Everyone across the Omniverse fell into a stunned silence as the weight of what they were witnessing pressing down on everyone present as the screen displayed the ravaging effects of the Metal Virus on the mobian population.
Those who lived in zombie apocalypse universes just stared at the screen in sympathy, knowing full well the effects of seeing the ones that you loved turned into zombies with no cure.
It is clear to everyone that Eggman is more dangerous than Bowser because of his actions, Bowser only wanted Peach to marry him, not instead causing an entire zombie apocalypse.
And that distinction caused everyone to drastically shift their views towards him, he may have a tragic backstory, but he's a heartless monster who doomed millions of innocent lives and for that, no one will forgive for that.
{Super Mario Bros Universe}
Peach's Castle:
"WHAAAATT!!"
Screams erupted from the castle as the countless Toads were horrified at what they saw as the screen displayed wave after wave of metallic, pale figures staggering across multiple cities.
"Oh my stars! They're zombies!"
"They look so pale and metal!"
"That Eggman guy is completely crazy!"
The gang were also shocked that Eggman would do something like this.
"Mamma Mia..." Mario whispered in horror as he take his cap off to wipe the sweat from his brow, "Sonic never told me about this... Eggman really did cause a zombie apocalypse."
Yoshi shuffled closer to Mario, clearly unsettled at the madman's actions, "Yoshi..."
Luigi stared for a long second, his face draining of color as he stared at the metal zombies.
"H-he did what..." He stuttered before he promptly fainted backward onto the castle floor.
"Luigi!" Princess Peach and Princess Daisy exclaimed as they rushed to his side.
"Luigi, please wake up!" Peach said gently as she lifted his head.
"Come on, green guy, now's not the time to pass out!" Daisy shouted as she slapped him on the cheek.
Meanwhile Toad was in full panic mode as he ran in frantic circles while clutching his head.
"He- he really caused a worldwide plague, AND HE DIDN'T EVEN THINK TO HAVE A VACCINE IN CASE HE GOT INFECTED! THAT'S SO DUMB!" Toad cried out, "Why would he even create that plague in the first place?!"
Mario's expression hardened as his jaw clenched tightly, "If he was willing to risk the entire world like that... there's no telling what he'd try next."
Yoshi let out a worried whine, as his tail swayed nervously.
'Bowser, you better not have any funny ideas.' Mario thought as his fists clenched harder, 'Because if you do, we will stop you from causing an apocalypse just like how Eggman did.'
Bowser's Castle:
Bowser's face had gone through several distinct phases during this revelation. First: dismissive amusement at Eggman's failures. Second: grudging respect at the weapon list. Third: genuine interest at the Spatial-Displacement Trap. Fourth: utter, absolute HORROR at the Metal Virus.
"Metal... zombies," He growled, his voice uncharacteristically quiet, "That turns living things into... into...mindless puppets..."
Bowser's claws dug into his throne with a slow scrape as his mouth slowly let out a low breath of flames.
"...He made a PLAGUE. A plague that nearly killed EVERYONE. And he didn't even make himself IMMUNE?!" Bowser Jr screamed in horror as he leaped behind his father for protection, "That's gotta be the most stupid idea I've ever heard! And I've done some crazy ones myself!"
Even Kamek was shocked that their former ally will go so far just to take over the world, "I must say, even I can't believe that Eggman would be capable of something like this." The magikoopa said as he adjusted his glasses, "To engineer a disease of that magnitude without a guaranteed safeguard... it defies all logic."
Bowser clenched at the thought of him using the Metal Virus on his troops in the Death Battle, sure he could just wish it away with the dream stone and his magic but it will still lose morale.
"You don't use your own army as collateral damage," Bowser rumbled, a deep anger building beneath the surface, "You don't gamble with your troops' lives on the off chance it might work on your enemies."
Bowser Jr. peeked out from behind his father as he asked, "Dad... he wouldn't use that on us, right?"
Bowser didn't answer immediately, to be honest, during the times he spent with the doctor, he's always the type to sacrifice everything just to achieve his own goals, including his own base, his machines and even his own allies, something that he always disagreed with.
Plus, knowing that they blamed each other for the failure at what happened in the last Olympic Games, there is a chance that he may as well use the Metal Virus on them.
"Then I will make sure that he will never have the chance to do this again." Bowser swore as he glared angrily at the screen.
{Left 4 dead 2 Universe}
Coach's sandwich had been forgotten completely, hanging limp in his hand as the footage displayed the spread of the Metal Virus as his broad face was etched with something between horror and grim recognition.
"A plague that turns people into... metal zombies. That nearly wiped out ALL life on Earth." He said slowly and exhaled through his nose, "God damnit, how the fuck is Eggman still alive? After somethin' like that? He should've been killed at this point."
Ellis's eyes widened as he said, "I don't know man, but y'all hear that? A virus that turns folks into METAL ZOMBIES! FUCKING METAL ZOMBIES!" He gestured towards the screen with flailing arms, "And then he forgot to make himself IMMUNE!"
He shook his head slowly as he continued, "That's either the dumbest genius or the smartest idiot I've ever heard of. I can't decide which."
"This guy. This self-proclaimed 'genius' . He builds all this incredible stuff, lasers, clones, mind control cannons, displacement traps, a fucking zombie plague and yet he still loses to a HEDGEHOG." Nick said as he facepalmed himself.
"Hey! Sonic is a really fast hedgehog, Nick. Don't disrespect the hedgehog." Ellis shot back instantly.
"I'm not disrespecting anything, Ellis. I'm just saying, this man has the power to literally end the world. And instead of consolidating power he uses it to... fight a blue rodent." Nick said as he put his hands out.
"Obsession is one hell of a drug." Rochelle commented.
"Ain't that the truth." Coach muttered.
["And when he's not duping you with decoys, he's riding in style with the. It's lightweight for maneuverability but tough enough to withstand moon-sized explosions and even the center of a black hole." Wiz explained as the screen shows the infamous Egg Mobile.]
["I mean... it's kind of lame-looking, but he can plug it into big bad mechs like the Eggwalker or the Death Egg Robot, whose giant laser once obliterated 77,000 cubic meters of rock in an instant!" Boomstick calculated, "That's like having an atomic bomb in your pocket all the time. Doh, okay, maybe this guy's pretty cool."]
{RWBY Universe}
Team RWBY Dorm Room:
"EGGMAN'S TECH IS SO COOL!!!" RWBY exclaimed with stars in her eyes and was practically drooling at the Death Egg Robot, "He has a robot that can shoot lasers! I don't know what an atomic bomb is but I bet it's just as cool!"
Yang whistled as she stared at the Egg Mobile, "Wow, that's a sweet ride, though it's not as cool as Bumblebee but I wouldn't mind taking it out for a spin."
Weiss sighed, already fed up with her leader's enthusiasm as she commented, "Still though, I'm impressed that someone like Eggman is capable of creating such devices on his own. The resources required to build even one of thise mechs is... staggering. The materials alone would be worth a fortune."
"Weiss, are you IMPRESSED by the evil scientist's ride?" Yang asked with a grin.
"I am acknowledging his machines, Yang. There is a difference." Weiss answered.
"Is there?" Yang asked again.
"...Perhaps not." Weiss relented.
Blake's ears twitched as she asked, "Right, but even you can admit that you want the Egg Mobile too right?"
"Yeah! Now let's go build something like the Egg Mobile!" Ruby cheered.
"Ruby, NO!" Weiss yelled.
"Ruby, YES!" Ruby yelled back.
"I'M WITH RUBY!" Yang agreed.
"...I'll supervise." Blake said.
"That's not HELPING, Blake!" Weiss exclaimed.
{Gundam Universe}
White Base:
Amuro Ray leaned forward slightly, eyes narrowing as he analyzed the Egg Mobile.
"A mobile unit with that level of durability..." He murmured, "And it's that small?"
"That level of durability... from a small vehicle?" Sayla Mass muttered in confusion, "That's not a normal design. It's too flexible. Just how did he manage to build this?"
"Not just flexible. It's efficient and tough enough to endure a black hole." Bright Noa added sternly from the command platform, "What troubles me the most is how is Sonic not able to catch up to him and arrest him already?"
"I have no idea, especially since he can connect it to the Death Egg Robot. It would be a tough fight with my Gundam." Amuro said with a frown.
Sayla crossed her arms, still watching intently as she added,
"And if those decoys Wiz mentioned are accurate, then Sonic might not even be chasing the real target half the time."
"That's true, it's fortunate that he's not in our universe. God knows what would happen if he allied himself with the principality of Zeon, or worse, managed to acquire a Gundam of his own." Bright Noa said sternly.
"Yeah, that would be a scary thing to imagine." Amuro said with a shake of his head.
["Eggman built machines for a long list of combat situations. Some look like knights, others use extraterrestrial sources like the Wisps, and then there's the orbital bases, like the Death Egg." Wiz explained as the screen shows the Death Egg.]
["The reference is obvious, but Darth Vader's version is like a toy compared to the Death Egg, which can annihilate stars. Poof! A whole constellation, gone in one shot." Boomstick exclaimed.]
