#he's a psi user i'd say?

[chrisrin]

Tycoon is here, to steal your heart!

[blackhakumen]

Mini Fanfic #1047: Morning Checkers and Arm Wrestling (Super Smash Bros)

11:23 a.m. at the Smash Town's Local Park.......

Roy stares hard at the checker pieces in front of him before slowly and cautiously moving the black ones to the other side.

Ludwig: (Staring at Roy on the Other Side of the Checker Table) I must say, Roy, you've been taking this game a lot more seriously the more rounds we've played thus far. I'm impressed

Roy: (Shrugs) It helps pass up the time of boredom. And considering so many the rounds you've beaten me so far- Like... I dunno, over a hundred or something-

Ludwig: (Smiles Proudly While Pointing His Finger Up) Approximately one hundred, ninety seven wins to two to be exact.

Roy: (Gives His Older Brother a Deadpinned Look on his Face) You just love being a know-it-all smartass, don't you?

Ludwig: Hey, you mentioned the fact that I've gotten over hundred victories. I just decided to present you the approximate amount. (Looks Down at his Pieces) Oh. And while we are one that subject in particular.....(Moves One of the Pieces Around Three Times Before Blurting Out....) Checkmate.

Roy: (Angrily Slams his Fist onto the Checker Imprinted Table in Defeat) DAMNIT! I thought I had you that time!

Ludwig: You were close, the closest play you've made yet actually, but alas, that alone wasn't enough to stop me from reading through your tactics. It wasn't too predictable as your last few performances, so you are improving quite a bit.

Roy: Damn right I am. And ain't stopping till I get more wins in my belt. So best two out of-

'Ahem'

Roy turns around to see a pink, short haired girl wearing a blue hoodie, glaring at him with her hands on her hips.

Roy: (Raises an Eyebrow at the Young Lady) Uh anything I can help you with, pinky?

??????: Are you Roy Koopa?

Roy: That is the name my pops gave when I was born and raised, yes. And who might you be?

Kuma: The name's Kuma. Princess of Osohe Castle or whatever. (Crosses her Arms Together) And let's just I'm not too happy about the way you've been treating my little Sunflower as of late.

Ludwig: Little.....Sunshine?

Roy: Wait, you don't mean-

Lucas: (Slowly Reveals Himself From Behind Kumatora as He Chuckles Awkwardly a Bit and Waves at the Two Koopa Brothers) H-Hey, you guys.

Ludwig: (Smiles Back at the Young PSI User) Ah Lucas, good morning.

Roy: (Rolls his Eyes) Of course you would have something to do with this crap.... (Crosses his Arms While Smirking at Lucas) You decided to tell some princess on me, you little twerp?

Lucas: (Immediately Hfs his Hands Up in Defense and Fear) No! I-It wasn't like that all! I-I accidently blurted your name out one yime and she gotten mad at you every since, I swear!!

Kumatora: (Looks Down at Lucas With a Light Pout on her Face) Lucas, relax a little, will ya? You can't keep letting that bully scare you like this.

Ludwig: (Rolls his Eyes Himself) The irony about that label in particular is that it was his actual nickname growing up.....

Kuma: (Starts Snickering as She Turns her Attention to Ludwig) You're kidding~

Ludwig: (Simply Nodded) It's true. In fact, everyone of us in the Koopa family, minus Junior, had our own nickname growing up.

Kuma: Really? What was yours?

Ludwig: I'd.....(Starts Rubbing The Back of his Head Back and Forth While Blushing) Rather not reveal that bit of information yet....(Turns Back to Kuma With a Soft Smile) B-But instead, allow me to give you a proper introduction instead. (Places his Hand on his Chest in a Gentlemanly Type Fashion) My name is Ludwig von Koopa. The eldest of the Koopalings. (Eyes Back on Roy) And the blatant bully's older brother.

Roy gives Ludwig the middle finger without making eye contact.

Kuma: Aw man. Your name sounds way cooler than mines does.

Ludwig: What is your actual name?

Kuma: Kumatora Heloise Crumbits III. (Sighs While Lowering Down her Posture a Little) Sounds lame, I know.

Ludwig: Actually, I think it sounds rather lovely.

Kuma: (Eyes Widened in Genuine Surprise) Seriously? Y-You're not just yanking my chain here, are you?

Ludwig: No, I mean every word. Can't say I speak for everyone else, but....I at least think your name suits you perfectly in all fronts.

