of colorblindness?

EBW: XP
Iwata Memorial Arena, Onett
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1. Bushido Rules Singles: Trevor Mach vs. Cadmus
-Cadmus came in with a head of steam and shot around Trevor Mach, celebrating as he took the back of his opponent. Trevor let him gloat for all of about five seconds before breaking his hold and locking in a standing Kimura. Cadmus went from laughing to screaming as he tried to fight out of it. The ref was the first to see and hear the crunch, and called for the stoppage, after it was revealed that Trevor had broken Cadmus's arm.
Winner: Trevor Mach via Standing Kimura -> Referee Stoppage

Larry Grim: Ouch! That one looked painful! Someone get him some ice! Trevor Mach with another dominating win. He wasn't kidding. He said he chose to win and put away his opponents quickly, and he got right to it.

Makoto Angel: He's a complicated guy, but Azrael has always been reliable when you need him.

Larry Grim: How do you know that name?

Makoto Angel: Hmmm? What did I say?

Larry Grim: Azrael.

Makoto Angel: What? No way, I said Trevor. I know that's Trevor. Obviously! Haha! I'd say get your ears checked, but those are just fake ears aren't they?

Larry Grim: ...I wear them to see what it's like. That being said they ironically muffle sound, so my bad.

Makoto Angel: No worries Larry. Haha!

Backstage

Jaden Yuki was walking back and forth trying out some rap lyrics near a phone. A wall mounted one. Remember those?

Jaden Yuki: I'm the King of Games, I've got the knack, I can kick your head off faster than if my name was Tack. Yeah, that's not bad, but is it Absolutely Flawless? Hmmm. I-

*ring ring*

Jaden Yuki: Wiggity what? Uh...*answers phone* Hello?

?: Do you like my gifts Jaden?

Jaden Yuki: What? Who is this?

?: Exodia, the forbidden one. You have seen three, but two remain.

Jaden Yuki: Yeah, and in a card game that means an instant win, but this ain't Duel Monster bitch. It ain't Battle Spirits, hell it ain't even Beyblade son. What's the game you're playing?

?: You know who I am, and you know what I want. I'm here to finish OUR game.

*click*

Jaden Yuki: Man, this phone is hella old yo. It legit made a click sound!

2. 6-Man Tag: Jammer/Benjamin/Vape vs. CP Munk/Horace Angel/Tony Wonder  
-DVNO B-Team were shaken up by the broken arm of Cadmus, but tried to shake it off and regain composure against the reformed Dan Club. Reformed in the sense that Vape was back to join his friends in this one sided beating of the B-Team. CP Munk tried to get his team together to no avail. He was putting in effort against Jammer and Benji, but he tagged out to Tony Wonder, who tried to pull out a bird to shock Benjamin, only for the bird to turn around and peck at him. Horace tagged in and called Vape a cringe traitor boomer. Vape tagged in a ran around the ring, smashing his short term team mates with his mass, before slamming down onto the zoomer shit Horace Angel with a Top Rope Splash for the pin.
Winner: Jammer/Benjamin/Vape[o] via Top Ropes Splash on Horace Angel -> Pin

Larry Grim: No surprise here, the Dan Club are back in full force. They have seemingly straight up forgiven Vape, and the fans are happy to have him back with his friends.

Makoto Angel: Everyone makes mistakes. It's important to learn, grow, and forgive.

Larry Grim: ...Quite wholesome. We actually have a clip from Jammer and Vape from earlier in the day too. I'm sure it's just as wholesome. Let's take a look!

Earlier Today...

Backstage

Jammer and Vape were walking down the hall together as a Lakitu flew in closer.

Vape: So I found out how to get my dick pics online without me actually putting them out there.

Jammer: What the hell?! Why would you want that!

Vape: Uh...looking for any takers.

Jammer: I thought you were dating my sister!

Vape: Oh...well about that...see...that was all a hoax.

Jammer: What?!

Vape: We had an agreement. I thought it would help my career, and she thought it would make you throw up, and as we all know, your sister lives to prank you.

Jammer: ...I actually didn't know that...but it suddenly explains a lot. So wait...you're still-

Vape: A suicidal incel? Yep.

Jammer: ...I was going to say virgin, but that was...honestly a funny prank, now that I know it was a prank. I mean I was holding back the urge to throw a brick at your head. I mean, I have the brick in my hand.

Vape: I was wondering what that was all about. You were gripping it so tightly.

Jammer: But it's fine. I can take a joke! I LOVE jokes! HAHAHAAAAAA!

Vape: You OK?

Jammer: Feeling MUCH better now.

Vape: So yeah...I have this master plan to get my dick pics online. You can't just send them yourself.

Jammer: I thought you did dick pic NFTs.

Vape: No one knows what NFTs are anymore. That was so six months ago.

Jammer: Oh.

