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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
Not an evil Thievul
Season 203
(Evidently Daria had a problem with the serum she gave Eye-Sicle having no effect and zaps him with a shrink ray before leaving.)
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! (Eye-Sicle screams as he is shrunk.)
Great! Now I'm not just Miss Ball, but now I'm a TINY Miss Ball! What could be worse?! (Eye-Sicle grumbles.)
(Much to his ire, he passes by Alm and Ceclia's army while looking for a way to return to normal size and Tobin makes an Innocently Insensitive comment about Eye-Sicle's current situation.)
Oh? Oh yeah?? (It takes a LOT of time at his current size, but Eye-Sicle manages to use an unattended computer in another tribute's camp to create a very long rebuttal toward Tobin and the rest of their group. On the upside, using strategically aimed beachballs to hit the computer keys ends up leaving Eye-Sicle with a much better grasp of Miss Ball's powers.)
Well...think I'm finally figurin' this out. (Eye-Sicle says. He still 100% hates being Miss Ball, but now he can at least understand why she enjoys having her powers so much.)
(Sometime later, Eye-Sicle realizes he forgot to save and sneaks back into the camp to do so, only for its owner, the Screenslaver to be there.)
Dammit, he closed it without savin'! I'll show him! (He fires an exploding basketball-patterned beachball point blank at the Screenslaver's head.)
...Yeesh. (Eye-Sicle says when he sees the end results of the exploding beach ball.) Can't say I was actually TRYIN' to take his whole head off.
(Back at the lair, Joaquin enters Stanford's quarters and quickly finds the large glass jar labeled "MB Serum Antidote".) Woo! That was quick!
(As he leaves the room, though, the fizzy liquid tickles the gila monster's nose.) WA-CHOO!! (Unable to use a free hand in time, he narrowly misses sneezing into the antidote.) ...Uh, gee, hope none of my germs got into that. (He says as he goes on.)
Library
Good to know that they will be alright. (Stanford says.)
(As he follows Thérèse alongside Ally, Stanford explains about Wanda.) Going by what I was told, Wanda's parents rule over their kingdom with an iron fist and Wanda desires to eventually face her parents and free her people. But she neglected to learn her powers because she was afraid she would end up abusing them just as her parents did, so she must master them before she can even think about returning home.
(Once Wanda is in a condition to test her powers again, she begins pacing.) Okay, uh, maybe I should test something else real quick. Any suggestions? (Wanda asks.)
Perhaps you might try your shapeshifting? (Cleo suggests.)
Guess so. At least that shouldn't turn me into a barbequed dino. (Wanda says.)
Ah, you can shape-change! Fascinating! (Sidon says.)
Yeah, but I only know how to do the most basic kind of shapeshifting. (Wanda says.) I have to call what I change into, which isn't reliable cause I can turn into the wrong thing, the stuff I'm wearing doesn't change with me, and I can only hold the form for an hour, but I'm supposed to be able to get good enough to where none of that will be a problem anymore. Don't have any way to change my powers no matter how good I get, though. So if I changed into Cleo for example, I wouldn't gain her psychokinetic powers. The most I can gain is the whatever physical strength the person I'm turning into already has.
Funnily enough, Cleo managed to pull it off pretty well yesterday when she was stuck in my body and transformed into Ajax from over in the Dragon Realms to help save my freaking life, so I know I'm capable of doing it. (Wanda says.)
Well, will you give it a try right now? (Cleo asks.)
Sure, why not? (Wanda says.) Dunno who or what to turn into, though.
Hm, perhaps you could change into me? (Sidon suggests.)
Yeah, you're taller than me, but you're still way smaller than Cleo, and I should probably start small. (Wanda says.)
Do not forget what I told you, Wanda. (Cleo says.)
Right, I've got it in mind already! (Wanda says confidently.) Look out guys, this princess is about to become a prince!
(Wanda clenches her eyes shut and her form visibly begins to ripple, but nothing happens.) C'mon, Wanda, c'mo- (Suddenly, Wanda gasps, grabs her chest, and-)
Oh, merciful heavens!! (Cleo cries out in alarm.)
Princess Wanda! (Sidon exclaims.)
(The good news is that Wanda DOES successfully transform into Sidon, right down to transforming her hat, cape, and glasses along with her into Sidon's various accessories. The bad news is the way she does so is too bizarre, painful-looking, and frankly rather terrifying for words, and Cleo and Sidon are left standing in stupefied silence for a moment afterward.)
Princess Wanda, are you well?. (Sidon finally asks, concerned.)
Yeah, I guess. Wow, THAT could have gone better... (Wanda grunts, dizzily getting up to her feet.) Sorry, I...kinda thought I had broken something inside me and had just REALLY hurt myself. I panicked, and...guess I lost control.
You need to be more careful, Wanda. By now I know from experience that shapeshifting is not as dangerous to the user as it seems. (Cleo says.) For what it is worth, however, you were still ultimately able to turn into Sidon successfully.
Whoa, I did?! (It finally occurs to Wanda that she has been speaking in Sidon's voice and feels herself over, then looks at her reflection in a puddle.) Hey, yeah, I did!! Awesome! Wow, I feel like I could punch a boulder in two right now.
I don't know if you could punch a boulder in two, but you would definitely find swimming up waterfalls much easier. (Sidon says.)
You are off to a good start as far as your shapeshifting goes, Wanda. (Cleo says.) You just need to work on the actual transition between forms so you do not do...erm...THAT again.
Indeed, Princess Wanda! I believe you can do it! (Sidon says, pumping his fist.)
(Wanda mimics Sidon's gesture for the heck of it.) Yeah, just need to...you know, not panic again.
Whispering Pines
I see... (Dinah nods, relieved that Lucy (or anybody else for that matter) can't simply use this portal willy-nilly.)
(There is still a bit of disapproving murmuring from a few of the spectating Pokémon, though nobody is flat-out trying to stop Queen from building the portal.)
You make a good point. (Bradley tells Swatch.) Perhaps you might find the Incenses over here more useful. They smell quite lovely.
???
(Tenn rubs her chin, then takes the pen she used to write her thoughts and draws on Henry's face.)
Hey, that tickles! (Henry says. Tenn has drawn a funny little mustache on his face.)
I guess that'll help us tell Henry apart from the others. (Shelley says.) In any case, I do hope Henry is the only one with a communicator.
Oh, yes! I hope so as well. (Henry says.) Anyway, shall we investigate this...er, "Henry-World", as it were? "Henry Pines"?
Silver Mountain
Oooh, I've never met Lugia before! Haven't even met OUR world's Lugia yet! (June says. She looks to Oscar.) Whatcha think, Ozzy?
(Oscar looks at Lucian for a moment before smiling.) Sure, why not?
Great! So, what do we gotta do t' find him? (June asks.)
Dark Stanford's Lair
(Knox still says nothing as Fire Eyes takes him back to the 'Brijes quarters.)
Oh no, not again. Just a second... (Veena makes a puzzled expression at Fire Eyes referring to Knox as her father, but nevertheless she goes over with her healing venom and bites Knox's arm.)
Ugh, DAMN! (Knox groans, standing back up straight afterward and his voice sounding normal.) Never wanna go through THAT again. Ugh...thank you, Veena.
You're welcome, Knox... (Veena still seems very down in the dumps over Greta.)
You've been tryin' to cheer her up, haven't you? (Knox asks Sticky.)
(Sticky nods.)
Do that right away. (Dark Stanford says.) Actually...I may go see him as well. There was something I was considering discussing with him.
Edited by kablammin45 on Feb 18th 2022 at 7:53:42 AM
"Lucian, don’t be afraid, we’ll make it through this."
10,000 grams of pure caffeine
Database Library
"Alright. I suppose we begin the search, or-?" Riley asks with enthusiasm and curiosity.
