(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
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The Science Center, Station of Multiversal Travel
The guard does a head count of the rescue team and opens the doors for them. The receptionist then gives them guest IDs and directs them to the Station. It's a long computer room with two large flat-screen monitors on both sides, displaying the Arena at the moment. On the far end is the portal station, which is a raised platform where the portals to send 6k1's tributes home are summoned.
A scientist with big glasses and a green streak in her short, brown hair rises from her desk and greets the team.
"Greetings everyone, I'm Peregrine Porter, Head Portal Specialist, but you can just call me Perri."
The team introduces themselves and greets her back.
"Your mission is to rescue Psychedelicate, Principal of the Fanfic School, and the fans of BTS."
A scientist types in a code and changes the monitors' display to the nominator's current location.
"Psyche and the ARMY were kidnapped by Nihilegos and are now held captive in Ultra Deep Sea. This is an alien dimension in the Pokémon Universe inhabited by these Ultra Beasts, so we'll be providing you Voidlands suits to help protect you from their attacks, particularly their neurotoxins."
As if on cue, another scientist wheels in enough suits for everyone, save for Clone!Billy's group, who already have them.
"We'd like to credit Billy for designing them, by the way. Thanks to 6k1's research, we were able to reproduce them for dangerous missions like this."
After the team has suited up, Perri leads them to the platform. She enters the coordinates on her phone and summons two portals: one gold and one blue.
"For your safety, we won't directly send you to Psyche's location. Instead, we'll send you to two versions of Alola: one where you'll meet Solgaleo at the Altar of the Sunne, and another where you'll meet Lunala at the Altar of the Moone."
The display changes to show a gold-and-white lion that resembles the sun and a bluish-purple bat that resembles the moon, respectively.
"These two will take you to where you'll be needed, but hold on tight, because they move at light speed when traveling through the Ultra Wormhole!"
The display then shows the two Pokémon flying through it, collecting orange energy orbs and avoiding blue electrical ones.
"As you travel, there are orange orbs that increase your speed and blue ones that slow you down. These will appear less frequently the farther you go, and losing too much speed will cause you to fall into the wrong wormhole."
Several colored wormholes appear randomly on the display. Solgaleo collects the orange orbs and flies into a white wormhole while Lunala gets hit by the blue orbs and falls into a red wormhole. The display resets and shows the Pokémon passing through the white one and arriving at their destination.
"Once you arrive in Ultra Deep Sea, take extra caution in separating the Nihilegos from their captives and taking the latter home. The master's counterpart of that dimension will kill you if they detect you during the mission."
She lets the team absorb that information before saying, "any questions? If none, then those who want to ride on Solgaleo shall take the gold portal while those who want to ride on Lunala shall take the blue one. We'll be monitoring your progress from here."
Finally, one more scientist provides the team with earpieces. Perri points to hers.
"In case of emergency, call me through this, and we'll tend to the situation right away."
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Jan 25th 2020 at 3:44:14 AM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
She/Her | inactive for now
The Science Center - Station of Multiversal Travel
Once they've put on their Voidlands suits and prepared for the mission, BTS quietly discuss which portal to go through. They quickly decide to go through the gold portal, and do so one by one.
The Rehabilitation Center
As Kyo and Tohru enter the lobby, the receptionist looks up and beams at them. "Ah, good afternoon!" she says brightly. "What can I do for you today?"
"Good afternoon!" Tohru responds with a polite smile. "We're here to visit our friend, Yuki Sohma!"
Kyo gives her a gentle nudge, obviously not liking to be called Yuki's friend. Tohru ignores it.
"Ah, Mr. Sohma, of course!" says the receptionist. "He's in Room 004, just a bit down the hall." She gestures toward the hallway.
"Thank you so much!" Tohru says with a bow, and she and Kyo set off down the hall.
Upon entering Room 004, they find Yuki lying in a clean white bed, sitting up with his back against the headboard. Some parts of his body still appear to be a little deformed and distorted, and there are visible bruises on his face and arms, but otherwise, he appears to be okay. He does smile a little when Tohru and Kyo enter the room.
"Hello," he says quietly.
