Hello, and welcome back to Gensokyo's Heart! And now, I'll leave things to Akyuu.
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Evolution Master of the Zerg
Abathur
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Ability: Power to Manipulate Genetic Structure of Zerg
Collect 'Essence' from other creatures, Youkai or otherwise
Threat Level: Medium
Human Friendship Level: Normal
Main Place of Activity: Hercules Dropship above Forest of Magic
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Abathur is called "Evolution Master" by his fellow Zerg.
He talks in a very strange way (*1).
He can collect 'Essence' from things by taking things from their bodies.
Using this essence, he can give the Zerg their abilities (*2).
He is not the leader of the Zerg, but they really like him.
Abathur looks like a thumb covered in arms.
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Zerg
Zerg are mysterious creatures that claim not to be Youkai, but rather, aliens from a place called the Koprulu Sector.
They can apparently be born very fast, but there are no Larvae around, so we can't see that.
They have living, organic buildings, but none of them are in Gensokyo.
They have a fierce rivalry with fellow Koprulu natives known as the Protoss (*3).
The Queen of Blades is their leader. She's not in Gensokyo.
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Eyewitness Reports
"Abathur's really weird, but he's not really bad…" (Reimu Hakurei)
Aside from the Human Village Incident, he has not started anything.
"He's only visited once." (Sakuya Izayoi)
He seems to be touring Gensokyo, trying to meet everyone.
He leaves a lot of people behind in the dust.
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Countermeasures
He is generally friendly, so you don't need to be scared.
If he does try to hurt you, there are countermeasures.
Zerglings are allergic to lemon juice (*4).
Most Zerg cannot use Danmaku.
Those who can are stronger.
They all follow Abathur's orders, so if you're on his good side, the Zerg will not attack you.
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1: He doesn't seem to notice.
2: Giving them Youkai essence turns them into a Youkai.
3: There is actually a single Protoss living in Gensokyo.
4: A type of Zerg.
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"Well," grinned Yukari Yakumo. "It seems Abathur is starting to fit in here. Perhaps it's about time I showed myself?"
"How would you go about doing that, Yukari-sama?" Ran asked, completely devoid of tone. It was clear that she had asked that question many times before.
"Why, make life more difficult for him, of course!" Yukari joked. "But in all seriousness, there needs to be something going on in order for introductions to be made properly. But, at least I'll have help! Right, Mima?"
Mima the Evil Spirit stirred in the corner of the room, opening one eye.
"Are you really sure you want me involved in your plans?" she asked. "I have a habit of ruining plans, lately."
"Of course!" Yukari giggled. "And I know just what to do, and how to do it."
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The Overmind was bored. Zasz was busy fighting the Protoss on an uninhabited world known as Agria. All of the other Cerebrates remained behind on Char, defending the Overmind. But, since it was so safe, yet nowhere closer to killing the Protoss, there was nothing for it to do except scheme to get beyond Amon's control. None of the Cerebrates, or Abathur for that matter, knew of its hatred for the Xel'Naga extremist who created it. It wasn't allowed to talk about it.
So, all it could do was scheme against a dead God who had already destroyed its free will.
"Overmind," Abathur interrupted its thoughts. "New creation. Hydralisks, adapted from slothien essence. Can fire spines at enemies. Useful against Protoss shields."
"Good work, Abathur," the Overmind complimented. "We are one step closer to killing the Protoss."
"Are we really that much closer?" asked Daggoth. "Abathur is the best at what he does, but I sometimes wonder if he's really that much better than the alternative."
"The alternative wanted us all dead," the Overmind reminded. "Abathur has much less independence than him. He is obedient. Especially since he cannot be sane without my overriding will. He couldn't kill me if he wanted to."
"I suppose," Daggoth agreed. "Well, go about your business, then, Abathur."
"Evolve Swarm," Abathur returned. "Spin strands and sequences. Improve Swarm efficiency."
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Well, it seems like Yukari's finally on the move. And we also have a cameo of the Overmind, Daggoth, and Present!Abathur (remember, our Abathur is from the future). Hey, if our next arc is in the Outside World, will that have some sort of effect?
Also, I find it funny that Daggoth doubts Abathur, since, of the three of them, Abathur is the only one who survives past Brood War.
Also, I'm pushing it pretty hard that The Overmind isn't male. It's genderless. Tassadar refers to the Overmind as "it" in Wings of Liberty, so I'm calling it "it" as well. Also, from now on, I'm bolding the ending A/N's, as well, and I'll change the previous chapters to match up with this new policy.
Anyways, remember to review.