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Driftveil City

-Kaito shields their eyes from the Dazzling Gleam-

Kaito: Ow. That should finish off Scuttle, at least. MGMT, keep up the Acrobatics train.

-MGMT zips around Cross as the Dazzling Gleam fades.-

MGMT: I never want to know a day that's over 40 degrees!

-And then lunges at him.-

MGMT: I'd rather have it 30, 20, 10, 5 and let it freeze!

Team Iron Aux Base

-It's been a rather boring off-day for Scarlette.-

-She'd been putting off things like laundry and groceries for long enough, so she decided to get that out of the way today. But finally walks back into her room past the strange boy sobbing in her bunk, headed toward the fridge to put stuff away. Cafeteria food sucks.-

Gus: <Scarlette.>

Scarlette: Give me a sec, I can only hold so much.

Gus: <Scarlette.>

Scarlette: Please just hold on for a moment.

Gus: <Ahem.>

-Scarlette whirls around to see Gus trying to get her attention right next to Lucius.-

-Oh.-

Scarlette: ...Who the fuck are you?!

edited 9th Dec '17 6:17:52 PM by BittersweetNSour

Driftveil

-Kuu smiles apologetically at Colton- "Sorry. I'm just distracted."

-She thinks to herself again-

~And I thought I was meddling. Hah. Why are guardians such as yourselves in this world? Surely the gaps between realms is not so dangerous you need to be here.~

~And if it came to it, do you think you could truly stop me?~

~When you faced Shadar you both held back. If you were both going at full power, you very well could have lost. If I decided that I wanted this beautiful world, it's loveliness, it's purity, those here who have already found my warmth, you could deny me? Deny them? The mightiest heroes of my world only have the most phantom chance of facing me, and none in this world measure up to them, and they could face you and prevail.~

~Yes, I know of you. Realize that if you move against me here, now, you will only hurt the ones you want to protect.~

-She sighs and smiles- "You are all very talented. Though if I do face someone, I believe I would want to fight someone I had not had the benefit of witnessing prior. Go on~ Conclude this most beautiful of dances for me! Demonstrate your talent to me!"

edited 9th Dec '17 5:47:20 PM by Verax

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

Santalune

-Tsubasa nods and follows Farkas in-

-Cris then follows them in-

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

Offshore Poni Island

-Hess watches as Genmei and Zarigani approach, prompting him to lower his head, and back up near a railing. He keeps an eye out as he sees Ryklys and her passengers forcibly board, before cranking up the theatrics to play up his plight-

<Hess: "Oh no! We've been boarded! Whatever will I, Hess, Captain of the Iron Fleet do?! There's no way we'll be able to stand our ground against such numbers-">

-And turns over his shoulder to see the other crewmembers hastily jumping ship, leaving him increasingly alone on-deck-

<Hess: " Hey! What's the big idea running off so fast here!">

Hard Boiled Detective Since 1985

-Scuttle is indeed finished off. Determination can only take you so far-

-Cross, meanwhile, is stunned by the Dazzling Gleam long enough for MGMT's attack to connect solidly, and she's sent flying, Ever recalling her before she hits the ground-

Ever: Hmm.

-his grin's gone completely, replaced with a blank stare-

Ever: Alright, then. Marmalade, you're up next.

Marmalade: <Alright, let's— Oh Groudon's rake why is it so cold?>

Ever: Unova winter for you.

Marmalade: <I don't like it.>

Ever: Sensible. Now, we're battling, so I hope we can put aside such concerns. Stay above the battlefield, and use Rock Slide.

Marmalade: -grumbles-

-PEFE!Every, meanwhile, seems to be having some trouble deciding who to send out. Eyes flicking between Plague Doktor and MGMT, she eventually sends out-

Cervantes: <...We're battling?>

PEFE!Every: I don't like this.

Cervantes: <I'm certainly okay with it.>

PEFE!Every: ...Okay. Start with Ancient Power...on the Aromatisse, please. I don't know why Ever has a Dragon-type out but I suppose we should do our best to keep her there...

Cervantes: <Don't act so nervous. This is what I was assigned to you for, you know.>

-Cervantes's tail whirs as he drives it into the snow, digging until he reaches ground. Meanwhile, Marmalade's wings likewise begin to beat, kicking snow away from her like an ascending helicopter as she tears up chunks of rock from the ground-

-Marmalade shoots skyward, carrying the rocks with her, as the hum created by Cervantes's tail reaches a deafening pitch-

-and then, as Marmalade flings the rocks towards MGMT and Plague Doktor, the ground under Plague Doktor explodes with a sound like an overamplified guitar chord-

Cervantes used Ancient Power!

