I was taking some time to catch up on this blog today. Previously I've asked you mostly about Mason, but now that I'm reading some of your drabbles- ((grabby hands))- Tell Me About Matt, Yuugan, and the Ten Sages plotline
ALRIGHT;
SO I WILL WARN YOU NOW, THIS STORY IS EFFECTIVELY SPEAKING SPURNED FROM A BIRTHDAY GIFT TEN YEARS AGO, BUT IT TURNED INTO A THING AND I LOVE IT A LOT.
SO!
First off, Yuugan's a 'facet' of sorts of Matt from his original timeline that sort of melded into other AUs based on the idea I had of letting him act as a second consciousness in him, based from experiments that had happened from Relius (a chronophantasma sure, but even so)
In some stories, he ends up getting his own body, leaving Matt to retain his own strengths but having his own differences in terms of fighting style.
AS FOR THE TEN SAGES STORYLINE
THAT'S THE FUNNY BIRTHDAY THING TURNED CRAZIER.
IT ALL STARTED CUZ I ASKED A FRIEND TO WRITE NINE AS A BDAY GIFT, and I decided;
'Lemme write Seven and Eight from Phase Shift!'
And it doesn't help that said friend also wrote Kazuma Kval, I ended up having Eight get close with Kazuma, while Matt and Nine (going under her new name Koa) were their own side.
Seven had ambitions, and eventually, the idea I had would lead to the XBlaze Sages also being a thing.
Unfortunately, Koa and Matt were in fact separated via phenomena intervention outright erasing the former, the chronophantasma he fought being a more 'proper' Phantom, rather than the Koa he came to fall in love with.
The drabble series I was writing was meant to invoke the idea of being a series finale, since the writing partner as far as I know had moved on from tumblr (and I'm too nervous to ask him to write more on discord lol, we're both busy dorks)
I can talk more about matt at a later point this ended up taking my attention lol.
The BB cast usually have their birthdays fall on some notable day, though I can't find anything for Bullet's August 2nd- though apparently August is "Family Fun Month," which is neat with your Maragi gang (and tragic with her history...)
Anyways, with this in mind, do you have birthdays for the rest of the Maragis???
THIS ONE IS ACTUALLY A GOOD ONE I CAN ANSWER--!
Mason's birthday is actually today! Which is my birthday, but also what I chose for the unintended 'holiday' of Courageous follower day. Because he was someone who'd always follow Bullet without hesitation.
Caliber's birthday is January 24th, which has a similar unexpected holiday of 'Just Do It' day, fitting her rather forward mindset with fighting her hardest.
and Matt's is June 23rd, which sorta stands out as having no good holiday that works. (rip)
A bit different than my usual fare, but I lost a wager in a set of Vanilla Central Fiction with my friend @nkn0va and he gave me a prompt to work with. So I hope this is up to your expectations my friend.
(And I s2g if I win the rematch I will do my best to give a good prompt for you too)
But without further ado--! The prompt I was given;
Trinity's S/O who's also a mage coping with the news about her death. They're able to use magic to keep themselves alive to the events of the C-Series and reuniting with her when they come across Luna + Sena after all that time.
So when you found out about what happened to Trinity after she had been killed by Terumi, you initially couldn't believe it. Terumi was still under the mind eater, right?
For the most part, you were never really 'aware' of Kazuma still being the 'vessel' you only ever seen Terumi in control of their actions even with the mind eater keeping him from letting loose, so to speak. So it makes sense you'd be shocked hearing that the spell had been broken free.
The real kicker was the fact Jubei understood your pain and disbelief, but when he revealed Nine was also killed in that incident, it made the truth a bit more unbearable. Especially with the fact that Hakumen had sacrificed himself to go to the boundary with Terumi.
After that day, you had decided to roam the world, planning to try and find answers to what could've happened to let Terumi have free reign for his plan.