Cassie | he/they | But will it stop the pain forever? / I just can't be sure
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Scipion's lair
"Well fucking finally!" Scipion exclaimed at Stray Cat crossing path with the Flame Emperor, killing her for good this time with its magician toy.
"Heh... That idiot should have taken the cat's warning during the Bloodbath." Morgan cackled.
Onox couldn't help but lick his lips when Stray Cat got involved in a pie-eating contest that it won.
"Henry Pines"
"Heh. That works too. I think it goes well on Henry too." Nick giggled at Tenn drawing a mustache on his face.
"Yes! Do not fear my dear friend, we will pierce this town's secrets together!" James exclaimed, raising his finger in the air.
"That's the spirit! But we should keep that pen around. You know if... we come across our own clones too."
"Then I hope I won't bump into mines. I'm not having a mustache drawn on my beak." Arthur hissed.
"Of course... Though if that is to happen, I will be the one to draw my own mustache." James said. Arthur rolled his eyes at James's pettiness, but said nothing.
The group then got up, ready for a new mission.
"So where should we start our investigation?" Nick asked.
"Well we could ask Judy and Cortez here. We could also split up and search for clues inside or outside the town." Arthur guessed.
"Split up, huh? If we do have to split up, who's going with who?"
"I could stay by Henry's side. After our mission at SR388, I am absolutely confident him and I will be able to proceed together."
"Right..." Arthur said, clearly doubtful.
"If we're going to split up, I'll go with Tenn." he then said, looking at the Scizor.
"So that would leave me with Shelley? Heh, fine by me." Nick said.
Dark Stanford's lair
Blood Moon nodded and contacted his chieftain with his armor. Soon enough, it emitted a holographic blue screen, revealing a glimpse of the Mawkin throne room in Raven Beak's personal fortress, Itorash. The Mawkin leader was sternly looking at Dark Stanford and Blood Moon from his throne, arms folded
.
"Anamahar tanumar, Ashkar Behek. We have successfully retrieved the toad Grime, alongside a human pet he had with him." Blood Moon reported, immediately kneeling before explaining more or less what happened at Amphibia. Raven Beak stood still, not showing any reactions.
"Good. If he and his pet are able to stand their ground against a few of our soldiers, they are capable. If they disobey again, send the toad and his human pet to me. I will personally make sure they will no longer waste their potential." Raven Beak coldly ordered.
"Has." Blood Moon answered, lowering his head.
Raven Beak turned his attention towards Dark Stanford, immediately deducing he had something to say.
"Speak, Stokes." the Mawkin tyrant ordered.
Fire Eyes was a bit perplexed at Veena's expression but didn't press it further. The rattlesnake did her work and Knox got healed. Just in case, Fire Eyes kneeled and studied Knox's part below his belt (though he didn't touch him this time).
"You are good. Next time, you should be more reactive. This girl may be only human, but she really hit you hard." he said.
Unfortunately, Veena was still depressed over Greta's imprisonment, despite Sticky's best efforts. And having seen how she had to say goodbye to Joaquin again, he had a feeling she wouldn't last long. He then remembered an old saying from Solid Rock.
For the old Chozo, the mind and the body were also important weapons for a soldier. And as such, they had to be taken care of. Even with his personal feelings asides, he had to do something to improve Veena's mood.
Fire Eyes silently thought until he got an idea.
"Perhaps I can help. I just have to ask Blood Moon and Stokes for authorization for the three of you to temporarily leave the lair to my home planet." the Mawkin said to Knox and Sticky.
Silver Mountain
Lucian widened his eyes when Oscar accepted to go with him.
"Aaw, thanks! I already feel better about this!" he exclaimed, hugging his friend. He also nodded at June who was unsurprisingly on board too.
"What about you Aaron? You're going with us?" Lucian asked the Lucario.
"Well... If June's going to ride with you I guess I should too..." he hesitantly said.
"Hey Aaron, it's alright. I'm sure it will be fine. And hey, this time you have June! I'm sure she'll do her best to reassure you!" Lucian said. Aaron sighed in defeat.
"Okay fine, I'll go with you guys. I just hope it'll be worth it." he said.
"I should warn you though. From what James and my crew told me Lugia is... different from most Legendaries in our world. As for where to find him... I have no idea. I figure out he is in the area if he is here." Aaron warned.
Aaron barely finished his sentence when something big approached the group from the sky before landing, generating powerful wind in the process. Aaron got in front of Lucian just in case and shielded himself with his arms from the snow powder flying in the air. Lucian shut his eyes and stayed close to the group.
When the group could look again, Lugia himself was in front of them, grinning.
"Yo." he said, waving at them.
"Y-Yo?" Aaron hesitantly said. Even though he was smaller than the Gigantimaxxed Snorlax earlier, Lugia was still towering over them. That was enough for Lucian to nervously grip Oscar.
"Hey, I know you! You're James's rival, aren't you? Aaron wasn't it?" Lugia asked.
"Yeah. I'm glad you remember me." Aaron said, rubbing his head before gesturing at his friends.
"I think you already caught a glimpse of my Lycanroc friend Lucian. And here are June and Oscar, friends from a parallel world too." Aaron explained. Lucian gave a shy nod at Lugia.
"Oh yeah, right! We had a meeting recently because Palkia felt that there was some contact with another world from his dimension, and the Big Boss himself wanted to discuss that with us. It's actually neat stuff! Well except for Rayquaza and Zygarde obviously, but those stupid snakes already don't like that we've got relationships with other worlds in general." Lugia exclaimed.
"So what brings you guys here? I could help ya, I've got some free time now."
"Well, we just climbed that mountain to have some fun time together. But that now that you're here, wouldn't you mind if... we ride on your back for a moment?" Aaron asked.
"Heh. You wanna fly with me, then? Ya know I'm not the gentlest Flying Pokémon, right?" Lugia asked. This made Aaron nervous, but he nodded for his friend's sake.
"Sure, why not? I know you're already a nice guy, and I'm sure the Zoroark and the Thievul are good to go. Relax though. Proooobably gonna be intense but it ain't gonna be dangerous." Lugia chuckled as he showed his back to the group and laid down.
Aaron sighed and looked at Lucian as he let go of Lugia.
"You... guys are sure you want to do this?"
"Y-Yeah. D-Don't worry Aaron, I'm sure it'll be fine." Lucian said, nodding. Taking a deep breath, he climbed Lugia's back. Once he was settled, Lugia manipulated the air around the two to keep them stuck to his back so they wouldn't fall off. Still, Lucian immediately gripped Oscar tight. Despite how fast his heart was beating and how nervous he looked, he still looked at the Thievul with a smile.
"O-Oscar...? W-Whatever happens next, I-I'm with you... Okay? W-We can do it... together."
Aaron did his best to ignore his flashbacks of the roller coaster and got near the duo alongside June, with Lugia also making sure they wouldn't fall of him. He didn't say anything, but it was clear the Lucario was pretty nervous about it with how tight he gripped her.
"Well, you guys just say the word and we're taking off!" Lugia exclaimed.
Edited by Scipion3 on Feb 19th 2022 at 4:00:10 PM
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
CG for short
Database Library, Thérèse
"I suppose we can start the search right now, although I have two requests beforehand. A map of Panem and a change of clothes, ideally one fit for the search."Edited by Cutegirl920fire on Feb 19th 2022 at 7:00:34 AM
Victor of HGS S320 | "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance. Pray you, love, remember."
Braids From S286 Not Included
Power's Home
Power closes her eyes and turns away when Data Remmy asks the Screenslaver to help him find food, only for the latter to hypnotize him into helping him find food instead. She opens her eyes and groans when the fly somehow manages to kill Remmy the next day.
"Guess his advice for it not to fear Mr. Star (assuming he did nominate it) worked a little too well..."
She decides to root for Shep, but she does a double take when Passenger punches him for singing in the elevator. Reminded of Two-Faced's disqualification from Season 94 for cheating her way to the top, Power yells at Passenger, "I hope you don't win because Octodad should've dropped you off that bridge!"
