Non-Canon The Nutcracker: Arcade Edition (Christmas Special)

[Yun Lee]

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Prologue: A Sweet Soirée

Ah, Christmas. There's something truly special about the season, isn't there? A certain magic to it that you can feel even if you don't celebrate one of the many December holidays yourself. Whether it be from the time spent with loved ones, from the snow and decorations, or something else...Christmas exudes some sort of warmth that many other holidays don't. Perhaps that is why its influence can be felt all over the world? Including within the Kanzuki zaibatsu all the way in Japan. Hosting the annual Kanzuki Christmas Party has been a yearly tradition for fifty years now, and this year is no exception. The new head of the family, Karin, has promised a night where no expense is spared. First-class food, beautiful music, and a general atmosphere of sophistication are all a given at this party.

And you just so happen to have been invited.

You can remember the beautiful red envelope, sealed with golden wax, with your name written on the front in gorgeous calligraphy. There was the faintest smell of peppermint there, and a lovely invitation within to Karin's party on Christmas Eve. And, with no other plans, you were more than happy to go!

Kanzuki Estate is your destination, and it's breathtaking. Not only is its elegant, centuries-old architecture still gorgeous in the modern day, but the entire area is decorated with red and gold ornaments and tinsel, matching the beautiful tree in the dining room.

Speaking of the dining hall, there is a large buffet set out that you're free to help yourself to. Just the smell makes your mouth water!

You notice that for the time being, Karin herself is nowhere to be found. But there is plenty to do at the moment, so that isn't your concern! You could enjoy the buffet, mingle with other guests or the butler standing off to the side, or dance to the beautiful music the live symphony is playing. I'm sure if you look around, you could find a dancing partner! And you could try looking for Karin, if you simply must find her...as it looks like one guest is trying to do.

Cast List

@dark as Al Simmons (Spawn)
@Takumi as Bee (Bee and Puppycat) and Oliver (Vocaloid)
@Alex Azure as Chibiterasu (Okami)
@belVita as Davey Stone (Eight Crazy Nights)
@Jeremi as Elena (Street Fighter) and Hecate(Marvel Comics, Earth-616)
@ThatAverageGuy as Escargoon (Kirby: Right Back At Ya!)
@Khan of the Mardu as Ibuki (Street Fighter)
@Sen as Issun (Okami)
@thatguyinthestore as King Dedede (Kirby: Right Back At Ya!)
@Minerva as Luka Megurine (Vocaloid)
@Crow as MadokaP (Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls) and Momoka Sakurai (Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls)
@Pretentious Pineapple as Okami Amaterasu(Okami)
@Widowmaker as Plutia/Iris Heart(Hyperdimension Neptunia) and Sans(Underfell)
@Gummi Bunnies as Shun Akiyama (Yakuza) and Haruka Suwamura (Yakuza)
@Lucky as Will Knight (Original Character) and Orion (Original Character)​

 

[Raynar Saassin]

Enter: Plutia.

"Plutia? There's a mailed envelope here for you!"
"Oooooh, what is it?"
"You have been invited to a special Christmas Party? Yaaaaay! Can I go Histy? Can I go?"
"You may go Plutia. You have worked hard gathering shares for us so I'm more than happy to let you go."
"Yaaaaay!"
"Wait, don't forget to---" Door slam. "---Not transform during the party... I only hope that no one gets her angry..."

Ah, the wonderful time of the year known as Christmas. The perfect opportunity for the CPU's of Gamindustri to relax and take a break from gathering shares and producing Games for their citizens. This was an ideal opportunity for Plutia to truly relax and enjoy time away from questing and napping.

Once Plutia entered the main building at the location specified on the envelope, she was in awe of how pretty everything was. From the numerous christmas lights, to the giant tree, to the lights on the walls and ceilings, to the giant tree, and to all the amazing food and treats left around for the guests. It was truly a Christmas Party.

"This place is amaaaazing~ I hope to meet some new friends here~ It'd be nice to get away from working... I wonder who will be coming? Hehe~"

---

Enter: Sans.

"Sans you Pathetic slob! Get up!!!"
"Wahh! Uh, Boss? What's going on, it's 4-30 in the fucking morning..."
"You've been invited to some Christmas Party and they didn't bother to invite me, the Great and Terrible Papyrus!"
"Well, gee, Boss, I wonder why they didn't invite you. Maybe because you're such a fucking asshole all the time? Ugh. I'll go. But only because they took the time to reach us all the way here in Underfell despite knowing how different we are. Hmph."
"How dare they not invite me, the Great and Terrible Papyrus, captain of the Royal Guard. Hmph. Peasants. I'll be in my torture room."

Sans teleported to the location specified on the envelope and discovered all the Christmas Decorations, presents and happy atmosphere that was generated this time of year. "So what? It's just another fancy place throwing a party. What makes this one so fucking different? I wonder who the other pathetic slobs that got sent here are? Eh. They had better know some respect around me. I ain't so nice and peaceful like that brat."

"Guess I'm ready to have a Great Time. Pfft. Whatever."​

 

[Raptor Jesus]

Prologue: A Sweet Soirée

Ah, Christmas. There's something truly special about the season, isn't there? A certain magic to it that you can feel even if you don't celebrate one of the many December holidays yourself. Whether it be from the time spent with loved ones, from the snow and decorations, or something else...Christmas exudes some sort of warmth that many other holidays don't. Perhaps that is why its influence can be felt all over the world? Including within the Kanzuki zaibatsu all the way in Japan. Hosting the annual Kanzuki Christmas Party has been a yearly tradition for fifty years now, and this year is no exception. The new head of the family, Karin, has promised a night where no expense is spared. First-class food, beautiful music, and a general atmosphere of sophistication are all a given at this party.

And you just so happen to have been invited.

You can remember the beautiful red envelope, sealed with golden wax, with your name written on the front in gorgeous calligraphy. There was the faintest smell of peppermint there, and a lovely invitation within to Karin's party on Christmas Eve. And, with no other plans, you were more than happy to go!

Kanzuki Estate is your destination, and it's breathtaking. Not only is its elegant, centuries-old architecture still gorgeous in the modern day, but the entire area is decorated with red and gold ornaments and tinsel, matching the beautiful tree in the dining room.

Speaking of the dining hall, there is a large buffet set out that you're free to help yourself to. Just the smell makes your mouth water!

You notice that for the time being, Karin herself is nowhere to be found. But there is plenty to do at the moment, so that isn't your concern! You could enjoy the buffet, mingle with other guests or the butler standing off to the side, or dance to the beautiful music the live symphony is playing. I'm sure if you look around, you could find a dancing partner! And you could try looking for Karin, if you simply must find her...as it looks like one guest is trying to do.

