#dmk party

[veinsfullofstars]

🐭 The thief and the soldier. 🦇

(ID: Kirby series fanart of Daroach and Dark Meta Knight sitting at the edge of a pool in a confetti-strewn courtyard - presumably Dedede’s - beneath a starry night sky, each holding a glass of… fruit juice… orange and lime respectively, and lit a soft blue from the water beneath them. On our left, Daroach is lounging back on one hand, pointing and babbling incessantly, his face flushed, a foot dangling lazily in the water. On our right, DMK - also flushed - is hunched slightly forward, his head resting on his left fist, the tip of one sabaton dipped in the water, staring silently and inscrutably through his mask at the chatty rat. END ID.)

Me, in the kitchen, making my own food. (Also, remind me to use the Shading Assist feature in Clip more, holy heck, what a useful tool.)

Started 10/17/23, finished 10/18/23, updated for color correction 11/02/24. NOTE: This was originally posted on my deleted account on 10/18/23.

[saininews]

Kamal Haasan may contest from Coimbatore as part of DMK alliance

According to a senior leader of the MNM party, they plan to formulate their election manifesto by considering the feedback received from the people at the grassroots level. Read more...

[sivavakkiyar]

Acclaimed filmmaker Pa Ranjith, in a strongly worded statement, posed a series of questions to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government regarding its stance on the murder of BSP Tamil Nadu chief K Armstrong.

The deceased tall Dalit figure was a close friend of Pa Ranjith and had been politically associated with the Ambedkarite movement.

Armstrong, who was a well-known Ambedkarite Buddhist leader, was hacked to death by bike-borne assailants on July 5. The Madras High Court, on July 7, refused the burial of Armstrong within the party office premises in Chennai as it is located in a residential area, and instead directed to conduct the burial on private land in Pothur village in Vilivakkam Panchayat union in Tiruvallur district.

Eight persons have been arrested in the case. While the police claim that Armstrong was killed in retaliation to the murder of gangster Arcot Suresh last year, BSP and Dalit activists contest the claim and are dubbing it as a ‘political murder’.

In the statement issued on Monday, July 8, which has 7 questions, the filmmaker questioned the DMK government about its decision to deny permission to bury the TN BSP president at his residence-cum-office in Perambur.

Pointing out that they performed the last rites of Armstrong without causing any law and order problem following the principles of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Ranjith said that though the DMK government has the power, it had resorted to the court denying permission to bury the body at BSP’s office in Perambur.

“At the end of the nearly two-day drama, we were forced to bury him in Pothur, a suburban village outside Chennai, unwillingly,” he said.

Ranjith alleged that the DMK committed a huge act of deceit by not allowing him to bury his body in Perambur, where he lived.

[icedragonlizard]

For me, personally, this is the "honorary star allies pack"!

They didn't get to be actual members of the star allies team, but to me they're still pretty major friends of Kirby. And they have affiliations with a few of the dream friends, allowing them to be included in some of the star ally friend groups. This is what leads to them being "honorary star allies".

Nago, ChuChu and Pitch are "honorary wave 1ers" due to their affiliation with Rick, Kine, Coo and Gooey. They're included in the wave 1 friend group. R/K/C and Gooey are friends with Marx because he's wave 1 just like them, and because the DL3 animals are also included in this friend group, Marx is friends with them as well.

Shadow Kirby is an "honorary wave 2er" because of my headcanon where he has a close friendship and affiliation with Dark Meta Knight. DMK became friends with the rest of wave 2: Adeleine, Ribbon and Daroach, and that resulted in Skirby also becoming friends with them, as he did so after the events of Star Allies. He's a part of the wave 2 friend group.

These four don't get all the star ally privileges... like they don't get to attend the star ally conferences that happen 4 times a year, but they interact enough with the team to be considered honorary members. And they'll all absolutely be together in events such as Kirby's birthday parties where everyone is invited.

[jackoshadows]

I loathe Rahul Gandhi so much. The best example of an useless nepo baby surrounded by corrupt sycophants who benefit from having him being in charge of the Congress party.

I hold Gandhi to be partially responsible if Modi wins because unfortunately as of now the Congress party is the only viable opposition party at the national level considering the regional parties can never appeal to voters at the national level in a country as diverse and different as India. Tamil Nadu's DMK will never win votes in West Bengal and, vice versa, Mamata's TMC will never win votes in Tamil Nadu.

And yet here is Rahul Gandhi, squatting like a giant toad at the head of his party after losing elections THREE fucking times, including in his own constituency. The way his greed has him holding onto power after the people rejected him IN THREE CONSECUTIVE ELECTIONS! Rahul Gandhi is a gift, a boon to the BJP. Every time Rahul Gandhi talks, I cringe. He has no idea how to appeal to the common Indian, how to connect with them.

