Viridi's Last Stand, Part 5

Chapter 5: Galactic Kid Council

Star Haven

Calmness, quietness, and serenity. …Things hadn't changed in Star Haven, the centerpoint of Galaxia. Nebula D. Winkiebottom sat along the edge of the Fountain of Dreams, toes tipped in the clear, reflecting water as she stared at her own image. She was Supreme Leader of the Galactic Kids Next Door; the highest operative of all Kids Next Door. Obviously, her job wouldn't come easy. While normal Supreme Leaders just had to look after their own planets, Nebula had to look after several. She was happy their family lived in Star Haven, the most peaceful point in Galaxia. On her island, nighttime always hung in the star-filled sky. She rarely ever sees the sun, which was how she liked it. Space was her element; endless darkness with the only light being stars.

After a tiring job of being Supreme Galactic Leader, she loved coming to Star Haven where she could calm herself with the sound of ripples of Dream Water, and let the relaxing water heal her skin. Sadly, the relaxation couldn't last. Her brother warped out of thin space and spoke, "Numbuh Eternal: the Supreme Leaders are arriving."

Nebula sighed, "Jerome, you're my brother, quit calling me that. Especially when we're at home."

"Well... you know. We should probably go meet them." With that, Jerome walked off without another word.

Nebula sighed in exhaust and depression. "Coming..." The dark-skinned leader floated out of the fountain and slipped in her shoes before warping out.

GKND H.Q.

Nebula and Jerome Winkiebottom met up in the base's foyer, where many Wisp troops stood- er, floated guard. "They should be arriving any moment, Sir." A Wisp said in a nasally voice. They never did understand how they speak. "...Oh, here they come."

Outside, several fleets of ships were closing in on GKND H.Q.. The flagships of these fleets flew ahead of the others and took land inside the hangar. The alien Kids Next Door leaders stepped out, and the Wisp troupe saluted. One of the leaders was a Glomourian girl, with black hair in a ponytail, tied in several braids, and was much bigger than Ava's. She wore a tight purple shirt that showed her belly, and purple shorts, and she wore long Greek sandals that reached below her knees, in several straps. On her back was a long, thin sword in its hilt.

Supreme Leader of Glomourian Kids Next Door

Numbuh 12,681 LIAZIANA "LIA" ARKHASEMIA

A small, toy-sized ship landed. Out stepped a tiny Kateenian kid, in high-tech goggles, wearing a mechanical pack on his back, and a similar designed belt.

Supreme Leader of Kateenian Kids Next Door

Numbuh 80 Jillion Micrometers" MINKSIMINNIAN IYPTONOCUO

A conchshell ship landed, and several Merpeople floated out using bubble floaties around their waists. The leader was a purple-haired girl in a blue sarong, and a cyan-colored mermaid tail. On her head was a pink, spiked crown.

Supreme Leader of Oceanic Kids Next Door

"Numbuh 10,000 Leagues Under" KAIMA

A cloud-designed ship landed, and out floated some Nimbi children. The leader was a girl with wide, white hair to her shoulders, a flowing yellow dress, and brown Greek sandals. In her hand was some kind of rod.

Supreme Leader of Skypian Kids Next Door

"Numbuh 27 B.C.E." JESBI

Afterwards, a bunch of dragons, gargoyles, and other fairytale creatures came flying on the back of a giant stone gargoyle. The kids stepped off, and the leader of these creatures was a humanoid gargoyle with red wings, webbed feet, and a black jacket over a blue shirt, and blue jeans.

Supreme Leader of Avalaran Kids Next Door

"Numbuh 1,000 C" GRIFFIN FIRECRYSTAL

Many other leaders shortly followed, too, such as Numbuh 12-X-11 of Vaporia; Imperator Giz, Numbuh 50+, of Planet Wisp, who was an Irken, Pyler of the Solar Mines (he was a purple humanoid with a violet flame on his head) and many other races. They lined up before Numbuh Eternal with serious looks as they saluted.