{Star Wars Universe (Original Trilogy)
Timeline}
Millenium Falcon:
The crew are shocked that someone like Doctor Eggman has the technology and the resources to build something that eerily resembles the Death Star.
"Oh, what the kriff?!" Han Solo threw his hands into the air in pure disbelief. "How is he building something like that on his own?! Even the Empire needed entire planets' worth of resources to make the Death Star!"
He jabbed a finger at the screen, "And you're telling me this guy just... what? Built his own version in his spare time?!"
Beside him, Leia Organa stared intently at the Death Egg, "It is very concerning that a man like Eggman is able to build the Death Egg. It should be impossible to build the Death Egg without help. Just how did he do it?"
"Oh dear, oh dear! This is most distressing!" C3PO exclaimed. "A weapon of that magnitude in the hands of someone so... emotionally unstable is a recipe for absolute catastrophe!"
Chewie let out a roar of anger at the screen, angry that Eggman build something that resembles the Death Star that his own people were enslaved into making. He better not find out that Eggman enslaved other lifeforms too.
R2-D2 let out a series of sharp, indignant whistles.
Han glanced down at him and said, "Yeah, I'm with the bucket of bolts on this one."
Luke was in thought until he said, "What concerns me is that he doesn't seem bound by the same limitations the Empire was."
"Meaning?" Han asked before Leia continued for her brother.
"Meaning, if he can produce something like that without relying on a galactic government... then there's nothing stopping him from building more."
R2-D2 beeped loudly, as if saying don't give him ideas.
"Oh dear, I do hope that's not the case! One such device is already more than enough to doom entire civilizations!" C3P0 waved his arms nervously.
"Still, I can sense that the Death Egg will be crucial for Eggman's victory." Luke said with a frown, "Even Bowser's magic and his might couldn't possibly overcome the Death Egg's destructive power."
"Well let's hope you're wrong Luke, because I'm betting twenty thousand credits that Bowser somehow lives!" Han exclaimed, causing Leia to shake her head in exasperation.
{Star Wars Universe (The Clone Wars Timeline)}
Palpatine's Office:
Palpatine stared at the Death Egg in surprise, genuinely taken aback that someone had actually built a weapon that closely resembled Project Stardust.
"...Interesting, this Ivo Robotnik is certainly a genius." He murmured, his yellowed eyes narrowing at the hologram.
"The ability to construct such a weapon... without the backing of a galactic empire..." A thin smile crept across his face as he said, "...most impressive."
If this Eggman existed in his own universe, Palpatine would hire him on the spot. He would personally ensure the doctor had everything he needed to build Project Stardust, and perhaps even improve upon it.
"With proper guidance, his mind could rival the greatest engineers of my future Empire." Palpatine mused as he stroked his chin.
But then his expression darkened as he muttered, "...Or, left unchecked, he could become a future threat."
"Still, Eggman's tech is something to admire, especially since he isn't a force user." Palpatine commented, "Surely he wouldn't lose to some thick skulled brute now would he?"
["That's not to say Eggman doesn't enjoy scrapping with blue hedgehogs himself; enter the Egg Dragoon." Wiz revealed as the screen shows the Egg Dragoon.
["Hell yeah! The rawest of the battle mechs. It's got electric drills! It's got ice missiles! It's got a whole lotta bullets! My god, Wiz... I NEEEED it!" Boomstick exclaimed dramatically.]
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Mechs & Fortresses:
• Big Arms
• Death Egg Robot
• E-Mech
• Egg Dragoon
• Egg Emperor
Death Egg:
• Orbital Station
• Final Egg Blaster
Egg Mobile:
• Modula hovercraft with teleportation
• Attachable to mechs like the Egg Walker
Egg Salamander:
• Powered by Sol Emeralds
• Can create spatial rifts
Egg Wizard:
• Made with the power of the Jeweled Scepter
• Egg Viper
• Egg Wyvern
• Nega Wisp Armor
Time Eater:
• Sentient entity that controls space & time
• Converted into a manageable cyborg by two Eggman's
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["And don't forget: Eggman built all of these things himself. Maybe world domination is in his grasp yet." Wiz pointed out.]
{Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Universe}
Price stopped smoking on his cigarette as his weathered eyes were fixed on the screen with genuine interest.
"It's got electric drills." He said slowly, exhaling a thin stream of smoke, "Ice missiles, and a whole lotta bullets."
The screen showed the Egg Dragoon in action and he whistled loudly, "...I've seen some impressive hardware in my time. But THIS? This is something else entirely."
Then, he smiled as he tapped ash onto the floor, "Bloody hell. I want one."
Soap's knife had stopped spinning. His eyes were wide as dinner plates, and his Scottish accent thickening with barely contained excitement.
"Did ye see that?! It's got electric drills and ice missiles! And look at the SIZE of it!" He was practically vibrating as he exclaimed, "Ye could ride that thing through an entire army and just-just-"
"Soap, breathe." Price tried to calm him down but Soap was not listening to him.
"I CANNOT BREATHE, PRICE! THERE'S A GIANT ROBOT WITH DRILLS AND MISSILES AND I NEED IT IN MY LIFE!" Soap exclaimed loudly.
From the corner of the room, Ghost didn't even look up from cleaning his pistol. "...You need a lot of things in your life, Soap. This is just the latest."
Alejandro, meanwhile, had stepped closer to the screen as he studied the Egg Dragoon with the eye of a tactician, "Electric drills for close combat, ice missiles for area denial, and Heavy ballistic armament for sustained engagement. Eggman definitely understood combined arms tactics... I'd take this over any vehicle we've got. Any day."
Soap pointed excitedly as he shouted, "Just look at those things! They'd go through armor like butter! Through tanks like butter! Through-"
"Through enemies like butter." Ghost finished for him.
"EXACTLY!"
{My Hero Academia Universe}
UA High School (Class 1-A Height Alliance):
Midoriya's notebook had fallen from his hands the moment he heard that Eggman had built all of his tech, his weapons and the Death Egg all by himself.
And he didn't even need a quirk to do it.
Sure he could argue that his intelligence is a quirk on its own but that would just be downright insulting and stupid towards those who have trained their own intelligence.
"I can't believe it... He built all of his weapons by himself? That should be impossible." Midoriya muttered to himself, "There's no way he could've achieved all of his accomplishments on his own. Surely he would've received some financial support. Where would he even get the resources from?Didhestealit?Imeanthereisapossibilitythathedid,heisavillainafterall..."
"SHUT UP! DEKU!!!" Bakugo yelled at him causing him to flinch as Bakugo shouted, "So what if he did had some help?! It won't stop me from blowing his mech up with my quirk!"
Kirishima couldn't believe what his friend was saying as he said, "Bakugo, did you SEE those drills? They'd go through armor like..."
"I SAID I WOULD BLOW IT UP SHITTY HAIR!!" Bakugo yelled back.
"...Sure, man. Sure." Kirishima said with a sigh.
"Ignoring Bakugo's antics. It is terrifying that a quirkless person is able to accomplish such a feat" Momo commented, while Bakugo is being held down by Sero and Sato as he was screaming profanities at her, "I couldn't even believe that he's even capable of building his mechs without a quirk."
"Nah I refuse to believe that he is quirkless! Have you seen the Death Egg?!" Kaminari shouted as he pointed at the screen, "Even if he did have help! There's no way he managed to build a weapon that can destroy stars without any superpowers!"
"That's right! Maybe he just bought the things and claimed he made them!" Mineta agreed, "It's clear that he's loaded if he lasted this long against Sonic!"
"Well, I hope that this doesn't give Mei any ideas." Ochako whispered to Lida who nodded his head, "Agreed. Who knows how many damages she has caused right now."
Meanwhile...
KABOOM!
A huge explosion suddenly appeared at the support department as there are screams that could be heard in there as well as a alarm blaring at max volume.
"HATSUME I ORDER YOU TO STOP THIS RIGHT NOW!"
"SORRY TEACH! BUT I HAVE TO FIGURE OUT HOW EGGMAN MANAGED TO BUILD ALL OF THOSE SWEET BABIES!"
"YOU'RE BURNING THE SUPPORT DEPARTMENT!"
"SO WHAT?! AS LONG AS THE MATERIALS ARE INTACT! I DON'T CARE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!"
"DAMN IT HATSUME!!!"
["One problem: Eggman's a turbo loner. No hobbies, no friends, no wife, no nothing." Boomstick revealed.]
["Come on, he has friends; I mean, he's a feminist!..." Wiz proclaimed until a clip from Sonic Adventure 2 showed Eggman on his Eggwalker threatening Amy Rose with a gun briefly played on-screen.]
Upon hearing that he was a feminist and seeing him threatening amy with a gun instantly pissed off the majority of the women across the Omniverse while the men were also mad but not as bad as the females.
Suddenly, all of the females instantly voted for Bowser to destroy him, and kill him as brutally as possible, much to the chagrin and slight horror from the men.
{Kill La Kill Universe}
Honnōji Academy:
"HE'S WHAT?!"
