#kariaudino

[banishedblossomdancer]

“State your business in the shrine. My mother’s a busy woman...“

(( she’s actually kinda cute o: ))

[ @maximum-lady-king ]

[askpluminescent]

Rowan took the charm from Kari’s outstretched hands. She looked it over for a minute, before ... tearing up?

“I did a good thing!! Yes!! I’m gonna be so lucky!”

She fidgeted in place for a moment before realizing Kari was still there and she forgot to thank her. “And thank you, by the way! It’s real nifty!”

[ @banishedblossomdancer ]

[dragonoak--kingdom]

(( Ahh, for the crackship, how about our blind OTP Akasma and Kari? ))

Probably goes by Ace for short, he takes after his mom more. I imagine he would be sort of a cry baby in his younger years but a total badass as he grows up xD He wears the bandages over his eyes because he’s blind, and uses his large ears to now whats around hum. A disadvantage that he will learn to cope with c: hope you like him~

[banishedblossomdancer]

“Now WAIT ONE GOD DAMN MINUTE, DO I LOOK LIKE A--”

“This’ll only hurt for a few seconds-- and stun you for a little longer, dragon~!”

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(( yes hello I apologize for my inactivity, have this shitpost that was based on this lovely piece of work

and check out those other awesome FE shitposts because they’re gold))

[banishedblossomdancer]

... Snaps of fractured bark, crackles of ember... and the frenzied, ailing wails of souls filled the air where Keiko was blasted to. The spirits were spinning around their captor in an involuntary panic, hopelessly forced to try to mend the Lucaritales' wounds. As the fox-like girl laid in the bed of splinters, something inside her began to well up... signs of life began to show, starting small with twitches, and the faintest of breaths.

The more this feeling surfaced, the more Keiko could hear this faint voice echoing in the chasms of her cruel mind...

...

...

...

… 1000 Years…

Age…

Agony…

Weakness gradually crippling...

... yet awareness ever present...

Is that what you wish to know…? To have these ails carry you throughout the centuries, even when you wish to yield, far beyond the limit your form will allow…?

… 1000 Years… or 1000 Lives…

If your will is absolute, then rise… the land is yours, its spirits your courses for the taking… mark your legacy in blood, and freedom shall smile upon you..

....

...

...

The hybrid's ponytail orb flashed with an intense blue ray, before Keiko's eyes snapped open. A vehement shriek pierced and filled the night, followed by a trail of infernal blue flames spiraling across the ground, racing towards the group in a vengeful fury.

"!!" Nori gasped, as he stepped back. "FIRE! IS SHE TRYING TO TAKE US WITH HER?!"

"WE MUST LEAVE NOW BEFORE THE FLAMES SWALLOW US!" Ordered Momoko, as everyone in the forest whirled around and bolted in the opposite direction, as that was where the blue midnight light was closest beyond the trees. Even those that were still weak from the onslaught, where the healing could not tend to, were being supported by others to help hurry them along.

Panic fueled the visitors, while the blue lights continued to dance and swirl, engulfing every last shred of foliage in its path. Despite everyone's running speed, it looked as though the fire was catching up swiftly, much to their dismay. And then there was yet another flash...

...

...

...

... The night was silent, all save for the sound of crackling embers and the faint hiss of smoke.

What... just happened...?

One second it appeared as though everyone was about to be trapped in the wall of blue hellfire, and yet the next, all the inhabitants were scattered. Everyone could only look from side to side in confusion before turning around to hear the sound of fire eating away at the trees.

Ciprian, Dycae, Blayz, Miru, Ume and Momo... they all seemed to have managed to flee in the nick of time, albeit completely separated, and were the first to bear the sight of the woods' fate. It was horrifying... Smoke began to fill the sky as trees and shrubs were being charred to black, crispy cinders. The echoing crashes of trees falling into one another from their forms being burned away only highlighted the resulting destrucion of the ecosystem...

Meanwhile, Perceval's group, too, looked on in dismay to at the result of what happened tonight. Particularly, Perceval and Camellia looked devastated. All that poor foliague that kept things in balance when there was no other life... if there were other creatures still linging in those cursed woods to begin with.

"... Rrrrrgh..." Izanagi rumbled with a reptilian snort, shaking his head, "... that's a damned shame..." he echoed under his harsh, monstrous voice.

