oo2: I am thou, and thou art I--cut the crap WHO ARE YOU?

[goldendays]

(video)

[Heeeey, why’s Gold so angry looking? Oh wait, maybe because IT’S NOT GOLD.]

Hey, HEY, HEY. Can you see me? Can you see this face? [He’s seen pointing at himself -- though really all that can be seen is part of his finger since he’s nearly smooshed up against the screen (for empahsis)]

I don’t know about you guys, but I’m Hibiki from Johto, not this Gold person! Who’s Gold anyway?! [He moves back from the screen and throws his arms up in the air, and maybe the video doesn’t desaturate the quality enough that you can tell his face is getting red.]

Do you know how many people have called me Gold since I got here? Do you? And Explotaro, EXPLOTARO. My Typhlosion is not Explotaro or whatever, he doesn’t EXPLODE.

[He moves even farther from the camera now, in favor of pacing back and forth in the clearing he’s been in for the past few weeks or so, with his hands in his hair or in the air. Where’s Typhlosion? The volcano pokemon is lounging off by the side ignoring his trainer’s quarter-life crisis--there are tons of other Typhlosion around he doesn’t give a crap.]

I don’t even know who Gold is or what he even looks like! I can’t possibly be him, I’m ME! Me, Hibiki--champion of Johto and the boy that defeated Team Rocket! I’m..not...Gold........[Wait for it....] I’m not Gold, I’m not Gold, I’m not Gold, I’m....not...Gold? What if I am, what if that’s why people are calling me Gold? Even Silver called me Gold. Is this why people recognize me? Cause I’m Gold? And..Typhlosion's Explotaro?

No, no........NO! It can't...I'm not.......

[He lets out a scream of frustration and hits his head a couple times with his hands.]

I DON’T KNOW WHO I AM ANYMORE!!

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[voice]

[generalflirt]

Kid, you look at least two years younger than Gold, just so you know.

[And two stands out when it's 16 versus 14ish]

[goldendays]

[With the stranger's words floating out from his journal, Hibiki's spirit is revived and he leaps up from his fetal position!!

Only it's less dramatic. (A-and he wasn't in a fetal position.)]

You understaaaaAaAaAaAaaAAAAaaaaaAANDDDDDD! I look like me and not a piece of metal!!

[generalflirt]

[...Pfffthahahah okay, okay no. He bursts out laughing at that, rocking on his couch for a moment before he reigns himself in and has already devised his own witty comeback]

Totally! I haven't even taken as big of shine to you!

[SHINE. METAL. Brilliant, he knows.]

[mischiefbreeder]

[Wow, talk about a mental case...]

I dunno who you are, but you're definitely not Gold, 'cause I'm Gold.

[goldendays]

[Gold. So this was the Gold that everyone mistakes him for. The thorn in his side, the air bubble that won't go away under his screen protector, the one piece of hair that won't be combed no matter how many times he comes it, the problem of his life. He leans in and squints his eyes, inspecting this guy's appearance.

Black hair (with a weird tuft sticking out like it owns the place), black and yellow cap, red hoodie...he thinks people here must be blind because honestly what about that looks alike?!]

Are the people here blind?! Are there any glasses places near here--everyone's gotta go!!!!

[mischiefbreeder]

Tell me about it. I don't get how people could mistake you for me.

[goldendays]

Me neither, I'm not some shadow! Especially to you, of all people.

[mischiefbreeder]

Hey, you should feel honored to be my shadow. I'm famous 'round these parts, y'know!

[goldendays]

Why would anyone be honored to be a shadow? Plus, I don't wanna walk around with people thinking I'm you, who knows what kind of weird people you know!!

[mischiefbreeder]

Weird people who can't tell the difference between you and me, apparently.

[goldendays]

Well they're your fans, Mr. Famous!

[mischiefbreeder]

They say love is blind.

[goldendays]

Clearly, if they can't even recognize their own idol. Maybe you should like, get a new hat or something so they can tell the difference. [No way in hell he was gonna get rid of his hat.]

[mischiefbreeder]

No way, I just got this hat! You should get a new hoodie. [because like hell he was getting rid of his.]

[goldendays]

All the reason to get a new one, there's no emotional attachment! And i think all the fame's messed up your brain, you must be crazy to suggest getting a new hoodie. My mama got it for me! [Don't be that guy that makes him get rid of something with sentimental value!]

[mischiefbreeder]

Well, I'm not gettin' rid of mine either, 'cause my mom got it for me!

[goldendays]

If you can't get rid of your hat or hoodie....cut your hair! {C'mon, senpai, be the bigger man!]

[mischiefbreeder]

You shut your mouth right now. [That is the tone of someone who will burn you alive, Hibiki.]

voice

[acuity]

Are you all right, Gold?

... I mean...