"Yuki!" Tohru immediately gets herself into a panic. "Oh no, you look terrible… are you okay? How have you been? Should I call the nurse?" She frets over him like a mother hen until Kyo pulls her away.
To their relief, Yuki chuckles a little. "Honestly, I'm not doing too bad," he says. "I only woke up… yesterday, I think? The healers have been doing a lot of work on me."
Kyo can't help but notice that Yuki is averting his gaze from him slightly. And given what Tohru had told him about his performance during the season, he has a feeling he knows why.
The three of them spend the rest of their visit casually chatting with one another. They stay until Tohru finally realises that she should go home to cook dinner for Kyo and Shigure. She bids Yuki goodbye, promising to visit him again tomorrow and bring him some of the leftovers, and she and Kyo return home for the evening.
Viva la rabbit hero or somethin
The Science Center
"I'd rather be with other mates, so gold it is."
Galis enters the gold portal with Ark following suit.
"At first, I was like "hmmm, yeah, buff choccy bunny." But bro: I don't think it's a joke anymore..."
Kirby
The Abandoned Facility
Scrat continues following the girl through the hallways. They continue traversing the hallways. They arrive at a large room filled with boxes. Scrat then opens a random box, and to his surprise, it is filled with acorns. Scrat picks one. The girl then leads him away.
The Spacepod
Magolor, Kirby, and Ribbon are sitting at the bridge of the Spacepod.
Magolor then tells Kirby about what 6k1 said to him.
"Point is, keep your eyes peeled. Now, is the season starting soon?"
The Cafe
Susie gets out into the snow, and summons something. A large, metal ship lands in front of both. Susie then tells Forte to follow her into the ship while she brings the robot inside.
Edited by Oggy123 on Jan 25th 2020 at 9:29:21 PM
This is not a Rickroll, i promise
Light and Hope
The Science Center
Suddenly, several ships appear near the Center: Dave's Second Fleet, which had joined the first mission to the Voidlands.
A portal appears, and Dave, Fira, Admiral Richardson, Link the Hero of the Wild, Ninten and his group, the alternate Ness and his Chosen Four teammates, and several masked footsoldiers appear. Link happened to be around, and joined by Dave's request (though he can't help but to think of Fira's look as "familiar", to which she only smiles).
The group enters the Center's lobby, and requests their IDs and for them to be sent to the Station of Multiversal Travel straight away. Dave also inquires on 6k1's location, saying that he wishes to speak with her right away.
Unknown Realm
Terminus smirks at Akumo's relevation.
"I see. This information could very well prove useful in the longer run. In particular, this Tabby could very well be used to help dispose of the unruly wretch, Billy. He's starting to trace the source of the ARMYs back to me; he could very well be a major problem. If you could get this Tabby under your control, you may do with her all you want, but it will be for the best to try and dispose of that Billy. Now, what do you want in return for this information?" he questions Akumo as he creates two orbs of pure darkness and transforms it into copies of the oldest and the youngest of Father Homunculus' Homunculi sins, Pride the Arrogant (Selim Bradley) and Wrath the Furious (Führer-President King Bradley). The Entity of Darkness then sends the two Homunculi copies to the Arena.
Flashback: Outside Fluttershy's Cottage
Starfall hugs Power back as she leaves home. Then he turns to Fluttershy.
"Well, today has been something. I sincerely thank you for your hospitality, Miss Fluttershy, despite Discord's.... interference, for lack of a better word. You truly live up to your Element and reputation, my young lady. I look forward for another meeting.
"But I do feel the need to ask you to clarify with him your relationship. However, take your time with it, if need be; clearly, our Lord of Chaos could use some time to think about it. .... Probably."
"Anyway, I shall be going. Taking a rest. It is a pleasre to meet you, Miss Fluttershy. I hope to see you again, under (hopefully) better circumstances."
Starfall then does a curt bow as a sign of chivalry, before heading back to town to take some rest at a friend's house.
Edited by dave_the_assassin on Jan 25th 2020 at 9:30:58 PM
Hope: "Let's go. We'll be together." Lightning: "I only know... that soon, we'll be together."