Vape: I DO have to get into a short term relationship with a girl, and make sure that she ONLY has pictures of my dick.

Jammer: That's why it'll be short term.

Vape: Then...I'm gonna go "missing". She'll want to put up signs like "Have you seen this man?" sort of signs, and the only picture she'll have to work with, is my dick.

Jammer: Have you seen this dick? You know, knowing you it'll work. It might hurt our brand though.

Vape: What brand?

Jammer: Well you know how I had those endorsement deals come my way? Well, I told those guys that if they didn't give you back some of those sponsors I was OUT! They were fine with me being OUT, so I immediately took that off the table. I came up with another idea. We're going to sponsor these products TOGETHER!

Vape: Together?

Jammer: Absolutely. You're my best friend, and you didn't sleep with my sister, so I don't have to pretend to forgive you an and secretly kill you in this hallway now! It's ALL good!

Vape: ALRIGHT! Wait...you're just kidding right?

Jammer: Am I? *turns to the camera* *wink*

Vape: ....No, but seriously.

Jammer: Of course I'm kidding! I'm not a psychopath! I just live my life based off the Tournament Edition specific version of a video game from the 90's! I'm not weird or anything! I'm not crazy! I mean legally I'm not. There's...not a word for my condition.

Vape: Right. Well thanks buddy. You've always been a good friend.

Jammer: Remember that the next time you turn heel.

Vape: Jokes on you. My feet are so blubbery now, I don't think I can turn my heels if I wanted to! *fat man points to head*

Jammer: ...It's good to have you have back buddy.

3. Singles: Jason Boomtown vs. Hazen
-The TUE winner had his hands full against the "The Last War King" Hazen, who made it clear he was going to run through everything and everyone in his path. Chain wrestling led to a couple stand-offs. Hazen yanked Boomtown to the mat by the hair to boos. Boomtown tried to working him down to the mat, but Hazen wasn't having it. He would push and pull Boomtown around the ring, and worked him over with some stiff Euroland uppercuts. Boomtown tried a series of lariats to get Hazen down, but it didn't work out either. Hazen escaped a Here Comes the BOOM! attempt, and kicked Boomtown in the midsection for the Wrist Clutch Death Valley Driver and the pin.
Winner: Hazen via Wrist Clutch Death Valley Driver -> Pin

Makoto Angel: A harsh loss for Boomtown here. The young rookie is trying hard, but Hazen is on a war path right now. I'd be worried for anyone that has to face him in the E1, and that includes Tack. He feels slighted. He wants revenge. I'd personally blame w00t, but it looks like he hates him too, so he's compromising at least? *sigh* Oh boy.

4. 8-Woman Tag: Hope Mach/Alison Chains/Jenny James/Cherry Akintola vs. Erica/Darkness Aoi/Mitra Lennox/Hilda Iceheart
-An out and out brawl between the two women's teams, with a goal in mind of Erica's team, and that was to destabilize Hope Mach's support system leading up to their title match at the E1 Climax Finale. They started with the rookie Akintola, and worked her over for most of the match, keeping her away from her corner and battering her in front of the new World Champion. Cherry fought like a warrior to make the hot tag to Alison Chains, who by that point had wrapped barbed wire around her arm, and started spraying it in lighter fluid. Jenny James tagged in to save Alison's arm basically, and keep the match from going to a DQ. Late in the match, Hope and Erica finally squared off. They traded forearms, then went back and forth in dodging each other’s chops. Running crossbody from Hope. Sidewalk slam onto her knee, but Erica kicked out. Flatliner from Erica into a ground sleeper. Hope rolled her into a pin, forcing Erica to break the hold. Cattle mutilation from Hope. Rope break. They went back and forth with pin attempts, until Erica slapped both of Hope's ear to mess with her medically aided hearing and equilibrium. Cherry made the hot tag to try and help the champ, but she fell prey to an Air Raid Crash and a pin before her team could make the save.
Winners: Erica[o]/Darkness Aoi/Mitra Lennox/Hilda Iceheart via Air Raid Crash on Cherry Akintola -> Pin

Makoto Angel: Erica and her team focused on Akintola and wore her down. She's so sweet, but they were just too sour.

Larry Grim: You're getting really good at this.

Makoto Angel: You think so?

Larry Grim: Yeah, that pun nearly made me lactose intolerant from all the cheese!

Makoto Angel: Thank you? Erica is getting what she wants unfortunately. She has her group to watch her back. She has an in with the Television Championship, and she's got a title shot against Hope Mach coming up. Christina can't be happy watching all this play out from home.

Larry Grim: Speaking of Hope though, we have THE World Champion Hope Mach AND Sal Paradise as guests on The Alison Chains Show! Let's head on over!

The Alison Chains Show

Alison Chains: *huff puff* Hey kids! It's me Alison Chains, and I'm telling you that cardio is VERY important. Speaking of the word "VERY" it's our word of the day, cause I'm here with a VERY Special Guest, and a VERY annoying party crasher!

