✦ Party Crashers

[radscience]

The portal appears out of nowhere. It’s a giant, opposing mass that, even though it obviously doesn't belong, seems to draw you in as though it’s meant just for you. You have two options; you can walk into it of your own violation, or be forcibly dragged into the unknown. Either way, you end up speeding through an endless void.

“It works!”

You hear the voice from somewhere in the distance and you lurch towards it, tumbling out into a brightly colored, unfamiliar room. The trip leaves you feeling woozy, making the world seem like a kaleidoscopic blur. Someone approaches, offering a hand to help you to your feet before moving on to someone near you. When your vision finally clears, you see Peppermint Butler stepping away from the last traveler, moving to Princess Bubblegum’s side as she smiles and waves to the small gathering of new-comers.

“Welcome, travelers! Good, you all seem to have arrived in one piece, so please do not be alarmed by the sudden change in scenery. I can assure you that everything is going as planned. Now, I’m sure you all must be very confused, so let the questions commence! ”

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Adventure Time!

[adventuremods]

[ Mingle with the other travelers, go out and explore the town with a few others, or talk to PB about your world. Take time to get situated to your new surroundings! ]

[rocks]

[ It doesn't take her long to realize something is wrong. For one, the sound of water is gone, replaced by unfamiliar voices and a ground with an unnatural, grainy texture. It stumps her, and at first she attributes it all to the dizzying sensation that accompanied her arrival, but once it passes and she's still unable to sense the vibrations like she usually does? Well, she can't help but wonder just what the heck is going on. It wasn't wood, or any stone tile she was familiar with, so what was it? And why does everything smell like sugar?

Without paying anyone any attention, and shrugging off any attempt to stop her, Toph storms from the room as quickly and loudly as she can. (but with some difficulty, given her inability to sense where anything is.) She eventually finds herself outside, though much to her annoyance, the chocolate in the ground underneath the Candy Kingdom just proves to block her Earthbending further. ]

What is wrong with this place!?

[ She stays there for a while, and anyone walking by will just see a blind girl doing some form of martial arts. She seems to get more and more frustrated as time goes on, though, and finally she stops, shouting as she kicks up a clump of dirt in frustration. ]

[bedazzling]

[Contrary to what most of the newcomers to Ooo felt about the situation, Mabel found herself enjoying her new surroundings and was especially intrigued by the Candy Kingdom. It was as if her dreams had come true: an entire land made up of sweets and other sugary delicacies... and the citizens that lived there were the absolute cutest! Whilst exploration was most certainly on her mental to-do list, she didn't think there would be much of a problem if she lingered around in the Candy Kingdom for a few days.

As she passes by, the girl's strange motions grab her attention and hold it for quite a while, actually. She hasn't really seen martial arts, let alone someone performing them in real life, so she stands there in a mixture of confusion and amusement until her interest finally fades when the other stops, only to scream and kick up dirt in a bout of anger. Mabel takes that as her cue to step forward and tilt her head to the side as she stares at the other girl questioningly.]

What's the matter? Something wrong?

[rocks]

[ Toph turns to the Mabel when she speaks, but she doesn't really look at her, her eyes fixed on some immovable point just past the girl's shoulder. It was weird, being unable to feel Mabel's approach, the vibrations Toph was usually able to feel through the Earth silent, dulled, non-existent. It was almost like she wasn't standing on dirt and grass at all, but some fake substitute for them. So needless to say, it was unnerving. She'd never had her bending go completely silent like this before, and she has no idea how to fix it.

It takes her a moment to respond, and despite not being angry with Mabel, she still stands defensively, with a frown etched into her features and her hands clenched by her sides. ]

Of course something's wrong. My earthbending isn't working.

[tibetanpeople]

[Now, Cooper isn't as savvy with martial arts as he is with philosophy, but the girl seemed to be making some very interesting movements. Something seems off about the situation, other than the massive rage. Admittedly, his deductive skills might be a bit rusty, but he can still tell there's something else wrong here.]

Hello there! Very interesting exercises, if you don't mind my saying so.

You seem quite... upset.

[rocks]

[ She turns to him, though it's pretty apparent that she can't actually see him, her eyes looking not at, but past Cooper. ]

Of course I'm upset! [ She gestures to her feet, and the ground below them. ] These aren't supposed to be just exercises, stupid. I'm trying to earthbend, and it's not working! [ It was almost like there wasn't any Earth in the area, and that's not a thought she's very fond of. ]

[donotsummon]

[Out of the handful of Ooo's new arrivals, there remains one who has yet to make himself known.
He takes the form of a shadow, staying just out of sight from everyone else at the party... as he observes and listens to the others as they ask their royal hostess how, and why, they've suddenly been brought to this unfamiliar world.
If you manage to catch any glimpse of him, it's certainly out of corner of your eye, for barely a split second... probably leaving you to wonder if you even saw anything at all.]

