Megaman - Saturday, July 08, 2000, 8:05 PM ------------------------------------------

Command Center <Hunter HQ>

Twila Peterson returns to the command center after taking a small break before once again resuming her place at one of the terminals with a quiet sigh. She feels somewhat better after eating as well as taking some time to ply with Kyo and allow the cabbit to have a good romp.

And Kyo shows how much she's appreciative of it as she trails her mistress up to the command center. The human doesn't even notice her until the animal runs fil tilt towards the Hunter officer, yipping in delight. "Mewmewmew!!"

Seminole turns as Twila enters, having not taken a break from his monitoring post because, well, he didn't have to. "Hi Twila," he greets, just as he's pounced by the cabbit, "And hi to you to, Kyo," he adds, giving the mechanimal a snuggle.

The sight elicits a blink in surprise. Strange...Kyo has developed the knack of keeping her bell from ringing when she wants to sneak-sneak. But she then grins as she settles in her seat. "Wish I had a camera. The photograph would be adorable," she quips, in somewhat of a better mood than when she left.

The cabbit giggles and snugs the reploid in return, right before licking his chin.

Seminole chuckles a bit at Kyo and Twila, as he tries to get the cabbit to calm down a bit. Having a jumpy animal in his lap isn't easy. "Where's Feedback when you need him," he answers, looking back up at Twila. "Feeling a bit better now?"

Twila Peterson breaths in some air and offers a nod. "Yeah...I suppose a little," the girl concedes. "I guess Kyo really is a good stress-reliever." She offers the cabbit a glance as if pleading with her to try and calm down. However, it's hard to say since the animal's been rather moody lately. "Guess the news from earlier helped." But the mention of keys has her thinking. Each has a key...while she was dubbed the key. What's the connection?

Meanwhile, Kyo's still squirming a bit within Seminole's lap. Finally she pokes her head up to eye the console. Ooooooooh...more pweety buttons. She unexpectedly hops up to the surface and starts taping on the keys...to see if they make nice pictures on the monitor's screen. But...it has an altogether different effect.

(Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: '<a small cat-like voice sing-songing as clicks are heard> o/~ Mewmewmew yip yip meowph mew -- yip mew purrr... o/~'. (Ch. D [Alliance]) Plant Man transmits: 'What the...?'.

Twila Peterson just blinks at what's being transmitted and ulps. "Kyo? Get away from there?!"

(Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: '<Twila from the background> Kyo? Get away from there?!'.

(Ch. D [Alliance]) Plant Man transmits: 'Ah.'.

Seminole sits there, snickering a bit at Kyo for a few moments before reaching out to try and pull her away from the radio equipment.

(Ch. D []) Quint transmits: 'Stupid cat.'.

Kyo-Ohki blinkyblinks and paws at the buttons, for one last run until she's finally fully pulled away... "Mewmew?" she continues batting...but at air now as she sits.

Twila groans in her seat, feeing her face redden. "That went over well...

(Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: '<the cat-like voice> Mewmew yiiii----! *silence*'.

(Ch. D []) Quint transmits: '@#$& straight, cat!'.

(Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: '*weakly* Um...sorry...'.

(Ch. D [Alliance]) Plant Man transmits: 'That reminds me...I'd better check on the cats.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: '...'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'What...was that?'.

(Ch. D []) Sigma transmits: 'Miss. Peterson. This frequency is to aid the salvation of our world...not to stage the talents of our pets.'.

(Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Ulp. Sorry. My cabbit's been...a little moody. Won't...happen again.'.

Seminole pets Kyo within his lap, shaking his head down at the little cabbit. "I should've known not to let you near the radio equipment," he scolds, albeit in no way that might be perceived as discipline. Sem looks back up at Twila, waving his hand dismissively. "Don't worry about it." He listens to Sigma's comment over the frequency, and half grins. "Then Wily should tell his Masters to be quiet."

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Sigma...Have you been informed of the pressent Situation?'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'To use it properly, is there any word of the Repliforcers' satellite network locating Eclipse?'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: '...Cabbit?'.

(Ch. D []) Sigma transmits: 'My agents have informed me, Wily.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Ahh. Good, Sigma. Are your forces ready?'.

Now Twila really slumps. Meanwhile, Kyo seems to have settled down enough, gazing innocently at the two beings in the room with her as if nothing was wrong...and then starts cleaning herself.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'I do hope that agent does not go by the name of Agile, in which case you might do well to double-check your information with someone else.'.

Plant Man sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "You might as well bring the cabbit to the reploid room where the other pets are."

(Ch. D []) Sigma transmits: 'We always are, Wily.'.

You send a tightbeam radio transmission to Dr. Wily: "Mech-animal. Cat mixed with rabbit. Very curious and at times very mischievous."

You send a tightbeam radio transmission to Plant Man: "Other pets?"

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Excelent. As soon as the Stardroids launch their offences we can meet and counter them...'.

Plant Man sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "Roll's Tango, Waltz, Charleston, and Moonwalk. Matilda's keeping an eye on them in the Reploid Room."

Dr. Wily sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "Oh...amusing!"

Twila Peterson offers Seminole a grin. "Yeah...suppose so.. Thanks for... *ahem* pulling her away as fast as you did, Like I said...she's been...a bit feisty lately. Moody."

Seminole continues petting Kyo as she cleans herself, nodding to Twila. "Yeah, I can understand why, with all the stuff going on around the base. I'm glad she wasn't around when Chaos or Duet came...that could've been disastrous."

You send a tightbeam radio transmission to Plant Man: "Tango I know. Not the other three."

(Ch. D []) Sigma transmits: 'All we need do now is wait and prepare.'.

Plant Man sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "I would be surprised if you did. Those three felines normally live in the biosphere."

Twila Peterson casts a glance briefly towards him. "Yeah....that's true. Although she did meet Duo. His...appearance scared her to death. Ran around him a few times before hiding under the couch. Although...when she gained the courage to come back out and sniff him...I guess she found him boring and trotted to one of the free chairs to nap." With that the girl offers a tiny shrug. "The only beings I know she really hates are Mavericks and Masters. She can't stand either one."

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'The Robot Masters are ready and able... Arnt you Boys?'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'More than ready for the Stardroid Jupiter.'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'I'll agree to that'.

You send a tightbeam radio transmission to Plant Man: "Uh, huh. Well...wouldn't be a good idea. Um, Kyo's been uppity lately."

(Ch. D []) Quint transmits: 'Wee ha! Down with Jupiter!'.

Plant Man sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "Considering the stress levels likely to be evidenced by those around her, that is unsurprising."

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'I could smack Jupiter around, no problem.'.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Remember, we will attempt to get Jupiter to submit voluntarily /before/ we attempt to destroy him.'.

(Ch. D []) Quint transmits: 'Whatever you say.'.

Kyo-Ohki half drops an ear as she listens to the radio chatter coming in from over the speakers. She then peers towards Seminole and pokes him in the tummy. "Mew?"

(Ch. D []) Quint transmits: 'Sure thing, ol' Enker.'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: '...sure, Enker.'.

Seminole nods a bit again, "That would explain why she left the rec room when we had some Mavericks in there.." He looks down at Kyo, quizzically. "What is it?" he wonders, giving her a scratch behind the ear.

(Ch. D [Alliance]) Plant Man transmits: 'This should be interesting.'.

Kyo-Ohki paws a little more at the reploid before brushing her side against him in affection. She doesn't continue more then twice however and pokes him in the tummy one more time before batting a paw within Twila's direction, then pointing. "Yip meowph mew?"

Twila offers her cabbit a blank look. "Yeah...suppose so. if this was the night of the meeting between Cossack, Doppler, Wily...that would explain why she was grumpy for the rest of that night. She wouldn't even come near me when I got back to the room."

Seminole looks down at Kyo again, still wondering what the cabbit is trying to tell the Hunter. As Twila speaks, Seminole looks back up and nods. "I can't blame her too much. I'd be pretty grouchy too if Mavericks were inside my home." He shrugs a bit, looking down at Kyo again. "...I think she's trying to tell me something."

Twila Peterson tilts her head to the side, again glancing over towards the two. "Could be..." she muses softly as she watches.

Kyo tosses a glance back towards Twila again as she lowers the floppy ear with a sniffle. "Mew...." she whines before resting against the officer again.

"Like I said," Twila notes, "She's been acting odd recently."

Twila Peterson lets out a brief sigh, not knowing exactly what to make of her own cabbit's actions...for the moment actually.

Seminole pets Kyo comfortingly as he looks back at Twila. "Haven't we all been acting weird lately? Odd hours, visits by Stardroids, random attacks and meetings...it's put a real change in our routine, and her's as well," he suggests, nodding his head down at the cabbit.

Kyo-Ohki emits a cute little yawn as she certainly does settle down within the reploid's lap, tossing periodic glances towards her mistress every now and then.

"Suppose it would make sense. In alot of ways, Kyo's like a child...she feels any upset a little more keenly than others would..." Twila muses.

Seminole looks down at Kyo, studying her as Twila speaks. She's right, of course, but Sem speculates internally there might be another reason for Kyo's distress. "Yes, you're right..." he answers, then looks back up at Twila, a serious expression appearing over his features. "... Are -you- upset at all this, Twila?"

Kyo-Ohki sniffs and nuzzles the reploid's chest with a quiet sigh.

Meanwhile, Twila gives honest pause to consider the inquiry...finding she can't do anything but nod. "Yeah...suppose I have...been," she says, just above a whisper.

Seminole looks sympathetically at Twila as he pets Kyo a bit more. Sem remains still for a couple seconds, then picks up Kyo in one arm and crosses over to Twila's seat. He rests a hand on her shoulder, being rather concerned. "Nothing wrong with that, y'know. Best thing I would recommend is to relax...distance yourself from all this for a day." He grins a bit, "If the world's coming to an end in a few days, we may as well enjoy them, eh?"