The Database Library, Thérèse's Room
I see, Ally says to Stanford. Once you return from the search mission, remind her that inheriting her parents' powers does NOT make her a villain like them. I understand why she had to depart from her kingdom, but if she wishes to confront her parents, then she has to be prepared for how they might react to her. I would see into the future and tell her how her confrontation would turn out, but this is a challenge she has to face by herself. Once again, I wish her the best of luck.
But anyway, she then says to Thérèse, I shall be seeing you off soon. But first, please follow me to the Maps section. As for spare clothes, I would need to ask 6001 permission since she has some in her wardrobe.
Whispering Pines
While Queen installs solar cells in the telepad, the delegation takes a whiff of the Incenses.
"How aromatic," says Swatch, "this Luck Incense could add more ambience to my café."
"The saline scente of the Wave and Sea Incenses ist giving yours truly the temptation to changeth into my pirate costume!" adds Rouxls.
"While I'll take this Rose Incense with me the next time I turn into a Skiddo!" says Ralsei.
Lancer picks up another Incense and checks its label.
"These can change what baby Pokémon would look like before they hatch from their Eggs?" he asks Cam. "Kinda weird if y'ask me..."
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Not an evil Thievul
Season 203
(Eye-Sicle decides to order himself a snack. He orders the biggest hamburger he can find (with extra burger and no veggies on it), has it delivered by the traffic light...and finds out there is a tomato on it anyway.)
I SAID NO VEGETALS-I MEAN VEGETABLES!!! (Eye-Sicle complains.)
(He later climbs onto a bar and has a drink when he loses an argument with Luis.)
You sure you want that hard a drink? I mean, you're awfully small for a drink like that. (The bartender asks.)
Believe me, after the day I've had so far, I want as hard a drink as you can give me. (Eye-Sicle says, wearily leaning against the ketchup bottle.)
Library
I was planning to do that, yes. (Stanford says.)
(He moves to follow Ally to the maps.)
Well, much as I'd like to try swimming up a waterfall right now, I'm just gonna go ahead and change back into me real quick... (Wanda says, making sure to stay relaxed this time as she turns back into her normal self, this time changing back without further incident.) There! That's more like it! I think I've got this figured out!
Wonderful job, Wanda. (Cleo says.)
Indeed! That looked far less painful. (Sidon says.) Which of your powers will you try next?
Well...I've never tried to turn invisible. (Wanda says.) I'm supposed to be able to make myself completely disappear, to the point I can actually become completely intangible to people. Thing is, uh, yeah, I just said that I never tried to do it. In retrospect, it probably would have been more practical than constantly turning into my coworkers when I didn't want to be seen.
Why don't you check the book for advice? (Cleo asks.)
(Wanda begins thumbing through the book.) Hmmmmmmmmm...okay, here we go, I think it's a simple matter of just relaxing and focusing energy to make yourself disappear. Sounds easy enough.
(Wanda tosses aside the book and tries to focus. Unfortunately, instead of disappearing all at once, only her tail disappears.)
Okay, uh, bad start. (Wanda says as she makes her tail reappear. She tries again, and this time only her arms disappear.) Hey look, ma, no hands! (Wanda laughs.) But I gotta make more of me disappear!
(She tries once more, and then everything except for her tail, feet, and head disappears.) AUGH!! I'm a freak! Man, I feel like I'm doing things right, but all I'm doing is making myself look stupid. (Wanda complains as she turns herself back completely visible.)
Wanda, are you not focusing enough energy? That may be the reason you are not completely disappearing. (Cleo suggests.)
Or perhaps you are not spreading it evenly enough? (Sidon adds.)
Okay... (Wanda tries to spread energy more evenly, and this time she completely vanishes. Her hat, glasses, and cape are still visibly floating in mid-air, however.)
Okay, at least I can make ME turn completely invisible. I can probably work on making my hat and stuff disappear with me and turning myself completely intangible later. (Wanda says, turning back visible.)
Whispering Pines
(Cam shrugs.) Yeah, I dunno how that works, either, and I've been here my whole life! Anyway, anything else you guys wanna check out?
Henry Pines
An excellent idea! (Henry says.) Perhaps if things go wrong, we might try to reconvene here so that we can escape to somewhere else.
Alright. (Shelley moves next to Nick while Tenn moves next to Arthur.) Do you still want to start by talking to Judy and Cortez before we split up?
Silver Mountain
Yeah, just hold on t' me if ya get nervous! (June says.) Or maybe I'll make some illusion t' help calm y' down.
(Just then, who should show up but Lugia himself. June looks like she is about to explode with excitement as she and Oscar cautiously board the Legendary's back.)
Th' funny thing is that you act kinda like how our world's Palkia acts. We saw him and our Dialga when Eye-Sicle pulled them in for a season a while back. (June remarks to Lugia.) Anyway, I'm ready if everybody else is!
I suppose I'm ready, Lugia. (Oscar says. He can't help but run his paw up and down Lugia's back a bit, still shocked at what's actually going on right now.)
Dark Stanford's Lair
Well, this was more for my own agenda, but I think I should focus on acquiring new employees who would be less likely to rebel against me. Unlike SOME people... (Dark Stanford says.) Employees who would be easier to make fall in line and less willing to defy me.
Yeah, no kiddin'... (Knox says.)
(Sticky enthusiastically nods at Fire Eyes' suggestion, and even Veena perks up a little, but Knox looks skeptical.) This ain't gonna be anythin' like that 388 place, is it?
"Lucian, don’t be afraid, we’ll make it through this."
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Scipion's lair
Scipion sweated when Stray Cat found a book about... how to destroy it. The cat was quick to destroy the book by firing an air bubble at it.
"Calm down Scips. Your guy's not dead yet." Morgan said.
Then came the Feast and Stray Cat avoided Amanda Something's attack at the last moment by burying itself inside the ground.
"YES! YES! It survived the Feast! Now all it has to do is-!"
Scipion's enthusiasm was cut off when the dogeza olympian found out how to kill the Stand and destroyed it with his sheer killing intent, causing it to choke. To add more salt into the wound, Matt proceeded to resurrect it as an insane zombie roaming the arena. Scipion stared at the screen, dumbfounded.
"...ARE YOU FUCKING-"
"Henry Pines"
"I figure out we could ask them by us two and leave the others investigate on their own. That way, we'll gain some time." Nick proposed to Shelley.
"Fine by me. Let's go, Tenn. The rest of you better watch your asses well." Arthur said, leaving as soon as he could, waving at his Scizor partner to follow him.
"Of course, we will." James cockily said. The proud Inteleon put his hand on Henry's shoulder with a confident smile.
"Well then, my dear "mustached" friend, I believe we should be going! And do not fear about being lost if you stay close to me! Dare I say, we might be able to solve this situation before our colleagues!" he exclaimed, doing a quick pose to motivate the Flygon.
Dark Stanford's lair
"I assume you refer to Ili Agar Nalima. This planet is an abandoned Chozo colony. Quiet Robe and the Thoha once inhabited it. Surely, you must have seen the temples and the technological structures they left behind." Fire Eyes said.
"Much like Ili Agar Nalima, Ili Tarin Nalima, ZDR in your tongue, is a planet filled with many species just as dangerous as the ones you may have crossed. However, there are no Metroids here, and I know this place like the back of my hand. As long as you stay close to me until we reach our destination, you will be safe. As for where I am taking you... You will know in time." the Mawkin reassured Knox.
Blood Moon frowned when Dark Stanford suggested they should get more allies to his cause, and potentially the Mawkin's one. But if they were more willing to serve and competent than his current partners, then he was willing to let his pride asides.
"Yes... My universe itself however would not be able to provide such servants to us. The one group that would consider allying itself with you is the Space Pirates. And again, I know those beasts well, they are destructive and undisciplined."
