Stories: Nitro Mania 2.0

Plot
''Eitbit, the arcade world, is under attack again. Starcade presumes to be another attack by viruses, but is shocked and surprised when she learns of the true mastermind behind this attack. Stealing her friends, her world, her identity and even turning her into a glitch, this mysterious villain seeks for world domination under Starcade's name! How will Starcade be able to clear her name and return herself and everything else to normal, while the Locked Room Gang has to deal with another round of Nitro Mania?''

Cast

 * Green Shadow
 * Bonk Choy
 * Re-Peat Moss
 * Starcade
 * Kyoji
 * Akasha
 * Takeshi
 * Sasuke
 * The Gemstones
 * The Retro Rebels
 * Olympus (NEW!)
 * Dark Starcade
 * Red Fork
 * Blue Ocean
 * Lemon Glass
 * Blast
 * Tommy
 * Alice

Story
The story begins with Eitbit being under attack, where Starcade is looking at a familiar sight. The Retro Rebels show up, after being notified of Starcade's arrival. Pink Angel points to a few flying figures firing lasers everywhere. ''Hot Air gives Test Subject Blue samples of the Anti-Virus solution, who gives them out to the other Retro Rebels. The Retro Rebels douse themselves and their weapons with the Anti-Virus solution, getting ready to attack.'' ''The Retro Rebels move out to attack the flying figures. The flying figures turn around, revealing themselves to be Space Invaders.'' ''The Retro Rebels fire their weapons at the Space Invaders, while the Space Invaders retaliate by firing lasers at the Retro Rebels. After an intense fight, the Retro Rebels manage to defeat the Space Invaders, with the last one firing a laser that grazes Starcade's right cheek.'' Starcade looks around, to find herself and the Retro Rebels surrounded by Eitbitizens, ready to eliminate the surrounded. ''??? emerges from the group of Eitbitizens, revealing herself to be Dark Starcade.  The group of Eitbitizens make way, as a teenage boy with red hair and royal clothing shows up, riding a hover scooter with a huge computer attached to it. Starcade recognizes him immediately.'' ''Flashback to Stage Two from the Portal Problem, where Starcade is seen firing a laser at the bomb item Olympus has in one of his hands. The bomb item explodes, which presumably kills Olympus. However, it is revealed that Olympus is merely lying on the ground. Olympus realizes that he has to make his escape despite the injury he received from the explosion, and decides to escape Eitbit before the smoke and dust from the explosion clears away, leaving his old crown behind. He is later seen to be hiding from Starcade and the gang, before fleeing from Eitbit. The flashback ends.'' Olympus is angered at Starcade's response, but decides to cover it with a fake smile. ''Olympus types into his computer. Seconds later, the computer emits a wave of hypnotic energy, reprogramming the databases of the other Retro Rebels but Starcade, causing them to turn against Starcade.'' ''Olympus laughs, before typing away at his computer. Starcade suddenly finds herself becoming duller in skin color, as her body temperature also reduces significantly. As soon as her body starts glitching about, Starcade realizes that Olympus has turned her into a glitch by transferring the data from her database to his own and deleting her own database, thus causing Olympus to be an official Eitbitizen and gain the "Champion of Eitbit" title.'' ''Olympus types into his computer, summoning a bubble to trap Starcade inside. He proceeds to take Starcade away. As soon as he leaves, Dark Starcade turns to the hypnotized Eitbitizens.'' ''The hypnotized Eitbitizens (including Starcade's Retro Rebels) continue destroying everything left on Eitbit, as Dark Starcade watches and laughs evilly. The scene then cuts to the Locked Room Gang at Red Fork's house, deciding on how they should spend the rest of the day.'' ''Suddenly, Green Shadow's phone starts to ring. Green Shadow answers the call, and the caller turns out to be Starcade.  The gang except the gemstones enters the portal to Eitbit, unaware that Test Subject Blue is spying on them. As soon as the gang enters the portal, it gives a call to "Starcade" (who really is Dark Starcade in disguise).'' ''The Retro Rebels move out of their hiding spots, before beginning their assault. Meanwhile, the gemstones are about to head to Gemstonia, only to hear explosions going on outside.'' ''A grenade is thrown in Red Fork's house. The gemstones evacuate, before the grenade explodes, blowing up the house.  The gemstones proceed to attack the Retro Rebels, starting a full-out war in Echo Creek. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang arrives in Eitbit, unaware of the attack in Echo Creek. As soon as they arrive, they begin searching for the maze.'' The gang arrives outside at the entrance of the maze, where they find a mysterious VHS tape next to a tape player. ''After Tommy inserts the VHS tape into the tape player, the tape begins playing. "Starcade's" voice can be heard in the recording.'' A countdown is heard, and sure enough, the tape player explodes five seconds later, creating an opening for the gang to enter into the maze. As soon as the entire gang enters the maze, a teleporter from above activates, shining a bright light on the gang members, teleporting everyone into different starting points and separating them from each other. Suddenly, the gang hears "Starcade's" voice throughout the maze, announcing the start of the game. ''An airhorn is heard, starting the game. Each gang member proceeds to find a way to the exit with the help of the clues on the maze walls.'' ''Green Shadow looks around the maze, while trying to find any nearby gang members. She comes across Bonk Choy, who is standing still.'' Bonk Choy makes no response. Again, Bonk Choy makes no response. Bonk Choy continues smiling at Green Shadow, while standing still. ''Green Shadow grabs Bonk Choy's right leaf. However, to her surprise, Bonk Choy mysteriously disappears, revealing it to all be an illusion.'' ''Suddenly, a trapdoor Green Shadow is standing on activates, causing her to fall through it.  Meanwhile, Red Fork is still dashing across the maze, trying to find the exit as quickly as possible.'' ''Red Fork runs so quickly that he crashes into a wall, which didn't break from the impact. When he recovers from the hard hit, he comes across what appears to be a wide spread of food, of different types and cuisines.'' ''Red Fork rushes towards the food, and begins devouring it. As soon as he takes his first bite, the illusions of food disappear, much to Red Fork's confusion.'' ''A trapdoor below him activates, causing Red Fork to fall through it in a similar fashion to Green Shadow. Red Fork can be heard screaming, before the trapdoor closes and resets itself. Meanwhile, Bonk Choy walks around the maze aimlessly while ignoring the clues, since he doesn't understand them anyway.'' ''Bonk Choy doesn't look where he is going, as he trips on a rock and falls to the ground.  When Bonk Choy gets up, he sees an illusion of Grass Knuckles' punching bag.'' ''Bonk Choy attempts to punch "Grass Knuckles' punching bag" so hard that it breaks the "rope" suspending the "punching bag". However, the "punching bag" disappears, causing Bonk Choy to be confused.'' ''A trapdoor below him activates, causing Bonk Choy to fall through it. Bonk Choy can be heard screaming, before the trapdoor closes and resets itself. Meanwhile, Blue Ocean is trying to find his way to the exit while studying the clues on the maze walls closely.'' As Blue Ocean continues walking, he sees an illusion of Red Fork using Blue Ocean's laser cannon to attack Bright Spark on his Spark-o-Matic. "Red Fork" doesn't hear Blue Ocean, and continues bragging. ''Blue Ocean runs towards "Red Fork" in an attempt to take the "laser cannon" away from him. As soon as Blue Ocean comes into contact with the "laser cannon", it disappears completely, along with "Red Fork", "Bright Spark" and the other illusions, leaving Blue Ocean confused over what happened.'' ''A trapdoor below him activates, causing Blue Ocean to fall through it. Blue Ocean can be heard screaming, before the trapdoor closes and resets itself. Meanwhile, Takeshi is still trying to decipher the clues on the maze walls, but without luck.'' As Takeshi continues walking, he sees an illusion of his father Shogo the Warlord attacking his sister Akasha and his mother Tsunami. ''Takeshi runs towards "Akasha" and "Tsunami" to save them. However, once he comes into contact with "Akasha's" hand, the illusions disappear, leaving Takeshi confused.'' ''A trapdoor below him activates, causing Takeshi to fall through it. Takeshi can be heard screaming, before the trapdoor closes and resets itself. Meanwhile, Blast is still trying his luck by tossing his coin to decide how to move on in the maze.'' As Blast moves along, he sees an illusion of Opposite Blast beating up Jaiden tied up to a pole. ''Blast charges towards Opposite Blast, getting ready to punch him. The illusions with the exception of the pole disappear as soon as Blast's fist comes into contact with "Opposite Blast", confusing Blast.'' ''A trapdoor below him activates, causing Blast to fall through it. Blast can be heard screaming, before the trapdoor closes and resets itself. Meanwhile, Sasuke is still in the midst of deciphering the clues.'' ''Sasuke moves along while studying the clues on the maze walls. As he does so, he comes across an illusion of the Sword of Elementia.'' ''Sasuke tries to fight back the temptation to taking back the "Sword of Elementia". He looks around to find Kyoji nowhere in sight.'' ''Sasuke continues looking around for Kyoji. As Kyoji does not show up, he slowly regains his greed over the "Sword of Elementia", before running over to grab it.'' ''Sasuke grabs the "Sword of Elementia", only for it to disappear, leaving him confused. A trapdoor below him activates, causing Sasuke to fall through it. Sasuke can be heard screaming, before the trapdoor closes and resets itself. Meanwhile, Lemon Glass is walking aimlessly around the maze looking for her friends, but without luck.'' As Lemon Glass continues walking, she comes across an illusion of a sign that reads:
 * Starcade: Oh...my...glob.
