searching The Dark is Rising[Kingdom Hearts/Pokemon Crossover]

[Grace Braid 240]

Set Up

It all happened so fast.

One moment you were in Twinleaf Town, at your home, enjoying the warm sun of this bright and cloudless day. Maybe you had problems on your mind, or maybe you were enjoying a carefree existence. Regardless, your priorities, and what you define as a 'problem', are going to change drastically. Because then the Darkness came. It swarmed like a flood, alive, biting at everything, overcoming everyone, drowning out all light. All around you the screams of your fellow neighbors escalate, but they too are drowned out, until there is only silence, and the intense certainty that this is your end. But then there's something...a spark. Of light...of hope? And suddenly the darkness abates, writhes away, and you stand, armed with a weapon you've never seen before. But the darkness readies a second strike, and you'll have to use that weapon very soon...

They must set off on a quest, to find and seal the heart of the world away before the Heartless can. But their quest will not be easy. Team Galactic's evil hearts have attracted many Heartless, which they now work with. The Heartless have corrupted powerful legendary Pokémon, which must be stopped. And Nobodies, (the emotionless shell that is left when a Heartless corrupts someone's heart) are also searching for the heart of the world, so that they may again feel emotion and be whole. Set against such odds, can victory ever be achieved?

The RP

Hello, welcome to The Dark is Rising, a Kingdom Hearts/Pokémon Crossover. If you haven't played Kingdom Hearts, worry not, for this lacks all of the characters and plot of that incredibly complex series. To put it briefly, an unknown force controls beasts known as The Heartless. These creatures are born of darkness, and can infect the hearts of others, killing them and twisting their hearts into dark renditions of their former selves. This unknown force has recently unloaded this hoard upon the world of Pokémon, starting with Twinleaf town in Sinnoh. It couldn't have picked a worse time-a string of natural disasters have driven the people and Pokémon of all other regions into this one. The Heartless could corrupt the world of Pokémon entirely, and if they find and corrupt the world's heart, it will forever fall to darkness. However, in the initial attack on Twinleaf town, Hope was sparked. Arceus gifted powerful weapons, known as “Keyweapons”, to those with strong enough hearts to wield them. These Keyweapons are the only things that can destroy a Heartless. They can have a variety of forms, depending on the wielder, but all are powerful forces for good, and the one thing standing between destruction and salvation.

Well, I hope we've piqued your interest. We'll do our very best to make this a fun experience, but in this interest of order, we'll need to discuss some guidelines.

Rules

1. The basics, no Godmodding, Mary Sues, etc. You have no excuse not to know these.
2. Constant interaction between your own characters and none with others is expressly forbidden.
3. All Pokémon must start off at their first evolutionary stage. Evolution will be approved by me, just so that we don't have final stage evolutions very quickly.
4. No Fakemon, unless you can make an EXTREMELY good case. Even then, I'm just going to suggest that you stick with the canon Pokemon so that everybody's lives are slightly easier.
5. The maximum amount of Pokémon one character can own is three, of any Generation. You may only start with one, however.
6. Characters may not own any Legendary Pokemon.
7. Characters can not start out as Nobodies or Heartless - Humans only, please! Once the plot gets going, however, than your character may become one of the above if certain events occur.
8. Proper spelling and grammar is expected at all times. I will not chew you out for minor typos, but if it is consistent, I will have to put my foot down.
9. You are not accepted until I quote you and say Accepted. This is just to make sure that your form is fully finished/up-to-snuff.
10. You may not post until at least two people before you have posted. This is to make sure the RP goes at a decent speed without one or two people posting several posts rapidly. If, however, only one person has posted before you and it has been a day since the last post, you may post again. This rule is subject to change based on activity level.
11. Every two weeks I'll do an activity check. This is to make sure that everybody is active. If, however, you have told me/posted here that you are going to be away for some time, I will extend the activity check on you to a reasonable amount.
12. This is less of a rule and more of a notification, but this is indeed an Advanced Roleplay. Only apply if you don't mind being in one.

