Mikon :3
Goldenrod
-Morgi might be noticed.-
Goldenrod, Clavis Estate
-Ren has just finished feeding and eating with his family and is now being followed by Rio ass they head back into the kitchens where the few of manor's staff that chose to not take the day off are finishing up the portions that Ren had prepared for them at a small table. Kitsune is heading towards kitchens via the doors to the kitchens that open to the gardens. As Ren and Rio enter the kitchens, one of the maids - who also happens to be an avid fan of the TV show - Stands to greet Ren.Maid: Good afternoon, Mr. Renard. Thank you for the lovely meal.
Maid #2: Yes, thank you. Though, if I may, I'd like to ask how you were able to get everything ready in time for lunch?
-Ren thinks back to the morning...-
Goldenrod, Clavis Estate, Kitchen, earlier
-Ren, with Kitsune's help, has used his Bracelet to become a Delphox and is using Psychic to float pans, prepare ingredients, and load ovens, pans, and dishes. Thus getting everything started within 30 minutes, then reverting to human with two rapidfire Mystic Fire attacks-Goldenrod, Clavis Estate, Kitchen, now
Ren: I used a combination of fire, a bracelet that was made with SCIENCE!, and psychic powers.Maid #2: Oh come on, if you had your friends from the J-team come help you cook, you can just tell us if they don't want to be bothered.
Maid #1: Yeah. While it was a nice try Mr.Renard, but that not nearly weird enough to be true.
Ren: *sigh* Well anyway, some of my friends from the J-Team might becoming for dinner, so I need to prepare a lot for them and there teams.
-to the staff- If you'd like to stay and help, you all may, but you all can take the rest of the day off if you'd like. You all may help yourselves to anything leftover from lunch. Happy Thanksgiving.
The staff: Thank you, Mr. Renard!
-The staff members continue to voice their thanks to Ren as a few staff members find some plastic plates and load them up before wrapping the plates of food and heading off to the staff's changing rooms while others - including Maids #1 and #2 - voice the desire to stay and help.-
Ren: -donning an apron- Very well. Let's get started.
-J-team members can call to say they are or aren't coming, and a certain Supreme Chef Lucario can drop by to help.-
edited 27th Nov '14 11:56:20 AM by keys2tkingdom
Torque: <Wait! Wait. Don't get mad, Torque. Do your breathing exercises. In...and out...>
Torque took deep breaths as the four other Pokémon watched, perplexed, before the dinosaur Pokémon spoke up again.
<Alright, I'm calm. It's fine. You're the heroes. The book said that eventually a hero or two would show up to oppose your conquest, and that's fine. It means you're doing things right!>
Izzy was beginning to lose her patience.
Izzy: <Enough talking! Look, Dino! We're here to postpone your reign of terror! Indefinitely!>
The Heliolisk flared her frill as it glowed softly, charging with electrical power.
Lake: <Threatening all of Goldenrod was bad enough, but trying to kill my friend? That's unforgivable!>
The Feraligatr dropped to all fours, snorting loudly.
Torque: <Hey, I got a little carried away there! Would it help if I said I'm sorry?>
Lake shook his head.
Lake: <Normally, I would have given you a chance to surrender and come quietly, but you've crossed a line, pal! I don't care if you're an awesome dinosaur, I'm taking you out!>
Still somewhat nervously, Gelatine raised her arms, taking on a fighting stance.
Gelatine: <I-I'm not a hero. Nor am I-I much of a fighter...but these Pokémon were k-kind enough to help m-me! I-I can't let them down now!>
Stratus: <...Er...>
Stratus tried his hardest to think of something heroic to say, before shrugging and raising his claws, also ready to fight.
<What they said!>
Izzy: <Smooth, pal.>
Stratus: <Hey, I'm not good at coming up with stuff like that on the spot!>
Feeling a bit threatened, Torque stepped back a few steps.
Torque: <Heh...you're not letting me go without a fight, eh?>
The four Pokémon simultaneously shook their heads.
<Well, that reminds me of step number eight from “How to Conquer the World in ten simple steps”...>
All of a sudden, Torque pulled out a switch and pressed it, a large hidden door in the arena floor sliding open behind him.
<Never fight fairly! Don't go anywhere!>
Quickly, he jumped backwards and down the hole, much to the team's shock.
Izzy: <DON'T LET HIM GET AWAY!>
The Pokémon ran over and peered down the hole, but it was too dark to see anything.
Stratus: <Where did he go? Is there even anything down there?>
Gelatine: <It must lead down to the lower levels of the airship. But I've never been allowed down there!>
Lake: <Well let's jump in and->
He stopped as a faint sound tickled his ears.
