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130bladeworks2015-04-29 02:09 pm
kbcctv) wrote in 130bladeworks2015-04-29 02:09 pm
corruption au meme
 The Sword Army pursues the Retrograding Army through history, encountering familiar settings and reliving old memories. Though strong, with every change in time and setting, the swords dread the old memories. As they fight to preserve history as it is meant to be, the Sword Army must steel their hearts and resist temptation lest they come to fight themselves…  |
| A popular fan theory is that the enemy swords you fight are actually your swords from an alternate universe who wished to change history. For this meme, feel free to make up your own starters or use one of the prompts below. Remember to state if your character is corrupted, not, or if you have no preference. |
PROMPT IDEAS 1. How could you let this happen? They wanted to be left alone, their mood was poor, and maybe you should have noticed the signs but now that you have, it’s too late. They can’t stop these thoughts in their head and something in their soul has turned dark and ugly. Is it too late? Maybe you can get through to them… if not, are you ready to draw your sword? 2. Possession. Even the smallest trace of doubt can attract them— evil spirits. Once the dark spirit has latched on to your soul, it takes over and consumes you. Maybe the possession is gradual or maybe it happens suddenly. All you know is that everyone has regrets and anyone can doubt… this could happen to anyone. 3. Cry Wolf. We fought the same battles and shared the same meals together so it was only natural that we would be considered allies and friends. The fateful moment approaches and suddenly it is revealed: One of you is not a true friend. There is a traitor among you. 4. Becoming your own enemy. Your mission is to go back in time and let things happen as they were meant to be but their fall into despair was never supposed to happen, right? And so you went back in time to prevent their misfortunes but you keep failing again and again until, this time, you think you’ve got it. This time, you’ll be able to save your friend - but will you be able to save yourself too? 5. Reborn again. When destroyed in battle, the sword disappears only to return again anew. You can’t choose the fate you’re born with though and this time, someone has returned… from the wrong side. |
INSPIRATIONS There are some corruption fanart floating around Pixiv, as well as a FST made by Aki ( fletrir). Other canons with similar themes to this meme are first and foremost Puella Magi Madoka Magica, as well as Shin Megami Tensei and other demonic-theme heavy series. |
Original premise and coding was done by
eskimo, image taken from here.
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Was it because he was made to be used and thrown away? He was cheap in the eyes of collectors, called ugly and useless in the future, and left to rot in storage while all the others were cooed and coddled. He didn't want to be coddled, but he also didn't want to be forgotten. He'd fought wars. He'd killed men. And now they shoved him into closets and took tantous onto the field instead.]
Too good to spar because you went to war, is that it?
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[The response is nearly instantaneous, and he makes a face - as if trying to dismiss the other sword's interpretation of what he'd said in one fell swoop. He had realized, almost right after he said it, how badly it could be taken, but he hadn't had quite enough care with his words to watch them.]
I'm not strong enough to keep fighting and fighting and fighting. That's why the master sent me back.
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He'd prove his worth here and now by striking down Midare. Then everyone would see that he could defeat any sword, any enemy, and they would prize him. He wouldn't have to cling to the helmet under his arm anymore.]
Then you need to be stronger.
[The blade clicked as he pushed it from its sheath.]
And so do I.
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The click of the blade is what spurs him into action - and that action isn't to attack, but to flee. He spins on his heel and sets off down the hall, because he knows this is a fight he can't win. Even if he had been fresh from the forge, he wouldn't be able to stand up to Dotanuki on a normal day, and today not only is he injured but Dotanuki is a lot more bloodthirsty than usual.
(Which, Midare thinks to himself, is really saying something.)
Part of him hopes that if he removes himself from the situation, the larger sword won't pursue. But in case he does catch up to him, in case a fight is unavoidable, he needs to shift the battlefield to a more strategic location. Somewhere that, if it comes down to it, he might be able to hold out long enough for help to arrive. Stronger help - not the other tantou that are probably lingering around the citadel, certainly not his brothers. He doesn't want them to encounter Dotanuki like this.
Somewhere there won't be more collateral damage.
And if he doesn't pursue, he can rest a little. He can visit the forge for repairs, and once he's recovered his strength, he'll scout for enemies again - though in this case, the enemy he would scout for would be his ally.]
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He yells as he thunders down the hall, his blade catching on the walls as he recklessly charges forward.]
Don't you run from me! Face me and fight!
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[He doesn't pick fights he can't win, and he doesn't linger long enough to engage him in any further banter. He has to get outside. A fight inside the citadel will just cause way too much damage, and this is supposed to be their sanctuary between battles - not an extension of the battlefield.
The sliding door is shut. Why is it shut? He makes a small noise of aggravation and has to pause to open it, worriedly glancing over his shoulder to see how close Dotanuki is. He hopes he can get it open and make a dash for the outdoors before the other sword catches up.]