A thunderous crash echoed through the classroom as a desk was violently shoved aside.
In an instant, the entire room erupted as the air turned electric no, explosive, as nearly every female student shot to their feet with outrage blazing across their faces.
"He did NOT just say that!" One girl snapped, slamming her hands onto her desk.
"Calling himself a feminist after pointing a gun at that female hedgehog?!" Another shouted in fury, "Is he goddamn stupid?!"
The male students collectively winced as most of them covered their ears, trying to block out the noise coming from the female students.
"...Yeah. He just triggered a landmine." One student muttered to his friend.
"No kidding. Man's got a death wish." Another muttered back.
"Oh that motherfucker! How dare he call himself a feminist" Ryuko Matoi shouted from her seat, fists clenched so tightly her knuckles turned white.
"Ryuko! Please calm down! Getting mad won't help anyone!"
Mako pleaded, waving her hands frantically as she tried to calm her friend but her voice was completely drowned out as Ryuko turned towards her and slammed her foot down on the floor.
"Calm down?! That guy points a fucking gun at that female hedgehog and then hides behind a label like that?! That's not feminism, that's hypocrisy!"
"EXACTLY!" Several girls shouted in unison.
Mako shrank slightly under the overwhelming noise as sweat dropped down on her face, "U-Uh... guys...? Maybe we should just, uh... focus on the analysis...?" She offered weakly.
"NO!" Came the immediate response from Ryuko as well as half of the class.
{Sailor moon Universe}
The Command Center:
Usagi's eyes widened in shock as she and her friends saw Eggman pointing a female hedgehog with a gun, "...D-did he just pointed a gun at her?"
"I think he did." Ami said with a sigh as she adjusted her glasses, "And he calls himself a feminist as well, that's just shameful behaviour."
"Shameful?! He's downright disgusting!" Rei's expression twisted into rage as she pointed and yelled, "That guy threatens the entire world with a star destroying weapon, a zombie virus that nearly wiped out all life and he still thinks he's a feminist?! He must be fucking delusional at this point!"
"Rei!"
"I mean is she wrong?" Minako's usual cheerful demeanor vanished and was replaced with a cold glare, "You should always treat women with respect if you're a real feminist."
Makoto stepped forward her gaze locked onto the screen as she cracked her knuckles, "People like him don't change just because they say they are, they have to prove it. And right now? He's proving the exact opposite."
Uasgi looked at her friends and sighed, while she does feel bad that Eggman has no friends whatsoever but she also agreed that what her friends are saying is true.
Who knows, maybe deep inside that cold black heart of his, there is a spark of kindness inside there.
["...O-okay, maybe not, but what about Infinite?" Wiz asked as the screen shows an image of Infinite, "Sure, they might have joined forces over a mutually sought revenge against Shadow, buuuut it counts! Sort of. Who needs friends when you can build friends?"]
["Obviously, Eggman has a tough time collaborating with others, so he just built his own army instead." Boomstick jumped in.]
["The Eggman Empire." Wiz revealed as the screen shows the entirety of the Eggman's army.]
["The Badniks are mass-produced foot soldiers. Buzz Bombers, Crabmeats, Caterkillers, Eggrobos, and don't forget those cute little Moto Bugs. The Badniks may seem simple, but they're led by an elite, multi-talented unit: the Hard Boiled Heavies." Boomstick listed off Eggman's robots, "Really leaning into the egg thing, huh?"]
{Arknights Universe}
Rhodes Island:
Amiya's eyes widened slightly upon seeing the huge of badniks at Eggman's command, "...That's... a lot of Badniks."
Exusiai leaned closer, squinting at the screen before letting out a short laugh, "Okay, I'll admit it, some of those look kinda funny. But there's a lot of them."
Texas, who was standing beside her, remained calm and focused as she said "Numbers alone can overwhelm even the strongest operators. Especially if they could coordinate efficiently."
"An army that does not tire, does not question their orders, and does not feel fear. It's the perfect army for Doctor Eggman" Kal'tsit commented as she put a hand on her chin.
"But it is also inhumane. There is no will behind their actions, only commands." Nearl added sharply.
"True, but they are just a bunch of robots." SilverAsh said coolly, "If Eggman is defeated, his army would collapse in an instant."
"Yeah, and unlike Bowser's army. His troops follow him willingly." Amiya spoke up, "I think that Eggman would sacrifice his army in order to win while Bowser would sacrifice himself to protect his army."
A brief silence followed that comparison as Ch'en crossed her arms and said, "That difference matters more than it seems. An army built on loyalty can adapt, improvise, and fight even without its leader."
"True, and they would be angry and would try to avenge their fallen leader." Texas said with a smirk.
"Assuming it's that simple," Kal'tsit interjected calmly, "A man of his intellect and capable of creating an army like this would have seen this oversight. He probably already has countermeasures in the event that if he is defeated, his army may continue to function without him."
Exusiai's grin faded slightly, "Okay, yeah... that's less funny."
{Goddess of Victory: Nikke Universe}
The Outpost:
"...That's a lot of targets," Neon whispered in an impressed tone.
Anis squinted at the smaller units before letting out a short laugh, "Okay, I hate to admit it, but some of those look kinda adorable. Still gonna shoot them though."
"Mass-produced units supported by elite command types..." Rapi said in a calculating tone, "That's a standard but effective structure."
Snow White stood behind them, her arms folded as she observed the Badniks, "Despite their overwhelming numbers, I can see why Eggman is still a big threat despite having no allies, with an army that efficient, he could've taken over the entire planet if he wanted too."
"Yeah, yeah, it's efficient alright."
Anis said with a sigh, "But they are still mindless robots, that means that they have predictable attack patterns that we can exploit."
"But think about it! The Badniks have unlimited firepower and endless reinforcements!"
Neon raised her hand enthusiastically, "If we could have them on our side, we would beat the Raptures in no time!"
"But that also means that we will have a tough time taking them down." Rapi replied as she shot her a flat look, "Their numbers are endless and Eggman doesn't even need to be on the front lines. Taking him down is the main priority."
"...Oh. Right." Neon's grin faltered before she had a look of realisation on her face, "Then unlike human soldiers... he won't hesitate to sacrifice every single one of them."
A brief silence followed before Rapi finally spoke up, "Then all Bowser has to do is to defeat him before he is killed, despite all of his accomplishments, Eggman is still human while Bowser is a fire breathing turtle, he's got this in the bag."
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Eggman Empire:
Leaders:
• D3-COY
• Infinite
• Metal Sonic
• Orbot & Cubot
• Sage
Badniks:
• Batbot
• Buzz Bomber
• Caterkiller
• Chopper
• Coconuts
• Crabmeat
• Eggrobo
• Hotaru
• Jawz
• Moto Bug
• Orbinaut
• Rexxon
• Valkeen
Super Badniks:
• Death Crab
• Hard Boiled Heavies
• Lady Bug Boss
• Uber Caterkiller
E-Series:
• E-101 Beta
• E-102 Chaos Gamma
• E-121 Phi
• E-1000
• E-2000R
Metal Series:
• Mecha Sonic
• Mecha Knuckles
• Tails Doll
• Rocket Metal
• Shadow Android
Pawn Series:
• Egg Bishop
• Egg Chaser
• Egg Hammer
• Egg Knight
• Egg Pawn
Egg Fleet:
• Egg Carrier
• Final Fortress
• Mako Gunships
• Sky Fortress
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["The army has a wide variety of troops, even your classic comedy duo with Orbot and Cubot. They're Eggman's assistants and immense disappointments. Every genius has their duds." Wiz shrugged as the screen showed a picture of Orbot and Cubot.]
["Hey, at least they're not Scratch and Grounder. But, that's why he's made top-notch bots modeled after the Sonic cast, like everyone's favorite robo-faker, Metal Sonic." Boomstick revealed as the screen shows an image of Metal Sonic.]
["Metal Sonic has the most horsepower in the Eggman Empire. He has the moves and speed of Sonic, and then some. He's had his rebellious phases, but Eggman's reprogrammed Metal to better follow his commands. Additionally, when upgraded to his Neo form, Metal Sonic could copy biological data, including unique powers like Shadow's time stop technique, Chaos Control." Wiz explained as the screen shows an image of Neo Metal Sonic.]
Seeing Metal Sonic, many people in the Omniverse felt a chill run down their spine as they all remembered seeing the real Sonic a few episodes ago but seeing his robotic copy and his upgraded version, they all couldn't but feel unnerved by his appearance.
The scientists are marveled by Metal Sonic's design as they couldn't help but feel envious and admired Dr. Robotnik for copying his nemesis and making a superior version of Sonic.
On top of that, upon learning that Neo Metal Sonic can copy others people's biodata and their powers they all couldn't help but wonder how Eggman haven't taken over the world already if he have a subordinate that powerful.
Still, they all could tell that Metal Sonic would be the most difficult opponent for Bowser to face off if he wants to defeat Eggman.