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Flashback: Outside Fluttershy's Cottage
Fluttershy said goodbye to Starfall as well before retreating to her cottage. She sipped her tea, which thankfully wasn't tampered with this time, thinking of what he just said about her relationship with Discord... and also when 6k1 will nominate her for her first Reboot season.
The Science Center, Station of Multiversal Travel
Perri greets Dave's group and gives them the briefing and the choice between Solgaleo or Lunala.
"Oh, you may wish to speak to 6001? Alright..."
She calls her to tell her that Dave's at the Station with something important to say to her.
"Oh no, I knew it..."
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Jan 25th 2020 at 10:49:22 PM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Viva la rabbit hero or somethin
Alola: On the Path to the Altar of the Sunne
"Soooo this Psyche gal is a big fan of yours, I take?"
Ark begins asking some questions.
"Who's BTS and who's Psyche?"
"I dunno, lad. Ask them yourself since they're coming with us."
"At first, I was like "hmmm, yeah, buff choccy bunny." But bro: I don't think it's a joke anymore..."
Light and Hope
The Science Center, Station of Multiversal Travel
The group nods, and ask for the portal coordinates to be sent to the Second Fleet so they will be able to assist as well. They also ask for the suits designed by Billy's clone, knowing to be better safe than sorry.
Hope: "Let's go. We'll be together." Lightning: "I only know... that soon, we'll be together."
Braids From S286 Not Included
The Science Center, Station of Multiversal Travel
Perri nods and provides the suits as well. She also has the portal summoned for the Second Fleet.
The Altar of the Sunne
At the peak of the altar stands the majestic Solgaleo, whose fur glistens in the heat of the day. He sees Galis, Ark, and BTS climb the steps and roars at them when they arrive as a greeting.
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Jan 25th 2020 at 11:45:49 PM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Dagded Dujardin
The Alliance's Anti-Climatic End
Bale looked at Scipion's attack, angry at the murderous fox for nearly killing 6K1, he clenched his fist in anger, then ordered his assistants to send a message to Scipion as soon as possible.
Bale: Mini-Deadpool, I need you tell Scipion that if he's treating the kindest of us Nominators like that, then I don't want anything to do with him, not anymore. Our alliance is off!
He then instructed Mini-Deadpool where to go.
MD: It will be done!
Tributes Story
The Third Day
Shaak Ti and Grievous were wandering the arena when suddenly they found Deidara, down on the ground and getting repeatedly kicked. Grievous joined his attackers Puppet Damon and Baron into kicking the Akatsuki, though Shaak Ti was unsure at first about joining them, she was told by the others of Deidara's vileness, which prompted her to drink some wine before joining them.
The Third Night
At Night, the two proceeded to engage Kagami who threatened to loot their shop, only for all of them to be put to sleep by Sombra's special lullaby and for their supplies and money to be stolen.
The Fourth Day
As Shaak Ti sang a catchy song from Spongebob, Grievous annoyedly ignored her, not standing the song one bit. It was a normal day for them otherwise.
The Fourth Night
Having devolved into an argument yet again, Ti and Grievous took painkillers to remedy the headache they had as a consequence, both eventually fell asleep from taking them.
The Fifth Day
As Shaak Ti and Grievous went back to their camp, they encountered King Hippo blocking their path, and for once put their differences aside just to survive, only for both to be overwhelmed by their larger opponent who crushed both with his blows, ending their lives right there.
"Bingo! If two species hate each other, they will wipe each other out on their own."
Ruler of Everything
Fallen Down
Tabby receives the maps from 6k1 and thanks her while they are on their way. They are suddenly in a land as hot as a normal July Day.
"Alrighty,we're here now to got find the fleet and the 2 Moonlight Corps members helping us. I think when we get to the start of these puzzles,surely we can find them."
"Seems good to me."
They follow the map until they reach a lab,they knock on the door of it but no response. They then relocate their steps to somewhere else with a lot of bickering about directions and crap until when they bump into a guard.
"Hello sir,My name is Tabby. We're looking for a fleet led by a guy named Billy. Do you know him by any chance?"
The guard responds with that he is one of the guards helping escort her to the mission. He offers to lead to where the fleet is.
