(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 Database Library, 1st Floor
Ferdie, who's subbing for Sophie during the lockdown, receives the coordinates on his phone and calls the Pokémon over to show it to them.
"Are you ready for this dangerous mission? You have to discuss your plans first."
Canterlot Castle
Twilight hugs 6k1 with her wings and lets her cry into them. She closes her eyes and pats her nominator again, reminded of comforting Power the same way during her friendship lessons with her.
"It's no surprise that you're just like your counterpart..." says Twilight. "Both of you have been through worse, but you freak out over little things like this."
Once 6k1's done crying, Twilight gives her some water and a handkerchief.
"Excuse me, but can you do that spell again?" asks 6k1 while wiping her tears. "I need to know how my tributes and your AR self are doing."
"I know it feels important for you to catch up with your work, but your counseling and magic lessons are more important right now. I can just show you an instant replay afterwards."
"Alright..."
6k1 takes a drink. Twilight was about to continue her lecture when Spike enters the room again, holding another scroll.
"What is it?" asks the alicorn.
"It's Pecan. She tracked down where Tabby was captured, and she has the coordinates."
6k1 and Twilight look over the note.
"Spike, tell Flash Magnus and Shining Armor to bring their best soldiers to that dimension and lead them in the rescue mission," says the latter.
"And make sure they're suited up in case said dimension has the same properties as the Voidlands," adds the former.
"But how can the armory make that?"
6k1 gives him the specs of the Voidlands suits.
"The armor might not be as strong as the actual suits since they can only be made with the resources found here, but they should protect them nonetheless."
"Gotcha."
Spike then leaves the room with the orders in hand.
"There better not be any more interruptions from here on out..." Twilight mutters to herself.
Power's Home
The horn finally sounds, and Power claps her hooves as Angel hops off to meditate while the White Rabbit gathers as many carrots as he can. She pulls her head back when the AR Equestrian Heroes all perform the Genocide Cutter on the Adelie penguin while Chrysalis restrains Etalus with her magic before Tirek grabs the latter's mace from him.
"D-Did Cozy manipulate the heroes into evil before this started?!"
Wick promptly calls Grogar's Legion "trashy" and avoids them later that day, and Power agrees with him. She then facehoofs when all the Heroes are washed away into the ocean and send a distress call to Scout, Miss Pauling, and Etalus.
"You could've just mass teleported outta there..."
That night, Angel and the Pony of Shadows decide to train under Constantine, the former keeping his distance from the latter. Power hasn't seen Constantine since Billy's party, so it was nice to see that nominator again.
Except... there's a new rule that the Capitol established several seasons ago mandating a four-season cooldown for every tribute barring proxies (or "tribute theft" as 6k1 calls it) and massive groups. Does that mean he and Gale won't be able to join her and 6k1 in the Nominator Games?
While Power hopes that the Heroes buy accessories to tell them apart from the real deals, Grogar's Legion chases Julian until he's tired. Chrysalis again restrains him with magic while Tirek rips off his face to reveal... Cranston?! The ostrich then runs away from them in his ruined disguise.
The next day, Applejack builds an apple cider stand and encourages everycreature to help her make cider for Jolyne's Gang, Mr. Dob, and Mirko.
"We better go and make it up for our Bloodbath kill!" she says to her friends.
Meanwhile, Grogar's Legion is forced by Celeste to either kill Wick or draw 25 UNO cards. Tirek and Chrysalis think of killing him for calling them "trashy", but Cozy whispers to them, "let's use a Reverse Card instead." They all do so and scare Celeste away.
As for Angel, he bans Reisen from cooking meat and demands a salad from her. When Reisen activates her Red Eyes, the signal is suddenly cut off, and when it comes back, Etalus and Zetterburn have set up a BBQ just to mess with Angel.
Power wonders what just happened. Miranda then enters her room with Pecan's letter.
"Don't you wanna go out and rescue your friend?"
"Tell Pecan no thanks. I'm confident that the others will be able to go to that dimension and save Tabby in time for the Nominator Games. I'm not saying that I don't care for her, it's just that I wanna play it safe in case said dimension is as dangerous as the Voidlands."
Fluttershy's Cottage
Mimi has been playing with Fluttershy's animal friends since her owner dropped her off. Some of them were friendly, others tried to scare or eat her, but most of the time, she had fun with them. Right now, she's cozied up with her petsitter on the couch, and the latter's reading the news.
"Fluttershy, when is Mommy coming back?"
"I don't know Mimi. She should be done with her training, but I still haven't heard from her..."
"What if she got hurt? Will she be okay?"
"I'm sure she'll be alright. Don't you worry..."
Fluttershy gently strokes Mimi, who purrs.
"What's that you're reading?" asks the Starble.
"It's the latest news regarding the Games. 6k1 nominated Angel, and so far, he hopped off to meditate and then escaped Kurtis's exploding ogre."
Mimi curls up into a ball. "T-That was close..."
Fluttershy continues reading, and is disturbed by what her AR self and her friends did to the poor penguin. She also shakes her head at them needing to be rescued from the ocean by Scout, Miss Pauling, and Etalus.
"At least they saved Yona first. Poor yak can't swim..."
Another newspaper is delivered, and Fluttershy goes out to get it. Mimi follows her and tries to eat it, but Fluttershy uses the Stare on her.
"I'm sorry..."
They both go back to the couch and read it. Fluttershy darts her eyes upon reading that Angel took fighting lessons with the Pony of Shadows under Constantine, then banned Reisen from cooking meat.
"Unlike me, he can't eat it, so I don't blame him."
"True, but he can be bossy sometimes."
Fluttershy then nods at the Heroes atoning their kill.
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Apr 16th 2020 at 12:33:06 AM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Database Library
"You're right. In each case, we can't let Tabby alone."
As they were reading more informations about their eventual foes, Ferdies called all of the Pokémon to show them the coordinates of the mission.
"Ready or not we have no choice. The more we'll wait, the more Tabby will be influenced by Nightmare Fuel. But I think we should directly go to Tabby's base to meet with the other rescuers and told them about Scipion's idea even if I don't really like it. Maybe they'll be able to help?"
Meanwhile Scipion was still focusing.
"It seems Akumo and his allies make their moves." a familiar, dark voice said as Giratina's shadow appeared behind the Zoroark.
"Heh. He's probably thinking we're going to beg for him to bring Tabby back to her sense or even hide himself inside her thinking they won't be able to harm her. Luckily, I'm not so easily restrained."
The shadow nodded "Correct. Throught your partner, Onox, we shall see what will happen. Once Tabby is left unguarded, you will be able to strike with my interdimentionnal abilities."
"What about her resurrection? I'd like to face her in the Nominator game."
Giratina's shadow summoned what seemed to be a rainbow seed. "She was very reluctant to do so, but I had Xerneas blessing this reviver seed. Should the dead nominator eat it, she will be brought back to life with all of the Nightmare Fuel she have absorbed purified from her body."
"Perfect." Scipion said. "What about that fat thing I nominated?"
"Unfortunately, your tribute have been vainquished during the Bloodbath."
Scipion rolled his eyes, annoyed. Obviously after Phantoon fantastic performance, he had to have yet another tribute dying at the Bloodbath without anything interesting. Scipion then sighed.
"I guess I should say sorry about running away. Thanks for bringing Morgan and Onox back to me."
"This was Persephone's idea, not mine. I am glad as well that you have finally understand that you must tame your emotions. I hope you will now remember this lesson, young one. Hatred, anger flows within our veins. We can prove ourselves to be destructive, not only to our relatives, but also to ourselves. Remember, if you cannot destroy the hate..."
Scipion smirked darkly, his claws getting sharper. "You have to learn how to master it. And that's exactly what I'm about to do. Eyahahahahahahaaaaa!!!"
Tabby's base
The drawings barely helped Onox to understand. It was usually Scipion or Morgan's job to do understand things, not him. The Toxtricity instead looked curiously at the new arrivals.
Forest of Nibel
"...hATe..."
"...stOP eXIStinG..."
"... NiIUe...?"
Giygas's uncomprehensible voice echoed through Giegue's mind. The alien was terrified as he, Niiue and Mewtwo tried to escape the red mist as it started moving. Of course freeing Niiue had to awake Giygas!
"Niiue!" Mewtwo screamed at his brother's alter-ego.
"Yes I know! I might be able to stop it taking over if we make it out of here. Look!! We're almost there!" Niiue answred, pointing at the darkness outside of the red mist that became more and more visible.
Niiue and Mewtwo managed to get out of the mist. But as soon as Giegue was about to exit it as well, a red arm embraced him, preventing him for moving. Giegue panicked complitely and screamed in terror.
"GIEGUE!"
