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It was the first encounter between the [[Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids]] and their subsequent long-time foes, the [[Gang of the Green Gorilla]], as well as the first time the Crew engaged in physical conflict. The Green Gorillas had taken over the Vanityville Supermarket, attempting to use it as a venue to coerce the locals into buying their green gorilla merchandise instead of any other items. Meanwhile, a detachment of Cupids had been sent to Vanityville under the leadership of [[Amadeo-378]] to [[Love Potion|romanticise]] the locals, taking advantage of the holiday cheer to make the process both easier, and less noticeable. Seeing what had happened, Amadeo decided to engage the Gorillas in battle, and the Cupids quickly got the upper hand over the Gorillas, who had never dealt with [[Cupid Arrow]]s before. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Green Gorillas (short story)|The Green Gorillas]]'') | It was the first encounter between the [[Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids]] and their subsequent long-time foes, the [[Gang of the Green Gorilla]], as well as the first time the Crew engaged in physical conflict. The Green Gorillas had taken over the Vanityville Supermarket, attempting to use it as a venue to coerce the locals into buying their green gorilla merchandise instead of any other items. Meanwhile, a detachment of Cupids had been sent to Vanityville under the leadership of [[Amadeo-378]] to [[Love Potion|romanticise]] the locals, taking advantage of the holiday cheer to make the process both easier, and less noticeable. Seeing what had happened, Amadeo decided to engage the Gorillas in battle, and the Cupids quickly got the upper hand over the Gorillas, who had never dealt with [[Cupid Arrow]]s before. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Green Gorillas (short story)|The Green Gorillas]]'') | ||
Years later, [[Nostradamus-066]], the “Backwards Prophet”, had a vision which he later realised related to these events, to which he gave voice as the following prophecy: | |||
: “''Those cast in the visage of the old god
''<br>''Shall fight the great beasts in the vainglorious halls''<br>''The battle, they will find, is at a standstill''<br>''Until five-points arrive at one idea''” | |||
The prophecy and its interpretation were printed in Issue 1020 of ''[[The Cupid Courier]]''. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[New Warehouse To Be Constructed In The Homeworld (short story)|New Warehouse To Be Constructed In The Homeworld]]'') | |||
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[[Category:Battles]] | [[Category:Battles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:08, 25 July 2022
The Skirmish at the Vanityville Supermarket occurred in 1986 on the Prime Universe's Earth in Vanityville.
It was the first encounter between the Crew of the Copper-Colored Cupids and their subsequent long-time foes, the Gang of the Green Gorilla, as well as the first time the Crew engaged in physical conflict. The Green Gorillas had taken over the Vanityville Supermarket, attempting to use it as a venue to coerce the locals into buying their green gorilla merchandise instead of any other items. Meanwhile, a detachment of Cupids had been sent to Vanityville under the leadership of Amadeo-378 to romanticise the locals, taking advantage of the holiday cheer to make the process both easier, and less noticeable. Seeing what had happened, Amadeo decided to engage the Gorillas in battle, and the Cupids quickly got the upper hand over the Gorillas, who had never dealt with Cupid Arrows before. (PROSE: The Green Gorillas)
Years later, Nostradamus-066, the “Backwards Prophet”, had a vision which he later realised related to these events, to which he gave voice as the following prophecy:
- “Those cast in the visage of the old god
Shall fight the great beasts in the vainglorious halls
The battle, they will find, is at a standstill
Until five-points arrive at one idea”
The prophecy and its interpretation were printed in Issue 1020 of The Cupid Courier. (PROSE: New Warehouse To Be Constructed In The Homeworld)