Cast List

@dark as Al Simmons (Spawn)
@Takumi as Bee (Bee and Puppycat) and Oliver (Vocaloid)
@Alex Azure as Chibiterasu (Okami)
@belVita as Davey Stone (Eight Crazy Nights)
@Jeremi as Elena (Street Fighter) and Hecate(Marvel Comics, Earth-616)
@ThatAverageGuy as Escargoon (Kirby: Right Back At Ya!)
@Khan of the Mardu as Ibuki (Street Fighter)
@Sen as Issun (Okami)
@thatguyinthestore as King Dedede (Kirby: Right Back At Ya!)
@Minerva as Luka Megurine (Vocaloid)
@Crow as MadokaP (Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls) and Momoka Sakurai (Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls)
@Pretentious Pineapple as Okami Amaterasu(Okami)
@Widowmaker as Plutia/Iris Heart(Hyperdimension Neptunia) and Sans(Underfell)
@Gummi Bunnies as Shun Akiyama (Yakuza) and Haruka Suwamura (Yakuza)
@Lucky as Will Knight (Original Character) and Orion (Original Character)​

As soon as the party started, a rather large looking... Penguin burst into the room, along with a snail companion, literally kicking open the doors.

"HAH HAH HAH!" The self-proclaimed "King of Dreamland" laughed Upon entered the room, his obnoxious voice no doubt catching the attention of all the occupants. "Why, this looks like a mighty fine party! Makes sense, for someone as great and magnificent as me!! Ain't that right, Escargoon?!"

Whether or not he got a response, King DeDeDe would stop as he noticed something on the other side of the room.

A buffet table!

"Well, I might as well sample the orderves!" The penguin exclaimed before shoving his snail companion out of the way and breaking out into a sprint (a slow one, mind you). His might steps shook the entire room.

Upon reaching the table, DeDeDe opened his mouth and began literally inhaling all the food!

@Yun Lee @Widowmaker @ThatAverageGuy​

 

[Hida Tomonatsu]

Prologue: A Sweet Soirée

Ah, Christmas. There's something truly special about the season, isn't there? A certain magic to it that you can feel even if you don't celebrate one of the many December holidays yourself. Whether it be from the time spent with loved ones, from the snow and decorations, or something else...Christmas exudes some sort of warmth that many other holidays don't. Perhaps that is why its influence can be felt all over the world? Including within the Kanzuki zaibatsu all the way in Japan. Hosting the annual Kanzuki Christmas Party has been a yearly tradition for fifty years now, and this year is no exception. The new head of the family, Karin, has promised a night where no expense is spared. First-class food, beautiful music, and a general atmosphere of sophistication are all a given at this party.

And you just so happen to have been invited.

You can remember the beautiful red envelope, sealed with golden wax, with your name written on the front in gorgeous calligraphy. There was the faintest smell of peppermint there, and a lovely invitation within to Karin's party on Christmas Eve. And, with no other plans, you were more than happy to go!

Kanzuki Estate is your destination, and it's breathtaking. Not only is its elegant, centuries-old architecture still gorgeous in the modern day, but the entire area is decorated with red and gold ornaments and tinsel, matching the beautiful tree in the dining room.

Speaking of the dining hall, there is a large buffet set out that you're free to help yourself to. Just the smell makes your mouth water!

You notice that for the time being, Karin herself is nowhere to be found. But there is plenty to do at the moment, so that isn't your concern! You could enjoy the buffet, mingle with other guests or the butler standing off to the side, or dance to the beautiful music the live symphony is playing. I'm sure if you look around, you could find a dancing partner! And you could try looking for Karin, if you simply must find her...as it looks like one guest is trying to do.

Cast List

@dark as Al Simmons (Spawn)
@Takumi as Bee (Bee and Puppycat) and Oliver (Vocaloid)
@Alex Azure as Chibiterasu (Okami)
@belVita as Davey Stone (Eight Crazy Nights)
@Jeremi as Elena (Street Fighter) and Hecate(Marvel Comics, Earth-616)
@ThatAverageGuy as Escargoon (Kirby: Right Back At Ya!)
@Khan of the Mardu as Ibuki (Street Fighter)
@Sen as Issun (Okami)
@thatguyinthestore as King Dedede (Kirby: Right Back At Ya!)
@Minerva as Luka Megurine (Vocaloid)
@Crow as MadokaP (Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls) and Momoka Sakurai (Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls)
@Pretentious Pineapple as Okami Amaterasu(Okami)
@Widowmaker as Plutia/Iris Heart(Hyperdimension Neptunia) and Sans(Underfell)
@Gummi Bunnies as Shun Akiyama (Yakuza) and Haruka Suwamura (Yakuza)
@Lucky as Will Knight (Original Character) and Orion (Original Character)​

Weird, Karin's usually waiting for guests to show up - wonder what's holding her up?

Despite the rather cheerful decor for the festive season, all the smiling faces around her, and her own lovely dress to go with the season, Ibuki couldn't help but feel a little uneasy about the situation that had brought her back to the Kanzuki estate once again. From what the high-school kunoichi knew of her past employer, Karin had never really been one for inviting so many strangers into her home, at least not without a purpose to such an event. Not that she didn't appreciate being invited; it just seemed out of the ordinary for the young heiress. For a brief moment, she couldn't help but hum quietly to herself as her eyes scanned through the crowd, looking for anyone who might fit the bill of someone Karin might want to impress.

Dang, no one off the top of her head stuck out, that at least not that she could recognize as important people. "What are you up to, Karin...?" A soft, curious tone underlined the kunoichi's suspicion that was borne out of simple confusion rather than any sort of malicious worry. However, that curiosity vanished as she spotted one person she did recognize, an old friend who could cheer up anyone with her sweet smile and eccentric sweetness. "Elena! Hey there!" As she waved at the African princess with a wide grin and approached her, Ibuki wondered how long her old friend had been in Japan for. Had her plane just arrived today and she had to rush to make the time to attend? Or had she had the time to get ready somewhere else, with the party being the only thing on her mind?​

​

Only one way to find out, she guessed. "You just get here or something? I'm surprised you didn't call me or just pop up to say hi when you got here."

@Jeremi @Yun Lee ​

 

[Raynar Saassin]

As soon as the party started, a rather large looking... Penguin burst into the room, along with a snail companion, literally kicking open the doors.

"HAH HAH HAH!" The self-proclaimed "King of Dreamland" laughed Upon entered the room, his obnoxious voice no doubt catching the attention of all the occupants. "Why, this looks like a mighty fine party! Makes sense, for someone as great and magnificent as me!! Ain't that right, Escargoon?!"

Whether or not he got a response, King DeDeDe would stop as he noticed something on the other side of the room.

A buffet table!

"Well, I might as well sample the orderves!" The penguin exclaimed before shoving his snail companion out of the way and breaking out into a sprint (a slow one, mind you). His might steps shook the entire room.

Upon reaching the table, DeDeDe opened his mouth and began literally inhaling all the food!

"Hiiiii, my name's Plu---" And her introduction was cut off when the Penguin immediately zoomed past her and began eating all of the food laid out for the guests. This caused her to approach the Penguin like being.

"Ummmm... Mister Penguin? Ummm... Those are supposed to be for everyone that's attending the party... So ummmm... Could you please stop?" She exclaimed slowly, as she witnessed him quite literally eating everything.

