A Dazzled Fangirl (Dazzler)

[John Kilroy]

Gwendolyn Poole AKA Gwenpool was shopping at Hot Topic just to see what was in stock. Hot topic was typically known as the Goth/Emo store but in reality, it had a whole more than just goth stuff, in fact, it had just about everything for every style, at least that was the case of the hot topics of MHR-616 she never shopped at them in her OG dimension so she could not verify whether it was the same case their or if they were every bit the edgy cringe they were memed as.

Right now, she was looking for inspiration for a better costume. What could she say. She hated the costume she really really did. It wasn't even a good Deadpool rip-off as far as she was concerned. It was flimsy material for starters and it looked like a dollar store rip-off of the OG.

*I mean seriously Roller skates, who in the heck wears Roller Skates into b...*

Gwen's thoughts were interpreted. as she ran into someone. "Ooof...oh my gosh I am so..."

Her eyes widened as she let out a visible gasp as she realized she ran into one of her favorite pop idils and THE favorite pop idol of her dad. Alison Blaire...aka the Dazzler. Trying to avoid from sounding like a fangirl she took a deep breath "I am so...Soooo sorry."

[heroesdreamer]

Alison was at the mall, signing autographs for fans and also doing a bit of shopping for herself. Her security detail was nearby but hopefully not intrusive, and she was looking for ideas for a new outfit, kind of a cross between her concert apparel and a bit more casual, something she could change into for tour bus wear or just giving an interview between concerts.

She saw Hot Topic and made a beeline for it, as she wanted something not super edgy but something expressive, so she slipped in and started browsing, but didn't get far before someone bumped into her. "Oof!" she lost her breath for a moment and put one hand on her stomach to catch her breath. After a couple of seconds, she'd recovered enough to look at the person who'd bumped into her and had to smile as she saw the sparkle in her eyes that usually meant this person was a fan. She asked "Are you okay?", smiling again as the young lady apologized. "It's okay, just knocked the wind out of me a bit."

"Is it a good day to shop?" she asked, "are there any good deals?" She didn't turn back to browsing yet, but she did still want to find that outfit, so she tucked it in the back of her mind for right now.

[John Kilroy]

"I'm...fine." Yeah mission utterly failing in terms of not sounding like an utter fangirl *Easy Gwen, she probably gets swarmed DAILY by fans wanting to get her attention. At the end of the day she puts on pants and has to take a crap just like the rest of us she deserves to have her privacy and not get bothered by a swarming fangirl.*

"Actually funny you should ask, they got a huge special on thier superhero section follow me." she quickly maneuvered around to the center of the store where a cutout sign read. *THE BIG SUPERHERO BLOWOUT SALE. ALL ITEMS GOING 50-90% Off.* If Gwen had to guess it probably meant the store had a lot of excess inventory that they could not sell and were needed to get rid of it for a variety of reasons. What was bad for the store, was good for Gwen and Dazzler. Gwen decided to go ahead and get the elephant out of the room.

"Sorry, if I seem a little dazzled. I'm a big fan of your music and so was my dad." Her expression involuntarily changed to sadness the moment she remembered her late father. "Man, I'd give anything for him to have been able to see this." she quickly shook it off and gave a fake smile to try and hide her sadness. "But hey you've probably heard a variation of that a million times. forget I said anything. Would you like me to help you with anything? Anything with your bags or something like that?"

[heroesdreamer]

Alison grinned as Gwen said she was fine, then led her straight to the perfect area; not only was it a sale, but it was all superhero stuff! "This is just what I was looking for!" she exclaimed, beginning to look while Gwen talked, though she stopped when Gwen mentioned her dad not being around anymore. "I am so sorry, I wish I could've met him!" she stated, blushing as Gwen asked if she could help with anything but nodded.

"Yeah, I'm looking for a new outfit to wear like after concerts, on the tour bus and stuff. Casual but also nice enough that if I need to be interviewed I don't look like I just rolled out of bed. Can you help?" she asked, thinking this could be fun. As she browsed, she turned and asked "What's your name?" She was ready to sign something for her fan, especially since she helped direct her to some pretty awesome clothes!

[John Kilroy]

"Gwendolyn, Gwendolyne Maxine Poole. I'm sorry I didn't bring anything for you to sign...I left all of the stuff in my room. I mean I guess I could go grab it it'd only take a few minutes, but I mean I mean I don't want to bother you too much. I'm sure you have your own life to live on...sorry I'm rambling haha. Anyway, let's see here."

