Chapter 23: The Climax

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(Before Skye's awakening)

On the verge of dawn...

The Copycat smiled wickedly, after taking all of the crystals from the hands of Mayor Humdinger, including Chase's. He then attached the five glowing crystals onto his collar, as he instantly felt an incredible surge of immense energy coursing through his whole body.

Copycat: *grins* I can feel it... I CAN FEEL IT...!! This kind of absurd energy channeling through my veins... it was certainly incredible!! Not one that I experienced before!! This power, it was truly beyond my expectations!!

The Copycat laughed in pure satisfaction, then howled and showed off his boosted energy with an aura spike, in a way that his devastating energy alone completely shook the whole Foggy Bottom itself.

The ground even started to rumble by the extreme force.

Ryder and the pups, who were still stuck in the cage, were all terrified by the simple showcase of his destructive power.

Rocky: *mutters* What kind of monster he is right now...?

Marshall: No, he's more than a foul beast... it's possible that nobody could even rival his overwhelming power at this rate.

Rubble: *whimpers* Is there really no one left to stop him anymore?

The Copycat stopped, then turned back and glanced at them.

Copycat: *chuckles* At long last. This is the ultimate strength I've been seeking for!! I can feel so much power in every inch of my body. It's truly nothing compared to my pervious version. This invincible, almighty and such divine power... I never imagined these mysterious crystals could lift and rise my strength up to extreme heights!! I feel literally unstoppable. 

Ryder: *snarls* Stealing our crystals to become even stronger and take control over our beloved home... what do you think you can gain anything from this?! Is this really what you wanted? Is this the way you chose to live your future?!

Rocky: Yeah, take over our city just so that you'll order people around, doing whatever you desire for... and gaining all that wealth like the greedy Humdingers wanted, right?!

Copycat: ...Take control? Wealth?

The Copycat let out a laugh, as the pups became puzzled.

Copycat: Heh, it seems you've got the wrong idea, pal.

Ryder: *confused* Huh?

Copycat: It's true, I did have the intent of conquering the city, along with those stupid Humdingers and the bird lady. Still, our goals may be the same... but the truth is, one coin holds two faces at the same time, with each face having a different meaning by accomplishing one's goals, you understand?

Zuma: What do you mean...?

Copycat: Why do you think I've been fighting you mutts this whole time? Why do you think I ordered the Humdingers to prison you, instead of finishing all of you on the spot? Why do you think I'm sparing your lives after the fight, while I could just effortlessly behead all of you without any mercy? Don't you understand anything at all?

All of them became speechless.

The Copycat walked to them.

Copycat: *soft chuckle* I told you from the start, I've been aiming something bigger than just the city itself. I never had any interest on gaining fame or money, those useless stuff were not what I sought for, unlike those people.

Rubble: Then what's your story, Copycat? Why are you doing all of this? I just can't understand!!

Ryder: *mumbles* Then, what were you exactly looking for...?

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