@thatguyinthestore

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Weird, Karin's usually waiting for guests to show up - wonder what's holding her up?

Despite the rather cheerful decor for the festive season, all the smiling faces around her, and her own lovely dress to go with the season, Ibuki couldn't help but feel a little uneasy about the situation that had brought her back to the Kanzuki estate once again. From what the high-school kunoichi knew of her past employer, Karin had never really been one for inviting so many strangers into her home, at least not without a purpose to such an event. Not that she didn't appreciate being invited; it just seemed out of the ordinary for the young heiress. For a brief moment, she couldn't help but hum quietly to herself as her eyes scanned through the crowd, looking for anyone who might fit the bill of someone Karin might want to impress.

Dang, no one off the top of her head stuck out, that at least not that she could recognize as important people. "What are you up to, Karin...?" A soft, curious tone underlined the kunoichi's suspicion that was borne out of simple confusion rather than any sort of malicious worry. However, that curiosity vanished as she spotted one person she did recognize, an old friend who could cheer up anyone with her sweet smile and eccentric sweetness. "Elena! Hey there!" As she waved at the African princess with a wide grin and approached her, Ibuki wondered how long her old friend had been in Japan for. Had her plane just arrived today and she had to rush to make the time to attend? Or had she had the time to get ready somewhere else, with the party being the only thing on her mind?

Only one way to find out, she guessed. "You just get here or something? I'm surprised you didn't call me or just pop up to say hi when you got here."

Sans just stood by the wall, arms crossed waiting for everyone to show up. It appeared as if he was studying them almost. "Heh heh. Strong appearance, covering up her mouth it appears, and socialising. Pfft. This beats any party back in the Underground, we have actual humans attending this party. I at least hope this chick is not a pacifist like the brat back home." He exclaimed outloud, not caring if he was heard by her or not. Of course the brat he was referring to was Frisk.
@Khan of the Mardu​

 

[Yun Lee]

Dedede would find his air cut off as a chai wrapped around his neck. The bird would be flung high into the air, only to slam down to the ground about twenty feet away. His attacker stood between him and the buffet table.

"Oi! The Hell you think you're doin', mate?! You can't jus' eat all the food like that!!"

@thatguyinthestore @Widowmaker

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"Ibuki! Elena!"

The guest who had been looking for Karin recognized the voice of her old friend and ran to greet the two.

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"Hey you guys! How are-w-woah!!!" Sakura, unable to step on the brakes fast enough, would crash right into the two girls. Landing on the ground, Sakura rubbed tge back of her neck. "Heh...sorry! I got a little excited there..."

@Khan of the Mardu @Jeremi​

 

[Gummi Bunnies]

❝ Wow! This is amazing! ❞ Haruka's eyes beamed with excitement as she arrived at the party alongside Akiyama. She was pretty surprised to be invited out of everyone participating in the Princess League to this type of occasion, surprising even her manager Mirei. She didn't know what to do first, it even looked like this party wasn't starting fully yet.

❝ Uh, Akiyama-san? Is it fine that I go grab something for us to eat? I know you aren't... um, too formal but ... u-uh... ❞ The young idol mumbled out of curiosity, not exactly wanting to wander off.

❝ That's fine, go on ahead. I'm gonna ask around about the party host. Might as well thank Karin for inviting us over. ❞ Akiyama waved her off, deciding to go on to look for the party host Karin.

Meanwhile with Haruka, she stumbled over seeing a little... conversation between Plutia and DeDeDe near the food. ❝ Um... w-what's happening here? ❞

@Yun Lee @Widowmaker @thatguyinthestore​

 

[Hida Tomonatsu]

"Hiiiii, my name's Plu---" And her introduction was cut off when the Penguin immediately zoomed past her and began eating all of the food laid out for the guests. This caused her to approach the Penguin like being.

"Ummmm... Mister Penguin? Ummm... Those are supposed to be for everyone that's attending the party... So ummmm... Could you please stop?" She exclaimed slowly, as she witnessed him quite literally eating everything.

@thatguyinthestore

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Sans just stood by the wall, arms crossed waiting for everyone to show up. It appeared as if he was studying them almost. "Heh heh. Strong appearance, covering up her mouth it appears, and socialising. Pfft. This beats any party back in the Underground, we have actual humans attending this party. I at least hope this chick is not a pacifist like the brat back home." He exclaimed outloud, not caring if he was heard by her or not. Of course the brat he was referring to was Frisk.
@Khan of the Mardu​

"Huh?"

Despite the soft din of the partygoers, Ibuki was able to hear the voice of what seemed to be some sort of skeleton man talking about her. Wait, skeleton man? What sort of friends or business partners did Karin even have? Plus, the way he talked seemed almost like he was trying to get a fight going or something, which seemed rather strange for an easy-going party with old and new friends. Dangit, why do all the weirdos try to challenge me? First Makoto, and now Jack Skellington... Well, she wasn't going to fight this time; all the skeleton man would get was a simple threat of her eyes narrowing at him to scare him off as one of her hands hovered over the spot where she kept an emergency set of kunai.

Dedede would find his air cut off as a chai wrapped around his neck. The bird would be flung high into the air, only to slam down to the ground about twenty feet away. His attacker stood between him and the buffet table.

"Oi! The Hell you think you're doin', mate?! You can't jus' eat all the food like that!!"

@thatguyinthestore @Widowmaker

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"Ibuki! Elena!"

The guest who had been looking for Karin recognized the voice of her old friend and ran to greet the two.

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"Hey you guys! How are-w-woah!!!" Sakura, unable to step on the brakes fast enough, would crash right into the two girls. Landing on the ground, Sakura rubbed tge back of her neck. "Heh...sorry! I got a little excited there..."

@Khan of the Mardu @Jeremi

Yet before they could come to blows, Ibuki was torn away with a shocked realization that her and Elena weren't the only World Warriors here, "Sakura?! You're here too?" Turning around to face Sakura with a warm-hearted smile, the shinobi was caught off-guard as Sakura slammed right into both her and Elena like a cannonball, sending her toppling to the ground with a yelp. "Uuf! J-Jeez, Sakura, little gentler next time...?" The grumble came with a quick once-over of her own dress, making certain that no dirt or mess had marred the brilliant white of it as she picked herself up. However, the aggravation disappeared as she nodded to the older woman with a grin, happy to see her again, "So, you managed to make time for the party, huh? Actually, how have ya been?"

@Jeremi @Yun Lee @Widowmaker
​

 

[Lucky]

Enter: Orion and Will

Will stared at the invitation he had received and had come to the party and looked over at his older friend Orion. " Could you go over why again I should have come?" He asked.

"Because I thought it would be a good idea if you just chilled out. After all, it would seem rather cold to deny the invitation," Will replied back to him.

Orion groaned. " Am I going to have to listen your bad puns for the whole time?" He asked.

Will pouted. " These are not bad puns. It's a list of all the best winter puns. My uncle gave to me." Will held the book off, showing it to Orion. It read: Worst Best Winter puns: Sure to make you groan grin.

" Which uncle?" Orion asked.

