Mordred: "So, where're you from, then?"

Artoria looks up at the sky. "That is not a universal thing?"

All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.

Celadon

-The blue individual that Scarlette is talking to may notice a distinctly red one freeze in place in the distance.-

Scarlette: Oh, I actually already had a plan for getting back. I was going to ask Sabrina for help.

Ever: Oh, that's good. I guess you're still kicking around in Alola, then?

-he does in fact notice the red figure. There's only one problem, which is that he's never met Rose, or even really Paula-

-consequently, he doesn't really file it in his brain as important-

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Pyrrha makes a series of untranslateable horse sounds to answer the question. That said, this specific place would likely be unfamiliar to Artordred even if they knew what it meant.

Kokone: <Eterna. Granted, it's a bit different from the Eterna in this universe,>

Pyrrha: <Oh, right, yeah, I'm living in Eterna now. Where I'm from is south of there.>

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every

Outside Flamel's Base

-Flamel's finished catching up with Chrome, and is now saying his goodbyes to everyone-

Flamel: <Farewell, you all! Feel free to choose whether or not you visit me again, but make the best you can of your lives to come!>

Lina: We will!

Umbra: Though... What are you going to with your life now that you've found us?

-Flamel scratches his chin-

<Dunno... I've always liked to expriment with robotics, but since computers have always confused me and I never fully knew how you two turned out until today, I was always afraid I'd never be abe to make a sufficiently person-like AI. An Infernape's got to know his limitations!>

Lina: Alright.

-she smirks-

Farewell, monkey.

-She and Chrome head off-

-Umbra's about to head off too when Mata Nui taps him on the shoulder-

Mata Nui: <U-Umbra?>

Umbra: ...Yes?

Mata Nui: <I... I'm still not sure about those crazy people being involved in me->

Umbra: -places a hand on Mata Nui's- Mata Nui, it's fine. You didn't know. Your concern for me over all these years was genuine.

- He sighs-

And... while you haven't been in on the action a lot lately and a lot of that's my fault...

-he looks up at Mata Nui and smiles-

...I wouldn't want any other Golurk around to browbeat any "hostiles" that try to hurt me.

-If a Golurk could smile Mata Nui would be beaming-

-Instead he hugs Umbra, and goes over to hug Flamel before the latter wards him off-

Flamel: <Ack! Careful! I appreciate the gesture but really don't like being touched.>

Mata Nui: <Oh, sorry about that! We'll go now. ^_^;>

-He and Umbra then head off-

-Flamel watches them go, smiling, before realizing something-

Flamel: <Wait, I forgot to tell->

...

-sighs and shakes his head-

<Never mind... I'm not even sure what happened after that...>

-he heads back into his base as the door shuts behind him-

Contact Me!

 Lacunosa, today 

-Is also with Channah and co-

That clock took longer to fix than I thought it would, but it's done.

Ana the Reuniclus♀: -Holding the clock- <Here you go!>

Hopefully they didn't manage to actually make a time bomb.

Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.

Mordred: "... Wait so you're not from this universe then? How does that work?"

Artoria: "I really didn't need another existential crisis this week..."

All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.

Celadon

-Scarlette raises an eyebrow, cranes her head to glance behind her, then looks back at Ever.-

Scarlette: Yeah, I'm in Alola. That's where... home... is...

-She stops as something clicks in her mind.-

-It looks like she remembered something!-

Kokone: <Long story. Originally involved shards of something called a Space-Time Orb, most recently involved us stumbling into a weird portal thanks to a certain someone.>

Pyrrha: <Hey, when adventure calls, you know I need to answer!>

Kokone: <I debate this and why you felt like you should have dragged me along.>

Pyrrha: <You sounded a lot more intrigued when I first told you!>

-Kokone blushes a bit-

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every

-Ever tilts his head-

Ever: You look like you just remembered something relevant to your interests. You didn't forget to buy a Christmas present, did you?

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Celadon

-Scarlette remembered who the red individual was!-

-She whips around, glaring at Rose in the distance.-

Scarlette: PAULA FUCKING JAIDE!

-Rose runs. Scarlette immediately bolts after her. Gus looks at Ever.-

Gus: <We should probably follow her.>

-And he does.-

Artoria glares accusatorily◊ at Mordred.

Mordred: "What?"

Artoria: "You know exactly what."

Mordred shrugs.

All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.

-Ever sputters-

Ever: P-pau— what?! Who? Whe—

Fuck.

-and he runs after Gus-

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Pyrrha: <I don't know what. What is it?>

---

-Meanwhile, Lisa is currently having a nondescript birthday party thing-

-Sholto is there-

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every

Celadon

-Rose stumbles into an alley, and sends out Sadie to block the path so she can catch her breath.-

Scarlette: Paula, I am done letting you hide! I will not let you run away and hurt anyone else anymore!

