Castle of Memories 22B

(Act 2)

Blackjack dashed toward him, but the former Nightmarian scoffed before quickly going after Blackjack, slashing his scythe, only to miss the former clone. He then looked back and used a huge slash attack to Blackjack, who landed. The former clone blocked the attack while the king chuckled.

Blackjack: He-he-he. I’m getting used to this.

The two fighters continued fighting each other, with the Nightmare King blocking Blackjack’s attacks with his scythe.

Nightmare King: (smirks) Oh by the way, I have one more trick up my sleeve.

Then, he made some familiar figures appear: Brandy, Imax, Schala, and Sarah. Blackjack stopped and looked at his hostages. The girls looked extremely worried.

Blackjack: What game is this? Cowering behind them won't stop me.

Nightmare King: Are you sure? (shouts) Listen up, duncebucket!

Blackjack: Huh?

He then glanced as he saw Delete and the others.

Nightmare King: Blackjack is willing to harm these five just to get at me. Finish him off.

Delete prepared to attack while Blackjack frowned.

Blackjack: Well...So you've become the Nightmare King's puppet?

Delete: After I finish you, he's next!

The king glanced at him with Blackjack shrugging.

Blackjack: Hmph. Listen, Dee Dee. (turns to him) We've got more in common than you think. I'd rather not fight you...

He looked down a bit before giving out an evil smirk to him, preparing his chakrams.

Blackjack: But I do have a reputation to think of!

Flames appeared all around.

Courage: Oh no!

Delete: Yipes!

Shirly: (to Blackjack) What is your game, you sick clone?

Blackjack: Just trying to even the odds a bit.

The group glared at the clone before he spoke.

Blackjack: Now, let us see who is more superior: The original or the clone!

Digit: (notices) Delete, I think your summons are in that bracelet.

Delete: Huh? How can you tell?

Digit: Just trust me!

He looked at the bracelet with jewels on it before nodding.

Delete: I’ll do it.

(BGM Song: With the Will)

Delete concentrated as he clutched onto his heart.

Delete: Give me strength!

He then placed out his keyblade, twirling it around before raising it and the same bracelet from before up.

Delete: I call upon you: Everyone!

Then, a light shot out from the keyblade as some familiar faces appeared, doing their attacks before they posed.

Numbah 4: Numbah 4!

Kenshin: Rurouni Kenshin!

Alice: Alice!

Shaak Ti: Shaak Ti!

Aang: Aang!

Kilala: Mew mew mew!

Jake Spidermonkey: Jake Spidermonkey!

Delete: Everyone, let’s fight!

They nodded while jumping toward Blackjack. The clone, however, was ready as he blocked Billy, Mandy, Grim, the two Dannys, Sawyer, and June’s attacks.

Kaze o ukete tatsu kewashii gake de wa (Standing at a steep cliff and feeling the wind)
Jibun no yowasa bakari ga mieru ne (All you can see is your own weakness, right?)

Blackjack: Nice trick.

The clone sent some flames toward the group, but the demons quickly used their telepathic powers to send the flames away from themselves.

Demo donna pinchi mo haruka e toberu (But whatever troubles you have, they'll become the chances to fly far away,)
Chansu ni mo kawaru Kiseki kakushi motteru (and they conceal miracles)

Phage: Nice try, clone!

Snake jumped and hit Blackjack with his blade with the cats using their attacks to hit Blackjack. Blackjack glared at the group as he slid on the ground.

Densetsu ni wa musuu no hiiroo (Legends have countless heroes.)
Esoragoto to itterarenai (It can't be called just a pipe dream.)

Mandy: Time we end this!

The heroes (save for Fred eating nachos while watching), summons, and villains with them jumped and slammed their weapons, slashing Blackjack at each side while the clone continued blocking the attacks from the heroes. He frowned, dodging the blades of the blade wielders and the scythe Mandy stole from Grim.

Yuusha ni ima, iki o fuki kome Wakatte iru sa (Now, breathe life into the heroes! I know for a fact)
Ichiban daiji na buki wa kokoro ni aru nda (the most valuable weapon is inside my heart.)
Makerarenai Tsuyoku aritai (I won't lose. I want to become stronger)
Kizu darake demo akogareteta mirai e to (Even if I'm riddled with injuries, I will set out in search of the future)
Tabidate With the will (I long for With the will)

Grim: Watch it! It’s the only scythe I have.

Mandy: Yeah, yeah.

Sheriff: (frowns) Yew must be ‘de worst an’ ugliest lookin’ robot I’s ever laid eyes on, Blackjack.

Delete: How’s that suppose to make me feel? He looks like me, you know.

Sheriff: Sorry, let it slip a bit.

Blackjack: (glares) You’ll pay for that remark, you fat mutt!

But Psycho blocked the robot.

Psycho: Hey, no one calls him a mutt, but me!

Sheriff: (sarcastically) ‘Tanks a lot.

Julayla: (notices) Watch out!

The Toons quickly jumped away from Blackjack’s chakrams. The two nodded before they and the furries slashed toward Blackjack, hitting his weapons and cheeks.

