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Threed Cemetary
Mr. Face left his black car, and put on his shades, as he walked up to freshly dug up graves.
Mr. Face: So this is what I'm out here for? This is Threed gentlemen. This happens all the time.
Doctor Z: Not like this Mr. Face. Zombies are quite different in that respect. They normally change these days before we can even put them in the ground. No, these graves...they are unmarked for starters.
Jeff Andonuts: Not the only ones either. Unmarked grave sights all over Eagleland have been reported.
Mr. Face: So someone is stealing bodies, or they are getting up on their own, but they all happened to be unmarked? Alright, that gets the attention of the "Agency".
Jeff Andonuts: Oh? We finally have a name do we? It's weird being a consultant to a group with no name. How can I put it on a business card you know?
Mr. Face: Don't get attached to it. *speaking into walkie talkie* Alright people, we have a situation here. We need to investigate the scene and analyze. Jeff, I'm going to need a list of the other cities, and how many open graves we're actually dealing with here.
Doctor Z: If we're done here, I have to go. I have a EFL Football team to coach.
Mr. Face: ...
Jeff Andonuts: Really?
Doctor Z: Yes, I am the coach of the team. No, they couldn't find anyone else. Yes, the Zombies CAN play football. They won their first game. No, they didn't bite anybody. Gotta go.
Jeff Andonuts: Learn something new about the Zombies everyday. Now who is this?
An unassuming older man with long white hair and a lab coat began snooping around the grave sights with an analyzer in hand.
Mr. Face: Him? That's Dr. Yaggis. You've met before.
Jeff Andonuts: I have?
Mr. Face: Or maybe you didn't. He was very busy during the last few incidents.
Dr. Yaggis: Up in the frozen north actually. Large chunks of the Triton moon up there. They needed to be collected and studied. I missed out on many interesting situations didn't I? Nice to meet you Mr. Andonuts.
Jeff Andonuts: Uh...likewise?
Mr. Face: Dr. Yaggis will help us determine the cause of this. He's got experience in this area. Been with us since the 90's. He's the one that figured out what we thought was a UFO was just you....and your Skyrunner.
Jeff Andonuts: I crashed it right over there.
Mr. Face: Yeah...I know you did. Let's try to keep a lid on this one. Luckily 99% of people can't remember the "Entity V" incident, which included myself until you helped me remember that nasty bit of business. Anything relating to the 1992 situation is just relegated to conspiracy theory territory. So, we're lucking out here. Want to avoid that whole mass hysteria thing.
Jeff Andonuts: Oh yeah, absolutely.
Dr. Yaggis: I've been quite an admirer of your exploits, as well as the exploits of all the EBW figures involved in all the uh....escapades we could say? Would very much like to speak with Trevor Mach, and examine him.
Jeff Andonuts: Good luck with that. He let Degrees-4 give him a check up, and all I could gleam from it was he seemingly shaved off a few years physically, and he's really good at hiding whatever he's become now. Trevor Mach good at hiding something. It boggles the mind. Practically frustrating.
Dr. Yaggis: All the same I-oh it appears to be done.
Jeff Andonuts: What is?
Dr. Yaggis: My analysis.
Jeff Andonuts: That tech looks advanced. How do we have stuff like this, and is there an app for it on my phone?
Dr. Yaggis: Agency tech has always been a few years ahead, but I took a look at some of the specs you managed to salvage from the Apple Core. Very insightful.
Jeff Andonuts: Glad to be of help I suppose. I'm still working on trying to learn how to unboil an egg. Orange Kid couldn't figure it out after 20 years. I thought surely I could do it, but it's REALLY hard actually.
Dr. Yaggis: What is the second law of thermodynamics?
Jeff Andonuts: Uh...in all energy exchanges, if no energy enters or leaves the system, the potential energy of the state will always be less than that of the initial state.
Dr. Yaggis: Entropy right? Death as it were. It predicts that the Universe will end in Heat Death correct? You theoretically can't unboil a universe. You can't avoid heat death as far as we know, so you can't-
Jeff Andonuts: Unboil an egg. Wow...that's really smart. Not used to be around people this smart. Uh...what did your analysis reveal?
Dr. Yaggis: Traces of an unusual energy signature. I'll have to give it a better look at the lab. I don't want to get ahead of myself but-
Jeff Andonuts: But what?
Dr. Yaggis: I think someone unboiled an egg.
Saturn City Hospital
Bashin Dan lay sleeping in his bed as a figure in a hooded sweatshirt tried to enter the room.
Nurse: Excuse me sir? Visiting hours are over. I can't let you in there.
?: I just wanted to check on a friend. I heard he was badly attacked.
Nurse: Your friend is going to be just fine. He has a lot of heart.
?: So everyone says.
Nurse: They were just keeping him for observation. He'll be leaving soon. Can't say when, but soon.
?: Understandable. Thank you.
As the man turned to walk away he saw a familiar face in the hallway, staring puzzled.
?: I figured you'd feel my presence. Ever since your child's life was in danger, you and Paula have been hard at work retraining your psychic powers right? Well, here I am. This isn't an illusion. I'm here. We're all here. The forgotten have returned.
Battle Spirits Dojo
Gold was kicking and punching at a heavy bag. She was frustrated and angry, and nearly knocked it off the swivel.
Benjamin: Whoa now! Calm down!
Vape: Gold, you look upset. Are you lonely? Would you like a date?
Gold: Do you two not feel it? Do you two not feel like something is missing?
Benjamin: ...I'm not sure what you mean. I've been really busy lately. I learned how to drive a car!
Vape: Badly.
Benjamin: The point still stands. Is something missing in the Dojo? We could probably get it back.
Gold: People are missing. People have been missing. It's like they were cut out of time. They were replaced, merged, or not ever mentioned. She's been completely forgotten.
Vape: Who has?
Gold: I DON'T KNOW! I don't know. I don't know why I say SHE or think SHE, but I look at this silver chain, and it feels like SHE! I can't stand it. I have to go.
Benjamin: Hey wait. Gold, we really want to help you. You're a valued member of our team.
Gold: I do appreciate that, but it hurts even more knowing how easily we can forget these people we care about. Tell me, who was the Agent of Dan Club before Retro Hippie, and where did he go?
Vape: Wait...uh....
Benjamin: Oh....I get it now.
Vape: Oh this is going to bother me until I get it. I feel like it's on the tip of my tongue.
Gold left the Dojo and began walking down an alleyway. A woman in a hoodie bumped into her passing by.
Gold: Oh, I'm sorry. Forgive me, I was preoccupied.
?: Don't worry about it.
Gold continued walking away. The one in the hoodie opened her hand and clutched at the silver chain.
