(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
Not an evil Thievul
Expedition HQ
(As Henry and Shelley follow James and Aaron, Tenn's aura continues to rapidly fluctuate until it suddenly just...disappears. Phoebe-V's faint silhouette soon becomes visible where the group stopped. Tenn is nowhere to be seen.)
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH TENN?! (Henry shouts.)
GIVE HER BACK!! (Shelley shouts.)
Very well. (Phoebe-V laughs.)
(Much to the Bugtrio's horror, a SECOND Kyurem comes out from the snow. Its lashy eyes with purple eyeshadow and the tattered tank top around its neck make it obvious who it really is.)
(Shelley throws her claws over her mouth in horror and she looks at Phoebe-V.) Y-You're a monster! (She gasps.)
Oh my lands, that isn't Tenn, is it?! (Henry asks.)
Well, somewhere deep inside it probably still is. (Phoebe-V says.) But that is not important. What IS important is that I've already told it to stop you and not to stop until you all cannot fight back, and it already knows not to interfere with my plans nor those of the real Kyurem. You will all fall at the hands of your own friend before I dispose of her myself afterward. I'll get what I want, the same fame my grandfather enjoyed, while the real Kyurem will get exactly what it itself wants.
... (Tenn stares at the group with an empty glare for a moment before firing an Ice Beam at them. Henry and Shelley hit the dirt and narrowly avoid it.)
(Phoebe-V looks up skyward, seeming to have sensed something.) ...Say, I believe the real Kyurem may be about to get exactly what it wants, if I'm not mistaken and that isn't anyone else.
Whispering Pines/Danjor Island
Believe me, becomin' somethin' that's not another Pokémon is a way different experience, just sayin'. (Benji says.) Anyway, hold tight, fellas!
(Benji speeds off at a high speed toward Danjor Island. Oscar grips both the railing and Lucian as tightly as he can.)
(After some time, the boat pulls up to the dock at Danjor Island. Ahead is a village that appears smaller than Whispering Pines, with an old, burnt wooden sign identifying this village as Respite Village. The buildings appear to be made of rock and mud, and the volcano looms ahead in the distance past the jagged rocks and jungles ahead. Many of the residents are Fire-types, though there are a few non-Fire-types, most of whom appear to be visitors from other places.)
All ashore that's goin' ashore! (Benji says, leaping onto the dock and changing back into the Floatzel form he had been taking before.) Lemme know when you're ready to leave, or if you're gonna be jumpin' into another universe from here so I know I can head on back. Marketplace ain't gonna be far.
Will do, Benji! Thanks! (June says.)
(Sure enough, the marketplace isn't far away once the group gets into town, and very quickly Phoebe becomes visible. Not that she's hard to miss given that even if she wasn't unnaturally large, she is currently the only Water-type in the marketplace. Her friend Stellan does not seem to be present.)
"Lucian, don’t be afraid, we’ll make it through this."
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Respite Village
"EEEEP!!" Lucian yelped as Benji speeded off toward Danjor Island, gripping Oscar and the railing tight too. Proteus, contrasting him and Oscar managed to stay upright on his own, with his tongue billowing in the wind and staring calmly at the island.
When the boat reached Danjor Island, Lucian, dizzy from the wild ride, shook his head and sighed in relief.
"Whoah... T-Thanks Benji!" the Lycanroc said to the Ditto. He then looked in awe at the scenery before them.
"Wow... It's a nice place! Well, asides from the volcano... I hope it isn't active." he said.
When the team reached the marketplace, Proteus looked around and immediately spotted a Gorebyss bigger than usual.
"Nin! Nin! Greninja!" the old frog exclaimed.
"Oh! You're right! That must be Phoebe over there! Thank Arceus we found her!" Lucian cheerfully exclaimed. Proteus led the team towards her shop.
"E-Ermm... Hello? Miss Phoebe?" Lucian shyly asked her.
Expedition Society HQ
"Wait, a Legendary? That would explain why the guy's so busted!" Alex exclaimed.
"But it doesn't seem to be controlled by Phoebe... Who is it, and why is it helping her?" Tokage grunted.
"You're okay Tok?" Alex asked.
"I... I will be... Damnit I feel slower than usual." the Grovyle answered, struggling to not fall because of the Glaciate
Still, Tokage gathered enough energy to use Drain Punch and he hit Kyurem with it. The dragon grunted from the punch but was barely affected, retaliating with an Ice Beam.
"TOK!!" Alex shouted as Tokage screamed and was sent flying. The Charmeleon was quick to get his tail near his friend, preventing him from freezing.
Aaron roared and threw a Focus Blast at Kyurem. It grunted in pain again but was far from defeated.
Damnit... I should mega-evolve, but I have to keep some of my energy for James and the Bugtrio. I can't use it all for battle! he thought.
"RAL! HERE IT COMES AGAIN!!" Alex exclaimed as Kyurem charged Glaciate again. It unleashed its signature attack much longer this time.
But this time, as the team tried to resist the continuous icy wind, giant icicles appeared, circling Kyurem. The icicles slowly moved towards Ralsei, Kris, Susie, Nick, and Arthur, threatening to impale them the moment Ralsei's FluffyGuard would break.
And given how big they were, they weren't going to survive a direct hit.
"OH NO!! RAL, KEEP YOUR SPELL ON!!!" Alex roared, trying to fire a Flamethrower at Kyurem while Aaron and Tokage also used projectile attacks. But Kyurem simply froze the attacks in place the moment they came too close to it. Tokage felt like he was about to faint and groaned in pain while Alex gripped his friend's arm.
