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[adelinesariana]

Hi! I’m Adeline Sariana!

I doodle stuff, mainly fan art for ELTZ or the Eavesdropper Series, I come up with stories and just have a fun time.

I might post fanart, brainstorming ideas, early concepts, (really insane theories, Mainly for ELTZ), or just things I’m hyperfixating on. Feel free to stay if you’d like! Everyone is welcome here! Just as long as you’re respectful!

[adelinesariana]

Warning! This Theory Contains Spoilers for Everything Leads to Zero (and, by extension, the Indigo Disk)! Proceed with Caution.

Okay, Emergency Theory Time.

Briar’s up to something, and I’m scared. I know I can’t interfere with the Story, but I at least want to know her plans to brace for what’s coming. (She’s already talking to me and hijacking my replies, so that’s great.)

And thus, I give you…The Meta Briar Theory…

Except I don’t, because there are a couple things to go over first…

What the Heck Is Meta Briar?

Meta Briar is the theory that Briar will have a boss fight in the Underdepths very similar to Photoshop Flowey. The name Meta Briar came from Meta Flowey, not at the idea that Briar would “go meta.”

Suffice to say, the name is a lot more fitting in hindsight.

But due to new things being learned in the most recent chapter, I’ve decided to tweak it a little. And so, now, I give you…my updated version of the Meta Briar theory.

The “Meta” Aspect (and Lusamine):

Chapter 58 reveals that Briar now knows about the Knowing and her entire life being a video game. The story at one point says: “If she could study Lilac, unravel the nature of this external control, and seize Terapagos, Briar wouldn't just clear her family's name. She would master the very forces that dictated human history.”

That’s not the least bit concerning!

So yeah, Briar wants to become the “Hypergod of the Game World.” But what does Lusamine have to do with any of this? Well, we’re getting to that.

In Sun and Moon, Lusamine was a character who became obsessed with Ultra Beasts after a tragic event in her life. She and Briar actually share a lot of similarities; being very maternal towards the main characters (in their own twisted way) and being obsessed with a specific Pokemon.

Which brings us to…Lusamine fusing with Niheligo during the climax of the story and battling the MC with powered up Pokemon.

I believe that Briar will go through a similar process with Terapagos for a couple of reasons:

The End of Chapter 58 has Briar activating a program called the “Paradox Binding Protocol” which is basically what players do to their Pokemon with rare candies and vitamins. Forced stat and level manipulation. Powering up her Pokemon.

Terapagos has meta narrative powers, as evidenced by Juliana. Whose to say those meta narrative powers can’t fuse itself with a trainer?

There are a lot of Alolan Pokemon that Lilac has, and overall @celestial-kyuk0n has a love for Sun and Moon. Why wouldn’t she make a reference to one of the most iconic scenes in the game? Plus, it’s a good way to expand upon things that the game never did.

But how would Briar even get Terapagos in the first place? That brings me to…

The Manipulation:

We already know about Briar’s manipulation of Lilac (if you’ve seen the “Taking you to Court” post on Kyukon’s blog, you know very well). But whose to say things won’t go further? 

In that same post, Briar was quoted, saying, “Soon, I will make Syringa an offer she cannot refuse. Just you wait and see.”

I believe that this is about their legacies and Briar convincing Lilac about clearing their names. Both their ancestors were labeled as frauds. They were both mocked for it! But she has a way to clear the Syringa and Heath name.

It’s simple. Capture Terapagos for her.

This is also based off of fics that have Briar manipulate Kieran into capturing Terapagos, think Secret Admirer by @tuttiwrites. But, I feel Kyukon will go a different route. Much like what she did with Pecharunt possessing Lilac instead of the more common options of Kieran or Briar.

Having Briar manipulate Lilac perfectly falls in line with that subversion of expectations that Kyukon often does in ELTZ.

And now for something more…mysterious:

Her Pokemon and what “Binding” might mean:

Briar has Pokemon in this interpretation, but we don't know what they are.

I’ve been slowly chipping away at what her Pokemon might be. So far, the only hint we have are these glitchy radar scans:

A crystalline parasite.

