Ashes.... Death... Chaos... That's all there ever was in this world. Nothing was thriving and the people of Union and Toonville suffered. Team Y/N had suffered and the heroes of the world couldn't defeat the root of this trouble. We see Y/N trying to get up from the maximum injuries he's receiving.

Y/N: *In serious pain* "If I could be Dark Super Y/N, this would be easy for me!!"

Y/N was getting kicked in the jaw and punched around by multiple figures as he was completely outnumbered. Y/N coughed up blood and could hardly stand.

????: "Hmmhmmhmm..."

The figures moved to the side and let the source of the noise come closer. The figure came closer as it was revealed to be none other than Metal Y/N! Along with his brothers, Neo Metal, Infinite Chaos and Metallix Y/N!

Y/N: "I should have known!" *Coughs and gets stomped on his chest* "Oof!!"

Metal Y/N: "Foolish copy... You fail to stop us and look where it got you. Alone and no friends to help as we conquer your planet!!"

Neo Metal Y/N: "Now you're nothing but a speck of dust to us!!" *Holds the All-Black in his hands* "Along with that... wretched fool!"

Metallix Y/N: "Now, Hyper Metal Y/N, do the honors and squish this cockroach from existence.

Metal Y/N's eyes glowed red and clenched his fists together as they started forming into one giant blaster!

Metal Y/N: "Farewell, Y/N, our loathsome copy! Incinerate!"

Y/N shut his eyes awaiting his demise as the blaster fired as he could see the bright light!

Out of Nightmare Land and back to the Real World...

Y/N: *Got up immediately* "AAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!"

Everyone heard Y/N's scream and got up quickly. Y/N was panting and sweating as his heart pumped rapidly. Kaleb woke up but not on his bed as he heard the screaming from next to his bunk bed. Kaleb looked next to him to see Izuku staring at him in shock with slobber spots on his hair.

Izuku: "Gah! Kaleb-san! What are you doing on my bed?!" 'Please don't tell me he ate my hair!'

Kaleb: "Apparently sleep eating again! Sorry but consider yourself lucky for a lot of reasons and sorry about your hair." *Get's up and walks towards his bed* "Y/N, are you OK, bro?"

Nick: *Comes over sleepy with the rest of Team Y/N* "We heard someone screaming."

Maurice: "Whoever screamed has a strong vocal chord."

Kaleb: "True. I bet it irritated the symbiotes a little."

Y/N: *Panting* "I-I'm... I'm okay. Sorry, guys. I just had a really bad dream last night."

Jack: "What happened in your dream?"

Y/N: "Well... You guys may think it's sound so dumb, but this dream is that the whole Multiverse was in ruins and Metal Y/N and his brothers took over the world. Metal Y/N then used his blaster on me and I was all alone and going to be killed. It scared me... It's like it was gonna happen for real!"

Vortex: "Sounds horrifying!"

Nick: "And scary!"

Jack: "It's okay, Y/N. Just relax. It's only a dream."

Y/N: "What if it's true? What if it's a vision or some warning of a potential future? Is it not too late to prevent that from happening?!"

Kaleb: "We'll be ready for it, right? We're the Y/N Heroes!"

Jack: "He's right. We'll be ready for them!"

Y/N: "Yeah... We will."

The lights turned on as classical music was playing in the facility. People tried to go back to sleep but they couldn't as the Staff were being woken up as well.

Guard #005: "Good morning. We've heard screaming in this room. Is everyone all right?"

Kaleb: "Don't worry, guards. Player #456 just had a bad dream."

Y/N: "Yeah. Don't worry. I'm okay."

Guard #005: "Good. We'll be getting roll calls ready for our staff and Breakfast will arrive shortly."

With the Staff....

A few members of Team Chaotix and Team Dark woke up from their slumber as they got up and the Speaker turned on.

Speaker: "Good morning, workers. Please prepare yourselves for this morning's Roll Call. We need a volunteer and if any guard is willing to do so, please step forward."

???? #3: "I'll do it!

???? #4: *Ahem* "And by that he means, WE'LL do it."

Speaker: "The captain will hand you the list of remaining players. If anything goes wrong, call for immediate backup."

Sure enough, the guards walked up and handed a list to each staff member as the volunteers started counting the heads. However, those guards weren't really Squid Game Guards as they looked. Anyways, as they approach the last person, Player #456, they can see Y/N was the last player. As they approach him...

???? #3: "Player 456?"

Y/N: "That's me."

???? #4: "Would you mind if we speak to you for a moment before breakfast time starts?"

Y/N: "What for?"

???? #4: "Classified. Just follow us."

Y/N shrugged as he followed the two strange guards. The two led them to the empty playground room from the second game.

Y/N: "Sooo, why did you guys call me here?

???? #3" "SHH!! Quiet down, Y/N! Do you wanna know how long we took to get here?!"

Suddenly, Y/N recognized that voice and the guard's face had a crocodile's snout behind the mask.

Y/N: *Quickly realizes who he his* "VECTOR!?!?!?

The guard who was Vector covered his mouth not to cause any noise.

"Vector the Crocodile!" (Leader of Team Chaotix and the Muscular Karma Collector!)

Vector: "Yeah it's me and I told you to be quiet! Now. we're undercover as the guards."

Y/N: "We? What do you mean we?"

???? #4: "Just relax, honey. We hired Chaotix for extra help."

Y/N recognized the feminine voice and he looked at the guard who took off her helmet. The voice belonged to Rouge the Bat, G.U.N.'s elite agent!

"Rouge the Bat!" (Treasure Hunting Bat of Team Dark & Stealthy Jewelry Thief!)

Andrup20: *Purrs* "I can't get enough of seeing Rouge sometimes. Y/N and Kaleb are lucky."

Newyear2134: "Dude, who's side are you on, the hero side or the dark side?"

Andrup20: "Does both count?"

Newyear2134: *Only facepalmed* "Please continue, Mr. Narrator."

As I was saying, Rouge revealed herself as Y/N was surprised.

Y/N: *Quietly* "Rouge?!"

Rouge: "Long time no see, Y/N. Sometimes I miss you when I'm on missions."

Y/N: *Quietly* "What are you two doing here?!"

Rouge: "We've been getting a bad feeling about this year's Squid Game so we decided to go undercover and see what these games are hiding."

Vector: "Espio and Shadow are undercover as players as we speak."

Y/N: "What player numbers are they?"

Rouge: "We'd rather not say so we don't blow their cover."

Y/N: "That's understandable, but wouldn't the cameras see us here?"

Vector: "That won't be a problem. Omega and Charmy have us covered!"

Sure enough, Charmy and Omega were in the control room and replacing the live feed with old footage as the trio talked while Chris and Present Mic looked at the surveillance.

"Charmy Bee!" (Tracker of Team Chaotix & Young Hyper Crime Fighter!)

"E-123 Omega!" (E-Series Robot of Team Dark and Despises Eggman with a Passion!)

Charmy: "Footage looks good though."

Vector: "Are you sure this is everything you've found?"

Omega: "Affirmative."

Y/N: "Well that makes sense."

Vector: "Well, since we've found you Y/N, try not to blow our cover. No one knows what will happen if they find us out."

Y/N: "I guess that means I should get back before any other workers or my friends will notice that I'm missing."

Rouge: *Puts her mask back on* "I guess we'll see you after the games. Good luck." *Winks at Y/N and walks off*

Vector: "We'll update you on anything we find."

They left to find the other workers as Y/N walked back to the Waiting Room but a Guard stopped him.

Guard #273: "Player #456, what are you doing out of the waiting room? We already have Breakfast ready for you and the rest of the players."

Y/N: "Sorry, I was using the Bathroom. It's those kinds of mornings for me."

Guard #273: "Understood. Allow me to escort you back to the Waiting Room."

Guard #273 took Y/N back to the waiting room as everyone was getting their breakfast which was a tin that had Rice, an Egg and lots of delicious meals for a healthy breakfast. Along with that, they came with a nice bottle of water, apple juice, orange juice and cartons of milk. Y/N got in line as he got his Breakfast and sat with his team.

Kaleb: "Hey, man! Where were you?

Y/N: "I just went to the bathroom to splash some water on my face. Sometimes it's those kinds of mornings."

Jack: "Agreed. Good thing you did that to help refresh from your nightmare."

Maurice: "Amen to that. We were gonna eat without you if you hadn't shown up quicker."

Nick: "A-Amen-men."

Y/N: "Well I'm here so let's eat!"

Vortex: "Good timing! I'm starving!"

The whole team dug in their own breakfast meals. While they ate, the Team started thinking of what the next games were.

Kaleb: "This brings back memories... Man, every bit of food here reminds me of family."

