Kalos League, Flood Chamber

-Siebold sends out his first Pokemon, a Clawitzer.-

Siebold: Clawitzer! Use Aura-

Dune: Nope! Extremespeed!

-Champloo FlashSteps across the field before smacking the Clawitzer in the face.-

Clawitzer: <Ow! Cheap shot!>

Siebold: Don't worry, now use Aura Sphere!

-The Clawitzer aims his massive claw at Champloo before firing a familiar ball of Aura.-

Dune: Brace yourself!

-Champloo throws his arms up, taking the Aura Sphere center mass.-

Champloo: <Hah! This is already off to a good start!>

Dune: Counter with Close Combat!

-Already being close to the unfortunate crustacean, Champloo lunges at him fists coated in Aura.-

Champloo: <Behold the Meat Tenderizer!>

-After a few moments of pounding, Champloo tosses the Clawitzer back to Siebold.-

Siebold: Impressive!

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The trio notices Jason, Lyuri in particular looks rather amused

"So, it was like... A few days before we met each other again?" she said

"Good afternoon~" said Sakura, smiling.

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-Lucius shrugs, smiling.-

Lucius: Why not? It's always been a childhood fantasy of mine. And now that I know roughly where Illusion and Neo-Galactic are based, I've got my work cut out for me.

Shrike: <We'll show those evildoers the power of truth and righteousness!>

Lucius: I'd offer you a spot on the team, but I know you're not really the type for frontline fighting anymore.

edited 1st Jun '14 12:26:11 PM by Herbert40k

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-Sarah blinks-

Sarah: "Team"?

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Jason:Y-yeah...look, I...um..well...that is...

-Cue the deep bow.-

I'm sorry for being so jealous! I mean it this time!

edited 1st Jun '14 12:27:20 PM by Skyzerk

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Everyone blinks, though Sakura is the one who dares say something

"What...?"

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-Lucius rubs the back of his neck with the hand that isn't holding his mask.-

Lucius: Uh... well, honestly, it's just me and Gaia at the moment. Unless you count our respective Pokemon.

Shrike: <Like me!>

Lucius: But these are only early days yet! I'm sure that as time goes on we'll be able to get a little more momentum behind us.

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-Noticing the awkward phrasing of his statement, Jason launches into a spiel about being jealous of Duke's abilities and how childish it was. During this he also tries to explain the deal about his ancestor controling his emotions without sounding like a complete like a complete loon.-

Jason:Once again...I'm sorry.

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-Siebold recalls the Clawitzer, and sends out a Gyarados.-

Gyarados: <GOOD EVENING YOUNG SIRS.>

-Dune covers his ears.-

Dune: Oh Arceus he's like Dom. Quick! Thunderpunch!

Siebold: Earthquake!

-The Gyarados moves first, sending the ground a-tremble. Champloo barely keeps his feet as she socks the serpent in the face, taking off a good chunk of his HP.-

Gyarados: <OUCH. I DARE SAY THAT HURT FAR MORE THAN EXPECTED.>

Dune: STOP YELLING SO MUCH!

Gyarados: <I'M SORRY, I CAN'T HELP IT.>

Champloo: <Then allow me to help, hiyahiyahiya!>

Dune: Extremespeed! Please!

-Champloo dashes once again, appearing above the Gyarados's head and smashing downward. The giant serpent's head bounces off of the floor, knocking him out cold.-

Siebold: You are quite a bit more powerful than I originally anticipated!

Dune: Hey, thanks!

Siebold: ... I meant Champloo.

Dune: >=(

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Sarah: ...I'm going to take a wild guess that "Gaia" is Alice?

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-Super Nerd had sat quietly on a bench, checking a few things on his computer. Byte had been absentmindedly taking a nap, when she heard Super Nerd begin gently singing a song.-

S.N: I believe the morning sun's...always gonna shine again, and....I believe a pot of gold...waits at ever rainbows end, oh...I believe in roses kissed with dew, Why shouldn't I believe the same in you...?

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???: No sense in denying it, I suppose.

-A figure clad in a form-fitting costume of green, red and white hops down from the Dusk Factory roof and lands behind Lucius, again protected from fall damage by the shock absorbers in her heels.-

Lucius: ...Wait, since when did you get here?

??? Gaia: A few minutes ago. I was originally planning on following your lead and taking a brief break, but decided to rendezvous with you before doing so.

Lucius: Er... right. Guess you heard pretty much everything you needed to hear, then.

-He scratches the back of his neck again.-

Lucius: I hope not everybody in Fiore is as good at guessing games as you are, Sarah...

edited 1st Jun '14 12:40:47 PM by Herbert40k

Fall City

Everyone blinks again

"You know you're in for a great time when the first thing you hear about when you arrive at a new region is of crazy ancestors possessing people." said Lyuri, completely deadpan.

"Um... All right then." said Duke, unsure of what to say.

"What." said Sakura.

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Siebold: Go, Starmie!

-The Starmie takes the field with a shine.-

Starmie: <Well, good afternoon everybody! I'm feeling FABULOUS~>

-Dune and Champloo both stare at the Starmie for a moment.-

Siebold: Use Psychic!