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EFL Practice Arena
Earlier in the day, Noah Jennings was looking out over the newly built stadium.
Noah Jennings: Wow. I'm just surprised they put this together so fast. Eagleland is surely on the grow.
Construction Manager: Well it helped that we cleared out all of those moles. Just be careful running your show here. The EWA guys made it clear that they don't want you near Fourside. That's why I'm here, to make sure nothing gets....sabotaged in my nice new Arena I built.
Noah Jennings: Sure. I get tha-
Kimber Blaze: Hey, we have a bone to pick with you!
Noah Jennings: Oh yeah? Get in line ladies.
Kimber Blaze: No, these muscles wait for no one! *flex*
Noah Jennings: No....I doubt they do. What can I do for you?
Kimber Blaze: Why the hell are we nowhere on this card? Why are we not on the Collision card? Wagner and I are the World Tag Team Champions! Eagleland needs its muscle and its patriot!
Noah Jennings: I understand that sure, but lately the spots have been tied up with-
Kimber Blaze: Angels and Eisenritters. Yeah, we get that. It's good shit. But, you could always make a place for your Tag Team Champions! You need to be careful. EWA has been sniffing around.
Lt. Lacy Wagner: And it's tempting since you hired the sperm donor posing as my Dad, but in the military they teach you loyalty. We're loyal.
Kimber Blaze: THESE COLORS DON'T RUUUUN!
Noah Jennings: Uh...appreciate that. Wagner, how about you take on Gold tonight?
Kimber Blaze: There! That's all we wanted. Not so hard!
Lt. Lacy Wagner: Thank you sir! *salutes*
Kimber Blaze: See? Knew we could get a match for at least one of us today. Take our minds off that person.
Noah Jennings: What person?
Kimber Blaze: Some crazed fan or something. Keeps sending us letters about missing us, or not wanting to be forgotten. They write like they're dead or something, and sign all the letters "3G". No idea what that's all about. Forget it though. We got a match! She'll hit the ring and take on Gold, and I'll be there with as many rally towels as I can find! Red, white, and blue rally towels! ALL THE RALLY TOWELS!
Noah Jennings: ....*sigh* Hope she doesn't find out I'm from Euroland. So....Pirkle is trying to take more talent eh? Well, then...time to get serious....with my trump card....groveling and raises...yes...I am a genius.
Tommy Dukes: Welcome the EFL Practice Arena in the Dusty Dunes Desert! It's our first event here, on the city limits of Fourside, and they can't be too happy about that, but the packed crowd suggests they missed us I would think!
Nerma: We have a huge show tonight, as the newly formed "Dead End" will attempt to capture more gold, as Tack Angel defends the Television Championship against Hotlanta. Swift is here, and promises that he Wolves will be in Tack's corner for the match.
Makoto Angel: And while I will be watching that one closely, we also have a HUGE main event, wherein Faris Angel will take on Lady M's. The winner will get the next crack at Erica Eisen and the Women's World Championship. She's kept a death grip on it. Can Faris shock the world, or will we get the M's vs. Erica battle people have been clamoring for as well? Don't ask me please, I'm biased.
Nerma: At least you realize it. However, we're also on the eve of Collision, and we have Team EBW taking on Team EWA. We'll get an update on the Triple Crown World Champion and Team Captain Bashin Dan later tonight, but for now, it's contract signing time.
The ring was illuminated as Mr. Pirkle lead lead Colby "The Eagleland Cheese", Kota Hayashi, and Viktor Geisman to the table. Noah Jennings came out with Firebrand X and Subculture, though Hotlanta soon followed behind. They stood in the ring staring at him.
Hotlanta: What's wrong gentlemen? Are we not all Team EBW? The enemy of my enemy and all that? OR...maybe I feel like hurting you more than hurting them? Is that what you're worried about? I like to keep you guessing, because it's my choice now.
Firebrand X: So glad you're a free man now, but step back, or I'll make sure you'll have to put that mask on you used to wear.
Hotlanta: No...never again.
Mr. Pirkle: Can we get on with this?
Noah Jennings: Absolutely. Everyone, we're kicking off this episode with the contract signing. At Collision this weekend, we will see Team EBW take on Team EWA. The winning team will secure the city of Threed for their promotion.
Mr. Pirkle: And when we get Threed, you'll be cut off from Onett, and we'll have that city too.
Noah Jennings: You ever heard of airplanes? I WILL fly them over if I have to.
Mr. Pirkle: Onett doesn't have an airport.
Noah Jennings: I didn't say it would be easy!
Mr. Pirkle: People, you can boo, but we're not the bad guys. We're liberators.
Colby "The Eagleland Cheese": That's right. EWA is the NEW Professional Wrestling! We have at least three Tope Suicidas every match! We have Superkicks everywhere! We have inside jokes that you won't get unless you watch our youtube stuff or stuff in Edo from when were with a different promotion entirely! You'll get men winning women's titles! You'll get dentists! Most of all, you'll get my wife, because she's pretty, and knows how to stand around looking pretty, so she deserves all the screen time!
Subculture: I'm going to step out and throw up, because quite clearly the marks are in the ring right now.
Mr. Pirkle: No need. We're going to make this quick. I have signed, now you do the same.
Noah Jennings: Consider it signed. We'll see you on your home turf, and give you a big embarrassing loss in front of your home crowd.
Mr. Pirkle: I don't think so. Colby's....idea of what we are aside, we have some of the best talent, and our talent pool might be getting larger. You think you're flanked by one man you can't trust, but what if all three of them are waiting to stab you in the back.
Noah Jennings: What do you mean?
Mr. Pirkle: Firebrand X and Subculture have been offered a substantial deal to jump ship and....well....they haven't said no.
Subculture: .....
Firebrand X: ......
Noah Jennings: .....Oh dear.
EBW: Xcite
EFL Practice Arena, Dusty Dunes
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1. Women's Singles: Gold beat Lt. Lacy Wagner via Golden Exploder -> Pin
-An exciting opener, but it struggled with Dick Wagner trying to coach on his daughter again. The distractions piled up, with Gold hitting the Golden Exploder on Wagner for the pin.
Nerma: Lacy Wagner just does NOT want her Dad around.
Makoto Angel: Kimber is screaming at the man, who is just taking a swig from his bottle. I mean, would you want that around?
Tommy Dukes: When is the last time he wrestled? Is he getting paid to drink and screw up his daughter's matches? Noah? Somebody get Noah! I want to tattle on this guy!
2. Singles: Generator beat Rey Dorado via GNR8R -> Pin
-Generator and Rey Dorado engaged in an acrobatic, lucha styled match up, a stark contrast to recent EBW, but just what Generator needed to get ready for his match against Grind at Collision. Rey Dorado's sister Valarie Dorado tried to come to ringside, but Fray Tiburon kept her at bay. Rey's injuries seemed to catch up to him, and a failed Moonsault attempt lead to the GNR8R and the pin.