{Murder Drones Universe}
"...He can copy abilities?" N asked, tilting his head as he blinked in surprise at the display showcasing Neo Metal Sonic's busted capabilities, "Like... anyone's abilities? Anybody at all?"
Uzi's expression darkened immediately. Her purple visor flickered with unease as she crossed her arms and frowned deeply. "Yeah. And that's a huge problem to deal with."
V, however, was grinning from ear to ear, or at least as much as her metallic face would allow. Her yellow eyes gleamed with predatory excitement as she watched Neo Metal Sonic tear through the battlefield, "Oh, I like that. Imagine fighting someone and suddenly they're just as strong as you...or stronger. That would be fun to fight against."
"That's not fun, V!" Uzi snapped, throwing her arms up, "That's how you lose! There's nothing fun about getting outclassed by your own moves!"
"But..." N raised a finger nervously, his optical lenses cycling through confused patterns, "If it keeps copying abilities... doesn't that mean it just keeps getting stronger? ...Like, forever?"
"Exactly!" Uzi said bluntly, fixing him with a hard stare, "He doesn't have any obvious limitations. He can keep up with Sonic and he retains every ability he's ever copied! He's gotta be the most powerful robot I've ever met!"
For once, even V went silent as her grin slowly faded as her processors churned through the implications. 'If what that worker drone... Uzi was saying was true... then what would happen if Metal Sonic copied Cyn's abilities?'
V didn't finish that thought. She didn't want to.
N let out a nervous laugh, waving his hands in front of his chest as if trying to physically push the tension away, "Hehe... yeah... I don't think I'd wanna fight him. Not even a little bit."
{Transformers Prime Universe}
Autobots New Base:
"D-Did he just say that Metal Sonic can copy abilities?" Jack asked in horror, "As in... anyone's abilities? Including stopping time? That's insanely broken!"
"Did he just say he can stop time?!" Miko's voice cracked in disbelief, "As in, freeze literally everything?"
"I think so." Raf replied as he adjusted his glasses, though even he sounded unsettled, "More specifically, Metal Sonic copies the biological data of living organisms. If he scans someone like Sonic, he gains Sonic's speed. If he copied Mario, he could gain abilities like pyrokinesis and enhanced durability."
Raf paused, staring at the screen as Neo Metal Sonic loomed over the battlefield footage.
"And from what we're hearing..." He continued carefully, "...there doesn't seem to be a limit to how many abilities he can store."
The room fell silent as Ratchet's servos froze over the controls, "If this information is accurate..." Ratchet said slowly, "...then we are dealing with a mechanoid capable of assimilating and weaponizing the abilities of organic lifeforms. That alone makes it a greater threat than Eggman himself."
"Chaos Control." Arcee repeated quietly, "I don't know what that is, but 'time stop' is pretty self-explanatory. You can't fight what you can't move against."
Bumblebee emitted a series of uneasy beeps and trills as Raf translated almost immediately, "He wants to know how you're even supposed to defend against an enemy that freezes time... and then copies your own abilities while you're helpless."
"That's the real problem, isn't it?" Bulkhead said, his voice uncharacteristically quiet. "It's not just the time stop. It's that it keeps what it copies. Every fight makes it stronger."
Optimus turned from the screen, his blue optics dimmed with thought, "The most dangerous enemy is not the one who strikes hardest. It is the one who learns from every strike against them, and makes those strikes their own."
"So what's the plan?" Arcee asked. "Because standing still and shooting at it isn't going to cut it."
"We would need to disable its copying ability before engaging in direct combat," Ratchet said, already pulling up theoretical countermeasures, "Disrupt its scanning array. Overload its data storage. Something, anything to prevent it from assimilating our own abilities."
Ratchet exhaled heavily, rubbing his metallic forehead in frustration, "Primus help us all if that thing ever meets a Decepticon."
["He could even copy Silver's psychokinesis, and with enough Chaos energy, he powers up into Super Neo Metal Sonic!" Boomstick exclaimed as the screen showed an image of Super Neo Sonic.]
Hearing this information, everyone at the Omniverse had to do a double take to hear what they just heard.
Metal Sonic... could go Super?
How is that even possible?
Those questions were running through their minds as they all realised that Eggman had just become exponentially more dangerous.
Just having Metal Sonic alone is enough to decimate an entire battlefield, but Super Neo Metal Sonic? He might as well bring victory to Eggman on a silver platter.
Everyone realised that Bowser needs to deal with him immediately if he wants to stand a chance against Eggman.
{Dragon Ball Super Universe}
Beerus's Planet:
Vegeta's brow twitched violently as the image of Super Neo Metal Sonic filled the screen.
The thought of another rodent is capable of transforming into a super form is infuriating to him, and it is a damn robot this time! Just looking at it made him remember of the time that he fought off against Perfect Cell.
"Tch... how many of these damn copycats are going to imitate the Super Saiyan transformation?!" Vegeta snarled as his fists clenched tightly at his sides.
"First androids. Then Cell. Now it's a robotic hedgehog?" He scoffed bitterly, "Pathetic."
"Aw, c'mon Vegeta!" Goku laughed with a grin, "You gotta admit, that thing looks really strong! Honestly, he kinda reminds me of Cell too!"
"Bah! Don't compare Saiyan power to that abomination!" Vegeta snapped at him "Cell was already an insult to our race, a synthetic creature stealing the abilities of stronger warriors to compensate for its own weakness! And this machine is no different from him!"
Whis quietly sipped from his cup while observing the exchange with mild amusement.
"Though there is one important distinction." Whis added pleasantly.
"And what's that?" Vegeta narrowed his eyes.
"Metal Sonic appears considerably more efficient at copying his opponents." Whis hummed as he sipped his tea.
"...I hate that robot." Vegeta muttered.
Goku, meanwhile, looked more intrigued than worried, "Well, maybe you're right, but think about it" He admitted, standing up to stretch his arms behind his head, "If He copies everything you do, right? So you can't beat him by hitting him harder. You'd have to..."
"Outthink him," Vegeta finished before his scowl deepened. "Which you are incapable of, Kakarot."
"Hey! I have thoughts!"
"Rarely good ones."
Beerus waved a claw at them, "Quiet. Both of you!" He stared at the frozen image of Super Neo Metal Sonic before saying, "Whis. Could this machine copy my power?"
Whis considered it carefully as the silence stretched uncomfortably long.
"...Theoretically," Whis said at last. "If his scanning ability is truly limited only by sight... then yes. Given sufficient exposure, he could potentially copy your Hakai. Or at least approximate it."
Another silence followed as Beerus huffed before he looked away, "Hmph. Then I'd simply destroy him before he got the chance."
"He can stop time, Lord Beerus."
"Then I'd destroy him before he stopped time."
"A valid solution." Whis admitted with a small smile.
Beerus yawned but his eyes still remained on the screen, "Whis. Make a note. If we ever hear about a 'Neo Metal Sonic' entering Universe 7..."
"Already noted, my lord."
"Good." Beerus said as he rolled over and closed his eyes. "Wake me when it becomes my problem."
Nobody believed for even a second that the God of Destruction was actually asleep.
Especially because one of his eyes remained slightly open, still watching the screen.
["Though everything would change with the appearance of the Phantom Ruby." Wiz revealed, "One of many trump cards at Eggman's disposal, the Phantom Ruby alters reality by manipulating perception."]
["Basically, super OP illusions, but in Infinite's hands, it's a weapon of mass destruction." Boomsitck explained, "I don't know how illusions translate to body replicas, changing gravity, or making a fake Sun, but... go off, king!"]
{Owl House Universe (After the Finale)}
Luz's notebook slipped from her hands and hit the floor with a loud thud.
Her brown eyes were wider than usual as she stared at the glowing Phantom Ruby onscreen.
"So with that gem, Infinite can create illusions so real that they actually behave like they exist?!" Luz Noceda shouted, "Is that even possible?!"
"Actually, illusion magic can affect perception on a massive scale," Gus Porter explained quickly, already pacing as his mind raced, "But this is completely different! Illusions are supposed to trick your senses, they don't physically alter the environment itself!"
Willow's eyes widened as she watched entire landscapes distort unnaturally, "How do you even fight against something like that?" She asked quietly.
"...That sounds insanely broken!" Luz cried out.
"Because it is," Amity replied flatly.
King's fur puffed up as he pointed accusingly at the screen, "Nope. Absolutely not. I officially hate the glowy rock."
"Me too King." Eda's brow furrowed, "I had no idea that a single gem is capable of such power."
Hunter, who had been silent until now, stared intensely at the footage.
"If it manipulates perception deeply enough..." Hunter said slowly, "...then your mind probably accepts the illusion as reality, which would be a dangerous weapon to use if Eggman utilised it to its fullest potential."
Gus swallowed nervously as he stuttered, "So if the ruby creates fire..."
"Your brain believes you're burning." Hunter continued.
"And if it changes gravity..." Willow added quietly.
"Your body responds like gravity actually changed." Hunter finished.
Luz slowly bent down to pick up her notebook, though her eyes never left the screen, "But if it only works through perception...couldn't somebody just realize it's fake?"
