Pop Culture Mastery

Horrui: "Pop...?"

Pagani: "...Culchuur?"

Wren: "Ehehe. I am going all in. Pagani, I am going to do what you want and get serious. I am going beat you down and haul you and Horrui away...but after that, can we talk like old times?"

Pagani: "Sigh...Real professional of you...Sure, why not."

Horrui: "Ugh! Your comradery is making me sick. Shut up, you two, and die!"

Phase 2: Wren, Métier Modder of Pop Culture vs. Pagani, Bestowed MM of Ridificci Awareness vs., Horrui, MM of Swordsmanship

Theme: (Cyber Space 3-6) Enjoy this World

• Horrui rushed at Wren with a sword attack.

• Wren activated their Chosen Métier's Attack- Reference Aura.

Horrui: Oh! I can feel your CM activating! Give it to me!

Wren: "Magical Girl Ray!"

Horrui: "Uh! What?"

• Wren created an aura around them, forming into a radiant lady that fired a beam at Horrui to push her back.

• Pagani was stunned.

• Horrui blocked the attack, but it pushed her right into the explosive wall again.

• Wren shifted to Defense- Pop Glamour.

• Pagani attacked with The Straight One at Wren but didn't move from his spot.

• Horrui walked over to Pagani.

Horrui: "Hey. Are you going to attack? ...What's wrong with you?"

Wren: "He's fine. Just caught in an illusion of Back to The Future."

Horrui: "Illusion? Back to The Future?"

Wren: "Great Movie! I can put you in it too, if you like."

Horrui: "Nah! I prefer fighting in the real world."

• Wren shifted their CM and OH to Attack.

• Pagani was in an illusion where Marty McFly was hanging out with Doc Brown. He missed a turn.

• Horrui shifted her OH to Attack.

• Wren used Reference Aura- Cyber Punk Bomber- an attack where their aura changes into a cybernetic entity that lobs a grenade.

• Pagani was still in the illusion. He missed his turn.

• Horrui countered the attack with Combo: Power Dancing Assassin- She grabbed an energy sword and swung around with it and her OH while it generated a Power Wave. She hoped to deflect Wren's projectile.

• Wren's grenade exploded and shocked Horrui.

• Pagani missed his turn again.

• Horrui kneeled to catch her breath.

• Wren walked over to Pagani and removed his helmet.

• Pagani missed his turn, and his eyes were nothing but tv static.

Wren: "Poor thing. My Defense Ability is too good against you."

• Horrui attacked with Sword Shot at Pagani.

• Wren pushed Pagani out of the way, and that broke the illusion.

Pagani: "Duh? What happened? Was I asleep?"

Horrui: "Wren put you in an illusion."

Pagani: "What's that?"

Horrui: "He put you asleep while still awake! Gah!"

Pagani: "Very sneaky, Wrenny."

• Pagani attacked Wren with The Straight One.

• Horrui charged at Wren with a Power Wave-infused OH.

• Wren counterattacked with Reference Aura- Shonen Strike- their aura changed into fists with tattered ethereal bandages. It was super effective against Pagani, and Wren redirected him at Horrui.

• Pagani land on Horrui's stomach, but he used The Quick One-Skip and Horrui as a platform.

• Horrui was knocked back and almost hit the wall until she jammed her sword into the ground.

• Wren used Combo: Truest Shonen Strike- An ethereal fist infused with the bond between them and Pagani. Pagani was sent flying straight through the wall and even took some explosions.

Wren: "Oh no! He got out."

Pagani: "Ouchie! That stung."

• Pagani returned to the battlefield almost completely fine, thanks to supernatural durability. The barrier closed back up, thanks to Commander Scoop.

Pagani: "Alright, Wrenny. I am going show what's what."

Wren: "Pagani...you were outside the trap...you could've run away."

Pagani: "Huh? I could've. Oh, man!"

Wren: "What am I going to do with you?"

• Horrui walked up behind and sliced Pagani in half.

• Wren was consumed with absolute horror at the sight.

• Pagani's two halves started to fall in their respective direction.

• Horrui looked at Wren's face to see their reaction and the most likely response it would bring.

• Wren was about to cry before noticing Pagani's body starting to flinch.

• Pagani was still alive and was screaming at the fact that he was sliced in two.

Pagani: "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

Horrui: "AAAAHHHHHHHHH!"

Wren: "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEH!"

Commander Scoop & Fulgoris: "AAAAAAAHHHAAAAA!"

• Horrui stepped away before hitting the ground.

• Wren was experiencing both joy and terror.

