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@askvenusandfriends
Introduction
Hi! This is Rusty @rusty-eevee and I decided it’d be really fun to make an ask blog for the Villain Venus AU! This blog is set in the time where Venus and Dusknoir were still working together under Master Dialga, a little while after Venus adopted Manaphy, but before she left to Nova and Grovyle for help.
Currently, Venus, Dusknoir, Nova, and Bidoof are open for asks! More characters will appear in the future too.
I hope you all have a great day!
Banner by @/fujii-draws
How did you stop that Eevee? How did Chatot get hurt?
Nova, are you hiding something? Is she not really in "custody"?
“Chatot was being held hostage! What are you trying to say? That I was wrong for stopping someone who’s proved herself to be a wretched criminal? Do I have to remind everyone that she is helping the very Pokemon who turned our world into this nightmare in the first place? Why aren’t you angry at her too?”
“If I may say, you shocked that poor Eevee mighty hard, Nova. She might never fully recover. And Chatot got himself hurt too from your lightnin’. Maybe it’d have been a finer idea to listen to Guildmaster Wigglytuff when he said to-“
“I wasn’t going to do nothing! I put an outlaw behind bars. That’s our job.”
“…I didn’t mean for Chatot to get caught in it. But at least he’ll be okay. The bolt barely grazed him.”
[pops in] hello hello and Hi Wigglytuff Guild! Hope everything is going...well? Umm everyone here seems to be rather tense? Tenser than usual at least, um Nova did something happen? And where is Chatot? I don't see him anywhere
“Oh, things are going just great. We trusted another Eevee in the guild and look what that got us. Betrayed! Again! She took Chatot hostage to try and force us into giving her information and I was the only one who stepped in to do anything! Chatot’s safe now, just getting a couple small wounds treated, and we have Blind in custody. The healers did what they could for her and now I’m guarding her to make sure nothing shady goes on. Who knows what they’re planning. At any moment, we could see him come from the shadows for her. Well, I’m not letting that ghost near us again.“
“Oh yeah! Did you hear that? She was working with Dusknoir, of course! They were exchanging letters! Everyone is working against us saving the world these days. Thank you, at least somebody seems concerned about us for a change.”
“Nova? You doing okay, pal? I’m mighty worried about you. Yup yup!”
“And now everyone is treating me like I’m just some loose cannon because I defended us.”
“You have to admit, you did go a little far…”
Bidoof is now available for asks!
It was a trap. It was a goddamn trap!
Nova rifled through all my stuff while Chatot distracted me.
As soon as I realised, I grabbed that stupid chicken by the neck and dragged him with me while holding a chunk of glass to his neck.
We're holed up in Beach Cave right now.
Dusknoir? What do I do?! WHAT DO I DO?!
Venus? Please... I don't want to die!
- Blind
“Blind? What are you talking about? What’s going on?? Are you in danger? When did you get to-!”
“Venus, I told you to allow me to handle the messages from now on. Now what is…”
“…Of course. I knew this was coming when I heard you didn’t hide the letters properly.”
“You have Chatot? Then perhaps not all is hopeless here. You have a hostage, one who the guild would not take a chance on sacrificing now that they see you are a threat. If you can use this to your advantage...”
“Dusknoir?? What are you telling her to do? To- to use one of our friends as a hostage?”
“No, no, no, Blind, don’t hurt anybody, please.”
“If you apologize, nobody will hurt you. They’ll understand this was- this is just a little mistake! You’re not a bad Pokemon, they’ll understand that and you’ll be okay. Everything will be alright, I promise. You’re going to be okay.”
It seems Nova has discovered the ask box!
Nova is now added to the Pokemon available for asks!
Blind here, giving an update.
I've made it to the guild. It wasn't quite open paws that greeted me, but they did let me in.
I went through some really thorough questioning, but I just told them the truth. I abandoned my position as a detective because I don't think anyone's loyal to the cause anymore and I came here because they hadn't completely given in under the weight.
I kept our involvement out of it, and they didn't ask. I doubt they would believe we have long distance communication through this odd box.
Surprisingly, they put me in Venus' old room with Nova. Calling him suspicious would be a huge understatement, it feels like he's staring through me all the time and I think we're put on jobs together so he can watch me.
Whatever the hell Venus did here, they're really scared. Of her, I think. The eye definitely creeps them out.
