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But there is hope - and it lies with the faeries that also inhabit Mystrica. Being Mystrica's helpers, they are said to be responsible for [[HolyGround instilling a powerful magic inside several locations throughout Mystrica]]. For years this magic has remained elusive, a secret shared by the faeries and the Elemental Goddesses. Now the Elemental Guardians must harness this magic to purify Virtualmon and restore peace to Mystrica, while preventing the Techno Mafia from obtaining all the Elemental Keys.

** '''Reptile:''' Mystripets resembling real-life reptiles, including [[EverythingsBetterWithDinosaurs dinosaurs]]. Reptiles cannot be Stunned or Poisoned. They get a Defense boost while frozen, but have all their stats lowered while burned.

** '''[[TheFairFolk Faery]]:''' Faery-like Mystripets, not to be confused with actual faeries (though the faeries themselves are [[CaptainObvious always this class]]). They get a slight Magic boost in battle and are immune to Magic-lowering Effect attacks, but take double the usual damage from [[ColdIron Metal attacks]].

** Specialty attacks are unique to a Mystripet or family. These can be learned by leveling up, immediately upon Digimorphing, or taught by a faery.

* '''V-Bots:''' These robots were originally developed by Vi Willow, acting as a mobile police force of sorts all over Mystrica. However, after the lockdown, some of these V-Bots have become corrupt and prone to attack. Like T-Bots, they are all Machine class and have a single Element, although they are more likely to have a non-Metal Element, indicated by a letter in their name. They also have a number which corresponds to their skill level. Vi Willow herself keeps a special V-Bot as a "pet" - the adaptable and element-fluid V-0X.

* '''Regular Enemies:''' These are special creatures that lack the intelligence and other programming required for being a Mystripet. (They can't even have two Elements.) Scattered around Mystrica, particularly in uninhabited areas, they seem to serve no purpose other than to provide atmosphere and serve as [[{{Mooks}} punching bags for Mystripets]]. Similarly to Pokemon, they can only speak one word - though rather than their name, it's an onomatopoeic two-syllable word of some sort.

* EnemyScan: He frequently does this in battles. In the video game version, he has this as one of his character abilities.

* ConsummateLiar: She better be, for she practically relies on her lying skills to keep her relationship with Lupin a secret to all non-Black Cat Bandits, especially Mr. D.
* CuteGhostGirl: Lorraine. Complete with a [[TastesLikeDiabetes sickeningly sweet]] and melodic voice. Kind of unsettling given her sadistic personality.
* FingerlessGloves: She wears elbow-length black ones that are completely fingerless, probably just to match her already dark-coloured outfit.

'''Ashleigh:''' The Elemental Guardian of Earth. This young woman is the oldest of the Guardians, acting as the mature TeamMom of the group. Serious and conservative, she tends to interpret things through a pretty narrow mindset, closely following her Catholic faith. She is a musician who used to perform at a church, and thus takes on the important role of "recording" the hidden magic of Mystrica [[MagicMusic in the form of a song]].

* HighHeelFaceTurn: The Freebirds are a mostly-male gang, so of course one of the very few females is going to ditch them and join a more benevolent gang. [[DatingCatwoman Eventually]].

* KingOfAllCosmos: Queen, rather. Since she created Mystrica, she could very well be its supreme god (she often [[LampshadeHanging lampshades this]] in the story), but she insists that she isn't, because of "factors of the programming that are beyond [her] control".

* RobotBuddy: [=V-ZeroX=], her V-Bot companion.

'''Mr. D:''' Real name Remy Demange, this young man is practically the epitome of the [[EveryoneLooksSexierIfFrench romantic and artistic Frenchman]]. He's a ballet dancer and also works for a fashion design company, but is not really the smartest person out there, especially in the rational logic department. He starts out the story as Yamiko's boyfriend, forming the third side of her love triangle. But while he is quite cautious and protective (possibly a bit too much) of her, when faced with immediate danger, he would rather [[DirtyCoward forget all about Yamiko and run for his life]]. But his passion and gentlemanly nature makes up for that... right?

* ChekhovsGunman: Lupin could qualify, since he is first introduced as the mysterious person who turned in Yamiko's Scanner and later gave her a Pet Coupon for Mortima. While he doesn't actually appear then, he does include his name on the [[CallingCard note he writes to her]] along with the Pet Coupon. He doesn't make his actual appearance until after the Guardians split up.

** Mr. D: White wine - appropriate given his rivalry with Lupin (plus he's French)

* LoveTriangle: An important part of Yamiko's sub-plot. Its exact [[TriangRelations type]] is complicated - sometimes it seems like a Type 10, where Yamiko and Mr. D are in a relationship but she has her eyes on Lupin. Other times it's a Type 5, where Mr. D is trying to convince Yamiko that Lupin would be a bad influence on her. Then it's often a Type 7, where Yamiko is having secret affairs with Lupin even though she and Mr. D are still together. And towards the end of all this, it's a Type 4, where Yamiko is with Mr. D, but this time Lupin is the one who ([[CanNotSpitItOut unbeknownst to Yamiko]]) loves her. And then it's a ''different'' Type 4, with Yamiko and Lupin being in the relationship while Mr. D still has feelings for her. Yikes, what a roller coaster.
** This is specifically a FireAndIceLoveTriangle, with Mr. D being the fire and Lupin being the ice. But in this case, the ice is the [[ChildhoodFriendRomance childhood friend]], who periodically [[DefrostingIceQueen defrosts]] and re-freezes throughout the story.
** To make things even ''more'' complicated, throw [[DatingCatwoman Panther's brief affair with Lupin]] into the mix and it becomes a love square. And if you count Yamiko's feelings for Merlin who loves Ashleigh who prefers someone like Mr. D, and Panther's unrequited feelings for Daisuke who ends up in a relationship with Warren... [[LoveDodecahedron you have a mess]].