" Misfortune... he called it a pre-Christmas gift. I know it sounds sketchy since he hates my dad, but it was so nice of him." Orion sometimes forgot that Will could just as be clueless as him.

" I'm going to get some food, do you want any?" He asked. Will looked over at him and shivered at the thought of provided food.

" I got my own food from home. I'm good. I would rather not have something altered. Better safe than sorry.... especially after what happened when I was younger." Will took out some water of his own and took a drink back.

Orion understood the incident he was referring to was when he had been forced aging food to allow Chaos a host and it had been disasterous and even since, Will always carried his own food and never took anything from anyone. Orion headed to the buffet table and took a single plate of food and took a bite.

Will: Alone

Will stood alone, watching for now and seeing if there was anyone to talk too. He noticed that nobody was by the butler. " Excuse me, Mr. Butler, have you seen the host?" He asked.

@Yun Lee

 

[Raynar Saassin]

❝ Wow! This is amazing! ❞ Haruka's eyes beamed with excitement as she arrived at the party alongside Akiyama. She was pretty surprised to be invited out of everyone participating in the Princess League to this type of occasion, surprising even her manager Mirei. She didn't know what to do first, it even looked like this party wasn't starting fully yet.

❝ Uh, Akiyama-san? Is it fine that I go grab something for us to eat? I know you aren't... um, too formal but ... u-uh... ❞ The young idol mumbled out of curiosity, not exactly wanting to wander off.

❝ That's fine, go on ahead. I'm gonna ask around about the party host. Might as well thank Karin for inviting us over. ❞ Akiyama waved her off, deciding to go on to look for the party host Karin.

Meanwhile with Haruka, she stumbled over seeing a little... conversation between Plutia and DeDeDe near the food. ❝ Um... w-what's happening here? ❞

"Oooh~ This Penguin thing was inhailing all the food, and then this large big guy dropped in and slammed the Penguin away~ Hehe~ It was so cool~ Ahem. My name's Plutia~ It's nice to meet you miss." Plutia explained then greeted the woman that had approached her. "Who are you? You look pretty coooool~"

@Gummi Bunnies

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"Huh?"

Despite the soft din of the partygoers, Ibuki was able to hear the voice of what seemed to be some sort of skeleton man talking about her. Wait, skeleton man? What sort of friends or business partners did Karin even have? Plus, the way he talked seemed almost like he was trying to get a fight going or something, which seemed rather strange for an easy-going party with old and new friends. Dangit, why do all the weirdos try to challenge me? First Makoto, and now Jack Skellington... Well, she wasn't going to fight this time; all the skeleton man would get was a simple threat of her eyes narrowing at him to scare him off as one of her hands hovered over the spot where she kept an emergency set of kunai.

"Hmm?" Sans exclaimed as he witnessed the girl he was observing give him a threatening eye-roll. When she did, his left eye socket disappeared, and his right one revealed a red-glowing eye. He was also flipping her off.

"Go ahead. Try it. I fucking dare you. If you so much as even attempt to take me on, I'm going to have a G R E A T time."

Enter: Orion and Will

Will stared at the invitation he had received and had come to the party and looked over at his older friend Orion. " Could you go over why again I should have come?" He asked.

"Because I thought it would be a good idea if you just chilled out. After all, it would seem rather cold to deny the invitation," Will replied back to him.

Orion groaned. " Am I going to have to listen your bad puns for the whole time?" He asked.

Will pouted. " These are not bad puns. It's a list of all the best winter puns. My uncle gave to me." Will held the book off, showing it to Orion. It read: Worst Best Winter puns: Sure to make you groan grin.

" Which uncle?" Orion asked.

" Misfortune... he called it a pre-Christmas gift. I know it sounds sketchy since he hates my dad, but it was so nice of him." Orion sometimes forgot that Will could just as be clueless as him.

" I'm going to get some food, do you want any?" He asked. Will looked over at him and shivered at the thought of provided food.

" I got my own food from home. I'm good. I would rather not have something altered. Better safe than sorry.... especially after what happened when I was younger." Will took out some water of his own and took a drink back.

Orion understood the incident he was referring to was when he had been forced aging food to allow Chaos a host and it had been disasterous and even since, Will always carried his own food and never took anything from anyone. Orion headed to the buffet table and took a single plate of food and took a bite.

Will: Alone

Will stood alone, watching for now and seeing if there was anyone to talk too. He noticed that nobody was by the butler. " Excuse me, Mr. Butler, have you seen the host?" He asked.

Sans listened in to the conversation the two new entrants were having, and noticed that one of them had knowledge in the art of Pun Making, which Sans grew to appreciate.

"This Will Character has a good taste in Puns. Hmph. Perhaps I might actually like someone at this dumb party." The skeleton stated, not caring if he overheard him or not.

@Khan of the Mardu @Lucky​

 

[ThatAverageGuy]

As soon as the party started, a rather large looking... Penguin burst into the room, along with a snail companion, literally kicking open the doors.

"HAH HAH HAH!" The self-proclaimed "King of Dreamland" laughed Upon entered the room, his obnoxious voice no doubt catching the attention of all the occupants. "Why, this looks like a mighty fine party! Makes sense, for someone as great and magnificent as me!! Ain't that right, Escargoon?!"

Whether or not he got a response, King DeDeDe would stop as he noticed something on the other side of the room.

A buffet table!

"Well, I might as well sample the orderves!" The penguin exclaimed before shoving his snail companion out of the way and breaking out into a sprint (a slow one, mind you). His might steps shook the entire room.

Upon reaching the table, DeDeDe opened his mouth and began literally inhaling all the food!

@Yun Lee @Widowmaker @ThatAverageGuy​

Escargoon looked with a mixture of shock and a look of this happens to many times at the site of King DeDeDe inhaling all the food
"Sire! Stop you have to leave food for the other guests!"
@thatguyinthestore ​

 

[Yun Lee]

Sakura got up and dusted herself off, bowing in case her apology earlier wasn't enough. "That's what I get for running on a waxed floor..." Ibuki's questions earned a smile. "Uh-huh! I've been super busy lately, but got some time off for this. No way would I pass up one of Karin's parties! Though...it's weird. I haven't seen her at all! You'd think she'd be at her own party, right?"

@Khan of the Mardu @Jeremi

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The butler turned to Will and Shun.

"Miss Karin should be here shortly. She is currently hosting a relative in the library, and it would be best not to disturbed. Perhaps you may enjoy dancing or some food while you wait for her?"

@Lucky @Gummi Bunnies​

 

[Not a Writer]

Prologue: Tails of Old

Peace was not a concept all in the world have the privilege of knowing. It is a wild creature, unwilling to be tamed or to settle, never seeming to stay in one place for long. Not that humans had any right to judge it for such a thing, considering just how many of them mirrored these same dissatisfied and wild tendencies. But they were less of a concern to the woman sidled calmly in her personal chambers, her features unreadable as she peered down at some sort of parchment grasped carefully in pale, delicate hands. The faintest of sighs was released through her nose in accompaniment as slender fingers hesitantly traced the paper for what was likely the thousandth time.