"It is bad, sad sight to see such healthy woods beingk burned to ashes like this, yes..." Naida agreed, slowly lowering her wing with a disheartened nod. "Mmh... And vhat of fox girl...?"

"As much as Ah'd want tae moorn th' forest... there's nae much else tae dae, noo 'at we've escaped..." Even Camellia's tone was saddened, slowly lowering her hand as her expression went from shock to despair, giving a sigh.

"... Camellia is right, unfortunately..." Perceval shook his head, turning over. "Come, everyone, we cannot linger. As sad as it is, we cannot save an entire forest. Perhaps the weather will have mercy and douse the flames. Let us press onward and move while we can,  we must make distance between ourselves and that dreaded area as much as possible... We have a duty of our own, after all."

"Duty?" Camellia prodded.

"Oui... I'll tell you on the way, mon amie."

The other three complied before making their way onward, heading towards the mountains as they began to discuss what to do next in particular. But what if the three Hakumese Pokemon...?

While their current locations were not known to them, the four that came in to assist all received a ‘ping’ from the Gardevoir, a quick telepathic message...

<<“Words cannot express how truly grateful I am for you all, coming in and risking your lives to strike the beast. We are in a hurry, but should we meet again, we shall repay you somehow for your bravery. May the sun and moon bless you...”>>

That was all that could be said... As for where they were now... amidst all the insanity?

... They seemed to be faring well... well enough to keep running, at the very least...

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[ @norehliananecdotes, @the-awoken-crusader / @thetakenpokemon, @theorangelopunny, @asklighttales ]

[banishedblossomdancer]

Momoko, Kari and Nori fled deep within the mountain, casting minimal light with their psychic prowess to just barely guide them through the lightless chasms. As they ventured, Kari picked up the faintest sound of water dripping, urging the Audino to insist the Psychic Pokemon to turn a few corners to the sound source...

Their exploration was rewarded with what appeared to be a small chamber with a pool at the center. How fortunate for them... a resting area with a source to refresh themselves with.

“... Ooh... I KNEW I heard water...!” Kari sighed with relief, holding onto her shoulder with a hopeful look.

“You’ve done well, Priestess Kari,” Nori congratulated quietly under his breath as they approached the slough. Momoko panted, being the most eager to wash her face with the water source.

“Seems as though the moon has blessed us for this moment...” the Gardevoir added with a whisper, sighing as the cool liquid cleaned her face and eased her spirits. Though that didn’t stop a very specific weariness gradually settling in...

Kari couldn’t help but flinch as her motions to gather water in her hands agitated the grave wound on her shoulder, only covered by her clothing. Nori was quick to notice this, stepping up behind the Audino as he quietly called to her in concern.

“Your wound from that demon still ails you, doesn’t it?”

“A-A little, nene... R-Regenerator should work faster than this...” she whimpers, the sting coursing through her shoulder. Nori couldn’t help but furrow his brows, wishing he could’ve done more to that ferocious hybrid, but what mattered more was the Audino’s safety.

“Then do not force yourself to move for the rest of the night. We should rest while we have solace...”

“Maybe... but, nii, wait... Where’s Momoko...?”

As if on cue, all they heard was the faint shifting sound of weight nearly thudding on the ground. Turning their heads, Nori and Kari noticed Momoko has already laid herself on the floor, her breathing, while controlled, sounding exhausted. The running, combined with having to use the song...

Kari couldn’t help but lower her ears in relief, placing her palms over her chest. “... Heh... she’s already beat us to it... it’s been a very frightening day...”

“That it has... Now it is our turn,” Nori stated as he seated himself up against the wall, closing his eyes. With a mumble, he added, “... hopefully this chamber will...” yawn, “... keep us well-sheltered for the night...”

“I’m certain, nene...” Even with her pain, Kari found comfort with the support of her two friends being nearby, sheepishly nestling herself into a curled-up resting position near the Gothitelle. She’d normally want to be next to Momoko, but with how spent she seemed, the Audino thought it was best to let her have space as she slept tonight. Thus, Kari shifted in her spot before letting out a cute, squeaky yawn of her own, ears twitching before laying back.

“... Good night everyone, nene...” she mumbled drowsily...

