Pent Scape

Clink.

!!!

-Pent looks around for the source of the sound or at the very least somewhere to hide should the source of the sound come looking for him-

Pent Scape

Silence.

Pent notices that he is now walled in by junk.

There is no exit.

There is no escape.

Ooooookay. Looking a lot like an arena here... I guess this little thing does have an escape feature if I need it...

-He stops for a few moments-

I'm probably really squishy aren't I and this game is weird as... So the team probably already knows about it, might be able to build a party to explore.

-He flips open the menu again-

Yeah, I'm outie before things get violent.

-He attempts to Leave Dreamscape-

Pent Scape

Dreamcaster: Thanks for visiting the Dreamscape. Please come again!

The scene dissolves.

Regularly Scheduled Dreaming

-Pent is still a little lucid as the wordwind tears at his astral corpus, intending to return it to the perspective it once was-

Priority one, group email...

Slateport Beach

-Chum and his sorta-pirate crew has gathered here-

Slliuq: <Rof Nneoh ni era su fo tsom emit a ta siht od dluoc ew tneinevnoc fo dnik.>

Chum: <Yeah...>

<Too bad Hellbender couldn't make it, but let's hope we can make the best of it anyway.>

<Though...>

<You sure you don't want to give Team Aqua a try?>

Slliuq: <Yllanosrep, gniht ruoy eb taht evah tsuj rehtar d'I tub, enif sdnuos ti sseug... I.>

Chum: <Eh, fine...>

<Anyway, we better get those new pirates introduced to the crew.>

Jones: <Yeah, once the ones you mentioned show up, at least.>

Chum: <Yeah, they said they'd be here soon...>

-He turns and looks at something in the distance-

Chum: <Oh, there they are!>

-A Charmander accompanying a Tentacool and Wailmer come walking toward the assembled group-

-The latter two are wearing red bandannas-

Chum: <Looks like you two brought headgear too. But... the same kind?>

Tale: <Hey, I came up with this idea first! She should be the one to change!>

Sphere: <Eh, this one was easy to get. I'm sticking with it.>

Tale: <Nngh...>

Slliuq: <Hu... Tah fo dnik emas eht raew t'nac snomelpoep syas gnihton.>

Chum: <Yeah, true. I'm just used to more unique headgear.>

<Even Damburst's...>

-The Gyarados, who is wearing a headband with two fake antennae attached to it gives a bit of a snarl-

Chum: <...Er, yeah, it's fine, though.>

-He turns to the Charmander-

<Anyway, who are you? Potential recruit?>

Hazard: <...Not really. Chief's busy with work, so he just wanted me to come and make sure nothing weird happened.>

Chum: <Hm... Alright then...>

<But, anyway, let's get introductions going.>

<I'm Chum, the Captain here.>

Slliuq: <Quills m'I.>

Jones: <My name's Jones.>

Slightly: <Slightly here.>

Damburst: <The name's Damburst. Remember it well.>

Tide: <Uh... I'm Tide.>

Chum: <Alright, that's us. Now what about you two?>

-He casts his gaze on the Walrein and Glalie who haven't said anything yet.>

Bobbery: <Well, you can call me Admiral Bobbery.>

Pa-Patch: <And I'm Pa-Patch. We kinda heard about this from Jones and Slightly.>

Jones: <Yeah, we told them about it while we were all trapped on an island called Keelhaul Key.>

Slliuq: <No dekcerwpihs tog uoy eno eht?>

Jones: <Yeah, that one.>

Slliuq: <Ha.>

-She turns her gaze to Tale and Sphere-

<Owt uoy tuoba tahw, yawyna?>

Tale: <I am Tale. Admittedly, I don't have much seafaring experience myself, but that's what I'm here to learn!>

