Au where Tubbo is Jackie (and not the other way around!) Jackie’s maybe 14 or so in the event, and sometime after the tales event, Jackie found himself in the past with a messed up memory, and was found on the side of the road by the sbi, taking the name Tubbo.
At some point he does remember who he was before he ended up in the past. And the whole hitman/expert fighter/war general thing is something that’s actually a lot harder to reconcile with who he is now than one would imagine it would be.
Oh, this is a really cool idea. For laughs, maybe he panicked when they asked what his name was, because he can’t remember it, and saw the name on the side of the box, and went ‘Tubbo...yes. My name is Tubbo. Absolutely, that is me, just nobody look at the words on the box.’
And I can imagine it would be. Being a hitman and growing up free to do kid-stuff like chase bees and wrestle with his friend probably make for two very different people, even if at the core, they’re the same. Nature and nuture, y’know?
On the bright side, now he remembers why he knows how to pick locks and stab people in certain ways, and he remembers even more neat tricks! How useful!
Depending on when he remembers, there’s a lot of chances for different things to happen, so that’s also something that’d be neat to play around with.
AU where the Bench Trio, young and having not met yet, end up in the DC Universe-Gotham, more specifically, just a bit before Jason becomes Robin, and are taken in by the eventual Gotham City Sirens.
Tubbo ends up stranded on a roof a few days after being abandoned in his box. He’s found by Selina, who ended up taking him in for a few days while trying to track down his parents. By the time she realized there was no trace of Tubbo or his parents around, she’d become far too attached to just drop him off at some orphanage, and instead, took him in as her own.
Tommy was found by Harley Queen when she stumbled across him crying in the street. With the Joker currently in Arkham, and feeling sympathetic due to her own childhood, Harley took him in. Though it was meant to be temporary, it didn’t remain that way, with him quickly growing on her.
Poison Ivy finds a young Ranboo heavily wounded in Robinson Park, after a deadly battle in Hypixel, that he had no chance to survive without the Respawn. With her soft spot for children, as well as feeling a kinship for his physical oddities, Ivy saved his life by injecting him with the same serum that created her, and took him under her wing when it became apparent he’d been accepted by the Green.
As a result of the serum, Ranboo’s white side becomes light green, and his black side gains a dark forest undertone to it.
Tubbo eagerly delves into the technology of this world as he grows older, becoming quite skilled with it.
Though Harley did her best to keep him from the Joker and shield him, Tommy still took notice of the abuse, and grew to hate the Joker, which would only grow stronger after Jason’s death, and Joker’s attempts on their lives.
The Bench Trio is drawn together by the similar energy they emit due to being from the same universe. Because of this, they quickly grow close, and the Sirens are formed much sooner.
At some point, a nineteen year old Wilbur ends up in the universe with his one-year old son, Fundy. He stumbles upon Tommy and Harley doing crime, and his little brother instantly recognizes him. Once Harley realizes this is the brother who raised her kid, she’s quick to take him under her wing as well, and help him with Fundy.
Tommy’s villain name is Jester, not sure about the others. Ranboo’s is maybe some black and white flower, and Tubbo’s is feline related, but other than that, I’m lost.
Though villain is a loose term. Sure, they steal stuff, and cause some mayhem, but they also protect those who call for them, and fiercely defend their own.
Ranboo’s got a spot in Robinson Park where they’ve messed with the climate so he can grow End plants.
Lots of jokes get made in modern comics and fandom about the pejorative double entendre of Dick Grayson’s given/chosen nickname for Richard, and it IS funny, but I want to give a moment of appreciation for the other, kind of brilliant, double meaning that’s unfortunately fallen out of common modern usage, but would have been way more common when he was first named in 1940.
He’s literally named “detective” you guys, there is no way the World’s Greatest Detective’s partner wasn’t named this way on purpose.
Add to this the way the fandom loves to explore the 21st century reveal/retcon of Dick Grayson’s Romani heritage, and the possible etymology of the word, and you have a goldmine of largely untapped, to my knowledge, discussion of thoughts from Dick Grayson and the people around him about the relationship between his identity, the life he chose, the things he chooses to honor/remember, and the persistence of a nickname that has fallen increasingly out of favor in most other modern contexts.
