The Lost Beast Killer and a Loser Hoopa

The story of the third, unaccounted for Type:Null and their Hoopa friend. Ask-driven plot, contains potential spoilers up through Sword and Shield Ask Box Status: Open Ask Box Count: 0 Gala Asks: 0 (Tungle noise from @rooks-roost)

[the-third-shadow]

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“IF I AM IN THEIR SHADE, THEN IT IS ONLY BECAUSE I HAVE YET TO FIND MY OWN LIGHT...”

3 months ago, BKP:03 and a cornered Hoopa made their escape from the Aether Foundation and found their way to the Sinnoh region far away to recuperate safely. Donning the name Begonia (or “Nia”), BKP:03 and Miscellaneous “Misc” the Hoopa set off for Mount Coronet at the behest of Nia’s want for adventure. Once there, the two were bestowed a handful of strange items which lead them along like breadcrumbs: a Rowap berry, an embroidered Silk Scarf, and another Hoopa’s Prison Bottle. With those in tow and a riddle from a strange dream urging them on, now the two depart for more adventure in the Sinnoh region at large...

General/Thematic Content Warnings (Untagged): Trauma/healing (including mental/emotional distress), existentialism...

Tagged CWs: (None yet; ask to add tags)

Post Frequency: Sporadic/largely unscheduled

Post Styles: Comic style, hybrid (art + writing), and fic-style

Accepts Asks From: All Pokemon-related muses (humans = ok)!

Follows back/sends asks from: @rooks-roost

Mod blog: @rook-mun​

[Pinned Post Last Updated: September 4, 2023; Blog Status: Reconstruction Complete, tentatively active because AAAAAAA.]

[the-third-shadow]

[FYI our post for Nid's exit from the gala is gonna be a liiiittle late. Gala asks are closed, but any interactions may run a little bit past. Just about back to normal blog stuff. 😗👍]

[the-third-shadow]

( @ask-team-spectrum Enjirou @ Nid)

“A… a mew, I didn’t really expect one at the party.” Their breath quickened a bit in surprise, more shockingly he seemed genuinely… happy to see a mew despite her title of Mewtwo.

“How are you? Are you good?”

"Didn't expect a mew here?" Nid laughed. "I've seen quite a few, just out and about, though at least a few of us are dressed up as humans."

In a flash of psychic energy, they transform, hanging in the air by Enjirou.

"Though I could give or take either form, really."

The tip of their tail twitches and they stare, upside down, at Enjirou.

"Still a bit weird seeing some pokemon take human forms, though. Very few do in my world. If it weren't for your aura, I might not even realize you were a mewtwo!"

"The small talk is certainly nice, either way. I've been enjoying watching all the drama unfold. It's nice to be a neutral party and spectate for once, you know?"

The crystal shard on their earring glints. Is it the gala's warm lighting playing tricks, or do the markings on their body seem to move like slowly bubbling liquid?

"Usually if something interesting is happening I nose my way into it one way or another. Maybe not always to the best of all interested parties, so it's probably for the best I didn't cause trouble this time."

Reclining midair, they kick their feet above them, jacket unprofessionally struggling with the unorthodox position.

"The night is almost over, though, and with that, well... it'll be back to the Tree of Beginning with me, I guess."

[ @ask-team-spectrum ]

[Itty bitty cameos: @ask-eden , @askskyethemew , and @inaris-pokemon-world ]

[ask-eden]

Alaxia gently swirls the wine in his glass, face scrunching slightly at the rather unpleasant aroma of the wine.

He takes a sip regardless of his displeasure for it, it was there and he needed to drink it. Lest he waste it. His eyes glance across the room, making sure that Etoile was far away and out of earshot. Luckily, the mew had gone outside for the moment. Leaving Alaxia some peace and quiet to talk freely.

Alaxia takes another sip of wine, one ear flicking Alaxia: If your universe, HAS this phenomenon. From what I've gathered, not every universe seems to have it... Guess that makes me somewhat of a rarity~ Alaxia laughs a bit Alaxia: A glitch in the system you could call it. I'm not a good thing, not by any means. I am a mistake.

