#kina kingdom

[kinaesthetiqueer]

speaking of characters that changed my brain chemistry forever, it's axel day!

[dooblebugss]

Some very general buggy headcanons for Bug Fables, focusing on the Main Three and the Explorers Association. Spoilers for the game.

Kabbu: (Rainbow Scarab Beetle)

- being a dung beetle (despite the name he's perfectly happy with mushrooms and leaves and everything else, he's actually quite diverse in his diet), he is very good at digging. He actually really likes digging too! Take a little dirt nap

- related to the previous, he loves being COMPRESSED. To mimic the feeling of layers of soil, he'll pile on blankets and pillows until he's satisfied. (During cuddle sessions he is at the very bottom of the pile)

- when it gets cold, his tunneling instinct increases ever so slightly. Not enough for him to start acting different, but he tends to hoard blankets.

Vi:

Leif (Technically a Fungus running on moth hardware, but sometimes old habits die hard lmao), Mothiva, and Yin:

- Bees don't need to 'dance' in order to communicate anymore, but Vi still uses a lot of hand gestures and moves a lot when talking, especially if she's frustrated or feels like she's not communicating well enough. If you bring attention to this, she will get mad.

- When cold, Vi will try to huddle up to bugs nearby. Typically Kabbu, but she's also done it to Maki, Zasp, Celia, and Stratos. (Leif is very jealous of this, but he's already cold, so-)

- they groom their ruffs, wings, and antennae frequently. For starters, this acts as a grounding experience that calms them down, and secondly no one likes having dirt on them. Yin isn't super good at it because she's so young, but she's getting better. Mothiva uses specialized powders and perfumes while doing it, but Leif does it the 'old fashioned way', aka with his spit, lol. Mothiva nearly fainted when she first saw him doing this.

- bright lights (especially artificial ones) can really mess up with their internal clock and GPS. I'd imagine Leif and Mothiva getting really really really lost in the Termite Kingdom and Bee Kingdom because of this.

Maki and Kina:

- they both have amazing reflexes, and they can go from a standstill to moving very quickly in what seems to be an instant

- they will track quick movement instinctually, especially from smaller bugs and critters. Most bugs assume this just shows how observant and skilled they are, when really it's a hunting trait. The two actually find it very embarrassing to suddenly interrupt a conversation when they see something move very quickly out of the corner of their eye and NEED to turn their head to see what it was.

Zasp: (I know the game says he's a potter wasp, but for my writing he's a paper wasp. He doesn't know this though, and assumes he is a potter wasp)

- when anxious, he will grind his mandibles against one another. It almost looks like he's chewing on nothing, and it would kinda be like chewing your lip or grinding your teeth. Chewing on things also helps.

- loves sleeping in little nest-like formations with blankets and pillows. He'd gather up all the bedding material, form a little "wall" with them, and climb in the middle to sleep.

Celia, Gen, and Eri:

- The three of them still use their antennae to help with direction, location, and general senses. This can lead to issues; Gen and Eri have accidentally followed each other for hours (cough cough ant spiral) and Celia, having a broken antennae, is terrible with directions. (If blindfolded, Celia will slowly go in circles)

- Ant Strength baby!!! The three of them are surprisingly strong, and can carry really heavy stuff! To compensate, they're a bit frail (it's why Celia has a shield, and why Gen and Eri rarely get into actual fights).

Levi:

- My man fucking loves Aphid Eggs. Due to the tension between the Ant Kingdom and Ladybugs, he actually doesn't like buying them in public. He usually settles for mushrooms.

- his blood is actually toxic, (something Delilah learned the hard way during a spar) and is sort of a 'last resort' defensive maneuver. If a target can get over being covered in blood, they definitely can't deal with the toxins.

Stratos: (I believe he's a Hercules Beetle)

- He's a technically nocturnal, so he's a little groggy during the day. To others it looks like he's being lazy, when really he's just tired and a little out of it. During the night is when he really shines as a fighter and explorer

- he can dig like Kabbu, but isn't very vocal nor enthusiastic about it. Stratos prefers a shallow little ditch to lay in, which is something he might do if he's really really tired.

Delilah:

- She only actually drinks blood during fights as an attack, or if she's seriously injured and needs a pick-me-up (Stratos will usually step up to the plate for that). She's totally fine with nectar and plant juices and berry juices otherwise. Delilah is aware of the stereotype, and she just kinda rolls her eyes at it.

- Delilah can actually fly like Vi or Zasp. But she prefers to keep this information to herself, as she's worried it'll have people ask her to do more work.

[kinaesthetiqueer]

akshskajsjkakansjs YESSSSSSSSSSSSS

as deliciously angstful as i'd hoped! i have so many thoughts about weiss voicing/recognizing that she messed up the wording. i feel like it definitely contributes to how downtrodden she feels in v9, among other things.

and penny oughhhhhhhh 😭😭😭 no matter how many times people explore this au of events it never hurts any less gods above it hurts so good

this is fantastic!!!!! 💛💛💛 thank you for sharing!!!

Who’s alive? Sound off everyone

[afra-blueraz]

// I wanna make my own Diabolik Lovers series with including a past and future for Yui and her parents with my own stories and headcanons. Check this list and share your opinions with me. I would love to hear your opinions so don't hesitate to share your ideas with me 😊.

This series will include 15 books.

Book number 01: name ( WIP ): An unknown person runs with baby Yui in the forest to save her from an unknown danger, when suddenly people attack him and Richter steals Yui from him and delivers her to the church. Yui grows up. Five-year-old Yui, along with her best friends Kina and Yumiko, sneak out of their dormitory in church at night to study about demons...

Book number 02: name ( WIP ): Yui meets Seiji after she turns ten years old, and Seiji shows great interest in Yui and promises her that one day he will adopt her as his child. But suddenly a beautiful lady takes Yui from the church and introduces her to Karlheinz. Karlheinz introduces his young sons to Yui, and ten-year-old Yui becomes good friends with them and they play together, etc. But suddenly, one day, Yui is returned to the church for unknown reasons, and all her memories with Karlheinz's sons are erased. Seiji accepts her as his child.

Book number 03: Haunted Dark Bridal ( rewrite with my own headcanons ): Now Yui is a seventeen-year-old girl and she goes back to the Sakamaki mansion on the orders of the church, but she doesn't remember them, nor do they remember Yui. The smell of Yui's blood is familiar to them and they torture Yui, but whenever Yui cries, something hurts their hearts and...

Book number 04: More Blood: ( rewrite with my own headcanons ): Yui meets the Mukami brothers but again they don't remember Yui and...

Book number 05: Dark fate: ( rewrite with my own headcanons ): Yui meets Tsukinami brothers and ....

Book number 06: Lost Eden: ( rewrite with my own headcanons ): Yui meets Kino and ...

Book number 07: name ( WIP ): Now all the brothers have become a little kinder to Yui and they all know in their hearts that they love her. But something is not right. And that is that they have met Yui before and Yui's smile makes them feel relaxed but none of them can remember why. Yui is dying due to her weakened heart and all the boys are trying to save her until they have to turn her into a vampire to save her.

Book number 08: name ( WIP ): Now Yui is a vampire and she is not very happy about it because she doesn't want to hurt people and ...

Book number 09: name ( WIP ): The past of a German prince who was turned into a vampire by Karlheinz for his plans, and now he has five sons, and his sons want to kill Yui because he thinks that Yui is Karlheinz's daughter. Yui meets them and...

Book number 10: name ( WIP ): Yumiko, who is one of Yui's old friends, goes to the five brothers as a sacrificial bride. She who understands the truth tries to find Yui and save her. Yui finally meets her friend after 7 years and...

Book number 11: name ( WIP ): A person named Clarence steals Yui to show her, her bitter past and see her parents. Yui, who is the heir to the great throne and has the task of saving the demons from the kingdom and the tyrannical rule of Karlheinz, now knows the truth and...

Book number 12: name ( WIP ): Someone from Karlheinz steals Yui and tortures her and tries to kill Yui and....

Book number 13: name ( WIP ) Yui finally meet her family and her older sister who is completely opposite of Yui will try to be close to her and .....

Book number 14: name ( WIP ): Yui and her sister try to find their mother...

Book number 15: name ( WIP ): After finding many allies, Karlheinz is defeated and Yui becomes the queen of demons and the boys become her husbands. She is now the ruler of the demons to bring them back a reign full of peace.

[fclm-huntertruman]

This is my Blade wolf version! ❤️

Currently, it is being modified and redrawn in my new drawing style! ✨

The white wolf present here is Emily! ❤️

This is the real appearance of Emily Ranger, something that does not mention in its history, since, that story is an adaptation to living machines, but in itself, its story is another!

✨ Scenes from the original story ✨

Emily was born in a litter of 6 puppies, her father was a Husky and her mother a wolf. Both parents died because of individuals who hated them

She was born with powers inherited from her grandmother and mother. Some of these powers allow her to change shape into any animal, living machine and even take human form. Her cousins also have these powers, that includes Nick

She is the queen of the Magic Kingdom

Apart from meeting Blade during her childhood, she also met Bravo, Echo, Flysenhower and Euro (OC)

They, unlike her, did not inherit powers, however, by living in the Magic Kingdom, they were given powers to protect the kingdom

Blade, being the king of the Magic Kingdom, has the same powers as Emily

These powers are used only when necessary!

✨ Siblings ✨

Emilio (brother)

Emiliana (sister)

Neisi (sister)

Kina (sister)

Emilia (sister)

Emily is the oldest of her siblings!

✨ Cousins ✨

Nick Lopez

Richard Lopez

Charlie Lopez

And many more!

She has a ton of nephews, her sisters' children!

Bianca, Ember, Ema, and Ryder are actually wolves, unlike her siblings who were born helicopters. They were born together!

Emelinda was also born a wolf

All of Blade and Emily's children have powers ✨

This story goes along with the other story, even if it doesn't seem like it! 😁❤️

[roskii]

I should also give yall like.. the avatar au character ages, gender, height and Sexuality orientation.

Avatar Jun:

Age: 21

Gender: cis male

Height: 6'1

Sexuality: gay (closeted for a bit)

Element: earth avatar (struggles with Fire)

Hair: black.

Eye color: sea foam green

Skin: pale

Birthplace: Kyoshi island

Notable characteristics: Jun has dimples on each side of his cheeks, wavy hair, and mole on the left foot, two dai li symbols tattooed on his shoulders, a gap between his teeth and an "embarrassing" birthmark. No he will not tell you where. A well toned build.

Hide:

Age: 20

Gender: Trans man

Height: 5'9

Sexuality: bi

Element: fire

Hair: dark brown naturally. Dyed a dark red.