-Sadie stands her ground.-

Sadie: <This isn't Paula. This is Rose, a new person, and I will not let you take revenge on her.>

-Scarlette scowls.-

Scarlette: Get out of the fucking way.

-She sends out Calliope.-

Calliope: <Oh, sweet, a city chase against a villain! I've been waiting for something intense like this!>

-He shoots a Hydro Pump at Sadie's face, causing her to stagger back.-

Rose: Scarlette, please...

-With a blip, Maul teleports into the midst of Lisa's birthday party, wearing a monocle and a top hat and a "VOTE ESTABLISHMENT CANDIDATE 2018" t-shirt to try and fit in amongst what he presumes are the upper crust.-

Maul: ~Happy Birth Day.~

-Aside from his very deliberate pronunciation of three words, it's also worth noting that he's got a wrapped present floating in front of him.-

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

Lisa's reaction to Maul's appearance and choice of attire involves squinted eyes and a beak open in order to indicate disgust.

She notices that he has a present, however, and realizes she should maybe try giving him the benefit of the doubt.

Lisa: <...Hello Maul. Glad you could make it.>

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every

Maul: ~Thank.~

-He telekinetically levitates the present over to Sholto.-

Maul: ~A belated wedding gift for you.~

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

Sholto: <Oh, thanks!>

-Lisa blinks-

Lisa: <Thank you. It's a shame you couldn't be there.>

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every

Artoria: "Not you."

Mordred: "WHAT?"

Artoria: "Mordred please you know exactly what."

Mordred: "THIS ISN'T STILL ABOUT THE FOMANTIS, IS IT?"

Artoria: "Yes."

Mordred: "GODDAMNIT."

All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.

-Ever rounds the corner, out of breath. He's not used to chasing people-

Ever: ...

-he stares at Rose-

Ever: ...

Well. This seems like a situation that only has potential to deteriorate.

Um, can someone please explain what's going on right now, and why everyone is insisting everyone is other people? As a frequent party to mistaken identities, it's probably worth hashing out.

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Maul: ~Indeed. Can't stay long, though. There's carrion to eat come sundown.~

-The present floats before Sholto, rounded, thinner at one end than the other, and wrapped in "SEASON'S GREETINGS" wrapping paper.-

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

6th Anniversary Un-Retirement Holiday Hullabaloo! Epilogue

Celadon

-Umbra is walking along, alone, when he sees a shadow creeping up behind him-

Umbra: ...?

-From the shadow emerges Duolis, who shifts from Aegislash into her Aegislash-y human form-

Duolis: ...Hello, Umbra.

Umbra: ...Duolis, it's been so long, I missed you so mu-

Duolis: Don't. Pretend.

Umbra: Pretend what?

Duolis: That I'm nothing but a burden on you... After I fought to come back and meet you again I couldn't help mend some of your severed ties... Or rescue you from the aftermath of that glitch... I... I'm a failure...

Umbra: Duolis, that's not true at all! I...

-he stops, thinks-

...You've fought so hard for so much. And not just me. You are one of the bravest people I've ever met, and that's taking a lot of brave people into account. You deserve better than trying to please me, of all people. I love you, even if it's not quite the same as it used to be. Now go ahead and love yourself.

Duolis: -thinks a bit, shedding a few Obscura tears, then nods-

I will. Question is, what do I do with myself now? I can't just keep moping around in self-loathing.

Umbra:' Well, you've clearly gotten some cool new powers since I last saw you. Why not put those to use?

-Duolis thinks. And then for the first time in a while grins-

Duolis: Well, I have a few ideas... But first, thanks.

-She hugs him. He hugs back-

The Fourth Wall

Gino: <That's all folks, nyan!>

Alduin: <Hope you enjoyed these plots that have been cookin' since two years ago!>

Gino: <Let's get ready for the new year!>

-They blow noisewmakers-

6th Anniversary Un-Retirement Holiday Hullabaloo!

Fin

Contact Me!

Virbank City Streets:

"I might have gone to Portside Middle School, why do you ask?" Mark asked the man before adding, "Kind of an odd question don't you think?

Living The Fever Dream

Celadon

???: "BIMBAM THAT WOMAN IS-"

-The massive clanky dragon hurls Kalida down the street, red scarf whipping behind her as she removes her sunglasses-

"YOU THERE"

-She tackles into Scarlette- "CURSING IN PUBLIC IS A FUCKING CRIME"

Vetala: <Point made and immediately lost Kali!>

Kalida: "Now then! Cease and desist immediately, public disruption!"

edited 31st Dec '17 12:12:07 PM by Verax

"If there is no way to win, I will simply force a way."