(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
Niiue
Scipion's lair
Sighing at the E.M.M.I.'s early stupid death, Scipion looked at the results for the next themed season and groaned at the results.
"Ugh, purple season... Really original guys..." he sarcastically said, only to be interrupted by a nearby cackle.
"Hey Morgan! Be quiet with that idiot's tapes!" the evil Zoroark roared. Thinking about who he should nominate, he turned his gaze towards an unsuspecting Onox as the Toxtricity was training by punching a wall.
Hmmm... I don't know about the second one yet, but would Onox be ready to go to the arena by himself? The last run was pretty rough for him... I'll think about it later. he thought, deciding to brush his mane instead.
Edited by Scipion3 on Jun 23rd 2021 at 10:20:52 AM
"In this insane place, love is all that stands between us and the great beyond."
Space Molly Weasley
The Arena
Mr. Ramon, who was data cloned because of his outing with Mikey, looks for Data Marlin after smiling smugly at the camera. He thinks of how much fun Carlos would have at the carnival and laughs as he poses in front of Clarx Toys. He then finds Marlin the next day and asks where he was last night.
"Oh, I just swatted away Odin's drone with a rake attached to a robotic arm! And you?"
"Well, I posed with several others in front of a dilapidated toy store!"
"Whaaat?"
They both laugh at themselves, then Mr. Ramon asks, "By the way, what's your name again?"
"Marlin."
He shakes his mobile suit's hand. "Nice to meet you, Merlin!"
"Merlin?!" Wario butts in. "What's that? A brand of wizard stuff marketed for Akiyama?"
The two dads burst out laughing.
"Nice one, Wario!" says Mr. Ramon.
"Okay, that was Actually Pretty Funny!" adds Marlin.
They then go separate ways, and Mr. Ramon finds a grill and straps Polka-Dot Man onto it.
"You don't look like a guy who can do polka or connect the dots!" he says as he roasts him on open fire.
Meanwhile, Odin builds a community college dedicated to Marlin, then invites him to the grand opening BBQ the next day. Mr. Ramon also plans to kill Scorpius and make a stinger afterwards, but Probe approaches him and asks if they can split the loot.
"Sure thing!" he says, "but on second thought, this monster looks too tough for us to kill right away, so we need a better plan..."
But he gets distracted at the thought of plugging Plugg into a short circuit and doesn't notice Wild Richard hanging Scorpius on a noose. Marlin, meanwhile, encounters Probe and invites him to his aquarium by having him climb one side with rope.
The next day, Marlin bumps into Wario again, but he notices him sparkling in the sunlight.
"Can you grant my wish, please?" he asks him, "because you must be a fairy!"
They both share a laugh while Mr. Ramon thinks of Mikey's favorite K-POP group and sings "Dynamite" to Saul, but he never heard of the song despite going to a school headed by a certain ARMY nominator.
Power's Art School
While watching the season, with the Pearls intrigued by the AR Lapises paying to investigate Plugg's murder to Kite-Man, Power asks Paper, "So why did you hire those three teachers?"
"First, I was impressed by Mettaton's performance in Season 147 that I immediately called him right after for the interview! But since he was recovering and still had showbiz to do back home, he sent over his mini-clone to be our Drama teacher and Head of the Performing Arts Division!"
"He's weaker than the original," says Blue, "and while he's not 6k1's tribute, I can see why Paper hired him!"
"But can he power up into his EX form?" asks Yellow.
"Nope," says Paper, "but he can always ask Alphys to upgrade him!"
"That's great!" says Power.
"Next, I hired Esmeralda as Dance Instructor because of her fluid movements."
"She found it weird that several of us aren't humans," says Blue, "but she treated us with much kindness during the tour!"
"But what does she think of Phoebus' tech skills?" asks Yellow.
"She didn't understand them," says Paper, "but she's supporting him all the way!"
"Aww!" Power smiles. "And I'm guessing that you hired Shill for Film class?"
"Yes, because he wants to apply what he learned from Season 106!"
"Seriously?" asks Yellow, "how can a horse even handle the equipment without magic?"
Paper chuckles. "He still needs practice in handling the technical stuff, but he also wants to use his acting skills for good!"
"Yeah, he used to be a conpony," says Blue, "but Applejack convinced him to quit and be honest with his new job while Sans encouraged him to try moviemaking!"
Flashback: The Science Center, post-OT S157
"Anyway," 6k1 continued, "where's Frisk? I thought they were joining you, but I was shocked that Asriel was with you instead!"
"Our nominator somehow found him when they called us over to the Arena," said Toriel. "It was urgent, so before we were summoned, I told Frisk to stay with Sans and Papyrus and cheer for us."
"Awww!"
"I wonder what they thought of me..." said Asriel.
"I bet they were just as scared but excited for you as I was, even if they didn't show it. Th-That's why I nominated Clara and that Skiddo as last-minute reserves. Goats are my favorite animals, and I thought that either of them meeting with you would make up for you getting stole— I mean, being my proxy tributes!"
Asriel raised an eyebrow while Asgore and Toriel looked at 6k1 incredulously.
"What do you mean by 'proxy tributes'?"
"And 'stealing'? What are you talking about, Database Manager? I know you nominated me several times before, but there are other people who'd like to send me to the Arena too, even if I don't like it!"
"Well... while I was happy for Frisk making the podium, I stopped nominating them because they left me for their new nominator..."
"That's not true! Their nominator chose them, not the other way around, and Frisk still thought of you after those last two seasons!"
"And I don't think my previous nominators got mad at whoever nominated me recently!" said Asgore.
"And I hope my other nominators didn't mind my last appearance either..." added Asriel.
"Y-You think?" asked 6k1, "but how did they treat you before I nominated you back in S154, Asgore?"
"Uh... I don't know..." He scratched his chin. "But at least they revived me before sending me home."
"Well that's good, because what if an abusive nominator scoops you up next season?"
Toriel sighed while Asriel hugged her.
"6001, that's a valid concern, but this isn't a big deal at all!"
"Really? But Toriel, you're one of my favorite tributes, and I don't want you to suffer under the wrong hands!"
"I get that, but I'm more than capable of defending myself!"
"Same for me," said Asgore, "that is, if I'm at my full power and not constantly dying in the Arena..."
Asriel looked down. If only I could power-up on my own... he thought.
"Still," Toriel said to 6k1, "why don't you want others to nominate me when you're fine with nominating Asgore?"
6k1 wiped her eyes. "Here's the thing... Asgore, I wanted to give you another chance to make the podium, while Toriel, it hurts if you make the podium under someone else."
They both nodded while Asriel looked back up.
"But why did you call us here?" he asked.
"Because... because..." 6k1 looked Toriel in the eye, "I want to join your family."
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Sep 20th 2021 at 11:35:19 PM
"Anemone dear, I know you want to be more independent from me, but... please take care, okay?"
Niiue
True Lab
Still invisible, Kreia watched the memories, impassive. Through her, Chara was also watching inside their own room within the Sisterhood's palace.
Deep down, the old Sith lord could feel the sheer rage from the first fallen child when the tape started to show 6k1's meeting with the Dreemurs.
Edited by Scipion3 on Jun 23rd 2021 at 11:15:55 AM
"In this insane place, love is all that stands between us and the great beyond."
10,000 grams of pure caffeine
Webking House, Pre-Season 165
Sig gets revived, though he remains wreathed in a dark aura.
"You okay?" Arle asks.
I...I think..."
"...Man, thought you were a gonner! Thanks Jace!" Data Klug says.
"Nice. Now I can-" Suisei cuts off the strange individual by pointing her laser rifle at him.
"...next time, maybe."
"...What did you try to approach Sig for?" Suisei asks.
"...He...is my true vessel. The one I'm inhabiting was the result of something foolish the owner did."
"Please, give my body back..."
"Only by merging with him can I return back to full power, and become whole again."
"...Yeah, like we'd let you do that, pfffh."
Webking House, Season 165
"Aw, the cute food creatures just died..." Ollie says in pity over seeing Polka-Dot Man killing the Bugsnax.
"Guys, does anyone know how to uh...pacify this axe?" Tubbo says, as all of a sudden the Wagoner's Axe flies off and hits the table near him. "GAH!"