 * Test Subject Blue: Starcade!
 * Pink Angel: Thank goodness you're here!
 * Starcade: *snaps out of her daze* Oh hey, Retro Rebels. What exactly is going on in here?
 * Owl: We don't know either. All we know is that we're under attack again.
 * Starcade: And what exactly is attacking Eitbit?
 * Pink Angel: Up there!
 * Starcade: Hmm...they look very familiar.
 * Test Subject Blue: It's probably another virus attack.
 * Licorice: I'm not so sure though.
 * Smokey Bacon: Aw, come on, babe! It's going to be fine! We can destroy those viruses, like, easy!
 * Starcade: *observes the flying figures closely* Yeah, that could be it. It might just be another virus attack. Well, Retro Rebels, you know what to do.
 * Test Subject Blue: Yes, Starcade. Hot Air, hand us the Anti-Virus solution.
 * Hot Air: Sure...
 * Test Subject Blue: We're ready.
 * Hot Air: Yeah, let's show them!
 * Viking: They're not getting away this time!
 * Starcade: Good. Let's move out.
 * Pink Angel: What the?
 * Test Subject Blue: Space Invaders?
 * Starcade: Wait a minute, Space Invaders? That sounds familiar. No, it can't be...
 * Test Subject Blue: Does this mean...
 * Starcade: We have to destroy them quick!
 * Test Subject Blue: On it!
 * Pink Angel: Leave it to us!
 * Starcade: Ow...
 * Pink Angel: Starcade, are you okay?
 * Starcade: Yeah, I'm fine. However, that's not important right now.
 * Test Subject Blue: But what's more important, Starcade?
 * Starcade: Eitbit, of course. I fear that this attack might be worse than the previous ones, especially since this is not merely a virus attack. We're under attack by Space Invaders and...
 * Owl: Starcade?
 * Starcade: What?
 * Owl: You might want to take a look at this.
 * Starcade: What's going on here?
 * Eitibitizen #1: This is a rebellion!
 * Eitbitizen #2: We don't want you "protecting" Eitbit anymore!
 * Eitbitizen #3: Now you and your friends get out of here and never return...or else!
 * Test Subject Blue: This is outrageous! How dare you talk to Starcade this way?
 * Eitbitizen #1: You don't tell us what to do, puny enzyme!
 * Eitbitizen #2: We won't let you "protect" us anymore! We demand you to leave!
 * Starcade: And I demand to see your leader! Who is the one responsible for this madness?
 * ???: Look no further, you fake. I'm right here.
 * Starcade: Dark Starcade?!
 * Dark Starcade: The one and only!
 * Starcade: But...how did you...?
 * Dark Starcade: I still have my shadow powers. Thanks to those, I managed to escape. You didn't think I'll be gone for long, did you?
 * Starcade: No, I'm asking you how did you make those Eitbitizens turn against us Retro Rebels? You're their leader, right?
 * Dark Starcade: While it is true that I'm their leader, the truth is...I'm not the real mastermind of this. In fact, my boss was the one who turned them against you, not me.
 * Starcade: Your boss? Don't you mean Shogo the Warlord?
 * Dark Starcade: Well, you guys sent him back to his death so I had to find myself a new boss. Ever since I left his old estate, I decided to learn more about you, eventually learning more about Eitbit and its culture. And I got to admit, it is pretty complicated. But no matter, my new boss easily took care of these Eitbitizens and he's going to take care of you and the Retro Rebels next.
 * Starcade: What are you talking about? Who's your new boss?
 * Dark Starcade: Oh, so you're wondering who my new boss is? You're in luck. My new boss wants to meet you in person. Prepare to have your mind blown!
 * Starcade: Please, how mind-blowing can he be?
 * Starcade: No...
 * Test Subject Blue: Huh? What's wrong?
 * Hot Air: I don't really recall seeing that red guy at all. He has a nice and shiny crown though.
 * Starcade: That isn't some red guy, that's...
 * ???: That's right, noobs. Make way for your ruler, the true Champion of Eitbit! *to Starcade* Hello, Starcade! Long time no see! I assume you haven't forgotten about me, right?
 * Starcade: I wish I had forgotten about you, Olympus.
 * ???: So you do remember me, Olympus from the game Lord of the Kings? Well, that's just fantastic!
 * Starcade: Didn't I kill you the last time we've met? How are you still alive?
 * Olympus: Oh right...I forgot to tell you! Remember that bomb that you set off that day which you thought supposedly killed me?
 * Starcade: Huh?
 * Starcade: You faked your death?
 * Olympus: Well, yes. I knew I was of no match for you and your friends at that time, so I had to escape before you even tried to kill me. It took me a long time to recover from the explosion, but after my recovery, I established a new civilization of my own right next to your hometown - Champion City.
 * Starcade: Just when I thought you were gone for good....grrrrr...
 * Olympus: Aw, come on, girl. At least your best friend and old pal Olympus is back, right? Didn't you miss me?
 * Starcade: I don't miss evil jerks like you.
 * Olympus: Evil jerk? Nah, not anymore. This is a new era, and I'm a new person. Besides, there's no good in being evil, right?
 * Starcade: Fine, what do you want?
 * Olympus: All I want is my title back. As in, the title, "Champion of Eitbit". Give me the title and I promise I won't do any more harm.
 * Starcade: After everything you did? No. You went on a rampage just because you lost a stupid gaming tournament to me, thus taking over Eitbit and its citizens, even locking me and my friends up in your stinkin' prison! And you actually expect me to give that title to you? No way!
 * Olympus: No way?
 * Starcade: Yes, you heard it right.
 * Test Subject Blue: Yeah, get out of here, Olympus!
 * Hot Air: Eitbit is mine, I mean, ours!
 * Smokey Bacon: Now scram!
 * Olympus: Well, I suppose I have no choice. If you really view me as an evil jerk, I shall act like one. Remember, you asked for it!
 * Starcade: What are you doing?
 * Starcade: What? What's going on? What did you do to my friends?
 * Olympus: Exactly what an evil jerk would. Now your friends are my friends. This is what happens when you blatantly reject my offer of friendship!
 * Starcade: It's not true anyway.
 * Olympus: But I see that your database is protecting you from my hypnotic energy. Seeing that you're the only Eitbitizen standing, I give you two choices...
 * Starcade: I don't need any choices you give me! Just face it, I'm not going to join you even down to my last pixel.
 * Olympus: How rude, and I thought you were a kind and good little girl. It's sad to know that I'm wrong.
 * Starcade: Whatever you have to say won't change my mind. I belong to Eitbit and besides, if neither the Retro Rebels nor I can stop you, the Locked Room Gang will!
 * Olympus: You mean those other friends of yours? Even if they are here, they will never stop me nor my new allies! And since you refuse to accept my offer of friendship, I guess there's only one thing I can do now.
 * Starcade: And what would that be?
 * Starcade: Alright, that's it, I'm going to...*takes out her laser pistols and prepares to fire at Olympus, only for them to disappear* Hey!
