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*Throws out a few crumbs of Nutcracker AU art* (づ๑•ᴗ•๑)づ♡
I figured that since it’s now the festive season, I’d do a bit of Nutcracker AU art haha! Also I decided to change up a few of the designs for the characters in this AU cause I wasn’t too happy with them 😅
Non-Cannon Adventures: Bug Dewi // Crossover // Moth Dust // Ugly // City of Tears // Sam's Adventures // The Hunter // Swordplay // Dewi's Dad in Dirtmouth
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"A curious young boy has stumbled across the most unusual bug in his backyard. He soon finds himself in an adventure spanning much more than he could have ever imagined."
This fancomic is based within the Hollow Knight Games, where Humans and Bugs collide!
Dewi felt himself wake, but did not move immediately. He wanted to get as much rest as he could before his alarm went off and he wasn't ready to get up yet. He stayed still for awhile until something felt off. It felt as though the alarm should've already gone off by now. Did he forget to set it? That was a worrying thought. Why was it so cold, why were his blankets missing, and why did his bed feel so stiff?
He decided it was time to open his eyes to check what was wrong, only to see that he wasn't in his bed at all. He was in a blue stone city, with spiked roofs and no sky. It didn't take long to figure out he was underground, but how did he get here? This looked a lot like the cave his bug friends lived in, but surely they would have no reason to kidnap him... Right?
He looked around the place but everything appeard to be abandoned. It was all pretty, but he wanted to go home. His dad would be worried sick and the thought of never going back was terrifying. He looked down at himself and froze. Those weren't his arms, those weren't even human arms. He wasn't wearing his pajamas but he was covered in black and yellow fuzz. Struggling to breathe, he ran to a nearby puddle to look at his reflection. What he saw couldn't possibly be him, and yet was. He looked like one of his bug friends and he had wings visible on his back. He couldn't hold back a scream any longer and started to cry. Was this a dream? How did this happen? Did a magic bug get angry at him last time he was in Hollownest and curse him?!
He wanted his dad.
(Is this ooc? please tell me if it is. Also, who do you think should find him first? Ghost or The Collector? If Ghost didn't already fight The Collector that is.)
I mean. I don't see it that out of character. Dewi got Isekaid into the BUG world. Also I love the mini fanfic you've written. Have some fanart of a fanart.
I like to think Ghost travels through Hallownest a lot of the time (because I def do in game). Ghost would probably find Dewi and get tackled by said 'stranger' hugging them.
(it doesn't exactly follow what lily drew, but I chose to follow my heart instead)
@violetthunderstorm
Dewi sat frozen in the rain. For how long, he didn't know. He was just trying to process what was happening, but his mind refused to cooperate. Dewi eventually came to his senses and crawled to a nearby overhang. Getting out of the rain was the least he could do
"Remember what your dad told you," Dewi told himself, "when you're lost, don't panic. Just stay put, and call for help." His dad's advice was for hiking, of course, but it wouldn't hurt to practice now. He was in a city, someone had to find him eventually, no?
"Your father sounds like a smart fellow"
"AAHH-" Dewi whipped around towards the voice behind him to see a bug. They were new to him, they hadn't been with the others the first time Dewi visited Hallownest. They were dressed much nicer than any bug Dewi had met. They wore a fancy vest with a fur collar, and their... beard (could bugs have beards?) dragged across the floor, hiding any mouth they might have had.
"Hah hah! Scare ya, did I? Better get yourself under control soon, kid. I've seen bugs far stronger than you meet their end."
Dewi just sat on the damp stone, looking up at the smug insect in front of him.
"Bah, where are my manners. The name's Lemm. And you are?" He stretched out a hand to help the kid up.
"Uh- I- My... my name's..."
"Well, spit it out!" The bug was getting impatient.
"D-Dewi! My name's Dewi!" He grabbed Lemm's hand, who pulled Dewi up a lot harder than he was prepared for.