"GET OFF OF ME!"
"What's your deal, dammit? What did I say?"
"...Does anyone know why Libre's not back yet? It's been like, two seasons and..." Tommy wonders.
"Sadly, still haven't found him." Nene answers.
"Oh come on!"
The Lonely
Karl just runs through the endless, dark, foggy expanse, unsure of what's he's supposed to do, or go.
Until he bumps into Libre.
"D'oh!"
"...Ow...Wait..."
"...Who are you-"
"Karl Jacobs?"
"[Beat]...O-okay, how the fuck do you know about me?"
"...the Dream SMP?"
"...What!?"
Libre proceeds to explain all the stuff about the Dream SMP to his knowledge, as well as the stuff involving Tommy and Tubbo.
"...Have...Have I failed in preserving the memories or something?"
"Uh...I don't know."
"...How did you end up here, by the way?"
"I...read a book, fall off a great, unknown distance, hit a hole, then I got up to find myself by...this......foggy......place......."
The Arena
The fog dissipates completely, the sky has gone bright as day, and Karl and Libre find themselves back in the Arena.
"Wait...WHAT IS THIS PLACE?"
"The Arena...We're in Panem..."
"P-Panem? What the hell is Pan-" Karl suddenly screams after seeing something.
"What? Something's amiss or something?" Then Libre notices what Karl screamed at.
"WHAT. THE. FU-"
Space Molly Weasley
The Arena
That night, Data Marlin finds Hinoa and Minoto, but due to the water in his fishbowl helmet refracting his vision, he mistakes them for Joe and asks, "Hinoa, Minoto, did you shrinkle?" Data Mr. Ramon, Meanwhile, bumps into Wario again, and the latter gives him a treasure map. He follows it to where the treasure is, but when he opens a chest, he instead finds a note that says, "WAHAHA! I STOLE ALL THE TREASURE BEFORE YOU CAME HERE!!!"
The next day, Mr. Ramon remembers when he became a Magical Girl in Season 52 and thinks it would be fun to wear a dress again, so he dresses up as a certain Tactical Doll, finds the actual gun she represents, and shoots George.
"Looks like you just got Ribeyrolled!"
As for Marlin, he comes across the real Joe, but he gets dismantled and reduced to fishbones before being kept in the closet, which Probe discovers a while later.
Unaware of where the clownfish went, Mr. Ramon settles for the night while Miles stakes out from afar but falls asleep. The comedian dad then steals 40 cakes from the Feast, but accidentally pratfalls on them while carrying them.
"Hey, those took me three days to make!" says Kurumi.
"Oops! Sorry... but I'll make sure I don't become the bundt of the joke again!"
"Mr. Ramon!"
So he spends the rest of the night becoming a better comedian, not just for himself, but for his kids. He practices roleplaying as Ribey, but when he tries going onstage for his act the next day, his costume suddenly becomes too heavy for him and he trips on his face. Probe then finds him as the sun sets, asking him about Scorpius, but the robot covers him in pitch, lights him on fire, and throws him into a canyon for not sticking to the plan.
Power's Art School
"CONGRATS, PUN DAD!" says Paper while the Pearls cheer for him.
"Hehe, I'm glad that 6k1 has another Podium Finisher for the next Battle Royale!" says Power.
"And when will that be?" asks Blue.
"Season 169! And right after that will be Purple Season!"
"Hehe, I bet I know who 6k1's gonna nominate for that!" says Paper.
"Heehee, yep! Anyway, how did the interview itself go?"
Paper was about to answer when suddenly, clones of the nominators, their assistants, the tributes that they're closest to, and everyone that they've met, among others, are summoned to the Arena.
"I-Is that me?" she asks, her eyes shrunken, "with my staff and all the students that I've mentored so far?!"
Blue and Yellow just stare at the TV in confusion while Power tries looking for clone!Ichi among the crowd. Meanwhile, 6k1 and Power's clone counterparts look around and hope that Dave and Starfall's clones can be with them this season.
"I don't know about you," clone!6k1 says to clone!Power, "but why did the Nom Games start earlier than expected?!"
She then looks at Libre, who's standing on his podium by himself, and waves to him nervously.
"Hey there... is something the matter?"
Flashback: The Science Center, post-OT S157
"Toriel..." 6k1 said, "I've been working here since Season 139. I worked on the prototype for the Database a few weeks before accepting the job offer, and I've been enjoying my dream job ever since!"
"I see..." said Toriel. "It must be hard work since you're running both this and the Science Center."
"But it's nothing like ruling an entire kingdom," added Asgore, "and we're glad that you're happy with it!"
"Yeah, but it wasn't easy..." 6k1 continued. "I spent the next few weeks fixing up both the Library and Science Center since they weren't funded properly, but over time, I fell in debt, and I started to feel lonely in the basement."
"Aww..." said Asriel, "but don't you have your workers to help you?"
"Yes, and I even thought of hiring assistants, but I was confident I could do most of the Database work by myself. Still, I had fun 'researching' past seasons, and I even called my parents to tell them about my job... but they didn't answer."
"What happened to them?" asked Toriel.
"I... I don't know..." 6k1 tried holding back her tears. "They were just as good parents as you and Asgore, but I tried calling them several times..."
"Then I hope that they're doing well, wherever they are."
Asgore and Asriel nodded.
"I've always been a fan of you since the beginning," said 6k1, "but when I saw you fight in the Arena just last season, I... I can't describe how I felt..." She put a fist to her heart. "On one hand, I was excited to see you there again, Toriel, but on the other... I couldn't imagine what would happen if you did make the podium... And when you died again, I-I..."
She tried hiding her teary face by looking away, but Toriel rose from her seat and embraced her.
"I understand why you feel that way towards me, but again, this isn't so deep. You're worrying over nothing, 6001, and I won't be less of your tribute if this happens again. And while I still don't like it if you nominate me or my children, I'll be more than happy to take you in. I'm sure your parents wouldn't mind."
"R-Really?" 6k1 sniffled. "But I can live on my own!"
"I know, but wouldn't it be nice to have someone to talk to whenever you feel bored or sad at work? Someone who'd ask about your day? And someone who'd reassure you that they're always there if you need them?"
The DM sniffled again and hugged her back. "Yeah..."
"And that won't change even if someone else nominates me."
"And I know how it feels to be lonely at work," said Asgore, rising from his seat as well, "so if you don't mind, I'll take you in as well!"
He held out his arms to hug 6k1, too, but Toriel shot a glare at him.
"While we worked together to take care of Asriel this season, we're still living apart, so let me do the parenting, Asgore."
He sighed. "How about I visit the kids during weekends?"
"I'm not sure... but I'll think about it."
"But if you're gonna be my big sister..." Asriel said to 6k1 as he also got up, "are you gonna stay in the Underground? And what if you talk with Mom and Dad more than with me? But then again..."
He started flickering once more. 6k1 let go of Toriel and patted Asriel on the head, smiling a little.
"I'll still stay at the Library because it's my home, but I'll try talking to you whenever I can. And don't worry, I know what's been going on with you, so I'll see if the Science Center can find the cure!"
But Asriel kept flickering. He tried his best to make it stop, but he walked to the door and opened it.
"What's the rush?" asked Dr. Phoenix.
The young goat shook his head and turned to the DM.
"I'm sorry, 6k1... but I don't wanna hurt you, so please... just go be with the people who love you."
She promptly approached him and hugged him tight, not letting go.
"But before I leave..." Asriel continued, "I just wanna say... that's a nice name, 6k1, but that's unusual for a human. But then again, there aren't many humans named Frisk or Chara..."
He chuckled a little and released himself.
"6k1... You're... You're going to do a great job, OK? No matter what you do. Mom, Dad, and Frisk will be there for you, okay?"
She sniffled one more time. "Okay... Just be careful out there, alright?"
"Alright..."
Asriel walked through the hallway, with 6k1 and Phoenix following him.
"The Station of Multiversal Travel's just up ahead if you want to go home!" said the latter.
"N-No thanks..." said Asriel as he then took a left turn to the exit.
"Well... My time is running out. Goodbye."
