#og randy isn't going to be having a good time

[destiny-in-the-universe]

Into the Ninjaverse: RC9GN AU

Alright, I finally managed to have some time to myself-

I had two different directions for this verse and I've yet to decide which one I want to use. I'll start with one that's more 'true' to the canon of ITSV/ATSV and the idea that OG! Randy takes the spot of Miles Morales (and poor Randy is definitely going to go through it-). I'm honestly thinking that across multiple universes, there are other Ninjas (none of which are Randy, for ahems reasons-). Unfortunately for our hero, he finds one of the Ninjas in his own dimension and decides he needs to help them.

Randy is startled to realize this is the First Ninja, only... different. He doesn't know what to do, deciding he's just flat out bringing him home. I honestly think the reason he makes the connection is either outfit design OR Finja takes the mask off in front of Randy and that's how he knows, but moving on-

So Randy now is finding out other universes exist- this poor kid is a little overwhelmed because he's been the Ninja for less than a year and is struggling to wrap his mind around it. Unfortunately, things spiral out of control when other Ninjas appear- it's now caught the attention of McFist, Viceroy, and the Sorcerer which is a massive problem. The Ninjas will have to face them head on as the final arc, but of course I could still be a menace if ATSV and the "Ninja Society" is integrated into the storyline. We'll be getting to that later!

Option 2 is honestly based off of having OG Randy meeting the different AU's I've created- the problem is just choosing the right ones, or pick the ones my readers (and myself because this is incredibly self indulgent) would be most interested by. I honestly think this could be done as a season finale type thing where I kind of just chuck Randy into a portal and is now stuck in another reality with no way to get home but ends up in other dimensions, and it's a whole mess because reasons

Although genuinely, I'm leaning more toward the first one so! I'm providing a brief depiction of each of the characters- both in the OG and alternate timelines

Randy Cunningham (canon universe)- 14 at the start of ITNV. He's only been the Ninja for a few months and is still adjusting to his duties but overall, he's doing pretty well. He ends up finding an alternate version of the First Ninja and decides to help him (how could he not when he literally finds him unconscious?)

Howard Weinerman (canon universe): pretty much the same as canon! Nothing really changes yet-

First Ninja / ??? (alternate universe/dimension 616): meant to take the role of Peter B Parker, this version of Finja has long since retired from his responsibilities as the Ninja. Due to things going wrong in his timeline, he hasn't been as active as he could be and his meeting with Randy only happens by pure chance

Howard Weinerman/??? (alternate universe): This version of Howard is still in the works, but I like to think he's not the Ninja per se- genuinely thinking of incorporating a version of Howard who works for McFist and Viceroy, or even something to do with tengu! Howard. Only... he's extremely startled and surprised to see Randy (though why?)

Theresa Fowler/The Purple Ninja (alternate universe): I feel like she'd be a little adjacent to Penny from ITSV! Because I said so- there's not really a lot for her right now, but I don't consider Fowlham endgame for this AU at all (i have other things in mind, that's all i'm going to say)

Nomi/Nomicon/??? (alternate canon): y'all are going to hate me for this- or you might not, but I do consider there's the one singular universe where the Nomicon is human and takes on a role eerily similar to Miguel Rivera for... ahems reasons (i think you can figure it out, but for now- consider all of this to be non-canon to the ITNV world! at least for now)

I like to think canon! Nomicon can have a human form but chooses not to reveal themself- as a personal quota to remain cold and neutral to all Ninjas but at the same time, they can't help seeing something different in Randy. This is self indulgent, I'm going to write what I want hahah

There's also a lesser version of this idea where it's more like the Ninjas are still Ninjas, but also have like- spiderman-esque vibes as well? I keep thinking of a fusion between the two, and now honestly I might just switch between the three versions until I settle on one I like!

For now, these are my current thoughts! Please comment on this or something- I genuinely want to see who's interested!

Current Tag List:

into the ninjaverse / ITNV - general tag

ask itnv - for asks about the characters!

itnv talks - responses/answers to the asks

I'm not really expecting this AU to garner a lot of attention but just in case- I have these setup because someone's got to be interested!

[artsartblog]

Last post of art for now ^w^

This is a redesign I made recently of my RC9GN oc Clarissa Knowles. I decided to give her a more goth look than she had before since I felt like she really wasn't hitting the gothic mark I was going for. Her clothes do have a hint of purple in them because I chose colors that were more on the purple side to pay homage to her original design. I even gave her makeup this time since I really wanted to before, but never did. I pretty much kept everything but her outfit the same with the addition of makeup and accessories.

This is actually my most recent piece (literally finished it yesterday/at 12am this morning), which is of the Secret Trio. I added my ocs for the different fandoms (Clarissa, Beth and Kamala) because I wanted to kinda show the friendship dynamics between my ocs and the protagonists. I will say Kamala is going under a redesign because I forgot what her og design was so this is now her current design. She is monkey demon that is inspired by the Monkey King (like she herself is a fan of the Monkey King and has kinda based her personality around the idea of being a mischievous monkey that does whatever the fuck she wants, despite being a teenager). Kamala is usually using magic to hide her true form to be able to exist in society, but at home or when she really just doesn't feel like using magic she will be in her monkey form (which isn't much different from her disguised form). Also the reason why Randy is in the ninja suit is to show off that Clarissa knows he is the ninja and helps out with the stanked monsters (mostly by keeping others safe with her own magical powers).

