The Lamda Chronicals

Aftermath

2007-06-07T17:36:00.000-04:00

My dearest Kor,

The king called us all together, including that dratted advisor Nightwing. If it wasn't for him I might be home with you now, instead of penning these words, but what's done is done. I hope you can forgive me for what I've done to you, to Kumo.
My brother was shocked when I told him that I'd had an affair with the woman we had hired to tend to you during your difficult pregnancy with Kumo, let alone that I had been aware that it had resulted in a pregnancy. I visited the babe once or twice when she and Kumo were toddlers, but after that just sent money every now and again on her birthday to ensure she would be well taken care of. I didn't want to... to worry you, darling... you had had such a difficult labor, and you were... you were happy, for the first time in a long, long time, when you beheld your son. After so much trying, I couldn't put a damper on your joy.

Lamda... he looks so grown-up, doesn't he? Remember when he was a rambunctious little kid they sent to me for training? Sometimes he gets a look in his eyes and I fear for him.
Nightwing, of course, insisted that any lessening of the punishment would result in judicial anarchy; that we couldn't reduce all four sentences or there'd be talk of bribes; and lastly, that I was a traitor who deserved to be locked up along with them. He also recommended the deaths be slow and... painful. He didn't used to be this bloodthirsty, but something about war made him eager to become the king's dungeonmaster in addition to his advisor and his right-hand man.

I don't trust him, either.

The king admitted that I would need to be punished, but considered perhaps torture as a punishment for the youths, rather than death. Of course, the leader, the one they wanted to put on the throne, had to be killed, but the other three...

Then my nephew said the words that ring in my ears as I pen this note to you, the words that wrenched my heart in a way I didn't think possible.

"Have Uncle carry out the sentence on Theta, to prove where his true loyalties lie."

The King agreed. The sentence would be reduced to 50 hours of torture for high treason on each of the two girls and the blue boy- on my daughter, by my own hand!- and death for the leader.

The sentancing

2007-04-04T22:20:00.000-04:00

An Account of the Sentencing of the Treasonous Youths.

Firstly, the King addressed the Court, asking for silence

The four were dragged before the King , and made to be silent, for such is the way of the law.
The female, Theta, seemed smug. In attendance behind her were the Princesses Angela and Muriel, and the Prince Gabriel.
The male, Sigma, seemed unconcerned for his fate. Behind him in attendance were Duke Omega and the Crown Prince.

The sentence was handed down, and it was Just and Goode: The four would be put to death for High Treason.

The female, Lyn, began to sob and plead for her brother, Xenon. She said that the King most High could not understand the situation as he had never been "sick", but failed to disclose Xenon's sickness.
The male, Xenon, rebuked her sharply for her unseeming conduct.

The other female, Theta, began in anger to protest that, while she would go to her death, the real villain would go unpunished: her sire, whose abandonment of her lead to her desire for vengeance.

The King most High and Goode asked of Theta who her sire was.

The female dramatically turned and pointed to the audience...

The King most High and Goode consulted with the Queen most Radiant and Pious and decided that it was only Just that she be put to death for her crimes as the sentence was handed down.

The Duke rose in protest of this sentencing.
"Wait."

"...she is my daughter."

The King decided that, in his infinite mercy, he would grant the Duke one night and one day, until sunset, to come up with an alternate punishment that would be Just.

The Crown Prince urged him to hold to his path of Justice

but his father, the King, reminded him that Mercy was as important a value as Justice.

Extra! Extra!

2007-01-19T20:47:00.000-05:00

Terrorists attack! Superhero team saves the day!

That's right, and you heard it first from us, the Castleton Weekly News Special Edition! Photojournalist Robert Brown was dispatched to the scene, where four unknown terrorists stormed the castle, followed by a number of bewitched humans who, upon being hit in combat, immediatly snapped to their senses and ran off. The four terrorists exhibited strange powers, but needless to say, everyone's favorite superhero, Darkstar, was there to save the day! However, in a strange twist, he had four friends fighting alongside him! He granted the Weekly an exclusive interview (the complete text of which you can find in our next weekly edition, in newsstands this Saturnsday) in which he stated that, "we go way back. I won't reveal any secret identities, but we've been friends for a while, and I've been training them on the side in case I ever needed backup. I could probably have handled this on my own, natch, but it's good to have friends."

