#bowseratfacetroid

[mkatfacetroid]

*Meta Knight almost rolls his eyes upon seeing fireballs heading in his direction, and he easily floats out of the way*

I will admit, the Hands seemed to be entirely absent from my dimension if they claim to instill balance in the dimensions they protect. But that doesn’t mean that balance is unimportant. No one ruler can dictate a universe.

[bowseratfacetroid]

*Bowser's eyes narrowed at Meta Knight*

You would rather let the Hands claim the universe as "protectors?" They pick the sides they like and ensure the opposing sides fail! I am done being pushed aside. No hands, plumbers or you are gonna stand in my way!

*Bowser roared and spat out several fireballs straight in Meta Knight's direction*

[mkatfacetroid]

*Meta Knight’s eyes glow a fiercer yellow for a short moment*

Power is such a petty goal... I spent my entire life trying to free myself from oppression. I’m not about to let some small-minded fiend create a larger system of oppression.

Galaxia: There goes my plan. Meta Knight: (Would you shut the hell up sometime?)

Meta Knight: Freeing ourselves from this prison is as far as I will let you get. You don’t need the Siphoner for that.

[bowseratfacetroid]

Quarrel? You like having those idiots in charge!? They think they can just pop in and out of my lands, thinking they can do as they please! Elevating those stupid plumbers and calling them heroes! They make me sick, I am gonna take that crystal of theirs and use it to make myself the true king!

*Erenias gave Bowser a glaring look but he ignored it*

[mkatfacetroid]

Meta Knight: (Shorty!?) Galaxia: Please, don’t do anything rash...

*He takes a moment to begin speaking again*

Meta Knight: ... I was imprisoned within the Siphoner once. I am living proof that it is possible to escape that prison. ... What is your quarrel with the Hands?

[bowseratfacetroid]

Nice trick, shorty!

Erenias: The siphoner is not for leaving this realm. It has a higher purpose. Mere escape is not our goal. Establishing dominion and overthrowing those ones called the Hands is our goal. There is something they fear. I will speak no more of this as it seems you intend to prevent us of our goal. You might reconsider this act, for you are not our enemy. You would be much more useful as an ally.

[mkatfacetroid]

Galaxia: You don’t intend to rebuild the Siphoner, do you? Meta Knight: (Of course not. I don’t even see how it’s supposed to break open a rift out of this dimension when it can only absorb energy.) Galaxia: You have to stop them, you know. Meta Knight: (I’m trying to figure out how.) Galaxia: I’ll mask your energy again. Do something flashy. Get their attention. Meta Knight: (?) Galaxia: Show them they don’t need the Siphoner.

*Meta Knight begins to radiate with the energy signature matching a fellow Gorean as he begins to swirl the air around Bowser and Erenias, eventually forming it into a tornado, the center of which is calm enough for the three to be untouched by the wind. Meta Knight floats before them, eyes glowing a fierce green*

I cannot allow you to rebuild the Siphoner.

Galaxia: That’s not quite what I meant. Meta Knight: (Do you remember a couple years ago?) Galaxia: Dreamland? Yes I remember dreamland. Meta Knight: (I didn’t despise you then.) Galaxia: ... Meta Knight: (I want that back.) Galaxia: ... Sorry.

[bowseratfacetroid]

*Erenias turned her gaze to the distance*

Erenias: This shard seems to be located in Vicreale's realm, a being in this realm that prides in illusion.

We've spend enough time talking, let's get that shard already!

Erenias: I'll lead you there. Just, watch your surroundings carefully.

*Erenias began to walk into Vicreale's realm, Bowser trailed closely behind*