Nebula's Throne

"Thank you all for coming here today." Nebula spoke as she sat on her throne, which stood over one end of a round table. The other leaders were gathered around the table. "As you know, Planet Earth is at war with the Nature Goddess called Viridi. While it may not concern YOUR planets, in the future, Viridi may decide to target yours next. Regardless, as an intergalactic organization, it's up to all of us to support each other. We must fight and win this war together."

"Yeah, yeah, I got that much." Lia said, folding her arms as she rested her feet on the table. "But do we even know where this Viridi lives?"

"Ummm… my reconnaissance team became disconnected, and, we've suffered an unfortunate delay. BUT! We're looking to fix it, and we plan to go on as scheduled!"

"Shyah right." Minks said smugly in a nasally voice, the Kateenian boy seated on the table as he folded his arms. "We're gonna be here for another 4 months or so. You guys have so little operatives, it's amazing you get ANYTHING done."

"Not like you guys would be any good. Shortstuff." Lia retorted.

"'ey! I'd like to see YOU take this freak in a fight, witch!"

"I'd like to see you last 2 milliseconds." Lia smirked.

"GRRRR!"

"Stop it, you two!" Nebula ordered. "While we MAY not know where Viridi is, we can still prepare a strategy. Fortunately, my associate, Cheren has concocted a reasonable strategy for breaching her defenses. That means all WE have to do is offer him support; in case his plan goes awry. I mean, HUMANS, right?"

The leaders engaged in small discussions of agreement.

"Umm, Nebula, aren't WE human?" Jerome questioned.

"Uhh, no, our dad was a Wisp, and our MOM was Zathurian. We're not full-blooded human. Anyway, you leaders are some of the strongest operatives in the universe, so with your support, we should have an advantage in this war."

"Prithee, may I question the reliability of some of these folk?" Jesbi spoke. "Yonder mermaid may hath a most difficult time outside of her element."

"I'm surprised you had enough gut in that flimsy body to fly out here where YOUR element is nonexistent." Kaima remarked.

Nebula sighed in disapproval. "Look, I know we hardly talk to each other outside of Galactic Council, but I'd like it if we put aside these silly squabbles and focus on the common goal."

"Well, I'd like to try and get along with these people, if SOME of them weren't total THIEVES. Kaima!" Griffin accused.

"Uhh, ex-CUSE me?" Kaima questioned.

"You totally stole my Numbuh! And PRACTICALLY my power!"

"WHAT?! That makes NO sense!"

"FOOLISH leaders!" Giz exclaimed to the group. "Imperator GIZ does not engage in such petty SQUABBLES! HE knows how to focus on the topic at HAND!"

"Put a cork in it, juice boy." Lia stated.

"WHAT'D YOU CALL ME?!"

"You think you're so full of actual guts 'cause your dad is the Tallest."

"I have MORE guts than you claim to have!"

"Meep, meep-meep-meep, meeep, meep-meep-meep, meeeep. (Uhhh, guys, not to interrupt anyone, buuut, if anyone had any spare electricity, you know, I can take it off your hands.)" Numbuh 12-X-11 said.

"How can we even trust THIS guy?" Lia questioned. "He's a freaking addict!!"

"GUYS, can we PLEASE try to view each other as equals for once??" Nebula exclaimed.

"Says the girl who sits on a fancy throne." Kaima pointed out.

Nebula's face wrinkled with frustration. "I am trying, to keep everyone, together. All of our planets could be on the line, so it's important that we focus. I'm already aware of the racial tensions between some of your groups… ahem." She spared a glance to Lia and Minks, who exchanged quizzical glances. "But if we work together, I also think this can be a wonderful learning experience."

"Siiigh, moral values." Lia sighed. "I don't see what the big deal is. We're dealing with PLANT people. Those Earth kids could take down a few fleets, this feels like overkill."

