(we open with Rika putting the finishing touches on two gifts...she reads a book and places some jewels on some items. No one can see what those trinkets are...)
Rika: Add a diamond, aaaaaaand we're done. Just in time for their birthdays tomorrow.
(she wraps them, and just as she's about to put name tags on them, the Tokusatsu Spirits enter)
Phantom Ranger: Rika...just what are you doing?
Rika: Makin' some gifts. I've heard that one of your own—or two if you want to be technical—will have a birthday tomorrow. And so, why not give them gifts to help out? It's a way of saying "thanks" for helping me.
...and saving me, countless times. (blushes)
Sean: Um...thanks, Rika.
(he looks at the Tokusatsu Spirits, and his voice takes on a hushed tone to not have Rika overhear him)
I thought I wasn't supposed to technically have a birthday the moment I ascended? Since I became a "concept" for all Red Rangers everywhere? And, thus, can't really age?
Sentinel Knight: You were a human before your ascension. So you having a birthday still applies.
Sean: R-right.
(he turns to Rika)
Also...you might want to hear the news. The reason why we're here.
Rika: (working on the name tags) I'm listening.
Phantom Ranger: We have some bad news. Mykan's still out there...
Rika: Yeah, I figured as much. Guys like him can't go away forever. I've learned that when I faced against Thomas Brown's works, back when he was living.
Sean: But it's different this time. We believe he died, and then was resurrected.
(Rika drops her pen)
Rika: ...so...if that's true, how did he get revived?
<Could this mean that he may be a more powerful reality warper? Similar to...>
(she looks at her hands)
Phantom Ranger: That's the thing, we don't know for certain—er, why are you looking at your hands like that?
(Rika just exhales)
Sean: Rika? Is there something you can tell us?
Rika: Yeah. You see...I'm not just a liveblogger. I—
(and then the Phantom Ranger senses something)
Phantom Ranger: There may be a breach. But just how can someone even go through our dimension?
Sean: Wait, what?!
Sentinel Knight: There have been stories of other dimensions being disturbed in some fashion. I remember...when AkaRed was still with us, he explained how N Ma destroyed Magitopia. He said that, while very uncommon, it can still be done. If an enemy is that powerful...
(then Sean gets a flashback when the Master did the same thing, seemingly destroying Mystic Mother...and he shudders)
Sean: ...now I get what you mean.
(he rubs his temples) <Damn, did anyone tell me about getting flashbacks to other Rangers' lives when I ascended?>
Rika: Since it sounds like shit's about to get real...(she gives a little box to the Phantom Ranger) Should anything happen to me, give the box to Catherine as soon as possible.
Phantom Ranger: I will honor your request. Sentinel Knight? We'll need to check the main room. Make sure no one is there...
Sean: And what will I do? You want me to go with you guys?
Phantom Ranger: Stay with Rika. Just in case. Twice now, she's been kidnapped when no one else is with her. This time, if anything does happen, we'll know immediately.
(Rika waves, and the Phantom Ranger and the Sentinel Knight head out)
Rika: And here's yours. (gives Sean the present) I've meant to save it for tomorrow, but...
Sean: Well, thanks for the thought. (nods)
Rika: ...
By the way, Sean, you might want to block out my rantings. Because I'm going to do a number on a badfic I'm reading.
Sean: Gotcha. (looks at the present)
Rika: So. Nine installments and twelve (thirteen if one doesn't count Chapter 11's two parts to all be in one) chapters down. We're reaching the home stretch of suck. And all this would be the shining examples of everything going wrong. The trademark of Dakari-King Mykan as a whole.
As I've stated so many times in the past, I've started this party. Though...technically, Mykan started this party this time. He thought he could break me. Not only did he fail to do so, but I'm shutting it down hard.
Let's continue.
Previously, the heroes found out the origins of Beast Boy before and during his descent into madness. They escaped out of the castle after it went boom, and they did the same thing when Earth went boom, thanks to them getting the power of the Light Prognosticus. And there were a hell of a lot more bashings toward our heroes.
So we start the beginning of the end with...
