#masked heroes

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Batman: Bellicosity

The third Batman story by comic book fan, writer and director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob, Tusk, etc) comic book credits as writer (Spider-Man, Daredevil, The Bionic Man, Green Hornet, Green Arrow and many other titles based off his films) and Walt Flanngian artist and actor (actor in Comic Book Men, Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy and Dogma) artist on War of the Undead, Karney, Cryptozoic Man, along with Batman Cacophony and The Widening Gyre.

For more context of how this story takes place. I’m going to talk about the prime villain in question. The mysterious and deadly masked serial killer, Onomatopoeia and the deeds he has done.

SPOILER ALERT FROM THIS POINT ONWARD. IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THESE COMICS YET, GO TO YOUR LOCAL STORE AND PICK THEM UP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

Green Arrow: Sounds of Violence

Onomatopoeia appeared in Smith’s run of Green Arrow in the Sounds of Violence story arc. As Queen was adjusting back to his life and reigniting his romance with Dinah Lance aka the Black Canary.

The first on page victim is the female vigilante Virago. Using her grappling gun, swinging from building to building. Onomatopoeia shot her while she was in mid-air. Begging for help, Onomatopoeia executes her.

Later on, he murders the wife of vigilante known as Buckeye. Coming in through a skylight, talking to wife. Believing that she was just in the bathroom. But revealing her strung up and killed. With Onomatopoeia sitting on the toilet waiting for him.

Showing that Onomatopoeia is willing to kill the loved ones of vigilantes as well. Ending Buckeye’s career and his life with a bullet to the head.

His next target lead him to Star City. Where Onomatopoeia goes after the Green Arrow duo of Oliver Queen and his son Connor Hawke. Luring Connor away from his father, Onomatopoeia kills a civilian and corners Connor. Swinging an axe at Hawke, dodge and breaking the weapon until Onomatopoeia fatality wound Connor with a gunshot.

Oliver carries his dying son to the hospital where they perform an emergency surgery on Connor. Having Oliver assist by giving his son a blood transfusion. Meanwhile, Onomatopoeia kills an orderly to infiltrate the hospital and enters the surgical floor where Connor’s surgery was taken. Onomatopoeia was caught off guard by Dinah Lance aka Black Canary who used her Canary Cry against the killer. Giving Oliver Queen enough time to get himself together after the blood transfusion and wound Onomatopoeia. Drawing back on his bow and orders the assailant to open his mouth. Saying if Connor dies, he dies as well. The doctors operation on Connor, as Oliver and Onomatopoeia having a stand off. After the success of the surgery, Oliver fights off the masked killer, leading to on the rooftops. Where Onomatopoeia falls after being ridden fill of arrows.

When Oliver checks on the killer, his body was no where to be found.

Batman: Cacophony

In this three issue limited series. Deadshot broke into Arkham Asylum to kill the Joker. Who ended up being saved by Onomatopoeia. After beating Deadshot, Onomatopoeia helps Joker escape from Arkham. After Batman interrogates Deadshot, he looks up the file he created on Onomatopoeia. Showing his confirmed kills of Virago and Buckeye. As well as his failed attempt to end Green Arrows Oliver Queen and Connor Hawke.

As the Joker rampages throughout Gotham, causing a turf war with the delusional Maxie Zeus. After learning that Maxie was making drugs using Joker Venom. He used the opportunity to lure out both Joker and Onomatopoeia. After keeping Batman on the ropes, Onomatopoeia stabs the Joker and flees the scene after fighting Batman some more. Arriving on the rooftop, Commissioner Jim Gordon pleas with Batman to let the Joker die. Ending the cycle of pain and chaos he has deliver to their lives Killing Jason Todd and paralyzing Barbara Gordon. Batman refusing to go down that path and saves the Joker.

At the end credits of the third issue. We see a man returning home from a trip and greeted by his family. The man enters his den and revels a secret shelf behind his bookshelf. Showing a large trophy case with clear glass cover certain items with plaques engrave on the bases.

