The Science Center

Dave: Did...did that snowclone we set up to act as president in his absence just put a bounty on the real Snow!?

Hal just says nothing but sighs as he sits down, facepalming while shaking his head.

The Arena

Meanwhile, the real Snow is shouting a string of family unfriendly words as he is chased.

Valecor's Lair

Bill returns to the lair and puts down a tape on a table.

Bill:   I wouldn't listen to that if I were you, that's the supposed weapon that made against you.   

Valecor:   Alright then, so the sabotage mission was a success?   

   We did a good ol' fashioned switcheroo after making a tape of our own.   

   Ah, excellent! So, what was on the fake tape if I may ask?   

   I have a feeling those shadow clones you made would find out soon enough. So, what are you going to do with this so-called weapon? Destroy it?   

Valecor shakes his head.

   No, what would be a waste of something I could possibly use to turn around to my advantage. Instead, we're going to find this GASK I've been hearing rumors about.   

   An interesting group, but why?   

   I have a feeling I can trust them to run some tests for us. First order of business is finding where they are as there doesn't seem to be much information on that.   

He suddenly straightens alert.

   ...wait hold on, my clones found both Dave and Snow.   

The Arena, at the same moment as Valecor's conversation with Bill.

The clones watch the conversation between Snow and Dave in hiding, noting Bill's warning rung true before seeing that it wasn't the real Dave when he fell.

One of the clones moves out of hiding to meet Snow while the other goes off in another direction unseen.

   Hello there Snow!   

Snow:   So you must be Valecor...   

   About time we met, huh?   

Snow offers the tape to Valecor.

   I have a little something for you. It's for your ears only, so I'll be on my way.   

Valecor takes the tape.

   For my ears only? Nah I'll play it now!   

Valecor plays the tape and a familiar song starts playing. both him and Snow were in stunned disbelief.

Valecor's Lair

Bill was laughing hard when he saw Valecor's face the moment Bill knew he must've heard the tape.

   Oh shut up you Egyptian nacho! This was your doing, wasn't it?!   

Bill could only respond with a weak    ...y-yess...!    before resuming laughing.

The Arena

Valecor was the first of the two to recover, his voice dripping with deadpan sarcasm.

   If this was supposed to make me disgusted, than congratulations, it worked like a charm.   

Snow was at a loss for words.

   I don't understand, why was I given that!?   

Valecor, seeing that Snow was unaware of the switch, takes this golden opportunity to manipulate him.

   I saw your meeting with Dave, so perhaps you shouldn't trust the words of any nominators, be it the originals or copies.   

Snow grumbles as he looks down in anger at being apparently tricked.

   Well that's one thing we can agree on...   

When he looks back up, Valecor was gone.

   Huh!? Where'd he go?!   

Valecor's Lair

Bill was still laughing when Valecor disconnected from the mental link with his clones

   Yeah yeah, laugh it up why don't ya. anyways I gave my clones some new orders.   

With amusement still in his voice, Bill responds.

   And that is...?   

   I sent my shadow clones to look for the for the Hunger Games Database Library. It's one of the many places I haven't been to yet around here as my attention was focused elsewhere. I only heard about it the other day, so it must be full of good information if there's not much talk about it.   

Edited by TheGamechanger on Apr 29th 2019 at 2:03:50 PM

Okay, "Egyptian nacho" is probably the funniest description for Bill I've ever heard. XD I needed that after my Tributes' abysmal performance this season.

God sammit you got me

This is my first time doing a lore post, let alone "conventional RPing", so please forgive me for any flaws in my writing.

The Hunger Games Database Library, Basement

TRP-6001 busily types away on the computer, updating the Database with the tributes and events of Season 12. She presses the update button and stares with excitement as as the progress bar fills up. Once the computer tells her that the Database has been updated, she beams with pride. It also notifies her ghostwriters to update the books and have them delivered as soon as possible.

"Next is the first Battle Royale, after which is... oh boy... the one with all those Smash fighters..." She sighs. "Not to mention that there are bigger team tributes in the seasons after that..."

She begins working on the Reaping of the Battle Royale, using the podium finisher information she gathered from the past 12 seasons. She looks over her notes on who killed who and how and enters them in the Database. Suddenly, a thought comes to her. What happened there, exactly?

She steps inside her time machine with a bottle of Brain Bleach in hand, and sets the clock back to when the Battle Royale began.

The Hunger Games Database Library, 1st Floor

Sophie shelves the new books, which were delivered a few hours after the Database was updated. She cranes her neck past the shelf she's working on to observe the scientists reading the latest editions in the reading area. Several others are browsing the computers.