Eye color: Amber

Skin: warm tan

Birthplace: republic city

Notable characteristics: impacted canine teeth on the top jaw, a mole near his right eye, a fainted scar on his chin, freckles, and wears glasses. Scrawny build but toned.

Kina

Age: 23

Gender: cis woman

Height: 5'11

Sexuality: lesbian

Element: water

Hair: black

Eye color: deep blue

Skin: dark (cool tone)

Birthplace: the southern water tribe

Notable characteristics: curly kinky hair, wears dark lipstick, and make-up. She takes care of her appearance. Has an overbite. Chubby build, not a lot of muscle.

Biyu

Age: 41

Gender: gnc cis woman

Height: 6'8

Sexuality: lesbian

Element: none (the Oracle)

Hair: white

Eye color: "purple"

Skin: very pale (albinism)

Birthplace: ember island

Notable characteristics: albinism, a strong jaw, missing eye, piercing on her face and ears, has seeing issues due to albinism. Large muscular build.

Dalika

Age: 39

Gender: genderfluid

Height: 5'10

Sexuality: pan

Element: air.

Hair: black

Eye color: sky blue

Skin: warm tan.

Birthplace: a village within the earth kingdom.

Notable characteristics: She doesn't have the traditional air bending tattoos, but instead circular dots on his forehead and along his arms, back, and legs. Small scraggly chin hair and mustache. Littered in scars, especially on their hands. Large gauge earrings. Scrawny but toned build, large shoulders compared to Hide. Crooked teeth.

[babymagi]

Rewatching Magi and I have a thing about women's representation and I'm going through the tests right now and checking off the ones that Magi passes

Bechdel Test (Do 2 or more women have a conversation that's not about men): ✅ - Layla and Sasha and Morgiana all have conversations with each other not revolving around men - Morgiana talking to that one little girl and assuring her that she was going to save them from becoming slave - Etc I realize this is not a lot, this is just from the anime there's probably more in the manga but I don't remember, I mostly blame it on the fact that there just aren't as many female characters 😅

Sexy Lamp Test (Could a female character be replaced with a sexy lamp and the story be fairly unchanged): ✅ (passes bc it fails) - Morgiana plays several extremely important roles and the main characters wouldn't be where they are without her - Arba being one of the main villains in the story that impacts many other character's lives - Hakuei being our first introduction to full-body djinn equips - Scheherazade giving up her life in order to help the main characters defeat the medium in Magnostadt - Sheba creating and being able to save Aladdin during the destruction of Alma Torran - Etc

Tauriel Test (Is a female character good at her job): ✅ - Hakuei being a general and successfully uniting the Kouga clan with the Kou Empire - Kougyoku being Empress and uniting the Kou, Leam, and Kina kingdoms as well as generally being a successful ruler of a large country - Meyers being able to teach a class to be successful magicians - Scheherazade leading an entire Empire into being one of the biggest superpowers in the world - Yamraiha being an incredibly skilled magician capable of inventing magical items to store magoi -Etc

There's other tests but those are the main ones. Well-written women in media are so important and I'm really proud of Magi for being able to pass these tests multiple times, Ohtaka really writes some amazing girls :)

[liviavanrouge]

Vlad x Livia daughter

Layena Sakurai Vanrouge

Nickname[s]: Yaya(By Vlad), Yena(By Silver, Lilia), Mini Beastie(By Malleus and Maleficia), Baby Rose(By Vlad), Mini Hunter(By Leona and Falena), Lala(By others)

Birthday: February 20th

Species: Night Fae

Age: 3-10

~~~

Family-

Great Grandparent(s): Lumion, Scone, Spencer, Mandrake, Tarza, Mary, Honey

Grandparent(s): Thea, Lilia, Rosalie, Ambert

Great Uncle(s): Cobra, Wolfsbane, Duke, Benjamin, Lilac, Jalor, Larkson, Jun, Henry

Great Aunt(s): River, Springlily, Dew, Harla, Duchess, Sierra, Vinaya

Uncle(s): Dylan/Andro, Felix, Crimson, Cap, Juniper, Ralph, Golden, Silver, Shadow, Kuro, Copper, Jasper, Wolf, Circuit, Iguana, Crowley, Dusk, Diaval, Tanwen, Ryoko, Zurden, Murdock, Darson, Owl, Anab, Joax, Kina

Aunts: Silk, Lavender, Maria, Arianna, Ozzie, Izzie, Tiki, Turtle, Lily, Natalie, Sacha, Moon, Tukla/Tuk, Helen, Ella, Meena, Jubilee, Willowbrook, Kona

Cousin(s): Toroune, Rio, Maron, Marianna, Asher, Alan, Fidget, Vidya, Alan, Jabarri, Noalin, Barklin, Snake, unnamed cousins

Godmother: Minako( @queen-of-twisted)

~~~~

Personality: Layena is an open and hyperactive child who enjoys time with her family. She tends to be clingy with certain people, especially her godmother, grandfather and Malleus. As she grows up she does become more independent, being a princess when out in public then being herself when in private. She's affectionate and not afraid to show off how smart she can really be when someone doubts her intelligence. She doesn't tolerate disrespect towards her family and pulls her mother and grandfathers signature glare on whoever is speaking nonsense.

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Trivia:

-Layena like her mother has special tastes and is picky about most food

-She picks up feint emotion sensing from her mother

-Lilia states that Layena tends to be forgetful despite being so smart

-Layena enjoys vacations in in the Afterglow Savanna or the Rose Kingdom

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"I didn't have the best life growing up, my mother passed when I was three and my father vanished on the battlefield. I stopped feeling most emotions until Livia came to me, followed by our baby. Layena Sakurai Vanrouge. I won't let her experience the same pain I did, I'll always be around for her when she needs me, I won't leave her side even when she's all grown up. I want to see her smile and hear her call my name. No matter what, I'll do what I can to protect my baby....my sweet Layana" -Vlad

[darksaiyangoku]

RWBY Christmas Tales

The Dragon King

For Kina and Borvak.

Jaune licked his lips as Rouge pulled out the the salmon from the oven. He, Saphron, Verte, Noir, Blanc and their parents, Lucien and Grace hummed delightfully as the rich aroma danced on their nostrils.

Rouge: *grabs a large knife and fork* Alright everyone, let's dig in. *carves the salmon*

The Arc Family devoured their breakfast swifty, leaving behind clean plates. Rouge's eyes were wide in shock and embarrasment.

Rouge: Animals... my family are complete animals...

Lucien: Sorry about that, sweetheart. *wipes his mouth* We just love your cooking so much.

Blanc/Noir: Yeah!

Rouge: Just behave yourselves at the Christmas Banquet today.

Jaune: Don't worry, big sister. You won't hear a peep out of us. We'll be as good as gold.

Verte: Dibs on the last salmon! *goes to grab it*

Saphron: No way! It's mine!

Jaune: Give it here!

Blanc: No fair, I want it!

Noir: Shut up and give it to me!

Rouge: *groans in annoyance*

[Kingdom of Vale- Vale Castle Courtyard]

The Arc Family arrived in the Vale Courtyard and saw that everyone was playing in the snow, even the knights. Noir and Blanc raced towards the commotion and hastily made their snowballs to join in. The older siblings chuckled in amusement, with Jaune fighting the urge to join in.

Saphron: Go ahead, Jaune. *smiles*

Jaune: Yes! *runs up and get hits by snowball* Ow! Blanc!

Blanc: It wasn't me! Noir did it!

Noir: Did not!

Blanc: Did too!

Jaune: I know a way to settle this. *grabs snowballs* Run for cover!

Everyone cheered and laughed as they pelted each other with snowballs. Rouge, meanwhile, tried to hide. She didn't want to get her new dress wet. Once the fight was over, the people were invited inside for a lavish Christmas Banquet. The tables were laid out with some of the most exquiste spreads; roast beef, roast pork, roast chicken, roast turkey, roast goose, roast pheasant, sausages, bacon, mashed potatoes, leek and potato stew, carrot and parsnip soup, caramalised onions, grilled fish, potato croquettes, a cheeseboard, cherry pies, mince pies, stollen, strudels, crepéa and figgy pudding. Jaune couldn't believe his eyes. All of this was ready to be feasted on by knights and peasants alike. As everyone enjoyed their meals heartily, the King, George Draco, sat beside his advisor, the mage Ozma.

Ozma: *leans in* Your Majesty, now that everyone is here, I believe it is time to make the announcement.

George: *nods head and rises* Attention, everyone.

The guests all turned to the King at once.

George: Welcome one and all to this joyous occassion. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I am grateful to receive the wonderful gifts that you have left me and my loyal knights. But now, I have a gift for you. *raises arms* This very castle.

The crowd murmered to each other in surprise. King George was often referred to as "The Generous One", but to give away his entire castle sounded too much. Even Jaune's family was confused by this arrangement. King George smiled and raised his hand to calm the audience.

George: Let me explain. For 20 years, I have ruled this land and I have watched Vale blossom from a rough and frail land into a wonderful kingdom. But as a mortal, my life is finite. Eventually, I will no longer walk among you and, as I have no heir, you will be left without a ruler.

Ozma: *walks to the center* In the centre of the courtyard stands a relic from the Conjunction of the Spheres; a sword known as Caliburn. It is lunged within a stone and, whomever is worthy, shall inherit the Kingdom of Vale.

Jaune couldn't believe his ears. Inheriting a kingdom just for pulling a out a sword? He couldn't help but smile at the ludicrousy of it all. The guests, meanwhile, chatted amongst themselves in a mix of excitement and concern. Magic wasn't trusted, some outright feared it and to let magic decide the fate of Vale was rather dangerous. But the alternative could power a struggle and eventually a civil war. No one should have to fight their own brothers and sisters for a throne. After the feast, everyone gathered outside to gaze at the sword in the stone. It was a gleaming, silver blade with a silver crossguard modelled after dragon wings, dark blue handle and a sapphire embedded into the pommel. One by one, several people stepped up to face the challenge of Ozma, from peasants to barons, lords, ladies and even the knights. But none could do so much as move it, let alone pull it out. Jaune felt his tunic being dragged by his brothers as they pulled him towards the altar.

Jaune: Wha- hey! What are you two doing?

Blanc: Come on, big brother! You have a go!

Noir: Yeah, you can do it!

Jaune: Hehe, boys, no one else could do this. I don't think-

Blanc/Noir: Pleeeeeeease??

Jaune: *chuckles* Alright, alright.

Jaune grabbed the handle with both of his hands and took a deep breath. He placed his foot on the stone and pulled as hard as he could. Just like the others, however, he top struggled and his face turned red from the straining. In the end, he gave up and returned to his family.