"N-No!! H-Hold on buddy!!" Alex exclaimed, genuine fear in his voice. Aaron would have tried to help too, but he was... busy at the moment.
As this was happening, a faint red light could be visible from upwards.
While resisting Kyurem, Aaron kept mentally communicating with James and the Bugtrio, guiding them towards Tenn. Unfortunately, Phoebe-V already brainwashed her into another Kyurem, to the Inteleon's horror. Fortunately, he was agile enough to dodge the Ice Beam too.
Upon hearing the mysterious dragon's name, Kyurem, James realized Reshiram and Zekrom already talked about that legendary Pokémon back in the Hall of Origin.
"You... You are insane!!" he shouted to her as Tenn stared at him and her teammates.
But James's confidence didn't disappear. He knew Tenn still had to be there.
"Aaron! Can you see what Phoebe has done to poor Tenn? You must use your aura on her! I refuse to believe she is not completely gone!" he said in his head.
"I... I'll try!!" Aaron mentally answered in a tired voice, already being busy resisting the real Kyurem's Glaciate, and even though he wasn't the best with telepathically using his aura. To save energy, he then solely focus on Henry and Shelley's mental links with him.
James bravely stepped in front of the Bugtrio and thew a Hydro Pump at Tenn. He then prepared to dodge her attack, hoping to distract her in the meantime.
"You wish for the same fame as your grandfather?! By brainwashing and even killing innocents Pokémons? He would be disgusted by you!!" he then said to Phoebe-V, hoping that would distract her too.
"L-Listen... Aagh...! I won't be able to hold on for too long! I-If Tenn is still there, I can reach her aura and install a mental link between you and her! You have to use it to free her before its too late!" Aaron mentally said to Henry and Tenn. Back with the others, Aaron's eyes got caught in blue fire, as he used as much aura as possible.
He was trying to locate the real Tenn inside the false Kyurem. If he did, he would waste no time creating a small mental link between the enchanted Scizor and her companions.
As this was happening, a faint blue light could be visible from upwards.
Edited by Scipion3 on Mar 20th 2022 at 11:47:26 AM
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
10,000 grams of pure caffeine
Tempest Zone
"See you again." Lily says before exiting the Tempest Zone through the gate, back to the Rose Quarters.
Rose Quarters, Inside (Pre-BR)
"...is it actually gone or is is not!?" Julian questions, looking outside once more before he hears the noise of...something.
"Whuh-Ay, Lily, dawg!" Julian says, slightly hesitantly. "...you cool?"
"Better, at least."
"Damn, still can't believe this shit happenin' today. Scariest thing in my life since the Trolls." Julian remarks.
Cassie | he/they | But will it stop the pain forever? / I just can't be sure
I'm helping!
Rose Quarters (pre-BR)
Libby sighs in relief. "Looks like everything's good here. Everything good with you, mirror?" she asks Lily."Maybe call Lily something else, other than 'mirror'?" Ringo mutters.
"Eh, when I come up with one."
Trouble Cube continues to be a general-purpose forum for those who desire such a thing.
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Rose Quarters (pre-BR)
"Just call me Lily, okay!?" Lily answers.
Meanwhile, Bandu approaches Libby and recites the Undertale Hey There Buddy Copypasta in a single breath.
"Was it good!?" He asked, unaware of Lily and the Flower System's predicament.
Cassie | he/they | But will it stop the pain forever? / I just can't be sure
I'm helping!
Rose Quarters (pre-BR)
"Noted," Libby says in a tone that says 'maybe I just won't call you anything'. "Now to reiterate, is everything good with you now?" Trouble Cube continues to be a general-purpose forum for those who desire such a thing.
Not an evil Thievul
Apartment
Oh, that's great! (Joaquin says. He looks around but doesn't see Cassie amidst the chaotic apartment complex.) I'm guessing Cassie's...upstairs right now? (Joaquin asks, tapping his head.)
Expedition HQ
(Phoebe-V doesn't reply to James, but the remark clearly makes her angrier.) END THEM! (She barks at Tenn before starting to draw back into the snow.)
(Please do!) (Henry says to Aaron.)
(Hurry!)
(Luckily, James' Hydro Pump staggers Tenn and distracts her long enough for the link to be successful.)
( Tenn! If you can hear me, say something!) (Henry shouts.)
(There is only an inarticulate roar.)
(Tenn, please!!) (Shelley shouts.)
(No dice.)
TENN!! (The normally unflappable Flygon is on the verge of tears. He flies directly in front of Tenn.) ( Tenn, please respond!)
(But Tenn simply runs past him to fire another Ice Beam at James.)
( Please no!) (Shelley says, sounding on the brink of tears.)
( Confound that witch!! Aaron, I cannot get through to her, it is hopeless!) (Henry laments to Aaron.)
(......HOPELESS...IDIOT...) (Tenn freezes and shakes her head. Finally, Tenn's actual voice can be heard over the link.) (Ugh...what happened? Why am I so cold...?) (It suddenly occurs to her what's going on and what Pokémon she is right now.) (...AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUGHHHHHH!!!)
(Tenn stops trying to attack the others and instead begins jumping around looking at herself in horror, shaking the ground, and all the while her hysterical screaming is ringing through Henry, Shelley, and Aaron's heads.) (I'M KYUREM I'M KYUREM I'M KYUREM I'M KYUREM I'M KYUREM AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH-!) (She screams, ending up falling on her back.)
( Tenn, yes! You ARE Kyurem!) (Henry says.) (But at least we did not lose you! We were worried for a moment there.)
( I'm so glad you're still here, Tenn.) (Shelley says.)
(THANKS AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH-!)