I love when it’s as simple as “it’s his name and there’s no reason to change it”, but I also think there’s just lots of room for him to also have Real Thoughts about it throughout his life.
It terrifies me that there’s so much raging passion in the lgbt+ community that insist on marginalizing asexuals and implying that asexuals don’t deserve to have safe spaces. There’s still so much acephobia so I just wanna know which blogs are genuinely supportive and a safe space for asexuals
Sometimes I wake up and bam. Toxic Side Order yuri is in my sketchbook. I can't control it
The Ben idea would have been so good tbh, like I love Ben(Six and Two) and wish he got to actually live life, but it would have definitely have been better for sure
I am so confused about the season 4 ending because it WASN'T NECESSARY AT ALL.
Seeing all these characters who have suffered and grown and made lives for themselves be erased is such bullshit.
Y'know what would've been tragic? The idea that Ben always dies. That Ben realises that he can absorb the others' marigolds, the power he tricked them into getting back when they didn't want it, by getting Viktor to transfer them to him.
So that he can finally save Jennifer and his family.
He isn't their Ben. He is a different guy who lost all of his family and is trying to fit into a place another version of him belonged in. But he doesn't belong there. Ben always sacrifices himself to save his family because he loves them.
Much like how the original Ben's death pushed the Academy apart, his death now pulls them back together and they all get to be happy and together as a family with their loved ones.
The idea that the Umbrellas themselves will always cause an apocalypse makes no sense and is just plain stupid and lazy writing. Heck, if anything, Viktor is the reason why an apocalypse always happens! He is the one who blew up the moon, caused the nukes to fall in the sixties, and then caused the kugelblitz by giving Harlan powers! So if anyone was to be erased to stop the apocalypse it would be Viktor but the show didn't even consider that for reasons.
I can revise this moment… FOREVER
DREAM SMP | CHARACTER PROFILES
Kiddos 🪲🗑️🦚
How many of you know what Dress Up Niki is? Because I’m making a Dress Up Niki AU.
Tubbo:
A simple boy from Lilith, as far as the group is concerned.
Prefers Warm and Pure styles. Typically with some sort of nature or animal theme.
His default outfit is a pale yellow sweater with three thick brown stripes, and scrunched sleeves, over a soft green button-up shirt that’s collar pokes out, brown shorts with green thread and a single bee embroidered onto each side, pale green socks, brown sneakers with green accents, a braided yellow/green bracelet with a bee charm, and a yellow and brown bee-themed backpack that he carries his stuff in.
There’s a strange bee plushie that he only uses in emergencies, style wise. It’s very soft, and smallish. It’s wings are gossamer, and it’s eyes are amber. Sometimes, it seems to move on it’s own, though nobody’s been able to prove it. Seems to have very potent Pure and Cute attributes.
Skills are Smile, Charming, Picky Immune, and Cinderella.
Tommy:
An orphan from Apple Federal who ran away and now is traveling the world.
Prefers Simple and Lively styles. Usually something sporty, and easy to move in.
Default outfit is a white long sleeve, a red short-sleeved hoodie, light brown cargo pants, red and white sneakers, white socks, brown fingerless gloves, and a brown satchel that holds his stuff.
One-third dark elf-one third forest elf, and otherwise human. Due to this, he can see easily in the dark, has more energy at night, overall has high magic stores, and is really good with animals.
Feels a strange draw to Phil, though he can’t pinpoint why.
Skills are Picky Immune, Gift, Clock, and Charming.
Wilbur:
Hails from the Republic of Wasteland, Windvale Tribe. Having always longed to study the styles of other nations, he finally left to do so after an argument with his brother, Fundy.
Prefers Simple and Gorgeous styles. Usually something with an ‘old-fashioned’ flair.
Default outfit is a pin-striped button up shirt, with rolled up sleeves, brown trouser, suspenders, white socks, a pair of laced boots, an brown, yellow, and blue arm-band peeking out from under his shirt, and a golden bangle bracelet on his wrist. Carries a briefcase bag to hold his stuff.
Very good with music, and has an easier time directing magic through it.