Jones: <You won't be disappointed.>

Slliuq: <Uoy dna?>

Sphere: <Sphere.>

Slliuq: <Uoy teem ot ecin, ho. Yas ot ekil d'uoy esle gnihtyna?>

Sphere: <Not really.>

Slliuq: <Mh...>

Chum: <Anyway, with introductions out of the way, let's get started on choreography lessons.>

Tale: <Alright!>

Bobbery: <...Did you say choreography, old boy?>

Chum: <Uh, yeah, what about it?>

Bobbery: <Well, I'm no stranger to sea shanties, but do we need to devote a whole chunk of this meeting to learning a song and dance?>

-Chum's eyes narrow a bit-

Chum: <You know, on the crew I used to be a part of, singing and dancing were considered a healthy form of self-expression.>

Jones: <I can confirm this.>

Chum: <And in our glory days, merely humming the first few bars of our theme song was enough to strike fear in the hearts of everyone present.>

Slliuq: <Re...>

Chum: <Uh, though that is the past and this crew's not really supposed to be striking fear into anyone's hearts.>

Bobbery: <Mmm...>

<How long did you serve with this crew, exactly?>

Chum: <At least half a century. I lost count.>

Bobbery: <...Is this a joke? You don't even look like you're 10.>

Chum: <No, I'm quite serious and well aware of that.>

Bobbery: <Well, I must admit I'm curious how you managed to keep such a youthful appearance. Maybe this old sea dog wouldn't mind trying it out himself.>

Chum: <Well, first, it just stops aging, doesn't reverse it.>

<Second, trust me, you don't.>

Bobbery: <Er, I'll take your word for it, then, Captain.>

Slliuq: <...Neht gnitrats ew?>

Tide: <I... think so?>

Pa-Patch: <Well, I'm ready to let loose whenever.>

Bobbery: <Please don't make this like the party in the Shadow Palace.>

Pa-Patch: <Hey, barely anyone got hurt!>

Jones: <...I wouldn't call half the X-Nauts present 'barely anyone.'>

Slightly: <I was just waking up and you knocked me out again!>

Pa-Patch: <Fine, I'll be sure I don't get too wild with it.>

Slliuq: <Yaw eht fo tuo taht htiw, llew... Detrats teg ew llahs?>

Tale: <Yes!>

Sphere: <Whatever...>

Damburst: <Time to show you all how a Dragon Dances!>

Pa-Patch: <You think you can beat m->

-Pa-Patch is cut off by Bobbery glaring at him with a look of Stern Nautical Disapproval-

Pa-Patch: <Oi, I said I'd be careful!>

Bobbery: <I'll be keeping my eye out regardless, old chap.>

Pa-Patch: <Yeah, yeah...>

-And then they proceeded to practice-

edited 20th Dec '15 10:37:19 PM by CorvusAtrox

Meteor Falls, Delta Episode

Robin: -blinks- For some reason I feel someone I know named Chrome would be kinda miffed by your choice of words.

-shakes his head-

Anyway...

Aforementioned Clearing

-Robin sidesteps the armor as it charges, only for it to swing around and jab at him with the lance, which Robin defects with his own sword-

-The suit of armor then attempts to rush Robin again, only for him to dodge and get a good swipe at its side-

-However, the armor sweeps Robin's feet with his lance, and he yelps falling flat on his back-

-Before he can get up the armor's lance is at his throat-

Medeus: ...Dead.

-he closes the spellbook and the armor returns to a standstill-

-After a few seconds of just staring upward in shock Robin gets to his feet and brushes himself off-

Robin: ...I suppose I was lucky that was just a training exercise.

Medeus: Definitely.

-smiles a bit-

But with how fast you've been learning everywhere else I'm sure you'll do better here. It's like you were made to do this stuff, kid.

-Robin smiles back before he notices the spellbook and his brow furrows-

Robin: Wait... Since spellbooks and weapons break, how the heck are you getting more? And more food and such for that matter.

Medeus: Answer's flying in behind you right now.