The little cabbit emits some protest as she's placed within her owners lab, but does little else but some minor pouting.

The girl accepts the animal of course before picking her up and trying to console her. "It's...somewhat hard to distance myself from..." she responds.

Seminole steps back, leaning against the counter and nodding down to Twila. "I know, but remember, we're almost all Reploids, and can be fixed a lot easier than humans. Not to mention the fact that almost nobody has been through the same things you have with the Stardroids."

Twila Peterson swallows with a sigh. "So...that mean you're kicking me out of the center? I can't very well leave the Labs itself you know."

Kyo-Ohki squirms a little before making herself comfy within her mistress's arms, and finally quiets down again. "Mip?"

Seminole shakes his head. "No, no, nothing like that. You can stay if you want to, even. I was just suggesting you take some time off."

Twila Peterson nods towards Seminole. "I'll...consider it," she says. Although it's debatable regarding whether she will or not. She glances down on her radio before shaking her head. With Kyo looking on in interest she opens a certain frequency she used last night...

You send a tightbeam radio transmission to Eclipse: "Eclipse, this is 'the Mother'. If you can hear this please respond."

Twila Peterson then sends off a radio transmission. Well, Seminole stated for her to think about a break a day or so from now...not right this moment.

Seminole moves back over to his nearby console, shaking his head a bit to himself. He'll get Twila to relax before the world ends if it kills him, goshdarnit.

Eclipse sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "*long silence, followed by* I receive."

Twila Peterson is seated at a terminal, speaking into the radio while holding Kyo. She blinks before telling the reploid. "Seminole, Eclipse responded!"

Seminole looks over at Twila, blinking. "What?" He pauses, brow furrowing at the girl. "You called Eclipse?" he asks, assuming the answer already and emitting a sigh. "...Where is he?"

You send a tightbeam radio transmission to Eclipse: "Eclipse, you probably already know this...but I'll tell you anyway just in case. Another Stardroid, Luna, arrived today in Arkansas. Libra informed her you've gone against Duo and Duet and have marked you for death. *pause followed by a muffled male voice in the background* May I ask where you are?"

Twila Peterson states, "I...don't know. But I just asked. I told him of Luna and Libra..."

Michael Eildath steps into the command center, looking more like Robocop than he has any right to be without earning a lawsuit from OCP.

Twila Peterson lowers the radio a little as little Kyo begins squirming again in her arms. She overhears the gravlift doors and offers Mike a nod in greeting. "Hi, Mike."

Seminole adjusts his own headset slightly, though doesn't send any transmissions to the Alliance frequency quite yet. He wouldn't want to alert the Stardroids at this point. Sem's gaze falls to Michael as he enters, and gives him a slight nod. "Hey, Mike. Guess who Twila's talking to..."

Sure enough, mere seconds later, the corners of the room begin to glow with power, that starts gathering together in the center. It's soon followed by the yellowish liquid form that takes shape, and melds together, to grow...and keep right on growing, until the horns and main body have formed, nearly touching the ceiling with it's immense size. Within seconds, Eclipse's huge frame has taken shape within the command center of Hunter HQ, his pose familiar enough as well. Arms crossed over his mammoth chest, single eye tilting downwards...

Michael Eildath walks in, still decked out in full combat gear... talk about paranoid. He waves. "Hi, Twila, Seminole..." He blinks, offering. "Who..." his question falls silent as he sees Eclipse morph in out of the floor.

Kyo-Ohki meanwhile pats harmlessly at the girl's radio for a few moments before Twila pulls it out of reach. She then sniffs the air and watches as the wallks seem to...melt some sort of substance. Blinking...the cabbit perks both her ears and just...stares... <Aroo??>

Twila picks up on the activity to and swivels her seat towards the giant. "Uh...you asking what, Seminole?" she questions. She looks up at the Stardroid and comments, "Uh...very concise answer..."

Twila Peterson hugs Kyo more to herself and then gets to her feet. She wished Eclipse had some form of body language that can be read of. Unfortunately he doesn't. "You're life is in danger..." she informs him after taking in a break.

Seminole whips around as Eclipse appears, peering at the Stardroid with a surprised, but restrained expression. He glances briefly at Twila, but is a bit preoccupied with watching Eclipse at the moment.

The cabbit blinkyblinks some more and waves a paw. Silly cabbit.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'Is there anything going on out there?'.

(Ch. D []) Vermilion Rat transmits: 'Not yet...'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Anything to report? Hunters? Mavericks? Repliforce?'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Repliforce would be wise, as we have not heard from the readouts of their satellites.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: 'When something does happen, we need to be prepared! We need tactics! We need intelligence!'.

(Ch. D [None]) Magic Man transmits: 'No comment to the intelligence remark, as this is a truce...'.

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: 'What did you just say, PFS!?!'.

Eclipse falls silent at Twila's words, as if contemplating them in a way that he's never heard them before. A long moment passes, before he finally does speak, his voice, while still massive...seems to have lowered a notch in intensity.

"My existence has been considered detrimental by some. And those who would still value my function...will no longer act upon it in the face of the Judgment."

Amidst some mewing sound from the little animal Twila glances towards Seminole as well as Michael before she questions the giant. "Is...what Libra stated true? Or...do you think she's trying to gain revenge in some way?"

(Ch. D [None]) Magic Man transmits: 'I said I wasn't commenting, so therefor I didn't say anything, so how can you be asking what I just said when I said nothing?'.

Seminole keeps his gaze on Eclipse as he and Twila speaks, glancing briefly at a monitor to make sure the security cameras are recording the visit. They are, so Seminole simply stands there, watching.

Michael Eildath just blinks, watching in confusion... he's not entirely sure what's going on.

Eclipse shifts his stance slightly, arms creaking as their huge forms rub against each other for those few seconds.

"Libra will act in the interests of the other Zodiac, yet she will act in her own interests where possible. Vengeance is not one emotion that she is above...." He then trails off, single eye blinking, his demeanor as calm as if he were merely having a neutral chit-chat, rather than his sudden marking be certain other Stardroids.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'Um hello Wily I'm not sure if you need to know this, but Guts Man has just left the Stadium to what he said was to 'fight''.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Oh really?'.

Twila, ponders silently. She wouldn't doubt if it was a rouse to get the Goliath out of the way somehow. "What...will you do?" she questions carefully and in concern. Whereas others may see a valuable ally, she also sees someone who was may have been merely doing his duty in sparing her life. In short, Twila feels he owe him, even if he did save her life twice due to other reasons other than being a "good Samaritan".

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'Yes he did he just barged out of the Stadium a few minutes ago'.

Eclipse blinks his eye once more, gaze centering on Twila alone, as he continues to stand in place, practically filling a goodly portion of the Command Center.

"Undecided." He states after some time. "This protocol was not pre-programmed for...time for...reconfiguration is needed."

Michael Eildath sits down on a table, listening to Eclipse intently.

Seminole receives and sends a few quick radio transmissions, before disengaging his comlink all together for the moment. He glances between Eclipse and Twila, quietly pondering over the implications of the conversation. "We'd be willing to help you," he speaks up, addressing the Stardroid.

Kyo-Ohki squiggles a little within the arms of her mistress and sniffs the air, then settles again, not seeing the large visitor as a threat.

The girl nods in agreement with Seminole. "That is...if you would let us help you. You saved my life, twice. I owe you that regardless of the reasons why you did it."

"Your current purpose is in league with that of the fate of your own world." Eclipse rumbles, single eye narrowing slightly. "Using such valuable resources in the pursuit of my own existence would be foolhardy...." he pauses, then adds. "...as well as irrelevant. My impending destruction is...irrelevant in the face of this situation."

Michael Eildath gets up. "We're Maverick Hunters...we're here to save lives...and no one's life is irrelevant."

Twila Peterson strokes her pet's fur to keep her quiet. "Eclipse, unless 'The Huntress' is dissuaded from her belief that your against them...you're life is in much danger as ours. There...could be away we could help each other. But," she adds, "that would be your decision. Regardless you should know...what was overheard. It may help you. Luna has an arrow. She stated that it would strike and kill you...only after you blinked."

Eclipse falls silent again, listening to Twila's words, until finally he shifts once more.

"Your input is noted..." he rumbles deeply. "...and will be compensated for. Assistance is impossible at this point...reconfiguration is incomplete. I am..."

A long pause now, as if searching for the right word. Finally...he finds one, though it's used with some measure of discomfort.

"...unsure. And unable to reach a decision until such time as it is complete."

Twila Peterson slows closes her eyes and then reopens then. Taking in a small breath she asks gently. "Would you mind if any of us contacted you in the future...to talk?"

Another long pause, and finally Eclipse shifts once more. "As you wish." He states simply, arms unfolding once more, his body already beginning to melt and change shape, now starting to shrink in size.

Kyo-Ohki squiggles again within the young woman's arms, mewing as if whining.

Twila only watches as Eclipse begins to shift as if to leave. "Eclipse, I...we do want to help...if you'll let us. Please consider that..."

Michael Eildath nods.

Seminole pipes up as well. "When will you be...reconfigured?" he asks, rather concerned with how long it'll take Eclipse to come to a decision.

Eclipse is beyond answering now, though even as he begins to melt into the floor once more, his single eye remains formed, focused on Twila as it lowers to the ground. Finally though...the body splits apart...and the eye melts with the rest, into nothingness all together.

Still, at the last moment, as Twila spoke her words...Eclipse blinked once more.

Seminole's question is unanswered as well. Perhaps even Eclipse doesn't truly know...

Twila Peterson keeps her attention focused on the Stardroid's eye as well...not moving or refocusing her attention elsewhere, even as the otherworldly visitor dissolves and prepares to head elsewhere. She can't think of anything rightly to say at the moment as he takes his leave. She stares after silently pleading, fearing it's to no avail. Finally, she releases a breath she wasn't aware she was holding before stating, "Apparently Eclipse was framed," when it's apparent the Stardroid is gone.