Chapter 13: The Heart of the Beast
The story begins where Chapter 12 left off: Earth was destroyed. There's no going back now, for our heroes must face off against Beast Boy and Dr. Beljar now. The villains have wiped out a large portion of the Milky Way already...damn, that quick? Wow.
Beljar isn't too happy about it, asking the heroes if they ever die. No, they just get bashed. With that, the Titans and the Doom Patrol fight against the dragon, still controlled by Beljar. The villains kick our heroes' asses, but not for long, because they realize they have the Light Prognosticus.
Terra-kami shoots a light beam at her former lover, but even he's unfazed and continues to destroy shit. Beljar still remains as cocky as ever, and just when he shoots a dark beam, Copy-Cat hits back—
...did I just fucking see Beljar's head tipped in a very unnatural way? Holy shit, dude. You're making the SHAFT head-tilt look natural!
- "The battle raged on and on, and it seemed to be anybody's win!"
Hate to be nitpicky, but do you mean "anybody's game" or "anybody's fight"?
Everyone keeps exchanging blows to their respective enemies, and the boredom of the fight is just not helped by the very poor animation probably done in MS Paint. As for our heroes, they're just not close to defeating the villains. And to make things...well, ain't it obvious that this is the type of fanfic where things get worse, and worse, and worse?
Anyway, the Void's growing larger than ever. It's only a matter of time until the Milky Way's destroyed completely. Joy?
As Beljar continues to, yes, gloat, someone stops him. Enter the mooks, and they are not happy.
By the way, does this bit of dialogue sound familiar?
- Dr. Beljar: "Kamica...Sir Vile...Medeva! My friends. Just in time to help."
Really familiar?
- Kamica: "Oh, we're here to help..."Sir Vile: "Yes—help The Heroes destroy you for good!"
If you didn't guess by now, it's taken from the final episode of Lightspeed Rescue. Maybe you've heard of the show—I'm a huge damn fan of that particular series. In "The Fate of Lightspeed", before Carter was able to sacrifice himself to save the world, nearly doing that sort of thing all other sacrificial heroes did years later...
(at this point, Sean slowly looks at Rika...the liveblogger notices, turns, and nods her head. He does the same in understanding, a sparkle in his eye. Rika then turns to the audience)
...Diabolico arrives just in time to not only send Queen Bansheera back to hell, but to save the Red Ranger. And that bit of dialogue is similar to what Beljar and the mooks say.
(Rika just has a smirk on her face...and then can't help but shriek)
Fucking laziness much, man? My God!
Beljar doesn't take it well, and our heroes—pfft. Well, I would have said they were stunned, but they just kinda have that dull surprise thing going on.
(Rika imitates their reaction by having a Dull Surprise look on her face)
So, as you can imagine—wait, wait, hold up. Sir Vile's beam looks like the same type of beam some of the heroes used! Did they also tap into the power of the Light Prognosticus? Is it laziness as well?
You know what? Fuck it, we're almost done with this shitfic!
The mooks do what they can to stall Beljar so our heroes can get to Beast Boy. Naturally, it's a crapshoot. As it's been said multiple times, he's mindless. So trying to get him to remember ain't going to be easy.
Oh, and it gets even better. Not only is Beast Boy still so damn powerful, but the heroes are starting to lose power. Wait, what? Where did it even say them gaining the powers were a temporary thing? By that logic, Beast Boy would have ceased to exist by now! Unless if they, too, had to die in order to get the powers full-time...
Terra-kami, though, is just not willing to give up. So she tries to get to Beast Boy. As the heroes protest, she tries to go over to him, but he captures her. All part of the plan?
Turns out, as insane as it is, it is a part of her plan. Before she's about to get squashed, she tries the whole "I Know You Are In There Somewhere" thing, apologizing to him and trying to make him come to his senses. And wouldn't you know it, it actually works.
...but what do you want to bet that Mykan would still punish Terra, anyway?
Sean: Wait...Rika, aside from Mykan, do you know anyone else who would punish characters like that?
Rika: ...well...I used to. A long time ago. I am certainly not proud of it at all. It was partially an attempt—a very poor attempt—to make my characters pitied. But I realized that it wasn't the way.