Exclusive photos inside!

Darkstar looks to companion Angel while ally Metatron looks on

Behind Metatron, junior teammates Samurai and Cerulean join the fray

One terrorist seemed particularly interested in Samurai; here she goads him about his father. Hidden connection? the Weekly will uncover the truth!

Here Samurai responds that he has no idea who the terrorist is- or does he? Scoop next week!

Here we see the terrorist preparing some sort of magical blast effect....

Which Samurai dodges...

But which has devastating effects on the landscape!
Here we see Cerulean particularly concerned for Samurai's fate.
Meanwhile, Angel and another terrorist, referred to on battlefield as Lin, stare each other down.

Suddenly, as seen in the below exclusive pictures, Lin's true powers came to light- and the poor tripleteamed Angel was rescued by the physically stronger Metatron. What a pair they make!

With friends like these, Darkstar managed to repel the terrorists, and local police are searching for them. We here at the Weekly are confidant that the terrorists will be found and captured within the week, and we'll cover every step of the way on this exciting new turn of events.

I'm Blue

2006-12-03T15:14:00.000-05:00

Hey, Mu, here's a music video starring Dad and Uncle. They don't know I did this, hehe! Oh, and you're in it too. Happy birthday!
-Kumo

Letter to Uncle Beta (or, kids are cute!)

2006-10-20T11:40:00.001-04:00

Dear Uncle Beta,
I got a secret! You can't tell anyone, ok? See, the other night, Daddy made me go to bed, and I told him, I'm 12, I don't need togo to bed earlier than the other kids, but he made me anyway, so I stayed and snuck awake. And I saw the most amazing thing! I found out that Gabe and Angy are superheros! So I called cousin Kumo, 'cause he knows all about them 'causea he always borrows Lammy's comic books.And he was telling me all about Batman, and how Batman's a superhero even though he doesn't have any powers, so I invited him over and I said, WE could be superheros!
And then he said, "but I don't want to go to jail!"
And I said, "Stop being a baby and grow up already!"

I said, "Besides, we do have superpowers! And anyway, Gabe and Angela can do it."
And he said, "Well, Gabe is like Superman, he can fly."
"..and you're like Scarlet Witch, you can do magic.."

"But what am I, a giant robot?"

So then I said, "you could wear armor! Like a samurai!" So we decided I'd be Cerulean and he'd be Samurai, and we'll be superheros too! Just like Angy and Gabe!

Love,
Muriel Roidmet

A letter and flashbacks- special update

2006-10-14T14:24:00.000-04:00

Dear Sinai,
I've been unable to get out of bed since my son was taken. I just keep remembering the good old days.. back before all of this began

three letters

2006-10-13T23:31:00.000-04:00

Dear Dad,
Things are going well, as planned. I've taken the steps we'd agreed upon. Soon the imposter will suffer the way we'd agreed.

Things here seem to be going well also. I've included Lynnie like Mom would want, you should be pleased with how well she's coming along. Someday she'll be a fine necromancer, just like you. She's made a friend among one of our allies, and I think the last member of my little group staying here is warming up to her as well.

As for my condition, it's no better. If I can't cure myself, at least I can devote my life to avenging the wrongs done my family. I know this will succeed, Dad, and you can be proud of me, despite my condition; proud the way a father should be of his only son.

I just wish I could tell you that in person.

Dear mom,

By now I'm sure you've noticed that I'm gone. Probably the dishes needed doing. Well, tough darts. You'll have to do them yourself, because I'm not comiing back. I've finally found some people who understand me, some friends maybe, and I'm not ever going to return to New Haven to live with you.

Do you have ANY idea what it's like growing up in that hellhole? I'm sick of it! I'm sick of your lies and beating around the bush with your secrets. I know damn well who my father is. I've known since third grade. You know, when they teach you that the only way to breed a purebred Theta like me is to breed a Theta with an Omega? Sure, there are all of 4 Omegas in the city that are old enough to be my dad, but of them, who among them matters enough to be kept a secret yet couldn't be around to help with the dishes? Well, no more. I'm done being teased for being fatherless. I'm done keeping your secrets, I'm done being your maid and your ticket to riches, done being groomed to step in "just in case" I somehow get acknowledged by the father that doesn't want me. I'm nobody's maid-- I don't even clean up around HERE!