<Hey, do you hear that whirring noi->
Suddenly, something huge and metallic lept out of the hole, landing on the other side with a loud thump. As the door in the floor stood closed, the team looked up to find what looked like another Tyrantrum.
But this one had many differences. For a start, it was much, much taller. Second, it was made of silver metal rather than flesh, almost as if it was made entirely of tin-cans. It's arms and legs were much longer, and fitted with an array of deadly weaponry. It's eyes glowed a deep evil red, and there was a small slot in it's stomach that appeared to be for someone inside to look out of.
On top of that, it was downright terrifying as it reared back and opened it's mouth wide, shaking the room with a mechanical roar.
Bona-Fide Mastah
Goldenrod
-Jason decides to leave Ren a message.-
Message!Jason: Yo, Ren! Just wanted to say thanks for the invite. I'll probably be by sooner or later. -A chuckle- Hope ta see ya soon! We're all hungry!
-Click!-
Kiyo:<We're gonna go try more food?>
-Jason pets the Dratini.-
Jason:We sure are!
-Beat-
Now...which way was it...
-The Heiden siblings exist.-
edited 27th Nov '14 12:12:17 PM by Skyzerk
Mikon :3
Goldenrod
-Morgi is with Maria and/or Lane.-
Any plans for today?
Bona-Fide Mastah
Goldenrod
Maria:Well...normally we'd be celebrating Thanksgiving...
Lane:Yeah...
Mikon :3
Goldenrod
-Morgi looks confused.- Thanksgiving? What's that?
Lake: <A Giant Robot!>
Lake slapped his head in disbelief, shocked that he could have forgotten something so obvious.
<They always have a giant robot!>
Izzy gulped as she gazed up at the metallic Tyrantrum.
Izzy: <Whoo, boy. This just got a lot harder.>
Gelatine: <I DIDN'T SIGN UP FOR THIS!>
Gelatine was quivering in fear, her body shaking much like a bowl full of jelly.
<I t-thought we'd just h-have to fight h-him four o-on one! How is t-this fair?>
A static buzz emanated forth from the mech as it's speaker system was switched on.
Torque: <That's the beauty of it! It isn't fair!>
As if mimicking the Tyrantrum's movements, the robot raised metallic chin and rubbed the underside of it's large jaw.
<Technically, me piloting a giant robot against you makes this an even fight! Not really fair for four Pokémon to gang up on one, is it? Consider this evening of the odds.>
Gelatine: <I DON'T WANT TO DIE!>
Lake: <Calm down, Gelatine! We've fought legendaries! A giant robot is nothing!>
Torque: <Is that so?>
The robot swung it's arm up as a flap on it's underside opened to reveal a chain gun that began to whirl loudly, before erupting in a hail of gunfire as he aimed it towards the Pokémon.
Lake: <I TAKE IT BACK, THIS IS MUCH WORSE!>
Izzy: <RUN FOR IT!>
Stratus: <EEEEEEEEP!!!>
The four Pokémon scampered about like headless Torchic, doing their best to avoid being peppered with gunfire. From inside of the cockpit in the body of his machine, Torque laughed manically.
Torque: <WAHAHAHA! I could do this all day!>
Bona-Fide Mastah
Goldenrod
Maria:Well...um...it's kinda...you sit down with your family..
Lane:Loved ones too.
Maria:Yeah. And you have this huge meal and rememver what you're thankful for in life!
Lane:That's the gist of it, really, I think.
