sazandorable:

canyouclari-not:

ployedia:

ohlookskeletons:

cardboardkeys:

normemedy:

trashpotatoz:

If I was in charge of a Pokemon gym it’d be all fire themed. Like there’s just fire everywhere. There’s probably a random person on fire in the background. You have your team completely stacked against fire types. Everyone you fight before me has fire types. You get to me. Expecting more fire types. You send out your first Pokemon, a water type. I throw my pokeball. You expect the expected. A vaporeon comes out. My team is actually entirely made up of vaporeons. I only own vaporeons.

im the leader after you.

my gyms water themed. yu do water level puzzles and fight swimmers and those kids with the floaties. everyone has water types. knowing the theme, yo bring a team half/half strong against fire and water, just in case because ofnthe last gym. you get to me.

my team is made entirely of gastly, haunter, and gengar, all named exactly 5 purple hearts. i just really like gengar.

the gym? you ask.

it was on sale, i respond.

i cant even swim. ive been here for 6 weeks.

I’m the third gym leader…by this point you know what to expect.

You walk through the soft meadows of my gym thinking what should I expect this time? Electric types? FIRE TYPES???? You cross over a beautiful field of daises and tulips, encounter trainers wearing flowers crowns and boasting a plethora of high-level grass and fairy types. Than, deep in the forest while you’re still wondering how the fuck I fit all of this into one building, you encounter a ring of mushrooms, a fairy ring. Inside the ring sits me, the gym leader. You step into the ring ready for battle.

I stand up, walking slowly over to you take you’re hand in mine and gently place something cold and hard into your palm. 

It’s the fairy gyms badge.

I’m not even a Pokemon trainer, I just respond to an ad on craigslist for a gym leader and was the only applicant. 

You walk away very confused…and slightly disappointed. 

I’m some kid you meet on the road just beside the gym. At this point you are questioning why you keep going.

I ask you a bunch of questions and help you out and even give you a special Pokémon. Then I ask you if you’ve been to the gym and talk about the gym leader. When you say no I push you in the gym.

You battle rock types and you are wondering if you’re even prepared to fight the gym leader. When you finally get to the leaders room, I’m there.

I strike up a friendly conversation and ask you what you think of the gym. I then say “Thanks, I made this myself. It’s still growing. So if you come back I can give you the badge then but it hasn’t come in the mail yet.”

At this point you probably don’t even want to be there anymore. I hand you a small pin that is in the shape of the badge but it’s definitely homemade and cheep. “It’s an I.O.U” I say.

You leave wondering if leaving home at 10 to battle all of these strange people was really worth it.

In the next town you decide to speak to the citizens first instead of heading straight for the gym unprepared. They live here, you tell yourself, they must know about this gym and how it works. A pleasant old lady informs you the gym leader is dearly fond of psychic types and is not known to stray like previous trainers. You believe her. Why would an old lady lie to you?

After stocking your team with dark types you take the gym head on. Battling your way through psychic trainers with ease, you finally arrive to a large room. There I stand. The battle commences and you defeat my first two Pokemon, Hypno and Alakazam, with ease. You laugh to yourself, after the hardships of the previous gyms this is like child’s play. I send out my third Pokemon, a beedrill. Dark is weak to Bug. “Something bugging you buddy?” I say with a wink as I decimate your team. You leave without a badge.

Fuck this region.

By the time you reach the next town, you’re wondering if this Gym challenge was even worth this. Maybe it would have been better to do Competitions. But you continue trudging along.

Supposedly the Gym Leader uses fighting types. She’s a body builder who wrangles Krookodile in her free time. You don’t know what to expect, so you bring a few psychic and flying types, and then make the rest of your team fairly diverse type-wise just in case.

You’re able to battle your way through the trainers and work your way through the Rock Smash puzzle with little difficulty. You meet me in a small room with wrestling mats on the floor and dumbells next to the walls. I’m working out on the opposite side of the room. I set down the weights as you approach. “I take it you are here to battle me.”

You nod. I flex. “Very well. If you want to receive my badge, you’re going to have to fight me for it. Literally.”