 * Olympus: I'm sorry, Starcade, but it didn't have to be like this. This could all have been avoided if you decided to join me, but no, you chose the path of fighting on. That's very foolish of you.
 * Starcade: Did you just call me...
 * Olympus: Save the temper, girl. I'll take it from here from now on. Dark Starcade, destroy this city completely. I'll take care of this troublemaker.
 * Dark Starcade: You got it, boss.
 * Starcade: Where are you taking me, Olympus?
 * Olympus: You'll soon find out, but let's just say...it's somewhere safe. Say sayonara to Eitbit, for this will be the last time you'll see it.
 * Dark Starcade: Well, what are you waiting for, you chumps? You heard the boss, get back to work!
 * Blue Ocean: Red Fork, I'm bored.
 * Red Fork: Blast, I'm bored.
 * Blast: Alice, I'm bored.
 * Alice: Blue Ocean, I'm bored.
 * Red Fork: Ok, ok, let's stop it already! There has to be something good to do.
 * Bonk Choy: Well, I'm pretty bored. If only Starcade were here, we could've played video games.
 * Toby Topaz: Yeah.
 * Red Ruby: Wait, why isn't that girl here?
 * Green Shadow: I could've sworn that she told me that she has something to take care of in Eitbit. She didn't tell me what it is though.
 * Blue Ocean: Could it be one of those virus attacks she and the Retro Rebels have been talking about so much these days?
 * Alice: Maybe, but there's no way to be sure.
 * Green Shadow: I can't tell, but it sounded serious.
 * Kyoji: I just hope that whatever Starcade has to deal with, she will be alright.
 * Diana Diamond: Yeah, I'm a little worried about her.
 * Green Shadow: It may or may not be another virus attack. Either way...
 * Starcade: Hi, guys! How's it going?
 * Tommy: Who is it, Green Shadow?
 * Green Shadow: It's Starcade. Here, I'll turn on the face cam and speaker. *turns on the face cam and speaker* Hello, Starcade.
 * Starcade: Hi, Green Shadow. I just want to tell you that the problem in Eitbit is solved. Yeah, it was just another virus attack. It did leave quite a lot of damage to Eitbit though.
 * Green Shadow: Oh. Phew, for a moment I thought something serious happened back there.
 * Blue Ocean: We're glad to hear everything's ok over there.
 * Starcade: Thanks. I got to admit, that was one of the worst virus attacks. But that's not the only reason I called you guys.
 * Green Shadow: Well, what else do you have?
 * Starcade: I've been meaning to keep this as a surprise for some time now, and I guess it's finally time to reveal it. You see, the Retro Rebels and I have been working on a new project lately.
 * Kyoji: Interesting.
 * Amelia Amethyst: What's that?
 * Starcade: Remember those parties we had some time ago? I figured we can spend more quality time together just like those times. The Retro Rebels and I have been working on a fun maze for you guys to try out, you know, for the fun of it.
 * Red Fork: A maze, you say?
 * Alice: That's... interesting. Though I'm not sure. Ever since that time Discord messed with our minds in the labrynth, I don't feel comfortable going into mazes anymore.
 * Blast: Don't worry, this is different. That maze was just a trap Discord used on us to mess with our minds. This is different.
 * Red Fork: Yeah, it'll be fun.
 * Toby Topaz: Yeah!
 * Sean Sapphire: Besides, this is Starcade's maze, so fun is an understatement.
 * Diana Diamond: That's true considering she's a video game expert.
 * Green Shadow: We're going to come over, Starcade.
 * Starcade: Great! I'll get the maze ready, you guys gather at the outskirts of Eitbit. There's an entrance to the huge maze over there. I'll see you guys soon over there, okay? *winks*
 * Blue Ocean: Got it.
 * Starcade: I'll explain the rules later. See you soon! *hangs up*
 * Re-Peat Moss: Starcade's maze? Oh, I wanna try it out right now! I'm so excited! EEK!
 * Bonk Choy: Me too!
 * Amelia Amethyst: I wonder what she has in store for us!
 * Green Shadow: So guys, are we ready to go to Eitbit?
 * Red Fork: Let's go!
 * Diana Diamond: Yeah!
 * Gary Garnet: Excuse me, Diana. This call's for you. *lends his OPhone to Diana Diamond*
 * Diana Diamond: Okay. *picks up the call* Hello? Yes? Oh really? Alright, be right over.
 * Toby Topaz: Who was that?
 * Diana Diamond: That was my parents. The gemstones and I are needed for the royal reunion of the Knights of the Diamond Table at Gemstonia.
 * Amelia Amethyst: Does this mean we can't go play at the maze?
 * Diana Diamond: I'm afraid not. Cut open a portal for them, Toby.
 * Toby Topaz: Okay...*takes out his pair of dimensional scissors and cuts open a portal to Eitbit* 
 * Amelia Amethyst: Sorry guys, but we can't go with you to the maze. We have something important to attend to in Gemstonia.
 * Blue Ocean: It's ok.
 * Blast: See you later, guys.
 * Toby Topaz: Good luck in the maze, guys!
 * Diana Diamond: Bye!
 * Green Shadow: Bye, gemstones. Come on, guys. Let's go.
 * Test Subject Blue: Starcade, the others are heading to Eitbit. But the gemstones are still here, what should we do?
 * "Starcade": Go ahead, proceed with the attack. That shall lure them out. Those gemstones are a bunch of weaklings, dealing with them should be easy enough for you Retro Rebels. Besides, with most of the gang going to my maze, taking over Echo Creek is a cakewalk. Don't worry, I have another surprise in store for them later. But for now, the boss wants you to expand his empire. So go, attack Echo Creek! Destroy everything in sight!
 * Test Subject Blue: Roger that, Starcade.
 * "Starcade": Hurry, we must eliminate everything in this city before the gang finds out about our real plan. Give me a call as soon as the operation is a success. See you later. *hangs up*
 * Test Subject Blue: Retro Rebels, it's time we strike! Let's get out there and take over the city!
 * Red Ruby: I hear explosions! And it's not me!
 * Toby Topaz: Explosions?!
 * Diana Diamond: I heard them too. It's weird that it occurred at about the same time the others left.
 * Gary Garnet: If my calculations are correct, that means...
 * Sean Sapphire: Gemstones, look out!
 * Diana Diamond: Gary, call my parents. Tell them to postpone the royal reunion. We have to protect Echo Creek first!
 * Gary Garnet: On it. *calls Diana Diamond's parents with his OPhone*
 * Amelia Amethyst: So what's the plan?
 * Sean Sapphire: We give everything we got!
 * Emma Emerald: Or we can search for allies. There's a whole lot of enemies out there.
 * Sean Sapphire: You have a point. We might need all the help we can get.
 * Diana Diamond: That's true. Toby, get help.
 * Toby Topaz: But from whom.
 * Diana Diamond: Captain Red Shell, Paula Python, Ace, Assorted Cookie, it doesn't matter. Anyone will do! Go!
 * Toby Topaz: Okay. *cuts open a portal and enters it*
 * Diana Diamond: In the meantime, we hold off these evil forces until he gets back.
 * Sean Sapphire: It's time to fight the...*realizes that the enemies are the Retro Rebels* Retro Rebels?
 * Gary Garnet: Retro Rebels? That's odd.
 * Amelia Amethyst: Not again!
 * Red Ruby: I knew we shouldn't have trusted that girl!
 * Diana Diamond: It doesn't matter, we have work to do. Now go!
 * Red Fork: So, where is that maze Starcade was talking about?
 * Green Shadow: I think she said it's somewhere at the "outskirts of Eitbit".
 * Blue Ocean: Let's go to the outskirts, then.
 * Green Shadow: I think we're near the outskirts. I think I can see the maze from this distance.
 * Akasha: *flies up and sees, before descending* Yes, there's the maze all right.
 * Kyoji: Let's get moving.
 * Blast: Look!
 * Tommy: Hm... this is odd.
 * Alice: Do you think we should play it?
 * Tommy: I'll try! *blows into the VHS tape, with no luck* It didn't work.
 * Alice: No, I meant put it into the tape player to watch it.
 * Tommy: Oh... *puts it in the tape player*
 * "Starcade": Greetings, Locked Room Gang.
 * Kyoji: Starcade.