(Sean is in shock)
Sean: You...
Rika: Y-yeah. I was just so low on self-esteem and was thinking so lowly...to this day, I try to fix it. Sure, I still have problems of self-esteem and listening to others. But I try. I try.
Which hurts me the most about Mykan...he can certainly try to change his ways. Even for the better. Like actually seeking help. But he just chooses not to change. While I may be pissed off by his choices, why he writes...in the end, he's just a man to be pitied. Almost.
Sean: ...
<Does it mean...Rika's one of the Writers, too?>
(Rika turns to the audience again)
Rika: So. The stage is set for the final attack. The mooks hold Beljar down so our heroes and the "hero" of the tale can destroy him. The Titans and the Doom Patrol (and Copy-Cat) are also "shocked", realizing that the mooks would be destroyed as well.
Turns out...the mooks are actually totally okay with this. And what's more, even they realize that Beast Boy was lying all along, but they still decided to serve him, anyway. They owed their lives to their master.
It would be heartwarming if there wasn't that one pesky question: WHAT THE FUCK?! No, how did they know that Beast Boy was lying? I mean, yeah, they were suspicious, but...
And so...our chapter ends with the Titans, the Doom Patrol, and Copy-Cat destroying the mooks and Beljar. And thanks to another audio clip from Time Force, Robin's temporarily "voiced" by Jason Faunt. With the villains dead, the universe is completely restored, and happiness is had by all!
You would think this would be the end of the story. In a normal tale, this would have been. Nothing else would take a turn for the worse.
(then Rika's face sports a dark, menacing look as the bells toll...and the same creepy noise that always begins the fanfic's chapters plays)
You are dead wrong. For it all ends...now.
The Final Chapter: Everyone is Screwed, No Exceptions
And yeah, I realize I made up the title. But considering all the bad shit that's happening, I might as well go with something a bit more appropriate.
So even though the universe is saved and everything's restored, not everything is right with the world. Why? Get a load of this shit. For Beast Boy is dying...again.
(Rika is sporting an unimpressed look)
Really, Mykan? Even though Terra-kami confessed her love, you still have the fucking gall to kill him off? And the worst part is, it still doesn't make any sense for why he really has to die. Just...drama shit for the sake of drama shit.
Anyway...Terra-kami is in tears, asking her lover if he's okay. And yes, he's still in his adult form here, and thus, my headcanon voice from when he was revived as Count Logan still won't change. Beast Boy, clearly not going to receive a dignified death, asks why she's still showing him kindness after everything he did.
Because...the plot said so? Actually, that is a good question. Why the hell is he so easily forgiven when he slaughtered millions? And yeah, I know that the universes were restored, but does it mean that the deaths of anyone Beast Boy killed were also negated?
Unfortunately, unlike Super Sentai vs. Power Rangers, where they had a little bit of decency for those guys to show remorse for anyone who died in several missions, I just don't think we're going to get an answer here.
As everyone tears up (except for several other characters, who just look serious), our heroes...once again...admit that it's their fault. I just...
(Rika drinks a bottle of sake)
And yeah, Starfire apologizes. And yeah, Terra realizes that she's the most at fault. Yes, Mykan, we get it, Beast Boy should be pitied and our heroes, Terra included, should be the true villains. (Rika groans)
So Beast Boy continues to wangst about how much his life sucked, realizing that he never saw how beautiful life in general can be. Also...if you didn't realize it until now, yeah, it's too late, and they can never have a happy future. Why?
Copy-Cat, ever the buzzkill, tells Terra that Beast Boy doesn't have the strength to get up. And his body's badly damaged from having so much pain and anger. So that means he'll bite the dust soon. Oh, and it's also because of the Dark Prognosticus being destroyed, and with his body not able to give the energies it needed (plus, the book went boom with Beljar's destruction)...honestly, that makes a little bit more sense. Especially since the book revived him as a villain in the first place.
Okay, I can concede that it's a decent explanation. But that's the only thing I can admit the fanfic did decently.
