ITT: We are all Pokémon Trainers

Lacunosa Town - Pokémon Center

Lyuri just shakes her head, trying her best to keep herself looking calm.

"W-What happened? Who are we looking for?" asked Sakura.

Terrera

Tetsuho: Huh... I think he has a moment to spare.

-The man turns towards where a group of workers are on break, and currently arm wrestling. He lets out a sharp whistle.-

???: Aw, c'mon! I'm on a role here!

Tetsuho: You've got visitors!

???: Oh? Well why didn't you just say so!

-A loud *THUNK* can be heard from the table. Immediately afterwards, the familiar sight of Sabaku can be seen standing from the table as he weaves through the crowd. One of the workers tosses him a towel, which he uses to clean himself before tossing back. He walks up, wearing simple civilian clothes.-

Sabaku: Hello there! Welcome to Terrera! What did you need?

Holon City — Sometime after talking to Straw and Tagg

-Eskay and Ivy have gone to tell the news to the others who don't know the latter is back.-

Diane: Oh, wow. That must have been great!

Ivy: <Yeah, it was pretty nice.>

Eskay: Except for the part where I almost died.

Diane: ...You almost died?

Eskay: Yeah. Possessed Toxicroak.

Diane: ... -starts shaking Eskay's shoulders- Why did you not take me with you.

Eskay: Ask Skye, I guess.

Diane: ...I'll have to, I guess.

Eskay: Right. By the way, mom, Diane is Skye's girlfriend.

Ivy: <Lemme guess, it works because of that armband thing she let be borrow?>

Eskay: Yeah.

Ivy: <Huh. Interesting.>

Diane: By the way, if Eskay hasn't told you, Skye's your cousins to some sort of level.

Ivy: -tilts head- <How's that possible?>

Eskay: Mew was a jerk to one of our ancestors. Well, the sister of one of our ancestors.

Ivy: <...Ah.>

Eskay: ...and so my mom apparently came back from the dead.

Vierr: ...Your mom is dead?

Ivy: <Undead, dear.>

Vierr: ...Okay, rephrasing. Your mom was dead?

Eskay: Yes. She was. But now she's back.

Vierr: ...So if you're a ghost... can you do any Obscura-y stuff?

Ivy: -chuckles- <You're looking at Obscura-y stuff right now.>

-She disperses the human illusion-

Vierr: ...Please teach me your ways.

Eskay: Remember how I made an offhand comment about you needing to meet others when you mentioned needing to re-learn human speech?

Ivy: <Yeah, why?>

Eskay: She is why.

Alyssa: -waves nervously- <Hi...>

Dew: -prods Alyssa in the back with a seamitar- <Would ya stop bein' such a lily-livered wimp? Ya look like yer in the middle of an earthquake.>

Alyssa: <Ouch! Okay...>

Ivy: <...You know, I didn't realize until now that today's Talk Like A Pirate day.>

Eskay: Oh, it is? Huh.

Dew: <...Okay, what the heck is Talk Like A Pirate Day?>

-Eskay pulls Ivy toward Psyche-

Eskay: Mom, there's one more person I'd like you to meet. Well, one more that I'd actively like you to meet. This is Caroline. Although most people call her Psyche.

Ivy: -waves- <Hello... which would you prefer I call you?>

Lacunosa Pokemon Center

-Herbert forcefully thrusts the crumpled remains of Alexiel's letter into Sakura's hands and starts rapidly pacing up and down the room.-

Herbert: He mentioned, or at least implied, that he was with Cipher. That means that Orre is our best bet if we want to find him. The name won't help, that's probably just an alias of some kind... I don't suppose you're skilled enough to track Aura by now, are you, Lyuri?

Terrera - Around 600 years ago

-Lucanus gives a small sigh, then pulls down his hood and looks up at Sabaku, clutching Aiura's hand tightly as he does.-

Lucanus: Hello again, Sabaku.

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Lacunosa Town Pokémon Center

Sylva: -Jumps after hearing Herbert- <Or? Daddy didn't mommy say she and Jakey-bear were going to Or too?>

Terrera

Aiura smiles at Sabaku. "It's been too long, friend."

Holon City

Psyche smiles. "It's great to meet you, ma'am. Eskay's told me so much about you~ And Caroline's fine."

Lacunosa

Rawst:Cipher? What did they do? And where's Duke for all this?

Terrera

-Sabaku is slightly taken aback by the sight of the previously-despotic ex-Warlord.-

Sabaku: ... Lucanus.

-Tetsuho looks back and forth, suddenly realizing just who he's been talking to.-

Sabaku: I'll be honest... I wasn't expecting you.

-He nods to Aiura.-

Sabaku: And good evening, Lady Aiura. It's been a while since we've met face-to-face, I apologize for not recognizing you earlier.

-Sabaku rubs his chin for a moment, unsure of what to say next.-

Terrera - Around 600 years ago

-Lucanus nods, and drops his gaze, still not releasing Aiura's hand.-

Lucanus: ...We will be leaving Ransei in a matter of days. My public standing and Aiura's pregnancy makes it impossible for us to stay in Illusio. Before we go, however, I would like one last chance to say my goodbyes... and perhaps apologise for my actions during the war, especially considering how they effected both you and Terrera's allies. Hence why we came here.