Sal Paradise: Whoa! You invited me!

Alison Chains: That was a pre-emptive measure! I can't have you inviting Hope to "Paradise City", when I called dibs!

Sal Paradise: I wasn't gonna!

Alison Chains: That would make me tying you up look crazy, so we're going to ignore that and move on! Hope, you did it! You became the World Champion, and yet you didn't give me an immediate title shot! What gives lady? Were you not paying attention just now? I was about to light my ARM ON FIRE! Kids, don't try that at home unless you think it would be VERY cool. See? VERY is the word of the day Hope. Try to use it in a sentence.

Hope Mach: Ummm...I am VERY concerned about your well being, but this might be the VERY copious amount of drugs you used to do catching up to you in a VERY big way. How did I do?

Alison Chains: VERY good. Also OUCH, but let's move on. The title shot...why not?

Hope Mach: Erica was going to make this an issue unless I "took the bait". I want a match with her, and I want a match with you too. You got to actually WIN matches to get a title shot though. You mostly just get DQ'd or wander off!

Alison Chains: I GOT A LOT GOING ON! I can't just be standing around waiting to get tagged! I had to capture Sal over there! Anyways, congratulations none the less on becoming the Women's World Champion. A VERY important honor. Not just important, but VERY important!

Hope Mach: Thanks. Seriously though, we needed you to focus out there in that match. I'm not kidding around against Erica. You give her an inch, and she takes a mile. She's making it clear to me that she wants my hearing too. The low hanging fruit. What a gift I've been given in my life to be able to hear. I mean sometimes I'm sitting with the Dan Club, and Vape'll talk and I'll want to jab a fork in my ears, but he doesn't know any better. I really shouldn't hold it against him. That's fine Erica, you can go after my title and my hearing, because I'm going to go after your pride and your legacy. If I make you tap out in the middle of that ring, you'll become the newest member of the Mach Family's *bleep* around and found out club.

Alison Chains: NICE! Sal? Why'd you get back in the ring huh? Afraid that I'm the better show host?

Sal Paradise: I don't even do Paradise City that much! As for why I returned to the ring? I mean, why wouldn't I? When I figured out I wasn't the mental mess I thought I was, then I shook off the mental stigma of the injuries I had that have LOOOOONG since healed. Besides, listen to the people. They love it! They love seeing Sal Paradise in the ring, and they choose for me to do. The People's Choice HAS to listen. The People's Choice IS back, and that E1 is going to be the best way to shake off the rust. I'm hyped!

Alison Chains: Oh...well I'm...happy you have a new lease on life? I guess? Upward inflection?

Sal Paradise: ...Thanks? Can I go now? I have to piss VERY VERY VERY much! Is that enough VERYS?

Alison Chains: *turns to the camera* VERY much so.

5. EBW Television Championship Decision: Bashin Dan vs. Mav Valentine vs. Magnum PT vs. Jaden Yuki
-Main event time, as four of the very best in the sport, battled it out for the vacant EBW Television Championship. Jaden bailed out to the floor at the start of the match, as a fan was trying to give him yet another Exodia card. Dan bailed out to the floor as well, but did the honorable thing of turning Jaden around before telling him to. That left Mav and PT, who shook hands and fist bumped. They circled each other. A fantastic back and forth in the ring, while Dan and Jaden fought on the outside. All the action spilled outside, as PT used the ropes to fight off Mav shooting in for a ground and pound attempt. All four men returned to the ring, but Jaden was constantly looking around for the Exodia Killer. The frantic action of the very best lead to a sequence of finishers and pin breaks, but when the image of the Exodia card appeared on the big screens, Yuki fell right into a Mav Buster attempt by Mav, as Dan and PT scrambled to get back into the ring. 1-2-3! Too late, as Mav Valentine scored the win, and the EBW Television Champion.
Winner: Mav Valentine via Mav Buster on Jaden Yuki -> Pin -> NEW EBW Television Champion!

Larry Grim: Mav Valentine with the win! That's championship gold for Blood 4 Blood, and here they come to celebrate with him. Mach kind of tough luck shrugging at his future son-in-law there. To be fair, he didn't dive out of the ring though, so credit where credit is due. PT pulled him out, cause those southern 'rassler types love the ol' walk and brawl.

Makoto Angel: Mav seems like he's got something to say. Let's hope he closes out the first XP of the new era, and the last big show before the E1 begins with a positive message.

Mav Valentine: Hey Tack Angel! My Blood 4 Blood brothers might forget, and these people might forget. That's all fine. That's all well and good. You can forget. I...will not forget, but I'll settle it the way Blood 4 Blood settles it, and that's in the ring. If you want this title back! You can happily come and get it OR I'll just see you in the E1. Either way to look at it...I'm coming for you.