Alaxia's tail swishes and wraps slightly around his ankles as he leans against the table, eyes flickering between his wine glass and Nid Alaxia: I've done my fair amount of research into it, I wasn't... always.. aware of what I am. I had to figure it out... myself... via my own destructive nature.. Alaxia frowns for a moment, his eyes flicker as if reliving a bad memory. He quickly flashes a smile back to Nid Alaxia: But don't worry. I wont hurt anyone here, nor do I plan to. I've gotten quite good at being able to... contain myself. Just because I was dragged here against my will, doesn't mean I will start contaminating everything with my mess. Alaxia raises a brow, smiling slightly as he takes another sip of wine Alaxia: Although, my Company is not aware of what I really am... I trust that you wont tell them. Wouldn't want to ruin a nice evening with such unpleasantness...

Alaxia waves a hand in the air a bit as if to ward off what he was talking about Alaxia: But I'm just prattling on at this point, no need for my entire life story. I may be a glitch but that doesn't mean my manners should suffer as well. Alaxia: What about YOU? What brings you to a place like this? You seem like a rather powerful mew, do you party often? Or is this more of a business trip? -- -- -- [ @the-third-shadow ] [ Background by @/sinnohsiblings ]

[the-third-shadow]

"Oho?" Nid's grin grew as Alaxia explained. "Fascinating! No need to worry about your secret slipping. I've no inclination to give you up. It must have taken a lot of effort to get your own powers under control. My congratulations! Whatever a stranger's congratulations might mean."

They chuckle.

"As for why I'm here, well..."

Nid hesitated some, before deciding to transform into an easier form to chat with their fellow being.

"My reason for being here is somewhat similar to yours. Sent here regardless of my business. The Arceus of my world, Azzie, ordered me to come investigate the event."

To anyone else listening in, the name would have sounded like pure static, unintelligible. A glitch, to put it one way.

"I'm honestly not partial to these things, and wouldn't have come had they not forced my hand. An annoying one, that Arceus. So I suppose it would be a business trip, then."

Nid gave a showy bow.

"I hope you take no insult to my interest in your endeavors, Alaxia. Much as I don't want to be here, I can't help my curiosity. That, to my dismay, I share with my creator."

[the-third-shadow]

"Huh?" Nid took a long moment, trying to process all of what Destino had just said to them.

What were they talking about?

It... also took them a moment to realize this was the same snappy sap that had wised off to Nid before promptly getting sacked by their plus one. Without their sunglasses, they almost didn't recognize them.

But as to what they were saying?

The ramblings of Destino, regardless of any accuracy to their own world, crinkled worry into Nid's face.

First: obviously drunk. Was there a way to fix that? Nid had no clue.

Second: the absol wore clothes? Like when they were a quadrupedal pokemon? What kind of monsters put clothes on Pokemon? WAS THAT NORMAL???

And third, most important of all: what gave off the impression Nid was indecisive? THEM?

They awkwardly cleared their throat after Destino finished speaking.

"Well, uh, you see..."

Hmm. How to put this...

"I'm technically not wearing clothes. The outfit you see me wearing is a psychic projection."

Color rippled throughout their jacket illustratively. Light pink and blue shifted first to black, then to purple, then a deep maroon.

"Part of my transformation, the same as, say, the skirt of a Gardevoir is part of their body. Did you really think I would go out and buy such an outfit when psychic energy would suffice?"

Letting the colors return to their twin favorites, Nid wiggled their fingers.

"Besides that, black's not really my color. I like my mew coloration much more, especially in safe company like this. You want some multicolored clothes?" they asked, a hint of an awkward laugh.

Almost under their breath, they added, "er, and a nice cold bucket of water for the drink?"

