Hana Valley

-Herbert grips his still faintly-glowing sword more tightly.-

Herbert: Tagg, could you turn your damn iPhokex off? This place is creepy enough without the music...

Pugilis - Around 600 years ago

Lucanus: As far as I was aware, the terms were no formal diplomatic relationships with Spectra, regardless of their-

-He is then interrupted by Celzvet throwing his arm around his shoulder, and grits his teeth.-

Lucanus: ...Where are my manners? I forgot to introduce myself. I am Sir Lucanus Cain, Warlord of Pugilis, and my esteemed companion over here is Aiura, Warlord of Illusio. Ignore the man clinging to my shoulders.

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

Spectra, 600 years ago

Amhlaidh: My lady, Dragnor is a big place. Do you know—

-he pauses, then bows again-

Amhlaidh: Never mind. Have a good day, my lady.

-he stalks off, Kori pausing to leer at the Dunsparce before following-

Victory! Honor! Destiny! Mutton!

Fontaine

-Umi is looking at the reports she was given by those who fought with her in Aurora-

Umi:Well, it would appear we took out one of their main scouts. -Smirks- A small victory, but a victory nonetheless.

-She looks to the Eastern section of Ransei-

Umi:I've heard of alliances being formed around there...might be worthwhile. If only so I can stab them in the back later. Places like Pugilis ought to be an easy capture though...hmm...

Hyoga:-sips his tea- No doubt your sneak attack on Aurora has reached the others. I doubt they'll want to ally with us.

Umi:Ah, but an alliance with us would allow them to keep tabs on us, or so it would seem. Really, it would be us looking for a hole in their defense to exploit.

Hyoga:Well, let me know how this "plan" works out for you.

-He picks up his tea and leaves-

Umi:I can't believe I made him my second in command...

Cursed Hana Valley

I can't, it doesn't turn off since it's alive and all.

Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.

-600

Spectra

-the Dunsparce Rider has taken residence in the house of a random Spectran- I must say, your food is fantastic. My Dunsparce have nothing but praise for your culinary skill.

Spectran: T-thank you, sir...but we barely have food for ourselves. I don't suppose you coul-

Rider: -slight smile, but his eyes narrow- Of course...I wouldn't want to impose. I can always have my Dunsparce take from you directly.

Spectran: ...Another bowl of lettuce?

Rider: Wonderful. I assure you I shan't be more than a day.

-as the Spectran leaves, the Rider takes Harrison off his head- Spectran hospitality is a lovely thing, isn't it Harrison?

Harrison: <Certainly.>

-pets Harrison- Any luck given, we'll find out tomorrow if it's matched by the Warlord here. -chuckles-

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Joulant Town Outskirts

-Noah, Avian, and Kaiju have been looking for Rio, Pierre, and Kaiju. Noah and Kaiju are Near the town when Avian Lands nearby-

Avian: <Sir Noah, Sir Kaiju, I have been unsuccessful in my attempts to find Sir Rio, Sir Dirus, And Sir Pierre.>

Noah: <Well that's a problem. It means that they could be anywhere. And we have no way of contacting them.>

Kaiju: <But isn't Pierre a psychic type? Couldn't he send us a message with his mind?>

-Noah and Avian look at Kai then each other-

Avian: <Sir Noah, did Sir Kaiju just...>

Noah: <Make a valid point? Yes, and that means if we weren't before, we're officially part of the J-Team now.>

edited 6th Jul '13 8:10:45 PM by keys2tkingdom

Pugilis

Celzvet: -Removes his arm from Lucanus and smiles at Lina's leer- "Ah? The Crimson Lady of Dragnor? You mean the one from Aurora or the one from Yaksha?"

"If there is no way to win, I will simply force a way."

Recap?

-is just hanging around, wherever I am right now-

Max: -is cuddled up against my chest, purring happily as I scratch behind his ears-

Hana Valley

-Herbert stops.-

Herbert: What.