Nick: "Is it that good?"

Kaleb: Yeah. My mom always wanted me to have a good meal so she made Breakfast like this and even made lunches on occasion."

Y/N: *Takes a bite of his Rice as his mouth is full* "I wish the rice was piping hot. All we need is some sort of fire" *Swallows the rice and drinks his milk*

Jack: "While I agree, let's try and stay on topic a little."

Y/N: "Right. I was thinking of what the next games were and there are a lot of types of games. Hopscotch? Stone skipping? The list goes on and on!"

Maurice: "To be fair, the games so far are like the ones in the show but it might be a coincidence because of last year's games."

Vortex: "I never watched the show so I can't get an idea of what will be next."

Kaleb: "Well to be honest, I've been taking notes. This year, they're based on old kids' games."

Y/N: "My guess exactly! We'll have to play it by ear and remain on guard no matter what."

The Guards and their captain soon came in and had important news.

S.G. Guard Captain: Attention, players! Please follow us to the next game."

The players heed the Captain's orders and everyone started following the workers to an empty white room.

Chris: "Good morning, campers! Hope the second day for you all isn't so hard on you guys!"

Present Mic: "We'll be starting the third game! Now that you're all in the white room, we would like you guys to please form a team of 10! We need 8 teams to form within the next 10 minutes for this game! No pressure, though."

The timer started counting as people were separating and forming teams. Thankfully, for our heroes, they always work together no matter what. However, with Gabriel out of the game, they're three teammates short.

EJ: (Y/N, we can't have Gabriel because he lost the last game last night.)

Jack: "He's right, Y/N. We're gonna have to search for new teammates."

Y/N: "Right. We'll meet back here in a couple minutes."

The teammates nodded as they all separated and tried to find three new members for the team. A couple minutes were passing as the members didn't have much luck finding new members but thankfully, two new members were found. Everybody met back at the same spot.

Kaleb: "Hey, guys! I found two new members! Meet Izuku Midoriya and Ochako Uraraka, two classmates of mine and a member of Team Alpha K."

"Ochako Uraraka!" (Also known as Uravity and Professional Cinnamon Bun!) 

Ochako: "H-hi, guys!"

Izuku: "Good to see you guys again!"

Jack: "Greetings."

Nick: *Bugs Bunny impression* "Eh, what's up doc?"

Maurice: "Hello."

EJ: *Waving hello*

Ochako: "I've heard from Deku-kun saying Y/N L/N was here!"

Vortex: "I hope he found the last teammate we need."

Katsuki: "Come on, Katsumi! You can't team up with Deku 2.0!!"

Katsumi: "Just watch me, you big oaf!!"

Kaleb: "....... Fuck me..."

Izuku: "Kachan 2.0?!"

Katsumi: "Don't fucking call me that, Deku!"

Ochako: "Why did you choose her?!"

Y/N: "Well she and her brother were having an argument and I decided to help out. Besides, at least she's the exact opposite of her brother."

Kaleb only snorted in reply while Katsuki growled at what Y/N said.

EJ: (Well time's almost up so we might as well go with Katsumi as our only option.)

Nick: "He's right! She's pretty though."

Kaleb: "Agreed."

Katsumi: "Damn perverts!"

Kaleb: *Jokingly* "And yet you still like me, hun!" *Winks at her*

Katsumi: *Blushes and strains her teeth* "I-I'll fucking... kill you... In the bathroom after this..."

Y/N: "Okay, Katsumi. Just don't mind Kaleb's teasing. Welcome to Team Y/N of the Squid Games."

Katsumi: "Thanks, I guess."

Katsuki: "FUCK YOU, L/N!!!"

Katsumi: "WELL FUCK YOU TOO!!!"

Y/N: *Muttered* "Sheesh, these two are a lot like Bowser Koopa and Eggman."

Chris: "Alright, players, times up! Get in line and get ready for the third game!!!"

The teams started forming lines as the door opened and the players walked in to see two platforms with a rope on it. Below it, was a giant cage full of soft plush cubes as the workers had two boxes in front of them.

Present Mic: "If it isn't obvious enough, this game is Tug of war!! To show you how it works, we'll begin with the first two teams from the box! Go ahead, Captain!!"

The Guard Captain put his hands into the two boxes and pulled out a ball that had 1 and 7 on it.

S.G. Guard Captain: "Team 1 and Team 7 will be the first teams to play this game! Please go onto either side of the room and enter the elevator and head for the towers."

The two teams did so as they were on their towers as Katsuki glared at the enemies and his team was chained up together as they grabbed the ends of the rope.

Chris: "The rules are simple, you just have to tug on the rope and get the flag that's in the middle, to your side and make the opposing team fall. You won't die if you fall but you and your whole team will be eliminated from the games. Simple enough?"

Player #360: "No..."

Chris: "Too bad! Let the game commence!"

One of the workers readied a starting pistol and held it in the air. A few seconds later, the worker fired his pistol.

Katsuki: "LET'S KICK THEIR ASS!!!"

The Teams started tugging the rope and yelling and grunting. The game was tense as the contenders pulled and tugged as it looked like both were at a stand still until the flag started coming towards Team 1 and the game was decided. Team 10 started to fumble as they then fell forward and were hanging onto the rope. A guillotine came down and cut the rope as the team landed in the cage!

Chris: "That wasn't so hard now was it? Now that you've seen for yourself, Team 1, go back down and wait til everyone has their turn and good luck to everyone else!!"

The speaker turned off as it started listing off the people who were eliminated as they were escorted to the bystander area. The Captain put his hands in the box and pulled out two balls with a number representing a team of who'll participate in the game. This time it was 4 and 5.

Y/N: "Looks like it's our turn then."

Kaleb: "All right! Let's do this!"

The teams walked to their elevators as the air was thick.

Maurice: "Any ideas for this game, Kaleb?"

Kaleb: "Well from what I remember we need to lean back hard to where we're laying down and wait until the other team slips up and then pull. Pull like you've never pulled before!"

Y/N: "Well that won't be a problem for me. I've pulled heavy things even without my powers."

Vortex: "Really?"

Y/N: "Yep.

EJ: (What if they do what we do?)

Jack: "I think we should hold the position until someone fumbles."

Kaleb: "Yeah but we'll also have to put the rope under our armpits."

The teams' elevator reached the catwalk platforms as they made their way into their positions.

Y/N: "Hmm... Do any of you guys know anyone from Team 5 we're gonna face?"

Ochako: "I think Izumi and a few of our friends are over there."

Kaleb: "Is that Yuji, Nobara and Megumi?!"

"Yuji Itadori!" (Heroic Exorcist & Strong but Fair!)

"Nobara Kugisaki!" (Proud Monster Slayer & Yuji's Apple of his Eye!)

"Megumi Fushiguro!" (Chopsocky Legacy & Teenage Monster Slayer!)

Izuku: "Guys?!"

Yuji: "Hey, Midoriya!"

Nobara: "Hard to believe we're competing against you in Tug o' War."

Katsumi: "Great, now it's gonna be awkward when we win."

Megumi: "We'll see about that, Katsumi!"

Katsuki: *from the waiting area* "Quit yapping so you guys can humiliate L/N in front of everybody!"

The workers ignored what Bakugou said as one of them held the pistol high and fired it as our heroes leaned back and stood their ground while Yuji's team did the same! To Y/N, he didn't find it difficult.

Y/N: *Pulling the rope* "Hmph! You guys have strong muscles, but so do my friends and I! Right, gang!?"

Y/N Heroes: "Yeah!!!"

The teams were pulling as it took every inch of their muscles to pull. It wasn't too hard but the flag wasn't moving until Y/N looked at the team to see one of the players moving their foot a bit.

Y/N: "Start pulling!!!!"

The team started pulling hard and grunting in a rhythm as Yuji's team started pulling hard! People watched as the teams kept pulling but the flag was going to Yuji's team and Y/N was getting close to the edge.

Jack: "Guys, I have an idea!!

Nick: "Spit it out, Jacky!! Y/N's running out of ground!!"

Jack: "Take three steps forward on my signal!"

Katsumi: "You dumbass, we're close to the edge!!!"

Maurice: "It's worth a shot!"

Chris: *Watching and eating his popcorn* "C'mon... give me all the money, Y/N. Just fail!!"

The Team took their step as Y/N was at the edge and tried not to fall while Chris was begging for failure until Y/N got back on his feet. The other team however fell on their behinds and when Y/N noticed...

Y/N: "That's our cue! START PULLING!!!"

The team started pulling as hard as they could while Yuji's team tried to get back up but it was no use. Yuji's team fell off the ledge and held onto the rope which was then cut and the team fell in the cage while Team Y/N and their friends laid on the floor and panting.