[ @ask-the-royal-absol ]

[the-third-shadow]

"Hm?" Nid hesitated at the question. "Yeah, you did. It's just a fresh memory, that's all. Not many Lucario in my world are trained well enough with aura to achieve telepathy. Your aura reminded me of his, even if you're not speaking to me the same way as he did."

They sighed.

"As for what he was like... It was a whole fiasco at the Tree of Beginning. Boredom let me get ahead of myself, and I had been enjoying the company of some humans and their Pokemon."

Nid puts a hand to their earring. A fond, albeit sad, smile crosses their face.

"But one of those awful... wonderful idiots got too curious about just how that place could sustain such ancient and diverse Pokemon. I didn't realize until too late that my immune system had mistaken curiosity for hostility, and..."

"And... I couldn't bear to see them in such pain over such preventable losses. The Pokemon that had come to visit knew me, after all. The Lucario, from centuries ago when his mentor prayed of me to end the Cameron War."

Their voice is softer than it's been all night, sincere and somber.

"...And the Pikachu... had seen me at my worst. This was the second time I had nearly killed a naive boy just out to make adventure in the world. I believe his name is Ash Ketchum."

"But I overdid it in my zeal to ensure their human companions were alright. A body is one thing to lose--- even my most precious first one. The humans I had saved were so kind, though... and that Lucario, too, he---"

They hesitate, taking a sharp breath and looking aside.

"Mortal Pokemon are so quick to do away with their lives if they know it is to save a thousand more."

[ @askpokemoncrossover ]

[ linked post ]

[the-third-shadow]

"What gave it away?" they chuckled, wolfing down a poffin. "Yep, I'm a mew alright! I think just about everyone here is from a different world with its own creator. Mine, though...?"

"We have an... interesting relationship, you could say. It is an Arceus, by technicality. Certainly not the kind that hosts a party like this and macks on their significant other the whole time."

They couldn't help their mischievous giggle. No judgment about Abaddon and Narcissa made audible, but certainly some amusement.

"Meanwhile every time I see mine, it seems to look a little different. Acts different, too." Gesturing out to the rest of the dining hall, Nid continued, "It decided I needed to come to this gala after telling me for the last hundred years I wasn't allowed to leave Kanto, after all."

Nid grabbed another poffin, pulling a sprinkle off.

"That said, to say I know it, or that anyone really does, would be like... well... Take this sprinkle. This isn't the whole poffin, is it? But if you only ever saw mangled sprinkles, and they called themselves 'poffins,' you would think that's what you were looking at."

They pop the illustrating grain of sugar in their mouth.

"I at least understand a little bit better than most that, in my universe, what most people call 'Arceus' is closer to a sprinkle than the whole poffin. We're similar like that."

[@the-last-of-alto-mare]

[the-third-shadow]

"Ah!! You're too kind! You look lovely yourself! Pink and blue are never a bad combination if you ask me!" They smiled back, glowing with the compliment. And Mu said my disguise was bad! Hah! "Though I gotta say, the gold really adds a pop to yours!

"But my energy, you say...?"

"Hihihi, of course it would be unlike anything you've seen! I'm unlike anything I've seen!" They giggled a bit. "Joking, of course. I know plenty of mews exist across the vast cosmos of the multiverse. Mews for miles! If I were a bit younger, I might be raring to go seeing so many others--- I'm infamously territorial!"

"As for my world, well, things have changed some in the last 100 years but I am not one of them. I was the first creation of my maker--- an Arceus, you might recognize them as."

Their tone gets a little more somber, some joviality leaving them.

"Until very, very recently, I was the only thing that could sculpt and grant true life. I form the aura of all beings, define what you might call a 'soul.' You could call me aura itself, I suppose."

Looking aside at some of the other guests, that expression sours into awkward reticence.

"Truth be told, outside of this gala I'm not allowed to leave the Kanto region at all. Probably for the best, as even then I got into quite the spat with a..."

What was the best way to refer to him? Hmm.

"Some humans tried and failed to clone me."