Michael Eildath blinks. "Framed?"

Seminole says, in unison with Mike, "Framed?"

Twila Peterson glances towards Mike. "Another Stardroid arrived on Earth today...called Luna. Apparently she's an historian of some sort. Libra approached her and told her Eclipse had went against Duo and Duet. That's why he's now in danger..." She pauses a moment. "...Probably because Libra wanted to get back at him for saving my life." And she wouldn't doubt Libra might try again.

Michael Eildath nods. "So Eclipse is one of the good ones...let's hope he can avoid Terra's fate." Mike sighs.

Seminole starts inching toward the gravlift, then looks at Twila and Mike, sighing a bit. "I'm going to go contact Rock about the development, and I have some other things to attend to. I'll see you both later."

The girl hugs Kyo close as she informs Mike, "Terra's...alive tho. There was a meeting earlier today in San An...and Terra appeared in the form of...a small spark of energy. Apparently he's imprisoned somewhere within another dimension---" She cuts herself off as Seminole prepares to leave. "Should...we inform the alliance about this, or wait?"

Michael Eildath hrms. "I don't think they need to know that Eclipse can't make up his mind yet...it wouldn't help the cause any... or the morale."

Seminole's brow furrows a bit. ".. I'll ask Rock and see what he thinks. Wily knows already, so whether or not the Alliance knows would be decided tomorrow."

Twila Peterson dips her chin. "Thanks, Sem. Rest well..."

Michael Eildath nods. "G'night."

Twila Peterson then turns towards Mike. "You're...right. I guess I just can't help but feel for him though."

Michael Eildath nods. "I wouldn't want to be in his shoes right now. If he sides with us, he's going against all of his allies...and even so, Libra and this...Luna may have him killed anyway."

Twila Peterson nods rather slowly. "All...he did was save my life. I don't care why he did it. He just did..."

Michael Eildath nods. "And that makes him OK by me... even for a Stardroid."

Twila Peterson let's out a sigh before sinking back into her seat. "This is all...so crazy," she offers. "Maybe Sem is right. I do need to take some time out to relax. But how in the heck can *that* be done with all this going on?"

Michael Eildath shrugs. "I wish I knew..."

(Ch. D [Enemies!]) Barrage Grasshopper transmits: 'Any 'droid sightin's ta report?'.

Twila Peterson offers a helpless shrug towards Michael in turn, not knowing what else she can offer. "I...have a terrible feeling it's...going to get worse before it gets better."

Michael Eildath reaches over to pat Twila on the back, trying to reassure you. "But it will get better...you have to believe that."

Wasn't Twila the one trying to point out there was still hope last night? But then, she is bound to shift every so often within her feelings. "I know. Thanks." She glances down towards her cabbit before looking back up towards Mike. "Say, you haven't seen Andante lately have you?"

Michael Eildath smirks. "'Dante's sleeping...one of the advantages of being a cat is that the goings on of the human world don't bother him much."

Twila Peterson hmmms in some minor confusion and peers down at Kyo. "Funny, thought this one here was at least 50% cat. She certainly doesn't seem to sleep *too* much." But then, Kyo's not entirely cat either...also part rabbit. "Just asking. Kyo's been a bit moody lately. I...wouldn't be surprised if she was picking up on some of my own state. Was thinking if she and Andante could be put together might calm her."

At this the cabbit merely peers towards both humans while wiggling her lil cotton-ball tail.

Michael Eildath hrms. "Maybe...I'll go get him."

Twila Peterson nods towards Michael. "Thanks. Only...don't wake him if he's still sleeping."

Michael Eildath nods, and takes off. He returns a few minutes later, holding the black ball of fuzz known as Andante.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Report, everyone.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: 'At attention, guarding Maverick heavy arm unit 'Leviathan'.'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'I'm sittin' on my aft.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Agile transmits: 'We need to attack. Were running out of time!'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'At ease within the San Angeles stadium.'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'nothing going on in the stadium'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Awaiting confirmation of a Stardroid sighting.'.

Twila Peterson watches as Mike takes his leave for his cat as well and strokes the cabbit's soft fur. "Maybe I'll feed you through a baby bottle soon. Warm milk? How would you like that, huh?" she asks, smiling a little sadly. As the Hunter returns she glances back up towards him, masking her emotions. "Thanks. I take it he's awake?"

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Hmm... Good. And Agile, We have 6 more days.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Agile transmits: 'To get how many keys?'.

Michael Eildath nods. "I'd.. um...better leave ya alone with him. Andante still hasn't totally forgiven me."

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Six days to destroy 9 Stardroids. We will need time to repair in between.'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'We've got a whole frickin' civilization at our disposal. We'll make the time!'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Ten in all. To quote my dear King. We will prevail. The Stardroids will begin attacking soon...and when they do... they will be beaten.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Agile transmits: 'We are pushing the time as is. We NEED to attack.'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Eclipse must be located before a Stardroid is brought to harm.'.

Twila Peterson nods quietly in response. "I'm sure she will. Just...takes a little more time." She gently kisses the cabbit's forehead as she places her on the ground by her feet.

Kyo peers up towards the black with those green eyes of hers and bats a paw. "Mew?" <Haven't seen you in awhile. Wassup?>

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'Alright Agile attack, but where?'.

(Ch. D [None]) Agile transmits: 'So that they can come and play with us? If we attack it will be an unexpected move. It will give us a series advantage... :)'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Silence, Agile! We /cant/ attack... Not at this present time as No Stardroids have landed! Feel free to go attack Starhaven... I will make sure to collect your scrap and give it to Dust Man for his heap...'.

(Ch. D [None]) Agile transmits: 'Ignore the :)... Ignore this MSG too.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: '...Give me access to a spacecraft with assault capabilities and I will fly it!'.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Terra said the Stardroids will be descending to the planet soon. Today you are overly anxious to find one... By Tuesday, you will be complaining that there are too many to handle at once.'. (Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Maverick Hunter Base belatedly reporting in.'.

Andante leaps down from Mike (the mini-betrayer) and paws over to the Cabbit. He mews softly. <Hiya...>

Kyo-Ohki tilts her head to the side with a sigh. "Yipyip..." <I know. Sowwy. Been feeling icky lately. *grump* carrots haven't been tasting as good either...>

Michael Eildath hehs. "I'm going to go see what's going on in San Angeles," he says, strapping on his bandolier and walking towards the teleporter. Don't let Andante get too feisty."

"I won't..." Twila promises. "Mike...take care out there ok?"

Michael Eildath nods, and mock salutes. "Will do."

Michael Eildath enters the Teleportation Chamber--Hunter HQ.

(Ch. D [None]) Agile transmits: 'By Tuesday...'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Eclipse is the key to the defeat of the Stardroids. With his knowledge comes the knowledge of their weaknesses.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Agile transmits: 'Who is with me on the attack?'.

(Ch. D []) Guts Man transmits: 'I wanna attack!!!'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'The ignorant are, Agile.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: 'You are my commanding offiiii/cer/! I am with you, Lieutenant Agile!'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'Who are you attacking Agile There are no Stardroids on the surface'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Silence, Agile! This is a direct order... You will /not/ I repeat... NOT attack!'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Uh? Pops?'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Pluto is inna house. Literally.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'What?!'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'WE GOT contact in the stadium!'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'He's down at the stadium.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: '...TAKE COVER! TAKE COVER! MAN YOUR VEHICLE! HULL DOWN POSITION! GET FRESH CLIPS IN!'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'whoa whoa whoa!!! where is enforcer at?!'.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Belay those orders. And HOLD YOUR FIRE.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Do /not/ engage unless Stardroid attacks!'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Refrain from attack!'.

(Ch. D [None]) Agile transmits: '... Alright... But if it makes ONE move against any one here.. I attack.'.

Twila Peterson lets out a sigh. She allows the two animals to play on their own while she listens to the come traffic...only to also pick up satellite feed as well...

Screen> San Angeles Memorial Stadium

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Handle it, Enker, King. I will be down imminently.'.

(Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Guys, rushing in recklessly isn't gonna help.'.

Screen> Enker sets his spear down, remaining calm as ever as the others have their own, for the most part not particularly calm reactions. "Greetings, Pluto..." says the Elite.

Screen> King Dragon stands up and walks over staying a distance from the droid but watching it closely

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: 'Holding fire!'.

Screen> King blinks abruptly, quite startled at the massive upheaval due to the explosive wake brought upon the side of the stadium. "PLUTO!", King quickly identifies, whipping up his Executioner's Axe and tucking it underneath his arm. "HOLD YOUR FIRE!", he shouts above the crumble and such.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Affirmative.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'Lets wait for Enforcers plan'.

Screen> Pluto snorts a bit in obvious disgust, for a moment seeming entirely oblivious to the various occupants as he pulls a chunk of concrete out of his claws. "Can these earthlings not build anything that would at least resist falling down? That wasn't a challenge at all."

Screen> Slash Man scales the side of the stadium, making his way to the roof. He crouches down on the edge and peers out over the field. Long distance to Eclipse: Twila Peterson takes it he smashed the stadium...

Screen> King, from his hunched over reaction in defense to Pluto's entrance, stands with a regal height alongside his Elite brethren Enker, also near Crash Man. Is it not weird how these Masters fear absolutely nothing?

Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'Everyone be on the look out for other stardroid arrivals on the planet, do not rush the stadium'.

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: 'If he attacks, don't let him close on you! Ranged combat!'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Y'know, when someone comes all th' friggin' way down to knock down a building, I don't think they're lookin' ta talk. Just my opinion.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'From what I have observed Pluto is weak against energy weapons'.

(Ch. D []) Guts Man transmits: 'Bah, maybe you don't want to get close, but that doesn't mean I won't get close. We're the coward cower, Guts Man shall prevail!'.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Hopefully that information will not need to be used.'.