He started heading out the door, then turned to look at the DM one last time.
"By the way... 6k1." He flickered once more. "Take care of them for me, OK?"
"Don't worry, little brother... I will."
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Jun 25th 2021 at 12:38:25 AM
"Anemone dear, I know you want to be more independent from me, but... please take care, okay?"
Niiue
Scipion's lair
After nominating the parodied version of Freeza and Cooler, Scipion facepalmed upon seeing hundreds of clones popping up in the arena.
"Ugh... They didn't even get my mane right. No way I'm cheering for that clone. Especially since I'm sure the others will drag me down." he complained to Onox. The Toxtricity wasn't very happy upon seeing himself on the podium alongside many of Scipion's tributes, allies, and enemies from his homeworld.
"Boss...? Who did this?" he asked.
"I don't know... Either it must be an unknown nominator who somehow is crazier than me... Or it's one of my fucking past self's pranks. I won't even bother to uncover the truth, I already have a headache just by thinking about that crazy mummy chuckling." Scipion grumbled. He then noticed Libre and smirked.
"Eyahahaha!! Oh, I almost pity Libre. Do you imagine if all of these clones, let alone one of my guys bully him?" he cackled.
"Boss? That's rather mean..." Onox said.
"I know. It's not the V incident, but still... But I'm just not in the best of mood so maybe some violence would help me cheer up."
True Lab
Kreia was slightly amused as she felt Darth Nihilus and Sion, her two previous "apprentices" in the arena with the Force, but was completely unfazed by all of the clones.
You know these two edgelords? Coupled with all of those clones in the arena, it's certainly an... interesting situation. Chara chuckled telepathically, their anger having slightly diminished once Asriel left in the tape.
I am confident both Siths were nominated by the nominator Ichigo. Kreia easily deduced.
Ichigo... Reports say the bastard has been awfully close with Power Stroke recently. Carmilla said, bursting into the telepathic conversation.
What do you want, Carmilla? We are very busy right now. Chara snarled, not very happy to have the vampire queen talking with them.
I wasn't talking to you but to Kreia. Speaking of which, Dimitrescu and her daughters have more than happily accepted our offer, my lady. Medusa also whishes for a meeting to discuss several of our plans.
Excellent. Inform Medusa that I and Chara will return once we have reached the first step regarding Asriel Dreemurr. Darth Traya answered.
Say, both Carmilla and I have been nominated by Ichi, unless it was an alternate version of her? I personally find him to be not that bad... for a human, that is. Chara chuckled.
No. He's the least interesting nominator of the bunch and he's a stupid little man. I never had any respect for him, but the fact that he keeps being with his pony pet makes him pathetic. He could fuck her, and I'll hardly be surprised. A bit like you and 6k1 want that pesky goat's attention so badly. the vampire spat, clearly not above being offensive.
That "goat" is my brother, not a pet. And don't even compare me to that failure of a "sister". Chara hissed back, their voice more distorted.
Enough you two. Cease this childishness. The prince and his family will soon travel towards the king's palace... Do not be late, Chara. Darth Traya sternly warned, before cutting the communications.
Taking one last look at Asriel, the old Force user exited the lab unseen.
Edited by Scipion3 on Jun 24th 2021 at 11:30:51 AM
"In this insane place, love is all that stands between us and the great beyond."
10,000 grams of pure caffeine
Webking House
"GUYS! WE HAVE ANOTHER MASS GROUP TRIBUTE!" Tommy announces.
"W-WHAT!???" Lily reacts in disbelief.
"MORE MASS DEATH! YAAAAAAAAAY!" Yu yells jollily.
"...Shut up!" Tubbo retorts at her.
"Dear god, yet the previous gap between two MGT's was like, 25 seasons..."
Tommy then notices Libre standing alone by the podium. "...wait a second HOLY SHIT IT'S LIBRE!"
Immediately a commotion forms after the residents realise where Libre's gone now.
"How the hell did he end up there!?" Moona yells in disbelief.
"...Is that Karl Jacobs?"
"KARL!?"
"Ooooohkay, something's up and we gotta figure out some shit!"
"How the-Is that me!?" Suisei says in shock seeing herself amongst the crowd in the MGT.
"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!" Data Klug yells and runs away in fear.
"I-is that a big demon!?" Lani says in fear, pointing at Red the Hellbeast.
Obliviously, Ghostbur says, "Oh look it's Karl-"
"YES WE KNOW THAT-Oh shit sorry."
"Holy shit..." Rei reacts in fear from the spectacle by the podium.
The Arena
After crawling out of a big pile of cassette tapes and inanimate objects, alt!Libre finds himself near alt!6k1. He quickly hears Libre screaming loudly in shock from another podium.
"Oh god, we ended up in another universe..."
Libre hears alt!6k1 asking him. He's hyperventilating in fear.
"I-I dunno what happened. I-I ended up here, after getting lost after reading a book, and-and..."
He throws out a massive Skyward Scream in fear.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-"
Edited by SomeLibre on Jun 25th 2021 at 4:16:42 PM
Cassie | he/they | But will it stop the pain forever? / I just can't be sure
Dusty the Mighty
Eye-Sicle's Lair
(The tribute chamber isn't fully functional before nominations for the next season complete, but Stanford figures that what Eye-Sicle doesn't know won't hurt him.)
(He sets the cloning remote in a safe place for the others and leaves a note: "For use only on Fishook and Jabberjaw if they so choose before the next DB. -Professor S". He figures he probably shouldn't bring it with him to the Dragon Realms anyway. Cricket in particular is enough of a handful with just ONE of him from what he can tell.)
(He's about to head out when he sees a green light on the chamber's controls blinking. Someone wants to visit? But who could it be?)
(Stanford activates the chamber, and in comes...)
Oh, Goliath. What brings you...here? (Stanford gets the feeling that something must be upsetting the large gargoyle, considering his glowing eyes.)
...Where is the bear? (Goliath asks.)
Erm, he is in his quarters. I don't think he wants to be disturbed, though-wait, come back! (Stanford shouts as Goliath leaves the room.)
(Eye-Sicle has fallen asleep in one of his armchairs and is dreaming about having a parade thrown in his honor back home and mingling with all of his favorite celebrities afterward.)
A picture? Heh, you bet, Mr. Harvey. You do selfies? (Eye-Sicle mumbles in his sleep.)
(In his dream, a camera is thrust into Eye-Sicle with enough force to slam him into the wall.)
Ugh, damn, Steve, you been working out or...something...? (Eye-Sicle slowly wakes up and realizes that he's actually being pinned to the wall by a very pissed-off Goliath.)
YOU AGAIN?! WHAT DO YOU WANT?! (Eye-Sicle shouts.)
You pulled a friend into these ridiculous "games". Where is he? (Goliath growls. His free claw looks ready to give Eye-Sicle's face a nasty slash.)
I haven't even pulled anybody in lately! You've got the wrong guy! Now lemme go already! (Eye-Sicle growls, laser eye glowing.)
Do you know where he is?? (Goliath asks, not letting go.)
Goliath, please, my boss is telling the truth. Someone else nominated your friend. (Stanford says, entering.) This friend of yours goes by Brooklyn, correct?
(Goliath turns to look at the small fox, still gripping Eye-Sicle.) Yes. He was pulled into these games and then an armored woman put him through a portal. Where is he?
Well...judging by who threw him into their own world, he's in deep space somewhere. (Stanford says.) I have another obligation to attend to, but I can call up a friend of mine from downstairs to assist you so maybe you can pull Brooklyn back into here. Without having to send yourselves into this other world after him, I mean. I'm honestly surprised I was even able to pull you in in the first place, Goliath. The tribute summoning chamber hasn't been working correctly lately and we've missed several seasons.
See? We're gonna help ya! Now put me down already! Can we call a truce long enough to get your pal back here? (Eye-Sicle growls.)
(Goliath still glares at Eye-Sicle, but he relents and sets the bear down. He looks to Stanford, his eyes no longer glowing.)
Alright. But should I have to travel to this other world, then so be it. (Goliath says.)
Well, hopefully it shouldn't have to come to that. I hear this other world can be quite dangerous. Come on, everyone. (Stanford says.)
