#miu fezandipiti

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A few days later…

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Aya gulped down her rice, reaching for another bite merely seconds after chewing and swallowing the previous one.

“Sounds like someone’s in a hurry today!” Kenji chuckled.

“Mmh!” Aya replied, her mouth still full of food. “I gmottah mmweeet a fwemd twodahy.”

“And your mask…..?” Miu asked, running his hands over the object that lay on the floor next to his daughter. “Oh, I just wanted to show it to them! We thought it’d be fun if we both wore our masks!”

The Ogerpon shoveled the last bite of her breakfast into her mouth and started to rise, but Tomo quickly shook his head. “Aya, drink your tea first,” he told her, filling her cup with the warm liquid. Aya snatched her cup off the table and chugged her tea, ignoring the temperature and the bitterness. “Done!” She proclaimed, setting the cup down on the table and getting to her feet, grabbing her mask.

Tomo let out a sigh, pausing from filling his own cup with tea to look at his daughter. “Be careful, okay? Don’t go too far, and be back by sunset. And if you bring any friends back to the house, please let us know.”

“And make sure to have lots of fun!” Kenji added.

“We love you lots, dear,” Miu finished.

“And I love you all lots and lots too! Bye!”

With that, Aya slid open the door and slipped out into the mountains. She continued further and further down the slope, until eventually reaching the pile of boulders that blocked off her family’s mountain sanctuary from the rest of the island. Aya turned towards the southwest side of the wall and started to rummage around, soon uncovering a rock she had spent days prior loosening. With a grunt, she unlodged it and slid through the small hole, barely big enough for her to get through.

The Ogerpon stood up on the other side, briefly glancing around at her surroundings with a smile. She paused, slipping her mask over her head before carrying onwards.

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I was WHEEZING the entire time as I did this X"D

(Pokeask community. I ask this from you. Please put this Destino face on your character’s bodies. I will draw the funniest ones. Destino will do an impression of your character. Let us become the Destino army.)

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(@asktheoger) "So....this Diancie?" Miu asks Lucius. "They're....real? I thought they were only the stuff of fairytales and Legends......if you don't mind me asking, do you know them personally?"

Lucius turned his attention away from his book and eyed Miu. "A Fezandipiti...? You would think by now I would get used to other worldly versions of the Gods I know..." he muttered under his breath before rubbing his chin. "Diancie is real. I can't blame you for thinking otherwise since it's not as if every single God out there come out and go "Oh hey. It's me so and so God" since that can be quite dangerous. Hell, no one here really knows how 90% of legends look like since they always use disguise forms to move through the world. Diancie...well Diana is her actual name..but she's my adopted mother. She's a wonderful woman. She's kind, patient and just overall a pleasant person. She's special to me."

Lucius momentarily glanced down to his book, momentarily flicking to a page with a small drawing that he seemed amazed still remained intact after so long. It was one of the few cherished items he had as his mother had doodled it. "Which is why it's my goal to find her just to make sure she's alright."

(Art is done by me)

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Kenji and Tomo stood outside their house, the latter tapping his foot against the ground in an anxious rhythm.

“Alright, we’re done,” Miu’s voice called from the door. “Aya, are you ready to show them?”

“Yup yup!” The Ogerpon chimed, eagerly sliding the door open.

“You both look amazing,” Tomo added, fondly looking from Aya to Miu. “Ah, well that’s a relief,” Miu sighed, tossing back his hair. “Let me know if you spot something out of place that me or Aya didn’t pick up on.”

“Looks good to me! You did a perfect job!” Kenji reported, picking up Aya and spinning her around, prompting a burst of giggles from the young girl.

“Aya,” Tomo started. “How about you go on ahead a little bit?”

“All by myself?” She asked, eyes widening. “Really?”

“Yes- but please, be careful- And don’t go past the rock wall!”

“You’re growing up to be so brave and fast,” Miu added, gently planting a kiss on her forehead. “I bet you can’t get past the stream by the time we start.”

“Oh yes I can!! I’m super duper fast- just watch me!!” Aya exclaimed, running off at full speed.

“Alright,” Tomo murmured, letting out a sigh when Aya was far enough away. The markings on the Munkidori’s face lit up as he closed his eyes in concentration.

“These are all the important events and going-ons I picked up from the traveling villagers,” he explained, projecting the information into the minds of his husbands. “It should cover almost the entire year…remember, if anyone asks, we’re from Mossui village, from the other side of the island. Kenji, did you bring the Poké?”

“Yup- should be enough to last us for the night,” the Okidogi replied, patting to the left of his obi. “And if it’s not…well, you know the drill.”

