The main conceit of shipping memes, it seems, is that both characters exist in the same universe. But what about something that tosses that out the window for a minute, and lets you play with the implications of "crossover?" Here, you can play with someone from a different canon (or AU or radically different canonpoint) and enjoy shipping that's truly out of this world.
It can be hard enough being ejected from your own home - imagine being plucked away from your home world! This could be because of your own doing (say, you were banished for being too cocky), you were too evil or too ambitious to stay, or even due to an accident. Those temporal shifts can be a little much. Whether by design or by chaos, however, you end up in the same place...or, rather, a different place. Theoretically, this world could be very much like your own, with only a few minor changes, like a purple sky instead of a blue one or lion-demons instead of tiger-vampires. On the other hand, it could be completely different, anywhere from more technologically advanced or less so or even filled to the brim with bizarre creatures. They still use cars? What are those infernal beeping devices? Why does no one have feathers or gills? Needless to say, this could be overwhelming if you are possibly powerless and definitely alone.
But you're not alone. Someone, a native of this world, has ended up tangled into this whole affair with you, whether they want it or not. You can't turn that down. They're your only ally, your only anchor in this brand new world. Maybe, just maybe, they can show you a thing or two to help you back up on your feet. Or, best case scenario, back to your home! When you're out of the frying pan and into the fire, though, nothing is cut and dry. Everything about this world may not be so horrible - it may be fun, even - and this person you've ended up with, oh, they could be worse. In fact, you may be beginning to feel at home with them.
Remember. This is not your real home. You want to go back, don't you?
And what about the other party? Of course, you may be less than thrilled that you now are playing tour guide to what seems like a crazy person. Perhaps this was out of the kindness of your heart or you may be forced to play babysitter, but it all leads to you keeping an eye out on them. They have to be lying about all this! Sure, they may talk strange, unconsciously insult you, and act like the simplest things confuse them; that has to be an act!
...still, act or not, you're starting to see that there's more to them than their goofy ways and there's more to your feelings toward them than you thought.
how to play
- This meme is inspired heavily by the first Thor movie and also a great deal by those romantic comedies where someone from the past goes into the future or vice versa.
- Comment with your character and preferences. Don't leave your comment blank! Mention something about your character's world in the comment for the canon blind (ie, "ancient Greece" or "dystopia with kids killing kids - the Japanese version"). It doesn't have to be long, it can even be a few words! If you have any other ideas, include them.
- Reply to others. Use the RNG - or not. Whichever you prefer.
prompts
- arrival → You've just arrived...and someone has seen it. What's your impression? Good? Bad? Get the hell away from them? It may depend on why you're here in the first place.
- not so different → Huh, this could be your own home in the universe, except for a few subtle changes. But those changes stand out.
- different time → The place you've ended up is either much more advanced or much more primitive than you're used to.
- different world → They breathe oxygen? Where is their night vision?
- magical moment → See the gif. Essentially, it's that moment of interest before everything goes absolutely wrong.
- disbelief → So, they says they're an ancient Roman or a magic sky god. Did they hit their head?
- argument → No, no, no. You're not going anywhere until we get you some clothes and some help.
- forced to take them in → You have no other choice but to take this person in. You were either charged with the task or feel guilty.
- offer of shelter → You actually want to take them in out of the kindness of your heart.
- depowered → Were you a powerhouse before? Well, now you're an average joe. That'll teach you.
- misunderstanding → Here, we don't walk around in loin cloths, draw swords, or barely bathe or eat toothpaste. We also don't ride dogs, either.
- friendly fun → Being around here isn't always bad. You get to see new sights, taste new foods, and make new friends. Your milage may vary on the last one.
- introduced traditions → Time for the newcomer to show their host something from the old country, so to speak, or the reverse.
- romantic moment → Dancing or sitting under the stars or your own preference. Go wild and be creative!
- showing you care → They have helped you out a lot since you've arrived. Perhaps you can return the favor by lending a hand or solving a problem?
- the romantic shift → The typical turn of events where the two of you begin to see each other in a different light.
- not my type → Your usual type is more glamorous or more...possessing of gills, but the bond between you two endears them to you.
- jealousy → The newcomer misunderstands the dynamic that's already set in place.
- someone back home → You find yourself growing closer to your new friend, but you're already taken back home.
- confession → You both admit it's more than mere interdimensional alliances.
- smut → You've reached that point in the relationship, or you're about to leave, or you're just curious about the people in this world (remember that scene in Howard the Duck where - nevermind, actually).
- epic fight → Two worlds collide and big bads from the past are coming to threaten your temporary home and new love.
- reformed → You've learned your lesson and turned over a new leaf. As much as you can, anyway. You're more open, less cocky, whatever the case may be.
- sacrifice → Unfortunately, you won't get to go home. You selflessly put yourself in harm's way for your lover.
- going home → Time for a heartfelt goodbye. Will you see each other again or is this it?
- new home → You've learned and gained so much, you've decided to stay in this word.
- WILDCARD
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bakerstreet2016-10-06 10:59 am
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He was strong, physically powerful, tall and broad, and stood out amongst his peers for all these reasons - the wrong reasons, as far as he was concerned. His friends often teased him, said that he was a glass heart in a giant body, too fragile for the skin he was in, and they were right. He needed to be stronger, mentally and emotionally. He needed courage, and until he had it, he would never be confident.
So he read self-help books, even though people teased him for it, and he found different affirmations he could say. They were almost like prayers, he supposed, but he wasn't making them to any particular god or deity; just putting them out into the universe, and hoping they'd reflect inside him.
He never could have imagined that there was a Goddess who was listening...]