[ @creation-quintet ]

[the-third-shadow]

The mystery mew was happy to listen to Millie ramble on. Her excitement was infectious--- though few children did not have such effect on them.

"Karp filet? I'll have to try it! It does look quite good!" They chuckled. "Though I've been eating my weight in poffins, cracker sandwiches, and anything sweet they've made the mistake of putting out, hehehe~..."

"It's nice to meet you, Millie! My name is Nid. And don't worry too much about being loud, if you ask me. If anyone gives you trouble for being too loud, then I think they don't know what a party is for!"

(Then again, maybe Nid doesn't either, considering this is a gala.)

[ @megamew-and-crew ]

[the-third-shadow]

They had been enjoying a nice catnap when the visage of the Original One interrupted their rest. A mon of few words, fewer to most who could not comprehend its garbled speech.

Still, they understood it perfectly.

Unfortunately.

Why now of all times did it extend its leash on them, after so long tethered to this place? Why taunt them with the grain of freedom when they spent so long yearning for the whole field?

If it had any comment on their scorn, it never made it known. The Original One was mystery even to them, its first creation.

A gala, Mount Coronet, another dimension.

They woke and transformed into suitable attire.

[??? has arrived at the Gala. Since their nap was interrupted... well, may as well eat some good food in the Dining Hall for now.]

Ref below the cut.

[Note that Nid's eye color is the same regardless of which form they are in.]

[sinnohsiblings]

Abbadons' Gilded Gala Event!

Hello! Eve-of-Halloween here hosting my first-ever community event in celebration of reaching 200 followers! This event will have story/plot significance for sinnohsiblings! Event Dates: 8/31/23 - 10/1/23 What Is this event? Lord Abbadon is hosting a formal ball in his grand palace on the peak of Mount Coronet, and all are invited! Formal attire is required and Legendaries are highly encouraged to join and socialize with their fellow legends of other worlds. Abbadon has extended this invitation across the multiverse. Some rumors say he's playing matchmaker, others say it's an excuse to see his wife but who knows! Who can attend? ANYONE in the Pokemon Askblog community! If your character is capable of shapeshifting they are heavily encouraged to come disguised as humans. If your character is unable to transform Lord Abbadon has commissioned special rings for any non-legendary guest in attendance to grant them the ability to transform if they so desire. You are allowed to bring a plus one but if you bring children there will be a separate area to provide them with games and entertainment as the adult attendees' refreshment table will serve adult beverages such as wines. Children will not be permitted in that area. But food and non-alcoholic drinks will also be provided for all guests. What should I wear?

Anything formal by your character's standards! So long as your character feels good in what they are wearing it will be permitted. But you should dress to impress given the guests of honor. This Gala is basically an overly formal version of a meet-and-greet to get his children to socialize with other Pokemon and legends as they've become far too reclusive for his liking. Examples of outfits can be seen here with Galadriel, Zephyr and Parisa!

How do I participate?

Feel free to interact with other guests/blogs and the cast of this blog. The purpose of this event is to get people to socialize and maybe get out of their shells! Rumor has it that the god of love is a special guest attending at Lord Abbadon's request to work her magic~! So keep an eye out for her! Lady Amore will be playing Cupid and may temporarily hit you with a 3-ask infatuation spell! (This is an optional part of the event see the tags section for how to consent to this event) For those who participate at the end of the event, I will be raffling 2 legendary designs! One of the designs is the daughter of the god of love herself! Perhaps this is her token of apology for all the chaos she is bound to cause~! But beware if you are caught causing too much of a ruckus or entering the off-limits areas the Lycan legion guards of on-duty Zacian and Zamazenta will toss you off the mountain top!

What are the tags for the event? #SINSIBGALA (this is the general event tag! all posts pertaining to the event will be reblogged to @eohblogsrp)

#cursedcrush (use this tag on your post if you want a chance to be hit by Amore's 3 ask love curse! If hit you will become infatuated with the first pokemon you see for 3 asks. it will wear off after that and you will remember that it was the effect of a curse. Blogs who do not have this tag on their event posts will not be targeted.)