I've been sneaking about whenever I can, but Nova's making that impossible.
I should probably try to hide this thing, but I've been called in for a briefing immediately.
Whatever the hell that damn bird wants, it better be good.
“Detective Blind, it pleases me to hear that you’ve made it inside the guild relatively successfully.”
“I suppose the suspicion is to be expected. It sounds like you aren’t aware of the specifics of Venus’ involvement at the guild. Should our correspondence be discovered, this is information they would already be aware of, so I see little reason to be shy about it. The last time Venus was there, it resulted in the death of one of their guild mates. In the end, Venus escaped with a large scar across her eye among other injuries that have since scarred. You surely understand why the resemblance must concern them in that regard. Venus mentioned you have one blind eye as well. Nova was her closest friend and the most wounded by her betrayal so his wariness is no surprise. I only hope the rest of them are more open to you.”
“Venus would object wholeheartedly to this plan, so she has not been made aware of it. I did not give her the exact details of the contents of this letter, but she asked me to tell you she says hi.”
“If you are able to extract any information from them, we will be most pleased. You have enough knowledge of the workings of the guild that I see no need to explain them to you. You know your mission.”
“Wait. What do you mean you didn’t- you didn’t hide the letter? Even if they- whatever possessed you to-“
“I sincerely hope you took some kind of precaution to ensure they won’t find it, Detective.”
M thought a portal just leaves a box for Venus that has edible cookies as the usual kind of eyes of are replaced with sadness: I hope you can find something you lost and hope you this might help ypu find who you truly are. As the mimikyu looks at the dusknoir in anger as he uses telepathy to tell him not to take the cookies for the taste of happiness and joy knowing that Venus might need some
@chaosoffriendship
“Ahhhhhhh!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I haven’t had cookies in forever! This is the best thing I’ve tasted in months!”
“Venus, wait! We don’t know what’s in those-“
“And you’ve already eaten one. Yes, let’s accept food from this stranger. Of course! Of course.”
“At least you don’t appear to be poisoned.”
“Yeah, Dusknoir! They’re great! Do you want some? We could share this with everyone! Oh, my baby can have her first cookie, this is amazing!! Thank you so much!”
“First, let’s just give it a day or two to make certain you don’t feel any ill effects from it, hm?”
“If they truly are safe, I don’t see why you would think I’d take them from her…?”
If you could, would you have wanted to evolve into any of the other eeveelutions?
Hi! That’s a good question, I hadn’t really given it much thought. I hadn’t meant to evolve when I did and I didn’t think it was a choice I would have to make so soon.”
“I’m pretty happy as an Umbreon—Dusknoir and I match! And being an Umbreon is a symbol of our friendship! Oh, but I think being a Jolteon could have also been cool! That way I could be electric buddies with Nova. But a team with only electric types wouldn’t have been the wisest choice in practice, hee hee.”
“Is your single consideration of your own evolution simply what would match with us? It’s too late for regret now, and I’ve never had a choice in evolutions personally, I suppose, but there’s other factors that should have some influence on such a big life-altering choice, surely.”
“But I like matching with you! We’re glow-in-the-dark buddies forever!”
My parents are statues, back when the sun still shone my parents were the best thing I ever had, my dad always courageous, my mom always kind, my parents were the most caring people I knew, then the world went dark and frozen..I don't know why I was spared but when I found my way home my parents..were frozen, just statues...d-dead statues...and YOU were behind it all weren't you Venus? ...give them back to me ...give me back my parents give them back to me give them back GIVE THEM BACK! GIVE ME BACK MY DAD! GIVE ME BACK MY MOM! PLEASE JUST GIVE THEM BACK!!! I...I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITHOUT THEM!
“And it seems my concerns were well founded after all. Quite honestly, I’m more surprised this has been the only one so far. It’s a good thing I saw this while Venus was still sleeping. Perhaps I should be doing a more thorough scan of all the messages that come through here.”
“I care not for any attempts to appeal to our conscience, and I’ll ensure none of this nonsense reaches my more sensitive companion’s ears. If your parents are dead, your efforts would surely be better spent focusing on your survival rather than bothering us.”
Hey, you two. Blind again.
It's way worse than I thought out here. I managed to scrape enough supplies from evidence to last me until maybe I get to Treasure Town, but not any further.