Meanwhile, Timothy sits at the circulation desk. A scientist comes over and asks him to check out a book. Timothy nods and scans her library card, and also the book's barcode. As he gives the book to the scientist, she notices a familiar name on the borrower's card.

"Isn't this the same Waddle Dee who summoned copies of all the tributes recorded here to kill Ai Mizuno?" asks Claire. "Surely there'll be more to summon with every new release!"

Timothy hesitates. "Yes, he is. He's one of the first tributes to visit here, along with the Primal Aspid. He emptied all the shelves in the Tributes section while that pesky insect homed in on Sophie over there to distract her!"

Sophie turns her head in Timothy's direction and shushes him.

"Sorry," he whispers.

Claire looks at Sophie with concern, and back to Timothy. "Did he return them all in time?"

"Yes, he did," says Timothy. "It took us a while to place all the books back, though."

Claire giggles at the thought of the librarians putting them all back one by one. "I'm guessing it took a while longer to get all those books checked out."

Timothy buries his face in his hands.

"Anyway," says Claire firmly, "do keep an eye on him. In fact, don't underestimate any tribute who comes here."

Claire packs the book in her bag and says thank you before leaving. Once she's gone, Sophie climbs down the ladder and walks to Timothy with her arms crossed.

"You just had to bring that up, didn't you?" says Sophie, gritting her teeth. "I had to order replacements after that bug sprayed venom all over them!"

"Well..." says Timothy, "if that's the case, then we need to do something about the tributes who come here, but how?"

"I say we should ask the head librarian to hold an emergency meeting, but she's busy right now."

"She's always busy. In fact, I haven't seen her in her office for quite some time!"

Edited by TroperNo9001 on Apr 30th 2019 at 10:18:27 PM

Announcement: There will be no updates today, since today's school got real doozy pretty quickly, and that leaving me seriously drained. At least tomorrow is the International Workers' Day, which means I won't be going to school tomorrow. Once I wake up, I'll do my best to make sure the next update is posted as soon as possible. This is Dave, signing off for the night.

Edited by dave_the_assassin on Apr 30th 2019 at 8:58:21 PM

Outside the Hunger Games Database Library

The shadow clones of Valecor reach the library. Taking cover in the foliage, they nod to each other as they merge together.

   Well now, I can't exactly just go walking in there if I wish to have the information without a hitch as they're likely recognize me if my reputation reached here, so...   

He looks back at the scene and finds Det. GC walking out of the library with a stack of typed-up research papers. Valecor then morphs into Det. GC's form like he did to other folk previously, but with one notable difference: it's no longer just a shadowy copy, but a full-color replica. Now looking exactly like the real deal, he takes a moment to look at his new form.

   Yes! I've absorbed enough darkness to evolve that ability! Would be suspicious if someone who exited just came back inside, so...   

He then alters the colors of his clothes and the shape of the mask, now looking like a white-clothed version of Det. GC.

The library was a work of art on the outside, looking like a group of slabs of concrete, wood, and metal and that's slanted like a bunch of books on a shelf, though they don't actually look like books as it's just basic shapes. It was several stories tall and its main colors of light blue-gray, dark brown, and dark gray looked good in the evening sun.

In front of the entrance was a giant statue of an open book laying against a world map, with a copper ribbon or band around the front of the statue that reads "Giving information to a united world!". The statue has plaque in front of it.

Valecor walks up to the statue and reads the plaque.

   "This statue is dedicated to the nominators, without which we would be out of business. We thank you for your kind patronage!"    He then shudders.    ...BLECH! What a disgustingly sweet gesture, ugh!   

He backs away from the plaque and looks up at the giant book. Indeed, it has the names of the nominators on it, with plenty of room to spare. Shaking his head in distaste, he enters through the front doors of the library.

Hunger Games Database Library Front Desk

Valecor goes straight to the front desk upon entering. The male scientist is caught by surprise by the appearance.

Scientist C: Det. GC!? Did you change clothes or something?

   Ah, no. I—    He coughs, realizing his voice could give him away.    Sorry about that, bit under the weather. As I was saying, I'm a fan of the detective.   

Scientist C: Ah, is that so? Mind if I ask what's your name and what you're here for?

   Not at all. I'm Vale—    He then realizes what's he doing and quickly changes.    —ntine. Doc Valentine. I just have two questions. First, since this is my first time here, what information is specifically stored here?   