And then the way he made this big show and talk about resigning after losing the last election and then held a sham of a party election where all his sycophants voted in a EIGHTY YEAR OLD MAN as a proxy puppet so that Rahul could continue to be the defacto leader and hold power and make decisions, while actually qualified leaders like Shashi Tharoor had to pretend he had any chance in this farce of a pretend party election.

The Congress party could have rebranded and remade itself anytime in the last ten years. Freed itself from the clutches of the Gandhis. Elected a brand new qualified young leader who could understand and connect with the people, the middle class, the youth and fight back against Hindutva with jobs, development, hospitals, roads, water, infrastructure.

And yet all the Gandhis care about is personal power, holding onto that power, fuck the country, fuck the descent into fascism and religious extremism, who cares about all that as long as this useless pos gets to stay as leader of the party and pretend he gives a fuck.

[kirfluffbon]

flam: You've already drawn your sword.

dmk: she's moaning.... that she wants to taste blood.

dmk and mk both show up to the dream palace halloween party dressed as roronoa zoro and immediately go WELL ONE OF US HAS TO CHANGE

[strike-n-brawl]

No but I think Star Allies is the funniest game ever made by concept alone. It's like, when the most known popular kid in the school (Kirby) gathers up every single one of his friends for a grand party at his house and everyone is having a blast because the soap opera fanatic theatre kid (Taranza) is having a fist fight against the well-known bully (Dmk)

[y0d00p]

dametameta dynamic in 21 + 3 different aus teeny and I have developed. why?? idk it was just fun. also I'm insane

Pokemon: childhood friends that had a major falling out as teens as a result of an incident that caused the loss of DMK's eye. MK went on to become the Indigo Plateau champion while DMK got wrapped up in Team Rocket grunt work. DMK fell on hard times when his faction of Rocket was dissolved and left him unemployed. in a desperate and poorly thought out attempt at making money from ransom I guess, DMK kidnaps the Indigo champion, not knowing his true identity until he has him tied up in his apartment. This is their reunion after like 15 years apart

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: The same except MK is magicked away to PMD world before the kidnapping, with DMK following sometime after. MK keeps his identity hidden from DMK out of desire to "start over" and mend their friendship, but it leads to trouble

SCP: MK is the leader of MTF Iota-8 ("Meta Knights") and DMK is a transdimensional shapeshifter employed by the Foundation as a member of MK's squad. MK is a human with anomalous super healing as a result of a scip incident and DMK "respawns" from his native mirror dimension whenever he suffers mortal harm, making them both prime candidates for dealing with especially dangerous scips. DMK is kind of a flirt but MK is like anomaly-racist and rather cold with him. He gets better though

LISA The Painful: MK is a stealth trans man living in isolation and DMK is a pathetic junkie that broke into his home looking for drugs. They become unlikely friends and eventually set out in search of an antidote after DMK takes Joy on a bad day

The Legend of Zelda: MK is Sheikah and DMK is a member of the Yiga clan. DMK joined the clan out of disillusionment with the Sheikah/humanity as a whole - he gets pushed around and picked on a lot and doesn't really get along with the other Yiga, but is scared to leave because of their reputation with deserters. MK, who DMK formed a friendly rivalry turned unlikely friendship with, aids in his escape from the clan after which they continue to travel together

Final Fantasy 14: MK, tenth son in a family of moon keepers, is a gladitorial champion turned Paladin that joins the Scions and other WoLs in A Realm Reborn. DMK is an ex-Nunh turned ex-criminal turned ex-rogue sun seeker with a comically depressing life that joins the crew in Heavensward after becoming a Dark Knight. They butt heads, a lot, but have an uncanny synergy despite it that makes them the designated party tanks for (almost) the entire story

Splatoon: Both Octolings that once served in the Octarian army, now living in Inkopolis. DMK, already kind of lazy and self serving, adapted to the fun-loving Inkling lifestyle pretty quickly, but MK, an ex-elite, has trouble moving on and adjusting. MK is an inkbrush/splatana wiper main and DMK is an octobrush/splatana stamper main

mostly D&D based with some creative liberties: Both tieflings cursed in different ways by the same god of violence and hedonism. MK, a paladin whose god was usurped by Mr. Murder, now forced to entertain his violent whims else he suffers painful Side Effects. DMK unknowingly picked up a bloodthirsty sword that turns him into a mindless killing machine if he doesn't cut enough people with it. They along with a few others also affected by Mr. Murder's meddling band together to get revenge

demon: MK is a demon hunting battle priest and DMK is a centuries old incubus that seduces him. DMK's demonic influence starts turning MK into one of his kind, but MK can't get rid of DMK because he's clingy due to a "recent" break up with his angel bf. over time MK accepts DMK's presence and they eventually develop a proper healthy relationship

