I’m not one to rush how quick time goes but I’ve been so excited to finally upload these illustrations. Coming up with the costumes was so much fun too aha! (Fun fact, all of this started because I wanted to make a ‘Goldichops and the three bears’ pun).
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Goldichops and the three bears (Robert, John, Fanny and Alex)
Sanrio squad: Yoshikitty, Badtz-Maru, Lala and Pompompurin (Zoe, Kaito, Aya and Max)
Outfit swap (Stan, Sonya and Mitch)
Dino onesies (Jarod and Lola) (they’re pachycephalosaurus onesies because the wiki says the main character of the Prologue book said that’s the dino Lola would be)
Demons, Colton and an angel (Tyrak, Colton, Muller and Florres) (Tyrak doesn’t need a demon costume and I just know Muller probably wouldn’t wear a costume either)
Bowling (Mile 0 Steve and Adam)
Witch and wizard (Anzu and Daw)
The Little Tyrax (honestly only included this illustration because I thought it would be cool to draw them too)
Portrait of the female pirate, Illus. in: Fanny Campbell, the female pirate captain / by Lieutenant Murray. Boston: Published by F. Gleason, 1845, title page.
Fanny Campbell, the Female Pirate Captain: A Tale of the Revolution is an 1844 American novel by Maturin Murray Ballou, about a woman who goes to sea to rescue her fiancé and becomes commander of a pirate ship. The popularity of its heroine continued long after the book was published, with some writers publishing accounts of Fanny Campbell as if she were real.
Digital ID: (b&w film copy neg.) cph 3a03849 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3a03849
Reproduction Number: LC-USZ61-2142 (b&w film copy neg.)
Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA
today i am bringing you niche memes that incorporate 2 of my fandoms. tomorrow? who knows. Anyways this is Road 96 characters as things that Julian The Arcana has said.
Fandom: Road 96
Rating: Teen
Characters: Original Character
Ship: Original Character/Original Character
Tags: Post-Canon, Post-Florres Ending
Complete (Chapters 1/1)
A year after Florres won the fateful Petrian election day on September 9th, 1996, Fanny, John, and Alex are still enjoying their road trip north of the border. At least until the burnout from being a teenage video game designer-tech genius prodigy late one night.
Ah, the Repentie... One of the symbols of Petria. This river, crossing the whole country in its own way, finds its starting point at Mont National. During Flores' election, the latter had completely cleaned it, to make the place more beautiful than it was before. No one really knows who gave it that name, or why. But one thing is certain, the sight of these places still takes your breath away. Anna can't help but look with admiration at the beauty of these places. It's as if time has stopped. And yet he continues his race. She could spend hours contemplating the view before her. But unfortunately, she has a mission to accomplish.
“Wow...what a view. Petria is truly a beautiful country, when you know where to look.” said Anna in awe.
“Yeah...if you say so.” said Sonya. “So, what are we looking for exactly?”
“An entrance. A passage, something that can help us to find the next Shandarian place.”
“Okay. Then let’s get to work. Girls.” replied Sonya, looking at Anna and Fanny.
*Mom? Do you receive me? * Asks Alex through the talkie.
“Yes baby, I got you 5 on 5.” responds Fanny.
*Moooom! I'm not a baby anymore! ...forget it. For now, you’re all alone. No enemies around. But be careful, those guys can be pretty sneaky. *
“Don’t worry about it, Alex. We’ll be careful.”
*I should have come with you. Please stay safe, okay? * Said Stan worried.
“Don’t worry Stan. I know how to defend myself.”
*That is what worries me the most. *
“Hey! I heard that!”
*Fair and square Sis* said Mitch.
“Pfft...yeah...fair and square.”
The three women advanced along the lake that had formed at the foot of the mountain. They looked everywhere for a clue, a symbol that could help them on the way forward. But for the moment, nothing very conclusive. It was almost disappointing.
“I may have been wrong... I must have made a miscalculation...” said Anna sadly.
“Hey. Don’t start. We haven't searched everything yet. There is a cave under the waterfall. Maybe we will find something?” said Sonya.
“A cave? Under the waterfall?”
“Yes. Teenage runaways hid here before attempting to cross the border when Tyrak was in power. Well, teenagers... There were families even...” said Fanny.
“Tyrak was really a monster.” replied Anna.
“Oh, you don’t say. He could have been capable of the worst... although he was capable of the worst just to keep control over his people. And we just had to... shut up and obey.” said Sonya, sadly.
“Yeah, you right...” said Fanny. “Come on, let’s get moving.”
The three women went to the cave under the waterfall. It was covered with graffiti which represented the remnants of the rebellion against Tyrak. Others appealed to the voice of the people. And still others claimed their freedom of thought.
