(this one actually updates I'm trying to figure out tumblr)
This is a copy of the masterpost on my main blog, I found out that reblogs don't update with edits, so I just made a new one here that I can actually edit
Update 1/13/2025: THIS IS THE OFFICIAL MASTERPOST, I WILL ONLY UPDATE AND EDIT THIS ONE
Synopsis
A canon-divergent timeline in which, during Revelations, SMG3 and SMG4 get trapped inside the Godbox and die in the explosion when SMG1 and SMG2 blow it up. The eldritch entity that was possessing the Godbox decides to use the two as its new vessels, turning them into the source of all corruption, and twisting their minds in the process. This AU's story is still a work-in-progress!
Self-Inserts/OCs
I've had a lot of OCs put into my AU, and I always appreciate it! However, none of these OCs will be canon to my AU! I have a clear story written out, and too many OCs to account for might throw the plot sideways! Think of it like they are from a separate timeline.
So, OCs from the Possession Collection (my 200 follower special event) and the Godboxification trend will not be canon.
You're free to make OCs for my AU whenever and however you like, as long as they don't involve stuff like incest, rape, and other sensitive gross themes. If you cross the boundaries, I will be ignoring them.
I don't want anyone to worry, but lately I've just been going through a lot of changes.
It hasn't been easy for me as of late. Nothing has happened to me, I've just been getting used to this new person I am.
Jesus finally decided to hit me with a load of clarity, and it's been overwhelming.
Other than that, I've been busy with life, and I'm still working on Godbox AU, as well as my other SMG4 AUs.
I think this long wait was for the better, because it forced me to think about what I really want to do with my work, and whether it really reflected my values.
Godbox AU will continue. I haven't given up on it yet. I needed the time to have a clearer idea of what kind of story I want to write now, as well as WHY I'm even doing this, and the message I want to get across.
Admittedly, I'm not sure when I'll finish the next chapter. I still have life problems to tackle, and I'm going to be graduating soon. But now that I'm more confident of my story, I have a renewed motivation to finish it. I'll try to make a concrete plan this time, so that you know when to expect me.
I am thankful to anyone who is still sticking around!
I'm still real touched that people are still interested enough in my work to put in the time and effort to voice over my comics... thank you for this little treat!
This will be a two art post since I forgot to post yesterday.
First we have Cat!GodBox Smg4!
For the design, all I really did was heavily darken the colors, made the ears and tail a different color, add the red rings around his body, and made him lanky in comparison with the other designs. (Oh, and made the eyes fully different from the other designs too.)
And I also made Cat!Scarred Smg3. Not that many changes besides the scars.
Scarred Smg3 by @theartistisme43 and GodBox!Smg4 by @grinnames
Grinmas i need advice, should i do Godbox au fanart to the song dead but pretty? Its in russian so i recommand to listen to a version where the lyrics are in english
But it fits the godbox au so much though
I listened to it, it does fit Godbox AU!
If I take out the romantic meanings, it does sound like something Godbox 4 and Godbox 3 would sing to SMG1 and SMG2!
"You've crossed me out, but I'm much more alive than you" IS PERFECT!
Thank you for finding something new I can put in my playlist!!
And you're always allowed to do Godbox AU fanart of this, go ahead! I don't force any rules on fanart on anybody as long as it's not hurtufl to anybody.
So Iâve been looking at my many, many WIPs and I found this continuation for the story I submitted for @grinnames possession contest!
HehâŚitâs been collecting dust alrightâŚ
Little reminder that none of this is canon, just a fun drabble!
Previous parts:
Part 1
Part 2
Aw not you again-â
Officer Mod held his wide yellow gaze with her own emotionless stare. âLike I said, I will be alerted of any crimes, and violence against an officer is-â
-illegal, I KNOW!" SMG4 was starting to get exasperated. It was not a good look for him. "But since you're here, listen up! If you donât want to get smashed, let my partner go and weâll consider sparing you!âÂ
âIt does appear as if your partner faces the threat of destruction just as much as me.â, was Modâs cold answer and if her voice wasnât so devoid of emotion, one could have easily mistaken it for mockery.
SMG4âs smile turned into a strained grimace, but he didnât lower his weapon.
âHeâll live.â
The botâs grip around the handle didnât loosen as well, the ongoing threat of harm keeping her temporarily in control.