monster: MK is a monster hunter and DMK is the bat-like beast that he's constantly trying to stop from eating everyone's sheep. When MK is mortally wounded in a battle with another monster, DMK reluctantly saves his life by sealing the wound with a sort of... sticky venom, that has the unfortunate side effect of turning MK into a monster himself

different flavour of monster: MK is a vampire hunter recently inflicted with lycanthropy and DMK is a vampire. when DMK is caught in MK's house (looking for a snack) the night of his first transformation, MK uncontrollably attacks him and literally rips him to pieces. out of guilt, MK allows DMK to feed on him the next day, starting off an uneasy but mutually beneficial arrangement

basic ass fantasy: MK is captain of the royal guard and DMK is a changeling fairy that wants his name for nefarious purposes. DMK pesters him constantly but MK is too smart for his fey bullshit, making him more of a minor nuisance than a real threat

dark fantasy soulsborne aesthetic kind of thing?: MK is a demon/monster hunter of sorts, trying to take down a particularly powerful evil priest, and DMK is another wandering hunter with another cursed sword that starts eating him alive if he doesn't give it enough blood. can you tell I like the evil sword thing for DMK? They first meet under... unfortunate circumstances, but despite their adverse relationship, they eventually team up to save someone from the aforementioned priest

cyberpunk: both orphaned as young children from different incidents of faction violence, MK grew up on the streets with a group of friends/found family and now does bounty hunting/mercenary work with them, while DMK was taken in by a faction leader and raised as his own to eventually inherit his underground empire. after a botched assassination attempt on DMK, DMK gets dear old dad to spare MK's life and have him indentured as a bodyguard instead because he thought it was really hot how he tried to kill him

fish: MK is a marine biologist that periodically runs into DMK, a bull shark merman, while doing field work. one day while out at sea, a storm flips his boat leaving him to drown in the rough waters if not for DMK's interference. DMK saves him by turning him into one of his own... oh i guess that's another thing we like huh

space: MK is of an endangered alien species, disguised as a human living on a large space station to observe, study, and live in safety. DMK is his assigned bunk mate and uh... he's just kind of a guy idk it's been a while since we touched this one

sweet home inspired not-zombie monster apocalypse kind of thing: they are apartment neighbours, DMK a single dad and MK often hosting his kid cousin. they don't get along because DMK plays loud music and stomps around in his fuckass boots, but their kids are friends so they put up with each other. they eventually find common ground and become friends themselves, even risking their lives for each other and their kids when the monster shit starts happening

urban fantasy devi magi: in a world with humans, magi (gifted humans with magic abilities), and devi (monstrous invaders that settled into the world long ago), they're on a team of hunters that take care of dangerous devi. DMK is the newest member and sole human on the team and MK is half devi. they had worked together previously, terminating in an incident where MK left DMK behind to pursue a target, resulting in the loss of DMK's eye, so there's a bit of a grudge present

western: MK is sheriff of a small desert town, previously leader of a gang of misguided bandits until changing their priorities to helping others, DMK is a monster hunting cowboy that left his simple farm life in search of thrills. DMK stops in town and embarrasses MK during an attack by a monster of the week, setting off a petty rivalry

evil murder god alien sex club: MK works at the titular club trying to raise money to take care of a deathly ill family member, and DMK is a lonely loser with a lot of inheritance money to blow that spends a lot of time at the bar and paying for MK's attention. after finding out MK's situation, DMK tries to help get him out, but the murder god in the basement running the place isn't interested in letting go any employees

farming sim! yay!: MK is the town blacksmith and DMK owns a ranch. they probably have some weird grudge with each other and sexual tension you know how it is. this au is like a week old gimme a break

isolated dynamics that don't really have a whole au to go with them:

1: DMK is a woodsman living in an isolated cabin off the grid, hiding from conviction for a murder he may or may not be responsible for, MK is grievously injured in the woods and taken in by DMK while he recovers. they develop an intimate relationship, but things start to get weird as MK starts to recover and hears about an escaped convict on the radio

2: MK is a city boy with an upper class family and DMK is a simple farm boy living with his aging mother. MK, bored with his life, would sneak out as a teen and get into tussles with DMK for kicks. after a long absence due to moving away, MK, as an adult, now sneaks out to go hunting. they reunite when DMK discovers him after he is poisoned and paralyzed, taking him home to help him recover