A silhouette, shining with a greed that gained a life of its own.

A supercomputer.

A genetic anomaly—designed to shatter Lilac’s ties to the future.

A humble gem forced into an artificial mutation.

A gentle heart trapped in a waking nightmare.

Now, for what they mean. I don’t exactly know what Pokemon they might be. A supercomputer could refer to a Paradox. So far, I’ve got two out of six ideas on what they might be:

“A crystalline parasite.” Glimmora (Glimmora’s petals are made of Crystalized poison, and they attach themselves to walls and suck out the nutrients. Much like a parasite.)

“A genetic anomaly—designed to shatter Lilac’s ties to the future.” Iron Jugulis (This Pokemon is described to be the offspring of a Hydreigon that fell in love with a robot. Very much a genetic anomaly.)

And then we get to the Paradox Binding Protocol. The word “Binding” sticks out to me.

Binding can be described as “to confine, restrain, or restrict as if with bonds.” But why is it paired with Paradox? Does that mean that Briar is creating her own Paradoxes through illegal measures? Maybe it’s all part of her plan? But why, though???

*Maybe you should stop trying to guess the password to my intentions. In the end, it’s all useless. You can’t do anything to stop me.* =)

Wh—oh, no. Nonononono. Briar can’t be listening, can she?? Great, I’m going insane!

*(An amused laugh is heard from the distance)*

[adelinesariana]

I’d like to add on a little bit more…miscellaneous stuff to the Meta Briar Theory, especially since we’re most likely going to get the Terapagos battle next chapter or the chapter after that.

Number 1: Hidden Potentials

@celestial-kyuk0n revealed that Hidden Potentials can corrupt due to factors like emotional suffering and deep obsessions, two factors that Briar has gone through. Not to mention that in Chapter 61, through his chromesthesia, Kieran sees the color representing Briar as an oily black.

I personally theorize that Kieran’s Chromestesia (or at least the colors he sees the characters’ voices as outside of music) is actually an ability that his hidden potential allows, to see others hidden potentials. Kyukon says that when a hidden potential is corrupted, it becomes black.

Y’know, like the color Briar’s voice was described as.

If Briar does fuse with Terapagos, I believe that its meta-narrative abilities will pull Briar’s hidden potential to the surface. An alternative I’ve also thought about is maybe Meta Briar being her hidden potential.

Number 2: Lusamine Parallels

One fact I’ve had regarding Meta Briar is that it heavily references Lusamine fusing with Nihilego, coming from the fact that Kyukon adore Sun and Moon.

So, I wanted to add something to this. After Briar is defeated, she ends up so severely injured that she falls into a comatose state, much like Lusamine in S/M.

This one probably…won’t happen. But hey, the idea’s out there now!

Number 3: Not really something Meta Briar related but sorta tying into it.

This has to do with Lilac. Chapter 42 has Lilac connecting with Terapagos and summoning a crystal shield. And later chapters have her summoning Crystal shards and spears, mainly to attack the Purple Queen and Briar, respectively.

In Chapter 63, after getting her ribbon back from the Stellar Garchomp, instead of putting it back on her beret, she ties it around her collar.

You know what that reminds me of?

Sailor Moon, or really any magical girl shows, where normally on their transformed outfit, is a large bow in the middle of their chest.

Hear me out: what if Lilac harnesses the power of Terapagos against Briar and transforms into a magical girl?

…Yeah, I’m in too deep.

uhhh…OBLIGATORY BATTAT GIF THAT I USE IN ALL OF THESE THEORIES!

[askfriskandcompany]

And Spamton is dead...we failed guys, Tenna [CUNGEDERO]'D him

Running down the street

I gotta go fast

Hey that bump

Is shaped like a rat

-TQ

[adelinesariana]

You do not understand how much I’ve been laughing about this.

TENNATRUCKING.

[adelinesariana]

I’ve decided to reupload this drawing for a couple of reasons.

This was initially a drawing of Himiko and Kazuki Koshou from @tuttiwrites’s Eavesdropperverse. In that post, I drew Kazuki with brown hair due to my headcanon that he would have the same hair color as Julie.