* TheChooserOfTheOne: Queen Mabel, leader of the faeries. No, it's not Vi Willow, even though she did originally create her.

* '''Mayville:''' A town specializing in gardening and all things floral. The town is run by a faery couple named Lord Pan and Lady Gaia, who are said to be responsible for the flourishing of plant life here.

* '''Forest of Essence:''' A large forest that divides Mystrica into western and eastern halves. The home of the faeries, it is [[LandOfFaerie enchanted so that it]] [[ContainmentField cannot be traversed by]] [[{{Muggle}} non-faeries]]. To get to the other half of Mystrica, one must either travel along the northern or southern coast, or take the subway that runs between Himachi and Alpenhaus.

* '''[[ElaborateUniversityHigh Mystrica University]]:''' (Magic spot - Poison) Known as MYU for short, this is a full-fledged university/boarding school located in southwestern Mystrica. It's a pretty typical university, with the exception that it offers Mystripet Studies as a major, has a renowned computer science major, and has some AI teachers. After the lockdown, these AI teachers have become malevolent. There are five such teachers (Literature, Math, Art, Science, and Physical Education) who act as bosses. You must [[BossBonanza defeat them all]] in order to claim the sacred space.
* '''[[{{Wutai}} Silver Hollow]]:''' Located west of the Rocky Hills in a lush area surrounded by trees, almost completely surrounded by Crescent Lake. The town is a bit reminiscent of Kyoto, home to great natural beauty and historic fantastical myths, and the large golden [[ShrinesAndTemples Bamboo Shrine]] in the centre. The maiden of Bamboo Shrine, {{Miko}} Usatsuki, is the mayor of the town.

** '''Rainbow Reef:''' (Magic spot - Water) If you dive into Foseena's pool in Acuato, you can [[UnderTheSea swim across the ocean to this colourful reef]]. All the enemies here are sea creatures, and since most Mystripets cannot battle underwater, Foseena has a stable housing various sea-dwelling Mystripets to borrow.

** '''[[ToyTime Toybox Park]]:''' (Magic spot - Normal) An amusement park located just outside of Alpenhaus. Unfortunately, after the lockdown, this place had to be closed because [[AmusementParkOfDoom the toys inside it came to life and started attacking people]].

** '''Crystal Pyramid''': (Magic spot - Ice) An [[SlippySlideyIceWorld icy]] [[UndergroundLevel cave]] underneath Deluna Desert. Entering this cave from Pearl Cliff takes you to the [[BuildLikeAnEgyptian largest pyramid]] in the desert, which is crystalline and inverted underground. The boss is located under said pyramid. Lots of Mineral-class crystalline enemies appear here.

* '''[[JungleJapes Otori Jungle]]:''' (Magic spot - Air) A miniature [[TheAmazon rainforest]] in southeastern Mystrica. Lots of rain falls here, providing the nearby town of Moondance with plenty of water. Many tropical birds inhabit this jungle, which of course turned evil after the lockdown. In the center is a [[TempleOfDoom temple]] where the boss can be found.

* '''[[EvilIsBurningHot Mt. Diavolo]]:''' (Magic spot - Fire) An [[LethalLavaLand active volcano]] nestled within the southern part of the Ashy Mountains, easily visible from both Alpenhaus and Necromere. Traveling down the rocky trail alongside it from the former to the latter has been described as "descending from Heaven down into Hell".

* '''[[IDontLikeTheSoundOfThatPlace Necromere]]:''' Located at the foot of the Ashy Mountains and near Bogmire Swamp, this [[HalloweenTown desolate town]] is the scene of numerous hauntings due to it being a [[ElephantGraveyard morgue of sorts for those who die in Mystrica]], so it's [[ForbiddenZone only the bravest of heart who live here]] (if anybody). It's also populated by a few undead keeper-less Mystripets. The mayor, a witch by the name of Sinistrina von Schwarzwald (said to have been banished here by her sister Lucina of Alpenhaus), is possibly the only person living here, so instead she holds the responsibility of keeping all the spirits in check.

* '''Moondance:''' Sandwiched in between Deluna Desert and Banna Jungle, this town has a Middle Eastern vibe to it, being home to a [[BazaarOfTheBizarre vast outdoor marketplace]] and featuring an Arabian-style palace, which houses the mayor Prince Rama. Rumour has it that the prince doesn't do a very good job enforcing any laws, so the place is full of mischief and shady sellers (kind of like Harbora).

** '''Edengarde:''' A HiddenElfVillage (or Hidden Faery Village, rather) located deep in the Forest of Essence. It features a healing spring and a legendary restaurant that automatically serves a customer's [[YourFavorite favourite food]], and is ruled by the leader of the faeries, Queen Mabel. Adjacent to it is a shrine where the Elemental Goddesses are invoked, which requires use of the Elemental Keys.

** '''Jardin de Colores:''' The first boss location in the "game", [[GardenOfEvil this garden features]] [[PlantMooks plant and]] [[BugWar insect enemies]], and also has a flower shop. The boss is the Fleshy Flower, a huge flower that smells like rotting flesh.

** '''Mesozoic:''' A [[CasinoPark huge casino]] located in Night City. As the name would suggest, it has a [[{{Prehistoria}} prehistoric theme]], and even features an artificial tropical climate inside. After the lockdown, most of the place has been overrun with dinosaur enemies, and serves as another boss location.

** '''Cartespade Cathedral:''' An [[CreepyCathedral ominous-looking cathedral]] on a hill overlooking Castleton. On the inside it used to be calm and full of light, but after the lockdown, it has been terrorized by a pair of dragons, who serve as another boss.