From now on, I'm a Rebel.

-- Theta 02648, daughter of Theta 4257 (called Hagar).

Dear Mum,

Hi mommy! What's up with you? I hope this letter finds you well-- heck, I hope it finds you. Just because you didn't reply to the last 6 letters I sent doesn't mean you won't get this one, right?

I know you havn't seen me in a while, but I'm doing well. My fur is growing in nicely, just like yours did, and I've been studying dad's books for help with my powers, so don't feel bad. It's not like you abandoned me or anything. I totally understand why the king's former consort wouldn't be able to stick around when he goes evil. But hey, now that he's good again, I'm sure you'll be back any day now, right? In the meantime, I'll keep writing you letters.

Don't worry about me, I'm not lonely or anything. Actually, I've made a few new friends! I've enclosed some photos below. That girl with the black hair is called Theta. She's, let's see... well, she's a distant relation anyway. Through marriage. I like her, she's fun. She can corrupt things with a touch and sometimes at a distance-- the ground gets all bubbly and black, and people get the Plague. But it only takes a little friendship to lighten her mood up.

The boy is named Sigma. I don't know much about him except his mom was called Sigma, and she wasn't a "standard unit", whatever that means. He's got psychic powers, and he's been working on-- oh, I shouldn't tell you that one, it's top secret. Well, when we're all over the news in a few days, you'll find out, I'm sure. I know he's cute, but...

somehow I don't think he's quite interested.

Write back soon!

Your daughter,
Lyn

Letter to Mr Lee

2006-10-13T18:03:00.000-04:00

Dear Mr. Lee,

I am writing to you concerning your recent written exchanges with the Crown Prince. I am Princess Angela Roidmet, aged 18, and I am very concerned for my brother. What follows in this letter is to be kept with utmost secrecy.

You see, upon attending a social engagement with an esteemed noble couple, alone, the Crown Prince failed to return. We have yet to receive any demands indicating kidnapping; however, I know my brother well, and he would not simply abandon his kin. He has been missing a week now, and I am concerned that you, as one of his correspondants, might know of his whereabouts. Rest assured, however, that even though I found your address taped to his mirror, I am not suspecting or implicating you in this case; however, if you do not cooperate with the Crown, you may find yourself subject to an investigation.

Please, Mr Lee, if you have any information at all, it would be simply heartless to keep it from my family. My mother has taken ill as a result- she is very frail and prone to bouts of illness that leave her bedridden whenever she is grief-stricken, and she admits no-one to her chamber until her firstborn is returned. She's even taken to wearing strange, foreign clothing from her days adventuring, caring naught for her appearance!
I, on the other hand, have nothing but faith that my brother will be returned home and all will be well with my family. If he does not return home, I'll have to look for him myself.

Sincerely,
Princess Angela Eve Roidmet

Author's comments- the hair change isn't really a hair change. They both pulled their hair back into a ponytail- Metatron is wearing the OFB short male ponytail because his hair is long enough that it, realistically, would need to be pulled back like Angel's. The angle on the pics merely doesn't show the ponys. Metatron recolored costume made by me; Angel costume a recolor by me of Power Girl by Synapticsim, who can be found lurking here

New Havonians

2006-08-28T22:13:00.001-04:00

Dear Stan,

I'm sure you've yet to receive my last letter, due to your lack of reply, but I'm also sure that you'll be very excited and wish to hear more about my life. So I thought I'd begin by setting the stage: the city of New Haven

The castle I showed you before is situated near two cities: Castelton, a human-dominated midevil-esque and very bland city, and New Haven. Now, New Haven is a home for Genotroids-- you know, the blue-skinned race my dad and I belong to. My uncle Omega is the mayor there, and for political reasons, New Haven is also the smallest duchy in the kingdom, making Omega the Duke-- I guess they wanted him to have equal say. Here's a better picture of him and my aunt Kor.
As you can see, Kor is not a genotroid. She's a demon, well, a dog-demon. They met through... well.. it's a long story. But the important part is that Uncle is her second husband. More on that later

I promised you pictures of my cousin Kumo, so without further ado, here's the cute little scamp:

Remember how I told you Kor was married before? She was married to a fox-demon, and they had triplets before he died.

