(The discussion thread is here
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Welcome to HGS: Another Side Another Story. It is a roleplay spinoff for the Hunger Games Simulator forum game, akin to both the RP's in the Roleplaying section as well as the ITTs in Forum Games. It tells the story of the Hunger Games in the Arena of Panem, the nominators who sent the tributes, the tributes themselves both in and out of the Arena or even other people relevant to the Games. In addition, it also tells their stories beyond the Arena.
You can jump right in with any character, like your nominator self, your tributes, etc. The structure of this RP will be open-world. Don't worry about not being skilled/experienced enough or being new to RP'ing. Finally, ASAS accepts any skill level or RP style. Other than these, there are some important rules to note, which are:
- No godmodding will be allowed or tolerated here. The offending player will be given punishment depending on the severity.
- Please communicate anything important you plan on another player with the said player first. Don't just execute it without their consent.
- Don't be rude to other players, both out and in-universe. This extends to RP offenses like railroading, guilt-tripping, coercing, or other forms of forcing them.
- This RP is related to the Hunger Games Simulation:Beyond the Possibilities forum game. Thus it will have events based from that game, including the tributes. This means if you want to RP as tributes, please nominate them officially on the thread first, with misses not being counted. This has to be done after an incident with a player who hasn't joined the game itself yet.
- Since this RP is Loose Canon in relation to the main HGS thread, the host's interpretation of events isn't necessarily 100% canon. Every player has the right to deviate from what the host says and go with their own interpretations. If multiple players have their tributes involved in the same event(s), please communicate with each other so that you're on the same page regarding how you see them.
- This RP chronicles the lives of the nominators and their tributes behind the scenes. While dark plots are acceptable, the overall tone of the RP should be light-hearted and comedic. This RP is not a Cosmic Horror Story or action story about defeating evil. It is a Slice of Life comedy with some adventure to it, first and foremost. Our previous RP, Convergence, is not representative of the intended tone, and the grimdark tone of that RP is one of the main reasons it was retooled.
- Nominators and tributes alike can transform into Pokemon whenever they enter a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon World (but they can bypass this with certain items/methods or shapeshifting) or via other means outside it such as a season event, Transformation Trinkets, or shapeshifting. The players are free to choose the Pokéforms that best suit their characters and even give them color schemes outside the standard and Shiny colors, but there is a hard rule for this. If you want your character's Pokéform to be a Legendary, Mythical, or Ultra Beast, please ask the RP mods for approval. Outside the Arena, these Pokéforms are still OP, but we want to give leeway for tributes who theoretically can have them such as deities.
- Other rules are covered in the RP guides: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13414403220A81433600&page=1#comment-1
Other guides to help you can be found below:
Here's my opening RP post:
Detective Gamechanger's Base
A sharp-dressed man in a green suit and yellow tie is standing by the entrance of the base. He is of average height and has whitish skin, though still a bit darker. He is Billy, one of the nominators and the organizer of the party.
Indeed, after the nominators' returned and settled their problems, they decide to have fun with a party. Billy also sent invites for all the other nominators out there, as well as basically anyone else, including tributes, non associated parties, interested nominators who haven't participate yet, or even those who just wants to hang out.
The place itself in the base is refurbished for party purposes. Fancy chairs and tables are set everywhere for people to relax, as well as put food and other objects for the latter. There's also various collections showcased, including those belonging to the Detective, like his classic cars. Various themes to the base are set too, including detective noir as GC would have preferred.
Billy is now awaiting for other guests to arrive. He is also ready to give them a pleasant surprise during the party pertaining to his nation.
Edited by Billy5545 on Aug 23rd 2023 at 12:18:55 AM
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Arena and some reactions
Scipion didn't choose to kill anyone yet at the Bloodbath. Instead, the Zoroark challenged Kerr Avon to a cup shuffling game for supplies. Scipion groaned when Kerr managed to win it and then escaped.
Latter this day, as he was hunting, he came across none other than Ichi. The Zoroark was about to complain about how his Dark-self was annoying him, only for Ichi to insult both of his adoptive parents, then fart at him before going away. Scipion looked at him with wide eyes.
"..."
In the Distortion World, Giratina, who was taking a break by watching the games, merely raised an eyebrow at Ichi insulting him.
"Bon Dieu... Youngsters these days..." Persephone sighed, a faint smile on her face.
Dark Star battle
To everyone's shock, Undyne combined her Undying form with a Mega-evolution. Helped by Tsubakura's Tailwind, she charged at Dark Undyne and supplexed her, violently throwing the dark being on the ground.
Dark Undyne groaned in pain as the blow was strong enough for her to spit a small dark ball. Arthur quickly threw a Spirit Shackle at it, greatly wounding it. Dark Undyne dissipated, as the true form of an exhausted Dark Star floated in the air.
"So this is the true form of the enemy." Nick said.
"Fools... The Dark Power will not be defeated so easily..." The Dark Star muttered, looking at the heroes with pure hatred.
The Dark Star's eyes and rays of darkness disappeared. It spun around itself, creating a mini-black hole, attempting to suck the team as a last-ditch effort.
"Damnit! Hold on into something!" Arthur screamed
Scipion's room
The battle between Scipion and Aaron lasted long with the two using their weapons to clash as well as ameliorated and flashy versions of their moves.
"Eyahaha!! Try to counter this, you damn asshole!!" Scipion roared as he prepared a powerful Night Daze. Aaron grunted and used Extreme Speed to avoid the flashy attack as Scipion hit the ground. The Lucario quickly dodge the trident Scipion threw at him, then hit the Zoroark in the face with his aura bone. Angered, Scipion slashed at him, forcing Aaron to retreat.
Eventually, after a long struggle, Aaron and Scipion lost their forms, starting to get exhausted.
"Khh... Not now..." Aaron groaned, pulling his own arm.
"I can't... A draw again...?" Scipion moaned, catching his breath.
But at the same moment, Lucian noticed the odd Keystone shivered when he felt something emanating from it.
A wild Spiritomb screeched and plunged into Lucian's chest before he could do anything, leaving its stone in the process.
As Scipion and Aaron were preparing to fight again, Lucian screamed in agony, covering his head. He started to mutate violently enough to catch both of the exhausted Pokémon's attention. Aaron's eyes widened in horror as memories of the first time his friend got corrupted flashed within his head.
Aaron quietly entered his friend's house. It's been several hours since he locked himself to study an odd keystone that the Rescue Squad took after defeating a Spiritomb.
"Lucian? Are you there?" he called out in the dark.
Aaron noticed the odd keystone Lucian was studying on the floor, like if it was thrown.
A pair of mad red eyes lighten the room, hanging out from the ceiling. A Midnight Lycanroc stood there, grinning madly at Aaron.
"Lucian..." the Lucario muttered in horror.
Aaron witnessed in shock as his best friend turned once again into an insane Midnight Lycanroc.
"L-Lucian??? Scipion!!! What is this??" Aaron roared at his nemesis.
"What are you talking about? I didn't do anything!!" Scipion angrily roared back.
Once he finished his transformation, Lucian, now a completely insane Midnight Lycanroc cackled like a wild beast before breaking the cage with his bare hands and lashed at Scipion.
"Holy shit!" Scipion shouted, trying to block the enraged Lycanroc's attacks. Lucian landed a hit and sent Scipion flying on the ground, right next to the Delta Warriors. Aaron soon followed.
"What the fuck... Did this happened before?"
"It already happened once when he studied an odd keystone. It wasn't possessed like this one, but it was enough to turn him into this state." Aaron grunted. The last time this happened, he had to reluctantly fight his friend to save him. The thought of doing this again was disgusting to him, but he had no choice.
"Then how the Distortion World is he this strong?" Scipion roared.
"Lucian told me about Spiritombs... When they possess people, they can bring their host's entire fighting potential." Aaron sighed. Lucian cackled, spinning around himself before summoning a purple scythe. Laughing maniacally, he pointed it at the group.
This is even worst than with Zekrom... And none of us can mega-evolve anymore to counter him! Aaron thought, clenching his teeth.
"Tch... Who would have thought that such a coward would be this strong?" Scipion spatted, refusing to believe that Lucian was too much for the two of them right now.
The mad Lycanroc kept laughing madly at the group, jumping in place.
"So what do we do now? Pretty sure Lucian wants to kill us."
"I don't care. I have to save him. He may be strong, but the Spiritomb inside him doesn't seem to be very bright. You're not fleeing?" Aaron asked.
"Like hell I am fleeing a fight!" Scipion grunted. Aaron rolled his eyes. Of course he should have expected this.
"But... It seems I'm going to need you and the Delta Warriors." the Zoroark continued, looking disgusted at the thought, especially with the fact that he would work with Aaron.
"Fine. We'll... work together."
The two canine Pokémons stood by the Delta Warrior's side. The possessed Lycanroc howled as he spun around himself with his claws wide opened, spinning fastly towards the group.
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
Braids From S286 Not Included
The Arena
At long last, the horn sounds. 6k1 prepares to get off her podium, but before she could do so, she sees Psyche... celebrating her victory with champagne?! She sighs and shakes her head.
"It's just the start of the season and you know it!"