Mewtwo desperately took Giegue's arms attempting to free him. Giegue completely lost it, shedding tears as he saw the arm morphing into a tendril, slowly moving him towards the mist.
"STOP! STOP! LEAVE ME ALONE!!! MEWTWO! NIIUE!" he begged hysterically as Niiue assisted Mewtwo as well.
"tOO LAtE. tOo LAte. I... aM... yOU." the eldritch alter-ego said as Giegue lower body began to fuse with the mist while he screamed in pain.
And then, to the trio's surprise, a fourth being, a small ball of pure light appeared out of nowhere and collided with Giegue. Combined with Niiue and Mewtwo's strenght, Giegue was finally free but he immediately lost consciouness.
"Now's our chance! Mewtwo and whoever you are, help me sealing it! We must use our feelings!" Niiue exclaimed. Mewtwo focused. Deep down, he refused to let his new brother down, he wanted to protect him. Mewtwo started to pray from the bottom of his heart. A blue aura started to engulf him while the same happened to the strange ball of light and Niiue. With a calm yet determined look, Mewtwo slowly raised his hand as the mist morph into screaming faces.
The only thing he knew is that he unleashed a blue laser at Giygas. And then, he fainted as well.
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
CAC: Someone who's just human is the last person I'd expect to take out Morrigan.
The Winter's End, Underground Shelter
"Hello, this is Turn Fortissimo, or just Forte. Welcome to the Winter's End's new construction site."
"My name's King in Yellow, or just Yellow, I'm her handler."
Forte greets Jasper, a newcomer who somehow stumbles across the underground shelter.
"We're now working on renovating this old fallout shelter into an underground restaurant and shopping mall. Interested in joining us?"
"And... feel free to spread the words to those who want to rent a spot here."
Edited by Mhazard on Apr 15th 2020 at 8:04:33 PM
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The Database Library, 1st Floor
"Alright, but do be careful out there."
Power's Home
While Gale spoils Undertale for Rosa, much to the others' confusion or frustration, Constantine carves his and Chrysalis's initials onto a tree and shows it to her. Tirek and Cozy reluctantly follow her due to the tribute barrier, and the latter gags at the nominator's gesture.
Chrysalis makes a wicked grin. This gullible man just fell for me, and I'm gonna feed on his love...
Meanwhile, Angel hops around and somehow manages to fly by flapping his arms. Power laughs at the bunny, but screams "WHAAAAAT?!" when he engages in naval combat with the Heroes the next day. Angel singlehandedly torpedoes the enemy warship, and the Heroes all try signaling SOS as they sink... but it's too late. After the bunny docks his ship and hops away, Wick comes across the burial grounds hours later, with the names of the Heroes written on all the gravestones.
"C-Could the Pony of Shadows have corrupted him during his training? He might as well be joining the likes of Judy, Clover, and Buneary in the League of Literal Killer Rabbits..."
Power also worries about the real Fluttershy and has a moment of silence for Gale. She also gets a bit concerned about the White Rabbit, who just declared war on Jolyne's Gang after discovering their criminal records.
Grogar's Legion, meanwhile, reads Mirko's novel about how she tried getting Rosa into Cat Girl Without Salad, enjoyed Woojin's pie-flavored pie, tried the fallen Heroes' cider, and comforted Mr. DOB over his clown nightmare. They're impressed, but groan because they failed to kill the Heroes themselves when they had the chance.
Fluttershy's Cottage
Mimi sees her petsitter burying her face in the pillow and sobbing, her long pink mane all messy.
"Fluttershy? What's wrong?"
The Starble checks the headline of the latest issue and curls up into a ball again. After a while, she uncurls herself and nuzzles Fluttershy.
"Thanks Mimi..." She sniffles and pulls her closer.
The Crystal Castle
Shining Armor was patrolling the castle grounds when a mailpony delivers Spike's letter. He goes back inside and shows it to Princess Cadance.
"6k1 and Twilight have ordered me to lead our best soldiers in the rescue mission, and I hereby need your approval on this."
Canterlot Castle
"Alright 6k1..." Twilight continues. "I completely understand why you worry about this so much..."
The DM takes the time to reflect on her lecture so far.
"Your friends all have a point, however. It's okay to care about your tributes and feel emotionally attached to them, but by being possessive of them, you're not giving others a chance to nominate what they want."
"You think?" asks 6k1, taken aback by Twilight's bluntness.
"I mean, you allow them to nominate massive group tributes even if you hate them, why not do the same?"
"It's different because they make working on the Database a headache, and they're alts most of the time."
"And even if the Equestrian Heroes are much smaller than them, they're still alts, so what's the difference?"
Silence.
"6k1... this mentality's bad for your health, and if you keep thinking that way, you might end up losing it and hurting your friends over this, or worse, killing them!"
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Apr 17th 2020 at 3:22:55 AM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Scampton
The Master Plan - Prologue
The Museum - Chef’s Quarters
Ok Chefinoff, can you hear me?
I hear you loud and clear, sadly
Anything interesting?
Not really. I got a stand, Yubel hugged herself then murdered Nicky, and a bunch of other things.
Yeah, I feel you dude.
Thank you, I guess.
You’re welcome.
Wait, are you still in my Chef's Quarters? If you are, Get Out!
Ok, Okay! Jerk…
Edited by Mrperson2006 on Apr 16th 2020 at 9:14:15 AM
ALL ABOARD THE BIG SHOT EXPRESS!!!!!
Kirby
The Spacepod
Magolor, using the Spacepod computer, sends a video message to Pecan. He says that he and his friends are willing to help her look for Tabby, and then sends the video.
King Dedede and Bandana Waddle Dee later arrive at the Spacepod. Upon seeing Marx, they question his motives. Magolor assures them that he is on his side. Marx tells him to not tell the other nominators except for Mr. Star and possibly the Database Manager.
Edited by Oggy123 on Apr 16th 2020 at 9:40:45 PM
Light and Hope
As Tabby begged for mercy, the first Homunculus merely sported a venomous smirk.
"Sadly for you, I am Pride the Arrogant. I am not one for 'mercy'."
"That's right, brother," a new, feminine voice was heard as another Corridor of Darkness appeared. From it, three new arrivals stepped out: a beautiful, yet deadly-looking woman; a young man; and an androgynous humanoid.
"Lust, Greed, Envy," Pride greeted them in order. "What brings you over? Is he getting concerned?"
"No. Our friend and Father simply agree that you might be in need of some backup, since there might be a battle coming," the female one, Lust the Lascivious, replied.
"Besides, you're not the only one who wants in on the torture, Pride. Of course Lust and me would want to be in as well! Don't you forget it!" the androgynous humanoid, Envy the Jealous, cackled sadistically.
"By the way, they gave us another bottle of that substance. He told us to take three sips for a power boost; it's modified to help us forces of darkness," the young man, Greed the Avaricious, said as he took out a new bottle of Nightmare Fuel, took his sips, and gave it to the other Homunculi. They nodded as they each drank their share, before returning the bottle to Greed. The third oldest Homunculus then tucked the bottle away.
The Homunculi were pleasantly surprised to find that their power had received a significant boost from the Nightmare Fuel. It's as if their usual powers and regeneration had been multiplied tenfold. They grinned malevolently as one; this should do to give their enemies a challenge.
The oldest Homunculus then asked, "Where are Sloth, Gluttony and Wrath?"
"Father decides that they are still in need of recuperation after our failed operation in the Arena," Lust smoothly replied.
"I see. So, what shall we do with our prisoner here?"
"You guys do whatever you want. I'm gonna patrol the area. Ciao," Greed told them, bidding his siblings farewell as he left the room.
"She's in for a world of hurt, ain't she? " Envy grins maliciously. The others nod together, the same grin also plastering their faces.
Let's see how long can you handle us," the three say together as Envy turned into the form of a master torture technician, Lust extended her claws (as per her Ultimate Spear), and Pride's shadows began to creep around Tabby's body once more. Envy noticed an electrocution switch for the chair near them, and they flicked it on for a little while before turning it off again.
"Now what?" Lust asks.
"Let's continuously leave her on the brink of consciousness, shall we? Crank the voltage up, Envy," Pride barked. The shapeshifting Homunculus grinned evilly as they proceeded to do exactly that.
This was going to be a fun while for them.
Sometime later, Greed reenters the room to find the others still torturing their "guest".
"Geez, it's been quite some time after I left, and you're still torturing her? (tsch) You never cease to amuse, siblings."
"Oh, please, Greed. You know about our opinion of a lowlife like her," Envy callously tells their older sibling.
"Yeah, yeah, sure. I'm here to tell you a couple of messages, though," Greed smoothly changes the topic.
"Oh? What will we have, reinforcements? It's starting to get boring here," Lust asks in a matter-of-factly tone.