Pugilis - Around 600 years ago

-Lucanus takes two steps away from Celzvet.-

Lucanus: ...I tire of these shenanigans. Crimson Lady, you are welcome to stay in our guest chambers. Aiura, I assume you will be returning to Illusio for the night. Celzvet, get out of my castle.

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

Dragnor — A while ago^* Well, more than just "a while ago" considering it's 600 years in the past... but relative to that, "a while ago" is perfectly valid.

Kaius: -hears the knocking- Hello...? -opens the door-

edited 6th Jul '13 8:50:44 PM by Eskay64

Wolf: Assuming you asked for a recap (can't read spoilers), Okamiquest has begun, there was an assassination attempt on Kaius, Lina, Celzvet, Aiura, and Lucanus are working on terms of alliance in Pugilis, and Revy is attempting to gain audience with Umbra. In addition, Vierr was introduced in Holon. There's likely more stuff, but I've been somewhat absent myself so I'm not sure.

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Aurora fought off an attack by Fontaine also.

Pugilis

Celzvet: "How rude." -In a flash has snapped off one of the legs of the chair and has thrown it with perfect aim mere millimeters from Lucanus's face-

"I suppose I will take my leave then." -Walks towards the hole he made yesterday-

"Thank you again for the chaaaaaaair~!"

"If there is no way to win, I will simply force a way."

Aiura sighs, seeing as she's obviously lost another opportunity to [[REDACTED]] with Lucanus...

"Of course, I shall be taking my leave now... I shall be going home in the dark... A lady, alone... Oh dear..."

"If I am to be met with disrespect, then I must first love myself with a fierceness no fool can take away." - Vraska, Gorgon assassin

Wolf: Pugilis, Illusio, Terrera, Yaksha and Dragnor have basically formed an anti-Spectra alliance block as well.

Pugilis - Around 600 years ago

-Lucanus' expression has soured somewhat. He barely seems to note the chair leg.-

Lucanus: I can have warriors escort you back to your home kingdom if need be. Not that there is much call for it, considering that you can teleport. If you must, you can stay in the guest chambers. For now, I am retiring.

-He heads up to his room. Revan stays behind for a moment.-

Revan: ~His current demeanor notwithstanding, be aware that there is such a thing as coming on too strong.~

edited 6th Jul '13 8:24:25 PM by Herbert40k

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

Oh. ...Why?

Isolde's Cave

Isolde: <You know, my Amhlaidh was quite the swordsman. He was feared far and wide! He only fought when he had to, of course, but it was quite something.>

-Crewe wakes with a start-

Uh?

Isolde: <Yes, it was quite something to behold...>

Spectra, 600 years ago

-Amhlaidh strides out into the practice fields of the guards, heading straight for one of the dummies. The guard currently practicing on it quickly gets out of his way. Amhlaidh draws his sword and brings it down two-handed on the dummy, cleaving it in two from shoulder to hip. The top half of the training dummy falls to the ground. Amhlaidh whirls around and charges the next nearest one, stabbing in through the middle and tearing his sword up through the torso and head. He continues through the yard, mangling the rest of the training dummies while the guards watch silently. When there are none left standing, he sheathes his sword and looks around the field-

Amhlaidh: ... I will have new ones made for you. In the meantime, practice on each other if you must. Do try not to be a disappointment. Kori, Isolde, come.

-he stalks back into the castle and to his own quarters, leaving the guards to mutter angrily amongst themselves-

Isolde: <Oh, Amhlaidh... you mustn't get so upset, I hate to see you like this...>

Kori: <You are not to blame for the Ghost Lord's actions. Margle flargin stupid Dunsparce, stinking up the hall...>

Amhlaidh: It is my duty to protect him, no matter where he is or what he is doing. If Kaius manages to harm him in some way, I will have failed.

Isolde: <He's just being dumb! He should have brought you with him! You could beat Kaius, no problem!>

Kori: <Hush, Isolde. There's no use dwelling on it. Lady Duolis is still here, and she needs protecting.>

Amhlaidh: Lady Duolis has a castle of guards to protect her, as well as those Golurks that follow her everywhere. I am needed at Lord Umbra's side, not here.