Peace was something Amaterasu knew. She had seen it; hundreds of years of it, each seeming more and more serene than the last. She had brought it. To the people of Nippon and to the world itself she had delivered the concept, and furthermore? She protected it. As though it were her child, she guarded it vigilantly, even throughout her hundred years of stony imprisonment. It was her duty to not only deliver peace, but to guard it with her life. No matter what it cost her.

That price just happened to be her own sense of the word.

To say the pout that had formed on her face upon being instructed by Ushiwaka to depart for this party was anything less than childish would be a massive lie. When the invitation had arrived, she had expected nothing short of complete disapproval of the notion, really; a reflection of her own feelings on the matter. Why would she hold any desire to attend some party celebrating a religion that evidently claimed her- and the other brush gods -to be false? It was nothing short of ridiculous, and she was certain that it would prove draining on her in many ways. After all, the lack of faith and belief in her existence had left her severely crippled before. The thought of a repeat was less than savory.

Yet here she was, begrudgingly dropping the parchment with a huff of disapproval before she moved away from it entirely. She had already changed, donning a crimson and white dress that carefully hugged her figure and flowed around her, accompanied by... a shield-like device that hovered just away from her back, spinning almost hypnotically with flames gracefully dancing about it. It was nothing short of a miracle, truthfully, that those flames didn't happen to lick their way up the pure white hair that cascaded down the entirety of the back of the woman's form, the white slowly fading to gray and black towards its end.

A sense of pride was about her as she strode along, leaving the room she originally occupied behind in order to tend to other devices. With the purposeful way she moved, and subtle flickers of her eyes from left to right or pure white ears up or down, it was quite obvious she was in search of something. But she did not grow frustrated by her initial failure to find it, she instead letting out a mildly concerned hum. A bell was situated nearby, towards the center of the temple, and...

bong

There was not so much as a trace of surprise from the woman as the bell seemed to ring of its own accord, not a soul in sight to even consider touching it. However, the celestial brush- as it was deemed by Issun -was something she was masterful in her use of, and a simple power slash to set the thing in motion was the simplest of tasks. Not to mention, the meaning of the loud, resonating ringing throughout the halls of the temple was clear. Only three resided here, Amaterasu included, and Waka would undoubtedly not come even if he had been the one she were requesting. No, the one she sought was a newer resident to the Celestial Plain. Young, carefree, curious and helpless. The boy who was--

"..."

When Chibi finally came, a simple nod was given to him, intended as a greeting. The boy had borne witness to the earlier 'conversation' regarding the party, and thus was undoubtedly aware of the meaning, especially since she herself had instructed him to go ready himself. Still, unsurprisingly, Amaterasu could not help providing a faint smile when the boy came to her side, one hand moving to gently place itself on his shoulder to give a light, affectionate caress.

And with her son finally at her side, they departed.

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Upon arrival at the event, it was shamelessly that Amaterasu's eyes scanned her surroundings, a cocktail of calm and curiosity evidently taking advantage of her despite her reluctance to leave home if she didn't have to. And even curious and willing to trust as she was, the female was on alert, moreso than usual. This was not out of any direct signs they had been mislead, but rather, due to her company.

Harm would not befall Chibiterasu. She would ensure this statement would ring true. Still....

...

For now, she had deemed this place safe enough, and the curiosity was more prominent on her face as her gaze fell upon the buffett. The music and dancing was lovely, and she would not have been completely opposed to partaking, but the one thing she might have missed most about the human world was the food. As was likely clear from the way her mouth fell open at the sight, her stomach letting out a low rumble.

About two seconds later she had popped up by the table, tail swishing slightly and ears twitching as she tentatively dipped her hand down to retrieve a sample from a plate of what looked like a pastry kebab--

"...!?"

By the time triple D had started inhaling, Amaterasu already had the sweet in her mouth, hanging out as she glanced over her shoulder. Where some sort of mysterious happening occurred, some invisible force seeming to slash right beside DeDeDe in attempt to startle him into shutting his mouth. With that, Amaterasu slowly turned, a look drained of any and all amusement on her face as she met DeDeDe with sharp eyes. The treat was still in her mouth, even as she stood defensively placed between the creature and the table, determination painted across her face.

Nobody got between Amaterasu and food. Her tail swished dangerously, body tense and ears alert, and she prepared herself for battle if that was what it took. Anything to protect the greater good that was... Food.

@Mason Moretti @Sen @thatguyinthestore @Everyone​

 

[Hida Tomonatsu]

Sakura got up and dusted herself off, bowing in case her apology earlier wasn't enough. "That's what I get for running on a waxed floor..." Ibuki's questions earned a smile. "Uh-huh! I've been super busy lately, but got some time off for this. No way would I pass up one of Karin's parties! Though...it's weird. I haven't seen her at all! You'd think she'd be at her own party, right?"

@Khan of the Mardu @Jeremi

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The butler turned to Will and Shun.

"Miss Karin should be here shortly. She is currently hosting a relative in the library, and it would be best not to disturbed. Perhaps you may enjoy dancing or some food while you wait for her?"

@Lucky @Gummi Bunnies​

"Heh, same here on the busy part - managed to get accepted to Sarusuberi U though!" The shinobi then hummed softly with a nod at Sakura's concern, "Yeah, it's kind of weird... just hope it's not like last time and I have to fight Birdie again before she'll show up. Big guy's nice when you get to know him, but man, can he pack a punch. Oh yeah, speaking of fighting, have you been keeping up your training?" Ibuki seemed to rock back and forth on her toes as she asked her question, having chosen dress shoes over heels for the evening - better for walking around in, and better for kicking butt in case it was needed.

@Jeremi @Yun Lee ​

 

[Jeremi]

Elena had been excited when she had received her invitation in the mail. A real life Christmas party? Hosted by Karin Kanzuki? Her smile had been as bright as it was now walking around in the crowd. On top of that she had already made a new friend on her way here! Could this day get any better?

Weird, Karin's usually waiting for guests to show up - wonder what's holding her up?

Despite the rather cheerful decor for the festive season, all the smiling faces around her, and her own lovely dress to go with the season, Ibuki couldn't help but feel a little uneasy about the situation that had brought her back to the Kanzuki estate once again. From what the high-school kunoichi knew of her past employer, Karin had never really been one for inviting so many strangers into her home, at least not without a purpose to such an event. Not that she didn't appreciate being invited; it just seemed out of the ordinary for the young heiress. For a brief moment, she couldn't help but hum quietly to herself as her eyes scanned through the crowd, looking for anyone who might fit the bill of someone Karin might want to impress.

Dang, no one off the top of her head stuck out, that at least not that she could recognize as important people. "What are you up to, Karin...?" A soft, curious tone underlined the kunoichi's suspicion that was borne out of simple confusion rather than any sort of malicious worry. However, that curiosity vanished as she spotted one person she did recognize, an old friend who could cheer up anyone with her sweet smile and eccentric sweetness. "Elena! Hey there!" As she waved at the African princess with a wide grin and approached her, Ibuki wondered how long her old friend had been in Japan for. Had her plane just arrived today and she had to rush to make the time to attend? Or had she had the time to get ready somewhere else, with the party being the only thing on her mind?

