(we open in Japan, where Christopher is wandering around. He later meets up with Xander)
Xander: What's goin' on, man?
Christopher: Eh, nothing much. Just kind of...(shrugs)
Xander: Ah.
Christopher: I guess I'm still thinking about what happened. I mean, we could have had Mykan, you know?
Xander: 'Cept for the fact that when he died, he respawned, apparentally.
Christopher: ...
Fucking really?
Xander: Yeah. And he would only resurrect the characters he wrote on special circumstances. That's what we were told.
(cue familiar music
as the two men continue to talk)
By using his own despair, his own powers, he can make himself powerful. Even so, it would disrupt the balance.
Christopher: Yeah, shit. I mean, that's kinda obvious!
So you're saying that this guy can't be killed whatsoever?
Xander: No. So we'll need to find out a way to defeat him.
(Christopher thinks)
Christopher: ...maybe show him the ships that didn't work out?
Xander: Eh?
Christopher: Believe it or not, dude, I actually do read fanfictions from time to time.
Xander: W-what?!
Christopher: Oh, yeah. With the help of my friends, we survived some of Peter Chimaera's works. We survived Lexaeus Loves Hot Topic.
(under his breath) Barely.
(Xander raises his eyebrow)
So you know what? I think I can also survive Mykan's works. But for now, we need to relax a little bit.
(he rubs his wrists)
Xander: I do get what you mean, mate. Let us know if you find anything, alright?
Christopher: I will. Also...happy holidays to you, man.
(the two men go their separate ways)
Rika: Welcome back.
Previously, Beast Boy prepared to face against the heroes. Our heroes themselves entered the Void. And...that's about it.
So let's get right back into action with...
(Rika pauses)
Yeah, you didn't have to think too much about that title there, eh? Especially since the reveal isn't that much of a shocker.
We begin this chapter with the heroes traversing through the dark corridors of the castle, using the Light Prognosticus as, well, light. As they continue, they asked themselves some questions: who would live in a place like that, or why the name sounds so familiar.
At this point in the game, I'm just going to give the characters the benefit of the doubt and think that Mykan just...wrote them to the point where they're pretty damn oblivious to the fact that their friend not only died, but also went to the dark side. I mean...or maybe they just can't accept the idea of their friend being revived and doing all of that. Who knows?
As for Robin, he's thinking about the Dark Prognosticus, realizing that it's only used by someone who doesn't know true happiness. Which means that if they take the book away, it would do jack shit for them. But are the ambitions more than what meets the eye? The answer...
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...kind...of?
Then the realm begins to shake. Which means that the Void's destroying and absorbing more of the universe. How they would know that, I have no idea. The heroes must hurry, for not only are the mooks causing it, but there's also lots of monsters and fake mooks.
...
And was that a fucking Crobat I saw there? Seriously, a Crobat? What the hell can that even do? I mean, yeah, it's swift as hell and can use Mean Look, but how can it destroy the—you know what, fuck it.
Naturally, our heroes use the Light Prognosticus to defeat them. I'll have to assume that it's all taking place in the castle itself, because I am not even sure that it's taking place there or elsewhere. But even that isn't enough to stop the quakes. Go figure.
As Cyborg determines that the realm will collapse soon, everyone's left scratching their heads. Even Copy-Cat thinks such a thing's impossible. After all, it is Beast Boy's own castle.
- "What sort of evil plan is it if he killed himself in the process? Was he not aware of this?"
...
FORESHADOWING!
Meanwhile, while they can't find their enemy or Terra, they do meet up with Dr. Beljar instead. Oddly enough, he isn't there to pick a fight. And so, he tells them where Terra's located.
Just as planned for our smug little bastard.
And it turns out that I do get an answer on what effect cyborgs have on Copy-Cat's powers. Namely, he can't read his mind as to why the doctor's helping. Are...you serious? Cyborgs are living organisms, too, you know! Is it because of fucking nanomachines that Copy-Cat can't use his powers?
Oh, wait. I think it isn't nanomachines. It's nanomykans, son! Yes, even using it on his own character to create poorly-made suspense. Dear God.
(Rika drinks)
Turns out that Beljar was watching them, and he wants them to help defeat Beast Boy. Yeah, as you can guess, our heroes are also becoming Unwitting Pawns. Regardless, this shocks the group. Beljar explains to them that he isn't betraying his master; rather, it's the other way around. Riiiiiiight.