"Alright,lead the way! I'm terrible at directions."
Waiting
Susie and Kris wait for Tabby as they detected a subject enter the universe they are in.
"Geez,she sure is taking her sweet time. I wish I wasn't a part of this stupid Moonlight Craps thing."
"..."
We were okay with staying with the fleet but when you heard that she was coming. We "decided" to wait for her,This is so boring."
"..."
"You're pissing me off. Why do you speak for once?"
Kris tugs on Susie's shoulder and they see two familiar figures with a guard in the distance.
"Oh thank god they're here. Come on,let's escort them back to the fleet."
Kris nods in agreement.
Tabby and Pecan speak with the two and both arrive at the fleet,explaining everything that took them so long.
"Okay,let's go find that ball!"
"I'm Mary Poppins, Y'all!" - Yondu,2017
Meito Anizawa, Anime Tenchou
Science Center
Zanreo and her tributes put on the Voidlands Suits. After some discussion, they decide to enter the blue portal.
Edited by Zanreo on Jan 25th 2020 at 5:28:10 PM
"Leftover items still have value!"
Viva la rabbit hero or somethin
The Altar of the Sunne
"Hey there, big guy..."
She looks at the others and asks them a dumb, but simple question:
"Can I pet it?"
"At first, I was like "hmmm, yeah, buff choccy bunny." But bro: I don't think it's a joke anymore..."
Abathur
Ice Palace, near the Library
The Waterblight Ganon floated towards one pool of water before raising it's hand. The water moved and turned into a sort of portal. Strong winds blowed from it another similar screech could be heard althought it was slightly different. 2 mechanical drones exited the portal before going straight to the arena. One of them entered the Cornucopia, the other hit the Forcefield before releasing a white energy inside it.
Ultra Deep Sea
"Only time will tell. But it is not like you will wait alone. I shall go, but I will be watching you." the voice said before only the Nihilego's cries could be heard.
The baby, feeling Psyche's distress snuggled against her heart.
The Science Center
Another fleet appeared near the Science Center, composed from several small ships. From it emerged Ridley with some of his own space pirate troops, followed by Mewtwo. The Pokemon was carrying telepathically a strange black triangle. Once they arrived at the Center, Ridley roared menacingly at the receptionist before Mewtwo raised his hand.
"Ignore him. He was busy working on a new plan for his army when Giratina ordered him to accompany you. We are joining the rescue team as well, and I have something that will prove to be extremely useful to both groups." the legendary said, referring to the weird triangle.
Rescue Squad's camp
As night was falling, the Rescue Squad have already set up some tents by using various materials they could have found in the wild.
"Aaahh... it feels so nice to rest in your beds, Tokage." Alex said as he relaxed on a big and comfortable nest.
"You should thanks my father instead." Tokage replied. "He's the one who taught me how to make these. Maybe you could tell him in person when we meet again."
Alex winced. "Yeah... I would certainly thanks him if your dad wasn't such a-"
"-creep, yes I know. You keep saying this every time we talk about him just because he accidentally spilled some water on you."
"That almost killed me!" the Charmeleon protested. Tokage rolled his eyes.
"You're exagerating. I remember he spilled it on your face. It didn't even touched your tail yet you were panicking like if you saw a wild Feraligatr."
"Stop laughing, that's not funny!" Alex said, clearly not amused.
"Fine, fine you scaredy cat." Tokage chuckled before looking at Aaron who was visibly ignoring the conversation, staring blankly at the tent's ceiling.
"Aaron." the Grovyle yawned as he was tired. "I told you to forget about that psychopath."
"I'm trying Tokage, I'm really trying but I can't help but thinking about how he almost killed his friend just because of me. What if... he would return to hurt 6k1 just because she sided with us?"
Tokage and Alex looked at each other, not knowing what to say. Aaron sighed at the reaction of his friends.
"Then again, I saw that he was different when Giratina came. And with someone like his father, he may not try anything against her again."
"Don't remind me. That was so brutal. If I was able to move, I would have wet myself because of that violence." Alex said, shaking his head. "I know that Scipion deserved it, but that was just painful to watch..."
