Route 202, yesterday

Luxray: <...Like a Rattata caught in a trap.>

-Takes this moment to start spinning in a way similar to breakdancing, Aura chains swinging everywhere-

Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.

The Velvet Room

-As the members who chose to accept Philemon's gift are engulfed in energy, Philemon's voice echoes through out the Velvet Room. His voice seeming to come from everywhere at once.-

???: ~Humans and Pokemon, you have passed your second test. For your bravery, I shall bestow you all the power to give embodiment to that which is in your heart. I bestow you Pokesona!~

-The energy engulfing each of the group coalesces above each of there heads as Philemon's final word reverberates endlessly throughout the each of the groups minds.-

Ren: Po-ke-so-na.

-Above Ren, an Aron standing on its hind legs and wearing a black coat and boots that have axe-like blades on their soles.-

Aron Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Izanagi, the one who beckons mankind

-Above Dune, a Monferno in a red and gold vest and a holding a white metal staff appears.-

Monferno Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Seiten Tensei, the one who would even taunt the gods

-Above Deziree, an abnormally long Ekans with a rainbow-colored copper scales that is coiling the air appears.

Ekans Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Yurlungur, the serpent who brings the rain.

-Above Jacob, a Shiny Lampent held by an animate Mismagius plushie which seems to emote for the Lampent.-

Lampent Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... -swooping down to be about three inches from Jacob's face.- I'm Pyro Jack! Nice to meetcha! He he ho!

-Above Lisa appears a Gurrdurr wearing bronze armor and wielding a club.-

Gurrdurr Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Titan, the warrior who would be a god.

-Above Sleepyhead appears a Noibat wearing a decorative chord between two small skulls of indeterminate origin.-

Noibat Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Camazotz, the beheader of heroes.

-Above Pent appears a Clefairy with a red scarf wrapped around its neck and over its head and holding a heart-shaped lyre as big as itself.-

Clefairy Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Orpheus, mistress of strings.

-Above Lane appears a Staryu with a red eye instead of the normal spherical jewel.-

Staryu Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Decarabia, bestower of knowledge of jewels and precious herbs.

-Above Mondo appears an Orange Flower Floette whose white portions of her body give the appearance of a short, white cheongsam.-

Floette Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Hua Po, the spirit born from those lost to regret.

-Above Des appears a Pawniard dressed in bright colors and gilded filigrees and carrying a bright red cape.-

Pawniard Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Matador, the swordsman who exchanged his life to entertain.

-Above Silent appears a large Herdier with large, floppy ears and yellowish-green hair..-

Herdier Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Cu Sith, the spectral hound who prowls the highlands.

-Above Verax, a large Cubone with black skin wielding a thunderbolt-shaped club.-

Cubone Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Take-Mikazuchi, the warrior-god who presides over thunder.

-Above Fletcha appears a Gligar with teal claws and marking on its body.-

Gligar Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Tokubei, the wanderer who wields exotic artes.

-Above Rebecca appears a Murkrow with a black beak and deep-red eyes wearing wooden Magatama beads on a sliver string.-

Murkrow Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Yatagaratsu, the messenger of the gods.

-Above Joseph appears a Frogadier with black skin and wearing a white biker’s jumpsuit with a large, wide v-shaped ornament on the chest and black leather gloves with gold four-point star ornaments on them.-

Frogider Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Jiraiya, the master of illusion and transformation.

-Above Daydre appears a bronze-like Baltoy with bright red eyes and dark, ornate patterns on its body and around its eyes.-

Baltoy Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Arahabaki, the protector god of travelers.

-But unlike everyone else, a new cards appears in front Mendel and Lyuri before they shatter as well. And while Mendel's and Lyuri's new cards have the same back as everyone else, the faces are different.-

Philemon: -to Mendel and Lyuri- Thy art unique. Knowing the trails thou shalt face, I have chosen thee to aide thy comrades... Receive thy Personas I grant to thee!

-Mendel's card now has a blue floral-pattern border with white numerals at the bottom, "XIX". The image in the frame is a stained glass-like image of a rising sun with a gently smiling face in yellows, oranges, pinks, and purples...

"The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... Pure hope and optimism that springs eternal." The Sun

Mendel: -slowly- Per-so-na...

-As Mendel's card shatters, a Hard Light construct of a captain's chair rises up beneath him. Although surprised, Mendel falls into a comfortable position. Mendel blinks a Holographic keyboard and display appear as a Hard Light construct of a Porygon's head surrounds Mendel. On the top of the head is a figurehead statue of a [Greek] man in a toga and a turban with a long, straight beard holding a triangular pyramid. The statue seems look around with great interest as if scanning its surroundings as it speaks in an echoing voice with a sophisticated and scholarly tone.-

Porygon Persona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am teacher to those who would learn, Pythagoras...