Why? Because we go straight right into the fucking "hey, Titans and the Doom Patrol? You guys suck for making Beast Boy's life a living hell!" bashing thing again! Seriously, Mykan, of all the...
(Rika growls a bit louder in anger)
Oh, and what a surprise, Beast Boy doesn't give a shit about it. In fact, he doesn't mind it at all. Because even in near-death, Mykan made him such a...gah. Anyway, knowing that Terra loved him is more than enough for him to die in peace. Uh...
(Rika sports a look that says "what?")
As Terra begs Beast Boy to not leave her...well, we get his final words.
(...and then, cue "I Will Always Love You", specifically "AND I...". Rika stares)
...really, guys? Really?
So Beast Boy dies, and everyone mourns the loss of one of their own. By the way, a fun fact. In every other recap and even in the rewritten version of this fanfic, he would have vanished entirely, no body left behind. Here...well, he just doesn't vanish.
- "Robin and Mento, PUNCHED THE WALLS in sadness and anger!"
Pfft--HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! (laughs hysterically) Oh, my God. I didn't think Mykan would ruin this already-melodramatic scene, but here we are. And you just gotta love the ALL CAPS because it's CRUISE CONTROL for REALLY SERIOUS SHIT, Y'ALL!
...can this get any more unintentionally hilarious?
We cut to the funeral. From there, we see Beast Boy's body getting cremated, kind of. I say this because it looks like they just put the body next to the flame, instead of said flame enveloping the body. We see everyone still mourning and wearing their funeral clothes—(Rika laughs hysterically again upon seeing Robotman, and she falls to the floor)
Oh, God. Once again, we have Robotman in the most inappropriate reaction. I mean, shit, even a poorly-drawn frowny face would have fucking sufficed! Instead, thanks to the entire group shot like this getting copypasted God knows how many times, he still sports that fucking grin.
(Rika wipes tears from her eyes, and she gets up, coughing)
Sean: ...are you all right, Rika?
Rika: Yeah. I'll be fine. (drinks)
After the funeral, the Doom Patrol leaves, promising to visit once in a while. Also, Copy-Cat decides to stay and become a Titan, especially since the team does need new members. Plus we get a damn last-minute hookup between him and Raven. Which does make it either hilarious or harsher in hindsight considering how much Mykan really hates Tara Strong. Dude, you do realize that she knows Mike Chat, since at least one of her sons attends the XMA classes, riiiiight?
(she looks at Sean) You guys seem to know everyone.
Sean: "Everyone" is a relatively subjective term. It depends on the people we meet.
Rika: Right.
(to the audience) Also, turns out that Terra-kami has also joined the Titans. Again. Why? Because she felt that it would be what Beast Boy always wanted. Yeah...no. Copy-Cat allows Terra-kami to keep the Light Prognosticus, for she has earned it, and it would help her through tough times.
And from time to time, she still visits the graveyard, paying her respects to the Titan she once loved. And so...this chapter, and thus, this stupid story ends with Terra-kami placing flowers on his grave, and a close-up on that headstone.
- "Garfield Mark Logan/Beast Boy"Driven insane by the negligence of humanity and fate."May he finally be at peace."
Right...be at peace? Fuck. Right, I'll believe that once Mykan finally stops writing Beast Boy like such a little whiny kid. Then we can finally say that he would be at peace.
By the way, another fun fact. In the rewritten version of the story, that actually would have not been the end. It would have been revealed as a life that would have been, if things turned out differently. So yeah, the rewritten version was more of a dumbass "What If?".
And we get our lovely Author's Note after the credits.
- "Cities fall...But They are rebuilt."Heroes/loved ones Die...But they are rememebered."
Pfft. It's "remembered", not "rememembered". By the way, didn't I see a similar saying in that The Little Mermaid fanfic, "Hate of the Sea"?
- "Always keep your friends close."Your enemies closer."And those you love the closest!"
Even the ones who scheme behind your back and hate your ass! (gives a cheesy thumbs-up)
Sean: Rika, what the hell kind of message is that?