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After one incantation, Asahi could probably hear thunder rolling in and the scent of a thunderstorm oddly blowing through his room. Was there a storm scheduled for this afternoon? That would prove to be the least odd moment as each boom seemed to be moving closer and closer to him until--
CRACK!
A bolt of lightning magically came through his roof and a loud clap jolted the floor near his feet.
Weirder still was what appeared after.
Considerably shorter than him, she still seemed tall and strong for a girl in her mid to late teens. Her outfit? Well, that didn't matter.]
I hope I didn't scare you badly.
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The next, there was a boom, a crack in the ceiling of his room that gave way for a person to enter -- a woman. Scantily clad, with just a very ornate yukata garment on so sloppily Asahi could tell she was wearing nothing underneath it. All of the blood rushed to his face as he screamed, collapsed against the wall from the rumbling and the fear, with his knees pulled up to his chest and his hand in front of his face.]
GAH! W-What!!
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[This time, a shower of flower petals appeared around her and the next--
She was gone.
Or she was until the flower petals danced around Asahi's side and she appeared again, kneeling and placing her hand on his face.]
You gonna be alright, buddy?
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Asahi squeaked, his eyes blown wide as he looked from her bosom into her glittering green eyes.]
Y-Y-Yes!!!
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With a flash of her hand, more flower petals appeared and covered themselves over the charred hole in the ceiling, leaving it good as new.]
Now then!
[The petals swirled around her again and she appeared a bit further back, giving him a deep bow. Luckily for him, that yukata was magic. Poor Asahi seemed offended by her outfit choice anyway, he didn't need an accidental flash of something.]
I'm Jupiter. Goddess of courage and protection.
It's my job to make sure your prayers are answered and to help you any way I can.
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It wasn't a dream. So then... some kind of prank?]
My... prayers? [He echoed dumbly.]
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[Clasping her hands together in front of her chest, she smiled.]
So the agreement was if I come down, I can't return until your prayers are answered. So I'll be taking care of you until you find the courage in your heart.
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Normally I try to help from afar. Place'ya in situations so you have t'find your courage, but you were... [biting her lip, she starts blushing] ...you're just really cute chanting and everything that I wanted to protect ya'myself.
Serenity didn't mind. She seemed happy to let me come down so I'd stop talkin' about ya.
So part of being a goddess means I have'ta stay with my special Human till their prayers are answered.
[Never mind she's scantily clad and talks like a wannabe thug.]
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Wait. If she was the one putting him in the situations then... was it because of her that Karasuno was randomly picked to face Datekou in the Interhigh?]
T-That... you'll be here forever. It'll never happen.
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[A shrug, walking towards him and giving his back a very hefty pat.
Hey, if he wanted her there, she wasn't going to argue, but it might be hard to explain who she is to his friends and family.]
Although you wouldn't be chantin' everyday if ya didn't hope for somethin'ta change.
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[She probably knew that, if she'd been watching like she said, but now Asahi had no reason to hope.]
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[The petals returned as she appeared on his bed, laying on her stomach with her head proped up on his pillow.]
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It was the right thing... for the team. I don't want to let them down anymore.
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Team's a team. You share in victory, why's it different in defeat?
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[Jupiter rolls over onto her side and sits up, crossing her legs on the bed.]
S'not like courage just happens. Courage is born out of fear and n' this case, your fear's lettin' the team down.
So either you let fear consume ya n' rule your life or you see it as an opportunity t'get better.
Example.
M'sure a healthy boy like you s'got a special person 'n mind. More Venus' domain, but ya need courage to let your feelin's known.
[A shrug.]
Ya never know your potential till its tested.
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['Will they really?' a voice in his mind said to him, as he thought about the team without him. Wouldn't they... miss him? He hoped so... even if it hurt them...]
I-I don't know, J-Jupiter-sama...
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Don'tcha think you'd be right there pleadin' for them to come back? What makes ya think you're no less part of the team than either of them?
Either way, I'm thinkin' it's time for ya to decide. Sugawara and Nishinoya are waitin'.
[It wasn't her domain, but she had an idea of what Asahi's teammates were feeling.
Standing up, she raised her hand in the air and swiftly brought it down, causing a crack of lightning to appear. In an instant, she was left wearing a Karasuno girl's uniform. Other than the bright green eyes, Jupiter looked like an average teen girl.]
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[Just as he was going to argue that he'd only be going back to let them down, Jupiter changed her outfit again -- at once, he was relieved she was covered up, and shocked by her very accurate school uniform.]
Wait. Where are you going?
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[Straightening the bow, she smiled and cleared her throat.]
I said already that I'm going to be with you until you find courage in your heart. That and I've always wanted to be a high school gir.
So during the day, I'll pretend to be a human teenager and when it's you and me, I'll be normal.
[Which, bless his heart, means she'll wear that yukata around just him.]
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A-Are you... h-how... can you just show up at the school???
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But she shrugged.]
I'll figure something out. In the meantime, I need to worry about you.
[Which prompts her to stand up and hold onto his arm.]
Sister or girlfriend?
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T-The team... already knows I only have brothers...
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Until you find courage.
Does that work?
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T-T-That's... okay...???
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Are you ready to go to school then?
[So maybe Jupiter liked the idea of something so mortal and drab as walking to school.]
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[Casually leans towards the window to look outside.]
Is it?
[Ok, maybe she was too excited to play high schooler to notice and she blushes red at her mistake.]
Just, um-- [another move of her have and another magic crack of lightning changes her outfit back to the yukata] --have you had dinner yet? You should eat if you haven't. Or have a late night snack.
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I'm not hungry, I already ate, I just have to do homework...