MOCK EXPLORATION: DUNGEON EXPLORATION

[ultrapenumbramods]

So you've been going about your new lives as Pokemon for the past week... which you may or may not have gotten entirely used to by now, but at least it's not as bad as things were when you first woke up. You haven't really gotten many leads on why this happened or how to change back, outside of, perhaps, conversations with Kangaskhan and Wigglytuff... but even then, it was kind of vague and unhelpful, outside of the lead of these... "Mystery Dungeons."

And, as luck would have it, Wigglytuff and Kangaskhan seem to want you all to gather in the center of town! They say it's an opportunity for you all to get experience with Mystery Dungeons... and maybe a little bit of treasure on the side, too. Who knows, it might even give you answers! ...I mean, probably not, since you're in the tutorial dungeon phase, but hey. It's worth a shot, right?

So, when you arrive at the center of Pokemon Square, you'll find the familiar faces of Wigglytuff and Kangaskhan there, but also a distressed-looking Butterfree and Metapod. Kangaskhan is quietly comforting the two unfamiliar Pokemon, while Wigglytuff addresses you directly...

"Hey, friends! I figure since you're new and here under some pretty weird circumstances, you might wanna take care of this. See, Ms. Butterfree's kid Caterpie's gone missing, and since they're my friends, I want to help! They're pretty sure he's lost in a Mystery Dungeon, and since he hasn't been gone that long... it's probably pretty easy for some new people to take care of.

So, since you're probably gonna want to go through Mystery Dungeons to figure out what's happening with you friends, I figured this would be a good way to get you started! You're probably gonna want to split into four teams of five to deal with things. I'll answer some questions for you, and then I'll take you where we think the Mystery Dungeon is!"

Comments

[bornfromanger]

[He'd punch back, but what she says triggers something inside his head.

Inside his...heart.

It's...a purpose!!]

NO! I know exactly what kind of villains would kidnap a baby. I would.

[His adorable puppy face suddenly gets more serious.]

I will have to use my past experiences as the worst of the worst to outwit whoever this is at their own game... No one is more wicked than kaima!!

[There is, of course, no proof of a kidnapping.]

1/2

[fuhuhuhuhu]

[Undyne pauses, mulling this information over in her head. She basically just learned that her newfound fighting friend used to be wicked. On the one hand, evildoers must be punished, but on the other hand, he's willing to use this knowledge to defeat those who continue to do evil. She closes her eye, looking somewhat pensive.]

I see....

2/2

[fuhuhuhuhu]

[Her eye snaps open as she lets out a fierce roar, her hands clenching into fists.]

WE'LL BEAT THEM, NO MATTER WHAT! WITH YOUR EXPERTISE AND OUR COMBINED PUNCHING EFFORT, WE'LL BE SURE TO SAVE CATERPIE FROM HIS CAPTORS!

[bornfromanger]

[If only she knew the awfulness behind her precious team name.]

BUUUURRRRAAAAAAHHHH!!! OUR DESTRUCTION WILL BE LEGENDARY, NO DUNGEON WILL BE LEFT STANDING!!

[fuhuhuhuhu]

[She doesn't watch enough anime to completely understand Japanese. Time to join in the yelling.]

NGAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[bornfromanger]

[And then his screaming stops. Dead.]

Fuck squad is a wonderfully destructive name...

[fuhuhuhuhu]

...

It truly is...such power is contained in swearing....

...

Do we need to put a swear in our name?

[bornfromanger]

Absolutely.

[fuhuhuhuhu]

YEAH! LET'S SHOW THESE PUNKS HOW IT'S DONE!

...

Should we be swearing around kids? I mean, we're going to rescue a kid.

[bornfromanger]

We will properly censor ourselves around the children.

[fuhuhuhuhu]

YEAH!!!!!! RESPONSIBLE SWEARING!!!!!

Personally, I think "bastard" is a particularly strong swear. What do you think?

[bornfromanger]

Burrruuu!! YES, perfect, now use your alliteration mastery to make it complete!! Make our enemies tremble just by hearing our name!!

[fuhuhuhuhu]

HMMM....

[She mulls it over for a few minutes, then shouts out —]

How about...THE BASTARD BRAWLERS!

...And we can use the Kaima for kids.

[bornfromanger]

[Oh...Oh gosh...]

You truly are a gifted warrior... It's glorious.

[fuhuhuhuhu]

[She flashes Hakai a grin.]

Fight! Train! Win! Because we are CHAMPIONS!

[- warriormale]

[salvationcode]

[A weird cloth approaches Undyne and Hakai.]

Allow me to join your ranks!

['Jack' hasn't done a ton of customisation to his cloth, but there's one notable difference about it since the week's gone by! His fake wooden tail has a bunch of nails sticking out of it, turning it into a respectable bludgeoning weapon.

It's also just generally kind of edgy.] I can respect a group with confident fighters such as yourself! I believe you're worthy of my added strength!

[fuhuhuhuhu]

[Undyne takes one look at the Mimikuyu and tilts her head to the side. She immediately grins widely when she notices the "bat" trailing behind.]

THEN CONSIDER YOURSELF JOINED! What is your name, brave warrior?

[salvationcode]

[His grin is absent, but the eager sneer of his voice is ever-present.

...even if he falters for a moment when asked for his name. But he gets it eventually!! It's fine.]

My name is Jack, the True King of my native city! It's a pleasure to make my acquaintance with such formidable allies! What will I call you on this adventure?

[fuhuhuhuhu]

[She grins, slamming her foot against the ground and posing proudly. A human-sounding name, but it's probably fine.]

You can call me Undyne! Now, are you prepared to fight to the fullest on this quest?!

i keep typing 'undyle' for no discernible reason and thought you should know

[salvationcode]

[Surprisingly? Not technically human. They should get along just fine, hopefully.]

Undyne! A powerful name indeed! It would be an insult not to give my all toward a cause!