(Back in tribute quarters, the others are keeping up with the upcoming season while Kay and Tay are in the other room. As they see who all is is the Arena...)
Wait, did you guys clone me already? 'Cause I see ME down there. (Jabberjaw says, pointing at the TV.]]'
...Um, guys, I coulda sworn that I just saw me down there, too. (Joaquin says, squinting and looking closer at the TV.)
Whoa, that IS you, Joaquin! AND Jabberjaw! (Wanda says.) HEY! That's ME not far away from you guys! What's going on here?
AHH! I see me! Does that mean I'M not really me? (June asks. She feels herself over for a moment and checks the bobble in her mane to make sure it's still purple. Then she grabs her ears and pulls her own face off like a latex mask, revealing her own perfectly normal face underneath.) Okay, false alarm, guys. I'm 100% me.
Then what's going on here? (Darnell asks.)
Yeah, I even see me and the 'Brijes down there. (Wednesday points out.)
Either someone must have somehow cloned us all, including the other nominators and their own companions, or these are parallel versions of ourselves from another universe...in any case, it is very, very odd. (Cleo remarks.)
...You know, uh, I think I'm gonna go do something else. I don't wanna watch myself die or anything. (Jared says, moving into the kitchen to fix himself a bowl of cereal.)
Right behind you... (Wednesday says, going into the kitchen after Jared.)
(Upon seeing Stanford's doppelganger among the crowd, Kenny shakes his head.) If Stan's watchin' this right now, I wonder what he's thinkin'. The way he talked a while ago, the idea of there bein' another...uh, "him" made him nervous.
Edited by kablammin45 on Jun 25th 2021 at 6:17:27 AM
"Hey, gimme a minute to get to know everyone, 'kay, Brainy?" "Of course, but please allow me to get a word in, too, bzz."
Space Molly Weasley
Power's Art School
Alt!6k1 looks at the Libres and scratches her head, breathing heavily as well.
"I've no idea why we're here either. I'm supposed to be watching some home videos in the True Lab..."
"While I'd rather watch this season back in Equestria!" says alt!Power.
Meanwhile, the Pearls worry if the cast of clones would become their next students this season.
"Don't worry," says Paper, "remember that we have a dimensional classroom for group tributes that big!"
"But it's gonna be surreal to be teaching... ourselves!" says Blue.
"And how could this tiny faculty handle all of them?!" asks Yellow.
"Um... we'll cross the bridge when we get there," says Paper.
"But there's no bridge in this school!"
"Hehe, that's a figure of speech!" says Power, "but I'm sure you can handle them! Anyway Paper, are the new teachers prepared for this?"
"Yeah, they saw that classroom during the tour, but they're still preparing themselves for their first day of work!"
"That's great! But I'm still wondering how that and the interview went..."
True Lab
"Aww..." says Mimi once the video ends, "it's just like how you adopted me, Mom!"
"Indeed it was," says 6k1, petting her. "I wasn't sure of taking you in because you were a naughty lil' pet, but in the end, you just needed a mommy to take care of you!"
"Awwww!" says Asriel as he pets her, too.
"But 6k1," says Toriel, "you were quite the stubborn child when it came to 'tribute theft'."
"I know," she says, "but I'm doing my best to be more open-minded!"
"And Frisk," says Asriel, "if you were with Sans and Papyrus that season, then who were you with in OT S78?"
They point to Alphys, who's now storing all the tapes for safekeeping.
"I see... but what did you think of 6k1 becoming your sister?"
"It was... different, I guess? I thought she'd be moving in to our home but Mom told me that she'd be staying at the Library."
"But I told them that we'd call her every day just to check on her," said Toriel. "They didn't talk much, but just seeing their face on video call made 6k1 smile!"
"Heehee, yep!"
"But didn't you have Power, too?" asks Mimi.
"Yes, she was the first friend I made as a nominator, but we talked less often when I moved."
"And since I couldn't stay with you back then," says Asriel, "is that why you made Dave your brother?"
"No, he was a friend at first, but then we got closer with each passing season until we saw each other like siblings! I've always wanted a baby brother growing up, and he was as good as one!"
"Aww! Guess I'll fill in for him in the meantime!"
"Just be yourself, Azzy! And you're still my brother even if he comes back!"
She pets him reassuringly, then receives the notification of the season's end. 6k1 smiles at Mr. Ramon making the podium again, but she tells the Science Center that she'll nominate her tributes once she regains signal.
"So..." says Alphys, "you guys ready to go home?"
"Actually..." says Toriel, "we're going to New Home, because I've a surprise for the kids!"
"Say WHAAAAT?!" says Asriel.
"Ooh, where's that?" asks Mimi.
"The Power Room Elevator will take us there!" says Alphys, "follow me!"
The family save for Alphys takes off their lab coats and walks down the hallway. On the way, 6k1 thanks her for the help and asks about the Cloning Capsule upgrade, and the latter tells her about the upcoming VR feature.
"I give you my approval!" says 6k1.
"Alright! But since it's been a long day for me, I'll work remotely with the Science Center like before, and also give you the download links to the last two tapes!"
"Alright, thanks again, and good luck in saving the Amalgamates!"
Alphys then arrives at the elevator, and she says goodbye to the family as she activates it and sees them off. She then returns to her regular lab and starts working on a surprise for Asriel.
"Anemone dear, I know you want to be more independent from me, but... please take care, okay?"
Niiue
Scipion's lair
Scipion facepalmed again when he saw Libre panicking.
"Are you fucking kidding me? What kind of pussy that damn nominator is?" Scipion complained.
"Well... He's in the arena boss. Being in the arena is not nice." Onox said.
"BULLSHIT!! He's already been there once and he's somehow freaking out? Even the Lycanroc nerd's clone is braver!! Even fucking Aaron was braver his first time in the arena!!"
The evil Zoroark rapidly drank water and growled to himself.
"Oh, I know! It must be the clones!" Onox exclaimed.
"As far as I'm concerned no one ever threw a tantrum like that over so many tributes. Except maybe Sixty, but that's understandable since she takes care of that Database thing. Trust me, I've heard that this thing is like hyper-complicated to take care of."
Sighing, Scipion then grinned evilly before cackling.
"Y'know what? I think I found my new Gamechanger."
"Hmm? What's a Gamechanger?" Onox asked, scratching his head.
"Basically a nominator that I can bully or make fun of when I feel like it. I was hesitating between the fat bear and him, but at least I don't think the former is that much of an idiot." Scipion explained.
Scipion then received a call from both Pharynx and Firebrand, having also seen themselves in the arena.
"I don't know who is the sick idiot who made all of these clones, but they are lucky they are just that." Pharynx complained.
"I admit it's weird... Anyways, how are you guys doing?"
"Fine on my side. You told the nominators about Chrysalis, right?"
"Yeah. And the funny thing is that I overheard that Power is planning a little trip in her own Equestria. Since you're so bent on stopping your ex-queen, how about you serve as a bodyguard for her and her crew?"
"Excuse me? I already have a hive to take care of. Can't you send Lemmy, Firebrand or anyone else, really?" Pharynx protested.
"Absolutely not. Equestria is way too "pink and cute" for me. Lemmy is probably just going to create more mess so that's an automatic no. Giegue and Mewtwo have certainly other stuff to do. And others? Well, either they are mindless monsters or sadistic bastards like Ridley." Firebrand said.
"Hey, you started this mess. Not me. And my guys are either too villainous or likely to mess up. Besides, I'm sure your changelings can defend themselves, right? Unless you want a little help from me." Scipion added.
Pharynx sighed and face hoofed.
"Well... They're certainly better than before. However, you will never approach my hive. They are going to panic once they'll realize who you are. So fine, I will help them, hoping that my little brother will be able to watch over the hive without me to help." Pharynx conceded.
"EYAHAHA!! Nice!! What about you, Firebrand?"
"Me? Well after yet another defeat at the hands of that stupid knight in underwear, I've been sent by my lords to "spy" on Panem. They plan to conquer it."
"Bruh. That's stupid. Your demon masters do realize it's never going to work with us around?" Scipion said, raising his eyebrow in amusement.
