ITT: We are all Pokémon Trainers

??? 1

-Samantha looks around-

Looks like Eterna City as viewed by a depressive.

...how apropos.

??? A

-Herbert appears to wake in a small bedroom. The window is open, and looks out onto Celestic Town-

Tower of Mastery

-Time seems to slow down for us, our bodies and minds seemingly in sync-

Can we do this? I'm sure of it.

-And as the Mega Wristband under my left sleeve is revealed, my right hand blazes with Aura-

Alright, let's show them all what the Vow can do!

Kamella: -Is enveloped in a pink cocoon before she breaks out of it with a changed form, letting out a reverberating cry as she summons a Protect Barrier to block Lucario's attack-

Wow!

-Uses Aura Sense, and is surprised by the vibrancy of Kamella's Aura-

It's kinda like Reverse Mode except... purer maybe?

Water Pulse!

Kamella: -Fires off a more powerful Water Pulse than usual at Lucario-

Tower of Mastery

-The Lucario is struck by the more-powerful-than-usual Water Pulse, taking a good deal of damage-

Korrina: "Seems you're excited."

"Alright, Lucario, try Bone Rush!"

-The Lucario generates an Aura staff shaped like a bone, then tries to smack Kamella with it repeatedly-

Kamella: -Loses about a little over a quarter of her health from the Bone Rush-

Now, while he's close!

Kamella: -Uses Surf-

??? 1

-The tranquil silence hanging over the city is interrupted by a figure that resembles a considerably more in-shape Herbert in a red sleeveless rest kicking open the door of a large dojo and storming into the streets.-

???: Can't believe we let that BASTARD get away... I'm gonna kill him, I swear. Snap his neck, then hunt down Allen and make him-

-He notices Samantha, and blinks in surprise.-

???: ...Wait a tic. How the hell did you get here?

??? A

-Herbert pokes his head through the open window, looks around, then gives a sigh.-

Herbert: Okay, one of two things must've happened - either Maul thought it'd be a good idea to put me to sleep before teleporting me, or I'm IN THE FUCKING MINDSCAPES AGAIN. Gah...

-He groans, then attempts to open the bedroom door in order to see if it's unlocked.-

edited 18th Feb '14 3:04:18 PM by Herbert40k

Tower of Mastery

-The Lucario is caught off-guard by the Surf and brought to low health-

Korrina: "Keep rolling, Lucario! Try Tunder Punch!"

-The Lucario's fist sparks and it rushes at Kamella once again-

??? 1

-Samantha shrugs-

I have no idea. Two questions: why do you look like my boyfriend, and who are you talking about?

??? A

-the door is unlocked, and it leads to a hallway. A redhead pokes her head out a door-

I heard you complaining from my room. Who are you, and why are you bothering us?

Kamella: -Lets the Thunder Punch strike her and bring her down to one quarter of her health, just so she can finish Lucario off with Water Pulse-

Northern Sinnoh, a few days ago

Jon: Well, I'll take your word for it; I suppose you don't get through as many years as you have without some measure of nastiness.

Tower of Mastery

-The Lucario is struck by Kamella's Water Pulse and faints-

Korrina: "What an incredible bond you have! What amazing power!"

"I could tell that both Pokemon didn't hold anything back!"

"With strong bonds like that, you shouldn't have any trouble triggering your Pokémon's Mega Evolution!"

Courmarine

-Everyone has moved on to here, open to interaction...-

Route 12

-Except Lina, who is walking along when she is licked-

Lina: ...GAH!

Haunter: -cackles-

Lina: ...

-extends a Shadow Claw-

   I suggest not trying that again.   

Haunter: -licks again and flees-

Lina: GET BACK HERE

-sends out Gino and hops on to pursue-

Shalor, a few days ago

Lina: Tell me about it. Now... I'm gonna go. You take care, OK?

edited 18th Feb '14 3:15:58 PM by Umbramatic

If I didn't I'd imagine I'd just look silly.