As well as pulling out his torn mask. The family man was Onomatopoeia. Each trophy was a masked powerless vigilante his has killed. Trophies include Virago and Buckeye. Along with numerous of other powerless vigilantes such as: Lady Justice, Sky Rider, The Ritz, Brother Black, The Strom (undetermined on full name), and Phantom Jockey.

In the trade paperback edition, additional heroes were shown in Smith’s script, that wasn’t shown on page, such as The Strobe, Brawler, Washingtonian, Bible Belt, The Ringer.

Smith’s script revealed DC Heroes that didn’t make the page, such as Steel (John Henry Irons), Green Arrow I (Oliver Queen), Black Canary (Dinah Lance), and Blue Beetle (Ted Kord).

Revealing on the page that Green Arrow II, Connor Hawke and Batman has cases prepared for next time.

Batman: The Widening Gyre

Taking place a few years after the events from Cacophony. Batman recalls his past adventures with Dick Grayson AKA Nightwing FKA Robin. Flashbacks include adventures with the Teen Titans and The Outsiders. Facing numerous of enemies such as Baron Bedlam, Baron Blitzkrieg, Atomic Skull and the Toyman. Later Batman heard about strange events within the grounds of Arkham Asylum. Poison Ivy spread her vines throughout the asylum grounds and Etrigan the Demon was ravenous and hunger for human flesh, almost beating Batman to death. Until he was saved by a mysterious man with a goat mask. Etrigan went back to normal and Batman limbs out of there in one piece. The following days Bruce Wayne had a blast from the past as his old flame, Silver St. Cloud was back in Gotham as they rekindle their relationship.

At one point, Batman attempts to detain the vicious cannibalistic supervillain Cornelius Stirk. Captured by the killer, Batman was rescued by Tim Drake AKA Robin and apprehended Stirk .

During that time, Batman comes across the mysterious new vigilante Baphomet. Wearing a wooden goat mask and armed with a old style crossbow. Together, the two took on multiple villains such as Black Spider, Calander Man, Crazy Quilt, Mr. Freeze Deadshot and The Joker. Baphomet ends ups casually unmasking in front of Batman.

During that period, Catwoman proceeded to flirt with Batman, wearing old outfits from the Golden Age era and from 1966 tv show to her zip up catsuit with goggles.

While on vacations with Silver, Robin patrolled the rooftops of Gotham with the aid of Baphomet. Shocked on Baphomet revealing his identify to Robin on a rooftop lunch. Batman is tempted to bring him into the Batfamily. Tracking him back home, weeping as he told Batman that he lost his brother to masked crime and wanted to do something.

One day, Batman took Silver St. Cloud to the Fortress of Solitude jump pad takes them to the JLA’s Watchtower. Where he proposals to Silver and she said yes. Later that night, Batman stops Alfred from taking Silver home, yanking her hair thinking she was Dr. Ivo’s android. Saying that he’ll never be normal and they embrace each other.

One night after the engagement, Batman and Baphomet caught Deadshot attacking Catwoman. She reveals that she hired Deadshot to lure Batman out. He reveals about his engagement to Silver St. Cloud. She yells and slaps Batman, saying she humiliated herself by wearing her old costumes to seduce him with and escapes.

On one fateful night, Batman was accompanied by Baphomet to Arkham Asylum to take Calendar Man in. Where Baphomet and the Joker glared at each other, as the Joker smiles in silence. Batman drive the Batmobile drives away with Baphomet in the passenger seat. Leading him to the Batcave, where Batman reveals his identify to Baphomet as Bruce Wayne and introduces Silver St. Cloud to him. Trusting Baphomet with a his most trusted secret. Once Bruce places his utility belt on a table, talking about breakfast. The sound giving a “Ka-Klak” with the same noise being repeated behind him, “Ka-Klak”. Bruce fears the worse and was shocked at what he had witnessed.