There are three things I would like for you to add to your "Other" section. The first one is these two questions:

Keyweapon form: (Do they wield a Keyblade? A Keyblowgun? A Keyclaw?)
Pokémon: (Name, gender, and species. Ex: Rebecca the Female Zigzagoon)

The other two are two features unique to this RP, described below. HOWEVER, you are NOT required to have these forms filled out yet. They will apply later on in the story, so I am getting them out of the way now and allowing you time to think of what you want. You can have them filled out right at the start if you wish, but neither of the forms will apply until after a suitable amount of time in the story has passed, and I shall not be examining the forms for whether or not to accept you.

Keyweapons and Keychains

The first unique feature we need to discuss are the Keyweapons. Every character gets a Keyweapon. It's form is altered to the character's personality and preference:One may wield a pair of Keyguns, another a Keysword, yet another a Keybow. Any possible weapon may be used. A character can not change his or her Keyweapon's form at will-it is what it is, from the Roleplay's beginning to its end. Note that all Keyweapons must be designed with Keys in mind, as the 'Key' part of them is essential to the plot. Another thing that is interesting about Keyweapons is their relationship with memories. After bonding with a Pokémon, or defeating a very powerful enemy, Keychains may be formed. These, when attached to the Keyweapon, change it's appearance and give it extra abilities and a special move. These are all created and customized by the Player, but must be approved by the Dungeon Masters. You will gain the ability to forge a Keychain when defeating certain enemies, and it must relate to that enemy in certain ways. If you do not want to create a Keychain, a generic one will be provided for you. You may designate one of your Pokémon for the creation of a Keychain too, and it must be based on that Pokémon.

The form for a Keychain is as follows:

Name: (The Keychain's name)
Appearance: (Picture or written description, both are acceptable)
Party Pokémon Keychain was forged from: (If it was forged from a Pokémon in your party, name it here. If not, disregard this field)
Enemy Keychain was forged from: (If it was forged from defeating an enemy, name it here. If not, disregard this field)
Extra abilities given: (If the Keychain was formed from a party Pokémon, lets say a Chimchar, an ability may be that this Keyweapon can set things on fire with this Keychain equipped. If it was taken from defeating an enemy, say an Articuno, then an ability may be that damage dealt by the Keyweapon with this Keychain equipped is now Ice-type)
Special Move Given: (If the Keychain was forged from a party Pokémon, lets say a Chimchar, a special move may be setting the Keyweapon on fire for a limited period of time to boost damage. If it was taken from defeating an enemy, say an Articuno, then a move may be being able to summon a powerful gust of Icy Wind).

Drive Forms

Another feature unique in this Roleplay is the ability to create Drive Forms. A Drive Form entails merging with one of one's Pokémon, becoming more powerful in the process. This entitles the player to use all of the Pokémon's moves, and access to a powerful Special Move of the player's creation. If you do not wish to create a Drive Form, we will be happy to provide some for you. Characters can't be in a Drive Form for longer than what is reasonable. I'm going to leave that judgement up to you, but please, no 5 hour long drive forms or other insanity.

The form for a Drive Form is below.

Name: (The name of the form)
Altered Appearance: (The character is being combined with a Pokémon. Explain how they will look different. This is totally up to you, and for all I care you can just have very minor differences in look).
Pokémon Used: (The Pokémon who is being used in this Drive Form).
Abilities: (As well as gaining the Pokémon's movepool, you may gain the ability to fly if the Pokémon has wings, or to survive under water if they are aquatic. Any such things should go here).
Special Move: (If you are in a Drive Form with a Chimchar, a Special Move may be tossing fireballs. if you are in a Drive Form with a Gyarados, a Special Move may be creating a tidal wave).

Remember!

Only Keyweapons can slay Heartless or Nobodies. Pokémon and other weapons can harm them, but they will be not die unless struck with a Keyweapon. Keep this in mind.

Your character IS allowed to fall to the forces of darkness. Not at the beginning(don't want to split the group that early after all!), but later on yes. But they won't die. You may turn them into a Heartless or a Nobody, with all the fun character development this entails.