3: sort of kirby canon headcanon backstory swap. DMK is adopted by an upper class family and grows up pampered and educated and scrawny. MK grew up feral, never made any friends, retained his more animalistic traits and now lives in a shack in the woods. MK travels to the mirror world to beat up DMK just for existing and sheltered DMK finds the beatdown so shocking and impressive and weirdly hot that he becomes fixated on besting MK in battle to get his attention/approval

common themes:

some kind of rivalry, grudge, or opposition, turned attraction turned romance (duh) usually with ~History~

working together against a common enemy despite not really getting along

DMK evil sword

MK usually responsible for DMK's eye

MK usually some kind of authority or upper class man with a secret rebellious wild side or past

DMK usually lower class, often a farm boy, sometimes just a fucking loser

DMK being some kind of monster/anomaly and targeting MK

one being injured or down on their luck and being taken care of

MK attacks DMK and DMK thinks it's hot because he's a freak

[desultory-novice]

What are a few theories you have to say in regards to the Mirror World?

[Edit: Wow, this ask was well timed! Happy KatAM release!]

M-Mirror World... :shivers:  ... I mean, n-no! Why would I be scared talk about the mirror world?! That's r-ridiculous! :knows that everyone else already has much better mirror HC than me:

Err, in truth though, I do get a little nervous when asked about the mirror world because I really never paid that much attention to it at the time?! It just seemed like a cutesy gimmick for a game and I guess I didn't see the massive potential many other fans saw in it.

When it showed up again in TDX, I was like "Ohhhh! ...Huh." and when DMK returned for Star Allies, I was like "...I guess we're sticking with this now?!" (Speaking of, I was really ambivalent on DMK at the time but have since adopted the edgy boy as one of my blorbos mostly because everyone else seems to kind of hate him/have nothing interesting for him except to have him swear even more than MK -purportedly does? And well, Dess loves an underdog!)

Anyway, I've said it once and I'll say it again (and again and again until I finally finish drawing "Through a Mirror Darkly", the prequel to "Unspoken") I think Dark Meta Knight was a double agent...!

I think he was "working" for Dark Mind only to the degree necessary to overthrow him. Why else would he split Kirby into four equally powerful selves when Necrodeus proved it was indeed possible to simply weaken the powerful, pink, and puffy?! Because come on, he's Meta Knight's shadow given form! Why does that instantly mean he has to be significantly dumber than Meta Knight?! Why can't he be as clever and��farsighted as the champion fighter?

Remember how Meta is very subtly implied to have trained Kirby to face off against Nightmare during Adventure? I hold that DMK was doing the same thing, having given up on training his verse's own Kirby. DMK being a secret dark hero would certainly make sense as to why Kirby handily invites him to join the hero party in Star Allies!

(As for why he attacks Dedede out of nowhere, well, I believe he probably has... complex feelings regarding his own Dedede(1))

Err, sorry, I know this wasn't specifically about DMK... Let's talk about the Mirror World in general! It's very... hmm. It's very...unknown?

Trying to piece together (haha...) the mirror world based on the information we have now feels like trying to count sands of grain in a jar from a distance. Or trying to correctly guess the Ancient's backstory as revealed in Star Allies using only what we know in RtDL.

I think, by the time Kumazaki and the team are ready to return to it, we're going to be pretty shocked by what we find out! But as long as we're not interested in correctly guessing something (...that HAL themselves probably don't know EVERYTHING about) but simply want to bandy ideas back and forth about what we know... 

I myself am most interested in a) it's timeline b) the logic behind Mirror World residents c) how/if does it stand on it's own?

If the Dimension Mirror is an Ancient Artifact, and it has all the signs of one, so I don't see any reason it shouldn't be (I even speculated once the mirror's wings could be based on Elfy) then it is OLD. Pre-fall of Halcandra old. In which case, the Mirror Dimension should be at least that old, right? But what even IS "the mirror dimension?"

Because Amaz(e)ing Mirror showed us a series of multiple interconnected worlds, linked by much smaller mirrors. And let's think about the name for a second: "The Dimension Mirror." Why would the Ancients create something that just makes ONE dimension? And the dimension in question is one where everything kinda sucks??? That... doesn't make any logical sense.

I think the original purpose behind the creation of the Dimension Mirror was to, quite simply, make a portal. The Mirror could have been the predecessor to the Lor Starcutter even! A kind of "stargate." Using it, you can see into MULTIPLE different dimensions, and potentially travel to the ones you wish to using smaller gate like mirrors scattered all over the place. (2)

But, like everything they built, the Dimension Mirror was a two-edged sword. And there came si~de effe~cts! We generally know that the Mirror Residents are like "worse" version of the people we've seen so far. So just imagine that everyone who traveled through the Dimension Mirror to get to some other dimension... left a copy of themselves behind? Similar to one of the more grisly theories on how matter transportation might be possible: that the best you could do would be to perfectly clone/replicate someone in a different position, all their memories intact, while quietly destroying the original as they :cough: teleport. BAM! "You" have now been transported!