Blanc: Awww.

Noir: Unlucky.

Jaune: It's okay, boys. *chuckles* At least I tried.

It didn't seem like anyone would be able to lift the sword out after all and people were starting to grow weary. At the sky became dark, the courtyard shrank as many of the guests had decided to go home. One young, blue-haired boy, however, stared at the sword with intrigue. He walked up to it and grabbed a hold of the handle. Suddenly, the sapphire started to glow and, with gentle force, the boy pulled it out effortlessly. Everyone's eyes nearly popped from their sockets. This young boy, who seemed to have gone unnoticed throughout the day, had successfully won the Kingdom of Vale. The boy stood back, bewildered at the sight of everyone bowing down, including the Arc Family and the King himself. Ozma stepped forward and smiled.

Blue-haired boy: W-What's going on?

Ozma: You are next in line to rule as King. We have finally found an heir! *bows down* All hail, Prince Arthur Azure!

[mantisgodsdomain]

for the ask game, ca you do the first question for kina?

Not many people talk about her so I don't really have a idea beyond just her sprite

(for this ask game)

Yes, we can! This leans on personal HCs a bit, so we will note - we are not 100% canon compliant. More specifically, we add claws back onto mantids and we tend to have bug size differences be slightly more pronounced rather than having everyone be People Sized. We'll run through.. notable features?

1. Describe your OC physically- what do they look like? What notable features do they have, or what’s your favorite part of their design?

Large mantis. Very large mantis, in fact. The pink tends to take second fiddle to size, since being a member just about the biggest species of mantis in the Ant Kingdom (Tenodera sinensis, or the Chinese Mantis), Kina's big enough for it to be notable, even if stunting from lack of food means she's a good bit smaller than an average mantis of her species, but the second thing a bug would notice would probably be the pink.

And she is pink. A salmon-y pink, but still... pink, which is a color that's not out of the range of what people expect, what with orchid mantises being a thing, but it's still notable simply because of the mantis it's attached to.

She's tall by bug standards and pretty damn well-built, she's got runner's muscle from spending her time darting across half the kingdom, but genetics mean that she tends towards more bulky muscle more than she does the sort of sleek "runner's physique" people usually associate with that. Translated to human looks, she'd have a mild version of the sort of "movie star six-pack" that gets seen as a Beauty Ideal, as her baseline is "underfed and mildly to moderately dehydrated while doing very physical work".

She's got fairly well-cared-for claws, along with a set of purple daggers she generally has sheathed on the insides of her raptorial claws in such a way that she can "flick" them out to be combar-ready at a moment's notice. Her bandanna is a gift from Maki back when they were just starting out as explorers, but the knife setup came later. Her primary eyes are purple, but she uses her simple eyes more most of the time. Squints enough that you can't really see the color most of the time. She's got a wide, wide assortment of scars and scratches on her shell, mostly from Explorer's Association jobs, but the specifics of those vary from fic to fic - our current most consistent one would be a series of grooves cut into the inner sides of her claws from when she was still getting the hang of flicking her daggers out of their sheathes.

In less words: Large, scarred, buff pink chinese mantis with daggers strapped to the insides of her claws and a bandanna tied around her neck, generally in some state of agitation or another.

[agirlattea]

Sincerely, a Rainbow of stories for you: 

Please Tell Me the Story of the Rainbow: Part 11

(Location: Exhibition at an Old Castle, Central Kingdom, Day Time)

Murr: Ahaha! Your sugar got eaten!! 

Rutile: Well, it’s fine, I can still release make more! <Ortnik>...... 

Shino: No. Great job, Mithra. 

Akira What? 

Arthur: That’s right. See Luka? He ate one and he’s fine. 

Luka: …

Luka shrank back and lowered her eyes at the sudden attention. She didn’t look scared, but confused. 

Akira: Luka... Can I have one too? 

Large lilac eyes blinked twice as I gently picked up the sugar that Rutile remade and bring it to my mouth. 

Akira: ...Yes, it's delicious. Rutile sugar has a gentle taste. 

Rutile: Is that so? I'm happy to hear it. 

Once Luka saw this, she timidly picked at the sugar, and with slightly trembling hands, brought it to her mouth. 

I could hear the cute sound of sugar rolling in her little mouth. 

Luka: …! 

It’s delicious... 

Immediately, Luka’s expression softened and,like a flower blossoming suddenly, the air around her became soft. 

Aslan: Luka… 

Rutile: So you liked it! Luka, I'm so happy to see you smile. Your smile is probably better than sweet sugar: I think it has the power to cheer someone up! 

Arthur: Indeed. And isn’t her complexion looking a little better? 

Heathcliff: I think so. She’s not so pale anymore… I’m glad everything worked out. 

Aslan: Thank you, everyone… It's been a while since I've seen her look like this. 

Isn’t that wonderful, Luka? Let’s thank everyone for their kindness. 

Shino: Look, isn’t this one of a kind? 

Shino used magic to pick up the fallen picture and hand it to Luka. The ivy that had been writhing around had since calmed down. 

Shino: It's an important picture book. 

Luka: …Yes, thank you.

Shino: Hehe, you're welcome. 

Murr: Hey, where's the sparkle from earlier? 

Heathcliff: Sparkle? 

Murr: The sparkles in every color of the rainbow! Didn't everyone see it? 

Akira: Rainbow-colored... did it look like a magic powder? 

Murr: Yes, that! Where did it disappear to?

Luka: Ah… 

Looking confused, she hid behind Aslan's back again, holding the picture book in her arms. 

Murr: Well, then. I’ll give you more sugar!

<Ernul Ranbul> 

When Muru chanted a spell, a large amount of sugar fell from the ceiling. 

Like rain illuminated by the sunrise, Like stars falling from the sky, Like petals blown along by a whimsical spring breeze.

It fell gently down on her. 

Luka: …!! 

Luka took a deep breath as her big eyes opened even further, sparkling as they caught the reflection of the sugar. 

The expressions on the wizards' faces were strange, though naturally, I couldn’t look away from her. Rutile, standing next to me, was also captivate by the dazzling encounter. 

Murr: Hey, wont you tell me? 

Luka: …Um…

Oz: What is going on here? 

Arthur: Lord Oz! 

Luka: …! 

Luka gasped and ran off, her silver hair swaying as she left. 

Akira: Luka! 

Aslan: ...I apologize on her behalf!. 

Aslan bowed his head slightly, and followed after Luka. 

Murr: Huh? Even though she seemed to like Sugar. I guess Oz's face was too scary!

Shino: In any case, what should we do? There's a sea of ​​sugar all over the floor. 

Akira Oh, that’s right! 

Arthur: We must clean it up quickly. There are still other visitors here…

Mithra: Dis kina creening isn oo ad *Crunch crunch* 

Heathcliff: Um… Mithra, what did you say just now? 

Rutile: “This kind of cleaning isn’t too bad”… that’s great to hear! 

Murr: Let’s fix it quickly with magic! <Earnul Ranbul> ! 

Oz: … 

While Murr chanted his spell, Oz stared silently in the direction Luka had run. 

Akira: Is something wrong, Oz? 

Oz:  That girl seemed strange to me. It is as if something that is supposed to be there is not... or perhaps it has not yet sprouted? 

Akira: It hasn't sprouted...? 

Oz: The source of all magical power……. the heart.

I slowly thought over Oz's words in my mind. 

I looked at him questioningly, but he simply shook his head, swinging his long hair. 

Oz: This is merely hypothetical. Magic comes from the heart. 

More importantly, Sage, did you not hear that child’s story from that amber-eyed man? 

Young wizards struggle with controlling their magic and are easily confused. 

The twins are in charge of security at this exhibition. Just to be safe, I recommend reporting this incident. 

(Location: ???, ???)

Luka: Hey, Roxy. Do you know Sugar? 

A sparkling sweet lump like a star created by Wizards. 

I wonder if I could make some too. 

I've never done it before, so I don't know how but... 

Hey, Roxy... My head is spinning, and I… feel restless all the time…

I don’t have much time left. 

I have to finish the picture book as soon as possible.

After all, Aslan has worked so hard. 

I don't know what I want to do. After all, once the picture book is completed... 

The whole time I’ve been here it’s been so warm I almost thought I was back inside the egg but, right now I feel warm inside too. 

Hey, where is the boundary between outside and inside? 

If I stay here, I wonder if I’ll melt into this world like sugar candy.

Sweet, sweet, sugar candy. 

Like the sugar I ate earlier... 

Sweet… crisp... sparkling... 

More… more…

(Location: Magic Manor, Living Room, Central Kingdom, Afternoon)

Snow: I see… in other words, the world depicted in picture books is neither a fantasy nor a fabrication of literature…

White:  But instead what a young girl named Luka actually saw through her eyes. 

After returning to the Manor, I visited the twins with Oz, Arthur, and Rutile. 

Akira: That’s correct. I didn't ask Luka herself, but that is what I heard from Aslan. 

Apparently, she’s possessed these special powers since he was very young. 

Rutile: Besides, when I saw Luka staring at an empty space, I heard her calling out for someone named "Roxy". 

Snow and White: Roxy?

Rutile: Please take a look at this. 

When Rutile opened the picture book, an illusion spilled out and a fluffy, rainbow-colored creature appeared. 

Rutile: This is Roxy. In the picture book, she is depicted as a dear friend of a young girl. 

White: Somehow, this is truly… a creature worthy of the title “mythical creature”. 

Roxy is probably the name that that child bestowed upon it. 

However, ‘tis rumored that this species no longer exists in this era. They have gone extinct. 

Very little has been recorded about this species.  In the first place, they were always rarely spotted. 

Akira: Now that I look closely… the creature by Luka’s side must have been Roxy. 

Rutile: Yes, not the one depicted in this picture book, but the real Roxy... 

White: Hmm. What do you think, Oz? You must have observed the girl in person. 

Oz: Her magic was weak. However, she had a strange presence. 

It would not be surprising if she had a connection with such a creature.

Snow and White: Oh…

(Location: Magic Manor, Shylock’s Bar, Central Kingdom, Night Time)

Shylock: I see… so she was able to draw such a details World because she’d witnessed it for herself. 

Word of Luka’s special powers quickly spread throughout the Magic Manor. 

The topic was also discussed at Shylock's bar. 

Shylock: I must say I am quite interested in this world that the rest of us are incapable of viewing. I would love to speak to her about it. 

Shylock's eyes narrowed and the corners of his mouth turned up as he smoked from his pipe. I was taken aback by his bewitching expression.

Shylock: Master Sage? Your face looks red. Even though I haven't given you any alcohol, have you gotten drunk, perhaps? 

Akira N-no! Umm... 