"His father is litteraly a demon. Just knowing that the Renegade truly exist already gives me nightmares. No wonder why Scipion is so evil. He's a twisted and sadistic Pokémon raised by the devil itself. I'm repeating myself here, but none of this was your fault, Aaron."
Aaron sighed in response, clearly not convinced. Tokage then smiled, having an idea to cheer his friend up.
"Alex?"
"Got it." the Charmeleon answered before jumping on Aaron, taking his two arms and restraining him. Toakge then summoned tree branches from the ground, restraining Aaron's legs
"Alex?! Tokage?! What are you doing?"
"Cheering you up, whether you like it or not."
Aaron widened his eyes and started to panick, trying to escape his friends's graps as he realised what they were about to do. But Alex was stronger and held him firmly in place. Tokage started to tickle Aaron, starting with his chest. Aaron was extremely ticklish and bursted into laughter as soon as Tokage began.
"So, changed your mind now?" Alex asked.
"I-It's not t-t-that easy! G-g-guys stop!!" Aaron tried to beg.
"Alright then. Tokage, go for the feets!"
"N-No! Anything but that!"
"Too late." Tokage giggled as he ticked his feets. Aaron's laughs intensified and he even began to shed tears.
It lasted several minutes until Tokage and Alex finally stopped, letting Aaron to finally catch his breath.
"You guys are incorrigible..." he said as he calmed down, smiling.
"See? It's not that hard to smile!" Alex laughed as he took off his hat.
"I still think I have some responsabilties in this story. But now I'm feeling better thanks to you. I think I will apologise to 6k1 tomorrow."
"If you say so, we're coming with you. Besides, I'm wondering what the other nominators looks like."
"Yeah, me too." Aaron answered, finally relaxing in his nest. "Sweet dreams, everyone."
Mystery Dungeon World, past time
Scipion entered a dark fortress at the top of a dark mountain. He climbed to the highest floor and entered a small, dark room with various torches. A female Mismagius was inside giving instructions to a flying Noivern through a small window who then left.
"Oh? You've already finished the job?"
"Eyahahaha! That was so easy to deal with these Steelix! Now, you can do whatever you want in that region without being disturbed."
"Excellent." Persephone said, pleased by the news, only to notice that one of the Zoroark's wound was different than the other.
"Tell me. This wound on your right leg wasn't caused by a Steelix, am I wrong?"
"Oh, that? Well one of the 3 Sableyes you sent to help me caused it."
The witch raised an eyebrow. "Is that so? Why would they attack you in the first place?"
"Simple." Scipion replied, smirking. "They were denfending themselves against me. Your guys proved to be nothing more but nuisances and they tried to interfere when I wanted to destroy a village on the way so I disposed of these piles of trash."
Persephone sighed as she stopped watching through the window before going to a desk. She opened a book and started to read it.
"This isn't the first time this happened. Even if they were foolish, those Sableyes were still our allies and were not completely useless."
"Oh please, they were just lackeys! It's not like I killed someone important!"
"Yes. For you, the only one that really matters is lord Giratina, I know. But what do you think will happen if you were to have someone else?"
Scipion laughed. "Like some kind of friend? There's no way I'm befriending someone. Friends are useless."
"But let's imagine you have one. A friend that really matters. And that just like those Sableyes, this friend would rise against you and your goals."
The Mismagius stopped reading and looked at Scipion with a sinister smile.
"Would you listen to this friend? Or would you kill them for interfering? I'm wondering, what would you choose, son of the Renegade?"
Distortion World, present day
Upon being allowed to enter the Distortion World, the Dark Star received Mini-Deadpool's message before sending him back to Bale's base.
It floated towards small ruins and entered the room inside. Only Scipion's eyes could be seen and the Zoroark didn't paid attention to the artifact.
"..."
"I inform you that the nominator Bale have called off your alliance for almost eliminating the nominator 6k1" the Dark Star said emotionlessly.
Scipion didn't answered. It's job done, the Dark Star exited the ruins leaving Scipion alone.
Edited by Scipion3 on Jan 25th 2020 at 6:48:20 PM
"Unacceptable. Must eliminate. No trace left."