With that in mind, the more it is used, the more copies are created, and thus... the birth of the Mirror World? It's certainly possible!

Why are they "evil" though? Well... that could be the "side effect" of wicked power developed off of the suffering of baby chinchillas or it could be that they aren't really all that "evil" to begin with.

Again, I argue that Dark Meta Knight is not really evil Meta Knight at all. (You can write the "corruption theory" for the purposes of fanfic or fan ideas or whatever but I WILL tear my hair out if you try to convince me/you believe it 100% based on evidence in game.) I think Dark Meta Knight is simply Meta Knight unleashed.

Shadow Kirby was considered worthy of being the "hero" of the Mirror Dimension. Bloody King Dedede is kind of a jerk but so was regular Dedede in the past. Plus, going by the stomach in the mouth thing, King Bloody seems to still be possessed by Dark Matter so we can't really know what he's like on a good day!

And then there are critters like King Golem, who is almost unmistakably Whispy Woods just built out of bricks and stone.

So, Mirror Residents simply misunderstood? I'd wager so.

But where is it and why does it persist? Those are all good questions that I don't have the answer to. I might have theories down the line... Are there mirror versions of the rest of the Star Allies? I suppose there could be, if any of them hopped through the mirror/got a really close look at it at any point! Do the people created by the Dimension Mirror truly "exist independently" at this point?

I... I don't know. To be honest, I think one really just has to work with the story that is the most interesting to them. Like... going by my theory above, the first Mirror Dream Lander would be DMK, the second would be Shadow Kirby, and the third would be Bloody Dedede, right? Or... is it?

In Dess's Unspoken-verse, Shadow Dedede has been around long before the days of Triple Deluxe and even before Amazing Mirror began. (Although that does make sense, given the Dark Matter thing would place his existence around at least Dream Land 2) So... Did King Dedede see the mirror BEFORE Triple Deluxe or are there Mirror versions of everyone already? Honestly, because the mirror seems positioned in the sky over Popstar, you could say that anyone who's taken a walk on a sunny day has a mirror duplicate out there!

But Magolor implied on Twitter he wouldn't have a mirror duplicate?! Is he just making a joke about his own wickedness/two-facedness? Did HE actually come from the mirror dimension originally or did he already kill (?!) his own mirror counterpart?!

TLDR, I have NO idea. But I think that until HAL comes back with more info N number of years down the line, it's fine to engage in writing whatever mirror HC suit you and continue to come up with fun and interesting mirror versions of the rest of the cast.

Speaking of, I still need to make my Mirror Marx + Magolor...

...

PS: Oh yeah, and are they all MADE of mirrors?! DMK sure seems to be but honestly, what does that even mean for them?! And how was he permanently scarred? Did the piece of mirror that got broken off when Meta Knight attacked him become lost sometime between that and the end of his fight with the Kirbys?!

...Mysteries...

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(1) The way I ship Meta Knight x Dedede - when I ship it - is entirely under the table. No hugs, no kisses, no confessions, no ceremonies. They don't even admit to "loving" each other in that way. They are just "very important" (tm) to each other. Yadda-yadda-sworn-partners-yadda. But, because I'm me and I enthusiastically love tragedy, I like to imagine that Shadow Dedede and Dark Meta Knight were in love in exactly the way Meta Knight and Dedede weren't.

Keyword "were." Also "tragedy." You can figure out the rest I'm sure. ^_-

(2) So you notice how those portal mirror things kinda sorta vaguely resemble the goal doors? What are the chances that eventually, the Ancients DID figure out portal technology w/o evil twin side-effects and Popstar's goal doors are exactly that?!

[qalma-e-azadi]

ik congress has the best shot at beating bjp but a centrist party with a history of soft hindutva being the main opposition to hard core hindutva is fucking depressing. the state of politics/political parties in this country is so deplorable. even the dmk which preaches social justice and periyar fails Dalits time and time again. feels like only a revolution can deliver justice atp

soft hindutva is the perfect way to describe congress. no party India has done anything commendable and that feels so shitty. imagine the communist party of a country is also soft left. wtf is that about

[gethoce]

it a BIT spoilerly to ask where gala and dmk are? Cuz it looks like spaaaccee outside!

Yes they are in space

With that being said, the art in the post has little to nothing to do with the rest of the "bigger" project I mentioned there (it's really just 10 panels, which is 10 times bigger than a single image, but not that big anyway), therefore I'll just drop some more context about the single image.

