Character Practice - Animator vs. Animation

Magic and Fantasy (1)

Suddenly, everything.




"It is done."



A voice rang in his ears while his eyes were trying to focus. The first thing he was truly able to see was a grey figure donning a lighter grey, fluffy-looking cape and holding some kind of glowing staff, looking down at him with a smile.

The second thing he truly saw after tilting his head a bit and glancing around, was a jet black figure who did not at all reflect the first figure's welcoming demeaner. In fact, it seemed quite the opposite, as it returned his glance with a cold glare.

The first figure - the grey one - spoke, still keeping a smile. Though, now its smile had an apologetic air to it, as if making up for its partner's hostility. Its voice matched the first voice he heard after everything 'happened' and had a warm undertone.

"Hello, The Second Coming."

Oh? It was looking right at him. Was that his name?

It continued talking.

"My name is Victim, and that stick figure over there is called 'The Chosen One', but you can call him 'Chosen' for short. "

The latter was leaning on the wall next to a window with his arms folded. As Victim was introducing him, Chosen huffed and left the room irritably, his cape covering his face while he walked away. This action combined with the glare confused 'The Second Coming', and... it kind of hurt.

Victim looked disapprovingly after Chosen, then Victim returned his focus to 'The Second Coming' and held out a hand to help him up. That was when 'The Second Coming' realized that he was lying on a stone floor (which was almost as cold as the looks Chosen had given him) and he glimpsed an ornate ring of orange glowing stuff etched into patterns on the stone around him, though it disappeared soon after he noticed.

'The Second Coming' took Victim's hand and was now standing.

As more and more things came into focus, 'The Second Coming' noticed that it wasn't just the circle of pink that was ornate, but the whole room seemed extravagantly decorated too. All of the stained glass windows, paintings, and patterns looked pretty.

"Where am I, anyway?"

Victim looked surprised that 'The Second Coming' had spoken, but the surprise quickly went away and the warm smile returned. "To put it simply, you're in the kingdom of the Alan-Blessed. More specifically, you're in the heart of it. A sacred place that we call 'The Temple of Vis Divina', but I'll tell you more about it later. I'm sure you must be hungry! Come with me!"



'The Second Coming' followed him out of the room, through a few hallways, down a couple flights of stairs, and a larger room, before Victim finally sat him down at a long table, rested his staff against the aforementioned table, and went to a side room. All while 'The Second Coming' observed his surroundings.



Victim came back a short time later carrying a platter of various fruits on one hand while carrying a platter of what looked like some kind of bird meat on the other, setting them both down in front of 'The Second Coming' and finally resting himself in the chair next to him.

'The Second Coming' blinked. "Is this all for me?"

"Mhmm! Chosen was going to be eating with us too, but it seems as if he's... changed his plans."

Reaching out to grab one of the smaller fruits, 'The Second Coming' spoke again. "Why is Chosen angry with me?"

Victim's cheery mood faltered. "Oh no no, he's not angry with you, it's just that the current situation is... complicated."

"Oh." 'The Second Coming' tossed the fruit into his mouth- and he immediately lit up. "This is good!"

"I'm glad you like it! If you think that's good, try this!" He pointed to another fruit, which 'The Second Coming' ate too, beaming and relishing the taste.

The two sat in near silence, but a comfortable one as they were enjoying the other's company. 'The Second Coming' eating, while Victim was just watching happily.


Eventually, Victim sighed and spoke again. "...Actually, Chosen and I were supposed to tell you something - actually, a multitude of somethings - but it seems as if he's left it to me alone." He leaned forward and his expression changed entirely to one of absolute seriousness which caught 'The Second Coming' off guard. Victim was then seemingly going to carry on, but he paused again. "May I call you 'Second'?"

'The Second Coming' nodded, curiosity increasing by the minute.

"You see, Second, the reason The Chosen One has been acting strangely towards you is because... well, a divine being that watches over our kingdom specifically chose Chosen to protect and rule over this land as 'The Chosen One'."

Second nearly had to stop himself from interrupting and pointing out in amusement how Victim had said 'chose Chosen'. Instead, he just kept eating his food.

"That divine being is known as 'Alan', the god of power, who is also the namesake of our kingdom and the people in it. The 'Alan-Blessed'. However, there exist only a few in the present world who are truly Alan-Blessed. Those few consist of you, Chosen, and myself. Alan has granted us special powers and abilities to help keep peace within our lands, and one must be careful not to abuse these powers." Victim paused again to take a breath.

"For a long time, it was just me and Chosen, until today when you joined our ranks. You were selected to be The Chosen One's heir and successor, chosen to stop whatever darkness that may be encroaching upon our borders."

Nodding and taking all of this in, Second finally opened his mouth to speak again. "And... why does that make Chosen act strangely around me?"

"Oh! The point was, I think it's because he's been the king of the Alan-Blessed for so long that he doesn't think he needs a successor yet, and may even feel like he's getting replaced."

"...Okay."

"It's not your fault, though. It's something that Chosen will need to work out with himself."

No apt response came to The Second Coming's mind. Instead, he just reached for a platter to eat another fruit, only to find them empty. He'd finished all of his food, much to his surprise.

Victim seemed to notice. "Would you like me to get you seconds?"

Second nodded apologetically.

"Alright!" Victim responded, cheery mood returning.

Right as Victim was about to get up from his chair again, a violet head appeared from the side room.

"Are you sure you wouldn't like for me to get anything for you?"

"...I'm perfectly able of doing it myself, aren't I? Thank you for the offer, though," Victim replied stiffly, yet politely as he got up from the table and went to the side room too.

The head bowed and retreated. With the two elsewhere, Second thought about this whole situation. He was going to be a ruler, huh?


Victim returned again after a few moments, setting the refilled platters back on the table.

"If all the 'Al-an-Blessed' besides you are rulers, why aren't you a ruler too?"

Second's question seemed to make Victim pause.

"I am kind of a ruler, in a way. My job is to advise you both, watch over you both, and choose helpers and successors for you."

"Oh. Why is your name 'Victim'?"

"I-" Victim blinked. "...What do you mean?"

"If The Chosen One is called 'The Chosen One' because Alan chose him, and I'm 'The Second Coming' because I'm his successor, why are you called 'Victim'?"


"Well, one might say it's because I'm falling victim to such prying questions!" Victim laughed lightheartedly after a moment.

"Oh, sorry."

"No no, it's alright! I was just teasing you."


Victim didn't seem to want to answer his question, so Second didn't continue the conversation.

He ate another fruit, before offering a second one to Victim.

"Thank you, Second," Victim said, the warm smile coming back once again.



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New(ish) AU! This one actually will get continuations, but they might end up being released somewhat out of order. ((The numbers will act kind of like a guide to which one comes where, like how this one is '(1)'))
I may or may not also rewrite this part sometime in the future, though Idk yet.

Also! For those who haven't seen the designs for these guys yet, here's some links to Chosen and Victim respectively --- https://sta.sh/029k7c30e28y  -  https://sta.sh/028cm1l5ryt7
Second just looks like himself right now.