#DevaDarkPlate

[askillusionfox]

Nyx

…Hm? Is something the matter?

Deva

…

Oh, no. I’m just a little lost in thought.

Nyx

Well, we’ve got our work cut out for us both. Are you ready?

Deva

Mhm. I’m feeling quite hopeful, actually…

( @asksavel )

[askillusionfox]

Deva

Hm, it can’t be too far from here. I’m pretty sure this is where I—

Deva

SHIT!

[askillusionfox]

* C R U N C H *

{ Deva’s form broke! }

[askillusionfox]

Deva

Wa-Wait!! Don’t be so rash!!

*CHOMP*

Just!! Give me a second!! To explain!!

*CHOMP*

I know this is part of our training regimen, but do you really have to kill me to prove a point?!

*ROAR*

Why does this feel so familiar???

*CHOMP*

[askillusionfox]

Nyx

Get some sleep while you can. We’ll have to move at night if we’re going to get anywhere.

Deva

Alright…

…

…?

… Kan?

Kan

Hello, Deva. We meet again. I trust your travels with Nyx have been going well…?

Deva

Well…aside from the brutal training she’s been putting me through, I suppose it could be better.

Kan

I see. She’s told me of your plan to face the other plates and collect their plates to create your own set, is that correct?

Deva

Yeah…I know it sounds crazy, but I’m crazy enough to try, haha.

Kan

I see…

Kan

I must warn you though…if this path is what you will choose, there are many trials and tribulations that you will face, it will cause you great suffering and pain, and you will lose more than you could ever imagined. Through all of this, In the end, there will only be Darkness.

Deva

…

I see…

Kan

…

Despite this, you will have my support. I will trust you with my Plate, and aid you alongside Nyx to the extent of my abilities.

Deva

Wh—

Kan, are you… sure about this?

Kan

I have seen everything that has been, and will be. Even then, there are still things that remain just out of my sight.

These…shadows…they terrify me.

I can no longer stand idly by and watch as these shadows continue to consume this world. If this is what must be done, even with the smallest chance, I feel we must take it.

I hope you’ll accept—

Kan

—?!

Deva

Kan!! Thank you so much!! This means so much to me…

I won’t let you down!!

Kan

…

[askillusionfox]

{ Landing nearby, the Hydreigon enters an empty cave. }

{ Hydreigon used Spit Up! }

Deva

Nyx, we’re going to have to talk about your methods—

Nyx

Quiet. The Water Plate is passing nearby.

{ Sure enough, a Dragonair could be seen flying high above the clouds, circling the area. }

Deva

…

Thanks. I—

Nyx

I already know about your stupid stunt that you pulled on the beach. The only reason I haven’t pulverized you more is because of them hanging around.

You need to blend in and stay low, or you’ll jeopardize everything we’ve worked for up until this point. You know the risks, and what’s at stake, so stop fucking around, especially in other mortals’ games. Don’t think for a second that they won’t hesitate to kill you, or anyone else you involve.

Deva

…

Nyx

We’ll move when night falls.

Deva

…

[askillusionfox]

Kan

With a piece of my Plate, you’ll be able to have some access to my available abilities. While it is not my entire plate, it should suffice in giving you just enough of the power that you need to overcome the appropriate challenges you will face. I’ll trust you’ll come to use it as you would your own.

…

As well, for what it may be worth…I am sorry. I could not help you when you needed me most, and for that, I am deeply sorry. I just hope that together, we can make things right.

Deva

…

Yeah, hopefully…

…

?!

{ Deva gained the Mind Plate! }

[askillusionfox]

Deva

…

So, what do we do from here?

Nyx

…

We’re running out of time and options. I had hoped you’d be strong enough by now, but with how much effort it took you just to survive an encounter with the Water Plate, I’m not sure…

Deva

…

Well, call me crazy; but I had an idea. Instead of the Plates hunting us, why don’t we hunt them?

Nyx

…

You’re right. You’re crazy, and also stupid and suicidal.

Deva

Maybe, but just hear me out. If we can take their plates, I’ll be able to use that power against them. Before I got stuck in that damned forest, I was hunting down other mythical and legendary Pokémon for their elemental cores, I was trying to build a plate using them. Going after the plates directly from the source will make it all the more easier! I still even have some cores leftover from past encounters.

…

Listen, I know I’ve messed up a lot and made mistakes, but we’ve got everything to lose, at the very least we can give it a try. If we play our cards right, we’ll be able to save this universe, and many, many more.

Nyx

…

Hm. I guess we’ll have to see…

{ Nyx and Deva have left the area. }

{ The Water Plate seems to have moved on elsewhere… }

[askillusionfox]

Vekpa: HEY PAL. YOU SEEM PRETTY SCARY AND INTIMIDATING. HOW CAN I BE SCARY LIKE YOU? MAYBE I SHOULD DYE MY HAIR BLACK LIKE YOURS.

Deva

Why are you like this

To be honest, you yelling would be intimidating enough for most ‘mon. I’m sure with a little more effort you’ll have no problem pulling it off.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some ringing in my ears.

[askillusionfox]

What'cha thinkin, Deva?

Deva

Wouldn’t you like to know?

[askillusionfox]

Deva

Well, I’ve had my fun. It’s time to get back to the task at hand.

I’ll have to regroup with Nyx, I’m sure she’ll be thrilled to hear about my near death experience…

{ Deva has taken flight }

[askillusionfox]

Deva

…

[askillusionfox]

Mod: Randumb update, but I’ve recently moved into my own apartment and I came across a plushie of HounDeva I commissioned from @goldmouse while unpacking. He’s been keeping my company as I slowly settle into the new place. 🖤

[askillusionfox]

Deva

{ Deva managed to escape the Whirlpool ! }

Mizu

Enough running, there’s no escape as long as there's water!

Mizu

{ Mizu used Surf! }

[askillusionfox]

Happy Blogday to AskIllusionFox!

Mod: 5 years ago today, I started this blog with a story in mind about a Arceus who’ve fallen from grace and his journey to make things right. While we’ve both had our own personal ups and downs over the years, I’m glad we’re both still invested enough in this story to see it through to the end, whenever that may be. While there’re many things i’d like to change over the course of this story, i’m happy to know that we’ve both grown for the better from where we used to be. Deva’s become a personal favorite of mine and I love seeing him interact with the world around him, for better and worse. So here’s to a better year than the last! As a treat, below is Deva’s original concept design vs his current ref! Thanks for sticking with us! ❤️

[askillusionfox]

{ Falling }