She then runs as far away from Scipion and Dark Ichi as she can, then comes across Kafka. She was about to call him out for starting a cult when she notices him clutching his belly.
"Oh my..." she says, "was it something you ate? Here, lemme try curing your tummyache."
She unrolls her left sleeve to reveal her Exoskeleton and asks him to hold still. 6k1 punches his stomach and sends him flying, but the sheer force of the blow makes him vomit TM Ozzy at her.
"What the—"
She yelps as she gets knocked down by her. After Ozzy leaves, 6k1 groans at her aching body and feels her defense drop.
"Was that... Gulp Missile?" she asks herself. "If so, then I really need to take a bath..."
She tries getting up to do so... only to slip on the same banana peel as the others before her.
"Owwww..."
The Database Library, Basement
6k1's family's all gathered in the family room, cheering their nominator on, but they all wince at 6k1 getting injured on the first day.
"Is she gonna be okay?" asks Asriel.
Do not be afraid, my child, says Ally, she packed her first aid kit.
"Then I hope she actually uses it this season!"
Dupe mews in agreement.
Mimi, meanwhile, shudders in Ally's arms when Arcturus receives a letter challenging him to kill as many tributes as he can. He then gets superglued to Route's arm by 64 Luigi's hypnosis.
"Arky... I know you wouldn't actually take on that challenge, but please don't kill Mom..."
Power's Home, After the Rescue Arc
Power likewise winces at 6k1's injuries, but laughs at Elliot stealing Ichi's Xbox and Dark Ichi also sighing at Psyche's early celebration. Ichi then roasts Scipion Monty Python-style while Dark Ichi's application for teacher is turned down by the Villain School, and Power rolls on the bed laughing even louder.
She suddenly gets a call on her crystal ball.
"Hey Ral, how's the rescue mission?"
"I was gonna report to you just that! But I'll tell you all the details later because I've a request for you: can you please give my friends Aaron and James crystal balls?"
"Sure, why not?"
Power draws them up and has them delivered, then gets back to Ralsei, smiling.
"Anyway, I'll continue watching the Games! Wish Ichi luck as well, and I can't wait for you to tell me about your adventure!"
Eye-Sicle's Lair
Even the Pearls wince at 6k1, but Yellow can't help but snicker at the Villain School staff turning Dark Ichi out.
"Good thing he didn't try applying to be teacher at the Art School..." says Blue.
Scipion's Lair, pre-Nom Games
Everyone still stares at Mega Undyne speechless when she jumps into the air and slams Dark Undyne on the ground, forcing the Dark Star out of her body with the help of Arthur and Nick. Suddenly, it unleashes a black hole, and Undyne grabs onto a nearby stalagmite, but she starts glowing again.
"Everyone! Hurry up and grab onto me! I can't hold this form any longer!"
Meanwhile, Ralsei shudders once more while Susie cheers for Aaron as he and Scipion duel. She groans when it ends in a tie, but Kris points her and Ralsei to Lucian, who transforms into a Midnight Lycanroc. They both hug them when he goes berserk and attacks Scipion. The Zoroark then reluctantly asks the Delta Warriors for help.
"Well..." says Susie, "I'll help you, just this once, because I was in the same shoes as Aaron when I had to confront Lancer when he imprisoned us..."
"And the real Lucian's still in there," adds Ralsei, "so I'll help, too... but we'll still be enemies right after this, okay, Scipion?"
Kris agrees to help as well, then they all prepare to fight Midnight Lucian. Kris orders Ralsei to hide behind their shield and Susie to try knocking Lucian away with Red Buster.
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Mar 23rd 2021 at 12:32:56 AM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Noticing how everyone else rushed at Undyne, Arthur and Nick chose to hold on on their own to save her some strength. Nick solidly grabbed a rock and Arthur held the Cinderace's legs with one of his talon, the other one holding Alex and Tokage's bodies. Nick cringed in pain at how much Arthur was digging through his skin, but stayed focused.
Eventually, the Dark Star stopped spinning and disappeared in a smoke of darkness. Around the same time, Alex and Tokage regained consciousness again.
"Uuugh... I feel so weak..." Alex groaned, adjusting his hat.
"...Where's the Dark Star?"
"Gone, I think. Good job team!" Nick said, giving a thumb up at everyone.
"We also just saved your ass, but whatever." Arthur grunted at the Pokémon's duo. Alex and Tokage looked at each other but still thanked the Decidueye.
"GEHEHE!!! That was a splendid battle, truly!" a familiar voice crackled.
Freddy, Onox, Clyde, and Edgar entered the room, with the Gengar clapping at the heroes.
"Oh great... Lemme guess, you still want to fight?" Alex growled, exhausted.
"What? No! Are you crazy? I don't want to fight you pyschos!" Edgar shrieked, backing down.
"Gehehe! Edgar is right. We are merely but watching how you are doing, that's all. As promised we're not opposing you for the moment."
Clyde and Onox silently nodded. The Shuppet took a look at the heroes, but stopped at Alphys, staring at her with wide, empty eyes for far too long.
"Mini-boss?" Onox hesitantly said, getting in front of the Shuppet before slowly waving at him to catch his attention. Clyde got out of his trance and looked normally at Onox.
"My apologies... I was distracted for a moment."
"Why? Because she's a Heliolisk, just like your parents before you died?" Edgar said a smug smile on his face. He quickly regretted what he said as everyone else stared at him with angry looks.
"Dude..."
"Okay. That is quite rude to say such things."
"Please, shut your beak when it comes to this, Edgar." Clyde said to the Murkrow. Edgar gulped at the Shuppet's gaze was slightly angrier than usual, making him, even more, creepier than normal.
"I... I'm sorry. I just felt smart saying it..." he muttered, bowing his head. Clyde sighed and nodded at his friend.
"Anyway... I feel that Aaron has reached sir Scipion by now. I suppose all of you want to see how the others are doing? Follow me please." the Shuppet said.
Later, the heroes and villains reached Morgan's room. He had woken up and was standing on a wall, a grumpy expression on his face. James was carefully watching the Morgrem, even though he was too weak to fight against the Inteleon at the moment.
The Inteleon gasped upon seeing the group and joined them.
"Nick! Arthur! Thank Arceus you are alright." he said, taking their hand/wing.
"Yeah. Scipion's tributes gave us some troubles, but everyone made it eventually." Nick answered. Arthur only bothered to nod at his leader.
"Unfortunately..." Morgan spat, joining the villains. Clyde silently approached Cerberus and gave the wild Hydreigon a seed, revitalizing her.
The massive Hydreigon slowly stood up and stared at the group. The heroes stood on their guard, but the Hydreigon silently followed Clyde without making a noise.
"Gehehe! That's quite the massive beast Morgan brought with him!" Freddy exclaimed.
"Where are Aaron and Ralsei? Did you find Susie?"
"Actually yes! I have good news, so listen well!" James proudly exclaimed.
"Could you do that without posing?" Arthur muttered, crossing his wings.
"Not only did we found Susie, but we also freed Kris as well! I assume they are already fighting Scipion at the moment."
"So Kris's saved? Nice!"
"Then we should join them. Who knows, maybe they need some help." Tokage said.
"Actually that would be a terrible idea. Sir Scipion insisted he wanted to duel with Aaron. I am not sure how he would react if you all took arm against him at the same time." Clyde interrupted, shaking his head.
"Excuse me? Do you expect me and my pals to just sit there, doing nothing??" Alex exclaimed.
"Yes." Clyde bluntly said, looking at Alex dead in the eye. The Charmeleon was the first one to break eye contact and covered his eyes.
"Uuugh... We'd still better hurry in case things go south."
"Hey, you know I could just leave your ass and let you deal with Lucian by yourself! He's Aaron buddy, not mine." Scipion grunted at Susie and Ralsei.
"Are you really doing this right now?" Aaron exclaimed. Scipion frowned at him.
" Besides... Lucian helped me. So I'll help him, no matter if he's your friend or not. I may be sadistic, but honestly, your little crybaby doesn't deserve this." Scipion sighed.
Lucian was spinning too fast and easily deflected Susie's red buster. Scipion and Aaron dodged the attack but, fortunately, Kris managed to block it with his shield. Lucian stopped spinning and headbutted Aaron with Accelerock, burying the Lucario's head inside the ground. He then sent several rock blasts at Susie and Kris to distract them and threw his scythe at Ralsei.
Fortunately, Scipion was close and threw himself between Ralsei and the scythe. The Zoroark shrieked in pain and collapsed near Ralsei. Groaning, he still had the strength to get up.
"Ggh... I get it you suck at fighting, but some advice. Always watch out for attacks. That shield is nice, but not enough to protect you completely." Scipion hoarsely said.
"Wait, you're giving fighting advice now?" Aaron said as he got his head out of the ground.
"Since neither you and Sixty visibly can, then yes! " Scipion barked back.
Lucian, noticing the team's troubles danced in place, cackling.
"Is he taunting us??" Scipion exclaimed angrily, his eyes twitching in anger.
"Yeah... I won't lie, he's starting to annoy me as well." Aaron muttered, sweating.
"This is bad... We're both too exhausted to fight him. How can we win this?"