Makoto Angel: *sigh* ...I don't know what I was expecting really.

Parking Lot

In a scene very much like the end of Xcite, the Lakitus were following Trevor Mach into the parking lot, but this time, we was following w00t on his way out of the building from a distance. He pulled out a cell phone to make a call.

Trevor Mach: *on the phone* Hello? Faceman? It's Mach. No...it's nothing like that, however I DO think you owe me about a dozen favors, and I'm calling one in. w00t says he knows something that makes this shit between us all the more personal. He's keeping it to himself, but I want to know what it is. Tired of playing games. Got an E1 to win, and I need to focus. Want to help out?

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Narrator: The E1 Climax, the greatest tournament in the sport of professional wrestling. For years, it has set the benchmark for excellence for years. From humble beginnings, it has become the premiere event, the tournament to see. The winner becomes immortalized, and a title shot becomes the destiny of he who holds the iconic trophy. Tonight, is the beginning of the long war, for these gladiators, all vying for the prize. In the end, there can be only one.


"Yngwie Malmsteen - My Resurrection"



Apple Kid: Welcome to Twoson "Apple Corp", it's a special episode of Xcite tonight, as we begin the 2022 E1 CLIMAX SPECTACULAR! This is going to be an incredible night for sure, and I'm joined by an incredible guest on commentary tonight. The cutest host of XP there is! Makoto Angel!

Makoto Angel: *blush* Hey, you're selling Larry Grim short!

Apple Kid: He's literally a skeleton man!

Makoto Angel: ...True, but it's still not fair to say! I'm honored to be here though. It's a big spot to fill, cause I know that Sal Paradise is quite the live wire.

Apple Kid: That he is, but he's back in the ring tonight, on a night with so many incredible matches, it could be an ENN+ event. In fact, every single E1 show can boast the same fact. It's going to be an incredible night EVERY night!

Makoto Angel: I'm excited! We're going to see my Tack St- Mas- ....TACK...We're going to see Tack Angel in the main event against Magnum PT! I worry for his mullet!

Apple Kid: As do I! We're going to kick things off though, with Trevor Mach taking on his TUE protege Jason Boomtown, and yes, he brought the tank! Let's get to it!

EBW: Xcite "E1 Climax 2022"
Twoson Fairgrounds, Twoson
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1. E1 Climax Block A: Trevor Mach vs. Jason Boomtown
-Trevor offered his TUE student a fist bump, but the pleasantries ended their, as Trevor quickly worked Boomtown into the corner and the bell. He ripped and tore and the young man, and slapped him hard, telling him to fight back harder. He opened himself up to a few shots, but then smashed Boomtown with a headbutt, and told him to hit even harder. Boomtown got locked up by Mach and trapped in the clinch, where Mach lets the knees fly. He transitioned Boomtown into a Bulldog Choke, and held him there until he blacked out. A decisive win for Trevor and a harsh welcome to the E1 Climax for Jason Boomtown. Mach did lift up Boomtown and fist him after the match though.  
Winner: Trevor Mach via Bulldog Choke -> Referee Stoppage -> Trevor Mach[2]

Apple Kid: Wow! He was pushing Boomtown to break his limits, but luckily he didn't break HIM instead. Trevor's really on a roll. Can't be said enough! I mean I'm sure some people would like it not to be said, but it's got to be said! It is what it is! A thrilling start to the E1!

Makoto Angel: Dark Hero Days may be behind us, but the Dark Hero has purpose, drive, and determination none the less. He's had many names and monikers in EBW over the years, and I'm thinking we'll see a little bit of just about every one of them during this tournament. The Bushido Renegade showed how it was done tonight, but be careful, because if he bares his fangs, you might get the War Wolf. Pretty sure he's not going to try kill anyone though...almost sure. I mean Azrael is the personification of Death gone mad, but I think Trevor's got it all under control!

Apple Kid: Huh?

Makoto Angel: I'm just waxing poetically.

Apple Kid: ...You're waxing...at the announce table?

Makoto Angel: ...Let's go with that! Haha!

Trevor Mach: The E1 Climax baby! BOOSH! It's an honor to be the opening match of the tournament. No, it really is. I kicked things off, and Jason Boomtown got a taste of the level of competition. Kid, I got you through TUE, but now you're swimming with the sharks. This tournament is very important to me, and it always will be. Winning means a lot. Titles can change hands over a year, but you can only win the E1 Climax ONCE a year. Nothing is going to make me happier than to snag this one away from that jackass w00t and his boy Zyro Kurogane. I'm expecting I'll see them at the Finale. I'm expecting to see Tack Angel too. I mean, how else are we going to fill the Dome, am I right? Those tickets are expensive as hell right? Right?! But you're all gonna buy those tickets, cause you love it as much as I do, when I break w00t's face!

w00t: Yeah yeah yeah! Talk talk talk! You run your mouth a lot, but people don't want to hear you! They want to hear me! They want to see me! They don't want anymore of you! You won your match! You stroked your ego! Now get the hell out of the ring, it's time for Perfection business!