“Alright,” Tomo let out another sigh. “I think that’s all... We should catch up with Aya before she goes too far.”

- - -

It was a long, long trek, down from the mountains and into the lower forests of Kitakami. Despite leaving early in the morning and only stopping for lunch and the occasional break, the sun was setting by the time the quartet found a main road.

Aya, finding her second wind, ran down the path, heart pounding with excitement and eyes shining with anticipation for the upcoming celebration. She had waited all year for this, traveled the whole day to get here- she was so, so close.

And then, finally- she was there.

Aya, Kenji, Tomo, and Miu have arrived at the festival!

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Characters

Aya

Pronouns: She/Her

Age: 9

Species: Ogerpon

Height: 4'05"

Toyhou.se Page: https://toyhou.se/23465700.aya

Momo

Pronouns: He/Him

Age: 9

Species: Applin

Height: 4'05"

Toyhou.se Page: https://toyhou.se/24882511.momo

Kenji

Pronouns: He/Him

Age: 23

Species: Okidogi

Height: 7'00"

Toyhou.se Page: https://toyhou.se/23499002.kenji

Tomo

Pronouns: He/They

Age: 23

Species: Munkidori

Height: 5'01"

Toyhou.se Page: https://toyhou.se/24407252.tomo

Miu

Pronouns: He/Him

Age: 24

Species: Fezendipiti

Height: 6'02"

Toyhou.se Page: https://toyhou.se/24417787.miu

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Aya walked through the busy streets, snack in hand. The Ogerpon was starting to feel a bit hungry. She knew the drill for eating at the festival: make sure she’s far away from everyone, hidden away in some corner of the quiet residential area with her dads.

She soon spotted her parents among the crowds and made her way towards them, but frozen in her tracks as she drew near.

They look like….they’re having fun! Aya thought happily. While her parents always looked forward to the mask festival, they never seemed as excited as her…but seeing all three of them, even Tomo, happy and enjoying themselves like they never had before, filled Aya up with an overwhelming sense of joy.

I don’t wanna interrupt them…the Ogerpon frowned from behind her mask. Oh! I know! I’ll just go and eat my snacks really quickly and then come back so they don’t have to worry!

With her plan all figured out, Aya turned away and walked towards the distant houses with a smile.

- - -

As Aya sat down, ready to eat her goodies, something caught her eyes before she could remove her mask.

Another kid…around her age? He looked….kinda lonely.

Who spends the mask festival all by themself? Aya wondered, standing up. That’s so sad! Well, I know how to fix that!

Momo let out a squeak of alarm, cards flying everywhere as he fumbled his hand in shock.

“Oh no!” Aya let out a small gasp. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you! Here, let me help!” The Ogerpon quickly hopped off her porch and onto the Applin’s, picking up the scattered cards.

“O-oh, um…,” Momo sputtered timidly, staring at her in surprise. “Y-you….you don’t….”

“Alrightie, here you go!” Aya smiled, handing the boy a stack of messily stacked cards.

“Um….thanks…,” the Applin looked down, methodically evening out the pile.

“What game were you playing?” Aya asked, sitting down next to him.

“O-oh…um….Hanafuda,” Momo quietly replied.

“Hanafuda? I love Hanafuda!!! It’s so fun!” Aya exclaimed, startling him with her sudden raise of volume. “I only really play it a few days before the festival starts with my dads, but I wish I played it more!”

“Y-you can, if you want to,” Momo added. “It’s…well…it’s a little weird if you play it outside of the festivals, but…um….well, I guess that didn’t stop me….”

“How many times have you played it?”

“Um….I’ve been playing since I was five, and…I try to play at least one game everyday, even if it’s just against myself…”

“WOW!” Aya exclaimed, leaning close to Momo. The Applin could feel his face grow red as she doled out praise. “That's awesome!! I bet you're a- no, THE best Hanafuda player ever!! Can I please play a game with you? Pleaaaaseeeee???"

"I....um...," Momo looked down at his deck, up at Aya, then down at his deck again

"Um...okay, sure, " he nodded, starting to shuffle the deck.

"Yay!!" Aya wiggled with anticipation as he drew the first card.

- - -

Many hours and many Hanafuda games later, the sound of laughter filled the air.

"And then," Aya finished her story with a giggle. "I realized it wasn't a monster at all, but a teeny tiny Skwovet!"

Despite his initial shyness, Momo found himself chuckling along with her. It was an odd feeling, being around her...something about the young girl made Momo feel at ease...was it her excitement? Her energy? He couldn't put his finger on it, but she was unlike anyone he had ever met.

"And...that's the last season," Momo smiled, placing down his last card. "I win."

"Again?!?" Aya exclaimed, her eyes widening in surprise. "Aw, darn! I'll beat you next time, I swear!"