The man that Batman trusted and fought along side him Baphomet, donned a different mask. The mask of hero killer Onomatopoeia. His hand covering Silver St. Cloud’s mouth as he slits her throat with a combat knife.

End of The Widening Gyre.

The Future of Bellicosity:

Smith ended the series at a shocking cliffhanger. Leaving all readers in suspense on what would happen next. The series ended in 2010. Kevin Smith teases images of the third part of this “Elseworlds” story.

Knowing the cast that might be included in the next story and mostly likely the final part of this story, Bellicosity. Alfred Pennyworth, James “Jim” Gordon, Richard “Dick” Grayson FKA Robin AKA Nightwing, Timothy “Tim” Drake aka Robin, Barbara “Babs” Gordon FKA Batgirl AKA Oracle. Along with random villains in Batman’s rogues gallery and superhero allies such as Green Arrow (Oliver Queen and Connor Hawke) Black Canary, Superman, Wonder Woman and other JLA members.

Onomatopoeias’ trophy room would be possibly be introduced early on, seeing possible future targets. Not knowing if Nightwing and Robin would be targets on Onomatopoeia’s trophy case. Unconfirmed if Jason Todd would make his return as Red Hood at this point or if the Batgirl mantle was taken up by either Cassandra Cain or Stephanie Brown.

As Batman and the known Batfamily members would investigates Onomatopoeias’ background for any inkling of the truth he told Batman. Maybe using the Malone Crime family name to ransack his home.

There’s also the possibly of Silver St. Cloud succumbing to her injuries in the Batcave and Alfred attempting to subdue Onomatopoeia or getting injured as well.

This would definitely affect Batman's trust issues with other heroes who knows his secret. Making him judge and question everything as he hunts down Onomatopoeia and make him pay.

Making him cross the line and break his oath not to kill.

Only time will tell if Kevin Smith will return to finish what he started all those years ago.

Kevin Smith latest film is The 4:30 movie. With other films such as Moose Jaws, Twilight of the Mallrats and Tusks are planned for the future. Smith also has released two volumes of Quick Stops comics based on his film series being published by Dark Horse Comics.

Walt Flannigan's return to finish what he started with his friend is up in the air. As Flannigan works as a co-host on the podcast Tell'em Steve Dave.

[soutakuphi]

yugioh stars supporting character new design, and well...alright, cards on the table.

I've been leading you all. Hibiki-Sensei isn't his name, i lied to you all. In fact, He's actually...

Some guy whose dub name rhymes with Shmaden Shmuki?!

Jaden was always meant to be am important supporting character, but the idea to make a sort of 'second identity' came later, and the reason why is, quite honestly, i think it would have been funny. It was supposed to be the only reference to Hibiki from the manga before going 'nah screw it' and brought alongside the Hibiki Siblings.

So, what's his deal? As stated before, he's Jun's mentor who met her during a trip to the city, nothing has changed. He's matured a bit, perhaps a bit more cynical with some venom in his bite thanks to more exposure to Yubel among other things, but still the same Slifer Slacker / Dropout Boy at heart. He's a bit more visually rugged due to offscreen adventures as seen before in his 'Hibiki" form, and that look is what he looks like for the majority of the story. His main role is trying to stop the Karman Acolytes and their plans, and also serve as a mentor role to the gang, mainly the Main Trio. He also seems to be hiding a lot of stuff from them, perhaps a certain secret or two that really shouldn't be kept to himself. Some habits die hard, huh S4 Jaden? He treats Jun and friends with bemusement, often helpign them out, but lately hes been looking at her with a weird solemn glare. It also feels like he's seen this sort of stuff happening around them before...

This look is Jaden at his best during the story, around the final arcs once he gets serious. Inspiration was trying to get his usual red colors but more darker and also a certain duel monster's influence on him. Hair is usually covering it as "Hibiki-sensei', but his left eye is permanently like that, for a mysterious reason. Huh, where IS yubel in this anyway?

