#are you team evil julian or ghoulian?

[destiny-in-the-universe]

RC9GN: Thoughts Post-S2 Finale

this show had no right- a cliffhanger?

I have so Many Thoughts on the would’ve-been season three and the other stuff that might have come to be (keeping my paws crossed on the idea of it coming back-)

Now, here’s another set of rambles;

It took me way too long to realize about “the cowboy” in the series- before realizing his importance, I honestly thought he was sort of like, a nudge to the creator? But no, oh my god. I’m genuinely curious on the recurring characters that are meant to be immortal, because there’s also Plop Plop, but specifically about “the Creep” - he’s a messenger, and he clearly knows more than he let’s on. We know he doesn’t really pick the next Ninja, but I feel that he also knows- somehow- who might be a good fit. Randy wasn’t chosen just because

(The outlier is Mac Antfee which… doesn’t make sense to me-? But then again it’s a cartoon- it doesn’t always need to make sense)

Another thing! I seriously wanted a bigger battle between Ghoulian/Evil Julian, the Sorcerer, and Randy- like hello? Also, just- Randy’s such a dumb kid, but to be fair, he’s also fourteen. I kind of learned to read between the lines of what the Nomicon means, though not all of it is that obscure. Randy’s just a little bit dumb /lh (although we all know that boy has ADHD-)

Anyway, back to the battle- I know it’s just a cartoon but honestly, Randy tag-teaming Evil Julian with the Sorcerer was such chef’s kiss, and holy- instead of just returning the Sorcerer into his prison, like I genuinely would’ve loved to see Randy uncovering a new power and the battle lasting longer; getting more and more intense, lowkey Randy getting cornered and then a final defeat- I know this doesn’t make sense now oof but still! I wanted more

I seriously really thought that Julian might’ve been clued in on Randy’s identity as the Ninja but ig I was wrong-

Okay, this- this is actually something I wanted to comment on;

After learning about Secrets of the 9, there’s not just one but nine other realms out there- and I don’t know about you,, but getting a chance to explore what they could’ve been would be amazing.

It’s also interesting to note that, well, we have the Norisu 9 and we don’t really know a lot about them- I’d seriously love for there to be a connection back? Nine seems to be a recurring theme, and I’m sure the logo/symbolism on Randy’s shirt also has its part to play, but anyway- this is mostly my self indulgent thoughts-

(For starters, the nine realms being trials that get harder and harder for the Ninja- like, that would be so interesting and fun and cool to mess around with; like, we have the Land of Shadows - which still has the Sorceress? Could she possibly come back? - but then we could have like, Land of the Embers, or something connected to fire- again, don’t pay me too much mind right now but still, I-

The other thing is the following: hear me out. What if the rest of the Norisu 9 are in the other realms? They’re somehow going to be influencing Randy, because I’m pretty sure he’s got to be connected to them somehow- I’ll cover this better later)

I know there’s not really much of an identity reveal with Randy, nor is it as important as it would’ve been with say, Danny Phantom- but if like, Julian or Theresa knew or somehow Debbie remembered, I think it could add a whole lot more drama. A lot more that I think could be a moving part of the show- and the other thing!

McFist and Viceroy. What’s going to become of them now that the Sorcerer has been defeated? I’d honestly still love for them to be reoccurring characters- not exactly as much foils to the Ninja anymore, but let them be kind of… allies? Or at the very least, I want someone to make the connection that the Ninja’s not literally 800 years old, that they’ve been fighting a literal high school freshman

Honestly maybe it’s just me being self indulgent with the idea of Viceroy adopting and/or lessening full on destruction of the Ninja because again, Randy’s fourteen. (He’s a literal teenager tasked with protecting a whole city from forces of evil that technically exist in another plane of existence- that’s so much for him to bear)

I want Randy to kind of reach breaking point and convince himself he’s not fit to be the Ninja, that he’s got to face off a monster or something that is too strong at first- but please, give me more scenes between the First Ninja and Randy. Giving them parallels would be so, so interesting- and maybe I just want more connections between the pair. Either the First Ninja sees himself in Randy, or- Randy’s a descendant of the Norisu 9

(The same way I’m fully convinced that Howard is a descendant of Plop Plop)

Okay, but also- I want more lore on the Norisu 9? Like, you’ve got this group of ninjas that were meant to take on the Sorcerer, and then slowly got picked off until one of them remained- who exactly were they? They definitely were a clan, and the First Ninja specifically mentions “the ultimate sacrifice” which means there was a major battle and somehow he survived- I’m going to traumatize him so much if I’m going to explore this; and also would there be creatures that are part of Japanese mythology? I honestly want to connect this idea back to the Kitsune OC I made for a previous prompt. I could use this to delve more into the relationship between “Finja” and the Kitsune- and if they knew each other in the early days

Additional Under-the-Cut Information

~ nine realms: different trials and new monsters/villains that the Ninja has to face; more specifically Randy since I imagine the other Ninjas didn’t directly have to face the Sorcerer

(possible connections to the Norisu 9, I like to think that there’s a curse but we’re getting off topic here- this is a story for another time)

~ the history behind why McFist seems to have it out for the Ninja- other than you know, being promised a superpower by the Sorcerer- based on creator details, McFist and Mac Antfee could’ve been friends?