 * "Starcade": Welcome to my maze. It's full of obstacles, clues and lots of fun! As soon as this tape stops, you will be allowed to enter the maze and play the game. So, the rules are simple. With the help of the clues I left around the maze walls, find your way to the exit within the time limit of one hour. The first one who reaches the exit wins and earns a special prize - The Champion's Cup! It will give extra power and strength to the one who possesses it. Of course, a maze without obstacles won't be fun now, will it? That's right, I've added plenty of challenging but harmless obstacles in various parts of the maze, just to make things more exciting. Using superpowers and/or weapons will be considered cheating. Cheating or failing to find the exit in time will immediately cause you a game over.
 * Bonk Choy: What does game over mean?
 * "Starcade": Did you get the rules? Because I'm not repeating it. Before you enter the maze, remember these words: "Resistant you stand, tempted you fall."
 * Bonk Choy: Huh? What does that mean?
 * Green Shadow: Bonk Choy, this is a tape recording. We're not actually talking to Starcade.
 * Bonk Choy: Oh.
 * "Starcade": So good luck, and be the first to find the exit to this maze! The Champion's Cup is waiting for its next owner. And with that, this tape player will self-destruct in 5 seconds.
 * Red Fork: Oh yeah! This is going to be fun! *gets ready to run into the maze*
 * Blue Ocean: Red Fork, I think we should all go together...
 * Red Fork: Last one to the goal is a rotten dragon egg! *runs into the maze*
 * Blue Ocean: Hey, wait! *runs after Red Fork*
 * Blast: What are we waiting for? Let's go! *runs after Blue Ocean*
 * Alice: Blast, wait for us! *runs after Blast*
 * Tommy: This is fun! *runs after Alice*
 * Bonk Choy: Yeah! *runs after Tommy*
 * Re-Peat Moss: Wait up, Bonk Choy! *runs after Bonk Choy*
 * Akasha: Geez, what's with the rush? We have one hour!
 * Takeshi: This is a rush hour, sis!
 * Green Shadow: *lands in her starting point* Strange, I'm alone now.
 * Bonk Choy: *lands in his starting point* Huh? Where is everyone?
 * Re-Peat Moss: *lands in his starting point* Oooh, TRICKY!
 * Kyoji: *lands in his starting point* Looks like this is going to be an individual challenge.
 * Akasha: *lands in her starting point* Weird.
 * Takeshi: *lands in his starting point* Hey, where did the others go?
 * Sasuke: *lands in his starting point* Waterver. Let's do this.
 * Red Fork: *lands in his starting point* Woo-hoo! Now this is going to be awesome!
 * Blue Ocean: *lands in his starting point* Where's Red Fork?
 * Tommy: *lands in his starting point* Where's Blast?
 * Alice: *lands in her starting point* We've been separated? This is awfully familiar... It reminds me of Discord's labrynth... Oh, come on Alice, Starcade wouldn't be up to something like that.
 * "Starcade": Ladies and gentlemen, you have one hour to find the exit! Ready? Three, two, one, go!
 * Red Fork: It's time to play! *dashes across the hallways of the maze*
 * Blue Ocean: Ok... let's see *reads the clues* Alright, let's do this. *walks through the hallways of the maze*
 * Blast: Ok... which way should I go? *reads the clues, but doesn't understand them* I guess I'll just have to use the ol' reliable! *tosses a coin* Ok, that way! *runs in a certain direction*
 * Alice: I don't like this... I'd better try to find the exit soon. *reads the clues* Ok, it's this way. *walks through the hallways*
 * Tommy: This is fun! *runs across the hallways*
 * Lemon Glass: Where's everyone? Why am I alone? Eek! *walks around the maze, trying to find her friends*
 * Green Shadow: Hello? Anyone? *looks at the clues* Hmm...okay, I guess it's this way then. *runs in a certain direction*
 * Green Shadow: Bonk Choy, there you are! Man, am I glad I found you.
 * Green Shadow: Bonk Choy?
 * Green Shadow: Bonk Choy, come on! We don't have time for this! We need to find the exit together!
 * Green Shadow: Ugh, this is no time for jokes, Bonk Choy! We have to find the exit together, let's go!
 * Green Shadow: What? Wait a minute...that's not Bonk Choy, that's just an illusion. And if that was just an illusion, why is it...
 * Green Shadow: *screams*
 * Red Fork: Woo-hoo! Gotta go fast! *dashes across the maze* This is awesome! I'm going to finish this maze in record time!
 * Red Fork: Didn't see that coming. *shakes his head, and stands up, only to realize the feast in front of him* Whoa! Today's my lucky day!
 * Red Fork: Huh? That's odd.
 * Bonk Choy: Clues? Yeah right, who needs them? I'm just going to try my own luck with this game.
 * Bonk Choy: Ouch! Huh?
 * Bonk Choy: Hey, I recognize this punching bag! It's Grass Knuckles'! I wonder how Starcade even managed to get her hands on it, but oh well, I guess I'm taking this with me. I need to return this to Grass Knuckles, then he'll be proud of me as a true boxer!
 * Bonk Choy: Weird, did I punch it too hard? And what's shaking?
 * Blue Ocean: Ok, so far so good.
 * Blue Ocean: Red Fork, is that you?
 * "Red Fork": Ha Bright Spark! You'll never defeat me! *defeats Bright Spark with the laser cannon*
 * "Bright Spark": No!
 * "Red Fork": See? I'm the best. I've got my powerful laser cannon, and I'm the most powerful member of the gang. You'll never win, Bright Spark.
 * Blue Ocean: What!? That's not yours, Red Fork!
 * "Red Fork": Now get out of here, Bright Spark! Or I'll shoot you again with the laser cannon!
 * Blue Ocean: THAT'S MY LASER CANNON! Stop taking credit for it, Red Fork! You're such a show off sometimes!
 * Blue Ocean: What the what? What's going on here?
 * Takeshi: I must admit, this is a rather hard maze. If only I can figure out what these clues mean...
 * "Tsunami": Father, please! Leave me and my daughter alone!
 * "Akasha": Yeah, go back to the netherworld where you belong!
 * "Shogo": No! I will conquer the entire world even if I have to kill you!
 * "Tsunami": You can't do this, dear!
 * Takeshi: Don't worry, mom and sis, I'll save the both of you!
 * Takeshi: What was that? Why did they disappear? I could've sworn I wasn't hallucinating...huh?
 * Blast: *tosses the coin again* Ok, to the left!
 * "Opposite Blast": Ha, you're just pathetic!
 * Blast: Opposite Blast!?
 * "Jaiden": Blast? Blast! Help!
 * Blast: Don't worry Jaiden, I'll save you!
 * Blast: Jaiden, where are you!? Where did everyone go?
 * Sasuke: If only I'm allowed to use my water powers, I could've easily rode the waves out of this maze!
 * Sasuke: Is that the Sword of Elementia? Could it be? No wait, that's Kyoji's sword! I can't take it!
 * Sasuke: Kyoji's not here...did he leave this sword for me?
 * Sasuke: Yes! The Sword of Elementia, it's mine! It's mine!
 * Lemon Glass: Why did we have to come to this maze? I wish we were back home all together. I don't like being lost in a maze.

"Flim and Flam Lemonade Co. 

Sells lemonade tastier, fresher and at a cheaper price than Lemon Glass!". 

