I'll be sure to remember that next time I drink alcohol (aka never)
~Moon Palace~ "Gah!" Thrax cried as he teleported back to the Moon Palace, injured from his battle with Katniss. "How could I have made such a foolish mistake!" Thrax continued as he struggled standing up, still in utter disbelief that he targeted the wrong individual, "None of this would've happened had I known that my actual target wasn't there at the time." --------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Tsukino Household - Front Yard~ "Well anyway, I gotta go, Rini. It was nice talking to you," Darien told Rini as he headed for the sidewalk. "Bye Darien, hope I see you soon," Rini replied as she waved goodbye, happy to have made a new friend, especially since so much about him reminded her of her own father. Noticing the sun beginning to set, Rini said, "It's getting late. Better go back inside. Can't wait to see how my room looks!" Rini then went back inside her new home while carrying the volleyball she was playing with. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Vermilion City Gym~ "Adé? Adé?" Lt. Surge called out for his friend, looking for him throughout the entire gym building, wondering where he could've disappeared. Upon reaching the break room, Surge found Adéwalé sitting on a chair and watching TV... "There you are... been lookin' all over for ya," Surge said as he walked towards his friend, only to notice Adéwalé with a horrified look on his face, as though he'd seen a ghost, "Adé... you okay?" Adéwalé silently lifted his finger, pointing in the direction of the television screen. Looking at the TV, Lt. Surge noticed Adéwalé was watching CNN reporting on an attack at a Japanese military base in Germany by the Crystal Order. "A-Aveline was there...." Adéwalé said, with his voice noticeably shaking. Lt. Surge was shocked to hear his friend mention that his daughter was at the very base that was attacked, and didn't know what to say. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Command Center~ "Huh? Wait, is this about me crying?" Hiccup asked Lily when she mentioned about being picked, "Because it has nothing to do with that." "Then what were you crying about?" Alpha asked Hiccup. "I'd rather not talk about it, please," Hiccup replied, with the vision of watching Zordon's own people getting slaughtered still fresh in his head, "Let's just focus on Ron." Alpha 5 nodded silently, respecting Hiccup's request for privacy. "Has the Rider been located yet?" Zordon asked. "Don't know," Hiccup replied, "All I know is that Ron arrived at District 12." --------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Tokyo District 12: Katniss's Home - Katniss's Room~ "Better?" Katniss asked Rue as she covered her injuries with bandages. Rue happily nodded while she held a bag of ice over her head. While being thrown to a tree hurt, Haymitch's condition was nowhere as bad as Rue. Rue had bruises all over her body, and was bleeding from her nose, which Rue covered with a tissue. Once Katniss finished tending to Rue's injuries, she smiled at her friend shortly before beginning to tear up. "What's wrong, Katniss?" Rue asked. "It's just... what that guy did to you and Haymitch... you both could've died... because of me... I don't know how I could live with that," Katniss replied as she tried holding back her tears. Seeing the way Katniss acted, Haymitch placed his paw on Katniss's hand to try and calm her down. "Pikachu," Haymitch said, smiling at Katniss. Smiling back, Katniss picked Haymitch up, and the two shared a hug before Katniss signaled to Rue to join in the hug. "Haymitch and I are still here Katniss. That's all that matters. You don't have to worry about us," Rue said as she shared a group hug with Katniss and Haymitch. "Just don't get in trouble," Katniss replied, "So, you needed help with your Biology homework?" Before Rue could reply, a knock on the door was heard. "Pikachu?" Haymitch wondered out loud, wondering who would be visiting. "You two stay here. I'll check it out," Katniss said, with Haymitch and Rue both nodding in reply. Katniss then left her room and headed to the front door to see who it could be... -------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Tokyo District 12: Katniss's Home - Front Door~ As Katniss slowly walked to the door, she wondered whether it was Thrax, or someone wanting to cause trouble just like him. Upon hearing Ron's voice, Katniss breathed a sigh of relief, glad it wasn't more trouble, though she was surprised Ron came to her house, as they didn't speak much with one another in school. Opening the door, Katniss noticed Ron standing with Sakura. "Ron... what a surprise," Katniss said, "Come in." ------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Nintendo Elementary School: Entrance~ Pipsqueak, Sweetie Belle, and Bonnie (along with her Dedenne) have been waiting at the entrance of their school for Clemont to pick them up and take them to Kermit's place, working on their homework together as they waited. "Hey, there's Clemont!" Bonnie told the others as she noticed her brother in the distance walking towards them. "Deden!" Dedenne added... "Hey guys. Sorry I'm late," Clemont said as he arrived, "So, how was school today?" "It was good. Ms. Frizzle took us on a field trip to a bakery where we learned all about baking," Bonnie replied. "That's nice," Clemont said, "Now before we go see Kermit, I thought I'd share some very good news with you." "What's the good news?" Sweetie Belle asked. "I was able to get a celebrity guest for Friday's show. Specifically, Diantha," Clemont replied. "You got Diantha?! That's so cool!" Bonnie happily cried. "Deden!" Dedenne added, feeling just as happy as Bonnie. "Wow, how did you get Diantha to say yes?" Pipsqueak asked. "Well, Diantha took part in a Pokemon match at Tokyo University while I was visiting. Once she was done, I got to ask her in person. As simple as that," Clemont answered, "So, ready to go tell Kermit the good news?" The others nodded in reply as Clemont started walking the other direction, telling them, "Alright kids. Let's go." "Psst," Sweetie Belle whispered to Bonnie as they followed Clemont, "You didn't tell him how the field trip involved us riding a bus that shrank and went inside a cake as it was being baked." "And how the baker mistook us for a fly and tried swatting us," Pipsqueak added. "Eh, I'll tell him later," Bonnie replied. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ~Sidewalk Near Mudka's Meat Hut~ As Kuzco walked woefully away from Mudka's Meat Hut, he could see the Tokyo skyline far in the distance. Sighing, the llama shook his head and turned away, as he didn't feel right going back to Tokyo after his argument with Pacha. Arriving at a sign indicating the direction to Porta Vista, Kuzco figured that maybe it was best he disappear. 'No one cares about me,' Kuzco thought to himself as he started walking in the direction towards Porta Vista. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Nintendo High School: Cooking Club Meeting~ After trying out Mario's crêpe, Siebold, the Swedish Chef, and Chef Gordon Ramsay tried out the other students' crêpes, praising some, while criticizing others. Once the trio reached Max's area, Siebold asked, "Monsieur, have you tried to work on a crêpe of your very own?" -------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Crystal Order HQ~ Spoiler: BGM As Xehanort and Sunset Shimmer walked around the Crystal Order headquarters, they came face to face with a familiar face... "Vanitas?!" a surprised Sunset said. "Well well well... Sunset Shimmer. This certainly is a surprise," Vanitas replied. "You're a Crystal Order member too?" Sunset Shimmer asked. Taking out his glove from his right hand, Vanitas showed Sunset Shimmer the Crystal Order logo on his hand, replying, "Guilty as charged. Though I was a member exactly a day before your boyfriend joined." "The Crystal Order has recruited quite a number of Nintendo High students over the years. Even Haytham Kenway, the second-in-command, was a student over there many years ago," Xehanort added. "I see..." Sunset Shimmer said, "Wait... are Gaston and Trixie part of the group as well?" Vanitas and Xehanort both shook their head at the same time, indicating that Gaston and Trixie were in no way affiliated with the Crystal Order. "Best they don't know," Vanitas said. "So, where are you going?" Xehanort asked Vanitas. "Dr. Vidic asked me to see him," Vanitas answered, "Wonder what the old man has in store." "Well, best get their quick," Xehanort told Vanitas. "Yeah yeah," Vanitas replied as he started walking away before coming to a stop and turning to face Sunset Shimmer, "Oh, and Sunset... we're not as bad as you think. Just thought I'd mention that." The demon pondered Vanitas's words as she watched him walk away, and then proceeded to follow Xehanort once again. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~J.I.A. Medical Facility~ Alan, May, Fitz, Shining Armor, and Skye were sitting silently in a waiting room, waiting for Pyrrha's surgery to be over. While they waited, the television on the wall was airing CNN, which reported the attack on the Japanese military base in Germany by the Crystal Order. Everyone watching the news was horrified by the brutality displayed by the Crystal Order when burning Japanese soldiers alive while they were locked inside a cage. Fitz and Skye shook their heads as they watched what happened. A few seconds later, Shining Armor got a call, and left his seat to go outside for a bit as the others continued watching the news. Once the J.I.A. general returned, May asked, "What is it?" "Just got word that the army needs some assistance from us and send someone to Germany. Director Stewart let me know that she already took care of it," Shining Armor replied as he sat down, sighing, "May... I was one of the few who knew about the base's location... I think that whatever happened on Friday with those Crystal Order members we encountered with Tuxedo Mask... I think I-" "Don't be so hard on yourself, Shining," May replied, "What happened in Germany wasn't your fault. We're fighting an enemy that is growing more stronger by the minute. We're lucky that we are where we are, especially after the whole Iraq fluke." "I suppose you're right," Shining Armor replied. Just then, Jemma Simmons emerged from the operating room, removing a surgical mask from her mouth while carrying a metallic suitcase... "Operation was a success. S-type crystal has been removed from Pyrrha. Now she can finally live a more normal life," Simmons happily said. "Oh thank God," Skye said, immensely relieved that Pyrrha would be alright. "And the S-type crystal?" Alan asked. "Right here in this vibranium suitcase," Jemma said as she held out the suitcase she carrying, "If S-types weren't able to penetrate Captain Japan's vibranium shield, then whatever S-type inside the suitcase certainly won't be able to get out. I suppose you'll do the honors?" Alan nodded in reply as Simmons handed him the suitcase containing the crystal, and he then immediately left the waiting room with it. "How's Pyrrha doing?" Skye asked Simmons. "Oh she's doing excellent progress," Jemma replied, "Still in a deep sleep due to the anesthetics, but I can take you to her right now if you want." After thinking about it for a while, Skye said, "Actually, I think I'll pass. Just... tell Pyrrha I said hi. I need to go somewhere." "Where are you going, Skye?" General Shining Armor asked. "Somewhere to clear my head and think about stuff," Skye responded, "Sorry I had to bail on you guys early. Anyway, see ya around." As Skye headed towards the exit, Simmons tried to follow her to try and find out what was bothering her, but stopped once Leo put his hand on her shoulder, and shook his head, saying, "Let her go, Jemma. She needs to be alone." Looking at Fitz, Jemma sighed and nodded in agreement. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Spoiler ~Flower Shop~ "Oh, Princess Anna! It's an honor to meet you!" Looker greeted Anna once he noticed that she was in the flower shop, bowing down to her, "Name's Looker, and I am the chief of the Tokyo Police Department. Unfortunately, it seems that Harold Flamel is not here, but I assure you that we will not stop till we find your sister!" After a while, Elsa, Yen Sid, and Harold arrived at the flower shop... "There you are, Flamel!" Jenny cried as she, Looker, and the other officers kept an eye on him. Once Harold told Aerith how continuing working at the Flower Shop wasn't a good idea, Looker said, "Miss Aerith, Miss Elsa... I'm afraid the young man's right. We can't just let him go free just like that. He has to answer for the things he did, good intentions or not." Taking out a pair of handcuffs, Looker placed them on Harold's hands, saying, "Harold Flamel, you are under arrest. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you." Seeing Flamel being arrested, Yen Sid walked over to Officer Jenny, asking her, "So, what becomes of Mr. Flamel now?" "Next step would be a trial, which would probably happen by Friday. The system will decide whether or not to let him be free," Jenny replied. Knowing that Elsa wanted Harold to be free, Yen Sid asked, "Is there anything you can do to help him?" Sighing, Jenny replied, "Look, I know this really good attorney. I'll get him to talk to Harold at HQ, and we'll see where we go from there." "Thank you, Jenny," Yen Sid said. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Hotel Conference Room~ While Princess Anna went to the Flower Shop alone, Prince Hans and Olaf were meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Harriet Jones and Japanese Interior Minister Harold Saxon at a conference room in the hotel they were staying at, with Hans being given live updates via telephone. "Alright, thank you," Hans said as he hung up a phone call, "Harold Flamel was arrested, and Queen Elsa has finally been found." "Woohoo!" Olaf cheered. "Oh, splendid news," Harriet Jones added, "You have no idea how much of relief that is for me." "Indeed. With what just happened in Germany, some good news like this is more than welcome," Saxon said.
Star Wars: Tarkin Continues the trend started with The Clone Wars and Rebels of doing a good job of humanizing the character of Tarkin, a whole lot more than his only movie appearance ever could.
Season 2 will have a total of 10 episodes (two more than Season 1's eight episodes) Source
Spoiler ~Outside Mudka's Meat Hut~ Passing by Don while he walked the other direction and observed a map, Kuzco noticed Yzma (still wearing the sombrero from the birthday celebration earlier) and Kronk (carrying balloons and a piece of birthday cake) exiting the restaurant from another door, and felt like surprising them... Quietly tiptoeing towards them, Kuzco could hear the discussion Yzma and Kronk were having. "Oh, this entire mess is all your fault!" Yzma scolded Kronk. "What'd I do?" Kronk asked. "If you hadn't mixed up those poisons, Kuzco would be dead now! There'll be no more diversions until we track that llama down and kill him!" Yzma angrily replied as she removed the sombrero from her head and threw it to the ground. Upon hearing what Yzma just said, Kuzco froze, shocked to hear what she just said. Quickly hiding in a bush to avoid being detected, Kuzco continued eavesdropping on the two. "Said I was sorry. Can't just let it go, not even on your birthday," Kronk told Yzma as the two headed for the nearby road. "Kuzco must be eliminated. The world will finally be rid of that useless slug," Yzma commented. "Well, you got a point. Nobody really seems to care that he's gone, do they?" Kronk added. Once Yzma and Kronk were gone, Kuzco came out of the bush, realizing that Pacha was indeed telling the truth. 'What have I done...' Kuzco thought to himself as he rushed to the parking lot. "Pacha! Pacha?" Kuzco called out for his friend. Noticing that Pacha was nowhere to be found, Kuzco felt immense guilt for the things he said to Pacha earlier, and was saddened he couldn't apologize to him. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Flower Shop~ "Well, thank you anyway, young man," Looker told Chaos, "Guess we're going to have to look for him the old fashioned way." Looking around, Officer Jenny noticed Elise mention that she wanted to leave. "I'll get the door for you, ma'am," Jenny told Elise as she opened the door for her. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Hino Family Shrine~ "Oh the match was nothing," Grandpa replied to Rei, "The real fun was getting to see Diantha herself up close, isn't that right Chad?" "Piplup," Chad answered, nodding in agreement with Grandpa. "But anyway, back to shrine duties. Come on, Chad," Grandpa said as he walked over to the shrine while followed by Chad. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~Crystal Order HQ: Rassilon's Office~ "Perhaps there is," Rassilon replied to Daniella, "If only this plan went as smoothly as our ongoing plan of testing Discord's loyalty. No matter, I'll certainly think of a way later. Right now, I'm waiting on a message some of our own will be sending from Germany to the rest of the world very soon." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Nintendo High School: Cooking Club Meeting~ After the strange tentacle incident, the three chefs tried out Mario's crêpe, and the response seemed anything but negative. "Excellente, Monsieur!" Siebold told Mario, "Are you sure you don't have some French blood in you?" "Mmm, testy," the Swedish Chef added. "Yeah," Gordon Ramsay concurred, "Not too sweet, and nowhere near being dull and tasteless. Just the way it should be. Well done, sir. You can leave right now while we check on how the others did. You've earned your break." ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Tsukino Household - Front Yard~ "Thanks, Darien," Rini thanked Darien after he said he was glad things were working out for her. "Umm, excuse me for asking this, Rini... but how long were you without a family?" Darien asked. While this wasn't a question Darien would usually ask those he just meets, there was something about Rini that made him feel comfortable asking that question. And the fact that Darien was an orphan himself gave, he saw a bit of himself in Rini. "Not that long... after I lost my parents, a very good friend looked after me for a while. But then... he died trying to protect me," Rini replied, tearing up as she began remembering her parents and Mewtwo, missing them immensely. "Hey, don't cry..." Darien told Rini as he took out a napkin from his pocket and gave it to her, "Here you go, Rini. I'm sorry if I made you cry." As she wiped away her tears, Rini smiled at Darien, and said, "Thank you. And... it's not your fault. You know... you kinda remind me of my dad." "I... do?" Darien asked. Nodding, Rini replied, "Yeah, you're both really nice to me." Hugging Darien (and surprising him in doing so), Rini added, "Can we be friends, Darien?" "Huh-what?" Darien replied, surprised by what Rini asked him. "Pleeeease?" Rini asked once more. Sighing, Darien smiled, replying "Oh why not... I can't say no to a cute little face like that." --------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Gringotts~ Yen Sid simply shook his head at Harold's reply to him. 'So much angst,' Yen Sid thought to himself. Once Harold left, Yen Sid said to himself, "The boy asks me to pass a message to Albus Dumbledore as though I know him, when, in reality, I've never even met the man. Such a sad and confusing world the mind of Harold Flamel truly is." Getting up, Yen Sid left the room, and found Elsa waiting outside, with Harold apparently having gone to talk to the landlord like he said. "I sincerely apologize for what you had to go through, my dear. I understand you want Harold to be free, and not have to face prison. Truth is, if he is seen anywhere in Japan, the authorities will try to arrest him. The same can be said of any other first world country. I wish I can help, but I am simply a music instructor at a high school in Tokyo... nothing more. Harold's freedom will be entirely dependent on you, and how you describe him to the authorities. Which reminds me... if you wish, I can show you others like you and I... people with with powers... right in the streets of Tokyo, as a way to make up for whatever troubles you've faced today," Yen Sid told Queen Elsa. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Crystal Order HQ~ Spoiler: BGM As Xehanort and Sunset Shimmer arrived at the Crystal Order headquarters, Sunset Shimmer felt rather uneasy that she was in the group's headquarters, yet was amazed by the massive interior. "Welcome... to the headquarters of the Crystal Order," Xehanort told the demon. "Well, I'll admit, it looks nice," Sunset Shimmer commented. "I'm glad to hear that," Xehanort replied, "Now let me show you around, so much to discuss." Nodding, Sunset Shimmer followed Xehanort, wondering what she'll see throughout the headquarters. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Command Center~ "Aye-yi-yi! That's not good!" Alpha cried after Lily mentioned that Zedd and Rita might be up to trouble. As Lily watched Ron and Sakura on the Viewing Globe, Hiccup awoke from his sleep to experience Zordon's mind, while Zordon himself reappeared in his usual spot... Removing the Cerebro helmet from his head, Hiccup got up from the floor, noticing Navi and Alpha with Lily. "Hey guys... what's up?" Hiccup asked. "Hiccup, you're awa-" Alpha replied until he noticed tears on Hiccup's face, "Were you crying?" "Huh?" Hiccup wondered aloud as he wiped his face, realizing that he indeed had tears on his face, most likely from when he cried in his dream, "I... guess I did. It's probably nothing." "Well, okay... Anyway, looks like Rita and Zedd are after a Rider in District 12. But it looks like Ron is on the case. Have a look if you want," Alpha told Hiccup. "In a sec... I just wanna say something to Zordon," Hiccup replied, with Alpha nodding as he focused back on the Viewing Globe. Walking over to Zordon, the Hiccup faced the Azarathian with a greater respect than before, finally knowing why he did what he did. "Zordon... I'm so sorry about what happened to Azarath. And I'm also sorry for ever doubting you," Hiccup told Zordon. "There is no need to apologize Hiccup," Zordon replied, "Rather, I must thank you for understanding." "I truly do understand, Zordon," Hiccup replied, "And I'll always fight at your side." "Thank you, my friend," Zordon told Hiccup. Smiling at Zordon, Hiccup walked over to the Viewing Globe, and watched Ron and Sakura with the others. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~CNN Live Broadcast~ "This is CNN Breaking News," a voice said as the the screen was now showing Wolf Blitzer once again in the newsroom with the headline 'Japanese Military Base in Germany Attacked' in the bottom of the screen. "Welcome back to CNN... we have even more breaking news to report, this time from Germany. The Crystal Order is mentioning on its Twitter page that it has attacked and taken over a secret Japanese military base in Germany. While we reached out to the Japanese Ministry of Defense for more information on this potential attack, we have not yet received any reply. And right now, the Crystal Order is promising to air a video as proof of the attack. Let us show you the live stream... right now all that is shown is the Crystal Order logo, but actual footage from them is expected to be aired any second," Blitzer said as the screen switched to a live stream by the Crystal Order, simply showing the group's logo, with the words 'A Message to Japan and the World,' on the bottom. The stream then began to show live footage of what appeared to be the sky. "And it appears that the video has started," Wolf commented as the camera showing the live footage was adjusted to show Starlight Glimmer facing the camera while holding a microphone, with a large cage full of survivors from the base attack inside it, Shay Cormac standing next to the cage, and both Attila and Hun standing on top of the cage... "Guten Tag from beautiful Germany!" Starlight Glimmer spoke in front of the camera, "It's such a glorious day here at what used to be a secret Japanese military base a few hours ago. But right now, it's been liberated from the corrupt influence of the Big Satan himself... Japan. You see, Japan thinks that just because it's the world superpower that it has every right to have a base in whatever country it wants. Umm, I'm sorry, but since when were you the boss of the world, Japan? And a big frowny face to the countries that are stupid enough to accept Japan as their protector. Oh no, the only protection the world needs is from hypocritical countries like Japan. Japan claims to fight for freedom all over the world, yet the world is in worse shape than ever... even in Japan. And so, a lesson must be taught." Turning around to face the cage, Starlight noticed Attila and Hun both carrying buckets of kerosene, and beginning to dump the kerosene on the soldiers inside the cage. Facing the camera once more, Starlight said, "Inside that cage are soldiers who continued Japan's evil work in this otherwise beautiful place. And we, in the Crystal Order, always punish those who hurt the world. Watch, as these soldiers become an example for those who keep fighting us." Once Attila and Hun emptied their buckets of kerosene on the soldiers, they climbed down the cage, and walked away from it. Cormac then took a lighter out, about to throw it in the cage. The soldiers inside begged for him to not do it, but Cormac ignored them, and threw the lighter inside the cage. The fire from the lighter burned the kerosene, causing the soldiers inside to be burned alive. Starlight, Attila, Hun, and Shay watched in silence as the soldiers screamed out of pain, and slowly died from the flames that had engulfed them. Turning back to the camera, Starlight Glimmer said, "Tsk, tsk, tsk... how unfortunate. But... this is war. And we will keep fighting until our goal is reached. I ask everyone in the world to rise with us against tyranny and evil, and march forward to achieve a world where every individual is equal." The video then ended, with the screen going black. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Tokyo District 12: Katniss's Home~ As Katniss reached her home (with Hayitch on her shoulder) after being dropped off closeby by the bus that took her and other Nintendo High seniors to Tokyo University, she and her Pikachu heard screaming coming from her back yard. "That sounded like... Rue!" Katniss said after she heard the scream. Jumping off her shoulder, Haymitch pointed to the back yard, indicating that they had to check it out, saying, "Pikapika!" "Good idea, Haymitch," Katniss told Haymitch as the two rushed towards the back yard... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Tokyo District 12: Katniss's Home - Back Yard~ Spoiler: BGM Ever since he found Rue holding a Driver and padlock, Thrax has physically beat Rue, kicking and punching her hard, demanding she transform and fight before he kills her, as Thrax always prefers a challenge. "COME ON! TRANSFORM INTO A RIDER ALREADY!" Thrax yelled at Rue as he pinned her to the ground and kept punching her. "Please... stop," Rue replied, crying from all the pain she has been enduring, "I really don't know what you're talking about!" "Hmph," Thrax said as he got up took his sword out, "I truly do hate it when my enemy isn't even willing to fight back. Oh well, at least you'll be the first spandex-freak to die by my hands. One down... many more to go." As Thrax prepared to deliver one final blow to the defenseless Rue on the ground, a jolt of electricity hit his hands, causing him to drop his sword. "What the..." Thrax said to himself as he turned around to see who did that... "LEAVE MY FRIEND ALONE!" Katniss yelled at Thrax. "PIKACHU!!!" Haymitch angrily added, glaring at Thrax. "You stay out of this!" Thrax replied, "This is between me and the Rider who lives here!" "R-rider?" Katniss wondered out loud. "Yes, Rider... a 'hero' that wears spandex... your friend that lives here is one of them. She was carrying these... said she found them inside... and as far as I'm concerned, that makes whoever lives here a Rider," Thrax replied as he took out the Driver and padlock that Rue had and threw them close to where Katniss and Haymitch were. "Pika!" Haymitch cried, recognizing the items he hid in the drawer and was trying to get Katniss to discover ever since Saturday. 'Found inside, but that means... do they belong to me?! I'm supposed to be a Rider?!' Katniss thought to herself, trying to make sense of the whole situation. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have some business to finish," Thrax said as he reached for his sword on the ground. "Pikachu!" Haymitch yelled as he rushed towards Thrax, attacking him with a Thunderbolt attack and climbing up on him, trying to distract him from attacking Rue. "Why you little-!" Thrax yelled as he tried grabbing Haymitch as he ran around his body. "Haymitch!" Katniss cried. Looking down at the Driver and Lockseed, Katniss picked them up, wondering what to do. "Kat... niss..." Rue's weakened voice called out to her friend. Rushing to her injured friend, Katniss said, "Rue, are you going to be alright?" "Don't worry about me," Rue replied, "I found those in your drawer... they're yours. If they really make you a Rider... then you gotta be the one to use them and beat that guy." Looking at the two items in her hand, Katniss pondered for a bit, on whether she was ready to accept being a Rider. "GOTCHA!" Thrax yelled as he finally grabbed Haymitch, and threw him hard towards a tree, hurting the Pokemon as he fell to the ground. Gasping as she noticed what Thrax did to Haymitch, Katniss realized that a Rider was the only thing that can save them now. "Time to die, you annoying rat!" Thrax told Haymitch as he was about to deliver a killing blow to the Pikachu with his sword. "Hey, Ugly!" Katniss called out Thrax from behind him. "What did you just call me?!" Thrax replied as he turned around to face Katniss, who was standing tall with a determined look on her face, carrying the Driver and Lockseed. Putting the Lockseed on her Driver, Katniss pushed the sword down. The padlock then opened, and Katniss changed form... Spoiler: BGM Rue and Haymitch watched as Katniss changed into her Rider form, happy for her. Thrax, on the other hand, was shocked that he got the wrong target. "YOU'RE THE RIDER?!" Thrax cried. "Hmm, guess so," Katniss replied as she observed her Rider form, "And so far... I'm liking it!" "Oh you do, do you? Well too bad you didn't have much time to experience it, because I finish you here... RIGHT NOW!" Thrax yelled as he rushed towards Katniss while carrying his sword. As Thrax was about to slash Katniss, the Sonic Arrow appeared in Katniss's right hand, which she immediately used to block Thrax's attack. "Hmm, for a first time Rider, you seem to be doing pretty well," Thrax said as their two weapons were locked together. "And I intend to become even better," Katniss replied as she pushed Thrax away and double-kicked him, sending him back by a few feet. "I don't know what business you have with Riders, but it doesn't matter," Katniss said, "You hurt my friends... you are a monster. That is the role you seem determined to play. So it seems I must play mine. The girl that stops the monster. And I intend to destroy you. Who knows? You may survive. And if you do, remember this... you are not welcome here. District 12 is protected! I am a Rider! And I declare you the enemy!" Glaring at Katniss, Thrax tried to rush to her and slash her with his sword once more, but this time, Katniss locked her Lockseed into her Sonic Arrow, and fired a powerful arrow shot towards Thrax, trapping him in a peach-shaped sphere, where he was assaulted by multiple arrows firing in a row. The sphere then disappeared to reveal a weakened Thrax who collapsed to the ground. "This... isn't over... Rider," Thrax said as he struggled to get up, "Mark my words... all of your kind will die... and Zordon will suffer." Katniss remained silent as she watched Thrax teleport away. Noticing Haymitch and Rue still hurt, Katniss rushed to Haymitch, and picked him up before rushing to Rue's side. "Haymitch, Rue... you guys are hurt," Katniss said. "Pikachu," Haymitch replied, smiling as he gave a thumb up, assuring her that he was fine. "I'm fine Katniss, really," Rue added despite not looking fine at all. "I'm getting you guys inside," Katniss said, carrying Rue and Haymitch inside to her house.
~Gringotts~ "If you're worried that I am here to turn you in, then don't," Yen Sid replied to Harold, "While I do view your actions as being immature and rash, and I truly believe you deserve to be tried for what you have done... I have nothing but utmost respect for Nicholas Flamel, and only because of him, I do not wish to hand you over to the authorities, who, I might add... you seem to view as idiots who have no idea on magic. Do you really think they're that dense? They are very aware of those with powers, and have advanced enough to deal with those like us. You, however, are stuck in an ancient mindset that the two mustn't mingle. That was the very reason my grandparents left the ever shrinking wizarding world, and embraced others. You have so much to learn about the world, Harold. Those with powers and those without have learned to coexist with one another, no longer divided by secrecy, both evolving to be much better than what our ancestors were. Societies like this one, containing only those with powers, are a dying breed. And that is my problem with the way you're treating Queen Elsa. Instead of allowing her to evolve like the rest of us who have gifts, you instead are enforcing your old ways onto her, when the only way she can learn to accept her powers and become accustomed to them is to see that she is indeed accepted by others with no powers, including her own sister. You may think you're helping her, and your heart may be in the right place, but you are harming her more than you are helping."