Fast forward to the C-Series, you're relatively no worse for wear, having used magic to sustain your health and relative 'youth' so to speak.
Jubei still makes sure to pop in and check on you, still aware of the pain you've no doubt held close to your chest. But he warns you about someone known as 'Phantom', you have concerns to why he is giving you this warning, but you decide to take heed of the warning.
Unfortunately, a bit after that, you learn that you're being followed by a strange, cloaked child who seems to have no connection to you, nor do you have one to them. It gets to a point that you try and lose them, but before long they're seen right out the corner of your eye.
This child, strange and sassy as she is, points a familiar staff at you.
You recognize that staff... It was the Muchorin. You ask the hooded child why they have it. Almost ready to demand how they got it, but before you could say anything...
"It's been a long time..."
That voice was unmistakable to you, and you immediately crouch down to eye level. Only one word escapes you... "Trinity?"
After a brief moment's hesitation, the hood came down. It was still a child, but her hair color, and her little bows on her hair were no coincidence, this was in-fact 'Trinity' in some form.
Trinity tells you everything that happened, since Jubei had likely informed her about how you felt learning about her demise at Terumi's hands, every last detail.
You were certainly incensed learning Terumi was able to bust free from the Mind Eater, but when she had told you it was 'her' fault for trusting someone like Kazuma, you were confused. Who was this Kazuma she was talking about?
She explains that before you came into her life, she had someone who she had similar sights on, Kazuma Kval. Unbeknownst to you, he was the original personality in Terumi's then-current vessel. You could at least respect that she had someone similar to you, but the fact Kazuma used her kindness and repaid her in death seemed to set you off.
Before you can ask her what you can do, Trinity pulls you into a hug, stopping any train of thought as you both have a tearful moment to let any excess emotion out.
After a while, she explains how she had been able to return via the Muchorin, and her current body. Seeing your smile again gave her some closure, before she'd tell you to go on and wait for her in the Ikaruga Federation.
With a nod, you'd wipe your tears, before standing up... She was already gone by then, but you'd make note of her advice, but now with the added mission of finding a way to get Trinity a new body of her own if she were to still want to live on. Even if she passes on again, you got to see her one more time, and perhaps even more if fate permitted.
So the Maragi siblings are your main OCs- and we love them. But that got me wondering; since you did so awesome on these two Bullet fankids, do you have any concepts for kids of other cast members???
That is something I actually never thought about, honestly--!
It's actually a pretty strong question all things considered, I never had thought about it, cuz I personally didn't have 'many' pairings to work with. Although I'd legitimately have to consider a Bang/Litchi fankid because that'd be fun.
And also Bang deserves nice things, I do respect the Roy/Litchi shippers, but Bang deserves something in this day and age! I might have to see what I can do and go from there!
A continuation from here based on an ask by @softcoresuffering asking about Act 1 dialogue! (Which I had a lot of fun doing!) I'll be starting with Mason 'HJ' Maragi in this post and will give matt and caliber their respective act 2 and 3 posts when I can!
Act 2: Nightmare Memory
Mason's Act 2 has him starting a brief time after his encounter with Nine. Stuck with his thoughts, he was wandering around Ikaruga, before sensing he was being watched. Demanding whoever's tailing him to come out from hiding.
Hibiki was the one to appear before him, demanding he stand down under the imperator's will. Mason has none of it, demanding Hibiki 'Keep his master on a damn leash and out of our business'. There's no time for further words as they clash. After the battle, Hibiki notes his strength wasn't dulling, before departing with an ominous warning to 'hold close what is dear lest you lose it.'
Mason's left puzzled as he continues his rumination. Before long, he had wandered to the residential district of Kazamotsu, noticing someone who LOOKED similar to Bullet but... She dressed in a similar coloration as he did? They briefly chat, before the topic of his partner comes up.
Stage 6 Excerpt:
"You've not seen a girl similar to you around here? Are you siblings?"