As Lemon Glass walks further, she sees another illusion of Flim and Flam in their new lemonade stand, with many people enjoying their lemonade. Lemon Glass then sees "Sour Lemon" at "Flim and Flam's lemonade stand", enjoying while helping "Flim" and "Flam" out with their "business". ''This prompts Lemon Glass to run towards "Sour Lemon" and pull him away from the "lemonade stand". However, as soon as Lemon Glass's hooves touch "Sour Lemon", the illusions disappear, causing Lemon Glass to stop crying and snap into confusion.'' ''A trapdoor below her activates, causing Lemon Glass to fall through it. Lemon Glass can be heard screaming, before the trapdoor closes and resets itself. Meanwhile, Akasha is navigating her way through the maze while deciphering the clues.'' As Akasha moves on, she sees an illusion of Shogo the Warlord smiling, with Takeshi bowing at his feet. ''Akasha runs towards "Shogo the Warlord", causing all illusions to disappear. She stares blankly, confused over what happened. A trapdoor below her activates, causing Akasha to fall through it. However, Akasha easily flies out of the trapdoor to prevent herself from falling.'' ''Suddenly, the lights around Akasha turn on, casting enough light to render her shadow powers useless and causing her to fall down through the trapdoor again. Akasha can be heard screaming, before the trapdoor closes and resets itself. Meanwhile, Tommy is running across the hallways of the maze just for the fun of it.'' As Tommy continues running, he notices an illusion of a shiny coin on the floor. As soon as Tommy touches the "coin", it disappears. ''A trapdoor below him activates, causing Tommy to fall through it. Tommy can be heard screaming, before the trapdoor closes and resets itself. Meanwhile, Re-Peat Moss is trying to decipher the clues on the maze walls.'' Re-Peat Moss continues moving along, until he comes across an illusion of Starcade looking at him, while holding a present. "Starcade" opens the "present", revealing the "Champion's Cup". Re-Peat Moss runs to get the "Champion's Cup" from "Starcade", causing the illusions to disappear. ''A trapdoor below him activates, causing Re-Peat Moss to fall through it. Re-Peat Moss can be heard screaming, before the trapdoor closes and resets itself. Meanwhile, Kyoji is walking around the maze while making good progress.'' ''As Kyoji continues walking, he comes across an illusion of Starcade tied up to a pole.  Kyoji runs over to "Starcade", in an attempt to untie her.'' ''Kyoji walks past the illusions, avoiding the trap. Meanwhile, Alice continues reading the clues on the walls as she tries to locate the exit.'' Alice continues walking, until she sees an illusion of Blast talking to Jaiden on the phone. As Alice gets closer to "Blast", she realizes that "Blast" is telling "Jaiden" on the "phone" that he is going to break up with her, as he only has eyes for Alice. ''Alice walks away from the illusion, avoiding the trap. As she tries to recover over what happened while trying to find her way to the exit, she meets with Kyoji who has just avoided his trap at about the same time.'' ''Kyoji lightly taps Alice in the shoulder. Alice doesn't disappear, making him realize that she is real.'' ''Kyoji and Alice decipher the clues as they run along the hallways of the maze. Three minutes later, they come across a metallic door with a code pad. Next to it, there is a poem on the walls that reads, "To crack the code, go to rewind mode. Back to the day when a rebellion came to play."'' ''Kyoji enters the code "1703", or 17th March, the very day when Starcade led the Retro Rebels to attack Echo Creek due to thinking that the gang has attacked Eitbit in Nitro Mania. The code pad glows green, as the metallic doors open. The timer stops counting down as well, ending "Starcade's" game.'' ''Kyoji and Alice step through the doors, as they find themselves in a futuristic-looking area that is rather cold. Right in front of them is a table where the Champion's Cup is neatly placed on. Right next to the Champion's Cup is another VHS tape with a tape player.'' Kyoji inserts the VHS tape into the tape player, starting the recording. ''The recording ends. Kyoji takes the Champion's Cup.'' ''Kyoji and Alice split up to find the other members of the Locked Room Gang. The scene first cuts to Kyoji who is in the midst of searching for the others.'' As Kyoji moves along, he encounters three Space Invaders guarding a locked room. ''The three Space Invaders fire their lasers at Kyoji, who easily dodges them with his great agility.  Kyoji wastes no time as he slashes them all with his Sword of Elementia, defeating the three Space Invaders at once.'' As soon as Kyoji steps inside, he gets shocked upon what he sees. Kyoji sees Starcade lying on the floor, unconscious and injured. ''Meanwhile, Alice is in another area searching for the other members of the gang as well.  As Alice moves on, she comes across another three Space Invaders guarding another locked room.'' Alice takes out her plasma cannon, and quickly shoots down the Space Invaders. As Alice enters the room the Space Invaders were guarding, she sees a room full of diamond capsules, with the other Locked Room Gang members inside, struggling to get out. ''Suddenly, a chair turns around as "Starcade" gets up from it. However, none of the gang members realize that the "Starcade" in front of them is a fake.'' ''"Starcade" takes out a remote controller and presses a button, lighting up a TV screen to show everyone how devastated Eitbit looked. However, none of the gang members know who the true mastermind behind the attack is.'' "Starcade" presses another button, causing the TV screen to display the Retro Rebels easily defeating the gemstones. ''Alice takes out her plasma cannon, and shoots at "Starcade". "Starcade" dodges the attacks with her great agility before running towards Alice and punching her, knocking the plasma cannon out of her hands. She proceeds to pin Alice to the ground before the latter can react.'' ''The gang sees Kyoji enter the room with the Sword of Elementia in his hand, pointed at "Starcade". Right next to him is the real Starcade with injuries all over.'' [Flashback]
 * Lemon Glass: Flim and Flam? How did you? Uh... what are you doing here?
 * "Flim": We just decided to return to the lemonade business.
 * "Flam": It's been a great success, specially with our new business partner... Sour Lemon!
 * Lemon Glass: What!?
 * "Flim": I've got to admit, the young foal has potential.
 * "Flam": Perhaps you might consider following your brother's example joining our corporation.
 * Lemon Glass: What!? No!
 * Lemon Glass: Sour Lemon! Why are you working with Flim and Flam? Don't you know they tried to ruin our family business?
 * "Sour Lemon": So what? They made me a deal I couldn't resist!
 * Lemon Glass: What is it?
 * "Sour Lemon": They'll pay me with candies!
 * Lemon Glass: What!?
 * "Flim": All children love candy, after all.
 * Lemon Glass: No! This can't be!
 * "Sour Lemon": Stop freaking out like that, would you?
 * Lemon Glass: I... I... *tears appear in her eyes*
 * Lemon Glass: W-what?
 * Akasha: Let's see..."Right is right"..."Look out at your 9"...hmm, well played, Starcade. I wonder if I'm getting close.
 * Akasha: Father, stop! Leave my brother alone!
 * "Shogo": Sorry, but your brother has decided to defy my orders. Now he has to face the consequences!
 * Akasha: Just stop this! Get out of this maze and let my brother go!
 * Akasha: Ah ha! Not this time!
 * "Starcade": *from the announcer* Cheater! You have used your superpowers and thus, you lose. Goodbye, Akasha.
 * Tommy: Woo-hoo! This is fun!
 * Tommy: Ooh! Shiny! *stops to pick it up*
 * Tommy: Huh?
 * Re-Peat Moss: Oooh, TRICKY clues...
 * Re-Peat Moss: S-S-Starcade?
 * "Starcade": Hey Re-Peat Moss, I got you a present!
 * Re-Peat Moss: A present for me?
 * "Starcade": Yeah! Don't tell the others, it's a secret.
 * Re-Peat Moss: What is it?
 * "Starcade": Let's just say it's something...TRICKY. *winks*
 * Re-Peat Moss: Oooh, I wanna see!
 * Re-Peat Moss: Wait, I win?
 * "Starcade": Yeah! It's a special surprise just for you!
 * Re-Peat Moss: Yay! You're the best, Starcade!
 * Re-Peat Moss: Huh?
 * Kyoji: Alright, so far so good. I'm not exactly sure how close I am to the exit, but I hope it's close.
 * Kyoji: Starcade, is that you?
 * "Starcade": Yes, Kyoji! I'm over here!
 * Kyoji: Hang on, Starcade! I'm coming!
 * Kyoji: Don't worry, Starcade. You'll be free in no time.
 * "Starcade": My, aren't you the perfect hero for me...so charming, so dashing, so absolutely perfect to the core...
 * Kyoji: Well, about that, I'm not really that...wait a minute, Starcade would never say that.
 * "Starcade": Kyoji? Aren't you going to untie me?
 * Kyoji: You...you're not Starcade! The real Starcade will never call me "absolutely perfect".
 * "Starcade": But...I am Starcade!
 * Kyoji: Enough, you fake. It was a nice try getting me, but it appears that you have failed. I must move on now and find the exit.
 * "Starcade": You'll pay for leaving me here! I'll kill you once I get out!
 * Kyoji: Whatever.
 * Alice: I don't like this... it just keeps bringing me bad memories of Discord's labrynth... hopefully it'll be over soon. I just have to find the exit. Simple enough, right?
 * Alice: Blast? I'm glad to find you. This maze is a bit creepy, to be honest.
