A giant, red robot with a blue helmet and antennae was at a firing range, keeping his skills up to scratch. Even after 20 years of peace, he still felt as though there was something out there waiting to shatter it. Whether it was his own guilt at imprisoning his brother or some angry god who wanted to see the Great Experiment reach its conclusion, he didn\u2019t know. His thoughts were interrupted by someone clearing their throat. He turned and looked down to see a human standing there. The human was male, had a black ponytail, and dressed in a shirt and tie. \u201cGreen Dalek, correct?\u201d rumbled the robot in his new deep voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd you\u2019re a version of my childhood hero, Optimus Prime\u201d replied the human, Green Dalek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026You read as human, not Dalek,\u201d muttered the robot, Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBack in the early days of the internet, Doctor Who<\/em> was still an obscure thing. I call myself the Green Dalek specifically because green\u2019s my favorite color.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat WOULD give a human some needed anonymity back in the early days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhat about you? Where I\u2019m from, your story isn\u2019t finished yet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat will be for another day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTrue, don\u2019t want any spoilers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSo, Green Dalek, how do you want our bout to proceed?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWell, we\u2019ve both got the voices for it. Whoever can say the darkest bit of dialogue in the deepest voice possible without choking out is the winner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAnd our battlefield?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019ve asked a former contestant if we could use their home as the battleground.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhich one?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cVicky, Arsha\u2019s first opponent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAh, so she\u2019s granted us permission to use her home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe old circus tent, like her last fight.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cVery well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe challenge has been set, the terms have been agreed upon, and the chance of victory is agreeable for both sides,\u201d called a woman\u2019s voice. \u201cAll five of the Founding Chizaran Princesses will be judging. Tomorrow afternoon, your fight begins! Prepare and make ready! Good luck!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSee you tomorrow, Prime,\u201d bid Green Dalek. \u201cTill all are one!\u201d He vanished in green light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTill all are one,\u201d returned Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The day had arrived and both human and Autobot arrived in the old, abandoned circus tent. Standing between them, being filmed by a floating camera, were five women in ballgowns, each woman dressed in either pink, green, red, blue, or purple. They then began their announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am Rojenthi, the Red Princess of Chizara, and the war-time leader.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am Azuliterii, the Blue Princess of Chizara, and the technological leader.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am Rosadera, the Pink Princess of Chizara, and the peace-time leader.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am Verdutha, the Green Princess of Chizara, and the environmental leader.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAnd I am Moradelia, the Purple Princess of Chizara, and the history leader.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is it, ladies and gentlemen!\u201d cheered Rojenthi. \u201cThe final round of the 600,017th Verse Vs. Verse Rumble Royale! With this round, we\u2019ll determine who controls First Place prize, the Mirror of Reality!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRepresenting T-R-4-N-5-F-0-R-M-3-R-5-M-0-8-1-4-N-C-H-R-0-N-1-C-L-3-5, we have Optimus Prime! Representing Universe 7-3-4-9-7-8-4, we have Green Dalek!\u201d introduced Azuliterii. \u201cBoth are currently in W-4-N-D-3-R-L-U-5-T, graciously offered by a combatant, Vicky!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe final outcome,\u201d continued Rosadera, \u201cshall be determined by a guttural-off!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOptimus and Green Dalek,\u201d explained Verdutha, \u201cmust each give a line in a deep voice, trying to go deeper than their opponent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe instant one cannot find a good line, or their voice gives out, they are defeated,\u201d Moradelia went on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGreen Dalek, are you ready?\u201d asked Rosadera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cReady and waiting!\u201d declared Green Dalek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOptimus Prime, are you ready?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLet\u2019s do this,\u201d rumbled Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThen all that\u2019s left,\u201d declared Rosadera, \u201cis to determine who shall display the deepest-sounding voices! With this round, we shall determine who will take home the Mirror of Realty! Speak with honor, speak with pride, and, most importantly, speak well! Who shall start?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGreen Dalek, would you mind?\u201d asked Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAre you sure?\u201d asked Green Dalek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBeyond the shadow of a doubt.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMight prove to be your mistake.\u201d Green Dalek cleared his throat before he began. \u201cAutobots, transform and roll out!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI believe that is MY line,\u201d Optimus replied in a lower tone. The conversation went into lower and deeper tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou\u2019re not the only Optimus Prime to say that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPerhaps, but I AM the best.