Hero 108: Beyond!
Awhile ago, I decided to draw an interpretation of First Squad in the future. I finally returned to it recently and expanded on it and I am SO happy with how they all look!! >:}c
All the designs are loosely inspired by their Water Margin counterparts. Mighty Ray was also designed by @nameko-nick and has some Brazilian inspirations! 💚💛
Hero 108: Beyond and First Squad details + drawings below:
(below is copy/pasted from discord, so if there are any format issues, that's why)
Hero 108: BEYOND takes place some years in the future, in a time period where everyone is still heroes & warriors, BUT they've split off to lead their own lives. They all still have ties to Big Green, and will return when/if needed, but the original warriors are scattered about Hidden Kingdom.
Some members still remain at BG; some have settled into their own communities; others are traveling warriors.
(I'll also specify that this universe/interpretation is based off of Nick and I's headcanons AND ships)
Order of characters below is based on the order they left Big Green:
Jumpy Ghostface
Jumpy went back to Rabbit Kingdom to tend to his royal duties and be a proper king. It was time he stepped up since he had been gone for so long! Although the rabbits have made peace with humans years ago, there are still reparations to be made. Jumpy is set on not just making things right, but creating closer bonds with neighboring human settlements. It wasn't just his kingdom that required his attention though: Jumpy has a mate named Trips(oc), and they've just welcomed their first bunny into the world: Spring! Jumpy loves nothing more than spending time with his wife and their daughter as a family 🩷 His English has also improved quite a bit over the years :]
Lin Chung & Mighty Ray
Lin Chung and Mighty Ray travel far and wide across Hidden Kingdom, going wherever they're needed for battle, then setting up camp under the stars when their work is done. Lin had initially planned to leave Big Green alone, but when Mighty Ray asked to tag along, Lin was *more* than happy to let him join him. They've since developed a strong romantic relationship ❤️💜 They don't have a consistent home, except for their old rooms in BG, which they stay in sometimes. When neither of them are acting as warriors, Mighty Ray loves watching and participating in sports tournaments (especially wrestling), and trying foods from different villages. When Lin Chung isn't in battle, he's enjoys doing painting commissions and visiting craft stores across the kingdom. Both of them also equally enjoy festivals in different settlements, too.
Lin's personality is mostly the same, but he is more lighthearted. He's learned to relax, smile, and laugh just a little bit more, and that's thanks to a certain someone.
Ray, meanwhile, isn't as afraid of being outwardly compassionate. He also takes things a bit more seriously... *only a little.* /silly
Mystique Sonia
Sonia stays in two different places: in a village near Big Green, and, sometimes, at Yan Ching's kingdom in the sea. Her and Yan Ching developed a close friendship years ago, and that relationship has slowly grown into a romantic one over time 🩵💙 At their home on land, Sonia runs an small inn that serves buns, and they have a small fish tank which Yan uses to hydrate himself every now and then. Yaksha is still adjusting to their relationship, but he's at least developed some trust with Yan due to his patient nature :}c Sonia and Yan both want to start a family some day if that's possible, but not right now. They're happy with just the two of them. Although the both of them have settled, they're still warriors, after all! They still answer when duty calls! And Sonia has learned to embrace her strength and toughness since her days at BG. She struggles with the look of her scars sometimes, but she remembers to be proud of them and what they stand for.
When Sonia isn't busy with her business or spending time with Yan Ching, she likes to attend fashion shows and spas, go on jogs and walks, and spend time with Rose Finch and Latifah! *She's also the proud godmother of Spring and she'll be sure to let you know it!* 🐰/silly
Mr. No Hands
Mr. No Hands hasn't left Big Green. He believes his place is still there, and he's happy there, so he hasn't left and he is adament he won't until the day they force him to retire!!!(/silly) He scouts for Apetrully during important missions, but also keeps an eye out for any potential future warriors while in the midst of his travels. He is one of the people helping train new recruits (alongside Alpha Girl potentially—like the idea they've grown friendly), and he is still busy planning battle strategies and creating individual training plans. Although No Hands still struggles with his disability from time to time, he is the least ashamed of it that he has ever been, and he doesn't hide it behind his previous uniform. He's also staying healthy and letting off steam by embracing running! When NH lets himself have free time, he likes running 5ks and playing cards by himself or with others. He also attends Rattle Diva concerts—he even acts as a bodyguard when she goes out, sometimes. They might have something going on between them... but he'll never tell ;] I like to think he's also loosened up a bit.
(He also sets time aside to spend time with Ray, whenever Ray let's him know he's coming back to BG ❤️)
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That's all :D not a super serious au, just something for fun heheh.