Everywhere's just a cold, relentless wasteland. I've never seen so many hostile Pokemon around, and they... They do disgusting things to survive. They eat each other out here.
I think I'm done trying to hold out any hope for a miracle.
Dusknoir, if you can consider letting me join you, I'll prove myself loyal. I'm at what used to be Fogbound Lake, headed towards Treasure Town.
Wigglytuff's Guild should take me in, because I was a cop. I can use that trust to spy on them or something. Please. I don't want to be out here anymore.
- Blind.
“Hi, Blind! It’s so nice to know you’re okay!”
“I… surely it can’t really be that bad. Pokemon wouldn’t… they… u-um…”
“Wh-What do you mean by-“
“Venus, I can answer our Detective friend. Just go lie down. Get some rest. That talk with the Sableye has worn you out, yes? I think some sleep would do you well.”
“Y- Yeah! You’re right Dusknoir!”
“Detective Blind, if you truly are looking for an easier way to live, we can provide that for you if you devote yourself to our cause. There is no shame in doing what you must to survive.”
“You show quite the initiative, and having someone the Guild trusts working on the inside would be very beneficial indeed. If you can gain any substantial information from them, I assure you, I will put a very good word in to Master Dialga for you once you reach us.”
A query Sir Dusknoir, if Grovyle and Celebi and the rest of the Wigglytuff Guild are a problematic element why not send a spy to infiltrate, observe and sabotage their plans as needed? Surely it could be of aid to know what they're planning and interfere!
“I wholeheartedly agree, but the Guild is on too high alert to infiltrate with any real success. Grovyle and Celebi know of most of the Pokemon that work on our side, and I highly doubt letting Venus go in would work a second time. We would need someone they’re willing to trust which we don’t have at the moment.”
Dusknoir, what are your opinions on Venus' old friends? You see how much she still values them, and how persistent they are in trying to thwart Venus and yours' plans. What are you planning on doing about them?
“That depends on which friends you refer to. Her allies from our time, or those from the Guild? They are all potential threats. There is no harm in Venus believing what she wants, but they are our enemy.”
“If we are to speak on her now closest friend, Nova, I find it unfortunate that he’s found himself wrapped up in our affairs. He’s is a good explorer—eager, adventurous, and quite brave. I hold no personal grievance with him. He is not one of the targets Master Dialga assigned, so I have no reason to pursue him yet. I do not wish to lose Venus’ loyalty, and she would not take his demise well. Until there is no other choice, I would not intend to face him.”
“Besides, that Shinx is not one to underestimate. I can personally attest to his strength.”
“The rest of the guild is a problem as well. They are working with Celebi and Grovyle, which proves troublesome for us. They are strong, and they’ve the access to the Passage of Time through Celebi’s powers. If only we had more information to go off on in regard to their plans, but the recent attack has their guard raised too much.”
“As for Grovyle and Celebi…”
“Heh heh heh… Ha ha! Hoo-hoo-ha! We shall see to their elimination yet! They cannot elude us forever!”
Venus do not read this it's strictly for Dusknoir! It's...ehh secret things that you don't need to know just give this ask to Dusknoir!
.....I presume the current reader of this message is Dusknoir? If it is then please hear me out
Dusknoir...don't you think..something should be done for Venus? she's clearly not well and everything that's been going on + the things she's been forced to do..you can't just stand aside and watch her break herself can you? She needs help and you're the only one currently in any position to try and do anything for her, please do something, help her!
“I do not appreciate the implication that I have just stood aside and left Venus to flounder about on her own. You cannot fathom the risks I have taken just to keep her alive and as undamaged as she is! If you’ve some other grand plan on what you believe I could do to improve her situation, I should certainly like to hear it!”
“Believe me, I am doing everything that is within my power to do for her.”
To Dusknoir:
Say, how *did* Master Dialga grow to (begrudgingly, if at all) accept Venus' newfound place under his command? Even in a mind long gone, I can't imagine that there wasn't a reaction, much less a glare at the sight. And while we are on the subject of 'reintegration' and whatnot, how do you plan on handling the ordeal of the child not making it affecting her performance? Surely, a smart individual like you must have every option covered!
“A question sent to me specifically? Unlike Venus, you’ll find I am not quite so forthcoming as to reveal all of our sensitive information. If I do speak, what assurance do I have that whatever I say will not get relayed back to her?”