“... And you as well...” her protector retorted, before they all finally allowed their worries and troubles melt into their own realms of dreams...

[banishedblossomdancer]

Hoo alright!

This is a collection of voice-acting auditions for the blog! While I did not receive many, I DID manage to acquire roles for each, and I’m quite pleased with what I’ve heard! So here’s the round-up!

Credits for wonderful voicework are as follows:

Momoko: @niquixredriver (also @usualhappascrafty )

Kari: @eve-of-halloween

Nori: @dreams-in-stardust

Keiko: @lugiadaily who also has a YouTube Channel as Faux Synder!

Thank you all who participated, you've all done wonderfully! I'll do my best to pay you back in between other artworks I've got on my plate, and I look forward to you all doing future roles for the story! It helps a bunch, you rock!

Pokemon belongs to Nintendo, Game Freak and The Pokemon Company. The Artwork is mine. Voicework done by the talented folk listed above.

[banishedblossomdancer]

"GYAH--!!"

Monstrous shrieks filled the darkness as Keiko felt the heated slices of a soaring Moonblast crescent and celestial star saw into her back, causing her to instantly drop the broken, sobbing Audino. The Lucaritales staggered briefly, pricking her ears a the sound of footsteps rapidly approaching her from behind.

"HOW DARE YOU ATTACK HER, DEMON!"

"KEEP YOUR FILTHY CLAWS OFF THE PRIESTESS!"

Momoko and Nori wasted no time rushing in to strike Keiko in a double team effort, fueled with rage over the suffering of their falling friend. Keiko could only grin as she took the blows before brandishing her claws and returning the favor, managing to clamp her claws over the necks of the Gardevoir and Gothitelle before slamming them into a tree. Lord Arceus her grip was excruciating; a grip that would rival that of a Machoke, or even a Kingler, it made breathing nearly impossible for the two Psychic types.

"How nice of you both to come to me!" Keiko cackled with hysterical glee, curling her claws deeper around the skin as they began to succumb to their wounds. "I was going to punish your sneaky little cutie in private so you wouldn't have to see it, but now I'll get to finish all three of you off right here--"

"GCK!!"

"UNHAND THEM NOW! THEY DO NOT DESERVE THIS!" yelled Perceval in a defiantly demanding tone, trying to forcefully pull the macabre beast away from them. He had considered firing Poison Jabs or Shadow Balls at Keiko, but knowing how she has no shame in declaring to stooping to meat shielding tactics, he felt as though he had to take charge and make a very bold, dangerous move.

And unfortunately... as a retaliation proved, it was far more dangerous than it was worth. His efforts were in vain; slashed and forced away with a fiery kick from the Lucaritales, who merely sneered at his attempts.

Before Perceval could regain his footing, he felt the fire creep around him, scorching him through the fibers of his being. Not only that, but he felt he was being wrapped up and being kept in place. The previous Shadow Claw still stung, but combined with the ghastly fire creeping around him, and not being able to escape the mysterious grasp of her tails, Perceval could only struggle... it seemed all was lost for him, as well as the raised burning Audino and others, until...

"NO WAY IN HELL!!"

"OY! THAT'S MY FRIEND YOU'RE BURNINGK! NAIDA VILL CRUSH YOU FOR THAT!"

Just in time, as the rest of Perceval's group came in and struck Keiko from behind to try to get her to unleash her hold on everyone, not just the tall Roserade. Much like what he was thinking, the two went in for direct attacks; going for long range would surely result in more casualties than the favorable results they were hoping for.

However, it seemed as though Keiko wasn't budging, didn't even react, much less show resistance. It was almost as though she was anticipating it... as the blood trickled down her back from the combined Dragon Claw and Steel Wing, she was vibrating intensely... her smile cracked over her face even wider, before whipping around and giving them back.

Because the way Keiko saw it? She had quite enough.

Ye gods... taking in the sheer might of these two tall behemoth Fire and Water types and returning it to both of them with double the power, with it not being split between them at all? The raw force of this counter strike was enough to not only send them nearly flying back from the super effective strike, but perhaps keep them stumbled over for juuust enough so that Keiko could finish her job.

