PMD: Seventeen Plates DT 2

-First off, and the reason why I KNEW I'd eventually thumbs up this post: The title. That reference was really worth doin', good job on that, man.
-Ariala couldn't come because Twinkiel would've ben a gonner by himself, Zulu XD Aaaaaah, I really missed him.
-There you go. Good job, Robusto, that Mentor/pupil relationship between the two is EXACTLY what I wanted. This is perfect, I'm digging this.
-“Let’s hope that Darius guy got Twinkiel’s letter, and didn’t toss it out as insane rambling.” <--- HA! Point taken.
-Niiiiiiiice, Zulu in stealth mode! Another thing I really wanted to see, though I feel like it's a shame you didn't use his echolocation ability. I mean, he's a bat, so he could've totally used that for a detailed, silent map of the place. Twinkiel might make a reference of that later.
-"As wildly and unpredictably strong as Twinkiel is, I’m not sure how long he and Ariala can last against four seasoned fighters.” <--- He would've been DESTROYED. Like, the type advantage itself would've put him in a really bad position already.
-“But… he’s just a Noibat." See, that Umbreon is the kind of guy I would not even save. Ugh, it's really annoying how everyone literally tries to underestimate him just 'cause he's tiny. I hope they were SCARED when Zulu took two of their enslavers down. WITH EASE. Can't believe Zulu's own Inner Echo insults him that much.
-That epic One liner. I'm likin' Dudley III's personality.
-Wha... ZULU'S INNER ECHO TOOK OVER. WOOOW. See, that's something I totally wanted to develop with Twinkiel, as it's literally the first thing I created on my first story submitted here on YWS, but I didn't expect you to go that far as well. Huh.
-That Kindom Hearts music was priceless, really fitting to both the battle and Zulu's human flashback. I should really try one I those with Twinkiel, eventually.
-Aaaaand Fleedjio gets the finishing move. Neat! Now they can finally free everyone!
-IS FLEEDJIO BLUSHING TO MISS ALTARIA. Darn it Robusto, stop reading my freaking mind!
-Did I mention that your dialogue was freaking priceless in this post? 'Cause it is.
-SUCK IT DARIUS. And now I have made myself a rival for life. Aaaand.. He's going to the Jungle, oh my god, I need to plan that Darius/Spadassya eventual ambush/encounter. That would be fun.

This is spoilered because this review contains many spoilers relating to Robusto's posts. If you haven't already read them, I advise that you don't read this review.

The first post that you composed was wonderful. It was amazing seeing Zulu in action, and also quite shocking, as it appears that his other self took control of him for once. That part was interesting, particularly because of the nature of Zulu's other self and his lack of restraint. He certainly acted quite reckless, and, for that and other reasons, the fight for control between the two sides of him captivated me. Thankfully, the fight ended without Zulu using another Dragon Pulse, which might've caused more disastrous results. The fight scene and dialogue were impressive, and you did a fantastic job conveying the wide variety of emotions during the combat scene.

I'm also happy to see how they rescued all the prisoners. Despite the problems caused by the guards, the prisoners were all quickly rescued and were able to flee before Darius's arrival. Despite their misgivings about the Resistance, I like how Altaria swayed the opinions of the prisoners by reminding them of the cruel actions of the New Order. Yes, it was funny to see how you introduced a possible relationship between Fleedijo and Altaria, and I can't wait to see how that relationship is developed. In conclusion, the first post was fantastic. It was interesting to see Zulu face his old memories, and become more experienced and have a greater understanding of his potential. Well done!

The first post was amazing, but the second was even better. When I originally saw that there was notification (within a few minutes of you posting the second post) and saw that there something new had been posted in the SB, I didn't know what to expect. However, when I started reading, I couldn't stop. When I was finished, I was left in this state of wide-eyed shock and dismay. I haven't read anything that has produced such a feeling in me for a long time, and, as a result, I think this work is among the best that you have ever produced in the SB. It is a masterpiece, from start to finish, and I'm stunned. You swayed the emotions of your audience expertly.

It was sad seeing the descent of the Guardian of Life from the protector of all that is living into something with large powers and the goal of shattering both death and life. Although I understood the present state of the Guardian of Life, it was still tragic to see how he got to that state. Those human emotions corrupted him, convincing him of his new "purpose." Those various emotions were perplexing at first, because of how they conflicted with the main opinions of the Guardian of Life. That left me wondering about the possibility of a future conflict, and so it led me onwards through the story. Then, those quickly turned into some far worse when they began to take control of him and mess with his mind. They convinced him that he had the potential to end all suffering, and the legendaries were an obstacle to his goals. At this, he quickly shed his original goal of assisting time, turning into something more heinous and malicious, and that was surprising.

However, that surprise was nowhere near as shocking as that within the final battle scene. The Guardian of Life is Deoxys? Wow, I did not see that coming. O_O. He claims to have controlled his various personalities and is now in the possession of a wide variety of abilities, which he displays in the transformations into his other forms, but it's obvious that his personalities may be controlling him. After all, it is they that represent his human side, and also his darker and more malicious emotions, and have made him turn against an old friend. That battle scene was incredible, thanks in part to the amazing music that accompanied the epic action and the tragic storyline. It was intense, stunning, suspenseful, and perhaps one of the best pieces of writing that I have ever had the honor to read. In conclusion, your posts are amazing, Robusto, and I look forward to seeing what you create next!