When the event starts I will also make a post with a map of Abbadon's palace and several backgrounds that you are free to use for the event! Thank all of you so much for your support and I look forward to more stories to come!

[the-third-shadow]

"Sorry about bailing on you for a bit there, bud."

"It's alright. You came back, like always."

"I see you broke your collar. Is it any better?"

"Mmm. Somewhat. Feels odd."

"How about this, then? I'm not using this cracked hoop of mine, so I'll lend it to you until you're okay to go without."

"The scarf...?"

"It can tie it all together, yeah?"

"Mhm."

"It's not too heavy, is it?"

"Too light."

"Well, can't do much about that. You want to tell me what happened while I was gone? What's all this stuff?"

Misc and Nia are open for asks.

[askcapital]

If you would like a more specific answer, you would do well to ask a more specific question.

Ask Hints have been updated.

[ @darling-zorua​ / @the-third-shadow​ ]

[askappos]

(@the-third-shadow) Nia @ Appos: "Another... like me?" They seem a little curious at Appos, settling down next to her peacefully. There is a faint clicking in the mechanism of their mask as they tilt their head. "Although... it seems like you also struggle with rest. Do you have strange dreams, too? What are yours like?"

Appos realized that they asked about her dreams.

"Oh, uhhh, yeah I do but only when I'm out of my Heal Ball. They all kinda vary? Like just now I dreamed I was fighting a goopy monster. And one of the first ones I ever had, it was a bad dream where I was floating in a tube and I kept getting shocked. And another one I had I was trying to climb out of a window, but somebody was pulling on my tail. One thing I kinda noticed,

@the-third-shadow

[the-third-shadow]

Nia listened intently as the fellow odd ‘mon answered their questions, engrossed as Appos described her visions. It all sounded so foreign and unknown to Nia, but the familiar situation--- dreams that seemed all too vivid, all too real--- encouraged them to respond to Appos’s explanation.

“They seem scary, don’t they?” Nia asked, though their tone was as light as their flat range could go. Their eyes closed in a smile behind their mask, however. “But when you wake up and you know you’re okay, I think they’re exciting! I have a friend who tells me that the strangest dreams can be signs or visions for some Pokemon."

They tilt their head to look at Appos again.

“I hope that, whatever adventures those dreams may take you on, you’ll be happy and safe! My friend says that, when someone is going off to do something difficult, you should wish them luck. So... Appos, was it? Good luck!”

[the-third-shadow]

[ @askthetraveller ]

[the-third-shadow]

RUNNING JUDGMENT.EXE......................................................................... RUNNING MIRROR PROTOCOL................................................................. NO RESPONSE SUBMITTED...................................................................... MIRROR PROTOCOL FAILURE.................................................................. JUDGMENT FAILED.................................................................................... PREPARING TERMINATION PROTOCOL.................................................. RUNNING TERMINATION--- JUDGMENT.EXE HAS ENCOUNTERED A PROBLEM AND SHUT DOWN. SEND AN ERROR REPORT? @askthetraveller​..........................................

[dont-dream]

Ask from @the-third-shadow​- "You ‘were’ a Jirachi, Azelf, and Uxie? I’ve heard of something akin to fusion with Zygarde with their cells and cores in my world acting like a collective series of bodies, but somehow I get the feeling that’s not exactly what happened here. I’m afraid I’m just not familiar with the concept of Pokemon other than them coming together like that. So, I was hoping that maybe you could explain— what’s a chimera?“

“I am not surprised. It is nowhere as natural as that. “‘Chimera’ is the term the humans made for Pokémon they artificially fused together.”

Umber: “Chimeras are more similar to Mewtwo or Type: Full, should you know the beasts. It was not by our choice, and it is an irreversible process.” [Umber presses their claws against their cheek.] “I was not the first, nor the last. Not in my world.”

[the-third-shadow]