But Tutti has informed me that it may come off as me not liking the original design and making my own. Now, this was not my intention. I just wanted to see a hypothetical. But I understand the problem.

I’ve decided to take down the original post and reupload the drawing with Kazuki’s normal hair. I did not mean to upset anyone with the drawing.

[celestial-kyuk0n]

Chapter 64 of Everything Leads to Zero is out now!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/65847679/chapters/238188991

Lilac returns to the upper levels of the Underdepths fundamentally changed. Armed with a newfound clarity, an uncharacteristic confidence, and an eerie, seamless synergy with the Player, she effortlessly sweeps through the dangers blocking their descent.

⚠️Content Warning⚠️: Hey everyone! Please be advised that this chapter contains intense psychological themes and depictions of mental distress. It contains themes of Sensory Distress, Dissociation and Depersonalization, Loss of Agency / Manipulation, Existential Dread & Reckless Behavior, Emotional Distress.

If you feel overwhelmed by themes of manipulation or identity erasure, please take care of yourself while reading.

[adelinesariana]

Kyukon, I swear to god, if the young Prince is named “Asriel”, I’m gonna deactivate my account.

[celestial-kyuk0n]

Can we see an interaction between the CrystalFlower couple by any chance? (Maybe before the Teal Mask trip???)

…I just need to fuel this fire with them. I’m so obsessed.

It took me a little while to figure out how an interaction between them would look before the events of the Teal Mask (and thus, before the start of ELTZ). I like to imagine that Flowery actually comes from the present timeline of the story—where the Terastal energy is messing up different dimensions—but he traveled back to the past to try and give Briar a subtle warning. He loves her and doesn't want to see her go too far down her dark path in the future.

For some wild reason, my brain also pictures him as a fake Grass-type Pokémon Biology professor at Blueberry Academy. 😅

By the way, all the botanical descriptions you'll see in this interaction are based on actual research I did (I absolutely love flower meanings! 🌸), and I adore how well they fit into this scene.

With that being said, I really hope you enjoy this crossover interaction! 💜

(The Blueberry Academy staff room is quiet, illuminated only by the artificial, bluish glow of the large windows and the harsh light of a laptop screen. Briar is sitting at her desk, surrounded by scattered notes on Kitakami and student profiles. Flowery—currently in his human Darkner form, posing as the school’s eccentric new Grass-type Biology teacher—leans against the edge of her desk, holding a cup of tea he doesn't actually intend to drink. He watches her with an intense, lingering gaze that she completely misses.)

Briar: (Frustrated, typing rapidly on her keyboard) “The administration is being ridiculously bureaucratic about this. A research trip to Kitakami cannot be left to a random lottery. I need specific elements if I want my study on the Terastal energy to yield actual results.”

Flowery: (He chuckles, taking a slow step closer, his eyes scanning the profiles on her desk. He spots the faces of Carmine, Kieran, and a specific application from Uva Academy) “You know, technically speaking, picking your favorite lab rats beforehand is against school regulations, Briar. The protocol says it should be random. But then again... rules are really more like a suggestion, aren't they? Especially when they get in the way of what we actually want.”

Briar: (She sighs, looking up from her screen, slightly annoyed by his presence but too exhausted to dismiss him) “It is not about favorites, Flowery. It’s about efficiency. This excursion is my chance to finally prove my ancestor Heath's findings. And to do that, I need her.” (She taps her finger firmly against the profile of the Uva Academy student: Syringa Lilac) “She is a descendant of one of Heath’s most crucial collaborators. I have a specific proposition for her, and she needs to be in Kitakami.”

Flowery: (His smile freezes for a fraction of a second. Internally, a cold wave of dread washes over him. He knows that name. He knows what happens to Briar once Lilac steps into her life. He masks his panic with a playful smirk) “Ah, Lilac! What a small world. You know, before I transferred to Blueberry, I used to teach at Uva Academy. Totally true, don't look up the records! I actually met her.”

