FM!Understuck: Lord Arc

FM!Understuck: The Full OST

you all have followed a tale to completion.
but there is another half to this coin. another timeline. another story.
a world where our chosen human wasn't as friendly. wasn't as kind. wasn't as peaceful.
one where he chose the path of a conqueror. of violence. of a lord.
what would some of the encounters in this tale be like? let us discover...

* You wander past a snow-covered sentry station. You check to see if anyone is here.
??: H4LT
* You turn to face the girl that is trolling you.
GC: YOU WON'T P4SS BY M3
* She approaches you, cane in hand, donning a typical Legislacerator's garb.
GC: YOU'R3 W4NT3D FOR MULT1PL3 COUNTS OF F1RST D3GR33 MURD3R 4ND ON3 4CCOUNT OF 4TT3MP3D MURD3R
GC: SOM3 T3RR1BL3 LUCK FOR YOU TH4T MY 1NFORM4NT M4N4G3D TO 3SC4P3 B3FOR3 H3 B3C4M3 4NOTH3R T4LLY FOR YOUR K1LL COUNT
* That Goldblood...
GC: YOUR STR34K OF M4SS MURD3R 3NDS NOW, HUM4N!

* Terezi draws her cane swords.

BL1ND JUST1C3

* Just as you're about to head to the town's square, the door to the local bar kicks open. You turn and face the poor, brave fool.
* Something about this barkeep... She gives off an eerie energy as she approaches.

ROSE: As you might have noticed, the town is empty. When Terezi got her information, she then passed it on to myself, and I to the rest of the town, eventually...
ROSE: . . . It took me a while to get past what I had heard.
ROSE: Kanaya... That was her name. And to think, I never even got a chance to meet her in person... Now, I never will.
ROSE: She was my friend.

ROSE: I know I should've evacuated with the others, but someone has to stop you now before anyone else gets killed.
ROSE: Maybe it's my self-destructive tendencies... Maybe it's the will of the outer gods... Maybe I just don't care anymore...
ROSE: Whatever the case...
* Rose draws her wands.
ROSE: Let's dance.

Every Rose Has its Thorns

* You trudge through the snow, more blood fresh on your hands. Eventually, as you're about to head through one of the many gates and proceed to the Land of Wind and Shade, you get the feeling of being watched.
* A flash of green happens to your side and in an instant, Jade appears.

JADE: alright. that's enough. i can only keep playing along for so long!!
JADE: dave said that if we just stayed patient and waited, you would just go away. that you would disappear and we would be fine. but there are so many others that have been hurt and will be hurt if someone doesn't stop you!
JADE: we are gods. we should be able to handle one human!
JADE: i mean, you aren't even god tier!
JADE: me, on the other hand? i have that and the power of the green sun!
JADE: grrr... just quit while you're ahead or die now, i don't care!

* Green flames surround the two of you. Jade is giving you an ultimatum.

Grimbark

* You progress along one of the many bridges crossing the oil in the Land of Wind and Shade. Much more blood has been shed.
* As you approach the other side, a voice can be heard from behind you. A familiar one. An ANNOYING one.

NEPETA: :33 < *ac spots the human that she had been following from the shadows, much like the huntress she is*

* The feline Troll girl approaches you.

NEPETA: :33 < hey!
NEPETA: :33 < fur some reason karcat had told me to stay away from you?
NEPETA: :33 < he said that you, well, hurt a lot of people
NEPETA: :33 < but uh
NEPETA: :33 < that isnt true, right?

* You turn your face from her.

NEPETA: :33 < hey, why arent you answering me?
NEPETA: :33 < and whats with that look on your face?

* You turn and approach her, causing her to step back cautiously.

NEPETA: :33 < oh
NEPETA: :33 < oh i

* You can tell that her heart is pounding. Her eyes are darting around frantically. She finally musters up the courage to speak.

NEPETA: :33 < hey
NEPETA: :33 < y-youd b-better st-stay right where you a-are
NEPETA: :33 < beclaws if you want t-to hurt anyone else, youll

* She takes a combative stance, her claws extending from her gloves.

NEPETA: :33 < you'll have to go through me first
NEPETA: :33 < and-

* You don't even give her the time to react. She's in your way, and she's a free ticket up the echeladder. You ready your hammer for a powerful strike...
* ... only to hit Karkat in the skull. He reels from the damage taken.