Screen> Crash Man nods to King, as he comes on over. Yeah, the Robot Masters have no fear. They don't die, they.. nngh.. multiply.

(Ch. D [Enemies!]) Barrage Grasshopper transmits: 'HOW DO YOU COME TO THAT

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'In the battle yesterday I noticed he was more damaged to my energy blast then he should have been'.

(Ch. D [Enemies!]) Barrage Grasshopper transmits: 'Damaged?! He didn't even have a scratch!'.

Screen> High overhead...a massive Skull slowly descends down towards the field...spinning slightly to hover down over the stands on the far side of the field... lowering a touch to far and crushing a few...

(Ch. D [None]) Enforcer Malamute transmits: 'I'm going to try to speak with the Stardroid...Last time I met with him, he said he wanted to meet with me again...I'm going to try and get him to surrender his key peacefully...*pause* If not...I'm sure we have enough backup to take him down. But we need someone who can block radio transmissions, so that the Stardroid can not call for backup...'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'alright Guardian, just wait, we need not attack unless necessary'.

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: '...Yeah, Barrage! Guardian, that shot was ineffective!'.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'You weren't there now were?'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Clear this channel for improtant information!'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Aiight, everyone. Shut the heck up. I don't need your crap filterin' over my radio. Only Pops, Enker, King, King Dragon, and any other higher ups should be talkin'.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Clear this channel for important information!'.

(Ch. D [Enemies!]) Barrage Grasshopper transmits: 'I've seen the video reports! He handed you your afts!'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'NOW!'.

Screen> It would seem even the feline of Doom itself has his vain moments. Once his claws are clean again, he crosses his arms over his chest, and as if it were a trifle thing, finally regards some attention to the myrad of Earth's 'defenders' contained within the stadium. "So this is were you all cower to await your fates. Finally give up on trying to defy Judgement?"

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: ' SILENCE!!!!!!!!'.

Screen> Magma Dragoon steps out of the shadows, his shadowed armor returning to its standard format -- the time for stealth is gone, not that it would work on such a being. Frowning, he still observes from his present location, up in one of the corporate boxes within the stadium. "I just love it when unexpected company comes for a visit.." Is his murmur, what could be called a smirk-sneer spreading its way upon his muzzle.

Twila Peterson mumbles... "And Sem told me to relax...? Fat chance..."

Andante mrrs?

Screen> "Nah," the Red Bomber replies. "We're just chillin' here, playin'

Screen> A loud voice booms from the Skullker in answer... filling the stadium. "Hardly, Pussy Cat. We awaited one of you. Now... We must speak I believe. Enforcer...state to this Stardroid his options if you please." It is Dr. Wily himself, hands poised over his controls...

Screen> Guardian stands up stretching out his 7 foot tall form. He holds his hands by his side and stands by King Dragon. He looks to Enforcer and gives him a nod then turns too Pluto.

Screen> Tyler Fuchikama was working at a table with a series of computer terminals when Pluto came crashing in. Yelping, the frail little human dives under the table and cowers.

Screen> Enforcer Malamute hops out of the stands, looking towards Pluto, "Stardroid..." He says, taking a few steps foreword, "You do remember me, do you not. From Antarctica...You said then you wanted to speak with me once again...Well now is your chance...I want this to end peacefully...None of us will attack you, provided you are not hostile towards us..."

Screen> King stands aside Enker, his crimson optics narrowed to the form of Pluto, the viable judge and jury of the Stardroids. He grips his staff tightly, his gaze glancing to Enforcer, then back to the Stardroid of Doom. He's not all too happy having the situation in the hands of a Maverick Grunt..

(Ch. B [GoodGuy-Central]) Michael Eildath transmits: 'Y'know, I'm gonna hafta get Rock's permission to take the Alb2 out on a permanent basis until this is over.'.

(Ch. B []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Er...send him E-Mail?'.

(Ch. B [GoodGuy-Central]) Michael Eildath transmits: 'Heh.'.

Screen> King Dragon glances over at Pluto now, still remaining on all his limbs in a non threatening position he looks to Guardian for a moment and then back to Pluto

(Ch. D [None]) Enforcer Malamute transmits: 'Can anyone in the stadium block radio transmissions?'.

(Ch. B [Hunters-Old]) Magma Dragoon transmits: 'That certainly sounds like a reasonable idea, Michael.'.

Screen> Crash Man remains with his fellows, the Robot Masters. Enker to his right, King to his left. Guts Man all up in between. For a rare moment, the Red Bomber seems sociable without ready to insult. Maybe he's just playing nice, so they'll let him shoot someone. Maybe.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Given the Stardroid ability to teleport practically any distance with pinpoint accuracy and no regard to teleportation shields, I supect it would do little good.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Enforcer Malamute transmits: '... Understood.'.

(Ch. D [Dragonfire]) Magma Dragoon transmits: 'And I suspect that it's quite possible that this frequency is being monitored right now, given Pluto's relative location in regards to our own.'.

Screen> Maverick Ride Armor <Leviathan> turns, stomping away from Pluto. Jumping as the vents shoot steam with the characteristic *HUWAH*. Climbing the stands on the side of the stadium not destroyed, the armor slowly makes its way up, crushing seats.

Screen> Michael Eildath makes his way towards a relatively clear part of the stadium, not wanting to get in anyone's way... and not wanting anyone in his way, so he can get some high explosives out, if need be.

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: 'Hrmm...PLUTO! You smell funny! And...You smell...Like...Funny!'.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Silence.'.

(Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: '*facepalm*'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Ordnance! Silence!'.

Screen> The Skullker buries itself further into the Stadium with a crack of rock and the snapping of wood and plastic... Wily sends out transmissions to the Stadium's Control Booth and in a moment... the stadium is flooded with light from the high lamps...

Screen> Magma Dragoon's sneer fades into a pure smirk after sending off his last message, glancing off the balcony within his corporate box. With a sigh, he ponders whether or not to join the rest of the Alliance properly. Screen> Slash Man's claws protract from the backs of his palms. He sits back on his haunches and narrows his eyes at Pluto with respect. A respect he feels he is going to have to rid himself of by showing Pluto who really is the best hunter.

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: 'Yes Colonel King, my apologies!'. Screen> Pluto's tail (noticeably a notch shorter now, though a new blaster as been repaired on the end) sways behind him almost lazily as he turns to gaze upon Enforcer with eyes colder than the cold of damnation itself. "The time of all destruction is at hand, Dog of War, and you still wish to talk? Your peaceful insistence is admirably, if not futile. You have a few days, I have millinea; speak, but do not waste what precious time you have." His attention is on Enforcer, but something says he's far from not paying attention to the others around him....

Screen> The massive jaw of the Skullker slowly lowers... making it look like the Skullker is about to fly down and swallow the Stardroid whole... Dr. Wily waits and watches... his hands running over the controls.

Screen> Just great, just great. Heat Man's sitting there minding his own @#$& business, and then this Stardolt shows up and decides to bust up the arena. Well that's just prime. Boxy body, unlike the obviously more agile attendees, has a much lower center of gravity, and thus Heat Man is sent tumbling into a pile of twisted aluminum. Whee. Silence reigns over him for a moment as he steadily tries to move the large pieces of debris from his body, but with little avail. This annoys Heat significantly. Body suddenly deepening into a deep red hue, the fiery Master swings a heavy fist at the debris, melting the metal away in a molten pool. Much better. Steadily, Heat pulls himself out, clomping toward the Stardroid. Who's this catboy think he is anyway? F'ing up Heat Man's prime seat in the stadium! You can't BUY seats that good. Damnit. Its just one of those days when you don't wanna wake up, everything is f'ed, everybody sucks, you don't really know why, but you wanna justify, rippin' someone's head off.

Screen> Suddenly, Tyler realizes his usual cowardice in regard to personal damage might be interfering with his chance to gather data on a Stardroid....providing he survives the encounter. Reach to the table, he grabs a military grade long-range scanner, turning it on and locking onto Pluto. He watches eagerly as data flashes across the screen, and hopes to God the Stardroid doesn't notice him.

Screen> Guts Man is starting to crack up, this whole being good and waiting for stuff to happen is taking a toll on him. Come on you stupid Stardroid, do something!!! As Crash Man said, it's like a movie here and movies need more action and less drama!

Screen> Enforcer Malamute nods, looking around at the others. "We have come to learn that you are in possession of a key, one of nine that, will help to free the other Stardroid known as Terra...Now we, the beings of Earth, are asking you if you will surrender this key to us, without any conflict..." He, of course, doesn't mention that one way or another, they're gonna get that key...

Screen> Tyler Fuchikama puts his hand up to his earpiece radio as he receives a transmission. Pulling out his Seburo 98 (not that it would do any good against a Stardroid), he rolls out from under the table and runs at a low crouch for the exit. If only the stadium weren't so @#$& /big/.

Screen> A slight shimmer of electricity flows over Guardian for a second and then it disappears. He looks at Pluto still standing very in a casual posture and feeling very calm. His scimitar hits the side of his leg and he moves it to the side so it will not do that again. He normally is used to judging peoples personality and has a feeling the Stardroid will not give up the key but he is not always right and this time he hopes he is wrong.

Screen> Enker remains silent for the moment, allowing the snowpuppy and snowkitty to converse... He simply withdraws his own datapad from his belt and gathers what information he can on the Stardroid, before snapping off another radio transmission.

Screen> Maverick Ride Armor <Leviathan> continues its steady ascent up the massive stadium's seats, eventually nearing the top. Turning, high above the others, with a bit of cover from the parts of the stadium above him. Repeatedly boring its feet into the ground and stomping, it slowly goes into 'hull down' position, a good deal of seating and wreckage in front of its legs, claw-hands and weapon-bristling arms protruding over it.