Briar: (Her eyes light up with sudden interest, turning her full attention to him) “You met her? Tell me about her personality. Is she easily influenced? Is she dedicated to academic pursuits, or is she more... malleable?”

Flowery: (He feels a surge of thrill seeing her beautiful, calculating eyes focused entirely on him. He loves her sharp mind, but he hates why she's using it right now. Desperate to steer the conversation away from Lilac, he waves his hand dismissively, laughing) “Oh, she’s... a handful. To be honest, she reminds me of a friend's kid back home. A quiet child named Kris. Always staring blankly, ripping people's plans apart just by existing…”

Briar: (Frowning, writing down the name) “Kris? Are they another student from Paldea? Should I look into their file as well?”

Flowery: (He quickly leans over her shoulder, gently but firmly placing his hand over her notebook to stop her from writing, his heart aching at her proximity) “No, no, no! Don't bother. Kris is just... another random student. Totally irrelevant. Let’s talk about something much more interesting. Like... the biology of local flora? For example, did you know that in old folklore, people believed bringing a Lilac branch inside the house brings terrible misfortune?”

Briar: (She blinks, looking at his hand on her notebook, then up at his face, completely oblivious) “Superstition. I am a scientist, Flowery. I don't care about old wives' tales.”

Flowery: (His voice softens, losing some of its playful edge. He looks directly into her eyes, a deep, hidden sadness in his gaze. He is thinking about how this dimension's Terastal energy is the only thing keeping him alive and human, yet it's the very thing that will drive her to madness. He hates that for once, his meta-powers cannot change the code of this tragic script) “It’s not just a superstition. Sometimes, when you invite a delicate flower into your home... into your life... it brings a storm that breaks everything. Some things are beautiful, but they are meant to be left alone.”

Briar: (She scoffs gently, pulling her notebook away, missing the desperate warning in his words) “You are far too poetic for a biology teacher. Nature is meant to be studied and mastered, not feared.”

Flowery: (He lets his hand fall back to his side. Internally, he is breaking. He knows her destiny. He wants to rewrite her patch, to save her from herself, but the universal code won't let him) “Hey, smile again. You know... there's another flower. The Sweet Briar. Botanists say its thorns can wound you, but its leaves smell like fresh apples, and its extracts can heal. There’s always hope for a flower like that. Even when the future looks a bit dark.”

Briar: (She looks back at her screen, completely absorbed in her programming, offering a faint, dismissive smile) “A flower that wounds to heal? Sounds inefficient. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to finish coding these travel permits.”

Flowery: (He looks at her one last time, his chest tightening with hopeless ache. He realizes she will never look at him the way he looks at her—not while she is blinded by her obsession. He steps back into the shadows of the room, his voice dropping to a whisper she doesn't hear) “...Goodnight, Briar. Just remember I tried to warn you before the game started.”

[adelinesariana]

Decided to take a spin at adapting this scene myself and how I would write it. Most of the dialogue is the same. Just the subtext is a little different.

Also, Briar calls Flowery “Florence” in this because it’s the pseudonym he’s using in Blueberry Academy. I just thought that nobody would buy him being called “Flowery.”

I think I leaned in a bit too much with the Asgore parallels but hey, I tried.

Contrasting the usual liveliness in the daytime, the Blueberry Staff room at night stayed eerily quiet, minus the low hum of the water enveloping the structure. The projected screens broadcast nothing more than a mocking illusion of the night sky and stars above to provide a small source of light. Briar’s laptop stayed the only other bright spot, bathing the scattered notes and student profiles on her desk in a harsh cyan light.

Realistically, no one would’ve stayed here this late into the night. And truthfully, that was correct; most of the teachers had left for bed by now. Except for one.

Sure, Flowery gave a reason to stay so late—getting his lesson on botany and different types of plants done—but by the ten minute mark his mind drifted to…other topics.

He let out a sigh and leaned against Briar’s desk, the heat from his cup slowly creeping up his hand. Why had he even grabbed a cup of tea anyways? Tea was much too acidic for someone like him, and besides, he ran on hopes and dreams after all! (And sunlight, too, but that’s currently out of the question.) He should’ve given it to one of the other teachers instead.