They're on a space cruise ship to find information about an ancient artefact, an operation led by Magolor and Marx. Galacta Knight, of course, comes with them as a bodyguard and has to bring a partner to enter the party on the ship, so he drags Dark Meta Knight along! (He actually doesn't need to, but insists that he totally does)

There they meet Sir Dragato and Sir Falspar who were sent by the GSA to investigate the same matter. Chaos ensues. Also, is that Daroach in that corner!?

Anyway, I've strayed far enough from the actual question. lol

[sembulapeyalneerpol]

dmk and tamil nadu still have to deal with their structural enabling of non brahmin dominant castes and the casteism that still exists in the party. (again cannot recommend brahmin and non brahmin by mss pandian enough on this)

but as annoying as i find udhayanidhi, him saying sanatana dharma needs to be eradicated like dengue is highly entertaining and publishing a book on rss contribution to independence and its a sanghi licking a boot. like where else do you get this daklf;jaks;ldask

[ask-dametagala]

Infiltrating the castle!

[Cut content, part 3]

DMK would've called Sailor a little shit! (Cut because it was so accurate that the fic would become canon instantly /j)

Also I was going to write an extra where Shadow Sailor makes it to the throne room and interupts the mirror christmas party. There, the guards catch up to him and apprehend the poor bastard. But he was spared from going to the dungeon, since it was christmas! Also because Shadow Bandana Dee was there and he was too busy to deal with Shadow Sailor. There, they would also meet Shadow Parasol Dee and the waddle dees would get together.

Then ShaSailor starts roasting ShaBandee so hard that he bursts into tears.

ShaParasol had to comfort him shortly after, like the big onee-san that they are.

[Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 4]

[sortanonymous]

I drew Queen Pikiria in Meta Knightmare! (plus some info on her and also someone else's much better drawing of her) (Part 1!)

It was a painful mess of flipping between different colorized versions, but I've drawn my AU/fic's version of Pikiria, adopted daughter of Sectonia & Taranza and the Crown Princess-turned-Queen of Floralia. (Based off Pirka from the light novels, but so different in personality, background, and name that she's essentially an OC.) I definitely could have drawn it better (I probably should have added a Dreamstalk flower to the center of the bow, but not only is it too late, but it's a pain drawing either that bow or any kind of flowers), but I feel like this was an okay first effort. Forget mine though, because also after giving a suggestion and a tiny bit of coloring advice, here's the (official?) colorized version of Aiden Stolidus's (aka "insane guy") much better drawing on Amino, even if there's no crown! (Yes, that site still exists and I still look around on there even though I never post.) Honestly, if you need any art of this character as a basis for your own, AU or not, this is the definitive answer. They knocked it out of the park! (Don't worry, I got permission.)

Now take rather randomly organized some info and HCs on her under the cut, even if I might just reuse them for a bigger post if I draw her Spydeair parents soon (and also some of these are carried over from that "How Sectonia and Taranza Became Pikiria's Parents" post from a while back, which itself was half a Cliffnotes version of the Our Little Miracle fic)! (SPOILERS FOR META KNIGHTMARES II AND III, OF COURSE)

She's a Fairie, a species of fairies distantly related to the Spydeair species. (Might also have just a bit of relation to the Ripple Star fairies, but not a lot and I'm not sure.)

These first few points will simply summarize things you can already find in the fics, but I'll bring them up for context. To summarize her adoption yet again (Our Little Miracle), she floated into relatively-newlywed Sectonia and Taranza's garden hours after her birth and after some weeks of taking care of her and eventually deducing how she got here, they happily adopted her as the Crown Princess of Floralia.

Fast forward to her 12th birthday, which was also Sectonia's 35th birthday (The Insane Following Stuff, specifically chapters 5-11). After meeting (most of) the Meta-Knights and getting them to Sectonia just in time for both the queen's surprise b-day party and an attack by Dark Mind's Mirror World forces (long story short, DMK has beef with Secty's family here), she had to use her lightning-fast Fairie wings to save her father from getting crushed by debris. That night, she learned that she'd immediately have to fly all the way out to the planet Skyhigh to be trained for her future for the next 236 months like a glorified college. (Her parents had known this since she was like 6, but were always vague on telling her and just didn't want to think about it.) She emotionally said farewell before flying off into space.

About four and a half years later (chapters 17 and 21-25 of The Insane Following Stuff, to be exact), she had done very well on Skyhigh, taking after her mother and becoming a spectacular and speedy dual-wielding swordswoman nicknamed "Pikiria the Quick", although she was still rather homesick and waiting for a good time to spend her single vacation day. That came sooner than expected when her mother, after over four years of emotional struggles (from Pikiria's departure and fear of Dark Mind's forces) compounded by the Dimensional Mirror's grip on her, caused the darkness transmitted from it to take over and her to have a meltdown. Upon detecting her telepathic cry for help/farewell in a nightmare, she immediately rocketed back to Royal Road just in time to stop her possessed mother from killing the Knights, and both she and her father were able to comfort her and let her regain control. After staying for the next 24 hours to reconnect with and check on her parents, as her mother slowly started to recover, she emotionally went back to Skyhigh.