Niji o oikaketa tooi kioku no (The innocence of my distant memories of chasing rainbows...)
Mujaki sa Doko de nakushita no darou (I wonder when I lost that feeling?)

Blackjack looked at the small hints of blood coming out of him before blasting the group with his flames. Shaak Ti, Aang, and Jake, however, quickly maneuvered the attack away while the other summons hit Blackjack from behind.

Shitteru koto ga fueteku sono tabi (As I come to learn more and more things,)
Akirameru koto o mi ni tsuketakunai ne (I don't want to learn how to give up.)

He glared, trying to hit the summons, but they backed away while the non-furries slammed their weapons down and used their spells/powers to hit the clone of Delete. He grunted before getting up.

Towa ni tsuzuku jibun no sutoorii (My story will continue forever,)
Unmei ni mo sakaratte yaru (I'll even go against destiny)

Blackjack: I will not lose to the original!

Blackjack and Delete collided their weapons with one another, slamming each other with their weapons until Swiper, Mickey, Minnie, and Digit kicked the former clone away from the group. Blackjack got up once more, preparing to charge and battle his foes.

Toushi ni ima, akari o tomose Wakatte iru sa (Now, light a fire under your fighting spirit! I know for a fact
Ichiban tegowai aite wa kokoro ni iru nda (The most formidable opponent is the one inside my heart.)
Furimukanai Nigetari shinai (I can't turn back and I won't run away.)
Tochuu no mama de me o sorashiteta yume e to (The dream that I was once heading for but looked away from,)
Tobi kome With the will (I'll jump right into it With the will)

Blackjack, unfortunately, slipped on some nacho cheese before falling down. He then glared at the elephant demon eating the nachos.

Fred: You want some nachos?

Blackjack: (angrily) You idiot! You messed up my concentration!

Fred: Yes.

Phage: For once, we’re glad to have you at our side.

Clam: Good job, Fred.

Katz: Now, Mirage!

Mirage: Right!

The two cats blasted Blackjack down while he grunted.

Blackjack: I will not lose to the likes of you damn idiots!

Vultureman: Wanna bet?

Princess: Yeah, let’s kick his ass!

They nodded as they all charged with Digit shouting and slashing a card.

Digit: CARD SLASH! Ultimate Attack Activate!

Then, everyone glowed as they all jumped up in the air before everyone each hit Blackjack dead center as the former clone was hit by each attack. When the summons disappeared, Delete, Phage, Snake, Danny, June, Mac, and Swiper were all up in the air before the three of them hit Blackjack. Delete finally took his keyblade and headed down toward him.

Yuusha ni ima, iki o fuki kome Wakatte iru sa (Now, breathe life into the heroes! I know for a fact)
Ichiban daiji na buki wa kokoro ni aru nda (the most valuable weapon is inside my heart.)
Makerarenai Tsuyoku aritai (I won't lose. I want to become stronger)
Kizu darake demo akogareteta mirai e to (Even if I'm riddled with injuries, I will set out in search of the future)
Tabidate With the will (I long for With the will)

Delete: Hyah!

The final attack hit him and the flames disappeared. Blackjack groaned while he looked at Delete and the others.

Blackjack: You're not half bad. It was worth saving your hide after all.

Delete: (confused) Saving me? What do you mean?

He chuckled a bit to the original.

Blackjack: I'd hate to kill the suspense.

In an instant, it looked like Blackjack was fading.

Delete: (gasps) Blackjack!

But it was too late as Blackjack was gone.

Grievous: And thus, another member is dead.

(End With the Will)

He looked a little concerned before looking around.

Sheriff: Brandy? Brandy?

Psycho: (worried) Sarah! I thought we saw them along with Imax and Schala held by that jerk of a Nightmarian.

Sawyer Cat: What?!

Danny Cat: Oh no!

Digit: Great, it just got worse.

Fuzzy: Tell me ‘bout it.

The Powerpuff Girls only looked at the droid.

Buttercup: Oh man!

Blossom: I guess there’s nothing we can do now.

Bubbles: What do we do now, Dee Dee?

Delete then looked at the opened door before frowning and heading off.

Bubbles: Hey, wait up!

The others followed the droid, although both Snake and Phage stopped for a moment.

Snake: You sssensed it, too?

Phage: Yes...Blackjack is alive. He may come after us again, but for now, we must deal with the Nightmare King.

He nodded before the two finally headed off.

***

Back in Endsville, a portal opened up as the ones that traveled with each other, save for Megaman, Roll, and Gatomon (all 3 who had remained behind) entered the area. The group then gasped at the damaged city.

Ray-Ray: Oh crud! What the heck happened to Endsville?

Aang: Oh no!

Sokka: AHHH! It’s the end of the world!

Katara: (sweatdrops) You worry too much.

Just then, they saw a familiar Digimon and some familiar friends on the ground.

Miroku: Oh no! Weregarurumon! Dora! Diego! Jasmine! Boots!

They ran over to the injured ones. A bit later, in a shed, the five were bandaged up as they awoke.

Diego: Oh, what happened?