Chris: "Dang it, Dude!!" *Sigh* "Well I guess Team Y/N won this round."

Present Mic: "We're supposed to be unbiased here. Did I really sound like this when I did this with Aizawa?"

Chris: "Doesn't matter, dude. I've already placed my bet that Y/N will lose the Squid Games without a doubt. Most of the VIPs did the same."

Present Mic: "Well I placed my bet that Y/N will win the Squid Games. Some of the VIPs did as well and they took a liking to him."

Chris: "Well in any case, Team Y/N should head back down and wait for the others!"

Team Y/N got up and started heading back to the elevator as there was a bit of an awkward silence.

Y/N: *Noticed everyone staring at him and his team* "Umm people, could please stop staring at us? It's making me uncomfortable."

Maurice: "I think it's because of how we played during this game."

Izuku: "Yeah... I feel bad for Izumi. I'll talk to her when this is over."

Ochako: "Me too!"

Kaleb: "Well I might as well go too. Either that or I start drinking Bourbon out of guilt..."

Y/N: "Dude, is that really necessary to start drinking after this?"

Kaleb: "No but it helps with the guilt forming. Either I drink or I become too competitive. We've played Mario Party together, you know how I get when I'm winning."

Y/N: *Sighed and shook his head* "If it makes you feel any better, Izuku, I'll give her some comfort."

Izuku: "Thank you, Y/N but I think she might wanna hear it from her brother. Sibling to Sibling."

Y/N nodded as the team started walking to the waiting room as the other teams played while Izuku and Kaleb walked to the bystander area to comfort Izumi.

In the Bystander's Area...

Izumi was looking down in disappointment as she lost the Squid Games. Yet, she wasn't alone for long. Her brother and Kaleb walked over to her as she sat down in shame.

Izuku: "Hey, Nee-chan. Are you OK?"

Izumi: "Oh, Nii-chan. What are you two doing here?"

Kaleb: "We decided to come here and check up on you. I mean brother and... whatever I am but I digress."

Gabriel: "It's nice that you're giving Izumi some comfort even though she did lose."

The three friends can see Y/N, Gabriel and Gabe walking over to them.

Izuku: "Y-Y/N-san?! You surprised me."

Kaleb: "Dude, weren't you supposed to be back with the team?"

Y/N: "Well, K, just wanted to stop by to see Gabriel & Gabe. It just so happens that we're close to each other so I decided to say something too."

Gabe: "That sure is very nice of you, Y/N."

Izumi: *Blushes* "T-That's pretty sweet of you, Y/N-kun."

Y/N: "Well, Izumi, I just wanna say I'm sorry I made you lose the games. Sure enough, Gabriel lost the Sugar Honeycomb game, but the Y/N Heroes aren't going down that easily!"

Gabriel: "He's right! We'll be just fine after all of this. Y/N never leaves his own teammate behind."

The Midoriya Twins can see Y/N as the new All Might as they felt the determination and confidence coming from him.

Izumi: "You're right. I'll be sure to get through these games next year! I feel much better now. Thanks to you guys!!"

Y/N: "No problem. We'll meet you back later after the fourth game."

Y/N, Gabriel and Gabe left to let the other three talk.

Izuku: "I'm glad you feel better, Nee-chan! I'll be sure to win these games for you and I!"

Izumi: "Then I'll be waiting."

Kaleb: "Well not to break this sweet sibling moment, but the workers are probably wondering where we are. I have a feeling these games are gonna be more interesting now."

Izuku: "We'll see you later!"

Kaleb: "Yeah but first..." *Gives Izumi a head pat* "Just a little thing to help you out. Plus your hair is nice and fluffy."

Izumi: *Blushes* "T-thanks, Ma- Kaleb! Win this for me too, alright?"

Kaleb nodded and got a cheek kiss as he and Izuku went back to the waiting room as Kaleb took a little swig of Bourbon.

Izuku: "Do you know what the next game is?"

Kaleb: "No but if it's anything like the show, then you and I shouldn't team up together along with anyone from Team Y/N. I might as well go to the bathroom and see if that hot hothead wants to.... *Makes quotations with his fingers* 'kill me' so just let the others know where I am if they ever ask."

Izuku agreed as he went to the waiting room while Kaleb walked away and drank some of his bourbon.

Kaleb: "Things are gonna get sad as shit..."

With Team Dark and Team Chaotix...

Vector and Rouge were blending in with the guards. However, the leader of Chaotix had a hard time keeping his disguise on.

Vector: "Grr! This stupid thing's giving me a rash! Where are we gonna find McClean's Room?"

Rouge: "Relax, Gator-man, we'll find it. Just keep your voice and don't let the guards think you're suspicious."

Vector: "Easy for you to say! This outfit I'm wearing is about to snap!"

Unfortunately for him, he's right. The suit ended up tearing off and showed that he wasn't even a worker.

Vector: *Sweatdropped and grew an anger vein* "Tell me nobody saw that."

Guard #273: "You're not Guard #420!"

Vector: "So what?!"

Rouge knocked out Guard #273 as she put him somewhere behind no one can find him.

Rouge: "We have to go before any of the other Guards find him or us."

Guard #324: "I'm afraid you're too late, lady."

The two looked to see Guard #324 right there and he's got backup!

Guard #324: "Where do you think you're going?"

Vector: "..... RUN!!"

Vector and Rouge fled as Guard #324 started chasing them. The rest of Team Dark and Chaotix are blending well enough, Charmy & Omega are keeping an eye on the two who're disguised as the Squid Game players. Now, they're reaching Chris' private quarters to find any information related to Bowser or Eggman.

"Espio the Chameleon!" (Investigator of Team Chaotix & Stealthy Ninja!)

"Shadow the Hedgehog!" (Leader of Team Dark & The Ultimate Life Form!)

Espio: "I'm sensing evil within the vicinity. The former host of Total Drama must be near."

Shadow: "Hmm..." *Suddenly his communicator goes off* "Shadow the Hedgehog here."

Omega: "Emergency alert! Undercover has been blown! Repeat! Undercover has been blown!!"

Espio: "Blown?! By whom?!"

Charmy: "The Game Master and Chris! They saw you on the camera and some of the guards are going for you and Rouge while the other goes for Vector and Shadow!"

Shadow: "Those spineless weaklings... We need to hurry up and find what we need to find in his office and leave. Get anything you can find and go through the vent! Omega, don't hesitate to slow the guards down!"

Omega: "Affirmative! Battle Mode engaged! Prepare to intercept and attack!"

Espio: "Charmy! Find Vector and Rouge and get out of here! We promise we'll be alright!"

Charmy: "Good luck, Espio!"

Espio and Shadow quickly went inside Chris' office and started looking for anything that Chris could be hiding. A few moments later, the two finally reached the safe which says; "TOP SECRET". Despite that warning, Shadow and Espio managed to open the safe and found multiple files, receipts and even information about Metal Y/N!

Espio: "Just as we thought! Chris has been working with Dr. Eggman and Bowser!"

Shadow: "We need to take photos or take these ourselves!"

Espio: "I'll take the pictures and we'll get out of here."

Just then, they soon started hearing footsteps coming from outside the office as they soon started clearing any trace of them being here and fled with the pictures in hand! Soon, Chris walked into his office and made sure no one was in here.

Chris: "Well this is great only we've got intruders. Gotta call the doctor and tell him the plans are safe."

Chris started calling the Mad Scientist and the Koopa King and told them the news.

Chris: "Hey dude, sorry to bother ya. I got some bad news. Some intruders came by."

Phone caller: *Chattering*

Chris: "Ok ok calm down, no one got to the safe. The mission will happen sooner or later but with this, things are gonna get complicated now so these calls aren't gonna happen for a while."

Unfortunately as Chris opened the safe...

Chris: "Don't worry the files are right...." *Notices that it's empty* "GONE?!!!"

Phone Caller: *ROAR!!!*

Chris: *In fear* "Um... D-D-Don't worry, dude! I'll make sure the staff that work for me are hunting down the intruders!"

Phone Caller: *Angry Chatter*

Chris: "Yeah we'll get the files back, open the piggy bank, screw everyone over and get rid of the Idiot gamer! I'll see you later, everything is gonna be on lockdown now!"

Chris hung up as he started leaving as Vector and Rouge were chased down by the Guards. Vector and Rouge ran through the multiple flights of stairs and bumped into Charmy.

Vector: "Charmy?! How did you get here?"

Charmy: "Espio told me to come and get you guys! Are you two OK?"

Rouge: "Where's Omega?"

Vector: "Wasn't he supposed to be with you?"