Oh, and he goes on to say that Beast Boy doesn't plan to create a new world in his image. Rather, he'll just leave it in ruins. Um...what? The heroes, though, do buy it...but they decide not to work for Beljar, anyway. So...
(Rika rubs her head)
I am so lost. I should be happy that they came to their senses, but I'm just left wondering why Beljar would do such a—eh, fuck it.
Of course, Beljar will still get what he wanted. And once he disappears, the guys head downstairs...oooookay, this is just getting creepier by the minute. Especially with all those disturbing cries.
If there's one thing this fanfic succeeds at, it's fear. It's the stuff of nightmares. People being condemmed to horrible deaths, watching as others suffer...and this shit...really, a marathon viewing may leave you shaking your head, but holy shit.
In other words, I really do not recommend this fanfic to even your worst enemy.
When the group finally sees Terra, this happens. Beast Boy teleports the group, Terra included, into a different part of the castle. Upon arriving at the sanctum, they see the Dark Prognosticus. Just...laying there. Yeah. But when Raven tries to walk to get the book back, Copy-Cat calls for her.
For Beast Boy enters the fray.
He tells the group that it's too late to stop him and the Dark Prognosticus, for all worlds must end, and the universe...ugh. Yeah, that old nugget. He goes on and on and on about how they can't fight fate, blah blah blah. Yeah...I'm sorry, but I hate the whole bit about being unable to fight your own fate, for you, and only you, can control it. Even if there are loopholes.
Elasti-Girl asks Beast Boy why he wants to destroy everything, but he shuts her up. Um...this causes him to have yet a-fucking-nother bitchfit about how all worlds are meaningless, and he'll leave it to where the universes never existed at all. Gag me.
I'm sorry, guys. I am really sorry for the constant Sarcasm Failure. I am really sorry for comparing this fic to Puella Magi Madoka Magica. But that's because...there really isn't much to say about this right now. Beast Boy constantly bitches, then goes into a happy mood when destroying shit. He goes through more mood swings than anything else, and faster than anything else.
In the meantime, though, among his constant bitching, Beast Boy decides to destroy everyone. And make them pay for everything they did. Dude. THEY WERE LOOKING OUT FOR YOU. I still stand by what I said earlier about the group taking him to a psychiatrist to sort out the Terra issues. Or Beast Boy taking himself to one. Had that happened, all of this could have been avoided.
Are there any therapists or psychiatrists in the Teen Titans world? (Therapists and psychiatrists are about the same things, right?)
And then...the reveal. The reveal that, yes, Count Logan is Beast Boy. Yay?
This shocks the group even more, and Terra is crying over the awful truth. I just wonder if they really saw it coming a mile away, or what. And actually...it turns out that the villain is what's left of Beast Boy. So he is the prototype for a Witch in the Madoka Magica world! Holy shit!
Starfire is just brokenhearted, wanting to find out A) how Beast Boy survived and B) why he destroyed her home. Beast Boy doesn't want to answer that, and he wears his mask again. So why does he have the mask when we know who he is now? Does that mask carry dark powers, too?
Sorry if it does look like I'm being very nitpicky.
The chapter ends with Beast Boy remembering all the hurtful things the group did to him. The group doesn't want to believe it, but Terra confirms that it's true. She falls into despair, realizing that she probably blew the chance to be normal. All because she wanted it. All because of these leading up to this clusterfuck. And even so, Beast Boy will not have any of that "coming to his reasonings" thing.
For he continues on how much he hates their asses. And that it's the darkest hour. So, it's time to defeat our heroes and go on his merry way to wreck every shit up.
...this is going to end in a curb-stomp battle against the heroes, isn't it?
Chapter 10: Terra or Beast Boy
Answer: oh, hell yes. We get a lazily done battle where this happens. Long story short, Beast Boy defeats everyone. Where Terra just hides in fear, knowing the reason why he's fighting, but she doesn't know what to do.
Also, if the clip sounds familiar, that's because it's taken from Power Rangers Time Force. What episode it's from, I don't know, but wow. If Mykan's trying to go for the music, it ain't working. And if you need any more convincing, I can hear Jen's battle shout in the background, and Copy-Cat temporarily voiced by Jason Faunt.