Nerma: So I know now why Rey Dorado is back and doing this.
Tommy Dukes: You do? Please tell me!
Nerma: He's ashamed of what Valarie Dorado has done to the family legacy, and he's wrestling injured to try and repair it, but to no avail so far.
Tommy Dukes: Oh wow. Did he tell you that?
Nerma: No, it's just completely obvious!
Tommy Dukes: Oh...right.
Makoto Angel: We have a big match coming up next. A feud is breaking out in the Mach family between Hope Mach and her Aunt Heather Mach. The arguing has lead to losses and frustration. They're going to settle it next.
Nerma: We over booked this show with matches. I mean good for the people here and all, but I'm sure they would have come anyways. We're EBW. HOT! TICKET!
3. Women's Singles: Heather Mach beat Hope Mach via Machbuster Running Double Knee -> Pin
-A hard hitting brawl, with Heather and Hope not pulling punches, but starting slow, with some hesitance. Heather's worry for her niece seemed to fade though, as she handled the older veteran and worked her over on the ground, leading to the brawling on the outside. Hope went for the Olympic Slam, but Heather grabbed the ropes and survived the attempt. She slammed Hope to the ground and hit the ropes hard, coming back with a Machbuster Running Double Knee for the 1-2-3! A bit of an upset, as Heather had been inactive for so long. A frustrated Hope sat on the outside as Heather celebrated. She thought about helping up Hope, but left the ring instead.
Nerma: I wasn't expecting that to be honest. Heather Mach has been mostly a coach and baby sitter these past few years. She obviously kept in great shape, and I guess if anyone was going to know how to beat Hope, it would be another Mach.
Backstage
Makoto Angel: Makoto here, having to run to the back, but I'm honored to speak with Faris Angel and Lady M's. This isn't a heated confrontation, but the match sure will be. These two, they don't have any major beef, except that they both want the shot at Erica. Am I right about that?
Faris Angel: Absolutely. She has her reasons, and I have my reasons. This is the best way to settle it, and that's what we do, so let's do that.
Lady M's: Couldn't have said it better myself. Wouldn't have...that's the right choice, cause I hate interviews. I'm just here to size you up. See if you have any jitters. I don't see any. You look resolute to me. That's good. You won't make a fuss when I hurt you then. Just don't let Tack come bitch at me when I spoil your features alright?
Faris Angel: I'm my own woman, and I do this of my own accord. Win or lose .
Lady M's: ....I like you. Not going to save you though.
Lady M's began to whistle as she walked away.
Makoto Angel: Your opponent is very controversial these days Faris and-
Lady M's ran back into frame.
Lady M's: Wait, and I missing more talk about me? Controversial? Always have been, but go on.
Makoto Angel: Well, you have people decrying your antics on your television show. Some are calling you a traitor to your own gender. I'M NOT! I'M NOT IN THE SLIGHTEST!
Lady M's: Heh...why? Because I don't like the content of a show, and I rebel against it? I hear that a lot really. Prissy little smug talking heads, acting like my thoughts and feelings aren't my own because I have the audacity to be a freethinker. They think I take my cues from Trevor. If he were writing my lines, and I didn't like them, then I wouldn't be saying them. Of course if that were to happen and I DID say them, then they would get changed and you'd never know about it. *wink* I'm devoid of the need to be a "Strong Female Character". I'd much prefer to be Lady M's, and I get to decide what that means. Aren't you people tired of seeing the same old shit? The gritty, tough as nails, no nonsense, perfectly flawless, super hero? I'm gritty when I want to be sure, but I have a lot of flaws. Faris is literally a super hero in her off time, but she's full of nonsense.
Faris Angel: Thanks....I think.
Lady M's: Take the "controversy" and shove it up your ass. We here to bitch or are we here to wrestle? Faris?
Faris Angel: Wrestle obviously.
Lady M's: See? That's why I like you. Still going to deck you in the schnoz though! *whistles*
Faris Angel: I think we're good here Makoto.
Makoto Angel: Oh...alright. Well good luck in the main event!
4. EBW Television Championship: Hotlanta beat Tack Angel(c) via Gorilla Press Neckbreaker -> Pin
-The Semi-Main saw Tack Angel defend against Hotlanta in a big match for the Television Championship. The Wolves, including Swift were out to back up their stablemate, but the newly formed Dead End came down to get a piece, with Jamies OD and XL starting a big fight on the outside. Tack and Hotlanta were going back and forth in the ring, with Tack using the signature kicks to deliver hard blows and avoid the massive upper body power of Hotlanta. However, as Tack seemed to be poised to Clutch the Wrist, Cadmus and Bellerophon got his attention. Bellerophon blew powder into his eyes, forcing him to drop Hot. Hotlanta lifted him over his head like a Gorilla Press, but made sure to drop him head and neck first on the way down. 1-2-3! Hotlanta pinned Tack Angel to become the NEW Television Champion! Hotlanta celebrated with Dead End while the Wolves used a bottle of water to wash out Tack's eyes.
Makoto Angel: Hey! That's not fair! So sick of this! You people ever hear of fair play?! Everyone always cheating! Hey! Bellerophon! I'm talking to you! I said hey!
Bellerophon grabbed Makoto and threw her into the stairs. Cadmus approached with a black rose, caressing it across Makoto's face, before attempting a kiss. Tack caught sight of it, and chased off Cadmus just in time, who bowed from the crowd and made his exit.
Nerma: That was crazy!
Tommy Dukes: You ever see Tack look that angry? You make sure he knows I just like his wife as a friend alright?
Nerma: I'm not going to tell him anything right now.
5. EBW Women's World #1 Contender: Faris Angel vs. Lady M's ended in a No Contest!
-Main event time, as Faris Angel and Lady M's faced off for the right to take on Erica of the Eisenritter for the EBW Women's World Championship. M's extended a fist bump in a rare show of respect, but then immediately head butt Faris and went for a Double Arm DDT that nearly ended the match as soon as it started. The Angel didn't have the experience of M's, but kept up with speed and a tolerance to pain, which certainly helped as M's utilized ground holds meant to wrench and tear at the face. Faris fought back, and took the Smash Mouth elbow to the face, and fought back, with elbows of her own. They traded them back and forth, until 21st Century Foxx and her masked Foxx Force Five hit the ring to attack. A No Contest, saw M's and Faris try to fight off the team on their own to no avail. The Eisenritter, who were watching from a VIP Box, thought about joining in, until Hope, Heather, Nani, and Christina joined in the fight.