Nebula rested her right elbow on her armrest, laying her head in her hand in thought. Keeping a bunch of cultures together wasn't as easy as it sounded. …Her face perked up, however, recalling Lia's words just now. "Wait… PLANT people…"

Viridi's Lair; unknown planet which should be known by now

Arianna stepped through some slide-open wooden tree-bark doors, clutching the glowing green ball as she approached the giant goddess on her throne. On the throne's sides were her associates, Arlon and Phosphora. Viridi's face beamed with joy as she approached, shaking the ground with each step. "You MADE it!" Viridi exclaimed, shrinking down to teen-size. "Oh, I KNEW I could count on you!" She grabbed Arianna and gave her a tight hug.

She set Arianna down as the purple girl smiled widely at her. "It was simple. I wish my mother understood our plight, though."

"It doesn't matter. What's IMPORTANT is you got the CELEBI. With her, we can FINALLY carry on with our plan. Now… if you would."

Arianna held the Spirit Ball by her mouth and said, "Please come out, Celebi." The ball snapped open, and Celebi emerged from a bright light.

The forest fairy shook her head; they never knew HOW they fit in those things. "Biii?"

"OH, Celebi!" Viridi exclaimed gleefully. "Long time no SEEE!"

"Biii?" Celebi stared quizzical at the teenager. She recognized her, eyes furrowing. "BIII!"

"Aw, come oooon, Celebiii." She sang with a friendly face. "Are you still mad about that whole business during the Demon Wars?"

"Biii… BI!" she yelled scoldingly.

"Oh, I wouldn't be too SURE." Viridi smirked. "According to the Will of the Spirits, a Guardian's Firstborn is passed down to their next of kin, upon birth. Meaning, Arianna has as much control over you as Nova does!"

"Bi-biii?"

"Why would she use you to help me, you ask? Why, she wouldn't! But that Will didn't say ANYTHING about MIND-control!"

"BII-III! BI!" Celebi said scoldingly.

"Oh, WE'LL see! Arianna:" she began proudly. "Show her who's boss."

"Of course I will, Viridi." Arianna nodded happily. "Celebi…" Arianna's wide, creepy smile remained fixed as she raised the Spirit Ball, "please. Give Viridi's arsenal the supreme strength to dominate nature over all things. And… if you would, please allow Viridi the strength to overcome her house arrest."

"Mmmm-BI!" Celebi folded her arms in refusal. She stayed still, only flapping her wings, for a few moments. Suddenly, a force overcame her, one she couldn't control. "Mmmm-BI…" She tried to restrain herself, but her stubby arms had a mind of their own. "BIIII!" She exploded with power, vines shooting from her back and into the walls and floors. Her powerful energy surged throughout the lair. The Reset Bombs pumped with tremendous energy, Minish Doors were produced in her factory at a rapid pace, and her minions felt stronger than ever.

"AAHHHH HA HA HA HAAA! FINALLY! Pretty Palutena's little 'grounding' spell will mean NOTHING! In a matter of hours, I'll have ALL the strength I need to SPREAD Mother Nature across the universe! There's just ONE final thing I need to do before our domination can commence. TIME to CALL the troops!"

50 miles from Ashland Park

"Attention all Forces of Nature, this is your goddess, Viridi." Viridi's voice was heard telepathically. "I mean, who else could you understand so well? The day of our uprising is finally here. It's time for all us beings of nature to take back this world. And all other worlds who have fallen prey to the neglection of cultures. General Caud: you're up first."

"Roger, Mistress Viridi." A being said in a gruff voice.

In a barren area of little to no grass, lumps began to rise from the ground, before they unveiled to be Forces of Nature. The leader of this bunch resembled the usual elite guard, except he was bigger, buffer, and his exposed parts under his armor revealed he was made of some kind of brownish-green tree-bark. His small eyes glowed green and eerie, and they were shadowed under his helmet. He clutched a bazooka made of tree-bark in both hands as he marched forward, his soldiers following behind.