Once those 236 months were up (chapters 13-18 of The Later Roller Coaster), she had just gotten ready to return home for good and become Floralia's top defender/crown princess when she got another urgent telepathic message from her father and rushed back in panic. In the last few weeks, her mother's corruption had come back with a vengeance and the entire kingdom was on the brink. She reunited with her father and after launching the Dreamstalk mission with him and the people as a last-ditch effort to save both the kingdom and hopefully her mother, she got the Knights up to Royal Road. But the plan imploded down the stretch and right after watching her father get blasted out the window by her warped mother (which she thought killed him), she and Meta were forced into a battle with DMK/Shadow Knight, her mother's (even further corrupted) corrupter. While they did force him to retreat into space, Pikiria was in horror as her mother in Dreamstalk form seemed moments away from death when Hypernova Kirby had the beam pointed toward her. While a sympathetic Kirby did use the beam to instead severely weaken her corruption, thus giving the family a brief moment of reconnection and joy, with the corruption still deep within her, Sectonia went into slumber to fend off the darkness until a potential cure was found. Right before though, she asked Pikiria to succeed her and Taranza on the throne to become Floralia's new queen and clean up the mess just made, which she emphatically agreed to.

Nearly two and a half years after that (chapters 21-24 of The Later Roller Coaster), when the Star Dream crisis happened, she flew into the Access Ark alongside the Knights and eventually had to rush out, though not before she had to fight a clone of her mother's corrupted form. She was able to defeat her through her memories of her real mother's swordfighting technique and escape alongside the crew, but after witnessing a certain shocking loss on the way out, she returned home with even more appreciation for her father.

The story continues in Meta Knightmare IV: The Unforgettable Star-Studded Finale later this year!

MORE HC's COMING SOON IN PART 2!

[joonice-com]

Discover Thailand: A Guide To Must-Visit Spots And Local Favourites

Discover Thailand, a land of vibrant contrasts where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern vibrancy.

Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s most popular travel destinations, known for its vibrant cities, golden temples, beautiful islands, tropical beaches, and flavorful cuisine.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you plan your trip.

Best Time to Visit

Cool Season (November to February): The best time to visit, with mild weather and little rain.

Hot Season (March to May): Temperatures rise, especially inland. Ideal for beach destinations.

Rainy Season (June to October): Higher rainfall and humidity, but fewer tourists and lower prices.

Peak Season: December to February, especially around New Year’s and Songkran (Thai New Year, mid-April).

 

Getting There and Around

Main Airports: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang Airport (DMK) in Bangkok, and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).

Domestic Travel: Thailand has a great network of domestic flights, buses, and trains.

Public Transit: In Bangkok, use the BTS Skytrain, MRT, and river ferries for convenient travel.

Ride-Hailing: Grab and Bolt are widely used in urban areas for affordable transport.

Top Destinations

Bangkok

The capital, known for its bustling street life, temples, and vibrant nightlife.

Top Attractions: Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kaew, Chatuchak Market, Khao San Road, and Asiatique.

Food Scene: Street food is everywhere. Try dishes like pad thai, som tam (papaya salad), and mango sticky rice at spots like Yaowarat (Chinatown).

Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai

Chiang Mai: Known for its mountain scenery, temples, and relaxed vibe.

Top Attractions: Doi Suthep, Elephant Nature Park, Night Bazaar, and Sunday Walking Street Market.

Chiang Rai: Famous for the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten).

Phuket

Thailand’s largest island, known for its beaches, vibrant nightlife, and resorts.

Top Beaches: Patong (party hub), Kata, and Kamala.

Activities: Island hopping, snorkeling, Phi Phi Islands, Big Buddha, and Phang Nga Bay.

Nightlife: Check out Bangla Road for bars, clubs, and nightlife.

The Islands of the Gulf

Koh Samui: Known for luxury resorts, waterfalls, and the Big Buddha.

Koh Phangan: Famous for its Full Moon Party and serene beaches.

Koh Tao: Popular for diving and snorkeling, with vibrant coral reefs and rich marine life.

Krabi and Surrounding Islands

Krabi Province: Known for its stunning limestone cliffs and islands like Railay Beach.

Nearby Islands: Ao Nang, Ko Phi Phi, and Ko Lanta, great for beach lounging, rock climbing, and snorkeling.

Ayutthaya

A UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient temple ruins and historical architecture.

Top Attractions: Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, and Ayutthaya Historical Park.

Getting There: A popular day trip from Bangkok (about 1.5 hours by train).