To Aaron's surprise, Scipion groaned.
"Going to give up already? I thought he was your besty." he mocked.
"I know! But I don't think the Delta Warriors will be able to defeat him by themselves! Unless Ralsei heals us-"
"Allowing the bastard to kick his ass because he'll be wide open. He better saves his healing powers for himself, he is weak as fuck. And who said we have to truly defeat Lucian?"
Aaron stared at Scipion, surprised.
"Maybe we can't fight him, but we can try to restrain him and knock him out. Then, we'll find a way to purge him." Scipion explained.
"That's... not a bad idea. Go on." Aaron invited.
"I'll use my illusions. Since you and I have more experience at fighting, we'll sneak in with my illusions and we pin the bastard on the ground when you spot an opening with your aura. Susie, you distract him with your axe and your projectiles. Kris, you also distract him and protect the goat with your sword and shield. And Ralsei-"
"-you heal your friends whenever they need it and save enough energy to use Pacify on Lucian to make him sleep once we have him." Aaron finished.
"Heh... Smarter than you look." Scipion said, giving Aaron a more genuine smile than usual. Aaron nodded.
"Alright. Susie, Kris we'll wait for you to distract Lucian before I and Scipion move so that he doesn't see us. I hope you'll handle this." the Lucario said, giving an encouraging look at the Delta Warriors as Lucian was still dancing.
"Yeah. Morgan told me you had some trouble cooperating recently. But seeing you right now... Maybe you can prove me wrong." Scipion added, grinning at the trio.
Edited by Scipion3 on Mar 23rd 2021 at 10:06:31 AM
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
From thief to hero
Arena
(And so the Nom Games begin. Eye-Sicle breaks off from the rest of the group for now and attempts to leave the Cornucopia, but then finds another nominator unresponsive on the ground without having even been harmed by anyone else. Much as he wants to just keep going, he can't bring himself to.)
...Dammit. (Eye-Sicle growls, taking a AED out of the Cornucopia.)
Lair (Lobby)
Well, that was thoughtful of Eye-Sicle to help another nominator. (Cleo remarks as Eye-Sicle revives Artsy and moves on.) I was worried when she suddenly collapsed like that.
Yeah, guess he has some standards, despite being a huge jerk. (Wanda says.) Uh, I hope he sees that skunk right in front of him.
(Eye-Sicle doesn't and gets sprayed, resulting in a Cluster Bleep-Bomb on the TV.)
Yeow! I dunno whether to laugh or cringe, because that has to stink. Literally! (Joaquin says.)
Yeah, just ask my dad when a skunk got into our house when I was a kid. He was miserable. (Jared says.) He'd probably be feeling Eye-Sicle's pain right now if he were watching this.
(Other things happen with other nominators and their reserves throughout the season, including Bluethorn getting attacked by a crazed fan who managed to break into the Arena.)
Dunno about the rest of you fellers, but that just seemed plumb unfair, him gettin' taken down by a loony so early like that. (Kenny remarks.)
With ya there, pal. (Kay agrees.)
Lair (Upstairs)
(Stanford leaves a note for the others to find in tribute quarters before he leaves to go to the Dragon Realms with Gloria.)
(Greetings, everyone. I am currently visiting the Dragon Realms where the Greens and the Plantars are currently in hiding and taking a friend of the former there as well. I shouldn't be long. Please be careful, and make sure Eye-Sicle stays out of trouble. - Stanford.)
"Don't worry, Lucian, we'll make it through this."
She/Her | inactive for now
The Arena
The horn sounds, and the season begins. Psyche watches as all the other nominators (and their reserves) hurry out of the Cornucopia, some with supplies, others empty-handed. Feeling oddly content, she takes out a bottle of champagne and celebrates.
She notices 6k1 and Dark Ichi staring at her.
"...what? I'm just celebrating surviving the Bloodbath!"
Once the three of them leave the cornucopia, Psyche is wandering around the Arena, looking for something to do, when Lord British appears out of nowhere and attacks her.
"What the– get away from me!"
Psyche leaps out of the way and sprays Lord British in the face with pepper spray. He runs off, covering his face, and Psyche sighs with relief.
I just hope he doesn't bother me again...
10,000 grams of pure caffeine
Webking House
"Hey, does anyone wanna watch the Nom Games?" Jace asks as he turns on a TV. Only Tubbo joins in to watch. Tommy's too busy playing with the dragon and the two thunderdrums.The Arena, The Place Where The Nom Games Happen
Bloodbath
The horn sounds, and Libre starts running towards the Cornucopia, but immediately runs away as the chaos ensues. "Nope! Not dying right now!" he says as he skeddadles away.Day 1
After being sufficiently far away from the Cornucopia, Libre decides to check his phone to reread Jace's message, but finds a notification of...fanart of him, no wait, his original iteration. Specifically the moments where he wrecks the apartment right after the Tropers save Christmasnote , and the moment where he blows away Dark Bee by screaming with his synth voiceboxnote . "That...That's some impressive fanart. On the other hand, shoot, turns out I forgot to change the phone notifications...". He then sighs in embarassment.Night 1
"Hey hey hey hey HEY! STOP! STOP VANDALISING MY BATHROOM WALL YOU EEJIT!!!'" Libre furiously yells after seeing Plasma sawing off a wall from his camp's bathroom.
Day 2
Tempted by the sight of Risdio acting physically cocky at him, Libre decides to follow up too. "I CAN FUCKING FLEX BETTER THAN YOU, YOU SH-AAAAAAAAAA-" He ends up hitting the forcefield and dies. After Risdio left, a spider picks up Libre and takes him back to the Webking House.Edited by SomeLibre on Mar 23rd 2021 at 10:20:29 PM
Cassie | he/they | But will it stop the pain forever? / I just can't be sure
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Arena
The next night, Sorbunny!CAC, AKA the only other Pokémon around, was chilling Ichi in the dark. CAC suddenly saw Scipion on a tree nearby and pleaded Ichi to flee. But the nominator didn't listen, probably overconfident or just too busy chilling out.
It resulted in Scipion, jumping on Ichi and restraining him on the floor, putting his hand on his mouth.
"Ok, listen. Farting at me is one thing I can tolerate. Insulting my parents is a complete another story. If you tell me why did you think this was a good idea, to begin with, I might just let you go." Scipion growled, still haven't forgotten the nominator's words.
Of course, Ichi could only do muffled noises.
"Thought so." Scipion said, grinning madly and showing his teeth and claws.
"Don't fuck with a Zoroark."
Scipion then started to viciously eviscerate Ichi with his bare claws, making sure it was as bloody and painful as the Arena would permit, cackling madly. Horrified by this, CAC jumped away.
After reducing Ichi to a bloody pulp, Scipion giggled and sighed in relief, a strangely surprised and relaxed look on his face.
"Aaaahh... Oh damn... Wow! It feels so satisfying! Out of all the kills I've ever done, this one earned a special place in my heart." he chuckled, painting his mane with Ichi's blood, with a genuine smile on his face. The Zoroark felt so good, CAC escaped easily.
The next morning, "Mr. Star" approached the Zoroark as he was catching some fish. Fearing that he might be next on the Zoroark's murder list, he threw him into a river. The arena restrained Scipion's abilities and so, he quickly realized he couldn't swim.
"Graaah!! You're dying with me, you little shit!!" Scipion roared, grabbing "Mr. Star" and restraining him making sure he wouldn't escape. Eventually, they both drowned.
Of course, Scipion was not happy with losing early. But on the other hand, he died with a smile on his face. Ichi's death made this season worthy to him.
Edited by Scipion3 on Mar 23rd 2021 at 9:01:16 AM
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
Braids From S286 Not Included
The Arena
After taking a bath in a nearby river, 6k1 goes around to look for Ichi. Her body's still aching from the attack earlier, but she still presses on. Suddenly, Risdio causes a downpour in the Arena, so 6k1 quickly looks for shelter, only for a mysterious soul to suddenly enter her chest. She shudders as she slowly loses her mind.
"WAAAAAAAAAAAAA"
The next day, Wajima!6k1 searches the Arena for Zanreo. She digs her up from the grave that Elliot buried her in the other night and grabs her by the collar.
"Hey..." she says to her in a deep voice, "I think you might be familiar with me if you were watching last season..."
Zan struggles to get out of her grasp, but she does recall Wajima getting 2nd Place that time. She also tells 6k1 why she got buried in the first place.
"WAAA, I see... I'll help you get over that, but if you don't..." she raises her other fist, "...then you don't know what I'm capable of! WAAAA!!!"
The Database Library, Basement
Asriel, Dupe, and Mimi all huddle Ally when the possessed 6k1 forces Zan to train with her.
"I-Is she really gonna be okay?" asks Asriel.
That, I am actually uncertain, says Ally, given the nature of the Arena.
"Then hopefully someone will purge Wajima out of her!"
He looks at his ring, then at 6k1, then back at it. Hopefully Alphys will come up with a plan to save him soon...
Meanwhile, Mimi distracts herself by watching Arcturus turn gold coins into bricks by pressing a P Button, but blushes profusely when he remarks that it's cute when best friends act like couples.
"I-I... a-a... agree with you, Arky..."