Susie's Ship, District 1
Forte enters Susie's ship, leaving Dark Ribbon in the cafe to serve the customers.
"I'm glad to have you here. Let's hope that we could find a way to repair her."
She then hands out several schematics to Susie. According to the schematics, the robot girl predates the existence of the Quarters for at least 1 year, making her an obsolete model.
"That really reminds me of my past time before the King in Yellow gave us a new purpose. We had no personality, and we only lived as mindless soldiers for an illegitimate science centre. What does it mean to be a human? We're yet to have an answer, and this is something our handler is still wondering. But perhaps, helping each other when my friend is in need of help might be a key to it?"
Edited by Mhazard on Jan 26th 2020 at 3:02:29 AM
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The Altar of the Sunne
Solgaleo looks at Galis and snarls at her. He doesn't feel like being petted at the moment.
The Altar of the Moone
At the peak of the altar is the graceful Lunala, whose wings glisten under the light of the moon. She sees Zanreo's group climb the steps and makes her cry to greet them.
The Science Center
The receptionist hides under the counter when Ridley roars at them. They look up and see that the giant pterodactyl broke the entrance and ceiling upon entry.
"M-Maintenance, r-repair the front doors, pronto," they call before rising.
Mewtwo then shows them the triangle.
"P-Perri," they call again, "w-we have more rescue volunteers, and one of them has an important artifact to show you."
"Really? We need to inspect it before they can use it in the mission."
"G-Gotcha. Also, p-please prepare the shrink rays. One of them just destroyed the entrance because of his size."
"What?!"
"D-Don't worry, Maintenance has got it covered."
The receptionist then gives Ridley and Mewtwo their IDs.
"T-The Station is right this way, sirs."
Alphys's Lab
Ralsei sees Tabby's group arrive and rushes in to hug his friends.
"Kris! Susie! I missed you sooo much! And I sure am sweating in my robes! Let's go inside the lab right away!"
He knocks on the doors, which slide open for the search party. Ralsei sees Alphys approaching them and shakes her hand.
"Oh... Oh my..." the lizard stammers. "I wasn't expecting this many guests, but hi, I'm Dr. Alphys, and welcome to my lab!"
"And I'm Ralsei and these are my friends Kris and Susie!"
Alphys shakes their hands while giving them a puzzled look.
"Oh... It might sound confusing to you, but their Alphys is their teacher. It's complicated."
The lizard shrugs. After the others introduce themselves to her, she shows them her workplace.
"Whoa... You have a huge surveillance monitor?" Ralsei stares at the live recording of himself on the screen.
"Yes, and I'll be monitoring your progress here as you solve the puzzles. I won't bother you with helping this time, so good luck! But before you go..."
Alphys goes to the storeroom and comes back with a bag of dirt. She applies it on everyone's clothes.
"This will help keep you cool during your mission."
She then gets a slip of paper and writes down her UnderNet username.
"And Tabby, in case of emergencies, friend me on UnderNet and message me there. Any questions?"
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Jan 25th 2020 at 10:56:19 PM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Viva la rabbit hero or somethin
The Altar of the Sunne
"Alright, alright, sorry."
"At first, I was like "hmmm, yeah, buff choccy bunny." But bro: I don't think it's a joke anymore..."
Abathur
The Science Center
Ridley snarled upon the implications that he was normally too big. The space pirate hated any remarks on his size and would have gladly eat the fool that was before him. But he kept his cool and accepted to go through the shrink rays. Mewtwo just watched stoically the scene.
Once they received their IDs, both went to the Station of Multiversal Travel, Mewtwo still carrying the weird black triangle. Before that, Ridley ordered the Zebesians that were with him to go back to their small vessels.
Hall of Origin, Mystery Dungeon world
"... Where... Am I...?"
The new Darkrai opened it's eyes and silently observed the environment around it.
It was in a single and large room with various pillas across it. The room was located in the middle of a place between time and space and one could see various galaxies orbiting around the Hall.
Darkrai then saw 2 huge beings approaching. One smaller, shining even more brightly than the sun and one bigger, with a dark aura.