Gus immediately shook his head,
"Not if the illusion is affecting everything at once. Your sight, sound, and touch, your brain would be tricked into believing that the illusion is real."
"At that point, fake and real basically becomes the same thing."
His voice lowered slightly.
"Well, if Eggman has that power, he's got my vote." Eda said with a shrug, "With just one use of the Phantom Ruby, he can end the battle without even needing to do to it himself."
"I don't think it will be that simple, Eda." Luz said with a frown to which Eda ignored her.
{Amphibia Universe (After the Finale)}
Boonchuy Residence:
"...Nope." Sasha Waybright said immediately, "That's not an illusion anymore. That's straight up cheating."
Marcy Wu, meanwhile, looked both horrified and fascinated, "Actually, perception-based reality alteration is a theoretical magical concept in some fantasy systems." she blurted out rapidly. "If the brain fully accepts an illusion as real, then the body can react as if it's physically happening and if the Phantom Ruby amplifies that on a massive scale then..."
Anne slowly turned toward her and said,"Marcy. That's enough, we get it."
"Right. Sorry." Marcy shrank slightly before glancing back at the screen. "...Still super horrifying though."
Anne let out a slow sigh, rubbing the back of her neck uneasily, "Still, you kinda have a point. How are you even supposed to beat a guy that can alter your perception like that?"
"You don't fight him head-on," Sasha answered immediately. "You just need to get that gem off of his hands and it's game over."
"You figured that out way too fast." Anne commented.
Sasha shrugged casually, though her eyes never left the screen, "If some creepy mask guy can rewrite the battlefield whenever he wants, then standing around reacting is basically suicide."
Marcy nodded, "You know what makes this worse? Eggman already has giant robots, killer machines, that Metal Sonic thing, and now he has a gem that alters reality. It's honestly quite terrifying if it becomes a problem in the Death Battle."
"Yeah, I reckon that it gets taken out early." Sasha said with a smirk, "It's a Death Battle, no way they are going to make it short just because of one overpowered gem."
["And when used on the planet's consciousness, which is a thing, the Ruby granted Eggman the Light-man form. Yep, apparently, Super Eggman is canon, though it is pretty complicated to manifest." Wiz continued.]
["But the Phantom Ruby isn't the only souped-up gem Eggman has. He's used the Jeweled Scepter to make the world-shattering Egg Wizard. Then, on more than one occasion, he's effortlessly gathered the super-rare, super-powerful Chaos Emeralds. You know, the things that power Super Saiyan hedgehogs!" Boomsitck exclaimed.]
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Arsenal:
• Cloning Device
• Chaos Emeralds
• Dark Rings
• Egg Field
• Hyper go-on
• Jetpack
• Jeweled Scepter
• Laser Guns
• Metal Virus
• Mind Control Ray
• Nightmare Fuel
• Phantom Ruby
• Shrink Ray
• Sol Emeralds
• Sparial-Distuption Trap
• Super Form (Light-man)
• Teleporters
• Time Reversal Machine
• Time Stones
• ...And more!
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["Eggman built, and built, and built, and eventually, he built something that started to build on him." Wiz said as the screen shows an image of Sage, "Sage was originally designed as a mere assistant, but through an alien encounter, she was granted actual sentience."]
["Sage is already super powerful, but now, she's also super smart. She thought up millions of battle plans all at once to defeat the massive Titans." Boomsitck said as the screen shows the four titans.]
["And you can barely remember where you put your dune buggy." Wiz mentioned.]
["I know exactly where it is; it's at the police impound, thank you very much. Boomstick confirmed.]
["Sage was Eggman's saving grace. He had previously found machines with personality lacking, but Sage's great adequacy in serving her function provided Eggman with something that, for the first time, he'd hate to lose. In essence, a-a sort of... daughter." Wiz revealed.]
["So, like any good dad, he gave her the keys to his car, his spaceship, and his orbital death ray. Hell, now she controls the entire army!" Boomstick exclaimed.]
Everyone was shocked the moment that Sage is revealed, they had never thought that Eggman was even remotely capable of becoming a father.
Even the heros and villains across the Omniverse were stunned that Eggman has a daughter. They thought that he was just a typical megalomaniac villain who cares only about himself and his goals but to actually have a child, either he's using her as a pawn or he's actually considering her as his daughter.
Regardless, while the majority of the Omniverse still hated him, they can at least understand that he hasn't lost all of his humanity and that there is some goodness left in his heart.
{Sonic the hedgehog (IDW Comics) Universe}
Eggman Base:
There was silence in the base as Eggman was genuinely shocked at seeing Sage and how that he will actually considered her to be his daughter, something that he never considered to do so in his entire life.
"I... I have a daughter?" Eggman said in stunned silence, "This... this can't possibly be true."
Yet the footage said otherwise. Sage wasn't behaving like a disposable machine. She wasn't following him out of fear or programming alone, she genuinely chose to follow him out of her own free will. And even more shocking, his future self seemed to care about her too.
After several long seconds, Eggman cleared his throat loudly and declared awkwardly, "...Well, whether she's my future daughter or not, if she helps me crush that oversized reptile, then obviously I'll take every advantage available!"
Nearby, Cubot leaned closer toward Orbot and whispered quietly, "Hey... does this mean Sage is kinda like us?"
Orbot tilted his head slightly, "In what sense?"
"You know..." Cubot whispered, "Like... another member of the family?"
"...Perhaps." Orbot admitted softly.
"Really?" Cubot asked him as Orbot looked toward Eggman, who was still staring silently at Sage onscreen.
"The doctor hasn't created her yet," Orbot continued quietly, "So we cannot say for certain... but I do hope he does."
Metal Sonic on the other hand didn't particularly care about Sage as it only cares about getting stronger to beat his loathsome copy.
Sage's appearance meant little to him. She was irrelevant to his purpose.
However... Metal Sonic took note of her intelligence and her ability to simulate battle plans, if Sage's intelligence could increase his probability of defeating Sonic... then perhaps she is worth keeping an eye out.
{Super Mario Bros Universe}
Bowser's Castle:
Bowser rubbed his eyes hard as the screen continued explaining Sage's origins, trying to understand what he just heard, "...Hold on...Eggman has a DAUGHTER?!"
The revelation clearly hit him harder than expected as he stood up and shouted, "How?! Since WHEN?!"
Questions spiraled through his mind one after another as he stared at Sage floating beside Eggman onscreen. The same Eggman who once mocked him relentlessly for being a parent.
Then suddenly, Bowser's confusion melted away into a massive grin, "Oh this is RICH!"
Bowser Jr. blinked as he asked his father, "...What do you mean dad?"
"Eggman used to give me SO much grief for having you!" Bowser exclaimed as he pointed dramatically at the screen.
Bowser Jr. tilted his head curiously, "He did?"
"Oh yeah!" Bowser said before he barked out a laugh, "He kept whining about how having a kid makes you 'emotionally compromised' and 'predictably vulnerable.'"
Bowser deepened his voice mockingly as he imitated Eggman, "'Relationships are useless, Bowser! Attachments are weaknesses, Bowser!'"
"...That does sound like him." Kamek said with a small smirk.
Bowser slammed a fist against the stone armrest while laughing harder, "And now look at him! The tables have officially turned!"
Bowser Jr. pointed toward the screen again, displaying Sage simulating dozens of battle plans in an instant, "She's kinda smart too."
Kamek immediately nodded, "Indeed. Her processing capabilities appear extraordinary. Which makes it even more surprising that Eggman developed genuine emotional attachment toward her."
Bowser let out a wide smirk, "True true, but I am NEVER letting him live this down!"
["And this frankly unheard-of trust from Eggman became crucial in defeating The End, a primordial entity so mighty, even Super Sonic struggled against it." Wiz added as the screen shows an image of The End.]
["Their battle can only be described as 'peak fiction', cause charged by seven Chaos Emeralds, Super Sonic's no joke!" Boomstick exclaimed as the screen showed Super Sonic battling The End.]
["The power of one Emerald can shift continents. All seven together can shift the universe." Wiz revealed.]
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Feats:
• Conquered most of the planet once
• Harnessed the power of the Chaos Emeralds
• Broke the moon with the Eclipse Cannon
• Egg Mobile flew to the moon in seconds
• Destroyed the Guardian Unit of Nations
• Led some beloved villains... and Zavok
• Has helped Sonic the Hedgehog save the world
• Defeated Sonic, Tails, Starline, Gemerl
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["And kill some pretty terrifying bosses, like Eggman's Time Eater, which ripped apart space-time like tissue paper." Boomstick jumped in.]
["In short, Chaos Emeralds give thoughts power. With them, Eggman's best machines can run indefinitely while matching the greatest powers ever seen, like when three supers battled Solaris, who tried to destroy time itself. Solaris extended its chaos across multiple timelines in about 20 seconds, or 73 quadrillion times lightspeed." Wiz calculated.]
["It's funny, though; while Eggman's smarts have sort of defeated Sonic here and there, he's pretty effective when he teams up with the Blue Blur to save the world." Boomstick added.]