(Phoebe-V draws back near and sees Tenn on her back flailing her limbs around in a blind panic.) What in the WORLD are you doing? DESTROY THEM!! (She demands to Tenn, both incredulous and furious at once.)
( You PISS OFF!!) (Tenn looks up and immediately fires an Ice Beam in Phoebe-V's direction. Phoebe-V's pupils shrink and she immediately teleports away just as the attack starts to hit her.)
Where did she go...? (Shelley asks. The normally placid Goliospod's claws are curled up into fists. It's then that she sees the blue light coming their way.) And what's THAT?!
(Phoebe-V reappears on the real Kyurem's shoulders, still furious, but then notices the approaching red light.) Look up ahead, dear! (Phoebe-V whispers to Kyurem, motioning toward it.)
Whispering Pines
(Phoebe turns to look at the group.) Why hello there! How can I help you all? (She asks, greeting the others in a bubbly voice. There is not a hint of malice about her. Dess's appearance doesn't even perturb her.) ' You picked a good day to come by, I just brought in some rare flowers.
"Lucian, don’t be afraid, we’ll make it through this."
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Rose Quarters (pre-BR)
"Mhm." Lily answers.
"Yo, can I uh, get something? Anything, really, cuz this day's been a lot for me ever since you show up and, oh man, so much to process, so much to think about..." Julian asks.
Apartment
"He's here." Riley answers, pointing at her head before closing her eyes again.
"...can you take over for a moment, the architecture hurts my eyes." Riley answers in headspace.
"Uhhhhhhhhh..." Cassie answers.
"Look, we'll find a way to handle your current discomfort. I know it sucks to be stuck in my body."
"The...the fuck?" Cassie says, trying to deflect.
"You're not comfortable being in my body. You don't need to tell me about it - I can tell from how you're feeling."
"...gosh, was a bit futile trying to hide it, then, frick..."
"I mean, we're connected in a way, so...it's hard to avoid things crossing both of our minds."
"Anyway....uhhhhhh, probably just close our eyes until we hit the top floor. Still not feeling comfortable yet."
"Alright, then..."
Edited by SomeLibre on Mar 21st 2022 at 7:57:56 PM
Cassie | he/they | But will it stop the pain forever? / I just can't be sure
Light and Hope
Dave's Home Base
"Sure. Let me get ready first," Dave replies to Power. "I'll see you there."
He cuts off the communication, then takes a wrapped gift box from his drawer. He leaves the room to grab a quick lunch before he does.
In the dining room, he encounters his bride-to-be, who has just finished her own lunch.
"Afternoon, sweetheart. I just finished lunch, so I won't be able to join you. Sorry."
"That's okay. I just want to grab a quick bite before I go."
"Where to today?" Fira curiously asks.
"The Database Library. Primarily because it's 6k1's birthday, and I want to give her my present to her personally, but also because I felt the need to check up on her. Psyche's departure was a hard blow, y'know, and Power said she hasn't heard of her for a bit."
"I see. Should I come along?"
"No, I think I can handle things alone here. Besides, I'd like you to watch over the kids while I'm gone. I trust that I won't be too long, but just so you know."
"Alright. I trust you too."
Hope: "Let's go. We'll be together." Lightning: "I only know... that soon, we'll be together."
I'm helping!
Rose Quarters (pre-BR)
"Cool, I'm gonna —" Libby winces. "... head out now. Ugh. Thought that would take longer to kick in. And, y'know, visit whenever, just give Sylvi or Arle or whoever a beep." And she leaves through the gate.Looks like she's ignoring Bandu entirely.
... as is Ringo. "... well what the factor am I supposed to do now?" She turns to Lily. "I don't suppose you can help me get home?"
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Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Respite Village
Lucian got honestly surprised by how well Phoebe took Berdly, Noelle, and Dess's appearance.
"W-Well... uh... T-They are pretty yes." he said, sniffing the flowers from afar and relaxing a bit at the smell.
Still, he couldn't help but feel worried about Aaron.
"We... Okay, I know it's hard to believe but... Some of us aren't from this world, I think you can see that with Berdly and Noelle here. We... We need your help." Lucian said, struggling to talk to the big Gorebyss.
Proteus put a palm on the Lycanroc's back to help him relax, then turned towards the others, hoping they would explain for them.
Expedition Society HQ
James once again dodged Tenn's Ice Beam, but the cold was starting to wear him down.
"Tenn!! I don't know if you can hear me, but if you are still there, please stop this madness!! Do it for Henry and Shelley!" he begged her.
But then, the false Kyurem froze... and started to move around in panic before comically falling on her back, despite her face being hilariously as emotionless as the real Kyurem. James stared at her, absolutely confused. Fortunately, he looked over at Henry and Shelley when Tenn even forced Phoebe-V to retreat and soon realized what happened.
"Oh praise Arceus!! You two did it! You freed Tenn from that witch's spell! I know this sounds a bit cliché, but your love for her overcame her evil!" he cheerfully exclaimed to Shelley and Henry, taking their hands with genuine relief.
James then looked at Tenn and his smile soon dropped down as he realized a "small" detail.
She may no longer be brainwashed, but it looked like Tenn was stuck with the false Kyurem's body. And honestly, the gentleman couldn't blame her at all for her huge freakout.
Could she even speak or was she mute like the real deal?
"Oh dear... T-Tenn? I-I am truly relieved you are well and I know that you are in a very... delicate situation! But we must hurry before Phoebe and the real Kyurem kills our other companions!" he said. Indeed, Aaron's aura no longer assured communication between Tenn's mind and the Bugtrio's, visibly dying out.