"Are you... my creators?"
"There is only one of your creator, and it is standing next to me." Giratina said as Arceus approached Darkrai.
"Tell me. Do you possess any memories?"
"I do, Creator. I remember vaguely. I remember being rejected. A will to plunge the world into darkness. An entity with vile powers. And that I died before i was brought here."
"It is thanks to Giratina that I allowed you to retain some of your memories. You are Darkrai. You represents the inner darkness of every living beings under my rule and you rule over nightmares."
"I see. Is it because of my powers that my past self have been rejected? I don't want to be hated." Darkrai asked.
Giratina nodded as he lowered his head to Darkrai's level.
"Yes. The people of this world naturally fear the shadows. You shall not be adored, but rather feared and hated. However, unlike your past-self who foolishly cast them asides for it's own desire, know that there are others who loves shadows and darkness. Never forget the mistakes of your past-self and remember this. In the dark, you are not alone."
"Very well. Thank you Creator for granting me another chance."
Darkrai bowed at Arceus and Giratina before teleporting away.
"It has been such a long time since I created a new Pokemon by my own hands. Are you certain it was a good idea to let this new Darkrai retain some of it's past memories?"
"If it did not, it would likely follow the path it once took. With these memories, it will remember that no matter what, it is doomed to fail if it wish to rebel again." Giratina replied.
Both legendaries sat down before looking at the scenery around them.
"Ever since you came back, you seem to be angered at someone. Is it your apprentice?"
Giratina chuckled. "Perceptive as ever, dear brother."
The Renegade explained to his Creator everything that happened with Scipion recently.
"Ever since your birth, you were someone extremely brutal. But was such a violent punishment truly necessary?"
"Unfortunately yes." Giratina sighed.
"Scipion is a bold one. He is also extremely impulsive. The second I first laid my eyes on him when he was a baby Zorua, I felt his burning and evil spirit. I was able to tame him not through words, they were useless against him at first, but through physical and mental violence so that he would learn his place. He did, and over time, we slowly turned this relationship based on fear into a new one based on trust. Now, every commands I give, he follows them without questions."
"This violence, however, Scipion didn't experienced it when he met the nominators. He genuinely care for them, but not as much as he care for me. All of them are also more or less repulsed by his sadistic personality. If pushed to the edge, Scipion is able to turn against his friends so that he can get what he wants, something that he will never be able to do against me. This is exactly what happened. And even though he was surprised, I know that deep down, he knew that Billy and 6k1 were defending the young Lucario. And he was ready to hurt them for his hatred for him was extremely intense."
Giratina looked at his brother.
"In the end, I fear that his own feelings will destroy him. It almost happened once when he wanted to get rid of Valecor, and I have no doubt that he is mentally affected by this incident. Unfortunately, I have already warned him about this and he is still not able to control himself. Only him and him alone can tame those feelings."
"Your relationship with this Zoroark is a very odd one, to be sure." Arceus said.
"I can feel that you are very close to him, and that he reminds you of how you behaved in the past. You raised this Zoroark yourself so I have no right to interfere unless if he become a threat to our world. But if he fails to overcome those feelings, you don't plan to..."
"Yes. When we discussed after I returned from the Voidlands, I clearly saw the wrong things that I have done. Scipion possess more power than he thinks. You just have to see how he have easily disposed of Billy's army when he was fully enraged. If left unchecked, he could destroy entire worlds in his blind fury and it is very possible that even I, one day, won't be able to bring him back to his senses. As much as it pains me, I will not let another Giratina rise again."
Giratina looked at the floor and closed his eyes in sadness.
"I would have to kill him if he cannot control his powers and his emotions. Deep down, I pray that this will not happen."
Arceus leaned his head against Giratina's chest, reassuring his briother.
"Do not give up hope yet. If Scipion really care for people that does not share his love for violence, I am certain he can overcome this trial. But as you said, it all rest on his own shoulders."
Edited by Scipion3 on Jan 25th 2020 at 11:06:06 AM
"Unacceptable. Must eliminate. No trace left."
She/Her | inactive for now
Ultra Deep Sea
Psyche cuddles the baby Nihilego, calming down a little. All they have to do now is wait...
