Line #61 Recap/TheSilverscaleArenaS1E1December2020


1	"Welcome, one and all, to hopefully the first of a thrilling trend of the craziest and most deadly Arena created! Watch as 48 compete in teams of 4 to survive! But how long can they go on without turning on each-other or dying to the many unpredictable events that are scattered about?"
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3	The first episode, written in December of 2020. The teams are as follows...
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5	-'''Team 1 (Baskerra Hellmane):''' {{WesternAnimation/Ed\|EddNEddy}}, [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} Megatron]], [[WebAnimation/HelluvaBoss Loona]], and [[Webcomic/{{Dreamkeepers}} Lilith Calah]].
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7	-'''Team 2 (Tsumi Snowheart):''' Rosemary the Ragdoll, Mina the Goth Sparrow, Samalla the Chinchilla, and Ripley the Cyborg (All OCs).
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9	-'''Team 3 ([=SamanthaSheHorse=])''': [=SamanthaSheHorse=] ({{OC\|s}}), [[Characters/MarvelComicsCarolDanvers Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers)]], Franchise/WonderWoman, and [[Webcomic/HowIBecameYours Not-Katara]].
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11	-'''Team 4 (Kojiro):''' [[VideoGame/AnimalCrossing Ankha]], River the [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Vaporeon]], [[VideoGame/LeagueOfLegends Veigar]], and Raptor Jesus (the meme).
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13	-'''Team 5 (Etri Flair):''' [[VideoGame/LeagueOfLegends Jericho Swain]], [[VideoGame/{{Spellforce}} Akrog Moonkin]], [[VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft Kaelthas Sunstrider]], and [[VideoGame/{{Subverse}} the Subverse MC]].
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15	-'''Team 6 (Loree Lionmayne):''' [[VideoGame/DontStarve Wilson]], Creator/SeanBean, [[Music/NinjaSexParty Danny Sexbang]], and Heavy Chonker (an obese cat).
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17	-'''Team 7 (Jasmine Whitley):''' [[Wrestling/FredOttman The Shock Master]], UsefulNotes/WilliamHowardTaft, [[VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas Easy Pete and Fisto]].
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19	-'''Team 8 (Jonathan Calibur):''' [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Arcanine DILF]], Canis DILF, Zebra DILF, and Knotz the Dragon (All OCs).
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21	-'''Team 9 (Illustrious Grave):''' [[WesternAnimation/{{Freakazoid}} Candle Jack]], a Karen, WesternAnimation/SpeedyGonzales, and [[Series/TheMentalist Patrick Jane]].
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23	-'''Team 10 (Anza Shattergaze):''' [[Franchise/DoctorWho The 12th Doctor]], [[TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons Acererak]], [[WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime Arcee]], and [[Film/DraculaUntold Vlad Dracula]].
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25	-'''Team 11 (Fidget Pond):''' [[VideoGame/DustAnElysianTail Fidget]], [[VideoGame/AnimalCrossing Isabelle]], VideoGame/{{Shantae}}, and [[WesternAnimation/{{Zootopia}} Judy Hopps]].
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27	-'''Team 12 (Nialis Cainazzo):''' [[Franchise/{{Castlevania}} Alucard]], [[Franchise/StreetFighter Ken Masters]], [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Knuckles the Echidna]], [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVI Setzer]].
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31	* AccidentalKiss: Knotz gives Megatron one of these...to which he responds with blasting him away.
32	* AccidentalMurder: One of Isabelle's party poppers has acid in it (apparently, it was a banned one). She unwittingly kills Speedy Gonzacles offscreen with one of these, much to her embarrassment.
33	* AccompliceByInaction: Megatron claims that many Decepticons on his watch died because of inaction and he doesn't want Lilith to make the same mistake.
34	* ActuallyPrettyFunny: When Megatron admits to Lilith that he first wanted to be a medic, Ed calls him "Doctor-tron". Instead of snapping, he actually chuckles in good humor.
35	* AlcoholInducedIdiocy: Lilith and River wind up getting VERY drunk at one point, with the former WAAAAAY not used to it, even admitting several things she comes to regret (like an attraction to Megatron).