Stormchaser, Mess Hall
Champloo: <Bird in the oven - stuffing precisely measured and cooked - cranberry sauce is sitting in the fridge, waiting for placement...>
-Champloo taps his foot.-
Champloo: <But I'm forgetting something... Something basic...>
Stormchaser, Mess Hall
Keys sticks his head out of a used measuring cup-Keys: <Someone to eat it with? Or perhaps dessert?>
Stormchaser, Mess Hall
Champloo: <I have already talked to Selene about making sure people are present - she's told Garuda, Dom, and Candace. And... Dessert.>
-Champloo facepaws.-
Champloo: <C'mon, Champloo, that's a newbie mistake! I got so focused on the bread rolls earlier today that I forgot all about the apple pie!>
The Pokémon Genius
Petalburg - Outskirts
-Two men stand at the edge of a forest lake north of the city, at the mouth of a cobblestone path into a clearing, aside from their attire, the two were nearly mirror images of each other-
-One of the men stands straight, his longcoat flapping in the crisp autumn breeze, arms folded, the X-shaped scar on his face had nearly faded but was still visible, and the imprints of life's trials and struggles had also left their mark-
-The other has his hands stuffed into the pockets of his jeans, his hoodie barely disturbed by the winds, and despite being the same age, his looks notably younger than the other man, more carefree-
-Flanked by a Hydreigon, Machoke, and Skarmory to their left, and to the right, a Gardevoir, Metagross, and Tyranitar on their right, the ensemble look into the clearing at a large three story building that has fallen into grave disrepair-
-Several white marble ionic fluted columns lined the path to the building, though only 2 of them remained standing-
-The courtyard was overflowing with weeds and wildflowers, and it was clear that it had become home to many wild Pokémon over the years-
-The fountain in the front of the building and middle of the courtyard had long run dry, and was cracked and chipped in several places-
-The mansion itself was in obvious disrepair, there were many holes in its roof, there were large tears in its exterior, the third floor terrace was in complete and utter disarray-
-In short the entirety of the location exuded naught but desolation and coldness-
-It was alone, abandoned-
-The man on the left turned to face his counterpart-
Verax: "Is this honestly our home?"
-All this prompts is a sigh from Jacob-
Jacob: "This is the home of the two that gave rise to your existence, yes. This is the home where I lived eight years of my life, where my parents raised me, but no. Home is where the heart is, home is where you became who you were. This... place, is not our home."
Verax: "You know that's not what I meant. Yeesh, why do you over-complicate everythi-"
Jacob: "Because it's not fair, to me, to them, to everything I've ever done and ever been through and to you and to what you've done and the life you've lived. It's not fair to reject that all by calling this "home". But it doesn't matter, our lives have barely been lived, I don't know about you, but I do intend to make this my home."
Verax: "... I guess I see your point. But enough about all this stuff, I'm hungry. Can we go eat?"
Discord: <THAT I could get behind!>
Balthazar: -All three heads perk up- <Food?>
Jacob: "Yeah, let's get inside..."
-And the ensemble slowly makes their way towards the manor-
"If there is no way to win, I will simply force a way."
Mikon :3
Goldenrod
-Morgi ponders for a moment.-
Well...we're family. And I'm thankful for the two of you.
I guess all we need is the food. :3
Stormchaser, Mess Hall
Keys: <Well, Ren is cooking some traditional and not-so-traditional dishes for some other J-Team members as well their teams as well as for the rest of our partners and us. He also bought more ingredients than he needed, I'm sure Ren won't mind sharing the ingredients if you don't mind sharing a kitchen...>-Keys disappears back into the measuring cup-
Goldenrod, Clavis Manor, Kitchens
-Keys floats out of Ren's Pants pocket whistling Simple Gifts as Ren checks some crock pot Torchic and dressing as the maids watch the filleted Feebas searing in a pan with some berries and vegetables. Two of the many oven house a roasting altaria and unfeazant, respectively. Rio Is helping by moving dirty pots to the sink and delivering ingredients to those who need them.-edited 27th Nov '14 2:02:29 PM by keys2tkingdom
Stormchaser, Mess Hall
-Champloo blinks as Keys disappears back into the measuring cup.-
Champloo: <... Hrm... "too many co-" oh hell what am I talking about, it's Thanksgiving!>
-Champloo sticks his hand into the measuring cup in an attempt to grab Keys while space-time isn't looking.-
Clavis Manor, Kitchens
-Indeed, as Keys floated out of Rens pocket, out follows a head and armband-wearing Lucario out of said pocket.--The maids and other staff are, quite frankly, shocked into silent hysteria, jumping away from Ren - the maids leaving the searing feebas fillets unattended.-
-Ren, while initially shocked at the sudden arrival of Champloo and Keys, he eventually calms down enough to say to the staff-
Ren: It's okay everyone. There's no danger. This Champloo, one of my friends' Lucario, and one of the best cooks I know.
-to Champloo- And I can only assume you're here to deliver an RSVP, a dire message, or to cook. Correct?
edited 27th Nov '14 2:13:14 PM by keys2tkingdom
Clavis Manor, Kitchens
Champloo: <Two of those three! I actually have some of my own finished back at the Stormchaser, but I'm sure my protege for today will be able to handle it!>
Back at the Stormchaser
-Norm takes the cooked bird out of the oven and checks the temperature.-
Norm: <Wow! Mr. Champloo was right - it did take precisely five more minutes! I should ask Dr. D to install a timer so I can do that!> 
Clavis Manor, Kitchens
Champloo: <Also... this is somewhat embarrassing... I forgot about dessert. There was a slight bit of drama about the bread rolls, and things got lost in the aftermath.>
Ren: I'm afraid to ask which two... -deciding for his sanity not to ask about the rolls- I see. Well, you're welcome to use what you need to in here.