"Of course it won't. But they'll realize how dumb it is of an idea soon enough. It's just that they are quite angry at the moment. And it was a good occasion to watch the Art school having more teachers." the demon answered, crossing his arms.
"Ah yeah. You're one of their successful students." Scipion remembered
"Keehee! Yes. It was Blue Pearl that personally coached me." Firebrand confirmed with a hint of pride.
The gargoyle then smirked evilly.
"Though... While spying I did see another big gargoyle flying to the bear's lair. I think I already saw him in a previous season. And I'm not against some action myself."
"You want to fight the guy?"
"Or team up with him, or both, I don't know. As long as I have some actions. I am a warrior, remember? Besides we are talking about a demon from another universe. He might pose a good challenge. It might change from the usual ransacking I tend to do outside of the Ghoul Realm." the Red Areemer cackled.
"Fine. As long as people are not going to complain to me." Scipion said, raising his shoulders before cutting communications.
Back in Panem, Firebrand cracked his neck and used the crest of air to fly towards Eye-Sicle lair as fast as possible.
Edited by Scipion3 on Jun 25th 2021 at 10:21:24 AM
"In this insane place, love is all that stands between us and the great beyond."
Space Molly Weasley
New Home
On the way to Asgore's castle, Toriel covers Asriel's eyes while 6k1 calls the Science Center to assign one of her scientists to catch a Galarian Weezing. She then calls Jumba about Squeak.
"Experiment 110 only designed to annoy people with nonstop chattering, so he will be data cloned."
"Alright, fair enough. Any updates on Bonnie and Clyde?"
"They going back to prison. Was hard for Little Girl, but she trust that they not break out again."
"Looks like they've accepted their punishment. Hopefully they'll return fully reformed once they finish their sentence."
"That's 15 years, Database Manager, unless Little Girl parole them again."
"Ah yes, I remember when she did so to organize a rescue team for the captured Experiments, so I hope she wouldn't need to parole them anytime soon."
"Yes. Anyway, Experiment 344 will return to you tonight in Capitol Time. Was also sad about 149 and 150, but he accepted it."
"Understandable. Also, Asriel's alright, and we're going to New Home for his surprise!"
"Very good! Have fun there!"
6k1 ends the call but receives the report that EVERYTHING, or rather, AU clones of herself, her nominator friends, and everyone else have been sicced into the Arena yet again.
"Hoo boy, and I still have to catch up on the seasons I missed..."
She follows Toriel through the Last Corridor, having taken the elevator shortcut, while Mimi looks around, wide-eyed.
"So shiny..." she says, "is this where Sans judged your SOUL, Frisk?"
They nod. "All clean."
"And Chara and I used to run around this hallway," says Asriel.
"But then I'd chase you down and grab you by the collar just to tell you, 'no running in the hallway!'" says Toriel as she does just that to him.
Asriel chuckles nervously, but Toriel chuckles with him and lets go. They then take the stairs to the throne room, but 6k1 pulls Mimi's harness when she tries taking the other turn.
"That just leads to the basement, no time for that..."
Toriel facepalms, remembering when she had to drag Frisk away from the basement of her home several times, while Mimi sighs and follows her mom to their destination. The late afternoon sun shines through the window and birds chirp in the golden flower garden that Asgore's tending to.
"Dum de dum..." he says with his back turned to his visitors, "I'm almost done watering these flowers."
As he walks around with his watering can, Toriel uncovers Asriel's eyes. He then gasps and shouts, "Dad?!"
Asgore turns around and gasps, too.
"Son?!"
He rushes towards him and gives him a Bear Hug like his Hometown counterpart.
"Where have you been all this time?"
Power's Art School
Once Data Squeak arrives on his podium, he gushes nonstop about the upcoming season, and alt!6k1 promptly covers her ears.
"I was gonna nominate you if it weren't for us suddenly being summoned here!"
She hopes that she won't end up killing him or vice versa, while Paper begins telling Power about the interview.
"I was gonna ask the usual interview questions to the group, but Mini-Mettaton suddenly turned the teacher's lounge into a game show studio..."
Edited by TroperNo9001 on May 30th 2022 at 5:17:36 PM
"Anemone dear, I know you want to be more independent from me, but... please take care, okay?"
10,000 grams of pure caffeine
Webking House
Jace decides to call 6k1 (NOT the alt one in the Arena) after noticing Libre ending up in the Arena all by himself.
"Hello, this is Jace Webking on the behalf of Nominator Libre. So...do you happen to know why he ended up in the Arena? He seems to have disappeared after a Waddle Dee kidnapped him."
"AHHHH! Not again!" Ollie yelps in pain.
"Holy shit, what's going on?" Nene asks in worry.
"[sigh] She's linked to her worms, and...y'know, that mass group tribute has her, which also has her worms. Ugh...and when her worms hurt, she hurts." Moona explains to the others.
"Yikes..."
"AHHHH! WHO HIT MY LEG WHO HIT MY LEG-"
"Wha-"
The Arena
Oh god, Libre straight up fainted.
"L-Libre? You okay?" Karl tries to get to him, only for the podium barrier to stop him in his tracks. "FUCK!"
Libre just starts getting rapidly buried in tape cassettes from fear.
"Someone? Please? Can anyone help me?" Karl's starting to panic hard as well.
A/N
"Fucking HELL!" Jace yells as he quickly gets up on a kiting spider to get out of the chaos of the MGT. "What happened that so much ended up in here!?"
"JESUS CHRIST! WHO'S BEEN LIKE, SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF THEIR LUNGS!???" Tommy yells, covering his ears.
"That was...Libre!????" Tubbo responds in confusion, seeing Libre by his podium, fainted. "He's here!???"
The Thunderdrum dragon yells in pain, trapped under the feet of atleast a thousand characters.
"HELP! FUCKING MONSTERS ARE AFTER ME!" Nene yells, running away from Red the Hellbeast and the Still and Lightless Beast that're attacking her.
"Godammit, you stay the fuck AWAY!!" Moona yells, rising up from the ground momentarily and firing a massive lunar energy beam at both of the monsters.
"Really?" The Hellbeast responds, no-selling the moonblast.
"Shit!" Suisei tries to fire at the Hellbeast, but the Lichtenberg Figure's illusions distract her badly.
"Oh boy, even the ones who mocked me came too!" Henkano snarks.
"...wait a second, how come that dullahan ended up here too? Didn't that one got deleted out of existence?" Tubbo asks, noticing said Dullahan nearby.
"...Deleted? What're you talking about-" said Dullahan suddenly drops their head. "GYAH-Anyway, the fuck do you mean by deleted?"
"Y'know, like your ass got deleted or something-" Ghostbur responds, despite not being the target of the question.
"...What!??" Arle and Tubbo respond back with great disgust.
"C'mon, sis, lets be ghosts together!" Yu says in a jolly tone, carrying her sister Rei up into the sky. "Nope, no, just keep me up!" The latter responds, shaking in fear.
"Moona-senpai! Where'd you-" Suddenly Ollie gets struck on the leg, that also unfortunately killed some of her worms. "AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!! GET OFF OF MY LEG!!"
The Wagoner's Axe that embedded itself into Ollie's left leg starts screaming. "PLEASE, NO! ANYTHING TO GET AWAY FROM HER!"
Data Klug and the thing that possessed the original Klug fight with spells as a result of them fighting over Sig.
"Just stop it, will you!" Lily yells to both, distraught.
Whilst Sig remains wreathed in a dark aura, he can be seen, serene, hugging and taking care of the Bugsnax that crawled up to here.
???
"Interesting...as it may hasten..."
Edited by SomeLibre on Jun 26th 2021 at 9:45:16 PM
Cassie | he/they | But will it stop the pain forever? / I just can't be sure
Dusty the Mighty
Eye-Sicle's Lair
(As the gang looks on at the Arena, Cleo does observe that the doppelgangers of themselves are not quite the exact same as themselves.)
That other Stanford is wearing a different kind of tie and that other...me's horns are pointing the opposite direction. (She comments.) It does not seem they are EXACTLY the same people as us.
It's still weird to me. (Greta mumbles.)
(Kay finally leaves the mooks' room.)