** '''[[PunnyName The Bassment]]:''' A [[BandLand musical instrument shop/storage facility]] in Talmiroc. But it's no ordinary music shop: the instruments come to life and attack whoever enters! Yikes! It's also named after the intimidating Double Bass, which serves as the boss of this dungeon.

* '''[[ElaborateUniversityHigh Mystrica University]]:''' Known as MYU for short, this is a full-fledged university/boarding school located in southwestern Mystrica. It's a pretty typical university, with the exception that it offers Mystripet Studies as a major, has a renowned computer science major, and has some AI teachers. After the lockdown, these AI teachers have become malevolent. There are five such teachers (Literature, Math, Art, Science, and Physical Education) who act as bosses. You must [[BossBonanza defeat them all]] in order to claim the sacred space.

** '''Lemon Factory:''' An [[DerelictGraveyard abandoned car factory]] located underneath Shuberville, because of its unsightly modernness. The car parts aren't too happy with this, and will get their revenge on any Keeper who enters. The boss is a massive 8-cylinder engine.

* '''Beta Town:''' A town [[MonsterTown inhabited solely by robots]]. This used to be a factory for different bots used by both the Techno Mafia and Vi Willow, but ever since the lockdown, the robots have been hostile to intruders. The mayor, [[HumongousMecha Lord Metatronic]], also serves as a boss.

** '''Astronomical Temple:''' Located in a secluded beach area in Playa del Ganador, this is rumoured to have [[AdvancedAncientAcropolis been used as an observatory]], but now is infested with space-themed enemies, including its boss, the multi-stage Aging Sun.

** '''Rainbow Reef:''' If you dive into Foseena's pool in Acuato, you can [[UnderTheSea swim across the ocean to this colourful reef]]. All the enemies here are sea creatures, and since most Mystripets cannot battle underwater, Foseena has a stable housing various sea-dwelling Mystripets to borrow. The reef is another boss location.

** '''[[ToyTime Toybox Park]]:''' An amusement park located just outside of Alpenhaus. Unfortunately, after the lockdown, this place had to be closed because [[AmusementParkOfDoom the toys inside it came to life and started attacking people]]. Another boss location.

** '''Crystal Pyramid''': An [[SlippySlideyIceWorld icy]] [[UndergroundLevel cave]] underneath Deluna Desert. Entering this cave from Pearl Cliff takes you to the [[BuildLikeAnEgyptian largest pyramid]] in the desert, which is crystalline and inverted underground. The boss is located under said pyramid. Lots of Mineral-class crystalline enemies appear here.

* '''[[JungleJapes Banna Jungle]]:''' A miniature [[TheAmazon rainforest]] in southeastern Mystrica. Lots of rain falls here, providing the nearby town of Moondance with plenty of water. Many strange plant-based enemies appear here, along with some mischievous monkeys. In the center is a [[TempleOfDoom temple]] where the boss can be found.

* '''[[EvilIsBurningHot Mt. Diavolo]]:''' An [[LethalLavaLand active volcano]] nestled within the southern part of the Ashy Mountains, easily visible from both Alpenhaus and Necromere. Traveling down the rocky trail alongside it from the former to the latter has been described as "descending from Heaven down into Hell". Oh, and there's also a boss here.

** '''The Morgue:''' Actually it's closer to a [[CreepyCemetery cemetery]]. Located in Necromere, this is a [[CorpseLand dumping ground for dead bodies]], both Mystripet and human. Though the smell is taken care of through mushroom-growing and incineration with Mt. Diavolo lava, a lot of [[NightOfTheLivingMooks unpleasant spirits and undead creatures]] [[WhenTreesAttack and even spooky trees]] live here. Another boss location.

* PatchworkMap: [[JustifiedTrope Justified]] since Mystrica is based off a video game world.

The above is an advertisement for the virtual world of Mystrica. Sounds like a cool place, right? Ah, but there is a little problem. Just recently, a mysterious virus took over Virtualmon, a special creature designated keeper of all Mystrica's administrative data. Since then, all non-Mystripet creatures have been less than friendly, wreaking havoc all around Mystrica. To make things worse, inhabitants suffered the worst fate you can face in a virtual world: being [[TrappedInAnotherWorld trapped inside it]], with [[YouCantGoHomeAgain no hope of escaping]] [[TheOutsideWorld to the real world]].

In response to this, Vi Willow, the brilliant inventor who created Mystrica, asked the five [[OlympusMons Elemental Goddesses]] for help in protecting Mystrica. In response, they procured [[CosmicKeystone five keys]], each one containing a piece of their power. These keys had a mind of their own - they appeared in the hands of [[ChosenOne five individuals]], destined to be the guardians of Mystrica.

However, when the Techno Mafia, Mystrica's [[TheSyndicate organized crime syndicate]], heard about the Elemental Keys, they wanted to take them for themselves, using the Goddesses' power to take complete control of Mystrica. To do this, they sent fighter robots out into Mystrica, programmed to respond to an Elemental Key. To beef up their defenses, they artificially enhanced some Mystripets to make them even stronger. Already, they have succeeded in stealing one of the keys - the Spirit Key.

** There are a total of 14 Elements: Normal, [[KiAttacks Energy]], [[PlayingWithFire Fire]], [[MakingASplash Water]], [[DishingOutDirt Earth]], [[BlowYouAway Air]], [[SoulPower Spirit]], [[ShockAndAwe Thunder]], [[AnIcePerson Ice]], [[GreenThumb Plant]], [[ExtraOreDinary Metal]], [[PoisonousPerson Poison]], [[CastingAShadow Darkness]], and [[LightEmUp Light]]. Like in Pokemon, there is an intricate system of ElementalRockPaperScissors in effect, and if a Mystripet has two Elements, the damage modifiers are multiplied together.

