In the next area, known as the Ocean Area, the duo dodged bloopers and at the end, dealt with a Blooper Robo they had to defeat by making it ram into the underwater pipes that blew out currents, rescuing a second royal in the process.

In the third area, known as the Plains Area, the group had to deal with Spinies and Lakitues. This ended when the duo had to outlast a Spinny Making Machine, though this time, Dr. Krono himself operated it.

"Dr. Krono, why are you doing this? Is this really related to you running out of time? Let me help. Tell me what's going on, and I can help." Rob said.

"There's nothing you can do. Justice Hero or not, there's nothing you can do for me now. I won't die before I see my life's dream complete." Dr. Krono said. He unfortunatly, got away after that.

"Drat. We were so close to getting answers." Scootaloo said.

"Rob, we've got more problems: Reports say Dr. Dalfino has arrived on that planet now too." Expert said.

"That guy again? Come Scootaloo." Rob said.

Funnily enough, the next area known as the Haunted Area, is where Dr. Dalfino had stationed himself. However, what shocked Rob the most was that Dr. Dalfino had challenged Rob to a sword fighting duel. Rob managed to win, but it was harder then the hero thought it'd be.

"Hmph...your good. But you'll need more skills then that to beat the likes of me." Dr. Dalfino said before just leaving in his usual vehicle.

"Doesn't seem like Dr. Krono was anywhere near here." Rob said.

"Seems that way. Maybe he just skipped this area?" Scootaloo asked.

"That would mean he did so for one of two reasons: Either he didn't want to deal with ghosts, or he's running out of time thing really is what I'm hoping it's not." Rob said.

"You mean he thought that because he's running out of time, he thought only seven kidnapped royals was enough?!" Scootaloo exclaimed.

"And if that's the case, then we need to get to Dr. Krono for the answer. Fast." Rob said.

In the next area, the Lava Area, the group encountered lots of lava bubbles, with the robo at the end being a giant Podobo. But while it could move in the lava, it was not immune to Rob's sword at all.

In the sixth area, the Desert Area, there were many Pokeys and Hammer Brothers. The ending robot this time was a robo Sumo Bro, which was easy enough to defeat when it could be defeated from below.

In the seventh area, the Sky Area, there were more Lakitus, though these threw things besides Spinies, and there were Koopas. The robo waiting for the duo at the end this time though, Rob recognized. "Is that a Robot based on the Devil Chaos Chao?!

Dr. Krono's Ultimate Robot
DEVIL CHAOS CHAO ROBO

This robot; while it stood at only eight feet tall, still had tricks up it's sleeve. For one, it was the most durable robot ever, being able to take all of Rob's and Scootaloo's attacks without even so much as flinching; the attacks clearly doing as little damage as possible.

To top it off, the machine could fly, throw boulders, and even run very fast with such ease, it'd make even the likes of Sonic & his friends blush. This thing too every aspect of a Chao, turned it up to max, and then doubled that max. It was like fighting Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, all at once, only it was only the one foe. And there were also the missiles.

"This thing...it's like the ultimate robot." Scootaloo said.

"No kidding. If it wasn't already clear Dr. Krono is desperate, now it's even more so. Which only makes my worry about what it is that's causing Dr. Krono to run out of time, all the more likely, and I'm afraid. I've never been afraid like this, but if I'm right about the reason behind all of this, then that means we need to destroy this thing. Now." Rob said.

"I have an idea..." Scootaloo said before she used the mysterious gem stone to suddenly turn a missile on the robot which dealt massive damage. "Bullseye!" The Pegasus filly said.

"Nice thinking." Rob said. Three more missiles was all it took to defeat this creation. "This...was the most desperate play I've ever seen. Something of this magnitude means Dr. Krono really is running out of time. And I'm afraid for what that means." Rob said. The duo continued.

On the other end, Rob and Scootaloo could hear talking. "What...does Rob mean he's afraid for what that means?" General Hightop asked.

"...It doesn't take Rob's super perceptive skills to figure this out general." Expert said. Whatever was said next was a whisper.

"...Dear god..." General Hightop gasped.

On the other side, it could be seen that Aaron was looking at the feeds; specifically at Rob. "...Guess it's time to really prove just how much of a hero you really are." Aaron said.

The duo made it through the final area, the Cavern Area, and at the end, they came face to face once more with Dr. Krono.

"Dr. Krono, please...let's talk. I can help." Rob said.

"There is no more time to talk. I don't have the time." Dr. Krono said before suddenly a giant Buzzy Beetle that had some sort of contraption on it. "You may have been saving the royals as you defeated my machines...but now I'm using the royal I captured here against you. I wonder...can a hero such as your self really hurt them? I suppose it's time to find out." Dr. Krono said.

Desperate Scientist
DOCTOR KRONO

This was a fight unlike any other that either Rob or Scootaloo had ever faced before. They knew they could not hurt the royal, for hope the UNA's plan could still work with this planet, but how could they stop a mind controlled royal otherwise?

That's when Rob noticed, that Dr. Krono's pod had a similar device on it. "That's it!" Rob said, before getting the mind controlled Buzzy Beetle to charge into the cavern wall, which caused rocks to fall. In an instant, Rob used the mysterious gemstone to slow down time and redirect one of those rocks to Dr. Krono's pod.

"What the...was that..." Dr. Krono was unable to answer before it was done again. "Why you...how could you possibly have one of those?!" Dr. Krono said. But after one last rock was sent his way, his pod crash landed.

"It's over Dr. Krono. Let me help." Rob said.

"It's far from over! I won't stop until I fulfill--" Dr. Krono was suddenly cut off by his coughing fits again. But this time, he was unable to cover his mouth before he coughed up something on the cavern floor.

"I-is that...Bl-blood?!" Scootaloo excalimed.

"...I was afraid of this..." Rob said.

"No...no not yet..." Dr. Krono said as he coughed up more blood. "I'm not ready to go yet. I haven't fulfilled my life's dream yet..."He continued before coughing up more blood.

"Rob...why is Dr. Krono coughing up blood so much?" Scootaloo asked, worridly.

"...The whole reason why Dr. Krono said he's running out of time. Because he is. He has an uncurrable strain...of Terbucosis." Rob said.

"What's...oh dear...is that some sort of sickness...where the subject coughs up a lot of blood." Scootaloo got out. She felt sick to her stomach.

"Yes. And in the most severe cases...it's fatal." Rob said. "And this is the most severe of cases I've ever seen." He added.

"...Then Dr. Krono...really is running out of time..." Scootaloo said.

"That's why I need to go and get something. Stay with him." Rob said.

Author's Note

So fun fact about the Dr. Krono boss fight: There's technically a second phase, but all it amounts to is dodging the same heavily telegraphed attack three times. An attack that does zero damage no matter what. It's meant to really drive home the fact that Dr. Krono's body is becoming just that weak. So I hope you don't mind if I had that cut out especially since you weren't missing much to begin with.

Side Note: Wait, there's no warning for just simple blood? The closest warning tag is Gore but I reserve that something far more gruesome then just someone literally coughing up blood because of an illness they carry.