[goldendays]

[Goodbye Luceti, it was nice knowing you. Hibiki's soul will now ascend to the heavens and join with the Pokemon God and achieve eternal peace.

There's a pause and if you listen close enough, his entire SOUL is shattering. He falls over and lets out a particularly pitiful wail.]

NOOoOoOoooooOooooooooo.....................I'm H-I-B-I-K-I aka not Gold!!

[acuity]

R-right! I apologize, that was my mistake, G--Hibiki!

Please calm yourself!

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[happyends]

.. Um.. Hibiki-san, please call down..

[ She's a little shy after he yelled like that, yes. ]

I think people are mistaking you for Gold-s-- .. Gold since you look like him.

[goldendays]

[Have an utterly heartbroken face--is this what it's like to have your identity stolen?]

B-but why!!!! I don't look like him! And we're not even related, mama would've told me if I had a brother!! Isn't that against the law of nature or something??

[He doesn't know what calming own is, at this point.]

[happyends]

Actually, I think you two do look a little alike-- b-.. but if you think differently, then I'll definitely agree with you! [ NEVER CAUSING CONFLICT EVER. ]

But for now it might be the best to take a few deep breaths, maybe..

[tsuntrader]

[Dude, calm...

Down...

Wait wait what-] You're the champion? [Nevermind your whole breakdown thing what-]

[goldendays]

[Wail, wail, waaaiiiilllllll--]

Huh?

Oh. Yeah, Johto champion!! I was about to challenge the Kanto League too before I got...[strange hand motions] teleported to this place.

[tsuntrader]

[...Don't say it, don't say it, don't say it-]

Never thought I'd see a champion have a complete meltdown.

[goldendays]

[He feels his soul slowly chipping away..........]

C-champions are allowed to sometimes, with all that stress from being champion and stuff!!! And this is a HUGE crisis, my identity is at stake, Silver!

[tsuntrader]

[but do you have the heart to make up for it]

...If it makes you feel better, you're nothing like Gold.

[goldendays]

[Do you even know who you're questioning right now? OF COURSE he has the heart to make up for it, a heart of pure gold!]

Thanks...I think.....BUT it's still not cool when people think I'm Gold...and I can only imagine how Typhlosion is feeling about this!

[plot twist: he doesn't care]

[tsuntrader]

[>heart of gold

you're not helping your case here hibiki]

At least you two don't look exactly the same. [...Just almost exactly the same.]

[goldendays]

[He's the better gold.............don't look at him]

See! [He throws his arms up in the air; it's not a hard concept to understand!] Why can't everyone else think the same thing??

[tsuntrader]

...Even if you don't look exactly the same, you still look really similar. [You two even wear the exact same outfit minus the goggles okay come on]

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[heartofthematter]

[popcorn.gif

Literally actually Dia's chowing down on some popcorn with Lax.]

Hibiki is Hibiki, and Gold is Gold. I'm Diamond! And this is Lax.

[There. He gestures to the Munchlax beside him happily as he introduces themselves. Really now, if a Lucas stranger who looked like him appeared in Luceti he'd think it was the coolest thing because he's got a twin. Then that person could manzai with Pearl and he'd be free to eat as much as he wanted to!]

[goldendays]

[He stops mid deranged mumblings and turns to the screen. He....he understands. HE UNDERSTANDS HIBIKI IS HIBIKI. This is a miracle in itself, he found someone who understands; he's so happy!! But excuse him, his thoughts are all over the place, he doesn't know what's actually going to come out of his mouth--]

FRIENDDDDDDD!

[heartofthematter]

[...

Lax is certainly questioning Diamond's taste in friends. Seriously isn't this a little much. All he did was scream at you.

Dia himself is a little startled, but pleased.]

Okay! [now calm yoself hibiki]

[goldendays]

[Join the club, Lax-buddy, Typhlosion's been been wondering the same thing. He's been questioning Hibiki ever since he was a wee little Cyndaquil.

Ah, he has a peaceful look on his face now, thank you kind stranger for settling his worries.]

I feel...at peace now!

[heartofthematter]

[Bless all, Typhlosion-buddy. You and him are gonna get along swell.]

That's good. It's too bad everyone could see this, but now you can have a nice laugh.

[meaning this will be in a manzai at some point probably.]

[goldendays]

[When this is all over, they can take a nice stroll in the forest and take long naps under the shade.]

Y...yea! They got the message, no one better call me Gold!

[...]

Oh! You're...Diamond, right? [Man, these are some weird names, but whatever! Tomodachi is tomodachi.]

[heartofthematter]

[That sounds nice. Wig'll be happy to provide the shade since he's got all the leaves.

He was definitely all fired up about not being Gold.

Heheh.

That's going in a stanzai.]

Yup! But if you feel weird calling me that, a lot of people call me "Dia" so you can too. [he is very understanding.]