Nerma: Another chaotic night of fights ends with a big brawl. Foxx Force Five making a statement, and keeping us from having a #1 Contender, but the Machs and Angels came together to make it cost them. We'll see you this weeknend on ENN+ for Collision!
Tommy Dukes: Wait, you're forgetting Neon Nights.
Nerma: No I'm not.
Tommy Dukes: ....Oh.
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Crystal Heaven
A giant bird creature loomed over the city, as an incomplete group of mecha were fighting the beast.
Tack Angel: *on intercom* This is ridiculous! With Tracy and Makoto in the hospital, and Iroha unable, you guys should let me tag in! I can fly one of these things and-
Amy Angel: *on intercom* No Tack, these are linked to our DNA. They wouldn't work for you. Don't worry, we have an ace up our sleeves, don't we Pirate Bill?
Pirate Bill: *on intercom* Yarr! Indeedy we do m'lady! Let's do it boys!
Tack Angel: Bill?
Tack pressed himself the the window as he stared outside...
The Pirate Ship began to raise out of the water, as the cannons pulled back, and the mast sank into the ship. It revealed itself as yet another mech, but quite different, as Syldra, the pet sea dragon of Faris Angel emerged from the water as well. The ship began to disassemble into various pieces of armor, that formed around the sea dragon. Finally, the complete the Mecha Syldra joined the battle, as Tack noticed the signing and drinking pirates swaying and holding onto the captain's wheel on top of its head.
Tack Angel: Ridiculous....and unfair. I WANT A GIANT ROBOT!
Tack sat back and put an ice pack on his neck.
Tack Angel: The Star Prince should have one. I should also have my wives safe and sound. I shouldn't have a stabbed wife. I shouldn't have a concussed wife. I shouldn't have this Cadmus and Bellerophon breathing down my neck, and messing with my title matches. *sigh* No one knows how hard it is to be the Star Prince.
Jeff Andonuts: I'm sure you'll tell me.
Tack Angel: Ah!
Jeff Andonuts: Why ah? Why be scared? You invited me here! You told me to-sweet science, is that a mech fight outside? Degrees and I really did a good job on those I think .
Tack Angel: You think?
Jeff Andonuts: Well time changed remember?
Tack Angel: Right, so I can't even blame you for making it so I can pilot one.
Jeff Andonuts: Wish I know how the hell I made them, or how long it took to build those docks for that matter.
Tack Angel: The pirates build things incredibly quickly. They probably had it done in a month. Somehow them drinking actually gets it done faster.
Jeff Andonuts: Should we be talking casually while they-
Tack Angel: THEY'RE APPARENTLY FINE! It's out of my hands.
Jeff Andonuts: Well, I do have SOME interesting news for you.
Tack Angel: ....
Jeff Andonuts: Based on the reason you asked me to come over.
Tack Angel: .....
Jeff Andonuts: ....The uh...phone call we had?
Tack Angel: ......
Jeff Andonuts: About the Dark Star Fragments.
Tack Angel: OH! Alright then. What is it?
Jeff Andonuts: ...We need the Doc to give you a check up. A CAT scan perhaps. So, you were asking me to help you figure out more regarding these "Dark Star Fragments" that are causing those giant beasts outside. You thought Cadmus and Bellerophon might be involved. I don't know if they are involved, but I know what the fragments are.
Tack Angel: You do? How? I'm told they turn to dust before anyone can get a good look at one.
Jeff Andonuts: They do, BUT they give off an energy signature, and I asked for help from a new "co-worker" so to speak. His name is Dr. Yaggis, and using his devices I have discovered that the Dark Star Fragments, are pieces of Triton! The moon that exploded in 1992!
Tack Angel: .......That actually explains things....I'm sure it does. *scratches head*
Degrees House
Degrees-4 was feeding his son, as Kaori made dinner for the two of them, working with a very pregnant belly.
Degrees-4: Here comes the time ship, through the cosmic void, into another dimension, and right into your mouth my son. Open wide! No? You don't like this? What even is it? Peas huh? Let me try it. Hmmm....it's not too bad actually.
Kaori: Don't spoil your appetite. I'm making something delicious you know.
Degrees-4: Well now I hope it's got peas as a side. You really should let me cook for you.
Kaori: Oh no Doctor, we both know that you're great at many things, but cooking is not one of them.
Degrees-4: Oh right...I don't cook here.
Kaori: Huh?
Degrees-4: Nothing, I was just thinking about something.
Kaori: You're always thinking about something. I'd get tired trying to keep all of this stuff in my head. I mean, you have every single device that could be used for time travel in our storage garage. Time travel stuff! Tons of it, just sitting outside and it's-
Degrees-4: Not even my field, I know. It had to be hidden somewhere. Andonuts Labs in Saturn City is too obvious. I need to check on things before dinner now. You've gone and made me paranoid.
Kaori: Oh jeez. No one knows we live out here! *sigh* Isn't Daddy silly? Got to enjoy all the extra time he spends at home though, acting like he hasn't been around us in a lifetime. It's nice right? Oh no, you're covered in peas!
Degrees-4 made his way to the adjacent building, pushing the tire swing attached to the tree on the way. Before he could open the door, he heard a voice behind him.
?: You took them. You took them from me, and now I'll take you from them.
Degrees-4: Wha-
The building exploded, hurtling Degrees-4 into the nearby tree. Kaori quickly ran out to cradle Degrees-4.
Kaori: Degrees?! Degrees?!
St. Saturn Cathedral
As the rain poured down, Fray Tiburon lead a cloaked man into the building. When they entered, Tiburon lit some candles at the alter as the man in the cloak took off his hood.
Death: Wow, I don't normally get invited in places like this. Usually when I show up, it's a bad omen for people. I mean, I get it, but it still hurts. I even bring pizza sometimes. How is that in bad taste I ask you?
Fray Tiburon: Questions for another time my friend. I need you to help calm down a lost soul in need guidance.
Death: Oh! Well happy to do something helpful. I've been a little bored since losing my job. Lead the way.
Fray Tiburon lead Death to a bedroom down the hall, where a rocking and sweating man looked up to the masked Friar.
KYO: F-F-F-Fray Tiburon?
Fray Tiburon: Yes, it's me KYO. Calm down. Remember, you're safe here.
KYO: I'm not so sure. I'm not sure anywhere will be safe.
Fray Tiburon: I spoke with Trevor Mach. He's not going to have a problem with you staying here. I called your brother Danny too. He'd prefer you come home.
KYO: I-I-I can't. Death is coming. Death is coming. Death is coming.
Fray Tiburon: Listen KYO, I brought a guest to talk to you. This is Death, and as you can see, he means you no harm.
