#dragonberry cookie

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ok another crumb as a treat

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Is Dragonberry aware that Tiger Lily is her granddaughter? Asking because the poster for her said dead or alive and I don't think Holly would ever want a member of her family dead.

No, not yet..

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I've been wondering, is there any lore behind Dragonberry's skull helmet?

Not rn, it's just the head of a monster she killed! She's got a few accessories like it that are all from monsters

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Will Mystic flour our Eternal sugar meet their other half? More specifically, will Frigid Cacao meet Mystic flour and if yes, how would it turn out? Would they just stare at eachother or just talk (when only Mystic flour).

Or if Eternal Sugar meets Dragonberry, would she see any difference or the same like in beast yeast? Liking her or maybe supporting her?

(Also I hope you had a good start already :D!)

The plan for every beast/neo duo is to interact with each other, so yes!

Mystic Flour and Frigid Cacao might not for a hot while until one provokes the other. One of them doesn’t leave the citadel much, the other is reduced to a weaker form half the time, but both want the other’s soul jam for their own reasons; so it’s essentially a war of attrition, or a slow game of chess. While Flour has the advantage of being more active, there’s no telling if—or what—Cacao is planning. After all, the abyss’s interests align with his, and things can change as quick as the tide.

As for Dragonberry and Eternal Sugar, suffice to say the latter is still very, very interested in her other half, and what she wants to do to preserve her pride. Pride… a finicky thing, isn’t it? Is Pride truly what Dragonberry wishes to vehemently keep, or is it the Happiness that was torn from her when everything began to fall apart? If only the beast wished to answer… but it’s okay. Eternal Sugar is nothing but patient, for now.

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We don't hear much of fridgid dark cacao or dragon berry cookie now and days, how are they and do they interact? :b (does dragonberry still drink like the good old days? X3, if so witch one is her favorite drink? :3)

I haven’t shared much about Cacao because his lore + saga have been the hardest to develop (but!! I’ve come up with a lot recently which is awesome, I want to share sooner than later :D), but I can share some about how he interacts with Dragonberry!

…which is, very little these days. Cacao doesn’t interact with any of the neos that much, save for Lily on rare occasions, and there’s not much warmth towards the beast of pride herself. Dragonberry keeps her distance too for now at least. She can be confrontational sometimes, especially with the licorice sea encroaching her waters, but she knows that there’d be little benefit at this point. (There might even be a bit of a sore spot…)

She’s trying to look for ways to gain leverage though - there’s a tiny sample of licorice ooze in a glass container that’s being researched on.

As for drinking, of course she does! Classic berry juice is the go to, and I think she also likes trying the ones they make in Dragon’s Valley

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A cold and heartless ruler surrounded by gem mountains

Beast ancients au belongs to @cuppajj (btw hope ya dont mind me writing this. I just had motivation last night)

anyways TW: mentions of murder, blood, death, and suggestive implications at the very end.

enjoy!

Within a land of snow covered mountains with gems bursting out of the rock from underneath was a palace that stood tall above the kingdom. Colored windows decorated the white walls. On top of the palace was a gold star, representing the fallen dynasty’s prosperity. Families walked around the kingdom’s marketplace, dressed warmly for the weather. Children, dressed equally as warm, laughed as they ran down the streets despite their parent’s warnings. 

Tres leches stood in front of the window inside of the palace. Pink eyes stared blankly at the scene, unable to feel any joy from the scene. He sighed, unsurprised, and straighter out his pink suit. A suit that came with a pink tie and white boots. His pink hair was decorated with cream yellow strips and strawberry chocolate toppings. A perfect man in the eyes of others, yet only few knew of his true nature. 

Heartless.

That’s what he had once been called. 

Cold another time.

Called many things as he erased all traces of the previous dynasty. A act he still didn’t regret, even if it left him with this curse.

The joyous day was interrupted by Dragonberry’s presence on the streets. Numerous gasps echoed to the palace windows, some screamed and ran away. Mothers grabbed their children and held them tightly, eyes staring at the once glorious ancient with distrust. Dragonberry simply smiled back. Though her smile was devoid of warmth, a hallow mask only meant to be socially acceptable. Soldiers coldly marched behind her, dressed in coats made from bear’s skin. Dragonberry herself wore one made from the skin of a monster she had killed. The villagers grimaced at the sight, though Tres leches could care less himself. As she walked toward the golden doors of the palace, he set his empty wine glass in a servant’s hand and walked downstairs. 

“Open the doors!” Tres leches ordered.

Guards nodded and dragged the heavy doors open to reveal the queen. Her head decorated with pieces of monsters meant to display her as a dragon. A pathetic display to him, having seen and been a dragon for a long time. 

“It is wonderful to meet you Tres leches, I am Dragonberry of the hollyberry kingdom. Though you know that already don’t you?” She tested.

