(SCENE: VILLAIN'S LAIR) (POV: 3RD PERSON)

After the loss of the Cyber Lin Kuei factory & Shield Island, the villains returned to their lair as the alternate Geras brings the younger Kano & younger Erin Black to the deactivated Sektor & Hydro, who had sustained damage from battling against Kenshi and Takeda.

"Big boss Onaga & the others will get all the service they need from us. But I can't quote a fee until I know the job." He says. "You will see." The alternate Geras says as he & the others arrived at the deactivated Sektor & Hydro.

"Can you restore them?" He asks as the younger Kano scans the cyborgs. "There's some frame damage. Circuitry looks good, but looks like the bastards did a software wipe. Fixing that won't come cheap." He says.

"Once they are repaired, can they be replicated? Hundreds of times? Thousands?" The alternate Geras asks as the younger Kano & Erron Black turn towards one another. "That's a tall order." The younger Erron says. "But anything's possible, with the right price of course." The younger Kano says with a sly smirk.

"Serve Onaga & he will provide." The alternate Geras says. "Take the deal. Trust me." Another voice called out as the group turns to see a figure approaching them. Once the figure steps out of the darkness, it is revealed to be the present day Kano. "Otherwise, who can you trust?" He asks as he & the younger Kano look at one another.

"You weren't kidding. S'like a mirror, reflecting the past." The older Kano says. "How about that? Over fifty & still a ripper." The younger Kano says as he playfully punches the older Kano's shoulder. "There's still the matter of our fee." The younger Erron says.

"We get paid in the New Era. Onaga'll make sure the Black Dragon comes out on top. Not only in the black market, but in every market." The older Kano says. "Right then, let's get to business." The younger Kano says as they began work on Sektor & Hydro.

(SCENE CHANGE: NIGHTEYE'S OFFICE)

Meanwhile, Nighteye had called for a private meeting with certain heroes & students. "Gentlemen & ladies, as you are all aware, we have been invaded by beings from another universe, led by that disgrace, Oscar." Nighteye explains as everyone in the room roars out in hatred & anger while throwing hurtful words towards Oscar's name.

"I KNEW I SHOULD'VE KILLED THAT QUIRKLESS BASTARD WHEN I HAD THE CHANCE!!!" Exclaims a certain Pomeranian.

"Yeah! And then I'll make his bitches my sex slaves!" Shouts out a certain grape.

"His women would make fine breeding sows for my weapon." Says a certain garbage fire.

"Easy now, everyone. I agree with what you all say, but we can't do anything about just yet because of that old hag in the HPSC Office. She made it so that we must work together with those bastards. But I already have people on the inside, so with just a word from me, I'll dispose of her & her followers and then we'll set things right!" Nighteye proclaims as everyone cheers at this.

"My, my, my, such sinful scheming, such traitorous plotting, you all are worthy." Says a booming voice as everyone immediately got on guard. "Who are you!? What do you want!?" Exclaims Death Arms. "What I want is of little concern. What truly matters is what you all want." Says the voice as the owner of the voice appeared before them.

Everyone was in shock & awe at the sight of the large draconic humanoid being in front of them. "I am Onaga, conqueror of realms & the true ruler of Outworld, a land where the strong dominate the weak." Onaga introduced himself as he turns to Nighteye. "My friend, I offer you and your allies a New Era for you all to rule. Once where your words are absolute." He says as this peaked everyone's interest.

"What a generous offer. But how can you give it?" Mirio asks as Onaga created an orb that showed Kronika using her magic on the Hourglass. "Behold, the Hourglass. It's artifact of omnipotent power. I have successfully brainwashed Kronika, the Hourglass' master, to bend time & space to bring about allies from both my world and yours. Once everything's ready, I will absorb Kronika & use her powers to create the New Era. I offer you all a prominent place in my New Era, a place that rightfully belongs to beings with great powers & abilities." Onaga offers to everyone in the room.

Everyone turns to one another & give smirks filled with greed and ambition. "What do you need from us?" Nighteye asks as Onaga smiles evilly at this.

(Here's Chapter 29 done. I'm sorry for the short chapter, but my brain is pretty much suffering from selective creativity burnout, so I figured to get this out there and be done with it so I can give my brain a well earned rest. Hope you guys enjoy it & stick around for the next chapter.)