Death: Hey buddy! It's just me, a skeleton man, that's out of the job. I don't want to hurt you. I don't want to hurt anybody. I would've brought a pizza but-
KYO: No! No! No! Not him! He's not the problem! Death is coming! You can't escape it! In life you die, and in death, he finds you! Death is coming!
Fray Tiburon slowly closed the door as he scratched his head.
Fray Tiburon: Huh. I was hoping that would work. Time is of the essence really. I chased him for so long and for so many reasons, that they don't actually want to keep housing him in this state. What do you make of what he was saying?
Death: ...Well...I'm not the only Death per say.
Fray Tiburon: You're not?
Death: I'm flattered that you think I could be all over at once like that. I was never that great at my job! No, it's a whole big thing. I'm far from the only one, but after my kind tried to assist "Entity V" they went and changed the rules and-
Fray Tiburon: I'm sorry what?
Death: The reapers? You remember right? Lots of guys like me flying around? Millions? So many wiped out, but that's what they get for trying to break the rules. Now there's this whole "War in Heaven" thing going on and what not. It's just nonsense. The worst part was I had to move in with Sans. It's always jokes with that guy and-
Fray Tiburon: I'm sorry...war in Heaven?
Death: ...Perhaps I've said too much.
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Tommy Dukes: Welcome back to another one of our Neon Nights, where we have fun, and exciting matches that matter, no matter how Nerma feels about it. We might be days away from Collision: EBW vs. EWA, but tonight, we're going to see more Round 1 matches in the tournament for the new EBW Neon Championship. We also-
Lady M's: Let me stop you right there! Yeah, that's right Lady M's is here. Get out your Oooos and your Awwwws, because I've got shit to deal with. Yeah, I know I'm swearing right in front of this kid, but I bet he watches my Captain Sparkle show, so he's heard and seen so much worse. That's all a bunch of bullshit, but here, I'm all business, and I want to make it clear that 21st Century Foxx, you got my attention, and you're on my shit list. I bet Tess and dear ol' Daddy made you do it. I bet you were too afraid to make a move yourself. Well lucky for you, you've got four masked victims just waiting to take a beating. Erica is the main goal. Having her beat, by my, or one of these other ladies who need to step up and just do it already! However, I've always got time to put fools in their place. Tonight, I'm picking a member of your group. Let me pick a number....hmmm....#4 why the hell not? Let's start at the back and work my way to you. You bring #4, whichever one that happens to be, to this ring tonight. If you don't, you'll figure out just how violent I can be. Didn't get my reputation for nothing. My kid is working on having more teeth than me, that's how brutal I can be. That's the kind of punishment I can take, and unlike you, I can really REALLY enjoy it.
Tommy Dukes: ...So...that...is our main event tonight apparently. This was going to be the time a different star made a challenge, but I guess that's not happening now.
Apple Kid: Anything can happen in EBW!
Tommy Dukes: Let's not do that Apple. Let's not be those people.
Apple Kid: Spontaneous events can occur within EBW!
Tommy Dukes: ...That's a little better. We'll workshop it.
Backstage
As Lady M's made her way to the dressing room...
Tack Angel: Tali! What the heck and a half!
Lady M's: Tacky, what did I do now?
Tack Angel: You stole my thunder! I was going to use this time to challenge Cadmus!
Lady M's: ...Uh huh?
Tack Angel: Because he's evil...
Lady M's: Yeah?
Tack Angel: He's got evil powers, and he's using fragments of Triton to send giant monster after me and my family...
Lady M's: Right?
Tack Angel: So I was going to distract him with a match while my wives perform an elaborate heist at his mansion to recover the fragments!
Lady M's: Huh....well that's what you marry several people for after all. Putting a team together for a heist right?
Tack Angel: How much of what I just said were you listening to?
Lady M's: Not nearly enough for it to matter. Look Tack, I get that you have some reason to do something, I got that much. However.....I call dibs.
Tack Angel: What?!
Lady M's: Respect the dibs! Respect it.
Tack Angel: ...Dang Machs and their stupid dibs! *on the phone* Hello Amy? The heist is off. Yeah, Tali beat me to it. No, I didn't call dibs! Who calls dibs in current year!?
EBW: Neon Nights
Studio B, Saturn City
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1. Singles: Ripper beat Misogynist Paul via Sheer Terror -> Submission
-Rippers attempted to murder Paul with a meat cleaver, and he screamed and said he quit before running away.
Apple Kid: Dammit Ripper! He's chasing after another member of Heat Parade. Who let him back in here?
Tommy Dukes: Do YOU want to try and stop him?
Apple Kid: Well no, but-
Tommy Dukes: Besides, I think he can teleport, and that's just scary.
Apple Kid: I think we should lock the doors and barricade them.
Tommy Dukes: It would take 3-4 chops with an axe easily, and he's just right back in here.
Apple Kid: Bear traps....and open windows. Anyone have firecrackers.
2. EBW Neon Championship Tournament Round 1: Dick Wagner beat Orange via Lariato -> Pin
-The old school Dick Wagner was sloppy drunk in the ring, but still had more energy than the practically useless Orange, who did his low energy shtick and ate a Lariato for the pin.
Dick Wagner: You see that? LARAIATOOOO! That's a pay day baby! On my way to the pay wind-er, and imma gonna drink myself into a stupor tonight! You can believe that!
Tommy Dukes: Mr. Wagner?
Dick Wagner: Call me Dirty Dick, or as the ladies say "Dick Nasty".
Tommy Dukes: I'd really rather not. Sir, how do you feel about your involvement with your daughter costing her matches and opportunities?
Dick Wagner: Ol' Dick ain't got nothing to say about that! I may not be Father of the Year, but I'm trying dammit! Now to kick back, and drink a dirty thirty of Nattie Lights! YEAH!
3. EBW Neon Championship Tournament Round 1: Fray Tiburon beat Robert Sandwich via Hagen Suplex -> Pin
-A better match than what had been presented so far, with Robert actually going into Yeast Mode DURING the match, to run down the good Friar. However, a botched attempt at the Sliced Bread #2, allowed Tiburon to grapple Sandwich into position for a Hagen Suplex and the pin.
Tommy Dukes: That was great Fray Tiburon! Well done on the victory! We're glad to see you getting back into action.
Fray Tiburon: Yes...well my duty is to God first, and the ring second, but I do what I can.
Tommy Dukes: Many saw you challenging for the World Championship not too long ago, but we're glad to see you in contention for this title.
Fray Tiburon: Any title win, would be an honor, and it will allow extra money to go to the Church and the needy. Just happy to be of service. Make no mistake though, I may no longer be the "Grapple B-Word", but can still grapple anyone that steps in the ring, and I will. On a side note. If you see Trevor Mach, or if you get a chance to speak with Tali Mach, please let them know I have to talk to Trevor ASAP.