Charmy: "He's making sure the guards are slowed down and keeping them from finding us through the cameras! There's no time to talk, we have to find a way out of here!"

Rouge: "Right!"

The three rushed to escape from the guards. Meanwhile back with Shadow & Espio, they were crawling through the vents in an attempt to avoid the guards as they found an opening to get out of the shaft and landed on the floor.

Shadow: "We should be safe now."

Espio: "Hmm... I feel that the others are being held captive."

Shadow: "Not quite. Rouge has been through worse."

????: "I guess you have a point there, Shadow."

The two suddenly looked behind them as they saw the Game Master standing right there! Rouge, Vector and Charmy were going through a random flight of stairs and ended up going into the room where everyone played Red Light, Green Light!

Vector: "Wrong way!"

Rouge: "You and your sense of directions!"

There wasn't enough time as multiple Guards came through the door and saw they're in the Red Light Green Light Room!

Guard #256: "Stop right there!"

Doll: "Red Light!"

Guard #256: "OK... nobody moves a muscle! We forgot to turn the robot off so let's just wait until it says we can move."

Guard #257: "Sir, we did turn it off yesterday."

Guard #256: "Odd... Who turned it back on?"

Guard #128: "Not us, sir!"

Guard #256: "Well in any case, you'll have to wait for the Game Master to arrive and see what he does with you!"

Doll: "Green Light!"

Rouge: "Run, boys! Run!!"

The three mobians tried to run away from the guards but a familiar looking figure did a hero landing right in front of everyone! They couldn't believe who it was!!

Charmy: "Is that... Y/N?!"

????: "I'm not Y/N L/N. My name is Shadow Y/N!!!"

"Shadow Y/N!" (The Shadow Clone of Y/N and The Ultimate Gaming Y/N!) (Art by MurasakiButterfly on DeviantArt!)

Vector: "Project Shadow Y/N, I presume..."

Rouge: "The Shadow version of Y/N!"

Doll: "Red Light!"

Guard #256: "You were the one that turned on the robot didn't you?!"

Shadow Y/N: "Correct. I thought that while I visited the games, I would turn on the robot and see what would happen!"

Charmy: "So what are you doing here?"

Shadow Y/N: "Answer me. Who am I and why am I created...?"

????: "Then allow me to help you!!"

The workers and mobians looked behind them and saw Shadow and Espio! They weren't alone as the Game Master was in between them as well. While this tense scene was happening, our heroes were stuck in the waiting room and waiting for the next game to commence.

Y/N: "Sheesh, dude. What's taking them so long?"

EJ: (I don't know. I think they might be getting the 4th game ready for us.)

Katsumi: "It's weird that Kaleb hasn't come back."

Izuku: "He said he wanted to go to the bathroom to see if you'd" *Does the quotation marks* 'kill him' if that makes any sense."

Katsumi: *Blushes* "I-I can't tell if it's a euphemism or not."

Nick: "Well I don't think they can start the next game without everyone here."

Just then, the Squid Guard Captain walked into the waiting area and got everyone's attention.

S.G. Guard Captain: "Attention, players! We have been having a few complications with the workers in our facility. No need to be alarmed but we have intruders in the facility. Due to this, the games will be delayed until further notice until the Game Master gives us the greenlight to start the games. We apologize for the major inconvenience."

When they heard this, the players became concerned. What's worse than hearing that the games were delayed until further notice? Suddenly, Y/N's phone began to ring.

Y/N: *Picks up the phone* "Hello?"

Vector: "Hey, kid! So we got an update on the mission. Good news and bad news here or there. Good news is that we know what Chris is hiding and we know his affiliation with Shadow Y/N and Metal Y/N!"

Y/N: "The bad news?"

Rouge: "Well, the guards have us in the Red Light, Green Light Room. Fortunately, Shadow Y/N got us covered."

Charmy: "Shadow & Espio returned and Omega is preventing anyone from coming into the camera room."

Espio: "Listen, kid, you're lucky the Game Master's here to help us. That collar you're wearing is actually created by the evil geniuses, Dr. Eggman and Bowser."

Y/N: "I'm sorry, what was that?!"

Shadow: "You heard him. It's why Shadow Y/N has been completed in the first place. You were too busy with these games that it's been completed already. Fortunately, my clone is right here and understands our issue and he's here to help us. Here he is right now."

Shadow Y/N: "Hello, Y/N L/N."

Y/N: "Shadow Y/N, I assume?"

Shadow Y/N: "Yes. The ultimate clone of you. Project Shadow Y/N!!"

Shadow Y/N proceeded to get shot by a paintball gun as he glared at the shooter.

Shadow Y/N: "Anyway... I came here for answers on who I am and this Shadow Person is answering my questions."

Y/N: "Weren't you supposed to work for Koopa and Eggman?"

Shadow Y/N: "I don't know what my objective is. I'm on a quest to find out that mystery for myself."

Y/N: *Deadpanned and Sweatdropped* ".... Well good luck with that. You kinda remind me of the real Shadow the Hedgehog."

Shadow: "Hmph!"

Shadow Y/N: "Well... I'll be expecting to meet you in person sometime soon."

Rouge: "In the meantime, take that collar off pronto!"

Game Master: "He can't take the collar off."

Charmy: "Why not?"

Game Master: "It's obvious that the collar is completely locked and he can't take it off until he loses or wins all of the Squid Games. It can be disarmed with the code to it but it depends on if he'll play without the use of his powers. The point of these games is to give everyone an equal chance to strive and win. Giving someone the chance to use their powers will count as cheating."

Y/N: "Sure enough, I didn't use powers during the past games."

Game Master: "You did with your encounter with Katsuki... Didn't you?"

Y/N: *Shocked to hear what he'd said* "..... Maybe I did and maybe I didn't. How did you know?!"

Game Master: "Because I see all, Y/N. Not to mention Jack Knight's collar was deactivated during your debacle. I would like to know how you did that."

Y/N: "Jack's collar was off?"

Game Master: "How else would you have calmed down?"

Y/N: "I... I honestly didn't know that at first. I was thinking Kaleb held me back a little."

Game Master: "It's what sealed the deal. If I deactivate your collar, will you not under any circumstances, use your powers to help you win these next games?"

Y/N: "No sweat. Besides, if Baldy McNosehair and Koopa are using this thing to make Shadow Y/N and try to do anything with Metal Y/N, then I don't want this collar on me."

Game Master: "Very well. I'll let the Captain know to disarm it. Until we meet again, Y/N L/N."

The Game Master left the room as he was getting shot but paid no mind to it. The Captain soon got a call from their leader.

S.G. Guard Captain: "Hello, sir."

Game Master: "Sorry for the inconvenience, Captain. I would like you to continue the games as normal in a little bit but before that, please disarm Y/N L/N's collar. It turns out that it's a fraud and certain enemies are using that collar for their own gain."

S.G. Guard Captain: "Understood! Anything else, sir?"

Game Master: "Yes... Tell Chris that his ass is grass and by that I mean he's fired. Tighten security and have the police come over to arrest Chris with proof of his guilt. We can't cancel the games if we don't want people asking questions. Understood?"

S.G. Guard Captain: "Yes, sir. Everything will be handled to your liking."

Game Master: "Good. Don't start the games until my arrival and notify me of the VIPs' arrival. With Chris gone, you'll be promoted to the front man and make sure everything is suited for the VIPs' arrival."

S.G. Guard Captain: "Thank you, sir. I'll give you an update about the VIP's arrival. I'll find anyone else who works for Chris by making him talk."

Game Master: "Luckily, Team Dark and Chaotix will show you the evidence. E-123 Omega is in charge of the Surveillance Room, but Shadow & Rouge already got in contact with him. So we should be good for now. I'm heading back now so don't wait for me."

Front Man: "Understood, sir. I'll see you after the games."

The front man hung up as they walked into the waiting room and had another announcement.

Front Man: "Attention, Players! I have been informed by the Game Master that everything is under control. However because of this, there's been a villain in our midst and it's not all of you. The Game Master informed me Mr. McClean is planning with a group of villains, but there's no need to panic. As your new Front Man, I will take charge as co-host and for the VIP's arrival."

Jack: "Looks like Chris is busted again. Villains never change huh?"

Kaleb: "You said it."

Kaleb's sudden reintroduction caused everyone, even Katsumi, to jump.

Y/N: "Kaleb!? How did you get here?!"

Vortex: "And where were you during the lockdown?!"

Kaleb: "I have my own ways, just like all of you. Especially you, Y/N, my very own brother."

Y/N: *Feels unsure* "Right... Anyway, The Game Master called about my phony collar and needs me to take it off now."

