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So, where is everyone on their next post?

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@King Kindred Oh, of course. But that's what i meant by Summon Spirit. Like: Fight going badly. "Wildzords Combine!" Does the flashy sequence, it smashes fist down, numbers fly out of things, it disappears. Narratively being no more powerful than just summoning Genie or Bambi to spam spells with.

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@Sadu I won't tell you how to respond or anything, but i was wondering if Merlin could confirm my personal headcanon of "Music is the most incorruptible magic in the universe, which is why Dotty returns to her true form when she sings." Apart from that, i'll leave what Merlin knows up to you.

@King Kindred I was also wondering if, at some point down the line, Zen-Aku might be able to recover his Predazords. But in this context, they would essentially work as Summons do. I was thinking of simplifying things by stating that Animus and the Wildzords are Esper/Eidelons/Eikons/Phantom Beasts/Summon Spirits or whatever you want to call them. Pretty much, they are the same as Bahamut and Shiva and all them.

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Zen-Aku did as he was told, getting to his feet as the wizard told him to stop being so formal. He then walked up the statues and looked them in the eyes as Merlin explained their origins. Why was this story so familiar to him. A royal who had 5 warriors that followed their every word. Granted great powers by someone else...

As he looked at them, he couldn't help but see them all around him, warriors in pearly white robes and silver armour. Their most distinguishing features being the coloured scarves around their necks. Red, Black, Blue, Yellow, Pink. He heard the whispers through the air "No, we will not harm a friend... PLEASE, DESTROY ME BEFORE IT MAKES ME DESTROY YOU TOO!!! I CAN'T CONTROL IT MUCH LONGER Forgive us, friend, but your sacrifice has saved us all. MERRICK! NO!!! As the Wizard asked him what he needed, he suddenly snapped out of it. The small spectral puppy poking his leg, legitimate concern on her face.

"POODLEWOLF! POODLEWOLF! POODLEWOLF! POODLEWOLF!" She poked him, he looked down at her. "The wizard!!!" She pointed her snout over to Merlin. He turned to the wizard and approached.

"I am... I have lost my memories. And the more of them that slip back into my mind, the less i think i want to know them... But do you possess any magics that may be able to help me uncover the truth? I have flashes, warriors of many colours. Some names. Princess Shayla, Animus, Master Org... I know i am a Duke Org, but what that is or what it means, i have no idea... And I keep hearing this name in my memories, Merrick. Does any of this mean anything to you?"

"PRINCESS SHAYLA!?!?!?" Dotty screamed, jumping up and down super excitedly. "POODLEWOLF HAS A LADY FRIEND!!!" Zen-Aku scowled at the Puppy.

"Also, something else that happened earlier that i am wondering if you may explain... Dotty is actually not a human. She's a dog. When she put my mask on, she was transformed by... Whatever power links us into a human of equivalent maturity. But strangely enough, earlier, she began singing and both myself and Taivas saw her transform back into her true form if only for a short time until her song was over... Why is that?" After asking, Taivas asked him to help him in returning the puppy. "Yes, just allow me to finish talking with Master Merlin and i will join you."

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@Eviledd1984 Probably for the best to make a little more sense.

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@Eviledd1984 Dotty is currently Zen-Aku. Or is it a case that Taivas just see's them as one person with schitzophrenia? I'm actually good with that. I kinda like the idea of Zen-Aku like "Is there not a single being in this universe capable of getting my name right?"

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I will say, I was expecting a bigger reaction out of Merlin for Zen-Aku's transformation, being that he canonically hates Black Magic.