Rustica: Maybe you were the one who got drunk, Shylock, with that sweet smile. 

Bradley: I'm sure this’d be too harsh on a child's tongue, though. 

Shylock: Oh? It’s an honor. In that case, allow me to provide this service for you. 

Looking at the glass Shylock held out to him, Bradley smiled, showing his canines.

Bradley: Hey, shopkeeper. What are you trying to do with me by serving me such hard liquor? 

Shylock: I would like to introduce you to the comfortable world of drunkenness. Though, I don't imagine you to be the type who gets drunk on alcohol. 

Bradley: You certainly have an interesting hobby. Fine, I'll go out with you. *

Clearing his throat, Bradley grinned and tipped his glass.  

At the end of the counter, where a light drinking competition had begun, Faust sat at the bar. 

Faust: However, I had no idea that Luca Carol was such a young witch. 

Rustica: I was quite surprised as well. But I'm sure there is a mysterious world that can only be reflected through pure eyes. 

I hear that young children are particularly sensitive to such things. 

Akira: Snow and White also said that childhood is the time when most people, whether humans or wizards, have special powers unconditionally. 

I've heard stories like that back in my world as well. 

Faust: That's probably right. The degree varies from person to person, but children tend to possess sensibilities that adults lack.

Though they’re too young to handle them properly, all their senses are excellently sharp. 

However, there are not even a handful of people who retain these traits as they grow into adults. That girl must have had a hard time not having many people who understood her. 

Akira: Yes… it seems she didn’t have a very good environment until she was taken in by Aslan. 

Apparently her struggles stemmed from others seeming her mysterious world to be “creepy”…

Owen: No matter how weak she is, she's still a witch. What is there to struggle with?

Akira: Owen… 

Owen, who was sitting on the sofa, leaned heavily against the backrest, arching his body. 

He turned his head in my direction and continued speaking.  

Owen: Even if a Wizard is abandoned, they can live on their own. 

It’d be fine to just wield that special power to keep others away or make them fear you. 

Translator’s note: 

*I kid you not, he said “付き合ってやるよ”. I did some research and in this context “付き合っ” means “date” and “てやるよ” would mean “I will”, so congratulations ShyBrad/ BradShy shippers! 

As always, I’m still learning the language so if anyone more qualified than me objects to this translation, please let me know so I can fix it :) 

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Omega's Assault: Chapter 4

Out in the Forsaken Lands, many Bugs were gathered around in the fog, either standing ready or setting up large weapons for their attack: the strongest Soldiers that the Termite Kingdom could supply were all standing by or around the "Mega Mortars", loading them with explosives, pointing them to the North, overall preparing them for the battle ahead. Meanwhile, The Wasp Soldiers were all perfectly still, silent and unmoving, though their "King" was visibly annoyed and tired of waiting. Queen Elizant II, on the other hand, kept her hands at her waist, standing firm and and intent to pull out her blades when needed, whilst her Explorers were mostly conversing with one another.

Vi: [Ugh...Look at those Wasp guys: why are they all standing like that?]

Kabbu: [Vi, can you please???]

Vi: [But look at them! They look like Leif froze them but he didn't!]

Leif: [We have to wonder just what's going through their heads...]

Leif wasn't able to wonder long, as he and everyone else was called to attention by the Termites. The Captain appointed to the mission stepped forward and placed a hand on a large cannon that was set up next to him. It and the other cannons nearby were big enough that three Termites were needed to operate them: one to rotate it, one to set the aim, and one to load the bomb (each of which was about as big as Vi).

Termite Captain: Ladies! Gentlemen! This...is a Mega Mortar.

Vi: Woooaaaahh, and I thought H.B. made some nutty weapons!

Termite Captain: Nutty? This is high-tech stuff, kid! We can fire explosives and control them remotely, leading them all-

Kina: We already heard what it does, guy, just use it.

The Captain growled in annoyance, prompting a terrifying glare from Kina. The Captain's resulting fear was quickly interrupted by the Wasp King coming up to ask a question.

The Wasp King: What, pray tell, do you think will happen if these mortars cannot destroy the Deadlander?

Termite Soldier: Hahahahah, what're you talking about?! I-i-it's totally gonna work, no reason for us to fear for our lives or the fate of any investments or-

The Termite Captain smacked the Soldier, shutting him up.

Termite Captain: Get a hold of yourself, man! These babies are Termite-made! High-quality crafts! If they can't kill that thing, nothing will!

Kina: [Considering how nothing has killed it...]

Termite Captain: ALL NON-TERMITES STEP BACK!!!

Quickly, Elizant and the Wasp King's groups obeyed and stepped away from the Mega Mortars. As the Termites took the huge weapons and aimed them North, the Captain held his arm back before pointing forward with a battle cry.

Termite Captain: FIIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRE!!!!!!!

Right after, all Mega Mortars launched massive, mechanical bombs into the air. After hanging for a little the bombs revealed rocket-powered thrusters and a single eye. Meanwhile, on the ground, all Termite Soldiers held a remote control in their hands and wore what looked like goggles on their heads.

Termite Captain: The goggle-type devices my troops are wearing allow them to see wherever the bombs' optic sensors point, while the controllers let us...er, control 'em. Now, we merely need to direct these explosives towards the Deadlander, and once they reach it...KABOOM!

As the Captain gave a hearty laugh with his hands in his hips, The Wasp King groaned and shook his head before whispering to others.

Wasp King: [You lot had better be prepared. I don't think these Bugs have the sense to actually utilize their own weaponry.]

Termite Captain: What'd you say?!

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At the Golden Settlement, Bugs from both the Ant and Bee Kingdoms were all gathered together in large crowds. By some miracle, the Settlement remained one of the few areas not to have been reached by the Deadlander, but that didn't help calm any of the Bugs there: Bees held their sisters and tried to speak encouraging words, Ants desperately tried to remain strong and confident, and in general an air of dread hung over everyone.

In the middle of this dread, Mothiva sat cross-legged on a stump and huffed, only changing her annoyed expression when she took a sip from the Berry Juice Zasp held for her.

Mothiva: What a load of shit. I was supposed to make a big comeback, really show those Bees why I'm the best, and that moronic Ant Queen assigns me to come back to this dumb little village with the common folk, doing nothing.

Zasp: I mean, we're kinda supposed to keep them calm and-

Mothiva: Doing. Nothing.

Mothiva slapped on a forced smile when Gen and Eri walked up to her.

Gen: U-u-um, Mothiva?

Mothiva: Yeeeeeeees?

Gen: I just...just wanted to say that...just in case things go bad...Eri asked if you can give her your autograph?

Eri: What?! You wanted her autograph, I don't care!

Mothiva's eye twitched as the twin Ants argued with each other, but before she snapped she heard her partner gasp.

Zasp:...Oh gods...

Mothiva, Gen and Eri looked in the same direction Zasp was, and they joined the rest of the Golden Settlement in staring as they saw it: the Deadlander Omega had arrived, its eyes shooting bright, piercing gazes down onto them all. As Bugs all over scrambled, Zasp stood at ready in front of a shocked Mothiva, meanwhile Gen and Eri hugged each other and screamed.

Gen: IT'S GONNA CRUSH US!!!

ERI: IT'S GONNA EAT US!!!

The Deadlander took a few steps into the Settlement, stepping on and over houses and windmills, releasing a low bellow as it did. Bugs ran and screamed and hid and ducked. Some prayed, joining Acolyte Aria in a frightened, quiet plea to Venus.

Acolyte Aria: [Please, dear Venus, oh most gracious of goddesses, protect us....Save our friends and family from the threats that assault us...Defend our loves and livelihoods from the most vile of forces...]

Nearby, a Bud of Venus sighed and and whispered to itself in defeat.

Venus: [I'm so sorry, Aria...but I'm weakened. I won't be able to help...]

The Deadlander's limbs were mere inches away from Zasp...when one of the Mega Mortar's bombs exploded against its spine. The monster cried out, less in pain and more in surprise, and its gazes were turned towards the bombs raining down towards it. Even Venus stared mouth agape as the Deadlander started rushing away from the Golden Settlement, sending many faster, weaker quakes through the earth as it rushed to the origin of the attack. The Deadlander was continuously pelted by explosives from the Mega Mortars as it ran, yet when it found out the bombs were flying out of the Forsaken Land's fog it just stopped. Even as it was being attacked, the monster was reluctant to enter the shrouded wastelands, and chose instead to start running back North, towards the Lost Sands.

Termite Soldier: Captain, our bombs are only doing so much damage! And the monster...seems to be retreating?

Kina: So, that's a win, right?

Wasp King: No...if that creature is still moving it could still pose a threat. We've no way to keep ourselves safe but to end its miserable life!

Queen Elizant II: Wasp King-

Wasp King: What do you intend to say, hm? Do you object to my plan? Do you intend to talk with the monster? Become its friend? Are you a child?

Clearly the Wasp King was getting on everyone's nerves once more, and Kina was held back from assaulting him solely by her brother.

Termite Soldier: Captain, we need to start reloading!

Termite Captain: Then do it, morons, before the thing gets away!

Termite Soldier 2: Wait, Captain, my bomb's still flying! And it sees a...foreign object? Approaching the Deadlander!

Termite Captain: What in the...?

Way back in the Lost Sands, the Deadlander Omega halted as it was circled around by an object moving fast enough to make some of its eyes dizzy. The object eventually stopped, revealing itself to be the upgraded Ultimax Tank: it had glowing, blue spikes all over, an additional six cannons, powerful rockets on the sides, and a drill on the very top. Inside the tank were two Bugs: Dr. H.B. manned the weaponry of the tank whilst General Ultimax steered its movement.

Dr. H.B.: Fufufufufu! Hot damn, Fuff, see what I mean when I told you those thrusters would "rock", as the kids say?

General Ultimax: [What shenanigans, can't believe I don't get to control the guns on my own tank...]

H.B.: What was that, Fuff?

Ultimax: Don't call me-

H.B.: Oop, gotta get movin', Fuff! Hand incomin'!

Ultimax: WHAT?!

As H.B. said, one of the Omega's hands loomed towards the new-and-improved Ultimax Tank, but the General was fast enough to guide the vehicle away. As he continued driving circles around the behemoth, the cannons of the tank fired rapidly one after another, assaulting the Deadlander with explosives shells all over. The creature tried to duck and weave in spite of its size, but the tank simply moved too fast and managed to land nearly every shot.

H.B.: Haha, look at this high-octane action! I gotta make solo battle mechs more often!

Ultimax: Solo!?

H.B.: Oh, Fuff, I forgot you were there.

Ultimax:...