But then, Shelley pointed at the blue light moving towards the red one. James widened his eyes as he also spotted them.
"Henry? Ladies? I believe we should go now!" he exclaimed, running towards Tenn and pushing to help her get up, giving her small arms.
Well at least he was trying to, given his lack of physical strength.
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
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Rose Quarters (pre-BR)
"Dammit...usually there'd be dimensional jellies - or whatever they're called - that can send people like you back to where you belong, but Bandu ate the thing that can make more of these." Lily answers.
"...and Bandu ate the last few jellies- GOD DAMMIT! YOU SAID YOU'RE 20, WHY DO YOU ACT LIKE YOU'RE WAY LESS, HUH!?"
"I'm sorry, wha?" Bandu answers whilst still having a phone play a recording.
"Can you not look at the phone for one second and talk with me?"
"The FUCK HAPPENED yo"
"Look, you've been annoying throughout this whole time you've been here, making a mess in the Quarters and setting up your Youtube channel for...clout, when you could've used those Season recordings for Database archival purposes. Why am I bothered to nitpick that despite the more glaring crap you've done? Because even in those aspects were you just being overly bothersome. Now, the drones and jellies, those things DO NOT come cheap and easily! And even discounting all of that, you allocate way, too, much, time, wasting away in online shit and other stuff when there's a lot of time you could use to help us properly, especially since Timekeeper and Sericle have now left, and the Flower System is not around at the moment!"
"They fucking left!? THEY FUCKING LEFT-"
"WILL YOU SHUT UP! JUST LEAVE THE QUARTERS ALREADY!"
...man. Ringo asked for just a way to get back and she ends up witnessing Lily verbally snap Bandu's ass.
"...there's only the Portal, and...it's a bit of a gamble...on going back...through...there..." Lily lies down on the floor, exhausted.
"...My Lord, this shit's so very extra, huh?" Julian says, surprised at the exhausted Lily.
Edited by SomeLibre on Mar 22nd 2022 at 1:29:16 AM
Cassie | he/they | But will it stop the pain forever? / I just can't be sure
I'm helping!
Rose Quarters (pre-BR)
"... do you need a hug?" Trouble Cube continues to be a general-purpose forum for those who desire such a thing.
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Rose Quarters
"...yeah. And you can go through the portal if you feel like it - or you can stay. I don't know what's at the other end of the portal myself." Lily responds and repeats.
Edited by SomeLibre on Mar 22nd 2022 at 1:48:44 AM
Cassie | he/they | But will it stop the pain forever? / I just can't be sure
I'm helping!
Rose Quarters (pre-BR)
Ringo hugs Lily. "... Could I stay here for a while instead? I'd really rather not go back and have to deal with that Libby girl right now..."
Trouble Cube continues to be a general-purpose forum for those who desire such a thing.
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Rose Quarters (pre-BR)
"Treat...treat yourself." Lily answers, still dazed from exhaustion.
"Uh, a drink, dawg." Julian says, handing Lily a cup of water which she soon drinks.
Cassie | he/they | But will it stop the pain forever? / I just can't be sure
Braids From S286 Not Included
Power's Home
"Alright, see you there!"
Power ends the call and goes to the kitchen/dining room, where she scarfs down her dinner as fast as Camilo last season.
"What's the hurry?" asks Miranda. "Is the next season about to begin?"
"Yeah," Power downs a glass of water, "but I've to go to the Library now!"
"This late?"
"It's open 24/7, Mira! It's 6k1's EP birthday, and Dave and I will greet her in person!"
"But are you sure about this? I don't think she'd want any visitors right now!"
"I heard nothing from her the whole day, so we better check on her right now!"
"But don't you wanna open your gifts from your family first?"
"I'll open them later, they and the next season can wait!"
"Alright Pow-Pow, but eat slowly and don't overeat or you might explode!"
Power stops chewing as the Madrigals' deaths' last season flash in her mind, then eats slowly.
Whispering Pines —> Danjor Island
As Noelle and Berdly hold on tight during the bumpy boat ride, Noelle imagines herself and Susie outstretching their arms on the bow of the ship like they're the queens of the world. However, she also imagines the ship scraping its side against a giant iceberg and the two of them falling into the frigid sea. With all the other lifeboats taken, Noelle manages to find a piece of wood big enough for them to lie on, but Susie freezes before she could swim towards her and sinks.
"Nooooo!" Noelle cries out to her, just as Berdly suddenly flies in and shakes her shoulder.
"Hey, what are you staring at? We've just landed!"
Noelle snaps out of her Imagine Spot and sees that they've arrived at Danjor Island. She sees that Berdly's shaking her like in her imagination and quickly turns her blushing face away.
"What?" Berdly crosses his wings, "I only saw you staring out to sea with those big goo-goo eyes, and then you screamed for no reason!"
"Oh..." is all Noelle could say.
"Now let's get going!"
They follow June to Respite Village and introduce themselves to Good Phoebe.
"Those flowers are so pretty..." says Noelle, "I'll buy them!"
"You can do that later!" says Berdly. He then clears his throat and tells Good Phoebe why they were looking for her.
Expedition Society HQ
Kyurem's Glaciate manages to get past the shields and chill Kris and Ralsei, but not that much thanks to one of them absorbing it. Kris moves closer to Susie as her scales start turning bluish-black while Ralsei summons two more orbiting shields and spins all four of them around. He tries deflecting the icicles with them, but suddenly, Evil Phoebe teleports on top of Kyurem and tells it to look up. Kris and Ralsei look at the red glint of light in the sky... just as the orbiting shield that absorbed Glaciate breaks.
