#zena's ficverse

[ninjagofsmretributionau]

Tamasayang AU Poster!!

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[keliharuza]

Going into the Dragon Ball fandom, I wasn't expecting it to resonate with me as much as it did. Initially, I had only really heard about the "It's over 9000" meme, until a friend in my Discord community shared clips of DBZA in October of 2023. While watching the parody, I was immediately drawn to the relationship between Gohan and Goku, which felt surprisingly genuine, even amidst comedic exaggeration. This led me to dive into the actual anime series, and I was captivated by the intricate storytelling, intense battles, and the development of characters beyond their initial impressions. I found myself drawn towards the Tournament of Power arc and, having been part of the Ninjago Fandom, another community that took stories meant for a younger audience and expanded upon them unexpectedly, I appreciated the depth that Dragon Ball offered.

The Tournament of Power, with its vast array of characters from different universes, each with their unique abilities and backgrounds, was a spectacle that kept me eagerly anticipating each new episode. The stakes were high, the action was intense, and the emotional moments genuinely moved me. It was during this arc that I truly understood the enduring appeal of Dragon Ball. As I explored the lore and intricacies of the Dragon Ball universe, I was impressed by how the series evolved. It wasn't just about the battles and power-ups; it was also about exploring the moral dilemmas faced by the characters, the consequences of their actions, and the exploration of the multiverse concept.

What struck me the most was the complex character development. Dragon Ball went beyond the stereotypical hero-villain dynamics, portraying characters with shades of gray, making them relatable, and adding layers to their personalities (something I've been exploring in my FSMR Ninjago AU). Being part of the Ninjago Fandom, where fans often contributed to the narrative through various mediums, I was pleasantly surprised to find a similar creative energy within the Dragon Ball community. Fan theories, fan art, and fan-made content added a new dimension to my experience, allowing me to engage with the series in ways I hadn't anticipated.

Thus began my journey with this story. I initially read stories revolving around the post-Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie and my adoration for Gohan reached an all-time high. As a character, Gohan had already become a favorite of mine during the Tournament of Power arc. His growth from a timid child to a formidable warrior and his genuine kindness and intellect resonated with me. He reminded me of myself at times, and the headcanons revolving around his trauma struck a chord within me that I hadn't expected. The exploration of Gohan's character, both in the official material and the fan-created content, became a focal point of my journey into the Dragon Ball fandom.

Gohan's evolution remained a central theme in the post-Super Hero movie stories. The narratives delved into the aftermath of the events, his relationships with other characters, and his personal struggles. The fan-created stories, much like the Ninjago AU content I was familiar with, showcased the depth of creativity within the Dragon Ball community. Fan writers and artists took Gohan on new adventures, exploring facets of his character that hadn't been fully realized in the official material.

The themes of trauma and personal growth became particularly poignant in these stories. It was fascinating to see how the fandom took the foundation laid by the series and expanded upon it, addressing the psychological impact of the battles Gohan had faced. The parallels between the struggles of fictional characters and the complexities of real-life experiences were unexpectedly resonant.

As a participant in the Ninjago and Dragon Ball fandoms, I found a common thread in the fan communities' ability to use creative expression to explore deeper themes within the source material. Whether through fan fiction, art, or discussions, the fans contributed to the narrative in a way that went beyond mere entertainment. It became a means of introspection, empathy, and shared understanding.

The unexpected connection I felt with Gohan's character and the nuanced exploration of his experiences in fan content added a personal layer to my journey. It was no longer just about watching an anime or reading fan stories; it became a form of self-reflection, a way to connect with others who found resonance in the same narratives.

As my appreciation for Dragon Ball deepened, I enjoyed the official content and actively sought out the diverse expressions of creativity within the fandom. It was a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and how fictional narratives can become a canvas for personal exploration and connection within a community of like-minded enthusiasts.

[keliharuza]

@soul-of-the-existence XENU AND YAKUNAN!!!

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[keliharuza]

Me and @morro-the-true-green-ninja have been working on a music project together revolving our AUs, as we've realized that both of our AUs have one thing in common: The First Spinjitzu Master has screwed characters up emotionally and physically, who eventually become main antagonists in the canon series (Yakunan becoming the Overlord, and Avra becoming the Preeminent). Here's a little look into that.