Momo looked up at the sky, and, to his surprise, the moon was already past its highest point in the sky. "Oh...it's getting late," he frowned. "My family's probably gonna be looking for me..."

"Oh! Mine too!" Aya recalled her long forgotten pile of snacks. "It's funny....it doesn't feel like I've been playing long at all!"

"Yeah, me too...," Momo agreed. "I...I wish I could've played more with you..."

Suddenly, Aya was hit with a burst of genius.

"We don't have!" Aya smiled. "At least, not for very long! You can come visit me sometime, and we can play more then!" She pointed behind him. "I live up there in the mountains!"

"In the mountains? Woah..." Momo's eyes shone with awe. "Your family must be really strong if they live that far up..."

"Hehe, they are!" Aya bragged, placing her hands on her hips in pride. "I know a really cool clearing that's perfect for playing games! We can meet there!"

"Oh that sounds fun! Um....," he paused. "But how will we recognize each other...?"

"Ooh! We can wear our masks!" Aya suggested. "If we can play Hanafuda outside of the festival, why can't we wear our masks, too?"

"Ooh...good point," Momo nodded in agreement. "That....sounds good to me!"

"Yay!" Aya smiled and pulled the unsuspecting boy into a hug.

In her arms, Momo felt all the tension that had built up over the festival finally release...his posture relaxed as he lightly embraced her back, a small smile forming underneath his mask.

"AYAAAAAAA!" Upon hearing her name, the young girl hesitantly broke the hug. "Oh, that's my Oto-San!" She told him. "Well, I'll see you soon!! It was nice to meet you, Momo!"

As the Ogerpon ran off, the Applin shly waved to her. "Good-bye, Aya..!"

- - -

"Oh, thank goodness you're alright," Tomo embraced his daughter tightly, finally letting go of the breathe he hadn't realized he was holding.

"Sorry, Oto-San," Aya shyly apologized. "I didn't mean to scare you! You guys were having so much fun and I didn't wanna interrupt you...plus, I was with a friend, so i was safe!"

"Well, I'm glad you're alright," Miu sighed, gently stroking her head.

"Do you need to be carried back?" Kenji asked, kneeling down to Aya's level.

"Nope! I'm not quite tired yet!" The Ogerpon replied. "I bet I can walk all the way back by myself!"

"We'll see about that," Miu chuckled.

"Please don't push yourself too hard," Tomo added.

"Don't worry, I wont!" Aya replied with a grin.

- - -

AYA, HER DADS, AND MOMO HAVE LEFT THE FESTIVAL

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Mask Festival Event Refs!

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Lief @Miu: "You say you can fly, but you don't have wings. Where are your wings, buddy?"

His smile turned somewhat devious. "You know, it's ok to admit you were lying to make yourself sound cool. I get it. I mean, I'd be jealous too if I were wingless, and saw a Pokemon with wings like mine."

He even proceeded to fully open his own. Just to flaunt. Does his snark know no bounds?

“I’m not lying- I do have WINGS,” Miu shoots a glare in the direction of Lief’s voice. “WATCH.”

Two spots on the Fezandipiti’s shoulder blades started to glow a soft pink. Within seconds, the light expanded outwards, taking the form of large, feathered wings.

“I don’t use them very much anymore, and they tend to get in the way, so I keep them tucked away most of the time. Trust me, I’m still fully capable of flight. Have you ever heard of the saying, ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’?”

“And besides,” Miu adds, smirking. “I’m blind. How do I know that you’re not the one lying to ME about having wings?”

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Featuring Lief from @ask-team-misfit!

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(Response to @the-feral-one!)

”Yeah, thank you! That would be nice!” Aya replied.

However, as they continued on, the Ogerpon started to become more and more visibly nervous- Aya fiddled with her obi and necklace, kicked a little pebble, looked at the ground a lot. Finally, at the end of the path, stood her house.

“Okay….,” she breathed in and gulped, heart pounding. Aya went up towards the door and knocked on it. The Ogerpon started to open her mouth, and-

The three enveloped their daughter in a warm embrace, letting out sighs of relief, sounds of laughter, and shaky sobs.

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(askthewhiterocket) Wandering near the beach with her Meowstic on her shoulder, Kyo spotted Aya in the process of making her sandcastle and drew her brows together in confusion. She looked around frantically for a moment before drawing closer and bending down near Aya. "Excuse me, little one, but... where are your parents? Are you here by yourself?"

“My dads always say I should be carful and I can’t go down into the villages, but I’ve met so many people and they’ve all been so nice! And there was this fun festival that wasn’t even in a village on the island- so, I went by myself!” Aya explains with pride. “I’m sure they’ll be fine, they won’t even notice I’m gone!”