His thoughts were quickly interrupted by the sound of a huff, followed by more typing. “The administration is being ridiculously bureaucratic about this,” Briar muttered, her voice tinged with frustration. “A research trip to Kitakami cannot be left to a random lottery. I need specific elements if I want my study on Terastal energy to yield actual results.”

Flowery chuckled, taking a slow step toward the frustrated scientist, eyes fixed on the various student profiles. He only recognized two; a girl with fiery scarlet streaks that clashed with her long deep black hair, and her brother, whose violet underside went well with his shorter black hair. Alongside those was an application to Uva Academy, the text obscured via papers.

“You know, technically speaking, picking your favorite lab rats beforehand is against school regulations, Bri.” He replied, his words coming out like a pre-rehearsed speech. “The protocol says it should be random. But then again... rules are really more like a suggestion, aren't they? Especially when they get in the way of what we actually want.”

Briar sighed, finally shooting a glance in his direction. He half expected her to glare at him, much like Raly did when he said that to them after his voice clips were turned off. But instead, she just spoke. “It is not about favorites, Florence. It’s about efficiency. This excursion is my chance to finally prove Heath's findings. And to do that, I need her.” She swept the papers aside to reveal the Uva Academy application in its full glory: a smiling, lavender haired girl with a violet beret stared back at them.

The name on the application made Flowery’s breath hitch, his eyes widening before he quickly shut them: Syringa Lilac.

Syringa. The girl who changes Briar’s life for the worse. The girl who gave her the Stellar Shard. The girl whom Briar uses. The girl who ended her story.

He quickly masked his panic with a smirk. “Ah, Lilac! What a small world.” He prayed she didn’t just hear his voice crack. “You know, before I transferred to Blueberry, I used to teach at Uva. Totally true, don't look up the records!” Dammit, Flowery! Why did you say that?! “I actually met her.”

He felt beads of sweat form on his face. She’s not gonna buy it. He thought. Yep. Well done, Flowery. You’ve blown your cover. 

Contrary to his belief, Briar’s dark eyes lit up with interest, her full attention now on him. “You met her?! Tell me about her personality. Is she easily influenced? Is she dedicated to academic pursuits, or is she more... malleable?”

The sudden surge of thrill from her beautiful, calculating eyes on him felt like pure pleasure. He felt the heat creep into his cheeks, alongside a small amount of dread. Why? Why must she use that sharp mind of hers that drove him wild now? To get info on a girl he barely knew anything about? He waved his free hand dismissively, hoping that’ll be enough to get her mind on something else. 

“Hahahaha! Oh, she’s... a handful.” Well, at least he didn’t say “flowers” when he laughed. “To be honest, she reminds me of an… old friend's kid back home. A quiet kid named Kris. Always staring blankly, ripping people's plans apart just by existing…” He trailed off, desperately trying to cover up the resentment bubbling up to the surface. He put down his cup of tea, now cold.

“Kris? Are they another student from Paldea?” Briar asked, jotting down the name. “Should I look into their file as well?”

Shoot. Without a second thought, he quickly leaned over Briar's shoulder, gently, but firmly, placing his hand over her notebook. He plastered on a fake grin, his cheeks now a deeper shade of scarlet. “No, no, no! Don't bother!” He reassured, one of his voice clips slipping out, the lack of sound catching his attention. “Kris is just... another random student. Totally irrelevant! Let’s talk about something much more interesting. Like... the biology of local flora! For example…uh, did you know that in old folklore, people believed bringing a Lilac branch inside the house brings terrible misfortune?”

She blinked, her gaze shifting from his hand on her notebook to his face, nervous grin and all. Somehow, she completely missed the blush. “Superstition. I am a scientist, Florence. I don't care about old wives' tales.”

For the first time during the entire conversation, Flowery’s smile faltered. He glanced over to Briar, a deep sadness lingering in his eyes. How ironic, isn’t it? The very thing keeping him alive and human is the very thing that drives his love to madness. It’s almost…familiar, even.