Rika: THIS FANFIC IS DRIVING ME INSANE AND INTO BAD PLACES. ;__;
- "And you can never truly change who you are, not even the way Terra tried. Deep down, you are who you are and it cannot change."People are different, but they are just like you and me, and have feelings"
...uhhhhh...I think I lost several brain cells. I mean, yeah, for one thing, you can't change who you used to be. But you can change your attitude. Your outlook on life. I just think Mykan just abhors change in general. Even simple, tiny ones.
- "What Terra did on Things change was wrong, and now she's paid the price. BB is dead, and in a sense it was SHE who killed him."This fic was specifically made to punish her, and the others for BB's deep inner pain."
(Rika just gives the finger in response)
By the way, guys, if you're like me and want to just...flip the screen off right now, don't worry, I understand who it's meant for. But...God...and the dude said once that he respected women. Somehow, I really doubt it.
So, ladies, don't date guys like Mykan, not even as a dare, not even if anyone paid you.
And the video ends with Mykan advertising a forum for Teen Titans, and I am not sure if that link's still active. (Anyone can try and confirm it for me, but just...be careful, okay?) He bids us good-bye after that.
(Rika exhales...and then she lets out a bloodcurling, inhuman shriek)
THIS IS THE WORST FUCKING FANFIC I HAVE EVER READ IN MY LIFE! WORSE THAN THE PRAYER WARRIORS AND THE FUCKING SUPER SENTAI VS. POWER RANGERS FANFICS COMBINED!!
(Sean is spooked out by Rika's unstoppable rage, but he tries to regain composure)
Sean: <S...shit!>
(then Rika realizes that she scared him)
Rika: Sorry. .__.
(and this song plays as she gives her final thoughts)
Really, this is one of Mykan's magnum opus, and not for a good reason. Remember the mass character derails in Cyborg Davis? This ramps it up even further. Beast Boy goes all emo and becomes a villain simply because Terra tries to change and be normal. Seriously, what kind of fucked-up Freudian Excuse is that shit?
Our heroes also don't escape unscathed from Mykan's total wrath. While their actions are meaningful, he still demonizes them beyond belief. And he doesn't really explain why the Doom Patrol acted like that for those who don't watch Teen Titans, like me. (Of course, even I know that they don't act like dicks, as he insists.) Also, another thing, why was it that Elasti-Girl wasn't blamed at first? And yet was later blamed anyway? That said, I do feel that all of this could have been avoided if he saw a shrink, but come on.
The mooks and Beljar are just one-note, for the most part. The reason why they were turning good is never explained. Beljar just fills the role of the typical Starscream type that Mykan loves so much. We could have gotten interesting stories, interesting dialogue, but all they do is just to fill their roles Mykan had set for them.
Overall, this fanfic totally blows. With the exception of one bright spot, this is just a flat-out, wasted opportunity. An interesting premise brought down by unimaginable wangst and so many moments filled with WTF, writer on board, demonizing...all those things I hate so much.
(her eyes flash)
And now it's time to end it. (to Sean) Stand back! I'm not going to give this fanfic any more mercy!
Sean: O...kay. (stands back, and Rika places the printed copy of the fanfic on a pedestal)
Rika: Now you, The End of Ends! (a bow similar to the one a certain Magical Girl once wielded materializes in her hands) For all the shit you gave me...for all the attempted moments to break me...I WILL NEVER BE BROKEN! AND SO, YOU GO TO HELL, WHERE YOU FUCKING BELONG!
(and as the song ends triumphantly, Rika shoots several arrows at the fanfic, blowing it up. Scattered burned pieces fall like snowflakes. Sean just stares in shock)
Sean: Rika...are you okay?
Rika: Never better. Damn...that felt good.
(she looks at the audience)
So yeah. The fanfic sucks, and as for some of the recaps and deleted scenes? I'm not really going to bother liveblogging them. So this is just as complete as I can get for this one.
For all of us here at Rika Liveblogs, this has been my liveblog of The End of Ends. Until next time, see—
(then an explosion!)
Oh, hell.
(...and then...she and Sean see Mykan, only he's unrevealed yet...)
Sean: ...no fucking way. Is that you, Mykan?!