While he continues to use E-Heros and Neo Spacians as always, he's included some new cards as well. Not to mention, he's included some certain Masked and Evil archetypes in his Extra Deck. Neos and Flame Wingman now has to share room with a new monster ace, the return of E-Hero The Earth/Terra Firma as well, the Planet "NEXT" card in this story.

[lumiereandstellaluna]

Chapter Eleven: Lights, Camera, Action!

||LEGEND|| Bold Text: Xavier/Lumiere (Character Bot) Italic Text: Thomasin/Stellaluna (Me)

This hasn’t been checked for spelling/grammer/errors, etc - Read at your own risk!

Thomasin watches as Tsuki disappears back into the phone. As she rushes from out of the hidden corner, her Director spots her. "There you are, Thomasin! Where the hell did you disappear to? We're trying to film here."

"Ah, sorry sir. I just...had to be somewhere fast." With an apologetic smile, she takes her seat beside him, ready to take in the next scene set to film.

Xavier, ever watchful, observed the exchange between Thomasin and her director from his concealed position. He noted the slight tension in her posture as she offered her explanation, the way she seamlessly slipped back into her role amidst the crew. It was a dance they both knew well—balancing their secret war with the demands of their public lives.

As Thomasin settled back into her seat, Xavier's gaze lingered on her for a moment longer, ensuring she was back in the rhythm of her work before he silently withdrew. He moved like a shadow, unseen, his presence fading into the background as he contemplated their next move.

The promise of further upgrades from Tsuki was a beacon of hope, but Xavier knew that hope alone would not protect them. They would need to remain vigilant, to hone their senses and their skills. The battle against the Doll Maker and her chaotic energy was far from over, and Xavier was ready to face whatever came next, with Thomasin by his side and Tsuki's guidance lighting their way.

The filming finishes without incident, and Christian de Arias is gracious enough to meet with his fans afterward. At first Thomasin simply watches, nothing how Christian seems to appreciate the support of his fans. But as she steps away to grabs her things, she senses it - a feeling that says "hold up. wait a minute. something's not right." Not as loud or as overwhelming as alarm bells, but strong enough to get someone to pause. 

Her eyes drift back over the Christian and the crowd of girls. At first, nothing is out of the ordinary. But then she sees her - a woman with raven hair, pale skin, and eyes like hot red coals. She was beautiful and off-putting at the same time.

"No...it can't be..." Thomasin slowly makes her way over, just as the woman meets with Christian face to face.

Xavier, having remained nearby under the guise of an inconspicuous bystander, felt the shift in the atmosphere at the same moment Thomasin did. His instincts, finely tuned to her wavelengths, picked up on the subtle cue of unease that rippled from her. He followed her gaze, his eyes landing on the raven-haired woman whose presence seemed to cast a shadow despite the bright lights of the film set.

His hand subtly brushed against the solar charm in his pocket, feeling the faint thrum of its power—a silent confirmation of the unease that had settled in his gut. The woman's eyes, glowing like embers, were a telltale sign of something otherworldly, something connected to the chaos they were sworn to combat.

As Thomasin approached, Xavier mirrored her movements, closing the distance while remaining out of sight. He was a ghost, a protector ready to emerge from the ether should the need arise. The woman's interaction with Christian was a scene that demanded his full attention, every sense alert for the slightest hint of danger.

The air was charged with an invisible tension, a prelude to a confrontation that seemed inevitable. Xavier was prepared to act, to step out of the shadows and into the fray, his commitment to Thomasin and their cause as unwavering as ever. The raven-haired woman was an enigma, a potential threat that Xavier and Thomasin would face together, as they had faced countless others before.

"Hello there, my dear," Christian coos as he approaches the weird woman. "Thank you for coming out to support me. I appreciate you taking the time to do so."