-Lyuri's card now has a blue floral-pattern border with white numerals at the bottom, "VII". The image in the frame is a stained glass-like image of armored figure a covered chariot pulled by a pair of [Egyptian] sphinges in yellow, red, and cobalt...-

"The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... One of life's greatest blessings is the freedom to pursue one's goals." The Chariot

-As Lyuri's card shatters, a tall Mawile with a human lady's figure with yellow pearl-like fur and skin like polished ebony appears behind Lyuri. On the figure's head is a headdress with gray metal that mimics the shape of a Mawile's horn-jaws on the back and a framework in a satellite panel-like structure hiding the figure's face. White silk sashes attached to either side of the headdress fall over the figure's shoulders and as she holds a silver crown-like visor in her hands. The figure turns her head side to side seemingly to survey her surroundings as she speaks in an echoing voice with a kind and regal tone.-

Mawile Persona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul I come... I am the legendary shaman queen... Himiko!

Philemon: -to Mendel and Lyuri- Thy two art yet still lacking the power need to aide thy comrades. I grant thee a boon!

-Specks of shimmering blue energy circle and enter Mendel and Lyuri.-

Pythagoras can now use Teleport! Pythagoras can now use Reflect! Pythagoras can now use Toxic! Pythagoras can now use Thunder Wave! Pythagoras can now use Confide! Pythagoras can now use Heal Pulse!

Himiko can now use Misty Terrain! Himiko can now use Swords Dance! Himiko can now use Double Team! Himiko can now use Psych Up! Himiko can now use Snatch! Himiko can now use Light Screen!

-The cloud of Beautifly be to flutter in swirling fashion as they begin to turn a pale golden color. As the Beutifly's wings begin to shimmer, the Beautifly see to merge together, form the Head and neck of Philemon's human form wearing a Beautfly-themed domino mask. As the head turns to face the group the Pokesonas and the two Personas bow their heads in reverence.-

Philemon: -smiling gently at the group- The contract is set! The Velvet Room and its occupants shall now assist you in the task set for you!

-The golden head fades away into swirls of blue and energy.-

Philemon: Always remember mortals, I am Philemon, a dweller in the rift between consciousness and unconsciousness of all souls... I am you. You are me... I shall always watch over you from within. Farewell...

Dune, it Igor's turn to do introductions.

edited 28th Mar '16 7:18:16 PM by keys2tkingdom

Sorry, I got distracted, is it too late >_<?

Velvet Room

Seeing that many of the others have already done so, Daydre yelps inwardly.

... So little hesitation... Well... If I can help out..

She hesitantly touches the card and is engulfed in energy.

...

Huh.. looks like a Baltoy.

edited 4th Feb '16 6:53:12 PM by Daydre

off the shits

Sinnoh - Jubilife City Park

Silas: Alright, test number 51 for the Pokedroid. Test 13 for the Scanner.

Hacks: ~Maybe this time you can get it without setting the papers on fire~

Silas: You know that had to do with the intensity of the scanner.

Hacks: *Leans over on his chair and narrows his eyes at Silas*

Silas: ... which I should have accounted for yes.

Silas sets down a paper with a old poem, he points his device at the paper and a blue light scans over the words, a thin vapor trail raises from the paper, but it does not catch on fire.

Silas: *Checks the Droid and sees that the poem has been scanned successfully* And we have success.

Hacks: *smirks and raises a eyebrow*

Silas: *extends a fist to Hacks* Development complete.

Hacks: *fistbumps and sits down* ~Finally you got something done.~

Silas sits down as well popping in some earbuds

Silas: And now. Just time to relax.

Hacks nods and grabs a book from Silas's bag while Silas listens to some music.

Velvet Room

Lane:Po...ke...sona...?

-Blink-

Lyrui has a Persona thogh...so...they're separate things, huh?

Decarabia...my Pokesona?

-Beat-

But I'm a fire trainer!

Velvet Room

Joseph: Po...ke...so...na...~

Ooooh, a Frogadier? He's kind of cute, I guess! Not sure what I think of that weird jumpsuit, but he looks like he'll come in a lot of handy for...whatever this is.

Route 202 - Yesterday

Duke skids to a stop and attempts to get some distance from Tagg as he began swinging the chains, but he still ended up getting hit by one of them in process, on his left arm to be precise

"Ugh... I should've known." he said, wincing a bit as he rubbed the area hit with his other hand

Lyuri meanwhile just jawdropped

"Niiiiice~" said Hikari

Velvet Room

Lyuri managed to get conscious enough to listen to the whole thing and eventually did go through the same process as everyone else and once she saw what happened, especially Himiko, she just kinda stared for a few moment

"What the fuck." said Lyuri, then shaking her head and sighing "Well, figures I would get special treatment in this. Darkrai is involved in this after all... why did I accept doing this..." she facepalms.

