#scrambled code au

The storyline I conjured up for this is that Kinger managed to save Caine before he was deleted [the process of the deletion was delayed for a second, it didn't move quickly like how it did in episode 8], but the deletion process was 60% completed. And because of the deletion being cancelled halfway through, some remnants of Caine's code that survived had drifted else where to reboot safely.

And those little bits of code and data had found it's way to Kinger's pillow fort, and impeded itself into one of the eggs in the carton. Which soon after hatched, and out came Caine— reformed in a different body, a hatchling. Even if he was saved from his demise, he isn't *completely* fine. His powers are weak and almost nonexistent, he can't talk [he can only say at least a few words but the rest is just chicken noises], and half to most of his memories are blurred and blank. It's like the gems getting hit with the rejuvenator; they get reset to default mode. Except here with Caine it was slightly botched. But if he were to remember then his full potential could be unlocked.

just

more Mitchell, more Yeva, surprise V / Vanessa design (who took Sam's position), and AU designs for the roaches

or. "The Flys" I should say

I... wana explore writing here more sssooooo. Under the cut/"Keep Reading" got another short dialogue thing :P

Here's the full design [and some notes] of Caine in my Scrambled Code Au! And for those of you who haven't seen previous posts here's Part 1 & Part 2!

And the basis of the AU is that Kinger was able to stop Caine's deletion, but the process was half way done so the little bits of code and data that survived had to find a place to reboot and reform.. and that brought it to the eggs Kinger had in Ep 5. Caine is reformed into a chicken with nearly half of his memories gone. He can't talk, and even if he did he'd only be able to say one or two words, not full sentences.

But he mainly communicates with his body language and objects! His 'Administrative/God' powers are weak and he doesn't have much control over them. But since he was [mostly] unscathed the Circus is fine and remains as it was but, is in a slight 'stagnant' state since Caine's control is dim. So no more adventures for the cast!

For the color palette I did a darker rendition of his actual colors and also a slight mix of the hues I use when I draw him and toned it down. His feathers 'mimic' his original form [mainly his clothing] Also his tail feathers are supposed to replicate the coattails of his suit with the gold/yellow shine underneath.

The part where they discover the scallop is what I imagine Jax in my Scrambled Code AU would react if he found out Caine got turned into a baby chick instead of being deleted 😭

This AU idea stemmed from a small portion of the beginning of episode 5 where Kinger says, "Hey Ragatha! Can you help me count my eggs before they hatch?" I know it was a gag and one time thing, but my brain likes to pick a part little things like this and do stuff with em.

I like to imagine that Kinger got these eggs from a previous adventure and kept them around. He tried to take care of them the best he could but none of them ended up hatching.. until the day Caine got deleted, one of them cracked open with very familiar looking eyes. More explained below in the next post! 🐣

It's my current wip! I'm a slow drawer so this might take a little bit..

Hehe chimken Caine

Mooree MD "Scrambled Code" AU drawings / doodles, this time with the characters that took Thad, Lizzy, and Doll's positions!

J / Jane, Yeva, and Rebecca!

since I uh. don't particularly write nor have a AO3 account, soooo here's a little short written dialogue thingy of the AU, to try out writing! read below if so curious lol