Mykan (with a deepened voice): That it is. So you must be Sean Johnson, the Ultimate Red Legendary Ranger...and looks like I haven't broken Rika yet.
Rika: Mykan. Why are you doing this?
Mykan: To make you and your friends suffer! I know all about you...how you came so close to breaking...you would be perfect for my plan. To make myself stronger, I would need your despair!
Sean: ...not this shit again. We foiled the last two attempts. We are going to do it again!
Mykan: Seems like you have overestimated my powers. Such a pity...you, someone who starred in a Power Rangers series, should know better. Be glad I don't have the patience or need to target you. And the rest of the Tokusatsu Spirits! Including your Legendary Rangers!
(Rika gives a cold death glare, and she shoots at Mykan. While it hits, it doesn't stop him)
How rude, Rika. So typical of you to act like that...
(and then the scenes flash, with Rika and Sean trying to attack with their powers. To make a long story short, Mykan attacks them back by using a force field to block, then powerful, dark beams to strike back. Despite this, all three combatants are not giving in...)
Rika: Damn...he's too strong!
Sean: <Think, Sean, think! What other kinds of changes is he weak against? I know he didn't like it when his ships didn't work out...>
Mykan: Well...looks like this is the end! Have to admit...I never expected an underactor and a vicious liveblogger to match MY strength!
(Sean, who at this point is morphed into the Ultimate Red SPD Ranger, shoots Mykan in the face)
Sean: We're really going there? The cliched villain speech? I don't think so.
Mykan: Gah...well then. Prepare to face your doom!
(and then Mykan uses a spell to capture Rika...and she doesn't even resist)
Sean: RIKA, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING, YOU CRAZY WOMAN?!
Rika: Trust me, Sean...I know what I'm doing! If he thinks he can break me, he has another thing coming!
He fucked with the wrong liveblogger...I'll make sure I'll make his life a living hell!
(and then...after the girl gets a nasty thunderbolt attack inside the trap, knocking her out, Rika is teleported away)
Mykan: As for you, Sean...if you dare to follow me, I'll be heading to the Sailor Moon world next. Perhaps you may have heard of them.
Sean: Mykan...what do you want for that world?
Mykan: Warping the Sailor Scouts and making sure they will be a part of my army! And this time, I'm not alone. I have my own army, and they will fight anyone who goes against my rules. That includes you and the Rangers.
Sean: ...
Mykan: Oh? No more sayings from you? Very well. I look forward to watch you fall. If you dare try to fight me again. I'll find a way to defeat you and your friends, and that will drive Rika into despair! And she will have no choice but to work for me!
(Mykan laughs, and Sean growls)
Sean: The more you reveal your plan, the more determined we are to stop you. I just really hope Rika knows what she's doing...I remember so many times where she gave into despair. I pray this will be different for her.
And the Sailor Scouts...why would Mykan try to control them? I mean...that just seems so ridiculous! We need to figure out a plan to stop this...once and for all.
(as Sean heads out, ready to tell the other Rangers and the Tokusatsu Spirits what happened...)
(in the lair, now landed in the Sailor Moon world, Rika is still knocked out cold. Mykan watches from a crystal ball, and we see which form he took. He now resembles Christopher, similar to what he looked like in the Bad Future.)
Mykan: The plan worked so far! I was able to break through the boundaries of the Tokusatsu Spirits' dimension...pretended I was the Ultimate Red Legendary Ranger's friend. And I made them believe me.
Now it's time to take it to the next step! Rangers...Sailor Scouts...Rika...you will not beat me! EVER!
(Mykan laughs insanely as there's a Smash to Black, and the end theme plays)
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I do apologize for making the arc and the liveblog uninspired, I had a nasty case of Writer's Block when I tried to figure out which story I wanted to do. That said, I would like to thank you all, from both on TVT and on Tumblr, for reading this.
This is the last liveblog for this year. For next year, within a couple days, I'll get started on the final liveblog for the Mykan Saga: that of Sailor Moon Legend of Zelda. And there may be more surprises, more arcs, and hopefully some more positive liveblogs.
May the power protect you, and I wish you all a Happy New Year.
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