"Well, it's exactly that. Heard about them mentioning a nominator called Scipion being a possible thorn, and how reinforcements would help secure our prize here."
"Well, if that's what he wants, then let the reinforcements come. Loathe as I am to admit it, I'd rather have more help than to lose a possible subject to experiment," Pride says.
"Oh, by the way, brother, Akumo said to have you force the prize here to drink that bottle of Nightmare Fuel you got," Greed mentions.
"Did he, now? Well, if that's he wants, then let's do our part of the bargain. Besides, the Nightmare Fuel would really help me if I'm in need of a container, or to try and break them. Now then...." Pride malevolently grins as he turns towards Tabby, his shadow tendrils going towards her nose as he puts the uncorked bottle to her lips.
"Drink, or your suffering will continue in an even longer length."
After their talk (which is a story for another time) and a night's rest in the castle's guests' room (at Cadance's absolute insistence), "Bright" is now ready to leave.
"I sincerely thank you for your advice and hospitality, Princess," he tells the Princess.
"Oh, it's nothing. That's just something I like to do if I can help it. But remember: if you need anymore help, I'll be more than happy to give you some more advice," Cadance kindly replies.
"I'll try my best, Princess."
"Oh, and I'd hate to invade another pony's privacy, but where do you intend to go next?"
"Well, I was thinking to go—"
Before Dave could finish his sentence, Shining Armor enters the room with Spike's letter. He informs her that he was asked to lead a group of soldiers under orders of Princess Twilight.... and 6k1?! The disguised pony's eyes widen at this revelation; could she be somehow here, in Equestria?
"Shining dear, I may be the Princess, but you were Captain of the Royal Guard, and you're still the Prince-Consort. I trust you to know that yes, I approve of you leading the soldiers as part of the mission assigned by Twilight. Just.... Come back home soon for us, okay? Now, what was I saying before?"
"You were asking me where I would go next. I suppose.... I'd like to see Princess Twilight, if it's alright with the both of you, Your Highnesses; I have a feeling something urgent is to happen. I'll head to Canterlot straight away by train. Again, I thank you for your help," he says before leaving in a hurry towards the train station.
"Hmm.... What do you think, Shining? Should we tell Twilight? He calls himself "Bright Stardust", and I had a talk with him last night since he had asked for a relationship advice. But I can't shake off the feeling that he's somepony familiar; somepony we know. But I'm not sure if I am correct here, and perhaps it is simply an incorrect assumption," Cadance muses to her husband.
Leading is such a headache, Dave's Replica decides to himself, especially when you have to maintain a façade and reply to these messages. In fact, there has been more than a few messages.
First, Billy had sent the Base a message about a nominator called "the Hazemaster" who volunteered to help in the mission. From how he was described, Dave has some doubts about whether or not he could be trusted; however, with the relatively low number of possible allies, he decides to agree with letting the Hazemaster join their cause.
Then Akumo had sent them a message of ransom, but he decides not to take the bait; he knows fully well that it could be a trap.
Then finally, Pecan had sent the Base a possible coordinates to Tabby's location. Deciding to not take too much chance, Dave's Replica orders for the fleets who had gone into the Voidlands and Zorua's base, including Admiral Richardson, to join the rescue team.
Now, all that's left is to wait.
Terminus himself, meanwhile, watch as the events continue to unfold. A thin smirk appears in the corner of his lips as events begin to unfold.
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Power's Home
Night falls in the Arena. Angel and Yubel cross paths and engage in combat. Ichiya watches them from afar, focusing on Angel.
"That bunny sure is full of himself..." says Power. "He thinks he can take on such a powerful Duel Monster right after sinking all the Heroes..."
Ichiya just continues observing. He'd probably agree with her. The battle then reaches its climax, and Angel manages to get away, but not without injuries.
"Whoa..."
Meanwhile, Cozy puts on lip balm, but throws a tantrum because it turned out to be hoof polish instead. Tirek and Chrysalis try calming her down, but can't stand her cries and just tell her to shut up.
The next day, Grogar's Legion, Constantine, Angel and a few other tributes find themselves underneath a giant stage. They could barely see each other even with the sunlight seeping through the ceiling.
"There's that stupid cat!" shouts Tirek. "We'll make him pay for that insult!"
"No way!" says Cozy, "we'll go after that bunny for robbing us of that kill!"
"I'm hungry!" Chrysalis cries out. "Can I just have some of that nominator's love?"
They all catch the others' attention and get into a fight with them. As they try wrestling themselves out, the platform they're on rises, and the ceiling opens to reveal a jam-packed stadium, cheering them for a concert. The three villains look around awkwardly.
"Ugh... what now?"
"I guess we should sing for them..."
"Why don't we all sing our Villain Song?"
And so they do, forcing the others to join them. The White Rabbit, meanwhile, discovers that Mr. DOB is his brother and kills him in retaliation. He also buys a new book from "Alice", but is amazed that it was actually the shark and remoras who wrote it, and encourages the others to buy it.
Fluttershy's Cottage
Fluttershy and Mimi both huddle each other as they read about Angel, hoping that he doesn't get himself killed for trying to take on tributes way more powerful than him.
The Crystal Castle
"Alright dear, we shall do our best to rescue Tabby."
"Bright" then tells them that he'll go visit Twilight. After he leaves, Cadance suspects that he might be someone familiar to them.
"You think he might be... a Changeling in disguise?" asks Shining. "He does look familiar... but I can't put my hoof to it. We should go inform Twilight, anyway."
He kisses Cadance on the cheek. "Take care of Flurry Heart as always, okay?"
He then writes the letter to Twilight, then goes out and prepares his army for departure. Once the portal has been summoned, he leads them into the dimension.
Canterlot Castle
6k1 just stares at Twilight. Her? Snapping and killing her friends just because they nominated her favorite tributes? It's unlikely for her to do that, but it's still possible that that might happen on the big day...
She's snapped out of this brief moment of shell-shock when Spike enters the room one more time.
Twilight sighs. "What is it?"
He reports to her about "Bright Stardust" and that the Royal Guard's armored up and ready for departure. 6k1 calls Ally via crystal ball to tell the Travel Department to summon the portals for both the Canterlot and Crystal Empire Divisions.
"And Spike," says Twilight, "tell Bright that I'm busy having a meeting with—"
"Bar Graph!" 6k1 interrupts. "And that she's giving her the report on the census, so he should check back later!"
Spike looks at the DM, confused. "But why?"
"I've this strange feeling that this pony might want to see me in particular, and I don't want him intruding on this private talk!"
The dragon tilts his head. "Um... I'm not sure if that's gonna work, but I'll go tell him, anyway."
After he leaves, 6k1 removes her necklace. Hopefully the distraction will work, but right now, Twilight needs to continue her lecture.
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Mar 3rd 2023 at 3:43:54 AM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Forest of Nibel
Mewtwo slowly opened his eyes. Once he fully got his consciousness back, he recognised the cave he was in. The storm have seemed to finally calm down.
After remembering everything that happened inside Giegue's mind, Mewtwo, worried, immediately searched for the alien's body. To his relief, Giegue seemed to be fine althought still inconscious as well with the small glowing leaf still on his chest.
Giegue weakly coughed and opened his eyes. Mewtwo noticed his eyes have changed: their color was now purple instead of red.
"...Giegue?"
"Mewtwo...? Wha... What happened?" Giegue asked before remembering.
"Oh gosh! Niiue! Giygas!! I... I'm still there... Thanks god..." he sighed in relief.
You finally woke up, Giegue. Niiue whispered inside Giegue's mind.
You're alright as well... What happened to Giygas? the alien answered telepathically
Niiue sighed.
I'm sure you can feel it. Giygas is still inside you, and will probably be as long as you live. But so will I. Now that I'm free, I can make sure it will never take control of you again with their help. You see, when I tried to face it the first time, I was alone while you were consummated by hatred. But things were different this time. Mewtwo was here. And... this little one was here as well to help.
Much to Giegue and Mewtwo's shock, the leaf slowly turned into a small white creature with large ears and hooves.
"What is that?"
I don't know. But it's quite cute. Niiue's voice giggled.
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
Dagded Dujardin
Training Finishers
Bale had completed the physical trails of his training, he felt ready to fight, albeit Zoffy thought otherwise.
Zoffy: Bale, you might have improved a lot in your fighting ability in our week of training, the Legion is not to be taken lightly. It will take more than just physical brawn to beat them.
Bale: Oh right, but you said I have some power inside of me... How am I unlocking? If it's even possible.
Zoffy: For that part, Ultraseven will be your mentor.
Ultraseven: Bale, to unlock this power you must be put in life-or-death situations, let's use a simulation in the Land of Light for this.