["Well, recall how Professor Gerald was a good person before losing the granddaughter he loved. In Eggman's case, now that he has Sage, perhaps a similar story is playing out in reverse..." Wiz wondered as the screen showed Eggman and Sage talking to each other.]
["...Nah!" Both Wiz and Boomstick denied this.]
["Eggy will always have a hare-brained scheme behind his cufflinks." Boomstick said.]
["So watch out, critters and plebeians of the world; he is the Eggman, and he's got the master plan."]
[As Wiz says this sentence, an animation plays that shows the camera panning up from an unconscious Tails and a collapsing Sonic to Doctor Eggman laughing triumphantly with Metal Sonic and Sage by his side as the "Game Over" message from the original Sonic the Hedgehog appears.]
While there is some debate about whether or not Eggman has changed now that he has Sage, they still believe that he is a villain through and through, who is arguably more dangerous compared to Bowser, especially with the Metal Virus and Metal Sonic.
It is quite easy to compare to the two of them, while Bowser did kidnapped Peach multiple times, at least he did it out of some misguided love while Eggman wanted to conquer the world to show off his intelligence and build Eggmanland, which is arguably more selfish compared to Bowser.
Still, they have to begrudgingly have to give their respect to the doctor as his inventions and machines are truly a magnificent sight to behold.
["Alright, the combatants are set. We've run the data through all possibilities." Wiz said.]
["IT'S TIME FOR A DEATH BATTLEEE!!!" Boomstick yelled.]
A low hum of murmurs spread through the crowd as everyone exchanged thoughts and reactions. Ever since the terrifying reveals of Doomsday and SCP-682, their perceptions of villains and antagonists had shifted dramatically. Those two embodied destruction in its purest form, forcing many to reconsider what "evil" truly meant. But the moment Bowser and Dr. Eggman entered the discussion, that heavy tension cracked almost instantly. It became clear that not every villain was an apocalyptic nightmare. These two weren't forces of inevitable doom, they're just over-the-top tyrants driven by ego, and obsession.
That realization sparked an even bigger debate as everyone across the omniverse quickly split into groups over one burning question: magic versus science. Those from fantasy worlds argued passionately that Bowser's raw power, magic, and monstrous resilience would overwhelm any machine. Meanwhile, people from sci-fi realities insisted that Eggman's intellect, technology, and adaptability would eventually secure him the win. Those who came from worlds where magic and science coexist found themselves divided right down the middle, unable to decisively favor one side over the other.
And with the inclusion of both of their armies just made them even more excited to see who's gonna win.
Whatever the outcome is, everyone knew they were about to witness something truly unforgettable.
{Super Mario Bros Universe}
Princess Peach's Castle:
"So, guys... who do you think is gonna win?" Daisy asked, looking around the group as they debated which of the two would win.
"Well..." Mario rubbed the back of his neck, before he spoke up, "For once, I think Bowser is gonna win."
The reaction was instant as everyone snapped their heads toward him, eyes wide, mouths slightly open. Mario rarely, if ever said anything remotely supportive of Bowser.
Seeing their expressions, Mario sighed and explained himself, "Look, I'm not saying Dr. Eggman's weak. He's dangerous, no doubt. But he depends way too much on his machines. Take those away and his options shrink fast. His biggest trump cards are Metal Sonic and that Sage girl of his, and that's about it."
"Y-yeah bro..." Luigi chimed in nervously as he twiddle his thumbs, "Bowser's Fury form is t-terrifying. E-even if Metal Sonic has that new Super form, I d-don't think it'd stand a chance against that kind of raw power."
"Yoshi! Yoshi!" Yoshi nodded enthusiastically, clearly backing them up.
Daisy crossed her arms, humming thoughtfully as she weighed their arguments. Then she turned towards Peach and asked, "Well? Peach? Aren't you gonna say anything?"
Peach was quiet for a moment, her gaze distant as she reflected on everything she'd seen Bowser survive over the years. Finally, she spoke, "I think Bowser will win too. Even if there's a chance he could lose, he's incredibly resilient. He never gives up, no matter how many times he's beaten or knocked down. That stubbornness of his... it's his greatest strength."
The group nodded. They all knew it was true. Bowser had been defeated countless times, yet he always came back stronger, louder, and more determined than before.
"Well, at least he won't be fighting alone. He's got Kamek, Junior, and the entire Koopa Troop backing him up. so at least he has some backup." Daisy added with a small smile.
Mario folded his arms, staring at the screen with a serious expression, "Yeah... whatever happens, Bowser, I hope you win. For all our sakes."
Bowser's Castle:
"You ready for this, Father?!" Bowser Jr. asked excitedly, plopping down onto the floor and clutched a bowl of popcorn nearly as big as his head as he tossed a handful into his mouth.
"GWAHAHAHA! Of course I am, son!" Bowser roared in agreement as he leaned back in his throne, his claws gripping the armrests, and his sharp teeth gleaming with confidence.
"Eggman thinks he can challenge the King of the Koopas with just a few toys?" Bowser scoffed as a puff of smoke escaped his nostrils, "That fool has no idea who he's messing with!"
"Indeed, Your Excellency." Kamek said smoothly, "Dr. Eggman may possess intelligence far beyond anyone, but intelligence alone does not guarantee victory. Your raw strength, durability, and... shall we say... relentless spirit far exceeds the capabilities of mere machinery."
Bowser smirked at his loyal Koopa, "Of course Kamek, that fool really thinks that a bunch of machines can triumph over me?! Please! I will show him the error of his ways!"
Junior pumped his fist in the air, "Woohoo! I can't wait to see the battle! This is gonna be so awesome!"
{Sonic the hedgehog (IDW Comics) Universe}
Restoration Headquarters:
Knuckles glanced up at Sonic and asked, "So Sonic, who are you rooting for?"
Sonic blinked at him, "...Rooting?"
"Oh, come on! Obviously Bowser's gonna win!" Surge declared, practically vibrating with energy. "You've all seen that guy, right? He's a walking natural disaster! His strength and his magic is certainly going to beat that Doctor!"
Kit hovered quietly near her side, glancing up at the screen before speaking in a softer tone, "Dr. Eggman's machines are extremely advanced, though... statistically speaking, his versatility might give him an edge."
"Objectively speaking, Eggman's technology is more adaptable. He can analyze opponents, gather combat data, and adjust strategies mid-fight. If Eggman played his cards right, he would gain the advantage." Tails added thoughtfully as he tapped his chin.
He looked at Sonic and continued , "If he anticipates Bowser's Fury transformation or magical abilities, he might be able to outmaneuver him in the long-term."
Sonic scratched the back of his head and said, "Eh... I dunno."
Amy narrowed her eyes at him, "You're not seriously thinking of cheering for Eggman, are you?"
Sonic laughed, amused by what Amy was saying, "Cheer for him? After all the stuff he's pulled over the last few years?" He waved a hand dismissively, "No thanks."
He turned back to the screen and his grin widened, "I'm siding with Bowser on this one. Guy's got the raw power to back up that ego of his."
Knuckles smirked, "Heh. Can't argue with that. Bowser's gotta be a tank if he can scrap against Mario on equal footing. I can respect that."
Kit tilted his head and pointed out, "But Dr. Eggman has defeated you multiple times in the past though."
Sonic shot him a sideways grin, "Yeah, and how long does that usually last?"
Tails smiled sheepishly, "Not very long."
"Exactly." Sonic shrugged. "If Eggman wins, I'll just knock him back down again like always. And if Bowser wins? Then Eggface takes another L as usual."
Knuckles chuckled, "Now that sounds more like you."
Amy sighed, though she couldn't help but smile at the sight.
Eggman Base:
Dr. Eggman reclined in his high-backed command chair, gloved fingers steepled beneath his enormous mustache as the massive monitor before him flickered with combat projections.
"Heh heh heh..." He chuckled sinisterly as his glasses gleamed under the control room lights, "Even if this is merely a simulation, the combat data will be invaluable for me to analyse in case I need to invade the mushroom kingdom."
"Boss, may I ask why you felt the need to invade the mushroom kingdom?" Orbot asked as he floated towards him.
"Yeah, we've got our hands full of dealing with Sonic and his friends, do we really need to get Mario involved too?" Cubot cihimed in.
Eggman waved them off irritably, "Bah! It's called strategic foresight, you bumbling bolts of scrap! A true genius anticipates future conquests before they become necessary!"
"I have no immediate intention of conquering the Mushroom Kingdom right now" He clarified smugly, "My priority remains on eliminating that insufferable blue rodent. I'll settle on seeing Bowser's defeated face before I finish him off myself!"
Metal Sonic stood motionless next to Eggman, his crimson optics locked onto the screen as his claws flexed slightly.
Eggman smirked at his greatest creation, "Eager, are we?"
Metal Sonic didn't respond but his eyes narrowed slightly.
Orbot glanced between them and pointed out, "Sir, Metal Sonic appears to be more motivated than usual."
"Of course he is!" Eggman said proudly, "He was built to surpass Sonic, and anyone else foolish enough to stand in my way."