Power's Home
Power screams and shakes under her blanket when 6k1 gets possessed while Scipion eviscerates Ichi for insulting his family. She also hyperventilates so much she doesn't react to Dark Ichi getting revenge on Lord British by deflecting his Shrink Ray before kicking him away.
Psyche's murder of him 50 seasons ago still hurts worse than this... she thinks as tears stream from her eyes, but Scipion can go rot in the Distortion World! Good thing I'm staying behind...
She tries calming herself with a drink of water while remembering her friends comforting her back in the Recovery Room. Power takes a few more deep breaths, then sighs in satisfaction when "Mr. Star" avenges Ichi by drowning Scipion at the cost of his life.
Eye-Sicle's Lair
The Pearls cringe at 6k1's possession and hug each other.
"Almost like what White Diamond did to her Pearl!"
"I hope someone frees her from him!"
They also hope that Scipion doesn't come for Paper next, but cheer when "Mr. Star" brings him down with him.
"Wait a minute... isn't the real Mr. Star still partying?"
"Yeah, I think that's why he sent someone to represent him for the Games."
"Can't he just clone himself for this?"
"Um... I don't think he clones his tributes as often as 6k1 does, and that's his choice."
"Okay."
Scipion's Lair, Tunnels —> Morgan's Room
The others all hold onto Mega Undyne and brace for the black hole until the Dark Star vanishes. She then reverts back to her regular Pokéform and checks if they're alright.
"Hey Alex, Tokage!" she calls to them, "glad you're okay, too!"
Freddy's gang and Onox also arrive to congratulate them, but Clyde stares at Alphys.
"Wh-Wh-Wh-Why are you looking at me like that?" she asks, sweating. "You're creeping me out!"
Edgar wonders if it's because Clyde used to be Alphys' Pokéform's pre-evolution before he died.
"So you're a ghost ghost?! I guess you're not like Napstablook, who has always been one..."
"Anyway," says Undyne, "let's get moving, everyone."
And so they follow Clyde to Morgan's room. They prepare to fight when Morgan feeds Cerberus a Reviver Seed, but instead the Hydreigon follows Clyde. James then informs them of Scipion, Aaron, and the Delta Warriors, but Clyde advises against following them.
"It seems that Susie and Ralsei don't need my guidance anymore!" says Undyne, "but I think we should still follow them."
"Are you sure?" asks Alphys.
"Yes. However, I'm too tired from the battle, but I'll still watch over them in case something bad happens."
"Alright, but is it okay if I just stay in this room to monitor you?"
"Of course, you can!"
"I'm tired also," says Glimmer, "but I'll accompany Undyne anyway."
"Eeyup," says Big Mac before tossing some apples to the team.
Scipion's Room
Susie grunts at Midnight Lucian deflecting her Red Buster while Kris moves their shield around to block the Rock Blasts, but it begins to crack. Ralsei, meanwhile, yelps when Lucian throws his scythe, but Scipion takes the hit for him. To his surprise, Scipion gives the team some battle advice, and he and Aaron come up with a plan to restrain Lucian.
"Sounds like a plan," says Susie, swinging her axe.
"I trust that you two will be able to pull it off with our help," says Ralsei.
Kris gives them a thumbs-up, recalling that they had to tire Jevil out to defeat him. They then encourage their teammates to do their best, boosting their defense for this turn, while Susie fires smaller Rude Busters around Midnight Lucian and Ralsei stands by for healing.
"Maybe I should make my own bullet pattern..." says Susie while Kris then turns their shield back into a sword and throws it past Lucian.
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Mar 24th 2021 at 3:25:51 AM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Bloodbath
"Hey, Barnaby."Barnaby was clawing at the podium, trying to get back inside.
Hey, baaaarnaby, I have an Xbox."
Barnaby looked back up at Elliot before continuing to try to claw his way inside.
"...Sexbox-" Elliot joked before a stray cannonball landed on the poduim at a ludicrous force, breaking the podium and crushing Barnaby's body.
It was everywhere and that's all the details I'll spare.
"HOLY SHIT! ...Eh, he'll be alright," he said, dismissively waving a paw.
Day 1
Elliot, knowing there was an audience watching him all throughout the multiverse, decided to show off just how far his shapeshifting goes to them. He made a divide between the head and the neck and lifted his head off, holding his head in his paws."Alas, poor Barnaby, I knew him well.
To be or not to be, that is the question.
Parting is such sweet sorrow.
What, you egg?"
The cat ended up laughing to himself as he put his head back on his body. He was feeling bad during the countdown, but oddly enough "knowing" Barnaby's safe again made him feel a little better.
Hopefully he's seeing a therapist or something.
Night 1
ELLIOT HAS FCUKING LOST IT"Hey. Zan. Zan. Zan. Zan. Zan. Zan. Zan. Zan. You know what I found when you put me in the fuckin ground?? You know what I found when I was in the ground? Life's not tragedy. It's just one big eighty-year-long funny. For each and every fuckin man in there. Which is funny when I'm going to put you in the ground, ay?"
Day 2
Elliot, with a psychotic grin, has found another victim to manipulate. "You know, madam, I believe you've seen my power," he said, "And... You know how brutal my kills can be if I so wanted. But you know, it would be quite a bit funnier if you were to, perhaps, point that gun at yourself and pull the- oh okay uh-"Elliot changed his tune when the gun was pointed at him instead. Sure he was an insane psychopath, but maybe telling someone to kill themself is a bit too far. ..In fact I'm going to go ahead and address the audience directly. Please don't do this. You don't know what anyone's going through from moment to moment. How much of a fucking douchebag do you gotta be to say that shit?
...Needless to say, Elliot would be horrified when he eventually watches the tapes back.
The void
Barnaby, having just died quickly and brutally, looked to the gate back to life and sighed. There was no heartbeat, but he was still on edge. Poor guy just got scared shitless.But, still, he walked his way to the gate before suddenly, some... thing tackled him. He didn't see what, but they were bowled over through the gate together.
A reaper noticed this occurrence and immediately reported it to Thistle.
Elliot's house
When Barnaby came to, he was in the bed he set his hunger games respawn point in, slowly standing and looking around the room.Everything was normal, so why didn't he feel that way?
Edited by Smiley100P on Mar 23rd 2021 at 7:48:35 AM
Hello? Hello, hello?
Artsy Geek, Arena
..the kid's been in far worse shit. Like, being in a killing game! And seeing her friend get executed. Kinda.
Either way, Elliot's manipulation's not gonna work on her.
"Not today, fella!" She says as she pulled an Uno reverse card at him and.. Well, pulled the gun at him.
...and this, folks, is why no one should mess with a killing game participant.
artsy geek | any pronouns | "well, if you're hearing this, then chances are you've made a very poor career choice."
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Expediton Society HQ/James's mansion, post Rescue arc
After saving Lucian and Kris, the Fiery Blue Wings were resting their mansion and the Rescue Squad were at the HQ with Lucian, deciding to stay with him after the mission. Both teams were too tired to watch the current season, however.
As Aaron and Lucian were resting together on a bed and Tokage was silently watching them on a chair, Alex burst into the room, carrying a package.
"Hey guys! Power just sent us this!" the Charmeleon exclaimed. Aaron yawned and caught the package before opening up.
"Oh, it's Ralsei's ball!" Aaron exclaimed, showing the crystal ball to everyone.
"Wow, it's nice! Isn't it what of those things people use to predict the future?"
"I don't think it can do that. But Ralsei was willing to give us this so that we could communicate with him directly." Aaron said.
"That's great. I'm sure the nominators can also use that to directly call us." Tokage added.
Aaron felt Lucian hugging him from behind and pet him in his neck fluff.
"I'm sorry... I'm just a big fan of your hugs. I've really missed them." Lucian happily chuckled.
"Aaaww..." Aaron giggled, nuzzling with his friend.
Meanwhile, Arthur was the one to show the crystal ball to Nick and James.
"Hmph. So this the crystal ball the young Power Stroke made for us. It is quite an artifact." James said.
"So basically, the kid can use that to contact us and vice-versa?"
"Indeed." James sighed, sighing on a chair before looking at himself inside a mirror.
"If you two do not mind, I think I am going to take a bath. I think I truly need it."
Scipion's room, pre-nominator games
The Rude Busters Susie threw at Lucian were enough to catch his attention. The Midnight Lycanroc howled and ran towards her, preparing to use Crunch on the monster. To his shock, Susie easily tanked the hit thanks to Kris's courage, empowering her. The waves of Rude Busters she kept firing at him annoyed him and he quickly turned his attention towards what he believed was a wide-opened Ralsei.
But Kris chose this moment to throw their sword at him. Lucian yelped and dodged it at the last moment. That was enough to anger him as he prepared a Close Combat.
That was the exact moment Aaron was counting on.
Scipion and Aaron jumped on Lucian and restrained the deranged Lycanroc. Lucian screeched and tried to swipe at them.
"Gotcha!!" Scipion roared in triumph
"Great job! Now Ralsei-" Aaron shouted at the young prince. But at the same moment, everyone else arrived in the room.
"I finally found you, sir. We were wondering where you hav-" Clyde said, floating towards the group before looking at the scene with confusion. The other Pokémons did the same.