Only one way to find out, she guessed. "You just get here or something? I'm surprised you didn't call me or just pop up to say hi when you got here."

@Jeremi @Yun Lee ​

Elena wasn't hard to spot in a crowd at her height of 6'0. Hearing Ibuki call to her Elena gave her a wave and a smile. To Elena everyone was a friend in some form or another. "Jambo!" Elena exclaimed in a greeting before bowing. "I am sorry I didn't inform you of my arrival! I don't carry my cellphone with me that often. How have you been? Good I hope! I hope your studies are satisfactory! If you have any questions I will try my best to help!"

As she said that she had a look around the room. "I want to introduce you to someone I met as I was coming to the party! I think she's a performing magician!"

@Yun Lee @Khan

 

[Takumi]

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Prologue: A Sweet Soirée

Ah, Christmas. There's something truly special about the season, isn't there? A certain magic to it that you can feel even if you don't celebrate one of the many December holidays yourself. Whether it be from the time spent with loved ones, from the snow and decorations, or something else...Christmas exudes some sort of warmth that many other holidays don't. Perhaps that is why its influence can be felt all over the world? Including within the Kanzuki zaibatsu all the way in Japan. Hosting the annual Kanzuki Christmas Party has been a yearly tradition for fifty years now, and this year is no exception. The new head of the family, Karin, has promised a night where no expense is spared. First-class food, beautiful music, and a general atmosphere of sophistication are all a given at this party.

And you just so happen to have been invited.

You can remember the beautiful red envelope, sealed with golden wax, with your name written on the front in gorgeous calligraphy. There was the faintest smell of peppermint there, and a lovely invitation within to Karin's party on Christmas Eve. And, with no other plans, you were more than happy to go!

Kanzuki Estate is your destination, and it's breathtaking. Not only is its elegant, centuries-old architecture still gorgeous in the modern day, but the entire area is decorated with red and gold ornaments and tinsel, matching the beautiful tree in the dining room.

Speaking of the dining hall, there is a large buffet set out that you're free to help yourself to. Just the smell makes your mouth water!

You notice that for the time being, Karin herself is nowhere to be found. But there is plenty to do at the moment, so that isn't your concern! You could enjoy the buffet, mingle with other guests or the butler standing off to the side, or dance to the beautiful music the live symphony is playing. I'm sure if you look around, you could find a dancing partner! And you could try looking for Karin, if you simply must find her...as it looks like one guest is trying to do.

Cast List

@dark as Al Simmons (Spawn)
@Takumi as Bee (Bee and Puppycat) and Oliver (Vocaloid)
@Alex Azure as Chibiterasu (Okami)
@belVita as Davey Stone (Eight Crazy Nights)
@Jeremi as Elena (Street Fighter) and Hecate(Marvel Comics, Earth-616)
@ThatAverageGuy as Escargoon (Kirby: Right Back At Ya!)
@Khan of the Mardu as Ibuki (Street Fighter)
@Sen as Issun (Okami)
@thatguyinthestore as King Dedede (Kirby: Right Back At Ya!)
@Minerva as Luka Megurine (Vocaloid)
@Crow as MadokaP (Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls) and Momoka Sakurai (Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls)
@Pretentious Pineapple as Okami Amaterasu(Okami)
@Widowmaker as Plutia/Iris Heart(Hyperdimension Neptunia) and Sans(Underfell)
@Gummi Bunnies as Shun Akiyama (Yakuza) and Haruka Suwamura (Yakuza)
@Lucky as Will Knight (Original Character) and Orion (Original Character)​

Prologue 1/2 (Bee's half): Christmas Party Fishcakes

Bee had been sitting along the window sill in her appartmemt, staring at her Dad box sadly. She already missed her friend (and crush) Deckard. Puppycat entered the room with mail, throwing it about here and there. "Merry Christmas Bee." Bee spoke to the box. The diamond like part on top of the mechanical box glowed as it responded in a slightly robotic male voice.

"Merry Christmas Bee."

"Bleghrfbbt."

"Bleghrfbbt."

"Heh, still gross." Bee chuckled halfheartedly. Reaching into the box of fishcakes she bought to celebrate, only to realize she ate them all. "Huh? Aw man, it's empty..." she groaned.

"<Here.>" Puppycat said as he approached, waving the red envelope before throwing it in Bee's face.

"Wah! Puppycat, what--huh?" Bee opened the envelope and read it before sighing and going to flop on the couch.

"<You're not going?>" Puppycat asked in his usual random noises escaping his mouth that Bee somehow understood as words.

"Hmmm. Why should I? I'm not really in the mood to party, plus we're out of fishcakes." Bee huffed. Puppycat climbed onto the couch and picked up the letter, read it, than waved it about again.

"<There'll be food, and maybe candy.>" he responded, attempting to cheer her up.

"<Maybe even fishcakes--AHH!>" Puppycat gave a short scream in surprise as Bee suddenly sat up, causing Puppycat to fall back onto his butt.

"Whhhaat? Hell yeah, sign me up!" she exclaimed. Puppycat, deciding to treat it similarly to a Temp Job, placed his paw on the letter to transport them to Tempbot, which looked like a giant tv with cute little wings and a face.

"Hello Puppycat, hello-"

"Hey Tempbot! We got-"

"<She got.>"

"-invited to this Christmas party where there'll be food!" Bee exclaimed.

The began chanting, "Open up, open up, open up." which Tempbot obliged to by opening it's mouth and after changing Bee's attire to something a little more Christmas-y, let her through. From there she fell through a wall. "Have fun Bee!" Tempbot's face said before it closed it's eyes and was well, gone.

Bee stood up and dusted herself off, in awe, before her eyes fell on the buffet, where she ended up heading to first. With the food safe from DeDeDe and others moving to defend the buffet, Be started stuffing her face. She, sadly, couldn't spot any fishcakes at the moment.

@Yun Lee @thatguyinthestore @Widowmaker @Pretentious Pineapple @Buffet
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Prologue 2/2 (Oliver's half): Vocal Duo

Oliver was more than excited. After he and Luka had performed together for a small concert, he had returned to his dressing room and found the invitation. He instantly ran to his friend's dressing room to tell her about it and how he wanted her to go with him. Upon arriving, the android glanced around with a small "wow!" at how pretty everything was.

@Minerva

 

[Gummi Bunnies]

"Oooh~ This Penguin thing was inhailing all the food, and then this large big guy dropped in and slammed the Penguin away~ Hehe~ It was so cool~ Ahem. My name's Plutia~ It's nice to meet you miss." Plutia explained then greeted the woman that had approached her. "Who are you? You look pretty coooool~"

@Gummi Bunnies

❝ Oh, at least that's resolved. I'm not sure if Karin-san had more food for the party, so that's good. ❞ Weird but thankfully it didn't get too out of hand.