 * "Blast": That's right, we're breaking up. I'm sorry, but after so much time, I've finally figured out who is my true soulmate. See ya! *ends the call*
 * Alice: Wait, you broke with Jaiden!?
 * "Blast": Yup. After all, I already know who is my true soulmate. It's you, Alice!
 * Alice: *blushes* Really?
 * "Blast": I can't believe I never noticed how great of a couple we make.
 * Alice: I... I don't know what to say.
 * "Blast": You don't need to say anything Alice. Nothing else matters now. The only thing that matters is that you and I are together.
 * Alice: But... but...
 * "Blast": But what, Alice?
 * Alice: This is too good to be true. After all, I thought you loved Jaiden.
 * "Blast": Nah, not really. It's you the girl I really love.
 * Alice: Wait a moment... you're not the real Blast!
 * "Blast": What? Yes I am!
 * Alice: No you aren't. You're not even this romantic in my dreams, Blast. Oh... *blushes*
 * "Blast": Then you could say that I'm better than you ever dreamed.
 * Alice: No, you're a faker. Even if Blast really loved me, he wouldn't be so harsh with Jaiden and be so careless about her feelings. He would try to say things the nicest way possible. That's the Blast I know.
 * "Blast": No, that's stupid! Come on Alice, don't you want us to be together!
 * Alice: Sorry, but I'd rather live a painful truth than a romantic lie. *walks away*
 * "Blast": Alice, wait!
 * Alice: No. I have to get to the end of the maze, and you won't stop me, no matter how romantic you are.
 * Kyoji: Alice, is that you?
 * Alice: Yes, it's me. Wait a moment, you're not another illusion, are you?
 * Kyoji: Of course not. But are you an illusion?
 * Kyoji: You're real. Good to see you again, Alice. Say, have you seen the others around here?
 * Alice: Not really. The only thing I did see was Blast, but he wasn't the real Blast. It was just an illusion. *sigh* The worst part was that the illusion only reminded me of my frustrated dreams.
 * Kyoji: I've seen Starcade on the maze, though I knew she was an illusion when she said things the real Starcade would never say. It's pretty strange that the illusions we see have been rather familiar so far. I think that's what Starcade meant when she said, "Resistant you stand, tempted you fall." The illusions were meant to prevent us from accomplishing our goal to find the exit of this maze, and if we were tempted by them, we would have lost.
 * Alice: You're right. I just hope the others were able to resist the illusions as well.
 * Kyoji: I guess we'll find that out later. Since you're here, let's find the exit together.
 * Alice: Let's do it.
 * Kyoji: Good. Now where were we? Oh yes, these next clues indicate that we're on the right track. We should be close to the exit. *checks a nearby timer* And it looks like we have five more minutes left before the game ends. It looks like we'll have to beat the clock, we have no choice for this one. Are you ready, Alice?
 * Alice: Ready. Let's go.
 * Kyoji: Follow me.
 * Kyoji: Looks like we have a code to crack. We must hurry, the clock is ticking.
 * Alice: Back to a day when a rebellion came to play? Hm... maybe she means that the code will be a certain date at which a rebellion took place.
 * Kyoji: Rebellion...rebellion? That sounds familiar, especially since I'll never forget the day Starcade led the Retro Rebels to attack Echo Creek because of that misunderstanding.
 * Alice: That day! If we insert the date at which that happened, that might be the code. Let's see... when did that happen?
 * Kyoji: Let me see now...I recall that it happened sometime around March. I think it was the 17th. Could it be...?
 * Kyoji: Well, what do you know? It worked.
 * Alice: Good. Now what?
 * Kyoji: Strange, is this really the exit to the maze? The timer did stop though, so it has to mean something. Could it be?
 * Alice: Another VHS tape? Let's see what Starcade has to say to us now. Though to be honest, I'm getting a bad feeling about this whole thing.
 * Kyoji: You are? Oh well, let's play the tape and see what she has to say.
 * "Starcade": Congratulations for completing the maze! You have indeed proven yourself to be worthy of bearing the Champion's Cup. Here you go, enjoy your prize. You earned it. Well then, I'll see you again soon! Bye!
 * Kyoji: Looks like this is the end of Starcade's maze. Although, I can't help but wonder where our friends went.
 * Alice: They should've finished the maze by now. Unless... do you think they fell for the illusions?
 * Kyoji: That could be a possibility. It's still strange that they didn't show up, unless something bad happened to them. We should start looking for them.
 * Alice: You're right. I hope Blast is alright! ... and our other friends as well.
 * Kyoji: Don't worry, we will find them eventually. I'm sure Starcade won't harm them, she will never do that. Let's split up and find our friends.
 * Alice: Good plan. Let's do it.
 * Kyoji: See you later, Alice.
 * Kyoji: Where could the others be? The game has ended so shouldn't they be around here? No matter, I have to find them.
 * Space Invader #1: Halt, intruder.
 * Space Invader #2: State your business or get obliterated.
 * Kyoji: I'm just here to look for my friends. Have you seen them?
 * Space Invader #3: No. The only beings you'll see here are Space Invaders and residents of Champion City.
 * Kyoji: Champion City? Isn't this Eitbit?
 * Space Invader #1: Also, under the reign of the ruler of Champion City, only residents of Champion City are allowed in the premises.
 * Space Invader #2: The three of us suggest that you leave at once. It's dangerous for intruders like you.
 * Kyoji: Not until I find my friends. They mean a lot to me.
 * Space Invader #3: Your friends? They're not here. If they were, they would've been obliterated.
 * Kyoji: Wait, what's that room you're standing in front of? Looks like the door's open.
 * Space Invader #1: This door leads to the room of one of our ruler's archenemies.
 * Space Invader #2: All other information is classified.
 * Space Invader #3: Now leave.
 * Kyoji: Sorry, that's not going to happen. I won't leave this place without my friends.
 * Space Invader #1: In that case, prepare for obliteration.
 * Space Invader #2: And annihilation.
 * Space Invader #3: And destruction.
 * Space Invaders: By lasers!
 * Kyoji: I'm sorry, Space Invaders, but you leave me no choice. *draws the Sword of Elementia*
 * Space Invader #1: Ha ha!
 * Space Invader #2: Ha ha!
 * Space Invader #3: Ha ha ha!
 * Space Invader #1: Do you think your sword can...
 * Kyoji: I hope that didn't kill them, I just wanted them out of the way, for now. Alright, time to see what's in this...
 * Kyoji: Room...
 * Kyoji: S-S-Starcade?!
 * Alice: Guys? Where are you?
 * Space Invader #4: You there, child.
 * Space Invader #5: You're not from around here, are you?
 * Space Invader #6: Now state your business. We don't have all day.
 * Alice: Who are you guys anyway?
 * Space Invader #4: We're Space Invaders from the titular game. And this premises is for Champion City residents only.
 * Space Invader #5: Tell us who you are and what your business is here.
 * Alice: I'm just looking for my friends. I don't want any trouble with anyone.
 * Space Invader #6: Sorry, child, but they aren't here. We don't want trouble with anyone either, so please leave.
 * Alice: Wait a moment... did you guys say... Champion City? But isn't this Eitbit?
 * Space Invader #4: What are you talking about? This is Champion City!
 * Space Invader #5: So you must have completed the maze, am I right? Because that is the only way to access to this area known as Champion City.
 * Space Invader #6: And you are in our ruler's domain. She won't be pleased when she finds you here.
 * Space Invader #4: So please leave, child. Your friends aren't here either.
 * Alice: Then where are they? They were in the maze too!
 * Space Invader #5: Sorry, but that information is classified.
 * Alice: What?
 * Space Invader #6: This is your last chance. Be gone or be obliterated. *charges up a laser blast*
 * Alice: Obliterate this!
 * Alice: I really hate to do this kind of stuff, but I have to find my friends, no matter what your ruler says about it.
 * Bonk Choy: Hey, let me out!
 * Green Shadow: *tries to punch the capsules but to no avail* Nothing's working! I can't seem to break this capsule!
 * Akasha: Okay, I can do this. I can do this. *tries to teleport out of the capsule but to no avail* Ugh...what?
 * Red Fork: Just forget it. If I couldn't break through, none of us will.
 * Blue Ocean: Whatever, Red Fork...
 * Alice: Guys!
 * Green Shadow: Alice?
 * Bonk Choy: It's you! Can you get us out of here?