Raven Beak paused for a moment, thinking.
"With that said, I can also have some of my troops to look for potential allies and bring them to us."
Blood Moon then received a call from Fire Eyes.
"Stokes. My comrade requires your permission to leave the lair with the remaining 'Brijes to my home planet to improve their mood. According to what he said, the rattlesnake is clearly not well and will likely be useless to us if she keeps sulking over the bison's death."
Silver Mountain
"Wait, for real? Aww, that's too bad that Palkia ain't here. I guess his Dialga is like my little bro Ho-Oh. Nice, but waaaaay too serious." Lugia giggled at June.
"I'm ready too." Lucian said. The Lycanroc noticed Oscar rubbing Lugia's back in awe and chuckled as he leaned against him. He was happy that they could share this moment together.
Aaron looked back at the duo right in front of him and June, then at her.
"I... I'm ready." he nervously sighed.
"Alright! Then hold on tight guys! We're gonna go in 3... 2... 1..."
Lucian gulped and braced himself, holding on tight to Oscar. The Thievul would hear him having goosebumps.
"...June? Hold me." Aaron squeaked, eyes wide open in fear. He barely had the time to hold his breath that Lugia extended his wing and flew away from the ground at high speed, going upwards.
"HNNNGGGHH!!" Aaron grunted, trying not to scream. He gritted his teeth and gripped June with all of his might, tears flying from his eyes and his scarf billowing in the wind. Scared out of his mind, the Lucario had flashbacks of the roller coaster and the kart race until he couldn't take it anymore and squeezed his eyes tight.
"WOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!" Lucian bellowed, holding on to Oscar with all of his might and feeling his heart racing. He was more than thankful he took his heart pills right now. Screaming, the Lycanroc dared to look behind him and his stomach dropped at how fast the Silver Mountain's summit was becoming smaller below the group. Scared out of his mind but thrilled, Lucian turned away and screamed louder as Lugia flew through clouds after clouds.
The only reason he didn't faint yet was Oscar. Holding on to him and knowing that June and Aaron weren't too far gave Lucian the courage he needed to resist.
Edited by Scipion3 on Feb 19th 2022 at 8:50:36 PM
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
CG for short
Database Library, Thérèse
"That's fine." Thérèse said as she follows Ally to get a map. Victor of HGS S320 | "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance. Pray you, love, remember."
Braids From S286 Not Included
Power's Home
Power buries her head in her hooves at Shep's death, but hangs on when he and Data Remmy are revived as insane zombies. They may be out, but at least they're alive again... right?
She then hears Miranda knocking on the door again, telling her that lunch is ready.
"Coming, Mira! I'll just finish the season!"
The Database Library, 1st Floor
Ally arrives at the shelf labeled "Class 917 — Geography of and travel in North America" and scours it for the map of Panem.
This should be the most up-to-date one, she says as she hands it to Thérèse. Now please excuse me while I call the Database Manager...
She puts two fingers to her head and exchanges signals with 6k1's phone.
What is it, Ally? I'm still spaced out...
Do you have some spare clothes you let Marie-Thérèse borrow? She is on a mission to search for her nominator and she needs a change in attire.
Uh... I'm not sure if they'd fit her, but I'll be there in a moment...
Whispering Pines
"That's a wide selection of products you have, Cam," says Ralsei.
"But before we give our verdict on them..." says Swatch, "we have some products from our sponsors..."
The shopkeepers lay the following items on the rug: Spin Cake from Topchef, Own-Flavored Tea from the Addisons, Choco Diamonds and Hearts Donuts from the Scarlet Forest Bake Sale, and Glow Wrists, Mecha Sabers, and Auto Axes from Sweet Cap'n Cakes.
"I think you would be interested in the tea," says Swatch. "Its flavor and healing strength changes depending on your relationship with the person on the label."
The cups have the names of the Delta Warriors and Noelle on their sides.
"Since I've got to know them well," says Ralsei, "I volunteer to taste test them!"
"Ooh! Wonder if they'll sell Pokémon Tea once they hear about this!" says Lancer.
The Prince takes a sip from each of them. He first tries the Kris Tea and squees with delight. "Tastes like blueberries!"
Then he tries the Susie Tea and squees the same way. "It's grape juice!"
And then he sips the Noelle Tea and nods. "It's soft and sweet."
And finally, he washes the flavors down with Ralsei Tea and shrugs. "It's just water."
"Fascinating..." says Seam, "but where's the selling point? There should be another volunteer for this."
Lancer hangs his tongue out and raises his hand. "Lemme try!"
He first licks the Noelle Tea and shakes his head. "Is this supposed to be vanilla? 'Cuz I can barely taste it."
Then he tries the Kris Tea and takes a few sips. "Hohoho! It's as if they mixed Dark Candies in this!"
Next, he takes the Ralsei Tea and takes a few gulps. "Wowzers! This is the peachiest tea I've ever tasted!"
And finally, he chugs down the entire cup of Susie Tea. "Does this come in colored chalk flavor, too?!"
Ralsei grimaces a little at Lancer, but he can see why he loves it the most.
Meanwhile, Queen finishes building the telepad and gestures to it.
The Next Step In The Development Cycle Is The Testing Phase But This Cannot Function Until I Install The Other Telepad In Castle Town
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Not an evil Thievul
Season 203
ARGHHHHH-! Wha-...? (Eye-Sicle panics thinking a potion bottle Amanda-Something just dropped on him just killed him, but the contents heal his injuries just as he gets them.) ...Well, that was lucky, I suppose.
(The Feast occurs, but Eye-Sicle is still too small to do much of anything except roll a carrot down to the girl in the dress.) There, ya happy?
(Eye-Sicle stays away from everyone else following the Feast and practices with using Ball's powers some more. One of the exploding beach balls ends up unearthing...something.)
The hell? Did I just unearth one of Wanda's cousins or somethin'? (Eye-Sicle wonders out loud. Then he looks closer.) AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-
Library
(Stanford has a seat as Thérèse takes the map.) Do you have an idea of where you need to look already? (He asks.)
Now I think I'll move on to the fire stuff. (Wanda says once she's visible again.) I'm supposed to be able to breathe fire and be immune to fire.
You are immune to fire? Wanda, why did you not tell me? I would have been safe if I had fallen into the lava in Jacques all along. (Cleo says.)
No you wouldn't have, I didn't tell you HOW to activate the fire immunity. (Wanda says.) ...Cause I don't actually know how either. I left before my parents could show me how. All I know is that's it's a power I have to activate.
Does your book tell you anything about how you could? (Sidon asks.)
(Wanda looks though the book.) Hm, so uh, I see stuff that shows how to encase myself in rock or how to turn my whole body into lava, which is cool and all, but I don't think either of those are what my fire immunity is. Gosh, now I wish I coulda at least listened to how to use my powers in the first place now...
Oh, but I see that all I need to know for fire-breathing is to just make sure my throat's not obstructed. (Wanda says.) Wonder if that's why I couldn't breathe fire earlier.
You ARE wearing your cape rather tight, Wanda. Perhaps you could loosen it a bit? (Cleo suggests.)
Sure, lemme give it a shot. (Wanda loosens up her cape. She then takes a deep breath.)
(A geyser of fire uncontrollably shoots from Wanda's mouth, prompting Cleo and Sidon to dive out of the way.)
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH I CAN'T STOOOOOOOP!! (Wanda screams.)
Try closing your mouth, Princess Wanda! (Sidon calls.)
(Wanda snaps her mouth back shut, and the fire immediately stops.) Okay, THAT I definitely need to get a hold of. Can't exactly rule my kingdom if I just burnt it to the ground. Sheesh, how long had I been holding that in??
I know many fire breathers, Wanda, and I know it should not be difficult to get a grasp on how your fire breathing works. (Cleo says.)
Yeah, I get it. (Wanda nods. She breathes out a much calmer flame.) That's better.
