❧ Holding Out For A Hero

[luministimods]

[A figure somewhere, always watching over all, reads a bit of communication between some of them and can't help smiling. Why the figure smiles is anyone's guess, but smile the figure does. He picks up a CAT device after a few minutes and begins to type.

During that time, the snow in the entire laboratory area and town stops and begins to evaporate. The area becomes extremely foggy very fast and makes it difficult to see everyone in the observation deck, but by the time it's gone, everyone might feel...a bit different. Sure, they might feel nice and warm since the weather conditions have returned to normal (or rather, were allowed to be what they always were before something overrode them), but...there is something more. Some may feel stronger, some weaker, but all will feel strange.

Changes have that effect.

Soon, the figure is done writing and sends the following message to everyone's CATs, and simultaneously, the multiple screens on the observation deck go blank:]

Hopefully you have enjoyed your cold, hard truths and white, hot lies. Doesn't everyone feel better now? I know I do. Yet, I do feel somewhat guilty. You are all my guests and I have not been the kindest host, so I am going to do something nice--

--for some of you. What that is you will quickly find out--or not, depending upon how astute you are--but know this: a balance has been struck, but more to the point, interesting times are upon you all now! I hope you do not squander this opportunity.

[After a moment, a second, but briefer, message is sent:]

Oh. "Nathan" sends his regards.


Plot Details: Holding Out For A Hero

Well, you guys might have guessed what's gonna go on with this one from the plot name, but let's just say, this is yet another one of those plots I've been dying to do for months, and you know what? NOW IS THE TIME FOR IT!!!

The effects for this are pretty immediate, as the weather conditions just changed in the matter of a few minutes, and so the changes have also taken place in that time.

But what are these changes?

Well, there has been a shift of powers--an almost literal one, in fact. Those who have special abilities of any kind will be rendered powerless and basically like your average normal human being--for now. Characters who are not biologically human can look the same and such; that hasn't changed. They can also keep anything that is absolutely vital to keeping them alive, but otherwise? No special senses, enhanced strength, no magic, etc.

And conversely, those who have been regular people this entire time? Guess what, you have powers now of your own choosing--for now! Seriously. Ever have a dream of flying? Or of being someone special? Well, now you can!--At the cost of your friends' powers. It's a transfer of powered energy--but how it manifests in others depends on the person. Think about what kind of superpower or special ability your character would have if they lived in a world where such things were the norm. Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility.

Everyone who has been switched will have to contend with their new powers/lack of powers, and if the power corrupts you...well, you just might be the villain everyone will have to band together and stop.

Oh yeah, didn't mention that, did I? Just because people have these powers (or lack of powers) doesn't mean that everyone is going to turn out to be the hero-type. Where there is light, there will be darkness, so I do wonder who will go mad with power and get their villain hats on.

Characters will note a random rise of crime in the town ranging from petty thefts to, well. Worse things. (There are potentially villains about, so this should be expected!) Feel free to apprehend criminal NPCs and toss 'em in jail and such! Don't be surprised when you start receiving baskets of food in thanks for your jobs well done.

Go ahead and use this post to plot with each other, but also name what kind of power you're thinking of for your character if your character is going to have one. (And I feel so sorry for the ones who will be changed to normal non-powered people. It's going to be such a shock ;_; ) I ask because, well, reasons. /coughs

If you have any questions at all, please don't be afraid to hit me up with them!

--Oh yeah, activity check is in one day! But...there's going to be a twist to it. You'll see~ (Trust me, it's a good one. Have I steered any of you wrong yet?)

EDIT: And here is the link for the last activity check!

Comments

[notsot8rri8le]

SCREAMS NO POWERS HOW WILL SHE LIVE

[chainsawspistice]

Normally

[tactilekonesis]

SHE AND BIG BRO CAN CRY ABOUT IT OVER ICE CREAM :')

[moveslikestrider]

hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[terezi_pyrope]

L1K3 4 N3W BORN W1GGL3R

[desertdaggers]

Oh! Umm are some of the NPC criminals powered, too?

[luministimods]

Nope! They're just amoral/desperate/etc now.

[manicurious]

YES
YES I WAS HOPING SOMETHING LIKE THIS WOULD HAPPEN HEEEEEEEEH Now I have to decide what to do oh no

ETA:

Okay, my favorite option is Ichijou turning into one of the many interpretations/representations (there are at least four) of his pachinko machine and going totally berserk.