Flying off, Ultraseven took Bale to the simulation arena for him to train. With Zoffy staying behind, before pulling out a communication device and speaking with ???.
"Bingo! If two species hate each other, they will wipe each other out on their own."
Ruler of Everything
Electrotherapy
Tabby gulped as Pride only gave her a shit-eating grin, it looks like this ain’t going to be pretty. Then fear grows in her eyes when she sees 3 more individuals come in. Immediately when they are drinking some nightmare fuel together, she telepathically communicates with Pecan and Charlotte.
"Well, it looks like Pride isn't alone this time. He's with 3 of his 6 siblings that aid him for backup against the so-called rescue mission. One of them seems similar to Noire. Apparently, they aren't going to make me drink another bottle of that. Maybe they will. I don't know what these 4 will do to me next, I noticed a switch next to my chair. I'm so nervous."
"It seems that they also have 3 more siblings. Gah, I have to end this. It seems like they are going to torture me."
The three of the four of them come up to her. Lust unsheaths her claws.
"Hey there, pretty lady. Please don't shred my face, please."
She also gets the creeps when the shadows once again for around her. Then, she sees Envy flipping the switch she just saw. Multiple jolts of electricity go into her system. Blood comes out of her mouth from the pressure. Trauma and PTSD come flooding in as well.
Then, it stops finally but they turn on again. Tabby begins to lose more blood and feels like she's on the last thread of life for her.
"Please, Please, Please Stop! I just want to die right now so all of this pain can end forever! Ah Ahh!"
More hours pass as they torture her, Tabby begs them to stop but of course, they don't listen. Then, Greed comes back with some news to them.
"Scipion and the others are going to fight against them? Maybe they aren't going to leave me in the dust right here especially after what I've consumed. I hope they'll find this place and get me out."
"Experiment? As if this suffering is not going to end anytime soon. They seem to be more brutal than him."
After they share some talk, Pride has his shadows creep up to her nose again. He then forces another bottle of nightmare fuel at her lips.
"Really, I have to drink more of this? I thought you had me drink enough. Fine, lemme drink it."
Tabby grabs the bottle from his grip by her lips and tilts her head backward to drink it all. The bottle shatters on the floor after it has been emptied.
"There, that wasn't the challenge you were looking for."
Akumo and Noire enter the room. The Homunculi look at them with surprise.
"Thank you for keeping the girl accompanied. Now it's my turn to punish her for something we found out: Her Telepathy."
"Shit!"
"Shit indeed. Now Noire,get me an washcloth and full bucket of water please. I have something a special plan as well. You Homunculi can follow me if you want to assist me in the next step of breaking her."
"Yes sir."
Noire leaves down a hallway to fetch what Akumo wanted.
"Oh no, they're going to waterboard me. I'm in for a big one."
Rescue Team
"Oh no,Tabby. I’ll promise you that we will save you just in time. I'll tell everyone that he isn't alone this time around. He has 6 other allies and you've said they mentioned a father. Hang in there,okay."
‘’Pecan tells the guests,the tributes and Onox that Pride is not alone and they'll surely will have to take caution. The tributes understand this with most of them nodding.''
"Man,if Akumo touches Francisca or Tabby's hair. He's in a world of hurt!"
"Come on,don't lose your head."
"Right..."
"I'll tell the Rescue Squad on how to get there but I’m not sure how to tell them."
"I don't know,nya. Maybe Noire's nullification of your telepathy has wore off."
"Thanks,Ichi. I'll contact them."
Library
Charlotte tells everyone the message she was sent from Tabby.
"So he has 6 siblings just as bad as him? Yikes,I dunno how we are going to succeed in our mission."
"Well obviously we need to gather all of the strength we need from our allies. Honestly I'm sick of reading right now. We also need to head to Tabby's base next but I dunno where it is."
"We could ask the Librarian or Pecan herself. Maybe the Rescue Squad can contact her if they have any communication devices. We have her location in grasp so we aren't going to let 9 weirdos ruin it for us! Let's go meet Pecan in person."
"Hell yeah!"
Edited by TabbyGirl4 on Apr 17th 2020 at 10:23:30 AM
"I'm Mary Poppins, Y'all!" - Yondu,2017
Scampton
The Museum - Meeting Area
Come in, Chefinoff!
Yep. I hear you loud and clear.
What's going on?!
Well, I cooked an egg and some sushi. Yubel got cooked by a cat. If anyone was to cook anyone it should've been me…
Yeesh.
ALL ABOARD THE BIG SHOT EXPRESS!!!!!
An eagle
Simulation
Billy is still busy in his simulation training, even after his tributes have to go into the Arena. He quickly thinks of the safest path to the center of the base, as well as considering the hazards there using the informations that his Stand gleamed. It pays off as Billy continues to defeat the enemies. He even invents some new tactics, techniques, or moves with his Stand, as well as using his own physical fighting capability too by shooting down the enemies.
Eventually, he is nearing the center. The road is blocked by a variety of hazards, as well as a moat filled with chemical base. Billy has to fight through it. "I suppose I should reveal more of my skills." Billy thought. He immediately does so by dodging the enemies while having his Stand fight them. Some of the Stands are hidden and then sent to slash or shot from weird angles quickly. There are also additional artificial units that are sent as both sacrificial units and extra power.
In the meantime, Billy also shots at the enemies with a gun, as well as slash or stab them with a plasma bayonet that can be activated telepathically. In addition, he reveals some portable throwables, like explosives, traps that fire a quick small burst bullets or lasers, and magical spells.
Finally, he throws more throwables at the traps, as well as have his Stand hack them. They are either mini-EM Ps or a hacking kit. Then at the pool of base, Billy neutralizes at using the correct chemicals until it is not harmful anymore. With the road to the final area cleared, Billy enters it, and it turns out to be just a place with an artifact. His training is finished. Billy grabs it and soon gets himself out of the sim.
Billy's Mansion
Billy catches up on the news after taking a bath following his training. First, he catches up on the season, being mentally disappointed when Max got killed quickly and buried alive. He shares the same reaction to Sakuya's death. Second, he was concerned when Reisen declared a rebellion against the Capitol because she hates the entire concept of the Game, remembering her powers to alter waves that includes mind wave. Thankfully the Capitol is able to stop it before it does damage.
Then, Billy gets surprised when Sutton suddenly switches style into a simpler one after three episodes of the current season. He notes that a scenario where he switches from a detailed to a short style has never happened. Soon, Billy gets threr notifications from his communication device. The first is from Fvearniyx, where he talks about how his team revived Max after they got his body and his aftercare following the revival. The second is Dave Replica's response, where he approves of the rescue but expresses his doubt for the Hazemaster.
This surprises Billy, who decides to look for more information on what he did, as Billy only got a small hint from how he treated Chefie before he got in the Arena. Eventually, he finds a recording of the Hazemaster's attack on the Library, realizing he has overlooked it. After this revelation, Billy checks on the third message, which is from Pecan. She sends him both the coordinate on where Tabby is held, as well as the authorization to restore her limbs.
Billy now has to organize everything. He replies to the messages accordingly. Then, he first orders Fvearniyx to greet Pecan, then get to healing her limbs. The process itself will be that the limbs are grown by using Pecan's stem cells, before being guided to a shape like her old limbs before it got chopped off. Once the limbs are fully grown, it will be attached to Pecan by a surgery, but there won't be stitches. Instead, the doctors will inject a technomagical liquid which will force the body's cells to quickly reconnect with the limbs, with the process being finished in just several minutes.
Secondly, Billy prepares his army. Leaving Arcturus in the care of his primary caregiver in the Tribute's Village, Billy will go with his loyal servants, as well as the tributes, which are a lot of them (though for the Touhou and Len'en ones Billy only choose those that have actually go to resolve incidents or in out of character term, the playable characters. Also for those form other source materials, absolute muggles like Kiko and Pak Somat are not included). Billy calls them to gather at the Tribute's Village first, then they will go to the rendezvous location to join with the allies before departing for Tabby. Billy also orders a mid-sized fleet to aid him.
And third, Billy changes to his battle armor, which is the Voidlands Armor. Ever since the fight with Scipion, the armor has been upgraded even further to be stronger and more durable. Speaking of, Billy had actually sold the armors to the Kendorian military few days after the Detective's funeral. As he leaves, Billy orders his clone to watch for his operations in his place, as well as authorize Fvearniyx to send a team that will retrieve anything that remains of Reisen to regenerate and resurrect. If all the parts are in Companion, they will have no choice but to take undigested cells of Reisen from Companion's stomach, then wipe his memories of the extraction even though it will be harmlessly done through teleporters without anesthesizing and cutting him open just in case Companion remembers.