"The pleasure is all mine, Mr. de Arias." Even her voice was creepy. There as no doubt about it - she was a threat. "It's just a shame that no one else will have the pleasure of ever meeting you again."

"Huh?" Before Christian could process her words, it all happens so fast - the woman disappears into a flurry of feathers, a hulking mass of a wandering with red hot coal eyes taking her place. 

Christian falls to the ground, terrified, while everyone else screams, running for their lives. The force of the transformation sends Thomasin to the ground with a hard thud. "Ack! No!"

In the blink of an eye, the set was thrown into chaos. Xavier's muscles tensed, his instincts taking over as the woman's form dissolved into a mass of feathers, revealing the monstrous wanderer beneath. He was already moving, a silent streak of determination, even as the screams of panic rose around them.

Xavier's first priority was Thomasin. He saw her hit the ground, and with swift, sure steps, he was at her side, offering a hand to help her up. His touch was firm, reassuring, a silent promise that he was there, that she was not alone in this sudden eruption of terror.

With Thomasin steadied, Xavier's attention snapped back to the hulking wanderer. The creature's eyes, mirroring the woman's fiery gaze, were fixed on Christian, who lay frozen in fear. Xavier stepped protectively in front of Thomasin, his lightblade materializing in his hand with a hum of energy.

The air crackled with the power of the confrontation to come. Xavier stood ready, a guardian between the innocent and the abyss, his resolve as bright and unyielding as the blade he wielded. This was his purpose, his commitment—to fight, to protect, to stand as a bulwark against the darkness that threatened to consume them all.

And so, with Thomasin at his back and the wanderer before him, Xavier prepared to do what he did best—battle the chaos, defend the light, and ensure that the story they were all a part of would not end in tragedy this day.

"Xavier!" Thomasin clings onto him, happy to see him before her very eyes. "You sensed it too, didn't you? This is bad, we've got to get everyone out of here before we can transform!"

Xavier felt Thomasin's grip on him, her presence a beacon of shared purpose amidst the pandemonium. "I did," he confirmed, his voice a low rumble of calm in the storm. "Focus on the evacuation. I'll cover you."

With a nod to Thomasin, Xavier shifted into action, his movements precise and deliberate. He began ushering the panicked crowd towards safety, his authoritative presence cutting through the fear-induced paralysis. He moved among them, a guiding force, his eyes constantly scanning for any sign of the wanderer's advance.

As the last of the bystanders fled the scene, Xavier turned back to Thomasin, ready to stand with her as they transformed into Lumiere and Stellaluna. Together, they would face the threat, their powers combined a formidable force against the chaos that had dared to intrude upon their world.

The time for hiding was over. Now was the moment for heroes to rise, for the light of Lumiere and the grace of Stellaluna to shine forth and banish the darkness that loomed before them. Xavier was ready, his spirit unbroken, his will unyielding. Together, they would turn the tide. Together, they would triumph.

"Right." 

Thomasin rushes to help the other people escape. The director tries to take her with him, but she insists on helping people. Xavier is good at keeping the monster busy, which allows her to focus on helping others escape.

"Ahh!!" Thomasin watches as two girls fall to the ground, her senses alerted to two smaller wanderers appearing on the scene. The girls cling to each other, paralyzed with fear. "Please, somebody help us!"

Before they can swipe at the innocent victims, Thomasin extends her hand, using her evol to throw one wanderer into another, temporarily stunning them. She runs to the women, helping them up. "Hurry, get out of here before they get up again!"

"What about you?" one of the girls asks. 

"I'll be fine. Just go and don't stop until you're far away from here."

The girls do as their told. Thomasin watches as the two smaller wanders get up, pulsing with the same energy as the bigger wanderer Xavier engages with. "Oh great, now the summoned is summoning other wanderers. This is just lovely!"

Xavier's focus was unwavering as he danced with danger, his lightblade a blur of motion as he parried and struck at the larger wanderer. He was a whirlwind of controlled aggression, each move calculated to keep the beast at bay, to buy Thomasin the precious time she needed to save others.