Ashland Park

Anthony stayed bent over, hand planted on the ground. His eyes were still closed as he tried to feel the area around him. His seismic range seemed to be expanding; he could feel people walking on the sidewalk across the fence, and gigantic cars whooshing across the street. Chiri could sense his improvement, and she smiled proudly.

Angie, at this time, was gazing upwards, the sun pouring through the rustling leaves calming her mind. She couldn't keep at ease, however, as her left hand pressed against the ground, the vibrations were coming closer. And as Anthony's range grew, he could also sense the vibrations. As they drew closer, Chiri's ears perked, and she became worried.

In a matter of moments, the Forces of Nature arrived at the park. The frolicking children stopped in their activities (the girl was bonked in the back of her head by her brother's Frisbee when she turned away), turning with confused expressions as they arrived. From the end of the path through the park, the ant-size Sector W team, alongside Sappo and Gibli, looked at the squadron of troops with worry. The Nature Forces were miles away at their small sizes, so they hoped they wouldn't be spotted.

"ATTENTION all HUMANS." General Caud called in his gruff voice. "This is a message from great Mistress Viridi. Your world is HEREBY scheduled for reconstruction, in the name of Nature. You are all very sinful creatures, and Viridi's original dictation was to have you ANNIHILATED." The children and parents flinched with worry, but were still rather confused. "HOWEVER, Viridi, being the kind being of nature she is, has decided ANOTHER alternative. All humans may enter the Minish Doors Viridi will lay around the regions, and live with the Minish and insect creatures in a calm, more relaxing setting, which, in turn, may hopefully clear your minds of your desires to desecrate Nature. Unfortunately... only CHILDREN may be allowed into the portals. The adults' minds are too corrupted as is, but hope may be around for the children. So ALL young humans, make way to the Minish Portals. The ADULTS who do not wish to face destruction may board the slave-ships, to be mended into chloroplastic lifeforms to forever serve Mistress Viridi. READYYY?"

Everybody looked up, still in shock, as small, green meteors rained from the heavens. The meteors landed around the city, revealing to be Minish Doors, opening to reveal their spiraling, enticing green portals. Just as well, green, tree-made ships lowered down, meant for the adults as the hatches opened. The little barefoot girl and her brother stared up sadly at their mom. "I don't WANNA leave you, Mommyyyy!" the girl cried.

The mother bent down and hugged her kids. "Oooh, don't worry, kids." She tried to say positively. "I'll be fine, just get in the portals. Hope for the best."

The boy led his crying sister away as they stepped into a Minish Door, while the mother went in the slave-ship. They were joined by the Frisbee kids, the boy with foot fungus, the chubby girl, and so on. As this went on, Rupert Dickson clutched tight to his mother, who tried to wake up her husband. "Mooom! I don't wanna go!"

"We won't, Ruppy." Emily assured. "Just hang tight." With that, she wrapped arms around her husband and son and turned invisible with her ghostly powers, phasing into the ground.

Angie McKenzie was still rested back against the tree, as Caud approached her. "HEY, YOU. ADULT. Make your choice. Will it be peaceful servitude, or ultimate destruction?!"

"Naaah, I'd rather hang out here." Angie said, standing up and stretching her arms upward, bending her back. "It's so peaceful here. Wouldn't you rather lie on the grass and stare at the clouds?" she said with a smile.

"My orders were clear." He said more seriously, aiming his bazooka. "This is your final chance. It's either the ships or the spirits."

"Sorry. But I already told you I'm not leaving." She said disapprovingly.

"Very well. Your choice is clear!" And without hesitating, Caud FIRED the gun, and Angie's head was blown clean off.

Sector W and the Minish gasped speechless with horror, eyes more wide than ever.

Anthony and Chiri couldn't find the words; but Anthony was the most traumatized. "MOOOOOOOOOMMM!!!"

"Hu-hu-u-u-..." Michelle felt like she would burst into tears.