Gwen started to rummage through clothes looking for something that might appeal to Dazzler something that screamed *80s glam rocker while trying to be somewhat casual and formal. Then she gasped. Her eyes widened as she saw the outfits. She pulled them out.

"How about these?"

  

It was namely the headband and the jewelry that Gwen thought would Dazzlers attention. "These give off an 80s retro sort of vibe, but honestly I think the jewelry really sells it for me more than anything."  

[heroesdreamer]

Alison smiled as Gwen stated her name before apologizing that she didn't have anything for Dazzler to sign. "Hey, that's okay! If you want to run and get something that's fine or I'm sure they have something of mine in here" she said, looking around to see if the store had any Dazzler merchandise. She didn't mind her fan rambling, some people tended to do so because they were nervous.

When Gwen pointed out a couple of cute outfits, Alison gasped and said "These are perfect! Might have to get both, I can't decide!" When Gwen mentioned the 80s vibe and the jewelry, she nodded and added "This is perfect for interviews and even being cozy! There's times we have to stop to fuel up the bus and of course I like to get out and stretch my legs, even get some snacks, so it'll be nice to have something to wear! I mean, I do wear sweatpants and stuff but can't really interview or meet fans like that." Grinning at Gwen, she said "Thanks for your help, Gwendolyn! Do you want me to sign something or I can maybe sign one of my CDs?" She waved over one of her security detail and asked him to run to the bus to grab a CD, then turned back to Gwen.

[John Kilroy]

Gwen's eyes grew wide. "Wait I know what I weant you to side, buit I need like a minute please bear with me."

Gwen grabbed her portal gun from he backpack and used it to travel to her room in her home earth and carefully (And I mean VERY carefully) extracted two items from her room. When she telported back (At most 30 secounds should have passed MHR time) Gwen took a deep breath. She carried an item in each hand. Both of these items looked old. They were still in good condition, but it was also clear they were used, shared and loved. She showed Dazzler the items.

The first was a poster that came out in 1979 and it looks EVERY bit of it. It also looked like at some point someone had ripped it right down the middle and then it got fixed at some point. They did a real good job but for anyone who knew what to look for It had belonged to her dad and he had passed it down to her along with all of his other comic stuff after she left home.

In her other hand was a vynal record Album from 1980. on the cover was Dazzler singing with the title Dazzler: Sounds of Lights and fury. On the back of the cover listed the tracks on the record which were as followed

Side A

-Sound of Light and Fury
Tonight's The Night
-Just What I Needed (Original by The Cars)
-Honey, I'm Going Crazy
-I Feel your Body Heat
-Girl on a Mission
-I'll Prove you wrong Daddy
-Put Your Hands on Me.

Side B

Stars, Stripes and Lipstick
-Do I look like a Fool
-True Love Ain't Easy
-Dazzle Me
-Just One More Kiss Good Night
-I'll Be Your Escape
-I Like Lonely Guys
-Gonna Have to Win My Heart

"There is a bit of a backstory here. You see I come from a world where you...all the heroes, well...I'm not sure how to explain it. Superheores in my universe, they aren't real their fictional characters created by a company called Marvel comics. Back in the 70s Marvel decided to team up with Casablanca Records to create A comic and music hybrid star called Dazzler. They went all out with it too. They released vinyls and sold merchandise. Sounds of Light and Fury was the first Album released under the name Dazzler.

This Poster was your debut poster from 1979, they actually inked it using paint mixed with KISS's blood, but cool lore aside, it's got more of a personal value. my grandfather he... wasn't a good person, like at all. My Dad's childhood was...it was bad and your music was his escape...in fact, it saved his life a couple of times. You see where this poster looks like it has been torn. It's because my grandfather took it and tore it in half right down the middle right in front of him. My dad spent every Saturday for two years straight painstiankenly layering it back together. That's how much your music meant to him...I know this sounds Hokey and all but if you signed these it would mean the world to me."

[heroesdreamer]

Alison smiled and nodded as Gwen said she knew what she wanted her to sign, expecting her to run out of the mall and take some time, but instead she pulled out something and vanished through a portal of sorts. Before Alison could even head toward the register to pay for her stuff, Gwen was back and showed her a couple of items that looked familiar but different. One was a poster that looked like it had been ripped in half at one point and the other item was a record album that had a bunch of songs.