“Your reputation proceeds you.” Tres leches replied, “Come in, I’m sure you’re tired after a long journey.”

“I suppose it would be better to talk inside.” Dragonberry noted as she led her army inside.

Her footsteps thudded against the quartz floors with the force of a dragon. Though they both knew that was only because of her armor. Only the shells of dragons stood within the palace walls.

“So, your kingdom has stayed neutral so far.” Dragonberry began.

“Yes.” Tres leches replied with a smile, “I plan to stay that way.”

“And why so?” Dragonberry questioned.

“I see no point in joining the war. My citizens are finally happy after years of suffering. Besides, what benefit would the war have for me? I have plenty of power as it is.” 

“There’s many benefits.” Dragonberry pestered as she pushed the issue further, “I have a-“

“You just want my assets.” Tres leches interrupted, “I could care less if you have a Demi-god who would fall at your feet just to keep her power.”

“Don’t you dare talk about her that way!” Dragonberry shouted.

“Your lover is known for fighting Dragons in a gladiator ring for fun. Forgive me if I don’t particularly find it an advantage.” Tres leches scoffed, “She has power but she’s relying on your protection.”

Dragonberry just huffed, knowing it was true.

“You know what I want. I will have it whether it’s from an alliance or a battle.”

Tres leches held up his hand, staring at the gem colored nails that waited until his emotions slipped. At which they would fuse with his hand and form long claws meant to cause deep wounds. Though he couldn’t put any wounds on Dragonberry with her armor. Dragonberry stared at him, eyes gleaming at the sight of such power. He could see the greed in her eyes, a look he was all too familiar with.

“Unfortunately as much as I’d love to, I am unable to give this power to you.” He responded with a sigh.

“What do you mean?” Dragonberry questioned.

Tres leches burst out into a fit of laughter. His cackles of laughter echoed off of the quartz walls. He could feel their confused stares burning into his skin, his very soul vulnerable and unguarded.

He pointed to the kingdom beyond the stained windows, “Those fools think this is a blessing! They think it’s a sign they made the right choice! How ironic!”

The corrupted queen stared at him with confusion, soldiers looking around uneasily.

“Is it not?” 

“Of course it isn’t!” Tres leches snapped, startling the soldiers who stood straight like a plank in order to hide their fear.

“It’s a curse!” Tres leches laughed, “Oh so great dynasty left a sneaky little curse and now I’m stuck with it! Unfortunately I think I killed the last cursed prince so good luck finding your own!”

Dragonberry stared at him for a moment. At the unhinged manic smile on his face. A smile that faded quickly as he straightened his suit.

“Perhaps…” She began, “I can help you with your little problem.”

Tres leches looked at her with interest. Of course he had little intention of actually agreeing to whatever plan came out of her mouth, but the promise of freedom from the damn curse was rather tempting.

“I would still need to rule my kingdom.”

“Of course!” Dragonberry quickly (and rather desperately) replied.

“Perhaps I will take you up on your offer.”

Tres leches froze, his mind reminding him of the chains that held his life in its clutches. 

“Are you regretting your choice?” The queen questioned.

The fear of death clutched at his chest, becoming tighter and tighter until breathing became difficult. 

“I am under some… circumstances. Let’s just say that.” Tres leches responded.

“I could remove those circumstances.” The queen offered.

“I’m afraid those circumstances are tied to your son, as well as the recent attack by Grace ward’s kingdom.”

“What!?” Dragonberry snapped, having lost her patience.

“Are you in an alliance with them!?” She shouted.

“I wouldn’t call it an alliance.” Tres leches answered, “But it does hold my life on the line. I fear he would not hesitate if I allied with you.”

“That’s utter madness! Did you not say you killed a dynasty?!”

Tres leches smiled at the mention of such an act, “Oh yes I have. I calculated the days until a horrible blizzard. I waited and waited until the opportunity presented itself. Then I hunted them down..one by one.”

Dragonberry looked slightly unnerved herself, if only slightly. As if she could see how he would do the same to her own family. 

“I can see what you’re thinking your majesty. And it’s not far off.”

“Don’t you dare touch my family!” Dragonberry shouted.

“I heard you fought death herself recently.”

“Yes, that is true.” Dragonberry responded.

“I may not be able to touch you. Well, not without the risk of capture. But that doesn’t mean those around you are safe. You have ruled for a very long time, aren’t you aware your enemies will go after those you care about?”

“I’ll rip you to pieces if you even think of touching them.” Dragonberry growled.

“You have made very many enemies your majesty. Death herself, your own children, Angelina, Sweet Pea, Eucalyptus, and most recently myself.”

“What are you trying to say?” Dragonberry snapped.

“I’m saying while I may not consider the effort of going through your defenses to harm your family. Someone else will. Your crops may fail. A plague may revenge your lands.  Let’s not forget that fianan you lost. Oh the spells that she holds within her mind are just incredible!”

