❧ 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

[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?

[millenia]

... derp. That definitely needs explanation. SORRY!!

Infel Phira Dependent. Reyvateils who are IPDs are connected to Infel Phira instead of directly to the tower. It's kind of a long story, but to sum up: Because part of Infel Phira is broken, there's this accumulation of negative feelings that causes IPDs to go absolutely nuts and lose control of themselves.

[desertdaggers]

Haha, no worries. And that actually… pretty much was what it sounded like, but I was curious about the details. Oh Croix. :(

[manicurious]

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

[millenia]

fdsjalk not quite. but thank you for the offer. ^^b

[manicurious]

THERE'S JUST NO PLEASING SOME PEOPLE. :(

[lamb_of_gold]

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

[millenia]

Clobbering could work! but when he wakes up he's still gonna be at risk of going nuts again. ;;

[lamb_of_gold]

that's what locking him in the closet is for!

[tactilekonesis]

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

[millenia]

\o/! Might want to tie him to said chair while he's unconscious. .__.

[champions_legend]

Leaf can telekineticaly shove him into a wall if that helps?

[millenia]

It could help! o/ I'm kinda playing this whole thing by ear. ^^; ♥

[lumifangirls]

will TRUE LOVE'S KISS save croix from the crazysauce??

[grandbellknight]

[lumifangirls]

cuz liek...that's a pretty awesome fic in waiting, u kno.