Eggman stood abruptly as he shouted, "Let Bowser bring his armies. Let him use his magic. Let him use that absurd Fury transformation!"
He slammed a fist onto the armrest and exclaimed, "I will dismantle his forces, seize his technology, and convert that ridiculous castle into an Eggman-approved fortress once he's lost!"
"And then... perhaps I'll pay the Mushroom Kingdom a visit. I will enjoy seeing Mario's horrified look on face when he realizes he's lost everything. Ohohohohoho!!!!" Eggman cackled maniacally.
While Eggman was busy laughing, Orbot whispered to Cubot, "I give it three days before Sonic interferes with his plans."
"Make it two." Cubot whispered back.
{Insert: Game Over by Brandon Yates feat. Victor Borba and Tyler Anderson}
[The scene opens over Bowser's amusement park-styled castle, where Bowser prepares to fulfill his dream of marrying Princess Peach. The audience consists of the entire Koopa Troop, including Goomboss, King Bob-omb, a bored and uninterested King Boo, the Koopa General, and Kamek peeking out from behind the pew chairs. Bowser himself, wearing his white tuxedo and top hat, looks happily at his bride-to-be as the marriage officiate is about to give his sermon.]
[However, this is suddenly revealed to be a ruse, as "Peach" falls over to reveal that she was actually a wooden cutout while the marriage officiate reveals themself to be Orbot and Cubot in disguise.]
The moment it's revealed that the "Princess Peach" Bowser was about to marry was actually a fake is nothing short of comedy gold. Watching him fall for it is just laughable and hilarious, they already know he's obsessed with Peach, this takes it to a whole new level of ridiculousness. The sheer confidence he had before as he believed it, only to be humiliated seconds later, makes the whole thing even funnier.
{Super Mario Bros Universe}
Princess Peach's Castle:
"...Oh, mamma mia." Mario muttered under his breath as he lowered the brim of his cap to cover his eyes, disappointed that Bowser would actually fall for such a simple trick.
Luigi was still staring at the screen, his mouth hanging open at the reveal that the Peach on screen wasn't actually Peach at all.
"W-wait, hold on, so that's not the real Peach?!" He stammered, frantically, "I-I thought... I mean... she looked exactly like..." He turned toward Peach, then back at the screen, then back at Peach again.
"So... that's a fake Peach. B-but we have the real Peach! Which means, which means..."
"Yes, Luigi," Peach said flatly.
Her eye twitched slightly as she crossed her arms, "Bowser is a fool if he truly believed I would ever agree to marry him."
"I don't know what's more concerning." She continued coolly, watching Bowser stare at the fallen wooden cutout. "That he was so desperate to believe it... or that he genuinely couldn't tell the difference."
Daisy however was having the time of her life as she doubled over, clutching her sides as laughter exploded out of her, "AHAHAHA!!! OH MY GOSH! OH WOW! HE JUST GOT CATFISHED! AT HIS OWN WEDDING! BY ROBOTS! IN FRONT OF HIS WHOLE ARMY!"
She wiped tears from her eyes and exclaimed, "That's... that's so embarrassing!"
Yoshi tilted his head, watching the cutout with a curious expression.
"Yoshi...?" He murmured as his tongue flicked out thoughtfully.
He looked at the discarded wooden Peach, then at the very real Peach sitting across from him, then he made a soft, sympathetic cooing sound, "...Yoshi." (Translation: "That's rough, buddy.")
Toad, meanwhile, had gone through approximately three different emotions in the span of three seconds.
First was horror, believing that Bowser was actually going to marry Peach this time.
Second was relief, seeing that it's not actually the real Peach he's marrying but rather a fake one.
And finally was joy, as he also laughed upon seeing Bowser's shocked expression.
"Hahahaha! He really thought he was marrying Princess Peach?!" Toad exclaimed as he laughed, "Oh, that's priceless! Look at his face! He's completely stunned!"
Mario finally lifted his cap slightly, glancing at Bowser's frozen expression on the screen, "...Still. Bowser's certainly not going to be happy about this."
Peach huffed, "He brought it upon himself."
Daisy grinned mischievously, "Oh, this is going to haunt him forever."
Yoshi nodded,"Yoshi."
Bowser's Castle:
There were few things that ever truly pissed Bowser off, one was the multiple times that the Mario Bros defeated him time and time again, second was the time that Fawful took control over his mind and attempted to overthrow his castle and third was this.
At first he was overjoyed, seeing that he was finally going to marry Peach after all those years, only to be shocked that it was a fake and it was Eggman that was responsible for it.
Bowser gripped his throne armrests hard until it cracked and he finally snapped.
"EGGMAN!!!"
He stood up from his throne and flames soon burst from his maw in a violent surge. The stained glass windows rattled and the chandelier swayed dangerously.
"HOW DARE YOU TRICK ME?!" He bellowed in pure rage, "I WAS ABOUT TO MARRY PEACH! AND YOU RUINED IT!"
"I'M GOING TO DESTROY YOU! I'LL CRUSH YOUR TIN CANS, SMASH YOUR LAB, AND TURN THAT STUPID MUSTACHE INTO ASH! RAAAAGGHHHH!!!"
He unleashed another thunderous roar as Bowser Jr. and Kamek cautiously peeked out from the throne.
"Oh man... Dad's really pissed right now." Bowser Jr. whispered in fear.
Kamek adjusted his glasses with shaking hands and nodded slowly, "Indeed, Young Master. Lord Bowser does not handle humiliation well. Especially when it concerns Princess Peach."
They watched as Bowser continued roaring at the screen, his tail lashing so hard it cracked the marble floor.
{Sonic the hedgehog (IDW Comics) Universe}
Eggman Base:
Eggman smirked as his gaze fell upon the Princess Peach cutout and Bowser's utterly dumbfounded expression. He had dreamed of doing something like this for ages, creating some elaborate scheme just to get under that overgrown turtle's shell, but seeing the shock unfold before his own eyes brought a huge smile to his face.
"Oh, this is just beautiful!" He exclaimed, spreading his arms wide as if to embrace the chaos on the screen, "A fake wedding, a fake princess, and my robots pulling the strings? I couldn't have engineered a more perfect insult if I tried!"
Behind him, Cubot pointed excitedly at the display, where two familiar-looking robots appeared on-screen, "Oh, look, Orbot! That's us!"
"Yes, indeed." Orbot replied, tilting his spherical body, "The amount of detail they put into our likeness is certainly on point. Down to my refined charm, naturally."
He then swiveled toward Eggman and added in a more cautious tone, "Boss, you do realize this is going to tick Bowser off, correct? Potentially to a dangerously explosive degree?"
"Of course I know that!" Eggman scoffed, waving a dismissive hand before he grinned, "This is just step one of my glorious plan, I'll make sure that fool won't do anything against me. Besides, there's no way that his army can handle a full-scale invasion. Not when I'm the one leading it!"
Orbot and Cubot exchanged a quick, uncertain glance but said nothing as Metal Sonic was getting impatient, thinking whether the battle is about to start or not.
["Huh?!" Bowser asked in confusion while Orbot laughed as the message "OPERATION CATFISH WAS SUCCESSFUL" was momentarily flashed at the top of the screen before it disappeared and Orbot's eyes projected a holographic video of Doctor Eggman.]
["I've come to make an announcement!" Eggman announced, "This territory is now the base for my upcoming Eggmanland 2!]
[Bowser, understandably angry about this absurd declaration, tears off his wedding outfit and taunts Eggman as Orbot and Cubot run away from Bowser Jr, who charged at them with his paintbrush, then stands alongside his annoyed father.]
["What a joke!"]
[Eggman simply chuckles at his adversary's frustration, the projection of him vanishing as his fleet quickly arrives with a sonic boom that parts the clouds, looming imposingly over the battlefield, along with a suspicious-looking moon as Eggman confidently makes another announcement over a broadcast speaker.]
["I am Doctor Eggman, your new genius overlord." Eggman introduced himself sinisterly as many of his troops then started flying down onto the battlefield, along with Eggman himself piloting the Egg Dragoon.]
["Get a load of THIS!"]
Everyone across the omniverse was in awe at the animation as well as the amount of troops that each respective leader has, with Bowser on one side with his army of Goombas, Koopas, Hammer Bros, Shy Guys, Bob-ombs, Spinys, Dry Bones, Chargin' Chucks and Chain Chomps, with King Bob-omb and Goomboss stood at the flanks and Kamek and King Boo behind him and Bowser Jr. next to him while on Eggman's side has a lot of Eggrobos, Moto Bugs, Crabmeats, Slicers, Caterkillers and Egg Hammers, with Egg Fighters with their shields raised with Eggrobos behind them carrying lances, while Metal Sonic and Sage was nowhere to be found.
They all cheered in suspense, each rooting for either Bowser or Eggman to win, as they all momentarily forget about the previous Death Battle as this is one of the biggest and most intense Death Battle they had ever witnessed.