Meanwhile, back in the mountains….

“KENJI!!”

“I checked Aya’s playhouse!! She’s not there!”

“Wh-what about the rest of the house??? Your workshop?? The garden???” Tomo asks. The Monkedori curled his hands into fists, trying to keep them from shaking.

“Y-yes, and she’s not there!” Kenji sputtered, sweat beading on his forehead and slipping down his cheeks. “I-I’ll go double check- I-“

“I’ll fly around,” Miu spoke up, tone stern. “I’ll ask Ichigo and check all the other places she likes. Don’t worry, she- or whoever is behind this- can’t have gone too far.”

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Featuring Kyo and her Meowstic from @askthewhiterocket!

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@chaosoffriendship halo-halo: Kenji, Tomoand and Miu does the mask festival stress you out at all?

“While today is technically the ‘safetest’ time for Aya to be in the village, it’s still extremely dangerous,” Tomo explains. “A million things could happen. Her mask could fall off, she could get lost or kidnapped, she could accidentally reveal too much while talking to a villager-“

“Tomo, dear,” Miu placed a steady hand on his husband’s shoulder. “She’ll be alright, long as we’re vigilant and careful.”

“Yeah, and no one’s as vigilant and careful as you!” Kenji agreed. “And, plus, you got us to help as well! It’s not all on you, y’know.”

The Munkidori doesn’t say anything in response, opting to nod instead, his breaths slowing down to a more normal rate.

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"Fans huh? Must say not what you see often being used as a way for defense. Altought... It sure gives you points in style unlike some other people I can think about haha!"

"They're definitely a very handy weapon. Blends rightttt into a crowd; no one suspects it! Plus, it's an extremely elegant tool....it's very light, and feels very satisfying to weild..."

"And....a sparring match, you say?" Miu asked. "Well, consider my interest piqued! As much as I love my husbands, I've been having matches soley with them for years....I'm very ready to test my skills on someone new!"

Miu beckons to the two. "Come, come! This way to the training grounds!"

The Fezendipiti takes the hilt and ward to a dirt clearing, marked off from the forest by a fence. Miu walks to one end of the arena and shifts into position, taking out his fans.

"Alright, then," he told the pair. "I'll let you two go first, since I'm a proper gentleman- Oh! And, before we begin, would you like me to go easy on you? There's no shame if that's the case- I can be a little.....ruthless if I'm using my full power."

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*neopet-ifys your ogre* For @poniquest’s art challenge! :D

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M has brought Pizzas Give you a box filled with your favorite pizza and if you don't like pizza the box has your favorite dessert

"Woah...."

"It smells very good....Aya, could you tell me what it is?"

"Yup yup! It's a circle bread with cheese and some sorta meat circles on it!"

"I don't think we should eat this- it looks suspicious...

"Aw c'mon, Tomo! I'm pretty sure it's fine!"

"Besides, if any of us get....indigestion, you know how to deal with it. I trust your skills."

"Yeah!! C'mon, Oto-San!! Please?????"

"...."

"Alright, I suppose a few bites wouldn't hurt, just this once."

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Walt approaches Kenji with a really excited but a bit nervous face.

"Wow, I've n-never saw a P-Pokémon like you. I've overheard y-you did pull the tree WITH YOUR BARE HANDS??? Oh, s-sorry, I've just s-surprised about it. Did you actually pull it?"

"I'm pretty strong- but there are a few things that are even difficult for me to lift-I usually don't pull them out unless I need to."

"C'mon, Papa!" Aya begged. "Can't you please show them??? PLEEEAAASEEEE???"

Kenji chuckled. "Alright, alright, sure! Why not!"

The Okidogi made his way over to one of the trees in the area and dug his hands into the bark.

Tomo glanced at the Ogerpon, then at everyone else in the area. He made sure to distance himself from Aya and beckoned Poni to follow.

Tomo said in a low whisper. "All you need to know is that most people who live here wouldn't think twice about killing my daughter. I'm sure you can put the rest of the puzzle pieces together yourself."

Miu snapped his fan shut with a sigh. "Honestly, it might be preferred if you stay, rather than leave- but I suppose you can go, as long as you don't tell anyone about us, especially any of the residents on the island."

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Little note here, this post chronologically, in the story's timeline, happens before the Magi Retreat/Event! ^^

Featuring Walt from @aro-pokeverse , Poni from @ogre-n-partner , and Angel from @askteamsunshine !

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If you're still doing the crackship, Miu and Oceania? :3 (@/askchimeknight)

Tried to make him look pearlescent, like the inside of a shell! ^^