-Robin turns around just as a black wyvern with gold eyes carrying a bag in its talons lands in the clearing and gives a loud screech-

-Robin staggers back in shock a bit, but quickly regains his composure-

Robin: ...That explains the growling noises I've been hearing outside. ._.

-The wyvern approaches Robin and eyes him curiously; Robin leans back warily in response-

Medeus: His name's Rajaion. Don't worry, he's friendly; go ahead, give him a pet, he likes it.

-Robin carefully does so and is surprised when Rajaion growls affectionately and nuzzles him back-

-Robin laughs and pets him further-

Medeus: Dragons are much like people. Some good, some bad, some in between. Rajaion's a good one... If a bit unscrupulous.

Robin: ...Unscrupulous?

Medeus: Well, I obviously needed a wyvern sneaky enough to get supplies here without anyone tracking me down... However, that comes with the price of him being a surprisingly good thief for his size.

Robin: ...What do you mea-

-notices his Bronze sword is missing-

...Huh?!

-Turns to notice it's in Rajaion's mouth-

Hey!

-Rahajon holds it playfully just out of reach as Robin tries to grab it and Medeus laughs-

Meteor Falls, Delta Episode

Robin: -smiles- I grew very fond of Rajaion while I was with Medeus...

-he taps Sam's Pokeball on his belt-

I got all three of Sam, Helix, and Florence as gifts from Alduin and Tiamat, two of Umbra's mons whose roles in this story I'll get to later... But I've always had the closest bond with Sam despite all his troublesome antics because he reminds me of Rajaion, and I consider him my honorary "true" starter because of it.

Sam: -suddenly pops out of said ball and perches on Robin's shoulder, glaring at him- <I hope that means you're not gonna eat me.>

Robin: Wait wha-

Sam: -wiggles his ears- <Noibat have big ears with good hearing, and I have bigger and better ones than most for easy thievery! I heard you two talking about that fancy schmancy Noibat dish; I've had enough mons try to eat me, especially with Beekay trying to eat me on first sight!>

Robin: Sam, I'm so sorry, I never meant it that way! That meal sounds delicious, but I'd never eat my own team members! ._.;

Sam: <Hmmm... Alright then, good. And on what you said a bit ago the fondness is mutual.> :3

-He nuzzles Robin affectionately. Robin laughs and pets him back-

edited 21st Dec '15 1:37:29 AM by Umbramatic

Meteor Falls [Delta Episode]

Vyvyan: Heh, sounds like he wasn't too bad after all.

Vyvyan frowns.

Vyvyan: So... How did it all go to shit?

Hoenn Skies

Ever: Okay, seriously, how high are we? It feels like we've been taking days to land.

Brie: Uh, Halcyon? Tell him the bad news.

Halcyon: <We're stuck in another dimension.>

Ever: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA—

All: Yeah, this is starting to strain credulity.

-it's at this point that a Lapras and Houndoom appear from the ether-

Ever: ...

Fourier: <Salutations!>

Skoll: <Hello again, Ever and company. Have you found yourself in the same situation as we have?>

Snowdin Forest

-After taking a few steps, there's a white Lilipup in armor! A familiar one!-

Lesser Dog:Yip!

Iggy:Oh! It's you again!

-Petpetpetpe-streeeeeeeeeeeeetchy neck!-

Oops!

-Iggy giggles and plays with her puppy friend for a little bit-

Ever Grande City

-Silas is sitting down at a park table with a different project this time, working on a helmet with various electronic parts-

Amber: <I wonder why he likes to work out in the opening.>

Snakeye: <He likes the noise. He can't seem to work without some form of background noise.>

Amber: <Hm. Hey, Hacks?>

Hacks: *Is meditating, opens a eye*

Amber: <What is he working on now?>

Hacks: <Not sure myself. I think a robot costume. He said something about music and techno.>

Amber: *Smiles at that idea* <Oooo! Can we get involved? I want a costume as well! I could be pyrotechnics!>

Tae: <Just ask him.>

-Amber hops over to Silas and taps his shoulder, Silas looks up-

Silas: Yes?