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Zen-Aku was slightly perturbed by the fact that the wizard pointed his wand at the child and her puppy, clearly with some form of malicious intent, but quickly realized that it was a reflex. This wizard was clearly trained in battle to react in such a way. Meanwhile, Dotty seemed to huff up and get angry as the Wizard told her he planned to turn her into something else. "OI, YOU GREAT-" But was immediately stopped in her tracks as the wizard petted her on the head and that good doggy instinct in her immediately was set off. She had never actually been petted on he head before. 101 Dalmatian Street didn't have any humans and the only time she really interacted with them was during walkies in which she was usually one of the swarm. Dalmatian Puppies such as herself had a very powerful Mob Mentality instinct when they were gathered in one place. She followed them down the stairs and watched as Merlin ordered the statues to return to their pedestals. As Taivas began talking to the others, it suddenly occured to her. The statues kneeling before this one and another friend making themselves known. She turned to Zen-Aku with an immense, super-excited smile on her face.

"No..." He said, waving a finger at her. "Don't you dare.

"BUT THEY'RE YOUR BESTIES!!!" She screamed at the invisible entity.

"I have never met these people bef-" But before he could stop her, she put Freckles down and pulled out the mask. "DOTTY N-" But he was powerless to stop her.

"HEROIC SPIRIT OF POODLEWOLF! FILL ME WITH ABSOLUTE POWER!!!" She yelled, before slapping the mask on her face and being engulfed in the tornado of black, evil magics that warped and transformed her body until now Zen-Aku stood, the powerful Wolf Duke Org. Immediately, he turned to the now invisible form of Dotty and growled at her

"DOTTY!!! MY MASK AND POWER ARE NOT TOYS TO BE TRIFLED WITH!" He turned to the others. "I want to apologize for Dotty. Her imagination is wild and unchecked and she has very little understanding or respect for the power that has bonded us together. I am Zen-Aku." He said, politely. He then looked at the statues as Taivas asked why they did that "They have some kind of fealty recognition. My guess is that they recognize you as a creator or someone they are specifically programmed to defend. I don't quite recognize the magics that animate them though." He replied. He then walked to Merlin and got down on a knee, bowing in respect to him. "Wizard, i would please speak with you. I have many questions and i believe someone with your magical prowess might be able to assist me in finding the answers."

"Omigoshomigoshomigosh!!!!" Dotty giggled. "Itsjustlikeepisode33whenPoodlewolflosthismemoryandalmostsigneduptoworkforLordFurball- Zen-Aku's eye twitched a little as the hyperactive spirit began launching into another badly described plot of her favourite show.

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Do we have a Discord group, by any chance?

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Dotty got up as she was told, holding Freckles with his paws on her shoulder, with her hand supporting his backside. "Absolutely!" She chirped with a stiffled giggled. "Taivas!" She continued to hold back the excited giggle as she said his name, thoroughly convinced that her insane theories were indisputable facts. She started running up the stairs towards the light, then running into the boy, the girl and the wizard. "YOU'RE THE WIZARD POODLEWOLF AND TAIVAS NEED TO TALK TO!!!" She yelled at the old man, accusatorily.

"Is that really a wizard?" Freckles asked, sheepishly. She then pulled him from her shoulder and held him up to look at Merlin, as if pointing a gun at him.

"Big pointy hat, long white beard, glasses, yup, definitely a wizard." She replied to the puppy. She then looked the other 2 up and down. "Hmmmm..."

"There's something bout teenagers with attitude that is getting under my skin..." Zen-Aku growled. "Be prepared to give me control." Dotty turned to the invisible spirit.

"Nah, it's a wizard, they're always helpful. So, what did you want to ask him?" She asked. Zen-Aku stood and thought for a second, so many questions, but now wasn't really the time.

"Ask him to help us with he monsters downstairs." He replied. She gave him the thumbs up.

"There are weird killer statues downstairs, Poodlewolf asks if you can help us?" She asked the wizard.

"Manners" Both Zen-Aku and Freckles replied at the same time.

"Mother says to always ask nicely and remember please and thank you." The puppy replied. Dotty rolled her head around her shoulders, clearly annoyed by being told off by the pair of them.

"Ok, Uncle Freckles." She then put Freckles down on the stairs and curtsied, holding her skirt wide as she bowed "Please?" She asked, politely this time.