"The truth... Is complicated, sir."
"Hmm... In that case, humor me with a spar, OK?"
After a brief clash of their wills. Mason's actually feeling his mind getting a bit clearer, and Caliber would briefly hint at her lineage. Before telling him to not get killed out there before departing. Mason finds the encounter odd, but nevertheless endearing.
Although he'd have no room to breathe because another newcomer would show face, someone who looked like him just with shorter hair??? He's a man of few words, but willing to do a similar spar like Caliber.
Stage 7 Excerpt:
"Tell me now, you friends with that girl?"
"Family, actually."
"...Keep an eye on her when we're done here."
Mason triumphs with little room for failure, Matt loosens his rather unflappable front as he laughs warmly. They share a similar conversation, any attempt at asking about Bullet was similarly dodged. However, they would prod at what he believed to be memories that his body 'remembered'. Before he finally comes to the realization, Izanami whisks him away to her arena not a moment too soon.
Izanami finds the circumstances amusing, but nevertheless allows the futile effort of fighting a god, even if Mason doesn't immediately know what he's up against. He tightly grips his weapon's hilt--
Stage 8 Excerpt:
"Dammit... How could I have forgotten?? You were the one who issued Relius' order to kill them!"
"It was merely a contingency, do you intend to fight?"
"FOR MY FAMILY!"
Mason is renewed with vigor as he clashes with the imperator, a fight that is ultimately hard won, she beckons him with the fragment of the azure. With wonder, he considers the possibility his 'wish' would bring.
Ending Excerpt
"This is... Everyone. My brother, my parents... Like that day never happened."
-flickering static encompasses the visage of the family photo, showing their bloodied corpses, and even Bullet's (and unknowingly, Matt and Caliber's younger corpses) as the visage of Ignis stood atop the pile-
"No... I made that wish! Why would it change?!"
Izanami finds his reaction amusing, before issuing the challenge for his wish to be granted; Kill Noel Vermillion.
Act 3: Replacement Blue
As for act 3, he's definitely trying to find Bullet... But now, those two kids he saw. He saw what he believed to be them in that visage of his 'wish'. So now it was a matter of finding them and protecting them. His first encounter is, surprisingly-- A rematch. Matt was on the backfoot against Relius, who had taken intrigue in his presence.
Stage 3 Excerpt:
"Get out while you can... I got some business to take care of."
"Yeah... Thank you."
"Playing hero again? Don't disappoint me this time, child."
"This time, I got my memories back! This'll be a proper battle, Relius!"
Mason was able to defeat Relius with renewed vigor, compared to his hazy memories in act 1. He demands Relius talk, what was going on here!? Relius simply finds his rage intriguing, but opts to simply keep his mouth shut. After he departs, Matt-- Who was simply watching the ordeal would ask what he plans to do. Mason simply states to 'find me, you and that sister of yours.' before departing. Matt thinks on his words before he too departs the scene.
After that brief departure, his stage 6 fight would actually be Bullet, who was similarly outraged at her implanted memories and was looking for Kokonoe. Mason insists she stick with him, ever so temporarily because he made a promise to Matt to meet with him later. Bullet inquires what he's talking about.
Stage 6 Excerpt
"It's... I have a feeling about those kids. You met them too, didn't you?"
"I did, but they didn't say anything.. Even after I saved that girl."
"So we both saved one of 'em... I bet they'll both wanna see us."
They decide to spar at that point, the commotion of their fighting draws the attention of the siblings, who seem willing to fight. Mason simply laughs happily as Caliber takes the challenge first, leaving Matt to fight Bullet.
Stage 7 Excerpt
"You show promise! Keep throwing your fists forward, kid!"
"Someone's motivated... Did your memories coming back shake a thing or two?"
"Just a bit! But a fight like this is once in a lifetime!"
