A week full of prompts to create stories, visual art and more :D
More info below the cut + Prompts written out:
Creations don't need to be finished pieces/fully rendered pieces. Anything is chill even doodles and drabbles.
Any form of art is allowed, be it visual arts like drawings, sculptures, collages, etc, literary arts like stories, poems, etc or performing art
If you can't do every day, it's chill. This is to have fun creating art surrounding c!Punz. Even just doing one day is amazing :D
Not all three prompts have to be used per day. Just one alone is okay.
Tag everything with #cpunzweek25 and @ this blog so I hopefully won't miss it and can reblog it.
Collection on Ao3 is called c!Punz Week (cPunzWeek25)
NSFW art is allowed, just be sure to tag it with #cpunzweek25.nsfw so people can avoid it if they don't wish to see it or can actively find it.
No generative AI usage allowed. If you have no interest actually creating something yourself, just don't. (<- includes having ai generate something and editing it. just don't)
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon AU- Punz is a Meowth and Dream is an Eevee.
For Punz week<3
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They didn't claim to be an all-knowing Meowth. Yeah, they could tell you how to get your moneys worth at the market, they could haggle worth a damn- but when it came to the greater mysteries of the world, some things required actually getting out and seeing them for yourself. And seeing them required the means to do so.
The interesting relic fragment they found was hardly going to get them anywhere by itself.
So here they were again, staring up at the guilds doorway with a grimace, debating if hanging around a huge group of people- undoubtedly loud and obstrusive- would be worth it to see their dreams through.
They sighed.
"What a joke," They muttered, before inevitably fucking off down the hill to go prepare to sulk. Who cared if it was stupid? They'd been alone most of their life, it wasn't like anyone was around to care how they spent their time.
Becoming a lone explorer was as tempting as it always was, even if they knew it was a mistake that could get you killed. They wouldn't be evolved into a Persian for a long while yet, and were only a self-taught fighter. Being scrappy could mean nothing when faced with experienced fighters eager to draw blood.
Still, if they stuck to low-level areas until they had the strength necessary to fight off deadlier opponents...
Their feet met the sands of the beach without much thought to where they were walking, sunset stretching the shadows of the trees. If they could train enough in the caves nearby, they could level up to take on the nearby bluff. It wouldn't be the easiest thing to do alone, but it'd be better than sitting around agonizing over having to interact with a bunch of strangers.
There was a body washed up on the beach.
"What...?"
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"Back on the beach- the first time we met- did you think I was crazy?"
Punz snorted, turning his body to pull his partner closer. They stopped sleeping in separate nests weeks ago."Yeah. Completely. Two hundred percent."
They couldn't see Dream's look of offense in the darkness, but they knew it was there. They had every expression he'd ever made branded into their memory.
"Hey! You're supposed to lie and say you didn't."
"Normal pokemon don't claim to be amnesic humans, Dream."
"I'm not a pokemon, that's the point." Dream huffed, the breath of air warm against Punzs cheek. They buried their face into his neck fur, unmindful of his protests.
"Why'd you even ask?" Punz mumbled, not entirely intending to be heard. Who cares? they might have added if it was anyone else, but it was Dream. They cared about everything concerning Dream. Even the weird shit that didn't make any sense.
Dream was quiet for a while. Punz wasn't sure how long. Enough that they were starting to drift into sleep at least, until finally Dream spoke.
"Sometimes I think I'm crazy, too." He whispered. He wrapped his large tail around Punz's body like a blanket.
"Yeah?"
"Yeah."
"I'm cool with that." Punz said, sincere. "I mean. If you're cool with it. You took down a fake Groudon with that crazy. I think that's pretty hot of you."
A soft wheeze, and then Dream was lightly biting his ear. "You're such an idiot."
"Says you." Punz slowly blinked at him, warm and content. "Go to bed, Dream."
Summary: After escaping their old town and getting hurt in the process, Punz and Dream are stuck at Hometown's hospital. Desperate to heal up and move on to where they feel safer, Punz opens a dark world. (2,5k Words)
For day one of c!Punz week with all three prompts Fight, Shadows and Tool used :) + some pixel art to go along with it
It started with a knife in the ground.