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~Tokyo District 12: Katniss's Home - Katniss's Room~ As Rue continued examining the Driver, padlock, and note she found on Katniss's drawer, she heard a thud coming from outside. Wondering what it was, Rue took the items she was examining with her as she went outside. Looking around Katniss's back yard, Rue found deep footprints on the grass, which appeared to have been recent. Sensing someone behind her, Rue turned around to find Thrax standing right in front of her... Noticing the items that Rue was holding, Thrax quickly assumed that Rue was a Rider. "Hello, Poppet," Thrax told Rue as he grinned. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Outside Mudka's Meat Hut - Parking Lot~ After Pacha dragged him outside the restaurant, Kuzco questioned, "What are you doing?" "Look, there's two people in there looking for you," Pacha replied. "What?" Kuzco thought out loud, wondering who those people that Pacha mentioned were. "A big guy and a skinny old woman," Pacha continued. "Wait, was this woman scary beyond all reason?" Kuzco asked. "Oh yeah," Pacha answered. "That's Yzma and Kronk! I'm saved!" Kuzco happily said. "Trust me, they're not here to save you," Pacha replied. "Don't worry, they'll take me back to Tokyo," Kuzco said as he patted Pacha on his shoulder, "Thanks for your help. You've been great. I can take it from here." "No, no, you don't understand! They're trying to kill you!" Pacha cried. "Kill me? Their whole world revolves around me," Kuzco replied, not believing what Pacha said, laughing it off as he turned around to walk back to the restaurant. "No, I can't let you!" Pacha said as he pulled Kuzco back while he walked away. "What? Wha... Oh! Oh, I get it," a shocked Kuzco replied. "What?" Pacha wondered out loud. "You don't want to take me back to Tokyo. You want to keep me stranded out here forever," Kuzco replied. "No!" Pacha pleaded, insisting that he wasn't lying. "This has all been an act, and I almost fell for it," Kuzco continued. "Will you just listen to m-" Pacha said before being interrupted by Kuzco. "No, no, you listen to me," Kuzco interrupted Pacha, "All you care about is your...your stupid island!" "What?" a shocked Pacha asked. "You don't care about me. Now, just get out of here. Go!" Kuzco continued. "B-but..." Pacha said, still trying to convince Kuzco he was trying to protect him. "Go on! Get out of here!" Kuzco scolded Pacha. Seeing as there was no way to convince Kuzco, Pacha angrily replied, "FINE!" Walking back to his car, Pacha quickly drove off as Kuzco watched and shook his head, walking back towards the restaurant. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Nintendo High School Rooftop~ Waiting on the rooftop of Nintendo High School for Xehanort to arrive, Sunset Shimmer was feeling really anxious about Xehanort taking her to the Crystal Order headquarters. She'd heard so many bad things about the group for as long as she can remember, yet Xehanort made some legitimate points earlier. "Ready?" Xehanort's familiar voice asked Sunset Shimmer from behind... Turning around to face Xehanort, Sunset Shimmer replied, "Yeah." Pointing his left hand to his side, Xehanort summoned a corridor of darkness. "What's that?" Sunset Shimmer asked as she noticed the corridor of darkness. "A pathway towards our destination. Don't be afraid, I'll be with you," Xehanort replied. Taking a deep breath, Sunset Shimmer walked towards the corridor of darkness, nervous about stepping in. Sunset then felt Xehanort grab her right hand and hold it. Looking at Xehanort, Sunset Shimmer noticed him smiling at her, as though he was reassuring her that everything was going to be alright. Smiling back, Sunset Shimmer walked with Xehanort towards the corridor of darkness, which disappeared once they entered. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Outside Secret Japanese Military Base in Germany~ Quietly escaping the base while carrying Shadis on her shoulders, Aveline figured that to defend the base was a losing battle, and especially with Sgt. Shadis injured, retreating was the best option. "Ugh... where the hell are you taking me?" Sgt. Keith Shadis asked Aveline as she continued on her path, trying to lose sight of the base. "It's a losing battle, sir. I'm taking you as far away as I can from the base," Aveline replied. Shadis didn't say a word, angered at the fact that the base was quickly overrun by the enemy, as though they planned it for days. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Secret Japanese Military Base in Germany~ After minutes of fighting, the battle ended with a victory for the Crystal Order. Attila and Hun were pointing their guns at the survivors, who were on their knees with their hands on their heads as the S-types walked around them to make sure none of the surviving Japanese soldiers tried to fight back. Surveying the area were Shay Cormac and Starlight Glimmer, making sure no other survivors were left in the base. "So Cormac, whaddya think we should do with these guys?" Attila asked Shay as he passed by. "Simple. We'll make examples of them," Shay replied as he shifted his focus to Starlight Glimmer, "Get ready to send a message to the world." "Yes sir," Starlight Glimmer replied as she nodded. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Zordon's Mind~ As Hiccup and Zordon exited the Temple of the Relic, Hiccup asked, "You said nothing could prepare you for what would happen next... what did happen next, Zordon?" Sighing as he began to remember a particularly painful memory for him, Zordon responded, "In the Star Road dimension... there existed an evil empire that was constantly expanding its borders. It was ruled by a wicked witch named Queen Beryl. Beryl was in actuality from the same dimension as Earth, but was forced out of there by Palkia, the guardian of all dimensions and maintainer of the pathways between them. After Palkia refused to take her back to her dimension, Queen Beryl vowed to find the Star Road's Dimension Key." "Dimension... Key?" Hiccup asked, still trying to accept the fact that other dimensions do exist. "An item that can be used to open paths between dimensions," Zordon answered, "Every dimension has exactly one. And with an entire dimension to search, Beryl forged an empire that would spread terror across the Star Road dimension. During that time, she conceived a son, named Thanos, who was in charge of a species known as S-types." "S-types, wait, weren't those the same things from Toshima? Hiccup asked. "Indeed, Hiccup," Zordon replied as he went back to his story, "And as time went on, Beryl grew weaker from old age, and was no closer to finding the Star Road's Dimension Key. But once the Dimension Key was identified, it was too late for Queen Beryl, for she had died." "So... what happened next?" Hiccup asked. Spoiler: BGM "Thanos happened, Hiccup. After his mother's death, he vowed to get the Dimension Key and finish what his mother started, opening a path to Earth's dimension and expand his mother's empire to there," Zordon answered. "But, where was the Dimension Key he was looking for?" Hiccup asked once again. "You've already seen it, Hiccup," Zordon replied, "The Star Road's Dimension Key is the Relic, the very artifact you saw inside the temple." Gasping at Zordon's revelation, Hiccup had a feeling that what Zordon was about to say about his world next wasn't going to end well. "Full of vengeance, Thanos arrived at Azarath with his army of S-types to destroy the world and acquire the Relic. And no Azarathian, not even myself, was strong enough to save the planet..." Zordon continued as he and Hiccup looked noticing the sky darkening, covered with ships that deployed S-types to the ground. Hiccup watched as the people of Azarath were trying to run for their lives, only for the S-types to slaughter any innocent life they can find. The Rangers and Riders that were guarding the city tried fighting back, but were no match for the S-types. Noticing a tall building in front of him collapse, Hiccup tried to run for cover (even though he knew in his mind that it was just an illusion that couldn't hurt him), and watched the S-type known as Smaug fly above... Smaug was continuously burning whatever was below with his fire breath, and Hiccup watched as many people were burned alive by Smaug's fire. Horrified by what he saw, Hiccup tried running to a place where less destruction was happening. As he ran, Hiccup noticed Thanos standing in the distance, accompanied by his second-in-command, the S-type known as Red Skull... Red Skull was issuing orders to the S-types to kill any Azarathian they find, while Thanos was grinning as he waved his hand, covered by a golden gauntlet with six colorful stones on it. Wherever Thanos pointed his hand, a building was destroyed. Thanos then raised his hand, and the ground all over shook and opened up crevices. Azarathians trying to flee fell into the crevices to their death. As if Hiccup couldn't handle the sights he was seeing anymore, he saw a mother and her baby on the ground, and Thanos walking towards them. As the mother begged for mercy, Thanos replied with a cold laugh, and sent a beam from his golden gauntlet at the mother and baby, killing them both. "NOOOOOOO!!!!!" Hiccup cried as he watched the mother and her child die at the hands of Thanos. As the dust settled, Hiccup silently sat down, and looked around. What was once a beautiful and radiant planet was reduced to absolute darkness and rubble. Corpses of Azarathians were all around him, covered in blood. Noticing the bodies of a family of three (a man, a woman, and their young daughter) hugging each other, Hiccup couldn't hold back anymore, and broke down in tears. Approaching the crying Hiccup from behind, Zordon put his hand on Hiccup's shoulder, and said, "As I fought Thanos, I realized he was too powerful to be killed. So I trapped him in a void that he cannot escape. But... it was too late for my people. With Thanos gone, Red Skull assumed control of the S-types, and while the majority followed him, some went their own ways." Noticing a small ship flying above them that was followed by larger ships and Smaug, Zordon continued, "Not willing to allow the S-types to get their hands on the Relic, I escaped Azarath along with the other four Harbinger candidates to the Earth dimension." "Th-this was a holocaust! No... even worse," the tearful Hiccup said as he noticed a toy soldier on the ground, most likely belonging to a boy that was killed. "Hiccup... this is the very reason I want to help Earth," Zordon replied as he too began to tear up, "I... wasn't able to save my own people. But I will not allow Earth to suffer like Azarath did."