"Hnnn..." Caud seemed to have no remorse for the woman. "...HUH?" For some reason, her headless body wouldn't fall down. Also, the broken end of her neck looked like it was made of rock. Before their eyes, the severed fragments of Angie's rock-made head came back onto her body, fitting perfectly together to make her unharmed head.

"Tsk-tsk-tsk..." Angie smirked; keeping her calm smile, and wagged a finger at the general. "Uhn-uhn-uhn..."

Anthony was struck speechless. He could never comprehend what just happened. Nor could Sector W.

"She's a... Logia..." Caud was nearly frozen with horror.

With that, Angie raised her right foot high and stomped it forcefully into the ground. She did the same with her left, and both feet were buried beneath the grass. She bent down and clutched the ground, flapping it up and down like a grass-made blanket. General Caud and his soldiers were blown away, save for the aerial Nutskis. The acorn creatures tried to shoot the rock-made woman, but could only blow off a few tiny rock fragments at a time, which just came back to her body. Michelle stood a few yards behind her colossal mother, the gnat-sized 5-year-old glaring angrily at the fluttering acorns. She dashed forward, getting close to her mother's right foot, as she sent a series of flying rocks high at the Nutski's eye. "Hey, you! Leave my mommy alone!"

The Nutski barely felt the tiny rocks hit its eye, glaring down and squinting to zoom in on the child. "There're others below the grass!" it said.

Angie gasped, looking down at her tiny daughter. Immediately, the Nutskis began to shoot at the 5-year-old. The giant acorn-bombs were house-sized at Michelle's height, so the 5-year-old was blown away. "Eeeek!"

"Michelle!" Angie kicked rocks up and knocked the Nutskis away.

"Grrr, send our small troops!" Caud ordered, recovering.

Michelle shook her head upon recovery, frantically dashing away. "EEK!" Suddenly, large snail-like beasts with white polka-dots on red behinds; Bulborbs, popped up from the ground and stood in Michelle's way. She kicked a few rocks at one, but another Bulborb lashed its tongue and caught her inside.

Hurriedly, a Force of Nature Guard lightly picked up the Bulborb, holding it toward Angie as the creature showed Michelle wrapped in its tongue. "Don't move! Or your daughter is finished!" Angie turned and stared terrified. Her tiny daughter was struggling to break free of the Bulborb's grasp. Immediately, two Nature Guards ambushed her from behind, trapping her in handcuffs with chi-block symbols.

"Hah. Good thing we brought the chi-blocking cuffs, just in case." Caud said. "Round her up with the others! And search for any more tiny strays."

The park kids were already stepping out of the Minish Doors, coming out the size of ants. The gargantuan landscape of their park would look amazing to them, but they were too terrified to enjoy it. They didn't step very far until some smaller Nature Guards; equal to their height, stopped them. "Hold up. If you're gonna live in Viridi's world, she'll require you to wear more suited clothes. She's recommended traditional Minish garb, of leave-dresses, robes, and/or shorts." He presented the aforementioned clothes, which seemed very flimsy and not good for protection. The kids exchanged disapproving glances. "However, you will be offered a variety of clothes depending on the type of environment you choose to live. But, it's still the same basic concept. Now please, step this way as we escort you to the underground chambers; gotta keep you safe somehow." With fearful and worried looks, for their selves and for their parents, the kids followed the armored men.

Sector W stood in place, a feeling of helplessness overtaking their minds. The 60 Pikmin who stood beside them seemed clueless as always, but felt their masters looked afraid. They heard the pounding of a light propeller, looking up as the Onion came down for landing. "Everyone, get in!" Sappo yelled, waving his arm from inside the Onion. "We got Anthony, and we'll stowaway on his mom's ship!"

The kids exchanged nods and piled into the Onion along with the Pikmin. However, the White Pikmin chose to run across the field of pavement, far away from them. "Heeey! Where are they going??" Sally yelled.

"They came from their own Onion, so they'll join with us later. Just get in!" Sappo yelled. With that, the kids quickly piled in the Onion, and the flower pod ship quickly fluttered to the ship where Angie McKenzie was led. They flew inside as the ship closed, and Angie sat on a bench with the other adults. The tiny ship landed in Angie's light brown hair, hidden under the thick forest of strands as the slave-ship took off for the sky.