"I... can't help but feel we have missed a lot of things around here." Freddy grunted, crossing his arms.
"Having fun, I see." Morgan mocked.
"Wait. I thought you two would be fighting each other!" Alex exclaimed in confusion.
"Where does that Midnight Lycanroc come from?" Nick added, scratching his ears. Scipion and Aaron just stared at them. Scipion especially wished none of them would have been able to see him by Aaron's side.
"J-Just... Ralsei just pacify the crybaby already, just in case if he breaks free now." Scipion growled, as Lucian angrily screeched at the newcomers.
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
Dagded Dujardin
The Joke Villain
Pythor was seen remodelling his office, checking for any security breaches as he had his AI assitant check off the systems.
Pythor: Ah today's a boring day, I wonder when will we get a new student or even a staff member.
Suddenly he heard a bell ring at the School's main entrance door.
Pythor: A visitor this early? Must be my lucky day.
He then saw Dark Ichi at the door, and decided to introduce himself.
Pythor: Greetings, new visitor, what is your name and what have you come here for?
After Dark Ichi explained that he wanted a position as a staff member, Pythor thought about it but then decided to test him. Vexus was someone he could keep tabs on and had done so already for a while, but Dark Ichi was an outsider who could be dangerous if left unchecked.
Pythor: Well then. Come here and prepare for your tests, if you pass them you shall be granted entry into our ranks.
Many failed tests later
Dark Ichi was seen getting dragged out of the building by the Sentinel guards, with Pythor mocking him.
Pythor: You think just boasting around your evil is enough? Heh, come back when you're worth even being a doorstopper.
Pythor then closed the doors and went back to business as usual, watching the Season with delight as many Nominators died left and right, he in particular liked Scipion killing Ichi for disrespecting him, it was plenty great to see for him.
Pythor: Too bad he is an enemy, he could be a good attack dog, always filled with rage and willing to kill for almost any reason, ah how I love things like that.
The Arena Shenanigans
First Day
Bale ran off at the start of the Season, grabbing some stuff before finding a safe hiding spot which to check his phone in.
Bale: Alright, remember your training Bale, just keep a straight head and money on your pockets.
Later on he got into an argument over the logistics of tap water and drinking it.
Bale: My base uses tap water to drink, well it did at first. And we were all fine with it, so it is definitely good to drink.
Vanessa joined in defending his point.
Bale: You see? She knows what's right.
At nighttime Bale decided to steal Doe's camp, bragging to Giovanni that he could swooce in without being detected or stopped. After he was finished raiding it unsuccessfully, he went to sleep in a hammock high atop the trees.
Second Day
Bale woke up and checked his phone, unaware that Chey had hacked into it to steal his credit card information and all else.
Bale: Huh, my savings went down by 0.1%. That's bad.
He then walked away, confused but not panicked. At night he joined Dark Ichi and Vanessa into Family Feud, he was surprised to meet Vanessa again and somewhat reluctant to team up with Dark Ichi, though ultimately they lost.
Bale: Aw, damn it!
Afterwards he went to sleep once again, this time on the high grounds of a hill, as he believed it to be a safe spot, Scipion had already died but he was not giving anyone the chance to get him while he sleeps.
Third Day
Bale ran into Kerr Avon as he walked down to get some water from a nearby lake, he pulled out his phone and pointed to a few downloaded songs from Plasma Man's source material that Kerr could listen to.
Bale: If you just want to imagine a fight in your head just hear to this one, or the left one if you want a romantic scene scenario.
From thief to hero
Eye-Sicle's Lair
Oh my FRICK! (Wanda says when 6k1 suddenly gets taken over by the soul of Wajima and then confronts Zan, then gets stuck inside a coin.)
Ack! Poor 6k1! (Joaquin says.) Another unhappy way to go out. I hope she'll be alright after all this.
(As this all goes on, Eye-Sicle spends much of his time doing nothing really of note away from everyone else, humming a song that's stuck in his head and making plans for later.)
(He's rather incensed by CAC telling Constantine that he looks like Eye-Sicle, but doesn't show it.)
Who does that bunny think he is, anyway? (Eye-Sicle grumbles once he's out of earshot.)
(Later, the Scorbunny stirs up a swarm of killer bees. Eye-Sicle is half-tempted to leave CAC be, but then Argo and Dark Ichigo(!) go to ward the bees off. Not wanting to make himself look bad, he groans and goes to help ward them off as well.)
You know, I was half-expecting Eye-Sicle to go nuts this season, but I guess not. (Jared remarks.) Then again, wanting to look good in front of everyone has always been how he rolls.
Edited by kablammin45 on Mar 24th 2021 at 10:33:00 AM
"Don't worry, Lucian, we'll make it through this."
Braids From S286 Not Included
The Arena
After forcing Zan into boot camp, Wajima!6k1 watches her to see if she learned anything from her. However, Route approaches Zan and crushes her hopes and dreams right in front of her.
"Don't let him discourage you from what you do best, WAAA!" 6k1 shouts at her. "You still have a lot to learn from—"
Suddenly, Dag confronts her with a strange device and fires a beam from it.
"WAAAAAAAA NOOOOOOOO!!!" she yells as she starts glowing, then shrinks as her soul is then sealed in a coin with her face on it.
The Database Library, Basement
Everyone else once again huddles Ally when Dag kills 6k1.
Do not worry, for 6001 already arranged with her scientists to revive her after the season. They will purge Goro Wajima's soul out of the coin and free her from it.
"Can we all go visit her at the Recovery Room?" ask Asriel and Mimi.
Affirmative, because I am highly concerned that she will not take her possession well, even though it only happened for 1 Arena day.
"Aww..."
Mimi then does a double take when Arcturus somehow destroys Artsy's camp by accident while playing slots, and then shoots Chey with his lasers when she feeds him a sandwich that she stole the bread from.
"I didn't know you were a picky eater..."
Power's Home
Power buries her head and sobs in her hooves at 6k1's death. At least she was taken out before she could harm any of her other friends. But Power shouldn't dwell on this too much, for 6k1's scientists will take care of her, and maybe she can visit the Recovery Room after the season...
In the meantime, Power focuses on Dark Ichi, who questions his game of Family Feud after his team loses to Risdio, Chey, and Saint-14, and then teams up with Eye-Sicle and Argo to fend some Beedrills away from the Scorbunny.
"Heh, this partial Villain Team-Up's shaping up to be an interesting one..."
Eye-Sicle's Lair
The Pearls hug each other tighter at 6k1's death, unnerved that her fate's similar to Lapis's, but they also trust her scientists to free her afterwards.
"Well... do you wanna go back to the Art School right now?"
"Hmm... let's finish this first. Paper would probably freak out if we returned earlier than expected."
"Alright, then."
"Let's just wait and see if any other nominator will visit our school..."
"Hopefully not Dark Ichi..."
Scipion's Room
Susie playfully taunts Midnight Lucian while firing more projectiles around him and tanking his attacks.
"Ow, that tickles!" she says when he Crunches her. "Ya need to brush your teeth if ya wanna have a piece of me!"
Ralsei cringes a little at that and widens his eyes at Lucian lunging at him, but Kris distracts him with their sword long enough for Aaron and Scipion to restrain him. Undyne, Glimmer, Big Mac, and the rest save for Alphys then arrive and look at the scene in confusion.
Susie stops attacking and withdraws her axe while Kris tilts their head at the former three.
"Uh... we can explain..."
While they get them up to speed about the battle, Ralsei cautiously approaches Lucian, closes his eyes, and casts Pacify on him.
Please let this work... he thinks.
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Apr 11th 2021 at 2:34:16 AM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
James's mansion, post-rescue arc
After taking a well-deserved shower, James relaxed in the middle of a big pool, bearing a white towel on his neck relaxing inside hot water while drinking some wine.
To his surprise, both Nick and Arthur entered the room.
"W-What are you doing here?" the Inteleon asked, surprised.
"Oh you're still here? Was thinking about improving my front crawl's swim."
"And I wanted what shit you were doing."
"Well, as you can see, I am trying to relax. Those last days have been exhausting for me and I need a clean mind for the nominator's festivities." James grunted, crossing his arms and looking away.
Unfortunately for him, his lovers didn't let him go so easily and jumped into the pool, sitting next to him. Both had a sensual look on their faces, making James blush like a tomato.
"Hehe! You're almost as red as my legs." Nick kindly mocked, kissing James on the cheeks.
"Oh... I-It must be the temperature." James muttered, sweating.
"Temperature my ass." Arthur groaned, hustling Nick and kissing him on the mouth.
"Ugh, why are you always so rude?"
"Nah, it's okay! How about we relax together, then?" Nick laughed, not bothered by Arthur's rude attitude.
"I-"
"Pretty please?" Nick asked again, mimicking cute eyes.
"I... I insist that I-"
"Fuck you, I'm not leaving. And knowing the soccer sucker, he won't either." Arthur hissed.
"Soccer sucker? As obscene as it is, I have to admit it is a rather decent joke." James said, a smug smile on his face.
"But I wasn't... Oh... Shit..." Arthur said, realizing his own pun.