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA rather rookie mistake.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI have made Unicron blink before.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDid you come back from the dead?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI saw no need to die.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBrave; but breaking the mythos.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI prefer not to stagnate. It\u2019s against my people\u2019s goals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA noble goal, to be sure. But do you have the will?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMore than enough will.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLet us hope\u2026\u201d Green Dalek didn\u2019t get far as he coughed. \u201cDammit!\u201d he whispered. \u201cToo low, even for me!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy own vocal circuits are starting to overheat.\u201d Rosadera snapped her fingers as Optimus\u2019 vocal circuits cooled and Green Dalek drank a glass of pink, sweet-tasting water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOh well, maybe next time,\u201d sighed Green Dalek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI look forward to seeing you win one,\u201d wished Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSpeaking of winning,\u201d called Rosadera, \u201cthis contest is over! Ladies and gentlemen, we have our winner! The one that spoke in the deepest possible voice, the new owner of the Mirror of Reality, the winner of this round, the champion of the 600,017th Verse Vs. Verse Rumble Royale…is Optimus Prime, the youngest leader of the Autobots and the champion of T-R-4-N-5-F-0-R-M-3-R-5-M-0-8-1-4-N-C-H-R-0-N-1-C-L-3-5!\u201d The cheers were loud and long! \u201cCongratulations, Optimus Prime! You have earned the Mirror of Realty! Tell me, do you intend to use it or is it too powerful for anyone to use?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe latter, most assuredly,\u201d rumbled Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGood fight,\u201d bid Green Dalek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Closing Ceremony took place on Thanksgiving. Optimus, Green Dalek, and the Third-Place winner, an opposite version of Megatron that leads the Heroic Decepticons, one that Optimus knew. \u201cLadies and gentlemen,\u201d began Rosadera, \u201cwe thank you all for joining us for this particular 3V2R! These three combatants,\u201d she gestured towards Optimus, Good Megatron, and Green Dalek, \u201chave proven to be the toughest of this tournament\u2019s contenders. Now, they shall claim their rewards.\u201d Azuliterii approached Good Megatron and handed him a book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMegatron of the Decepticon Heroes Alliance,\u201d she announced, \u201cThird Place prize is the Libretto of Prophecy. It will allow you to look into the future from multiple viewpoints and gives you the opportunity to choose which prophecy you wish to come true.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy lady, I shall guard this thing jealously,\u201d promised Good Megatron. Verdutha approached Green Dalek with a device that functioned like a belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGreen Dalek,\u201d she revealed, \u201cSecond Place prize is the Fandom ShielDriver. This shall help you shield the weak and protect your family whenever someone in your world goes too far.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cShielDriver?\u201d asked Green Dalek. \u201cDoes that mean I can become a Kamen Rider? I don\u2019t even know how to use this thing!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere\u2019s an instruction manual inside a compartment in the belt,\u201d explained Verdutha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat will help,\u201d mused Green Dalek. Rosadera then approached Optimus with a large mirror in her hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOptimus Prime,\u201d she proclaimed, \u201cas promised, you are the master of the Mirror of Reality. Use it however you see fit but guard that thing jealously.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI intend to,\u201d promised Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith all that,\u201d declared Rosadera to the audience, \u201cit\u2019s time for the Closing Parade! If the winners will follow us, we\u2019ll all go to the Winner\u2019s Float!\u201d The three contestants climbed onto the float and it moved off into the streets as the Chizaran Spectrum Marching Band led the way. Like the last time Optimus fought in the 3V2R, the parade was a good two hours before it arrived at the Closing Torch. The winners stepped down, received their torches, then they threw their torches into the Closing Torch and it leapt high into the air, flashing in all the colors of the Chizaran rulers. \u201cLadies and gentlemen from all realities,\u201d began Rosadera, \u201cwe cannot thank you enough for supporting past, present, and future tournaments. We thank you all for tuning in on this Thanksgiving. As we all return home, we urge you all to stay safe and have fun! Happy Thanksgiving!\u201d The cameras then turned back to Blancalmarem and Nemengra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLadies and gentlemen, we thank you all for joining us this Thanksgiving!\u201d began Blancalmarem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe enjoyed seeing all the decorations of the viewers and contestants!\u201d continued Nemengra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThanks to your support, this tournament was a success! We hope to see you tune in to more tournaments! I am Blancalmarem, the white princess of Chizara and the life leader!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am Nemengra, the black princess of Chizara and the death leader!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAnd we thank you for joining us for the 600,017th Verse Vs. Verse Rumble Royale!\u201d the two princesses finished together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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