"Dewi, huh? ... Hey!! You think I'm stupid? I've heard everyone talkin' the 'higher being' named Dewi. I know that ain't you! Why, you're hardly taller than the silent fellow selling me relics." Lemm raises a hand over Dewi's now short, rotund body and sizes him up
Dewi starts waving his arms about, clearly distraught about being told he's lying "I really am Dewi! I'm a human, I promise!"
Lemm just rubs the sides of his skull, "so much for 'clearing my head'. I'm heading back to my shop" he walks over to a nearby lift and rests his hand on the operating lever.
Dewi begins panicking again, "Wait! Don't leave! Please, at least let me come with you!"
"I'd prefer to be alone right now, 'Dewi'." He makes air quotes as he says Dewi's name.
"...please?"
One look at the boy's face and Lemm couldn't tell him no anymore, "fine, but don't come in my shop. I don't want you getting anything wet."
*cracks knuckles* Okay, okay now I HAVE to join in. This is too fun to pass up.
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“D-Do you know where we are?” Dewi spoke up at the tall, horned bug.
Lemm paused and eyed Dewi for a moment, “There are signs everywhere and I do not take you for one who cannot read…” He sighed. “This is the West side of the City of Tears. Bordering the fungal wastes.”
Of course, that did not narrow it down at all in Dewi’s mind. In fact, it only confused him more.
Dewi walked awkwardly behind Lemm towards the strange elevator contraption. He was grateful that someone had found him, even if this bug stranger didn’t seem very inviting. Maybe Lemm could help him find his other bug friends? Quirrel and Ghost would know what to do, right? They were magic after all. One of them had to have a spell to turn him back. He really wasn't fond of being covered in this wet fur.
Lemm clanked the elevator lever up and Dewi couldn’t help but squeak as the small cage they stood on unceremoniously lifted itself off the ground and the sound of chain bumping on chain echoed through the large corridor.
“I’ve only ever been to Dirt Mouth, Mr. Lemm. It’s this big bug city in one of the caves near my house. I have bug friends there who can help me turn back into uh.. a human. Is it close?”
Lemm huffed as the elevator stopped. He shuffled forward towards the end of the hall with ‘Dewi’ the bee following right behind him.
“Your tall tale is quite amusing, child. Making up words like “how-men”, along with the way you say ‘bug’ as if it is an insult. You are strange indeed, though your "higher being" lie is quite ludicrous. And no, Dirtmouth is leagues above us. I am surprised you arrived here in one piece, if you are at all telling any truth.”
“What! H-How far? And I’m telling you, I’m a human! I woke up here like…like this!” Dewi chaotically waved his small insect-like arms in front of him.
“I think I was cursed by that evil moth-thing Ghost killed last week! I accidentally stepped on Hollow and then Ghost brought her out of them? And she was super bright and tried to kill m-”
“Eh, eh, stop there.” Lemm shooed Dewi from taking another step forward. They both stood at the entrance of a shop harboring all types of strange carved stones, bottles and metals. A single large and intricately carved stone slab laid in the middle, along with a large window at the back of the room that had rain pounding the sides of the glass.
“This is where my relic collection begins and you end. I do not want you ruining any of my belongings with you dripping all over the place. Your very nonsense may drive the knowledge out of these artifacts.” Lemm turned his back and sat behind his desk, swiping off the dust from some of his closest tablets and grabbing one to decifer. “Children these days do not appreciate the lost arts of-”
He looked up for a moment and saw the little bee standing across his desk, puddles of water trailing from where he once stood. Lemm grimaced. “I see you do not listen to what you are told, either. You must be troublesome for your father.”
Dewi scrunched up his face at the comment. “Tell me how to get to Dirt Mouth!”
Lemm rolled his dark eyes and set his tablet on his desk. "I am sorry to tell you, but that trek has killed many a travelers before, strong ones may I add." He looked the bee up and down, making note of how small the bug was. "And it would be a fools errand for a child like you to go alone."
"Why don't you take me there then?" Dewi asked matter of factly.
Lemm almost laughed, "You continue to be a jester."