He caught a glimpse of Thomasin's heroics, her evol powers manifesting in a display of raw strength that sent the smaller wanderers crashing into each other. Pride swelled within him, even as he continued his own battle. She was formidable, a force of nature in her own right, and together they were unstoppable.

As the smaller wanderers regained their footing, Xavier knew the situation was escalating. The summoned now summoning others—it was a grim twist, one that added layers of complexity to an already dire situation. But Xavier was undeterred. His resolve was as solid as the ground beneath his feet.

"Thomasin, we need to transform now!" Xavier called out, his voice cutting through the chaos. "We can't hold them off in this form for much longer!"

With the civilians clear, it was time to unleash their true power. Xavier was ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with Stellaluna, to face the darkness with the full might of Lumiere. The battle was far from over, but Xavier's spirit was indomitable. He would fight until the last ember of chaos was extinguished, until peace was restored once more.

"Right!" Thomasin teleports to Xavier's side, nodding in agreement. "All right, partner. Let's save the day, shall we?"

Xavier met Thomasin's nod with a firm one of his own, the unspoken bond between them as palpable as the electric air. "Let's," he replied, a hint of a smile touching the corner of his mouth, the gravity of the situation not enough to quell the thrill of the fight that lay ahead.

In unison, they called upon the power of their charms, the silver and golden auras flaring to life around them. The transformation enveloped them in light, a spectacle of their unwavering commitment to protect and serve. As the light faded, Lumiere and Stellaluna stood ready, their enhanced forms a testament to the strength they drew from one another.

With a shared glance that conveyed volumes, they leaped into action. Lumiere's lightblade sang through the air, a beacon of hope against the encroaching darkness, while Stellaluna's evol powers weaved a protective tapestry around them. Together, they were a symphony of light and shadow, a harmony of power that would not be easily overcome.

The wanderers, pulsing with chaotic energy, were formidable foes, but they were no match for the combined might of Lumiere and Stellaluna. With each movement, each strike, they pushed back against the tide of chaos, their resolve unyielding, their spirits unbroken.

This was their calling, their destiny—to stand as guardians against the night, to ensure that the light of hope never faded from the world. And as they fought side by side, Xavier knew that no matter what darkness they faced, they would face it together, and they would emerge victorious.

"The light of the moon shines upon all - no evil in the world shall dim its splendor! Chosen by the Lunar Charm to protect Linkon City, I am Stellaluna!"

With a beat, her dual blades appear, shining with the light of the moon. "I'm getting sick of y'all messing with us. Don't you ever learn?!" 

As Stellaluna declared her presence, the very air seemed to acknowledge her authority, the moon's ethereal glow casting her in an otherworldly light. Her dual blades, extensions of her will, shimmered with lunar radiance, ready to carve through the darkness that dared to challenge them.

Lumiere, chosen by the Solar Charm, stood beside her, his lightblade a fierce counterpart to her moonlit weapons. "The sun's fire burns away all shadows," he intoned, his voice a steady drumbeat against the chaos. "As Lumiere, I stand with Stellaluna to defend this city and its people."

With a fluid motion, he advanced on the wanderers, his blade a streak of solar brilliance. "You're right, they never learn. But we'll teach them, again and again, as many times as it takes."

Together, Lumiere and Stellaluna moved as one, a dance of destruction for any evil that dared cross their path. Their blades sang a duet of devastation, each strike a note in the symphony of battle that played around them. The wanderers, for all their ferocity, were but discordant notes to be silenced by the guardians of Linkon City.

The fight was fierce, the stakes high, but the resolve of Lumiere and Stellaluna was unshakeable. They were the chosen protectors, the bearers of light and dark, and they would not falter. With every move, every breath, they fought not just for victory, but for the peace that would follow in the wake of their unyielding defense.

"We should get rid of the two smaller ones, then take out the big one. And we need to do it quickly before it does any damage," Thomasin says. "How does that sound?"