36	* AnAssKickingChristmas: The whole thing takes place around the December Holiday, complete with Baskerra wearing a provacative holiday-related outfit. Apart from that, [[DownplayedTrope nothing much Christmas related here]].
37	* AndTheAdventureContinues: Not just for the Arena itself, having just started, but with Megatron arriving in the [[Webcomic/{{Dreamkeepers}} Dream World]], things aren't slowing down anytime soon for the Decepticon leader.
38	* AngerBornOfWorry: Megatron to Lilith after she's nearly shot to death by Danny due to her trying to appeal to his morality. He warns her not to pull of that stunt again...and that his fusion cannon would have been merciful when [[FateWorseThanDeath Danny's assimilated into latex.]]
39	* AnvilOnHead: A fatal variant, in which [[DroppedABridgeOnHim a spotlight falls on Ankha's head after Ken's song]], killing her instantly.
40	* AscendedToCarnivorism: Mina winds up getting a beak full of sharp teeth thanks to a shark-tooth scrape. She rather enjoys the transformation.
41	** Judy makes a joke like this while hiding in a cave with her team.
42	* AssistCharacter: Vlad grabs an Assist Trophy during the Bloodbath, successfully summoning a [[BatOutOfHell giant vampire bat that devours Zebra DILF.]]
43	* AttemptedRape: CILF flirts and then slaps his dick against Lilith's face near the end. Megatron promptly [[AssholeVictim shows him why that was a BAD idea.]]
44	* AttackItsWeakpoint: Acererak attempts to do this to Megatron, freezing him in place and attacking his spark with every death-dealing spell he can...only for [[NiceJobFixingItVillain anti-matter to seep out and contribute to the final attack.]]
45	* AttackReflector: Jane manages to get a [[VideoGame/{{Mother}} Franklin Badge]] to reflect Knotz's flames in time.
46	* AutobotsRockOut: Megatron's final battle against Acererak and the Gyaos swarm is set to his chosen theme, [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry5 Bury the Light]].
47	* BadassBoast: Kael'thas gives one to Raptor Jesus before attacking/killing him.
48	--->'''Kael Thas:''' I am so much more than your petty religion could conjure.
49	* TheBadGuyWins: Megatron, the leader of the Decepticons, is the first winner of the Silverscale Arena.
50	* BatOutOfHell: Aside from Vlad's assist trophy at the start, a [[Film/{{Gamera}} Gyaos swarm]] is cultivated by Acererak to fight on his behalf.
51	* BearsAreBadNews: Several Short-Faced Bears show up, either to serve as food or obstacles.
52	* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: During the Replenishment, Sean Bean holds Easy Pete at gunpoint demanding that he give the actor the Turducken. When Easy Pete decides to give him it, he throws it at him. This results in Sean Bean [[LudicrousGibs exploding into several pieces]].
53	* BewareTheNiceOnes: Aside from the usually heroic members having to kill, Lilith shows this when, after having spent most of the fanfic bemoaning having to use her powers for harm, angrily unleashes her power to knock out Baskerra, even rendering the Mind Stone useless!
54	* BlazingInfernoHellfireSauce: Knuckles and Rosemary get covered in this during the Bloodbath, causing them unspeakable pain. Alucard and Fisto shrug it off when it covers them.
55	* BondOneLiner: Easy Pete's response from Sean Bean exploding from the Turducken:
56	--->'''Easy Pete''': "Guess that's they call 'Baked Beans'!"
57	* CarFu: Jack is disposed of by Shantae riding a semi...that she found my complete accident.
58	* CatsAreMean: Heavy Chonker, whom would rather laze about than hang out with his team. That, or clawing even allies in a fit of rage, as Sub found out.
59	* TheChessmaster: It wouldn't be Acererak if he didn't take advantage of what he was given, even after he was supposed to die.
60	* CommercialPopUp: The first instance of unskippable WebSite/YouTube ads shows up to interrupt a few battles.
61	* CoolAndUnusualPunishment: Right on Day 1, Megatron, Lilith, Arcee, and the Subverse MC are forced to [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZedlaCDIGames scrub all the floors in Hyrule.]] The only reason the Decepticon agrees to it is because of the smell of cosmic rust.