Or rather, it started with them both getting hurt while escaping their old town. Hurt to the point that it slowed the progress they made once the adrenaline of the chase left. In the need for supplies, they entered a town instead of passing it like all the ones before.
The store clerk was admittedly weird. A monster with a skele-ton of puns. Not that Punz minded much. Puns were usually something he quite enjoyed. However his mind was focused on other things. Such as his friend whose nose had started bleeding. Quickly, they paid and were about to head out to a dark corner when a white furred lady approached them.
She looked concerned, not that Punz trusted it to be truthful. Toriel, as she had introduced herself, found the sudden bleeding concerning and suggested going to the hospital. She insisted.
Punz still wanted to refuse. Unsure of how safe it would be, but then a weight on Punz's side increased as Dream leaned against them. His eyes were half lidded, a far away expression in his eyes. His horn looked duller.
So he agreed.
Toriel accompanied them on the way, staying until Dream was settled in a hospital bed and Punz covered in probably the cleanest bandages they've ever seen.
From then on, it was waiting till they got released.
Despite how the hospital clerk seemed rather static, she really did not like seeing Punz and Dream attempt to continue onwards without having properly healed up. The poison was still messing with Dream's body to the point that he couldn't move his legs anymore.
It left plenty of time to fill.
Luckily Punz was allowed to leave for up to two hours each day and they made use of that whenever Dream was awake and alert.
They bought some more food and supplies when the store was open which was random it seemed. One day the skeleton just stood in front of the door, unmoving while the sign said "clopen". It was certainly strange.
The only other area Punz usually went to was the library. Signing up for a library card was surprisingly easy and quick. The blue bird that was working there was certainly arrogant but dealable with and soon Punz was walking out with different books on the town's history and other useful topics.
He read them while next to Dream.
It was in one of those books that he found something that might help.
Dark worlds. Worlds that exist in the darkest of darks. Despite them being described as fictive in the book, there are documented cases of an actual influence on the real world. Personified objects, so called Darkners, when killed in the dark world will be broken in the light world. Lightners, those who live in the light world, seem to be similar in that sense. Severe damage in the dark world can cause wounds in the light world to show up. So it would only make sense that the same could be done with healing? Additionally, dark world food seems to have healing magic imbued in them. So if Punz could get Dream into a dark world and get him healing food, then…
Looking at the sleeping figure that was his friend, he knew what to do.
With a knife in hand and intent more than clear, he raised the blade and stabbed the earth.
Shadows rose like smoke out of the wound and Punz only hoped this would work as they consumed everything.
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You open the door intending to visit Noelle's dad when shadows greet you instead of the usual front room.
A dark world has been opened in the hospital.
You feel your face change, brows furrowing in what you guess to be concern.
Beside you, Susie stiffens. "The hell? A dark world in the hospital? When did the knight create this? Wait. Noelle!" Susie grabs you by the arms, shaking you back and forth. "Noelle went here just an hour ago to visit her dad. Come on, Kris."
Without waiting a beat, Susie switches to just holding your hand and drags you down into the shadowy depths.
Down until you hit a grassy field full of white flowers with a patch of green here and there. You pick one of the flowers, hold it near your face and sniff.
It smells... clinical. Like disinfectant.
You see Susie pick one too and eat it. Her face twists. "Tastes like yucky medicine."
You both look around.
"Woah." Susie exclaims from your left. You follow her gaze to a white gigantic structure that can be best compared to a fortress or a castle or something of that kind.
You stare at it for a few more minutes before Susie shakes her head. "Alright. Let's go. We've got a fountain to seal."
You stand up and start making your way to the stronghold together.
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Punz stared at Dream's figure on the bed. The shift in environment had luckily not woken him. He'd need the rest. Though it did make it harder to tell if the healers so far made any progress.
The healers were interesting. Based on their appearance, he guessed they were bandages in the light world. Their bodies here were strands of bandages.
