-TERRARIA, YHARIM’S KINGDOM: DRAEDON’S LAB-

Using omnipotent-like vision, Calamitas was currently hidden behind a large boulder that was positioned near the entrance of the laboratory as she peered into the structure. Her right hand was covering her right eye as it was surrounded by crimson red energy. The witch seemingly grunts in annoyance and says:

“This place is resistant to my powers,” She removes her hand from her eye, “This facility… these documents say that there’s another level to it that I had no idea even existed.”

Within her left hand was a manilla folder that had the words: “TOP SECRET” etched onto the front, said words taking on a red coloration. She opens the folder and sees the contents within.

The brimstone witch grits her teeth in anger as she sees blueprints for The Mech’s design, “So that’s why Yharim kept those ponies contained within the cells,” She said. “They’re practically lifeless because their souls were necessary for that robot’s design,” Calamitas then moves aside the blueprint, and her eyes widen in a fit of anger as she reads:

“Brimstone Witch Cloning Project.”

After reading its contents, a red flame turns the folder into ash as a growl is let loose by the witch, “Draedon… you and I are going to have some words together,” She then glances over her shoulder to the top portion of the Arena in the distance, “Once I’m done here… you’re next, Yharim.”

……….

Within Draedon’s lab, and still positioned within the large room that held the revelation of Calamitas’s clone. Statis, still disguised as Kadinsky, stood near a series of computers as the aforementioned clone was positioned within the glass cylinder, red liquid still filled the containment.

-I don’t have an opportunity to shatter that cylinder without being seen. Fortunately, the documents I left in Calamitas’s bedroom will be my backup plan. Here’s hoping she takes the bait.-

Dr. Draedon, Isabella The Steampunker, and J42-0N The Cyborg were still standing on the silver balcony, giving them an overview of the large room. The other scientists were checking their notes and fiddling with electrical equipment, while others either exited or entered the room.

“She’s beautiful,” Isabella comments as she looks at the clone. “Is she just as powerful as the real Calamitas?”

Draedon looks towards the clone’s cylinder containment, “Unfortunately, no. Due to the process, that clone isn’t nearly as powerful as the real witch,” The mechanical being chuckles in a nearly autotuned fashion, “But the beauty of it is that she can always improve. And she can use every spell and gesture that the original could.”

Suddenly, a ‘beep’ sound escapes from J42 The Cyborg, “Detecting high volumes of Brimstone energy entering the lab.”

Draedon slams a metallic fist onto the railing, “What?! She’s supposed to be in Camelot!” He shouts. This garners the attention of every scientist down below. He then places a hand to his right ‘ear’ and seemingly presses against a button that was positioned there, “This is Dr. Draedon, get the guards to stall Calamitas! I must move the clone to the lower portion of the facility with The Ravager.”

The response he got was nothing more than static, but what he heard next sent a sense of dread through his metallic form as guards could be heard screaming in utter fear. In addition, the exclamations of an angered Calamitas cries out:

“Draedon! I want to have a little chat with you!”

Blue lights start to glow on J42’s form, “Multiple casualties, she’s currently cutting through all of the guards… from what I’m detecting from her cerebrum, her anger level is over 9000.”

“Over 9000!?” Isabella exclaims. “What in the world could have her so enraged?!”

“What do you think?” Draedon questions with a tone of worry. “She knows… someone’s leaked the information to her about our projects. Both in The Underworld, and here.”

Draedon then lifts his right hand and exclaims:

“Get the clone back to the lower portion of the facility!” He points towards ‘Kadinsky’, “Kadinsky, you’re the highest-ranking individual here! Start the transporting process and get the clone out of here!”

Statis nods in response as he walks over to the glass cylinder that contained Calamitas’s clone. As it turned out, the cylinder was positioned on an elevator-like platform as a blinking green button was positioned on the exit/entrance portion of the transport. He presses the button as the metallic doors start to close from side to side before his very eyes.

A smirk forms onto ‘Kadinsky’s’ face as he comments:

“Looks like Calamitas did indeed find those documents, thank Twilight for that. Phase one is now complete,” Statis looked over his right shoulder, back to the clone behind him who laid unconscious within the red liquid, a masked tube strapped to her face to provide oxygen. An expression of absolute sympathy overtakes him as he says:

“Poor thing… you never even got the option to make your own choice. If I can ensure you survive this, perhaps I can show you a new purpose in life,” He looks forward as the elevator continues to descend, and smiles upon recollection before saying:

“Just like Twilight did for me.”

……….

Back in the room that Statis had left via the elevator, the remaining scientists looked to their superior on the balcony with anticipation.

Draedon swipes his arm to the right, “As for the rest of you, I can’t have Calamitas prying your minds for further information,” The doctor turns to J42 and nods to them before he and Isabella start to walk away; exiting the room via a door that was positioned on the catwalk.

J42 The Cyborg’s left arm transforms into a Gatling Laser and aims it towards the remaining scientists, “Commencing ‘Loose Ends’ protocol. Prepare to be terminated.”

Faces of absolute horror form onto each and every scientist, and some even begin to scream in utter fear… but these were silenced and overpowered by the now firing weapon of The Cyborg. Both blood and red energy projectiles were covering the room, and all forms of escape were literally sealed off as the exit was now blocked by a metallic cut-off or barrier. These unfortunate souls were now the living representation of ‘shooting monkeys in a barrel.’

……….

Calamitas was currently making her way through various large hallways as multiple guards of Yharim’s forces tried their best to combat her.

In one instance, a platoon of guards formed a combative stance and cut off the hallway by forming two lines back to back. Those in front were on a single knee; aiming their ranged weapons called: Gauss Rifle, while others stood behind them at full stature.