Whispering Pines
Really? What a fascinating concept! Wonder if we could get teas for us out here. (Cam wonders.)
Erm, how do these Addison fellows make this tea? Do you know? (Bradley asks.)
Aha, gotcha! (Benji says.) This sounds like pretty excitin' stuff, just sayin'.
As long as it doesn't cause any more weird stuff to happen to us than there already has... (Madeline says, looking at Axel.)
Henry Pines
Oh yes! (Henry says, striking a pose as well.) Shall we solve this strange mystery?
(They head out while Shelley and Nick go back up to the front counter.)
Erm, Judy? Judy, are you there? (Shelley asks.)
(Judy comes back up.) Yes? Are you looking to book rooms here?
Actually...we're not from around here and we want to ask some questions about this place. (Shelley says.)
Oh, sure, ask away. (Judy says.)
(Outside, each direction everyone else looks, there are either people who look like Henry or Henry doubles. Some of them look quizzically at James, Arthur, and Tenn as though they're out of place.)
Goodness, this is indeed a disturbing universe... (Henry says.) Shall we ask one of the...erm, locals what is going on?
Silver Mountain
(June's eyes and mouth pop open wide as they launch upward, which soon gives way to enthusiastic squealing as they soar around and around.) YOU'RE FINE, AARON! LOOKIT THIS!!! (She says to Aaron, holding on to him tight.)
(Oscar has a death grip on Lucian and is screaming at the top of his lungs, but his fearful screaming quickly gives way to exhilarated screaming as well.) THISISINCREDIBLE! (He shouts, barely coherently.)
(Too far away to make out on the summit below by this point, a pile of snow seems to take the vague shape of a Zoroark. Yellow eyes and a manic-looking grin pop out of the sculpture and watch Lugia soar off and around with Aaron and the others for a moment before they disappear and the snow pile collapses back down.)
Dark Stanford's Lair
Whatever you say. (Knox grunts.)
(Sticky cheerfully nudges Veena.)
I-I guess... (Veena sighs.)
I see. Simply find people who are strong enough to venture into other universes to find my knock-offs, but not strong enough to defy me. (Dark Stanford says.)
(Dark Stanford hears what Fire Eyes had to say and thinks about it. He groans disdainfully.) ...Fine, I will allow this just this once just so Veena does not become completely useless to me. I'm sure she does not desire to meet the same fate as her companions.
"Lucian, don’t be afraid, we’ll make it through this."
CG for short
Database Library, Thérèse
Thérèse stares at the map and counted how many Districts there are besides. 13. She then notices a red circle on the Capitol, saying "You are here." Thérèse looks at the right of the Capitol's borders and spots District 9."I suppose we can start by going to District 9."
Victor of HGS S320 | "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance. Pray you, love, remember."
10,000 grams of pure caffeine
Database Library
"...um, is there any quick transport just by the Library?" Riley asks.
Cassie | he/they | But will it stop the pain forever? / I just can't be sure
CG for short
Database Library, Thérèse
"Really? Then let's go to it once I get a change of clothes." Victor of HGS S320 | "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance. Pray you, love, remember."
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Scipion's lair
Scipion lazily watched the season's ending and yawned as he stretched his limbs.
"Pfff... Another Death Battle wasted. I wish I had someone like Icy who got into the Hall of Fame and became a Mass Murderer again..." he complained.
Wait a minute...
Scipion looked at the stats again and his eyes popped up from his skull upon realizing that Eye-Sicle of all people not only won again, but became once more a Mass murderer.
"WHAT?! WHAT?! WHAT?! WHAT?! WHAT?! WHAT?! WHAT?! WHA-" Scipion screamed, out of his mind that the nominator that betrayed him in the nom games... was on a winning streak, much like Baroness Von Bon Bon in the OT.
"Ermm... boss?" Onox hesitantly asked. Scipion completely ignored his lackey as he kept repeating shocked "WHAT?!" while staring at the screen.
"Urgh... He's gonna be like this for a while. On the other hand, that means the bear is going to stay in his girlfriend's body much longer." Morgan said.
"Henry Pines"
"Yeah, huh..." Nick said, rubbing his ears. Asking directly why everyone here looked like Henry was likely going to sound weird. The Cinderace thought, trying to come up with a decent question.
"Say... Those nice tabards that you've got. It looks like everyone has it outside. Is this some kind of trend here?"
Arthur frowned more when everyone looked at them with puzzled expressions (asides from Henry himself), while James felt just as disturbed as his friend was.
"I figured so... We kinda have to gather some clues, but let's not get too suspicious. I and Tenn are going to inspect the beach. You two should go near the funhouse. And don't screw up, understood?"
"What do you think, dear Arthur? We are not children, we know what we are doing." James exclaimed, putting a hand on his chest, a bit vexed.
"Meh..." Arthur hissed, unconvinced as he left towards the beach. He was sure that the two were going to find themselves in a stupid situation somehow.
James groaned, then turned towards Henry.
"Do not listen to Arthur. He tends to be a mood-killer. Anywho..."
James removed his scarf and put on his signature bow-tie.
"Ah! Now, I am fully ready for this unexpected mission. Well then, onwards dear friend!" the Inteleon exclaimed.
Dark Stanford's lair
"I share your opinion, fox." Blood Moon hissed at Dark Stanford before answering Fire Eyes.
"Permission granted. If you are going to visit one of our old ruins, don't forget to bring something to appease the dead." he answered his companion.
"You have my thanks. Do not fear, I intended to do that in the first place as well." Fire Eyes answered.
Raven Beak didn't say anything. Veena's mental state was below his interest. The Mawkin warlord turned his attention back to Dark Stanford.
"Very well. However, I expect some results from you as well, Stokes. First I need to see how you fare manipulating our technology. As such, I will send you one of my tribe's combat robots. You are to improve upon it."
Fire Eyes nodded at the 'Brijes, silently telling them they were good to go. The Mawkin grabbed Sticky's bracer and put on the coordinates he wanted, teleporting the group away.
Burenia, ZDR
The group got teleported in Burenia, one of the deepest parts of the Mawkin's planet, right at the entrance of a big Mawkin facility, likely a marine research site, whose lights was the only source of light in the dark, cold cavern. Next to them, was also an advanced shuttle system, connecting the area to another region of the planet.
Despite that they were deep underground, water was pouring from the dark cavern's ceiling as if the area was under constant rainfall. Luckily, the shuttle system provided a small shelter for the 'Brijes. Most notably, there was a vast underground ocean surrounding them, with massive waves crashing beneath the team.
"This is Burenia, the second deepest area of ZDR. The marine facility that stands before you is where most of my comrades guarding the area are stationing... This is not where we are going." Fire Eyes said... even though asides from the facility, there was seemingly nowhere else to go.
The Mawkin walked towards a chest nearby and opened it. Inside were many armors similar to his, but clearly not made for a Chozo.
"Centuries ago, my tribe tried to integrate other races into our society. This failed, as most of them were not as intelligent or as endurant as us. This is why we have such armors here." he explained as he gave the 'Brijes armors that more or less suited them.
Once they put them on, Fire Eyes waved at them to follow him... then jumped into the raging water below without hesitation.
Once the 'Brijes would jump after him, their suit would emit a purple aura... and they would fall like if they were in the air instead of floating around. The armor was strong enough to protect them from the fall and they landed near Fire Eyes on sandy soil.
The water was cold and dark, with just enough light for the 'Brijes to see correctly. They could spot some bizarre or outright alien fishes and other lifeforms nearby such as Dephtorns
, Batalloons
, or swarms of Redenkis
. Even the coral looked alien, with tentacles inside them
◊.
Despite the fascinating, yet eerie atmosphere, Fire Eyes was calm, his armor emitting a purple aura, much like the 'Brijes. Not only did their Chozo suits protect them from the fall, but they also negated the water fluids, allowing them to freely move as if they were on land.