...that last sentence doesn't sound like a bad idea at the moment. That may sound insane to you, but it makes perfect sense to me since the dude, when he doesn't star in relatively decent (if overrated as hell) series like Time Force, he does star in...questionably-made films. Like those of David DeCoteau (Totem, anyone? How about A Talking Pony!?!). Or that one time where he was a mo-cap actor for the diversive game that was Resident Evil 6. (He was Leon S. Kennedy, by the way.)
So, therefore, my headcanon voice for Copy-Cat would be of Faunt himself. Presumably when he played Wes. That wouldn't solve all my problems with the character (Copy-Cat, not Wes), but at the very least he would be a lot more tolerable to listen to.
After Beast Boy curb-stomps the shit out of our heroes, seeing them so horribly mangled from all the power and rage he had, he walks up to Robin. Grabbing him by the throat, he decides to kill him first. That is, until...
...a beam of light strikes him. Who caused that? Why, none other than, and I am not kidding, Terra! Chosen to be the one who wields the full power of the Light Prognosticus!
...what was it I said earlier?
(flashback!)
- Past!Rika: "Now all we need is a messiah-like character obtaining godly powers, and then we'd be set!"
(end flashback!)
Rika: ...oh, shit. Granted, Terra isn't described much like a messiah—more of a "blame the victim of circumstance"—but still. So, you know what, from now on, I'll call her "Terra-kami".
Beast Boy is shocked to see Terra-kami, and more quotes from Pokemon The First Movie ensues. After that, he decies that she must die first instead. But our now-Mary Sue-infused heroine will not stand up for that.
...wait, did I just call—oh, wait, I did. Man, I really don't know how I feel. I mean, I guess I should feel happy that someone's kicking his ass, but with this...this is just too much.
After Beast Boy declares that he's no more, and he is Count Logan; Terra-kami decides that, if Beast Boy is not going to listen to reason, she'll defeat him before he is to destroy the world. For she loves him. Dammit, didn't we also do this "power of love conquers all" bullshit in both Power Rangers: Revolution and, to an extent, Cyborg Davis?
And we have the Theme Music Power-Up, and...
...um...
I don't mind if, with the battle music, sometimes it's only chosen because it sounds cool. I mean, why else do I have "New Divide" or anything by Nightwish as some of my own go-to choices? But since this song is "She's Got the Power", as in, a song originated from the English dub of Sailor Moon...there are some parts that just doesn't fit, like the prism power being mentioned, and stuff.
Eh, hell. I will say this. This is the first time I have ever listened to this song after hearing about it right in this very Wiki. And the song itself is not too bad. Also, for those who don't know, the singer is Stan Bush. Yes, the same guy who also sang another well-known theme tune, "The Touch".
And I would make a joke about those two songs, but why half-ass it?
So, with the help of her enhanced geokenetic powers, plus the Beam of Light, she does gain an edge. Yes, we do get a lot of stock footage and lazy special effects here as well. For the record, though, Mykan did actually say that he fought with his computer over slow speeds, freezeups, and crashes. He made this chapter, all of these errors happening in six fucking hours. What the hell kind of computer does he even have?
Sorry, sorry.
This chapter, and this fight, ends with the two using a whole Beam of War thing going on. Beast Boy tries to hit Terra-kami with everything he has, but she, filled with thoughts of her love for Beast Boy, powers herself up. Using a stronger beam...which is used...from her...oh, jeeze. Why not animate that shit by having her hands using two beams?
Anyway...
- Beast Boy: "WHAT?! THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING!! NO ONE'S AS POWERFUL AS THE DARK PROGNOSTICUS—!!"
Pfft...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Look at this shit. Beast Boy is presented in a fucking weird pose, where his entire body just almost looks like the L-block in Tetris.
(Rika's laughter subsides)
Thanks for the unintentional humor again.
So...after a huge explosion, Terra-kami is left tired. And Beast Boy is revealed, looking very beaten. After he says "Damn...you!", he faints.
Well, that's Chapters 9 and 10! Stay tuned for the next chapter, for that would be a two-parter. Can our heroes bring Beast Boy back from despair? What will Beljar do next? And can the universe be saved before it's too late?
Find out next time on Rika Liveblogs Vs. The End of Ends!
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