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Scipion's lair/Arena
Both Dino and Peewee Piranha got out of their eggs when the horn sounded, letting our baby-like roars. The former joined the 4 Infinite Zero MSP cats while the latter Yen Sid and Harley Quinn before rampaging around.
"Oh... They are loud. It reminds me when I was smaller." Onox said.
"You mean when you were a Toxel?" Scipion asked.
"Yeah, boss."
"I guess so..." Scipion grunted. He certainly didn't want to deal with Onox as a bawling Toxel. From what he's heard, young Toxels were a pain in the ass, and there was no doubt Onox may have been one before Scipion recruited him.
Afterward, as it was napping, Peewee Piranha got cloned by Hanako using grape juice.
"Pfft... Good luck taking care of a giant angry dino baby that could eat you anytime, sucker." Scipion snickered at her.
"I'm surprised the other one spared that tiger. I guess it needed it to go back to land." Morgan guessed at a bawling Dino Piranha coming back to shore with a tiger
Expedition Society HQ
The only thing Aaron could do was to keep the mental link between Tenn and her companions as soon as he found it. The Lucario felt relieved but hardly showed it and was forced to drop the link down as he was busy dealing with another major problem.
Kyurem's Glaciate. And at this point, the legendary dragon was outright freezing any attacks coming towards it.
The moment Ralsei's shields broke, the icicles flew towards the others, ready to fatally impale the group. Nick, having tanked the Glaciate better thanks to his type, fearlessly put himself between Arthur and one of them, hoping to prevent his boyfriend from being shattered.
"NOOOO!!" Aaron shouted.
Just then, Phoebe appeared on Kyurem's shoulders and warned it of the lights.
"ENOUGH!!" a thunderous voice suddenly boomed at the same moment.
"...!!"
Kyurem's lifeless eyes flashed as soon as it heard it. The undead dragon tried to protect itself with a wall of ice but it was too late as a powerful, giant fiery ball descended from the sky alongside a bolt of blue lightning and hit Kyurem.
Fusion Flare and Fusion Bolt.
The impact of the two attacks was so powerful it created an explosion so great it would have obliterated Phoebe-V in an instant. But Kyurem's powers protected her.
Still, they managed to hurt Kyurem as its eyes became blackened for a moment and it collapsed. The icicles were no longer controlled by it and they completely missed their targets.
Aaron widened his eyes as he felt very powerful yet familiar aurae. Powerful enough to counter Kyurem's blizzard, dissipating it. At the same time, they spotted James and the Bugtrio. The blizzard being down, they realized they were actually not that far.
"Guys!! You're alriIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!!!" Alex exclaimed to them only to shriek at Tenn.
"U-Uh? TENN!!??" Nick shouted, recognizing her thanks to her different eyes and her ruined tank top on her neck.
"T-T-Tenn??? Phoebe turned Tenn into... W-What the hell has she done to her???" Tokage stammered in shock. Aaron wasn't as shocked, having felt it before, but it was still a wrong sight for him.
As Kyurem slowly got up, a big blue electrical ball landed on the ground between it and Phoebe, and the heroes.
"Z... Zekrom!!" Aaron gasped as the black dragon revealed himself from his Fusion Bolt. The usually grumpy dragon looked more pissed off than usual. Another roar, more high-pitched was heard, and Reshiram gracefully landed, carrying a stern expression. Both were in their Overdrive mode, their tail shining brightly.
Reshiram was quick to notice the frozen Arthur and used Blue Flare, covering him with dancing blue flames. The fire's heat was strong enough to safely free Arthur from his frozen prison. He was unconscious but saved.
"Arthur!!" James exclaimed as Nick gasped and put his ear on the Decidueye's chest. The Inteleon teared up when Nick smiled with a sob and nodded at him. Arthur had been saved just in time. Alex also noticed Susie's scales becoming blue and black and immediately got near her, trying to help with his tail flame.
"O-Oh Arthur... L-Lord Reshiram, thank you. T-Thank you so m-much...!" James stammered, trying not to break down while Nick carried Arthur on his back.
"In truth do not thank us yet..." Reshiram sighed sadly at James before sternly looking at Phoebe and her ally. Both dragons knew they were the ones Kyurem sought. But they couldn't simply watch its rampage and do nothing about it.
"You know that dragon?" Tokage asked.
"Asides from the Creator himself, we know it better than all others... Kyurem. The living shell of the body I and my sibling once shared. And this witch has released it from its prison..." Zekrom coldly snarled.
"This is with who you ally yourself, Gorebyss? What do you hope to accomplish with this thing's help??" he then furiously roared at her, preparing for battle.
"In truth, I fear you will regret what you are trying to unleash." Reshiram said, not in an angry voice, but in a sad one, almost like he was warning her.
"...!!!" Kyurem "roared" back. Its relentless desire to be whole again seemed to make it stronger despite its wounds.
Before following his sibling into battle, Reshiram discreetly gave a mysterious artifact to Aaron.
"Take this and leave with your companions to another universe." he ordered.
"What? But we have to help you!" Aaron protested.
"Not as you are now. Most of you are hurt. You cannot face Phoebe in this state, let alone Kyurem. We will try to stop them here, but if we fail, you must keep this relic away from them. Even if we are defeated, Kyurem will never be able to control our powers at the same time. Not in its current body. Only those DNA Splicers can allow it to return to our original form. Now go! Leave this universe and keep them safe!"
Aaron reluctantly nodded. Were it not for Reshiram and Zekrom, Kyurem and Phoebe-V would have likely killed them all.