Kaleb: "Was it made by King Bowser & Dr. Eggman?"

Y/N: "...Lucky guess. Now how can I take this thing off?"

Kaleb: "Just relax and hold still, Y/N. These things are tricky to disable. I remember this story DP told me about."

Kaleb extended his finger as a large, thin, sharp claw formed from it and went behind Y/N.

Y/N: "Wait, you're seriously not using that, are ya?!"

Kaleb: *Mumbled* "It's either that or a pen that would be shoved up my ass..." *Hits the small button and opens the keypad* "Alright! Got the keypad opened!"

EJ: (So, what's next?)

Kaleb: "This keypad has a very very complicated number combination." *Presses one button* "Done!"

Katsumi: *Sarcastically* Yeah, that was very complicated."

Kaleb: "Well I was waiting for you, you know that, Hun? That's where I've been."

Izuku: "I told them you were waiting in the bathroom."

Kaleb: "Well in any case, these games should be able to run smoothly which calls for drinks." *Opens his flasks and chugs it and sighs in content* "I'm running on a few fumes right now with the Alcohol, coffee I mixed into it and this... situation! It's a lot to process all in one."

Y/N: *Taking off the collar* "Thank you, Kaleb. Now, I wonder where I can find a new one that's not made by Koopa or Eggman."

Kaleb: "The guards will get you a new one as quickly as they can." *Shows Y/N a flask* "Care for a shot.

Y/N: "I'll pass, thank you. I prefer to stay sober."

A few hours later, after Chris's arrest, a worker came in with a new collar and gave it to Y/N as he put it on and the Squid Games were back on track!

Front Man: "Well now that everything is back on track, let the rest of the games commence! If you would please follow me and the rest of the staff to the designated area."

Sure enough, everyone followed the Front Man to the fourth game as they were in another white room.

Front Man: "For this game, please find a partner within the next 5 minutes and we will then show you the next game. Time starts now."

The timer started as people were looking for a partner.

Nick: "Guess this means we should stick together and partner up with each other."

Jack: "Agreed. I'll go with Vortex."

Maurice: "I'll take Nick."

Ochako: *Blushes* "I-I can take Deku-kun."

Izuku: *Blushes too* "S-sure!"

Y/N was trying to find Kaleb as a partner, but he already was slumped and curled up into a ball on the wall. Y/N decided to partner up with him but saw someone go up to him and offer their hand. Y/N looked for someone else and ended up partnering with an old friend of his.

Y/N: *Sees EJ* "Well, EJ, it's just you and me as a team."

EJ: *Nodded in agreement and happiness.* (Sure is, Y/N.)

Present Mic: "One minute left!"

Most if not everyone was already partnered up. The timer hit zero as the doors opened.

Present Mic: "Since time has run out, let's introduce the fourth game. Please take one bag of marbles each and spread it out with your partner!"

People grabbed the small bags of marbles and started spreading out into the big room which looked like an entire cIty!

Maurice: "Man, these guys sure know how to recreate the Squid Games!"

Front Man: "The rules are simple. You each have a bag with 10 marbles in it. You all have 15 minutes to take all 20 marbles from your partner without violence. If time runs out before you manage to do so, you're both out. Only one from each team will be getting out of here so best of luck to you all."

Present Mic: "With that, let the game begin!!!"

Once again, the clock started ticking and people were conflicted on what to do. The Y/N Heroes were shocked to hear the rules and were worried about what would happen.

Y/N: "Take the marbles away from our own teammates!? Talk about a total rip off!!"

EJ: (I prefer to lose in this game than losing our friendship! You can have my marbles.) *Gives Y/N the bag of marbles* (I know you'll win this for all of us in the end.)

Y/N: "Are you sure, EJ? I mean, I don't want to break our friendship apart too, but are you serious about losing the games you worked so hard to win?"

EJ: (Sometimes, things are not really worth it. Don't worry about me though, Y/N. I'll be fine. At least, Gabriel won't be lonely.)

Y/N: "Valid point."

EJ gave his bag of marbles to Y/N as he gave a reassuring nod and the worker watching them escorted EJ to the bystander area.

Speaker: "Player #037 Eliminated!"

Present Mic: "Ouch our first elimination. Things are already starting, huh?"

Y/N walked away to an area where he could sit and wait for everyone else to finish.

With Jack and Vortex...

Jack and Vortex were thinking of a way to get marbles without having to sacrifice one another.

Jack: "OK here's what we do. We split up and ask other people to play with us and win their marbles."

Vortex: "That way we can both be in the winning spots!"

Jack: "That's right!"

Vortex: "It's genius! Let's start then. We meet back here when there's one minute left!"

Jack: "Right!"

Jack and Vortex went off on their own ways as Nick and Maurice were thinking of what game to play.

Nick: "So what game do you wanna play?"

Maurice: "I don't know honestly. I mean if we stay here and do nothing, we both lose but I don't wanna take your marbles and lose our friendship."

Nick: "Eh, don't worry about me, mac. I can just let you win and sure enough the rest of you Y/N Heroes will win that humongous cash prize."

Maurice: "I was gonna say the same thing for you. Maybe we should play 3 rounds of rock paper scissors. You win, I'll let you go on without me."

Nick: "And the reverse if I win? Seems fair enough to me."

Maurice: "Yeah. Let's do it!"

Maurice and Nick got ready for the first round.

Maurice and Nick: "Rock, Paper, Scissors, shoot!"

Maurice had paper, Nick had scissors.

NIck: "I won this round!"

Maurice: "Can you win the second round?"

Maurice and Nick: "Rock, Paper, Scissors, shoot!"

Maurice had rock and Nick still had scissors.

Maurice: "Are you gonna try to beat me with only scissors?"

Nick: "If it means I win then sure. Last round will tell!"

Maurice and Nick: "Rock, Paper Scissors, shoot!"

Maurice had scissors and Nick had paper!

Nick: *in his Donald Duck impression* "Aw phooey!"

Maurice: "Sorry, Nick. All's fair in love and war, and now you have to give me the marbles."

Nick: *Sighs deeply* "Oh well... At least I'll be with EJ & Gabriel. Here ya go, Maurice. Make us proud!" *Gives Maurice the marbles*

Maurice: "Don't worry, buddy. Our friendship and partnership will never be broken by these Squid Games."

Nick: "You bet, big buddy!"

Speaker: "Player #086 Eliminated!"

Nick: "Good luck with the others, Maurice!" *Walked away to the Bystanders Area*

Maurice sighed as he walked to where the qualifiers went.

With Ochako and Izuku...

Ochako and Izuku realized that they were in trouble when they heard the rules and couldn't play any games and sat on some stairs.

Ochako: *Panicking* "Oh, Deku-kun! What are we gonna do!?"

Izuku: "I don't know! I can't just take them from you, you need the money more than I do!"

Ochako: "That's sweet of you but do you or your mom need money for family support?"

Izuku: "Yes, but hero work is enough. You take the cash home to your parents and don't worry about me. At least I'll be with my sister cheering for you and the Y/N Heroes."

Ochako: "I... I can't..." *Lightbulb* "I think I know how we can decide. There's a wall nearby."

The two went over to the wall and Ochako took a marble out which Izuku did the same.

Ochako: "One marble to decide it all. Whoever gets their marble further will keep all the marbles."

Izuku: "That sounds fair. Let's play it."

Ochako: "You go first."

Izuku nodded as he threw his marble at the wall which stopped a few inches in front of the wall.

Izuku: "Alright, it's your turn."

Ochako dropped her marble on the ground as she sighed in content. Izuku was speechless at Ochako's actions.

Ochako: "Well, I lost already."

Izuku: "Uraraka-san... What are you doing?!"

Ochako: "I'm just playing the game we agreed on. You win so you can take my marbles."

Izuku: "Don't worry, Uraraka-san. Team Y/N and I will win the cash prize for you! We promise!"

Ochako: *Blushing* "Thank you, Deku-kun! I won't forget how much you, Y/N, Kaleb and the others helped me!" *Gives Izuku all the marbles*

Speaker: "Player #240 Eliminated!"

While Ochako was being taken to the bystander area, Izuku felt his eyes tearing up and sighed shakingly as he walked to the exit.

With Vortex...

Vortex was having trouble finding people to play with until...

????: "Hey, squirt!"

Vortex turned around to see a familiar bully Y/N knew and still loathes.

????: "Are these marbles yours?"

Vortex: "Yes they are! I'm looking for someone to play with since my partner and I are trying to win together."

????: "Well you're in luck, I got a slot open for one person to play with! Name's Dash!"

Vortex: "I'm Vortex. Nice to meet you!"

