Episode 7: The Ultimate Showdown

Mason rides a hoverboard through the skies of Tokyo.

Mason: Now this is happening!

The streets below are filled with chaotic battles between countless villains. Ganon and Dracula exchanging blows with Dio Brando and Mysterio. In one of the above Tokyos, Godzilla rampages through the city as Metal Gear Rex and Ray chase after him as they're ridden by King Kong and a heavily mutated Albert Wesker. Suddenly, a homing missile hits the hoverboard and Mason crashes into a grocery store, where Eminem and Slim Shady are trying to buy milk. Mason gets up and pulls out the Holy Moonlight sword.

Slim: The *Beep*?

Em: The *Beep* you expect me to do? Battle rap you to death?

Slim: You the one coming in here causing a mess!

Em: We only murder little *Beep* with a pen, lyrically.

Slim: You need help from a *Beep* priest, clerically.

Em: We only villains 'cause the way those *Beep* portray us on TV.

Slim: Half that's the fault of me, I can see clearly.

Em: Like Refresh, eye drop fools like you into the sea.

Slim: Wanna be on Music To Be Murdered By Side C? But, only as a dead body right next to me.

Em: 'Cause, we already mourned The Death Of Slim Shady!

Slim: Nana nana na.

Em: Nana nana na.

Slim: Nana nana na.

Em: Nana nana!

Confused, Mason runs out of the store to be met with Dark Samus.

Mason: I fought-

She blasts a laser beam at him and he disappears as it hits him, being replaced with a log. She stops shooting and he appears next to her, grabs her arm cannon, and turns it into an icicle. He then shatters her arm and tries to gravitate her to the ground, but she kicks him away.

Mason: Not one to talk?

Dark Samus morphs into a ball and starts charging a power bomb. Startled, Mason touches the ball, absorbs its energy, and blasts it out of his head in a giant fireball while protecting his hair. Her energy drained, Dark freezes with ice all over her.

Mason: As I was saying, I fought a bounty hunter who kinda looked like you once. He would've talked.

Mason runs through the streets until a Decepticon knocks him into the first boss from Onimusha. The two fall to the ground, Mason heals himself, and he dashes away. As the two pursue him, Ganondorf from Twilight Princess walks calmly in front of him and turns the pursuers into stone with his dark magic. Mason stops and readies his blade.

Mason: (Ganondorf. Getting closer) Wanna take me on alone? Always thought you'd be prideful.

Ganon: Ah. Fascinating. So, Mephistopheles never told you about our reward? How we'll get ten wishes granted for simply killing you? Marvelous.

Mason: Why are you telling me all this?

Ganon: Death and destruction are traits given to me. I do not wish to destroy the world, but to do what is best for the Gerudo, my people, no matter what it takes.

Mason: But, they rejected you. The only man in power in their history.

Ganon: True. You know my tale well. You know that I seek strength. That is why I propose a truce. We shall defeat Mephistopheles together so that I may take his power for my own. I'll not attempt to so foolishly try to trick you. Are my intentions clear enough for you?

Mason looks in Ganondorf's eyes, in a straight way, and puts away his sword.

Mason: Maybe we can work something out.

Just then, a phaser blast turns Ganondorf to dust. A Cardassian walks into the light from an alleyway.

Mason: Garak?

Garak: Apologies for ruining your little deal, mister Dreemurr, but I know true evil when I see it.

Mason: How'd you know he was faking it? I typically pick up on these things. I thought he might've been honest.

Garak: Oh, Dreemurr. You never knew my people. He spoke just like them. Even with a bald face, they could easily hide a lie.

Mason: … What're You doing here? You're not evil.

Garak: Nooo. No. But to many, I am a villain... Good luck out there, mister Dreemurr.

Speechless, Mason runs until he finds a small park where lady Maria from BloodBorne is fighting someone. As she powers up with bloody flames around her, several huge sword slashes suddenly strike all around the area. After several buildings around them crash down, the man stands above Maria with his katana drawn.

Mason: Richter?

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Vergil: Do you speak to me, foolish one? You would do best to remember my Actual name.

Mason: That makes you Vergil. Don't suppose you'll just let me slip by?

He turns to Mason.

Vergil: (That's Nero's voice...) Dreemurr, I presume... Tell me, have you ever had children?

Mason: Not in this lifetime. Not yet.

Vergil: Hm. Very well, then. Let us do what we come here to do.

Vergil sends a Summoned Sword towards Mason, but it misses and hits an Evil Dead zombie behind him, teleporting to it. He then obliterates the Demon and absorbs its red souls, like in Aria of Sorrow. Mason quickly turns to him.

Mason: What're you doing?

Vergil: Gaining strength, and you?

Mason: … Thanks.

After a bit more running, Mason comes across Mephistopheles' dark rift, which is guarded by Gwyn, lord of sunlight, who's not hollowed at all.

Gwyn: Young warrior, take not another step. I'll not allow you to trod upon the master's grounds.

Gwyn summons a bright Lightning Spear into his grasp. Meanwhile, Godzilla blasts a laser beam through Ray and sets off a nuclear blast in a distant Tokyo, making Evangelion Angels mad at him.

Mason: Look all around you! This world's collapsing just as we stand here. If this is what Mephistopheles wants, why do you think he'll really help you?

