#Deified Belt AU

[ryoalouette]

You guys know Doraemon? Futuristic cat(?) robot(??) that have this magical pocket that holds everything you can imagine? From doors that can bring you to anywhere in the world, flying hat, a gun that would alter something in the reality, etc, etc.

And then you add this post as inspiration, well.

Everyone in JL is Convinced that Batman has everything in his Bat-belt that it literally holds everything. Ofc canonically it has everything that Batman's quite prepared for, like say- Kryptonite, jerky, shark repellent, and so on.

But then imagine when Batman pulls out something that shouldn't be possible from his belt, like maybe- idk, a vacuum (portable), welding machine, hair dryer, a glass vial(!! Batman, that's dangerous-) etc, in one sitting. And none of those devices are the type that's able to be folded or taken apart/assembled so quickly. And then it goes from small things to big things like a wholeass suitcase. In his belt.

AKA

It's not Batman that's Deified, it's his utility belt.

Sadly, upon being stolen it's a normal utility belt. When Batman wears some other utility belt, the belt become Deified. Literally when any utility belt that Batman used will be Deified. Batman, the one who shall Deify any utility belt if said belt is in contact with him.

This can be crossover or nah, but I imagine if it's crossover with DP, Batman's belt would be referred to Batman's 4D Belt that's quite famous across the GZ. Maybe Danny's the one creating the objects that would look like A but the function isn't A, but it's G instead. Like Doraemon. Or my other post the other day.

[bet-on-me-13]

The Bat-Adoption Papers are literal Magic Contracts

So! In the Deified Batman AU (the AU where the Belief of the peoples of Gotham accidentally Ascended Batman to minor godhood), the Bat Adoption Papers would be a fun concept.

Batman is a God of The Night, Fear, and Protection. Specifically, the protection of Children, which is one of his biggest motivators. Meaning, it's a big part of his Divine Domain.

So when he, a God of Protection and Children, adopts his own Child? It's kind of a big deal.

His Adoption Papers basically become Magical Contracts that claim Dick to him as his own Son, basically turning Dick into a Demigod by the fact that he is the Son of a God.

Then each time Batman adopts a kid, they become a Demigod as well. Maybe after enough time, and after they forge their own Identities, they could become Minor Gods of their own? Idk, fun idea

Why do I bring this up?

Well, when Danny eventually joins the JLA, and runs into Batman, all he sees in a God of the Night, who takes one look at him, and then pulls out a Magical Binding Contract from his Belt.

Needless to say, he books it.

[winterlinksandotherlinks]

I finished watching a 31h walkthrough of Skyward Sword back in November/December last year, and my first thought was: "This man needs Bon Jovi specifically 'It's My Life' and a leather jacket"

(Then I went and wrote a messy essay about why Sky seems like a deity by the end of the game, and if someone enables me, I'll absolutely edit and post it over on my main, because I have Thoughts On This Man's Journey —)

EDIT: I've been enabled!

Anyways, I wanted to capture some of that "will probably father the royal line of Hyrule" vibe, so I went and read a bit about different kings, and fell down a rabbit hole of Arthurian myths. Then I had a look at Arthur Pendragon in BBC's Merlin (2008–2012), and I think I'm satisfied with the result — it's at least helped me clarify to myself how I want to portray Sky in the Links Winter AU!

(Non-essay thoughts below)

this man can't sow or embroider to save his life;

he's somewhat stocky when compared to the rest;

he’s the best duelist;

keeps a bundle of woodcarving tools in his belt (the leather roll next to the pouch in the illustration);

has a fragment of a timestone set in a ring, and wears it on his left thumb — it's activated by being tapped against the blade of the Master Sword, and reverses time in a sphere of about five meters around him — if he uses his divine magic (more about that further down) he can focus the time reversal at a single object, but it takes a lot out of him and knocks him out for several hours;

adores birds;

plays the harp wonderfully — can't sing (at all);

was deified through his journey (meaning he has deity-like qualities that could equate to those of a demigod) — his eyes have greyed because of this, and now look more silvery than blue;

he has some innate divine magic, but it's only noticeable when his emotions run high (his eyes start glowing, and watching him and Sun have a serious argument is terrifying, because it happens to both of them — the air crackles with divine magic, and even their loftwings evacuate);

still gets visions/dreams, but they're often of things that won't come to pass in his lifetime;

sometimes, when he wakes up from these dreams/visions, he questions whether it was worth it all (he asks it more frequently after meeting the other Heroes);

Demise's Curse;

engaged to Sun (his Zelda);

fiercely loyal to Hylia, and believes that the end justifies the means (otherwise he'd have to reevaluate his entire view of Hylia based on his journey, and he's not ready to do that);

always prioritises others before himself;

kind and relaxed, and has a wonderful laughter that's full of life and joy;

has skipped dad vibes and gone straight to grandpa vibes (he's the one the parents of the group — Warriors and Legend — go to when they need advice or comfort);

this man is an Old Soul;

and he's not afraid of admitting when he doesn't know something

I love all the Links, but if I had to choose a single one as a favourite, I think Sky would be a contender for the spot — not because I write much about him or draw him a lot, but because he seems like a very grounded and calm character, and I'd like to try to emulate that some day

Bonus doodle of Sky's timestone ring (the timestone is the one in the centre, the other two are decorative white stones):