This particular image is the last moment that Yakunan, and his son Xenudah have together, before Yakunan leaves to fight Hikari, the First Spinjitzu Master. As Yakunan becomes further corrupted by his element, the crystals turn from an indigo blue-purple into a bright pink, which is how they look in Crystalized, so I wanted to tie that in with me and Morro's combined alternate universe. Additionally, it's this very color shift that finally breaks Xenudah, as he realizes his father is no longer with him and the same person he once knew.

AU blog: @ninjagofsmretributionau

[ninjagofsmretributionau]

First Spinjitzu Master's Retribution: A LEGO Ninjago AU

Created by Zena Airale ( @keliharuza ), Elina Sakura ( @elina-sakura ), and Morro/Winderful/SOTE/Soul of the Existence ( @soul-of-the-existence ), First Spinjitzu Master's Retribution is a Ninjago AU revolving around the First Spinjitzu Master's inner prejudices. Many of the aus in this multiverse have the Overlord and/or the Preeminent are more sympathetic characters. They have families of their own, and it's these relationships that fuel the First Spinjitzu Master's hatred over them, as he believed anything that would normally be associated with darkness and evil are that way by default. Website: https://sites.google.com/view/fsmsretributionau/home?authuser=0 Discord: https://discord.gg/GkuxZjUKcd Old account: @fanmadeninjagomovie

[keliharuza]

Aw thxxxx!!

Request for @zenavari of her Ninjago fancharacter.

[keliharuza]

FSM's Retribution: A Ninjago AU

Okay, so me and @morro-the-true-green-ninja have started working on a Ninjago AU revolving the FSM being a jerk to our ocs and screwin em over Website: https://sites.google.com/view/fsmsretributionau/home?authuser=0 Community Discord Server Permanent Link: https://discord.gg/cdX745C4kg Tumblr: @ninjagofsmretributionau

[keliharuza]

Alternate refsheet for Xenudah by me and @morro-the-true-green-ninja

[keliharuza]

@morro-the-true-green-ninja drew Xenudah for me 😂

[keliharuza]

Revised version of the Akurai Family Backstory in my ficverse

Yakunan came before the Oni could corrupt him and the FSM (Hikari). Yakunan raised Xenudah with Hikari together (non-romantically for clarification) then the Oni came. Yakunan fought the oni with the FSM but Yakunan (who dubbed himself the Overlord) and Xenudah got corrupted as a result. Yakunan raised his son Xenudah until he was 10 years old. Both before Yakunan’s corruption, and during it, he became emotionally distant from Xenudah, pressuring him to achieve extremely high standards, which Xenudah was heavily uncomfortable with. He hid Xenudah within a cave, then battled Hikari for control over Ninjago. As it turned out, Hikari was playing the Akurai family the whole time, believing all those who were associated with darkness and shadow were evil by default. In a last-ditch effort to ‌defeat the First Spinjitzu Master, Yakunan merged with his element of darkness, losing his humanity partly, nearly forgetting about his son. When the land split, Yakunan realized his son was trapped within that cave and could do nothing to bring him back. In his despair and devastation, he descended further into madness, vowing to take control of Ninjago to reunite with his child once again. When Xenudah realized his father was no longer in his presence, he began to resent him while also desperately longing for him to come back. When Xenudah was alone, Shiren had a one-night stand with him. In her guilt, she fled, taking Kymika with her upon her birth. However, she felt she could no longer raise Kymika, fearing that her daughter's lineage would ruin her life and how people would perceive her, and she gave her up for adoption at a very young age. She became known as a vigilante fighter called the Crimson Shinobi since then. Having lost all three of his family members, Xenudah descended further into madness until he reached his breaking point: upon his freedom from his prison, his ongoing resentment evolved into fury, vengeance, and hatred towards Lloyd, who he had presumed to have killed his father as the Ultimate Spinjitzu Master (which was not the case as Lloyd purified him, much like he had with Garmadon). All members of the family desperately sought to reunite with each other once again.