Screen> King glowers to Enforcer's back side as the Maverick dog begins to speak, rather openly. He shakes his head with utter disgust, his digits rippling across the surface of the Executioner's staff. Noting Enker's nonchalant scan, he inquires the same as the Red Bomber. "Aye?"

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Lock targeting systems on Pluto and do what you need to to ready your most powerful attacks, but do NOT fire. If it does turn violent, and no backup for the Stardroid arrives, we should have a quick victory on our hands.'.

Screen> Pluto rolls his eyes at the comments, like he's heard that speak a million times before, and buries his face in a paw palm a moment. "Every planet we get to destroy, it's the same thing. Terra gets all mamby pamby and tries to help the unworthy save their doomed world. You want a key?" Lowering his paw again, he holds it out, a vaguely key-shaped form of ice lying in it. "A key, hmmm?"

Crunch! A single clench of a paw, and all that remains are the bits of frost that slip between his fingers and flutter to the ground. "Judgement has been made. Dead or alive, even Terra cannot change that."

(Ch. D [None]) Heat Man transmits: 'Whatever you say.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: 'The Leviathan's heaviest weapon is meant for aquatic combat! I'll do what I can, though!'.

(Ch. D [None]) Agile transmits: 'Don't make it obvious.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'Did he just crush the key?'.

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: 'I doubt the key was that obvious and easily destroyed, dogmeat!'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'it was obviously a fake, remember he controls ice'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'I do not believe so. It is but symbolism..'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Bros? I think it's time ta kick some ass. In case we don't survive.. I'd like ta say.. I luv ya all. Even that dork, Protoman. Sniff.. Feelin' mushy makes me sick to my stomach. I wanna kick this twerp's aft.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'Understood, just making sure'.

(Ch. D [No_Fate]) Michael Eildath transmits: 'It's pretty obvious he's not gonna give it to us... as much as I hate to agree with Crash Man...'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Snootch to th' bootch.'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'Indeed'.

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: 'I say the Softies charge this guy first!'.

Screen> Dr. Wily...behind the entrance of the Skullker...regarding Pluto with eyes narrowed, his voice rises from the speakers as the Cat Bot performs the action and speaks the words. "Then, Pussy Cat... I am afraid you must join your companions..." A massive cannon slowly extends from the open maw of the skull. "In Oblivion!!!" The Skullker... FIRES! A massive beam of energy shoots straight down at Pluto!

Screen> King Dragon raises up onto two legs now, his body for a moment surges with energy and the surge fades as quickly as it came

(Ch. B []) Twila Peterson transmits: '*sarcasm* Just think...this woulda done wonders during rating's month. You're on TV too...'.

Screen> Face settling to a deep look of Heat Man's form significantly darkens as he powers for his Atomic Fire. Eyes set in a scowl, the air around Heat Man takes on a hazy look before being completely vaporized by the fires of the Master, a small field of flame now dancing around Heat Man's boxy body. His eyes hold fast to Pluto's body. Poor little guy looks like he's gunna burst if he doesn't get to release soon. Come to think of it, it might be kind of funny to see Heat Man meltdown on a Stardroid. Wonder what Doc'd think of -that-?

(Ch. D [Enemies!]) Barrage Grasshopper transmits: 'Do not fear! There is but one Pluto, and many of you!'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Open fire!'.

(Ch. D []) Quantum Kitsune transmits: 'Isn't one Pluto ENOUGH?!'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'It's faster than the frickin' Skullker, man!'.

Screen> King Dragon vaults into the air and with a large roar fires off his particle cannon at Pluto

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Draw Pluto's fire away from the Skullker.'.

Screen> Michael Eildath pulls up his Incinerator Rifle, breathing a mantra to himself that he picked up long ago. "I do not aim with my hand, he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father..." He tenses, and the pilot on his rifle flares. . o O (An intense, directed flame... and you thought firemen only /stopped/ fires.?) The Incinerator Rifle belches out a gout of flame towards the Stardroid.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'The Skullker can take plenty of fire. Focus on Destroying the Droid!'.

Screen> Maverick Ride Armor <Leviathan> whirrs as a piece of weaponry charges, mounted on the arm. Training its sights on the distant target, it releases a blast of sonic energy off towards Pluto, whizzing through the air, from the high ground to the low ground. But Pluto will probably dodge.

Screen> With Enker's intelligent suggestion, King quickly reaches with his arm over his shoulder, snatching his brilliantly chrome shield from it's magnetized residence upon his back side. Lowering the elongated means of protection over his frame, the royal blue gem centered within the middle begins to ominously hum with a cyan glow. His crimson optics narrow as tendrils of fire whip from the orbs recessed within his ebony cowl.

"This time shall be different, Pluto! This time, you will be DEFEATED!"

Screen> Enforcer Malamute dives back as Wily fires, his cannon charging as he does, "We gave you a chance Stardroid...Now face the true power of Earth!" He brings the cannnon up ands fires off his fully charged blast towards the Stardroid.

Screen> Enker slashes his Mirror Buster in a wide arc, sending a great blast of energy forward, although as the Elite has not himself absorbed a primary attack he doesn't have quite the energy for his best attack... Still, after launching off the cutting beam of power, he vaults over to land in front of the Skullker.

Screen> Crash Man levels his right arm at Pluto, where a diamond-tipped drill extends. He looks to his fellow Robot Masters for a moment, before offering them all a manic grin. He looks back at the Stardroid, and announces. "WRECK N' RULE!!!" Boom! A rocket-powered drill blasts from it's launcher at an impressive speed. The projectile spirals across the air, leaving a trail of white smoke in it's wake as it tries to nail it's target: Pluto.

Screen> Agile grins as the cannon goes off. "My time to shine," His voice heightens as his scimitar ignites with a loud *PGUU!* type sound "Pluto your mine!" He charges the snow kitty and raises his scimitar over his head "Come on!" *SLASH!* The scimitar comes down with an incredible amount of force. Screen> Guardian suddenly a wave of energy flows over his body and he is charged. He runs forward a bit and then the energy moves down into one hand. He raises his and at Pluto and shouts. "Hey pussy cat your pla might have saved you last time but not today" he smirks and the energy continues to charge in his hand and then it flies forward at the Stardroid.

Screen> ~You make me dizzy running circles in my head, one of these days I'll chase you down..~ Heat Man's body flickers momentarily, he nods once at his radio orders before releasing his atomic energies in the form of a massive fireball, directed at one Pluto. Crisp Kitty, anyone? ~...You know you make me break down!!~

Screen> Tyler Fuchikama dives to the ground as the firefight begins, getting to his knees and crawling towards the Skullker now...it's closer. Putting his hand up to his radio, he screams something that is lost in the din of energy weapons searing through the air over his head.

Screen> Guts Man smiles as Wily opens fire and orders people to open fire. Guts Man doesn't really have any long range attacks, and he's not about ready to run all the way towards Pluto, it's better to let him come towards him whenever he teleports around the stadium. Guts Man whistles and some hardhats skitter in. Guts Man points, "Alright guys, take care of him while I ready myself!" The hardhats open fire on Pluto! Hail the invincible hardhats!

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'I suggest me and Slashman should try and immobilize him then you all attack him(this is for next turn and try not to attack before we do:)"'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'Understood'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Do you see how FAST he is?'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Immobilization is nigh impossible!'.

Screen> Tyler Fuchikama dives for the hatch, pulling himself into the Skullker after it's opening. The hatch closes after Tyler.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'I say.. a bunch of us try to smack him with our blindin' stuff. That way, the others can hit with harder stuff.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'Hey it might be hard but we can still try'.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Affirmative, but make sure he is actually struck for damage rather then wasting a blind after a blind.'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Very well! Inform me when you prepare your strike!'.

(Ch. D [None]) Agile transmits: 'All Mavericks, use your blinding weapons. Now.'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'The Royal Shield is gaining its necessary intake as we speak.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Enforcer Malamute transmits: 'I agree...He's two quick...We should slow him down, and then open fire with our powerful attacks'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'And listen to Enker!'.

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: 'Readying sonic disabling countermeasures, SIR!'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Do not use Ice upon him. Not even Liquid Nitro froze him when I used it...'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'One at a time, defenders!'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'I got a flash-rocket with his name on it, pops. Just give me some prep.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Enforcer Malamute transmits: 'If I can get close enough, I can use my taser on him...But it is a close ranged weapon...'.

Screen> And all Hell breaks loose. Literally. Shots of multiple weapons thunder from all sides, their intents all the same, though. The results are almost cataclismic, as various different forms of energy strike and collide around Pluto, obscuring the Stardroid's unholy form in the resulting smoke and fire. And when it clears.... he's gone. Destroyed? Fled?

If only things were so easy. A much louder, much more prominate rumble thunders across the stadium, ten times the resounding cry of incoming doom it was when Pluto first made his appearance, as out of the haze of fire prehaps those with quick sense would catch sight of a white blurr leaping out, speeding through the various gathered beings, and instead of attacking them tears into the wall of the stadium on the opposite side. Again the stadium is rocked by an almost quake-like explosion as the wall collapses under the strain as the Snowkitty tears out its supports with his fearsome dash, sending the wall crumbling inward upon his attackers.

(Ch. D [None]) Agile transmits: 'Thats an unneeded risk.'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Crash Man's flash rocket is quite perfect for distance.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Brace for impact!'.

(Ch. D [None]) Enforcer Malamute transmits: 'Incoming debris!'.

(Ch. D [None]) Ordnance Gopher transmits: 'Auuuuhg!'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Stand tall and mighty!'.

(Ch. D [None]) Agile transmits: '...'.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'But DON'T stand still!'.

Screen> Maverick Ride Armor <Leviathan> lurches as the very section it stands upon collapses, Ordnance lurching backwards in his chair, the ride armor consumed as it tips backwards, masses of steel debris, rock, and other material covering it. Its swept along with the avalanche towards the field.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'Ok once everything is cleared I'll fire a bolt of electricity at him which will disable is cicuits.'.