Culture and Etiquette

Language: Thai is the official language, but English is commonly understood in tourist areas.

Religion: Buddhism is practiced by the majority, so respect local customs, especially in temples.

Dress Code: Dress modestly for temples (shoulders and knees covered). Lightweight clothing is recommended in the hot climate.

Cultural Etiquette:

Don’t touch people’s heads or point feet at people or objects.

Remove shoes before entering homes and temples.

Show respect to the royal family, as it’s deeply ingrained in Thai culture.

Thai Cuisine and Dining

Famous Dishes: Pad thai, green curry, tom yum goong (spicy shrimp soup), massaman curry, and khao soi (northern curry noodle dish).

Street Food: Thailand is famous for its street food. Try grilled meats, spicy salads, and tropical fruits.

Dining Etiquette:

Use a spoon and fork (not chopsticks, except for noodles).

Many dishes are shared family-style.

Food Markets: Check out night markets for affordable and delicious local food, such as in Chiang Mai and Bangkok’s Ratchada Train Market.

 

Outdoor Activities and Nature

Diving and Snorkeling: Koh Tao, Similan Islands, and Phi Phi Islands offer excellent spots.

Rock Climbing: Railay Beach in Krabi is a top climbing destination.

Trekking: The northern regions, like Chiang Mai and Pai, offer scenic trekking routes.

Waterfalls: Erawan Waterfall near Kanchanaburi, a seven-tiered waterfall, is worth a visit.

Shopping in Thailand

Popular Items: Silk, handicrafts, spices, herbal products, and clothing.

Shopping Destinations: Chatuchak Weekend Market (Bangkok), Night Bazaar (Chiang Mai), and Central World (Bangkok) for malls.

Bargaining: Common in markets and small shops. Always be polite, and try to negotiate for a better price.

Budgeting and Costs

Accommodation: Budget guesthouses ($10-20), mid-range hotels ($30-70), and luxury resorts ($100+).

Food: Street food costs around $1-3 per meal, restaurant dining $5-10, and upscale dining $20+.

Transport: Public transit and buses are affordable, and trains are great for longer distances. Domestic flights between cities are frequent and budget-friendly.

Health and Safety

Vaccinations: Common recommendations include hepatitis A, typhoid, and, if visiting remote areas, malaria medication.

Water: Stick to bottled water for drinking.

Sun Protection: Sunscreen is essential, especially when on the islands.

Mosquito Repellent: Useful for jungle areas and during the rainy season.

 

Top Festivals and Events

Songkran (Thai New Year): Mid-April, marked by massive water fights nationwide.

Loi Krathong: Celebrated in November, where people float small decorated rafts on water for good fortune.

Yi Peng: A lantern festival celebrated in Chiang Mai alongside Loi Krathong, where lanterns light up the sky.

Vegetarian Festival: Held in October, mostly in Phuket, featuring parades, rituals, and vegetarian street food.

Packing Essentials

Lightweight, breathable clothing: For Thailand’s warm and humid climate.

Modest attire: For temple visits.

Mosquito repellent: Especially for rural or jungle visits.

Sunscreen and sunglasses: For outdoor activities and beach days.

Universal adapter: Thailand uses Type A, B, and C plugs.

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Thailand is a diverse and welcoming destination that offers something for everyone—whether you’re looking for bustling cities, tranquil beaches, cultural sites, or thrilling adventures. With a bit of planning, you’ll be able to enjoy its rich culture, scenic beauty, and warm hospitality.

[y0d00p]

DMK 5, 12, 13, 19, 22

lmao. i guess i should make a toyhouse page for him huh

what was your character's dream job as a kid? is it different than what their career ended up being?

it varies, probably quite a lot, depending on au

in "canon" i don't imagine he had many grand aspirations as a kid, he probably just figured he'd stay on his dad's farm and he was content with that. his life has had a way of just carrying him places out of his control. he's basically unemployed currently. i mean i guess he's like a "knight" for sddd but that doesn't entail much work from him and he obviously doesn't take it seriously. for the time being, he's content being kind of a freeloader lol

how well does your OC do in school?

not great. he would struggle with focusing and getting things done. and he's just kind of dumb. he would've been a delinquent in grade school lol

where would your OC like to go on a honeymoon?

somewhere with good food and alcohol lol. anything else is secondary that's the most important thing

a memory that still makes your OC sad?

in canon it's probably the shit with the mirror and Sectonia. in Pokemon au it's his falling out with MK. in Zelda it's the Yiga taking his eye or MK's arm. in D&D it's him killing his old party. in demon au it's Galacta breaking up with him. DMK a sad bitch

what is holding your OC back to achieve their goals?

that's the depression, baby!!!!!!!