As the tank fired relentlessly onto the dazed Deadlander, the Termite watching with his bomb-mounted camera struggled to explain what he was seeing to the others.

Termite Soldier 2: Th-th-th-the tank's zipping left and right, runnin' circles around the Deadlander Omega! It's firing bombs at it like fireworks!

Vi: Aw man, I bet it'd be so cool to watch!

Termite Captain: Damn it, soldier, don't just stare at the monster! And you all, don't just stare at him! GET TO RELOADING!!!

Termite Soldier: Wait, is the-THE DEADLANDER'S GETTING BIGGER! IT'S-oh wait, my bomb's just getting closer to it.

Eventually the bomb reached the Deadlander Omega, and its explosion managed to knock the creature back enough, surprising and nearly hitting H.B. and Ultimax.

H.B.: Gah! Fuff, be careful!

Ultimax: Leave me alone, you insane Bee Bint!!!!!!!

H.B.:...Bint?

Ultimax: I don't know, I-EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

The Deadlander got scarily close, it shadow eclipsing the tank and the gaze of all its eyes piercing through towards the Bee and Hornet within. The monster growled and reached towards them, but H.B. laughed confidently

H.B.: Activating Giganto Missile!!!

With that, H.B. slammed her fist onto a button that caused a missile larger than Ultimax to launch into the air out of the tank's biggest cannon...this missile was then snatched out of the air by the Deadlander, which took a moment to observe it.

Ultimax: (Whimpering)

H.B.:[C'mon, just hold it a little bit tighter, just a smidgen...]

Eventually the Deadlander threw the Giganto Missile like it was trash, sending it straight towards the Forsaken Lands. It was just barely noticed by the Termite Captain through the fog, and he was quick to dive to the ground whilst yelling his head off.

Termite Captain: HIT THE DECK!!!

Everyone there immediately followed suit, getting down as low as possible so that the missile may zoom over them harmlessly. It managed to miss all the Bugs there, as well as the mortars, and instead crashed into the ground nearby, leaving a wide, deep crater. Even this caused a danger, as stones scattered from the blast and forced some Bugs to have to roll out of the way.

Kina: What the shit!?!?

Vi: Holy crap, that looked like something H.B. would make!

Wasp King: Damn it all, is that maniac trying to kill us?!

Before he could be answered, the Wasp King was knocked unconscious by a particularly large stone, his crown clattering onto the floor.

Elizant: No!

The Ant Queen went to pick The Wasp King up and tried to ensure he was still alive. Meanwhile, as she checked his condition, Leif looked over to his troops and noticed again how they held their heads in pain...

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Back at The Hive, Bianca and Vanessa were sitting together with Yin in-between them. Both Queens had mixed looks on their faces, concerned yet confident, and tried to keep calm as they stroked the Caterpillar's back. Yin shot up and crawled away, however, when she saw the Wasps guarding the Throne Room drop to their knees.

Yin: Muh?

Queen Bianca: Yin, what's wrong?

When Vanessa noticed, she gasped and ran straight over to the Wasps. Yin grabbed one of the Wasps and started trying to heal him, meanwhile Vanessa kneeled next to the other and and placed an arm on their back.

Queen Vanessa II: Speak to me! A-are you well?

Wasp Guard: Queen...Vanessa?...Agh, gods, where am I?

Vanessa:...What?...

Vanessa then got up and ran out the Throne Room, prompting Bianca to pick Yin up and follow her out.

Bianca: Vanessa! Where are you going???

Wasp Guard: Is that the Bee Queen?...

Vanessa looked throughout The Hive's plaza and noticed Wasps left and right in pain, looking around in confusion. Eventually Vanessa made it to the balcony, where she gasped again at the sight of the Deadlander Omega.

Vanessa: I-it's in the Ant Kingdom now!!!

Bianca came to the Wasp Queen's side, and smiled brightly when she caught a glimpse of H.B. and Fuff's weapon.

Bianca: Is that the tank? Honey Bee did it, she made a weapon to fight the monster with!

Yin: Muh!!!

Vanessa: But can they stop it?...

Back at the Forsaken Lands, the Termite Captain grumbled as he got to his feet and stomped angrily to get his troops to rise as well.

Termite Captain: SOLDIERS! Are the Mega Mortars loaded?!

Termite Soldier: Sir, yes, sir!

Termite Captain:THEN FIRE!!!!!!

Without any hesitation, the Termites set the cannons up and blasted again, shooting several bombs at once in the Deadlander's direction. From afar, Bianca and Vanessa saw around a dozen massive spheres fly out of the Forsaken Lands' fog and start heading towards the colossal beast.

Vanessa: Those must be what the Termites created...

Bianca: Then Elizant was successful too! Haha, I've never been so happy to see so much weaponry!

When the Deadlander Omega saw all the bombs flying towards it, it tried running away again before the Ultimax Tank zipped in front to cut it off.

H.B.: Hey! Where do you think you're going!? You think you can just chuck my one Giganto Missile and get away with it?!?!?!

Fuff: Please stop yelling, it can't hear you...

H.B.: FIRE!!!!!!!

The Deadlander was quickly assault with another barrage of shells from the tank, forcing it backwards. As the bombs from the Mega Mortars starting hitting as well, the creature began to realize just how close to the Forsaken Lands it was. It started to panic, swinging wildly and slamming the ground in a fit. One of these slams knocked away the Ultimax Tank onto its side.

Fuff: AH! I-I-I can't drive it like this.

H.B.: And the thing's just tanking most of my shots, too...damn it, we're running out of options!

Fuff: Isn't there something?!

H.B.:...Fuff! There's a big red button around where you're sitting. Hit that and get outta the tank with me!

Fuff: What?!

H.B.: DO IT!!!

Fearfully, Fuff smacked the button H.B. mentioned and scrambled to get out as fast as he could. While the Deadlander Omega stomped around, trying to get away from both the Forsaken Lands and the bombs coming from it, it failed to notice the Ultimax Tank glowing and shaking violently. H.B. and Fuff had just barely managed to dive out of the tank when it launched itself forwards, crashing into the Deadlander (which just barely managed to catch it with three hands). After some more shaking the tank exploded in a manner even intense than the Giganto Missile did, obliterating multiple hands and even a few eyes of the Deadlander and knocking it all the way into the Forsaken Lands. As H.B. got up and cackled victoriously, Fuff gave a teary, sorrowful salute.

Fuff: *sniff*...Goodbye, Ultimax Tank...

H.B.: Did you see that??? MAN, I love a good self-destruct!

Meanwhile, the Bugs at The Hive watched the events unfold with more concerned reactions. Various Wasps looked on and asked things like "Is it dead now?" and "Holy crap, did you see that explosion?!" Queen Bianca held a hand to her mouth in fear, trying to stay composed despite the thoughts going through her mind.

Bianca: Oh gods...it was pushed into the Forsaken Lands?...Elizant...Vi...

Vanessa: [If the Forsaken Lands are where the Mother Crystal is...could there be a chance?]

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As the Deadlander Omega stumbled backwards, the Termite Soldiers stammered and shouted over each other in disbelief and fear.

Termite Captain: Damn it, troops, what's going on!?

Termite Soldier: S-S-Sir! The D-D-D-D-

Termite Captain: TALK!!!

Termite Soldier: THE DEADLANDER'S COMING THIS WAY!!!!!

Almost right after that was shouted did the Deadlander Omega stumble and stomp towards them all, its expression dazed but its movements shaking the earth all the same. Elizant picked up the Wasp King as she and everyone else desperately tried dodging out of the way. The Wasps were the last to move, still reeling from some sort of pain, but the second they came to they flew upwards and scattered about.

Wasp Soldier: GODS, WHAT THE SHIT IS THAT?!

The Deadlander bellowed and flailed haphazardly as it stomped through, and after nearly stepping on the Termite Captain it tripped and fell one of the Forsaken Land's many massive pits.

Vi:...Ha! HAHAHA! Holy hell, we did it! It fell in a hole, we-GAH!!!

Vi and the others were shook when the ground started quaking again, and she fell over with her mouth agape when the Deadlander's remaining hands started grasping the edges of the hole it fell into. The monster slowly tried pulling itself out, its eyes darting around wildly as it let out panicked roars and screeches.

Termite Soldier: CAPTAIN! IT'S TRYING TO CRAWL OUT!!!

Termite Captain: I CAN SEE THAT, DAMMIT, I CAN SEE THAT!!!!!

The Termites all either scrambled or cowered as the Deadlander slammed its hands everywhere. As the monster struggled to escape the hole, Queen Elizant shook her head and thought to herself with the Wasp King in her arms. She remained deep in thought whilst the roars of the colossal beast send shockwaves through the land and terror through the Bugs within. Eventually she stood up and nodded confidently.

Elizant: We cannot stop now, everyone! This is the closest we have gotten to eliminating the Deadlander Omega, and if it is our only hope then we've no choice but to take advantage!! We must all do everything in our power to stop the menace: its size matters not when the many of us try with all our might!!! The moment of truth is at hand, and so we must fight!!!!

Kina: Way ahead of ya, Queenie!

Kina was quite excited to finally get into some action, so she amazed everyone with her high jumps and powerful kicks off of the Deadlander's hands and eyes. Though the dozen knives she threw at the monsters eyes seemed to do minimal damage, they got its attention away from escaping into trying to attack her. Kina's sheer speed made it impossible for the clambering monster to catch her, so the rest of the Explorers, as well as all Wasps there, joined in on the fight. Team Snakemouth sent barrages of slashes, smacks and frost into the monsters hands, Maki slammed its wrists with his blade, the Wasps showered its eyes with spears, and all managed to get furious-sounding roars out of the trapped creature. All the while the Termites just watched, paralyzed with fear, though they were called to attention once more by Kina.

Kina: Why are you sissies all just standing there?! Force it back in!!!

Confused and concerned, the Termites looked to the Ant Queen, who held a hand to her chest with a calm but confident question of her own.

Elizant: The Mega Mortars still work, do they not?

After a moment the Termite Captain's eyes narrowed and he chuckled.

Termite Captain:...Indeed they do. TROOPS! Deactivate Remote Control Mode on the explosives! We're firing point blank...

Termite Soldiers: Aye-aye, Captain!

With a newfound strength, the Termites readied their weapons once more and fired another barrage of bombs onto the Deadlander. Though it remained hanging on the edge of the hole, the attacks did serve to make it panic further, leading it to grasp and slam even more as it forced the Bugs to back off. Leif fired Icefall after Icefall and was slowly losing his morale when he found how little effect they seemed to have.

Leif: Damn it, the thing's not freezing!

Vi: Keep going, it's gotta work sometime!

Kabbu: There must be another way, isn't there?