❝ Thank you, by the way. I get that a lot. ❞ Being a rising idol in the past few months kinda gets herself that type of compliment a lot, but she didn't mind it at all. ❝ I'm Haruka Sawamura, you have a really nice name too, Plutia-san. ❞

@Widowmaker

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​

Will: Alone

Will stood alone, watching for now and seeing if there was anyone to talk too. He noticed that nobody was by the butler. " Excuse me, Mr. Butler, have you seen the host?" He asked.

@Yun Lee

The butler turned to Will and Shun.

"Miss Karin should be here shortly. She is currently hosting a relative in the library, and it would be best not to disturbed. Perhaps you may enjoy dancing or some food while you wait for her?"

@Lucky @Gummi Bunnies

❝ Huh... guess waiting a bit can't hurt. Thanks for the heads up then. ❞ Akiyama saw there really wasn't a chance at seeing Karin until she was done with her business. Well, it looked like he had to kill time somehow. Looked like no one was dancing, so...

❝ Don't mind if I take the dance floor right about now. ❞ Akiyama was just gonna take the dancing spotlight for now.

@Yun Lee @ppl who wanna dance ;3​

 

[Hida Tomonatsu]

Elena had been excited when she had received her invitation in the mail. A real life Christmas party? Hosted by Karin Kanzuki? Her smile had been as bright as it was now walking around in the crowd. On top of that she had already made a new friend on her way here! Could this day get any better?



Elena wasn't hard to spot in a crowd at her height of 6'0. Hearing Ibuki call to her Elena gave her a wave and a smile. To Elena everyone was a friend in some form or another. "Jambo!" Elena exclaimed in a greeting before bowing. "I am sorry I didn't inform you of my arrival! I don't carry my cellphone with me that often. How have you been? Good I hope! I hope your studies are satisfactory! If you have any questions I will try my best to help!"

As she said that she had a look around the room. "I want to introduce you to someone I met as I was coming to the party! I think she's a performing magician!"

@Yun Lee @Khan

"Oh really, a magician? Cool!" Ibuki answered with an excite cheer, momentarily broken away from her conversation with Sakura. However, the shinobi quickly recalled the school girl martial artist and turned her head back with an embarassed look, "S-Sorry for getting off track like that. You want to come with me and Elena to find the magician so we can keep talking?"

@Jeremi @Yun Lee ​

 

[Macy Moretti]

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Prologue: A Sweet Soirée

Ah, Christmas. There's something truly special about the season, isn't there? A certain magic to it that you can feel even if you don't celebrate one of the many December holidays yourself. Whether it be from the time spent with loved ones, from the snow and decorations, or something else...Christmas exudes some sort of warmth that many other holidays don't. Perhaps that is why its influence can be felt all over the world? Including within the Kanzuki zaibatsu all the way in Japan. Hosting the annual Kanzuki Christmas Party has been a yearly tradition for fifty years now, and this year is no exception. The new head of the family, Karin, has promised a night where no expense is spared. First-class food, beautiful music, and a general atmosphere of sophistication are all a given at this party.

And you just so happen to have been invited.

You can remember the beautiful red envelope, sealed with golden wax, with your name written on the front in gorgeous calligraphy. There was the faintest smell of peppermint there, and a lovely invitation within to Karin's party on Christmas Eve. And, with no other plans, you were more than happy to go!

Kanzuki Estate is your destination, and it's breathtaking. Not only is its elegant, centuries-old architecture still gorgeous in the modern day, but the entire area is decorated with red and gold ornaments and tinsel, matching the beautiful tree in the dining room.

Speaking of the dining hall, there is a large buffet set out that you're free to help yourself to. Just the smell makes your mouth water!

You notice that for the time being, Karin herself is nowhere to be found. But there is plenty to do at the moment, so that isn't your concern! You could enjoy the buffet, mingle with other guests or the butler standing off to the side, or dance to the beautiful music the live symphony is playing. I'm sure if you look around, you could find a dancing partner! And you could try looking for Karin, if you simply must find her...as it looks like one guest is trying to do.

Cast List

@dark as Al Simmons (Spawn)
@Takumi as Bee (Bee and Puppycat) and Oliver (Vocaloid)
@Alex Azure as Chibiterasu (Okami)
@belVita as Davey Stone (Eight Crazy Nights)
@Jeremi as Elena (Street Fighter) and Hecate(Marvel Comics, Earth-616)
@ThatAverageGuy as Escargoon (Kirby: Right Back At Ya!)
@Khan of the Mardu as Ibuki (Street Fighter)
@Sen as Issun (Okami)
@thatguyinthestore as King Dedede (Kirby: Right Back At Ya!)
@Minerva as Luka Megurine (Vocaloid)
@Crow as MadokaP (Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls) and Momoka Sakurai (Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls)
@Pretentious Pineapple as Okami Amaterasu(Okami)
@Widowmaker as Plutia/Iris Heart(Hyperdimension Neptunia) and Sans(Underfell)
@Gummi Bunnies as Shun Akiyama (Yakuza) and Haruka Suwamura (Yakuza)
@Lucky as Will Knight (Original Character) and Orion (Original Character)​

Prologue: Tails of Old

Peace was not a concept all in the world have the privilege of knowing. It is a wild creature, unwilling to be tamed or to settle, never seeming to stay in one place for long. Not that humans had any right to judge it for such a thing, considering just how many of them mirrored these same dissatisfied and wild tendencies. But they were less of a concern to the woman sidled calmly in her personal chambers, her features unreadable as she peered down at some sort of parchment grasped carefully in pale, delicate hands. The faintest of sighs was released through her nose in accompaniment as slender fingers hesitantly traced the paper for what was likely the thousandth time.

Peace was something Amaterasu knew. She had seen it; hundreds of years of it, each seeming more and more serene than the last. She had brought it. To the people of Nippon and to the world itself she had delivered the concept, and furthermore? She protected it. As though it were her child, she guarded it vigilantly, even throughout her hundred years of stony imprisonment. It was her duty to not only deliver peace, but to guard it with her life. No matter what it cost her.

That price just happened to be her own sense of the word.

To say the pout that had formed on her face upon being instructed by Ushiwaka to depart for this party was anything less than childish would be a massive lie. When the invitation had arrived, she had expected nothing short of complete disapproval of the notion, really; a reflection of her own feelings on the matter. Why would she hold any desire to attend some party celebrating a religion that evidently claimed her- and the other brush gods -to be false? It was nothing short of ridiculous, and she was certain that it would prove draining on her in many ways. After all, the lack of faith and belief in her existence had left her severely crippled before. The thought of a repeat was less than savory.

Yet here she was, begrudgingly dropping the parchment with a huff of disapproval before she moved away from it entirely. She had already changed, donning a crimson and white dress that carefully hugged her figure and flowed around her, accompanied by... a shield-like device that hovered just away from her back, spinning almost hypnotically with flames gracefully dancing about it. It was nothing short of a miracle, truthfully, that those flames didn't happen to lick their way up the pure white hair that cascaded down the entirety of the back of the woman's form, the white slowly fading to gray and black towards its end.