At this point, they needed the other Phoebe, at least to return Tenn back to normal. If that evil Phoebe was able to recruit a long-time forgotten and imprisoned legendary, then surely the good one could help if she was as talented as her evil counterpart.
Kyurem's eyes flashed dangerously as it noticed Aaron with the DNA Splicers, instantly recognizing the artifact. Ignoring its wounds, it tried to run towards them with a roar, but Zekrom roared back and used Bolt Strike, ramming into it.
Aaron, seeing that they had no time to waste, focused and tried to reach Lucian with his last remaining mental strength. Fortunately, he managed to at least see and recognize the island he was in before the vision faded away, the Lucario having spent most of his aura to help the Bugtrio and unable to summon a portal himself.
"Henry! I think I know where Lucian and the others are! We need you to get us to Danjor Island now! Hurry!" Aaron shouted to Henry, their best course of action being to join with the Good Phoebe with the Flygon's communicator before the evil Phoebe could sense where they were going.
Edited by Scipion3 on Mar 22nd 2022 at 4:26:22 PM
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
I'm helping!
The Cornucopia (Season 209)
"It's me, President, I'm the PS5, QWOPping to safety inside your brain!"
"Meow!" "Meow!" " Meow! " " Meow! " "Meow!" " Meow! " "Meow!" CLICK. "...me ow ?"
Trouble Cube continues to be a general-purpose forum for those who desire such a thing.
Light and Hope
Dave's Home Base -> The Database Library
After eating lunch, Dave prepares to head to the Library, his gift box in his person. Fira sees him off.
"Say hi to 6k1 for me, will you?" she asks him.
"I'll try to remember," he says, with a teasing tone. His fianceé smiles back. "I'll be back as soon as I can. You take care of yourself too, okay?"
"I will. I love you."
"I love you too, dear."
They seal their words with a kiss, before Dave leaves by portal.
Arriving right outside the Library, the Lord High Protector waits for news from Power.
Hope: "Let's go. We'll be together." Lightning: "I only know... that soon, we'll be together."
Not an evil Thievul
Season 209
(The season starts and the Sneasler, loner that she is, simply decides to get as much distance between herself and the others as possible.)
(She stops for a rest by a playground.) ...Huh...it's like a souped up version of the swings Mom and Dad made for me and my brothers... (She mutters.)
(The Sneasler hops on one of the swings and starts swinging...only to freeze when Ruka and a very strange looking peasant show up. "Is that...a Trainer?")
Expedition Society HQ
(Henry and Shelley rush over to help get Tenn right side up.) Oh my goodness, she's heavy!! (Shelley exclaims.)
(I...can't argue with that, honestly.) (Tenn thinks to herself.)
(Tenn manages to upright herself just as Reshiram and Zekrom make a timely arrival. Reshiram thaws out Arthur and the others quickly notice what happened to Tenn.)
(Yeah, surprise.) (Tenn wants to say to the others, but with her mouth frozen shut like the real Kyurem there's not much she can say at the moment.)
(The group is given the DNA Splicers and Zekrom and Reshiram urge them to keep it as far from Kyurem and Phoebe-V as possible.) It will be our honor to protect this! (Henry says.)
Look at this poor creature! See how it suffers without you two? (Phoebe-V tells the duo.) It needs you, and when it is reunited with you two, it will join me in helping to carve out my legacy!
(She glares at the others.) I will find those Splicers! Mark my words!
You two be careful, please! (Shelley tells Reshiram and Zekrom as Henry enters the coordinates for their home universe in a hurry.)
Danjor Island
Really? (Now Phoebe sounds genuinely surprised.) I thought some of you looked awfully strange for Pokémon. Well, you all seem like nice people, so I don't care that you all are from other worlds. It must be quite fascinating to be in another world...anyway, what might you need my help with? A family reunion? A wedding? A festival?
Actually, uh...dunno how t' put it but we need help with...you. (June says.)
With me? I'm not sure what you mean. (Phoebe laughs.)
(Then she hears what Berdly has to say. As Phoebe listens, her previously warm expression falls and turns into a one of confusion and fear.)
Y-You must be joking. If this is a joke, I'm NOT laughing. (Phoebe says.)
I'm afraid we aren't. (Oscar says.) Since she's...uh, you, we figured you'd be the best person to figure out how to stop her. You can still do the things this other Phoebe can do, right...?
(Phoebe stares for a moment before shaking her head.) ...N-No, I gave up all of that and have no desire to use it again. It almost destroyed my life, left me stuck permanently at this size, and has given me the horrid legacy of "the Gorebyss who tried to blow up the town". My grandfather would be nothing short of disgusted with me.
Well, uh, you'd be usin' it for good this time? (June says.)
(Just then, there is a commotion from outside the marketplace.) What's going on? (Dess asks.)
(Cries of "Kyurem!" become audible from where they're standing. Phoebe's pupils shrink.)
You guys, I think they followed us here! We hafta make ourselves scarce! (She pretends to shrink until she disappears completely before poofing back to normal.)
(Phoebe quickly turns her stand's open sign to closed and tries to leave the opposite direction.)
Phoebe, don't leave! We need your help! (Oscar protests.)
(Henry and the others have landed by the docks, and of course the sight of what looks like Kyurem startles and surprises everyone. A few Pokémon approach with intent to fight "Kyurem" off.)
(AUGH! GUYS! TELL THEM I'M NOT THE REAL KYUREM! QUICK!!) (Normally, Tenn would not be afraid to fight back, but with her not wanting to hurt the people of Respite Village and being unable to tell them herself that she isn't the real Kyurem, Tenn runs and hides behind a large rock (which she cannot fully hide behind) to avoid being beaten up.)