Screen> King Dragon back pedals in mid air away from the explosion, rising up out of the stadium even to avoid the debris if possible

(Ch. D [Enemies!]) Barrage Grasshopper transmits: ''-IF- you hit him, and I'm pretty sure Stardroid circuitry is far more advanced than our own!'.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Crash Man will have the first flash attack. If it strikes, wait for the Stardroid to be damaged before attempting another stun.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Enforcer Malamute transmits: 'Everyone mov--Aghhhh!'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Crash man! Now!'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Aye, Master!'.

Screen> Guardian args as his shot misses but he doesn't lose hope. He moves from side to side dodging the pieces of debris. His fists crackle with electricity and they begin to glow a bright yellow. Little sparks of energy come from his fists. His fists continue to glow an even brighter yellow until it almost becomes blinding. He then runs a bit closer to Pluto and raises his fists behind his back and then throws them forward letting loss literacy thousands of electric bolts at him.

Screen> Falling buildings? On Heat Man? Pah! You can't keep a good 'bot down! And Heat Man is no exception to this. Especially considering that the large inlet of power his Atomic Fire requires ignites his body into a living pillar of flame. What's the falling debris do? Why, it burns baby! That's right, Heat Man might not have the moves or the grace to move his boxy aft out of the way, but he sure as hell knows how to burn stuff! So now what's Heat Man gunna do since its obvious that Wily wants him to attack again? Flee like girly girl Quint? Put his head between his legs and kiss his sweet aft goodbye? No way! Heat Man learned from the best of the lot. Tough guys like Guts Man showed the sho'nuff little guy how to kick things up a notch, and that's exactly what he plans on doing. A small candle-light burst of flame igniting in one of his stubby hands, Heat Man leans his arm back for the prize shot, hurling a fireball toward the Stardroid assailant. Man, that's a hot one, look at that baby fly!

Screen> As the other members of the alliance are saved either by dodging or just being in a lucky spot, Enker instead ignores his own advice and holds his ground, raising his long golden spear to the air... And it begins to glow slightly, red, white, and blue, the field cycling over the Elite. With every piece of the building that comes tumbling down on him, the field only glows just a little bit brighter, and the colors change just a little bit more quickly... It is still relatively dim and slow, but still, it is there, and after the next Stardroid strike, we will see how bright it becomes...

Screen> Enker will now absorb any attack against him into his Mirror Buster. You paged Eclipse with 'If so...what made Eclipse finally decide? :)'. Screen> Enforcer Malamute is caught by peices of falling debris, one of the larger rocks catching him in the side and sending him to the ground, hard. He lays on the ground, stunned for a minute. Shaking his head to clear out the cobwebs, he manages to stand back up, looking towards the Stardroid once again. He wipes a bit of fluid away from his mouth, the grenade launcher on his right arm clicking as a grenade cycles into the chamber. He doesn't fire it yet, oh no...He back off a few steps, bringing his arm up, his riot shield flashing on. He kneels down behind it, ready for the Stardroid's next attack

Screen> Enforcer Malamute hits a button on his wrist and his riot shield comes online.

Screen> Guts Man stands there as debris comes crashing down on him, he tries to punch it all out, obliterating chunks of it, "Ha! Is that the best you got?! Urgh! Come on, poppa ain't gonna yield under this!!!" But there's just too much debris falling down, it comes crashing down over Guts Man, burying him underneath it all. Oh no Guts Man is dead! He's been thwarted by Pluto!!! But wait! From under the debris, something moves, stuff slowly rolls down the small pile of debris, until Guts Man emerges from it! He shakes himself and dust scatters all around, he coughs a few times, "Gah, is that the best you got?!" He stands on top of the pile of debris that was covering him, slowly picking up a huge chunk of it. "Bah yer such a wuss. The other Stardroids usually harm me more than you, ya stupid little git!!" Guts Man lifts the chunk over his head, "Now why don't you be a good little loser and go squish?!" Guts Man throws the big chunk of wall at Pluto!

Screen> "AAAAAAAAA!!!!" The Red Bomber shouts as he tries to run away from the debris. All this is for naught, however, as Crash Man gets buried under rubble.. dead?

Yeah, right. Damaged, but @#$&, a localized explosion happens over Crash Man's burial ground. Tiny bits of debris are sent everywhere; and the Red Bomber stands. His armor is a wreck of dents, scratches, and broken bits. His nifty glass-shield shattered. There, slightly stumbling, Crash Man has his moment. A Rambo moment. Everything around him turns black, as artillery fire goes off in the background. o.O (To win the war.. you must become the war..) From no where, our hero takes up a red sash. Slowly, he ties it around his forehead; the knot on the back of his head tightens in a dramatic moment. A bow tossed by a Hardhat is caught by his left hand, as his right extends a rocket-powered arrow. Crashbo, as he's now called, notches this arrow against the string of the bow. Pulling back, he takes aim; narrowing manic-turned-serious green eyes at the Stardroid threat. "..SNOOTCH TO THE !#?!#!# NOOTCH..!!!" Crashbo cries, and fires.

Screen> The Skullker remains in an unnattacked part of the Stadium as a second, thinner cannon extends beside the first, The voice of Dr. Wily resounds about the Stadium. "Do not let up! Destroy him! Show him our power!!" The smaller cannon flairs brightly as the Mad Doctor, the young Tyler standing beside him, slams a finger down onto a small red button and a gout of raw flame lances out until it flies straight at Pluto!

Screen> Michael Eildath watches the building fall around him, the dust billowing... but his own section remaining relatively intact. . o O (Still living on borrowed time, I see. Don't run out on me yet.) Whipping his gun up, he follows the blur as best he can, and when he thinks he has a bead... and an appropriate lead on the target, he fires, bullet flying out with a silent thwip as it heads for the Stardroid. "Let's make that borrowed time worth it."

Screen> King Dragon glares down at the Stardroid taking in a giant breath and then thrusting all out in a wave of fire toward the Stardroid

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Attack!!!'.

Screen> Agile wields his scimitar from the ground and makes another run for Pluto, "Quite running!" Again he bring the scimitar down.

Screen> King's brilliantly glowing cyan forcefield, powered to full capacity as it is, manages to deflect the oncoming tsunami of debri and boulders shattering about the entire stadium. The cascading boulders literally bounce from his crackling dome with a shriek of lighting, the face of the protective force rippling all about its surface. "BE STRONG!", King musters through the wake of it all. It seems Enker and he have emulated the same strategy. His visage takes note of Guardian's attack, he snorts with a disappointed sigh. Shaking his head and bracing to expel his gathered energy well, he takes light of his brethren Crash Man's attempted foray upon the Stardroid. Gripping the thick staff of his Executioner's Axe, he awaits the outcome. Ah! SUCCESS! With a rolling expression of.. happiness? King smiles as his brethren's aim strikes true! "Aahahahaha! FOOLISH STARDROID!" King rises from his position, accumulating any lasting energy he can manage to muster within the limits of his energy pool, before embracing in discharging it all once again. Stabbing his golden boot forwards, bracing for the sundering explosion, he narrows his optics, a low growl rumbling from within him. He shall not miss a second time! Pluto shall fall, and he shall be an example for other Stardroids to come!

Screen> Pluto leaps out of the wake of his own destruction, vaulting from chunk of debris to crumbling chunk with practiced fluidity. Flames from the Skullker and Heat Man lick at his form, but other singes of fur as they clear appear ineffective. This ice mech is not susceptible to fire at all it seems. The hordes of Earth's defenders fire upon him, but the most agile of the Stardroids darts and weaves through the assault easily. Shots tear up the ground behind him, just missing their speeding mark. Agile's sword slashes through nothing but frosty mists left in his trail. As the chunk of debris hurtled by Guts Man crashes towards him, Pluto vaults it like a hurtle as it hits the ground, using it to launch himself over and past the Master, off one of the few remaining walls, and back to the ground. Everyone rushes to fire upon him. Only King has taken his time to respond, and his focus pays off as Pluto is struck by the blast, and actually skids back a bit from it. As the blast clears, he lowers his arms, having crossed them before him in some defense, and sneers at King. "Is that sting your best, Monarch?", he rasps back, coldly. "Allow me to show you who is truely foolish here."

Like his feline counterparts, Pluto pounces, pausing a bit, only his tail swishes above him, and then like a rocket he's off, sparing no speed as he rushes towards King in a comet of blurring white. Last time was just play, for fun, but this time otherwise is apparent as Pluto charges at his fullest fury.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Someone, Team up with Enker... Stun him and then let Enker unleash his Mirror Buster attack when he is stunned!'.

Screen> This time, Damnation is real...

Screen> As if the destruction and devastation from the battle itself weren't bad enough, the stadium is taking a horrific pounding. In the event if this all blows over, San Angeles authorities are going to have a monumental job ahead of them in restoring the once magnificent building. By now, the destruction is horrific to the surrounding area, and it's only going to get worse.

And worse it does get....as yet more of the farthest wall that's still standing is caved inwards. Rather than the systematic attacks of Pluto earlier...that brought about the collapsing of the entire bleacher area, this is simply a show of brute force, as something MASSIVE pushes through the structure with the ease as if it were just brushing aside a curtain. Plaster and concrete has barely settled to the very ground itself as the monstrous figure moves once more, shifting out from the sudden cloud of debris and into full view.

It's Eclipse.

Two stories of height gathered together, to the point that even he dwarfs everything else in the arena and the ensuing conflict that's exploded loose.

His single eye is narrowed...lid curved downwards...probably the closest thing to a scowl one will ever get from this being.

Hands curl into mammoth fists, and railway car-thick arms bend slightly, raising upwards. Energy begins to gather about the titanic robot, blobs of power gathering inwards from seemingly nowhere, all growing to one point, and merging in intensity, building to a near critical mass. The center point itself being none other than Eclipse's eye.