Trevor Mach: The Pertention Pricks, can take the ring when I'm done with it! I got a lot to say to you w00t. You come out here thinking you're hot shit, but at Victory Explosion I broke your face. It's still swollen. It's still puffy. You didn't put up a fight. NO moves occurred on your end! Meanwhile, I've spent the last couple of months feeling healthier than I've been in years. You want to talk about Perfection? I'd say I'm hitting my prime big shoots, and I'm calling my shot. I'm taking this E1 Climax! Mr. E1 will win it for the fifth time! The people seem to agree with me, and they seem to not want to hear a word you're saying.

w00t: Cute...real cute. We both know you caught me off guard at Victory Explosion. We both know I was saddled with mediocrity the year before. You and these people are loud alright, but it's better to be quiet and thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt. I don't care about these loud jackasses. They can go hang themselves in their parent's basements for all I care. When they fire their dopamine receptors from jacking off to too much cartoon porn, they can just hang or eat a bullet. I don't give a shit. It's the quiet ones I want. They're out there...watching right now. They're always watching. They're like me, and when we strike, we strike hard. We strike out of nowhere. We play the long game, and we get what we want. I pretended to coddle Tack Angel for a long time, and I did so, while *bleep*ing his wife! He was so up his own ass, he didn't notice me up his wife's! THAT was being quiet. THAT was playing the long game. I got my Perfection back, and the World Champion is on my side, and he gets it. He understands the big picture. He's a loud one like you, but the difference is, he respects the quiet ones. By the time I'm done with you, after that bounty on your head is paid out, you'll learn to respect the quiet ones too. You'll fall in line. You'll learn the rules of the game.

Trevor Mach: I'm not here to play games, and I make my own rules. It's easier that way. You're lucky I do it too, or you would've died two years ago in Sin City. Blood 4 Blood, we're going to maim Perfection, because you're apparently looking to play games. If I don't win this, and someone claims that bounty, then I'm sure you'll pat yourself on the back, but you'll live in fear about what happens next if you don't straight up kill me. Mav, Subbie, and Picky, are shooters like me, but I'm also a farmer. You see if you plant crops, you grow crops, and then you harvest. With you and Perfection, I'll plant fear, fear will grow, and then big shoots, it's harvest season.

w00t: You think I-

Tack Angel: No no no! You don't get to talk again. Not after what you just said about Tracy. Now, we haven't settled that yet, me and her. It breaks my heart that she felt that she had to do things this way. Tracy, we could've talked about things. We could've worked things out. I'm trying to swallow how I feel about that right now, because I'm having to deal with a lot of different things. I have to find a house for my wife and child. I had to "repatriate" back to Eagleland, and I had to get a t-shirt of Twoson's local sports team, because they're the absolute best! Point is, I'm working a lot of things out, but I'll get to it, and I'll get to you w00t, sooner than later if you don't shut your mouth.

w00t: Oh look, it's the fallen King. The absolute disgrace. I've never seen a man fall so hard, so fast. Tack, I'll talk about pleasuring your ex-wife all I want. You can't stop me. I know you too well. I've watched you closely. I know what you can and can not do. You were reaching stretching the limits before, but I have a feeling that you're not that man anymore. You're just a nebbish loser, just the way everyone likes you. Let's all laugh at the goofy clowns. I mean look, it's the "Bad Dudes" right? You wanted to kill each other for so long, and now look at you, standing up against Perfection? I wonder how much animosity is left. Have you talked it out? Have you addressed it? Tack, your "brother" fought you tooth and nail, and cracked more jokes at your expense than I have....so far. Trevor, he went after your kids man! He sent me after your farm! We took the dojo, remember that dump? He did every horrible thing he could think of, and he let me talk him into it, because I was the devil whispering in his ear! He did more than that though didn't he? He made you embrace something you locked away, and it changed you. You are brimming with resentment aren't you? Oh, I know about it. I know enough anyways. I've been there. I've been left for dead, and miraculously survived. I've been "reborn" myself, and I know something that you don't Trevor. Go ahead and have Face try to dig it up. Yeah, I know about that too. He might find something, but not the whole truth. Knowledge is power, remember that.

Trevor and Tack looked at each other, as security came out to ensure w00t could get to the ring for his E1 Climax match. They both nodded at each other and parted ways as Isiah Muscle came down to start the next match of the tournament.