She spent a couple of minutes just looking at everything, but wondering why nothing looked familiar, though once she saw the cover of a Cars song her mind got to thinking about doing a cover. Gwen then explained that in her universe, all the superheroes and villains were not real, but instead they were fictional characters written for comic books. "Whoa, really?" she asked, pulling out a marker in order to sign the two items but still listening to Gwen. She got teary-eyed as Gwen explained how much her music had meant to her dad, and she said "Hey, on behalf of the not real me I just want to say how proud of your dad I am! I do get it, my own dad hasn't been the best support system for me, but you've got to pursue your own dreams, you know?

She finished signing the two items and carefully handed them back to Gwen, then she snagged the CD that one of her bodyguards had ran out to the bus to get. "As a bonus, you can have my latest album!" She signed it with a flourish and handed it to Gwen before asking "Can I ask you questions about your universe? Would you mind getting some food with us, I'm just really curious about the world you come from."

[John Kilroy]

Gwen's heart just about stopped when Dazzler actually signed everythung, and not only that she wanted Gwen to eat with her and her crew and answer any questions about her universe.

"Y-you mean it? Really?!? SURE!!! I'll answer any questions you want. Man my dad would be geeking out if he saw this. Admitidly he did start to stop listening to the albums when he met my mom. Ironically enough, they met at somthing similar to a comic book convention and she dressed up as you. She even did covers of some of these songs on the album. dad would always joke that one of the reasons he stopped listening to the albums is that he got a hold of the real deal. I will admit mom did have a very pretty voice, she wrote this song for me and my brother Ted that she'd sing anytime we had a bad dream or a bad day she always loved to sing before..."

Gwen's voice dropped as a wave of sadness washed over her and her face contorted into one of mourning. she quickly tried to shake it off. She gave a fake smile.

"Sorry, I'm rambling again. I've got to learn to stop doing that. Thank you for the CD Ms. Blaire. I'll confess much to my shame, I've not had time to listen to much music since arriving on this earth. Superhero stuff, it keeps you busy I don't know what you sound like compared to the artist imitating you back home.

[heroesdreamer]

Alison was pleased as Gwen agreed to eating with them and listened to her talk about her dad, but she became a bit curious when Gwen mentioned her mom who apparently not only dressed up as her but also used to sing. Hmm, maybe Gwen's universe did have a Dazzler she couldn't help but think but didn't say anything yet. Instead, she felt bad when Gwen looked and sounded sad when talking about her mom, and she said "Hey, it's ok! Can I give you a hug?"

She went to buy her stuff and had the outfits bagged up then turned to Gwen and asked "Is pizza okay? I'm craving some greasy cheese and bread." She giggled right after, hoping to keep Gwen's mood up, though she really didn't mind if her fan was sad. When Gwen said she hadn't had much time to listen to music, Alison nodded but asked "Have you tried earbuds? I do get needing to be alert, I'm a part of the X-Men team myself, but" and then she paused before giggling again. "So you're going to laugh when I say this, but Ray-con reached out to me a few months ago to help promote their earbuds and well, I have been wearing them ever since! They do honestly stay in place and you can turn off the music with just a tap, you should try them!" After making sure she had everything, she asked Gwen "Are you ready to go?"

[John Kilroy]

Gwen gasped as she felt Dazzler's arms wrap around her in a tight warm embrace. It was warm, it was comforting, it was... familiar. She hadn't felt a hug like this since her mom had died...actually longer than that. She melted in Dazzler's embrace and cried on her shoulder for a few seconds. She was embarrassed. This wasn't how a fan was supposed to act in front of her idol. It was rude, it was creepy...yeah nothing more needed to be said it was straight-up creepy.

"I'm sorry." Gwen choked out. "I know this is creepy and weird it's not appropriate I just...I miss her so much!" she began to weep. Both of her parents' deaths were something she had held in for years at this point, but that hold she had on her emotions was breaking down more and more by the day.

Once she finally got ahold of herself, she giggled and wiped her tears away. when Dazzler mentioned Pizza. "Yeah Pizza is fine. Here let me take this," she said referring to the stuff Dazzler tried to buy. "It's the least I can do besides my funds are infinite." She couldn't help but give an exageration gasp when Dazzler mentioned Raycon. "*Gasp* Alison how could you?" she proceeded to give an exaggerated dismayed pose puting her hand to her face and posturing if she were about to faint.

"My favorite Idol is taking sponsorships like...a sellout. Oh my heart." She pretended to faint yes she was a fun loving drama queen thanks for noticing. After a bit she opened an eye and meThen got up. "I hope their better than my world's Ray cons they stay in place but the audio is horrible. it's so base boosted that when someone tries to speak it distorted." 

She nodded when Dazzler asked if she were ready to go. 