Oh, there you are. (Sheena says.) Are you feeling better?
I'm still bummed I lost the necklace, but yeah, I'm better now. (Kay responds.)
(Tay comes out as well.) What's going on now? (He asks.)
Somebody nominated a whole bunch of doppelgangers of us and it's kiiiiiiida weird. (Wanda says.)
Really? You guys spot any of us yet? (Kay asks, looking curiously at the TV.)
I mean, I haven't seen you guys yet. Kinda hard to tell where ANYBODY is with how many people are down there.
(Just then, the intercom comes on.) Tay, when you have a moment, could you come to the tribute summoning chamber?
Oh, right away, sir. (Tay says.) You all will be fine, right?
Oh yeah, babe, you go right ahead. (Kay says.)
(Tay waves as he leaves and heads that way.)
(While no one is looking, Veena checks both her own and Sticky's bracers. A notification is flashing on them both, and she figures that they're flashing on Greta and Wednesday's too. She makes no comment about it, though; just gets a bit inwardly worried.)
(Up in the tribute-summoning chamber, Stanford believes he has pinpointed Brooklyn's location.) I believe I have him. He is on this universe's version of Earth.
Then it shouldn't be hard to find him. (Goliath says.)
...Well, not exactly. This version of Earth is in the middle of an invasion of extra-terrestrial creatures called Reapers. (Stanford says.) This sounds potentially dangerous. If you all go here, then you may need some extra help. If either I or Tay can get the tribute summoning chamber to a 100% functional state once again, then we can get some more help.
(Just then, a shadow goes by the skylight overhead.)
Oh? I believe someone may be outside. (Stanford says.) I wonder who it could be.
(Eye-Sicle goes over to check the camera screen on the intercom.) Hey, what was that other red gargoyle's name again? He was at that Halloween party, wasn't he?
(Goliath seems intrigued by the mention of another gargoyle.)
Are you talking about Firebrand? I wonder what brings him here. (Stanford says.)
(Eye-Sicle turns back to the intercom.) Hey, what do you want? (He asks Firebrand through the intercom.)
Edited by kablammin45 on Jun 26th 2021 at 1:28:36 PM
"Hey, gimme a minute to get to know everyone, 'kay, Brainy?" "Of course, but please allow me to get a word in, too, bzz."
Niiue
Scipion's lair
Both Scipion and his alt!counterpart in the arena burst into laughter at Libre fainting and the mess happening within the ASAS!clones.
"Aaaw shit... That season better start soon or these idiots are going to kill each other before it has even begun. Or Libre's just going to die inside his tapes." Scipion mockingly cackled.
"Boss. I think Morgan would like to have those tapes too." Onox said.
"No way. We have enough of that cretin's shit here." Scipion grunted.
Back in the arena TFS!Frieza also devilishly smirked at the massive group of tributes.
"Poor things. You should thank me, I'm planning to put an end to your misery. And with so many people at once I have... several ideas."
"Not on our watch." alt!Aaron protested.
"996."
"What are you...?"
"An old habit of mine of counting heroic speeches, dog." TFS!Frieza exclaimed smugly.
"Seriously it always has to be about you, doesn't it?" TFS!Cooler sarcastically said, resulting in the two evil siblings insulting each other.
Eye-Sicle's lair
Firebrand narrowed his eyes at Eye-Sicle talking through the intercom. It took a moment for him to realize what the intercom was for and recognized the bear's voice.
Instead of answering, the demon noticed the floor where he, Goliath, and Stanford was, flew towards the roof above and landed on it. He then used the crest of Earth to turn into a bulkier version of himself without wings and more than easily smashed through the roof (and the upper floors separating him from the tributes' chamber with his strength, creating a hole in it.
"Keeheehee... You'll excuse me but I prefer to talk face to face with people, bear. I trust you will be able to cover up this little damage." the demon warrior chuckled, turning back into his red normal form. Crossing his arms, he looked at the trio.
"Well, well... By Astaroth you are quite a big gargoyle. Though those hairs... You are definitively not from my realm." Firebrand muttered at Goliath with an amused smirk before looking at Eye-Sicle
"I was in Panem when I noticed this fellow demon flying towards your base. And given that I am bored, and that my own nominator didn't come up with something to entertain me... Here I am. You three do seem to be worried about something."
"In this insane place, love is all that stands between us and the great beyond."
Dusty the Mighty
Eye-Sicle's Lair
Yeah, fine, I've got bots who can help clean this up... (Eye-Sicle grumbles after Firebrand makes his grand entrance.)
(Goliath resents being called a demon by Firebrand, but nevertheless nods in greeting toward the other gargoyle.) The fox means to help us find a member of my own clan. He calls himself Brooklyn. (He explains.) Someone in this last season stranded him in her own realm and we are preparing to get him back here.
(At this point, Tay enters.) Is everything alright? I heard a crash as I was heading this way. (The white Yoshi asks.)
No no, we're fine, it's just how this guy makes his entrances, apparently. (Eye-Sicle says.)
Thank you for showing up, Tay. (Stanford says.) Since I already have another obligation, I need someone else to serve as mission control for the fellows going after Brooklyn and manage any further tributes. You're welcome to bring your other friends up here.
Glad to be of assistance, Stanford! (Tay nods.)
(It's at this point that Eye-Sicle notices how similar Tay and Stanford's voices sound (at least in terms of speech patterns and inflections; the Yoshi's voice itself sounds nothing like Stanford's, being much higher-pitched compared to Stanford's), but he makes no comment about it, figuring that it's just a weird coincidence.)
What'd you guys talk about in there? (Mitzi asks Kay.)
Yeah, Tay just reassured me that he's glad I'm okay and that we could always just hit Pinky up for a replacement necklace next time we're on Yoshi's Island. (Kay explains.) He also suggested I go with you guys to the carnival or something to relax a bit.
Oh, alright! (Joaquin says.)
"Hey, gimme a minute to get to know everyone, 'kay, Brainy?" "Of course, but please allow me to get a word in, too, bzz."
Space Molly Weasley
New Home, Throne Room
Asriel tries hugging Asgore back, but he nearly suffocates in his robes and asks him to let go.
"Haha..." says the king, "sorry about that, but I just wanna make up for lost time with you!"
He then looks at Toriel and holds her hands.
"Tori... it has been a long time since we last saw each other in person!"
"Yes Gorey," she says, blushing, "and we do have a lot to catch up with!"
"Yes Dad," says 6k1, "but can we talk about this at your house?" She sneezes with her handkerchief. "Your garden's giving me allergies!"
"Haha, sorry again... but sure thing, I will go make golden flower tea for all of you!"
Frisk then uses the SAVE Point in the room before following Asgore. 6k1, meanwhile, answer's Jace's call.
"Oh, so you must be Libre's assistant, right? Anyway, I'm sorry, but I've no idea how he or all of those AU nominators got there. I was busy watching some home videos when he got kidnapped."
The Arena
Alt!6k1 just shakes on her podium upon seeing solo!Libre getting buried in tapes.
"I'm sorry," she says, "but I don't know what to do with them right now. Hopefully you can dispose of them properly when the season begins..."
She looks at alt!Libre's tributes brawling in the crowd and hopes that hers aren't causing too much trouble. Alt!Power, meanwhile, looks for alt!Ichi and hopes that the two of them don't suffer in the Arena.
I just wanna go to Las Pegasus after this... she thinks.
Edited by TroperNo9001 on May 30th 2022 at 5:20:54 PM
"Anemone dear, I know you want to be more independent from me, but... please take care, okay?"
Niiue
Eye-Sicle's lair
Firebrand tilted his head upon seeing Tay entering the room.
"Excuse me, but you do remind me of someone, dinosaur." he muttered before realizing he was a Yoshi.
"Ah yes, I see it now... You must come from the same world as Lemmy Koopa, one of Scipion's other tributes. I trust the brat is famous enough in your world... or infamous, depending on the point of view." the red arremer snarked. He then listened to Goliath's explanation.
"I see... If your friend is capable enough, I believe he should still be in one piece. Very well then. I agree to help on the battlefield." Firebrand said with an evil smirk.
"In this insane place, love is all that stands between us and the great beyond."
