Alolan Sea — Chantey's Ruins

-There is nothing else worth noting.-

-Nothing here is more important than that sword.-

Anabel: ...If that's where the signal is leading us, then we should take it. If nothing, then to do further research.

-She looks at the others, particularly Alex's expression.-

Anabel: ........which we are going to leave to Aether, since they are the qualified professionals here in Alola.

-And with that, she takes the sword.-

Rose: So that's it, huh...

Alolan Sea

Alex: Aw, come on.

-She looks to Rose and frowns worriedly-

Hey, Coder, this should help

Vast Poni Canyon

-Ahe taps a nearby Fire Stone crystal, releasing a small jet of flame-

Ahe: Okay, not doing that again.

Lycanroc: <Anyway, the exit for this cave is just above that cliff ahead of us.>

-Said cliff is tall. Really, really tall-

Ula-Ula Undersea

"I dunno..." Colton mused, considering trailing Anabel to the surface. "I felt my head pounding, almost like something was fighting my Ninetales' post-hypnotic triggers on me." He said aloud.

"I've got every nagging feeling that sword could only bring bad news. And we still haven't found the Wormhole!" He exclaimed.

"... Nah, maybe perfecting facepalms to an art is starting to take its toll." He realized.

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Sushi High Roller

Soujin: "Oh, good. Lemme go check out what they have here..."

-He heads over to the buffet-

Poni Cavern

Sora: Anyone need a grappling hook? I've got grappling hooks.

Sushi High Roller

-Shizuo keeps slurping his noodles-

edited 14th Aug '17 3:12:30 PM by Umbramatic

Vast Poni Canyon

-Ahe walks up to the cliff and eyeballs the rock he can see-

Ahe: I'll take a hook. Not confident enough in my skill as a rock climber to make this in sandals.

-The Lycanroc, meanwhile, is about halfway up the cliff because Rock Climb-

-Mezzo opens her eyes-

Mezzo: Uuuugh, my head...

-then grabs the nearest soft thing (an Umbreon) and places it on her head-

Sunny: <You're awake! Are you okay?>

Felis: <Fine thing to ask her, you traitor.>

Mezzo: Mmm. Shut up. I'm tired.

-Ishaan and his Espeon have headed back inside the visitor center; Forte and Pianis follow-

Ishaan's Espeon: <...It wasn't checkmate.>

Forte: Huh?

Ishaan's Espeon: <It wasn't checkmate. I could have moved my rook to interpose it.>

Shadow: <A false victory is still real if it forces a true surrender.>

Forte: Uh, yeah, we already put the board away. It's a little too late to take it back.

Ishaan's Espeon: <Oh, I know. But I'll be challenging you to a rematch one day.>

Shadow: <I'll be looking forward to it.>

Chantey's Ruins

Anabel: This isn't my first time investigating ruins and taking out suspicious objects for research. I promise you, I will handle this with utmost care.

Rose: There's nothing else here anyway, let's just... get back to shore.

Anabel: Agreed.

-They turn around and head back-

Poni Cave

-Sora recalls Chocobo and tosses some hooks up-

Alola Underwater

-Alex reluctantly follows-

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sir, Sir, Sir!

Geothermal Power plant

Krieg: Huh!?

-Krieg wakes up. An Aether Grunt is standing next to him.-

Aether Grunt: Are you alright, Mr Blight?

Krieg: Yeah... Thanks for asking.

-Krieg stands up and walks to the Maverick.-

Aether Grunt: Umm..... Sir.

-Krieg looks back.-

Krieg: Yeah?

Aether Grunt: What happened today.... I just wanted to say, it's not your fault.

-Krieg laughs.-

Krieg: You new, Grunt?

Aether Grunt: Uhh.. yes, sir.

Krieg: Name?

Aether Grunt: Solomon, sir.

Krieg:Solomon, let me tell you something. If something like this is gonna make you think it will make me guilty, then you'll believe that I'm not human. Jobs like this ain't for naive people like you , kid. So grow up, or change your job.

-Krieg gets on the Maverick. Everything has been cleaned up. But not everything is finished. Krieg drives back to Mt. Hokulani-

edited 14th Aug '17 5:42:06 PM by Lawlight

Ula-Ula Sea

"Yeah, not even surprised. Leave this to the experts." Colton sighed.

"C'mon, Helmsman, let's try elsewhere." They ascended.

Ula'Ula Shore

-Once they reach the shore, Anabel dismisses the Ride Lapras, and turns to Rose-

Anabel: I'm... sorry we couldn't find her. I will continue my efforts trying to find a sign of her, but until then, this is all the lead we have.

Rose: It's... it's fine. There's nothing else we can really do tonight anyway.

