[Master, there are many prominent superheroes and mythical creatures with shapeshifting abilities, but only one possesses all three of the Changeling Curseling's abilities. Emi and I believe this character will have the highest compatibility with the core (Changeling form). Emi, take it away,] Dame Wasp said through status screen, her intent brimming with excitement as she built up anticipation for the character they had chosen as their next partner.
[Introducing the superheroine from the moon, a herbaceous humanoid, the most beautiful and just Moonkin, the priestess of moon—Luna Green aka Doctor Druid,] Emi declared with enthusiasm, following her senpai's lead and adding a dramatic flair to the introduction.
[Yes, Doctor Druid. How could I have forgotten her? One of the superheroes from the infamous Justice Five. She really does have abilities similar to all three of the Changeling's abilities. Honestly, guys, when you said you had only chosen one character, I thought you might have dropped the ball on this—but good job,] Ace admitted, filled with admiration and a hint of relief. He couldn't be happier with the character his toy summons had chosen, though he was a little annoyed with himself for not suggesting it first.
Luna Green a.k.a. the Doctor Druid, has been one of the most iconic comic book superheroines since the Golden Age of comics. Her origin story dates back to the 20th century, when humans had yet to set foot on the Moon. Just as humans were unaware of sentient life on the Moon, the Moonkin were equally oblivious to the existence of sentient beings on Earth.
The Moonkin, though humanoid in form, were distinct from humans and more closely related to plants. They were described as the pinnacle of plant life evolution and only inhabitants of moon. Capable of bipedal locomotion, they could also root themselves like plants thanks to their shape-shifting abilities. Their green skin enabled them to survive the harsh rays of the sun and nourish themselves through photosynthesis by extracting oxygen from lunar soil through their roots. On the Moon, they thrived like plants in a lush jungle, unlike materialistic humans.
Living in space without the protective shield of an strong atmosphere capable of sustaining life, they developed specialized senses to help them see and communicate. They could generate strong mental waves, which they used to navigate and transmit messages by controlling their frequencies with help of specialized glands allowing them to control and focus these mental waves into directed beams.
They used their mental waves to navigate space by emitting short, high-frequency pulses that bounced off objects and returned as echoes. The Moonkin's brains processed these echoes to create detailed images of the objects' shapes, distances, and other characteristics. Similarly, they could use their mental waves to convey feelings and emotions directly to one another, fostering a peaceful society. They lived in harmony, respecting each other's freedom and helping one another.
However, when humankind finally set foot on the Moon, an unknown plague caused a catastrophic epidemic that wiped out the entire Moonkin population. Since the Moonkin's way of life and communication were so different from humans, the astronauts found no trace of sentient life—only pale dust and stones.
The astronauts returned leaving their mark on the Moon, confirming to the world that no life existed there. Unbeknownst to them, however, their space shuttle carried numerous Moonkin seeds on its surface, which were scattered across Earth when the shuttle reentered the planet's atmosphere. Many seeds did not survive, but among those that did, only Luna Green—Doctor Druid—chose live among humans as Psychologist / superhero. The others chose to remain far from humans and their tumultuous emotions as only Doctor Druid underwent a mutation that allowed her to process human emotions without compromising her mind and mental health.
Although the Moonkin preferred to live in isolation, humans did not leave them in peace. Various governments and multinational corporations hunted them down to experiment on them and unlock their secrets to their powers. Luna Green, who had been moonlighting as a superhero, Doctor Druid, learned of these atrocities and fought to rescue her kind, hiding them from human grasp.
This created a profound dilemma: should she dedicate herself solely to protecting her kind and avenging them by punishing humanity, or should she become a bridge between the two species and lead them to a new future? Rising to the challenge, she chose the path of a savior, fulfilling the destiny she chose by becoming the protector of both humanity and the Moonkin.
Thanks to her dedication to helping others and her unwavering sense of justice, combined with her superpowers, she became one of the founding members of the Justice Five. Her saga continues to this day. Although she has yet to star in a solo movie, she has appeared in countless animated films and cartoons. After all, she has been a crowd favorite for more than half a century.
[Guys, I think Danny has the entire action figure collection of the Justice Five. Dame Wasp, send him a message asking him to bring the Doctor Druid action figure to the evening dinner event.] Ace recalled, his words commanding but casual, as he instructed Dame Wasp to text Danny.
[Yes, master.] Dame Wasp replied promptly, her words tinged with excitement. [Actually, there are two other important reasons we selected Doctor Druid as the next toy summon. First, her emotion manipulation superpowers allow her to communicate with and manipulate plants, animals, and insects, which will be useful for managing the orchard. Secondly, the Oracle Doll Makers have a stock of Doctor Druid figures in her Moonkin form. They were once contacted by the comic museum to create a life-size doll of Doctor Druid in this form, free of charge, for display. They agreed, seeing it as a great way to promote their business, and put their best efforts into it. However, the doll was rejected for being too sexually provocative and inappropriate for public display. Since then, it is in storage, waiting for a buyer willing to pay a decent price.]
Dame Wasp's enthusiasm was evident as she explained the reasons she and Emi had chosen Luna Green as their new partner.
AN: Which character do you think inspired this toy summon? (MMH & MM)