Notes scattered around the room, hanging from the ceiling. Red threads tying them all together. A person, desperately trying to prove themself. His cheerful voice, trying to get their mind off their work. A hand on their shoulder. 

*Crack*

He shook his head before he continued. “It’s not just a superstition.” Flowery told her. “Y’know, sometimes, when you invite a delicate flower into your home... into your life... it brings a storm that destroys everything…Some things are beautiful, but they are meant to be left alone.”

All Flowery got from Briar in return was a scoff, yanking her notebook from his hand. “You are far too poetic for a biology teacher,” she replied, opening her notebook back up to the page she was on. “Nature is meant to be studied and mastered, not feared.”

He let his hand fall back to his side. Another crack. Simply looking at her now stung. All he saw was her destiny: Splayed out on the floor of the Crater, sobbing, bleeding. She cried for help. And yet nobody came.

And yet, Flowery couldn’t shake the feeling that this had all happened before.

A sudden, booming voice echoing through his mind: “Everyone will finally realize how right I was…That I wasn’t ‘crazy.’ That they weren’t ‘conspiracies…’”

A sharp sting coursed through his chest.

Oh.

That’s what this was all reminding him of.

Tears pricked at the corners of his eyes, threatening to spread and fall. He squeezed them shut, plastering on a reassuring smile as he leaned in. “Hey, smile again. You know... there's another flower. The Sweet Briar.” He chuckled. Of course he’d compare her to a plant she shared a name with. “Botanists say its thorns can wound you, but its leaves smell like fresh apples, and its extracts can heal.” He stole a quick glance at her. “There’s always hope for a flower like that. Even when the future looks a bit dark.”

Once again, his words fell on mostly deaf ears. Briar only returned a faint, dismissive smile. “A flower that wounds to heal? Sounds inefficient. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to finish coding these travel permits.” She shooed him off with her free hand.

Flowery nodded; he’d definitely overstayed his welcome by now. Guess another improvised lesson would have to do for tomorrow.

He grabbed his coat—draped on one of the chairs—and hoisted it over his shoulder before he waved back. “See ya tomorrow, Bri!” He beamed, almost a little too joyful. Briar didn’t respond back, not even as he stole another glance at her.

As he stepped out of the staff room, the longing ache in his chest returned. Of course. What did you expect? For Briar to come flocking to you, shouting “I love you too!” Get a chance, Flowery. Get a goddamn chance. 

Those same tears from before pricked at the corners of his eyes. She’ll never look at you that way. She’s too busy with her research.

He swallowed the lump forming in his throat just before stepping in the elevator. But just as the doors closed, one last thought ran through his mind, the same words repeating over and over:

It’s Asgore all over again.

[adelinesariana]

Guys, you’ll never believe this…

[adelinesariana]

Who’s out here Deltarune-ing their ELTZ ‘til they Jarona?

Based on a comment by @celestial-kyuk0n

[adelinesariana]

Breaking News! AdelineSariana becomes an Everything Leads To Zero Battat! Fork found in kitchen!

No, but really, this is practically how my mind works when it comes to ELTZ. Thank you @celestial-kyuk0n, I now know how fandoms like Gravity Falls and UTDR feel when theorizing. (I mean this positively. I LOVE doing this.)

Decided to try out this sorta sketchy look for this one. Kinda like what I sometimes draw in my sketchbooks.

(Also, let’s just say this picture was inspired by a very specific song. Hint: It’s from what I consider a sorta popular, yet also sorta niche 2010’s musical—mainly because I didn’t find out about it until recently—and is THE signature song from that musical.) Let me know what you think it is!

[celestial-kyuk0n]

Guys, I lowkey adore Audino, okay? 🙄 It’s literally one of my favorite Pokémon ever and it physically hurts me not giving one to Lilac. So, we are all going to collectively gaslight ourselves into believing that Lilac is currently in Pasio, somehow scored an Audino, and magically got a Sygna Suit complete with a Mega Evolution. (Don't ask me what item she’d use as a Key Stone though, my brain cells didn't get that far 💀).