Maki was about to answer when he heard a scream. He was terrified to see the Deadlander Omega with Kina trapped in the grasp of one of its hands, her eyes wide with fear as it growled threatening at her. Maki barely damaged the creature when he jumped onto one of its hand and batted at another, but he had distracted it enough to let himself pry the hand that held Kina open. The second its grasp was loosened the Mantis siblings grabbed onto each other and leapt off, tumbling over and narrowly avoiding another, smaller pit. As soon as they stopped rolling Maki got up and carried Kina on his back as the Deadlander tried and barely failed to crush them both. Kina rested her head on her brother's as tears poured out of her eyes.

Kina: Eeeeeeeeeehhh, Makiiiiii, holy craaaaaaaap!!!!!

Maki: Kina, Kina, it's alright...

Termite Soldier: I-I'm not sure it's-

Termite Captain: If bombs don't work more bombs will, just keep going! FIRE!!!

Though the Termites continued blasting the Deadlander, it still slowly crawled out of the pit, only barely fazed by their strongest attacks.

Kabbu: This can't be! I-I-Is there anything we haven't tried yet?!

Leif looked all over in spite of his exhaustion, and an idea came to him when he saw the Wasp King's crown on the floor.

Leif:...We think there's one thing...

Vi: Leif? What are you doing?!

Leif didn't answer Vi's question, only running over to the fallen crown and putting it on his own head.

Kabbu: Th-the crown?

Vi: That's just a hat, you moron, it doesn't even look good on you!

Leif: If we're right about this, then...

Leif pointed one arm forward and started summoning another Icefall. He was surprised, then, when the ice formed faster, larger, and more fiercely then it ever had before. It was strong enough that he struggled to remain standing, let alone steady, so Kabbu and Vi ran up to his back and held onto him.

Vi: Leif, when the hell could you do this?!

Leif: W-we couldn't!

Kabbu: Could this be the crown's doing?...

Elizant: Leif...

Eventually the ice got bigger than Leif could handle, so he fired it off at one of the Deadlander's eyes. It immediately froze completely solid, weighing the monster down and getting it to roar again. Team Snakemouth all stared in awe as the monster started clawing at its own frozen body part, almost forgetting where they were until one of its massive hands reached for them. At that point Leif fired another blast of ice, powerful enough to encase the hand in a powerful ice crystal. While Vi giggled excitedly at the power Leif now possessed, Kabbu ran towards the frozen hand with a battle cry.

Kabbu: Begone, monster! Get away from our home and stop bringing terror to its citizens!!!

When Kabbu crashed into the frozen hand, he knocked into a nearby stone hard enough to chip off a few of the fingers. It was then that Leif got it, and he stood up to shout out the new plan as he readied more powerful ice blasts.

Leif: It'll be more vulnerable when its frozen! Everybody, aim for the hands! We'll freeze them and then you all can shatter them!

Vi: Sick idea, Leif!

Termite Captain: You heard the Moth! Aim for any and all frozen appendages that you see!

As the attacks against the Deadlander grew more fierce its cries and swinging grew wilder and wilder. Vi and the Wasps flew into the air to rain spears and needles onto the monster's eyes, getting it to claw at them furiously. They all dodged out of the way while Kabbu held Leif and allowed him to charge up further attacks. When Leif was ready he shot multiple icy blasts at the Deadlander's hands, leaving three of them frozen, easy targets for the Mega Mortars. Though the Deadlander Omega managed to block some of the bombs, enough slipped through to blast the three frozen hands into hundreds of pieces. As the colossus convulsed in pain, it slammed everywhere with a few of its remaining hands, making sure to hang tightly to the pits edges whilst it crushed several of the Mega Mortars.

Termite Captain: DAMN IT, OUR WEAPONS!!!

Knowing how important the mortars were, Elizant rushed in and managed to carry one out of the Deadlander's reach right before it could be smashed. The Termites all stared at her and muttered in admiration (even the Captain), but she was quick to stop and refocus their attention.

Elizant: I need as much ammunition as you can bring me, all of you!

Termite Captain: A-a-aye-aye, Queen Elizant! Troops, get her some bombs! And once she's armed the rest of you go man whatever mortars are still standing!

Termite Soldiers: Sir, yes, sir!!!

The Termites were quick to scramble towards the bombs and mortars, setting them up for the continued attack. The Deadlander gave a bellowing growl as it stared at Elizant, who stood confidently whilst her mortar was loaded. When two of its hands lunged forward to attack her they were quickly frozen by Leif. The monster barely had the time to screech again as its hands were quickly shattered by the Ant Queen's cannon, and though it tried grabbing it her she was able to dash away, Mega Mortar in hand, and await more ammunition.

Elizant: Hurry, Soldiers! I need you!

Termite Captain: Damn it, Your Highness, we're running out of ammo!

The Termites struggled to help, however, as the Deadlander continued shaking the ground and attacking their weapons, even as its hands were shattered.

Kabbu: Queen Elizant!...Aha!

Kabbu noticed a lone bomb and the ground and quickly dashed towards it, leaving Vi to support Leif on her own.

Vi: Kabbu, what the hell???

Leif: It's fine, Vi, we think we're getting the hang of this!

Vi; Yeah, right!

Meanwhile, Kabbu grabbed the bomb and continued sprinting over to Elizant, narrowly avoiding some of the Deadlander's swipes before he reached her. After seeing Kabbu's dodges, Vi gasped and patted Leif on the back excitedly.

Vi: You got this, Leif!

Before Leif could question anything Vi let go of him and ran off to follow Kabbu. Though not perfectly steady Leif was at least able to stand as he continued charging, meanwhile Elizant took the bomb from Kabbu with a nod and readied her cannon once more.

Elizant: Now for the perfect moment...

Vi: Kabbu, I got an idea!

Without warning Vi grabbed Kabbu and laboriously carried him into the air, trying to hold tight as he flailed and squealed.

Kabbu: VI, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!!?!?

Vi: Don't yell at me, yell at the monster! We gotta get its attention!

Kabbu: What!?

Vi: All you Wasps! Fly up with me! We gotta annoy that thing!

Wasp Soldier: Are you nuts?!

Leif took a moment to think before he understood what Vi was trying.

Leif: [It's so risky...but if it works...] Listen to her! Get flying!

The Wasps all suddenly jolted to attention before they flew up, joining Vi in the air as Kabbu cleared his throat and tried getting a taunt ready.

Kabbu: Y-Y-you vile beast! Do you not know what we are capable of??? No matter your size or power, our combined forces can eliminate anything! Even a horrific, destructive creature such as yourself!!!

The Deadlander roared again, sending all but two of its remaining hands at Kabbu to try and snatch him out of the sky. The Wasps, for their part, all gathered together around Kabbu and Vi before throwing a barrage of spears and needles down onto the Deadlander's eyes. Though it hardly took much damage, the monster was seemingly enraged enough to start reaching even more fiercely, even pulling itself out of the hole a little.

Leif: C'mon...

Elizant: Stay still...

Leif: Just gotta wait...

Elizant: I must make this count...

When the hands were all in position, Leif launched an extra-powerful Icefall, knocking himself over but freezing all the hands reaching for Kabbu into one huge chunk of ice. As the frozen limbs crashed to the ground with their combined weight, Elizant aimed her final blast and launched the bomb straight into the icy chunk, obliterating the hands within. Vi and the Wasps cheered at their apparent victory but were silenced when the Deadlander crawled out of the hole and grasped Leif with the two hands it had left.

Leif: Gah...y-you...AGH!

The Deadlander growled with every one of its eyes staring Leif down, threatening to crush him in its grip. It took the last of Leif's power to freeze the hands holding him, enraging the monster once more.

Kabbu:...Unhand my friend, you utter MENACE!

But the Deadlander ignored him, keeping its eyes on Leif. The creature began lifting its frozen hands as if it intended to drag Leif into the hole with it.

Vi: HE SAID PUT HIM DOWN!!!

Vi put all her might into bringing Kabbu horn-first towards the Deadlander's frozen hands, and the Beetle managed to pierce clean through the monster's chilled wrists, severing the hands from the rest of its body. With Vi and Kabbu now right by the ice Leif was still trapped in, they grabbed their ally and attempted to pull him out.

Kabbu: Worry not, Leif, we will retrieve you!

But the Deadlander continued staring at Leif, growling as it crawled as best as it could and towered over him and his teammates.

Vi: What? You think we'll let you take him?! You'll need to do something REAL bad to separate us!

Kabbu: We are Team Snakemouth! No matter what happens, we will continue to fight for each other and for the peace of all lands!!!

Leif: Guys...

The Deadlander Omega roared again, but was interrupted when Queen Elizant II threw her Mega Mortar directly at one of its eyes. As the creature reeled and slipped back into the hole, the Ant Queen ran up to it and delivered a punch strong enough to shatter a boulder straight into the same eye. With that final blow, the Deadlander fell into the pit, no hands to grab the edges with, and released a seemingly endless roar as it faded from view. This roar was only interrupted by heavy quake, shaking the Forsaken Lands one final time before things went silent once again.

Kina:...Ah, gods...is it done?...

Maki: Yeah...I think it is...

Kina: Ahhhh, fffuck...

Queen Elizant wasted no time in prying open the frozen hands that trapped Leif, and as soon as he was free Kabbu and Vi jumped in to squeeze the Moth in a powerful hug.

Leif: Your Majesty, you...saved us...

Elizant: Leif, your plan saved all of Bugaria.

Vi: What the-he didn't do it alone!!!!!

Kabbu: Vi...

Elizant: No, Kabbu, she is right. Her idea helped us seal the victory, as did the might of your horn.

Kabbu scratched his head and blushed while Vi huffed with a smug face.

Elizant: But the Wasps helped as well, as did the Termites with their weaponry...

The Ant Queen had more whom she wanted to thank, but she was interrupted by the Wasp King groaning and getting up.

Elizant: And you...

The Wasp King:...Gah...my...my crown! Where is my crown!?!?!?

Elizant: Hoaxe, was it?

Hoaxe: You...how dare you-what!?

The once "King" of the Wasps noticed Leif wearing the crown he was typically seen with, and he was filled with a burning rage before running straight towards the Moth and his friends.

Hoaxe: Give me back my crown, you-

Hoaxe was quickly hit with a powerfully chilling blast, encasing all but his head in a giant block of ice.

Hoaxe: What the-gah! M-my flames! They can't melt it!

Leif: Yeah, we're thinking that the ice we just used is too strong for you to melt.

Vi: Either that or your powers just suck too much!

Kabbu: It could be both!

Team Snakemouth shared a small laugh, though Hoaxe growled and glared at them.

Elizant: Leif, I'm not quite certain I understand...What is that crown?