Mason is victorious, but Matt quickly takes his sister place, cementing him as the final boss of Mason's Act 3 Arcade mode. On the condition that should he survive or win, he and Caliber will tell Mason and Bullet their true identities. Mason laughs in prospect of the challenge, willing to give the younger Maragi sibling what he wants.
Post Stage 8 Excerpt:
"Damn, you pack a punch, kiddo... Whoever raised ya must've taught ya well."
"Well, I'm talkin' to 'em..."
"Wait... Huh?"
In the ending, Matt and Caliber both exposit the details behind how they seemed to be whisked to this timeline, explaining they were his and Bullet's children form the future... Which explained their younger selves in that distorted vision.
This prompts him to hug the two, Bullet simply offers the two words of encouragement that should they be departed, they hopefully won't forget this moment together.
Ending Excerpt
"...I don't have the heart to kill someone I don't know all that well. I'm certain that we'll meet again properly, you two."
"Oh, dad..."
"Don't get sappy on us now, you're still so cool at this age."
"No chances..."
Bullet would depart without another word, briefly smiling at this tearful reunion.
"Alright, kids... Let's get to work figuring this situation out!"
{This is unrelated to my ishana restoration drabble series so to speak, but I wanted to try my hand at something!}
It had only been weeks since she had last seen her brother.
Work had seemed to be taking both of them by the scruff of their neck, especially with all sorts of things going on. The Hazuki's having a bastard understudy of a secretary... And Jihi being a thing?
Caliber had to wonder what she had ended up, especially with the more mundane things she's dealt with when not intruding on her brother's adventure.
"He even met our dead uncle... Chronophantasma or not, that's no small feat..." she'd muse to herself. She was at the monorail waiting for a ride home, it was hard not to think about everything. Let alone after the fact Matt almost died a few times on their previous forays into the world to try and save it from the machinations of the Black Susanoo's will.
So to see one who might be the next coming easily slip through their fingers? Even after they seemed to have won? It made her wonder if they were truly up to the task.
"(Brother... At least promise me you'll make it home for a while before going on another crazy journey. Something tells me that you're in over your head again.)"
"Nngh..." Matt, on the other hand was much further from home, having decided to investigate the whereabouts of an ally in Kagutsuchi's Orient Town... Though it seemed things weren't as fortunate as he's nursing a sore arm.
"(I knew I shouldn't have punched the damn table in frustration...)" he sheepishly would whisper to himself, he'd ignore the nagging voice in his head practically telling him 'I told you so'... Yuugan was very glad to see his 'host' not have such a good streak in luck.
"(Kid, you do know that your guy's probably off the face of the earth. Just like that jackass Jihi.)" Yuugan would note as Matt would simply ignore the other at first, before he's get a response.
"(I know, but Yashaa is the only person that I can try to find that could help me... I don't want to get the others dragged into this and risk losing the peaceful life they fought to earn.)"
"(Sentimental to the end... Not that I can blame you.)"
"(Still... That bastard is waiting, watching... With that version of Relius likely in tow. Last thing we need is more Chronophantasmas... But it's what we gotta do.)"
With that, Matt would rise from his spot and keep walking. It was a long way home, but with information gathering being unsuccessful.
After brief reminiscence of the past. Matt reawakens and hurries onto the offensive and pushes forward with his mission.
[OST; Air]
"I have to ask... What drew you to me?" while Yuugan was in reality doing battle with the Phantom, it seemed Matt was replaying a memory in his head. Perhaps to try and mentally steel himself.
Though he was met in silence.
"Cmon, don't leave me hanging... We got this far, the least you can do is be honest!"
[Your honesty, kindness... Everything about you seemed to be a bit 'out there'.]
"I suppose 'out there' ain't the worst idea of it... But I just simply treated you like you were Koa. None of this Sage Nine business or 'Nine of the Six Heroes'. You were always Koa to me since the day we met."
[And yet, does the idea of being gone from your life. Your memory... Does it make you mad?]