** '''Relic:''' Mystripets that resemble ordinary non-toy objects. Relics are unaffected by secondary effects of non-Magic attacks.

* Additionally, each Mystripet has a "default attack" that costs no PP, but is rather weak. The element and offense type of the attack varies by Mystripet class.

** '''[[PillarOfLight Light Pillar]]:''' Located within the Spectral Forest, this tower is said to be the place where ghosts who have finished their business in the real world ascend to Heaven. Possibly another boss location.

** '''Arabelle Farm:''' Located right next to Diamond Town and just south of the Forest of Essence, this farm is home to a few benevolent animals... except for the ones near the barn, who aren't so friendly. The barn itself is home to another boss.

* '''Beta Town:''' A town [[MonsterTown inhabited solely by robots]]. This used to be a factory for different bots used by both the Techno Mafia and Vi Willow, but ever since the lockdown, the robots have been hostile to intruders. The mayor, Lord Omitron, also serves as a boss.

* CombatSadomasochist: Venifica, her Sinistress, definitely qualifies. In battle, she prefers to slowly cause as much pain as possible to the opponent, and has a habit of [[TooKinkyToTorture laughing when hit by an attack]].

* CuteGhostGirl: Venifica. Complete with a [[TastesLikeDiabetes sickeningly sweet]] and melodic voice. Kind of unsettling given her sadistic personality.

* AgonyBeam: One of the general attacks is literally called Agony Beam. Venifica, Yamiko's Sinistress, [[YouMonster ''loves'' to use this attack]].

* RaymanianLimbs: Heliorb and Sinistress's arms qualify.

In response to this, Vi Willow, the brilliant inventor who created Mystrica, asked the five [[OlympusMons Elemental Goddesses]] for help in protecting Mystrica. In response, they procured five keys, each one containing a piece of their power. These keys had a mind of their own - they appeared in the hands of [[ChosenOne five individuals]], destined to be the guardians of Mystrica.

Basically, this unwritten story by troper Tropers/Ladytanuki pays homage to EasternRPG {{Mon}} games, offering a more realistic take on the matter. (And who knows, maybe it will be developed into an actual video game someday - for now it's more like a book.) This means there will be nods to RPG elements such as {{Random Encounter}}s, [[TraumaInn inns with healing services]], and epic {{Boss Battle}}s. Since this is a Mon game, the Guardians will also have to bond with and train up their Mystripets to fight the evil forces taking over Mystrica.

Basically, this unwritten story pays homage to EasternRPG {{Mon}} games, offering a more realistic take on the matter. (And who knows, maybe it will be developed into an actual video game someday - for now it's more like a book.) This means there will be nods to RPG elements such as {{Random Encounter}}s, [[TraumaInn inns with healing services]], and epic {{Boss Battle}}s. Since this is a Mon game, the Guardians will also have to bond with and train up their Mystripets to fight the evil forces taking over Mystrica.

* CampStraight: He's short, wears [[{{Guyliner}} eyeshadow]], has a coat lined with [[PinkIsFeminine pink satin]], shies away from physical fights, and acts with an almost [[InTouchWithHisFeminineSide motherly sense of nurture]]. But, surprise, he's straight as an arrow - and quite the casanova to boot.

* StevenUlyssesPerhero: His name means "wolf". Unsurprisingly, he ends up keeping the only two Mystripet species that are wolf-based. (One of them is actually a werewolf.) Although, the reason why he picked that nickname in the first place was because of the fictional thief Franchise/LupinIII. [[MeaningfulRename Guess what he does for a living.]]

* FantasticFireworks: Fire wizard Flamella's specialty move, Fireworks, uses these to [[DeadlyFireworksDisplay cause damage]].

* '''[[NotSoSafeHarbor Harbora]]:''' A [[WretchedHive pirate town]] located far in the southwest corner of Mystrica at the tip of the same peninsula Silver Hollow is in. This town is home to a [[MerchantCity vast marketplace]], and unfortunately, a lot of [[BlackMarket shady activity]]. [[OutlawTown Street gangs like to gather here]] for some reason, even though they aren't very pirate-like. The mayor is [[CaptainColorbeard Captain Copperstache]], who owns a [[CoolShip flying pirate ship]] that travels between Harbora and Shuberville.

** Lupin also has the Pickpocket ability, which averts the above trope by having him randomly steal money or items from NPCs after talking to them.
** Lupin's Swipe ability lets

* OlympusMons: The Elemental Goddesses. Each goddess has a "child" associated with it that can be kept as a "special edition" Mystripet, though their power is diminished compared to the actual goddesses. The Elemental Guardians are given one of these along with their Scanner, and with the Elemental Keys, they eventually gain the exclusive ability to temporarily transform into their appropriate Goddesses during battle. Cool, huh?

* EarsAsHair: Ninja rabbit Musagi has this - long and flowing ears "tied back" by its [[MartialArtsHeadband headband]].

'''Ari:''' The Elemental Guardian of Spirit, and Gon's little sister. She's even more of a computer geek than Gon is, often shutting herself in the computer room for hours on end. She even goes so far as to [[BusmansVocabulary insert computer speak into her regular speech]]. This also makes her really naive about things, and she is also fond of sharing things over the Internet. These two things worked against her when she asked an online forum about the Spirit Key she received. One day, she vanished along with the key - right through the computer screen.

'''Phoebe:''' The Elemental Guardian of Air. An all-American fun-loving cowgirl type [[CountryMouse used to the rural life]], this ten-year-old is the youngest of the Guardians and also the [[NaiveNewcomer newest to Mystrica]]. The lockdown of Mystrica happened while Phoebe was on a school trip there, meaning she and her classmates were trapped there and separated from their families. While she has a habit of complaining about stuff, she is [[GenkiGirl energetic]] and has a definite sweet tooth, and is always ready for adventure.