It's then that the power can no longer be contained, and Hell's Fury is unleashed, a mammoth blast of pure energy billowing forward, tearing away with a recoil powerful enough to even make the giant take one step back, a smoke cloud billowing outwards from the point of discharge.

And this hellish beam bears in on none other than Pluto....

(Ch. D [No_Fate]) Michael Eildath transmits: 'Eclipse!'.

Mac walks in, not terribly happy at still being at base... but still grimly determined to be doing... well, heroic stuff. "Greetings!" he says to Twila, abruptly forming an attention posture... optics drifting towards the viewscreen... "How are they doing?..." he asks, a twinge of concern on his voice.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'Eclipse has joined us!!!'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: '... Eclipse! The Watcher is with us!!'.

(Ch. D []) Snake Man transmits: 'That'sss the one I sssaw at the pet ssstore!'.

(Ch. D [None]) Enforcer Malamute transmits: 'Eclipse has hit Pluto!'.

(Ch. D [Alliance]) Plant Man transmits: 'Eclipse has joined us?!'.

Twila Peterson .oO(Eclipse?!)Oo.

Screen> [OOC] Pluto says, "Trust me. The spam hurt more.... ;)"

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'He cut down King! Aaaaa! He killed my bruddah! That dirty rat from outtaspace! He killed my bruddah!'. Mac changes audio settings.

(Ch. D [Alliance]) Plant Man transmits: 'Crash, hysterics are no good now.'.

(Ch. B []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Michael...he decided to help!'.

(Ch. D []) Colonel transmits: ' Eclipse has just entered the Stadium and struck one of his brethren with a hellish beam.. Take heed units! Be on your guard!'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'I am no longer Crash Man..! I am.. CRASHBO...a real American Hero!'.

(Ch. D []) Snake Man transmits: 'I'm almossst afraid to asssk'.

(Ch. D [Enemies!]) Barrage Grasshopper transmits: 'HOOOOOOO HAAAAA!'.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'The battle is not yet over. Continue the assault.'.

(Ch. D [Alliance]) Plant Man transmits: 'shut /up/, Crash.'.

(Ch. B [GoodGuy-Central]) Michael Eildath transmits: 'He did. He did...'.

(Ch. D []) Guts Man transmits: 'If someone freezes that jerk long enough, I'll super arm his aft back to the stars above!'.

(Ch. D [None]) Agile transmits: 'Quiet.'.

(Ch. B []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Wonder...what made him change his mind?'.

(Ch. B [GoodGuy-Central]) Michael Eildath transmits: 'Dunno.'.

Mac watches as well, his expressions slowly becoming more grin as the images flicker against his face in the darkened room.

Twila Peterson simply blurts out, "Eclipse...he attack Pluto! He came to his decision!"

Screen> King's mighty form ruptures with a loud roar of prowess as a truley massive amount of energy has been expelled from the crackling well of the Royal Shield. The cyan beam, nearly six feet in diamter, converges upon the lithe Stardroid Pluto, and, unlike their last encounter, manages to strike home: right in the chest. "For the glory of WILY!", King bellow from the depths of his gut, whilst his frame slumps over in the dramatic drain from the attack. His entire body seethes and hisses as steam whips from its surfance in tangible tentacles. This does, of course, leave him rather open for retaliation, and with the power he put behind such an attempt, Pluto would of course deem him the one to eliminate. With a shuddering wretch of metal plating, wires and such, King is ruefully doubled over by the accelerated strike of the Stardroid of Doom. Not gathering the time to shout out in pain, King slumps to the floor and skids twenty or so feet, his entire torso basically ripped from him. It was well worth it, however, as Eclipse makes his arrival. Glory to Wily. Glory to Wily. Huzzah, huzzah.

Rick Morgan enters the command center at a quick trot, having been in the runway area doing...repairs. He comes to a halt just inside the door, hand still on a rather large wrench as he snaps his gaze towards the nearest monitor. "That true?"

(Ch. D [Enemies!]) Barrage Grasshopper transmits: 'Huzzah!'.

Mac says, destractedly, "Greetings... evidently so..."

Twila Peterson snaps her head up. "Yeah...it was just broadcasted. Rick...he was here in the command center earlier. When we asked to help him, to say we could possibly help each other he wasn't certain. But he just struck a fellow Stardroid!

Rick Morgan takes a deep breath, and lets it out, giving a slow nod. Is that something akin to...relief in his features? Most likely...yes. "Then they aren't a united front...this is just further proof. Terra wasn't the only one. I think we have a chance at this after all."

Twila Peterson also informs her sibling, "And Rick...Terra's alive! He's not dead like we all thought!"

Rick Morgan blinks and scratches the back of his head, eyebrows shooting up. "He is?" he blurts. "Well geez...things ARE looking up. "

Screen> Pluto skids to a halt, clouds of dirt and rubbling being thrown about as his ungodly momentum is just as quickly dispersed as it is charged up. As he finally stops he turns to face the gathred again, the evil grin of Death itself upon his face, his claws now freshly smeared in the mechfluid of his most recent victim. "Consider yourself lucky. Death at my claws is painless compared to when Damnation itself is unleashed upon your world." On execution dealt with, his attention turns to Eclipses destructive arrival. "Well, look who actually came to watch the fu--"

*FAAA-WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH*

Unlike King's comparatively mere blast, Eclipse's beam sends Pluto flying back harshly, collapsing, what, the fourth wall tonight as his form impacts into, and through it. Tense silence follows for minutes after, until finally a, amazingly, actually damaged Pluto pushes free of the rubble, his icy eyes STARING right towards Eclipse. If looks could kill...

"WHAT THE @#$& ARE YOU DOING?!", he shrieks, after the dramatic moment passes. "The planet was damned, in case you missed it, One-eye!"

Twila Peterson nods rather readily to him in answer. "Yeah there was a meeting at stadium earlier. There's a report on it too. Read it when you have the time. Terra told us how to free him of his prison so he can defeat Sunstar!"

Screen> "Reconfiguration of paramaters complete..." Eclipse's rumbling voice has taken on a far different tone now, deeper, more driven...more threatening.

He's officially ticked off.

One step forward is taken, mammoth foot causing the ground to lurch under his immense weight, as he takes another step towards Pluto's form.

"Decision has been reached and analyzed. Conclusion...."

A brief pause, as if the very words were being pulled from a database too large to even imagine.

"...the only damnation that has arrived is that of the Stardroids themselves. The time of -our- judgment has arrived as well as this world. We are as linked to it as they are to us....and so if they be destroyed..." His single eye narrows further, to a dangerous slit, now taking on a blood red tinge. "...so shall we. I fear not my deactivation...." Now the twin fists smash downwards, crushing into the ground and causing it to heave dangerously with but a casual flex of the Watcher's immense physical strength. "...do you?"

Rick Morgan actually grins then. "Geez sis, you tryin to make me feel ten times better? Cause you're succeeding. That's GREAT news!" he moves up to where she sits, and rests a hand on the back of her chair, to peer towards the monitor again.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Hold all fire!'.

Twila Peterson sits, transfixed in front of the monitor, mutely nodding... When Twila finds her voice she manages, "Eclipse...he decided to help us..."

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Let The Watcher deal with his fellow...This is a Direct Order... Do not violate it.'.

(Ch. D [Alliance]) Plant Man transmits: 'This...should be interesting.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Enforcer Malamute transmits: 'Pulling out now...Everyone else do the same.'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'For the glory of Wily!'.

Screen> Heat Man doesn't throw a napalm and instead watches the Stardroids yap since he was told to do so.

Screen> King Dragon growls in Wily's general direction wanting to attack the Stardroid but he complies none the less. He lands near King's injured form, standing between him and Pluto not wanting the Stardroid to do more then he already has, if that's possible

Screen> Enforcer Malamute stands up, keeping the laser riot shield in front of him. He begins to back up...Hey, he's not one to get in the way of two Stardroids battling...He makes his way towards some rubble, which will provide more than enough cover for him.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Patience.'.

Screen> The Skullker looms above them all... siting /withing/ a wall of bleechers... The cannons slowly begin to withdraw... Dr. Wily waits and watches the battle. His eyes narrowed as he watches the two Stardroids... an Ally and Enemy. Oh yes... this will be fun.

A small tear runs down the girls cheek. A hand is moved upwards to wipe it away not long after as she slightly sniffles.

Rick Morgan blinks and glances down, not quite getting what it is about the connection that Twila might be reacting to. Slowly, he raises his right hand and rests it on Twila's shoulder though...not knowing what sparked the sudden display, but still there to give her a reassuring touch nevertheless.

Twila Peterson takes a deep breath before explaining. "Rick...Eclipse was the one who saved my life from Libra...twice."

Mac just watches, silently...

Andante is being a good kitty. He doesn't try and force attention from anyone, and he sits there quietly. Good kitty.

Twila Peterson raises a hand to grasp Rick's own and squeezes.

Rick Morgan blinks again, and then gives a suddenly understanding, "Ooooh..." He says gently...giving Twila's hand a light squeeze in return.

Screen> A hatch slowly opens on the side of the Skull... The Skull itself looking for all the world like something straight out of Castle GreySkull... a massive, spindly arm extending... and slowly reaches for the fallen King. Slowly the hand grips the fallen droid and retracts as the scene plays over them all... This is Judgment Day. The day of judgment not for earth as spoken. But for the Stardroids!

Screen> Pluto looks about ready to do to Eclipse what he did to King, but as the Watcher speaks, his temper seems to let up, faintly, arms lower to his sides, but claws remaining out and ready to strike again if so deemed necessary. At the moment, he actually looks... confused? "Our judgment? OUR judgment? What insanity are you babbling about, Eclipse?" He's tail swishes from side to side, it's rhythm picking up rapidly. "As usual, you make no sense. What possible judgment could come upon us that'd drive you, of all of us, to defying Duo's final judgment?"