Other darkners had also made their presence known. Knights with scissor, scalpel and other tool-like bodies took his orders to guard the place in case of intruders.
“Minor Angel,” one of the healers spoke “we are making good progress, however our TP is used up. We need to recharge before continuing further. Permission for a break?”
“Permission granted.” Having them rest would get their TP back faster and thus sooner back to healing well.
They saluted before heading out, closing the big doors behind them. Punz stared at the door for a second more before his gaze returned to his friend again.
“I hope this will actually work.”
Punz settled next to the bed and took his friend's hand in his. The fur had changed in hue slightly. As did his feathers and skin. It’s fascinating how the dark world works. Very interesting.
Maybe they can explore it more in the future.
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You wander through seemingly endless halls and explore different rooms with Ralsei having joined a bit ago.
Together, you come across a library, a kitchen, a weapon and armour room and more. Plenty of enemies stand in your way. Familiar faces as well as new ones. Recruiting them is easy and gains you more of this place's story.
You learn about the angel who had built this place. The mayor angel who now guards the sickly deer and his daughter. The angel intended this place as a sanctuary, a safe place from danger, a place to heal in. Such a place needed defending and the knights were more than happy to help to defend against hostile enemies.
(You feel glad to have not fought physically so far.)
Recently, another angel joined. The minor angel who guards the unicorn in another tower, the highest of both. They, much like the mayor angel, ordered the knights to defend the stronghold against any foes.
You wonder what enemies existed in the past to lead to such defenses but none are willing to answer your question.
“Only the major angel may share the dark past in detail,” whispered one Bibliox you found in the library.
You continue on, finding a basement door with two locks in front. One has a silver design with many details engraved like wings, halos and antlers. The other is more simple but encased in gold with wings and a singular horn.
“What do you two think could be behind that door?” Susie asks as she inspects the lock.
“No idea. But if there's two locks, someone really wants to make sure it stays closed.” Ralsei replies.
Susie stares some more at the locks and chuckles. “At least it’s pretty obvious who has the keys. Let’s visit some angels.”
You agree and make your way to the top of the stronghold.
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Dream was awake. His eyes observed their surroundings with confusion clear on his face. It’s a good sign. Enough energy and awareness to put an effort into facial expressions.
“Punz, where are we?”
“To summarise: in a kind of mirror world called a dark world.”
“How did we get here?”
“I created one. I read about how magic exists here. Healing magic exists. Should hopefully speed things up so we can get the hell out of this town.”
“Huh. Good plan. Any potential side effects?”
“Not from what I could read. Can you feel your legs?”
Dream took a second to reply, probably feeling for said body parts. “Not really. Faintly, I think. But with a bit of a disconnect?”
“Hm. At least somewhat of an development. I hope the healers will be recharged soon.”
Dream slips one of his hands into Punz’s, gently brushing his thumb along.
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After meeting the Major Angel, getting its key and talking a bit with Noelle and her dad, you make your way to the second tower’s top where the Minor Angel is supposed to be.
There you find yourself in front of another giant set of doors. It looked the same as the other. A teal hue with golden handles.
With your friend’s help, you open the door once more and quickly find yourself at the sharp end of a sword. Holding said sword is a figure with wings, ice blue eyes and hair in the same shade. Blue feathers cover the humanoid face in some places. The skin beneath is blue as well. If it wasn’t for the more human than bird shape, you’d suspect them to be related to Berdly. But this monster’s style was different too.
More cool.
“What the heck, dude?!” Susie exclaims, axe out and already shoving the sword away.
“No intruders allowed. Leave,” the person tells them sternly. Their sword extents and with a swish it changes to a whip.
“Not without the key to the basement.”
“What do you need it for?”
“To close the shadow fountain that's behind the locked doors. This dark world can't exist.” Ralsei bows while saying this.
“No. Leave.”
“Not without the key.” Susie insists.
“If you won’t listen, I will make you listen.” Without another word, the battle begins.
Punz stands in your way.
Your enemy doesn’t waste a moment to whip at you. You barely manage to dodge the many lashes aimed at your soul.