âYou donât know that.â, Mod continued flatly. âThough I do admit that my destruction would be counterproductive to my own goals. Even if I took one inconvenience with me, the rest would remain causing disorder.â
Her blue eyes seemed to bore into SMG4âs.
âYou would remain.â
With her free hand she then gestured to herself.
âFreeing your partner goes against protocol, but I am willing to help you find a way to break it, if only for the benefit of my purpose.â, she explained, before pointing one finger at SMG4 now.
âHowever, I require assistance in doing so.â
The meme guardian remained wary, but he lowered his mallet slightly.
Mod took that as a sign to go on.
âTo go against my programming youâll either have to drain me enough to weaken the system that keeps your partner in crime locked away or get me to reboot completely.â
âHow do I know heâs not gonna get purged from the system or something when you reboot?â, SMG4 inquired.
âYou donât. Just as I cannot promise that heâll survive any of these solutions.â, Mod simply replied. âSame risk.â
The meme guardian showed a humorless smile that was more like bearing his fangs.
âThen how about I just leave you two stuck together until I find a better solution?â
âThat won't be happening.â
âHah, sure, and why is that?â
âBecause Iâve just set a timer for an automatic reboot.â
SMG4 eyes narrowed at that, teeth grinding on one another as he tried to gauge if she was serious or not.
But given this bot that the humor and emotional range of a rock he was pretty sure that she was serious.
âFine, Iâll pick an option! But let me speak to Three first.â, he growled and ripped his weapon out of her grip, before lowering it completely.
Almost immediately the screen switched back to a black-purple, eyes turning a familiar yellow.
Not wasting time on words, SMG3 immediately pulled up the timer on one of the holographic screens, trying to cancel the action.
Another series of [Access Denied]âs was the answer.
âDAMN IT!â
âLooks like youâll have 15 minutes to choose.â, SMG4 noted with a glance to the timer, shouldering the mallet. âEither I destroy the vessel, she reboots or we try to drain this thing.â
After a few more resultless attempts on the screen, SMG3 let out an irritated noise, before turning his attention back to his partner.
âIâm not risking either of the first two. This thing is logic based, I bet you she chose the reboot option because she knows it will do me in!â
âFine then, draining it is.â, SMG4 shrugged, one foot tapping on the floor impatiently. âHow do we drain the Godbox parts?â
Using one clawed hand, SMG3 slightly dragged down the damaged collar of Modâs clothes, showing a green and blue marked symbol of a shield.
âI think this system, anti-virus thing, whatever- is not only holding me in place but also keeping those Godbox parts from giving more power than necessary. I guess you could say it's a selective blockade. So basically if we drain her, we are only draining system power and not the Godbox directly-â
âAlrighty, gotcha. Lucky for you, Iâve already got a plan on how to do that.â, SMG4 cut into his sentence, motioning for SMG3 to follow him.
âAnd that would be?â, the other inquired, not too trustful in his partnerâs recent ideas.
âYouâll see!â
A few minutes later both had successfully taken over an electronics shop, SMG3 using Modâs badge to empty the building faster than it would have taken with brute force.
Initially he had expected for the cop to take control again, after all he was basically misusing her police power, but nothing had happened.
He wasnât quite sure what to make of that.
However, he did have a strong opinion on the countless cables that SMG4 now had started connecting to his hostâs head and a bunch of different gadgets to drain the power.
âThis is stupid.â
The other meme guardian looked up from another extension cord he was connecting right now, to give SMG3 a dry look.
âHow about some gratefulness for once? Iâm still for the smashing the robot option, but Iâm respecting your wishes!â
âThis isnât working-â
âWell it should be working!â
Throwing the cable to the floor, SMG4 gestured to the mess of gadgets and cables around them.
In the last five minutes he had turned on everything the store had to offer and connected it to the robot.
It was a miracle that nothing had exploded by now.
A not so nice discovery was that the copâs system was still running smoothly, green lighting not even showing a flicker.
âJust what the hell is the power level of this system?!â, SMG4 complained, flicking against Modâs head.
SMG3 slapped his hand away, though instead of giving a snarky reply decided to focus on trying to find some other solution to stopping his very possible death date.
âMaybe I was wrong on the Godbox partâŚâ
âYou think?â, SMG4 snorted, though to his surprise earned a more serious look from the other than an irritated reply.
âWhat if we try to appeal to the Godbox parts? We are in a way connected to it, a different universe or not. We could try to get it to shut the system off from inside out.â
At the suggestion, SMG4âs smile slightly dropped.