However, after retaliating, with malevolence riding through her veins, Keiko wanted to ensure that they couldn't get back up and try it again. Following up with that, and with ridiculously fast thinking and quick comboing, Keiko used a sadistic take on a certain move to keep them in their place...

... that would certainly do it.

This was certainly one take on Stone Edge. The spires of rock that jutted from the earth kept the Empoleon and Charizard sliiightly raised above the ground, along with impaling them through the back. Both of them let out sharp screams of anguish, but not just from the impact; with how massive they were, they could feel themselves sinking back onto the spears. And the more they struggled, the quicker they lowered, causing them to clamp their eyes shut and hiss in sheer unrelenting misery. Even if their weights would eventually make the rocks break, that would be all Keiko needed; the pain keeps them from being unable to strike while she...

"Hah... I’ll give you all this, you’re a lot hardier than I thought. No one survives sneak attacks like mine, even if you’re all hanging by a thread. Don't worry, I'll come back over there and finish you off," she promised as she empowered her hellish azure lights, engulfing her four victims in her grasp as they futilely struggled from pain and her grip. Moreover... they felt like they were slipping in another sense...

"That's right, you all just staaay still, just a FEW more seconds..." she grinned, all while looking at Momoko particularly.

"... All of this effort... all this pain you've inflicted on me... ... it's making me so famished..." she licks her lips wickedly as she edged closer to the slipping Gardevoir, parting her saliva-slicked jaws apart and easing them towards the neck in sadistic anticipating delight...

"... and I think I'll start with ripping out that lovely little throat...~♥"

[banishedblossomdancer]

"WHAT IN THE WORLD DID YOU GET YOURSELF WRAPPED UP IN THIS TIME?!"

"THIS ISN'T THE TIME TO BE YELLING ABOUT THAT, NORI! JUST RUN!"

The Psychics pressed onwards as far and swiftly as their stamina would allow, even with their fallen friend in tow. Ducking under branches, leaping over bushes, swerving between the trees, anything they could do to try to shake their pursuers off their trail was worth a shot.

Try as they might however, that was not deterring nor slowing them down in the slightest. So close, so close to victory, why would they let themselves let up now? Thorns were fired, blasts of flames soared, and jets of water rushed the three fleeting Hakumese, who did their damnedest to evade, even though they already had difficulty multitasking as is.

"G-gh, how-- h-how large is this forest?!" Momoko grunted, trying to keep her hair out of her face as sweat dripped behind her.

"You tell me, I just arrived! I'm as clueless as you!" barked Nori with a sneer. Things didn't seem to be going well for the three... and it wasn't long before they began to lose sight of what was ahead of them.

Before they knew it, everything began to fade to black, to the point they couldn't even make out the grass. Was it nighttime? No, it couldn't be this intense. No way... could it?

They had no time to ponder as they were immediately walled off by blue fire, surrounding all six intruders of the forest. Nori and Momoko jumped a bit, while Perceval, Naida and Izanagi readied themselves as the flames formed a full ring behind them.

A most ghastly environment. Perfect dark, ominous blue fire, and a feeling of dread... emptiness...

With the chase halted due to their own wariness and uncertainty, they steeled their nerves as one, turning their heads about for whatever could be the cause of this.

"... Hehe...♥"

... And it seemed to have already arrived...

It all happened so suddenly. One moment this was a forest painted an orange gold and dull purple by the sunset and twilight rays, perfect for a tranquil autumn painting, before melting into this cerulean hellhole, followed by being rushed and trapped together, like a herd of sheep listed for the slaughterhouse.

There wasn't even any time to react... those who suffered deep wounds could feel themselves kneeling to the floor. Even as the frenzy continued and did their best to fight back, the wounds... the stinging marks, the ominous strength steeped within... their eyes...

... fading to black...

...

...

...

" ... M-Momoko...? Nori? A-anyone, nene...?"

The Audino was absolutely confused, not to mention shaken to her core. She could've sworn she was in the forest with her Gardevoir and Gothitelle friends, but now she was in this pitch black emptiness... what happened? Was it nighttime, she pondered?

Kari wobbled up onto her legs, frantically searching around for someone to recognize, but to no avail. Just as she cupped her hands over her mouth, she felt some slender palms rest themselves on her shoulder, calling to her gently as the Audicham was turned around.