The three Pokémons giggled before Nick and Arthur rested their heads on James's shoulders as they relaxed together.
Scipion's room, pre-nom games
The team listened carefully to Kris and Susie's explanations, needless to say, they were all surprised, save for Morgan who was staring at Lucian, fascinated by his beastly's side.
"I remember Aaron told me about Lucian's first corruption... But I never expected to see it happen again." Tokage muttered.
"I won't lie... He looks absolutely crazy in that state. Poor Lucian..." Alex sighed. Every Pokémons, safe for Morgan, agreed.
While this was going on, Ralsei approached Lucian. Lucian tried to swap at him, but Scipion and Aaron restrained his arms and before he could use his jaws to attack, Ralsei cast a profound Pacify, putting Lucian asleep.
Sighing, the two canine Pokémons let go of the sleeping Lycanroc.
"...How do we get that Spiritbomb out of him?"
"Why are you asking me that you buffoon? Do I look like an exorcist or something?" Scipion grunted.
"I am not an expert like my mistress, but I can try." Clyde calmly said.
Clyde approached Lucian muttered some magic words he remembered. Suddenly, Lucian shook violently and roared in pain. Aaron couldn't help but feel sick at his friend's cries.
Lucian howled one last time before purple energy escaped from his mouth, returning to the odd keystone. Lucian lost consciousness, slowly turning back to his Dusk form-self. The cursed stone was then picked up by Onox.
"You hurt the boss. I punch you." he furiously growled, breaking the stone with one single hand, eliminating the evil Spiritomb in the process.
"Geez, you look kinda angry dude. At least that Spiritomb won't cause troubles anymore." Alex said to Onox. The brute snorted and ignored him.
To Aaron's relief, Lucian moaned, waking up immediately. Blinking to adjust his vision he saw Aaron approaching him with watery eyes.
"A-A-Aaron...?"
"You're safe Lucian." Aaron gently said, kneeling to Lucian's size. The Zoroark was next to him and cringed. He wasn't a big fan of heartfelt reunions.
"I-I remember... I-I..."
"-was possessed and tried to murder us, yes. But I, the Delta Warriors and Aaron saved you. And the rest of those idiots also helped your blue besty." Scipion sighed in a bored tone.
"Y-Y-You... You saved me..." Lucian stammered, tearing up.
The Lycanroc broke down, sobbed... and pulled both Aaron and Scipion into a heartfelt hug, much to everyone's shock.
"H-Hey, Lucian!" Aaron giggled, crying with him. Scipion said nothing, too taken aback by the sudden hug. It was even worst because Aaron was right next to him. Surprisingly enough, the Zoroark didn't complain.
"You really are something, you stupid dog." Scipion sighed, a faint smile on his face as Lucian was crying a river. The Zoroark gasped when Freddy suddenly joined in.
"Gehehe! I am glad you three are okay!" Freddy cackled, pulling the three Pokémons into a bear hug. Aaron and Lucian yelped in surprise but still welcomed Freddy's hug.
"Eermm, Freddy... I could do without you hugging me." Scipion growled, starting to be uncomfortable with so many people around. Unfortunately for Scipion, Freddy used his shadows to teleport the Delta Warriors right into his hug. The Zoroark squealed at this.
"Lucian! You should also thank the Delta Warriors! They also helped you. Kris especially!" Freddy exclaimed.
"Y-Yeah..." Lucian stammered, rubbing his head against Kris.
"Freddy? I-It's not like I don't appreciate what you are doing, but could you please let us go? I-I'm having trouble to breathe." Aaron asked Freddy. The Gengar cackled and released the group.
"Thank god, everyone's fine!" Alex said, jumping towards Aaron and Lucian, still hugging his best friend because of how many people were around him.
"I'm happy to see that you are not injured, Lucian." Tokage added, sitting down next to them.
"Y-Yeah. A-Asides from Morgan, nobody else tried to harm me. They were rather... oddly nice with me?"
"Excuse me?! I was not nice to you!" Scipion exclaimed, infuriated.
"M-Maybe. But n-not enough for me." Lucian nervously chuckled.
Scipion groaned. His annoyance grew even further when Onox, Clyde, Edgar, and the Fiery Blue Wings also gathered around Lucian to ensure he was alright.
"Is it me or Lucian managed to get popular within the bad guys?" Nick joked.
Out of the Pokémons, only Morgan and Cerberus stayed behind for obvious reasons.
"Well, it's just you and me...I wish I was your owner." the Morgrem grinned, petting Cerberus with his hair.
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
She/Her | inactive for now
The Arena
Psyche is wandering around the arena when Mr. Star approaches her and shows her a remix he made. She listens to it appreciatively. "Hey, that's pretty cool, thanks!"
The next morning, after she has a good sleep, she's looking for Ichi, hoping to hang out with him, when Vanessa appears, evidently pissed-off. Maybe because her nominator, Kafka, got killed off last night?
Well, Psyche never gets to know the answer to that, because Vanessa kills her.
For fuck's sake, it's only Day 2... she thinks to herself, annoyed, as she lies on the ground, bleeding out.
Braids From S286 Not Included
The Database Library, Basement
Mimi shudders when Arcturus reveals that he had been manipulating Kerr Avon the entire time, then she curls up into a ball when Dag shoves him into an iron maiden.
"First he killed Mom and now him!"
Ally, Asriel, and Dupe all cuddle her and tell her that he'll be okay. Billy, however, doesn't seem to be taking his pet's death well, as he gets so fired up he aggressively sprays Dag with water the next day.
"Come on, Mr. Billy..."
Power's Home
Power groans when Dark Ichi criticizes Zan's love for bootleg memes and bad translations, but she agrees with her that he should just let others be if they enjoy them. However, Power can't help but wonder what would happen if she met her Dark counterpart. Would they be jealous of each other's paintings? Would Dark Power threaten to take over the Art School? Or would she try harming Ichi or worse?
The unicorn shakes that thought off and continues watching. To her surprise, Dark Ichi's actually cool with Risdio's rain machine, but he then tells off Constantine for calling him and Eye-Sicle nerds. Lord British also tries invading the Dark Nominator's camp with his tiny fleet, but he easily fights him off along with the phantom tributes with his tech.
"Oh my Celestia..." says Power, her mouth agape, "I can't believe he's doing better than Light Ichi... just like his Jedi self in OT S200!"
Scipion's Room, pre-Nom Games
Undyne, Big Mac, and Glimmer are just as shocked as everyone else after the explanation.
"Poor him..." says the Gardevoir, "he's just like my dad when Horde Prime implanted a chip on his nape!"
"Damn, he was mind-controlled, too?" asks Undyne.
"Yes..." she says, tearing up, "it was supposed to be a happy reunion after all these years..."
She recounts how like Aaron, she had to fight her own father in the heat of the invasion. King Micah broke her by saying that she was weak and pathetic, but she held onto her memories of Queen Angella raising her to be the brave, strong woman that she is today and incapacitated him with a powerful spell.
"Sorry to hear about that..." says Undyne as she pats Glimmer on the shoulder while Big Mac just nods and puts a hoof to his chest.
"Don't worry, he's fine now..." she wipes off her tears, "...but it'll take a while, maybe even a long time, before he fully recovers from it."
Kris was about to ask why Undyne's a Pokémon right now, but Susie taps their shoulder and points them to Ralsei and Clyde saving Lucian from his possession. Once he transforms back into a Dusk Lycanroc, Freddy teleports the Delta Warriors in for a group hug.
"I'm so glad you're okay!" says Ralsei while Susie noogies Lucian. Kris tells her not to be rough with him, then pets his mane. They also ask the others to move aside, as they're all overwhelming him already.
Undyne, meanwhile, calls Alphys over, who tells her that she received the transcript of everything that had happened recently.
"And can we all join the group hug, too?" the Swampert asks Kris.
They nod and beckon them over, but ask them to line up for Lucian's sake.
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Apr 11th 2021 at 2:36:58 AM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Scipion's room
After everyone stopped comforting Lucian, Scipion approached him and patted him in the back.
"Seriously dude, I know you hate fighting but fuck your pacifism, you're good! Of course, if I had used my "mega" form, you wouldn't stand a chance. But even if I would have fought you as a normal Zoroark, I've got to admit that it would be a very difficult battle for me. Imagine all of this strength, mixed with your intellect!" Scipion exclaimed to Lucian.
"I... I guess I should feel honored since it's coming from you. B-But I'm not going to change my "crybaby" ways." Lucian said. The Zoroark proudly laughed at the answer.
"And I have to admit... You three idiots are not that bad together. I'm surprised you're still kicking, especially you, Ralsei." he said to the Delta Warriors.
"Thank god, you got his name correctly this time..." Aaron sighed
"Speaking of the goat. I've got one question though. When I was with Lucian, I heard some battle noises as well as screams. Care to explain what was going on while I was away?" Scipion asked.
"We were fighting against some space pirates aliens, as well as a sort of Dark Star. They were tough, but we defeated them." Nick said. Scipion rolled his eyes and looked angrily at Morgan, knowing who the Morgrem called to assist him.