Screen> Crash Man shakes his head lightly, "Screw that, man. I didn't come here to watch a little soap-opera unfold. I came here to kick ass. Now I can't. That's oppression of the Crash Man. Always gotta be the Man oppressin' the Crash Man.." The Red Bomber continues to mutter this sort of crap, while he pops into the Skullker.

Screen> "The judgment of corruption..." Eclipse rumbles. "...the judgment of destiny, the judgment of fate itself. It comes for all of us, Duo, Chaos, you, I. ALL of us. Our time is up, and it is here that it happens."

Almost mercilessly, he raises a hand and points a finger the size of a log at Pluto's form. When next he speaks...his voice is raised to a tone that practically shakes the very walls of the stadium itself. Those that are still standing that is. Indeed it's meant for the rest of the observers. "Destruction of our ways will be the result, brought about by the beings of this planet and the world itself!"

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Destroy Pluto!!'.

(Ch. D [Alliance]) Plant Man transmits: 'It is time.'.

Screen> Guardian looks in awe as the giant Stardroid breaks through the stadium and strikes his fellow Stardroid. His mouth almost hangs open as this event transpires. He then brings his mind back to King the fallen warrior. Even though he did not like him he still feels sadness when he sees the brave warrior fall. He hates death and to see someone fall for their beliefs not only saddens him but it also moves him. He thinks to himself.(Whenever someone falls I feel such sadness, but I will make sure his death is not in vain, for he is now a martyr and his memory deserves to be honored.)He readies himself for the task at hand and calms himself slightly then let his anger loose in his mind and body but still keeping himself under control. He stops for when he is ordered not to fight and then waits. As soon as he sees the fighting start again he readies himself. He clenches his fists in anger and behind his visor his eyes glow with hatred at the monster. His body sparks with electricity and it seems to glow just like his hands did before. As the sparks of electricity crackle the air he pushes his hands out having his palms face forward. He looks over to the Stardroid and shouts. "You claim that our end is near but on no kitty cat its time for your end." He spits the words out angrily and then the electricity forms into his hands and yells out. "Guardian Wave!" as he shouts out the words a large wave of electricity flies out of his hands and at the Stardroid.

Screen> A roar of extreme fury echoes through out the stadium as King dragon takes to the air once again. His wings pumping hard he climbs way up to quite the extreme altitude, looking back down upon the stadium his glance locks onto the small ice Stardriod, and as quickly, if not faster, then he went up, he folds his wings to his sides and powerdives toward the Droid throwing all of his power and weight into the attack. He smashes into the ground sending debris everywhere as he lands feet first, hopefully on the Stardroid and as quickly as he lands he springs back into the air to ready for his next attack

Screen> As Eclipse too arrives, the stadium once again shakes, sending rubble down upon the golden Elite... It charges his weapon slightly, but not enough.. He improvises, closing his eyes and grasping his Mirror Buster tightly, the red crystal on his chest suddenly surging with hellfire as the Elite channels his own energies into the weapon... It begins to flash much more quickly, until the colors become a blur, and the finally the Elite snaps his eyes open once again, all of the energy which has been dancing over his body jumping up to his spear... One foot slides back, and the Elite stares Pluto down... "King's death shall not be in vain! For the glory of Wily, for King's honour, and for all the peoples of Earth! Huzzah" Another great swing, like the last, and the blade of energy once again silently sweeps forward towards the Stardroid...

"...Stardroid, learn from History. Learn from a book written over two thousand years ago, a book that copied from other books written thousands of years before.

"Judge not, lest ye be judged."

Screen> Michael Eildath pulls the pin on his grenade, holding onto it for a tense second before throwing it. "Eclipse has sided with us...and now, we must have another member of the growing alliance... but first, the matter at hand." He hurls the grenade. "We shall not stand and wait our fates like cowards... but fighting, dying if need be. And that is all we can do... our best."

Screen> Enforcer Malamute lowers his riot shield, bringing his arm up towards the Stardroid, "The time is now!" He the grenade cycles into it's holding port again, as his arm cannon charges up once again, this time, going up to his full power, "This ends Stardroid." The shield turns off. Enforcer brings his left arm over to support his right arm, and he fires

Screen> Guts Man watches as Pluto evades his chunk of debris but then gets pummeled by Wily's Skullker fire. He watches more of the chaos that goes on, such as Pluto getting hit every now and then. Then he watches on as King gets destroyed without flair. Where are the energy rings man?! The energy rings!!! Oh well, at least this battle is far from over and he won't go insane from being bored. Or will he? He gets orders to hold fire as Eclipse appears, attacking Pluto, at least someone is hitting him. Maybe they'll slug it out and entertain people? But of course they don't, all they do is yak yak yak, this is enough to have somebody want to commit suicide in hopes of not having to sit through the innane chatter any longer. But then something magical happens. He is ordered to attack. Wooohooo!!! Guts Man chuckles and then reaches into his hat, pulling out a huge boulder that he so often uses to squash his opponents. Then he suddenly gets a bright idea! And i'm telling you, this is the brightest idea he's ever had! Guts Man reaches under his hat again, taking out some cat-nip spray. He chuckles, "Oh now yer gonna get it punk! Cat's just love cat-nip..." He starts to spray the cat-nip all over the huge boulder just chuckling, before picking it back up and aiming it at Pluto, "I know you cat's love to play with balls and stuff, but word of advice twerp. If you catch this, play time's over!!" With one might heave, Guts Man throws the boulder at Pluto!

You send a tightbeam radio transmission to Eclipse: "*somehwat shaken* Thank you." Screen> Quantum Kitsune takes a deep breath, watching as everybody and their French Poodle unloads on the bedraggled Stardroid. She closes her eyes, looking again, for guidance, at her WWSD? (What Would Sigma Do?) bracelet. "Right. If I'm gonna do this, do it right. KITSUNE! STAR! POWER!" A swirling beam of light surrounds her, transforming her into Sailor Kitsune, defender of ... uhm ... stuff. She cocks her right hand back, a glowing sphere of yellow energy floating over her palm. "Quantum ..." The sphere grows, until it's the size of a beach ball, glowing yellow with a red nucleus. "BLAST ..." She rears back, flinging the ball in her best impersonation of Randy Johnson. "DESTROYER!!" The comet-like beam lances outwards, trailing a translucent energy wake ...

Screen> Pluto's gaze narrows at Eclipse, a low growl curling his lips, but he stands, his claws retreating back into their sheaths. As if ignoring the incoming shots was enough to make them miss, he takes a few staling steps towards Eclipse, his normally rasping voice dropping to barely a cold whisper, yet at the same time plainly evident. Like walking throw a mine field, he seems to just step right past eh shots, the armor and the dragon as they attack. The grenade strikes, but goes unoticed. Enker's attack, even as it wails a gash across his upper arm, is ignored. Pluto's only hellish attention is upon Eclipse, as he raises a single finger and points it at Eclipse's single eye. "By condemning the order of your master, you only condemn yourself. Tonight has sealed your own Fate only, Watcher," he growls, slowly, every word dripping with cold malice."If and when my own time comes, it shall not be at the hands of the likes of you, or these lesser beings. We only answer to a higher judge -- Fate itself." And with that, the Snowkitty of Doom turns, and in his usual manner scales up the side of the remaining standing walls, pausing at the top to look back upon the gathered 'heros', and the fallen form of King. "Tonight, thanks to the interruption *GLARES at Eclipse* only one of you met his fate. But it matters not, soon you all shall met your own judgement, if not before, when the planet itself goes. Even if you did succeed in defeating me, it would not matter. The Apocalypse comes either way."

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Man, if a Stardroid doesn't kill me first, I think I'm gonna hurl.'.

Screen> The massive Skull rumbles a final time... they eyes begining to glow brightly now... brighter and brighter... a massive red light illuminating the entire field. The voice of Dr. Wily rings out in a mad cackle! "From the Depths of Hell, Stardroid! I Stabbath Thee! Taste the Fury... OF WILY!!! HmuHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!" The fist of the Mad Doctor comes down and slams onto a large red button... and the eyes... Fire. Twin beams of energy capable of superheating Liquid Nitrogen are unleashes apon the Snow Kitty. "DIE!"

Screen> Sure, Pluto could just smite them all in one hellish damnation, but what's the point? Eclipse already spoiled his fun, more now....

(Ch. D []) Quantum Kitsune transmits: 'Okay, on the count of three, let's all flip him off. One ...'.

(Ch. D [Enemies!]) Barrage Grasshopper transmits: 'Can you do it for me, QBabe?'.

(Ch. D [Alliance]) Plant Man transmits: 'Lovely.'.

Screen> Pluto's cold gaze settles upon the gathered a final time. "Don't waste your time, mortals. You had your chance to stop Judgement before it was made and save yourselves, and you failed. All you can hope to do now is to survive your final days long enough to watch Damnation itself consume your souls." And with the, the Snowkitty of Doom turns and disappears. Even with only one death, his task here is done. Someone has to sow seeds of fear and disappear in their hearts before the final calling comes.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'FFFFFAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'I only got ONE question. Where the @#$& is our key for dealin' wit' Pluto's crap?'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Our Quarry has fled...'. (Ch. D [No_Fate]) Michael Eildath transmits: '@#$&!'. (Ch. D [None]) Agile transmits: '... @#$&...'. (Ch. D []) Quantum Kitsune transmits: 'What he said.'.

(Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Remember...Terra and Eclipse. They may not be the only ones...'.

Screen> Eclipse watches as Pluto disappears from view, blinking his single eye again, then further narrowing it once more. His form dissolves as quickly as it appeared, and melts into the ground itself, now disappearing from sight once again. Although with the latest developments, you can bet that he'll be back at some point or other.