Leif: We're not certain either, Your Highness, but if we had to guess...

Leif took the crown off his head and looked up to see the Wasps in the air clutching their heads once more, before one looked to the ground in confusion.

Wasp Soldier: What the-?...Did...did we win?

Leif:...We think the crown somehow gave Hoaxe the ability to control the Wasps, which is how he stole Queen Vanessa's throne.

Hoaxe: I had earned the throne from that weakling!!!

Leif: What's more, we noticed that he never used his fire when he didn't have it on. Made us think he needed it for those flames to be full-strength.

Kabbu: So it must increase the power of whatever magic you have!

Vi: That was probably why it gave you that crazy super ice! Cool, can I try it?

Leif:...

Vi: What, I just wanna see...maybe use it...just a little?

Leif: Even if that weren't an awful idea, we don't think anyone should have power like this.

Hoaxe: What are you doing?...

Leif held the crown tightly in his hands and encased it in a small block of ice before throwing it into another of the Forsaken Lands many holes, ignoring the furious shouts of Hoaxe.

Hoaxe: No!!! My crown!!! You wretched pest, I will incinerate you when I get out of here!!!

Wasp Soldier: Hoaxe?

Hoaxe: Wha-

Hoaxe looked around, terrified to notice all the Wasps he once controlled looking at him with various negative emotions on their faces.

Hoaxe:...I am your King! Do you hear me, I am your King!!!

Wasp Soldier: Dude, shut up.

Leif: We're sorry, Wasps, for what you had endure under his boot. And, uhhh, sorry for our commands too...

Wasp Soldier: Hey, at least things'll go back to normal now, right?

Termite Soldier: Are you kidding? That monster broke shit all over, it'll takes moons to fix!

Vi: Well, hey, we worked together to beat the monster! We can work together to fix stuff too, right?

Leif: Well, well, a solution from Vi that's more than just hitting stuff.

Vi: Yeah, I'm kinda smart, honestly.

Leif rolled his eyes and lightly smacked Vi in the back of the head, annoying her and getting Kabbu and Elizant to chuckle heartily. Their laughter proved to be contagious, as everyone there but Hoaxe ended up joining in. It was for more than a simple joke, though. They laughed for they had won. They were successful in stopping the Deadlander Omega, and it looked like peace would return to all their Kingdoms...

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Back at The Hive, Bianca and Vanessa stood with worried expressions as they waited to hear on what happened in the Forsaken Lands. They hadn't seen the Deadlander, so they had to wonder: were Elizant and her group successful? The two Queens didn't think on it much more as Elizant and her Explorers (as well as some Wasps and Termites) arrived at the Hive's Plaza, looking battle-worn but otherwise safe.

Bianca: Oh! Vi!!!

The Bee Queen rushed over to her daughter and lifted the little Bee up, squeezing her tight and kissing her cheek repeatedly. Meanwhile, Yin had crawled up towards Bianca's legs before seeing Maki again and opening her arms wide.

Yin: Muh!!!

Maki: Yin! Oh, thank all the gods you're safe!

Maki kneeled down and patted Yin on the head with a bright smile across his face. Normally Kina would be annoyed by her brother giving so much attention to someone else, but between what they just went through and the sheer joy he seemed to have she couldn't help but smile along. Meanwhile, Vi was half-playfully trying to fly out of her mother's loving grip.

Vi: Queen Bianca, c'mon!!!

Bianca: Oh, my child, I have before never been so proud as I am now with you and your friends and...

Bianca briefly loosened her hold on Vi and gave a warm, calm smile to Elizant, who even then looked away as though embarrassed.

Bianca: Elizant...I am eternally grateful. You guided my daughter to safety. You guided all of these Bugs to safety.

Elizant: B-B-Bianca, please...I only played a small part in this victory.

Vanessa: Mayhaps, Elizant, but you are a Queen. A leader. Surely you deserve at least a bit of credit...

Vanessa was caught off-guard when she saw some of her Wasps carrying an angry and restrained Hoaxe into the Hive's Plaza.

Wasp Soldier: Queen Vanessa! We have the usurper!

Vanessa: So you do...

Vanessa took some steps towards Hoaxe, who glared up at her like he intended to bite her neck.

Hoaxe: You idiot! You are ALL idiots! I will escape, and when I do I will burn your Kingdoms to the ground!!!

Vanessa: Hoaxe...you came to my home battered and bruised, nearly dead, and yet with all you have done afterwards I still feel I may have been too nice...

Queen Vanessa sighed and shook her head.

Vanessa:...But...I think you may have a chance, perhaps even the right, for improvement.

Hoaxe: I need no such thing!!!!!

Vanessa:...However long it takes...

Vi: So, like, how were you guys gonna celebrate our victory? Statues or something?

Leif: We could go for a feast.

Vi: A feast??? Bro, are you kidding??? We can eat whenever we want, what the hell do we need a feast for???

Fuff: If I may interject, I could really go for some feasting...

The Bugs there were surprised when General Fuff and Dr. H.B. made their way into the plaza. Bianca was most excited, softly putting down Vi before running up to the Doctor and giving her a hug as well.

Bianca: Honey Bee! The machine you and General Fuff made helped save all of Bugaria.

H.B.: Heh, I know.

Vanessa: Fuff...

Vanessa made her to Fuff, who wrapped his arms around her and nearly burst into frightful tears.

Fuff: OH GODS, QUEEN VANESSA, I THOUGHT I WAS A GONERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!

Vanessa: F-Fuff!...I am so...so sorry you had to go through all that. Just know that you are a hero, and shall be awarded as such.

Vi: But how're we gonna do that?!

Elizant: We shall head to the Golden Settlement. There the plans for reward, as well as restoration, shall be discussed further.

Kabbu: Ah, restoration, of course! That monster caused all sorts of damage...

Kina: Can we even fix it all?

Vi: I mean, we took the thing down, that was pretty crazy!

Elizant: Regardless, we shall move towards the Golden Settlement. Termites, I suggest you bring your King as well. He is very much welcome, and if he is willing I have a proposition for him and the Queen.

Termite Captain: Understood, Queen Elizant! Troops, to the Termite Dome!

The Termite Soldiers there gave a collective salute and "Aye-aye!" before marching towards the Hive's elevator with their Captain. The Ant Queen walked too, Leif and the other explorers following behind as Bianca and Vanessa prepared to come themselves. Leif walked ahead of his team and the rest of the Explorers, moving right alongside Elizant.

Leif: [Is it us or did the Termite Captain sound respectful?]

Elizant: [I feel he did as well...]

Elizant remained quiet afterwards, deep in thought as she continued moving.

Elizant: [...Have things been repaired between my kingdom and the Termites? The monster was terrifying, but if it's pushed me to improve things so much...mother, I pray I am honoring your legacy...]

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Bugs from all over, all Kingdoms, gathered in the Golden Settlement to celebrate surviving the Deadlander. The mood was very different from what it was earlier, as if the Golden Festival was happening again: many Bugs were still scared or worried, but at the same time there was relief, joy, safety. Some even prayed, not for Venus's protection but to praise and thank her. The Bugs were eventually brought to attention when Queen Elizant II came to the stage in the center of the settlement, and they watched with bated breath as she stood firmly.

Elizant: People of Bugaria and beyond, my subjects and my children, both and neither. It brings me infinite comfort to inform you all that the Deadlander Omega has been conquered, and shall no longer harass and damage our beloved homes!

Immediately Bugs erupted in cheers, Bees and Wasps buzzed into the air with joy as Ants and Termites hugged and lifted each other cheerily.

Elizant: Make no mistake, however, I am far from the only one who should be credited: I give great thanks to my Explorers, especially Team Snakemouth, without whom the creature may never have been stopped.

Vi: Especially, Leif, yeahhhhh!!!!!!

Kabbu clapped and cheered right alongside Vi, nearly drowning out the crowd all on his own in his support. Leif, for his part, just stood lax and content.

Elizant: I must also thank the Termite Kingdom, and the Wasp Kingdom, whose people granted us the means to reach and fight the Deadlander in the best manner possible.

Once more cheers rang aloud, as the Wasps bowed respectfully and Termites gave strong salutes.

Elizant: I thank Queen Bianca and Vanessa for their support, and I thank two of their Kingdoms' most esteemed members for creating a machine that helped greatly in taking the monster down: much praise goes to Dr. H.B. and General Fuff!

As the crowd cheered again H.B. gave her signature laugh with a proud fist on her hip and an arm around Fuff, who was blushing with his face in his hands.

Elizant: And yes...even the "Wasp King" was instrumental in taking down the menace...

Before Elizant continued she looked over to Vanessa, who glanced away at the mention of the usurper.

Elizant:...However, it cannot be understated how he abused Bugs from both his own Kingdom and all of ours. From attacking my subjects to forcing his own into unquestioned servitude. As such, he has been incarcerated for his actions, and I shall assist in the return of the Wasp Kingdom's Throne to its rightful ruler, Queen Vanessa II!

Vanessa gasped when she heard her name, and when Elizant came to grab her hand and bring her to the stage she could barely do anything but stammer.

Vanessa: E-E-Elizant! I...[I do not deserve that throne...after my failures, I-]

Bianca: Worry not, Vanessa! All our kingdoms shall be supporting each other!

Elizant: Absolutely! The Bee and Ant Kingdoms shall do everything in our power to help with the Wasp Kingdom's restoration.

Bianca: And of course, Elizant, we shall help with cleaning up your own home as well.

Elizant: And if the Termite Royals are willing...

Elizant looked to King Hector IV, who was standing borderline stone-faced with his soldiers.

Elizant:...We shall dedicate as many resources as we are able to repairing the Termite Dome.

Hector glared at the Ant Queen for a moment, but then he just sighed and shook his head.

Hector:...Very well. And just so you don't think we owe you a favor, the Termites will contribute our brilliant technology to trivialize the restoration efforts.

H.B. rolled her eyes.

H.B.: [Yeah right, like it's better than my work.]

At any rate, the crowd blew up in cheers and applause again, catching the Termite King off-guard and getting him just a little flustered.

Elizant: This is the start of a new era! Tonight we shall feast, and then we shall unite to create a beautiful future! All our Kingdoms will work to not just repair Bugaria, but turn it into a land more prosperous than any of us ever could have dreamed of!!!

Cheering broke out one last time, with Bugs all throughout the Golden Settlement celebrating the future that was to come. Though weak, a lone Bud of Venus's stayed close by, listening in on the merriment. Considering the anguish and fear she had to listen to before, the Goddess smiled softly as she listened to the crowd.

Venus:...Bugs are such fascinating things...So small, but they can do so much...