Lastly, we have Yumichika Norisu (who is named after and based on one of my favorite characters from Bleach). Yumi is an oc I made to be related to another RC9GN oc, named Sayuki, who acts as the surrogate love child of Sayuki and Gorou (basically @quirinah oc version of one of the norisu nine that has become one of my favorites because Q just makes the best characters I swear). Sayuki's cousin ends up taking on the Norisu name because of how much the Norisu Nine for their village and because only one of the nine survived (basically trying to keep the norisu family alive without actually being apart of the og family). Yumi actually doesn't feel he deserves his last name because he was raised learning about the true history of the Ninja and the Norisu Nine. He's still a wip oc since I'm still figuring him out, but basically he's the love child of Sayuki and Gorou (who I assume never have the chance to actually start their own family considering how things go for the Norisu Nine and the ages Q came up for the nine).

So yeah. Feel free to send in any asks for any of my ocs. Likes are nice, but reblogs are more appreciated. As always have good day and stay creative!

[thesoundofmadness]

@destiny-in-the-universe thank u for induldging me

here's some random hcs i have about (band) levander

Levander is the producer, songwriter, and guitarist of 30stm. Ask him anything about music theory, and you'll get a tedtalk's worth of answers. He's easy going and easy to talk to. I imagine he's 26-27 in age.

he doesn't know anything about the ninja until his multiverse bs happens. Before, he thought the ninja was cool and appreciative of their existence.

isn't british, but pretends to have an accent bc he's an ex one direction stan

OBSESSED with musicals.

Alongside producing for 30stm, he does alot of music work on tv shows and movies. Excels in writing rock and classical music in particular. He also helps out other bands if needed

Officially plays guitar, but can also play bass if needed.

Struggles with confidence in his work. Worries he's not good enough and doesn't have the talent for his work.

slightly alcholic.

i'm working on his own character arc.

His relationship with Randy is friendly and chill. Randy's grateful to Levender for helping him find his way after the mind wipe. Levender's grateful that Randy didn't let him give up on his dream.

His relationship with Howard is. more like a coworker you're really comfortable with. Howard's a bit of an ass to Levender, and there's some distance, but they bond over feeling '2nd place'. Howard admires how serious Levender is about this band thing, and Levender pushes Howard to give more than he thinks he can.

rides a motorcycle

Resentment hcs:

30STM's 5th studio album is called RESENTMENTS, and is about randy and howard's ninja trauma

Levender produces it, helps with songwriting, but doesn't add much himself. Given how important this album is to Randy and Howard, he doesn't feel like he should intrude.

Randy really struggles to write the album. Ultimately wants to do it, but has a bunch of mixed feelings about it. Levender pushes him to open up and writes what he wants.

Howard can't write song lyrics for SHIT. Levender helps him with his half of it, but it's a struggle. Howard, not wanting to break his promise to Randy, doesn't want to open up.

Levender tries to close this distance between them. Ultimately ends on a 'im here if you want to talk' sorta thing.

During randyverse:

in the randyverse au, (band) Levander mainly acts as emotional support to the band bros and guide randy. Doesn't have much of an arc of his own, unfortunately.

He didn't know anything about the ninja before this, so to learn that 1. the ninja is a high schooler, 2. randy was the ninja and doesn't remember it. 3. the fucking multiverse exists. WITHOUT being able to tell anyone is alot.

whenever he sees OG/Guide Randy schlomping into the nomicon for the first time, he thinks they straight up died. They're in there for like, 2 hours and levender nearly calls the police

I like to think guide randy's character arc is learning to let himself live and accept people into his life. levender helps with that, similar to how he helped band randy before.

dude REALLY wants to meet his alternate self(s). it's not fair that randy and howard do and he doesn't.

he has a sorta friendly relationship with the OG nomicon?? OG Nomicon probably asks him about the band bros at some point.

if it wasn't for band howard, levender would've outed them and this whole multiverse thing immediately.

OG/Swap levender are non-existent, but guide levender does get a brief cameo

guide au levender hcs

in the guide au, Randy doesn't mind wipe and works as a teacher at the school.

during college, Levender approached Randy. They were friends for a bit, but Randy declines being in a band with Levander. Levander's understanding, wishes him luck with being a teacher, and they split.

Levender works as a music producer. Doesn't have much of a following of his own, but produces and composes music for others.

Randy and Levender are just kinda awkward with each other. They see each other around town, say hi, and that's it. Levender doesn't have much of a relationship with Howard.

When the 'guide' arc starts, Band Levender seeks out Guide Levender and asks for his autograph.

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

anyone want some thoughts and HCs about Levender in the Randyverse