"Kari...!"

"M-momoko!" Kari sighed with relief, placing hands over her heart as she sighed with relief. "I-I'm so glad to see you! Where are we? What's going on?"

"..."

" ... I-is everything oka-- ... wait..." Kari couldn't help but notice one detail off with her Gardevoir friend. "... M-Momoko?"

"... Yes...?"

"... What's... w-what's wrong with your--"

" S o . . . h u n g r y . . . ! "

"AAAAAAAAAAAHHH--!!"

Kari tried her best to push herself away, but Keiko was the faster one; the Audino felt herself being whirled right back around... and then there was the wet sound of snapping bone, accompanied by crackling jolts of sheer agony.

"A-AAAAAAAH, AAAAAAAAAHHHH!! AAAAH, W-WHAT'RE YOU-- MOMOKO!! NORI!! SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE!!"

Try as she might, Kari could not do a thing. This beast's grip was strong; claws too sharp and massive to let her slip away. The position was terrible; Kari could angle her palms properly to try to reach back for a force palm. There was no freedom; these jaws felt like a bear trap, and Keiko refused to let go.

Kari was mortified, crying desperately out of horror as she futilely struggled against the predator. Her screams reached the skies for only a few good seconds before she felt a massive claw clamp over her mouth, with the Lucaritales cackling with licking lips.

"Awww... you poor thing, you're crying so much... it hurts, doesn't it...?" Keiko kept that devillish grin alive as her eyes lit up with ravenous delight. "You and everyone else made me waste a soul from what could've been an avoidable fatal wound... you thought you were being sneaky... you thought you had me. Hah... well don't worry...  it's just you and I out here now... and I'm going to pay you back, by giving you the first honors of this lovely little trick..."

Keiko kept her jaws and claws clasped over Kari's bleeding, writhing form, keeping her still as possible as the poor girl began to lose consciousness. As her will to live began to subside, the Lucaritales gradually pulled her claw out... and seemed to be stringing something out of the Audino.

"... There it is... just a liiiiittle more... come on out, you sweet little morsel...~♪"

[banishedblossomdancer]

(( Yes hello I’m very well aware that I’m in the middle of plot and that this seriously breaks the flow of what I’m doing but I may as well toss this out now;

I’m well into the next milestone and wanna open up some auditions for voicing characters on this blog! I’m feeling a bit burnt out from doing so much plot in a row but I realized that the time for some more immersive updates will come soon, so I figured, why not open it up now while I have other things sorted?

Now, despite what I said earlier, this won’t be a contest; just a plain ol’ audition for anyone that’s willing to try!

I have the following characters listed with their name, description of their voice’s tone, as well as a directional voice sample. Right now I’m only needing four voices, soooo here!

Momoko: Stern, mature, collected, graceful, but can sound harsh at a moment’s notice to emphasize her otherwise rash tendencies. Strong-willed.

Voice Direction Sample: Lucina from FE: Awakening (yes I’m aware there are other more fitting characters out there but for the life of me I can’t think of any others aheheh). A bit of Say’ri could also apply.

Nori: Composed, somewhat deep, articulate, but can also be quite firm and self-righteous. Can be hard on himself, and thus stresses his voice under these scenarios..

Voice Direction Sample: Yusuke from Persona 5

Kari: Soft, sweet, somewhat high-pitched, lovable. A very gentle tone that’s easy to listen to.

Voice Direction Sample: Mint Adenade from Tales of Phantasia

Keiko: Sly, mischievous, seemingly friendly and upbeat, but also has a conniving, low-ish, somewhat unnerving slant to her tone that makes her sound a little unsure to be around while still sounding impish.

Voice Direction Sample:Jean from No More Heroes (as suggested by @askbohemiancompany though I’m sure other samples could be more fitting! )

Anyone who is interested in voicing any of these characters please hit me up on DM (or Discord if you have me on there or want to add me) and I can provide some voice lines you can try and will be saying! And yes, I’ll still be holding up my end for offering something back as thanks for participation for those that I accept as the roles!

~ * Role Availability * ~

Momoko: - Open, being discussed -

Kari: - Open, being discussed -

Keiko: -2 Auditions received; Open yet pending...-

Nori: - 2 Auditions received; Open yet pending...-

Auditions shall end by this weekend, Sunday 24th of September!