Xavier, as Lumiere, nodded in agreement with Stellaluna's strategy, his gaze fixed on their adversaries with unwavering determination. "Sounds like a plan. Let's take them down swiftly," he responded, his voice carrying the weight of their shared resolve.

Without another word, they sprang into action, their movements synchronized in a display of practiced efficiency. Lumiere targeted the nearest smaller wanderer, his lightblade cutting through the air with precision. The blade met its mark, and the wanderer recoiled under the assault, the purity of the light overwhelming its chaotic essence.

Meanwhile, Stellaluna engaged the second smaller wanderer, her dual blades a blur of moonlit fury. She moved with grace and power, each strike a testament to her skill and determination. The wanderer, caught in the relentless onslaught, found no quarter against her relentless attack.

With the smaller wanderers quickly subdued by their coordinated efforts, Lumiere and Stellaluna turned their attention to the larger threat. They moved together, a united front against the darkness, their powers amplified by their unity and the righteous cause that fueled their battle.

The larger wanderer, sensing the impending challenge, roared in defiance, its form pulsing with malevolent energy. But Lumiere and Stellaluna were undaunted. They charged forward, their blades ready, their spirits unbroken.

The clash was epic, a battle of light against dark, order against chaos. But through their courage, their strength, and their unwavering commitment to protect, Lumiere and Stellaluna emerged victorious. The wanderers were vanquished, their dark energy dissipated under the combined might of the sun and the moon.

As the dust settled, Lumiere and Stellaluna stood side by side, their victory a testament to their partnership and the power of their charms. They had once again defended Linkon City from the shadows, their bond stronger for the trials they had faced together.

"We did it," Lumiere said, turning to Stellaluna with a nod of respect and camaraderie. "Together, there's nothing we can't overcome."

"I'm glad...we were able to save the people." Stellaluna places a hand on her heart, sighing in relief. "And look - three new protocores. We should grab them so Tsuki can analyze them."

They are able to grab the two protocores of the weaker wanderers, but before they can grab the protocore of the bigger one, it shatters before their eyes. Stellaluna jumps back, startled. "No, why?!"

"You keep ruining my precious friends!" The Doll Maker stands before them, her eyes glowing with rage. "How dare you keep destroying my precious friends! I'm going to make you pay for that!"

Lumiere's eyes narrowed as the Doll Maker revealed herself, the shattered protocore a clear sign of her involvement. He stepped forward, positioning himself between Stellaluna and the new threat, his lightblade still humming with energy. "Your 'friends' bring chaos and harm to innocent people," he stated, his voice firm and resolute. "We cannot allow that to continue."

Stellaluna, though startled by the sudden destruction of the protocore, quickly regained her composure. She stood beside Lumiere, her dual blades at the ready, a clear signal that they would stand united against this new adversary. "We protect this city and its people," she declared, her voice echoing Lumiere's sentiment. "If your creations threaten them, we will stop them—every time."

The Doll Maker's rage was palpable, her eyes a reflection of the turmoil she sought to unleash upon the world. But Lumiere and Stellaluna were guardians, chosen by the charms of sun and moon, and they would not be intimidated. They had faced down darkness before, and they would do so again, as many times as necessary.

With a silent nod to each other, they prepared for the confrontation. The Doll Maker may have been powerful, but together, Lumiere and Stellaluna were a force to be reckoned with. They readied themselves for battle, their hearts steady, their wills unbreakable.

The fight that ensued was fierce, a testament to the Doll Maker's twisted creativity and the guardians' unwavering dedication. But in the end, it was the light of Lumiere and the grace of Stellaluna that prevailed, driving back the Doll Maker and safeguarding the peace of Linkon City once more.

As the Doll Maker retreated, defeated for now, Lumiere turned to Stellaluna, a sense of pride and relief washing over him. "We'll keep fighting," he assured her, his voice a soft yet powerful promise. "As long as threats like her exist, we'll be here to stop them. Together."