Dash: "I like the idea you told me. Maybe we should tell other people to do the same and maybe it'll be fair enough for as many people as possible!"

Vortex: "Huh, that sounds like a smart idea but aren't you one of Nickelodeon's meanest bullies?"

Dash: "Well I used to! I had a change of heart and I realized that it feels amazing to be a good person. I wanna help as much as I can."

Vortex: "Well... I don't trust you but I'll see for myself."

Dash: "Then I guess we should split up and find someone. How many marbles do you have?"

Vortex: "All 10."

Dash: "Same. Let's hide these from people." *takes off his jacket and puts his sack under the coat* "That way we can take more and no one will come here anyway."

Vortex: "May I do the same too?"

Dash: "Knock yourself out."

Vortex tucked the sack into the jacket.

Dash: "I'll make sure they're nice and safe while we go and I'll give you the bag back."

Vortex: "Right, good luck."

The two left but Dash had other plans as he sighed and thought it over.

Dash: "Wait!"

Vortex stopped in his tracks as he turned around and Dash gave his sack of marbles back.

Dash: "I... I was gonna do something I'd regret... I feel bad. Let's just go off on our own and be safe."

Vortex: "Guess you don't change huh?"

Dash: "Baby steps. Any spot we can meet with your friend?

Vortex: "We'll meet back here and I'll take you to him."

Dash: "Alright." *Grabs the sack from his jacket* "Good luck!"

The two left as Dash chuckled to himself.

Dash: "What an idiot..."

A couple minutes had passed and there were only two minutes remaining. Jack had managed to successfully win more marbles as he went up to the workers and showed his marbles to the guard and joined the rest of his friends. Dash did the same as he showed no remorse and Vortex was running out of time until he saw that Dash was gone and tried to look for Jack.

Vortex: "Jack? Jack?!"

He ran around with no luck until...

Speaker: "Player #199 Eliminated!"

Vortex felt his heart drop as he quickly took his bag out and emptied it out to show small pebbles! Turns out that Dash had managed to swap them out for his marbles and steal them for himself!

Vortex: *Tearfully* "That... That TRAITOR!!!!!"

Dash heard the scream but paid no mind to it as Jack heard it and grew concerned for his friend.

Jack: "Vortex lost?"

Speaker: "Player #199 Eliminated!"

Dash: *Laughs heartlessly* "What an idiot loser!"

Jack: *Sees Dash who's the one that tricked Vortex* "Excuse me! You didn't happen to make Vortex lose, did ya?"

Dash: *Innocently* "Heavens, no! I would never do that!"

Y/N: "I call major cap by the way you're talking!"

That voice made Dash jump as he turned around and saw Y/N with Vortex!

Y/N: "Vortex here came up to me and told me what happened."

Vortex: *Sobbing* "Yes... It's true."

Dash: "Well, too bad you can't do anything because you can't use your powers during the games."

Y/N: "Actually, it's not me you should worry about." *Winks at Jack & Vortex*

Jack: "What do you mean, Y/N?"

Y/N: "Oh don't worry about it, Jack. Come on, let's go give Vortex some comfort and ignore this stupid simp."

Jack: "With pleasure, Y/N."

Jack and Y/N walked off with Vortex as they heard another person get eliminated.

Speaker: "Player #001 Eliminated!"

Y/N, Vortex & Jack: "... KALEB!!!"

Just then, they saw Peter with two bags of marbles as he was holding back tears.

Y/N: "Yo, Petey! What happened?"

French Narrator: "Flashback..."

Kaleb was looking at the clock as the partnering up was about to finish while he sighed.

Kaleb: 'Welp, it seems like time is almost up... I guess it'll be easier when they take the one player away. Wait there's an even amount of players... Damnit! Well I got more things to worry about after this anyway.'

Peter: "Kaleb?"

Kaleb: "Petey?"

Peter: "What brings you here to the Squid Games?"

Kaleb: "Well, Y/N, the others and I are teaming up to win the money prize. Unfortunately, everyone has someone to team up with and I could never betray Katsumi despite her relation to Katsuki... I'll wait until they take me out."

Peter: "Wow... Complete bummer."

Kaleb: "Yeah... I'm guessing you're here to help out your sweet Auntie May?"

Peter: "Yeah I am. Jameson isn't paying me enough for photos."

Kaleb: "Obviously. That's why I never worked there."

Peter: "And with how newspapers are dying... Money is tight right now."

Kaleb: "Well good luck with that."

Peter: *Holds his hand out* "C'mon... For old times sake... Let's not let what happened in Germany affect our friendship!"

Kaleb stared at Peter's hand as he sighed and grabbed it for support.

Kaleb: *Get's up* Alright let's do this! For old times sake, Petey!

French Narrator: "A few minutes of rule explaining later...

Peter: "Oh no..."

Kaleb was walking away and getting a little lost in the small city as Peter quickly followed suit.

Peter: "Where are you going?!"

Kaleb: "I feel dizzy, Petey. Can you catch me?"

Peter: "Did you drink before the games?"

Kaleb: "No..."

Peter: "I can smell it in your breath. Why were you drinking?"

Kaleb: "There was too much going on... I just need something to help me out a little."

Peter: "Alright let's sit you down."

Peter guided Kaleb to a staircase as the two sat down and decided to chat a bit.

Kaleb: "Thanks, man. So what game should we play?"

Peter: "You can't play if you're like this."

Kaleb: "You're telling me... I'm seeing two of you."

Peter: "I can't play with you if you're drunk like this. *Takes out his bag of marbles* "Here. I'll give you this so you can win."

Kaleb: "Don't worry, man." *Hands Peter all his marbles* "Just win this for me..."

Peter: "Kaleb... I can't. It's like taking candy from a baby."

Kaleb: "Peter... I'd rather give up my spot than to worsen our friendship. It was already bad when we fought in Germany. I couldn't even see you again after I was sent to Belle Reve.

Peter: "Is that what started this drinking habit?"

Kaleb: "No... It was after I left. There were nightmares of seeing people I had grown fond of dying... So horrid. Then there was Knull's attack and then... Rock Bottom. I couldn't come to you because of what had happened and I fear that you'd be hurt." *Starts crying*

Peter: "Aw, Kaleb. Don't feel bad."

Kaleb: *Crying* "I can't help it, Petey! I'm just the weakest of the bunch... Of my team... Even to the Sinister Seven who, despite being villains, I grew fond of and tried hard to find a way to cure them of their evilness."

Peter: "What about Y/N? Does he find you the weakest?"

Kaleb: *Sniffs* "No, but why does he care for me? I know we met a year ago, but what did I do to help him?"

Peter: "Well, he's lucky to have you as a friend. You told me he went into his Dark Super from last year's Christmas and you helped him calm down."

Kaleb: "I... guess that's true."

Peter: "Look, Kaleb. It's not the strongest everyone wants. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. People really want heroes who're strong and brave enough to defend their homes, friends and family."

Kaleb: "You think so?"

Peter: "Of course. Y/N believes you can be that hero and be who you are."

Kaleb: "...You're right, Petey. As long as Insanity, Needle and the All-Black are with me, I'll still be the anti-hero who'll still be a part of the Y/N Heroes!" *Still gives Peter the marbles* "Here, Peter. I want you to take the win and make me and Y/N proud."

Peter: *Holding back his tears* "OK, Kaleb... I promise, I'll do my best!"

Kaleb: "And Petey?"

Peter: "Yeah?"

Kaleb: "When this is over, do you wanna help me make a cure for either Norman? I think he's important for now."

Peter: "Of course. We'll fix them all... Together."

Kaleb: "Thanks, Gganbu." (Best friend in Korean)

Peter chuckled and walked away as he cried silently while Kaleb held back his own tears. The workers and Front man soon arrived...

Kaleb: "Alright, fellas... I'm ready."

Front Man: "This way please, sir."

Needle: "We can finally get this fucking collar off!"

Insanity: "I missed our screentime."

Needle: "Agreed, my friend."

Speaker: "Player #001 Eliminated!"

French Narrator: "End of Flashback..."

Y/N: *Unamused* "Great! Not only have we lost most of our Team and a bunch of people are betraying each other in these games, but my hunch was right! If Bowser & Eggman are behind this, I'll give them a real painful lesson for tearing us apart!!!" *Clenching his fists.*

Maurice: "Don't worry, man! We still have two more games!"

Jack: "He's right, Y/N. Don't let unfairness and anger get the best of you."

Y/N: "I hope so too."

Right on cue, the clock ran out of time.

Present Mic: "Times up, people!! Looks like the numbers are getting thin now with only 17 players remaining! These last two games will be a dozy! Although, it makes me sad to see friends and teammates being apart! Fortunately, I believe you're all qualified for the last two and can win for the losers!"