Henry, you've gone and done it now! We aren't ready to have to fight Kyurem! Take it back out of here! (An approaching Incineroar exclaims.)
PLEASE REMAIN CALM!! (Henry shouts.) THAT IS NOT THE REAL KYUREM!! SHE IS TENN! Tell me, would the real Kyurem run and hide from you all like that? Or wear eyeshadow?
We need help, too, some of our friends got hurt. (Shelley adds, motioning toward Arthur and Susie.)
"Lucian, don’t be afraid, we’ll make it through this."
(After Norton says he wants to die in the Games after stepping off his podium, he finds a machine gun and pronounces it as "Heevee masheen gunn!")
Norton: The true challenge is killing me before I kill all of you! Up to the challenge?! (Insane laughter)
(Rushing Beat universe)
CAC: Aaaand he goes crazy right off the bat. Didn't even need that Yamato guy... (Sigh)
Edited by CosmosAndChaos on Mar 22nd 2022 at 8:39:51 AM
Braids From S286 Not Included
Power's Home —> Outside the Database Library
After finishing her dinner, Power hugs Miranda goodbye and heads out the door. She calls Alphys about her surprise for 6k1, telling her not to spoil it to her, and the lizard summons the portal to the Library.
"Hey Dave, how's it going?" she asks when she arrives. "I hope 6k1 likes our surprise!"
She hears some shouting nearby and turns her head to see Merle holding a picket sign that says, "NO 2 LitHunt DECREE! SAVE DA LIBRARY!" and protesting in front of the entrance.
"Oh Celestia... season's just started, huh? Anyway Dave, let's go in!"
The Database Library, Basement
6k1 and Mimi follow Ally to the office and get a glimpse of the new season, where the Moldbygg keeps its distance from Serious Sam as it asks him to do crimes with it.
This Waterfall monster was your reserve tribute for Season 207, but it was not selected for it, Ally says to 6k1. And like its "cousin" Moldsmal, the Science Center data cloned it because it is afraid of physical contact with the other tributes.
"Duly noted."
6k1 thinks of asking how the Moldsmal did, but puts that on hold for Ally. The Databot then gives her her gift from Ichi.
"Ooh! I wonder what it is, Mom!" says Mimi.
Expedition Society HQ
Suddenly, Reshiram and Zekrom unleash their signature moves and stop Kyurem's icicles from impaling the Delta Warriors. Ralsei gasps and hugs Kris, and they all huddle Susie as the blizzard dies down.
"Ugh..." Susie grumbles, "is it over?"
"I don't think so..." says Ralsei.
Kris points them to the transformed Tenn, and Ralsei grimaces at her being in the same position as Berdly when they fought Queen.
"No friggin' way..." Susie mutters.
Just then, Reshiram defrosts Arthur while Alex warms Susie with his tail flame. Ralsei promptly casts Heal Prayer on her, healing her large wound and frostbite. Susie then gets up and does a double take at Reshiram and Zekrom.
"The hell are they doing here?!"
"They're gonna fight Kyurem for us," says Ralsei, "but now we gotta hurry back to our friends!"
Kris leads them to Henry, who teleports them to Danjor Island in a rush.
Respite Village
Suddenly, Noelle and Berdly hear muffled cries of the villagers being "attacked" by "Kyurem" and prepare to fight back, but Phoebe closes her shop and leaves.
"Ms. Phoebe, please!" Noelle pleads to her, "our world might be in danger, too if we don't stop her!"
"And I don't know if there's anyone else here besides the Delta Warriors who could help us!" adds Berdly.
Speaking of them, they arrive at the docks with Tenn in tow, but the villagers mistake her for the real Kyurem and prepare to fight. Kris explains to them what happened to her while Ralsei heals Arthur as well.
"And Susie, just because I healed you doesn't mean you can get back to fighting right away. That was a huge scratch you got back there and you nearly froze to death, so it's nothing like the battle at Las Pegasus!"
"I know..." she checks the tear on her vest, "but at least the weather's much warmer here... I need it."
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Mar 22nd 2022 at 5:39:28 PM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Respite Village
Lucian's hopeful expression died down when Phoebe told them that she was unwilling to help them. He was about to try to convince her as well when several screams were heard.
"K... Kyurem? What do they mean by that-" Lucian said, confused at first, only to remember.
In his homeworld, Kyurem was one of the lesser-known legendaries. The fact that it had been sealed for centuries certainly helped in that regard. Despite this, the Lycanroc did stumble across an old book describing the creature and how dangerous it was, and how it was able to create blizzards with its presence alone.
A bit like the mysterious blizzard that struck the Expedition Society HQ right before-
Lucian widened his eyes in horror as Phoebe tried to leave.
"P... P-Phoebe allied herself with a Legendary Pokémon? B-B-But Aaron...!!" he exclaimed. The Lycanroc started to hyperventilate, his worry about Aaron and the others skyrocketing in a few seconds.
Proteus also got worried about his son, and even more so when Lucian started to hyperventilate.
The Greninja was quick to act and climbed on one of the houses to have a better view.
"...Nin!! Ninja! Greninja Greninja! Grenin!!" the old frog said, spotting the others.
"That... That's not the real Kyurem? You think it's... it's Tenn??? A-And... E-Everyone is alive?" Lucian asked. Proteus nodded and explained that despite this, everyone was more or less exhausted and that Arthur and Susie were seriously injured, but that Ralsei just healed them.
Lucian sighed in relief, but still looked very shaken up by the news. He then looked at Phoebe with a pleading look.