Gallagher Park

Kids were still frolicking happily as Cheren sat by himself at a table. One of the biggest battles of his life was almost here. He was hoping to relax after beating Majora, but already he was thrown into another battle. He didn't expect to be concluding this war so soon, but he was glad it was ending. With all their forces, he wasn't worried about losing the war. It was… the decision. The decision to use the Vial.

Cheren held the tiny bottle in his right hand, staring at the bubbling redness. He just didn't feel he had the courage to strip someone of all their power. He remembers being in that position a few times, so he couldn't bear to do it to someone else. He sighed and stuffed the Vial away, beginning to walk out of the park. The worst part about being Supreme Leader was making these tough decisions. Whether it was right or wrong, he didn't know. He just wishes someone could clarify for him…

"You should use it, you know."

Cheren stopped, face frozen in surprise. When he walked around the park's fence, he saw a strange, chubby man with tan skin and black hair sitting at a table, eating a cherry pie. On his face was a 5 o'clock shadow; a very thin one. Cheren turned so his body faced him, the man biting another piece of the pie.

"Listen… I know what tricky business all this war is about. It forces ya to make tough decisions that ya don't feel are, eh, morally correct. But it's worth it, ya know." A smirk was on his face.

Cheren raised a brow in confusion. How did this guy know anything?...

The man held his pie up with one arm and exclaimed, "For WHAT action on Earth could be wrong if the RESULT is FREEDOM?? AH?"

Cheren remained silent as he chose to listen.

The man rose both fists upward, announcing to the heavens. "BECAUSE THE POWER OF FREEDOM… CONQUERS ALL!! AM I RIGHT?!" Cheren lightly flinched at his shouting. "Isn't that what being youthful is all ABOUT?! To TAKE CHANCES! Do all the risky things and SAVE your world, and ENSURE FREEDOM FOR ALL!"

Cheren wasn't sure what this man was getting at. As far as he knew, this man was drunk on cherry pie. Just as well, the kids from the park turned to look at the source of the shouting.

The man lowered his arms, looking at Cheren with a devious smirk, exposing a grin as lots of his teeth appeared to be missing. "Kid… whatever this war is about… I hope ya win." But crazy as he was, Cheren felt a bit more confident. The man shot a fist up and yelled, "FOR FREEDOM!"

He kept his pose, and silence followed for many moments. The kids exchanged weirded glances, returning to their business as they engaged in conversation. "Man, what a weirdo."

"Cruddy hobo…"

The man smirked at Cheren, his pie lain in his left hand. Cheren's gaze continued to meet with his. As their eyes stared and stared at one another, a smiled formed on Cheren's face. "Heheh…"

The man grabbed a bottle of rum, and chugged some down. Cheren, with a new confident smile, turned and walked away. He pulled out the poison Vial and looked at it with a more positive feel. Even though he may not like its effect, the result would all be worth it. Viridi would be defeated, and his world can continue to live in peace. Children could play without worry, and he and his friends would be able to relax.

"Oh?" His wristwatch began to beep, and he answered quickly. Panini's face appeared.

"Cheren! Ya better get up here! Crazy stuff is happenin'!"

The transmission ended before Cheren could ask what was up. Suddenly, the sounds of falling meteors fell in his ears, and he looked up, mouth dropping wide open. A series of gigantic meteors were falling from the sky, and one of them took land on the city of Cleveland. The sky alit with bright red as the enormous projectile exploded into an atomic bomb. Cheren and all the park kids gaped with total horror and shock as the city was swallowed in an enormous ball of twigs. Cheren recognized this was one of Viridi's Reset Bombs.