“Then again, Venus was inexplicably drawn away in a talk with one of the Sableye when this message came in. It is quite abnormal behavior from her to stray away from me so easily. Almost as if… could there be some higher force that wishes for these messages to be answered? Who exactly is behind this? There’s this strange pressure…”
“Fine. I will go along with it if I must. I suppose this information would not compromise anything important so long as it does not reach Venus’ ears.”
“What was your question again? Ah, yes, Master Dialga’s reaction upon Venus joining us. No, he was none too pleased with it—not with me nor her. Instead of presenting the bodies of our foes, I had brought along the weakest of them and admitted that I’d failed to capture the main threats. He struck at us, but Venus used her Protect to shield us from the attacks. We must have caught Master Dialga in one of his better moods because his rampage did not last long that time. Once he calmed as much as he would, we both made it clear that Venus came to join his side, and he allowed it.”
“Armies don’t last long when their leader is gone from them, especially through desertion. Venus is very weak herself, but her loss brought our foes’ morale and guard down. Even if he doesn’t trust her, Master Dialga can see the good that comes of us having her, and has found her tests of loyalty completed acceptably enough. The focus of our enemy is split between getting Venus back and the Time Gears. It is completely illogical of them to waste their efforts in their attempts to bring her back, but still they do. Emotions cloud even the most logical Pokémon’s judgement. The distraction her presence with us causes is invaluable.”
“As for the question of the child, I am doing as much damage control as I can. Venus’ emotions have been unstable as of late and forming such an unhealthy attachment to something so impermanent is a prelude to disaster. I could not convince her to part with the child’s egg, and pushing it more than I had would have made her think me callous, which is not preferable either. Venus will not be equipped to handle it when that child passes.”
“My current plan is to convince the Manaphy to leave of her own volition. Venus would not take the conflict well, but she is a being of unending hope. If there’s the slightest chance of reconciliation and contact again in the future, she would be willing to wait endlessly for it to come. Better for her to hold onto hope than to have her hapless despair when she has to bury her child. If her daughter’s end happens far away where it will not be discovered, she will not have to know of or accept the permanent loss.”
“You may think it cruel, but sometimes unpleasant decisions must be made. There is no happy end for her daughter’s fleeting life, all I can strive for is to bring Venus the lesser evil of the painful resolutions.”
“…That pressure went away when I gave my response. What is going on here?”
Venus, you say you want to be friends with everyone, and that you can possibly make them understand your side and all, but..
What's the actual chance someone does understand? This doesn't really seem like the sort of thing most Pokémon would support, or even want to understand.
“Well, why wouldn’t they? We just- we didn’t want our world to be erased. What’s so wrong with that? We saved all the future Pokemon! Things aren’t great right now, so I can’t blame them for needing time to adjust to everything, but once they get over it and see how what we did saved me and Dusknoir and Grovyle and Celebi and all the other Pokemon, they’ll definitely see why we had to do it! They just don’t understand it yet! If they did, my friends wouldn’t…”
“Nova wouldn’t really prefer it if I’d been erased, right…?”
“No, he loves me! We’re best friends! I can’t wait until I can see him again!”
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Venus! What’s your relstionship with Dusknoir? Are you guys just team members or are you good friends as well? How does Dusknoir feel?
“Dusknoir’s a really good friend! He cares a lot about me, and he keeps me safe, and helps me succeed here. He’s been a great mentor too! We aren’t technically a team, since Master Dialga isn’t a Guildmaster, but we are one in everything but name!”
“He and Nova are my best friends!”
“We are sent out on most missions together, as her results tend to improve only when with me. And if it is not otherwise prohibited, I allow her to tag along with me most places. Venus does not do well when left alone and it would be regrettable if something went wrong.”
Hi Venus! Out of curiosity, has your Aura Bow changed at all since you got it? (Either in color or in pattern - I assume the bow your wearing is an Aura Bow!)
"Hi! That's right, this is an Aura Bow! I got it as a gift from the Guildmaster when we first formed Team Superstar."
"I don't remember the exact moment it happened, but it changed from green to yellow at some point around when Dusknoir brought me to the Future. I guess the time travel made my aura change? I wonder what the yellow could mean."
"It's a nice color!"