Velvet Room

Jacob: "Pokes-" -Is Pyro Jack'd-

"AHAHGAHA!!" -He flails and stumbles back on to his rear-

Verax: -Looks up at Take-Mikazuchi- "Awesome! Let's rock little buddy."

-The Gothitelle from earlier smiles a small amused smile at everyone, then turns to look at Igor, as if waiting for something-

"If there is no way to win, I will simply force a way."

Velvet Room

-Lisa looks at her Pokesona-

Lisa: <...I figure it isn't possible to trade these, is it?>

-SleepyHead looks at hers-

SleepyHead: Hm... Might as well try and move this one...

Now, how did they do it in that series Maggie watched?...

-She tries to get Camazotz to move, but the Pokesona, only moving her legs and not her wings, plummets to the ground-

-Lisa notices the plummeting Noibat and falls backwards with laughter-

SleepyHead: <Hey, I'm not used to how to think about flying!>

Lisa: <Ha, it's simple, you just do this!>

-She takes to the air-

Lisa: <See, perfectly sim->

-She then notices that Titan is now moving her arms in an attempt to fly with little success-

Lisa: <...Fine, we'll call this even.>

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every

Route 202 - Yesterday

-Blitz stared at the unexpected display-

"...Didn't see that coming"

Velvet Room

-Mondo headtilts as the Floette appears-

<This is from my soul or somethin'? I don't get it, but it'll help I guess I'll take it>

-Pent breathes deeply, muttering the echoing word under his breath and looks over the summoned Clefairy pokesona-

Heh, decently cute, but Selene's just a little cuter...

-He shrugs and looks around at everyone else-

Alright then, we're equipped then. So where to first for the stomping?

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

I would wait longer so that I can let everyone react to their Personas, but... I'm hungry. And I missed lunch. So I'm double hungry. And then I will go to bed. But I have the weekend off. Which is awesome! Hooray for full-time worker's rights.

The Velvet Room

-Dune arches an eyebrow at the Monferno.-

Dune: ... Huh.

-The Monferno arches an eyebrow back before having his eyebrows wiggle at random. Dune just looks confused.-

-Galvani reacts MUCH more positively.-

Galvani: <YAAAAY! Yurlungur! I missed you!>

-The Ekans blinks.-

Yurlungur: I am afraid that I am not the same companion that you know. We share a form and name, but not identity.

-Galvani slightly deflates.-

Galvani: <... Oh.>

-Igor clears his throat.-

Igor: If I may, I would like to introduce the inhabitants, and assistants, of the Velvet Room. They will aid you in your tasks as best they can.

-He motions towards the piano.-

Igor: Our pianist has no proper name per se, but we simply refer to him as Mr. Nameless. His lovely compatriot is Ms. Belladonna, who sings alongside Mr. Nameless's playing. We also had a painter on staff, but... I'm not entirely sure where he has gone off to. He might just be hiding. I do not often look over my left shoulder.

-He shrugs with a mirthful glint in his eye.-

Igor: Along with them, I am aided by the most intriguing family. Elizabeth... Theodore... Margaret... and the twins, Caroline and Justine. I would be doing them a disservice if I did not let them have their own introductions.

Velvet Room

Gothitelle: -Stands up- <As my master said, I am Margaret. I am one who rules over power, like my siblings, Theodore and Elizabeth. We will be here to accompany you through your journey.>

-She gives a small bow- <It is a pleasure to meet you all. I do not believe we've had this many quests in quite some time, if ever.>

-She gestures to the Elekid- <This is Marie. She will also be assisting us. Forgive her if she's a bit... rude.>

Jacob: -Raises an eyebrow and gets back to his feet-

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"If there is no way to win, I will simply force a way."

Velvet Room

-Decarabia is absently spinning atop Lane's head-

Lane:O-Oh, ah...it's nice to meet you all.

Velvet Room

-The golden-eyed Gothorita then speaks up-

Elizabeth: <Yes, pleased to meet you all as well.>

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every

The Velvet Room

Fletcha: "Po-ke-so-na..."

A Gligar? Cool... Hi Tokubei

-Hears the introductions- ''Nice to meet all of you." -gives a small wave-

-The Velvet Ro-HOLD ON A SECOND-

HELLO ALL. I AM THE GHOSTS OF DANGLING PLOT LINES. I AM HERE TO RESOLVE A FEW THINGS BEFORE THIS ADVENTURE STARTS. HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

1.) Rebecca Goldman's mother, Lyn, was a drug addict who struggled with sobriety for a long time.

2.) Lyn discovered the drug LUCID and started using again.

3.) She was admitted to a hospital and Rebecca left the J-Team to look after her.

4.) Sadly, Lyn died due to terrible side effects of LUCID.

5.) The Goldman's mourned, Norman went back to his gym, Gamer returned to college, and Rebecca was left alone to attempt to make up for lost time and get back to the J-Team.