I still have to pick a start/stop trigger and a specific monster, but in general is that idea ok? :3

[luministimods]

It is, yes! <3

[lamb_of_gold]

what the fuck is your canon jesus christ

[millenia]

.... |D!

Natsuo is going to be a normal person!!! Except he'll still have his cat ears/tail and will still be unable to feel pain, since those are pretty much biological. But, no more spells for him! He's gonna be so mad...

Croix is... going to gain the ability to use song magic, like the Reyvateils in his world! Unfortunately... he's also going to be an IPD. So at some point, he is going to go crazy. Consciously. ;; ;; ... Anyone want to help deal with that bucket of sadness? .-.

Questions/comments/concerns/cookies/maggie-you're-horrible-stop-plotting-shit?

[desertdaggers]

:D? IPD?

[manicurious]

Does also being crazy and uncontrollably turning into a monster that wants to eat you count as helping

[lamb_of_gold]

i can clobber him out cold, but that's about it.

[tactilekonesis]

Kon can offer coffee/support/a chair being tossed over Croix's head!

[bonnypiperlad]

Jamie will be perfectly normal! No, seriously. He's normally got a danger sense which only pops up once in a great while, so he won't realize it's gone. However he can still fight perfectly well. He just may not be able to realize he's in trouble until it's too late.

SO CLEARLY I NEED TO GET HIM IN TROUBLE. Somehow.

[moveslikestrider]

Dave is going to be powerless and at first enjoy the hell out of it. Until he needs to save someone. Whoops.

/LATE

[champions_legend]

hdkhkjh

Leaf will be getting telekinetic powers and is likely going to give into these powers pretty quickly given that power is something that is desired above all in her world. Opps.

Her pokemon will likely be de-powered so expect a bird and normal horse around for the event.

[manicurious]

This town is sooooooo screwed. :B

[fireflyheir]

Hawk and John will both be perfectly normal for uh a certain definition of 'perfectly normal'. Hawk will still be able to fight, I'm not so sure about John but he's at least as likely to get into trouble. I'm happy to volunteering either of them for horrible things \:D/.

[moveslikestrider]

Clearly John and Dave need to go do stupid kid things. As well as Hawk.

[worldsapart]

Xion is going to be normal! ... the loss of the Keyblade is the only thing that's going to bother her, and it's going to bother her A Lot. I'll probably do a post about that here soon.

Otherwise, uhh. Does anyone have a sword... or a really hefty stick...

[moveslikestrider]

Yo. You need a sword? Dave has plenty to spare.

[terezi_pyrope]

Considering who she is, I think Terezi would be normal. Unless I'm doing this wrong, then w/e.

Doesn't mean she can't take down a few criminals though. >:|

May or may not consider having her run into Ichijou.

[manicurious]

She'd probably be the first to be able to recognize him as long as she can still smell colors :3

[luke_triton]

Luke is going to fly! It will be so amazing he will hardly be able to stand it. He might also pick up some superpowered strength (being scrawny has inspired dreams of the day he will be a gentleman hero like his Professor).

Expect him to fly into a lot of walls at first.

[vengefulagent]

Ten, unfortunately, will have to just survive as a human (with a fully functional bi-vascular system). He'll live, the big baby, even if he'll whine and complain about being human and having to sleep and eat like one.

And I've finally been able to pin Wash down in terms of what abilities he's getting. (Yes, I've been debating what to give him this entire time.) So, he basically is indestructible. Plant a grenade on him and he'll live. Rip a limb off, he'll live (albeit, he'll be pretty put out because omfg you just ripped his damn arm off) and reattach his arm once he's gotten it back, etc. He can also form green balls of energy--that bounce off the first surface before exploding on a second. He's his own fuel rod gun now.

[lamb_of_gold]

what if I shoot at the squishy orange bits between his armour :8|

[lamb_of_gold]

Though still absurdly strong, and far faster than he has any right to be, Mu will be without his psychokenesis or Cosmo!


And will be keeping way the fuck to himself until they come back, or someone drags his ass out of the corner.

[desertdaggers]

…sounds like a fun and entertaining afternoon! How accessible is he making himself?

[chainsawspistice]

Kanaya's powers were already extremely inconsequential, so their absence will present no obstacle. Such is life.