Illusio

Aiura sighs. "Well, dearest Sabaku, we're going to be leaving Ransei. And we decided to take a short tour around to say goodbye. Yeah, exactly. You know, for a psychic, I really should be better at foreseeing peoples words."

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Ignis

The Rayquaza is about to crash into the group.

Ryuku: Gah! No you don't!.

Ryuku yanks to the Rayquazas head fins. Steering it back upwards just before it collided with Agitato.

Ryuku: Why did I think this was a good idea?

Holon City

Ivy: <Oh, he has? So I don't have to introduce myself much more than I have already. However, he hasn't told me much about you yet.>

Eskay: Well, for starters, she's my girlfriend.

-After about two full seconds, Ivy gets a big grin on her face-

Ivy: <You know I'm going to make sure to tease you about this, if that's the case.>

Eskay: What's there to tease? It's not like the subject makes me awkward or anything.

Ivy: <Oh, I'll find a way one of these days.>

PEFE HQ

-Chum is for the first time in a while, headed to the mirror with another letter in fin-

Terrera

-Sabaku's face shifts from apprehensive, to quizzical, to satisfied.-

Sabaku: I will admit... You gave me quite the headache. You pestered my border, insulted my country, and sent an assassin after me that ended with the death of a close personal friend.

-Despite the memories, his voice only wavers slightly towards the end.-

Sabaku: ... But those were the actions of a hound of the Ghost Lord. Not those of a man whose wife loves him, and he in return.

-He drops his hand from his chin, and holds it in front of him for a handshake.-

Sabaku: Holding grudges, I've found, is much like holding milk. It seems sweet at first, but it quickly sours. I wish you luck on your journey.

Holon City

Psyche sweatdrops. "Not much fazes him anymore. you can try to embarrass him, but it's going to take some trying. Part of why I fell for him, actually~"

Terrera - Around 600 years ago

-Lucanus gives a sad smile, then takes Sabaku's hand and shakes it firmly.-

Lucanus: Thank you, Sabaku. You are too generous. There are many who would say that I do not deserve your forgiveness... and I myself would be chief amongst them.

-He breaks off the handshake, and glances around.-

Lucanus: If it is not impertinent of me to ask, may we stay the night here? We have a long journey ahead of us, and I fear that friendly halls will be few and far between.

Avia

Tsubasa: Aww, yet leavin' already?

Gaston: Oui. I have been here in Ransei long enough, it is time I leave and head back to my beautiful homeland of Kalos

Tsubasa: Aww, I'll miss yah, westie. -Gives him a big hug-

Gaston makes and oof sound, and hugs back.

Gaston: Miss you too Tsubasa

Kentaro: So, where are yer headin' Chichi?

Chikiko: Through Terrara, Puglis then Ignis. The Spectran troops are retreating from the occupied territory, so we're safe.

Kentaro: Aww. It was nice catching up with you, cus. We don't see eachother enough.

Chikiko: My job keeps me occupied, you know.

Kentaro: Yeah yeah, just keep in contact this time Kay?

Chikiko: Okay

After Tsubasa/Gaston and Chikiko/Kentaro finish hugging. Gaston and Chikiko band together and start walking off

Chikiko & Gaston: Goodbye

And the two head off to Terrara

Holon City

-Is waiting around a distance away from Eskay's group-

I can only hope I don't let Aiura down.

Holon City

Ivy: <Well, then, I have a challenge.>

-She laughs a bit-

Ivy: <In all seriousness, though, I'm happy for you two. Really.>

Eskay: -smiles- Thanks, mom.

Ivy: <Oh, don't thank me, it's kinda my job to support my kids through these sorts of things. Even beneath the teasing.>

-She looks at Psyche-

Ivy: <And she's cute, too.>

Eskay: -smiles, hugs Psyche- Absolutely adorable.

Terrera

Sabaku: Absolutely. We have more than enough room inside the city, now.

-He turns to Tetsuho, who jumps a little.-

Sabaku: Not. A. Word. Okay?

Tetsuho: Oh, uh, yes, sir!

-Sabaku nods.-

Sabaku: Good. It would be unkind for our guests to be harassed.

-He motions to the couple.-

Sabaku: There are clean rooms in the castle. I'll show you to one that should do you well for the night.

Terrera

Aiura nods. "Thank you so much, Sabaku for your hospitality."

Holon City

Psyche blushes the same crimson as her hair color. "You're sweet~"

Terrera - Around 600 years ago

-Lucanus smiles.-

Lucanus: Again, thank you, Sabaku.

-He takes Aiura by the hand again and follows Sabaku up to the guest room.-

Cergus Town

...Relax, Icicle. Team Magma is nowhere near here.

Terrera

Aiura follows him up to the guest room. After a little time, she lays down for bed. "Night, love."

Cergus Town

Icicle: <But Team Aqua was!>

Marine: <Just relax, dad. They're not gonna kidnap me or anything.>

Ignis

Agitato: -dives out of the way- I don't know, sir!

Kerro: <Both of you are crazy...>

edited 19th Sep '13 8:02:40 PM by Mezzopiano