I only ask that Cipher doesn't make Henry's brain a puddle.

[theboywiththebook]

[Henry's looking around the castle now having spoken to the Princess, but, his attention is caught by a moving shadow.]

Huh?

[He moves over to the corner where he had seen it and looks curiously at it.]

now what use to him would a brainpuddle be?♥

[donotsummon]

[The shadow has now slipped behind Henry, directly opposite to his field of vision... moving around with the boy as if he were his own shadow.
Although watching closely, he's doing his best to make sure Henry doesn't see him. For the moment, he'd preferred to stay unacknowledged...
At least until the boy falls asleep.]

[eensietay_agicianmay]

[Brrr. Ales suddenly gets the distinct feeling of being watched, and turns just fast enough to catch a shadow dart out of the corner of his eye. Rather than shrugging it off immediately, he walks to where he thought he saw it. He glances around, but there's nothing aside from colorful candy and slightly disoriented travelers.

He makes a quiet humm before finally turning back to the party. It must be stress, he's so used to being chased..]

[donotsummon]

[The shadow is no doubt keeping his eye on Ales, though always staying perfectly out of his. In addition to being a species he's never encountered, there was something in particular he found interesting about the Magician, yet he's having a difficult time telling precisely what... with how limited his abilities currently are.
Perhaps, he's going to have to take a closer look into Ales's mind at the next possible opportunity.
For now, however, he'll simple continue to pay close attention...
And make sure it isn't until he's dreaming that the Magician becomes aware of his presence.]

[pinevestigator]

[It probably won't take Bill long at all to notice two extremely familiar faces making their way through the crowd even from where he observes in the shadows. After having a talk with the Princess, Dipper took Mabel's hand and led her from the rest of the group, cautiously looking around the room as he murmured to her.]

Alright, so....it sounds like we're not going to be stuck here for very long, but try not to go too far, ok? I don't want to lose you and not be able to find you again once it's time for us to leave.

[And he's certainly not leaving this place without making absolutely sure that Mabel's with him.]

[bedazzling]

[Mabel simply stares at Dipper with her usual airy smile, and while she's listening to him speak, his words only seem to go in one ear and right out the other as she brushes them aside. When he finishes, she nods, smile still present on her lips.]

'Don't go too far'... Got it!

[She pauses for a second then leans forward, staring at and nudging Dipper suggestively.]

But you know, there are a lot of places I wanna go to before then... Maaaybe we should go check them out before it's time to go home, yeah?

[notmakingsense]

[This world was odd. Discord certainly didn't like its bright colors, and cheerful, happy-go-lucky citizens. Who were made of candy mind you. Fluttershy had always told him to be more respectful, which was why he wasn't randomly eating candy people right now.

Something draws his attention though. A strong magical focus in the city. Not his own, and certainly not from this place. He searched the rooms of the castle for it, ignoring everyone else in favor of finding the source of this odd power.]

[donotsummon]

[Similarly, Bill is intrigued by what he recognizes as a draconequus, but little else.
However, what he finds so fascinating is the concentration of energy he feels as well; the impressive amount of power this creature apparently holds... and how chaotic it is.
It vaguely reminds him of his own, yet somehow completely different.
His interest is peaked, to say the least. Yet don't expect to easily find the source of power you're sensing either, Discord. Even when Bill's shadow is right behind you.]

[tibetanpeople]

[Joy! Freedom! Thanks to a freak accident, it looks like Dale Cooper was finally heading home. What could possibly ruin this glorious d-

What was that?

His years in the Black Lodge may have made his deductive skills a little rusty, but his connection to dreams are as strong as ever. And for a split second, he could swear he sensed something. He'd never felt this sensation in the real world before. Perhaps it was just another unique part of this kingdom? Yeah...

Elsewhere, deep within Cooper's soul, below his range of notice, Killer BOB woke up. Now that's interesting...]

[pinevestigator]

[After getting his questions answered by Princess Bubblegum, Dipper decided it would be a good idea to slip away from the crowd and take this chance to take a quick look around at the world he and his sister had suddenly been dropped into. He has no worries that Mabel won't enjoy herself during her stay. It's a kingdom literally made out of candy, after all.

Taking the castle steps two at a time, Dipper made his way outside, having passed many of the castle's residents on his way. Bubblegum wasn't lying- not only is everything made out of candy, but so is everyone.
The boy pauses for a minute, patting the sides of his vest before reaching beneath it. To his surprise, the journal's still hidden there, the leather binding brushing against his fingertips as he takes his hand back out. Better keep that to himself, for now.