Apple Kid: Uh...alright? Anything for a man of the cloth?
Tommy Dukes: Aren't you irreligious?
Apple Kid: I'm a conflicted man Dukes. I once made an eraser to destroy a large pencil, and then a pencil to destroy a large eraser! Life is chaos.
4. Women's Singles: Lady M's beat Foxx Mask #4 aka
via Death Metal DDT -> PinKayla Sparkz
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Twoson High School
Tack and Amy Angel were allowed into Twoson early before Collision, at the behest of the High School Principal.
Amy Angel: Principal Dumas, we're grateful for this opportunity, but I have to ask what brought it on?
Principal Dumas: Well, we really appreciated Mr. Angel's contributions the other day, and I feel like he really has what it takes to reach the kids.
Tack Angel: *fake accent* Reeech theeeese keeeeds.
Amy Angel: Simmer down honey.
Tack Angel: Right. Sorry. Was just getting ahead of it before I say it out loud in real life after reading it.
Amy Angel: Huh?
Principal Dumas: We're in desperate need of a substitute teacher, and-
Amy Angel: You don't have any with actual experience of degrees? I mean, I'm actually a former teacher.
Tack Angel: You've literally never mentioned that before.
Amy Angel: Uh....yes I have...you...uh...you FORGOT.
Tack Angel: That sounds like me. I'm so sorry.
Amy Angel: I completely forgive you.
Principal Dumas: Schools are a little different now Mrs. Angel. We don't exactly "teach facts" anymore. We don't "give out grades" like we used to. We "purposely destroyed math". You get what I'm saying?
Amy Angel: Right Dumbass.
Principal Dumas: Dumas.
Amy Angel: No Dumbass. Alright Tack, they don't want me, they want you. This is goodwill building with Twoson. The more we can garner that, the better chance we have of getting EBW back here, and if we do that Noah will have to thank us with a raise for you, so get to it.
Tack Angel: Absolutely. Those kids, aren't ready for a teacher like me.
Amy Angel: I'd like to point out that he did the "masturbation" motivational speech last time he was here.
Principal Dumas: Schools teach sex to 5 year olds these days.
Amy Angel: And people think Crystal Heaven is the clown world.
As the bell rang, the class all took their seats. Tack came in grinning.
Tack Angel: What up fam? My name is Tack Angel. You can call me Tack or you can call me Big-T, but let's leave the Mister...out of the picture. Eh? Huh, I don't see any Jncos. Check mine out. Pretty cool right?
Student #1: ...Oh no. *facepalms*
Tack Angel: Hey, let me ask you a question "mi hombre" you like rap? You like hippityhop? You like sick, dope beats? Well what if I told you that the best rapper of all time isn't Vanilla Ice, but it in fact-
Student #1: Shakespeare.
Tack Angel: Is actually Shakespeare.
Student #2: Yeah, we know dude. You're not the first well meaning sub to try and reach us through hip hop.
Student #1: Let me guess. You were about to open your phone and play music to do a rap version of Hamlet's "To be or not to be"?
Tack Angel: *puts away phone* ....I called mine 2B or not 2B. The answer is of course 2B. This is "mad inspiring yo". Cause here I thought I was going to be the ones teaching you, but in fact you-
Student #3: Are the ones teaching you? We've been through this so many times man.
Student #1: Could we just have a quiet math class instead? Please teach us math. They won't do it, and I really need to learn math for my future!
Student #2: Yeah, I mean what is Common Core? What actually is it?!
Tack Angel: You know, education is great thing, but it's not easy. You know I tried going to college. I toughed it out for seven whole weeks. You know how many classes I had? Over four. Oh yeah. Serious stuff. Then I realized I was just the male model for an art class, and that didn't actually count as "going to college". So I did some other stuff, I'm the Star Prince, former Wrestling Champion OF THE WORLD. I'm currently suing to get my likeness off a wildly successful children's cartoon, while at the same time getting a ridiculous amount of money from it. You might have heard of me. My success didn't come from school, but your will, because not everyone can be the Prince of Stars! Like all of them. Look up at night. I'm the Prince of there. So let's get to it, and really figure out what everyone needs to know to excel in life. How about you slugger? You've been quiet. Is it because maybe you don't know how to read?
Student #4: I can probably read better than you. I'm quiet because I'm stunned and embarrassed for you. You're hand is on my shoulder. Why are you trying to touch me?
Tack Angel: I'M TRYING TO TOUCH ALL OF YOU!
5 Minutes Later...
Tack was quickly tossed out of the High School and told not to come back.
Tack Angel: I meant intellectually! *sigh* I don't think that went well.
Amy Angel: No, it sure didn't. Let get out of here.
Tack Angel: Can we get a big pretzel?
Amy Angel: What is it with big pretzels? Fine, we'll get one.
Tack Angel: Yaaaay!
Student #1: Your character is so inconsistent these days.
Tack Angel: I'M UNDER A LOT OF STRESS!
Amy Angel: HE'S UNDER A LOT OF STRESS!
Student #1: Psht. OK Boomer!
Tack Angel: ...I'm going to wait out here for that kid to get out of class.
Amy Angel: Is he 18?
Tack Angel: I think so.
Amy Angel: Right. I'll help.
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Saturn City Memorial Hospital
A nurse suddenly gasped, as Bashin Dan's hand reached out of the doorway for something hold onto.The man who had been laid out for several days had finally come to.
Retro Hippie: Oh no you don't Dan, you need to lay back down!
Bashin Dan: I can't! I have to get to Twoson! They need me. I was picked to be-
Retro Hippie: I know Dan. Team leader for Team EBW, but you need to listen to me. You took a bad blow to the head, and lost a lot of blood. You're not cleared to compete.
Bashin Dan: I'll be alright, I just need some fresh air, my clothes, and my deck of cards. I relish the challenge of trying to wrestle on wobbly legs.
Retro Hippie: ...I appreciate the attitude? No seriously, you need to lay down.
Bashin Dan: How can I convince you I'm alright?
Retro Hippie: Stand without grasping something for starters.
Bashin Dan: I can do that. See?
Retro Hippie: You're leaning against the wall.
Bashin Dan: But, I'm not grasping for something.
Retro Hippie: *sigh*
Bashin Dan: Let's get a Doctor's opinion. Where is Degrees?
Retro Hippie: Uh...actually...
Hippie pointed to the very next room over, as Dan looked inside to see Kaori sitting beside a bed. Degrees-4 was unconscious, with multiple burns.
Bashin Dan: What happened here?!
?: That's what I'd like to know!
Bashin Dan: Huh?
Dan moved aside as Jackson Kain entered the room.
Kaori: Jackson?