62	* CosmicKeystone: The Infinity Stones make their first appearance here, with the Mind Stone coming first. It's found by Setzer and then used by Baskerra on [[MindRape Megatron and a few others.]] The Power Stone is also found by Sub, though it's just used to power-up whomever finds it.
63	* CruelToBeKind: Megatron's advice to Lilith is brimming with thinly-veiled malice and BrutalHonesty, but he ultimately wants her to become a more capable fighter. He eventually gives credit where it's due.
64	* DarkMessiah: Raptor Jesus may [[AffablyEvil sound pretty much like his latter namesake]], but he's also a fanatical KnightTemplar with a [[ImAHumanitarian taste for flesh.]]
65	* DeaderThanDead: Megatron's destruction of Acererak's phylactery ensures the Lich ain't coming back anytime soon.
66	* DemonicPossession: Acererak subjects Judy to this, even after he was supposed to die. He pilots her body throughout until he shows himself at the end, leaving her to be [[HalfTheManHeUsedToBe bisected by a Gyaos' cutter beam.]]
67	* DePower: Swain is subjected to this right as he's about to hold against a line of Short-Faced Bears, releasing the demon within him and leaving him vulnerable to the horde.
68	* DiedInYourArmsTonight: Lilith, after using all of her power to protect herself and Megatron from [[ItMakesSenseInContext a falling shooting star]], crumbles into dust in his claws. [[TranquilFury He takes it as well as one would think.]]
69	* DisproportionateRetribution: Baskerra's main reason for joining the fray and going on a murder spree? Because one of Megatron's spare shots destroyed a portion of the Lounge.
70	* DraconicHumanoid: Ken winds up like this after drinking some Dragon's Blood.
71	* DroppedABridgeOnHim: During the Bloodbath, the Twelfth Doctor, Speedy Gonzales, Wilson, Wonder Woman, and the Zebra DILF die.
72	* DynamicEntry: Megatron doesn't make himself known until near the end of the Bloodbath, in which he breaks free of hsi District Box in tank-mode and goes to town on the tentacle beast in the center, even killing it from the inside!
73	* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: Acererak possessing Judy, even after seemingly dying. Apparently, the creator took issue with that and nothing of the sort happened since. Until [[{{Bookends}} the Season Finale, of course...]]
74	* EnemyMine: Veigar teams up with Mina and Samalla after the Basky incident, intent on getting out and possibly avenging River.
75	** Earlier, Sub teamed up with Sean Bean's team just to get away from his own.
76	* EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: Veigar may be bad at showing it, but he does value River as a dutiful minion.
77	* EvilGloating: Acererak goes on one when having Megatron at his mercy, even using [[ColdBloodedTorture Finger of Death multiple times to draw out the pain.]] Megatron just wants him to shut up.
78	* EvilMentor: Megatron teaches Lilith how to use her powers sparingly, storing it in small amounts to use for later. Not really 'evil', though, as he's not only patient, but it directly benefits her. She still questions his motives, but is somewhat pleased by the answer.
79	* EyeTake: Megatron's optics widen upon finding Lilith servicing him.
80	* FaceDeathWithDignity: Swain lives long enough to do this before an army of bears has its way with him.
81	* FaceDeathWithResignation: Pete has this reaction when Samalla tosses a grenade to him. He just admits that he might as well go out now.
82	* FacepalmOfDoom: The first thing does when Megatron gains a second wind against Acererak? Grab the lich's face and then kick him there.
83	* FinalBoss: Acererak, having left Judy's body, and his army of [[Film/{{Gamera}} Gyaos.]]
84	* FirstKiss: Megatron and Lilith share a raunchy one, complete with long tongue.
85	* FreakinessShame: Once again, Lilith isn't thrilled about [[LifeEnergy her powers]], especially the [[VampiricDraining more harmful uses.]] Megatron tries to snap her out of it in his own [[BrutalHonesty usual way]], though he later tries a softer approach, with even [[DumbassHasAPoint Ed coming up with a better solution.]]