* BroodingGirlGentleBoy: The relationship between Yamiko and Mr. D is like this.

* ElementalEyeColors: Did you forget what element the Guardians are assigned to? No worries - just look at their eyes! Ashleigh's are [[GreenEyes green like the grass]], so her element is Earth. Yamiko's are [[MidnightBlueEyes dark blue like the ocean]], so her element is Water. Phoebe's are hazel like the eyes of an eagle, so her element is Wind. Gon's are black like coals, so his element is Fire. Ari's are a very dark brown, which makes no sense... but her element is Spirit, by process of elimination.

This is a small and closely-knit gang of [[GentlemanThief gentleman thieves]]. Classically they've specialized in small-scale robberies and other forms of petty theft, while [[LovableRogue still maintaining a]] [[HonorAmongThieves good sense of morality]]. After they moved to Mystrica, one of them joined the Techno Mafia. But when they heard about the mafia's plan to steal the Elemental Keys, they decided to try and stop them from doing so - though in a more clandestine manner than the Elemental Guardians.

'''Halberd:''' He's both the [[GeniusBruiser brains and brawn of the group]], being big and strong and intimidating (even in the [[ManInAKilt kilt]]) and proficient in sword-fighting (particularly fencing), but also in charge of [[GadgeteerGenius designing electronic gadgets]] used in their capers. During such capers, he's either monitoring others' progress from their computer network, or accompanying them as a bodyguard. Despite his size though, he has a [[GentleGiant calm demeanor]] and a strong sense of [[CavalierCompetitor chivalry]]... kind of odd for a criminal.

'''Vi Willow:''' The brilliant yet unexpectedly [[MadScientist insane]] creator of Mystrica. During Mystrica's development, she recruited a team of programmers and video game developers to design all the detail work and handle inhabitants' data (ensuring their safe passage between Mystrica and the real world), but spends [[BrilliantButLazy hardly any time working on it herself]]. Instead of residing in Mystrica, she created a digital avatar of herself to handle Mystrica's internal affairs, like helping out new Keepers.

* ElementalEyeColors: Did you forget what element the Guardians are assigned to? No worries - just look at their eyes! Ashleigh's are green like the grass, so her element is Earth. Yamiko's are dark blue like the ocean, so her element is Water. Phoebe's are hazel like the eyes of an eagle, so her element is Wind. Gon's are black like coals, so his element is Fire. Ari's are a very dark brown, which makes no sense... but her element is Spirit, by process of elimination.

** To make things even ''more'' complicated, throw [[DatingCatwoman Panther's feelings for Lupin]] into the mix and it becomes a love square. And if you count Yamiko's feelings for Merlin who loves Ashleigh who prefers someone like Mr. D, and Panther's unrequited feelings for Daisuke who ends up in a relationship with Warren... [[LoveDodecahedron you have a mess]].

* NowLetMeCarryYou: Yamiko does this with Lupin. Initially, Lupin was responsible for the Techno Mafia failing to steal the Water Key from Yamiko (by stealing it himself and taking it to the police), giving her a Pet Coupon, getting her captive Serpendine back, and guiding her away from a spot where the Techno Mafia is planning to ambush her. In return, Yamiko helps [[RescueReversal rescue Lupin from]] [[spoiler:the Techno Mafia's mini-prison]] and is key to helping him recover from it, bravely assists him in infiltrating the Techno Mafia headquarters, and again rescues him from [[HauntedHouse Misery Manor]] (this time by herself).

* OlympusMons: The Elemental Goddesses, when invoked by the Elemental Guardians.

* '''[[IDontLikeTheSoundOfThatPlace Necromere]]:''' Located at the foot of the Ashy Mountains and near Bogmire Swamp, this [[HalloweenTown desolate town]] is the scene of numerous hauntings due to it being a [[ElephantsGraveyard morgue of sorts for those who die in Mystrica]], so it's [[ForbiddenZone only the bravest of heart who live here]] (if anybody). It's also populated by a few undead keeper-less Mystripets. The mayor, a witch by the name of Sinistrina von Schwarzwald (said to have been banished here by her sister Lucina of Alpenhaus), is possibly the only person living here, so instead she holds the responsibility of keeping all the spirits in check.

Basically, this unwritten story pays homage to EasternRPG {{Mon}} games, offering a more realistic take on the matter. (And who knows, maybe it will be developed into an actual video game someday - for now it's more like a book.) This means there will be nods to RPG elements such as {{Random Encounter}}s, [[TraumaInn inns with healing services]], and epic boss battles. Since this is a Mon game, the Guardians will also have to bond with and train up their Mystripets to fight the evil forces taking over Mystrica.

The story itself will be rather complex and heavily character-driven, each character having their own conflict or motivation. If this were a video game, there would be ten [[PlayerCharacter playable ("primary") characters]]: the five Elemental Guardians, and all five members of a benevolent thieving gang called the Black Cat Bandits, whose goal is to stop the Techno Mafia from taking over Mystrica. There are also a few "secondary" characters who play important roles, including Mystrica creator Vi Willow and the leader of the Techno Mafia.

The written version of this story will contain references to a Pet List, which describes some characteristics of each Mystripet, along with a "Mystripet Tracker" for each of the characters, showing the status of their Mystripets during their journeys. The characters will usually be in groups of four or less; in the video game, a party has a [[ArbitraryHeadcountLimit maximum of four members]]. The video game's story progresses in quests, some of which require [[RequiredPartyMember specific characters]], and some where you get to assign whichever characters you want to [[LetsSplitUpGang two or three simultaneous quests]]. Secondary characters [[GuestStarPartyMember sometimes accompany the primary characters]], having Mystripet teams of their own.

* They are classified into Elements, which function like Pokemon types. A Mystripet can have one or two elements.