A sense of pride was about her as she strode along, leaving the room she originally occupied behind in order to tend to other devices. With the purposeful way she moved, and subtle flickers of her eyes from left to right or pure white ears up or down, it was quite obvious she was in search of something. But she did not grow frustrated by her initial failure to find it, she instead letting out a mildly concerned hum. A bell was situated nearby, towards the center of the temple, and...

bong

There was not so much as a trace of surprise from the woman as the bell seemed to ring of its own accord, not a soul in sight to even consider touching it. However, the celestial brush- as it was deemed by Issun -was something she was masterful in her use of, and a simple power slash to set the thing in motion was the simplest of tasks. Not to mention, the meaning of the loud, resonating ringing throughout the halls of the temple was clear. Only three resided here, Amaterasu included, and Waka would undoubtedly not come even if he had been the one she were requesting. No, the one she sought was a newer resident to the Celestial Plain. Young, carefree, curious and helpless. The boy who was--

"..."

When Chibi finally came, a simple nod was given to him, intended as a greeting. The boy had borne witness to the earlier 'conversation' regarding the party, and thus was undoubtedly aware of the meaning, especially since she herself had instructed him to go ready himself. Still, unsurprisingly, Amaterasu could not help providing a faint smile when the boy came to her side, one hand moving to gently place itself on his shoulder to give a light, affectionate caress.

And with her son finally at her side, they departed.

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Upon arrival at the event, it was shamelessly that Amaterasu's eyes scanned her surroundings, a cocktail of calm and curiosity evidently taking advantage of her despite her reluctance to leave home if she didn't have to. And even curious and willing to trust as she was, the female was on alert, moreso than usual. This was not out of any direct signs they had been mislead, but rather, due to her company.

Harm would not befall Chibiterasu. She would ensure this statement would ring true. Still....

...

For now, she had deemed this place safe enough, and the curiosity was more prominent on her face as her gaze fell upon the buffett. The music and dancing was lovely, and she would not have been completely opposed to partaking, but the one thing she might have missed most about the human world was the food. As was likely clear from the way her mouth fell open at the sight, her stomach letting out a low rumble.

About two seconds later she had popped up by the table, tail swishing slightly and ears twitching as she tentatively dipped her hand down to retrieve a sample from a plate of what looked like a pastry kebab--

"...!?"

By the time triple D had started inhaling, Amaterasu already had the sweet in her mouth, hanging out as she glanced over her shoulder. Where some sort of mysterious happening occurred, some invisible force seeming to slash right beside DeDeDe in attempt to startle him into shutting his mouth. With that, Amaterasu slowly turned, a look drained of any and all amusement on her face as she met DeDeDe with sharp eyes. The treat was still in her mouth, even as she stood defensively placed between the creature and the table, determination painted across her face.

Nobody got between Amaterasu and food. Her tail swished dangerously, body tense and ears alert, and she prepared herself for battle if that was what it took. Anything to protect the greater good that was... Food.

@Mason Moretti @Sen @thatguyinthestore @Everyone​

Chibiterasu was unsure about how to proceed in this party. Even though Waka had assured them that this party would be safe and fun, he could feel how tense Amaterasu was. If his mother couldn't relax, then how could he? He stuck close to his mother, and was almost hidden behind her dress.

Chibi had never been outside of the Celestial Plane, and almost everything at the party seemed strange and alien to him. However, his stomach began to growl and he saw his mother with something in her mouth that looked like food. He saw that she had gathered the food from the table, so he jumped as high as he could to view the spread available.

As he jumped, he saw the large buffet full of meats, sweets, and treats. His mouth began to water and his nose caught a quick whiff of the aroma. However, the child was not exactly tall enough to obtain any food on his own.

Chibi tugged on the hem of his mother's dress and pointed towards the table of food, hoping to recieve her help in getting a bite to eat.

@Pretentious Pineapple @Sen @thatguyinthestore @Everyone​

 

[Raynar Saassin]

❝ Oh, at least that's resolved. I'm not sure if Karin-san had more food for the party, so that's good. ❞ Weird but thankfully it didn't get too out of hand.

❝ Thank you, by the way. I get that a lot. ❞ Being a rising idol in the past few months kinda gets herself that type of compliment a lot, but she didn't mind it at all. ❝ I'm Haruka Sawamura, you have a really nice name too, Plutia-san. ❞

"Hehe~ Thank you~ You look stroooong... Are you a fighter too?"

@Gummi Bunnies

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Prologue 1/2 (Bee's half): Christmas Party Fishcakes

Bee had been sitting along the window sill in her appartmemt, staring at her Dad box sadly. She already missed her friend (and crush) Deckard. Puppycat entered the room with mail, throwing it about here and there. "Merry Christmas Bee." Bee spoke to the box. The diamond like part on top of the mechanical box glowed as it responded in a slightly robotic male voice.

"Merry Christmas Bee."

"Bleghrfbbt."

"Bleghrfbbt."

"Heh, still gross." Bee chuckled halfheartedly. Reaching into the box of fishcakes she bought to celebrate, only to realize she ate them all. "Huh? Aw man, it's empty..." she groaned.

"<Here.>" Puppycat said as he approached, waving the red envelope before throwing it in Bee's face.

"Wah! Puppycat, what--huh?" Bee opened the envelope and read it before sighing and going to flop on the couch.

"<You're not going?>" Puppycat asked in his usual random noises escaping his mouth that Bee somehow understood as words.

"Hmmm. Why should I? I'm not really in the mood to party, plus we're out of fishcakes." Bee huffed. Puppycat climbed onto the couch and picked up the letter, read it, than waved it about again.

"<There'll be food, and maybe candy.>" he responded, attempting to cheer her up.

"<Maybe even fishcakes--AHH!>" Puppycat gave a short scream in surprise as Bee suddenly sat up, causing Puppycat to fall back onto his butt.

"Whhhaat? Hell yeah, sign me up!" she exclaimed. Puppycat, deciding to treat it similarly to a Temp Job, placed his paw on the letter to transport them to Tempbot, which looked like a giant tv with cute little wongs and a face.

"Hello Puppycat, hello-"

"Hey Tempbot! We got-"

"<She got.>"

"-invited to this Christmas party where there'll be food!" Bee exclaimed.

The began chanting, "Open up, open up, open up." which Tempbot obliged to by opening it's mouth and after changing Bee's attire to something a little more Christmas-y, let her through. From there she fell through a wall. "Have fun Bee!" Tempbot's face said before it closed it's eyes and was well, gone.

Bee stood up and dusted herself off, in awe, before her eyes fell on the buffet, where she ended up heading to first. With the food safe from DeDeDe and others moving to defend the buffet, Be started stuffing her face. She, sadly, couldn't spot any fishcakes at the moment.

"Oh look, we have our stereotypical pig." Sans exclaimed, shooting her a look as she went past him towards the food table. "And she's already stuffing herself. Disgusting. I'm assuming the people from her Universe are all fat and unmannerly." He stated, not caring if she overheard him or not.

@Takumi​