Dusty the Mighty
Eye-Sicle Lair
I'm quite aware of Lemmy and his companions...or siblings, yes. (Tay nods.)
Well, now we've got this guy helpin' us. This enough to go out there? (Eye-Sicle asks.)
(Stanford and Tay finish working on the control panel and it lights back up.) The chamber is functional again! At least for the time being. If you all are ready to go or think you need more people to go with you to find Brooklyn, just say the word.
"Hey, gimme a minute to get to know everyone, 'kay, Brainy?" "Of course, but please allow me to get a word in, too, bzz."
10,000 grams of pure caffeine
Webking House
"Well shit, sorry." Jace responds to 6k1.
???
"What!? What kinda mass group tribute is that? How come I'm already there when I haven't even hit the Arena yet?" Dr. RobotnikA/N complains after seeing himself in said MGT.
"Hahahah! Oddly enough, your pals don't seem to be there!" Dr. Wily
◊ says in response with some laughter. "Though I don't know why I'm not here...I'm sure I've hit the Arena some time ago!"
"Well that seems unfair!" Scratch, a chicken-like robot complains.
"I dunno what kinda nominator would leave us out but not Robotnik!" Grounder, a tank-like robot questions.
"Eh, how the hell can we pry answers from any nominator from here?" Coconuts, a monkey-like robot retorts.
The Arena
alt!Libre notices his solo counterpart being buried up in tapes. His attempt to help the latter immediately gets thwarted by the tribute barrier.
"Dammit! Don't die now!" alt!Libre yells as he sits on the netherite block.
All the musical instruments play loudly and violently in response to the MGT mess.
"Alright, whatever the fuck they said regarding Tetris and Puyo back in Season 157 is a clear lie!" alt!Tommy retorts after playing Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 with the alts of Tubbo, Ghostbur, and...Karl.
Edited by SomeLibre on Jun 28th 2021 at 1:42:18 AM
Cassie | he/they | But will it stop the pain forever? / I just can't be sure
Niiue
Eye Sicle's lair
"I am good on my end." Firebrand said, waving his wings to warm them up.
"In this insane place, love is all that stands between us and the great beyond."
Space Molly Weasley
New Home
"It's alright," 6k1 says to Jace. "Anyway, I'm busy visiting my family, so I've to go now."
She ends the call and follows Asgore to his home. He enters the landing room while Asriel tries not to cry as he looks around.
"Golly... nothing here has changed since I ran away... how long have I been out?"
"And your house looks just like Nana Tori's!" says Mimi.
"Ah yes," says Asgore, "we fixed up this old cottage to make it look like Home when we moved here!"
"But why is almost everything gray?"
"Uh... I guess this could use a new paint job... and 'Nana Tori'?" he asks her, "does that make me 'Grampa Gorey' then?"
"I think so, but I wanna know more about you first!"
The king then enters the living/dining room and pulls up an extra chair for 6k1. She sits opposite of Frisk and Asriel, with Mimi on her lap, while Toriel sits on the other side opposite of Asgore.
"I will just be in the kitchen to make your tea," he says once everyone has settled. "I will not take long."
"Do you need my help in brewing it?" asks Toriel.
"No thanks, I mastered the recipe already."
"But why's the trash can full of butterscotch pie recipes?" asks Frisk.
Toriel facepalms while Asgore sighs.
"Uh... we'll talk about this soon, okay?"
"Okay."
Asgore then goes to the kitchen while 6k1 catches up with the seasons she missed.
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Jan 17th 2022 at 1:34:11 AM
"Anemone dear, I know you want to be more independent from me, but... please take care, okay?"
Dusty the Mighty
Eye-Sicle's Lair
If I hadn't told the rest of my clan to protect the city while I was away, I would say we should get them. (Goliath says.)
I think we've got this. We're one shape-changin' gargoyle, one giant stacked gargoyle, and a bear with a laser eye. Just get us out there already. (Eye-Sicle says.)
Whatever you say. (Stanford says.) If you need to come back or decide you need further help after all, just let Tay know. Be careful out there!
(Tay activates the chamber, and they are off.)
Now I should get myself to the Dragon Realms. (Stanford says.) I don't want to keep everyone there waiting any longer than they already have.
Will do, Stanford! (Tay sends Stanford off as well.)
Earth-ME3
(It's immediately apparent that the shape this universe's futuristic Earth is in is pretty darn bad. Although they land in a place that seems pretty far off from the main action, their wrecked surroundings, distant smoke plumes and ghastly noises are pretty indicative of the current condition here. Nobody seems to have changed appearance that much.)
Yeesh, this place gives me the creeps. Let's hurry up and find this guy and get outta here. (Eye-Sicle says in disgust.)
We might cover more ground in the air. (Goliath says. He gestures to Eye-Sicle.) Who should carry him?
(Eye-Sicle seems indignant about having to be carried by one of his gargoyle companions.)
Dark Stanford's Lair...
(Colby finally leaves his room and enters the main part of tribute quarters. He sees Knox (or at least who he thinks is Knox) facing away from him.)
Oh, Knox. Where is everyone else?
(Knox(?) turns and looks at Colby.) Oh, they're...visitin' with friends.
You allowed them to visit Joaquin? (Colby asks.) Well, that was nice of you to do.
Figured I should take that fox mummy feller's advice and do somethin' nice fer 'em, you know. (Knox(?) nods. " ...Nuts, what did Knox say his name was again? ") Figured he was right and I should do that sorta thing more.
I say that's a good thing. (Colby says.) You DID use to let everyone break off to do their own thing back when we still had all our members, you know. You really haven't been the same ever since Joaquin left.
Oh?
Don't play dumb, Knox. We all know that you've been fighting much more brutally and more recklessly than you used to. Yesterday was proof positive of that. And I know that...that you've been killin' more than you used to, and not everybody even really deserved it. (Colby says, sternly.) You've fallen pretty far from that feller I meet you as twenty-five years ago. Maybe we can see this as the first step to ya goin' back to bein' that feller who still had SOME level of decency despite the issues you yourself admitted to having. I dunno about the others, but I still believe you're capable of doing that.
("Knox" doesn't respond, mostly because he isn't sure HOW to respond to that. The real Knox made no mention of this.)
...You feelin' alright, Knox? Woulda thought you'd have somethin' to say about that.
Nah, I'm...I'm just feelin' out of it, that's all. ("Knox" says.)
Hrm, I ain't surprised that you're still exhausted. Yesterday was one heck of a day. Maybe we should take some time to simply relax right here while the others visit with Joaquin and let Stanford's other folks take care of stuff for a while. (Colby says.)
...Sure, whatever you say. ("Knox" says. The Shape Shifter is annoyed, hoping that he isn't going to have to spend all his time just sitting around and doing nothing while impersonating Knox.)
Back in Panem...
(The real Knox is still roaming through the wilderness of Panem, looking for this universe's Stanford and trying to avoid crossing paths with the other 'Brijes.)
Dammit, I hope the sun sets soon. My feet are killin' me... (He grumbles to himself. He also hopes the Shape Shifter isn't making him look bad back in the other Stanford's lair.)
Edited by kablammin45 on Jun 27th 2021 at 4:11:28 AM
"Hey, gimme a minute to get to know everyone, 'kay, Brainy?" "Of course, but please allow me to get a word in, too, bzz."
Niiue
Earth-ME3
Soon enough, the trio was teleported to the planet where Brooklyn currently was.
"You can't be serious. That place is giving you creeps? I've seen worse." Firebrand said to Eye-Sicle, looking at his surroundings.
Agreeing with Goliath's idea Firebrand studied Eye-Sicle.
"I won't lie, the bear looks fat... But not too heavy for me."
Firebrand flew above Eye-Sicle and grabbed his shoulders with his feet. He tried to fly with him in his claws and had enough strength to lift him.
"Alright. We can start looking for this "Brooklyn" now."
Satisfied, Firebrand used the Crest of Air to turn into his more agile self, grabbed Eye-Sicle again with his talons, and started to scout the area at high speed, looking for something that, he assumed, looked like a gargoyle.
Unknown to everyone, however, the tribute chamber caused a side-effect regarding one of Firebrand's crests.
