Gonna Be A Great Day - Open Mingle

[acmellash]

Once everyone was able to connect to the worlds even despite the worries that abounded, business seemed to work as usual as the people of Ultra Metropolis seemed to also have their own festivals even in this world. Today, they had invited everyone into their world as a show of good faith, as the sky was lit up with the light of stars as the brilliant stars above were glittering despite the radiance of the Etemax Tree far away on the coast.

The people of Paxio were really welcoming, and some of them would love to battle the newcomers. But more importantly, it was Alolans who were really bringing their delicious fruits, foods and vegetables to the land as the beach zone was lit up with beautiful lanterns.

It's very magical, and there's actually some good stuff about this world, as the people of Duckburg, Crystal Cove, Ultra Metropolis and Alola mingled. And you should take this time to relax, it's going to be some time before anything will be done. The Kahuna are meeting with the leaders of each world right now, so don't worry too much about it.

[Open mingle post, have fun everyone! Food and delightful beach fun. It is tropical after all.]

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brother time

[blue_ice]

Kaiba realizes the gates are open when Miss Anela nearly bowls him over. He hugs her back and quietly assures her that everything is fine, that he's coming home safe and sound, and the business will be fine.

What's even more surprising is the mass of messy black hair and lanky limbs right behind her. Mokuba does succeed in knocking Seto over, and the older brother clings on as if to a lifeline. Any observers might note that his eyes are suspiciously shiny...

"You're messing up your suit..."

"Don't care. Found you."

"Mokie...

He spends much of the afternoon giving Mokuba a tour. They stop to help Anela set up the fruit stand for a little while, and then they're on their way.

Later, after a long day of exploration and battle, it's time for stargazing. Seto, Mokuba, and his team are on a blanket on the beach, all curled up around Wheels the Stoutland. There's a small bonfire going nearby, Goose and Goliath carefully watching it to make sure it doesn't get out of control, while Kisara curls up in Mokuba's lap.

Feel free to join them, there's plenty of space.

{{ooc: feel free to address the kid! not really a kid anymore. ))

[cureofmanyworlds]

Nozomi was terrified. There was talk of a girl calling herself Mako running around. It couldn't be her Mako. Not her other-other adopted sister. It was too much of a coincidence.

But even more frightening was the sight of all of those girls. All of those Pretty Cure. She saw the great gathering - 60 girls of all ages, sizes and even races - was that a cat girl over there?! And that one had antenna, too!

She recognized Ellen, the poor girl being chased by her Haunter again, but the others...

No... no, she couldn't face them.

"Heyyyyy! You over there! Come here!" One of them called out, causing Nozomi to freeze and panic.

Wanna give her a hand?

A Touching Reunion

[bloomingdespite]

The party is a blur for Zahra. It's nice, of course. Fun, even. To finally have a few moments to relax, not worry about all the damage they still had to make up for, to party and have a good time, to have fun in the sun week after week it's just like I'm on vacation-

But still. Something feels missing. They can't- no, Zahra knows EXACTLY what isn't right. Who isn't here. Every time that they've achieved some kind of victory and earned a brief reprieve from the everything, there's always been her there, to hold them, to share the quiet moments together, to-

On the beach, a portal opens, and seven people stumble out. Five of them are easily recognizable by those from the world where Duel Monsters was created: Muto Yugi, Jounouchi Katsuya, Mahaad, Mana, and Kisara. There are two more that are a bit more unfamiliar, however: a short woman with a ridiculously ostentatious pompadour (Hideo), and another who only Jounouchi may be able to recognize as Kawai Shizuka. She's grown taller, muscular, even. Her bangs hang in front of her eyes, completely obscuring them, and her style of dress leans far more... practical, now. But she's still his little sister (older than the Jounouchi that's been living on Alola, but it's the spirit of the thing).

Zahra's boba smoothie slips from their hands, falling on the ground.

"SHIZUUUKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" They immediately begin sprinting towards her, arms outstretched and tears running down their face as they stumble over themself trying to get to her.

Despite her obscured vision (Jounouchi can see a pair of wings briefly flare behind her), Shizuka immediately turns to face Zahra and breaks into a wide smile, tears dripping from her hidden eyes. "ZAAAHRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" She runs towards Zahra with much more dignity, but no less passion.

When they meet, Zahra and Shizuka embrace, run their hands through one another's hair, whisper into one another's ears, laugh brokenly, then... kiss. A beautiful, passionate kiss for all the world to see, intimate and glorious and wow they have been at it for a minute straight now and still haven't come up for air

[OOC: Put whoever you want to interact with (one of the bolded names) in subject line of your reply!]

[melodiouspun]

It seemed so unreal, after all that adventure, all that drama, that things could go back to normal and yet be so crazy. And here she was, trying to adjust once more to a new norm.

When the invite came out to visit yet another world, this one just through a shimmering Ultra Hole, Zuzu was worried at first but Meowth assured her that he would be right with her. And there he, Wobbafett and her Pokemon was.

The starry skies of Ultra Metropolis was beautiful. And it made her heart ache for the glorious skies of her home when a voice called out to her. "..zu! Zuzu!"