[The two armies stand off against each other until Bowser angrily orders his troops to charge at the enemy, with Eggman and his robots charging as well in response. With the war properly underway, Bowser dropkicks an Egg Hammer before throwing dark red balls of energy (the first of which destroys a trio of background Buzz Bombers that were attacking a group of Koopa Troopas who retreated into their shells for protection) and firing three flaming meteors at three of Eggman's robots, destroying them. The Egg Dragoon then flies down and fires a volley of bullets, with Eggman laughing maniacally as Bowser charges at him, annoyed at his maniacal laughter as he dodges each blast before withdrawing into his shell and spinning towards the Egg Dragoon while the bullets do nothing.]
["Shut up, nerd!" Bowser growled before he launched himself against the Egg Dragoon, damaging its Gatling gun arm. In response, the mech fires its drill missiles at Bowser and electrocutes him, but Bowser manages to jump off and catch another drill to throw it back at the Egg Dragoon, which cuts through the mech's mid-section and splits it in half. Then, Bowser stomps on the ground, causing earthly spikes to pierce the Egg Dragoon along with Eggman, killing him...]
[...or so it seems until a looping laugh and spring-loaded head popping up from the doctor's impaled stomach reveals that it was actually D3-COY that piloted the mech. Thinking it's still the real deal, however, Bowser taunts Eggman once more, effortlessly taking out an Egg Fighter that attempts to ambush him from behind in the process, while a mysterious figure looms and disappears in the background.]
["You call these toys an invasion force? I've seen Toads do better."]
{Sonic the hedgehog (IDW Comics) Universe}
Restoration Headquarters:
"Holy chili dogs, look at him go!" Sonic cheered, practically bouncing on his heels as Bowser tore through wave after wave of Badniks like they were made of paper and destroyed the Egg Dragoon in one fell swoop.
"He destroyed the Egg Dragoon in an instant..." Tails muttered in disbelief, "That thing's taken hits from Sonic before and kept going. Just what is Eggman planning?"
"Who cares what he's planning?" Knuckles cracked his knuckles and threw a few punches at the air, "This is awesome! Watching this fight's got my blood pumping!"
Upon seeing that D3-COY was the one piloting the Egg Dragoon, Sonic let out a knowing sigh, "Classic Eggman. Never shows up unless his opponent's already down."
Amy nodded, her chin resting thoughtfully on her hand, "It's an effective strategy, though. Let Bowser waste his energy smashing through the Badniks. Study his patterns from a safe distance. Then strike when he's exhausted."
Nearby, Surge ignored all of their analysis. Her eyes widened with excitement, locked onto the destruction Bowser was leaving in his wake and a wild grin spread across her face.
"Did you see that?!" She laughed, practically vibrating with glee, "He's tearing through them like they're scrap metal! That's the kind of chaos I like!"
Amy shot her a sideways look with a raised eyebrow, "You're enjoying this a little too much."
"Obviously!" Surge shot back without a hint of shame, "That's what makes it fun!"
Knuckles snorted loudly, "You really think Bowser's gonna get tired from that?"
"Well, probably not... Bowser is really tough so he's not going down without a fight." Kit said in response.
"It's not about whether he can get tired." Tails interjected, rubbing his chin, "It's about whether Eggman believes he can push him to that point. And Eggman never fights fair if he can help it."
Sonic crossed his arms, a familiar smirk curled across his face, "Yeah. If Eggman's not on the field, it means he's cooking up something bigger. And whatever it is... we're gonna want front-row seats."
{Super Mario Bros Universe}
Bowser's Castle:
"Gwahahaha! Seems like lil Eggy wasn't that much trouble after all!" Bowser laughed in victory at Eggman's demise, "And other me barely broke a sweat! All that hype and all of those robots he goes down in, what was that, three seconds? Four? Kamek! Did you get that on camera? I want a portrait painted of this exact moment!"
"Um." Kamek cleared his throat, "Sir. Your Excellency. With all due respect, the maximum amount of due respect, actually..."
"Spit it out, Kamek! I'm busy celebrating my victory here!"
Kamek pointed a trembling wand at the screen displaying the now destroyed D3-COY,
"That's... that's actually a decoy, sire."
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...
...
"WHAT?!" Bowser's claws flew to the sides of his face, digging into his own cheeks, "I GOT TRICKED AGAIN?!! THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I GOT TRICKED BY THAT SMUG DOCTOR!!!"
Junior was already wheezing with laughter as he clutched his stomach, tears already forming from his eyes as he said, "Pffft HAHAHAHA! Oh man, oh man, wait until I tell Iggy and the others! Dad, c'mon! Being fooled once is embarrassing, yeah, that happens to everyone but TWICE?! In ONE DAY?! By the same guy?! It's just hilarious! AHAHAHAHA!!!!"
"I... I wasn't fooled!" Bowser sputtered with a red face, "I knew it was a decoy! I was just... playing along! Yeah! Playing along! I wanted him to think I fell for it so he'd lower his guard! That's called strategy, Junior! Strategy!"
"SURE it was, Papa! Sure it was!" Junior snickered.
"Of course, Your Fearlessness. A brilliant strategic move. You had the situation entirely under control." Kamek said with a sigh as he pinched the bridge of his nose beneath his spectacles.
Bowser opened his mouth to retort, then closed it again, grumbling under his breath as he crossed his massive arms and glared at the screen, "Just you wait Eggman, when I get my claws you, you're gonna wish you died instead of that decoy."
[Through his broadcast speaker from above, Eggman suddenly insults his opponent, alerting Bowser that he is still alive.]
["That's a decoy, you idiot. INFINITE!" Eggman screamed as Infinite then warped onto the battlefield in front of Bowser mid-air.]
["This power is without peer. It is the ULTIMATE strength!"]
[Using the Phantom Ruby's power, Infinite increases the surrounding area's gravity, making quick work of some of the Koopa Troop, notably the Koopa General, Goomboss, and King Bob-omb while Bowser uses his magic to protect other members in barriers (though one unfortunate Goomba gets knocked out of his by a Moto Bug, who he gives a glare to right before succumbing to the illusion) as he fights off the increased gravity himself.]
{Super Mario Bros Universe}
Bowser's Castle:
Bowser's eyes narrowed to slits as the screen revealed a familiar, masked figure hovering above the battlefield. A low growl rumbled from deep within his chest, "That edgy, emo jackal... of course he shows up too."
His claws dug into the stone armrest. The sight of Goomboss and King Bomb-omb being taken out so effortlessly, along with so many of his other loyal soldiers, the very troops he had failed to shield with his magic sent a fresh wave of fury boiling through him.
"Grrr... I swear I'll make him pay for this."
Kamek hovered nervously at his king's side, his tiny knuckles clutched his wand tighter than usual. "The Phantom Ruby is truly a remarkable artifact. It is a weapon of mass destruction, indeed. If we do not neutralize him first, sire, the losses will only continue to mount."
Bowser shot him an irritated glare, "Tch! Of course I know that!"
His tail lashed violently behind him, cracking against the floor like a whip as he barked, "Where the hell is King Boo?! Don't tell me he ran off again the moment things got serious!"
Kamek cleared his throat, adjusting his spectacles with a trembling hand, "Well... King Boo does have a history of... disappearing when battles take an unfavorable turn."
Bowser's nostrils flared with smoke as he shouted, "I'll make him disappear myself if he's hiding instead of fighting on the front lines!"
"Um, Dad? I think you'll want to see this." Bowser Jr. pointed at the screen, causing his father and Kamek to look at it.
{Sonic the hedgehog (IDW Comics) Universe}
Eggman Base:
"Ohohohoho! Excellent work, Infinite!" Eggman cackled, his signature mustache twitching with every gleeful chortle as the Phantom Ruby's ominous crimson light flooded the screen, casting the entire room in a blood-red glow, "Hold him right there! Keep that overgrown turtle pinned down until I personally deliver the finishing blow!"
As Eggman basked in his apparent triumph, Orbot tilted his head slightly and floated forward, "Um, sir... don't you think this is a little... too easy?"
Eggman's laughter cut off abruptly as his grin tightened into an irritated frown, "... Elaborate."
Orbot clasp his metallic hands together and explained, "Well, according to the data from previous Death Battles, they rarely conclude this early. There is almost always a dramatic reversal, a hidden transformation, or a last-minute power boost. It's entirely possible that Bowser may still have a chance to turn the tides."
Eggman folded his arms across his chest and let out a dismissive scoff, "Hah! Preposterous! That fool couldn't possibly overcome Infinite! It took Sonic and his entire gaggle of meddlesome friends working together to defeat him! There's no way that Bowser could even begin to lay a finger on him!"
"Boss." Cubot said, trying to get his attention.
"Not to mention Infinite now wields the Phantom Ruby at full capacity! With that power, he will take control of the entire battlefield! He'll decimate Bowser's entire army before that lumbering brute even gets close!"
"Um boss?" Cubot said, louder this time.
"WHAT?!" EGGMAN snapped as he turned towards him in anger.
Cubot pointed at the screen as Eggman turned around and his eyes widened in horror at what he saw next.