The Arena
In the third night, Jolyne's Group somehow become festive ghosts, more specifically of the past. Everyone is confused, especially Anasui, as he never deals with the Christmas Carol despite knowing the Wolf and the Lamb. Jolyne meanwhile just lets out a "yare yare dawa". Meanwhile, Reisen decides to sing a villain song based on Enemy Approaching, mixed with bits from her own theme, Lunatic Eyes ~ Invisible Full Moon.
Then the next day, the group decides to play a board game with some players, including Reisen. After the gang loses, Jolyne and Anasui get particularly salty, flipping the game board. Anasui then threatens to literally dismantle everyone, only to be stopped by his fellow friends.
Later that night, Reisen decides to put her face in a board alongside the Alice-like shark and remora fish, and another tribute. Meanwhile, Jolyne finally despair her time in the Arena and invites her friends to escape. They are joined by two other tributes. However, Anasui soon ends up making it fail when the group tries to disable the Forcefield. They are eventually knocked by the Peacekeepers and wake up in a carriage, arrested.
In the fifth day, the group get stressed enough over it that they all bite their nails. Meanwhile, Reisen joins a rave party, but then she nervously avoids the shark because she remembered the moment when Alice tried to feed her into a carnivorous mushroom, much to Tewi's teasing back home while Kaguya is just amused and Eirin doesn't care. Speaking of Eirin, she's still ready to punish Reisen for some of the things she did in Season.
Eventually another night rolls as Jolyne's Group still suffer from their escape attempt and the underlying problem. They want to crawl back in and not be like other tributes. Meanwhile, Reisen is traumatized enough by the shark and remora fish that she challenges them to a danmaku duel. After easily defeating them, she suddenly performs a fatality after putting them under an illusion by manipulating their mind waves. Using a knife she found nearby, she cuts them open and rips out their gills, giving them the blood eagle treatment.
Then, the Feast comes. Jolyne and her group decide to make a new Stand User after finding a Stand Arrow. They choose Durge, which turns out to be fatal as he retaliates with his own Stand and somehow overpower them. Meanwhile, Reisen somehow gets overpowered and eaten by Companion as the sun rises despite of her powers. Companion initially slaughters her in a fight, before butchering her corpse and cooking the parts into a stew.
Eientei, Gensokyo
"Reisen!" Tewi shouts when she looks at her killing the shark and remora fish that suspiciously look like Alice. Even for the long-lived lucky trickster, she thinks its too much. Kaguya shares her horror with her gasp and reply shortly after, "What did you do, my pet Udonge?" This is even if she may have seen her fair share of gore through her countless battles with Mokou, with both of them regenerating thanks to being Hourai immortals.
Meanwhile, Eirin just calmly quips, "I may have learned what the people running this Game do myself, but I'm still going to punish her."
Then, the Feast comes. With horror in their faces, Tewi and Kaguya are forced to see as Reisen gets easily defeated somehow, then butchered into pieces to be cooked into a stew, which then gets eaten. Tewi, unable to joke, screams, "Didn't she lead a protest against rabbit stews being served some times ago? I don't want to be eaten like this!" Meanwhile, Kaguya just thought, "Is this a retaliation for my drinking of the Hourai Elixir and the challenge I gave to the challengers of my impossible requests?"
Eirin meanwhile quietly says, "I heard that Billy or the Gamemakers have the ability to resurrect her before she got cooked without leaving any marks." Kaguya then says to her, "You are sure, Eirin?" Eirin replies back, "Yes, I have been learning about how the Game works and the technology of our nominator, Billy."
Florida, Jojo Universe
The adult Jotaro is shocked and saddened at his daughter's death. He has to watch as she decided that it is a good idea to stab Durge with a Stand Arrow, having heard nothing good about the bounty hunter. Then, he retaliates with his own Stand, which somehow overpowers Stone Free, Kiss, Diver Down, Weather Report, and obviously Burning Down the House. For the first four, their respective owners get the damage reflected to their bodies, ultimately killing them, while Emporio gets killed easily as his Stand is passive.
He soon tears up a bit, while saying, "I know that man can revive her because she... got killed before, but my daughter..." His wife soon visits him in the living room, comforting him over his daughter's death. Ever since Billy nominated Jolyne long ago, Jotaro reconciled with his wife and they got back together. In fact, Jotaro is now a good dad and husband.
"Stay strong my husband. Remember, I also had to see your younger self being killed during that season. How do you think I handle both of those and now this?" Jotaro's wife says. Jotaro soon replies back, "I suppose you are right my wife. Now to..." Suddenly, Jotaro is interrupted by a message. He finds out its from Billy, and it says he must join with his group to save Tabby. Indeed, unlike in the original universe, Kakyoin, Avdol and Polnareff all survived, though Joseph is now senile, so he won't join. Also, Iggy naturally passed away from old age as he's a dog, though he did live longer than an ordinary dog due to being a Stand User, so his death was relatively recent.
After answering the call from Billy, ending it with a "good grief," Jotaro says to his wife, "I'm sorry for leaving you again, but he calls me for an important mission alongside my friends. I also heard that he's inviting my daughter and her friends too. I hope you stay safe at home. I love you, my wife."
"I love you too, my husband." Jotaro's wife answers as Jotaro leaves for a Speedwagon Foundation facility in a car, where he will meet his friends and depart for the Tribute's Village. Jotaro thinks along the way, "Good grief. I wonder why he invites my daughter again in the mission when she just died in the Game?"
Just an eagle. (Feel free to PM me if you want to talk to me).
Scampton
I sent a message to Billy out of fear that he won’t trust me after my attack. If you’re thinking about my attack on the library, I’m very very sorry, I regret doing that. Please trust me again. Plus I don’t really hate Chefinoff, I honestly have a pretty positive opinion of him
Edited by Mrperson2006 on Apr 17th 2020 at 10:52:38 AM
ALL ABOARD THE BIG SHOT EXPRESS!!!!!
Braids From S286 Not Included
Power's Home
Power has just realized that this is the second consecutive season where Mr. Sutton changed his hosting style midway, and it was drastic, too. She wonders why, but just shrugs and continues watching.
That night, Grogar's Legion stumbles upon an abandoned lab and finds a can of strange green fluid.
"Ooh..." says Cozy, "what does it do?"
Tirek checks the label, but it's tarnished. Chrysalis looks out and sees Constantine milling about with Mirko and Froggit.
"Let's test that on those tributes over there!" she says to them, eyeing on Constantine.
They go out and throw the fluid at them, turning them into mutant zombies. As Tirek and Cozy laugh at their victims, Chrysalis drains some love from Constantine before they leave.
Meanwhile, Angel gives the Pony of Shadows a Magic Feather, but the shadow being swats it away and flies off, as if to tell him that he can already fly. The White Rabbit also gains water powers, which 6k1's scientists will have to remove after this season.
The next day, Angel plugs his ears with corks and hops backwards from Magik, as if to boast to her what he can do. Chefinoff, meanwhile, sees the Legion going about in their conquest and realizes that they're just like him, trying to make history. As for the White Rabbit, he breaks out of the camp he shared with Ichiya, Etalus, and Final Froggit, and they all die in the snow.
Night falls again, and the Legion pirouettes, only to somehow conjure up a bird. Tirek scratches his head, Chrysalis asks what they did that for, while Cozy dances around like a ballerina, prompting the other two to groan. Meanwhile, Wick drunkenly sings about Angel trying but failing to save Celeste during a yacht party.
"Did Angel actually do that?" Power wonders aloud. She then hangs onto the edge of her bed when Magik feeds Constantine poison-laced candies, Celeste kills and eats her brother Blathers after he turned into an eldritch horror, and Angel violates his own meat ban and gorges on Krabby Patties, causing him to explode.
"That Feast sure was bonkers..."
The Legion then comes back and finds Celeste, who's clutching her stomach.
"What's wrong, miss?" asks Cozy.
The owl tells them what she did earlier.
"Poor thing..." says the filly. "Why don't you go and train with us? You'll learn how to move on from that..."
Celeste shakes her head and tries running away, but Tirek and Chrysalis catch her.
"You want to survive these Games?" Tirek bellows.
"Then you must accept our offer... or else."
Fluttershy's Cottage
Fluttershy and Mimi tilt their heads in confusion when they read that Angel gave the Pony of Shadows the Magic Feather. When he exploded, Fluttershy bursts into tears again and cuddles Mimi.
"When will you be in the Arena?" asks the Starble.
The pegasus stops crying and wipes her tears.
"I don't know, but if someone other than 6k1 nominates me... I don't know how she'd react..."
"Oh... I don't see anything wrong with that..."
"It's just that I was her very first Podium Finisher, so I'm special to her."
"Really? How did you do in that season?"
"I'm sorry... but I don't remember that anymore."