âI meanâŚit could work. Not sure if it's a great idea though.â
âAnd this is a better idea? I only got 7 minutes or so left!â, SMG3 argued, waving around them.
âTouchĂŠ.â, SMG4 admitted, before shrugging. âAlright, letâs give it a shot.â
Now that they knew that the robot had parts of the Godbox, the familiar yet strange presence could clearly be felt, although it was much dimmer than in other vessels.
SMG3 had taken the other meme guardianâs hand to amplify their powers as they tried to somehow communicate with the mismatched presence inside his host.
For a good minute there was nothing, no reply, no movement-
Then suddenly it was like SMG3 was being overwhelmed by an invisible force, running alongside the edges, trying to get close.
In contrary to the entity of the Godbox that they were familiar with, this one didnât speak, perhaps wasnât able to, but it still managed to connect to SMG3 without them, inquiring, asking, probing at the familiar stranger in its range.
He replied in his thoughts, explaining the situationship, promising more power if it helped him overwhelm the system, help him escape.
From the outside meanwhile, SMG4 noted how the green parts of the robotâs body gradually shifted over to red.
It was working, hopefully to their advantage.
The longer SMG3 remained in contact, the more pressuring the force became to the point he felt like close to suffocation, even though he did not even need to breathe.
He didnât like it, it knew he didnât.
It got closer and closer, the pressure becoming crushing-Â
And then-
SMG4 jumped slightly as SMG3 practically leaped out of his former host, landing next to him as he held his throat, sucking in the air that was suddenly possible again to breathe.
âHey, it worked- ah.â, SMG4 cheered, although his attention quickly was directed back to the damaged bot who now had started its own little transformation.
A hatch had opened at her back, two robotic tentacles with sharp blade-like claws moving out of it as metal spikes grew on her shoulder blades and teared through the already damaged coat.
A robotic hand, now decorated with sharp long nails, reached up to dismiss the welcome message that had popped up in front of her.
[Welcome Administrator.]
Meanwhile, SMG3 got back up to his feet, before turning to watch what his partner was looking at.
He wasnât exactly thrilled to have that damn robot stare right back at him, but instead blue eyes, it now was a singular red zero that imitated an eye.
âAh, shitâŚâ
âThank you for helping my idiot partner over here.â, SMG4 now stepped in, not too thrilled either to go into round two with this thing. âNow, weâll be on our way-â
> Inquiry.
> âWhat are you?â
What instead of who.
Somehow that irked SMG3 more than the fact it wanted to stop them from leaving.
âMeme guardians.â, was his cool reply and all he was offering.
If it wanted an elaborate answer itâd have to figure it out alone.
> Observation.
> âNot only.â
> âYouâre tainted.â
> âFamiliar.â
The robot now shifted, prompting SMG4 to raise his weapon again and SMG3 his claws.
> âYouâve caused nothing but disorder.â
> âBut there is a part of me in you.â
It tilted itâs head and thatâs when SMG3 realized that it was confused.
Clearly, there was still that obsession with rules and laws that the cop had, but this thing also recognized them as a fellow vessel.
And they were pretty much the opposite from rule abiding.
âLook, clearly weâve established by now that we donât belong here, so why donât we save ourselves another debacle and you just let us get out of here?â, SMG4 now suggested, smile stretching as he nodded to the scares on the robotâs screen. âOr we could finish what we started.â
> Answer.
> âYou would lose.â
SMG4âs smile strained slightly.
The other was ready for yet another fight, when the robot made a step back, one claw gesturing to the side.
> Information.
> âYou may leave.â
> âShould you return, however.â
> âIâll make sure you are taken care of.â
> âLike any other problem.â
The two vessels slightly relaxed at that, though SMG3 flashed a condescending smirk while SMG4 gave a sarcastic bow.
âAs you wish, your majesty.â
As no reply came but just another soulless stare, the meme guardians quickly opened a portal and then with one last glance back, closed it quickly behind them.
PEAK WRITING! I loved how this played out and the lore drops too!
Interesting how Administrator isn't on their side, despite being made of the same parts...
I also loved how you described SMG4 getting frustrated! Him grinning madly and clenching his teeth is exactly how I imagine him all mad!
The only slight correction I was say is that SMG4 and SMG3 no longer identify as meme-guardians (hence the name change to SuperMarioGlitchy4 and SuperMarioGlitchy3), because they hate them with a passion
Overall THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING BACK TO THIS!!!