Thank you! ))

[banishedblossomdancer]

The tension within this spot of the forest was unlike any presence felt before. Pressure so heavy, so intense, that everyone's hearts froze  as they laid their eyes on the fox-like hybrid and the fan-dancing fairy, their gazes seething with righteous fury fueled by their own agenda.

"So you're this evil presence I sensed...!" Izanagi remarked, his eyes narrow with apprehension and distress, flexing his claws. "There's a cruel aura about you...!"

"Half Lucario, half Ninetales, aw relentless predatur! Yup, ye fit thes description tae a 'T', ye dae! Noo lit th' lassie doon, yoo're lucky tae hae dodged th' arraw th' first time! Th' next 'un won't miss, I can promise ya that, lass!" Warned Camellia, keeping a tight finger grip on the tail end of the arrow as a faint, strained stretching sound of the string bided patiently, ready to be let loose.

"You there! Fox!" Even though she was more than a fox and he knew this well, Perceval adamantly stepped forward first and called out to Keiko in an assertive, soldierly tone. "Unhand the woman peaceably, and we will let you off right here and now!"

"That is right!" Chimed the massive Empoleon, her intense sneer fixated on the Lucaritales. "Make it easy for us, and ve forget this encounter happened, yes? You don't vant us to get nasty! Naida brings lots of hurt vhen things get nasty!"

Outraged, Nori snapped at the Grass and Water types. "You're not taking ANYONE! I've come too far to see them be whisked away by a band of rogues!"

"LIKE YOU'RE ONE TO TALK YOU CARELESS FOOL!" roared the dragon, as Izanagi shot the Nori a harsh slit-pupil glare. "Who the HELL are YOU to give US orders and call US scoundrels?! Don't think you're getting away either after what you did to me!" A purple flame snorted from Iza's snout as he turned to Perceval. "Let me at that Gothitelle once we've secured the girl, I have to get him back for at least that much, Perceval."

"... Perceval...?" Camellia blinked, glancing at the Roserade. The name alone was familiar, and lined up with the species... that was when her focus briefly lessened, eyes going wide.

"Whit aw' YOU doin' 'ere, lad? I thought ye were oan vacation!"

"I could ask the same of you, mon amie, and I wish I had time to explain. We're in a crisis at the moment, that's all I shall say," elaborated Perceval briefly within his moment of being stunned. Meanwhile, Nori noticed Kari slumped in the grass, unmoving and unresponsive to all this yelling.

Despite Nori's ire-fueled demands, as well as everyone else's orders, Keiko could only grin as she briefly lifts her maws off Momoko's shoulder, leaving ribbons of blood and saliva where they clamped as she keeps the Gardevoir held close. Claws clamped over the dancer's jaws and neck, she taunted with a coy smile and teasing tone.

"Go on, go on~! What're you waiting for! Strike again! You might hit me, but with her in my claws you're most likely gonna nail her too! And who's to say I won't just swing her around while you fire? Ooh, you might even KILL her! That'd save me lots of trouble over claiming what's mine, don'tcha think? So c'mon, do me a favor, strike right now~!" Keiko's smile was wide, eager, stretched... excited. She didn't seem to mind all this unexpected company, in fact... the Lucaritales seemed to revel in it, especially with how she was taunting them.

There were collective grunts and frustrated snarls in the crowd, unsure of what to do in this situation. Each of them wanted to make sure the victim was at least still alive, but with her being in this hybrid’s sadistic clutches, no one was unsure of what to do, much less eager to make the first move.

Momoko herself could only muffledly curse this creature, trying to summon some psychic strength through the pain and inability to breathe. It wasn't going so well... but that was when a small stir occurred. A soft, weak, barely audible whine peeped amongst the madness before Keiko's ears lifted, feeling a numbing grip on her ankle.

Kari sniffled. All this stress was getting to her. While she was motionless, she was still mostly conscious, and was doing her best to resist the drowsy effects of the spores... and heard everything. It was difficult to succumb when her heart was pounding, knowing her friend was in such a terrible spot no matter which way this predicament went.