Shippo: You’re asking us. Earlier today, Endsville was in tact, save for a few parts Billy destroyed.

The ones injured then realized something.

Weregarurumon: (groans) It was those guys.

Sora: Who?

Kairi: Tell us, please.

Dora: Those guys with that white skinned red head.

Ah-Mah: Yes, Team Spicer...I remember now. Somehow, they made it to here and found the ship. Worse: two Shen Gong Wu brought Wuya back to the land of the living.

Dora: We had to protect Madam Foster and the other Imaginary Friends while the city was attacked.

Ruki: Looks like the Goth Boy is at it again.

Renamon: We will have to figure out where they all went to later. Right now, you and I need to head back. Takato and Jenya are growing concerned.

Ruki: But you guys need all the help you can get. What about-

Sasami: She’s right. Besides, I’ll take you guys home. I know how to work ships pretty well.

Ruki only sighed as the others looked concerned before the red haired girl with her Digimon, Sasami, and Ryo-Ohki entered the other ship.

Ruki: Fine, but please, find Jack Spicer and the others.

Sasami: Why? Do you have a crush on him or something?

Ruki blushed a bit, trying to hide it.

Ruki: Uh, no. It’s nothing like that.

Sasami only giggled before she spoke.

Sasami: Come on, let’s get you home.

Ryo-Ohki: Meow.

Then, after the four entered the ship, it took off and headed out of Endsville as Monroe only had a worried look on his face.

Monroe: I hope June and the others will be all right.

Ray-Ray: Me too, Monroe. Me too.

***

In the darkness somewhere, Buzz was lying down inside the darkness.

Buzz: I can see...I can see clearly...

He then gasped, then tried standing up in the darkness. He looked around as he shouted.

Buzz: Doomsday?! Slider?!

Kilabyte's Voice: Buzz...I can see your heart...

Buzz: No, it can't be...Darkness 'dis foul could only belong 'ta one person...

Kilabyte's Voice: That's it, remember me...Let me drift into your heart...

Buzz: (glares upward) Virus!

He looked around while the hybrid's voice chuckled.

Kilabyte: You called my name. You're thinking about me...You're afraid of the darkness I command...Good...The more you think of me, the closer my return draws. And when I awaken, your heart-

Then, the hybrid appeared before him.

Kilabyte: -will be mine!

He then reached out for Buzz as he floated to the robot. Buzz gasped as he tried to get away, but it was no use as he covered his eyes. Suddenly, everything flashed.

Betty's Voice: Buzz, fight!

He then noticed a familiar ball of light as the voice continued.

Betty's Voice: Don't let Virus take you!

Then, another flash of light was seen as a familiar hologram of a familiar guardian appeared.

Buzz: The Galactic Guardian!

The hologram blocked Kilabyte from reaching Buzz.

Kilabyte: (glares) Meddlesome guardian!

Then, everything flashed in white once more. Back in the castle, Slider shook Buzz.

Slider: Buzz! Buzz! Wake up!

He groaned a little before awakening. He then got up as Slider sighed in relief.

Slider: Thank goodness.

Buzz only looked concerned a bit.

Buzz: 'De girl...protected me? (looks around) Galactic Guardian, where are ya? Please answer!

Slider: When I awoke, I only saw you. Sorry.

Buzz then clenched his hand near his heart, feeling his heart.

Buzz: (to himself) You're 'wit me, aren't you?

Back with Tomixen, he frowned at what had happened.

Tomixen: Now, Doomsday is gone as well...

Just then, a black vortex appeared and disappeared, revealing a familiar clone, smirking to him.

Blackjack: (shrugs) Yeesh, first Braniac, then Azula, and now Doomsday. Gee, I wonder who's next?

Tomixen: Maybe you.

Blackjack turned from him, continuing.

Blackjack: Not me. I already took my beating from Delete, his allies, and those newcomers as well as those summons. They all think I'm done for good...well, all except the Phage and the half demon protected by the Triforce Crystal, I bet, since they have mind reading powers..

He crossed his arms, continuing.

Blackjack: No, I think the Nightmare King's next in line to go. He plotted to use Delete against the Organization. So, it's fitting Dee Dee should be his downfall.

He glanced at Tomixen, looking a bit concerned.

Blackjack: Well, what about you? We won't be needing Buzz anymore.

Tomixen: Yes. This is assuming that Delete will win, but...(ponders) If the Nightmare King is defeated, then Buzz's strength isn't necessary. He's simply fodder.

Blackjack: Good luck disposing of him. You want to take on someone who wasted Doomsday?

Tomixen: That's not how I do things. Tell me, did you get the data on Buzz's home?

(ED: Fukai Mori)

Delete’s Voice: Next Castle of Memories: The Nightmare King is planning to use the hostages and force Imax and Schala to erase everything of my existence and what’s left of my memories. Luckily, we get some help from some unexpected allies. Now, Nightmare King, we can take you down once and for all! Don’t worry, Imax and Schala, we’ll stop that monster. Next Castle of Memories: Showdown with the Nightmare King Part 2. Ha-ha-ha! Don’t miss it!