* Mystripets also have a Class, which shows what type of creature they are. Each Class offers a special ability that affects the pet's battle performance, and some attacks only target specific classes. The classes are as follows:

** '''Birds:''' Mystripets that resemble birds, whether or not they fly. Birds overcome status problems more easily than other Mystripets.

** '''Mote:''' Motes are usually either blob-like or based off an elemental essence. When they are hit by an attack of their own element, their own attacks of that element get a power boost.

** '''Mineral:''' Mystripets made of rock. Mineral pets get a Defense boost whenever they are hit by an attack of an element they are resistant or immune to.
** '''[[TheUndead Undead]]:''' Demonic or zombie-like Mystripets. If Undead pets are KO'd by a Melee attack, they will re-materialize at full HP (but not PP). Healing moves will not work on them, instead causing a little damage.

* Mystripets gain stat boosts upon [[CharacterLevels leveling up]]. The maximum level a Mystripet can achieve is 64.

* Effect attacks don't do any damage, but they have other effects, like altering stats or causing status problems.

* Melee, Ranged, and Magic attacks do damage, and each of these types correspond to separate Offense stats. Each Mystripet species has different base amounts of each Offense stat.
** Defense affects damage from Melee or Ranged attacks. Will affects damage from Magic attacks. Again, each Mystripet species has different amounts of each Defense stat.

'''Phoebe:''' The Elemental Guardian of Air. An all-American fun-loving cowgirl type, this ten-year-old is the youngest of the Guardians and also the [[NaiveNewcomer newest to Mystrica]]. The lockdown of Mystrica happened while Phoebe was on a school trip there, meaning she and her classmates were trapped there and separated from their families. While she has a habit of complaining about stuff, she is [[GenkiGirl energetic]] and has a definite sweet tooth, and is always ready for adventure.

'''Yamiko:''' The Elemental Guardian of Water. This [[ShrinkingViolet shy teen]] with an [[ElegantGothicLolita innocent and girly fashion sense]] lives a tumultuous existence, plagued with intense [[MoodSwinger mood swings]] and tendency to [[VictorianNovelDisease frequently get sick]]. These are thought to come from a curse cast upon her by her great-grandmother, which she can overcome by defeating her ghost in a battle. She also is stuck in a LoveTriangle, which drives most of her [[RomanticSidequest sub-plot]].
* BewareTheQuietOnes: She's the quiet and reclusive one among the Elemental Guardians... until she's [[SilkHidingSteel provoked into a fight]] or [[BerserkButton someone insults ]][[ElectraComplex her father]].
* CombatSadomasochist: Venifica, her Sinistress, definitely qualifies. In battle, she prefers to slowly cause as much pain as possible to the opponent, and has a habit of laughing when hit by an attack.

* PaintItBlack: Inverted; she was born with black hair, and was shy and moody as a child. When she grew older and her personality turned... [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]], she dyed her hair crimson. This is especially symbolic in that when she takes her hat off (the hat itself representing her confusing identity), one can see the black roots of her hair... meaning the shy and moody version of herself is exposed.

This is a small and closely-knit gang of [[GentlemanThief gentleman thieves]]. Classically they've specialized in small-scale robberies and other forms of petty theft, and after they moved to Mystrica, one of them joined the Techno Mafia. But when they heard about the mafia's plan to steal the Elemental Keys, they decided to try and stop them from doing so - though in a more clandestine manner than the Elemental Guardians.

* MeaningfulRename: [[SubvertedTrope Subverted]], since while a halberd ''is'' a type of weapon, the weapon he actually ends up specializing in is the sword. A halberd is more of a spear-axe hybrid... but at least it's technically bladed, right?

'''Warren:''' This cheerful hippie guy has [[TheSocialExpert excellent people skills]], and thus fulfills diplomacy roles, especially with other gangs. He's also a master of disguise, often impersonating mobsters, gangsters, policemen, or workers during their capers. Other than that though, he's not too good in the stealth department, and can be immature at times (which makes sense, as he's the youngest of the group). And then he has a habit of buying and selling illegal drugs... but not so much using them.

'''Merlin:''' This amiable fellow is short on height, but not on wisdom and cleverness. As his name would imply, he holds a strong belief in the paranormal, and even claims to be able to [[AuraVision read people's auras]]. He's both the heart and the medic of the group, specializing in herbalism, [[HealingHands aural healing]], and just being kind and supportive in general - even though he almost always has his [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} head up in the clouds]]. And then there's his oddly flamboyant style of dress... an odd character indeed.
* AgentMulder: Unlike the skeptical and realistic Halberd, he thrives on abstract thinking and believes anything is possible [[YouCantFightFate so long as fate allows it]]. He especially loves coming up with supernatiral explanations for inexplicable occurrences, when Halberd would just admit (and complain about how) it's inexplicable.
* AgentPeacock: Out of all the Black Cat Bandits, he's definitely the one with the flashiest and fanciest appearance and insists on maintaining it. Usually he comes across as TheDandy, being the least likely to get into a fight. Well, without his Mystripets, anyway. In fact, speaking of which, he eventually ends up as one of the few main characters participating in the Mystripet Battle Tournament. There's also his Psychic Link ability in the video game (and also in the story) which has him enhancing his Mystripets' psychic energy-based attacks with his own mind.

** In some later cases, he also goes by the alias Nimbus... which, in addition to being a type of cloud (see {{Cloudcuckoolander}}), is the term for an aura that appears around someone's head. [[StevenUlyssesPerhero Fits his AuraVision rather well.]]

* StevenUlyssesPerhero: His name means "wolf". Unsurprisingly, he ends up keeping the only two Mystripet species that are wolf-based. (One of them is actually a werewolf.) Although, the reason why he picked that nickname in the first place was because of the fictional thief Lupin III. [[MeaningfulRename Guess what he does for a living.]]

