The Flaming Fiends’ Far-Out Fracas: Part Two[/u]
www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/120840All manners of Koopas, Lakitus, Magikoopas, and Hammer Bros. parachuted down from the Airships. Hammer Bros, Magikoopas, and Lakitus fired at the glass shell surrounding the X-Naut Base. Airships and Bombers assisted as they fired Bullet Bills and Fire Blasts at the protective shell.
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“We’re coming under fire!” Grodus shouted as X-Nauts frantically dashed down the hallways. “Get some troops out there! It looks like Koopas, so make sure Peach is safe! Get those Stars under protection, too! Move it! MOVE IT!”
Several X-Nauts charged towards the main entrance of the Fortress, Laser Pistols in hand, ready to take out the intruders. Opening the door, they ran out and began to take aim and fire at the parachutes carrying the Koopas down. A panicked Koopa cringed as he saw a laser shoot through the strings connecting the parachute to his back, bracing himself for the sudden fall and impact of the ground.
After several seconds passed without the sensation of bones snapping, the Koopa opened his eyes to see himself falling at a slightly faster, yet still comfortable pace.
“Hey, guys!” the Koopa called, “We’re on the Moon! We don’t need parachutes!”
As a wave of realization came over the troops, they all in suit detached their parachutes and began to approach the base much quicker than they had initially planned to.
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“Oh my GOD!” Crump shouted, still pressing his face against the glass, “the snowflakes all had turtle babies!”
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www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/36710Seeing the wave of enemies approaching at a faster speed, more X-Nauts charged outside to meet the enemies, firing at the incoming invaders. A few X-Nauts were able to get some kills in before a Hammer, Spiny Egg, or Magical Shape cloud ended their game.
Hawkeye motioned for Xnipers to start setting up position outside of the base, however, many were blasted by accurate fireballs from the Airships, courtesy of the Fire Bros. waiting on the deck.
With an idea popping into his head, he rushed down the hallways towards the docking bay, where all of the X-Nauts’ “Supremely Advanced Technology” was held.
”Look alive, boys! We gotta take down their Airships!”
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”Watch it, shell-for-brains!” A Koopa Troopa barked as he slapped another on the back of the head. Both were deep under the surface of the Moon, in the Bowser Drill’s dark and cramped control station.
”Watch it yourself! I know what I’m doing!” The second Koopa growled.
“If you knew, you wouldn’t be heading straight for the freaking center of the Moon!”
The second Koopa frantically pressed a series of buttons and commands, as the Drill changed its path, narrowly missing the edge of the Moon’s molten core.
“See? I got it handled!” The second Koopa grinned, hoping that the other Koopa wouldn’t notice the peculiar smell that was coming from his shell after that close call.
The first Koopa sighed as the Drill started to move upwards towards the surface.
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Above the surface of the Moon, the Koopas were touching down and making their way towards the entrance of the Moon base.
Growling, Sir Grodus ordered the X-Nauts to seal the doors and fall back into the base. A single X-Naut stood at the door of the entrance, quaking as the Koopa army started to head his way. Just as the front-most Koopa was upon him, the space soldier slammed the door shut, causing him to topple backwards with a broken skull.
Backing up and signaling to the Airships, the troops watched as all the Airships took fire at the main door. In just a few minutes, the door had been blasted into scrap and the troops were free to storm through.
“Gaaack ack ack ack ack!” Grodus cackled as he waited with the other Officers in the room that held the massive FAERIA computer. “They’ve walked right into our trap! FAERIA! Activate all Base Defenses! Destroy the intruders!”
--Affirmative, Sir Grodus.-
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As the Koopas continued through the first hallway, they were stopped short by two Laser Turrets that began to fire at troops at a rapid speed. Whenever a troop tried to get close to fire at the turret, they were usually blasted before they got the chance, and troops in the back couldn’t get a clear shot without shooting their allies. After a minute or two, a Green Paratroopa supported by a Magikoopa charged forwards and was able to kick down one Turret before his wings were clipped. As the Paratroopa was blasted by the remaining Turret, the other troops took the opportunity to destroy it while it was occupied.
With a cheer, the troops continued deeper into the X-Naut Fortress.
--Sir Grodus, intruders have destroyed the Laser Turrets and have entered the main body of the base. Also, all troops are in position and machines are standing by for your command.- FAERIA’s voice chirped.
“Excellent!” the head X-Naut (lol pun) cackled. “Deploy the machines!”
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Above the X-Naut’s Fortress, the four Koopa Airships floated idly.
Kamek (now wearing the traditional blue robes), Wendy, and Morton waited on the bridge of the Bowser Blaster Airship, anxious to hear any news on how the battle was going for the troops inside. Suddenly, the speaker crackled to life, as a Koopa’s voice came through the box, “Sir! We have successfully entered the main compound of the fortress with minimal casualties. We have not seen any enemy troops yet, however.”
”Stay on guard, men, and keep your wits about you! Remember our focus!”
“… uh, sir? What exactly… are we trying to… y’know, do?”
”… uh… Classified!” Kamek wavered for a moment, as he quickly slammed down the intercom.
”Smooooooth, Kamek,” Wendy mused as she filed her painted-pink claws.
“That’s why I like to use the voice! No awkward conversations! Why if I had-”
“Hey, Kamek?” Morton interrupted, both curious and eager to stop another one of the senior’s rants, “What are those?” Morton pointed a claw out towards the top of the X-Naut Fortress, where several shapes began to rise from behind the dome and fly towards the Airships.
“Bogies!
All available troops! Report to the Bowser Blasters and Bowser Bombers! We have enemies heading our way FAST! Protect the Airships at all cost; we can’t get home without them!” Kamek boomed. Seconds later, several jets began deploying from the Airships.
”See?” Kamek turned to the Koopalings with a sneer, “No back-talk!”
Morton hopped out of his chair and began to stretch his arms. “Aw, yeah! Time to show what this baby can do!” Morton cried excitedly, throwing a few practice punches in the air.
Kamek gave a half-nod, as he took off his blue pointed hat and replaced it for the Red Baron cap once again as he took the wheel of the Bowser Blaster Airship and began humming ‘TIE Fighter Attack’.
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Remember, bulbmin and Yoshimaster, you can both still send in new plans whenever you’d like.