NEPETA: :33 < karkat! youre hurt!
KARKAT: TCH... THIS IS NOTHING COMPARED TO WHAT I'M ABOUT TO DO TO HIM.
KARKAT: I TOLD YOU TO STAY AWAY FROM THIS FREAK. YOU'D BETTER FUCKING LISTEN NEXT TIME, ALRIGHT?
NEPETA: :33 < okay :((
KARKAT: I'LL TAKE CARE OF THIS.
KARKAT: YOU, HEAD OFF TO LOHAC. GO TELL EQUIUS TO INITIATE AN IMMEDIATE EVAC TO THE VEIL.
NEPETA: :33 < i...
KARKAT: GO!

* Nepeta takes one last tearful glance at Karkat before dashing away. Karkat, his face covered in his own blood, turns to you with a grimace.

KARKAT: HEH... I'LL ADMIT, I HAD A FACADE ON THERE. I DOUBT I'LL MAKE IT OUT OF THIS ONE...
KARKAT: BUT THAT DOESN'T MATTER... BECAUSE NEITHER WILL YOU.

* His eyes are drawn to the pit below, spotting something. He lets out a coy smirk as he draws his weapon... what is he plotting?

KARKAT: KANAYA. TEREZI. JADE.
KARKAT: DEEP WITHIN ME, I CAN FEEL A BURNING SENSATION THAT I CAN'T DESCRIBE.
KARKAT: A FEELING THAT ONLY FUELS TO ENHANCE MY UNDYING RAGE.
KARKAT: YOUR RAMPAGE WAS NEVER ABOUT SATISFYING A KILLING URGE OR TWO, WAS IT?
KARKAT: IF YOU GET PAST US, YOU'LL DESTROY THE WHOLE UNIVERSE, WON'T YOU?
KARKAT: TROLLS. HUMANS. EVERYONE.
KARKAT: EVERYONE'S BONDS BROKEN. EVERYONE'S BLOOD SPILT. ALL AT YOUR HAND.
KARKAT: I'M NOT ABOUT TO LET YOU DO THAT.
KARKAT: RIGHT NOW, IT'S AS IF I CAN FEEL THE HEARTBEATS OF EVERYONE, ALL AT ONCE.
KARKAT: AND THEY ALL HAVE ONE WISH. FOR YOU TO DIE!
KARKAT: HUMAN ISN'T A FITTING DESCRIPTOR FOR YOU ANYMORE. YOU'RE MORE OF A MONSTER THAN US TROLLS.
KARKAT: FOR THE SAKE OF ALL EXISTENCE.
KARKAT: I, KARKAT VANTAS, WILL TEAR YOU TO SHREDS!

* Karkat turns and spreads his arms wide before he falls backwards off the bridge, plummeting down into... something brown and cocoon shaped?
* As soon as you hear his body hit the bottom, it starts to glow bright before shattering. Moments later, the bridge almost entirely decimated, you see him start to rise up in Knightly garb.

KARKAT: I MAY HAVE TO GET OFF OF SPIDERTROLL'S ASS FOR ALL OF HER LUCK SHIT, BECAUSE THAT WAS MY LUCKIEST BREAK EVER.

* He floats back onto to the bridge, standing right before you.

KARKAT: SORRY, BUT THAT LAST HIT IS THE CLOSEST YOU'RE EVER GONNA GET.

But He Began To Ascend

* KNIGHT OF BLOOD 99ATK 99DEF
* The final form of Karkat's resolve.

Knight of Blood

* A young man stands alone in his room. Today, the 13th of April, 2009, is this lad's 13th birthday. He is about to play a game that will change his life forever. What is this boy's name?

Anthem

Enter

* A cherub starts to jeer you... you feel as if this long day will get even longer.

YOuR BEST BRO

UU: YOu PATHETIC HuMAN! PREPARE FOR YOuR DEATH! AHAHAHAHA-OH FuCK!

* The cherub was kicked away by a young troll lady. You thank your savior.

GA: Do Not Mention It
GA: I Am Kanaya Maryam And I Am The Caretaker To These Caverns
GA: Come With Me And I Shall Guide You Through Them To Safety

Rise Up Dear

* Being saved by an alien troll lady was pretty cool. Being in these alien caves is also pretty cool. You think about where you are now, and feel an adventurous spark that needs to be set Free.
* Your HP has been restored.