You decide maybe you just weren’t cut out for the trainer life.

“The Gym Leader just does her own thing, pretty much. She couldn’t pick just one type or theme, she just uses Pokémon she finds cute.”

Oh, yeah, I’m one of those. You-can-win-with-any-Pokémon-just-use-what-you-like. Whatever, that one multi-types douche from Kanto was pretty predictable, typical species, no tricky type combinations. ‘Cute’, huh? You switch in a few Steel and Poison Pokémon, expecting a couple Fairies. You remember that one Pachirisu story and bring a Ground type, just in case.

My Gym has zero trainers, but it’s full of bright colors and cheery pastels, cushions and stuffed Pokémon toys lying around on the plush carpet — and not in the creepy abandoned-kid’s-room way, just genuinely cute and playful. Feel-good. I greet you with a pleasant smile and offer you candy.

Ok, your expectations have been punched in the face every time so far, but you’ve actually got my personality pinned down, and there is absolutely no threat in it. You relax, and actually feel confident for once.

“I’m not particularly good, let’s just have fun!” I tell you cheerfully. 

I send out a Hydreigon.

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idk if anyone on tumblr has seen this yet but….. go blow up Jorge’s twitter feed and let him know y’all want more Book of Life!!!

It’s not unusual for him to like your tweets back too, he’s such a cool dude.  Keep this man making movies.

PLUS HOW FUCKING DOPE IS THIS CONCEPT ART!???!?! 

the signs as dragons

peaceroxi:

Aries: A mountaintop dragon. Can either have thick scales, or fur, both groomed and kept neat-looking. Monochromatic, usually white, black, or grey. These dragons are usually found in flight, in groups of three, six, or ten. However, they are usually solo or with one trusted other on the ground. Extremely protective of their territory. A hoard of gems, bones, and wood carvings. Powers include spectacular endurance and keen eyesight. Large, impressive wingspan.

Taurus: A village dragon. Works with the people to keep the land safe. Colors range from murky browns to emerald greens. Found alone dragon-wise, but with many other species of magical creatures. Usually low to the ground, and armored well with thick scales. Very diplomatic, will not attack without reason. A natural leader. A hoard of gold coins, emeralds, and rubies. Powers include fire breath and magical influence over other creatures. Average wingspan, usually only flies short distances.

Gemini: A guardian dragon. Very wide range of colors, usually vibrant. Found either alone or with its mate. Long necks, sharp claws, and sharp wit. A chatty dragon that is fiercely protective. Has a knack for riddles, and is an excellent judge of character. Guards temples and ancient treasures in jungles and mountains. Extensive hoards, usually the riches of powerful leaders of the past. Likes to adorn themselves with silver and sapphires. Powers include night vision and venom. Wings have sharp talons on the ends.

Cancer: A glade dragon. Colors are usually light, almost pastel. Most often have long wisps of delicate fur along their spine, feet, tail, and ears. Very friendly with other dragons, usually lives in groups of three or more. In touch with the natural magic of the earth, this dragon likes to make potions from the resources around them. Most lairs are open, usually by a stream or brook. May seem vulnerable, but can and will be extremely fierce when threatened. A hoard of potions, plants, petrified wood, and river rocks. Powers include innate magic, enchanting, and healing. Feathered wings. 

Leo: A forest dragon. Colors are usually golds, yellows, oranges, reds, or greens. Doesn’t like to be alone, and is usually found with either a small group, or with several magical creatures/pets. Proud, confident, and charismatic, these dragons have a passion for both their riches and the arts. Many of these dragons are artisans themselves, who carve stories and characters into the tree trunks and mountains surrounding their lair. A hoard of gems and gold, intricate jewelry, swords, sculptures, and whatever else they can get their claws on. Likes to wear their treasures, especially their gold. Powers include fire breath and enhanced agility. Shimmering wings.