The young Mawkin waved at the 'Brijes to not move too suddenly as a long, deep growl echoed inside the water.
Soon, a giant Omnithon
swam above the group. Those aliens were amongst the biggest and oldest lifeforms on the planet. This one especially looked very ancient as it was the size of a huge Earth-Prime whale.
Silver Mountain, Lugia
After a moment (an eternity for Aaron), Lugia stopped going upwards, knowing that doing so would be a bad idea because his passengers wouldn't be able to breathe correctly. Still keeping his great speed, the legendary flew horizontally.
They were still high above the clouds and the sun was shining brightly upon their head, much like if they were on a very high plane. Still screaming, Lucian dared looked around himself, then at the clouds and ground far below.
"O-OHMYGOSH!! OSCARLOOK!!! WOOOOOOOHOOOO!!!" Lucian barely coherently howled at Oscar, just as scared and exhilarated as his friend was. Despite his fear, he laughed as he snuggled against the Thievul and enjoyed the view.
Lucian's laugh finally caused Aaron's eyes to snap open.
OH GOD!! I'M ALIVE!! he thought, scared.
Still restraining himself from screaming and gripping June for dear life, even the terrified Lucario couldn't help but gasp in awe at the view. He glanced at Lucian and Oscar having the time of their life and shakily smiled at them, heart warmed.
Edited by Scipion3 on Feb 20th 2022 at 1:18:54 PM
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
Braids From S286 Not Included
Power's Home
Power just stares at her cauldron's flames wide-eyed at Eye-Sicle pulling a Kylo Ren while transformed into Miss Ball.
Oh right, didn't Stanford think of cloning him back at the park to protect him from rogue tribute attacks? she thinks. If so... then I can't wait for Bi-Sicle to show up!
She snickers at the mental image of Eye-Sicle being annoyed by his clone on top of fighting as Miss Ball, then goes to the kitchen/dining room for lunch.
The Database Library, 1st Floor
6k1 steps out of the elevator while summoning Data Priyanka with her data cloning app, carrying Molly's hand-knitted sweater for her along with her winter clothes in her other hand. She approaches Thérèse and bows to her, then hands her the clothes while wearing a fake smile.
"Greetings Madame, I am TRP-6001, Database Manager and Head Librarian of the Database Library."
She has some... private matters to address, says Ally, so please do not ask her any personal questions in the meantime.
6k1 makes a small wave to Stanford and Cassie, internally hoping she'd retreat to the basement soon.
Anyway, says Ally, I will call the Science Center's Travel Department to summon the portal to District 9 outside.
Whispering Pines
"Unfortunately, that is a trade secret," says Swatch.
"But imagine if they make Nominator Tea!" says Ralsei.
"That would be fun!" says Lancer.
"But anyway," Seam says to Cam, "what do you think of our products?"
"In your humble opinion, doth this agglomeration appeale to you and your loyal patrons?" asks Rouxls.
Queen glances at Axel and wonders what happened to him, but decides not to ask. She then looks at the delegation and says, It Looks Like The Negotiations Are 99% Complete Now If You Excuse Me I Shall Go Report To Them That The Installation is Complete
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Feb 21st 2022 at 4:10:53 AM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
CG for short
Database Library, Thérèse
Thérèse takes the clothes 6k1 gave to her."Thank you very much, 6001. I hope all goes well for you."
Then, she turns to Ally.
"I see. Give me a moment to change into the clothes first, please".
She went to the nearest bathroom and changed in a stall before leaving. She's now wearing the Winter clothes, a light purple jacket with indigo accents, and pants of the same color. Thérèse has placed most of her old clothes in her bag and walked over to Ally and 6k1.
Victor of HGS S320 | "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance. Pray you, love, remember."
Dick: Wait a minute, didn't that brown female seal get a podium finish before? Then there will be two of them in the Battle Royale.
CAC: Just perfect... seeing that nut twice. (Summons a portal for Elfin to enter the Arena)
(Elfin walks through it and throws some kicks in the air as soon as she steps on her podium)
Not an evil Thievul
Season 203/Season 204 Prelude
(Having disregarded the bartender's warning, Eye-Sicle is plastered out of his mind after his drink and tosses an unattended (and also tiny) sword at a table.) YOU GUYS LAUGHIN' YET? IS THIS NOT THE MOST ENTERTAININ' THING YOU'VE EVER SEEN?!
(Eye-Sicle is still out of it later and comes across both Amanda-Something and Nakamura.) Heyyyyyyya, you cloning yourself or something, Mandy? (He says, much to their visible confusion.)
(Back at the lair, the real Miss Ball shakes her head in embarrassment.)
(Luckily, Eye-Sicle regains his senses...just in time for the Easter Bunny to inexplicably visit.)
Wow, too bad that Sidon guy isn't here to see this right now. (Miss Ball remarks.)
(Eye-Sicle discovers that the Swordsman plans to kill the bunny.) The hell? I'm a REAL bad guy and even I wouldn't do that, ya jerk! (He blows the bird away with another exploding beach ball.)
(He finds out he blew Nakamura's head off in the process.) Dammit, that's the second guy I've decapitated! Uh... (He simply leaves Nakamura's head at Nakamura's camp.)
There! Now who's left? (Eye-Sicle wonders.)
(Just then, there is a distant explosion, and an announcement goes out over the speakers that the season is over. Eye-Sicle realizes what this means.)
I-...I-I WON?!! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAHHHHH!!! I'M THE CHAMP, BABY!! I MIGHT LOOK LIKE BALL AND I MIGHT BE FOUR INCHES TALL BUT I WOOOOOOOOOOONNN! HELLLLLL YEAHHHHHHHHH!!! (Eye-Sicle does a victory dance right where he's standing. Then he uses his communicator to teleport back to the lair.)
Hey, congrats, big guy! Er...little guy. You're on a roll! (Miss Ball tells Eye-Sicle, picking him up and setting him on the control panel.)
Hell yeah, this is a dream come true! Even if I look like you. (Eye-Sicle says.) Now first things first, GET ME THE BLAZES BACK TO NORMAL!!
Hol' up, Eye-Sicle, it says you tied for most knock-outs, AND now there's gotta be two of ya as Ball in the Battle Royale. Should we wait for Stanford to get back with the clonin' remote so we can go ahead and clone ya? (Kenny asks.)
...DAMMIT!! (Eye-Sicle growls, realizing he just added ANOTHER season where he has to become Miss Ball to his to-do list, plus he now has to deal with BiSicle again.) Well, least now I ain't gonna suffer through this alone. But at the very least you gotta get me back to normal size!! Bein' Ball is bad enough without freakin' Daria shrinkin' you!
Do we have an unshrinkin' machine or something? (Joaquin asks.)
Don't think so. (Ball says.) Guess we gotta wait for Stanford to get back here.
(Eye-Sicle loudly groans.) Just...I'm gonna get the next tribute in already.
(He fires a ball at the green button...but he accidentally uses an iron beach ball, which is so heavy that the button gets held down.) ARGHH! Get it off!
(By the time Kenny rushes over and pushes it off, it's too late, and multiple folks have been pulled in at once. Coincidentally, they're all dragons.)
(One of them happens to be a familiar face: Jake Long.) Yooooo, long time no see, guys! What's shakin'? Aside from all the other dragons in here!!!
RAAAAAAAAARGHHHH!! (Nobody is aware that Maleficent is supposed to be dead and that this is probably an alt of her.)
(Grrrfh? Brbrbrrrbbmhhh-!) (Elliot realizes he's surrounded by people and disappears with a "pop!".)
Oh, this room is positively messy! How lovely! (Mim looks at the chamber, still a mess from Wally's accident earlier.)
(The Dragon vehemently disagrees.) Oh no no no no, I must disagree! It isn't lovely at all! Hmm..."Messy, messy room, such an unpleasant tomb..."