[keliharuza]

I recently mentioned giving the Overlord a family and more depth, so here's the backstory in full:

Yakunan came before the Oni could corrupt him and the FSM (Hikari). Yakunan raised Xenudah with Hikari together (non-romantically for clarification), but then the Oni came. Yakunan fought the oni with the FSM but Yakunan (who dubbed himself the Overlord) and Xenudah got corrupted as a result. Yakunan raised his son Xenudah until he was 10 years old. He hid Xenudah within a cave, then battled Hikari for control over Ninjago. As it turned out, Hikari was playing the Akurai family the whole time, believing all those who were associated with darkness and shadow were evil by default. In a last ditch effort to attempt to defeat the First Spinjitzu Master, Yakunan merged with his element of darkness, losing his humanity partly, nearly forgetting about his son. When the land split, Yakunan realized his son was trapped within that cave and could do nothing to bring him back. In his despair and devastation, he descended further into madness, vowing to take control of Ninjago to reunite with his child once again. When Xenudah realized his father was no longer in his presence, he began to feel resentful towards him while also desperately longing for him to come back. When Xenudah was alone, Shiren had a one-night stand with him. In her guilt, she fled, taking Kymika with her upon her birth. However, she felt she could no longer raise Kymika, fearing that her daughter's lineage would ruin her life and how people would perceive her, and she gave her up for adoption at a very young age. She became known as a vigilante fighter called the Crimson Shinobi since then. Having lost all three of his family members, Xenudah descended further into madness until he reached his breaking point: upon his freedom from his prison, his ongoing resentment evolved into fury, vengeance, and hatred towards Lloyd, who he had presumed to have killed his father as the Ultimate Spinjitzu Master (which was not the case as Lloyd purified him, much like he had with Garmadon). All members of the family desperately sought to reunite with each other once again.

Faceclaims: (I cannot draw well for the life of me)

Xenudah

Shiren

Kymika

Yakunan

[keliharuza]

POV: Xenu and Yakunan are being attacked, and to protect his child, Yakunan uses his element to create a forcefield

A collab edit with @morro-the-true-green-ninja

[keliharuza]

Revised:

Yakunan came before the Oni could corrupt him and the FSM (Hikari). Yakunan raised Xenudah with Hikari together (non-romantically for clarification), but then the Oni came. Yakunan fought the oni with the FSM but Yakunan (who dubbed himself the Overlord) and Xenudah got corrupted as a result. Yakunan raised his son Xenudah until he was 10 years old. He hid Xenudah within a cave, then battled Hikari for control over Ninjago. As it turned out, Hikari was playing the Akurai family the whole time, believing all those who were associated with darkness and shadow were evil by default. In a last ditch effort to attempt to defeat the First Spinjitzu Master, Yakunan merged with his element of darkness, losing his humanity partly, nearly forgetting about his son. When the land split, Yakunan realized his son was trapped within that cave and could do nothing to bring him back. In his despair and devastation, he descended further into madness, vowing to take control of Ninjago to reunite with his child once again. When Xenudah realized his father was no longer in his presence, he began to feel resentful towards him while also desperately longing for him to come back. When Xenudah was alone, Shiren had a one-night stand with him. In her guilt, she fled, taking Kymika with her upon her birth. However, she felt she could no longer raise Kymika, fearing that her daughter's lineage would ruin her life and how people would perceive her, and she gave her up for adoption at a very young age. She became known as a vigilante fighter called the Crimson Shinobi since then. Having lost all three of his family members, Xenudah descended further into madness until he reached his breaking point: upon his freedom from his prison, his ongoing resentment evolved into fury, vengeance, and hatred towards Lloyd, who he had presumed to have killed his father as the Ultimate Spinjitzu Master (which was not the case as Lloyd purified him, much like he had with Garmadon). All members of the family desperately sought to reunite with each other once again.

Okay, so the saying goes “cool motive, still murder”. But how about: cool murder.. still motive?

The Overlord’s not really that bad a guy.. if the First Spinjitzu Master didn’t judge him immediately, for being an evil shadow, things could have turned out better, and that was when he was just created.. one could even say, his childhood! We gotta give the Overlord a chance to redeem himself

[keliharuza]

I gave the overlord a family and traumadumped on them don't mind me >w<

More info here

[keliharuza]

Forever not over this.

Tamasayang AU Poster!!

Art by @soul-of-the-existence and graphic design by @keliharuza

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TAMASUI AND NEENEE AAAAAA THEY LIVE IN MY FRICKING MIND RENT FREE I SWEAR- @morro-da-ghost @soul-of-the-existence @elina-sakura

Tamasayang AU Poster!!

Art by @soul-of-the-existence and graphic design by @keliharuza