Kuma: (Starts Blushing a Little While Smiling at the Blue Haired Koopa) Aw thanks. I like the style of your hair by the way. It makes you look so rad and.....sophisticated in a way....

Ludwig: (Starts Blushing as Well) Oh, uhh....Thank you. (Starts Waving his Hair Back a Little) I always do whatever I can to make my hair look decent enough for the day, despite how tedious it gets.

Kuma: (Chuckles Lightly) Yeah, I feel ya~ Having long hair can be a real pain in the butt to try and fix. Makes me pretty glad that I cut mines short.

Ludwig: And for the better I presume. Your short hairstyle represents you flawlessly

Kuma: (Starts Blushing Some More While her Hair a Little) Well, don't you have a way with words...~

Roy: (Starts Snapping his Fingers) Hey, hey, hey! Romeo and Juliette, enough with the flirting!

Kuma: (Quickly Glares at Roy with the Same Blushes on her Face) We were NOT flirting!

Ludwig: (Rolls his Eyes Again in Annoyance) We were only having a normal conversation here, Roy...

Roy: Yeah? Well, I'm calling bullshit on all fronts and am losing my patience as we speak. (Turns Back to Kuma) Now tell me what you want from me already!

Kuma: Well, originally, I planned on kicking your sorry hide to the curb. (Gently Ruffles the Top of Lucas' Hair) But since Lucas here managed to convince me not to at the last minute, I thought of perfect alternative instead. (Crosses her Arms With a Smirk on her Face) A challenge if you're man enough for it.

Roy: Challenge, huh? What do ya have in mind?

Kuma: One-on-one Arm Wrestle. If I win, you gotta swore not to bully Lucas anymore.

Roy: (Lowers his Sunglasses Down From his Eyes While Raising an Eyebrow) And if I win?

Kuma: (Shrugs) I dunno. I'll give you twenty bucks and...let you give me crappy nickname or something. Haven't really thought this through until now.....

Roy: (Grabs his Chin While Thinking) Hmmm....Not the best at nicknaming folks....(Smirks Evilly at Kuma) But give me a few hours and I'll be sure to give you the worse nickname imaginable.

Kuma: (Makes her Way to the Other Sode of the Table) So I take it you accept the challenge then?

Roy: Yep. And just so you know.... (Slams his Elbow on the Table Up High With his Hand Put, Grinning Even More Conniving) I don't go easy on chicks.

Kuma: Good. (Cracks Both of her Knuckles) Neither do I. (Turns Back to Ludwig) Hey, I'm sorry, but....you don't mind if I-

Ludwig: Not at all. (Gets Up From his Seat and Presents it to the Pink Haired Princess) I wish you the best of luck.

Kuma: (Smiles Brightly) Thanks. Anyone ever tell you how much of a gentleman you are?~

Ludwig: I've been told that many times, yes.

Roy: Nerd Simp.

Ludwig: (Glares at Roy Before Turning Back to Kuma) I implore you to give him everything you've got.

Kuma: Will do! (Takes her Seat and Grabs Roy's Hand With an Iron Grip While Giving Him a Very Competitive Smirk on her Face) I won't even break a single sweat once I'm done with him.

Roy: ('Tch') Please. (Tightens up his Grip While Smirking Back at Kuma) The only one who's gonna sweating in shame is you, little miss princess.

Kuma: We star in a count of three: 1.

Roy: 2.

Roy/Kuma: 3!

Without any hint of hesitation from both sides, the two competitors begins their awaites challenge, refusing to let either of arms touch the checker printed table. While that's happening, Ludwig and Lucas watches it unfold in the mid distance.

Ludwig: So....how exactly did you and Kuma met if you don't mind me asking.

Lucas: We met back Sunshine Forest when me and the Dragcos helped her get away from the Pig Mask army. Eventually when we started traveling together, she's been teaching me everything I need to know about controlling my PSI-powers. And....also, how to punch and stuff- B-But mostly the PSI training!

Ludwig: I see. (Turns his Attention Towards the Experience PSI User in Particular) She seems pretty well versatile in the strength development.

Lucas: (Happily Nodded to Ludwig) Mmhmm. That's because Kuma is the strongest person I know. One time, our friend, Duster and I saw her face a really huge grizzly bear with her bare hands. Ooh, and I think I also saw her wrestle a white tiger once as well.

Ludwig: Without using any power intact? She really is amazing.......

Lucas: Ludwig, are you really having a crush on Big Sis Kuma right now?