86	* TheGlomp: Ed subjects Loona to one of these at the start. She obviously doesn't appreciate it.
87	* GroinAttack: Knotz is finished off when Samalla tazers his groin, exploding his heart with the volts. Eeesh.
88	* HeroicSecondWind: For a [[AntiVillain given value of 'hero'.]] Megatron has this after nearly getting beaten by Acererak, complete with a flashback to his miner days when his friend, Terminus, gave him an inspiring speech.
89	* HiddenDepths: Turns out, Megatron has a very soothing singing voice, as well as all Transformers being interested in music to a degree. Lilith finds this out firsthand.
90	* HistoryRepeats: Once again, Taft dies in a bathtub, only this time, [[TakingYouWithMe he kills the Arcanine DILF in the process.]]
91	* HoistByHisOwnPertard: Acererak damages Megatron's spark repeatedly near the end, only to cause his anti-matter to go out of control, resulting in tears in the fabric of space/time...and his phylactery being revealed and ripe for destroying.
92	* HypocriticalHumor: Fisto tells Pete not to do anything rash at one point...before chugging down Demon Essence and giving himself demon horns. He even lampshades it.
93	* HystericalWoman: Not-Katara is CONSTANTLY screaming about how she needs to find "her Zuko". Like, all the time.
94	* IMeantToDoThat: Kael'thas wasn't even aiming at Loona when he fired some Fel energy, but he excuses this as that. Swain wastes no time [[DeadpanSnarker mocking him for it.]]
95	* IceBreaker: Knotz subjects Alucard to this by use of the coolant pipes within the Arena.
96	* ImMelting: Speedy Gonzales is (accidentally) subjected to one of these by way of Isabelle's party popper.
97	* ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice: Not-Katara and Setzer, by way of Basky's [[BewareMyStingerTail twin-tails.]]
98	* Later, Megatron impales CILF on the bladed part of his Fusion Cannon.
99	* InterspeciesRomance: Megatron and Lilith start one that starts off very slow, but is sped up by the inclusion of [[LovePotion aphrodisiac]].
100	* {{Irony}}: Megatron and Lilith both end up with each-other, as the latter's a healer while the former WANTED to be one.
101	* IsThisThingOn: Said word-for-word by Basky as the very first line of the entire series.
102	* ItGetsEasier: Lilith accuses Megatron of having this mindset, but he retorts that it really doesn't.
103	* JokeCharacter: It's pretty obvious that the Karen and Heavy Chonker were chosen because of this. To a lesser extent, the Subverse protagonist is VERY much out of her element. And don't get us started on Not-Katara...
104	* KarmicDeath: Acererak dies begging for mercy, much like his victims did.
105	* KillItWithFire: A tentacle monster that accosts Setzer, Judy, and Heavy Chonker is burnt to death by Shantae, whom was also attacked/molested.
106	* LamePunReaction: CILF punches Pete across the face after said old man kills Sean Bean with an exploding Turducken, claiming those were some "baked beans"!
107	* LargeHam: Veigar, per usual form, but also Raptor Jesus, whom speaks in all caps all the time.
108	* LikesOlderMen: Lilith confesses to herself that this is true, as in Megatron's case. Averted with Fidget, whom is disgusted when Pete is compelled to kiss her.
109	* LovePotion: Notable usages of aphrodisiac include Arcee being infected with a virus that requires her to have sex with Fisto and, of course, Megatron and Lilith's first time (as well as the Transformer discovering he has genitalia).
110	* MaliciousMisnaming: Acererak keeps calling Megatron D-16 during their confrontation, referencing his old name in the mines.
111	* MidBattleTeaBreak: During the third night, most of the cast remaining are sent to Olive Garden to enjoy a good dinner.
112	* MindRape: Baskerra subjects Megatron to this during their fight. He works through it, but it's not fun.
113	* MurderByMistake: In the second chapter, Kael'Thas aims his gun at Karen, only for his shot to miss her and hit the nearby Loona instead.
114	* MythologyGag: Ed, at one point, uses a tree against Baskerra, like he did against Edd at one point during his series.
115	** Megatron gets several, like CILF calling him "yesterday's model" and "fit for the scrap heap". Some of Optimus' insults to him in the first episode of "The Transformers".