Meanwhile, might as well get an eyeful of this "Candy Kingdom" while he has the chance, right? Maybe then he'll be able to convince himself this wasn't just a dream when they get back home.]

[bedazzling]

[Oh, Dipper, how well you know your sister. She is absolutely enjoying herself here in the Candy Kingdom! And not only just her but Waddles too. Why, she would be perfectly content with the possibility of not returning home if it meant that she could stay in this sugary paradise. After all, she has everything she needs: her sweaters, her grappling hook, Waddles... and of course, sweets just about everywhere she looked. No need to go home, is there? Granted, there's Grunkle Stan, but she has the feeling he hasn't even noticed their absence over the booming business the Mystery Shack has been getting after Gideon's imprisonment. The less he knows, the better, in her opinion.

Nonetheless, great minds think alike... or perhaps it's just 'twin telepathy.' Whatever the explanation, she too had decided to take on exploring the kingdom, and it just so happens that she comes across a familiar face. With a mischievous grin, she brings a finger to her lip and looks down at Waddles, as if telling him to be quiet, then creeps behind her brother on her tiptoes. When she's close enough, she has to resist the urge to giggle madly as she now reaches over and pushes the brim of his trademark cap down to cover his eyes.]

Hey, dorkface! Guess whoooo~!

[She singsongs her words and laughs loudly as she comes in front of him to reveal herself. Waddles soon joins her by her side, sitting down next to her feet and staring up at Dipper nonchalantly.]

[pinevestigator]

Woah what--!?

[Dipper exclaims, teetering dangerously on the edge of the bottom step of the entrance to the castle, his arms windmilling in an attempt to steady himself. His shock is somewhat dispelled though when he hears Mabel's voice, lifting a hand to push his hat back up.]

Mabel! I figured you were going to stay inside for a while to talk to the Princess some more.

[Not that he's all that surprised. To be honest, he would have been more surprised if he found out she didn't rush out of the castle to explore a kingdom made entirely out of candy herself.

Dipper glances down when he hears Waddles grunting softly at his feet, raising his eyebrows with surprise. Well he still had the journal, so it looked like Waddles somehow got caught up when they were dragged here too.]

it's been decided on dear mun that these two must be bros.

[theboywiththebook]

[And here's Henry just coming on down those same steps now. He had gotten the bright idea to explore the castle too. Thankfully, he's managed to keep a bunch of his stuff from Luceti. His weapons and his book. Why does an eleven year old have weapons you ask? Well, Luceti does have a tendency to throw children in war so he had to learn ways of defending himself.

When he's going down the steps, he manages to trip on a step and drop his bag open. Arrows, a bow, and a book spilling out on the steps. Bending down quickly, he starts picking up his spilled stuff. ]

Sorry about that.

[When he look sup for a moment Henry takes pause. He notices that this kid had been downstairs earlier.]

Hey, you were downstairs earlier, weren't you?

[eensietay_agicianmay]

[After the initial questions have been answered, Ales grabs some food from the snack table and waits to catch PB alone. He wants to find out about this place too, and she seems like the best person to ask.]

So! Can I ask a question about your world? Is everything here made outta sugar?

[He points to the pastry in hand to make a point. It was the least sugary thing he could find, and he still had to scrape a glob of frosting off of it.]

[radscience]

Only in the Candy Kingdom. There are many, many other places outside my borders, and most of it is made up of other things.

Though, there are some things even here that aren't completely candy, and I can get you some other kind of food if you'd prefer something that isn't sweet.

[tibetanpeople]

[For the first time in eight years, the world seemed to have turned a brighter shade. Cooper could finally return home, unhindered by any sort of demonic spirit. Sure, he guessed that the situation might take a lot of explaining (Albert in particular would take some convincing) but Dale was sure that all of his problems were getting resolved.

On that note, he was quite happy to meet and greet with the other passengers on this adventure of a lifetime. He seemed pretty excited by the whole scenario. Even if he hadn't spent years trapped in hell, this was an entire world to uncover. Why wouldn't he be excited?]

[incaseofpinata]

[Soos came in... a little late. But that's okay! He's already having an interesting time, wandering around the various streets, sampling the confectionary architecture when he thinks nobody is watching. At least he thinks he's dreaming up the whole thing, so even with what he overheard from PB about not eating the citizens, he's pretty sure the buildings are fair game.

Feel free to catch him snacking in an alley or something.]

[notmakingsense]

[OH, but somebody has been watching Soos. Well, somepony anyway. He might feel a claw tapping on his shoulder.]

Well what do we have here?