[Driz 1,552]

Man, I've been looking for a decent RP for so long! I'll be more than happy to join this one!! I just got a few questions though, hope I don't annoy you too much with them. :s

 

This'll be a human-only RP, right? If so, I still have to create a human OC. Can it be an already existing character from a game/anime/cartoon, but with different personality and characteristics chosen by me?

 

If I, for instance, choose to have a Pokemon instead of a Keyweapon. Will I start from Twinleaf Town? Can it be any Pokemon as long as it's not legendary and it's in his first form? Do I need to have a Drive Form for it or can I choose not to?

 

English is not my first language, so I may make a few minor grammatical errors. I hope this isn't much of a problem.

[Vaporeon 1,168]

....Oh my that was a big wall of text. Well I would say that a Kingdom Hearts and Pokemon crossover is a weird idea but then I remembered that Kingdom Hearts itself is a Disney and Final Fantasy crossover. Either way I think this would make for a really cool and interesting RP but I have some questions.

 

1. Will this all take place in Sinnoh or will we eventually go to other regions like Unova and Kanto?

2. Should we really involve Team Galactic? They where defeated at the end of Diamond and Pearl, so we would need a reason for them to be back.

3. How long should the average post be? I know you said this is an "Advanced RP" but what does that mean? For example would about a paragraph be enough?

 

Also I know nothing about Kingdom Hearts past the first game and the only reason I know a few things about the first one is because I watched a "Lets Play" on it. I will make my character and post a link to him in a bit, I just need some time to make him.

[Electrobolt 2,069]

Hey Sky, I'm just popping in to reserve a slot for my character in this RP. She's nearly done, but I still need to come up with a backstory for her. Plus, this is the first time in a good while that I'm RPing as a female character

[Grace Braid 240]

Man, I've been looking for a decent RP for so long! I'll be more than happy to join this one!! I just got a few questions though, hope I don't annoy you too much with them. :s

 

This'll be a human-only RP, right? If so, I still have to create a human OC. Can it be an already existing character from a game/anime/cartoon, but with different personality and characteristics chosen by me?

 

If I, for instance, choose to have a Pokemon instead of a Keyweapon. Will I start from Twinleaf Town? Can it be any Pokemon as long as it's not legendary and it's in his first form? Do I need to have a Drive Form for it or can I choose not to?

 

English is not my first language, so I may make a few minor grammatical errors. I hope this isn't much of a problem.

 

I don't mind the questions.

 

For the first one, yes this is human-only, at least at the beginning(due to character development/transformation/what-have-you into Nobodies/Heartless. But that's later).

 

For the existing character thing...hmm. I guess if you sufficiently change the character's personality and at least some of their appearance, I won't mind you basing your character off of an existing character from some show or whatever. If that makes sense.

 

You can start with both a Keyweapon AND a Pokemon, although the it'll take a few posts before you get the Keyweapon most likely(this is going to start right before the invasion, so). But yes, you can start with any Pokemon so long as it's not Legendary or a final-evolution. I'm not sure about non-evolving Pokes that aren't Legendaries, but I'll think about it.

 

Your grammar probably won't be an issue, since it looked like you did fine in that post!

 

....Oh my that was a big wall of text. Well I would say that a Kingdom Hearts and Pokemon crossover is a weird idea but then I remembered that Kingdom Hearts itself is a Disney and Final Fantasy crossover. Either way I think this would make for a really cool and interesting RP but I have some questions.

 

1. Will this all take place in Sinnoh or will we eventually go to other regions like Unova and Kanto?

2. Should we really involve Team Galactic? They where defeated at the end of Diamond and Pearl, so we would need a reason for them to be back.

3. How long should the average post be? I know you said this is an "Advanced RP" but what does that mean? For example would about a paragraph be enough?

 

Also I know nothing about Kingdom Hearts past the first game and the only reason I know a few things about the first one is because I watched a "Lets Play" on it. I will make my character and post a link to him in a bit, I just need some time to make him.

 

1. That's classified . Seriously though, I have not decided yet and that won't be decided for a while yet, since it really depends on how the plot unfolds for some details like that.

2. Well, this is Alternate Universe, and thus I interpret it as being before the events of Diamond/Pearl/Platinum. It's lazy, yes, but it's better than having some half-assed explanation for their return to power.