The Altar of the Sunne
"Yeah, she is," RM replies to Galis. "She just shows her liking for us in... weird ways."
They arrive and climb the steps to the altar. The BTS members jump as Solgaleo roars.
"Whoa, hey there!" says Jin. "You're the king of the jungle, huh?"
"I don't think this is a jungle..." says Jimin.
Braids From S286 Not Included
The Science Center, Station of Multiversal Travel
Perri greets Ridley and Mewtwo, the former now just big enough to fit, and gives them the briefing.
"What exactly is this triangle, and how would it benefit the mission?" she asks Mewtwo.
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Viva la rabbit hero or somethin
Altar of the Sunne
"Well, I can see why Psyche has her odd ways of showing her appreciation to you boys. Also, more waiting. Hooo-raaaaa."
Edited by Eredars on Jan 25th 2020 at 7:57:32 AM
"At first, I was like "hmmm, yeah, buff choccy bunny." But bro: I don't think it's a joke anymore..."
Meito Anizawa, Anime Tenchou
The Altar of the Moone
Zanreo and her tributes climb the altar's steps, seeing Lunala at the top.Zanreo immediately recognizes the Pokémon. She had already met countless legendary Pokemon in her games thoughout the years, but seeing Lunala in person was certainly something else...
"Woah! So cool... this is the mysterious Lunala..." Neptune says. "So this will be our ride to wherever we're going?"
"This kind of transportation... sounds like an idea for a secret game world..." Derana grins.
Edited by Zanreo on Jan 26th 2020 at 11:10:03 AM
"Leftover items still have value!"
Ruler of Everything
Numbers
"Oh,okay.I haven't made a account yet but let's be friends on there."
Tabby turns on her cellphone and adds Alphys' Handle Name to her notes.
"I'll send a friend request once I get a good signal."
"Well,after we are done with this mission...I gotta do some washing."
"Thanks for helping us but we have to find where Billy is."
"Thank you!"
They exit the room and come across a puzzle with possibly the rest of the fleet on the other side.
"I'm Mary Poppins, Y'all!" - Yondu,2017
Abathur
The Science Center, Station of Multiversal Travel
"Well, this isn't an ordinary triangle. In fact, this is only but a disguise my friend took in order to avoid some... annoying people back in our world."
The triangle began to move by itself violently before changing shape, revealing an alien-like orange being.
"Oxostresxxx." the being said in an incomprehensible language.
"This is Deoxys. It's actually a Pokemon that came from space. In our world, it is the fastest of all Pokemon, even more than I, Solgaleo or Lunala and it should survive the Ultra Space by itself thanks to it's extraterrestrial nature. You just said that there would be something that might track us down, correct? I believe Deoxys would be useful at detecting that thing and immediately report to Solgaleo and Lunala before the master's counterpart of these dimensions detect them."
After that, Ridley hissed violently at Perri. Mewtwo sighed and explained that the space pirate also wanted the portal coordinates so that his own fleet would be able to assist as well.
Ridley chose to enter the golden portal. The cunning dragon flew towards the top of the Altar of the Sunne and smiled viciously upon seeing BTS, especially V, before looking at Solgaleo with visibly a lot of interest.
Mewtwo chose the blue portal, followed by Deoxys. Mewtwo looked coldly at Lunala, Zanreo and her tribute, sat on a wall and crossed his arms while Deoxys was levitating, waiting for the portal to open.
Edited by Scipion3 on Jan 26th 2020 at 11:36:56 AM
"Unacceptable. Must eliminate. No trace left."
"Hey, so ^&&this jur55st arrivedddd..." Glitch!Zanreo hands Zanreo a flyer about the rescue team. "I see... So they're gathering a team... Alright! Let me just contact some of my tributes... and I'll be on my way!" Zanreo sends messages to Neptune, Blanc, Derana and Chaletica, and summons them to her base, explaining the situation.
Then, Zanreo and her tributes get to the Science Center, gathering with the group already there and greeting them.
Edited by Zanreo on Jan 24th 2020 at 2:42:43 PM
"Leftover items still have value!"