The remaining players went back to the waiting rooms as they saw that there were only a couple of beds left.

Y/N: "Hey, what happened to the beds for the disqualified players?"

Front Man: "The players that have been eliminated, will no longer be here and can return home and watch the games there but have a free pass to watch the games live in the bystander area. For now, you will all rest for now until the next game. You're gonna need a lot of energy for the 5th game to determine the winner of these Squid Games! Have a good night and remember to not cause harm as we turn the collars off."

The Front Man disarmed the collars as the remaining seventeen players took them off.

Katsuki: "Finally able to take this damn thing off!"

Jack: "For once, I agree with you."

Front Man: "And one more question, which one of you is named Dash Baxter?"

Dash: "That'll be me, sir! If you want me to gloat in front of L/N, I'll happily do so!"

Front Man: "The Game Master and his colleagues would like to speak to you personally."

Dash: "It is an honor! Too bad L/N won't have a chance to see him! Lead me to him!"

Front Man: "Actually, he'll come to you, privately."

Dash: "Even better!"

The elevator dinged as the door opened to see Team Dark, Chaotix and the Game Master himself. He's wearing a cloak and mask to prevent from revealing his real identity.

Jack: "Wait... Are those...?"

Y/N: "Yup. Team Dark & Chaotix from the Sonic the Hedgehog games."

Vortex: "I think this is what you meant by 'not me you have to worry about,' right?"

Y/N: "Yup."

Game Master: "Dash Baxter, I presume."

Dash: "That's right! One of the best Jocks in Toonville Academy!"

Game Master: "It is my honor to say... You just brought piss to a shit fight, you little cunt."

Dash: *Felt insulted and shocked* "WHAT!?"

The Game Master smacked Dash in the face after he caught him off guard!

Y/N: *Eating popcorn with salt* "I don't know who he is, but I'm starting to like this guy already!"

Maurice: "Same here."

Dash: *Falls over and holding his cheek in pain* "What was that for!?"

Game Master: You violated the rules of these games and slithered your way through the rules. Even if you manage to not break the rules, you'll be disqualified from the Squid Games to keep things even."

Dash: "How dare you?!"

Game Master: *Looks at the Front Man* "Hit it."

The Front Man nodded as they pressed a button on their remote and music started playing.

https://youtu.be/x23TVSMBlNk

"Keeper of the Seven Keys!" (By Ill Bill & Vinnie Paz!) (Dash's Painful Lesson!)

Game Master: "When I was young, I learned one simple thing... *Stares down at Dash* "Initiation."

Dash: *Scared* "I-initiation...?"

The Game Master smiled under his mask as he kicked Dash in the stomach. Some people started cheering as they were telling the Game Master to do things to him.

Player #244: "YESSSS! YEAH! Whoop his ass! Whoop! His! Ass! Gotta beat the bitch to teach the bitch!"

Katsumi: "Work him out! Work him out!"

Player #244: "Run his wallet!"

Katsuki: "Cunt!! Piece of shit! Honkey!"

Katsumi: "Yeah, kick his ass!"

Player #13: "Bite his balls!"

Player #244: "GLORY HALLELUJAH!!"

Katsuki: "Cracker bitch motherfucker!"

Game Master: *Repeatedly punches him* "You think it's ok to deceive people like that?! Forgetting what these games are about?! These games are to give people an equal and fair shot at money and make their people proud and the people who shat you out must be disgusted with you!" *Kicking him and kneeing him* "Waste. Of. Space! You think it's OK to use good Italian food to throw at people? You think it's OK to use the Italian language as a mechanism for intimidation tactics and use words to assert your male privilege?! NO!!!"

Katsuki: "Frostback! Obama lover!!"

The Game Master kept going as he was bashing Dash into a wall and making cracks in it which scared some of the players while Y/N and his friends watched and ate popcorn and drank sodas like they're watching a movie or a sports game.

Players: *Cheering & Chanting as the Game Master lands each blow* "Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!"

The music ended as the Game Master finished punishing the bully as he was greatly injured. Shadow walked up to him.

Shadow: "Beg pardon, Game Master, but do we have permission to join in?"

Game Master: "Granted." *Panted and spits at Dash but accidently spits on his own mask* "Dammit... He's all yours. This should be good."

Vector: "Have fun, you three! Espio, Charmy and I have a criminal named Chris McClean to punish!"

Game Master: "I'll escort you three to where he is. Surely, your sense of criminal justice is what he needs!"

Vector: "With pleasure! Come one, boys! Let's go!" *Goes to the elevator*

Charmy: "Yes, sir!" *Saluted to Vector and followed him*

Espio: "Roger." *Followed behind*

Game Master: *Looks at dash* As for you! Team Dark will deal with you but heed these words... Ever come back here and I'll slit your fucking throat! You even thinking about coming back to these games, and I will fuck you like a pig. I'll kill your mother, I'll rape your father!!"

Everyone in the room can hardly speak of what the mysterious Game Master said as Y/N and the others were enjoying Dash's punishments.

Y/N: *Eating french fries with salt* "Hehehehehe. I'm enjoying this so far."

Vortex: *Eating his snacks* "Me too."

The Game Master escorted Chaotix to Chris' holding cell while Team Dark takes care of Dash. Dash could hardly stand the pain as he sees Team Dark, he fears that they're allies of Y/N. As he saw Rouge, he tried to sweet talk her out.

Dash: "Please, hot-shot! Don't do this to me! You can vouch for me-"

Rouge kicked him in the happy place in annoyance.

Rouge: "Sorry, you heartless brute! I only have a lover and he's not like you! He does care for his friends and fights fairly!"

Omega: "Sensors locked on bully. An enemy of Y/N L/N is an enemy of mine!"

Shadow: "Just a weakling. Like I thought. Not really fighter material!"

Rouge: "Let's give him a taste of our Teamwork, just to teach him not to mess with Y/N or his friends."

Omega: "Activation ready!!"

Shadow: "Hmph! About time!"

Y/N: "Better stand clear! They're about to unleash Chaos Inferno!"

Sure enough Shadow used his own Chaos Powers to freeze time and warp them to an unknown empty location not to get anyone including Team Y/N hurt. Dash was starting to get even more scared!

Dash: "Please have mercy!"

https://youtu.be/pQ-bjZD1EnI

"This Machine!" (By Juilen-K!) (Team Dark punishing Dash!) (Tribute to Shadow, Rouge and Omega!)

Rouge: "Sorry! We show no mercy to our enemies!"

Omega: "Maximum Punishment Mode, complete!"

Shadow: "I'll show you why I'm called The Ultimate Life Form!"

Dash: *Gulped and said in a squeaky voice* "Mommy..."

Shadow: "Care to go first, Rouge?"

Rouge: "After you, Shadow."

Shadow: *Faces Dash.* "Hmph... Take this!!"

A shadow of myself, just who am I?

Scan horizons

A tragic mystery

Shadow struck first by scooping up Dash with Black Tornado and hit him with a Homing Attack.

You could've left me here, sealed inside the pod

No one would ever know

The Chaos Control

My true identity

The power that is me

Shadow teleported via Chaos Control and punched the bully in the face and kicked him aside.

We all danced in fire

Trapped in this machine

Don't know how long we've waited

As the Eggman's watching

Shadow used his own speed to hit and rapidly punched him.

We all danced in fire

Looking through a screen

Don't know how long we've waited

As the Eggman watches

Shadow: *Holds Dash* "Up to you, Rouge."

Shadow threw Dash at the bat as the bully screamed.

Dash: "AAAAAAAAHHH!!!"

Rouge kick attacked Dash down to the ground and picked him up again.

Rouge: *Shaking Dash* "No one hurts MY Y/N and his friends and gets away with it!"

With Rouge in the fight - electric vibes

Change surroundings

A jewel in history

The elite agent slapped him a couple of times and gave him her Heavy Attack, the Charlie Kick and it launched him far back into a wall.

A treasure disappears - as she goes

Miss her as we look away - and no one knows

This power is a key

This power changes me

Rouge charged straight towards Dash with her Rouge Run and delivered him her famous Rouge Kick and it launched him far back away from her.

We all danced in fire

Trapped in this machine

Don't know how long we've waited

As the Eggman's watching

We all danced in fire

Looking through the screen

Don't know how long we've waited

As the Eggman watches

Dash: *Crying in pain* "Why are you doing this to me?!?! I'm innocent!!!"

Rouge: "Innocent?"

Shadow: "We think not."

Chaos Control

Chaos

Chaos

Chaos

Chaos

Chaos Control

Dash: *Scarred for life and cried* "What are you gonna do to me now!?!?"