It was right then that memories flooded through her head, recalling how much of a great support the Gardevoir was to the Audino, up to the point where Kari recalled something she stated the night before. While there was no escaping this situation, Kari could at least provide a distraction, a small glint of hope. With this brief welling of strength spurred by fear and distress, she charged her palm up to its max before lifting her head and crying out:

An animalistic shriek pushed up through the trees and echoed through the skies at feeling such a stunning jolt crookedly surge through her nerves, causing Keiko to lose her grip on Momoko entirely. This allowed Momoko to not only be free, but to breathe, and gather enough focus to whip up another whip of water to retaliate.

"THAT'S OUR CHANCE!" "EVERYONE, NOW!"

With Momoko making her way out of the Lucaritales’ clutches, the onlooking visitors wasted no time unleashing whatever attacks they had loaded and waiting for this famished fox, and it all happened at once. Sliced with a throwing star, pierced through with a Poison Jab thorn, blasted with a torrent of water, and a Dragon Pulse to the back of the head. And then there was one last, promised blow to be made...

[banishedblossomdancer]

With opportunity seized and swift footwork, Nori managed to sweep in and lift Kari up under his arms, calling out to his Gardevoir acquaintance to follow suit, and FAST. Even with Momoko's wound and the pain behind such a mark, she didn't let it slow her down; quite the opposite, it kicked her adrenaline into high gear, speeding through the trees with her Hakumese acquaintances.

Upon seeing them speed off, Perceval was quick to lunge after them with Naida thumping and Izanagi raging right behind, hot on their trail.

"VE'RE NOT LETTINGK YOU GET AVAY THIS TIME, DANCER GIRL!"

"YOU'RE COMING WITH US THIS TIME AND THAT'S THE LAST STRAW!" roared Izanagi, claws flexed from the rush.

Camellia meanwhile, albeit a little confused as to what Perceval and his own group is up to and what they want with Momoko, merely let it slide; after all, with a bullseye made, she had a job to complete. With a flick of the wrist behind her back, she twirled out a knife and approached the stricken Lucaritales, their face frozen in the instance of the agonizing impact. Square in the frontal lobe... so silent, so eerie, so... limp. Still. Much like the forest was claimed to be.

"Hah, another job well duin fer Camellia, it is," she congratulated herself with a pleased smirk, tilting Keiko's head up as she leaned in close. The sunset's rays gleamed delicately on the edge, which sparked some sparkles of raw anticipation.

"Noo aw Ah have t'dae is brin' back solid proof; th' prized heed~," the Delphox murmured to herself, with Keiko still at rest in her paw.

But just as she was about to bring the knife to her throat...

A weak, hazy giggled sputtered from the seemingly fallen victim's bloodied lips. Much to the horror and dismay of Camellia, who landed a perfect headshot of all things, the brown Delphox's eyes dilated upon not only seeing Keiko's head lift, but bear a twisted trademark fanged grin of hers. Coupled with dripping blood from her wound after forcefully pulling out the arrow with a sickly bloody crack... she gave off a truly demented appearance.

"Heh... let me guess... you hunters never did get the full memo of what you're dealing with, did you...?" cackles the fox-like Lucario, gradually rising up onto her feet while keeping a grip on the nearly petrified Delphox.

"I'm no mere beast you can just put down, sweetcheeks. Sure, I can feel pain all the same, I can be overwhelmed, just like the rest of you. Arrows to the face, swords to the neck, blasted through the gut, I've experienced it all when I was roaming free. But when they come here and their backs are turned...? Hah hah..." she hisses, as fiery wisps began to float around her, "... I make sure they can't make it back. All a part of playing the poor cursed little fox...~"

At this point, Keiko had Camellia's face in her monstrous shadow claws, grinning down at her with sadistic, twisted intent, while the Delphox did her best to hold back her panic. She realized she was in life-threatening trouble... she had to think of something, RIGHT NOW.

"Aww, I can see it in those eyes of yours... such sweet terror. I missed what it was like to hunt someone... well don't worry. I don't like to eat other foxes, but you all DID make me use up a soul... I can't just forgive that." Her grin cracks even further, while Camellia whips up some sleight of hand behind herself, hoping the magic will conjure just in time.

"... the true face of the daughter... the kin of 黄金色の似非者; the Golden Deceiver.~"

And it was at this point that Keiko finally sunk her teeth into the other fox... what followed next was nothing short of traumatic.