* RobotBuddy: V-ZeroX, her V-Bot companion.

'''Shin:''' The [[TheDon head honcho]] of the Techno Mafia. Don't be fooled by his relatively young age and small(er) size - he is known for being very cutthroat and quick to anger, but otherwise quite alien to emotion. Many people have complained about him being "too perfect", comparing him to an unusually [[ProfessionalKiller well-trained assassin]]... and they are pretty much right, because he's not a real person. He was created by Vi Willow as an artificial intelligence experiment long before she started work on Mystrica, and is now the only completely AI human in Mystrica besides Vi Willow's avatar. It is a [[SarcasmMode complete coincidence that the two are lovers]].

** Warren is the Conman, Roper, and Acquisitioner.

** Lupin is the Mastermind, Burglar, Pickpocket, and Inside Man.

* ChekhovsGunman: Lupin could qualify, since he is first introduced as the mysterious person who turned in Yamiko's Scanner and later gave her a Pet Coupon for Mortima. While he doesn't actually appear then, he does include his name on the note he writes to her along with the Pet Coupon. He doesn't make his actual appearance until after the Guardians split up.

** Yamiko: Milk (actually soymilk, since she's lactose-intolerant) - makes sense for someone unstable as her since it's one of the "safer" drinks
** Ashleigh: Virgin mint julep - symbolizing her artistic nature and chastity

** Lupin: Red wine - fits his dark yet classy nature. Sometimes he'll drink milk instead.

** To make things even ''more'' complicated, throw Panther into the mix and it becomes a love square. And if you count Yamiko's feelings for Merlin who loves Ashleigh who prefers someone like Mr. D, and Panther's unrequited feelings for Daisuke who ends up in a relationship with Warren... [[LoveDodecahedron you have a mess]].

* NowLetMeCarryYou: Yamiko does this with Lupin. Initially, Lupin was responsible for the Techno Mafia failing to steal the Water Key from Yamiko (by stealing it himself and taking it to the police), giving her a Pet Coupon, getting her captive Serpendine back, and guiding her away from a spot where the Techno Mafia is planning to ambush her. In return, Yamiko helps [[RescueReversal rescue Lupin from]] [[spoiler:the Techno Mafia's mini-prison]] and is key to helping him recover from it, bravely assists him in infiltrating the Techno Mafia headquarters, and again rescues him from Misery Manor (this time by herself).

In addition to a certain "theme", each town has its own mayor, who is often quite the oddball of a character. Typically, each of these will also have a TraumaInn, some shops, and plenty of [=NPCs=] to talk to. Non-urban locations are typically infested with enemies, all of which also follow a certain theme. Some of these also have bosses, whose defeat is required to gather the hidden magic of Mystrica.

** '''Jardin de Colores:''' The first boss location in the "game", [[GardenOfEvil this garden features plant and insect enemies]], and also has a flower shop. The boss is the Fleshy Flower, a huge flower that smells like rotting flesh.
* '''Spectral Forest:''' A [[TheLostWoods dark forest]] separating Mayville from Himachi, inhabited by ghosts and other spooky creatures.

* '''Forest of Distortion:''' Located far in the northwest of Mystrica near Shuberville, this is a dumping ground of sorts for misplaced data. This bizarre area features areas that mess with the laws of gravity and conservation of size, while maintaining an appearance that sort-of resembles a forest. The enemies here are made of pure data, but there's no boss.

* '''Mt. Diavolo:''' An [[LethalLavaLand active volcano]] nestled within the southern part of the Ashy Mountains, easily visible from both Alpenhaus and Necromere. Traveling down the rocky trail alongside it from the former to the latter has been described as "descending from Heaven down into Hell". Oh, and there's also a boss here.

* '''[[IDontLikeTheSoundOfThatPlace Necromere]]:''' Located at the foot of the Ashy Mountains and near Bogmire Swamp, this [[HalloweenTown desolate town]] is the scene of [[BigBoosHaunt numerous hauntings]] due to it being a [[ElephantsGraveyard morgue of sorts for those who die in Mystrica]], so it's [[ForbiddenZone only the bravest of heart who live here]] (if anybody). It's also populated by a few undead keeper-less Mystripets. The mayor, a witch by the name of Sinistrina von Schwarzwald (said to have been banished here by her sister Lucina of Alpenhaus), is possibly the only person living here, so instead she holds the responsibility of keeping all the spirits in check.

** '''Reptile:''' Mystripets resembling real-life reptiles, including dinosaurs. Reptiles cannot be Stunned or Poisoned. They get a Defense boost while frozen, but have all their stats lowered while burned.
** '''Dragon:''' ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin. Dragons have a [[CriticalHitClass higher critical-hit rate than normal]], but are more likely to hurt themselves while possessed.

* AgentPeacock: Out of all the Black Cat Bandits, he's definitely the one with the flashiest and fanciest appearance and insists on maintaining it. Usually he comes across as TheDandy, being the least likely to get into a fight. Well, without his Mystripets, anyway. In fact, speaking of which, he eventually ends up as [[AgentPeacock one of the few main characters participating in the Mystripet Battle Tournament]]. There's also his Psychic Link ability in the video game (and also in the story) which has him enhancing his Mystripets' psychic energy-based attacks with his own mind.

* LoveTriangle: An important part of Yamiko's sub-plot. Its exact [[TriangRelations type]] is complicated - sometimes it seems like a Type 10, where Yamiko and Mr. D are in a relationship but she has her eyes on Lupin. Other times it's a Type 5, where Mr. D is trying to convince Yamiko that Lupin would be a bad influence on her. Then it's often a Type 7, where Yamiko is having secret affairs with Lupin even though she and Mr. D are still together. And towards the end of all this, it's a Type 4, where Yamiko is with Mr. D, but this time Lupin is the one who (unbeknownst to Yamiko) loves her. And then it's a ''different'' Type 4, with Yamiko and Lupin being in the relationship while Mr. D still has feelings for her. Yikes, what a roller coaster.