Dragonberry had enough of his words as it seems and charged at him with her shield, only for it to be blocked by gems shooting out of the ground.

“You get over here!” Dragonberry shouted.

“You’re getting desperate. Many dragons have either escaped your grasp or been taken from you.”

“What do you mean taken!? They died right in front of me!” Dragonberry snapped.

Tres leches laughed, “Your son is dead and yet he is still walking.”

“Don’t you dare talk about my son!”

Tres leches stared at her coldly, “He doesn’t love you.”

The queen’s demeanor began to crack, “You don’t know that! You don’t know my son!”

“News spreads quickly your majesty. Now I’m afraid this conversation is over, don’t you still have a curse caster to find?”

“This isn’t over.” Dragonberry hissed, “You may walk free today but I will be back!”

“And I’ll be waiting.” Tres leches replied, “Now kindly get out of kingdom. Do tell Saint Vanilla he or his followers aren’t welcome either or I’ll crack his bishop’s ribs just like Frosted blueberry did.”

“Noted.” The queen growled, stomping out of the palace.

Tres leches sighed, “and I was so close to getting rid of this damn curse.”

Heels clacked against the floor as Duke Blueberry stepped out of the spot he had been hiding in. Clothes were loosely draped over his frame, held only by his hand’s grip.

“Don’t you think you were risking it my love?” He asked.

Slowly as he looked for servants he walked over to tres leches. Tres leches looked behind him at the duke who let go of the clothes loosely draped over him and began to massage his back. Specifically where the wings would and had burst out from before.

“Aren’t you the one who got exposed?” Tres leches reminded, “Your lucky you’re quite cute.”

Duke Blueberry huffed, “Frosted Blueberry isn’t corrupt yet.”

“And let’s hope it stays that way.” Tres leches sighed.

“Yes, let’s hope.” 

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"YOU really thought you can defeat me, petty vermin? How foolish! A pitiful cookie like you will NEVER become a dragon!

"Just you wait, old lizard. I will become the greatest dragon Earthbread will ever see. Then YOU and the rest of the dragons will bow down to me!!

I had some people ask me to make a part 2 and here it is after so many delays. I glad I got it done and out of the way, so I can work on other artworks. Pretty happy how it turned out :).

But as you can see, things aren't looking good for Dragonberry Cookie as Longan Dragon has the upper hand, but Dragonberry Cookie isn't giving up just yet.

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A few questions about Cheese and Berry[the first one is about all the Neos— Saint excluded]. (The last one a hypothetical situation that has been tickling my brain for a while). I hope you decide to answer this.

So I realize that Dragonberry and Celestial Cheese both agree on the prospect of Saint Vanilla being a huge threat to both of their empires.

My first question: You said that all of the Neobeasts have methods to ward Saint Vanilla off. What are these methods?

Second: Is Celestial Cheese actually present during Neo meetings? Or is it just one of her avatars in her stead?

Third question/hypotherical scenario: Have Dragonberry and Celestial Cheese ever considered teaming up to assassinate Saint Vanilla? If so, how would they go about this? Has there ever been a close call? (Saint almost falling for the trap, but surviving)

Would Saint confront them? Would he retaliate?

I’ve said it a while ago, but it’s essentially getting Saint to prioritize other things. Lily successfully convinced him to purify her last, Cacao removes physically removes him from his kingdom outright, while Dragonberry and Celestial Cheese quietly try to keep Saint’s interests in his personal quests (eg. reuniting with Crepe or researching fruitless ways of ascension) long enough to hopefully come up with something. The general consensus among all neos with Saint is that he’ll oppose them eventually, so it’s a matter of time and planning… whatever it might look like.

It’s hard to tell at times if Celestial Cheese is present or another one of her avatars given manifest. The conqueror certainly has every reason to be elsewhere instead of engaging with the others, but at the same time, her physical presence at meetings is so convincing that perhaps she truly is there in the flesh. How many meetings has she attended herself, and how many have been her avatar? No one really knows… well, Saint likely does, but he’s never thought to share.

…I think they’ve considered it as a worst case option. As I said in the first point, everyone knows that Saint’s goal to purify earthbread opposes all of their ambitions. But the problem is that both Cheese and Berry are hesitant to act, believe it or not. First and foremost, they still share some fondness for Vanilla, even if he is who he is now. He’s their antagonist, but he’s also a long time friend. Second, they’ve likely seen how hard it truly is to take Saint down—after all, assassinations aren’t unfamiliar to him—so they know simple acts like those won’t do much. It seems like the waiting game is the best option for now, but they’re also aware that the more powerful the beast of penance becomes, the less time they will have to devise a plan. Perhaps Lily would have some idea… but if she’s aware of the issue, which she likely is, she’s certainly not doing much to help right now.