-he stands at the window, gripping the sill and staring out at the city with a sour expression on his face. His Pokemon glance at each other, unsure what to do-

Victory! Honor! Destiny! Mutton!

Aiura winces. ~I realize that now.~ With that she ports back to Illusio.

Illusio

Aiura flops down on her bed again.

Mendel floats up. ~Another bust, mila-~ "I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT." With that, she promptly falls asleep.

"If I am to be met with disrespect, then I must first love myself with a fierceness no fool can take away." - Vraska, Gorgon assassin

Wolf: A need to acquire allies on the part of Pugilis and Terrera, a hatred of Spectra on the part of Dragnor and Illusio, and Yaksha simply wants forces to take on Viperia with.

Pugilis - Around 600 years ago

-Revan follows Lucanus up to his chambers.-

Revan: ~That's it. One of these days, I am giving you The Talk.~

Lucanus: Can this wait, Revan? I am not in the mood right now.

edited 6th Jul '13 8:29:08 PM by Herbert40k

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

Wolf: Because Spectra is a fairly powerful faction, and people are worried about it.

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Wolf: If you're asking "why" toward the alliance... well, it's because Spectra's currently run by a tyrant :P

edited 6th Jul '13 8:29:47 PM by Eskay64

Ah. ...Well, I hope they're prepared for that alliance to start breaking down by Friday. Because my first post when I'm back involves Ancestor!Wolf pulling an Ozai and steamrolling over Dragnor, Valora, and Avia. This is the reason that I didn't want the war to start until I got back. Because I knew people were going to start going after Spectra, even though Umbra is supposed to be deflecting attention to Nixtorm.

-is cuddling my Eevee, because DS is right, they're a very huggable Pokemon-

edited 6th Jul '13 8:38:03 PM by BadWolf21

Noted

edited 6th Jul '13 9:04:01 PM by Eskay64

Actually, hold on a sec. "Steamrolling"? What do you mean by that? If I'm interpreting it the way you intend it to be, then I'm going to have to object.

And sorry for the double post, but I'm not sure you'd notice it otherwise (because I don't know if you use the watchlist)

Special thanks to Umbra for helping to write this with me.

Mossdeep

-The door to a certain trainer's house rings-

Carol: "Coming! Coming!"

-And the apparent form of a certain male trainer last seen in Driftveil can be seen in the doorway-

Carol: "... Um... Hello?" ._.

<Fern: "Who is this guy?">

<9-Volt: "Eh?! What gives? I thought Hatchet was supposed to come around to pick Vektor u-!">

-And hastily shuts up as a certain Fraxure comes in-

<Vektor: "Is someone at the- OH!">

-And practically jumps at the sight of the apparent human-

Carol: "Wait... Vektor... You know him?"

-As the human takes out the apparent form of a phone and begins to text out a response-

Carol: "... Oh? Who are you?"

-And the form texts out a response-

-And hands over a business card before continuing-

Carol: "... Oh? So you're that person that makes calls checking up on Vektor occasionally? ... I must say that I always thought you'd be more...

... Well... 'Reasearcher-y'."

<Vektor: "Aw... I have to leave...?"> :(

<9-Volt: "Grr... If you wanted him back, why didn't come back sometime within the last year?!">

"Erm... I was under the impression that he was technically the Sandsl-"

Carol: "Eh? ... That's kinda short notice... But... I mean... If he wants to..."

-And a certain voice can be heard mumbling from the distance-

<Hatchet: "Come on! What's taking so long!">

<Vektor: "OH!">

<Kibago: "Wait a minute, Hatchet travels with this guy? But she wasn't-">

-And the Fraxure happily scurries over to the human form-

Carol: "Oh! Er... Well... At least we'll be able to keep in touch, right?"

-To the Fraxure-

Carol: "Go on... It sounds like someone's missed you. We'll see you again soon."