"And while everyone else was fighting off your tributes, I, Ralsei and James were riding a mine cart to find Susie, since she was fighting against Morgan and Cerberus by herself." Aaron said, slightly embarrassed.
"Wait. So while we were fighting for our lives against alien freaks and a demonic entity, you three had fun on a roller coaster?" Arthur hissed at James.
""Fun"? I protest! We almost risked our life back there!" James exclaimed.
"You did indeed. I have studied those caves before and for some illogical reasons, these railroads were designed to be very dangerous. By riding a minecart here, your chances of survival were only of 1,7%." Clyde bluntly added. Aaron and James stared at the Shuppet with shock, processing what he just said before looking at each other and Ralsei nervously.
"...Suddenly I am very glad I am alive and well." James muttered, rubbing the back of his head.
"Are you insinuating that it was scarier than fucking me?" Scipion growled.
"Honestly? Yeah. I'd rather be your prisoner than ever riding that thing again." Aaron crudely said.
"Seconded. Especially after what we have just heard. By far, this was the worst moment of this mission." James added, scoffing.
Scipion didn't even bother to ask Ralsei, knowing he would say the same thing.
"Well that's fucking humiliating..." Scipion grunted, sulking.
"Hehe... I would have loved to see your faces. But then again, we had the better fights so I won't complain." Alex laughed.
"So... I hate to be the party pooper but... What now? I mean yeah, you've got a happy ending, Lucian's saved, everyone's fine and all, but..." Edgar said. Everyone looked at him for a moment and stopped talking.
"Well... We have agreed with Clyde to not capture you or any of Scipion's allies and we have Lucian and Kris back. I think we'll just go back home then." Aaron muttered.
"Yeah..." Scipion grunted. He was about to tell his comrades to leave to their actual lair but...
"Scipion... I have to tell you about some things." Lucian muttered, surprising the Zoroark.
"But Lucian-" Aaron tried to argue.
"No. I have to tell him."
"Tell me what?" Scipion hissed, his patience running out. Lucian closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
"First, we were planning to do a party for the nominators after the next nominator games in our homeworld. And second... I and the Rescue Squad will assist the nominators during the Voidlands expedition."
Scipion stared angrily at Aaron, then at the other heroes. He lowered his head and stroke his chin, in deep thoughts.
"As much as I hate it... If I was able to work with Aaron today, I can give it a shot for both of these things." he sighed.
"Wait what?"
"I said I'm willing to help... even if you're around." Scipion growled louder.
"R-Really? T-That's very nice of you."
"That doesn't mean we're friends!" Scipion roared back.
"Are you sure that's a good idea?" Alex asked Lucian. The Lycanroc nodded.
"Yes. A-After all, he is a nominator. So in a way, he should also play his part. H-He's bad. B-But not as bad as we think."
"I really don't agree with you but... I'm willing to try as well. I'll still keep a close eye on you, Scipion." Aaron sighed.
"If that's the case, I and my partners shall also offer you some help, to make sure everything will be alright." James offered.
"We can all assist you as well, at least for the party." Clyde said, as all of the evil Pokémons nodded, Morgan included, although it was probably to mess things up for the latter.
The Zoroark then noticed the device inside his mane ringing. He took a look at it and shrieked in surprise.
"SHIT!!! I'm going to be late for the nom games!! Gotta go, now!!" he exclaimed, summoning a portal to the arena.
"Scipion!"
Scipion turned back to his nemesis, staring at him hatefully. The Lucario sighed and lowered his head.
"I can't believe I'm saying this... But... thank you for not hurting Kris and Lucian. And thank you for helping us." he reluctantly said, faintly smiling. Lucian quietly nodded at Scipion as well.
The Zoroark stared at the Lucario, a genuinely surprised look on his face.
"...You're welcome, stupid. Consider that as payback for saving my ass when we were kids." Scipion chuckled, before looking at everyone else.
"Well, I can't say all of this mess wasn't fun. I'll see you around! Eyahahaha!!"
After Scipion left, Morgan followed using a pink portal. He glared sadistically at the Delta Warriors before disappearing.
"It is time for goodbye then! Gehehe!! I must say, I am proud to have oppose all of you." Freddy cackled, not hesitating to shake hands with every hero.
"W-Wow... You're really a good sports villain." Aaron said, impressed by the Gengar.
"Now Lucian, remember what we have told you! Have more confidence in yourself!" Freddy said upon looking at Lucian.
"I... I can try."
"Gehehe!! And you three! Delta Warriors! I hope you have strengthened your bounds!"
"I don't want to be rude but I really want to go home now, can we please hurry?" Edgar sighed.
"I agree. I feel like we all need to rest. In fact, I have already prepared a portal leading back to the tunnels' entrance. I trust that the Delta Warriors and the tributes will be able to get back to their homeland on their own." Clyde said. Every other Pokémons approved.
Freddy cackled before waving goodbye, sinking into the ground. Clyde invocated the portal for the heroes and politely said goodbye as well before floating away. Edgar flew towards Onox and laid on one of his shoulders.
"So yeah... I'm not really good at saying bye, especially to people who maybe don't like me. But... Take care." he hesitantly said. Onox didn't acknowledge the heroes at all, save from the Rescue Squad and Lucian. He merely nodded at them before turning to the Delta Warriors.
"You're mean, blue guy. But you're a good boss. You two green and pink are good too, but you could help your boss better." he grumbled.
"Gotta go to the boss's lair now. Bye." The brute said, walking away.
"Well! I do not know for any of you, but on my end, I feel exhausted. It is indeed time we part ways." James said.
"Yeah. Let's just get out of this place first, then we'll say goodbye." Aaron said to everyone. The Pokémons nodded and they entered the portal leading to Scipion's lair entrance.
Edited by Scipion3 on Mar 24th 2021 at 12:36:26 PM
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
From thief to hero
Arena
(Since the incident with the swarm of bees, Eye-Sicle has still been biding his time, but his time never ends up coming because of what happens next:)
(It starts out with him getting badly injured by another nominator he doesn't recognize, Route. PlasmaMan then buys Route a drink, impressed. Eye-Sicle snarls and limps off.)
(Then Eye-Sicle learns that Elliot has adopted a pig and named it after him.) [—-I dunno if I should take that as a compliment or an insult...
(Then he crosses paths with Constantine again, who insults Eye-Sicle and several others as they pass by in a car.) What's with these people anyway? I'll show 'em!
(So Eye-Sicle returns to his camp and begins planning to show the others what he can really do.) Dammit, I'm not used to havin' to do this stuff myself! Where's Stokes when you need him?
(He's so focused on making his plans that he doesn't hear Route coming up behind him.)
(The next thing Eye-Sicle knows, his head has been pulled clean off and lying on the ground.)
Eye-Sicle's Lair
(Jared and the others simply sit in stunned silence at what Route does to Eye-Sicle. Kay is covering her eyes, Cleo is glowering at the screen, Wanda's jaw drops in disgust, and Kenny looks sick to his stomach.)
...Uh...well, I bet Eye-Sicle's not gonna be real happy once he gets revived. (Joaquin says, forked tongue hanging out in disgust as well.)
Oh, Eye-Sicle's going to absolutely flip. (Jared says.) I probably wouldn't cross him once he does.
June should consider herself lucky she is not seeing this. (Cleo says, still scowling.)
"Don't worry, Lucian, we'll make it through this."
10,000 grams of pure caffeine
Webking House
Just as Jace enters Libre's room to revive him, he finds an immense quantity of tape casettes lying around his bed. One of the casettes emits audio of Tommy stating that he needs some Brain Bleach after witnessing Route spitefully improvise a toilet out of Eye-Sicle, another emits audio of Tubbo's trauma of Technoblade retriggering at the sheer sight of Phantom Technoblade, as both are watching the TV broadcasting the Arena events. There's also audio of other people's bad, fear-ridden experiences during this season and the past ones.Libre can be seen just waking up, breathing heavily. "Oh...that was some brutal hell..." he exclaims tiredly. Immediately Jace is alarmed by him being able to speak, not to mention one that veers close enough to sound human, but still evidently has a synthlike timbre to it. "Libre, what happened to you!?" Jace asks. "I think...I died on the second day trying to outflex-...Wait. What're all these casettes doing here?" Libre responds, realising an alarming possibility after he came back to life. In an attempt of confirming what he feared, he violently rubs his arm upon the bedroom wall, making notable amounts of abrasion damage to it. "LIBRE WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?" Jace yells upon seeing him doing such, only to catch a glimpse of rapid healing where his arm had abrasion damage. "Oh...no..." Jace says in fear and terror of what might've happened to Libre. "Dying is a necessary part of the transformation
, and because I died, I guess...I'm not fully human anymore." Libre answers, deeply fearing on what this might mean for him for the rest of his life.
Edited by SomeLibre on Mar 24th 2021 at 6:07:24 PM
Cassie | he/they | But will it stop the pain forever? / I just can't be sure
Macha
Scorbunny!CAC: You really expect a fire punch to work? I'm a Fire-type... (Incinerated)
(After the season, CAC respawns)
CAC: (Sigh) Never underestimate anyone in the multiversal Hunger Games, indeed...