 * Alice: Don't worry, I'm going to figure out how to free you all from there.
 * Blast: You can do it Alice! We're counting on you.
 * Alice: *blushes* I'm going to get you guys out. Somehow.
 * Green Shadow: Thanks.
 * "Starcade": Hey, hey, hey, what's the commotion all about?
 * Green Shadow: Release us at once, Starcade!
 * Bonk Choy: Yeah, we're your friends, remember?
 * "Starcade": Nope, you lost my game. It's game over, losers get encapsulated for eternity.
 * Alice: What? You said nothing about that!
 * Red Fork: Not to mention it's the dumbest punishment for losing a game.
 * Akasha: The red pony has a point, girl.
 * "Starcade": Silly Red Fork, you thought the punishment was that simple? You ain't seeing nothing yet! But first, you must be wondering why I'm doing this.
 * Red Fork: Blue Ocean and I already got a few theories of my own. Blue Ocean, will you do me the honors?
 * Blue Ocean: Number 1, you've turned against the gang after foolishly falling for a villain's plan again. Number 2, you're planning a party for us and you're doing this the weirdest way possible. Number 3, you lost your mind. Number 4...
 * Blast: This isn't getting us anywhere guys.
 * Blue Ocean: Let me finish! I have 76 theories left to mention!
 * Blast: Blue Ocean, no one wants to stay here for an hour waiting for you to number all your theories.
 * Alice: Just tell us what's going on, Starcade, assuming you're the real Starcade. What if you're an illusion too?
 * "Starcade": Tell me something, have you seen what it's like outside at Eitbit before you stepped into my maze?
 * Alice: Uh... I heard those space invaders say we're in Champion City now. I'm still confused about that, to be honest.
 * "Starcade": *pretending to be angry* Ugh! Just watch this and look back at what you did to my hometown!
 * Bonk Choy: Again?
 * Takeshi: Yikes. Eitbit's looking pretty bad.
 * Green Shadow: Alright, I'm 100% sure none of us are behind it. What is going on here?
 * Blue Ocean: So... it's Number 1, she turned against us after foolishly falling for a villain's plan. But Starcade, I thought you had learned your lesson! Why are you being foolish again thinking we're the ones behind this?
 * Red Fork: Yeah, didn't you learn your lesson last time?
 * "Starcade": I did. That's why I planned a new approach. Knowing that you guys will be able to easily stop my team of Retro Rebels from taking revenge on Echo Creek, I designed this maze as a distraction for you all so that no one can stop my forces. I knew your weaknesses so I decided to exploit them against you in the maze with the help of my illusions. I was honestly surprised at how quickly you guys except Alice here fell for my traps. While you guys were playing my maze, I sent out my Retro Rebels to do the attacking. This was all part of my plan all along!
 * Green Shadow: But Starcade, we're your friends!
 * "Starcade": Friends? Nah, I've been pretending to be your friend all along. Speaking of friends, watch the TV screen now! As you can see, this is going exactly as I planned, not even your other friends stood a chance against my pixelated forces!
 * Blast: On days like this is when I wish my brother wasn't away at his dojo.
 * Blue Ocean: And where is Captain Red Shell when you need him!?
 * Tommy: If only Team Hybrids knew what was going on...
 * Sasuke: Maybe if Sakura was there too...
 * Red Fork: Ok, complaining won't get us anywhere, guys.
 * Green Shadow: We will get out of this somehow.
 * "Starcade": I'm sorry, guys, but that's the last thing you'll ever see again. Champion City will be the last place you'll ever be. Before you inhale the toxic gas I'm about to release, that is.
 * Bonk Choy: What?! Toxic gas?
 * "Starcade": Everyone except Alice will get it, that is, since she won my maze.
 * Bonk Choy: NOOOOO!!!
 * "Starcade": Alice, there's no one left unharmed but you and me. *starts pretending to be sorry* I must admit, I am a little sorry about doing this, but this is for the sake of my hometown and everyone else. You're lucky enough to see your friends one last time, now it's time to say goodbye to them.
 * Alice: No way! You're not going to do anything to them!
 * "Starcade": Oh yes, I can, Alice. There's nothing you can do about it!
 * Blast: No! Alice!
 * Bonk Choy: Alice, fight back!
 * Alice: *starts to cry* What in the world has gotten into you, Starcade? You're not like this...
 * "Starcade": What are you talking about? I was always like this! It's just the fact that you're foolish enough not to see it.
 * Green Shadow: Starcade...
 * "Starcade": Say goodbye to your friends!
 * ???: Let her go!
 * "Starcade": Who's that out there?
 * ???: It's over, Dark Starcade. You will never pull off this evil scheme of yours.
 * "Starcade": Dark Starcade? Who's that?
 * ???: I believe you know what I'm talking about, you fake.
 * Tommy: What!?
 * Blue Ocean: Ok, so instead, it's theory number 58: Starcade was impersonated by Dark Starcade.
 * Blast: Shut up with your theories already!
 * Akasha: Agreed.
 * Kyoji: Alright, Dark Starcade. Let Alice go and fight me instead.
 * Dark Starcade: But, where were you this whole time? And how did you free that weaker doppelganger of mine?
 * Kyoji: Oh, that's easy.

Kyoji Narrating: ''It all started when Alice and I split up to look for the other members of the Locked Room Gang. After defeating a trio of...uh...''

Starcade Narrating: Space Invaders?

Kyoji Narrating: ''Yes, thanks Starcade. So as I was saying, after I defeated them, I came across a room where I found Starcade. Strangely, the door was open and I was wondering why Starcade didn't try to escape on her own.'' Kyoji Narrating: ''I woke Starcade up from her unconsciousness. Here's how the conversation thereafter went.'' Kyoji Narrating: ''I tried to escort Starcade out of the room, but to my surprise, something was keeping us apart. It was as if there was an invisible barrier that separates the both of us. That was when she told me the reason why.'' Kyoji Narrating: ''And so I went, looking for a heat source. After searching around Olympus' castle, I couldn't find a single heat source, not even a single torch. I had to go back to Starcade and tell her the bad news.'' [End of Flashback] ''Dark Starcade suddenly finds herself in a bad situation, with everyone else looking angrily at her. She seems intimidated at first, before remembering that she has shadow powers.'' Dark Starcade fires a shadow blast at Starcade, temporarily knocking her out. Alice and Kyoji looks at Dark Starcade, ready to fight her. ''Kyoji charges towards Dark Starcade with the Sword of Elementia in his hand. Dark Starcade fires shadow blasts at Kyoji, who deflects them with his sword. Surprised by how Kyoji managed to quickly deflect her shadow blasts, Dark Starcade quickly teleports away from Kyoji before the latter can slash at her. Alice begins to shoot fireballs at Dark Starcade with her flame cannon. Dark Starcade takes slight damage from the fireballs.'' Dark Starcade teleports next to Alice, before dealing several punches to her and knocking her on all fours. ''Dark Starcade flies towards Kyoji, ready to deliver a powerful punch. However, Kyoji throws a smoke bomb at Dark Starcade, confusing her and causing her to start coughing rapidly.'' ''While a cloud of smoke surrounds Dark Starcade, blocking her vision, Kyoji begins slashing at her at multiple angles with the Sword of Elementia. The final slash sends Dark Starcade flying into a wall, severely injuring her. Before Dark Starcade can get up and recover from her injuries, Kyoji fires an ice blast that freezes the lower half of her body.  Suddenly, Dark Starcade sees Olympus on the other side of the room in his hover scooter. However, none of the other gang members notice Olympus's presence, as the villain types into his computer, entering the necessary codes to summon a bazooka. Olympus proceeds to fire a missile from his bazooka at Kyoji while he is not looking.'' ''Kyoji hears the missile approaching him, before dodging it quickly. However, Kyoji takes slight damage from the explosion, while confused over what happened. Everyone sees Olympus make his descent after putting away the bazooka.'' ''Olympus tells the gang about their history with him, about how he used to be the Champion of Eitbit before the gang arrived, freed Starcade and the Retro Rebels from their imprisonment and confronted him, before presumably killing him.  A group of Space Invaders approach Kyoji and Alice, pointing their weapons at them.'' (W.I.P.)
 * Kyoji: S-S-Starcade? Oh no, what happened to her?
