The Regular Show X Reader

The End of Muscle Man

A clock on the wall shows that the time is now 6:55. Everyone now surrounds Muscle Man. "You have a style that can't be taught, Muscle Man." Pops said. "That's the ultimate compliment, coming from someone so dapper." Muscle Man said. He Hi-fives Pops and turns to (Y/n), Mordecai and Rigby. "You guys really know how to kick back and bro out. I respect that." He said. "We're workaholics compared to you, dude." Mordecai said. "Muscle Man, I have something to say. Back when we first started out, we didn't really talk to each other too much, and when we did, you usually always called me 'pretty lady' but now, we've come a long way since then, you actually call me (Y/n) now and have actually helped me sometimes when I needed it.

So I'd say, our relationship has changed quite a bit since we first started, huh?" (Y/n) asked, and Muscle Man smiles. "Heh, yeah I guess. And for the record, I still think you're a pretty lady, I just call you (Y/n) now because I see you as my friend." Muscle Man said, and she smiles at him. "Same here, dude." She said. "Think they got unlimited wings on the other side?" Rigby asked. "I know so, bro!" Muscle Man Hi-fives (Y/n), Mordecai and Rigby with both hands and walks to Skips.

"You always seemed to know a guy. I'm proud to have been one of those guys." Skips said. Muscle Man wipes away a tear. "Hrgh...heh. Isn't this funny? Suddenly, you're the one being open and I'm the man of few words." He said. "Never thought I'd see the day." Skips smiles sadly. Muscle Man hi-fives Skips with both hands and walks to Benson. "Did you mean all that stuff you said earlier, Benson?" He asked. "Every word." Benson said. The two slap hands and share a bro-hug while crying. They then break the hug and sigh, and Muscle Man walks over to Fives. Fives' lips quiver. "I don't-" Muscle Man puts his finger on Fives' mouth.

"Shh. You don't have to, bro. I know." Fives smiles and they both hi-five together, having Muscle Man whimper afterwards. "Don't follow me." He starts to walk towards the restrooms, making Fives wail in sadness and (Y/n) tries to comfort him. As he walks, flashbacks from "The Night Owl", "The Heart of a Stuntman", "Rage Against the TV", "Karaoke Video", and "Replaced" go through his mind. The thoughts make his eyes water and he stops at the door. The others stare on, watching him.

"I love you guys!" Saying this causes the others to burst into tears as he walks through the door. Everyone else continues to cry until Death walks in. "'Ello, everyone! Where might I find Muscle Man?" He asked. Skips glares at him. "In the back." He said. Pops rests a hand on Skips' arm. "Easy, Skips." Pops said. "Right, then." Death walks away. "Dude, what're we gonna tell Starla?" Starla and John Sorrenstein walk in, dressed up. "Speak of the devil." (Y/n) said. "Where's Mitchy? He said to be here at seven for something important." She said. "You mean, you don't know?" Mordecai asked.

"Know what?" Starla asked. "Starla, he's-" Fives began. All of the lights in the building suddenly shut off. As the restroom door opens, fog billows out, and a cart with white flowers, an ice sculpture of Muscle Man, and Muscle Man himself are being pushed by Death. Starla gasps and Death sets the cart next to a boombox. Death snaps, and an object covered by a tarp appears. He pulls off the tarp to reveal a tombstone that reads, "SO LONG BROS. 'MUSCLE MAN" "Noo! What did you do?!" Starla hics, then runs up to Muscle Man.

"Mitch! Mitch! Mi-i-i-i-tch!" She continues crying and climbs to Muscle Man. Skips quickly takes her away. "Muscle Man's last request was that I play this tape for you all. Here goes." John places the tape in the boombox and clicks 'play'. As the music starts, Muscle Man suddenly wakes up. He stands up, rips his shirt and pants off, and confetti falls as he begins to dance. "Like a phoenix from the flame...!" Pops said, with eyes wide and in awe.