The above is an advertisement for the virtual world of Mystrica. Sounds like a cool place, right? Ah, but there is a little problem. Just recently, a mysterious virus took over Virtualmon, a special creature designated keeper of all Mystrica's administrative data. Since then, all non-Mystripet creatures have been less than friendly, wreaking havoc all around Mystrica. To make things worse, inhabitants suffered the worst fate you can face in a virtual world: being trapped inside it, with no hope of escaping to the [[TheOutsideWorld real world]].

* '''[[PortTown Seaport City]]:''' Located on the northern coast of Mystrica, this is the starting place of new inhabitants. It is located adjacent to a tunnel that runs between Mystrica and the real world. The mayor is Vi Willow herself.

* '''Forest of Essence:''' A large forest that divides Mystrica into western and eastern halves. The home of the faeries, it is [[FantasticNatureReserve enchanted so that it]] [[ContainmentField cannot be traversed by]] [[{{Muggle}} non-faeries]]. To get to the other half of Mystrica, one must either travel along the northern or southern coast, or take the subway that runs between Himachi and Alpenhaus.

** '''Mesozoic:''' A huge casino located in Night City. As the name would suggest, it has a [[{{Prehistoria}} prehistoric theme]], and even features an artificial tropical climate inside. After the lockdown, most of the place has been overrun with dinosaur enemies, and serves as another boss location.

* '''Castleton:''' Every building in this town is a castle, enhancing the MedievalEuropeanFantasy theme. The [[BigFancyCastle largest castle in town]] is home to Countess Marie-Celestine, mayor of this town.

** '''The Bassment:''' A musical instrument shop/storage facility in Talmiroc. But it's no ordinary music shop: the instruments come to life and attack whoever enters! Yikes! It's also named after the intimidating Double Bass, which serves as the boss of this dungeon.

* '''Silver Hollow:''' Located west of the Rocky Hills in a lush area surrounded by trees, almost completely surrounded by Crescent Lake. The town is a bit reminiscent of Kyoto, home to great natural beauty and historic fantastical myths, and the large golden Bamboo Shrine in the centre. The maiden of Bamboo Shrine, Miko Usatsuki, is the mayor of the town.

** '''Lemon Factory:''' An [[DownInTheDumps abandoned car factory]] located underneath Shuberville, because of its unsightly modernness. The car parts aren't too happy with this, and will get their revenge on any Keeper who enters. The boss is a massive 8-cylinder engine.

* '''Acuato:''' This unique town is located off the northeastern coast of Mystrica, and is [[UnderwaterCity completely underwater]]. The town fits inside a gigantic glass bubble connected to Playa del Ganador via a tunnel. Defying the laws of physics, there is a hole in the bubble on the far side of town, which from the inside looks like a pond. This pond is home to Queen Foseena, a merporpoise whose magic is responsible for keeping the sea water out of Acuato.
** '''Rainbow Reef:''' If you dive into Foseena's pool in Acuato, you can swim across the ocean to this colourful reef. All the enemies here are sea creatures, and since most Mystripets cannot battle underwater, Foseena has a stable housing various sea-dwelling Mystripets to borrow. The reef is another boss location.

** '''Toybox Park:''' An amusement park located just outside of Alpenhaus. Unfortunately, after the lockdown, this place had to be closed because [[AmusementParkOfDoom the toys inside it came to life and started attacking people]]. Another boss location.

** '''Pearl Cliff:''' While Hiko Landing is the industrial and recreational part of town, Pearl Cliff is the residential and commercial area. A large part of the town is nestled in a huge alcove beneath Hiko Landing, over which waterfalls cascade down into the sea. The rest of it is scattered about the steep rocky cliffs. Not recommended for people with a fear of heights.

** '''Misery Manor:''' This is the most [[HauntedHouse haunted mansion]] in Necromere, afflicted by a powerful curse that causes [[YourMindMakesItReal intense hallucinations]] to anyone who enters. For most people, these manifest as a nightmare featuring them wandering around the manor and [[PsychologicalTormentZone facing their deepest fears]]. As such, it can almost have a therapeutic value for people who just can't let go of their fears. During the story, the climax of Yamiko's subplot occurs here, during which [[EpiphanicPrison she encounters her malevolent family]].

* '''Cloudy Park:''' A [[PhysicalHeaven heavenly world]] [[TheShangriLa in the clouds surrounding Mt. Mystic]]. Mostly inhabited by lamb-like Mystripet Lamuchi, it serves as a healing spot during travelers' treacherous climb up the mountain.
* '''MDS Complex:''' A satellite hovering in space above Mystrica, and thus is only accessible via airship. This is [[{{Adminisphere}} where all of Mystrica's internal data systems are held]] (MDS stands for Mystrica Data Systems), and is also the home of Virtualmon. This area has become quite hostile after Virtualmon's corruption, and if this were a game, this place would be considered the final dungeon.

** There are a total of 14 Elements: Normal, [[KiAttacks Energy]], [[PlayingWithFire Fire]], [[MakingASplash Water]], [[DishingOutDirt Earth]], Air, [[SoulPower Spirit]], [[ShockAndAwe Thunder]], [[AnIcePerson Ice]], [[GreenThumb Plant]], Metal, Poison, [[CastingAShadow Darkness]], and Light. Like in Pokemon, there is an intricate system of ElementalRockPaperScissors in effect, and if a Mystripet has two Elements, the damage modifiers are multiplied together.