It Begins - Danny Elfman
Spoiler ~Mudka's Meat Hut~ As Yzma and Kuzco continued looking through the menu, the following happened: Spoiler: Actual HSD Footage --------------------------------------------------------- ~Crystal Order HQ: Rassilon's Office~ Spoiler: BGM Rassilon watched the news about locating Queen Elsa, with the police naming Harold Flamel as the prime suspect for her disappearance. "Well, so much for Mr. Simon's suggestion to test Elise's loyalty," Rassilon said to himself, as Harold being sought out by the authorities made it near impossible for Elise to get to him, "Though I do hope the Ice Queen returns to her sister soon." -------------------------------------------------------- ~Tokyo District 12: Katniss's Home - Katniss's Room~ Once Rue was close to finishing her Accounting homework, she noticed that she forgot to bring an eraser with her. "Darn it," Rue said to herself as she began looking through Katniss's room for an eraser to take care of an error she just made in her homework. Upon opening the drawer next to her friend's bed, Rue found a Driver, a padlock, and a note that said: If you have the courage to fight for what you desire, take this Driver and Lockseed and prove your ambition is stronger than anyone else's! 'What the...' Rue thought to herself, wondering what she had just discovered. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Moon Palace~ "Aha, I've found one!" Thrax said as his device began beeping, "Finally, an Azarathian device with no others within a close perimeter!" Rushing to his mother's telescope to check the coordinates listed on the device, Thrax said, "It seems my first target is in Tokyo's District 12. Time to go down. Wish me luck, Mother, Father." Letting go of the telescope, Thrax teleported away, with his destination being District 12... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Flower Shop~ "I see," Looker replied to Aerith after she said Harold was out. "He didn't seem like a bad person to me either. But... he still broke the law, and even if what he did involved good intentions... the law doesn't work that way, and it's our job to enforce it," Officer Jenny replied to Lenne. "If you can tell us where he and Elsa are, that would be great help for us," Looker told Chaos, "Meanwhile, I'll have the S.W.A.T. team keep a lookout outside in case he does decide to come back." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Diagon Alley - Leaky Cauldron~ Stepping out of the Leaky Cauldron pub, Yen Sid noticed Harold and Elsa in the crowd, walking towards Gringotts. "I should've known that fool would come running here. Coward..." Yen Sid said to himself as he walked towards Gringotts, a place he was familiar with, as his great-grandparents had a vault in the bank long before Yen Sid's family moved to Japan. Yen Sid was feeling thankful that he decided to check in on Diagon Alley after Jenny left his classroom, feeling that Harold would certainly escape here after mentioning it to Officer Jenny. Upon reaching the entrance to Gringotts, Yen Sid crossed his arms in an X and bowed to the red armored Goblins, who returned the favor. After entering Gringotts, Yen Sid found Harold walking with Elsa. "Harold, hold on a minute," Yen Sid called out to Harold as he rushed to him and Elsa, "Mind if we have a discussion, Mr. Flamel?" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Hino Family Shrine - Entrance~ Walking from the nearby bus stop towards the entrance to the Hino Family Shrine, Grandpa and Chad both were feeling an extreme sense of euphoria after the match with Diantha and her Gardevoir, particularly because both were kissed by their opponents. "What is love?! Baby don't hurt me!" Grandpa sang as he entered his family shrine. "Pip-Piplup! Piplup!" Chad sang along. "Rei, we're back!" Grandpa said as he noticed his granddaughter sweeping. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Tsukino Household - Front Yard~ "Umm... thank you," Rini told Darien as he handed her back her volleyball. Smiling at her, Darien turned around to walk away until Rini said, "Hey wait! Don't go yet. I don't even know your name." "I don't think I'm supposed to talk to strangers," Darien replied. "Don't be silly, mister. I think that rule's only for kids like me," Rini said. "Heh. Okay... you win," Darien replied as he turned around and bent down to face Rini, "The name's Darien." Smiling at Darien, Rini said, "I'm Rini. Nice to meet you, Darien." "Rini... that's a nice name," Darien replied, "So, you a volleyball player, Rini?" "Not really," Rini answered, "I was just playing with my new step-brother." "New step-brother? You mean you were just adopted?" Darien asked. "Yup. And the family's great too... except maybe my new step-sister," Rini replied. "Well, glad things are working out for you, Rini," Darien said. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Nintendo High School: Cooking Club Meeting~ "Doesn't matter how you f***ed up your ratatouille, bottom line is, you f***ed up. So take your mind off the bloody ratatouille and the quiche you managed to f***ing ignore, and get to work on the f***ing crêpe!" Chef Gordon Ramsay told Max. "Umm, Monsieur, how about you show us the crêpe you made," Siebold told Mario. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Island Off of Porta Vista - Pacha's Home~ "Seven months, huh?" Silver commented as he had a cup of tea with Pacha's wife, Chica, while his Chikorita was playing with Pacha's children, Cahaca and Tipo. "Yup. Little guy's supposed to come out sometime in November," Chica replied, referring to the baby she was pregnant with. "You and Pacha think of any names yet?" Silver asked. "Nope. Still thinking about it," Chica replied. "I see," Silver commented, "Any news from Pacha?" "All I know is that he's on his way to Tokyo with the llama. I'm beginning to worry about him," Chica replied. "Interesting," Silver commented as he finished his tea, wondering what was really going on between the llama and Pacha. Getting up from his seat, Silver said, "Well, it was nice seeing you guys again. I do hope Pacha returns soon. Come on, Chikorita." "Chika!" Silver's Chikorita replied as she stopped playing with the kids and climbed up to Silver's shoulder. "Bye Mr. Silver! Bye Chikorita!" Chaca and Tipo both told Silver and Chikorita. "Don't be a stranger," Chica added, with Silver and Chikorita both nodding and waving goodbye as they left. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Zordon's Mind~ Spoiler: BGM Zordon and Hiccup came to a stop at what appeared to be a large temple. "And this is...?" Hiccup wondered out loud. "Welcome, Hiccup, to the Temple of the Relic," Zordon replied as the gates to the temple opened, and the two entered. "Wow... it's so beautiful," Hiccup said as he gazed at the interior of the temple, which was large, full of stained glass paintings depicting several individuals, and highly ornamental, enough to put even Tokyo Cathedral to shame. As the two continued walking, they noticed a tall pillar with something on top of it. Waving his hand, Zordon made the platform he and Hiccup were standing on rise, elevating above, high enough to see what was on top of the pillar. Once they were high enough, Hiccup noticed a strange looking item on he pillar. "What's that?" Hiccup asked. "That, Hiccup, is the Relic," Zordon replied. "The... Relic?" Hiccup asked once again. Nodding in reply, Zordon explained, "A precious artifact guarded by our people, said to hold tremendous power." The platform then began moving across the temple to one of the stained glass paintings in the ceiling, depicting someone handing what appeared to be the Relic to a group of people. "Legends say the Relic was given to our people by a kind traveler passing through our world," Zordon explained as he shifted his focus to another stained glass painting, showing five individuals with the Relic flying over them, "Every generation, one individual would be chosen out of five candidates to be the Harbinger, the guardian of the Relic, and leader of our people." The platform then began to move once more passing by stained glass paintings depicting several different groups of five individuals. "Over the years, many great Azarathians have had the honor of being Harbinger," Zordon continued as the platform stopped once it reached a stained glass painting depicting what appeared to be Zordon in the center of a group with four other individuals, "And the last time it happened, I was chosen to be the Harbinger." "Wait, you were the leader of your own planet?" a surprised Hiccup asked. "Indeed, Hiccup," Zordon replied, "During my reign, I was able to defeat the evil beings known as Rita Repulsa Lord Zedd. However... nothing could prepare me for what would happen next." ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Tokyo University Parking Lot - Inside Bus~ "Well, it's time... really wish you guys didn't have to go. But it was nice getting to know potential future students at TU," Misty told the group of Nintendo High School seniors inside the bus. "Togi," Togepi added, sad that the others had to leave. "It was definitely nice meeting you and the others as well," Dick replied to Misty. "Yeah, I rally have a good feeling about TU, thanks to you, Misty," Connor added, "I'm definitely going to try getting into it next year." "That's awesome guys," Misty said. "Pika...chu," Haymitch said, sighing as he felt disappointed not getting to spend time with Sycamore's Fennekin. "Haymitch, you alright?" Katniss asked Haymitch, wondering why he was acting weird throughout the day. "I'm back," Clemont said as he rushed to the bus from out of nowhere... "Oh good, looks like everyone's accounted for," Misty commented as she headed towards the bus's exit, "Be sure to come by anytime guys. I'd really like to take you all out to lunch sometime. My treat. Anyway, later!" "TogiTogi," Togepi added, waving to the others as Misty and Togepi left the bus, with the Nintendo High School seniors waving back, all having enjoyed their tour of the campus. -------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Secret Japanese Military Base in Germany~ As Hun's Steelix moved underground towards the military base, all the soldiers there could feel the ground shaking. "The hell?" Sgt. Keith Shadis wondered out loud, not sure what was going on. "An earthquake?" Captain O'Brien thought out loud. The shaking soon stopped as Steelix reached a point right below the base. Everyone in the base breathed a sigh of relief, believing what happened to be nothing but a small earthquake, except for Aveline, who had a bad feeling about this. Somewhere outside the base, Hun tapped on her Key Stone, initiating her Steelix's mega evolution, and causing the ground beneath the base to shake once more, only stronger this time. "Okay... that can't be an aftershock," the captain said as he began to doubt what was happening was from an earthquake. As the shaking began to stop, Aveline noticed something in the ground where Shadis and a few other soldiers were standing. "Watch out!" Aveline cried as she rushed towards Keith Shadis and jumped at him, sending herself and Shadis a few feet away from his spot. "THE F*** YOU DOING MAGGOT!?" Sgt. Shadis yelled at Aveline. Just then, Hun's Mega Steelix emerged from the ground, biting the soldiers that were close to where Shadis was standing, and spitting them out towards military vehicles... Spoiler: Mega Steelix Spoiler: BGM "Saving your life!" Aveline yelled back to Shadis as Mega Steelix began attacking the soldiers around it. "WE'RE UNDER ATTACK!" Liam yelled as he grabbed a nearby rifle and started firing at Mega Steelix, a move repeated by other soldiers in the area. But the bullets did very little to harm Mega Steelix. The mega evolved Pokemon continued decimating the soldiers in its way, attacking with its Iron Tail and Rock Throw attacks. Running to a nearby building while being followed by Aveline, Shadis grabbed a rocket launcher, and quickly went back outside, pointing it at the Pokemon. "EAT S*** YOU BIG PUSSY!!" Sgt. Keith Shadis yelled as he sent a rocket flying to Mega Steelix's face. While the attack hurt the Pokemon a bit, the attack did more to anger it than hurt it, as evidenced by its glare at Keith Shadis. "Great... now it's angry," Aveline told Shadis. Mega Steelix bit a nearby helicopter, and spit it out towards Shadis's direction. "HOLY S***!!!" Sgt. Shadis cried as he and Aveline ran for cover. Once the helicopter hit the ground, a large explosion occurred, sending debris flying all over, including one that pierced Shadis's right leg. "OWW MOTHAF***A!!!!" Shadis cried as he collapsed to the ground, feeling intense pain on his leg. "Sarge!" Aveline cried as she noticed Shadis injured, rushing to his aid. "GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE! I CAN TAKE CARE OF MY OWN DAMN SELF!!" Shadis yelled at Aveline. "Sorry Sarge, but this is for your own good," Aveline replied as she slowly carried the sergeant on her shoulders, trying hard not to drop him as she rushed for a safe place to hide. Meanwhile, back at the scene of the battle, the Japanese soldiers weren't doing much progress with holding off Mega Steelix, with the Pokemon easily killing off soldiers one by one. And just when the soldiers thought things couldn't get, there was an explosion at the base's highly protected walls. And in came a group of S-types, followed by Crystal order members Attila, Hun, Starlight Glimmer, and Shay Cormac... The group joined Mega Steelix in attacking the Japanese soldiers, with the S-types rushing towards soldiers, and either stabbing or beheading them. Shay, Attila, and Hun were shooting at soldiers with their rifles, while Starlight Glimmer slashed and killed soldiers using her scythe. As the fighting continued, the Japanese soldiers were falling back, and it seemed the Crystal Order was about to win. As Shay kept shooting at soldiers, he noticed his old friend, Liam O'Brien, among the soldiers fighting back. 'Well well well... guess it's time to fulfill my promise to you, Liam,' Cormac thought to himself as he stopped shooting, and encircled the area of the battle until he found himself in a spot behind Liam. Once Shay had a clear shot of Liam, Shay took out a knife, and rushed to the captain, stabbing him from behind. As Liam collapsed to the ground, he looked up, and saw who stabbed him. "You! Shay?!" a surprised Liam cried as he began losing his breath. "I'm just finishing old business, Liam," Shay replied. "Old? Hmph... the Arab Spring... the revolutions in the Arab countries... have undid your Crystal Order business over there!" Liam retorted. "Then perhaps we shall start a revolution of our own," Shay told Liam, who eventually died. Once he made sure Liam was dead, Shay got up and slowly walked away... Uphold the principles of our order and all that for which we stand. Never share our secrets, nor divulge the true nature of our work. Do so until death, whatever the cost. This is my new creed. I am Shay Patrick Cormac, a member of the Crystal Order. I am an older man now, and perhaps wiser. A war ended on my watch, and now a revolution is about to begin soon. May our victory be a swift one... Spoiler: Credits Sequence, because why not?
What have I missed?
Character Sheet time! Name: Tom Description: ??? Occupation: ??? Series Character is from: Star vs. the Forces of Evil Other: Spoiler: Pic View attachment 42071 Name: Baron von Strucker Description: An agent of the Japanese Intelligence Agency stationed in his home country of Sokovia. Strucker has a strong interest in Conduits, experimenting on regular individuals and trying to awaken a power within them Occupation: J.I.A. Agent Series Character is from: Marvel Other: Spoiler: Pic Name: Dr. List Description: A J.I.A. scientist who is an assistant of Baron von Strucker. List is the main scientist responsible for all of Strucker's experiments on individuals. Occupation: J.I.A. Scientist / Baron von Strucker's Assistant Series Character is from: Marvel Other: Spoiler: Pic Name: Jiaying Description: ??? Occupation: ??? Series Character is from: Marvel / Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Other: Spoiler: Pic Name: Vision Description: ??? Occupation: ??? Series Character is from: Marvel Other: Spoiler: Pic View attachment 42070 And since it's been a while, I'm feeling like reserving some guys: King Butterfly [Star vs. the Forces of Evil] Queen Butterfly [Star vs. the Forces of Evil] Mr. Diaz [Star vs. the Forces of Evil] Mrs. Diaz [Star vs. the Forces of Evil] Dr. Hank Pym [Marvel]
I don't have an Xbone, but I still like free stuff.