-The Staff has gone back to what they were doing, but are now shooting curious glances at Ren an Champloo.-
Ren: Rio, please help Champloo if he needs it.
Rio: <Sir!>
Ren: -to the staff- Champloo is a guest and a friend, please treat him as such. Also, please help him if he needs it.
Staff: -sounds their acknowledgement-
Maid #1: -whispering to maid #2- Isn't Champloo Dune's Lucario?
Maid #2: -whispering- Yep. But I can't believe he actually wears that head band and armband... although they seem longer in the show...
edited 27th Nov '14 2:37:14 PM by keys2tkingdom
Bona-Fide Mastah
Goldenrod
-Maria hugs the small redhead, beaming.-
Maria:I suppose you're right!
Lane:Yeah...we are family, huh. Hehe.
-Lane smiles.-
Clavis Manor, Kitchens
-Champloo immediately dashes off, grabbing a pie tin, a bag of apples, some cinnamon, and a pie crust. He sets everything down in a flash before immediately slowing to normal speed to check every single apple in absolutely minute detail.-
Champloo: <Hmm... good... good... this one's rind is a bit off... good... excellent...>
edited 27th Nov '14 2:39:56 PM by DuneTheWanderer
Ren smiles as Champloo starts doing his thing as he ladles some nutpea soup, a tomato-based sauce, and an oran glaze into some tasting dishes.-
Ren: -after trying all three- Hmmmm...
-calling out- Champloo? Can I get your opinion on these if you can?
-Looking at his Watch- Oh crud...
-to the staff- Check the birds an see if their done, please. Then I need one of you to go up and greet any J-Team members who might be coming. I'll take over whatever who leaves was in charge of.
-A male house keeper heads upstairs as on of the normal kitchen staff removes the two birds from the ovens and checks the the temperatures.-
Kitchen lady: They're good to go Mr. Clavis!
Ren: -moving to check the vegetables that the butler was watching.- Great! Can you plate them and add a basic garnish?
Kitchen lady: Can do!
-The Kitchen Lady moves the two oven roasted-birds to platters adding some cut nomel, leppa, razz, and oran berries for color.
-to Kitsune- Kitsune, can you let the rest of our partners that dinner will be served soon?
Kitsune: <Sure thing, Sweetie.>
-Kitsune backs out of the kitchen door and runs out into the garden to alert the rest of Ren's team.-
-Guest can start arriving if the like.-
edited 27th Nov '14 2:58:45 PM by keys2tkingdom
Clavis Manor, Kitchens
-Champloo pops over and gives the three sauces a taste, clearing his palette with some water in between each.-
Champloo: <Good... good... Hm...>
-Champloo tosses some sugar into the glaze, stirs, and tastes it again.-
Champloo: <There we go.>
-He then pops back to his pie, sets the top crust before dusting it with cinnamon, and puts it in the oven.-
Stormchaser
Dune: Wait, so, Champloo's over at Ren's? When and how?
Norm: <A few minutes ago, and I honestly have no idea!>
Deziree: Huh. Well, I guess we should head that way.
Selene: <Hey, has anyone seen Pent? I can't find him anywhere!>
-Ren ladles out another bit of the glaze-
Ren: -thumbs up at Champloo- Thanks for the spot.
-Calling out to the Kitchen- Okay everyone! I need to head upstairs and get cleaned up. Please prepare everthing for Serving. Champloo is in charge. Trust me. He knows his stuff. Henrietta is second in command.-
-Ren and Rio dash up stairs as a few Eyebrows raise.-
-Meanwhile, Maid #2 takes a ladles out a taste of the glaze and tries it.-
Maid #2: -eyes tearing up- Oh! Ooooooh! OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH! That's gooooooood~
-Maid #1 watches as Maid #2 fall backwards on to the floor, with a thoroughly happy and satisfied looks on her unconscious face.-
Maid #1: -dragging Maid #2 to a chair and out of the way- I don't what's in that glaze, but I want some...
edited 27th Nov '14 3:24:17 PM by keys2tkingdom
Goldenrod
-Anja and Ajax are walking down the street. The former has her headphones on, and the latter is attempting to keep the former from running into anyone while distracted.-
Ajax: <You should really try and pay attention to where you're going.>
Anja: <Stand up! Stand up! Stand up! Uchikomu na wa!>
Ajax: <Aaaaaand you're not listening. Right.>