Ludwig: (Eyes Begins to Widened at the Question Before Turning Back to Lucas) What? N-No, of course not! I never had a crush on her!!

Lucas: Then why did you complimented her name and hair earlier?

Ludwig: Because I thought those were the two factors that make her more lovel- I-I MEAN, more unique than she already is! (Starts Rubbing his Arm a Little While Frowning) A-And besides, I'm sure she already has a significant other by back your universe....

Lucas: She's not dating anyone in our universe.

Ludwig: (Eyes Widens a Bit Again Before Turning Back to Lucas) She isn't?

Lucas: (Shakes his Head) Nope. Well, I mean, there was this one time where some snobby prince who tried to ask for her hand in marriage at that fancy party we went to, before Kuma sent him flying. (Grabs his Chin While Thinking)."She doesn't want to be tied down to any marriagable crap" is what I.....think she said? Not entirely sure....

Ludwig: ('Sighs in Relief') That's a relief.....(Notices Lucas is Still Staring at Him Before Blushing and Looking Away Again) N-Not because she is single, but the fact that she wouldn't let something as trivial as arranged marriage, take control of her current lifestyle. That is all.

Lucas: ........You know, if you want....(Smiles Softly) Ashley and I could help give you some tips on everything romance related.

Ludwig: But I- ('Sighs in Defeat') I'll take you up on that offer, Lucas. Thank you.

Lucas: You're welcome!

'RAAAAAAAAAAGH'

OHHH SHIT-

The loud, ringing noises of screams and crashes was enough to gain the attention of both Ludwig and Lucas ad they turn to see the table was now slammed into the ground and a terrified Roy Koopa laying on floor as Kumatora is still standing, brushing the dust off her clothes with a satisified grin on her Face.

Kuma: Sorry for the display of real, raw strength there, Roy~ I just so happen have a reputation to withhold. You understand, right?~

Lucas: (Happily Cheers For His Close Companion) You did great, Kuma!

Ludwig: (Nodded in Agreement)

Kuma: (Smiles Brightly at the Two.Boys Watching Her Before Turning Back to a Defeated Roy Koopa) Now, with that victory established and out if the way....,(Glares at Roy) Quit messing with Lucas. (Balls Her Fist Up at Roy, Showing Off a Pink Static Ki) Or else.

Roy: (Quickly Nodded in Fear and Agreement)

Kuma: (Went Back to Smiling) Good! Glad we can come to an agreement. Lucas!~ (Walks Away From the Smashed Table) Let's go out for some victory ice cream!~

Lucas: (Happily Nodded) Yes, ma'am!~

Kuma: (Turns to Ludwig) Wanna come with, Ludwig? The more, the merrier~

Ludwig: I would love to, but I'd already promised Roy to take him to the coffee place in another dimension. But... umm....

Kuma: Hm?

Ludwig: If you...ever have any free time in your hands, would you....like to hang out sometime? J-Just the two of us....

Kumatora: (Stares at Ludwig For a Brief Second Before Smiling Softly) Yeah. I'd like that. In fact, we can hangout in the mansion whenever you guys come back. I won't be going anywhere anytime soon.

Ludwig: Spendid- I-I mean...('Clears Throat') That's great to hear. Can't wait.

Kumatora: (Giggles Softly) Same here, Mr. Von Koopa~ (Waves Goodbye to Ludwig Before Walking With Lucas) Take care.

Ludwig: (Simply Nodded) You too, Kuma.

Lucas: (Turns to Kuma) You seem to be getting along well with Ludwig~

Kuma: Yeah. He's a real sweetheart, at least compared to his brother.

'A Bit of Silence'

Kuma: Hey, Lucas?

Lucas: Yes. Kuma?

Kuna: Do you think....(Starts Rubbing The Back of Her Head Back and Forth While Looking Away) I may have a shot with him someday?

Lucas: (Happily Nodded) Definitely. I can tell that she's starting to take a lot of interest in you. He even seems relieved when I told him about the time you declined a prince's proposal.

Kuma: (Immediately Pouts at Her Little Sunflower) Dude! You told him about all of that?

Lucas: It slipped out of my mouth, I swear! ('Sigh') But still, there's no doubt in my mind that you two would make a great pair. You just need to give a chance whenever you two are ready, 'kay?

Kuma: (Happily Nodded in Agreement) Right. (Pulls Lucas into a One Arm Hug) Thanks, buddy~

Meanwhile

Roy: ('Groans in Defeat and Pain') Mother....ugh....