More specifically regarding a particular demon locked inside the Crest of Time.
Having been transported coincidentally near Brooklyn's actually was, Arma awoke, coughing. Sitting down, the big demon groaned in pain and held his head into his hand as he remembered his third and last battle a long time ago with Firebrand before sealing himself within the Crest of Time, allowing his rival to eventually defeat the general's previous master, Phalanx.
"...I do not know why or how I have returned, but this an opportunity I cannot afford to waste." Arma growled, getting up and crossing his arms stoically, unfazed by the environment around him.
His warrior senses felt Brooklyn near his location and he decided to inspect it.
The tall demon looked sternly at the dark sky above him and took flight towards his destination.
"In this insane place, love is all that stands between us and the great beyond."
An eagle
Recaps
A lot has passed since one and half Earth Prime months. We are now going to recap it.
To describe what transpired since in the nominator party and the New Durango standoff, the group was initially left falling as Flowey broke the ground. However, they were then saved by the legendary Pokémon, with the team mostly being impressed by their appearances and might. In addition, Arcturus got saved. After some more fighting with Flowey and the situation being resolved, the team waved goodbyes to the other guests and returned back to the Tribute's Village, where they waited for the New Durango group (and with it, Billy himself) to arrive.
Meanwhile in New Durango, the team there tried to support the other teams in the standoff by assessing the situation. Scipion then went on a rampage, which reminded Billy and certain tributes, like Giorno, of what Scipion did last Earth Prime year to them. However, Scipion would eventually be knocked unconscious by Onox before they could contribute much. Even Billy was shocked by this, as an idea popped into his head of what he could do in case Scipion went on another rampage. However, he also felt proud at Onox for standing up for himself. The team soon returned to the Tribute's Village, reunited with the others, and went back to their respective worlds after going into the Mansion.
Back in the Mansion, more tributes got nominated by Billy and his clone, with most of them deciding to be data cloned. That being said, the few villains were instantly data cloned, like DIO. Then in the 160th season, Billy initially called Sakuya and Yuyuko after seeing them being sent. However, he immediately got answers and clarification from them, confirming that the ones in the Arena were alts. In addition, he initially missed out as he was busy, but then the unknown nominator unnominated the kitten, so he could nominate the Flying Dutchman only. He then saw as the alt Sakuya met Clownpiece once the season started. One who may be another alt like that Sakuya.
In the midst of this, Natalie finally returned, having spent her break reflecting on her past. Speaking of memories of the past, Billy rewatched the 159th season, and soon remembered a bit of memory that he forgot during the destruction of the OT. It was the time when he tried to nominate DIO. However, there was no spot open, and because he was particularly busy with work, he soon forgot about the game until he unknowingly joined much later. On the topic of the OT, Billy also did a little celebration of the EP anniversary of the OT before the 160th season by giving his Mansion staffs more break than usual and spending time with his pet.
He then finally unveiled his plans against Scipion soon after the 160th season, as he had time from missing out on the 161st season. Aside from more training to stood up against and endure Scipion's brutal strikes, it would also involve various abilities, items, and teamwork to help.
Later on, Billy decided to celebrate Bale's birthday. He decided that rather than sending Bale's gifts right away, he would try to prepare them for up to three weeks in advance. They would come around second July of Earth Prime time. He also saw on the Panem site about the nominators that Ten's birthday was the same as Bale's. Unfortunately, since Billy had never met him, he couldn't send gifts directly. Instead, he opt for a simple note of well wishes, which would be entrusted to a courier in the district where Ten lived.
As for the other Panem residents, Detective Tableturner was impressed by Jolly Green Giant's and Wapod's renovation to one of his schools in the Arena during the 160th season. He then allowed Gramma Tala to study in his school when she came into it few seasons later. As for Serge, he's still recovering in the hospital. Due to his frail physical condition, his recovery took longer than expected, even with technology. However, he will be discharged today in Panem time as the sun is setting. During his stay, he continued work on the wiki.
Finally, for the Infinite Darkness, they managed to successfully convince FrostNova and Patriot to join their group, with Patriot being appointed as a troop leader in the Will of Darkness. In addition, the group decided to recruit DIO by reaching out to him before Billy's agents got to him. Palpatine did so by going personally alongside Pucci. The latter managed to convince DIO to join, which he did. As for Suzumi, they returned from the party with some intel. However, Palpatine sensed that they had been closed from the Dark Side of the Force. Having some gist as to who may had done this, Palpatine decided to set an example to Suzumi for some failure by punishing them with Force Ligthning. To this day, the council is still discussing about what to do with Suzumi that they have recruited DIO and in light of Suzumi's performance, with Suzumi being excluded.
As for Billy, he first had to deal with the real Patrick being nominated by an unknown nominator (possibly Chey? But Billy doesn't exactly know) right after his data clone competed, and then handle his resurrection and rehabilitation following his time in the Arena. He hopes that he will recover with Spongebob's help. Now, Billy looks in surprise as he sees both the entire people from this universe being nominated, Libre's appearance... and Mayer being sent as herself like Patrick did. For the latter, Billy decides to call Amiya to ask about this.
Just an eagle. (Feel free to PM me if you want to talk to me).
Power's Art School
Paper was about to tell Power about the interview when she hears Blue and Yellow Pearl cheering and snarking at AR Nice and Mean Lapis, respectively, controlling the waves of the chocolate pool after regenerating from being poofed by Delilah in the Bloodbath.
"Oh, they returned from Little Homeworld yesterday, by the way!"
"Really? How was their talk?"
"How would I know? It's their business and their business alone, but I'm hoping for the best for their relationship!"
"Aww, same! How are 6k1's tributes, by the way?"
"So far, so good! Good thing she gave Data Marlin that mobile suit, but him playing an MMORPG could've been funnier without it!"
"To be fair, he wore one the last time he was in the Arena, so she had to respect Dave's decision to provide him one."
"Alright, fair enough!"
"And got any new students lately?"
"We're still waiting for one, but Psyche just got one right now: Saul! Too bad he failed, though..."
"Hehe, also hoping that she'll get a graduate someday!"
The Pearls then overhear the conversation and approach Paper.
"About time that you told your creator about our progress, huh?" says Yellow.
"But mind if we also report it with you while waiting?" asks Blue. "We'd like to share our thoughts on the new teachers, too!"
"Sure, why not?" says Paper.
Flashback: The Science Center, post-OT S157
6k1 and the Dreemurrs followed Dr. Phoenix to a private room and settled down while he waited outside. Asriel sat between his parents and shivered in his seat, but they held hands with him while 6k1 sat across the table and introduced herself a little more before starting the meeting.
"Before we get to why we're all here, I'd first like to congratulate you for sticking together despite everything!"
She shook hands with them, and they smiled as they returned the favor.
"Thanks, I guess..." said Asriel.
"I still wish we lasted longer..." said Asgore.
"But we'll take it," said Toriel, "at least we tried our best to protect our son!"
However, she noticed that 6k1's smile was forced, then the DM frowned.
"But since I'm documenting this for the Database, I'm sorry to say this, but Asriel's kills were shared with you two because you were a group tribute."
Asgore and Toriel groaned while Asriel buried his face in his hands.
"That's the rule, you have to accept it..."
Toriel sighed. "Fine, but I hope that I don't die early or kill other tributes again unless necessary the next time you nominate me!"
"Yeah, I hope so, too..."
"But why did you let whoever nominated Frisk back in S107 and 112 revive them?"
"Again, that's also the rule, but I made you an exception because... I'll explain in a bit..."
"Then I hope they don't get into danger if they step into the Arena again!"
Asgore sighed, not caring if another nominator sent him there as long as he made the podium for once, while Asriel continued looking at 6k1 with concern.
I don't get it... he thought, why does she care so much about who nominated Mom? Does she like her more than Dad or Frisk?
He wondered what his other nominators thought of him after his big break. Sure, they tried saving him because they cared, but did they also care about whether he'd make the Hall of Fame under someone else? He wished he knew, but he couldn't stay long with them because of Flowey...
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Jun 23rd 2021 at 2:30:15 AM
"Anemone dear, I know you want to be more independent from me, but... please take care, okay?"