The celebration was loud and hearty, and it went on all through the night. It was almost as if the terrors from just before never happened. True to Queen Elizant's word, efforts on restoration went into full-force very shortly after the celebration. Bees and Termites lent their technology, whilst Ants lent their strength. The Wasp Kingdom was prioritized initially, but it didn't take long for things to improve everywhere, for everyone. For her cooperation and leadership, Queen Elizant II quickly grew to be favored by the public, both within and outside her Kingdom. Her willingness to unite Bugaria proved to be very successful, and in her work and success she eventually forgot all about the Everlasting Sapling. Seeing no need for the Sapling to improve her life or the life or her subjects, its legacy as a legend continued on, with the artifacts simply remaining in the Ant Kingdom.

Even the Termites were happy with the Ant Queen's efforts, to the point that before the Dome was fully repaired it had been decreed that Ants were once more allowed within Termite Kingdom territory. Between the Ant Tunnels and various machines from all Kingdoms, entry into and out of the Termite Dome became easier than it had ever been. At some point, the Forsaken Lands became even more abandoned than it already was, usually only being traveled by those seeking for scares or thrills...but convenience was not the only reason those lands stopped seeing travelers. For if one were to enter, and visit near largest pits, one could supposedly experience low rumbling, feel the slightest of quakes, and hear the echoes of distant growls and roars...

[midnightostara]

Rhaelys Targaryen-Stark

Princess Rhaelys Targaryen, ninthborn fraternal twin of Saera Targaren, daughter of King Jaehaerys I and Queen Alysanne Targaryen. She was a dragonrider of Saenaera.

Title: Princess (Formerly)

Allegiance: House Targaryen, House Stark

Race: Valyrian

Culture: Crownlands (Formerly), North.

Born: 67 AC

Died: 101 AC (The North)

Father: Jaehaerys I Targaryen

Mother: Alysanne Targaryen

Spouse: Arrik Stark

Issue:

Kina Stark

Daesa Stark

Myna Strong

Sister of Harwin Strong and Larys Strong. She was the previous rider of Silverwing.

Allegiance: House Targaryen, House Strong, Blacks

Culture: Riverman

Born: 98 AC

Died: 129 AC, Dragonstone (Childbed Fever)

Father: Lyonel Strong

Issue: Visenery Targaryen

Visenery Targaryen-Strong

Daugher of Myna Strong and bastard of Aemond Targaryen. She was a dragonrider who rode Helaeraxes

Title: Lady of Harrenhal, Warrior of Driftmark.

Allegiances: House Targaryen, Blacks, House Velayreon

Race: Valyrian

Culture: Crownlands

Born: 129 AC, Dragonstone.

Died: 180 AC

Father: Aemond Targaryne

Mother: Myna Strong

Spouse: Bevan Chandyll

Edwyn Hightower

Issue: Jaena Chandyll

Sioned Chandyll

Iorwerth Chandyll

Rhaenyra Hightower

Heilyn Hightower

Eifion Hightower

Helaelora Targaryen

Helaelora Targaryen, daughter of Maekar I Targaryen and Dyanna Dayne. She had servered along with her brother, Aemon Targaryen, to the night watch at Castle Black and how the seven kingdoms have forgotten about her Targaryen Blood.

Alias: Helaelora Targaryen

Titles: Princess (formerly)

Allegiance: House Targaryen.

Race: Valyrian

Born: 200 AC

Died: 302 AC

Father: Maekar I Targaryen

Mother: Dyanna Dayne

Spouse: Edderick Stark

Issue:

Aerea & Daenaera Targaryen-Stark

Lyric Targaryen-Stark

Osara Targaryen-Stark

Robion Targaryen-Stark

***

Some of my GOT & House Of The Dragon OC's

[roskii]

in your avatar au, is the world very different from how it is in canon? and do any of the main characters have any particularly strong feelings about the world? (or maybe the individual nations?)

My au is VERY different to seven havens for sure. It's mostly picking up and elaborating on what Korra set up, along with my silly oc inserted (Lusa and Mako's grandkids being a big part of the story)

It starts with Korra realizing it's gonna be a lot harder for anyone to find this new avatar since Korra is the new avatar of an era.. Korra seeks wisdom from the spirits and meets these deities who knew the second avatar.

The recommended she create "the Oracle" who will reincarnate along with the avatar. They can identify one another and would eliminate any corrupting figures. (Like, what if the white lotus turned bad like the earth/fire sages? No need to fear, the oracle will find the avatar)

Biyu is adopted by Korra and Asami.

While that's going on..they earth kingdom is fracturing further cause no shit this would happen?? A group starts to rise in power within the earth kingdom..meanwhile bataar Jr. And Kuvira had a baby...well Kuvira never told Bataar and abandoned the child, fearing she couldn't raise him without making his life harder..

Well that said group, a off shoot of the Dai Li, end up grooming this kid into a violent follower. His name is Xiong.

Xiong kills Kuvira to prove himself to be not only loyal to the cause but to ensure NO ONE will ever cross him. Xiong sends Kuvira to Korra as a message. BTW he's like 15 at that point.

When Xiong is 20, the New Dai Li has expanded..mirroring his mother's legacy. Korra tried to but an end to it, but Xiong managed to kill Korra. Biyu was 20, Korra was 45. Bolin and Opal are also kidnapped during this altercation. Poor Mako and Asami were DEVASTATED.

Xiong at 28 found avatar Jun after Jun's avatar state killed his parents..Xiong took him in, adopting Jun and trained him as a New Dai Li agent.

Jun starts off as..well very pro earth kingdom, pro Dai Li since his adoptive father is brainwashing him.

Hide is Mako and Lusa's grandson. He's a firebender.

Kina is Mako and Lusa's granddaughter, she's a waterbender.

Biyu is the oracle, now in her 40s and is a nonbender (all oracles are nonbenders.)

Dalika is an airbender.

Their goal is to find the avatar and train him and stop the Earth kingdom from invading the fire nation (the New Dai Li have no ill against the Northern water tribe and airbenders in general. The New Dai Li is at war with the fire nation and the southern water tribe for literally just..hiding a firebender once)

The setting is very much "cold war" almost like 1960's 70s and even some 80s influence since this show somewhat mirrors our world? But im gonna mix those time periods a little..

I can go on if you let me lol

[truths-and-clarity-enlightenment]

What triggered Vishnu? Jealousy. When Momma Pauline gave her unending promise and ring to Jehovah Rapha and they were blessed and sanctified by Ruach Elí and Messiach.

.. until evil manifested their own way...

Too trusting. Jireh. Because the Vogué family had no idea of what truly evil was.

Then the next event was when Momma Mary went down the stairs. It was a trap but GOD made a way. She just fell asleep. Vishnu had a malicious desire for Momma Mary.

History will not anymore repeat itself. Depends. It will only repeat if it's favorable 🧡🧡💛💛

Then the original Adam (man above, side view angle) was brought forth in the Vogué Kingdom, conceived by Momma Pauline.

Vishnu, commanded Brahma to sneak into the room of Allah (He's too kind) and steal the stone, first. Then proceed to Ruach Messiach's secret place to steal the 'stick' of procreation. These things all took place when the Vogué family was having their Feast of Al-Fatihá and in merriment and enjoying. Everyone was there.

Then Vishnu, some days passed by started to create Calvin. See the uncanny resemblance with Hauser's countenance? He was like a puppet, with no free will of his own.

Dyablo is Mr. Russel Nelson. Originally, they were six. Rabbi Manis Friedman (Dimonyo), Brahma, Vishnu, Demonyo, Dyablo and the old woman called Barang in the dungeon/ haram.

Envy, jealousy, fits of rage and all the lust of the flesh described in Galatians were all description of these six original members of Haram (Hell).

It was theorized that perhaps there “was wickedness instilled in us” ❕❕❌‼️❔⚧️

And chaos started but the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY acted before everything will lead to demise. Btw, LAKSHI (Kim Tae Hee) also was conceived by Barang. She's the prime criminal who tried to kill Momma Veronica & Ruach Messiac by attempting to pierce the heart 🤍🤍🩷🩵🩵 She stole also the Pearl of the Great Price of MommyLa Ashera. KIM TAE HEE 'ALISON LEE' THE HOLY GHOSTESS was also exchanged in place of the 44-year old heiress of Korea, Jun Ji-Hyun, the protagonist female in My Love From The Star tv series. Yes! The Korean tv series and films, and also in Hollywood are being counter-balanced to have this contra-effect of malicious and instilling traumatic memories to viewer.

Have you also noticed the resemblance between Ate Marinelle's countenance and Kim Tae Hee and Ana Cristina Nicolas? And also the member of Momoland and Sam Pinto. That's the prime reason why magkakahawig na hindi natin mapaliwanag. Vishnu is creating kahawig's 🤬🤬😱😱

Originally, super closed kasi si Lola Calizta 'Marinelle' sa London kina Joaquin and Jorge Adam 😌😌🙂‍↕️ Aye, aye!

But yep, came to their rescue.

Heart starts beating now..

[ashleysingermfablog]

Wk 19, 3rd of August, 2024 Reflection Writing statement test

This statement that I have made links to the work I will be trialling in the DEMO Residency on Monday.

I will exhibit some works from Mid Year but align the larger installation between two key points:

1) My nana's childhood home in Cymru Wales: All Care (South Wales), 288, Holton Road, Cadoxton, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, CF634HU, United Kingdom

2) My nana and grandad's home where my mum was raised and we would come to for holidays in my childhood: 1293, Coatesville-Riverhead Highway, Deacon Point, Kumeu, Rodney, Auckland, 0892, New Zealand

I have visited all three of these addresses in person before, this is significant to the outcomes of installing: the act of visitation.

Intersecting in the 3) gallery site: 3 Water St, Grafton.

I have also included in the smaller room a proposal to install six hanging charms I have made out of the materials listed in the statement titled six floral charms (see images of these works below).

ashley singer, six floral charms, 2024, gemstones, pāua shell buttons, metals beads, kina shell beads, tiger cowrie beads, mohair knitting yarn, wire, dimensions variable (each about 30 cm x 5 cm x 2 cm)

This work connects motifs of both triangulated points. Barry, in South Wales is a seaside town (shells, stones, flowers) and so too are the shells from Auckland Craft Stores from New Zealand/Pacific Shells (pāua, kina, cowrie). It also includes the forms of two types of metal flower beads. One flower bead represents the Hawthorn (British) and Mānuka (Aotearoa) Flowers as they share almost identical form, see below. My Fairy Tales I have been reading point to the power of charms, beads, hand-crafting and the domestic to please the fae and create a safe space.

Left: Hawthorn Flower, online database

Right: Mānuka Flower, online database