Well, there's the main archives which are about the statistics of each Hunger Games season. We're kinda short-staffed there unfortunately. Smaller archives includes one on President Snow himself, one on scientific experiments we've done over the years, and one on business dealings we've done with the various universes. We also have a gift shop.

There's a sudden loud boom from below that shakes the building, and the smell of smoke soon appears. The scientist angrily turns on the intercom and speaks through the mic.

Scientist C: Dammit, someone didn't take precaution in the underground testing chamber again! Get water or an extinguisher ASAP since the damn low budget Snow gave us wasn't enough to properly fireproof the place!

He turns back to "Doc Valentine".

Sorry about that. What's your second question?

   Do you happen to have anything on a cult by the name of GASK? Heard rumors about them and wish to learn more.   

Those jerks? Yeah we have something on them, but not much. They're located in the history archives.

"Doc Valentine" nods.

   Thanks for the help good sir.   

He heads to the section in question, taking the take to look at the helpful maps they have posted around the place.

Dave... are you there? If this keeps stalling, we might need a backup host...

Yeah, it's been basically 36 hours, I am pretty patient but even I have limits... (Not wanting to pressure you Dave, tho)

Edited by VengefulBale on Apr 30th 2019 at 10:35:07 AM

I'm writing a double update now. Sorry for the wait. Also, I understand what you mean, Bale.

Gonna be at school until around 3:00 p.’ EST. Could ya hold off on the update till then? I wanna be able to participate in the next season and don’t wanna miss it because of school.

Pretty sure the next update isn't the finale

Yeah, There are only 21-ish tributes left, basically nearly half.

I have to agree to what Zan said. I do live in the same time zone as Warmaster.

Edited by TabbyGirl4 on May 1st 2019 at 6:07:17 AM

Sorry for the wait, guys; RL got in the way again.

Battle Music: Kingdom Hearts III - Desire for All That is Lost (Extended)

Enter Night 3 (Imgur◊)

• Hunger takes out Green!Steve.
• The Nightingale realizes that Bob the Tomato is Too Powerful to Live. Bob, severely weakened after performing the Snap, is finished off easily.
• Coriolanus Snow makes quick work of Steve Jobs.
• Eris the Goddess/Kirby!Susie.
• How...?
• Zelda, just wut.

Enter Day 4 (Imgur◊)

• .... What.
• Not even the Triforce of Wisdom could save Zelda from Maou-sama.
• Ouch. That's gotta hurt.
• Waddle Dee makes work to dispose of three tributes after stumbling upon Chaos Emeralds.
• .... Shit.
• The Snow stumbles upon Zelda's battered body.

Fallen Tributes:◊ Blue's Clues!Steve, Bob the Tomato, Steve Jobs, Princess Zelda, Kirby!Susie, Florence Nightingale and Eris the Goddess.

Enter Night 4 (Imgur◊)

• Susie v Snow court case ends in the former's win.
• It's got to be politics, huh.
• Eris x Stinger Cargo Ship
• I repeat: How do you download a car?

Are you hungry? Then welcome to The Feast!◊

• How does an abomination choke to death on bread?
• Stinger makes a backstab on Taiko Maou.
• Eris's sugar craze ends fatally for three unlucky tributes.
• Mr. L and Ruby Rose die in disappointment.
• Waddle Dee has grown so powerful, he manages to destroy Char Aznable's greatest Mobile Suit with only a sword and his trusty knife/dagger.

Enter Day 5 (Imgur◊)

• How did that Stinger...?
• Waddle Dee is getting too stronk, plz nerf
• Susie adds an extra kill on NPC!Snow.

Fallen Tributes:◊ Terraria!Destroyer, Taiko Maou, Bob the Builder, the Snow, PP!Sione Katoa, Mr. L, Ruby Rose and the MSN-04II Nightingale.

Edited by dave_the_assassin on May 1st 2019 at 9:40:45 PM

*Endgame Flashbacks*

Also, Bandana Waddle Dee exterminated 3 tributes, including one of my own.

Edited by TabbyGirl4 on May 1st 2019 at 7:42:59 AM

Bandana Dee, you rock!

Edited by Oggy123 on May 1st 2019 at 9:40:30 PM

A Kirby Mook/A robot worm. wat

He's the same species as regular Waddle Dees, so...

Edited by TroperNo9001 on May 1st 2019 at 10:46:51 PM

Bandana Dee's not a mook, tho.

Update 4

Hunger Games Library Database

Valecor eventually finds the files on GASK on the 4th floor of the History Wing. Before going to the front desk to check them out, he decides to take a look at the Experiment Wing out of curiosity. After spends over an hour just by looking at the spines, doing a facepalm every once in a while due how stupid that experiment is, he picks a few of the files he likes and heads back to the front desk.