A thump was heard afterwards, followed by silence. A soft cackle and licking of the lips spurred, as well as speeding footsteps.

"And now... it's their turn next. For ALL OF THEM."

[banishedblossomdancer]

The Audino hybrid large deep rose red eyes once the violet embracer’s question clicked. Kari’s ears raised briefly before shuffling in place, fitting an awkward smile before the lovely fairy.

“O-oh, well that’s easy, nene!” She started cheerfully with a smile, hopping slightly in place as she started to explain.

“When my family moved into Yuuto it felt a little scary for me... I wanted to get to know people, but, niii, I was a much shyer girl back then and couldn’t bring myself to talk to anyone... but Momoko? Her family visited mine to greet us as new citizens of Yuuto, and that was when she and I met and got to know each other by showing me around Yuuto. We played with toys, had fun with games... gosh, she had so much energy I couldn’t help but smile around her, nene. Moreover, she was really bold, sticking up for me when I was having a bad day and getting others to leave me alone... but... perhaps a bit too bold, hehe,” she grinned awkwardly as she giggled, rubbing the back of her head. “Momoko had a bad habit of making hasty decisions as a kid too, getting herself hurt or in bad situations... that was when I would help her with my, um, limited healing powers at the time, nene. She was ever grateful, not just because I helped, but because it ‘helped her from getting grounded by her parents’ if they saw no visible scratches.”

Kari couldn’t help but let out another laugh out of that, after realizing she was sort of a partner in crime to Momoko back then. And that was when Kari’s smile began to show waning symptoms, glancing offways.

“... Um... as I grew older, I-I um, went through a lot, nene... and Momoko was always there to help me feel better, to try to empower me and see that I would eventually smile... I  joined a priesthood not only to improve my healing powers because of what I was going through, but also to... um, h-help me look for answers on my own... to keep up my sense of hope, to not lose sight nor feel lost when things looked grim... to never let my happiness and kindness falter, I guess? I bonded quite well with the members there, they felt like new friends, a-and I even had a new Gothitelle protector to look over me in case things became grim, but in the end I had no bond with anyone else quite like with Momoko...”

Kari didn’t seem to want to get into detail, but her upcoming words seemed to imply enough of what her phase of life was like then, as well as why she valued the white and pink Gardevoir. Besides... this WAS why she had choose to go after Momoko despite all odds, after all.

“So when I heard she was being chased a-and could possibly get hurt, I-I... I ran away. I ran away to go after her to make sure was okay, nene...” Thus, the Audino blinked her saddened eyes up at Orchid. No tears, but rather, a look of guilt.

“Is... Is it still considered brave if I went to save her because I was extremely afraid of losing her, nene?” Kari folded her arms behind her back and sheepishly traced the tip of her foot along the grass and dirt, ears lowered. 

“L-looking back on it, it almost feels more selfish... But I just felt like doing what I thought was right, I just wanted to protect, to save that one person I still had and treasured on that level... there’s nothing really wrong with that, right, nene...?”

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[ @the-awoken-crusader​ ]

[banishedblossomdancer]

- Kiss In The Rain -

“This is so relaxing, out in the rain like this, nene... here you go! Hee hee.. “

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(( Another case where I had to implement some mood to help sell the scenario better, plus getting to draw this sort of pose was pretty fun vuv)/ ))

[ @diidiidoodles / @ask-stardustbeachcafe ]

[banishedblossomdancer]

- Upside Down Kiss -

“Maa, you smell so nice, heehee... mmh, um, i-is this okay...? “

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(( Figured I’d get somewhat creative with the upside-down aspect since I wasn’t sure how it’d go, and I think I nailed it quite nicely. Such a sweet kiss between the two <3

Now the last batch, the biggest one saved for last... gonna be busy on my day off tomorrow, hoo. ))

[ @bluedawn-mod / @dragonoak-kingdom ]

[banishedblossomdancer]

- Shy Kiss...? -

“U-uh, hehe, um, h-here you go! Th-the cheek is okay for me to kiss, right, nene?”

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(( Nervousness soooorta counts as shyness...? Or rather fear in this case <:’D Poor Kari ))

[ @undeadpoochyena / @askscylla ]