-Anabel nods solemnly-

Anabel: If something happens, please do give me a call.

-She gives Rose her contact information. Specifically Rose, rather than the two strangers they picked up along the way.-

Anabel: It's been nice meeting all of you.

Rose: Same... um... see you.

Anabel: Goodbye, everyone.

-She leaves. Rose just sorta watches her disappear into the distance... and then groans loudly and flops into the sand.-

Rose: FUCKING HELL WE ALMOST HAD SOMETHING AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH

Mezzo: Why do I feel like my head was hit by a ton of bricks?

Sunny: <You're recovering from that thing's poison. I was so worried about you...>

Mezzo: Oh yeah, now I remember... She wanted to fuse with me and then everyone else said no and attacked me for like no reason.

Sunny: <They were saving you! Your mind was corrupted by the Ultra Beast!>

Mezzo: Mrrr.

-all of the boats have reemerged, and are firing their cannons full blast at the Nihilego, which is now much smaller-

-it gradually sinks into the water, then disappears-

Ever Fangirl Mezzo: And stay out!

Mezzo: Corruption is cool, but not so much when it leaves you with a huge headache.

Ishaan: So, you tricked him into resigning early? Clever indeed.

Shadow: <Actually I didn't, but sure, we'll go with that if it makes me look better.>

-Ishaan's Espeon glares at Shadow-

Ishaan: The sun may shine bright at midday, but eventually dusk falls, and its light disappears. If I were you, I'd cherish that light as long as you can.

Forte: Do all you guys have speeches like this?

Ishaan: ...More or less.

Ula Ula Shore

-Alex puts her hands on Rose's shoulders and pulls her out of the sand-

Alex: Girl. Girl. Chiiiiill. You need sich ausruhen.

Ula-Ula Shore

After silently mulling over the fact that he had no impact again, followed by him throwing a punch at his starter which was promptly parried, Colton turned to the one vocalizing her anger.

"I think it's for the best," he comforted. "Would you really want to carry the curse that comes with being a Faller?"

Vast Poni Canyon

-Ahe grabs a rope and walks himself up the cliff face. When he reaches the top, he finds the Lycanroc flopped down on her back-

Lycanroc: <I keep forgetting that y'all don't have moves like Rock Climb.>

Poni Cavern

Sora: -also climbs up- Well, we aren't Pokemon are we? Not counting that weird future.

Route 16

-Alex is hanging out solemnly here-

Alex: Honestly, I can't pin why I'm so bummed out at not being able to help that Rose girl, but I am...

Mt. Hokulani

-Krieg arrives to see Frieden still researching. He falls out and throws up-

Frieden: So, what was it?

Krieg: 817.....

-Frieden stops his action, and looks to Krieg-

Frieden: Really?

Krieg: Yeah....

-Frieden stands up-

Frieden: I'm going to see Liebe.

Krieg: ..... Ok. I'll call you when we need help

Frieden: Yeah, cause I'm the only one who can do shit properly.

-Frieden calls Metatron, and flies to Sinnoh. Krieg now stands in the mountain alone.-

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Ocory: <Well, some of us are.>

Hajime: "Uh..."

"Do you have a less rope climb-y way of getting up there?"

-Soujin returns with more on his plate than one should probably have on it-

Soujin: "Guess I'm kinda hungry..."

edited 14th Aug '17 5:51:08 PM by CorvusAtrox

Sushi High Roller

Shizuo: Don't worry, so am I. -slurp-

Poni Cavern

-Sora fiddles with one of her crystals, releasing a Tropius that swoops down to fetch Hajime-

edited 14th Aug '17 6:21:59 PM by Umbramatic

Soujin: "Heh, good..."

"Uh, curious, though."

-Hajime recalls Ocory, then rides up on the Tropius-

Hajime: "Thanks."

Ula-Ula Shore

"I'm kinda underwhelmed we went undersea and all we found of interest was a sword.

"Even an aquatic UB would have been pretty nifty. Could have given us some insight into Ultra Space life." Colton mused.

Colton's Samurott returned himself, out of a semblance of obsolescence, but mostly because he felt his work was done.

Route 16

Alex: -to Colton- Yeah, that would have been cool. But no sign of Ultra Beasts anywhere!

Poni Cavern

Sora: Ha! Welcome!

Sushi High Roller

Shizuo: Curious about what?

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Route 16

-The cloud darkens, as thunder begins to strike around Alex and Colton. In the sky, just under the clouds, two wormholes appear. And the appendages from the Geothermal power plant emerge to absorb the clouds. This time, though, a third one appears, and a different appendage, like a tail, appears and points to the ground.-

edited 15th Aug '17 1:43:57 AM by Lawlight