"If you're not going to help me- I'll uh I'm just going to go on my own! And if I die it will be your fault!" Dewi blurted out. His threat was mostly a lie. The thought of going alone scared him more than he'd liked to admit and if this bug said no... he wouldn't be leaving anytime soon.
Lemm rubbed his forehead and glanced at his tablet and then to the child staring at him. He could tell by Dewi's facial expression the child was bluffing, but his words still held weight. Lemm slowly considered his options.
He could possibly wait for the child's father. Unlikely as it was for him to appear. Keeping the thing here could potentially ruin his wares, like all slimy children claws do. The last and more strait forward option would be letting the child travel alone... Lemm pushed away the thought. He may be a recluse, but he was not unprincipled.
He sighed as the little bee waited impatiently for his response. An idea soon entered his shell.
"It recurred to me that an old Stag Station reopened East of here. I've met a silent traveler who goes through the ruined station to sell me artifacts. In theory, the Stag there should be able to take you to Dirtmouth... If I accompany you, will you agree to leave my relics in peace?"
Dewi leapt up in excitement, his wings involuntarily fluttering.
"AHHhh! What are- Oh those are my wings," Dewi blushed and regained his composure, "uh- Yes! Yes! Thank you Mr. Lemm."
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The two soon set out across the city, Lemm leading the way. The lighter corridors of the West city seemingly began to grow darker as they strode along the neatly paved road. It was eerily quite 'cept for the pitter patter of rain falling all around them.
"The rain here is really small." Dewi thought out loud. Lemm was silent. He continued, "We're bugs, so doesn't that mean these water drops should be HUGE? They'd be like missiles in the real world. Maybe in Hallow Nest they're small because of bug magic? So it doesn't scare or hurt anyone?"
"Interesting observation," Lemm spoke in a flattened tone.
The duo trotted along until they both stood underneath an intricately detailed hallway situated with a cold metal bench, overlooking what seemed to be a long deep tunnel. For a split moment, Dewi wondered if these bugs had trains or locomotives. They had elevators and buildings. The fact that they might have their own kinds of train would be so cool! But his thoughts came to a halt as Lemm began to ring a singular golden bell on a nearby pole. It gave off an echoey clear sound all throughout the hall and then everything feel silent.
Dewi quizzingly looked up at Lemm. "What was that supposed to do?"
"It should have notified the Stag, from what it says on the instructions." Lemm pointed to a slab with strange stone carvings. Before Dewi could respond with what Lemm meant by 'stag', a deep rumbling sound came from the tunnel. With an enormous blast of air and dust, a gigantic creature with armor and brass burst through the tunnel entrance and came to a startling stop in front of the pair.
"AHH!" Dewi shouted. He scrabbled behind Lemm as the massive Stag Beetle curiously looked over at the two strangers. His horns gleamed in the dark light and his back garnered seats like those you would see on a horse carriage. The Stag was short of breath, but composed.
"Greetings!" The large beetle proclaimed. His head tilted to the side towards Dewi. "I did not mean to startle you little one. *huff* It must be unusual now for a young one to see the likes of my visage. Do not worry, my duty is to aid any traveler across the depth of Hallownest. I am at your service."
Dewi hesitantly stepped out from around Lemm's beard. He remembered that large beetle's voice.
"Wait. Are you the Rhinoceros Beetle from Dirt Mouth?"
Now it was the Stags turn to be surprised. "Rhinoceros Beetle? How strange you call me that young one. The higher being who visits Dirtmouth blessed me with the name when he saw me only recently."
Dewi ran up to the Beetle, jumping in alarm. "That's ME!! My name is Dewi, I'm the one who called you that. Do you remember? I called you that because you don't look like a stag beetle. Stag beetles have front facing mandibles kind of like Ghost's, but movable, and Rhinoceros Beetles have horns like yours that go up. Anyways I got turned into a BEE!! I think I got cursed by that evil moth Ghost killed last week and I need to find Hornet and Quirrel to reverse it!"