~ other people getting possibly involved with the Ninja- leaning to it being Theresa or Julian, but Debbie remembering and/or figuring it out again could also be fun (provided she doesn’t go blabbing again-); I like to think each of them has specific qualities that would add depth to Randy- you know, if the show bothered to give him development (like Fowlham was supposed to be endgame- and Julian knows a lot more now, hello?)

~ if the Sorceress comes back- Randy and her would have to face off again, and I’m weirdly eager about that-

~ I’m going to stop here- for now. I think I might honestly write a fanfic for this? I’d draw it but since I can’t, well- this is the next best thing

- Mod Danny

[a-little-ray-of-fantasy]

For the ask thing: Hershel Layton, Julian & Guzma

Alright, let’s get down to business! B)

Hershel Layton

do I like them: Why, yes. Such a well mannered man with brilliant mind is a sight to behold. *sips tea like a sophisticated boss*

5 good qualities: Calm behaviour, polite as heck, highly intelligent, has got many talents, pretty much makes you want to be as smart as he is.

3 bad qualities: Apparently he gets too invested in books and leaves his room all messy, his childhood has suffered a good number of bad events, it’s a miracle the kids he takes care of are still alive (Luke and Flora risked their lives a good number of times, professor: keep a better eye on them, dang it! XD)

favourite episode/etc: I liked the moments when you understand why he loves puzzles and mysteries so much and why he behaves like a gentleman: it’s all because of the most important people he met in his youth, and it’s both heartwarming and tragic…

otp: Claire… WHY???? T^T

brotp: Hershel and Randall, total bros! ^_^

ot3: Hershel, Luke and Emmy are the ultimate mystery team: there’s just so much chemistry between them!

notp: Well, right now I’d say Hershel and Descole because, well… Let’s just say that it was fine before, then it was revealed that they’re actually brothers and… Yeah, it can’t work anymore.

best quote: “Critical thinking is the key to success!”

head canon: He never forgot the day when Claire died, and the day he gave his goodbyes for the last time (see the 3rd game), and every year, when the dates come, he visits the places they used to go together, so he can remember the things they did when she was still alive.

Julian

do I like them: Oh, positively so!

5 good qualities: Surprisingly a good leader, cheerful as cheerful can be, doesn’t really hold grudges against others, very passionate about his hobbies, to him things or people who don’t confirm to “norm” are the best.

3 bad qualities: Can be a tad too clingy, his emotions often take control over his common sense, not trustworthy with secrets (you’ll never know when he’ll blurt them out just to see if people become monsters or not…)

favourite episode/etc:  “The Tale of the Golden Doctor’s Note”, because it’s the first episode featuring him as a character, and it really delivers! ^_^

otp: Uuuhm, not sure; he does seem to really like Randy, but the ninja doesn’t really seem to return that affection, so I’m not sure that can work now… Julian’s is sometimes seen with a cute girl called NG by the fandom: they look cute together.

brotp: If things don’t work out, then he and Randy sure are perfect as bros! I’m not including Howard right away  because he finds Julian annoying, but I think that he’d eventually join in as well.

ot3: Or rather, OT4: Der Monster Klub shall live forever!!!

notp: Definitely not going to ship him with his clone, Evil Julian, mainly because, well, “Ghoulian” is a massive jerk and trapped Julian in the void for quite a while; incest aside, that would never work for me.

best quote: “Oh, how I envy thee: death is so cool!”

head canon: Julian may be autistic, considering how much he moves t his hands while talking, his deep fondness over magic and creepy things and him not really caring about being viewed as “weird” by others (if anything, I think he likes it).

Guzma

do I like them: What do ya think? ;D

5 good qualities: Cares deeply for his Pokémon, never gives up, a good heart that perks up from time to time, wants to matter to people, a possible complete change of heart in the sequel (*^*)

3 bad qualities: Takes defeats very heard, can be violent, can be very resentful

favourite episode/etc: As of now I’d say the moment when we meet him in the Nihilego place, where he tells us about what happened to him and Lusamine; it’s the first time where we see him actually scared, and a hint of worry for the whole ordeal. But  I think USUM might give us scenes that are even better! *_*

otp: Apparently he sorta held a candle for Lusamine, but she ignored him. As of now, I think he should focus more on his self esteem issues before starting something serious with someone

brotp: We don’t see them a lot together, but it’s safe to assume that Guzma and Plumeria (and pretty much the entire Team Skull) see each other as siblings, and will stick together through thick and thin no matter what.

ot3: I think that Guzma, Kukui and the player character would eventually form a strong friendship bond.

notp: Uhm, not sure, but he’s definitely a little old for the player character (at least, the player character that appears in the game).

best quote: "I’m the Team Skull boss, and I’ve never been scared of nothing or nobody. Heck, I live my life making people scared of ME! So listen to what big bad Guzma has to say…Y'all are stupid!”

head canon: Someday he’ll manage to patch things up with his dad, or at least I hope so.