Upon seeing the witch turn the corner, one of the guards shouts:

“Halt! Cease your actions or we’ll shoot!”

Calamitas smirks, “Pathetic. All these men and women are still playing with toys.” She raises her right index finger and retracts it repeatedly while saying:

“Go on… give it your best shot.”

“Let her have it!” A guard shouts as a large number of high-velocity streams of blue particles are unleashed upon the witch. However, with a gesture of her index finger, Calamitas causes the projectiles to stop in place. She rotates her finger which, in turn, causes the streams of energy-based ammunition to aim towards the guards.

They all begin to quake in fear upon seeing this, and with a simple snap of the witch’s right fingers, the projectiles are hurled forth and cut down the guards. Blood, gore, and dismembered bodies now litter the hallway before her as she says:

“I will see this clone for myself, and judging by Draedon’s forces trying to stop me… those documents are right,” She then raises her right hand and surrounds it with crimson energy, “And I’ll gladly tear apart anyone who dares to stand in my way.”

-TERRARIA, YHARIM’S KINGDOM: ARENA-

The conflict within the arena continues to progress as Mena and Cosmos unleash their wrath against one another. All the while, a war between skeletons summoned by the pink mare and Crimson monsters from the fleshy biome summoned by Cosmos, raged in the background.

The crowd was shouting with pure enjoyment as even some of Yharim’s high-ranking individuals within his forces watched the event from their booths.

Braelor’s bucket of popcorn had long since been consumed entirely as he watched the battle take place before him. Then, the voice of Statis breaches his mind and says:

-Phase one is complete, Braelor. I’m heading down to the lower portion of the lab with the clone as we speak.-

Braelor nods before responding via a mind link, -Sounds good, but be careful in there. Yharon will also be coming should things play out as we planned.-

Princess Cadence, Tirek, Crystal Moonbeam, and Sweetie Belle Glutonia could be seen cheering for the pink pony. However, the daughter of Greed seemingly links herself to Braelor’s mind, who sat in a different area compared to them, and says:

-Braelor, have you heard from Statis yet?-

-Good timing, actually. He just informed me that Calamitas has taken the bait and is currently running amok within Draedon’s lab. Give it a moment, and Yharim should be pulled away soon enough. He’ll likely take Yharon with him which is phase two of the plan.- Braelor responds mentally.

……….

Yharim was currently sitting within the largest booth; watching the battle progress onward as Yharon’s large frame stood behind his seat. Then, a radio-like transmission garners the Jungle Tyrant’s attention as he presses his right index finger against the left ear portion of his helmet and says:

“What is it, Draedon?”

“Master Yharim, we have a situation. I highly request that you bring everyone there with you to the lab,” Draedon responds. “The Steampunker and I are currently retreating to our other facility. J42-0N The Cyborg will follow us soon after.”

Yharim sighs in annoyance, “What could be there that you yourself couldn’t handle? You’d better not be dragging me away for something so menial.”

“It’s Calamitas… She’s causing all forms of calamity, and our forces here can’t hold her back. She knows about our project, my liege… ‘Angry’ doesn’t even begin to explain her current mood.”

Yharim’s head raises up high and a momentary pause takes place. Then, he finally presses against his helmet and responds:

“... Oh.”

Character inventory/equipment:

Fluttershy: Statigel Armor(pony, equipped), Overloaded Blaster, Eviscerator, Crimslime Staff, Corroslime Staff, Slime Staff, Finch Staff, Snow Flinx Staff, Hornet Staff, Blood Clot Staff, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Healing Potion, Honey Comb(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Honeyed Goggles, Slime Mount, Staff Of Necrosteocytes, Purified Jam.

Rainbow Dash: Necro Armor(pony, equipped), Star Cannon, Minishark, Eviscerator, Aquatic Discharge, Bloody Rupture, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Healing Potion, Aero Stone(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Bone Glove(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Victory Shard, Slime Mount.

Zecora: Crimson Armor(zebra, equipped), Dune Hopper, Sausage Maker, Beenade, Tooth Ball, Aorta, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Various Potions, Rocket Boots(equipped), Honey Comb(equipped), Sand Cloak(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Bloodstained Gloves(equipped), Bone Glove(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Honeyed Goggles, Skeletron Hand.

Starlight Glimmer: Meteor Armor(pony, equipped), Space Gun, Starfury, Vein Burster, Purple Phaseblade, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Mana Potion, Healing Potion, Victory Shard, Rocket Boots(equipped), Aero Stone(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Bone Glove(equipped), Slime Mount, Book Of Skulls, Skeletron Hand.

Rarity: Meteor Armor(pony, equipped), Space Gun, Hornet Staff, Snow Flinx Staff, Ice Mirror, Blood Clot Staff, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Mana Potion, Angel Wings(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Slime Mount, Book Of Skulls, Skeletron Hand, Staff Of Necrosteocytes.

Applejack: Crimson Armor(pony, equipped), Vein Burster, Orange Phaseblade, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Rope, Metal Detector, Healing Potion, Angel Wings(equipped), Honey Comb(equipped), Flurry Boots(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Honeyed Goggles, Slime Mount, Bone Glove, Skeletron Hand.

Twilight Sparkle: Meteorite Armor(pony, equipped), Space Gun, Book Of Skulls, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Mana Potion, Ichor, Victory Shards, Aero Stone(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Slime Mount.

Pinkie Pie: Crimson Armor(pony, equipped), Vein Burster, Blue Phaseblade, Bloody Rupture x2, Aorta, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Metal Detector, Angel Wings(equipped), Honey Comb(equipped), Flurry Boots(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Bone Glove(equipped), Honeyed Goggles, Slime Mount, The Blood Butcherer, Skeletron Hand.