“All these people... Did they manage to cross the border?” asks Anna
“I don’t know. Maybe some...but maybe some didn’t. Maybe some of them died at trying to. All I hope, is that they’re fine, wherever they are.” Said Fanny.
“I remember that one day, I met a young girl who wanted to try to cross the border... She wanted to do it so she could help her family live better. I hope... that she succeeded.” said Sonya.
“I hope so.” said Anna. She then sees something strange between the graffities “wait...”
She walked to the wall and touch the strange symbol delicately with her hand. She had never seen this kind of symbol before. She took out her notebook and began to study it. As she began to look closer, a strange bluish light escaped from the wall, heading towards the next room. The three girls looked at each other before following the ray that touched the wall at the back of the other room.
“I really feel like I'm in an adventure movie... or science fiction.” said Sonya.
“And yet it is very real. It looks like there are other symbols on the other facades of the room. I think that if the light ray touches these symbols... The passage will open to us.” said Anna.
“And how do we do it?”
“...do you have a mirror with you?” replied Anna.
“Well no. But I have my necklace.” said Sonya.
“That should do the work! Can I borrow it?”
Sonya took off her necklace and handed it to Anna. The latter placed it against the wall and directed the light ray against one of the walls. Then with her other hand she took out a pocket mirror. She handed it to Fanny, who once in hand, used the mirror to direct the beam to the other wall opposite. A rumble was heard, and suddenly the ground under their feet trembled, creating an opening, stairs appeared, descending deeper underground.
“Wow...It’s so cool.” said Sonya.
“Do you think we'll be safe underneath?” asks Fanny.
“There’s only one way to know.” said Anna beofre going down the stairs.
Fanny and Sonya exchanged glances before following Anna. The torches embedded in the wall lit up little by little, as the descent progressed. Then, once downstairs, they faced a huge door, as for the garden gate. It was larger, more imposing, gilded engravings running through its surface, and made of a stone that was foreign to the rock that surrounded it.
“How are we going to open it?” said Fanny.
“The real question is HOW did YOU manage to open the garden gate?” said Sonya looking at Anna.
“I don’t know...I just...touch the door and then...” she said putting her hand on the door.
And like the first time, the door lit up before slowly opening. The three women stepped back, watching the door open in front of them in surprise. Sonya looked at Anna in surprise.
“Are you a witch or something?? Because this is going to scare me a lot if you do things like that every time!” she said.
“I don’t know! I don’t...” Anna starts before looking at her necklace. The blue stone on it glows a little, before fading away. “What in the name of...”
“Are you okay Peachfuzz? Is there something wrong?” asks Fanny, worried.
“I... I am. Let's go.”
“All...All right.”
All three entered the room. The door closed behind them. In front of them, huge libraries, filled with parchments so old, that they would be almost frightening to touch them, for fear of damaging them. They were all in awe, not even one of them dared to say a word. Then after a while, Sonya broke the silence.
“Daggnabit...This place... It is the historian's paradise. Can you imagine all the stories that must be here?” She spoke.
“Not just the stories, Sonya. Research, tales, legends, traditions, technologies... Everything was recorded here... it is much bigger than the Library of Alexandria... It's... It is wonderful to see such a place as intact as it was in its time. Look at this. It seems that, as with the gardens, time has stopped here.” said Anna.
“How...how did they managed to do all that?” asks Fanny.
“I don’t know...Shandarians were quite...something. And no one knows anything about them. Apart from Merlina Yung... And me. And so do you. This is what we must protect from Yung and her group from the Purple Lynx. It is these centuries of hidden stories that could allow Petria to discover a facet of its past previously hidden from everyone.”
“This is easier said than done, unfortunately. They will eventually find this place, as they must have found the gardens. Let's try to find clues about the next place, before we have unwanted visits.” Said Sonya.
Anna nodded before stepping forward to look around. She absolutely had to find a clue about their next destination. But easier said than done. How do you find something in such a big place? You might as well look for a needle in a haystack. Fanny and Sonya did their best on their side but they were no luckier than Anna. And after a while...
“Anna! Fanny! I think I found something!” said Sonya.
The two women joined Sonya and looked at the wall in front of them. Anna smiled heartily. She took out her notebook and began to write down the inscriptions on the wall meticulously, not forgetting any symbols. Then she closed her notebook.
“Good job Sonya. I hope that with this we will have information about our next destination.” said Anna happily.
Suddenly the talkie turned on. And Alex spoke. But given his voice, it wasn't a good sign.
*Mom! Do...*BZZZZ* copy Me ??* He said.
“I’m here baby! What's going on?” said Fanny.
*BZZZ* *Yung.... *BZZZ* -diers, are com*BZZZ* to you! You must *BZZZZ* of here! *
“Alex? Alex??” Alex, do you hear me?? Alex !!” replied Fanny. “Damnit! We must get out of here! Right now!”