"Oh..."
Fluttershy then lets Mimi go out and play, making sure that she doesn't leave the sanctuary until her owner comes back.
The Database Library, Basement
Ally couldn't believe her ocular sensors after ending her call with 6k1. Her master has been taking longer than usual to get home, and right now she transformed into a pony. Ally's databanks draw her to only one conclusion: that 6k1 is in Equestria. The Databot just hopes that she'll be safe there, and that she'll go home in time for the Nominator Games.
Canterlot Castle
After a few more silent minutes, 6k1 speaks up.
"Twilight... I've never killed anyone before, and Scipion warned me that I might end up snapping and doing so in the Nominator Games. Not necessarily because of tribute theft, but still..."
The alicorn wraps her hoof around the DM's shoulder.
"6k1... I have snapped countless times and nearly endangered my loved ones because of that. I still recall that incident with Smarty Pants... but Celestia helped me get over it."
"Oh yes, I do remember that... but you still struggled with it, didn't you?"
"Yes 6k1, it wasn't easy, but eventually I was able to control myself. Now, if you do feel like you're about to lose it, just take a few deep breaths and try turning the situation around. Let's try that!"
Twilight gives 6k1 the same breathing lessons she gave to Power. As 6k1 feels her chest slowly rise and fall, she meditates on the positive reasons other people nominate her tributes. Maybe they could be honoring her as a nominator, or they could be giving her tributes another chance. Or maybe they don't even realize that they were her tributes before.
Tribute theft is no big deal... 6k1 repeats to herself mentally.
She runs her hoof down her chest and feels the yo-yo scar. She opens her eyes a little to see that it shows through her pelt. Dave probably saw that scar on Power, too, and if "Bright" is what 6k1 suspects he is, her distraction might fall through, and covering it will only draw more attention to it. Oh well, she can just pass that off as an exotic tattoo... right?
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Apr 17th 2020 at 11:58:18 PM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Database Library
"6 siblings? Well I... we did fought more than 9 Pokemons at once in past missions. But those guys seems to be pretty strong."
"Yes. Unfortunately it won't be easy from what I've read. Like Scipion, they are able to regenerate themselves, an ability that have surely been enhanced with the liquid they've absorbed."
"You're right. But first, we all need to regroup in Tabby's base. Is everyone ready?"
Everyone nodded and left. Lucian decided to stay behind with Proteus acting like his bodyguard and wished them all good luck. The Lycanroc decided to wait inside the Library. Quite frankly, he was amazed by the sheer size of it and all of the books it housed.
As they left the library, Aaron looked at his nemesis from afar. Scipion did the same, his eyes still filled with hatred for him. Despite everything, the 2 Pokemons were not able to fully trust each other, their past rivalry being too strong. The Lucario sighed and joined the rest of the group while Scipion got back to meditating. Deep down, he wondered what exactly Scipion was planning and why he refused to directly join the mission directly. Aaron still feared that the Zoroark might turn against them and the nominators.
Tabby's base
Eventually, the Rescue Squad, the Blue Wings, Charloote and Cassiopeia reached Tabby's base.
"Hmm... It seemes there's a lot of new faces here... asides from Onox." Aaron muttered, using his aura.
"What? Scipion's stupid lackey's here? We can't trust that mindless brute!" Alex complained.
"For once I agree with that stupid Charmeleon. This Onox might be nothing more but an useless burden to us than a worthy ally." James added, having heard of Onox as well.
"Whatever..." Arthur muttered before knocking at the door.
Inside, Onox growled as he recognised the Rescue Squad with 4 other Pokemons outside. He didn't liked them from the start, just by looking at them. But his boss's wishes were absolute. Scipion ordered him to follow the others's command, althought he was growing impatient, clawing at himself and playing some music while waiting.
Forest of Nibel
Mewtwo was on his guard, thinking the small being might be a threat. He was about to summon a Shadow Ball when the small being of light slowly opened it's eyes.
"Mewtwo wait!" Giegue asked before looking at the creature with curiosity. The small being looked at Giegue, unsure how to react.
Giegue got up and gently picked it up in his arms.
"Hey there, little guy." Giegue said, more softly than usual before hugging the creature. It chirped and rubbed it's head against Giegue's chest.
Giegue could feel it. This being was a child. He didn't knew why, but he felt that this special child was... given to him? After all, the alien was sure the small ball of light that saved him and the creature were one of the same.
Mewtwo just stared in awe at Giegue's interactions with the small child. It was almost like witnessing a kind mother with a baby.
"Giegu-"
"Shhh! You're speaking too loud. You're scaring it."
Mewtwo raised an eyebrow in response.
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
Ruler of Everything
Drowning Illusion
"I'm back with the watering can. Now,let's
Noise nearly drops it when she sees the Homunculi and Akumo have strapped Tabby to a wooden table that was recently pulled out. Tabby's head starting banging against it to get the cloth off of her face.
"Stop struggling,dammit!"
"I won't!"
"Do you want to have your breathing cut off by Pride again?"
She shakes her head.
"Then be a good girl and behave."
"Heres the watering can you promised, honey."
"Thank you but never call me that again!"
"Sorry."
"Let’s begin shall we? Homunculi, you have the honor to witness this! Or you can assist if you want..."
"I'll ask the questions first. How did you communicate with the nominators? We aren't stupid you know!"
"Maybe it's just a coincidence they found out. I dunno?"
"Pour it."
Akumo tips the can into Tabby's orifices. She starts to choke and gag on the water like she's actually drowning. She screams at them to stop at the top of her lungs.
"Okay! I used my telepathy to talk to them about everything I heard and made me do! Including Pride's huge family!”
Everyone looks at her in shock but they weren’t that surprised since this seems like something she could do.
"Little bitch thinks she’s so clever. More water in your lungs for disobedience!"
He decides to pour all of the water hastily at once. Tabby actually feels like she's about to suffer the same death of Pecan's. She’s now hoping that the pain will all end soon.
After a couple of minutes pass, he stops the torturing.
"That's enough for now. I want to put her thought more forms of torture soon. Maybe we could have Noire flog her next while I'll send a message to the Legion about turning her over to them after that is finished."
"Noire is going to lash me? That will be a break from all of this. It won't be as bad as the waterboarding."
"Ugh? Really? Fine, I'll do this for you."
"Excellent."
Akumo leaves the room to head to his office while Noire drags Tabby to another holding cell with chains hanging from the ceiling to hold her in place
Akumo, meanwhile, sends an email to the high commands of the Legion that after his ex is done with torturing Tabby herself, she shall be handed over to them so they can toy with her with however they please. He'll also prepare to battle with the nominators soon. He also adds that he can assist them in the torture of her since she is his archnemesis. He then sits back and waits for a response.
Pokemon
"Onox, what's wrong? They're the guys that are going to help us get Tabby back."
She opens the door to let the Pokemon in.
"Hello you guys, My name is Pecan."
"Greetings, miss. My name is Charlotte. It's a pleasure to meet you in person, Pecan."
"And I'm Cassiopeia! Just call me Cassie."
"What wonderful people you are. Come on in and don't mind Onox here."
"You mean that motherfucker over there? Oh, he's terrible."
"Ugh, YOU!!"
"I'm Mary Poppins, Y'all!" - Yondu,2017
Braids From S286 Not Included
Power's Home
Power hugs her pillow as Grogar's Legion forces Celeste to take a picture of them and the other villains (and Companion) after her Training from Hell. Durge then tells the Legion everything about being a Gen'Dai bounty hunter the next day. Tirek and Chrysalis think of recruiting him, while Cozy gets sleepy from all the talk.
Night falls again, and the villains (and Companion) all discuss their final plans, unaware that Celeste's putting them in a tier list, with Grogar's Legion at the very bottom. The next day, Power braces herself as Chefie leads the poor owl, Magik, and the Legion in battle at dusk, but laughs when Durge desperately hides his obsession for ponies.
"Looks like he's been hanging out with a certain trio for waaay too long!"
As part of the plan, Chefie drags Durge and Celeste along for a "treasure hunt", much to the latter's protests, but find nothing. They then realize that the real treasure is their friendship, but Celeste has her doubts. Magik, meanwhile, finds the Legion having dinner, and she slips in the same candies that she fed Constantine. Tirek, Chrysalis, and Cozy gag on their meal and throw up as they slowly succumb to the poison.
"No... Grogar... we have failed you..."
"This... can't be the end... for us yet..."
"We... will rule... Equestria... with you!"
And the three of them collapse. Power is still shaking in her bed, but she knows that the other Equestria is spared. She shouts another "WHAAAAT?!" when Durge betrays his treasure hunting team and blasts them with Eye Beams while Magik eats a strange candy and grows so big she meets the Forcefield.