Honestly, I'm obsessed with how this design turned out, even if it’s completely non-canon and I made it solely for my own dopamine fixes. Fun fact: if Lilac ever got a main Mega, she’d still vibe with her Altaria most of the time, but Mega Audino just looks too good on her to ignore.  🥰

Anyway, here’s a random shower thought I had while drawing this: what other Pokémon would you guys even give to Lilac? 🤔 Throw literally anything at me—shinies, legendaries, mythicals, commons, Magikarp, whatever. I’m just genuinely curious to see what kind of vibes you readers think match her. 👀 Let me know!

[adelinesariana]

Definitely love the design 🩷

(Also, I’m using @tuttiwrites’s Kieran Sygna Suit design because while I like the official design, I really like Tutti’s more!)

[adelinesariana]

Lilac be like: “I have my whole life ahead of me!” No you don’t, the Purple Queen is coming.

(This is how I cope. @celestial-kyuk0n, please. I’m not okay. I want Lilac to be okay.)

also lil bonus doodle of Terastal Fate Flowery comforting Lilac. I just need someone to hug her.

[adelinesariana]

Tomorrow something from the Underdepths arc will be confirmed.

ALWAYS BET ON META BRIAR AND KIERAN KNIGHT BABY!

[adelinesariana]

In case anyone hasn’t seen it already on Kuykon’s blog, basically I have a crack ship that involves Flowery from Deltarune and Briar from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. This is an AU for that concept called Terastal Fate.

If you want the read the post that started the Terastal Fate AU all, it’s right here:

Post by @celestial-kyuk0n

💬 4  🔁 0  ❤️ 1 · Can we see an interaction between the CrystalFlower couple by any chance? (Maybe before the Teal Mask trip???) …I just nee

And for the post that Kickstarted CrystalFlower, here:

Post by @celestial-kyuk0n

💬 0  🔁 0  ❤️ 2 · Alright, Juliana said that Briar can never meet Flowey. …But she didn’t say anything about Briar meeting Flowery I just f

I’ll probably go into more detail on the Terastal Fate AU soon…if I remember about it.

[adelinesariana]

“Nothing’s what it seems, but here in the Underdepths, your past is always close behind.”

Well, now that @celestial-kyuk0n’s ELTZ is in the Underdepths Arc, might as well show this off!

…I’m praying to Arceus that Lilac will be okay.

(Also, this was made before Chapter 61 came out, so I didn’t give Lilac the bow she has.)

[adelinesariana]

Happy Birthday, Lilac!

Remember what you said about wanting a card? Well, here it is! It’s less of a card than more of me trying to imitate the Anime’s style, but it’ll suffice! (Plus, @celestial-kyuk0n also made one for you, too!) Kieran’s even there since you wanted a card of him too!

(Plus, did you know that @tuttiwrites’s Kieran shares the same birthday as you? This is also a present for him!)

[adelinesariana]

Warning! This Theory Contains Spoilers for Everything Leads to Zero (and, by extension, the Indigo Disk)! Proceed with Caution.

Okay, Emergency Theory Time.

Briar’s up to something, and I’m scared. I know I can’t interfere with the Story, but I at least want to know her plans to brace for what’s coming. (She’s already talking to me and hijacking my replies, so that’s great.)

And thus, I give you…The Meta Briar Theory…

Except I don’t, because there are a couple things to go over first…

What the Heck Is Meta Briar?

Meta Briar is the theory that Briar will have a boss fight in the Underdepths very similar to Photoshop Flowey. The name Meta Briar came from Meta Flowey, not at the idea that Briar would “go meta.”

Suffice to say, the name is a lot more fitting in hindsight.

But due to new things being learned in the most recent chapter, I’ve decided to tweak it a little. And so, now, I give you…my updated version of the Meta Briar theory.

The “Meta” Aspect (and Lusamine):

Chapter 58 reveals that Briar now knows about the Knowing and her entire life being a video game. The story at one point says: “If she could study Lilac, unravel the nature of this external control, and seize Terapagos, Briar wouldn't just clear her family's name. She would master the very forces that dictated human history.”