Thanks.

??? 1

-The Herbert-like figure tilts his head at Samantha.-

???: Wait, you... ah, you must've gotten in from outside somehow. Call me Red.

-He balls his hand into a fist.-

??? Red!Herbert: And I was talking about that MISERABLE little shit Verax and all the other Cipher bastards who managed to get away from us the first time. I'll get them some day, that's for certain... crack their ribs and break their spines...

??? A

-Herbert blinks at the redhead for a second.-

Herbert: Wait, you don't recognise your own boyf- right, yeah, aspects are weird like that. Anyway, my name's Herbert, and I'm trying to find the way out of this place.

Tower Of Mastery

-Korrina recalls her Lucario-

Korrina: "As long as Pokémon and Trainers have the kindness to care for each other and give each other courage, the world will be full of smiles!"

Northern Sinnoh, a few days ago

Jon: Always, love. You watch out for yourself. Keep Crewe out of trouble, will you?

edited 18th Feb '14 3:17:23 PM by Crewe

Coumarine

-Deziree is wandering around, hands behind her head. She's mumbling under her breathe.-

Deziree: If I try adding, or changing, one of the symbols on the inside of my bracelet, would I be able to change the formula of my transformation? Could I be able to recreate it using similar materials?

??? 1

-Samantha tilts her head-

I heard him mumble about it last night. Now, explain why you look like him.

??? A

-the redhead tilts her head-

Hello, Herbert. I'm Tactician. I'm the closest one in charge here.

As for getting out of here...it's difficult. Don't worry, there's nothing dangerous (not to my knowledge), but it's a pain.

Shalour, past

Lina: -smirks- I will.

Kalos, now

-Lina and Gino are pursuing the Haunter through a forest-

Northern Sinnoh, a few days ago

Jon: I love you, Lina. Goodbye.

-he hangs up, sticks the phone back in his pocket, and goes about setting up a pot to make stew in-

??? 1

-Red!Herbert gives Samantha a strange look.-

Red!Herbert: 'Cause I am him. Or part of him, at least. It's... kinda complicated. Go talk to Blue or Yellow if you want the boring, techy explanation. I'm just in charge of hitting things.

-He non-committally waves a hand in the direction of a building that appears to be a library.-

??? A

-Herbert groans at Tactician.-

Herbert: There's always something dangerous. Mindscapes exist solely to physically and emotionally scar people. Anyway, I'm going to need more details about this exit if I want to get there any time soon.

Yeah...

-And departs from the tower-

??? 1

-Samantha smirks-

You'll need to train harder. I came close to beating you that one time.

-she walks to the library-

??? A

-Tactician points down the stairs at the end of the hallway-

There's that way. But it takes yonks to get down there, and when you're all the way at the bottom, it's...strange.

-another red head pokes out of a door. She has folded ears on top of her head-

Childish!Samantha: Nya~

-Tactician simply rolls her eyes-

Near Deziree

-Arika and Barnacle Boy may be near Deziree-

???

-Lina and Gino track the Haunter to a large mansion-

Lina: In here!

-they head in-

Coumarine City

Jacob: -Is now here, after all this time-

??? 1 Herbert's Mindscape

-Red!Herbert cracks his knuckles.-

Red!Herbert: Oi, don't get cocky. We could beat you no problem, we just decided to go easy on you.

-As Samantha approaches the library, the door is opened by another figure resembling Herbert, this one clad in a blue sweater vest, wearing glasses, and looking much thinner than his counterpart in reality.-

Blue!Herbert: Sorry, but we are closed at the - oh, another outsider. I swear, that Alakazam seems to think we are running a tourist vacation or something...

??? A Samantha's Mindscape

-Herbert smiles at Childish!Samantha, and ruffles her hair before looking back up at Tactician!Samantha.-

Herbert: ...Define "strange".

edited 18th Feb '14 3:42:35 PM by Herbert40k