Nextgen Kids: Legend of the Nine Newborn

The Dreamverse, Night 5: Like Climbing a Mountain

Our next crossover will be Celeste! In fact, funny story, in 2016, I drew a picture of Cheren's girlfriends being tiny and climbing around him. One of the girls was Celeste Stork, and she says, "I am Celeste! Mountain climber!" And two years later, Celeste comes out, and it's about climbing a mountain. I am a master of foreshadowing!!

Night 5: Like Climbing a Mountain

After returning to Madotsuki's room, Marshadow began to focus for the next Chiptoon, cradled in Mado's arms. "It's kind of weird that we didn't actually get to meet Riley." April said.

"Well, they did say she was still awake." Mado replied.

"I know, but it's just sort of weird how her mind is run by sentient emotions. Like, are her actions based on her own will, or theirs?"

"Eh, I don't wanna think about it." Marshadow replied. "If anything, it's probably symbolic. Maybe the Emotions act on Riley's thoughts, making it seem like they're controlling her... Whatever."

"Hehehe! Yeah, it gives me a headache, too!" April laughed.

A vision appeared in Mado's window: it displayed an incredibly tall mountain lined with gems and stars at the peak. April painted this mountain and drew the night sky with it, connecting it with Mind Works on the canvas. The girls eagerly touched this mountain to be whisked into their next adventure. (Play "First Steps" from Celeste!)

Dream 5: Mount Celeste

Mission: Climb the mountain

Act 1: Forsaken City

The entrance portal released them near the foot of a mountain, the girls chilled by the snow in the air and the snow seeping into their shoes. Telephone poles and wired lined the road toward the mountain. They made simple jumps up platforms, until they reached one that was too high. There was a withered plant on the ground. "We should've brought Sadness with us." Marshadow said.

"Hold on..." Madotsuki reached into her window. "I have this!" She withdrew a bottle of lush blue water. "A bottle of Sadness's Tears!"

"When did you collect that?" April asked.

"It just appeared in my window. Let's use it!" Madotsuki watered the plant and grew a platform. They reached the high platform before having to Hover Bubble across a long gap, a large boulder dropping from above and missing them. They hopped up some steps and reached a wood cabin. There was a short girl with long red hair and a blue coat, talking to an old woman.

"Ma'am, is this the way to the mountain trail?"

"You're almost there. It's just across the bridge."

"Thanks! By the way, you should call someone about your driveway. The ridge collapsed and I nearly died."

The woman began laughing in a snarky way. "If my 'driveway' almost did you in, the Mountain might be a bit much for you!"

The girl's blushed cheek's puffing. "Well, if an old bat like you can survive out here, I think I'll be fine. ...Hm?" Feeling a presence behind her, the girl turned. "Who are you two?"

"Oh, friends of yours?" the woman asked.

"No, I've never seen them."

"I'm M-M-Madotsuki." Mado shuddered. "This is April... and Marshadow..."

"Where are your coats?"

"We didn't bring any..."

"My, we're seeing lots of bold guests today!" the woman laughed. "What brings you three to the Mountain, anyway?"