Muscle Man continues to dance as Mordecai and Rigby stare in utter shock, their mouths hanging open, (Y/n) on the other hand, kind of excepted something like this and smirks, crossing her arms. Starla's eye shadow runs down her face and Benson's confusion turns into rage. "Now!" Death presses a red button that sends fireworks above Muscle Man. Jumping off the ice sculpture, he performs a split in front of everyone, who are still staring in shock. "Flip it!" John flips over the tape and plays it. Slow music plays as a disco ball appears over the others' heads. "Another one bites the dust." Death hands Muscle Man a ring. "Here." He said. "Heh, heh, yeah. Thanks, bro."

Muscle Man walks to Starla and takes her hands. "Starla, babe, you've been by my side through thick and thin, through slick and greasy. I can't think of anyone I'd rather have as my co-pilot for the rest of my days." Starla wipes her tears on her arm. "My friends here helped me bury Muscle Man for good today. No more wild night scoop in the loop, no more homemade firecrackers. I'm a new man now, for my old lady. That new man is me, Mitch. Pleased to meet you, Starla."

Muscle Man kneels on one knee. "What...?" Starla asked. "Now, Muscle Bro!" John pulls a string that reveals a banner saying, "Marry me Starla, Love Mitch". Starla sniffles. "Starla, will you marry me?" Muscle Man asked. "Mmm...no." Starla said. "She said no?!" (Y/n) asked in shock. "Whaa..?! But I gave my old self a memorial for you!" Muscle Man shouted. "And that's why I can't marry you." Starla said. "Babe!" Muscle Man said. "I wanna marry the man I fell in love with. And that is Muscle Man." Starla said. Muscle Man wipes away a tear.

"Are you for real? I can still be good old Muscle Man and have my sweet fun bun?" He asked. "That's the only way!" Starla shouted. "Whoa, okay. Let me try this again." Muscle Man kneels on one knee again. "Starla, will you marry me, the Muscle Man me?" He asked. "Yes!" Starla said. Muscle Man fits the ring on Starla's finger, grunting. "You may have to let that out a little." Starla hops in Muscle Man's arms and kisses him while the others stand and watch. "Wait. So Muscle Man was fine this whole time?" Mordecai asked, then turns to (Y/n).

"And you knew?" He asked, and she shrugs. "Not necessarily, I mean I wasn't in on it or anything, but I kinda figured this whole thing was a prank." (Y/n) said. "Aw, what?! No way! How did you know?" Rigby asked. "Dude, come on. It's not like he hasn't done elaborate pranks like this before. Remember the whole party thing?" She asked, and they didn't know what to say. "But what was all that stuff with Dr. Henry?" Rigby asked.

"I just had to make sure I was fit enough to keep up with this she-lion. Thanks a ton, you guys, for helping me finish my bucket list." Muscle Man said. "Thanks? I blew 12 grand on you today!" Benson shouted. "Do you even know what you put us through?!" Fives asked. " Yeah, Muscle Man. We all thought you were gonna die! Except for (Y/n) I guess, being the crazy chipmunk that she is." Mordecai said. "Hey! I'm not crazy, I'm just smarter than all of you." (Y/n) said. "What're you talking about, bro?" Muscle Man asked. "You had an appointment with Death!" Rigby said.

"You had to 'get your papers in order'?" Benson asked. "My toilet papers! I had to fold them into little triangles so my place would look nice for the after-party." Muscle Man said. "And I'm only here to deliver his aunt's ring from the underworld." Death said. Mordecai crosses his arms. "Not cool, Muscle Man." He said. "Oh, come on!" Muscle Man holds a copy of "Metaphors for Becoming A Husband." "This is a textbook engagement story: you shed your bachelor self before you can get married and be a husband. All that "death" stuff was a metaphor." He said.

"I leave this world tonight" is not a metaphor!" Benson shouted. Realization hits Muscle Man. "Ohhh... Oh, I see what you're saying. Sorry about that." He said. "Next time you die, you're on your own! Dude, that is seriously uncool..." Rigby said. Everyone except for (Y/n), Benson, Fives, Muscle Man, and Starla leave, grumbling. "You owe me $12,000." Benson said, then walks away. "Ha, good luck with that dude." (Y/n) said, then leaves. "You get it, don't you, bro?" Muscle Man asked. Fives' expression of anger turns into happiness. "Best. Proposal. Ever!" He Hi-fives Muscle Man.