That’s not the least bit concerning!

So yeah, Briar wants to become the “Hypergod of the Game World.” But what does Lusamine have to do with any of this? Well, we’re getting to that.

In Sun and Moon, Lusamine was a character who became obsessed with Ultra Beasts after a tragic event in her life. She and Briar actually share a lot of similarities; being very maternal towards the main characters (in their own twisted way) and being obsessed with a specific Pokemon.

Which brings us to…Lusamine fusing with Nihilego during the climax of the story and battling the MC with powered up Pokemon.

I believe that Briar will go through a similar process with Terapagos for a couple of reasons:

The End of Chapter 58 has Briar activating a program called the “Paradox Binding Protocol” which is basically what players do to their Pokemon with rare candies and vitamins. Forced stat and level manipulation. Powering up her Pokemon.

Terapagos has meta narrative powers, as evidenced by Juliana. Whose to say those meta narrative powers can’t fuse itself with a trainer?

There are a lot of Alolan Pokemon that Lilac has, and overall @celestial-kyuk0n has a love for Sun and Moon. Why wouldn’t she make a reference to one of the most iconic scenes in the game? Plus, it’s a good way to expand upon things that the game never did.

But how would Briar even get Terapagos in the first place? That brings me to…

The Manipulation:

We already know about Briar’s manipulation of Lilac (if you’ve seen the “Taking you to Court” post on Kyukon’s blog, you know very well). But whose to say things won’t go further? 

In that same post, Briar was quoted, saying, “Soon, I will make Syringa an offer she cannot refuse. Just you wait and see.”

I believe that this is about their legacies and Briar convincing Lilac about clearing their names. Both their ancestors were labeled as frauds. They were both mocked for it! But she has a way to clear the Syringa and Heath name.

It’s simple. Capture Terapagos for her.

This is also based off of fics that have Briar manipulate Kieran into capturing Terapagos, think Secret Admirer by @tuttiwrites. But, I feel Kyukon will go a different route. Much like what she did with Pecharunt possessing Lilac instead of the more common options of Kieran or Briar.

Having Briar manipulate Lilac perfectly falls in line with that subversion of expectations that Kyukon often does in ELTZ.

And now for something more…mysterious:

Her Pokemon and what “Binding” might mean:

Briar has Pokemon in this interpretation, but we don't know what they are.

I’ve been slowly chipping away at what her Pokemon might be. So far, the only hint we have are these glitchy radar scans:

A crystalline parasite.

A silhouette, shining with a greed that gained a life of its own.

A supercomputer.

A genetic anomaly—designed to shatter Lilac’s ties to the future.

A humble gem forced into an artificial mutation.

A gentle heart trapped in a waking nightmare.

Now, for what they mean. I don’t exactly know what Pokemon they might be. A supercomputer could refer to a Paradox. So far, I’ve got two out of six ideas on what they might be:

“A crystalline parasite.” Glimmora (Glimmora’s petals are made of Crystalized poison, and they attach themselves to walls and suck out the nutrients. Much like a parasite.)

“A genetic anomaly—designed to shatter Lilac’s ties to the future.” Iron Jugulis (This Pokemon is described to be the offspring of a Hydreigon that fell in love with a robot. Very much a genetic anomaly.)

And then we get to the Paradox Binding Protocol. The word “Binding” sticks out to me.

Binding can be described as “to confine, restrain, or restrict as if with bonds.” But why is it paired with Paradox? Does that mean that Briar is creating her own Paradoxes through illegal measures? Maybe it’s all part of her plan? But why, though???

*Maybe you should stop trying to guess the password to my intentions. In the end, it’s all useless. You can’t do anything to stop me.* =)

Wh—oh, no. Nonononono. Briar can’t be listening, can she?? Great, I’m going insane!

*(An amused laugh is heard from the distance)*

[adelinesariana]

Alright, now that we’re done “Breaking the Ranks,” time for my predictions on what’s gonna happen “Below the Depths”!

Let’s see how many I’m right about.