Episode 1: Pilot

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(In case you haven't read the description, this takes place a week after season 3 of Meta Runners. Now go read the description if you haven't already!)


Narrator POV

Theo: This is really fun, Tari!

Tari: Yeah, I know Theo!

They had just been playing Tempest, the game they had first played to crash TAS Corp's server and retrieve Theo's original cartridge.

Theo: It really reminds you of that time when we tried to expose that small boss right?

Tari: You mean Lucks? Haha, yeah...

She trails off as she remembers MD-5 and the good times they had together.

Theo: Say, Tari, is there really no way we can go back or contact our friends?

Tari: No, I don't think so... wait, Theo, I got an idea!

Theo: Really? Is there a way we can go back?!

Tari: Maybe not necessarily go back, but we can contact them again! When we were captured by TAS Corp, I was able to contact MD-5 using Lamar's game! I also have the game in this server!

Theo: Awesome, what are we waiting for then?



With MD-5 (including Belle and Lucinia)

Masa: So, this is an awkward topic.

Lamar: Yeah, I'll say.

Belle: Let's just get to the point. How are we going to deal with Tari's body?

The atmosphere immediately becomes incredibly tense and gloomy, much more so than before. Sofia glares at Belle, while Lucinia looks at Belle disappointedly.

Lucinia: You could have said that in a better way, you know.

Lucinia has gotten a new Meta Runner arm, which is identical to her arm before Project Blue.

Sofia: ...

Masa: Well we had to get started some way. We should also get this over with today, since we have been discussing this for a week and it would probably be best for all of us if we finished.

Despite this, Masa is still visibly sad. He has also gained a new arm from Marco, which is the arm that they won from him.

Sofia: Well, I have an idea-

*Paki Gakusei*

(AN: Sorry, but I don't know the notification sound the game makes, so sorry if this is incorrect)

Lamar: Sorry guys, I should've muted it before this...

Masa: It's fine Lamar, we should just-

*Paki Gakusei*

*Paki Gakusei*

*Paki Gakusei*

*Paki Gakusei*

Masa: JUST ANSWER IT ALREADY!

Lamar: Yeah, I will, sorry about that.

Lamar opens his game, but he immediately drops it.

Lamar: WHAT THE HELL?! TARI?!

MD-5(-Lamar): TARI???!!!

All of MD-5 immediately looks up, with disbelief.

Sofia: What do you mean Lamar?!

Lamar: I MEAN IT'S TARI! SHE'S IN THE GAME! AND THEO TOO!

MD-5(-Lamar): WHAT??!!

Lamar picks the game console back up, and everyone crowds around it.

Sofia: TARI!!!!!!!

Masa: I can't believe it...

Lucinia and Belle are too stunned to speak, especially Lucinia, since she practically witnessed Tari's "death."

Theo: Hi friends!

Tari: Hey guys, sorry if we worried you...

Sofia: It's fine Tari, we just missed you...

Sofia is wiping a tear from her face, while everyone else is speechless.

Tari: Are you okay Sofia?

Sofia: Yeah, just glad that you're okay...

Belle: How are you two alive?!

Tari: Well, when Sheridan's server crashed, I was able to save some data, including Theo's data, and create a server of my own in cyberspace. I also managed to grab some games, which is why I'm able to talk with you guys! Although it is a bit weird why Sheridan had this... but still!

Sofia: Is there any way we can get you back into your body?

Tari: I'm not really sure... and I don't think I would even be able to go back into my own body, since it's probably... you know...

Masa: Actually, we were just about to discuss what we were going to do with it. It hasn't decayed or anything yet, probably since Sheridan created your body completely from artificial materials except for the blood.

Lamar: I hate to admit it, but that psycho was actually pretty smart.

Tari: I see...

Masa: It probably wouldn't be safe for you to come back yet, since your data is probably pretty damaged after all that happened, and the same goes for Theo.

Tari: Do you think there might be a way to fix my data?

Sofia: Actually... over the past week, I've been kinda... making some new code for Tari?

Everyone-Sofia and Theo: WHAT?!

Sofia: Well, I was going to tell you guys, but now that most of Tari's data is here, I think I can patch up her code and move her back into her body! I'd also need to do that for Theo but after Tari comes back, Theo should also appear.

Theo: So that means we'll be able to come back?

Tari: Yes Theo, we will!

Theo: Crackerjack, then what are we waiting for?!

Sofia: Well, there's just one tiiiiiiny issue...

Masa: What is it?

Sofia: Well, I can't fix Tari or Theo's code without accessing it, and right now they're stuck in cyberspace, which would make things pretty difficult to do. 

Tari: Can you do it when we're in a game you're connected to?

Sofia: Right, I completely forgot about that! Sorry, I guess I'm not thinking straight right now, with Tari actually being alive and all, hehe. Though, I'd prefer it if we moved you two to a different and more private game so that we won't be interrupted or anything.

Tari: Alright! Which game should we do?

Sofia: I think Battle Blaze would be good, there should be no chance of interruption if we put Masa in a game with you, and you'll be able to stay there long enough for me to fix you two!

Tari: Alright! When can we start?

Sofia: We can actually start right now, just load into this game I set up for us!

Tari: You hear that Theo? We can go back!

Theo: Nice, now lets-a-go!

To be continued


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