"That was a bonkers season indeed! I wonder what the next one has in store..."
Suddenly, around 83 million toilet rolls are dumped into the Arena.
"How many trees did they kill for this?!"
Canterlot Castle
6k1 reflects on the time when Twilight was nominated with the other princesses in OT S219. It was one of the rare moments when she wasn't upset that her favorite tribute was "stolen" from her. It felt surreal for her to be rooting for them to get the Mass Murderer title, but she wanted them to meet Power in the season afterwards. True enough, they saw each other in the Death Battle, and Power was overjoyed to be with them as the judges for Nemo and Yoshi's (and Bazelgeuse's) dance-off.
How sweet of them let Power join them by enchanting that can of Red Bull shortly before they died... She really enjoyed her time there, especially with Nemo...
6k1 takes one more breath and opens her eyes.
"Feeling better now?" asks Twilight.
"Almost... but I'm still unsure about one more thing: you."
"Me?"
"Yes... You were part of the Heroes, Conquerors, and Nightmares in Seasons 6 and 13... and you were influenced by the villains..."
"I was?"
"Yes... but I didn't revive you that time because I was keeping my OT memories a secret, and doing so would've blown my cover."
Twilight giggles. "That was just another alternate me that you saw there! You know I'd never let them corrupt me, right?"
"Yes... but she looked exactly like you, just like your AR self!"
"I get that you're confused and worried, but you're the Database Manager! You keep track of every single tribute who fights there, and you already know that alternate versions exist!"
"But but... what if you were there instead of her?"
Twilight pauses, then puts her hoof on the DM's shoulder.
"6k1... Do you trust me that I am your Twilight?"
"...Yes."
"Do you want me to wear something in my mane so that you won't worry about me?"
"Yes."
Twilight excuses herself to her bedroom, then comes back wearing the star-shaped clip that came with her first Gala outfit.
◊ 6k1 nods, but still feels unsure.
"But what if you lose it, or one of your alts wears the same, or a Changeling or any other shapeshifter disguises themselves as you, complete with it?"
"Then you should ask me a question only I would be able to answer. Power did just that yesterday."
"She did?"
"Yes. That's why she didn't freak out as much as you did. She asked me about her lake outing with Ichi, and I told her that I still remember it."
"I see. I'll go try that next time... but what if the alt or disguised shifter lies?"
"Don't worry about it, we'll just cross the bridge when we get there. Like what your mom said to you, I won't be less of your tribute if I make the podium under someone else. At the end of the day, this is all just a game, and everyone is here to have fun."
6k1 smiles and gives her a big hug. "Thank you so much for this, Twilight..."
"It's no problem."
They hug each other for a few more minutes. 6k1's crystal ball glows, and Ally tells her that the season is over. 6k1 tells her to tell Claire to nominate Mr. Smiley and Mr. Frowney in hopes to reunite the comedy duo.
"Now, can you please show me the instant replay?" 6k1 asks afterwards.
Twilight sits next to her and does so, and the DM grabs a nearby quill with her magic to jot down notes. Her writing turns out like a doctor's prescription.
"Angel... what did you do?!"
The alicorn shushes her gently. "Remember what we talked about a while ago?"
"Right..."
6k1 pays respects to Gale, then finishes the season and packs her things.
"Alright, let's go down and have lunch before we have your magic lessons."
Edited by TroperNo9001 on Apr 21st 2020 at 11:51:37 PM
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
An eagle
Tribute's Village
The necessary tributes have been gathered. As they wait in the village, Billy appears in his battle armor. He soon makes a speech in front of everyone assembled, accompanied by his servants, who are standing by his side. Billy says, "Hello my fellow tributes. As we know, Tabby has been kidnapped by allies of the Legion of Doom. Our mission is to save her from them and defeat her kidnappers if necessary. Here is the plan."
Billy soon reveals a portable stick-like device. He clicks it to fire small laser beams toward everyone's head. The device functions to transfer necessary information right into the brains and mind of people quickly and safely, without taking much time or risk getting the information spied on. Once he's done, Billy says, "Now that you know it, let's get into our battle gears. I will fight alongside you against the enemies."
As the tributes run into the various buildings to gather their armors and equipments, Billy can't help to wonder about Terminus. As Immorticia revealed what he did, Billy now suspects in his mind that Terminus, as a god-like being, can read everyone's moves. Then, he gets a notification to distract him. It's revealed that during his sleep yesterday, the season ended, so Billy was late. He gets mentally frustrated by this news, though he doesn't show much in his facial expression.
Billy's Mansion
Billy's Clone is now overseeing the operations of both the Mansion and the corporation. After missing out on the season, he takes a look at the other games he has been applying in a certain other multiversal complex. Said complex is not easily accessible for certain people, but it contains a wealth of games hosted there. In fact, it is so popular that thanks to time difference between worlds, several weeks can translate to just several hours, meaning there are several games in just a day. On the other hand however, the clone has to admit that it's a bit difficult to keep track and rewatch them.
The Mansion has been going into overdrive over nominating many tributes in it. A lot of workers have to be sent to fetch the tributes, including Seiga Kaku and Kabuto Yakushi, who should had been nominated in the main HGS next season, but Billy missing out meant that got ruined somewhat. A good thing though is that all of these games so far are the nonfatal ones, so the clone doesn't need to revive the tributes.
The best performing tribute so far however is Yuyuko Saigyouji. She became the champion of a popular Survivor game. Following that was Ezio Auditore da Firenze, who become a runner-up, though the clone deems it as not notable enough according to the multiverse's standard. The same case with Alix Kubdel, who became a fan favorite only.
However, the Survivor season then ends. The clone witnesses as the participants for the current Sector is shown, which includes Yuyuko and Kakyoin, the latter being chosen for some reason. Now this is going to be awkward, as he actually sent both for the mission to rescue Tabby. However, he soon gets a solution.
He calls Chris and Fvearniyx, ordering them to make realistic digital holographic clones of Yuyuko and Kakyoin. However, the clones will be able to interact with their environments and think like the real deal. Basically, they will be indistinguishable from the originals. The two obey the request and get to work between the two Rooms.
Jungle Planet
Sir Blackblood has heard about the defeat of GASK some times after their defeat when its showed in multiversal news that they are currently put on trial. He sighs at how such a strong organization as them fails. He then thinks to potential plans they could have done for him but are now thwarted, like further developments on magitek and even HGS-Chan, which they promised would help him as another member of his army.
He soon decides to relax his mind a bit after this news by drinking his favorite wine, which is dark red in color. After taking a sip of it like a gentleman, he finishes the drink and continues overseeing. One day, he will launch his own plan, but now it's not the time yet. On the other hand, he has heard about Markus and his public activities in Panem. Blackblood is reminded a bit of his personality in the man, though he notes that he himself is actually a honorable fellow.
He soon stands up from his throne to oversee the activity in his faction's base. As he walks out, the name on the entrance to his palace, which is a grand, majestic building with medieval-inspired architecture but have futuristic twist. The name of the faction from the name is revealed as "Storm of the Black Blood". Sir Blackblood's cape then flutters in the wind, revealing the faction's current logo
◊. Indeed, his palace is located in the highest mountain on the planet, high enough that it is snowing.
Panem
"You build this yourself? Wow, I thought only the Capitol can do it." Jasper said in amazement. He then responds, "I am interested. I'll take a look around this place, then inform my fellow district citizens about this."
He soon takes a tour of the area before getting out of the city and into the above ground. As he walks, he ponders on what he has seen. Why are those girls doing that? And how can they achieve something the Capitol did, like the Transfer.
Just an eagle. (Feel free to PM me if you want to talk to me).
Léodagan, the Bloodthirsty
Tabby's base
"So you're Pecan? Nice to meet you. I wish we could have met under better circumstances." Aaron said as he, the rest of the Rescue Squad and the Blue Wings greeted her.
Onox didn't reacted at Charlotte's insult, because he didn't even understood what motherfucker meant. However, James's pompous attitude annoyed him.
"Let's waste no time with useless chat. We must discuss about our strategy. After all, I'm sure other nominators are currently preparing themselves." Tokage suggested.
Forest of Nibel
Mewtwo just stared as Giegue was gently cuddling the small creature.
"Giegue. We have a Legion of Doom to destroy. Can you please stop with that thing?" he muttered, slightly annoyed.
"Stop? What do you mean?" the alien asked, confused
"Well... Leave it behind. With Niiue free, we can join the Resistance against the Legion."
"What? But Mewtwo, it's only a child!" Giegue protested.
"Exactly. Wich is why we must leave it behind. We don't even know what it is, where does it comes from, what it eats or if it can defend itself! It will only be a burden for us."
"No! I won't let it behind!"
"Then why?"