(Mushu looks positively tiny compared to the others.) HEY, WHY YOU ALL SO MUCH BIGGER THAN ME?! THIS ISN'T FAIR!!
Hey, hey, HEY! Chill out, guys, we can figure this out! (Sisu insists.) ...Whatever it is that's going on here. Yeeeeah, I don't have actually a clue what's going on here.
Well, let's put our minds to it and figure it out! (The ever cheerful Figment lands on Sisu's shoulder with several light bulbs orbiting around him.)
HEY, SHUT UP!! (Eye-Sicle shouts, but he's so small the chattering dragons can't hear him.) DAMMIT, STOKES, WHERE ARE YOU?! HEEEEEEEELP!!!
Wait, hold up, is THAT the polar bear guy? Why's he a mini-you? (Jake asks Ball.)
Uh...it's a LOOOOONG story. (Ball says.)
Library
District 9, you say? That will actually take us near where my nominator is based. (Stanford says.) Perhaps we could see how my friends are doing outside, see if Wanda would like to continue her training back at Eye-Sicle's lair. I would just need to figure out how to get my van back up there.
Well, guess I'll take on my barrier powers now. I DID actually try to use them once before, but it wasn't a very strong barrier. (Wanda says.) Dad told me to be really careful with these so I don't...you know, accidentally cut my head off or slice myself into a gajillion pieces with 'em.
I seem to recall you hearing you use some sort of incantation when you used them before. (Cleo comments.)
Oh, yeah, uh, I just did that for show, I didn't have to actually say that stuff. (Wanda says.) Anyway...
(Wanda rubs her claws together and bluish energy begins flashing around them. The good news is, she creates a barrier. The bad news is, it knocks her in the face.)
(The next thing Wanda knows, she is waking up with Cleo and Sidon standing over her in concern.) Are you alright?
Yeah, made a dumb rookie mistake. I might be way out of practice with these barriers but I normally know not to do a thing like that. (Wanda says, jumping back up to her feet. She rubs her claws like before, and this time a very erratically-shaped barrier with multiple holes in it shows up.)
Princess Wanda, I know you probably didn't intend it, but this barrier looks like Hylian for "big nose". (Sidon says.)
...Oh...whoops. (Wanda looks incredibly embarrassed.) Well, it's a start, I guess.
Indeed, you may have accidentally spelled out a strange message with your barriers, but you can still create them. (Cleo says.) Overall, it does seem as though you understand how most of your powers work, you just need to refine how you use them so you don't injure yourself.
Yeah, just gotta practice, practice, PRACTICE! (Wanda says, snapping her claws. A raincloud appears over her head and proceeds to downpour over top of her.) AAAAACK!!! PPPPBBBPT!!!
Sorry, that happens sometimes. (Wanda says, now soaking wet.)
Whispering Pines
Hoo boy, this stuff's neat! I betcha folks here are gonna love it! (Cam says.) I know the food stuff'll probably be handy for satisfying rescue teams' appetites and they could use the weapons and stuff in tandem with their moves. Least I think so.
(The Pokémon make way for Queen.)
Henry Pines
Oh, it is indeed! (Judy says.) Ever since Prince Henry and his consort Phoebe arrived here, he has been giving these to everyone! I don't think this sleepy town has ever felt more alive!
P-Prince Henry?? (Shelley asks. She is reminded of how Henry apparently acted before she and Tenn met him.)
But of course! He is the rightful ruler of this town. (Judy says.)
Yes! Let's go! (Henry says.)
(Henry and James go toward the funhouse, which looks the same as it always has but there is nobody outside of it and the door is padlocked.)
How curious...it does not appear to be closed. Where are June and her family? (Henry wonders.)
(On the beach, some Pokémon resembling Henry appear to be in a meeting. Listening closely, they seem to be talking about setting off on a rescue mission to save another Henry.)
(The docks at the beach seem to have fallen under disuse, as though nobody has docked here for a very long time. Tenn notices that there are some messages scrawled out at the end of the dock; written by a Smeargle given the faded but vibrant colors. She motions toward them to Arthur.)
Silver Mountain
(Oscar can't even speak. He just wordlessly looks down at the ground with his jaw dropped. The view up here is absolutely amazing.)
Yall, this is AMAZIN'! (June says.)
Dark Stanford's Lair/ZDR
Very well. Send it right over. (Dark Stanford nods.)
(No sooner do they get cleared to go than Fire Eyes sends himself, Knox, Veena, and Sticky to the undersea part of ZDR known as Burenia.)
An ocean...underground...?? (Veena wonders aloud.)
We've been in so many weird as hell worlds and THIS is what you find the most unbelievable? (Knox asks. Veena looks hurt after he says this.) ...Sorry. (He mumbles.)
(Knox is eager to try on the armor and takes it. Veena and Sticky slip into armor that fits them as well.)
Well, this one doesn't fit so ba-FIRE EYES!! (Veena exclaims when Fire Eyes jumps into the water.)
(Knox shrugs and jumps in after the Chozo. Sticky gives Veena a reassuring nod and they both jump in together.)
(They're both visibly startled when the suits cause them to move through the water like it were thin air. They look on without moving as the Omnithon lazily floats by.)
Damn...! (Knox says.)
Your world is scary...but interesting at the same time. (Veena whispers to Fire Eyes.)
"Lucian, don’t be afraid, we’ll make it through this."
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Scipion's lair
It took an awfully long time for Scipion to accept Eye-Sicle's victory and stop yelling at his screen.
"This fucking fat bear... If he hadn't sabotaged my parachute, I would be the one there!!" the evil Zoroark furiously complained.
"Maybe, maybe not." Morgan said, shrugging before nominating data clones again, knowing how dangerous the Chaos Kin and an Ing were in real life.
"Henry Pines"
Nick widened his eyes upon learning that this world's actual Henry was a prince. Dumbfounded at first, he remembered James having mentioned Henry's misadventure when he was younger.
"Huh... At least we've got something. Maybe that prince could tell us what's going on here." the Cinderace whispered to the Golisopod.
Arthur overheard a bit of conversation of the Henry's group talking about rescuing a peer. The cold Decidueye decided to follow Tenn first, and she sowed him some strange message visibly written by a ...
"A Smeargle... It must have been written some time ago, maybe before that town became populated with Henrys. And with how no one used the docks since a long time, then maybe..." he muttered before narrowing his eyes to understand what was written.
James rubbed his chin when he and Henry stumbled across the funhouse. The Inteleon searched for somebody around but found no one.
"An excellent question dear friend... This does not bode well." James admitted before looking at the rest of the town again.
"Hmm... Where to go next, I wonder...? Perhaps we should first go to the highest point of the town to decide our next move." James offered, unaware that doing so might bring the hammy duo closer to a certain prince.
Dark Stanford's lair
"Good. Do not fail me, Stokes." Raven Beak ordered, his tone cold as ever. Blood Moon bowed his head once more before cutting off communications.
Soon enough, a blue light appeared inside the quarters. Something got teleported right here. It was a Chozo-like automaton
with thrusters, an electromagnetic blade, and an Arm Cannon.
"This is a Robot Chozo Soldier. Unlike some of our most advanced creations, like the Torizo, this one is purely mechanical. The thrusters help it move at great speed. The blade is its main melee weapon while its Arm Cannon guns down foes from afar with charged shots or bursts of smaller ones." Blood Moon explained.
The red-armored Chozo then turned away and left to his squad's quarters.
"I leave you to your work, fox."
Burenia, ZDR
Fire Eyes answered Veena as soon as the Omnithon left.
"It is not just scary, but dangerous. It is not for nothing that my people colonized this planet millennia ago, the creatures here are formidable even with our technology. They helped, and are still helping us shaping our warrior skills." he said before waving at the trio to follow him and stay close if they didn't want to get lost.
As they silently walked, Fire Eyes remembered Knox snarling at Veena not long before they got into the water. Coupled with what he already observed about the coyote, Fire Eyes deduced there was certainly a lot of anger in him.