Jackson Kain: Kaori, what the hell happened here?
Kaori: He...he was on his way to check the storage garage, when it apparently exploded. It sent him flying. He's lucky to be alive.
Jackson Kain: Doc's always been lucky like that. I don't understand, he's got time machines right? Why don't you just use them to-
Kaori: All devices capable of time travel were locked away in storage.
Jackson Kain: Even the DeLorean? Don't tell the Bad Dudes.
Kaori: I think someone did this on purpose. Two birds with one stone. They wanted Degrees dead, and they wanted to make sure we couldn't ever go back and undo it. They almost got all of what they wanted.
Jackson Kain: I just want to know why I had to hear about this second hand?
Kaori: I didn't...I didn't want to-
Jackson Kain: What? Bother me? Because I work for a different company? I was just trying to stretch out and do something different? Actors gets complacent in roles, and I'm sure Wrestlers get complacent in companies. That never meant I didn't want to be your friend anymore.
Kaori: You're right...I'm sorry.
Jackson Kain: First time you ever said I was right about anything. Shame that Doc had to be turned extra crispy to get there. You just relax Kaori, I'm going to help with this. Anything you need, I'll pay for it. Kid needs a babysitter? I can do that too....by hiring someone to do it. Whatever it takes.
Kaori: Thank you Jackson, you're a good friend.
Jackson Kain: Not sure when that started getting called into question. I mean, I might have been heelish at times, but I still died trying to get to your wedding. That should count for something.
Retro Hippie: Well, I'm sure they have a lot to catch up o-
Retro Hippie turned to see Bashin Dan in the elevator waving bye as it closed.
Retro Hippie: Son of a bitch!
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EBW World
Nerma: ....Yeah, I know we're on, I'm just not happy about it. Hello EBW fans. It's Nerma. How's it going. Yes Steve, I am beating around the bush. This news sucks! He cost us Threed! I hate Zombies, but I love money! Fine! Fine! So, you guys catch Collision?! HOTLANTA SCREWED US OVER! I mean the rest of the show was great! Our women annihilated the women and one man of EWA. We traded some wins on the under card. That Bad Dudes brutally beat the Superkick Thighslappers, which was made easier when one of them, I don't know which, nor do I care, did a stupid move called the Tope Suicida, and knocked himself out on the outside. The word suicide is in the move! Idiot! I actually wanted to see Jackson Kain beat KAITO, but a third part got involved, and Kain won on a DQ. We're not sure who it was, but they hit an eerily familiar form of the Ace Crusher. Here, just look at the results yourself. Son of a bi-
Collision: EBW vs. EWA
Twoson Fairgrounds, Twoson
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1. Singles: Generator beat Grind via Electric Chair Driver x GNR8R -> Pin
2. Singles: Manu Kalani beat Rude via Wave Runner -> Pin
3. Team EBW vs. Team EWA: [Team EBW]Lady M's/Hope Mach/Faris Angel/Tracy Angel/Erica[o]/Kaie beat [Nightmare Cocophany]Brandy Roads/Butch Manlady/Dentist[x]/Unsafe Slag/Magic Girl/"Only Good One" Hikaru via Air Raid Crash -> Pin
4. Tag: [Bad Dudes]Trevor Mach[o]/Tack Angel beat [SuperKick Thigh Slappers]Max Superkick/Jeremy Superkick[x] via Knee Trigger -> Pin
5. EWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship: Jackson Kain beat KAITO(c) via DQ
6. Team EBW vs. Team EWA: [Team EWA]Kenny Beta/Kota Hayashi/Perfect Man/Colby "The Eagleland Cheese"/Sgt. Dave Larmore/Viktor Geisman[o] beat [Team EBW]Bashin Dan[x]/Firebrand X/Subculture/Hotlanta/Kinniku Mike/Amigo via Big Boot -> Pin
Nerma: Our Triple Crown World Champion Bashin Dan defied Doctors and the Dan Club itself to hoist up our flag and fight for us. What did he get in return? What's his reward? Hotlanta knocked him out, and the "Dead End" group kept Team EBW from stopping Viktor Geisman from waylaying him with a Big Boot for the pin. Yeah, Viktor Geisman beats Bashin Dan?! I don't think so. This is a robbery! This came AFTER we all worried that Firebrand X and Subculture were going to turn on us, but they DIDN'T! They are heroes, and again, this is the reward?! We got hosed! HOSED! That means that we may have lost Threed. Wait...what do you mean we might not lose Threed? You have video to play? Why didn't you say so before I went on this tirade!? Play the damn tape Steve!
Jennings Office
Mr. Pirkle was in the room with Noah Jennings and Bashin Dan, with an interesting proposition.
Noah Jennings: So let me get this straight. You're willing to open up Threed to both promotions, which is what we would have been cool with to begin with, if we give Viktor Geisman a title shot?
Mr. Pirkle: That's literally what I just said. Yes.
Noah Jennings: You know, you're the ones that started trying to block people from running shows. We'd be happy to let you run in-
Mr. Pirkle: We have ours reasons for doing things. It's not to work beside you.
Noah Jennings: And yet you're willing to do so for a title shot?
Mr. Pirkle: Our title is the oldest one in wrestling. Yours is considered BY SOME to be the most prestigious. It's worth the risk.
Noah Jennings: Yeah...it is...isn't it? But, that's not my decision. Bashin Dan hasn't been cleared.
Bashin Dan: I'm willing to sign a waiver. I'm willing to take the responsibility. I feel like I let EBW down with that loss, and I'm ready to make up for it.
Noah Jennings: You dragged yourself to the match and only when Hotlanta screwed us did we lose. I don't blame you. You're not even out there looking for the one who attacked you. Why was that by the way?
Bashin Dan: I wish I knew, but it's not what's important right now. What IS important, is that I get Threed back for us, and defend the honor of these title belts. I feel fine, and I'm ready to back that up.
Noah Jennings: Well, there you have it. We're in. See you at Xcite....in Threed.
Mr. Pirkle: Absolutely, that's the deal.
Viktor Geisman: You have courage and heart, but can your body keep up? I guess we'll find out.
Bashin Dan: Yeah, I guess we will.
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Andonuts Labs
Frey Tiburon made his way into the lab while Jeff was working on his Sky Runner Mark II.
Jeff Andonuts: This time, I'm not going to crash it. I'll learn how to land it and-
Fray Tiburon: Excuse me sir, may I have a word?
Jeff Andonuts: Of course Padre, but I'm surprised to see you here.
Fray Tiburon: Why? Because science and technology are so distant from me? We both know lately that our worlds have been colliding.
Jeff Andonuts: Yes...more and more. We've both seen things I don't think we ever expected.