Amber: *points to the helmet and all the electronics, and then points to self*

Silas: ... Hm. I'll see what I can do. It may get a bit expensive though.

Amber: *smiles and nods*

Hoenn Skies

Ever: Well, that depends. What situation are you in?

Skoll: <We are currently trapped within the depths of Larva.>

Ever: ...

Brie: ...

Amanita: ...

All: Is that a Doduo?

Ever: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!

Fourier: <Serenity!>

Skoll: <Do not fear. I believe we can escape.>

This post was thumped by the Codfish in a Derby Hat

Ever Grande

-A Honchkrow that at least Hacks may or may not recognize has been observing things perched from a slight distance away-

-A Pawniard is nearby said Honchkrow, likewise observing-

Ever Grande

Hacks: <Hmmm...> ~Seems we have visitors.~

Silas: How do you k- oh right the whole Aura Sight thing.

Amber: <I think I heard a change of inflection in his tone! It's a miracle!>

Hacks: <Snakeye. If you please. Turn to my right and look.>

-Snakeye looks over and sees the Honchkrow and Pawniard-

Snakeye: <Want me to get em?>

Amber: <SHOOT EM DOWN HEHEHEHEHEHE!>

Hacks: <What? No! Just wave em over here!>

-Snakeye shrugs and waves at the two-

Ever Grande

-The Pawniard goes into a guarded position after Amber's comment-

Pawniard: <I assure you any attack will be met with swift->

-He is cut off by Hacks' invitation-

Pawniard: <Though that also works.>

-He and the Honchkrow known as Sholto come over-

Sholto: "Uh, hey. What are you working on?"

Ever Grande

Silas: *Looks up at Sholto* Sholto right? I am working on a costume of sorts. *readjusts mask and holds up a robot like helmet* I'm working on the physical part. But I plan for a lot. Such as the visor to glow upon computer commands.

Amber: <Silas is a nerd. But he's our nerd! And he may make costumes for us as well! Hopefully!>

Silas: I assume her excitement is over the possibility of me making costumes for her and the others, if they wish.

Amber: *Nods*

Silas: I would like to. But I need to see how this first one goes.

Hoenn Skies

Ton: YOU WON'T ESCAPE!

-a masked mercenary thief calls to Ever's group from an invisible hot-air balloon maintained by a Mr. Mime-

Sol: We were trying to take them by surprise...

Merkle the Klefki: -is holding a hand-graiser-

edited 21st Dec '15 6:35:05 PM by Tangent128

Hoenn Skies. Or possibly Larva's Interior

Ever: ...What?

Amanita: ...What?

Brie: ...What?

All: ...What?

Ever Grande

Sholto: "I'm Sholto, yeah."

"Oh, and this is Hookwolf."

-He gestures at the Pawniard-

Hookwolf: <Pleased to make your acquaintance.>

-Sholto's expression falters a bit on getting a better look at the nature of the costume-

Sholto: "...Glowing visor, huh?"

edited 21st Dec '15 6:42:01 PM by CorvusAtrox

Ever Grande

Silas: Hello Hookwolf, and let me demonstrate. *Takes out a small remote and pressed a button, the visor displays what look like two eyes, which begin to scroll through expressions* it's mostly meant for fun. I just like to build things.

Hacks: ~Like wanting to build a giant mech?~

Silas: This is a more realistic goal.

Ever Grande

Sholto: "Ah, alright. That's kind of [interesting]."

And at least it isn't a singular contracting light.

edited 21st Dec '15 7:08:59 PM by CorvusAtrox

Ever Grande

-Silas tilts his head at Sholto-

Silas: Is there something wrong? You seemed worried about it at first.

Ever Grande

Sholto: "Oh, uh... the flashing visor just reminded me of someone in a... not good way."