2. E1 Climax Block B: w00t vs. Isiah Muscle
-w00t and Isiah shook hands before the match, and w00t told Isiah not to hold back, to show what Perfection was truly made of. A methodical feeling out process, as w00t wanted to shake off the rust from his injury at Victory Explosion. He snapped to it literally with a snap suplex, and seemed to put the young TUE winner through his paces with a technical clinic. This was a solid reminder that w00t is a brilliant technician, even though he chooses to mask that with ego and showboating. Isiah staged a comeback, but w00t has been scouting Isiah for months, and saw the Muscle Buster attempt coming, and instead dropped the kid with a wKo. A solid victory for w00t, who picked up Isiah and raised his hand, giving props to his Perfection team mate. It seemed like a show of good sportsmanship all around, until w00t saw a "Tack loves out Sports Team" sign in the crowd and tore it up in a fit of anger.
Winner: w00t via wKo -> Pin -> w00t[2]

Makoto Angel: That pot stirrer w00t, he won't be happy until we're all ground into dust huh? I don't have nice things to say about him, or nice thoughts, and when you're trying to be a Paragon of Love, that sort of thing hurts inside.

Apple Kid: He showed Isiah exactly what he's going to be up against in the E1, but did you see the "respect" he was showing to Isiah. He'll do what he's got to do in any situation. A chameleon for sure, and a possible sociopath if you ask me. He's got his supporters though, he was right about that earlier. "The Quiet Ones" he called them. That's concerning.

Makoto Angel: This tournament is just getting started, and I'm already concerned about everything to be honest. Tonight, Tack has to go up against Magnum PT. I wonder how THAT is going to go down?

Apple Kid: We're about to hear from Magnum PT right now actually. Let's take it to the back!

Backstage

Ms. Xtra: Ms. Xtra here, and I guess they liked me so much, that they want me doing this too?! I mean, I don't think I could fill Makoto's shoes. She does such a good job at this, and I also meant that literally. She wears these awesome dragon looking boots with heels, and I just don't think I've got the balance for it. Also, I've been getting a lot of messages on social media calling me a discount RJ Havok, and I wanted to say that I have absolutely zero intentions of revealing myself to be an evil and vicious psycho bitch. I don't want to even address the thing about the Machs. I want to be a professional here...but I wouldn't discount it. *wink* I'm joined now by former ENN+ Champion Magnum PT, leader of the Weekend Wrecking Crew. Tonight, you face Tack Angel, and he's made it very clear in the past that he doesn't care for you at all.

Magnum PT: Well shit, that's putting it lightly. Look Chieftess, the guy has his hang ups, and that's his bag, but I know what he can do in the ring. We all do. His losses at Bushido, those were a fluke, and I'm not pretending they weren't. He got caught off guard by Trevor, and then Zyro-K swooped in for the kill. Whatever. Before that, he was battering people left and right. You have to remember that if you want to tangle with Tack Angel. I'm ready though. I'll be your huckleberry Tack, just say when.

Ms. Xtra: Oh! Looks like we won't have to wait long! Here comes Tack right now!

Magnum PT: Here we go.

Tack Angel: I'm not looking for a fight PT, not yet anyways. When you and I face off, it's going to be a good match. I don't discount your ability, just your hair. I used to think you were an asshole...now I just think you're a son of a bitch.

Magnum PT: ...Thanks?

Tack Angel: Good luck tonight.

Magnum PT: ...Uh...same to you Chief...I guess?

Tack walked away from a confused Magnum PT and walked over to Trevor Mach, who was talking with Blood 4 Blood. They quickly got in his way.

Tack Angel: Whoa! Guys, I'm not here to fight! I'm sorry! Did I break a space bubble sort of thing?

Picky Minch: A what now?

Subculture: Step back Tack.

Tack Angel: Just here to talk to Trevor.

Mav Valentine: Oh sure, like I'm just going to believe that? You're fooling a lot of people, but you're not going to fool m-

Trevor Mach: Guys...back off please. Let me talk to him. Thanks for having my back though. Tack, you nearly got yourself devoured by a pack of wolves. You don't just walk into the den covered in raw meat. What do you need big shoots?

Tack Angel: I wanted to know if what w00t said was true.

Trevor Mach: Nothing he says is true...at least not all true.

Tack Angel: The resentment...about what had to be done.

Trevor Mach: We can agree to disagree on it "needing to be done", but-

Tack Angel: Was he right?

Trevor Mach: You back a wolf into a corner, and he's not going to be happy about it. That's what it felt like.

Tack Angel: ...I'm sorry it came to that. I'm sorry that everything revolving the Star Prince ended up the way it did. If I had control of myself, it would have been different, I promise. I hope you can forgive me.

Trevor Mach: Like I told you, I can never forgive the Star Prince, and I can never forgive Crystal Heaven, but I forgive you.

Tack Angel: ...Thanks man.

Trevor pat Tack on the shoulder and walked away, but Mav Valentine got into his face.

Mav Valentine: ...I don't.

Tack Angel: ...I understand.