(CAC summons Rose and Dan Hibiki to the Arena)
CAC: (Looks at the Rushing Beat Syura heroes) By the way, got to talk to that 6k1 scientist woman. I'll be leaving for now.
Dick: Okay.
(CAC summons a portal to the Arena and eventually finds the Database Library. CAC becomes a Scorbunny again)
Scorbunny!CAC: (Knocks on the door) Here I am, as I promised! Can I enter?
One of the over 40 party members from Chrono Cross. And a canon mother to celebrate the upcoming Mother's Day(05/12).
Braids From S286 Not Included
Scipion's Lair
After everyone has taken their turn in comforting Lucian, Scipion compliments the Delta Warriors for their fight, especially Ralsei.
"Really? Oh thanks, I guess..."
"Looking forward to a rematch!" says Susie.
Kris tells her not to underestimate Scipion or his Mega Evolution, which she rolls her eyes at.
"I know..."
Everyone then gets each other up to speed about recent events.
"Man, I'd love to ride that rollercoaster!" says Undyne. "Wanna join me, Alphy?"
"Ehehehe... I'd rather ride the Tunnel of Love... with you!"
She blushes at her while Glimmer and Big Mac shudder at the thought of riding the minecart.
"And you Mega Evolved?!" Susie asks Undyne. "Damn, I should've stuck with you for that!"
Kris wonders how the Swampert did it without her Mega Stone, and also asks her why her team are all Pokémon.
"That's just how I power-up into my Undying form in this..."
"And we all transformed as part of an experiment!" says Alphys.
Kris nods in understanding, but wonders what Glimmer and Big Mac look like back in their respective universes.
"I'm the only human in our team..."
"While I'm a big red pony."
Kris nods again.
"And thanks for helping us in this mission!" says Ralsei.
"It's no problem," says Undyne.
Lucian then announces his plans for the party and the Voidlands trip. Everyone cheers at the former.
"I'll attend it!" says Ralsei, "and bring my friends along to celebrate this rescue mission!"
"And I'll bring Alphy with me!" says Undyne.
"While I'll invite Bow," says Glimmer. "He's really missing out!"
Big Mac likewise thinks of inviting Sugar Belle, but decides against it because somepony needs to watch over the bakery.
"As for the Voidlands trip..." Undyne continues, "I'll join it!"
"While I already volunteered to be Mission Control," says Alphys.
"I'll also partake in this mission since I trust Adora to take care of things back home!" says Glimmer.
"Eenope!"
Ralsei thinks about it for a while, then says, "you know what? I'm joining, too."
"What?!" asks Susie.
"Of course, everyone needs a healer for the trip, but admittedly, I'm also interested in what happened to that timeline before the Earth Primers discovered our universe."
"Hmm... If that's the case, then I'll join you, too."
Kris gives him a thumbs-up.
"Alright, I'll inform Ally about this when we go home! And before we do... mind if I check your phone, Kris?"
They hand it to her, and she recharges it with her electric attacks.
"Wow, that's so cool!" says Ralsei.
"I'll just go get a new phone back home," says Susie.
"And a new scarf for me!"
Kris then retrieves their sword, making a mental note to have Malius repair it before they return to Hometown.
"And with that said, I wish all the good guys goodbyes... and the bad guys badbyes!"
Susie bellows with laughter as Alphys then summons the portals for everyone home.
Eye-Sicle's Lair
The Pearls cringe at Eye-Sicle's death and hug each other so tight they nearly kiss. They both blush and pull themselves away, but Yellow's face turns brighter than a lemon.
"See, Blue? This is why I don't wanna eat!"
"I understand... do you wanna return to the school right now?"
"Erm... no, I'll finish this season with you!"
"Well, we can just finish it back there, but okay!"
And just like that, the season ends. They then hold hands and get up, telling Cleo that they thank June for the wonderful party.
The Database Library
Mimi cries when Billy falls into a frozen lake, just before the season ends. As Ally sees the Necro Department collect 6k1's coin, she gets a signal from Alphys, who reports to her about mission, the party, and the Voidlands plans.
Copy that, she says before telling the others about the party, knowing that they're not yet ready to join the expedition while Dupe isn't fit for it.
"I'll join the party, Ally!" says Mimi, "but I don't wanna turn into a Pokémon!"
What is your reason for that?
"What if Arky doesn't like me as one?"
Do not worry, Mimosa, for I am 100% certain that he will like you no matter what your species is. But I will not hold it against you if you wish to attend as yourself.
"Aww, okay then!"
Dupe mews because he wants to join his sister, but he won't turn into a Pokémon either.
Copy that.
"And Ally..." says Asriel, "is it okay if I stay behind? I might get lost in a large crowd in an unfamiliar place..."
Affirmative, because I will stay with you while I guard the basement.
"Thanks!"
Ally was about to call the Science Center to nominate 6k1's tributes when Timothy notifies her of the new visitor. She excuses herself to the first floor and introduces herself as 6k1's Databot to the Scorbunny.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but 6001 will be hospitalized at the Science Center, most likely until tomorrow, as it is now evening in Panem. Do you wish to give us your home address so we can contact you when she is discharged?
Power's Home
Power squees when Dark Ichi lands in 3rd Place, even if he died from drinking too much soy sauce. At least he deserved those medals for his villainy, but it's strange that he didn't actually kill anyone the entire season.
She then gets a call on her crystal ball, and Ralsei tells her about his adventure and the party plans, but not about the Voidlands trip because he doesn't want to make her feel worried about him.
"Glad you had fun! But I don't wanna join the party..."
"Why not?"
Power folds her ears. "Scipion killed my best friend..."
"I get that you want to avoid him, but I'm sure Ichi will be okay and protect you from him if he's attending!"
"Aww... Still, I'm not sure about this, and I doubt if Ichi will go either..."
"Hmm... I'll still be attending because my Pokémon friends will be there to protect me, but I understand if you want to stay behind."
Power smiles and perks her ears back up. "Thanks..."
"Oh, and before I go, I just wanna say... nice Lancer plush you got there!"
"Heehee, yep! It was a birthday gift from my sisters!"
"Aww!"
Power then says goodbye to Ralsei and waits a while. Once she's sure that Ichi's revived, she calls him to congratulate him for Dark Ichi making the podium.
"Just like your Jedi self way back then, amirite?"
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Mar 25th 2021 at 1:32:12 AM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
"Yeah, my alternate selves always do better than me in the Nominator Games for some reason. Wonder if it's some kinda curse. And since I'm feelin' better now, Pow-Pow, here's something to make up for having to watch me get murdered to death."
He sends Power a ponified version of Future Trunks' outfit.
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Edited by IchigoMontoya on Mar 24th 2021 at 3:26:49 AM
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Scipion's lair
"Alright. Thank you for your help, Fiery Blue Wings." Aaron said as he and his team shook hands with the trio.
"Yes. We can get along very well." Tokage added.
"Hey don't exaggerate! They're still annoying... But not as much as I thought." Alex said, grinning.
"No problemo! We'll see you guys for the nominator party! If not, then maybe another time!" Nick exclaimed.
"Hmph." Arthur scoffed. He still smiled at the group and crossed his wings.
"Oh and I am waiting for your crystal ball, Ralsei. Although I suppose you will call Aaron more often, do not hesitate to call me and my teammates if you require assistance. We will gladly help. And, to be honest, if it can contribute to our fame..."
"Shut up and let's go." Arthur grunted, disappearing. Nick and James looked at each other and chuckled before disappearing.
"As messy as it was, I am glad this ended well. I am honestly surprised that Scipion is less of an evil manchild than I thought." Tokage grunted, crossing his arms.
"Everyone, I thank you again for your help. And Delta Warriors... It was nice to see you again." he said, winking at the latter.
"Yeah, it's been fun. And I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves to fight around." Alex added, bumping his fist with Susie's one.
Lucian warmly thanked his rescuers. He especially hugged Kris and thanked them for being with him during their captivity. Likewise, Aaron thanked the tributes and asked them to say his thanks to their nominators. He also did a quick hug with Kris and Susie and thanked them for everything.
Lastly, Aaron gave a heartfelt hug to Ralsei.
"I'm sorry things didn't go according to what I was originally planning... But at least, we had our rescue mission together in a way." he laughed.
"Wait... How high is Ral on your friend's list? He's not higher than me and Tokage, yeah?" Alex asked, raising his eyebrows.
"Well... That's pretty hard to say... I would say he's either as high as you or perhaps second, right after Lucian." Aaron admitted, chuckling.
"Seriously?" Alex grunted.
"I can see why. You are quite similar actually. You are both very kind and, dare I say, naive." Tokage chuckled.
"Yeah. You two are also cute fluffy boys who love to hug people and are bleating like babies whenever they're scared, am I right?" Alex cackled.
"Well I'm not that fluffy. Especially compared to Lucian and Ralsei. And we don't bleat like babies. But I see your point." Aaron giggled, scratching the back of his head.
"Anyway, let's go." Tokage said before leaving with Alex and Tokage. Aaron followed them and turned one last time to the tributes and the Delta Warriors and waved at them.
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
Scorbunny!CAC: Okay.
One of the over 40 party members from Chrono Cross. And a canon mother to celebrate the upcoming Mother's Day(05/12).