"Without it, there's a chance I would have become Giygas again. And... I don't know. I have a feeling that this child... this child was meant for me, for us. I want to take care of it. Mewtwo please, we must keep it with us." Giegue begged.
Giegue sighed. As much as he found this creature annoying, he had to admit Giegue became very attached to it for some reason. Maybe he'll ask Niiue about that strange behavior later.
"Hmph. Fine. Don't say I didn't warned you if it got hurt. And how do you even plan to raise that child? You've never been a parent."
"Well... I don't know how. But I'm sure I'll find a way to raise my little brother."
Mewtwo smirked. "Little brother?"
Giegue chuckled. "It seems to be like you: genderless. And according to my species's behavior, I'm too young to be considered as a parent."
"Pfff.... little brother... We don't even know if it have a name." Mewtwo sighed before sitting down, sulking.
Giegue smiled and sat down next to Mewtwo, with the small child of light giggling.
"Jealous, are we?"
"Jealous? Me? I would never!" Mewtwo argued, offended.
Giegue laughed, amused by his brother's reaction.
"Don't worry. You're still my big brother!"
"Big brother? Technically, I think you're older than me." Mewtwo said, reluctantly smiling.
"Yes, but you're easily the most confident of us and I don't think I'm ready to assume that role. Isn't it the role of the big brother to guide it's siblings?"
"... I guess you're right." the Pokemon sighed before resting his head on Giegue's shoulder, admiring the beautiful scenery as the sun was slowly rising. The alien used his PSI to learn that the season just ended and nominated group of creatures Scipion showed him before. Some Pikmins that once helped Olimar as well as the Etecoons and Dachoras that assisted Samus during her quests.
"You're married like me, you know monstrosity can take many forms."
Braids From S286 Not Included
Canterlot Castle
While 6k1 and Twilight are having lunch at the dining hall, Spike arrives with a letter.
"It's from your mom," he says to 6k1.
"Really?"
He opens it and reads it aloud.
Dear 6k1,
How are you doing with Twilight? I hope you're okay. I'm writing this to you because I'm not sure if my phone can reach you in Equestria. Also, Asgore is joining the rescue mission, so once again I'm taking over his duties. Don't worry about Frisk, I've left them with Alphys, and thankfully they didn't lose their hands on the way there.
Take care, my child, and please write back to me as soon as you can.
Love,
Mom
6k1 dictates the following to Spike:
Dear Mom,
Twilight gave me friendship lessons to help me overcome my tribute theft anxiety. She'll also teach me how to do magic because I transformed into a unicorn.
Don't worry, I'm okay, and you can still call or text me because I modified my phone so it still works in Equestria. I haven't made the same adjustments for other magic-exclusive universes like the Wizarding World and the Dark World, and they still need research because technology doesn't work in those two. For now, I'll just have Spike write to you in my behalf because it's hard to text without fingers, and I still need to learn how to write telekinetically.
As for Asgore, I wish him the best of luck in the mission, and I also hope that Frisk has a good time with Alphys again. I miss you, Mom!
Love,
6k1
Spike then rolls up the scroll and breathes green flames on it. 6k1 asks him if he wants to join for lunch, and he says yes. He orders a plate of gems while Twilight and the DM have some sandwiches.
Outside Fluttershy's Cottage
Fluttershy watches over Mimi as Harry the Bear pets her, the Starble purring as Harry brushes his paw across her fur. The pegasus then sees Angel hop out of a portal.
"Are you alright?" she asks him.
The bunny nods and does sign language with his paws.
"6k1's scientists took care of you? That's good. You've been through... a lot... so let me give you a hug..."
She does so, and Mimi hops down from Harry's paws to join them. Harry pulls them all in for a Bear Hug, but Fluttershy politely asks him to be gentle with them.
"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Dagded Dujardin
Training Grounds
Bale began to train on the simulator provided to him by Ultraseven, he couldn't train within the Land of Light itself, as it's light was too strong. But the training simulator would suffice for the situation. Though he had been put through various scenarios that he came up with in his mind, he found himself unable to surpass any
Ultraseven: Bale, something plagues you in these simulations. We've ran more than 50, yet you have failed all of them.
Bale: It's just that... I've been unable to find a way to unlock these powers everyone talks about so much.
Ultraseven: Hmm, so far these situations have involved yourself being put in stressful scenarios. But what will you do if you were put in a scenario where your friends are in danger.
Bale: What?
Ultraseven: Beware Bale, you can always foresake this challenge if you feel it too harsh.
Bale: No... I won't back out of this. My friends wouldn't do it, and I won't.
Ultraseven: Excellent. Let us begin.
Rescue
The Den-Liner arrived at the arena. A few minutes before the MLP villains died.
Owner: We'll save the members of the World of Equestria here.
Pearl: Wait, if we're taking these guy's out of here, how do we keep the illusion they're still in?
Owner: Simple, we'll leave as quickly as we came for them. We must remain unseen at large.
With that said, a young woman spoke up.
Naomi: Now we get going, only 2 must come down to escort them safely.
Pearl, Owner and Garnet decided to come down themselves to inform the Equestrian Heroes. Unaware that they were spotted by the MLP villains.
Edited by VengefulBale on Apr 18th 2020 at 4:24:52 AM
"Bingo! If two species hate each other, they will wipe each other out on their own."
Ruler of Everything
The Final Session
Tabby is chained from her arms from the ceiling with her back facing Noire.
"This type of torture isn't as that bad as the ones before but the Legion of Doom won't be as soft as us. Let's begin now."
"Oh man, here it goes."
Noire starts to whip her until her arm gets tired. Tabby grunts from the pain. It's unsure if she's enjoying it or not.
"Ugh, my arm is starting to hurt. I might pull a muscle."
"Please, I don't mind more. You can take a break if you want."
"Ugh, she's a fucking masochist! I'm so done and I also need a cold bitter drink. I'll leave it up to Akumo to do this to her."
"I'm sorry but I meant is that I could endure more pain from the flogging. I’m not sex-obsessed,I’m only 16!"
"Oh shut up,bitch!"
Akumo enters the room. Tabby's mood shifts to anger.
"That’s enough,Noire. I suppose that we could bring her to the Legion right now."
"Alright,I’ll constrain her and we'll be on our way to their Headquarters."
Tabby is released from the chains on the ceiling and then is constrained in cuffs. Akumo opens a portal with Noire having Tabby in tow. He says goodbye to the Homunculi and tells him to prepare for battle.
They appear unexpectedly in the High Commands' meeting room. They could of went outside of that room but it was too late. They stand up boldly with the petrified and deformed Tabby in the middle of the two.
"We’ve brought the girl with us. Take care of her however you please. Maybe force her to work on something or make her your personal punching bag. I don’t care."
‘’They drag her in front of them and wait for them to respond.''
Oof
"Nice to meet you all,we have a couple of allies here to do some investigating. Get comfortable and don’t mind everyone."
"I dunno,his poison abilities seem pretty good given the Underground Fight but he’s 100% a dumbass."
"Okay,let’s go discuss our plan together."
Edited by TabbyGirl4 on Apr 18th 2020 at 9:03:57 AM
"I'm Mary Poppins, Y'all!" - Yondu,2017
Problem
"Wait, Giratina was his foster father? I don't like the look of this."
"Huh,Interesting."
"But okay, he's obviously going to use her as bait so we could be careful. Noire and Pride should be taken into consideration as threats too since they seem to be just as dangerous as him. I don't think they can possess people as Tabby never saw them until recently."
"Huh,he isn't the only threat. Let's do some more work and some training."
"Yeah!"
Ok Buddy
"The heck? You were confused the whole time? You know what,I hate repeating myself but I'll draw it out for you."
Pecan does some scribbling and shows the finished product to Onox while explaining everything as if she was talking to a preschooler but she barely dumbed it down.
"This is taking forever and costs a lot,how about we do it my way? You know Tabby has her phone on her as it's surgically attached to her? "
"Yeah,it even has a mulitversal tracker! Now I get it."
"We'll use this website of the company that manufactured it as it has a feature on it that can track any phones linked to a account."
"The password is saved on the internet browser so no need to type it all up. But it can't be up to date on tracking it if the battery is dead. Hopefully it still has juice at the universe she's captured in."
"Got it! It’s in a new strange universe that opened up its borders recently. Here's the coordinates."
"Okay, send the coordinates to every nominator, Billy's staff, The Prime Equestrian Royal Guard, and The Database Library Workers. Also tell Billy he can replace my limbs right away."
"On it! And done!"
"That was fast. Now, lemme go talk to our guests here."
Edited by TabbyGirl4 on Apr 15th 2020 at 2:01:16 PM
"I'm Mary Poppins, Y'all!" - Yondu,2017