• Pagani's halves had an ethereal glow at the cut section, and he pulled himself together.

Pagani: "Whoa! I am totally fine. I must have been using my Support Ability on myself so often that I could do it without thinking. Super Cool.

Wren: "Sniff...Paga...Sniff...Pagani-kun...Sniff...I am so glad you are OKAY...Sob!"

Pagani: "Hey! No crying on the job. Let's finish this and then you can cry all you want."

Wren: "Sniff...R-right!"

Horrui: "I am tired of you freaks."

• Horrui attacked Pagani with her sword.

• Wren ran to try to protect Pagani.

• Pagani countered with The Strong One- Catapult- He grabbed Horrui with a transmuted arm and launched her out of the battlefield and straight into the air. She dropped both her OH and The Piece of Retroscience.

• Horrui was flying up.

• Wren was relieved as Pagani picked up The Piece.

• Pagani attacked with The Straight One.

• Horrui was starting to fall.

• Wren countered with Reference Aura- Horror Hold - Their aura turned into a menacing creature and shrouded him in darkness. The sound of Pagani choking filled the air before the thing disappeared.

• Pagani was knocked out.

• Horrui crashed back to the battlefield.

Battle Complete: Wren Wins

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As the map said, I ran straight to the border of Izanagio and Zeushrin and went west but slightly north. I cannot believe that Wren and Horrui are also after The Omniscient Hosts. Why? Wren wants to keep them away from me. That makes sense, but why Horrui? She already has her own OC. I guess I'll find out....now. I was standing on the edge of a cliff when I saw the two of them fight.

Horrui: "Give it up, Wimpy Wren! I took The Piece of Retroscience from you, and with The Piece of Prescience over there, I will show the world how incompetent The Enforcement Army is."

I used The Shady One to sink into the ground and head to the OH that Horrui pointed at on the stand.

Wren: "Why do you even want these? You already have one of the strongest OHs around."

Horrui: "For two reasons. 1. Because you want them, and 2. this will lure out the person you want to find."

Wren: "Why are you bring him into this?"

Horrui: "I know how you look at him. You care for him, and if I kill him, that could push you over the edge. And you will finally be a worthy opponent."

I think I should be above the OH like last time, and I began swimming to the surface.

Wren: "I am not going to allow...you...to...do that?"

I reached the surface, but I rose between Horrui and Wren. I might have come out too early.

Wren: "Pagani!"

Horrui: "You!"

Pagani: "Hey, guys...uh... the last piece is mine!"

I transmuted my arm and extended it to snag the OH on the stand.

Pagani: "The Wriggly One- Snag! Bye!"

Wren: Commander! Now!

The ground rose in front of me. But it was about to use The Shady One again before.

Wren: "Fulgoris!"

The Wall sprouted bulbs that exploded and regrew themselves. I noticed from a distance that this trap was the work of Elite Commander Scoop and Fulgoris Goblet. They both became the wielders of the OHs that I tried to take and now they are using their powers to create a wall. I tried to go underground but was blasted back out by the bulbs down there.

Wren: "Hehe. I got you both."

Horrui: "Perfect. Now, I can kill two Wreckborne with one spear."

Pagani: "Okay. I guess I'll have to fight."

Battle Commence: Elite Wren vs. Pagani, the OH Seeker vs. Horrui, the Vicious

Theme: Vs. King Dedede & Meta Knight (Ver. 2) - Kirby Fighters 2 Music Extended

• Wren activated The Charm of Amoscience's Defense- Armored Bond-formation and targeted Pagani. They transformed into a giant armored warrior similar to Pagani's appearance.

• Pagani looked around for an escape.

• Horrui activated her Chosen Metier's Attack- Sword Shot and fired at Wren, but it failed.

Horrui: "Dah! This form is a defense state ability! I need to shift to...Gah!"

• Wren swiped at Horrui into a wall, and the bulbs exploded on her back. She crashed into the ground face-first.

• Pagani still couldn't find a way out.

Wren: "Pagani-kun."

Pagani: "Huh?"

Wren: "I want you to return with me."

Pagani: "I-I can't not until..."

Wren: "Stop! I told you before that you are not in trouble for killing Dr. Miro, but you do need to stop running away from me and the army. You threw away your dream for this delusion of yours."

Pagani: "It is not a "deeluushawn" or whatever that means. This is my at...at...at..."

Wren: "Atonement?"

Pagani: "Yeah!"

Wren: "Sigh...I am sorry, but it is time for some tough love."

Pagani: "What's tough love? Why do you people have to use such weird phrases?"