[heroesdreamer]

Alison patted Gwen's back as she began to cry, just saying "It's okay" as she held the girl tight. After a minute or so Gwen pulled back and offered to take the bags from Alison, causing her to giggle. "Then I can give my guys a break, they usually carry stuff for me" she said with a cheeky glance to her security as she let Gwen carry her shopping, though she was curious about the infinite funds part.

She started to laugh as Gwen pretended to over react to her accepting a brand deal, but nodded as Gwen explained how bad they apparently were in her universe. After they started walking, Alison asked "I hope you don't mind if I ask this, but would you tell me more about your universe? Like who's your favorite superhero in comics? Do you guys have movies about superheroes?" She also did want to hear more about Gwen's parents, but that would come with time.

[John Kilroy]

Gwen walked side by side with Dazzler

"Of course I don't mind. Ok so for starters my three favorite Superheroes in no particular order, since they're all kind of tied. Spider-Man, Carol Danvers....well before she turned into Captain Alpha Witch, and you. If we're talking DC I mean come on Superman and Wonder Woman...Batman is kind of overated. Blasphemy I know. Man I really wish Carol had not taken up the mantel of Captain Marvel. She was like this world's equivilant of Superman, but I mean considering everything she went through with Rogue and the like.

And do we have Superhero Movies, Try Superhero FRANCHISES. we've literally created entire universes out of the film's we've created. 13 X-men films 13, Spider-Man films, 33 films on the Avengers which combined makeup the existence of a universe called Earth-19999. but my universe does not have ANY superheros or extraordinary things. Aliens have not made any contact with humans if they even exist at all. Magic doesn't exist, demons don't walk the earth openly, the only thing radioactive anything gives you is cancer, most genetic mutations give you medical issues, the rest merley give you a weird Eye color. People like Kingpin are the greatest threat to our world and unfortunately there arre no heroes to keep people like him from blowing up the world in nuclear fire. On the other hand, we also don't have to worry about being like Galactus from eating the world either."

[heroesdreamer]

Alison was curious the more Gwen talked, especially with the mention of Carol Danvers becoming Alpha Witch as well as mentioning something that happened with Rouge. "Weird" was all she really said, just trying to take mental notes for talking with people later. She nodded at Gwen's mention of Superman and Wonder Woman, having read some of those comics, and she admitted "I really like the Supergirl comics! You'd think having a character who's pretty much the same as someone else would get boring, but I love what they've done with her story!"

It was what Gwen said next that caused Alison to gasp. "Wilson Fisk is in your universe and he's a baddie?" she questioned, shaking her head. "He's here too and always causing trouble" she admitted, smiling as she began to smell the food, which meant they were getting close. "I also can't believe how many movies you guys have" she said, very curious about what kind of adventures their fictional selves came up with. "Can I ask which is your favorite? I have to admit I think it would be so cool to see me and my friends on the big screen.

Just then they turned the corner to the food court and Alison inhaled, making a beeline to the pizza kiosk. "This is what I've been craving" she stated, waiting for Gwen to join her before picking out a huge slice of pepperoni pizza and getting a Pepsi. "Want me to pay for your stuff, my treat?" she asked, not wanting to cause offense but at the same time she did want to treat Gwen.

[John Kilroy]

"Carol Danvers is this world's Superman and Supergirl, and yes I will die on that hill!" she said with a huge grin on her. "She's just in a...very bad spot with everything going on with the SRA."

She shook her head When Dazzler mentioned Fisk. "We don't have Wilson Fisk exactly. But we do have People like him, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates Jeffory Epstein, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush. The list goes on and on. For the X-men and Avengers, people like them are nucences. For people on my Earth though, these are our world enders. As far as my favorite movie goes, Mmmm got to go with the first iron Man. That movie has aged like Fine wine. and I'm not joking, my worlds Robert Downey Jr. Looks JUST like Tony Stark. Like I'm 99.99% sure that Robert Downey Jr. Is a Tony Stark Variant.

Gwen followed Alison to the beeline "Mall pizza is best Pizza change my mind."

She looked over when Dazzler asked her if she wanted her to pay and her body just froze. The look in Dazzlers eyes. She knew that look. It was a "I don't want to make you feel like you are dependent on me but I really want to do something for you.” look. It was a look her mom…a lump formed in Gwen’s throat and she swallowed. “Yeah, yeah you can pay, just...please, stop looking at me like that.”

She then took a deep breath and shut her eyes, she hung her head and began to mumble. “It's not her. Don't see only what you want to see...Don't see only what you want to see."