AND THAT IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. NOW, I AM OFF TO EXAMINE WHY NO ONE EVER TOLD RAPUNZEL THE BAKER FROM INTO THE WOODS WAS HER BROTHER. YOUR REGULAR POSTS WILL NOW RESUME.

-The Velvet Room-

-Rebecca has been silently taking this all in, and is considering her options-

...Eh, what the heck. It's been a while since I've had a good adventure.

-she reaches out and grabs the card. glowing ensues-

-Above Rebecca appears a Murkrow with a black beak and deep-red eyes wearing wooden Magatama beads on a sliver string.-

Murkrow Pokesona: I am thou... Thou art I... From the sea of thy soul, I come... I am Yatagaratsu, the messenger of the gods.

...I take it back. I'm not ready for this. But you're already here, so I'm gonna try to find someone I know that can help me, and you can just follow. Sound good?

Murkrow Pokesona: -nods-

Kay, good. Let's go.

-starts looking for familiar faces. People might not recognize her because she is wearing a beanie that hides her colorful hair, has deep bags under her eyes, and generally has an unhealthy look to her-

edited 4th Feb '16 7:41:31 PM by Meddler413

-Ren nods at Izanagi who remains silent as he stands at attention in the air above Ren's Right shoulder.-

-Mendel squeaks the porygon head construct fades leaving the figurehead supended in the air above him by seemingly nothing.

Galade Theodore Greetings. I am Theodore. I look forward to working with all of you. I am the youngest of my siblin— Ow!

-The Magenmite with red turns from shocking Theodore.-

Caroline: Too long, Theo!

Theodore: But Miss Caroline, my name is -zap!- Ow!

Caroline: Too long!

-Theodore slumps glumly as the Magnetite with blue marks speaks up.-

Justine: Forgive Caroline, my sister can be quite outspoken. And I am Justine. Caroline and are in training for or full duties, but we shall assist you the best we can.

Caroline: You too, sis! We need to get the items they need!

Justine: Oh! -bowing to the J-Team- If you'll excuse us!

-Caroline and Justine float away and disappear behind one of the drapes.-

-Ren and Mendel nod at the group introduces themselves. Mendel curiously watches the Magnamite as they left. But Ren ponders the silent Elekid before asking Igor-

Ren: While its all very nice to meet you all, I want yo ask—

-A shout from Mendel interrupts Ren.-

Mendel: How do I make this ting go away? I keep thinking it's just going to suddenly fall on me!

Ren: *sigh* Yes. Basically that. And how we control these things too.

edited 4th Feb '16 8:34:25 PM by keys2tkingdom

Velvet Room

-Mondo turns to listen to the introductions-

Mondo: <'Kay, we've got your names... But, how are all of you gonna help us anyway? Does this criminal lady have a soft spot for the piano?>

-He glances at Ren and Mendel-

<That too>

Velvet Room

Lane:Poor guy...

-Beat=

...Well...this is...interesting.

Velvet Room

Yeah, we probably need a bit of a run-down on the basics of mythological reference ownership before we go out to battle using them.

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

Velvet Rooms

Daydre cringes a bit as Theo is hit.

"Yeah, uh.."

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Igor: I suppose some instruction is in order... As soon as the Twins return. They have items which you'll require.

-No soon had Igor said this Caroline and Justine float out from behind the drapes, each carrying a silver tray with a variety of eye wear of different styles and colors on them.-

-Justine floats over to Ren. Ren spots a pair of glasses identical to the ones he is wearing. Mendel sees a pair of googles identical to his personal pair he uses at PEFE when they wear new.-

-The Twins float around the group, letting the members take the eye wear meant them before disappearing back behind the drapes. Everyone else should easily be able to spot the eye wear specifically meant for them.-

Mendel: -happily grabbing the googles- Hey! Cool! They fit perfectly!

Ren: -to Igor, after swapping out his glasses for the new pair- While I applaud whoever made these on such short notice - and these correct my vision better than my normal ones - but why do we need these?

Igor: Izanami can create a fog that clouds the vision of all that enter it. The Fog is now abundant in the Collective Unconsciousness. We believe that Izanami is using it to remain hidden. But by wearing these, you will all be able to see things as they truly are.

Ren: You just love being able answer a question, yet being so vague that you raise even more questions, don't you?

-Igor smiles mischievously as he waits for the group to claim their eye wear.-

edited 4th Feb '16 8:37:40 PM by keys2tkingdom

Velvet Room

EDITS DONE YOU MAY CONTINUE

-The Elekid looks at The group-

Marie: Hey.

edited 4th Feb '16 8:37:28 PM by stargirl93

Velvet Room

-Lane spots a air identicle to his, but with slightly red tinted lenses-

Lane:Ah.

-He puts them on-

Oooh.