A bit like Blood Moon actually.
Fire Eyes closed his eyes for a moment, in deep thought. He sadly sighed before moving on.
After some minutes of walk, with aliens and creatures thankfully minding their own business, the group reached an underwater rocky passageway.
Unfortunately, they got near an aggressive Sakai
The creature, hidden between two rocks, roared and opened its large mouth as it charged at the 'Brijes.
But Fire Eyes was quick to act. He countered the Sakai with his spear, causing the surprised alien's electric field surrounding it to vanish. The Chozo took this opportunity to jump behind it and slashed its back tentacles. The creature grunted and dropped on the rocky ground, instantly dying.
"Good... This will make a great offering." Fire Eyes said, grabbing the Sakai's head with his free hand. He then noticed a a Rodotuk
near his feet and another one on the wall. The stationary creatures couldn't move, thankfully.
"Stay close to me and watch out where you walk. If you get near those creatures, they will use their suction to pull you near their teeth." Fire Eyes warned.
Eventually, after some more minutes, the passageway became narrow enough to force Fire Eyes to navigate into his Morph Ball form, with the ceiling almost touching Sticky and Knox's heads. At the end of the path, the group exited the water, leading to a hidden cavern where some old stone ruins awaited, with a massive Chozo statue holding a spear solemnly guarding the entrance. Unlike all of the Chozo they had seen so far, the 'Brijes would see huge wings on its back.
It was the ruins of a Chozo Temple, with the Chozo Statue guarding the entrance. Contrasting the aquatic facility from earlier, this temple was built with stones and looked much more ancient, with moss covering it and the statue. Fire Eyes silently walked towards the great Chozo statue and respectfully placed the Sakai's head in front of its feet. The Mawkin made his armor disappear, kneeled, and stay here for some minutes, muttering silent words in his home language.
Silver Mountain, Lugia
"Having fun? The view is nice huh?" Lugia giggled, amused by everyone's reaction.
"YEAAAAAH!!!" Lucian shouted. Aaron tried to smile at the legendary too.
"Heh. But you can't stay on my back forever. So... we're going down." Lugia then said with a mischievous wink. Aaron and Lucian gulped.
"O-Oh...! I-I got your b-back...!" Lucian squeaked at Oscar, squeezing his friend and bracing himself.
"Wait, wait, nonono, we never said that-HNNNNNNNNGGGG!!!" Aaron tried to say before gripping June tight and shutting his eyes as soon as Lugia plunged. The fun-loving legendary was flying as fast as he could back towards the Silver Mountain and was even spinning around for fun, making the ride very intense.
Eventually, Aaron couldn't take it anymore.
"WE'RE GONNA DIE!! WE'RE GONNA-OOOOOOOOOOH MAAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!" the terrified Lucario bellowed, screaming bloody-murder. He would have likely pass out like on the roller coaster were it not for June holding him.
Lucian was gripping Oscar for dear life, eyes shut tight as well and his screaming going back to that of fear.
"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUGHHHHHHHH!!!! OSCAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!!!!" he screamed at the top of his lungs, feeling his racing heart going to his throat. A flurry of emotions swarmed his body. He felt dizzy, extremely scared, but also exhilarated and alive, all thanks to a certain Thievul. Flashbacks of everything the duo went through ran through his mind.
At this point, the screaming Lycanroc's brain focused on Oscar that he was currently clutching onto for dear life both out of fear, and to reassure his friend. No matter where they were or what would happen next, he was always going to be there for him.
Back on the ground, the mysterious Zoroark would be able to hear the group's loud screams as Lugia got closer to the ground.
Edited by Scipion3 on Feb 21st 2022 at 1:39:57 PM
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
10,000 grams of pure caffeine
Database Library
Riley could tell that 6k1 is probably not as fine as the facade she puts up at the moment would give off, even before Ally told them on what's going on. She waves back at 6k1 softly.
Riley (in headspace): "Take the van! Take the van! I'd love to see some of the others again!"
Cassie (in headspace): "You sure? That and not the portal? Cuz...you've got a freaking trigger finger for hammers, which can be fucking hazardous in small spaces like vehicles."
"Ugh...I promise I'll keep it away when it's not necessary. It's not like I did anything bad with the hammer along the way to here, right?"
"...I don't think there was any moment where it was ok to...spin a big weapon in the Library. Kind of a miracle we can be hella silent in it though..."
"...oh. Well, why did you even let me?"
"...because we didn't read the Library's rules?"
"O- oh. Sorry then."
"You're fine. Neither of us have gone to a library in a long time."
"...oh wait, yeah, van time."
"Hey, Ally, thanks for the portal offer, but I think I'll take Stanford's van offer instead. I'm definitely taking the chance to meet some of the guys once more." Cassie says.
Edited by SomeLibre on Feb 21st 2022 at 6:37:31 PM
Cassie | he/they | But will it stop the pain forever? / I just can't be sure
CG for short
Database Library, Thérèse
"Hmm, if we go with you and meet with your friends, there's a chance they could join in the search." Thérèse noted to Stanford.She then turns to Ally.
"Apologies, but I decided to go with Stanford and his van. Either way, thank you for helping me."
"Also, what's a van?"
Victor of HGS S320 | "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance. Pray you, love, remember."
Dick: (Sees Kano and Shang Tsung were approved as reserves) Not good, those two are incredibly treacherous and inescrupulous. Elfin should be careful around them.
CAC: Speaking of Shang, ever wonder why I was reluctant to let people know I'm a shapeshifter? Many shapeshifters throughout the multiverse are terrible people. Look at Shang Tsung, Mystique, etc.
CAC: If it was not for 6k1, I'd still be reluctant to be open about that power. I'm trying to abandon my grudge against Yamato too. If someone nominates him in the future, I'll try not to root for his death.
Edited by CosmosAndChaos on Feb 21st 2022 at 3:19:48 PM
Braids From S286 Not Included
The Database Library, 1st Floor
Fair enough, Ally says to Thérèse. I will just accompany you three outside and check on Wanda Banks before seeing you off. Do not worry about me entering deep freeze; my CPU has an advanced thermoregulation system.
She would define the word "van" to her, but better to show it to her, right?
6k1 then waves to them a little, but checks her phone and looks at Thérèse awkwardly.
"Wait, hold up... shouldn't you be in the Arena already?"
Whispering Pines
"And your wide range of battle items will benefit the Delta Warriors in their next mission!" says Seam. "But I am concerned about stocking those Orbs that affect everyone on the same floor, especially the Petrify Orbs..."
"We are confident that our customers would enjoy our expanded menu with your ingredients," says Swatch. "We can brew the Seeds into herbal tea that can provide boosts to the party besides healing them."
"Halt righte there..." says Rouxls, "those accessories in thine possession, Lady Cam! Shalt I try them on firste before I giveth my review?"
Just then Queen arrives at the mini-marketplace.
How Are The Negotiations Going? I Am Delighted To Report That The Teleport Pad Is 100% Installed (Cheers)
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Apr 9th 2022 at 10:16:52 PM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
CG for short
Database Library, Thérèse
"Wait, what do you mean I'm supposed to be in the Arena? Can I see the list of tributes?" A somewhat-confused Thérèse asked concernly.
Victor of HGS S320 | "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance. Pray you, love, remember."
Scipion's lair
"Eyahaha!! That's what you get for backstabbing me in the nom games!" Scipion cackled at Eye-Sicle becoming small thanks to Daria.
To his dismay, Stray Cat got a magician's toy and instead of killing Mayami Extra Sued, turned her into an ice cream.
"OH COME ON, YOU COULD AT LEAST EAT THAT SHIT!!" Scipion angrily complained.
"Well boss, it's on the ground. So it must be bad." Onox guessed.
"Urgh, it's a damn animal, why would it care?"
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."