-The Starmie's eye glows for a moment as Champloo is tossed against the ceiling. He then falls back down, out for the count.-

Champloo: ~That was... a good battle.~

Siebold: Indeed it was, honored opponent.

Dune: Hey! Don't forget that I'm still doing this challenge! He wasn't my only Pokemon!

-Dune takes out another Pokeball as he recalls Champloo.-

Dune: Go, Anja!

-The Lilligant enters the field, sporting her Safety Goggles and headphones.-

Anja: <I'm gonna bring this house down!>

Dune: Petal Dance!

-Hitting a button on her headphones, Anja starts dancing.-

-A whorl of petals starts picking up around her, buffeting the Starmie even as it compliments her dancing skills.-

edited 1st Jun '14 12:46:13 PM by DuneTheWanderer

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Jason:...you guys too, huh? Shoulda guessed...in any case...gah! Just...don't mind...me.

-Jason looks at the ground.-

Just...uh, if you guys want...I know a bit about the city.

-He tries to hand out his X-Trans address, but ends up dropping them.-

S-shit!

-He scrambles around to pick up the papers.-

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Sarah: It's kind of an easy guess to make after figuring out Herb's hero identity. Figuring out one kind of makes it easy to figure out the other.

-She looks at Alice-

Sarah: It might be a good idea to figure out a slightly more practical costume for you, though.

edited 1st Jun '14 12:48:04 PM by Eskay64

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-Super Nerd, who had all but toned out Eri, (If he was even still there) Suddenly saw Jason scumbling around.-

S.N: Oh my Arceus...

-Going up to him, he gave him a pat on the shoulder, leaning down and surprisingly not talking with a stutter, he whispered into his ear.-

S.N: Dude, you're being more awkward than me, and I didn't even think that was theoretically possible!

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Sakura helps Jason with picking some of the papers and smiles

"Don't worry, I know this place pretty well." said Sakura

"Yeah, Sakura is going to be our living GPS here." said Lyuri

Duke raises an eyebrow at Super Nerd "... And you are?"

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-Super Nerd looked back up to see Duke, not so casually yanking his hood down to ensure his face was covered.-

S.N: U-U-U-Uh...I-I'm Super N-Nerd...a f-friend of J-Jason's...

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Siebold: Truly, you have a remarkable team! Starmie, Psychic!

Starmie: <Aaaw, but her dancing is so Be-a-utiful! I'll just make it a mental attack, then.>

-The Starmie assaults Anja's psyche with a psychic assault. She staggers...-

Starmie: <Oh no!>

-Before hitting a button on her headphones again.-

Starmie: <Oh, goodie!>

-The Starmie is struck by the second Petal Dance, and can't handle the sheer drop of Anja's beat.-

Dune: Woo! Keep going, Anja! Just one more Pokemon!

Siebold: Well done! I'm down to my last-

-Siebold stops. He looks at his last Pokemon. He then looks at the Petal Dance storm occuring before him.-

Siebold: ... Well, this is not good.

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-Jason shoots S.N. a playful glare. He whispers back.

Jason:What happened to that stutter of yours...never mind, there it is.

-Then he stands to address the trio.-

Jason: Ahem...Look, I wanna start over.

-He smiles.-

I'm Jason Maxwell. I hope we can be friends!

-He tries to pretend this isn't awkward.-

edited 1st Jun '14 12:56:55 PM by Skyzerk

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-Gaia folds her arms - or at least, attempts to do so, given that the rather, ahem, "top-heavy" design of her costume makes the actual gesture rather awkward.-

Gaia: That's exactly what I've been saying.

Lucius: Hey, it works, doesn't it? If it ain't broke, don't fix it and all that.

-The two turn back to Sarah.-

Lucius: Oh, and I figure I can trust you to keep your mouth shut, right? I'm not going to go out of my way to hide this from all my friends, but it's something I'd rather get around to revealing in my own time. Besides, there's certain people I'd rather not have finding out about this.

Gaia: ...You appear to be a girl again.

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Siebold: *Sigh* Nothing for it, then. Go, Barbaracle!

-Siebold tosses the Pokeball, somewhat less enthusiastically as before.-

Barbaracle: <Tremble, for I am your- HOLY ARCEUS WHAT IS THAT>

-The Barbaracle is sent flying against the wall by the Petal Dance.-

Anja: <Aaaand... done.>

-Anja stops dancing, and the petals come to rest in the water pooling in the chamber.-

Dune: Excellent!

Siebold: Barbaracle, quickly! Use X-Scissor!

Dune: Anja, use that move you showed me before. You know, the big one.

Anja: <WOOOO!>

Barbaracle: <No! No no no no no! That sounds bad!>

-The Barbaracle rushes Anja, but the faster Lilligant manages to pull off the her move faster. All of the petals that were at rest erupt into motion, cutting visibility inside the entire chamber.-

Anja: <PETAAAAAL BLIZZAAAAAARD!>

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"Mother of Arceus that's one severe stuttering." said Lyuri, blinking at Super Nerd.

"I thought we already were...?" asked Sakura, in regards to Jason

"This is all so confusing..." said Duke, sighing.

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Sarah: ...Yes. I am. I guess Herb didn't tell you?