116	* NoKillLikeOverkill: To destroy Baskerra, the survivors unleash everything they've got, mostly ranged attacks in a HUGE CombinationAttack that renders any chance of regeneration moot.
117	* NoSell: Megatron, at the height of his power, completely negates the Gyaos' hyper beams and even manages to escape Acererak's Force Cage with sheer physical might alone!
118	* NotSoDifferentRemark: A more heartfelt version occurs between Megatron and Lilith, where both admit they've had to do terrible things to make a difference in their worlds.
119	* NutritionalNightmare: Ankha kills Rosemary by throwing a [[WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants Nasty Patty]] at her mouth.
120	** Mina meets the same fate by CILF, too.
121	* OneManArmy: Megatron Vs. Acererak and a swarm of Gyaos. Megatron wins and then some.
122	* OutWithABang: After his humiliation by Ken, Knotz plans to jam his dicks down his throat and pound him into oblivion. The Canine DILF questions this.
123	* PaedoHunt: Jared Fogle makes a cameo, VASTLY unnerving Ed with his dialogue.
124	* PacifismIsCowardice: Megatron is convinced this is the case, seeing it as a sign of good people doing nothing. He takes issue with Lilith's grievances over her own powers like this, though he calms down after a while.
125	* PerkyFemaleMinion: River for Veigar.
126	* PiranhaProblem: How Raptor Jesus meets his end, as both he and Kael'Thas fall into a pit while battle. Kael'Thas blows his way out, killing both. Oh, and the piranha are prehistoric.
127	* PottyEmergency: Megatron rushes to the outhouse after being force-fed Arbys food, which the fanfic helpfully describes as him doing a 'dump-truck impression. [[{{Squick}} Ew.]]
128	* PsychicAssistedSuicide: Akrog is killed when Katara uses Blood-Bending on him to make himself stab his own face, as well as [[BodyHorror twist his limbs in horrible rotations.]]
129	* PyrrhicVictory: How Megatron views himself winning. All he got was more misery and needless pain, until he gets his wish, of course. Even then, it's mostly just recuperating at the [[Webcomic/{{Dreamkeepers}} Dream realm.]]
130	* QuicksandSucks: Averted. Viegar is shoved into this by Knuckles...only for him to rise again and [[InTheBack stab the echidna through]], noting that [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome quicksand can be conquered if one moves slowly.]]
131	* RoaringRampageOfRevenge: After Lilith's death, Megatron's sole focus is to destroy any remaining combatants in his path, with TranquilFury emanating off of him. At least...most of the time.
132	--->'''Megatron:''' “If you are out there,,,know that none of you are safe! NONE OF YOU! I will not sleep! I will not stop! Until all...are none!
133	* RocksFallEveryoneDies: Enter Baskerra Hellmane. Exit MOST OF THE REMAINING ROSTER BY THAT DAY. Mainly, Ken, Isabelle, Shantae, Fidget, The Shock Master, Ed, Ripley, Heavy Chonker, Kael-Thas, River, Arcee, Setzer, and Not-Katara.
134	* RousingSpeech: Megatron remembers one given by Terminus to him during his days at the Mines, told in flashback form. It borrows a few ques from [[Film/{{Rocky}} Rocky]], but it gets the stuff done for him to rise up.
135	* ReducedToDust: The Twelfth Doctor, by [[KillItWithFire way of the Arcanine DILF.]]
136	* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Subverse MC abandons his team to join Sean Bean's because he can't take the constant havoc on his team.
137	* ShipTease: Between Ripley and Samalla. Mina dies first before anything becomes of it.
138	** Ditto for River and Veigar, with the latter actually upset after her death. This carries over to the next episode.
139	** There's a small bit between Knuckles and Sonic, based on a wet dream he has.
140	* SmiteMeOMightySmiter: Candle Jack shouts something along the lines of this [[TemptingFate during a thunderstorm...]] he gets nearly fried for his troubles.