Fray Tiburon: And we've been left with the memories of a reality shattered. Do you remember? "Entity V" and the Reapers that poured out of the darkness?
Jeff Andonuts: How could I forget? I guess a lot of people did huh?
Fray Tiburon: I know what they were now.
Jeff Andonuts: I'm sorry what?
Fray Tiburon: Yes, I actually know what they are.
Jeff Andonuts: I always just assumed they were the physical manifestation of "Entity V". It wanted us to think of Death, and Death is what we saw. Those "things" poured across realities, and helped it take everything....like my leg. I'd really like to know what they actually are.
Fray Tiburon: Reapers...in the sense that they were actually Grim Reapers.
Jeff Andonuts: Death?
Fray Tiburon: The being that wanders around named "Death" was one of countless many, who lived only for death, and "Entity V" provided the ultimate fix as it were.
Jeff Andonuts: Fascinating. Death told you this?
Fray Tiburon: He's...gregarious, and has a gift of gab. He was literally the only one that kept out of it. However, he said somethings that were troubling.
Jeff Andonuts: Oh, I'm sure he did. There's always something.
Fray Tiburon: It's too much to really wrap my head around, so I thought you could help me, and together, we could approach what to do next. The rules have apparently changed. The darkness was pushed back, and the Sanctum has grown even stronger than before, but that offset the balance, and now something far more primordial wants to tip the scales back the other way. Beings, somewhere between us and God, both in light and darkness, battling for the ultimate prize.
Jeff Andonuts: ...I think my Sky Runner Mark II can wait.
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Crystal Heaven
Tack Angel was pacing back and forth like usual these days, and like usual his children were walking or crawling behind him.
Tack Angel: Grrr! I don't know who I'm more nettled at! Hotlanta was stealing my title, or Cadmus for being my arch enemy, bent on destroying me, my kingdom, and my family. Wait...this is obvious. But I'm still just so nettled at Hotlanta! Dead End? I'll say Dead End! Not as in a death threat though, because that would be cold, callous, and just....just plain rude! To top it all off, my wives are out there with the pirates fighting off a giant bear monster! GAH! Why can't I fight off a giant bear monster!
Amy Angel: No need! We did it!
Tack Angel: Huh? OH GOOD FOR YOU! Getting to save us, but not allowing me to help!
Amy Angel: Tack, it's not about "not being allowed". It's about you literally NOT being able to pilot the mecha!
Tack Angel: Nothing says I can't get on the pirate one!
Pirate Bill: Yarr, we do be needin' an extra hand since Taquito is recoverin' from his stab wounds, but the contraption runs on rum, and you're not the run drinkin' type good sir.
Tack Angel: ...I could learn!
Amy Angel: Tack, it's fine. We have it all handled. You've done so much for us, this is us doing something for you and the kids alright?
Tack Angel: *sigh* Fine!
Nani Angel: A problem has occurred.
Tack Angel: I'm sorry what?
Tracy Angel: I don't know how the hell it happened! We FINALLY got a chunk of that rock after our heist plan went bust, and Makoto picked it up, and well....
Tack Angel: Well what?
A 10 foot tall Makoto bent down to fit herself into the doorway and into the room.
Makoto Angel: Uh...hi. *blush*
Tack Angel: She's......she's.....
Tracy Angel: She's really b-
Tack Angel: PERFECT!
Later that day...
Tack was sitting in the pirate ship with Pirate Bill, attempting to take a swig of rum.
Pirate Bill: Arrr...you don't be needin' this rum.
Tack Angel: But I wanna ride a mech and fight giant animal monsters!
Pirate Bill: It not be as fun as it appears good sir.
Tack Angel: ....Really?
Pirate Bill: Forgive the lie, it is more fun than it be appearin' to be.
Tack Angel: *sigh* I have so much on my plate right now Bill. I got a 10 Foot Tall wife now, and I can't stop thinking about what I want to do with that. It's....
Pirate Bill: A bit distractin'?
Tack Angel: Hot dammit! It's hot! MEEEEH! Forget it. I just need to take my mind off of it. What are you up to Bill? You and the Pirates are always up to something I'm sure.
Pirate Bill: Aye, we be workin' on a phone app.
Tack Angel: A phone app?
Pirate Bill: Aye. Some kind of app that reminds ye when yer favorite shows be on.
Tack Angel: Huh...I was figuring it'd have something to do with pirating.
Pirate Bill: We be subverting the expectations good sir.
Tack Angel: Right....right. That's going to be hard though. Making a successful app, is like catching lightning in a bottle.
Pirate Bill: We be already having that.
Tack Angel: What?
Pirate Bill: Lightning in a bottle.
Tack Angel: You think this app is going to be lightning in a bottle?
Pirate Bill: No, we have ACTUAL lightning in a bottle.
Tack Angel: Huh?
Pirate Bill reached behind him and pulled out a bottle full of lightning.
Pirate Bill: Feast ye eyes!
Tack Angel: Whaaaaat? Where did you get that?!
Pirate Bill: Some old Edo man sold it to us years ago. It not be that great. All it does is this.
Bill took the lid off the bottle, and the lightning shot all around the room.
Tack Angel: AH! AH! AH! AH! AH! CLOSE IT! CLOSE IT! CLOSE IT!
The lightning returned to the bottle as Bill closed the lid.
Pirate Bill: I be gettin' it. But with all seriousness, thee app is going to be successful we think and-
Tack Angel: We need to address this crazy bottle that you've got!
Pirate Bil: Arr....what bottle?
Tack Angel: What bottle?! The BOTTLE with the LIGHTNING in it!
Pirate Bill: ....Ye still be on the bottle?
Tack Angel: YES! How does it work?
Pirate Bill: Yarr, I don't be knowin' Star Prince, it's just the classic Lightning in a Bottle.
Tack Angel: Classic?!
Pirate Bill: Ye just open it u-
Tack Angel: NO! NO! Let's not do that again!
Pirate Bill: But seriously, the app is-
Tack Angel: No Bill, you don't need the app. If you're looking for money or fame or whatever, you've already got it! You've got the goose that laid the golden egg!
Pirate Bill: How ye be knowin' about Honkers?
Tack Angel: Huh?
Bill pulled a sheet off of an open box that contained a nest for a goose.
Honkers: *HONK!*
Tack Angel: Of course. Didn't think to bring this one up when were having MONEY PROBLEMS!?
Pirate Bill: Apologies, but Honkers just moved in last week.
Tack Angel: Oh yes, that makes total se-I'M LEAVING!
Pirate Bill: Honkers, ye be wantin' in on this app idea?
Honkers: *HONK!*
Pirate Bill: Aye.
Tack Angel: Wait, before I go I need to-yep...yep...it's sitting on a GOLDEN EGG!