"Oh believe me, I wish I had a chance to say goodbye before whatever it was that took you... Took you away."
There'd be a gentle hand caressing him.
[You're still much stronger than you know...]
"Oh you flatter me... I suppose I should get going. I... I'm sorry I have to go... Possibly for the last ti--"
"Don't apologize... We'll meet again." the other's voice would ring true and familiar as Matt would be pulled into a brief kiss.
"Pathetic! You really think that you'll be able to stop me with such cheap tricks?!"
Yuugan, back in reality was struggling against Phantom. The other keeping him pinned down via the demon's hand.
"Where is that brat who flinched seeing me? I didn't think he'd be such a coward seeing his beloved's face like this."
"He's-- Ngh.." Yuugan would try and bark back, though that'd just get him crushed tighter in the demon's grip. "(KID, IF YOU'RE DONE REMINISCIN', WE NEED TO--)"
"(I'm coming, Yuugan, just leave it to me.... I've said goodbye.)"
"(Don't be so worried, you'll see her again.)"
After a brief moment, Matt would finally regain control of his body, which while the crushing feeling was there. He'd have no trouble trying to break out with icing over the hand, before kicking it off.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, Phantom." Matt would slightly shake his right arm some, before reaching for Shokubai.
"Shall we dance?"
[OST: Twilight Tear]
"..." there'd be a silent nod from Phantom, almost as if she understood what he meant. "Don't disappoint me."
In one of the balconies, there was an onlooker seeing the fight about to unfold.
"(...My heart goes out to you dad, it really does. But she'll be back before you know it. So fight hard.)" it seemed Genki was willing to watch the spectacle unfold.
Spells and elemental blasts scatter across the field as neither side gave an inch. Though no words were spoken, their actions showed that this was a cruel mercy. Not one Matt wished to inflict, but one he had to endure to progress.
The phantom would fire a crystaline rock, which would be met with Matt tossing out a ball of magic, causing it to explode.
"Andradite?"
"The new Nine, Kurou... He gave me that as insurance."
"Clever... It seems there's someone worthy in my spot after all!"
There'd be no other exchange after that as Phantom seemed to willingly stop her assault... Right as Matt would drive his fist right through her.
"...You fought well." that's all he'd say as he'd retract his fist from the other's torso.
[OST: Stardust Memory]
"...I know you're not her, I couldn't impose that on you."
"Innocent and respectful to a fault, that green kid knows his people."
Matt would tilt his head.
"Nothing... Get going. I'll fade away in no time... But I have to ask... Will you forget her?"
There'd be a brief shedding of tears. "No... She'll live on in my heart and soul. Til the day I die." He'd choke up, before the other would interrupt.
"Then don't worry about me... You'll meet her soon enough. You'll know it's her when you do." Matt would silently stand up and go, but as she'd fade after he'd go. Genki would ask.
"...I'll make sure Samui regrets doing this to you. You have my word."
"You've got a wonderful father... Look after him, OK?"
"We all will... Kurou, Kokoa, and myself are his kids after all. And we're Koa's." there'd be a nod as he'd follow after the unknowing Matt. As the embers of Phantom's life would burn out with a calm smile.
{And while Matt and Yuugan are stuck with the illusion of the Phantom– A key player is using his chance to clear the path ahead under everyone’s noses}
{Sort of a progression of my two journal entries from the prompt the night before– Two segments, one focusing on Matt, and the other focusing on Seven/Samui}
{Okay, so repurposing this old blog that never saw the light of day into being an actual drabble/short story/OC ask blog I'll make a proper promo banner/masterlist post later}
“Yep, five years since the P-1 climax.... I’m surprised you even kept the ol’ photo from ‘that’ time from the other timeline... I guess the you there wanted to have it.”
“Maybe.... I can imagine he’s welcomed with open arms there.”
Happy 5th Anniversary, Persona 4 Arena: Ultimax 2014-2019.
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