He puts the stack of files on the front desk.

   I'd like to check these out please.   

Scientist C Ok, let me make copies of thsee for you real quick.

The scientist picks up the stack of files and disappears from view. A while later he returns with freshly printed copies.

Scientist C Here you go. Have a nice night!

   Thanks. You too.   

Valecor leaves, tempted to shed his disguise right there at the library and cause mayhem now that he has what he came for, but decides against it in case he has to come back.

The Science Center

I didn't know President Snow can do the Buster Wolf!

That's likely a younger snowclone with Bogard's DNA that was given a facelift to look older. I've never seen the real Snow go to the gym before, and he's probably too old to do much martial arts without spraining something.

The Arena

Now assuming his regular form again, the shadow clone of Valecor comes across President Snow's camp on his way back from the library to his lair and finds Snow asleep. He splits himself in two, with one clone continuing onward to his lair with the files while the others stays behind to mess with Snow. He casts a nightmare into Snow's dream, making it a dream in which Snow is repeatedly killed by Valecor in various cruel ways, with him seemingly waking from the nightmare every time to dies only to find out he's still dreaming.

Update 5

The Science Center

How is a hammer of all things comboing Snow by itself?

Hal speaks up with a worried tone.

That's not Snow, that's another snowclone.

Then where's the real snow?

Still at his camp.

Hal points to the screen he's looking at. On it, Snow can clearly be seen at his camp sleeping, but it looks like he's tormented by something as his slumber is quite fitful.

Valecor's Lair

Valecor's clone sets the files on the table and merges with the original Valecor. In addition to Bill, Cell is at the lair as well.

   Now then, let's get down to reading these, shall we? I know some of them are a bit on the thick side, but I have a feeling it'll be worth it.   

Battle Music

• Jigsaw Score Soundtrack - Track 28 - Shotgun
• Saw IV Complete Score Soundtrack - Track 64 - Let Go Alternate

Enter Night 5 (Imgur◊)

• Such torture.
• .... How?
• Waddle Dee finds some riches for Dave's cause.

Enter Day 6 (Imgur◊)

• Of course.
• IDK what to say about that.
• Something named Stinger dies from getting stung by bees (somehow). That's just ironic.

That wasn't enough? SURPRISE! ARENA EVENT!◊

• Today's forecast: toxic rainstorm! Who will live?
  • Snow finds himself lucky.
  • But Eris wasn't as fortunate.
  • Surprisingly, Susie makes a Heroic Sacrifice.

Fallen Tributes:◊ Robot Wars!Stinger, Princess Eris and Deltarune!Susie.

With that, the podium finishers are decided! Who will win?! Find out later today, in HGS! Place your bets, folks!

Edited by dave_the_assassin on May 1st 2019 at 6:10:12 PM

Dammit! 5th Place!

At least Eris went down killing people remorselessly. Good birb draconequus girl

Edited by VengefulBale on May 1st 2019 at 7:22:14 AM

More like 5th Place. Also, isn't it supposed to be "remorselessly"? (shot for being a Grammar Nazi

Ooh,3rd place.Not as bad as Zan getting 4th place & my S37 tributes dying very early-ish but not as great as Spiderham's 2 in a row season win.

Edited by TabbyGirl4 on May 1st 2019 at 4:31:03 AM

Don't tell me that President Evil Santa's actually landing a friggin' podium finish.

And dammit, Susie, I was actually kinda rooting for you.

The Arena

Snow is finally woken up by his horrible nightmare by Maou only to be tortured by him.

Later that morning, he runs for election against Maou in retaliation only to get tied.

The Science Center

Say, do we have any arena events scheduled?

Nope, they've decided not to do one as there's so few tributes left.

Valecor's Lair

Using the instructions from one of the experiment folders, the villains managed to make a specialized gun that uses poison as ammo.

   We're lucky it's raining right now, as according to the notes it's said to work best in rain. If that's the case I say just aim it at the clouds to see what happens. Would you like to do the honors Bill?   

   Well well well, don't mind if I do!   

He aims the gun at the clouds and fires. The clouds then turn purple and begin dumping toxic rain. In addition to the tributes get caught up in the rain, several Hunger Games employees get caught in the rain as there was no warning unlike what happens when an arena event is officially scheduled.

The villains, safe inside the lair, just share a laugh at the results.

Bandana Dee's a podium finisher!