You use check.
The final knight of this world, guarding what is most sacred to them.
2000 HP 20 AT 5 DF
Punz briefly looks confused before shaking it off and once more attacking with their whip. You manage to dodge, only to run into one of the icicles that falls down and shatters apart.
You try to reassure Punz, that you are not here to hurt their friend, only to seal the fountain.
“Unfortunately for you, I need that fountain for a bit longer.”
“What do you even need it for, dude?” Susie asks.
“Confidential information.”
Punz’s whip shortens to a sword again before he attacks with quick swings of said blade, making you lose more HP.
You try asking what his goal is.
“Nothing you need to concern yourself with.”
“Considering it’s what’s stopping us from sealing the fountain, it very much is,” Susie insists.
“What do you even care about the fountain?”
“Its existence unbalances the universe and might cause the end,” Ralsei throws in.
Punz falters shortly. They mutter something under their breath before attacking again, lashing out multiple times.
You ask Susie to heal you, noticing how low your HP has gotten.
“You sure?” she asks, looking unsure. You nod and so she does with a small green ball floating to you and getting your HP up again.
Ralsei meanwhile, still tries to talk with Punz who seems to stare at where the green ball just went. “What could be worth destroying both worlds?”
Punz doesn’t comment. They lash out with their whip again. Instead of pulling it back though, bits of it disconnect, shooting out in all directions before returning back to the handle.
You ask if it’s for his friend behind him. They ignore you.
“Did you make the fountain to heal your friend?” Ralsei questions.
Susie looks at him, perplexed. “Wait what?”
The dark and fluffy prince twists his hands around. “Well, his friend is obviously not doing well and dark worlds can have some influence on the light world if severe enough. You did say Tenna was a bit damaged and fixed up after the Knight had slashed off his arms.”
“Right.”
“And food can heal here. Magic, healing magic exists.” Ralsei summons a small bit of sparkle to emphasise his point.
Punz looks impossibly more guarded.
“Then I’m guessing we will only get the key when their friend is healed up.” Susie comments. “Isn’t that right?” She glances to the angelic figure.
“Yup.” Punz agrees, as they wrap their whip around your soul, pulling it up and down with you barely having enough energy to dodge the icicles aimed at you.
You bring your shield up for the next attack.
“Then why won’t you let us heal him? We got two healers in this group.” Susie points out, wrapping an arm around Ralsei as she does.
“Why should I trust that you will actually heal him?”
“Cause it will let us seal the fountain quicker, duh. Additionally, softy here prefers to be kind over mean. And as someone who used to tick the other way, he does have a point.”
Punz seems to contemplate it for a bit before lowering their whip sword mix. “If you dare to hurt him in any way, you won’t wake up.” They don’t completely put their weapon away. You aren’t surprised.
They softly grab the sleeping person’s arm and gently shake while placing a kiss on his forehead. “Dream, come on, wake up.”
Slowly, green eyes open, moving over you before settling on Punz. He moves to kiss them. They let him.
“What’s up? Are more of the lil cute guys here?” His voice is groggy as he sits up slowly.
“Nope. Got two new healers that wanna try.”
“Ah.” Dream looks over to you three as Punz nods both healers over.
Unshaken by the previous threat, Susie walks next to the bed with Ralsei following along unsurely. Both close their eyes as a ball of green grows in Susie’s hands and light surrounds Ralsei. Susie shoots the sphere at Dream while Ralsei swings his hand up, causing Dream to glow a mix of yellow and green shortly.
He blinks, already starting to move his legs before Punz can even begin asking how he feels. His first attempt at standing up lands him in Punz’s arms though there does seem to be some control over his limbs.
After a few more tries, he does manage to properly stand up while only slightly leaning on his friend.
You can notice the lift in the mood.
A second later, a key gets thrown to Susie. A golden one. She catches it easily.
“Here. View it as payment for the help.” With that Punz helps Dream walk outside, telling him that there’s some flowers he might like to see.
You watch them go before heading to the basement together to seal the dark fountain.