141	* TakeThat: Aside from [[Webcomic/HowIBecameYours Not-Katara's character,]] the introduction of [[Film/DraculaUntold Vlad Dracula]] contains a jab at the Dark Universe that Universal tried to launch, to the level of [[PersonaNonGrata refusing to speak its name.]]
142	** Jared Fogle is called out when Ed and River are sent to his location. Happens again when Fidget and Ed are sent, only they proceed to [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown beat him down good.]]
143	** Not-Katara's eyes are nearly singed by a viewing of [[WesternAnimation/ScaryGodmother Scary Godmother]].
144	** When Lilith accidentally crashes a pile of trash near Megatron, he remarks it smells of [[WebAnimation/TheTransformersCombinerWars Combiner Wars.]]
145	** One of the things during the Replenishment that incapacitates Samalla, Lilith, and Megatron? Arbys.
146	** TakeThatUs: The Twelfth Doctor outright calls this whole thing "the creation of a young adult with too many hormones than brain cells."
147	* TalkToTheFist: During the Replenishment, Cliff immediately punches Easy Pete after he makes his BondOneLiner stated above.
148	** Megatron to Baskerra when she comes to congratulate him. [[LaserGuidedKarma Considering all she'd put him through...]]
149	* TalkingIsAFreeAction: One of the more egregious cases is when Ken sings an IAmSong (specifically, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgkZ7VUHxMU the Brentalfloss cover of his theme]]) while fighting Veigar, River, Candlejack, Ed, and Knotz. Nobody dies at all, but his foes are roughed up.
150	* TankGoodness: Megatron's alt-mode isn't just this, but he's a sort of 'getaway driver' for his team. He's not too pleased about these circumstances.
151	* TeamKiller: Not-Katara disposes of Wonder Woman because she's THAT unstable.
152	* TeethClenchedTeamwork: Etri Flair's team is most definitely this, with Akrog being the most civil about it.
153	* TentacledTerror: The Bloodbath introduces a tentacle monster that assaults Ed, Ankha, Acererak, and Danny, with clear intent to possibly rape them. Megatron disposes of it.
154	* TheirFirstTime: Megatron and Lilith, in more ways than one. For Lilith, it's the conventional way, complete with some pain at the start. For Megatron, it's the first time sex [[NoBiologicalSex has been introduced to his species PERIOD.]]
155	* ThisIsForEmphasisBitch: The Arcanine DILF after killing the Twelfth Doctor- "Level 90, bitch!"
156	* TrashOfTheTitans: Not-Katara creates a huge mound of trash that nearly entraps Lilti
157	* TooDumbToLive: The Karen devours a Nasty Patty, even fighting a hesitant Pete for it...before she realizes [[IAteWhat just what she did and keels over dead.]]
158	* UndyingLoyalty: River to Veigar, as befitting of a Pokemon.
159	* VampiricDraining: Samantha is done in like this by Vlad's bat form.
160	* VengefulVendingMachine: Not-Katara team-kills Wonder Woman with one of these.
161	* VillainProtagonist: With Megatron being the winner, he's this, though he's considerably [[AdaptationalNiceGuy less villainous than he is in other iterations, though no less vicious and powerful]].
162	* VillainSong: Baskerra Hellmane, during her [[BossBattle fight with the cast]], sings [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYukj3F-vRE the FalKKoNe cover of 'Bloody Devotion' by Akatsuki Records]].
163	* VillainousBreakdown: Baskerra has a mini-one after being slammed by a tree uprooted by Ed, thinking back to her life as a Sluthound in the early days of the Lounge and just unleashing her power in full.
164	** Acererak has a more defined one, noticeably panicking as his plan comes apart at the seams thanks to Megatron. Particularly, the destruction of his phylactery.
165	* WhyAmITicking: Loona's able to feel the Fel energy lodge into her chest, allowing her to give a CurseCutShort moment before being blown to ash and energy.
166	* WhyDontYouJustShootHim: Averted. Upon finding Acererak/Judy, Megatron instantly unloads his Fusion Cannon unto him. [[NoSell Doesn't work, but fair enough.]]
167	* WishUponAShootingStar: A darkly hilarious version. One of these crashes into Lilith and Megatron, the former of which creating a shield to protect themselves, though she doesn't make it.
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