Zuzu's heart leaped into her throat as she turned at the sight of the tomato hair coming at her. No... it seemed like a dream but... Ultra Metropolis did say more worlds on their side had connected, right? And yet...

And here he was, in her arms, crushing her in a tight hug like it wasn't... "Yuya..."

The Popplio on his head orked happily at the reunion, matching twins. "I thought I lost you," he whispered softly.

"It's okay, I'm safe," whispered back Zuzu as Meowth smiled, and Wobbafett saluted.

Today, hand in hand, Zuzu could be seeing the lanterns, wandering around the beach, visiting the various people with Yuya, and hoping, praying her stupid bracelet didn't send Yuya careening across a world.

NPC Love Incoming

[freshly_picked]

"Geez Peach, you're going to make her freeze up," remarked a fairy with a Kansai accent as Love chuckled helplessly, walking over as said fairy carried a baby fairy on his back. Love, the young sixteen or seventeen year old laughed helplessly as her Oricorio plodded next to her.

"Sorry, sorry! I was just trying to get to know some of the other people here! I can't believe there's so many people here from other worlds. Just so many Precure that keeps appearing all the time in this world, I can't believe... ah, hey I was right on the mark! Nozomi! Hi!"

And have a arm glomp Nozomi. "Hey! Oh wow, nice look! So, you from the past, future, or another world?"

[cureofmanyworlds]

"Ah! U-U-Um...!" Nozomi stammered, trying to find the words before slapping her cheeks with her hands. "Another world!" She yelped.

"S-Sorry, I just... there's so many of you! I've never realized... I never thought...!"

[freshly_picked]

"It's okay, it's okay! Just be yourself!" Exclaimed Love with a grin. "I have a Nozomi-shaped friend as well but she doesn't recognize me either in this world. That's her over there. Some of us are from a world where we've never met, but some of us are from worlds where we get together for a big party once in a while! And then there's some of us from different times, and at least a couple of us are from the future."

Love pointed towards a few of the adults, a bunch of grown-ups from further down the line who were clearly Precure with their own Pokemon partners catching up and/or meeting for the first time, one of them carrying a newborn in her arms. "The woman with the newborn is named Hana, that's her future Precure Daughter Hugtan. The woman next to her is Akane Hino and Yayoi Kise. And the other adult is the famous rock star Aoi Tategami."

[cureofmanyworlds]

"Oh, wow..." Nozomi uttered, surprised at it all. "I-I'm sorry, I'm just..." she sniffled a bit, removing her glasses and wiping her eyes clean. "I'm just overwhelmed. There's so many of you. I felt like an outsider and yet you guys are all friends even if you just met."

She shook her head. "Forgive me. I'm still adjusting to everything in my life. This world, this place, my place. It's still so new to me, especially the idea of not fighting by myself..."

[freshly_picked]

"I got that. You wanna go talk over there? Tarte, can you get us some donuts?"

"Righto. C'mon Chiffon."

As Tarte went over to fetch some donuts heart-hole shaped of course, Love brought her over to a nearby bench for them to talk out of the crowd of chaos. "It must be overwhelming huh?" said Love with a smile, clasping her hand on Nozomi's. "I take it it's just been you for a long time huh?"

NPC Ushio

[persuitchaser]

There's a large, burly man still in uniform as it were, but his jacket was slung over his shoulder. Alongside him walked a Exadrill and he was nodding to some of the newcomers, smiling and taking some of the gifts offered when he noticed Kaiba and his family there. A wellspring of awkward gratitude rose up in his chest and he cleared his throat.

"Mr. Kaiba," he said, sketching a respectful bow. "It's been a few years. You're looking well."

Kaiba might remember him as the bully who extorted his fellow schoolmates. But now, he looked official, cleaned up, and most importantly there was a badge on his belt with an official Domino Security logo on it. "I hope I'm not intruding."

[cureofmanyworlds]

"Yeah, it has..." Nozomi admitted. "For awhile, it was just me and Rin, but then I kept getting dragged to other worlds and now... it's just me." Nozomi said. "Rin faded away with the world I came from finally ended, but... I never got to say goodbye until recently."

With Love's hand clasped onto one of hers, Nozomi fetched out the letter she got on Christmas. "I got this over the holidays from... I'm guessing from them. It has to be them. It's a cherished piece of writing, but... yeah, seeing all of them there... it's frightening."

NPC Ushio - Anyone

[persuitchaser]

Ushio had come from Alola and he and his Exadrill were wandering around. Jacket slung over his shoulders, he was looking around. Some faces looked familiar, there was the Kaiba Brothers whom he ran into, some familiar Alolan people who were here for the festival, Kahuna Olivia and Hala, and many girls of similar ages.

Even Champion Ash was catching up to many of his friends who had come out for this. But as he wandered around, he sat down tiredly, and sighed. "Seems like it's going to be one of those days."

[freshly_picked]

"I get that. Stepping into a bigger world is vast and scary. But stepping back into the world you came from must be even more scary when its a world you left behind." said Love.