3. E1 Climax Block A: Zyro Kurogane vs. Sal Paradise
-This was fantastic. Kurogan had a hard time with Sal's experience, but he started countering Sal’s power by chipping away at his legs and arms with submissions. Kurogane eventually hit a big knee to Sal’s head for a near fall. Sal came back strong, and hit the Control Neckbreaker, but the new World Champion got his foot on the ropes. The People's Choice set up for the finish as Zyro staggered around the ring, but he was playing possum, as Zyro-K shot behind Sal to hit the Straight Jacket Hagen for the shocking win. Sal was surprised at the loss, but chalked it up to that old ring rust. w00t pointed at his head, and gave props to Kurogane for using his mind to trick Sal Paradise.
Winner: Zyro Kurogane via Straight Jacket Hagen -> Pin -> Zyro Kurogane[2]

Apple Kid: Ouch! Poor Sal! He's looking good in his comeback, but my former broadcast partner is coming into a new era of EBW, and guys like Zyro Kurogane, our World Champion, are going to give him a real tough time.

Makoto Angel: Zyro Kurogane acted like he looked up to Tack, just to steal the titles, and consolidate them into the World Championship. Tack loved the three titles. I'm not trying to be biased here, but I think we can say those titles will forever be tied to Tack.

Apple Kid: No, I agree with that, which is exactly why Zyro-K dropped them. A new era and a new belt. He wanted people to move on from the "King Tack" era as quickly as possible. The question is how will he do when he eventually jumps into the ring with Tack again.

Makoto Angel: This time, he'll actually be ready for him.

4. E1 Climax Block B: Bashin Dan vs. Hazen
-Bashin Dan had his hands full with Hazen, but the young ACE held his own, engaging in back and forth slaps and strikes with the big man, who had a lot to prove in this E1. The "Last War King" finally took Dan off his feet with a running knee to the midsection, and worked him over, but that signature heart wouldn't keep him down for long. He had trouble trapping the massive frame of Hazen in the Brave Clash, and Hazen managed to escape it. Angrily, he thumbed Dan in the eye to catch a breath, leading to boos from the crowd. Dan staggered around and fell into the Death Valley Driver, with Hazen angrily CLUTCHING the WRIST to mock Tack Angel, and dropped Dan for a surprising 1-2-3. Something of an upset, though with Hazen's current mood and attitude, it certainly wasn't that wild of one.
Winner: Hazen via Wrist Clutch Death Valley Driver -> Pin -> Hazen[2]

Apple Kid: Whoa! Hazen was on the war path, and he beat the Dangerous Player! Dan's looking like that thumb to the eye did some damage. He's got EMTs looking at it, and Hazen doesn't care in the slightest does he?

Makoto Angel: This is the fallout we have to deal with. We're in a new era, but we still have unfinished business. Everyone be careful, and be ready for the Last War King.

5. E1 Climax Block A: Jammer vs. Subculture
-Subculture went after Jammer’s mid-section during the match, as he laid in hard, hurting bombs. Jammer ended up targeting Subculture’s leg at times, looking for anything to slow the barrage. They built up to a strike exchange and the crowd fired up with claps. Jammer ended up going for a punch, but Subculture ducked and he connected with one of his own. He hit the STO for a near fall. Jammer got the upper hand and hit the double stomp off the top, but Subbie kicked out of his attempt. Continued back and forth saw Subculture hit the KO Punch, but Jammer was able to kick out, something not a lot of people do. Jammer recovered and hit a tilt-a-whirl slam and a Shining Wizard to set up for the Slam Jam. He pumped up his kicks, but Subculture jumped to life, meeting him at the top for a T-Bone Suplex. He lifted the dazed Jammer once more for a Counter Culture, and pinned him for the 1-2-3 and the 2 points.
Winner: Subculture via Counter Culture -> Pin -> Subculture[2]

Apple Kid: A very competitive contest, but Blood 4 Blood continues its dominance, and they'll all be very dangerous in the E1 Climax.

Makoto Angel: We're just getting started though. Jammer can easily turn it around.

6. E1 Climax Block B: Jaden Yuki vs. Mav Valentine
-Jaden Yuki was on his way to the ring, when he got attacked by the Exodia Killer, who smashed his knee against the ring steps before security could come out to chase the masked man. He teased leaving the final Exodia card, but decided to hold onto it before disappearing into the crowd. Mav Valentine rushed down to the ring. He asked Jaden, if he could still compete. When Jaden said yes, Mav threw him into the ring. Mav targeted the knee, showing no mercy once Jaden agreed to continue. The growing favorite, and one of the self proclaimed King of Games tried to hold his own, by Mav was focused, and intent on letting of steam after his outburst against Tack Angel earlier. Jaden fell to the outside, and tried to get back in, as Mav demanded he do so, but he couldn't make the count. Mav won via Count Out, and didn't look thrilled about it at all.
Winner: Mav Valentine via Count Out -> Mav Valentine[2]

Makoto Angel: A rough injury for Jaden Yuki, thanks to the Exodia Killer. I still don't like that name. It implies he's going to kill somebody.