Chaos Control

Chaos

Chaos

Chaos

Chaos

Chaos Control

Rouge: "We've done most of our part."

Shadow: "Now it's Omega's turn."

Omega: "Affirmative. Prepare to face my power!"

E-123

You didn't know - now I'm going to show you

The power that is me

Omega fired energy shots from his Omega Machine Gun which shot Dash. He can feel the hot heat from the energy shots.

You tried to take me down - stop the show

Seems you've never tasted fear - or loss of control

The power lives in me

The power that is me

Dash: "PLEASE STOP!!! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!"

We all danced in fire

Trapped in this machine

Don't know how long we've waited

As the Eggman's watching

Omega: "Must eradicate evil in the bully!"

We all danced in fire

Looking through the screen

Don't know how long we've waited

As the Eggman watches

Sure enough, after several minutes of punishment, Team Dark returned back to the Waiting Room with a brutally injured bully who's unconscious. Team Y/N was very pleased.

Y/N: "You guys know how to put on a show!"

Rouge: "Thanks, honey."

Shadow: "Hmph. The bully will be alright. I hope learned his lesson. He should thank us for letting him live."

Omega: "He requires urgent medical care."

Y/N: "Allow me."

Y/N summoned a 1-UP Deluxe and put it in Dash's mouth as he was healed with the satisfying noise. Dash quickly got up as he was scared of what Team Dark was gonna do next.

Shadow: "Relax, cheater, we aren't gonna hurt you. At least not anymore."

Dash: "J-just don't hurt me again! I-I'll leave and never come back to the games!"

Rouge: "Then you better leave. Now before we change our minds!"

Dash quickly ran away back home as Y/N and Vortex chuckled to themselves.

Vortex: "That takes care of our problem. Wonder how Team Chaotix is doing."

Omega: "In any case, we will need to stay vigilant for Dr. Robotnik and King Bowser."

Y/N: "Amen."

Rouge: "You should get back to the dorms. Curfew is about to end anyway."

Maurice: *Yawned* "Yeah... I'm tired out."

Jack: "It's an honor meeting you, Team Dark."

Shadow: "Hmph. Nice to meet you too."

Y/N: *Yawned* "Good night, you guys. I'm hitting the haystack."

Rouge: "Sweet dreams, Y/N."

Omega: "Good night, Y/N L/N. We will meet again someday."

Shadow: "Hmph. Alright. Let's go back to the Game Master."

As Team Y/N left, Team Dark went up the elevator and knocked on the Game Master's office door. They could hear Michael Buble playing inside and heard a "come in" as they entered the office and saw the Game Master sitting on a couch and laying his head in-between a woman's chest. This wasn't any woman as it was Tohru the dragon maid!

"Tohru!" (Dragon shapeshifter and Daughter of the Chaos Faction Leader!)

The Game Master saw Team Dark come in as Tohru didn't mind and kept playing with the Game Master's hair.

Game Master: "Shadow, Rouge, Omega. Welcome back. How's the little turd?"

Shadow: "He needed emergency health and Y/N healed him up."

Game Master: "Well that takes care of two problems. I can't let anyone die in these games. Especially Chris over there..."

The Team looked over to see Chris on the big TV as he was on the floor and beat up, while he coughed. The reason he was so beat up was from Team Chaotix who decided to give their version of Justice.

Chris: *Coughs* "Oh, dude! That really smarts. I'm not ratting out the other workers here though."

Vector: "Just tell us and you can get a lighter punishment. The sooner we know who else works for you, the better. Maybe you'll be able to stay in jail for a little while instead of a big sentence."

Chris: "I can't tell you, dude. I don't have anyone else working here. Only me!"

Charmy: "Like we'll believe that! I'll sting you more for lying!"

Game Master: *Through his radio* "Leave him, Charmy. He's had enough for one night. If he won't talk, then we'll have to get someone else for the job. We'll continue tomorrow because I have to get ready."

Vector: "We'll take our leave now. See ya later! Come on, boys! Our work here's done."

Charmy: "Goodbye, Mr. Game Master."

Espio: "I bid farewell."

Sure enough, Team Chaotix has left the building leaving Chris brutally bruised.

Chris: "Dude, you really have no idea how to get information from someone huh?"

Game Master: "We'll decide your fate once the police or G.U.N. arrive to take you in for questioning. We had to make everything tighter around here because of you. Really want your island back huh?"

Chris: "They took it away just because I had a few chemicals! I was doing great before I was arrested and given parole... If I win the bet that Y/N will lose then I can get a lot of money and maybe even buy back my island!"

Game Master: *Chuckles* "Well that's not gonna happen. Even without his powers, Y/N will win these games fair and square."

Chris: "We'll just see about that... Won't we?"

The Game Master glared at him as he started putting on his suit with his golden owl mask sitting on his drawer.

Game Master: "All of this happening with a headache no less..."

Torhu: "Master, would you like me to get you a Coffee or hot chocolate to cure you of your headache?"

Game Master: "Chocolate, please, Tohru."

Tohru nodded and walked off to get the mysterious Gamer Master a cup of cocoa.

Shadow: "I'm assuming that you're getting ready for the VIPs' arrival?"

Game Master: "Ready as I'll ever be." *walks out with his suit on* "How do I look?"

Rouge: "Well hidden. No one will recognize you with the mask you're wearing. That was a compliment."

Game Master: "Thank you for that, Agent Rouge."

The Game Master sat down on his chair and started fixing up his hair as Tohru placed the cup of hot chocolate with tiny marshmallows on the desk and a plate with a slice of cake on it.

Game Master: "Thanks, Tohru. I don't think I'll need the cake though"

Tohru: "Your welcome, Master! The slice of cake is a gift from me to you."

Game Master: "I thought I told you to stop calling me 'Master'. Makes it look derogatory to you and the other ladies."

Tohru: "Sorry. Force of habit."

Game Master: "Don't worry about it." *Takes a sip of his Cocoa and sighs in content* "Just as tasty as you, Tohru."

Shadow: "Hmph.... *Muttered* "Perverted Game Master..."

Game Master: "Oh. Excuse my manners. Sometimes I forget myself when I see a beautiful yet sweet lady."

Suddenly, there was another knock on the door as the Front Man peaked their head through the door.

Front Man: "Sir? You have a visitor."

Game Master: "Ah, Isabelle! I thought you went home already."

"Isabelle!" (Animal Crossing's Favorite Helper and Cutest Shih Tzu!)

Isabelle took off her mask and got out of the jacket as it also showed a few Pikmin controlling the stilts and got out of the suit to follow Isabelle.

Isabelle: "Phew it's hot in there. Anyway, I was gonna go home for the night, but I wanted to inform you that the VIP's will arrive tomorrow morning. Most of them watched the games and most have lost and won the bets they've made."

Game Master: *Places a strawberry and a flew blobs of nectar on the table for the Pikmin* "I see. You've worked real hard Isabelle. I believe it's time to have a good night's rest."

Isabelle: "Don't worry about me, sir. I wish to continue to help you out more!"

Game Master: "Oh what would I do without ya, Isabelle? I'm glad I got one of the best helpers I could find to help with the Squid Games."

Isabelle: "And who's that, sir?"

Game Master: "Why you of course!" *Pets her Head* "Head home for the day. You earned it and I'll deal with the VIPs myself."

Isabelle: *Tail wagging* "Okay, sir! Have a good night!" *Makes her exit*

Game Master: *Pets the Pikmin with his finger* "Heh adorable." *Sighs* "Well I guess I have to tell them myself."

Omega: "Permission to ask if it would be more efficient to ask the dog to greet the VIPs?"

Game Master: "It's fine, Omega. I'll deal with them when they get here. I think I'll welcome them in the most professional way when this headache passes."

Rouge: "Good luck then, Game Master." *To Shadow & Omega* "Come on, you two. Let's give Chaotix the reward money we've promised."

Omega: "Affirmative."

Shadow: "They never change, do they?"

Rouge: "Well, they're detectives. They can see what we can't."

Team Dark left the Game Master's office as the mysterious man himself was left alone with Tohru. Yet, he grew concerned about the fate of Y/N.

Game Master: "It's odd... Very odd... What are you hiding, Chris McClean?"

Meanwhile... In a secret lab...

We see Metal Y/N, Neo Metal Y/N and Metallix Y/N reconstructed and repaired. Sure enough, Bowser and Eggman were able to copy enough of Y/N's DNA to download into the three Metal Y/N's. Once the process was complete, the original Hyper Metal Y/N, best known as Metal Y/N, turned himself on.

Metal Y/N: "There is only one Y/N." *Eyes glow red and clenched his fist*

To be continued....