Ludwig: (Walks Over to the Smash Table and Looks Down at his Brother) Enjoying the taste of defeat, brother?

Roy: (Clicks his Teeth While Looking Away) Hell no. (Gets Himself Up From the Ground) She just-(Grunts While Stretching his Back Forward) caught me off guard is all.

Ludwig: (Rolls his Eyes Yet Again) Of course she did. (Tosses a Ring Up into the Air, Causing it to Expand into a Larger Size in Front of Him and Roy) You're ready to go?

Roy: Yep. (Starts Cracking Both Sides of his Neck Before Making his Way to the Ring) It's about time I teach you a thing about the dating scene.

Ludwig: (Gives Roy a Deadpinned Look) You can't be serious.

Roy: I'm not letting my big brother go and make a fool of himself inexperience. Now let's go already!

Ludwig: ('Sigh') Coming.

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[scamperin-shroom]

hey, i just wanted to share this little thought i had.

is PK/PSI Rocking somehow related to Negative PSI? it is a rather chaotic one that costs a lot of PP (the Omega level costs 99PP- ) and aside from Ness, the only characters shown to use it was Ness's Nightmare and Giygas somehow-

i might be wrong, i just kinda noticed they sound a bit similliar, and thought perhaps they're somehow related in your AU?

just curious

No, Negative PSI is its own thing. It's practically the opposite of all PSI or more of the dark side of it. It's been a long time since I wrote the beginning notes of it so forgive me if my memory is fuzzy but the concept of Negative PSI was more based on what you learn about the magic in Daalam with Poo. I believe it was confirmed that emotions do have a tie with the magic which is why it was so important for Poo to do his trainings and have a peace of mind. I pretty much took this information and asked myself, "well, what does that mean for the bad thoughts that enter our brain? Would it somehow affect the powers in this game? How powerful can our more negative emotions such as anger or sadness be in combination with these powers?" And the best character to mess with this concept with was Lucas given that he's the most emotional Mother character in the series plus he's thrown in a more challenging situation that made him question his own morals as a human rather than just a hero

Negative PSI became this whole history thing I made up in my AU where it was a long lost, forbidden form magic that even the Magypsies look down upon. No one was allowed to learn it as it caused mass destruction and chaos since people used it to their own advantage. It's also almost impossible to control because it practically takes over the user. You have to be balanced to use it properly

As for how much PP it would take, I'd say yes it does take A LOT. When Commander Lucas was training in the beginning of BM, he would often pass out or throw up after using it too much so he practically forced his body to get used to it. This led to him having close calls to overheating (he's part robot) until eventually it ended up "killing" him in Final Battle. He's also crazy because of it too

I have gotten the Ness comparison before and found it quite interesting. I don't remember the answer I had before but I hope this helps for now. It has evolved and changed many times. I guess, the best comparison would be more to Giygas/Giegue although I haven't played Mother 1

Negative PSI is also a form of fire magic so it's its own category

[ask-agent-rapzutin-vodello]

So Raz, do you think that any psychic can learn any ability? If that's the case, how long do you think it would take you to learn something like electrokinesis or phytokinesis?

[Raz] I'd say ...yes and no. There are a lot of PSI Powers you can learn with lots of practise. A lot of these are now seen as 'basic powers', like telekineses, pryokineses, levitation, clairvoyance, the list goes on. These just take patience and practise.

And then there are powers, like my hydrokinesis and Lizzie's cryokinesis, that seem to only come natural to certain people. You could technically learn that, but it depends from person to person. I can't do cryokinesis, but Lizzie can manipulate water that has reached subzero temperatures, just before it freezes over.

And with phtyokineses, I guess you mean the rare PSI power to controll plants? The one that seems to be exclusivly known to the Zanotto family? It's a thing, but people more commonly refer to it as Herbaphony. The two kinda walk hand-in-hand. You can learn to 'talk' to the plants, but really manipulate them, like in the same manner i manipulate water? That's difficult.

And Electrokinesis is very, very dangerous, because there is a high risk in using it - both to the uh ...target and to the user. One wrong move andou can fry your entire nervous system. It's considered a lethal ability and is commonly not used by the Psychonauts. I know agent Mentallis knows how to use EK, but he has never given a demonstration. Don't go asking him, he won't do it.

So, in short. Some powers are very easy and quick to learn and then there are those that can take a lifetime to master.