Apple Kid: I don't THINK he's going to do that? I could be wrong of course but-

The screen cut to a black room, where chains dangled all around. The Auditor walked out of the darkness, followed by The Nameless. A third figure stayed obscured in the darkness.

The Auditor: The E1 Climax, what a lovely season of sin. Everyone's greedy desires are at an all time high. So many wonderful sins to count up and chronicle, yet so little time. I do hope some of you will make the trip to visit us on your own. I would hate to send The Assessor to come and collect you, but we shall see. I will have to keep my schedule clear. One day you must all face the Stygian Inquistion.

The screen come back to the commentary team.

Apple Kid: Now THAT GUY...he's gonna end up killing somebody!

7. E1 Climax Block A: Benjamin vs. Kinniku Mike
-A hard hitting battle between Benjamin and Kinniku Mike was up next. Benjamin was looking to turn around the fortune of the Dan Club in Round 1, but he was facing a leaner and meaner Kinniku Mike. Hard hits and ring shaking slams, made this one an endurance test. They basically traded back and forth, until Kinniku Mike knew better not to try and take the vicious and legendary Masamune, and escaped it. Benji came off the ropes for a Spear attempt, but Mike held his ground and trapped Benji's head under his arm, lifting him up for the Muscle Buster, and dropped him for the pin.
Winner: Kinniku Mike via Muscle Buster -> Pin -> Kinniku Mike[2]

Apple Kid: Wow, a surprising bad night for Dan Club. They have three members involved in the E1, and all three lost on Night 1. That's not the most auspicious start, but you can't deny the heart and comeback spirit of any of them, so we'll see how they do going forward. Sometimes a loss is what it takes to fire them up.

Makoto Angel: Speaking of fired up, we saw earlier that Magnum PT is fired up. He's not taking anything lightly here, nor should he, because he's going after the one and only holder of the Royal Flush. Magnum PT taking on Tack Angel in the main event!

Apple Kid: A few weeks ago, I would've worried for PT's life, but now, I'm salivating for what's gonna be a great match.

8. E1 Climax Block B: Tack Angel vs. Magnum PT
-Main event time, as Tack Angel and Magnum PT locked up, in a highly anticipated match up. Tack had control of PT, laying in kicks and trapping the mustacheod man in a headlock, before PT countered out of that with a slam. The two men traded control on the mat, then both men traded heel kicks as they were locked in opposing leg locks. Both got on their feet and stepped away from each other. PT was decided that targetting the legs would be more trouble than it was worth. Tack hit kicks in the corner then a running drop kick. PT countered a top rope move and got a near fall on Tack. The two men then traded stiff shots, before PT hit a suplex into an arm bar, but Tack countered with a back suplex. Tack then held a side head/shoulder submission that PT broke with the ropes. Match then moved to the outside as PT hit a Hagen suplex on the floor, PT threw Tack back in and hit some elbows to wear down the Pushpin Seraphim. Suplex, suplex, and a DDT lead to a pin attempt, but to no avail. Tack worked his way back to his feet and let the kicks fly. He hit a second rope Rider Kick, which sent PT into the ropes. Tack came off the ropes with a forearm smash and CLUTCHED the WRIST for the Angel Driver. 1-2-3. Tack Angel rebounds from Bushido with 2 points in the E1 Climax.
Winner: Tack Angel via Wrist Clutch Angel Driver -> Pin -> Tack Angel[2]

Makoto Angel: YES! HE DID IT!

Apple Kid: Wow! A great match to end the night. Tack is hesitating though. Is he...is he going to kick PT?

Makoto Angel: No! He's helping him up and shaking his hand! He IS wiping his hand off though, but that's only because PT touched his mullet first. That's true sportsmanship.

Apple Kid: The fans are pleased, they love having this side of Tack Angel back, and no one is getting their soul crushed anymore. All is right with the world, and it will stay that way forever. Goodnight everybody!

Backstage

Trevor Mach was packing his bag, when his phone began to ring.

Trevor Mach: *on the phone* What do you got Faceman?

Mr. Face: *on the phone* I've been digging up information on w00t, and it's quite extensive. He did a lot of things after mysteriously coming back after he was considered dead.

Trevor Mach: *on the phone* "Considered" dead. Right.

Mr. Face: *on the phone* None of it seems to match up with you though.

Trevor Mach: *on the phone* Great. *sigh* Well tha-

Mr. Face: *on the phone* Then I looked into his past to find a common denominator, and I found one.

Trevor Mach: *on the phone* I'm sorry what? How far back?

Mr. Face: *on the phone* Way back. I have one word for you. "Polestar".

Trevor Mach: *on the phone* .....

Mr. Face: *on the phone* I mean that's technically two words mushed together but-

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