4Gamer has released a couple of high quality images from Unchained X[chi], showing how different the browser game will look on mobile devices, which includes a new way to use the cards (now called medals for Unchained), and Re:coded/TWEWY-style scenes. View attachment 42052 View attachment 42053 View attachment 42054 View attachment 42055 View attachment 42056 View attachment 42057 View attachment 42058 View attachment 42059
In addition to an interview with Famitsu, the Kingdom Hearts series director, Tetsuya Nomura, has provided a message for fans regarding the reveal of Unchained X[chi], discussing the meaning behind the name 'Unchained', and that the browser version of the game will still continue. Translation of Nomura's message can be read below: Credit to Zephyr of KHInsider for the translation.
Updated OP with translated Nomura interview, where he pretty much guarantees an international release, relation between the original X[chi] and Unchained X[chi], and connections to the story of Kingdom Hearts III!
News on Unchained X[chi] just keeps on rolling. A Japanese teaser site has launched for the game, which, while doesn't contain much at the moment, does include a slightly altered version of the logo. You can check out the website here. View attachment 42051
~Abandoned Building~ "Sounds good to me," Romulus commented as Astral said that anyone affiliated with Jumpman or Mario is to be executed, "I think I'll go look for Puppet and Golden Freddy. If we're lucky, they wouldn't have gone too far from here." Romulus then exited the room as he started his search for the traitors. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Outside Secret Japanese Military Base in Germany~ After spying on the military base for a while with his binoculars, Cormac turned around to face Starlight Glimmer, Attila, and Hun, saying, "Hun, if I'm not mistaken, you have a Steelix that can mega evolve, correct?" "Yes sir," Hun replied, nodding. "Good," Shay commented, "Here's how this is going to work. Hun, you send your Steelix digging underground until it reaches a spot right below the base. Once it stops, have it mega evolve and emerge from the ground, attacking everyone in the base. That is when we make our move and ambush the base. Understood?" Starlight, Attila, and Hun all nodded in reply. Hun then took out a Pokeball and threw it to the air, with her Steelix emerging from the Pokeball... "Steelix, dig underground until you reach the base. Once you do that, I'll use my Key Stone so you can mega evolve. After that... take out as many soldiers in the base as you can," Hun instructed Steelix. As Steelix nodded, it dug underground, and proceeded towards the Japanese military base. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~Tokyo University~ As Diantha was walking away, she heard a voice of someone in the distance calling out to her, yelling, "Diantha, WAIT!!!" Turning around, Diantha found Clemont running towards her. Once he arrived, Clemont struggled for air, exhausted from running. "You... you were with Augustine," Diantha commented, recognizing Clemont from the group with Professor Sycamore, "Is there something you wish to tell me, darling?" Nodding, Clemont replied, "Well, more like a favor to ask. I actually happen to be a friend of Kermit the Frog. He's trying to get the Muppets back together to perform a telethon on Friday to save the Muppet theater in Tokyo, but they need a celebrity guest to peform, which is where you come in." "Save the Muppet theater? From what?" a confused Diantha asked. "From Tex Richman," Clemont replied, "All that talk about building a Muppet museum is a lie! He just wants to tear down the theater and mine some diamonds underground. My little sister overheard him saying that during a field trip to the theater days ago." Shocked to hear what Clemont said about her boyfriend, Diantha asked, "Are you sure?" Nodding, Clemont replied, "The Muppets are very important to my sis. She'd never make anything like that up." Sighing and feeling disappointed at the possibility that her boyfriend lied to her, Diantha said, "Very well. I believe you. Let Kermit know I'll be in contact with him either tomorrow or Thursday to discuss plans for Friday." "Oh thank you so much, Diantha!" Clemont thanked Diantha as he left, heading towards the bus to take him home. "No... thank you, young man, for showing me what kind of a man Tex really is," Diantha said to herself, feeling her heart broken by Clemont's revelation about Tex Richman. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~Zordon's Mind~ Spoiler: BGM Following Zordon through the bright light, Hiccup suddenly found himself in what appeared to be the middle of a crowded city in an alien planet. "What is this place?" Hiccup wondered out loud. "This is my home, Hiccup. The planet of Azarath," Zordon answered. "This is where you're from? Wow..." Hiccup commented as he gazed at the sights around him, impressed by everything, from the architecture, to the people. Looking around, Hiccup noticed several individuals walking around wearing outfits nearly identical to the ones worn by the Power Rangers and Riders. "Your planet had Rangers and Riders as well?" Hiccup asked. "Indeed. The individuals you see right now are the city guards. My people invented the technology associated with the Rangers and Riders, to be used by guards and soldiers to protect Azarath and its people from any threats. It was when I arrived in Earth fifty years ago and brought over my world's technology that it spread throughout your world, leading to the creation of so many teams," Zordon replied. "So, every one of those teams... you were the original source?" Hiccup asked. "Yes," Zordon answered. "I see... but wait... Azarath? I've never heard that planet's name before," Hiccup said, "It's not in the Milky Way galaxy, is it? I've memorized the entire list of discovered planets, and I'm sure Azarath isn't in that list." "That is because Azarath isn't in the same dimension as Earth, Hiccup," Zordon replied, smiling, "Rather, it's from a dimension known as the Star Road dimension." "A different... dimension? Is that even possible?" Hiccup wondered out loud, surprised to learn that other dimensions existed. "It certainly is, Hiccup," Zordon replied, "But right now, there is something I wish to show you. Follow me." Following Zordon, Hiccup was still trying to process what he just learned about Zordon's home-world while being impressed by every sight he had of it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Olaf's Hotel Room~ As Hans and Olaf were slouching on their chairs while flipping through the channels on TV, once they reached CNN, there was a 'Breaking News' headline that caught their attention, titled "QUEEN ELSA LOCATED"... "Good afternoon, if you're just joining us, we have some major news to report," Wolf Blitzer said on CNN, "Queen Elsa of Arendelle, who has been missing since Friday after signing a trade agreement in Tokyo, appears to have been located. Details are currently scarce, but all that is known is the one responsible for hiding her is a wizard who goes by the name of Harold Flamel." Half of the screen then began showing security footage of Harold Flamel walking through the streets of Tokyo, then to live footage of the area near the flower shop, as Wolf Blitzer continued, "Flamel currently works at a local flower shop in the area and currently resides there. Right now, police have gathered at his place of residence to arrest him and find the queen of Arendelle, and hopefully return her to her family safely. We'll have more on this developing story in a little while, so stay tuned." The screen then showed a S.W.A.T. team arriving along with Tokyo police chief, Looker, and Officer Jenny to the flower shop. Staring at the TV silently, Olaf and Hans then turned their heads to face each other, with Olaf asking, "Tell Anna?" "Good idea," Hans replied. Olaf then rushed to the exit, running towards Anna's room, yelling, "ANNA! GOOD NEWS! THEY FOUND HER! THEY FOUND ELSA!!" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Flower Shop~ "S.W.A.T. team is ready to apprehend the suspect," Officer Jenny told Looker as they stood outside the flower shop, "All are equipped with anti-magic devices." "Perfect," Looker replied as he and Jenny entered the flower shop. "Excuse me, we're looking for Harold Flamel. We have a warrant for his arrest," Jenny told Aerith, handing her the arrest warrant for Harold Flamel. "We have enough evidence to prove he has been hiding Queen Elsa for the past few days," Looker added. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Mudka's Meat Hut~ As Kuzco and Yzma returned to their seats, the following happened: Spoiler: Actual HSD Footage After sneaking out of the kitchen, Pacha whispered to a waitress nearby while pointing at Yzma. "Don't worry honey, we do it all the time," the waitress replied to whatever Pacha whispered to her about.