“But how?? Apart from the door through which we entered, there is no other exit! We're stuck! And if they see us, we're screwed!” said Sonya.
“There must be another exit! We just must find it! Let's go!” Said Anna.
Suddenly, knocks were heard at the door. They are already there. And they will do anything to get inside. If they want to make it out alive, they will have to find a solution. and fast. Either they find another way out. Either they must fight. But faced with the troop waiting for them behind these doors, do they even have a chance? Probably. But it is very thin.
Flee or fight? That is the question.
But a more important question comes to mind. No matter what they choose...
Will they survive? Or will they die?
If they do not act quickly, the answer will be clear. And they won’t like it.
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(Summer is coming and it's starting to make itself felt. And in 2 days I take another year. Enough to finish me with the XD work. But hey you must hang on! And staying hydrated is also important! I hope you’ll like it like the other ones! Feel free to tell me what you think about it! Have a great weekend to you all! See ya!)
“And so, you let them flee? Is that what I understand?"
Merlina Yung sat at her desk, her hands clasped together, her gaze calm... but cold. Like a viper about to bite its prey at the slightest moment of weakness. The soldier who stood straight in front of her, trembled slightly, sweat running down his forehead. He knew very well that when she remained calm like this, it was never a good sign.
“Yes Madam...but We sent a team, and they found the gardens as you guessed and...” he said.
“And? Need I remind you that in addition to finding these ruins, you are also supposed to get rid of Weatherlaw and her small team? Or should I use the strong way to get it into your skull? Because if that's the case... I don't think I need to remind you of what awaits you, if you dare to disappoint me AGAIN.” She said coldly.
“N-N-no madam! We...We will not disappoint you again! I promise! We are in the process of deciphering the inscriptions we found! We will have results in a short time I assure you!”
“It is in your interest. Out of my sight.”
“Y-Yes madam!”
The soldier greeted Yung before leaving her office. The latter stood up, sighing calling them good-for-nothing. Then she walked to the window, observing the surroundings. She heard footsteps approaching, but not turning around. She knew very well who was there.
“Your soldiers are not professionals as you so proudly told me.” said Tyrak.
“And your law enforcement is no better Tyrak. So, if I were you, I would make myself very small. There is nothing to be proud of when an entire police station has weapons and ammunition stolen.” Responds Merlina calmly.
“How dare you to speak to me like that?! Remember that I am the one who allows you to have unlimited resources for your research!”
“And remember that it was ME who freed you from your cage where you should have spent the rest of your day, Mr Tyrak. Avoid being too clever and playing the man of authority. Because I might as well send you back to prison.” she said as she walks slowly and calmly to him before facing him. “Have I made myself clear?”
Tyrak gritted his teeth as he stepped back. This woman was not afraid of anything, he could not deny it. She was willing to do anything to get what she wanted, even to get rid of him if she felt he went too far.
“Good. How is your... Resettlement as president? I assume that some of your fellow citizens are somewhat...reluctant?” She asks as she turn her back to him.
“There are some, it's true... But with the reopening of the iron pit... I can assure you that they will very quickly return to the ranks as before.”
“I hope so for you. And that this time you will avoid a new civil war. Even if this time... Florres will not be able to steal your place, since she is in prison.”
“Don't worry about it... I intend to make sure to pass the message to the population...”
On the side of Anna and her group, things were moving at their own pace. both on research and modifications to the truck. And it could be said that Alex had a lot of imagination regarding these changes.
“Alex, are you sure Mr. Grizzly will be able to ride normally with all these modifications? I don't want to lose my most precious companion.” Asks John.
“Don’t worry Mister U. Everything is made to keep your truck on the road. And then we can’t stay always at the hideout. We have to move sometimes, so we need at least something to sleep.” Responds Alex.
“I hope you're right... And that these two don't do anything stupid either.” replied John looking at Stan and Mitch.
Our two brothers were lying under the truck, checking every pipe, every little mechanical part of the truck. And from time to time, we could hear small wrench strokes, as well as strands of conversation between the two brothers. Mitch got up and walked over to the engine, to check every corner.
“You see something bad Mitch?” said Stan still under the truck.
“No! Apart from a few small bolts loose, everything looks as new as on the first day! It's almost like it's coming out of the factory.” responds Mitch.
“Good. The same cannot be said of the bottom. Fortunately, I have the right equipment, there was a crack in one of the pipes, which could be very dangerous if we do not take care of it quickly. But otherwise, everything looks clean.”
“It's a chance that you know a little about mechanics, I don't know what we could have done...” said Alex.