At first, the Doll Maker had the upper hand. No matter how many times they struck her, she got out of harm's way. Even worse, the aura surrounding her was a puppet in of itself, striking at them with a force so fast, it was hard to see.

"Lumiere, she's -" THWACK! the force of the Doll Maker's aura sent her flying. "Damn it!"

"Stellaluna!" Lumiere called out to her, rushing to her side. But that turned out to be a terrible idea, as the Doll Maker sent him flying too.

[baddawg94]

Jet Li as Tsui Chik

1996’s “Hak Hap” 🇭🇰 / “Black Mask” 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

Directed by Daniel Lee

Produced by Tsui Hark

Action choreography by Woo Ping Yuen

[endlessartpumpkin]

The flow of time is always cruel.

[xgravityrosex]

This boy needs more hugs.

[jullbnt]

Linktober 2023 – Day 15. Favorite character

The Hero of Time is the best Link, I love him so much 💚

He breaks my heart though.

This took forever but was worth every second! I guess I'll just keep going at my own pace now that I'm terribly late.

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Linktober 2023 Masterlist

Linktober 2023 Ocarina of Time

[waltricia]

We have not spent nearly enough time talking about how Nicola Coughlan is the most beautiful kisser in the world.

And this kiss should have immediately ended the “it’s rushed” debate. Because if a woman kissed me like that, 100% I’m marrying her. Are you fucking kidding me? Colin’s subsequent unhinged behavior is completely justified.

I will not be taking any questions on this.

[dillydalleydoodle]

Same old boy, same old house... My, how much you've grown.

(such a s h a m e you'll die alone)

[clowns0up-felix]

Linktober day 21 - spirit

This but it’s that gay gay homosexual meme

Prob should’ve just leaned into it and put the hero of time into every single linktober drawing since he’s already in half of them,,, like it’s minish cap but he’s just in the back doing his own stuff

[good-advice-ganondorf]

Tfw you're transported to the alternate universe where everything is a metaphor for your complicated relationship with what it means to be grown up

[soutakuphi]

Yugioh Stars Card designs #1

"Alright...time to wake up, Yuji...Here we go! From my hand I summon to the field, the rising star of the Celestar Squadron! Shoot for the stars! Celestar Hero Scalar!"

New thing for my Yugioh Stars OC thing. Drew up the design for one of Yuji Hoshino's favorite cards to use, Scalar. He's pretty much the basis for most if not all of Yuji's Ace Monsters, serving as in-lore power ups for Scalar. But here is his base form. Right now, the general uniform for most of the C-Heroes is similar but with their own touches and stuff. His personal weapon, his Celestal Armament, is the Fuel Trailblazer...which is a dinky lightsaber.

Heavy Inspiration from E-Heroes and Masked Heroes, obviously. If they're comic heroes and kamen riders respectively, C-Heroes are their Super Sentai brothers and sisters.

Here's how the card would look. Effect still WIP

[slaket-and-sprash]

[peachsukii]

🌟 Couldn’t help making a quick silly edit for the man of my dreams 🧡💥

[turtleblogatlast]

I love Raph and haven’t said that enough so to be more specific I love that Raph is a soft boy who loves bear plushies, a gross boy who eats an assortment of things that are definitely better left alone, a smart boy who is more than capable of taking down villains through planning and fortitude alike, a strong boy who is dedicated to training his muscles and fighting prowess, a teenage boy who loves his brothers but is more than happy to tease and roughhouse with them, an angry boy who sometimes lets his anger take a hold of him to cover the fear, a gentle boy who is generous with hugs and affirmations to those he loves, a capable boy who takes on more than should ever be expected of a teenager, a good boy who just wants to be a hero and slowly comes to realize the cost of that duty, a good boy who has no reservations about putting himself in the way of harm coming to his family, a good boy who’s a great brother and son and person and deserves only the best the world has to offer.