"But you know, the world you came from isn't something to be afraid of, even if it's something you thought you left. Sometimes, there's simple things to treasure about the memories you've gotten from that world, no matter how faded they are."

"Like donuts for example!" Exclaimed Tarte, returning and holding up the box of fresh donuts for Love to take two and hold one out to Nozomi. "They're always here when you need them."

"It's never too late to remind yourself what you loved about each and every world Nozomi!" said Love cheerfully.

[blue_ice]

Kaiba didn't recognize the man right away. He was older, after all, and he hadn't actually attended Domino High in a while. He stands, moving in front of Mokuba as he racks his memory...

...oh, right, the bully. He remembered hearing chatter about him from Jonouchi and Honda, because those two were eternally loud. Something had clearly changed, but given his ironic dislike of bullies, he'll exercise caution.

He inclines his head.

"....Ushio. What brings you here?"

[cureofmanyworlds]

Nozomi laughed as she took a donut from Love, munching on it. "You're right -- Mm, these are good -- you're right, it's best to remember the good times and keep going forward!"

Her other hand quickly turns to take Love's and giving it a squeeze.

[persuitchaser]

"Same reason you are," said Ushio, chuckling. "Here to help the world and all. It's been, what, 20 years since I saw you last? Maybe more."

"I'm not the same Ushio I've been since the old days, I learned my lesson fairly well after my encounter with Him." Him implying the Pharoah who left him scrambling in the dirt for leaves thinking they were piles of money. "Suffice to say it, a long time's passed and I won't get into details but you're looking pretty well right now. Vice-President Mokuba, a pleasure." He added with a nod of his head.

"Right now I'm thinking of offering my services to the Metropolis heads since I'm no good at helping the Alolans other than grunt work. You guys have it all covered right now.

[freshly_picked]

Love grinned, before taking a bite of her own donut and squeezing Love's hand back. "I'm sure you'll pull through! We've got a lot of friends to help cheer up. Everyone's from different worlds after all, so we need to keep people going. Right?"

[cureofmanyworlds]

"Mm, right!" Nozomi said. "Thank you so much!"

And the girl is going to awkwardly try to hug you, Love.

[freshly_picked]

"Awww, thanks!" Hug back. A big one compared to Nozomi's awkward hug. There'll be no awkward hugs on her watch missy.

[cureofmanyworlds]

“So, uh... mind introducing them to me?” Nozomi asked

[freshly_picked]

"Sure! We'll go slow. There's a lot of girls I need to introduce you to, and a whole lot of time to do it in." laughed Love, taking Nozomi by the hand.

"Let's go!"

[cureofmanyworlds]

“Lead the way!” Nozomi said, smiling widely as she took Love’s hand

Just that Cameo properly rollerblading in

[swingintoaction]

Considering the state of Yuya's being at this moment, the chances are high that it won't be an issue.

"Still, I was thinking that just maybe, something crazy wouldn't pop up and scare me like this again...!" he starts, which more than likely begs the question of how Yuya himself was faring before and presently.

But whatever he was about to actually continue his thought with, his little seal cuts in with a bwark, flopping their tail on his head. Because hey. Time to properly enjoy the sights alongside good company isn't it?

come on kids it's newbie time

[blackplantasia]

Edward is already heavily acquainted with the concept of world-hopping. He already went through it once with Ryslig, again with Felfri, and now once more with his unceremonious plop into Duckburg. After a great deal of immigration proceedings in the hospital and some background inter-spatial communications, he's been yet again shuffled into another world. Now he sits on the beach under the stars of Ultra Metropolis, his tail curled up into his lap.

The contrast is astonishing to him. It feels like an eternity since he first washed up onto the sands of Vandare's beach, his body incredibly worse for wear and his mind foggier than the Fog God herself. His life had been ripped violently away from its course on that day, for better or otherwise. He never would've dreamed of seeing the ocean from Cevedal. And now?

Now he's watching the sky unfold in laps of deep deep blue.

Ed is so lost in thought that he doesn't hear anyone approaching until they're right upon him, the sudden registry of sound startling him into rigidity, kicking up some sand as his feet prepare to spring away. "O-oh! I didn't... see you there, ah... It's, uh, very pretty here?

"...are you far from home too?"

[notpiercings]

"Easy now, Bloodshy, we'll sit down soon."

"Pffthbftht." "Dew!"

Here comes the baby brigade, featuring Toxel, Budew, and a very enticing basket that Dio is keeping a very close eye on. He's prepared a small picnic on this day, complete with some toys for his Pokémon and a book for himself, and his companions are ever-eager to break into the goods early. "Patience now. The best things in life come with time."

They soon come across an empty table, and Dio sets down his things to set up. Bloodshy and Avant begin to waddle across the table for a bit, the boy occasionally shooing them away from the berries and sandwiches he's prepared, before Bloodshy points a nubby little finger and babbles. "Behh!"

Dio turns and raises an eyebrow at this new approaching company. "You look like you could stand to kick up your feet. Care to join us? It seems they want you to be our guest of honour~"

Indeed, his Pokémon look rather excited to see you.