3. Well, the "Advanced" RP section has a character limit of 800, so there's your minimum. I'll take that, really, however it would be nice if it was longer, as that means more plot developments per post. I am perfectly fine though with just 800 characters, if you can't come up with anything/you feel satisfied with your post.

 

 

Hey Sky, I'm just popping in to reserve a slot for my character in this RP. She's nearly done, but I still need to come up with a backstory for her. Plus, this is the first time in a good while that I'm RPing as a female character

 

You're Reserved then. Just post when you're done. Drizzle and N are both also reserved, just so you know, should you still want to join.

[Midnightive 458]

I might be looking to join this. But I'm having a bit of creativity block. I'll get back to you when I've made a character.

Edited October 16, 2012 by Midnightive

[Vaporeon 1,168]

2. Well, this is Alternate Universe, and thus I interpret it as being before the events of Diamond/Pearl/Platinum. It's lazy, yes, but it's better than having some half-assed explanation for their return to power.

 

Well in that case why not have all the villain teams working with the Heartless like the Disney villains did in the games. If you did do this then I recommend using the Team Plasma from Black 2 and White 2 rather than the original Team Plasma. I couldn't see N working with Heartless and frankly the new Team Plasma is just more evil.

 

Also I know you said no legendaries but what if, sometime much later in the RP, we "partnered" up with some of the trio legendaries like Raikou and Virizion. Kinda like how Gold, Silver and, Kris teamed up with the legendary beast trio in the manga. This could also include all the small legendaries like Victini.

Edited October 16, 2012 by N-Harmonia

[Driz 1,552]

Thanks for reserving a spot for me~ I've just finished creating my character. I managed to organize his info a bit and post it on the database. Here you go:

 

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/kyle-moonstone-r1752

 

I wasn't entirely sure about his background story. Tell me what you think, I can change anything if you want me to.

[Vaporeon 1,168]

Thanks for reserving a spot for me~ I've just finished creating my character. I managed to organize his info a bit and post it on the database. Here you go:

 

http://mlpforums.com...moonstone-r1752

 

I wasn't entirely sure about his background story. Tell me what you think, I can change anything if you want me to.

 

May I ask where you got that sprite from? Did you make it, because it's pretty good.

 

Also I will post my app in a little bit. I have homework to finish. -_-

Edited October 16, 2012 by N-Harmonia

[Driz 1,552]

May I ask where you got that sprite from? Did you make it, because it's pretty good.

 

I actually didn't do it. I stole got it from the Pokecharms site, more specifically from their Trainer Card Maker. To be honest, I don't know if I'm allowed to use it or not... But they do have some pretty neat sprites.

[Solar Wind 595]

Hai. I was wonderin if I could join cuz I was told about this by N-Harmonia bout it. I will make a character soon but for my pokemon I have a few. I'll make a character sheet because I want it to be organized. I wanna join because this sounds awesome!

 

@,

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/axe-r1755

There you are! I tweaked his backstory alot to accomodate for this RP. He is now ready! I added everything from his weakness' to his pokemon moves, to his Key abilities, And more. Took a while to do but this RP looks fun thanks N for showing me BTW :3

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

I'll join... is this RP up yet,, by any chance?

And I really hope that this RP doesn't die...

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/arcan-r1757

There's my character. Note that he is an Ex-Champion from Sinnoh, and that those who watch TV or were there during the tournament know him... even if it was 5 years ago...

[Jalaton 155]

Okay this RP looks really interesting and I'm gonna go create a character for it. I'll see what I can come up with.

[Vaporeon 1,168]

Well I finally finished my character app.

 

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/leon-r1763

 

Tell me if it's good enough. Also I know we can only start off with one Pokemon but I went ahead and put the other two I plan on getting as the story progresses. As for the Keychains and Drive form....meh I'll do that later.

[Electrobolt 2,069]

Phew... It took days to get my character done, but I did it... The reason it took days was because I've been away from home most of the time this week... That, and partly procrastination x_x ANYWAYS!!! Here's Marina Bentillo!

 

Also, sorry for no pictures... Not really good at drawing pics or anything...