Meet Shisou, Seiya, and Tsukikage. Seiya's the redhead, she takes after her father. Tsukikage's the other female. Shisou's... well... different. Apparently, Kor was only a quarter demon, and her husband was only a half demon, so Shisou somehow lost the genetic lottery.

Hey, I don't make this shit up.

Anyway, the important thing is that Shisou, as you can probably tell by his outfit above, is currently working as a priest. There's a long story behind the god we all worship, but the short of it is...

Ok, remember when I told you my dad was evil for 5 years? Well his brother, Beta, gave his life to save everyone or some crap. Again, I was 6, went right over my head. A couple miracles later, and Shisou's developed this whole temple dedicated to him:

That little building in the back? That's where he lives. The building on the left front corner is the bathrooms. I don't visit much. Too sissy for me. I hear Shisou used to be cool. I guess he got older and wimped out.

There's one shop I do like to visit in town, and that's Tammy's flower store. See, Tammy is a robotics nut, right? She started as a teenager, went to college, and went to open a robot store. But the stupid humans don't trust technology, so she settled for flowers, which sell like hotcakes-- especially when she has two androids, Andy and Sally, selling them.

I managed to snag a pic of Tammy:

What a hottie! Unfortunalty, as she grew older, she realized that in her robot-building frenzy, she'd missed out on all the... finer things in life. Namely, WooHoo!

Luckily, little miss super genious had a solution for that:

Ew. Enough said. When she dies, she's left everything to her new husband, Andy the Android.

More later, I know you're just DYING to hear it

Prince Lamda Roidmet
AKA "Darkstar"

Letter to Stan Lee

2006-08-23T14:34:00.000-04:00

Dear Mr. Lee,

Hi Stan. Can I call you Stan? I feel like I know you. You are, of course, a legend among comic book creators. That is why I have chosen you to publish my comic.

My name is Lamda, and I live in a castle in Gant. Boralius castle, to be precise

Of course if you know anything about Gant, you know the Boralius castle is the ancestral home of the royal family of Gant, the Boraliuses. Well, they WERE the royal family anyway, until my mother married. Now the royal family is the Roidmets.

Recognize them? That's Pops, also known as the Demon King. Yeah, THAT demon king. The one with strange untold powers? The one who went evil for 5 years? I was just a toddler when THAT happened but I assure you, it was badass. Let me show you the rest of my f-d up family, just so you have a little backstory for your new breadwinner.

That's Mu, my baby sister. No need to worry about her, she doesn't even have breasts yet. Oh, she tries, but she's nowhere near old enough to match my skill.

That's Gabe, my little brother. I know what you're thinking, right? "Woah! How can a brunette and a redhead have a blond kid? And why ain't he blue?" Well, you remember I said dad went nuts for a while, right? Like, 5 years? Well, I was a year old then, and Gabe is 4 years younger than me. Yeah, the Queen's a little slut, what of it? She's still my Moms. But her kids, well... Gabe is alright, at least. Quiet. Serious. When he does talk, he says things worth saying.

Angela, on the other hand, is a stuck up little b*tch. She likes to brag about HER daddy being an angel, well, the Archangel. Which is cool and all, but obviously, my dad could kick her dad's butt.

And I can kick hers. But it turns out the slut has another very bad habit:

Hey, what can I do, ya know? My Dad even sent me to live with my uncle for a while, to "calm me down". Pish. As if I didn't know they were trying to replace me as Crown Prince with my oh-so-perfect Angelic sister.

Oh, that's my aunt Kor, she married my uncle Omega. That's what she looked like before she had my cousin Kumo anyway. Oh, I'm not saying she got fat or anything, just a lot less.. sad. Apparently she had, like, 80 miscarriages or some rediculous number like that and apparently, every kickass demon chick needs a baby or something. Kumo's around Mu's age now.

So that's the family. I bet by now you're wondering why I'm writing you. Well, there is one thing I forgot to mention:

I'm a superhero.

My name is Darkstar, and I want to be in a comic book.

Yours Truely,
Crown Prince Lamda Roidmet

note: Darkstar costume a recolor by me of Green Lantern by Synapticsim, who can be found lurking here