“A little you said?” replied Stan sticking his head out of the underside of the truck. “Kid, Mitch and I are mechanical professionals. If we hadn't been criminals, he and I might have opened a garage. “
“Yes. Stan and I spent so much time repairing our bike, that by force we ended up learning the smallest tricks of mechanics. And some of the books Sonya has at home about it have only strengthened us in the field.” said Mitch
“Besides, are you sure of yourself? Because it's not small changes that we make anyway. There is still talk of transforming this truck into a mobile turret. And it's not the few "beds" that will make me change my mind.”
“Yes, I know. But admit that for a young genius like me... It is worthy of the greatest in this world. And then with the weapons that Mom managed to recover at the commissariat... We can actually say that it is a mobile turret... A real tank.” Replied Alex proudly.
Jarod and Fanny were checking the condition of the weapons and ammunition. You have to be able to have enough to defend yourself in case of an attack. And Jarod knows a thing or two about weapons... Better than Fanny.
“Are you sure this weapon is usable? It is not very precise...” asks Fanny.
“Every weapon has a strong point... and weakness. You have to know how to exploit both, to make something powerful. I can guarantee you that even if it is not very precise... This weapon can be widely useful.” Said Jarod, looking closely to the pistol.
“If you say so...I believe you.”
On Anna's side, her research went around in circles. No matter how much she looked again and again at the writings she had written down in her notebook, she couldn't find any clues about their next destination. Sonya looked at her from time to time, both focused but also sorry for her. Anna sighs.
“I am beginning to despair. I have been studying these texts for hours and hours and I can find nothing...” She said sadly.
“Don’t worry! You'll eventually find something! and then at least tell yourself that Yung cannot advance more than you since they have not found the garden.”
“Unfortunately, they may have found it... Merlina will stop at nothing for that. But you're right, it's better to stay optimistic.”
She rubbed her eyes as she sat down on the chair. There must be something that escapes her... But what? Think Weatherlaw think! There must be a hidden detail somewhere and she must find it!
“These symbols are still curious... And then this one is really big…," said Sonya.
“What? What do you mean?” asks Anna.
“Well that huge symbol that appears when you look at the text from afar... what? Don't you see it?”
Anna raised an eyebrow before looking at her notebook. She held it in front of her, pulling it back from her face as far as she could before glancing. And that's where she saw it. Each line of letters formed part of a symbol she did not yet know.
“Sonya! You're a genius!” said Anna happily.
“Am I?” said Sonya.
“Yes! I don't know yet what this symbol means... But thanks to you we will be able to move forward! All I have to do is find the meaning of this symbol!”
“Oh...Glad to have been able to be useful...Tell me... You and Stan seem to get along well... I hope his shoulder was comfortable.”
“Oh um...well...it was quite comfortable...thanks.” replied Anna, blushing a little.
Anna settled into her desk and began to study the symbol. She had never seen it before in her notes. But she will eventually find its meaning. After several hours of searching, she finally found something. And especially their next destination. Besides, she couldn't believe that all this time... she had passed over it. She went downstairs with Sonya and the map in hand. She summoned everyone to the living room and explained the situation to them.
“... And you found that just with this symbol?” asks John.
“Well not really. Sonya found it. The text that forms this symbol speaks of the 3 great emblematic places of the City of Shandara. The first is the garden that we discovered. The second is a kind of temple... And the last one is a huge library. Once these three are discovered, we will have all the information to find the city.” said Anna.
“Because these 3 places are not part of it?” said Fanny.
“Yes, but they were put away from the big city. You can't imagine how huge Shandara was. It was the size of the entire country, or even more!”
“So where is our next discovery?” asks Alex.
“You will not believe your ears and eyes. Since the beginning... we were on it before Yung and his men arrived. Our next destination is... Here.”
She then pointed to a specific spot on the map. Everyone looked carefully and were surprised when they discovered the next place. Definitely, this place will have experienced everything over time and the development of Petria. The very symbol of their nation, their national pride in a way.
This place is none other than the Mont National. More precisely, at the level of the Repentie, the river that crosses the whole country. They were on top of a historic place without knowing it. And now they're going to have to go back.
But what they don't know is that they're not going to be the only ones. Merlina also found the symbol and had it studied. All she has to do is send her men down. But this time she's going to make sure Anna and the rest of her group can't find anything. Oh yes, she'll make sure. But knowing the young woman, she could tell that Anna had a lucky star above her head.
“This chess game my dear Anna... will be the last one you play. I can assure you.” Said Merlina Yung in her office.
Whatever happens, she will do anything to stop her. Absolutely everything.
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(I can wait the holidays that I can finally rest! Working in a fast-food restaurant is exhausting when you experience a customer invasion when you least expect it. And it's so exhausting that I can't write often or I decide to do anything because I'm too tired. But hey! I will eventually find another job one day! I hope you’ll like it like the other ones! Feel free to tell me what you think about it! Have a great weekend to you all! See ya!)