 * Kyoji: Starcade?
 * Starcade: Huh?
 * Kyoji: Starcade? Are you okay? You look darker than usual...
 * Starcade: *quickly wakes up, looking aggressive* That Olympus, where is he?! I'll kill him! *looks at Kyoji and briefly thinks that he is Olympus, before trying to strangle him*
 * Kyoji: Hey, relax! It's me, Kyoji!
 * Starcade: *stops what she is doing* Kyoji? Oh my gosh, I can't...I can't...
 * Kyoji: It's okay, this isn't the first time someone has mistaken me for someone else. Why are you here all alone after hosting the maze game for us?
 * Starcade: That wasn't me. It was Dark Starcade!
 * Kyoji: Dark Starcade?
 * Starcade: Yeah, apparently she became Olympus's second-in-command.
 * Kyoji: Olympus? Isn't he dead?
 * Starcade: Nah, it turns out that he survived. And he's back with Dark Starcade. Speaking of whom, I'm not sure how my evil doppelganger came to learn about Eitbit or the Retro Rebels, but with her and my old archenemy Olympus around, this is really bad.
 * Kyoji: Well, in that case, we have to get going and stop them. Come on, Starcade, let's get out of here. *helps Starcade up her feet*
 * Starcade: Wait, Kyoji. You don't understand, I can't...
 * Kyoji: What's wrong?
 * Starcade: It's no use...I'm a glitch, and this room is made to keep glitches inside. And since Olympus turned me into one, I can't get out no matter how hard the both of us try. Now everyone will think of me as an evil person while I'm stuck here worrying about what might happen.
 * Kyoji: Is there any possible way to undo your glitch curse?
 * Starcade: There is a way, it can be undone if my pixels are warmed up hot enough. However, do you notice how cold this castle is?
 * Kyoji: Castle? Do you mean...
 * Starcade: Yes, Kyoji. This is Olympus' castle in Champion City. As I was saying, do you notice how cold this castle is?
 * Kyoji: Yes, I do. Although I cannot fathom why.
 * Starcade: Olympus made this castle cold on purpose, to ensure that I remain as a glitch.
 * Kyoji: That explains it. I'll look for a heat source around here.
 * Starcade: Wait, Kyoji! There aren't any...
 * Kyoji: I'm sorry, Starcade. I looked everywhere, but I can't find a heat source anywhere in the castle.
 * Starcade: It's okay, Kyoji. I'll get used to the new changes, who knows? Maybe being a glitch would be better off than seeing my friends think of me as an evil person.
 * Kyoji: I won't let that happen, you can rest assured that I'll be by your side no matter what. I'll help you get out of your imprisonment no matter what it takes.
 * Starcade: Thank you, Kyoji. I still don't see how I can ever get out without a heat source. Olympus even took away my laser pistols when he deleted my database!
 * Kyoji: Even if I'm unable to help you escape, there's one thing you should know. It's that I'll be your side no matter what, and I will always be there for you, even if it means that the both of us will stay in this room for eternity.
 * Starcade: But Kyoji, it's okay. You don't have to stay with me. I won't be upset about it.
 * Kyoji: No, I can't afford to leave you alone to be tortured by Olympus or Dark Starcade. I will protect you from any possible harm that might come. I can, will and shall promise that.
 * Starcade: Well then, I'll see you around here, I guess.
 * Kyoji: Looks like you'll need one of these. *gives Starcade a little kiss on the cheek*
 * Starcade: *glows back to her usual self* Huh? How is this...could it be? *tries to exit the room and is successfully able to do so* Wait, how? I...uh...
 * Kyoji: While I was searching for heat sources, I remembered that my sensei from ninja training school used to tell me that love is a warm feeling, it warms the hearts of people who care for one another. I decided to try this out, and it turns out that love is essentially a heat source by itself.
 * Starcade: Okay...sorry, that was a lot to take in. I didn't know you have that planned all along.
 * Kyoji: Catch your breath, Starcade, because we're about to stop a couple of villains and their evil plan. Now let's go find the others! *runs to look for the others*
 * Starcade: Alright! *follows Kyoji*
 * Dark Starcade: What?! No, this is impossible! My boss will kill me if he finds this out!
 * Kyoji: Sorry, Dark Starcade, but today isn't your lucky day. Tell your boss that his evil plans are about to come to an end.
 * Red Fork: Well done, Kyoji!
 * Blue Ocean: Things are going to get serious now!
 * Blast: Yeah.
 * Blue Ocean: Still, I'd appreciate if you could do us a little favor... GET ME OUT OF HERE!
 * Dark Starcade: No.
 * Red Fork: Calm down, they'll figure it out soon.
 * Alice: It's nice to know Starcade is ok and didn't turn against us again.
 * Green Shadow: You're right about that.
 * Starcade: It's over, you faker!
 * Dark Starcade: So you think that this is over and you can easily defeat me just like this? Looks like you guys could use a refresh in your memories.
 * Starcade: Ouch...
 * Alice: That's it, no more games. *takes out her flame cannon*
 * Dark Starcade: No more games? Isn't games what I'm all about? After all, I'm Starcade's doppelganger!
 * Kyoji: That's the last time I'll let you mess with my friends. *points the Sword of Elementia* Leave now or I'll show no mercy.
 * Dark Starcade: Never! Even if you have discovered the truth, I'm still going to destroy you!
 * Kyoji: No? So be it then.
 * Dark Starcade: Bring it on! Let's see if you're really that great of a ninja as Starcade says.
 * Alice: You'll pay for messing with our friends.
 * Dark Starcade: You'll pay for existing!
 * Kyoji: Alice! *turns to Dark Starcade* Dark Starcade, you've gone too far this time. You've done enough already to deserve the sword punishment by attempting to break my relationship with Starcade apart, but hurting an innocent member of the Locked Room Gang? That's cruel even for you.
 * Dark Starcade: You mean Alice? Eh, she's nothing but a pest to me. No big deal.
 * Kyoji: You're going to be sorry you ever said that about Alice.
 * Dark Starcade: Well, how about you?
 * Dark Starcade: *starts coughing* What the?
 * Dark Starcade: What's going on? How did you...?
 * Kyoji: It's simple, as long as you hurt my friends, you will be facing me at my worst. Keep that in mind, Dark Starcade.
 * Alice: *stands up with difficulty* Thanks Kyoji.
 * Kyoji: No problem, Alice.
 * Dark Starcade: Wait, what are you going to do with me?
 * Kyoji: I'll tell you what I'll do. I'm going to give you one last chance. You'd better stop working with Olympus, whoever he is, and stop being a villain for good, and I'll gladly show you mercy. What do you say?
 * Dark Starcade: I say you're doomed. You've been a great ice ninja, I must admit, but you're pretty naive at times.
 * Kyoji: What are you talking about?
 * Dark Starcade: It's time you met my boss!
 * Bonk Choy: Who's that guy?
 * Green Shadow: I kind of have the feeling that we've met him before somewhere.
 * Blue Ocean: I have no idea who he is.
 * Red Fork: Yeah, what's going on?
 * Akasha: I literally never met him before either.
 * Re-Peat Moss: Who are you, TRICKY guy?
 * Olympus: You forgot who I am? Honestly, I'm surprised by this fact. Even Starcade managed to remember me.
 * Bonk Choy: Just tell us who you are!
 * Olympus: Perhaps you'd remember me as the true Champion of Eitbit? That's right!
 * Olympus: Don't you guys remember a single thing? It's me, Olympus, the true Champion of Eitbit!
 * Red Fork: No, I don't remember any of it.
 * Blue Ocean: Yeah, when did that happen?
 * Olympus: Oh come on, you don't remember anything?! It was just a year ago, the very first time you met Starcade?
 * Bonk Choy: Let's see, nah, I don't remember...
 * Red Fork: Doesn't ring a bell.
 * Blast: Nope.
 * Olympus: *facepalms* Oh my, this is getting a little awkward...
 * Kyoji: Wait, you're the Olympus Starcade has been talking about all this time?
 * Olympus: Yes!
 * Kyoji: Well then, what are you doing here, Olympus? And what's with capturing our friends?
 * Olympus: Perhaps you'll like to speak to my fellow Space Invaders.
 * Kyoji: Not again...
 * Alice: Actually, that won't be necessary... could we just solve this peacefully?