Always has his guitar on hand. It has very potent Lively and Gorgeous attributes.
Skills are Smile, Charming, Critical Eye, and Picky Immune.
Phil:
Comes from Cloud originally, but moved to the North Kingdom as a teen. Nowadays, he travels the world with Techno.
Prefers Elegant and Simple styles. His clothes will be influenced by the area, as he is a survivalist at heart.
Default outfit is dark green kimono top, with a red heart stitched into the breast, over a simple black shirt, black pants, sandals, a striped white and green hat, and a leather pouch around his waist that holds his items.
Part forest elf, and as such, has a pair of large bird wings on his back, which he uses to fly quite often.
Skills are Smile, Charming, Picky Bounce, and Sleeping.
Technoblade:
Former general from the north, he went rogue and became a mercenary at seventeen.
Prefers Mature and Elegant styles. Regal, but not enough to hinder him in battle.
Default outfit is a white poet’s shirt, dark red sash around his waist, black pants, knee-high Cavalier boots, a dark red hooded cloak that reaches his knees, numerous golden accessories, a leather pouch attached to his thigh to hold his stuff, as well as a dagger beneath it, and a sword sheath at his hip.
Immune to the Curse of Blood, for reasons unknown-possible descendant of Nikki.
Skills are Charming, Critical Eye, Cinderella, and Gift Bounce.
Plot:
Prince Tobias is the third prince of Pigeon, after Prince Dream, and Prince Eret. As the eldest, Dream has taken the throne in wake of their mother’s passing.
Shortly before her death, the Queen gave her children each a special gift to aid them in the times to come.
Dream was granted a special mask, made of porcelain, and baring a simple smiley-face on it’s surface. The mask is enchanted, hiding the wearer’s emotions and weaknesses from everyone around them. Perfect for diplomacy.
Eret was given a coat, of deep red and golden thread. It granted it’s wearer confidence, drawing attention to them, and giving them the strength of leadership. Perfect for leading.
And Tobias was given a bee plushie, warm and soft, that gave it’s holder hope, and reminded them of memories of joy and childhood. Perfect for a boy who’d have to be a hero.
When Dream took the throne, he started changing. Acting colder, and more power hungry. Uncaring for his people. His siblings soon realized that the mask had become corrupted, not merely hiding emotions and weaknesses, but making them vanish all together, turning their brother into an unfeeling tyrant.
After failing to get the mask off of him, Tobias fled the kingdom, desperate to find the mask’s maker, or anything to tell him how to fix it and save his brother. Eret remained, determined to help the kingdom as much as they could, and do damage control. Though reluctant to allow her little brother out alone, he realized it would be safer out there than in the kingdom at the moment, and helped him flee.
Very few had seen Tobias’s face, due to the late queen’s insistence upon not dragging her children into kingdom affairs until they were of age, so it wasn’t too hard for him to vanish. Eret sent a family friend his way, Jordan Sparklez, who helped him into Lilith, and established a cover story.
Tubbo Sparklez, a Lilith student returning home after traveling abroad to learn more about himself, just as his father had.
He soon meets Tommy Innit, a runaway from Apple Federal.
Tommy had always been an easy target for the other kids. He was always a bit too loud for the caretakers, and annoying to the other children. Not to mention his strange habits. Needless to say, Tommy often found himself being blamed for things he didn’t do, and punished for them. At fourteen, he was fed up with it.
So he ran. Packed his few things and bolted. Eventually found himself in Lilith, where he quite literally crashed into Tubbo, and despite the rough start, the two became quick friends.
Though Tommy still planned to travel, he decided to relax for a bit, and hang out with his new friend. Those plans were thrown astray when Pigeon attacked the town, and the two fled together.
The terrifying experience led to them agreeing to stick together and protect each other. Tubbo confesses he was searching for something, because his brother was in trouble, and Tommy decided to help him out. After some deliberation, they decided to head to Cloud, hoping to find some clues there.
From there, they meet Wilbur Soot, and eventually, Philza and Techno. The three end up sticking with them, all soon wrapped up in a complicated adventure as Tubbo searches for a way to save his brother, and the rest of the group find themselves facing things about themselves they never knew, and learning where they belong in this vast world.