• Horrui started to come to.

• Wren grabbed Pagani with his massive armored hand.

Pagani: "Hey! Let go of me!"

Wren: "Sorry, Pagani-kun. When we get back, I'll be sure to explain that you were just..."

Pagani: "Stop treating me like a KID!"

• Pagani activated his Chosen Métier's Support- Ridificci Arts and transmuted his right leg.

Pagani: "The Forward One! Boost!

• Pagani thrust his right leg down to cause him and his friend to go up in the air for a few seconds before hitting the ground, causing Wren to let go.

• Horrui shifted her CM to Support-Blade Overlord. Now, all sword techniques are heightened to the highest level.

Pagani: "You are an officer of The Enforcement Army. Here on the field, I am not your former comrade. I am not your best friend. I am not your child. I am a criminal, and it is your job to put me down despite your feelings. Now, get back up and fight me. If you want me back, you got to make me! Got it, Soldier!"

Wren: "...You are right, Pagani-ku...I mean, Pagani Sink. As an Elite, it is my mission to apprehend both you and Horrui by almost any means necessary."

• Both Wren and Pagani saluted each other.

• Horrui attacked Wren with Blade Overlord-Executioner Queen—an attack where she swiftly slashes downward from behind her enemy.

Wren: "Ahhh!"

Pagani: "Wren!"

• Wren reverted to their human form.

Horrui: "What a sweet conversation, but I am still here."

Pagani: "And now, you're facing me."

• Pagani used The Straight One at Horrui.

• Horrui attempted to counter with Blade Overlord- Vile Dance —an move where she swings wildly around, creating a dome of slashes. But due to the conceptual nature of Pagani's attack, she was still hit by an unseen force.

• Wren slowly got back up to see the criminals fighting.

• Pagani used The Forward One- Foostie to hit Horrui from a long distance.

• Horrui tried to defend herself, but it was useless.

Horrui: "That's it, Pagani. Fight me harder."

• Horrui shifted her CM to Attack- Sword Shot and activated The Sword of Potentscience's Attack- Power Wave.

• Wren shifted The Charm to Support- Bond's Light to boost Wren and their allies' stats, mainly to help recover.

• Pagani used The Forward One- Footsie Frenzy, the same attack multiple times.

• Horrui countered with Combo: Power Sweeper- an attack that infuses the immense power of her OH into a simple energy sword, causing it to grow. Then she swings that weapon, and it knocks back Pagani's attack.

• Wren ran up to Horrui and attacked her with some jabs and kicks.

• Pagani decided to try something new and transmuted his lungs. He began to take an unnatural deep breath.

• Horrui used Power Block to push Wren back and fired a Sword Shot.

• Wren dodged just in time.

Pagani: "The Hungry One- Air Bomber!"

• Pagani spat out several air bubbles at Horrui and Wren.

• Horrui tried to cut one with her sword, but that caused the bubble to pop with great force, and that caused a chain reaction that got both her and Wren hurt.

• Wren was almost terrified. They believe that Pagani in his base form was much more challenging than any of his Paganiloid forms, primarily due to his versatility.

Battle Pause

Commander Scoop: "Wren! The Métier Wave that The Oracle and Auster had calculated is coming!"

Horrui: "What?"

Pagani: "It's coming here?"

Wren: "Yes, Pagani. This had been a collaborative effort to capture you two from the beginning. We learned that The Métier Wave would come to this location, but we needed to ensure that you two would come here right now."

Horrui: "But why? Don't tell me."

Wren: "That's right. I had many opportunities to become a Métier Modder but chose not to be because I thought if I did, I could never go back home. But I had found the pure beauty of this world and its people. Back home...it doesn't matter anymore. I am here to stay, and if I am going to keep this world safe, I have to reach new heights to defeat both of you. Sooo, let's make it official."

The Métier Wave appeared out of nowhere. I have only seen a few times from a distance but never this close-up. It was like a tidal wave of pure rainbow. The mass of colors just swallowed the whole area in a dazzling shine. Since me and Horrui were both Métier Modders, this won't do anything to us. But Wrenny, they are from another world with many stuff that we don't have. Who knows what they would become after this? The Wave faded away.

Fulgoris: "Oh, man. I didn't get anything!"

We all looked at Wren, who stood still. They smiled, and I felt a warm sensation from it. They had down it. They are a Métier Modder now.

Wren: "Even though this place is great, it was missing something that I miss back home. So, I am bringing it here as The Métier Modder of Pop Culture!"

Wren's Theme: (Cyber Space 3-6) Enjoy this World

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