Virgo: A scholar dragon. Colors are deep purples, blues, and blacks, with silver accents. Many look similar to starry skies. These dragons live in cities of like minds, and are very advanced in the fields of both magic and technology. Many dragons are also involved in the arts. They often don’t travel outside their city except to study new specimens, or without someone they trust beside them. Though they may appear distant, a befriended Virgo dragon is always loyal and kind. Agile and light on their feet, the dragons less inclined to studying and the arts become excellent hunters and spies. A hoard of scrolls, manuscripts, and a variety of crystals/gemstones. Powers include enhanced intuition and night vision. Nearly transparent wings to make them seem invisible against the night sky.

Libra: A nomadic dragon. Colors range from deep blue to light green. Usually the largest of the dragon species. They are, like Taurus, diplomatic dragons, inclined to resolve disputes. Unlike Taurus however, they cannot be pinned down to one area. They are filled with natural wanderlust, going wherever the breeze takes them. They may pine for the company of other dragons at times, but they are most content being alone. They do, however, return to certain places to meet up with others and tell the tales of their travels on a regular basis. A hoard of souvenirs, artifacts, and memorabilia from the places they’ve traveled, kept in various hidden caves, or with them in a satchel or pouch. Powers include strength, endurance, and magical influence. Large, strong wings.

Scorpio: A desert dragon. Colors are a range of browns, golds, reds, and yellows. Usually somehow connected to royalty, these dragons make powerful leaders. They are almost always around others, and they form extremely loyal friendships and bonds. They may live in caves, but prefer to live in desert cities and palaces. Their thick scales keep them safe from the whipping sands in the winds, cactus spines, and jagged rocks. They may also have dark markings and patterns around their eyes, neck, spine, and tail. Their society thrives on competition, often holding grand events and banquets for contests, sporting events, and tests of quick thinking. A hoard of treasures and weaponry, passed down through the ages.Their powers include formidable speed, both on land and in the air, and venom-ignited fire breath. Powerful aerodynamic wings.

Sagittarius: A jungle dragon. Usually green or blue with bright accents that mimic the flowers found in their habitat. Playful and adventurous, these dragons live in groups in the treetops. Extremely talkative, generous, and inquisitive, many of these dragons are philosophers, explorers, or magic users. Their tails are prehensile, able to grab onto branches with ease. They make wonderful allies to other dragons, and are a fighting force to be reckoned with. They are omnivorous, with a diet mostly consisting of fruit. They always have new ideas that they are eager to put into action, which makes them a tad reckless at times. A hoard of gemstones, ancient gold, and bright crystals. Their powers include flexibility, innovation, and innate magic. Average-sized patterned wings with bright markings.

Capricorn: A semi-aquatic dragon. Colors range from greens and blues to purples and blues. Patient and wise, these dragons are the thinkers and the caretakers. They are often found in family groups. They are highly skilled with magic, especially healing magic. Many are cautious, and will not wander far from their oceanfront lair. They can be fierce defenders, and usually have large curved horns for protection. Their tails fan out like a mermaid’s or dolphin’s, which gives them great speed in the water. They make their lairs on massive rocky beaches or jetties, and have a complex series of tunnels leading from one cave to the next. They are also musicians, whose songs can be heard echoing around the harbors at night. A hoard of shimmering stones, shells, and coral. Their powers include healing magic, enchanting song, and night vision. Small wings for gliding short distances, or wingless.

Aquarius: A deep-sea dragon. Colors range from dark teals to dark purples. Bio-luminescent markings atop their scales that light their way. Lives entirely underwater, within caves, shipwrecks, or trenches. Usually found solo or with few other dragons. Studious and inquisitive, but shy, they rarely come to the surface. A hoard of ancient sunken artifacts. Powers include a piercing roar/scream that stuns and immobilizes prey, and incredible eyesight. Wingless. 

Pisces: A beach dragon. Colors range from sky blue to deep green. Adorned with bits and bobs of jewelry, hollowed-out stones, sand dollars, or starfish. Able to feel incredibly small vibrations through the sand. Usually found alone in their own personal seaside cave, or with family in a larger shared cave. A hoard of shells, sea glass, bottles, and manuscripts. Powers include amazing agility and camouflage. Usually wingless.