Gwyn: I care not for how he works. He shall restore my world to its former glory, as he did with me.

Gwyn shoots the lightning at Mason, who catches the spear and absorbs its energy. He uses the energy to instantly zap behind Gwyn and he touches the dark rift, but a magic curse around it blasts him back 15 feet. A wizard with a large beard makes himself known as Gwyn stares at Mason.

Mason: Just how many of you Are There?!

Saruman: Oh, far more than your simple mind could possibly imagine. One man shall not stand in the way of endless possibilities of rewards. Prepare to experience the greatest magics known to no man.

Before Saruman can cast a spell, Mason uses gravity magic to pick him up and he makes him spin around in the air.

Saruman: Set Me Down, You Insect!!

Mason: Shut up.

He sends Saruman through a random window.

Mason: Now, where were we?

Gwyn: You chose not to kill me before. Why make such a choice?

Mason: … I could probably say something about bad people not deserving to die. Truth is, some of them do, but it just isn't in me... Most of the time.

Gwyn: You think me an evildoer?

Mason: You're standing with the rest of them, aren't you? I mean, Mephistopheles brought you here Because you were a villain.

Gwyn: … A villain... That is how I shall be remembered. All the matters I attended to for my people. I did it all for them...

Gwyn grows a tear in his eye and Mason gives him a handkerchief.

Mason: I had a son like that once. Ruled in the name of his people, but it was all for himself.

Gwyn: … I must ponder this. Our duel must be postponed.

Mason: Best news of the day.

Mason walks up to the dark rift, absorbs the curse around it, and goes into it as the Dragon god from Demon's Souls bursts out of Godzilla's nuclear crater. The world inside the rift has inverted colors and a void for the sky. In front of him, there stands a mangled throne atop a mound of the corpses of countless heroes from across the multiverse. Meanwhile, Mephistopheles paints the face of a decaying Superman.

Mason: What are you doing?

Mephisto: Making this place prettier. Time in my void runs incredibly slowly.

Mason: Sonic told me all about it.

Mephisto: I didn't see beyond my death... That said, I have all the power I need, as opposed to my predecessor. So, I'm exploring other pursuits.

Mason: Maybe we don't have to fight, then. You can just give me the candle now.

Mephisto: You'd like that, wouldn't you? Skip the game and get straight to the reward. Well, I, for one, am in the mood to have some fun today!

Mephistopheles spawns a purple sword and shield from the void and turns to Mason.

Mephisto: You may use whatever magics you please, as long as I get to win, of course.

Mason: How generous.

He taunts Mason with his sword.

Mephisto: Well? Come at me already!

Mason quickly spreads his wings and dashes at Mephistopheles, only to disappear.

Mephisto: An illusion. Going for a back-stab, are you?

Mason reappears in front of him, slices him in two, and cuts his head off.

Mephisto: What's the matter? Don't like my choice of game? Let me flip it on you, then.

Mephistopheles charges after Mason from his right and Mason parries and ripostes the attack before casting Disillusion on the whole area, making the two bodies disappear.

Mephisto: Very good. Now, phase 2!

Mason summons his Link, Knight of the Wind, and spreads their wings as Mephistopheles takes a more demonic form. The two attack, but Mephistopheles grabs them by the head and slams them into the ground, making the Link disappear. Mason then portal himself behind him and closes it, cutting off his hand. He then stabs Mephistopheles through the back and, as he turns around, shoots him in the left eye. The Demon quickly grabs the pistol, breaks it in two, and shoves the slide through Mason's magic Barrier and chest all in one swift motion. Mason steps back and touches his chest with shaky hands before falling backward to the ground. With his spare strength, he sits up.

Mephisto: So, that's the extent of your strength in this world? How disappointing.

Mason: I'm Human. What's your excuse?

Mephisto: You think I'm weak because I can be injured? I could've obliterated you without you knowing it.

Mason: Then, go ahead and do it. You're nothing. Even with the power you Do have, you're still weaker than a flower.

Mephisto: Could you possibly be referencing that poisonous Lily of the Valley you coated your blade with? Yes, very cunning. But, you can have it back now.

Mephistopheles magically takes the poison from his body and slings it at Mason before shooting him with a laser beam.

Mephisto: I hope we have more fun with your next iteration.

Mephistopheles shoots a hug beam at Mason, but it stops mid air and his hand explodes. Just then, an impossible to describe Angel appears before him.

Mephisto: Michael! You Piece Of-

Michael reaches through the Demon's chest as if it's nothing and takes out a candle. The Angel then looks at Mason as Mephistopheles falls to the ground, silent.

Michael: Worry not, Mason. Everything shall be good under the Lord.

As Michael crushes the candle, Mason suddenly appears on top of a building, looking out at a regular, lively Tokyo. After a minute of looking around, he breathes a sigh of relief and starts praying. Later in the day, he watches on as Nasa and Tsukasa walk around on a date.

Mason: Looks like we both get to live this time. Just, who am I gonna live for?...

A moment later, Aya runs onto the roof from the fire escape.

Aya: There You Are! I'm your biggest fan!

Mason: Great.

He sighs, puts his mask on, and turns around.

Mason: See ya!

He falls backwards off the building.

Aya: No, Wait!!

As Aya runs to the ledge, Mason spreads his wings mid air and flies off in the direction of crime.