The skies filled with sounds of screaming children and people as all around the world, the atomic Reset Bombs exploding, swallowing the Earth in twigs. Minish Doors crash-landed around the streets shortly after, and Cheren found himself surrounded by Forces of Nature. "This is a message to all human children everywhere. You may enter the Minish Doors and live peaceful lives with the Minish, or remain in your own world and be terminated. …That is the… SHORT version of it." A guard spoke.

Immediately, Rachel T. Uno came flying from behind, knocking the soldier down with a sword. "Mom?"

"Let's just say Eva's quick to pick up things, and I'm always in time for her news." Rachel said simply. The other guards took aim with their weapons, but Rachel swiftly dodged and jumped around, knocking all of them down. "Here, get going." Rachel said, quickly tossing him the Sacred Casket.

Shortly after, Sector V parked down beside him in their C.O.O.L.-B.U.S.. "Let's go, Bro!" Aurora called. "We got your stuff, so we'll grab the guys at the Moonbase and get going to Nebula's."

Cheren spared one last quick glance at his mother before nodding to his sister, getting in the C.O.O.L.-B.U.S. quickly. Rachel watched as they took off for the sky before she was surrounded by the recovering soldiers. Knowing she couldn't escape either way, Rachel raised her hands in surrender. The Forces of Nature took her by the arms and guided her to a slave-ship.

Viridi's Lair (Play "Difficult" (the first part) from One Piece.)

Viridi watched everything happen in her crystal ball. The slave-ships were arriving on her planet, leading the adults to special locations where they planted tiny sprouts on their heads. Roots grew throughout the adults' bodies, and their eyes became green and lifeless, and the adults were submitted to Viridi's mind-control. The children who chose to enter the portals were stripped of their clothes, and placed into "more comfortable" leaf robes and grass dresses. Reset Bombs exploded across the world, destroying factories and towering cities, and all things deemed unnatural were overpowered by growing trees and plants.

Viridi's grin grew more devious than ever. She stepped out into her monster factory, watching as Celebi forcibly imbued her forces with the powers of the forest. The Forces of Nature felt stronger than ever, and held the power to bring destruction to all.

"AAAAHH HA HA HA HAAA!" Viridi cackled as Arlon and Phosphora stepped to her sides. "AT LAST, I have achieved the impossible! I have taken control of the Firstborn Celebi, using the very weak will she shares with her happy-go-merry Guardians! In mere hours, the Earth will be FILLED with flora and fauna as it was in the old days! And once the Earth is ruled, I'll focus my sights on OTHER planets who have lost their ways! Planet Aquaria and their Irken-made Underwater City! Planet WISP and those horrible Irkens who ruin the peace and serenity of the Wisps' planet! And WHO COULD FORGET Planet Secco! A planet that's long been desecrated, taken over by thugs and thieves who hold silly little podraces and slave auctions! ALL planets will return to glorious nature, and ALL beings who let them go into RUIN will face EXTINCTION! AHH HA HA HA HA HAAAA!"

"It's so WONDERFUL!" the brainwashed Arianna did a happy twirl.

"Hmmm, I must say, it would be nice to live in a world without unruly ruffians." Arlon said.

"All I can say is, if it's about bringing multiple cultures to their knees, I'm all game!" Phosphora said brightly.

"AHH HA HA HA!" Viridi laughed once more, raising her arms in the air in excitement. "This is a NEW era! And it belongs to MOTHER Nature! And ALL her lovely creatures! Our mistakes in creating the humans will finally be erased! I'll sit high upon my throne as animals begin their natural lives in peace! It will be as if they NEVER EXISTED ON THE TIMELINE TO BEGIN WITH!" And Viridi began to twirl in joy, flower petals drifting from the ceiling as her laugh echoed across the planet. "AAAAAHHH HA HA HA HA! AAAAHH HA HA HA! AAAAAAHHH HAAA HAAA HAAAA!"

Somewhere on the planet

As the fleet of slave-ships came down for a landing on the mysterious planet, Vweeb, Makava, and Tronta stayed hidden as they watched. "Whooa…" Tronta concluded, "I think we found it…"