"Miss Phoebe I... I know it mustn't be easy for you b-but... The others are right! If we don't stop your other "you", she will continue her rampage. I'm not even sure if this region will be safe! We need your help! I'm sure you can use your powers to save people and make up for your mistakes!" he said to the Gorebyss.
Everyone raised their hands when the inhabitants understandably tried to fight off Tenn.
"Henry is right!! Someone has turned Tenn into that dragon, but she's still herself! She means no harm, I swear it!" Aaron said, with the rest of the group nodding.
"Yeah... Not gonna lie, I think everybody needed warmer weather." Alex answered Susie after Ralsei healed her and the unconscious Arthur.
"I don't want to lower the mood, but we've just been crushed. Phoebe is already strong on her own, but not only did she allied with an undead legendary dragon, she also received a bit of its power." Tokage grunted.
"So... What now?" Alex asked.
"Right now, we must regroup with the others. I fear Phoebe and Kyurem will track us down if they escape or beat the Tao duo."
"We were unprepared yes, but they also took us by surprise. Next time we will be ready. We will find a way, I'm sure of it." Aaron said, looking at the DNA Splicers before getting them in his bag.
"Oh, poor Arthur... He is still unconscious." James sighed wistfully as, despite Ralsei's healing, Arthur didn't move.
"To be frank, he got bit by one of the strongest ice moves coming from one of the strongest Ice-type Pokémon. But I can hear him breathing. He'll wake up soon, I'm sure of it." Nick reassured James. The Inteleon put a hand on his chest and sighed in relief.
"I've got to say... I'm kinda impressed by how serious you got to help the Bugtrio. Arthur would have been proud." Nick said, putting a paw on James's shoulder.
"I... I did what I had to do. You could say Tenn's capture and Arthur almost dying really shook me up." James said with a small smirk, not even boasting this time.
"But Aaron is right. If Phoebe and Kyurem succeed, they will come after us. And there is no telling what Kyurem could do if it absorbed the legendary dragons."
"Then we've got to destroy those Splicers!" Alex exclaimed.
"No. I'm sure Reshiram and Zekrom kept it for some reason. But we have to be ready somehow." Tokage said, looking at the village.
The Grovyle's eyes widened when he spotted a familiar Greninja calling up to him.
"Look! The others are in the marketplace!" Tokage exclaimed.
"Let's hurry, then. Maybe they found the good Phoebe!" Aaron said as the Pokémons started to move towards the marketplace.
PMD!World
Kyurem roared furiously as Henry teleported everyone away with the DNA Splicers before Zekrom's Bolt Strike sent it flying away.
"You truly are a naive fool. Why do you think we came into being in the first place? But it does not matter. You too have a lot to answer for, Gorebyss." Zekrom then snarled at Phoebe defending Kyurem. The latter used Ice Beam, but Zekrom easily deflected it with a Dragon Claw without even looking.
The mighty dragon roared, using Thunderbolt and trying to get Phoebe by summoning powerful bolts of lightning from the sky directly towards her. Given Zekrom's might and rage, even teleporting away from them would be difficult.
Despite the massive blow it has received, Kyurem charged again, not giving up. Noticing Zekrom being busy with Phoebe, it used a sort of icy Dragon Pulse in his direction.
But Reshiram put himself between the two and replied with his own fiery Dragon Pulse. The two attacks got stuck in a beam struggle, but Reshiram's Dragon Pulse got the upper hand and was slowly going towards Kyurem.
Kyurem was powerful, but Reshiram and Zekrom were already stronger than it on their own. Against the two of them? Its chances were even lower. Its ridiculously strong determination has not been enough when it first battled them, and it was still the case now.
Except that Kyurem had now Phoebe at its side. And it knew she has already prepared to help it face the two legendary dragons at once.
Edited by Scipion3 on Mar 22nd 2022 at 10:57:58 AM
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
The Database Library, Basement
6k1 cries Tears of Joy as she checks her email. As always, there are greetings from her staff and some of her tributes who were able to email her, and she mass messages them thanks.
Additionally, you have 1 present from Ichigo Montoya at your office, says Ally.
"From Ichi?!" she gasps, "I wonder why he didn't get me one last year, but show it to me!"
Whispering Pines
Noelle and Berdly follow June to Benji's boat and stare at Benji shapeshifting into various forms including Berdly.
"He can also turn into non-Pokémon?"
"Actually yes, as there are rumors of Dittos turning into humans to fool them!"
Noelle imagines herself hanging out with Kris, only for them to turn back into a Ditto. A freaky prank for sure, but she shakes that off.
She and Berdly then get on the boat and grip the bar as instructed by Proteus.
Expedition Society HQ
Kris and Ralsei are knocked down since they couldn't jump in time to dodge Henry's Earthquake, but they manage to get up. Susie then slowly opens her eyes and sees Alex trying but failing to protect her from Kyurem, followed by Shelley healing her with Aqua Ring. Her wound starts to heal, but very slowly, and she still struggles to get up.
"The hell...?" she mutters as she looks at Kyurem again, "we came here... to fight that Gorebyss... but we're up against... a FUCKING LEGENDARY?!"
"It must be stronger than the other bosses we fought!" shouts Ralsei.
The Delta Warriors then turn their heads to Tenn's scream. Kris has no choice but to go on the defensive, so they morph their sword into a shield and cover for Susie and tells Ralsei to cast FluffyGuard around her and Arthur. Ralsei summons two orbiting shields and stops them in front of and behind Susie and Arthur as Kyurem blows its Glaciate towards him and Kris. The front shield starts becoming red as it absorbs its icy breath.
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Mar 21st 2022 at 3:36:32 AM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"