<Vektor: "R-Right!"> ^_^

-And continues on, following the form down the steps-

<Kibago: "... Something doesn't add up here...">

<Vektor: "... Actually, now that you mention it... I didn't remember this 'Tracer' er... Smelling this much. Has he been bathing-?"> ._.;

-It is at this point that the Fraxure spots a certain Haxorus-

<Hatchet: "Y'know... You could have told me you moved around!">

<Vektor: "Oh! Hatchet!">

-And goes up to nuzzle her-

<Vektor: "Um... Sorry if you had trouble finding us...">

<Hatchet: "It's fine. Anyway, I had an idea for a little vacation.">

<Vektor: "Eh? Vacation? But... I'm technically already on one! I just got invited to-!"> ._.;

-It is at this point that a certain human reveals itself to be a Zoroark-

<Vektor: "MEEP!">

<Zexion: "For the record, you owe me a case of hair gel!"> >_>

-And walks off-

<Kibago: "Oh boy...">

<Hatchet: "Trust me, mine's better. And I already went through this ruse to keep you booked for the next week."> >:3

<Vektor: "... Ruse?"> ._.;

-And the Haxorus casts a portal onto a wall in a back alley, and steps through it-

<Hatchet: "Come on!">

<Vektor: "Um... Okay... But.">

-And follows through the portal-

<Vektor: "Where are we going?">

<Hatchet: "Oh, you'll see. You'll see."> >:3

Joulant Town, Holon

-The two Axew line members step through to the settlement-

<Hatchet: "Welcome to Holon, Vektor.">

-Going wide-eyed, and starting to pale-

<Vektor: "Ho... Holon?">

<Hatchet: "Yeah! I heard there were Deltas like you here, so I figured they'd make good training fodder!">

<Kibago: "... I can't tell whether this is an earnest gesture, or a REALLY sick joke...">

<Vektor: "M-Meep!">

-And runs back for the portal-

<Hatchet: "Hey! I thought that you STOPPED running away from things!">

-And moves the portal to a billboard-

<Hatchet: "And Deltas aren't scary! You are one!">

-Seeing his escape home literally vanish before his eyes-

<Vektor: "Ah! H-Hatchet! Wh-Why would you-?! I-">

-And starts to curl up, shivering-

<Vektor: "Wh-Why did you take me b-back here?!">

<Hatchet: "Wait... Back? You've been here before?"> ._.

<Vektor: "H-Hatchet! Pl-Please! Th-This place is e-evil!">

-And begins to whimper, still curled up-

<Hatchet: *sigh* "... Fine. Let me just...">

-Click click-

<Hatchet: "Eh?! ... Why isn't my gun working?">

<Vektor: "Wh-What?!">

-Shaking the dead Portal gun-

<Hatchet: "I dunno, it isn't working!">

-Panicking-

<Vektor: "Wh-What do you mean it's not-?!">

-And sees that the lights on the gun are completely off-

<Vektor: "N-No... I- I can't- I- I wasn't supposed to c-come-">

-And burrows into the ground, attempting to hide from a frightening world, the Fraxure's whimpering muffled a bit by the tunnel's walls-

<Hatchet: "Vektor, wait!">

-And peers down the tunnel after him-

<Hatchet: "Vektor, relax! Whatever's in this region, I got your back! I came here with you, after all!">

<Vektor: "H-Huh?! B-But-!">

<Hatchet: "I'll be there to whoop the ass of anything that really tries to hurt you. No need to be afraid!">

-Which prompts a pair of red eyes to stare up from the hole-

<Vektor: "You... You promise?">

<Hatchet: I promise. Now come on, let's get out of this hole.>

-The Fraxure comes out of the hole reluctantly... And then hastily darts behind Hatchet-

<Vektor: "Pl-Please be careful...">

<Hatchet: "I will. Now come on, we've got gun to get working, and a region to explore to make that happen.">

-And heads off with Vektor reluctantly in tow-

edited 7th Jul '13 2:41:42 PM by TracerBullet

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