Marmalade used Rock Slide!

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

-Shun nods at Volpe's mention of his partner.-

Shun: Ah, I... I see. I take precautions alongside the testosterone for much the same reason. Not that I've had much need to thus far. Still... I'm sure they're grateful for what time they've had with you. After all, I've only worked with you for a single case, and... it's been a privilege, whatever the complications.

-He closes his eyes.-

Shun: ...I don't believe this is our darkest chapter. I believe that we're adapting the rules to work around a damaged world. That... that is what we're doing, right?

-Lucius, having been too preoccupied with sobbing, doesn't notice the girl in his room until she's directly opposite him.-

Lucius: GAH!

-He falls out of his bunk and seems to consider saluting, before apparently deciding that he's better off using that hand to wipe tears out of his eyes.-

Lucius: I... I'm nobody. You don't need to worry about me.

Maul: ~Your new roommate. He's a hoot at parties.~

edited 9th Dec '17 6:05:27 PM by Herbert40k

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

Driftveil City

Colton turned back to Kuu, knowing that he was a bit less dust in the wind now. <I'll take you up on that,> he offered. <but please...>

<Clarify if you want to fight this idiot,> Lucario chimed while mussing up Colton's already unkempt hair, <or one of us,> he added, jerking his head towards Rei, as if including her.

<I mean,> Colton rectified, now on all fours. <typically when people say they want to battle, they delegate to their team of 'mons,> he mused. <but I favor to give proper credit.>

To the Mountains

"Look, it's fine," he sighed, replacing his jacket. "Just don't accelerate that crazily, okay? I was half-afraid we'd go to plaid."

[Insert Unoriginal Stinger Here]

James blinked as the entire crew abandoned ship, leaving the captain alone.

"Otacon... Begin hailing."

Otacon nodded and flew over to the Captain, <Hello there! I am Otacon, I am here to negotiate your surrender in the face of our allies.>

En Route to Vali Mountains

Phaz: "..Right, yeah, sorry..."

He looks in front of him, still looking down (ashamed?).

"It's just... You know how it feels, no? It feels like, like freedom. Like nothing harmful can catch up to you..."

Now his eyes look a bit empty. He blinks, then puts on his own jacket.

"Nothing at all..."

What's the use of money if you ain't gonna break the mold? Even at the center of fire, there is cold All that glitters ain't gold

Poni Offshore

-Gros Michel hovers over the boat while Shadrack and Oberon head inside the hull-

Contact Me!

Team Iron Aux Base

Scarlette: ...I can see that. Would it have hurt the higher-ups to send an email alert or something? "Hello Scarlette, as of today we are assigning a small stranger to cry in your bed. Please respond to verify you have received this message. Sincerely, Residential Staff."

Mt. Hokulani

-Selene snaps her fingers.-

Selene: <Ah hah, I know what this is! She's looking for a star name!>

-Doomsday, Hermes and Ludmilla all look at each other. The Cleffa throws her arms up in a cry of relief to the skies above.-

Selene: <It's a thing Cleffa sometimes do when they're looking for a name or are born under a certain sky. They'll fixate on a certain star and have their tribe name them after it! However, that's the weird part - they usually ask a member of their tribe, not a human. They usually only wander off when they get kicked out->

-The Cleffa nails Selene in the back of the head with a Magical Leaf.-

Doomsday: <I like her.>

Ludmilla: So, what star did she pick?

-Selene regains her composure.-

Selene: <Ahem, right - gamma Virgo, is what she picked. Known by the old name of Porrima, a muse of fate.>

Cleffa: Clef!

Ludmilla: Okay then little Cleffa. Since you haven't got a home to go back to-

-The Cleffa throws a Magical Leaf at Ludmilla's face. The psychic catches the leaf between her fingers, her hand glowing a slight purple.-

Ludmilla: -Would you like to come with me, Porrima?

-The Cleffa just stares dumbfounded for a moment.-

To the Mountain'

"Fair point," Colton conceded, electing not to press into Phaz being... nostalgic, would be a good way to put it, maybe. "Just give me a heads-up before you floor it, okay?" Then he muttered something about 1924.

[Insert Unoriginal Stinger Here]

To the Vali Mountains

Phaz: "Mhm..."

He's still driving the pod very well, but he's silent and his mind seems to be wandering more...

"..."

Seems like he won't be talking a lot anymore...

What's the use of money if you ain't gonna break the mold? Even at the center of fire, there is cold All that glitters ain't gold

Driftveil

-Plague Doktor tanks the attacks and revs up his gun-

Plauge Doktor: <IT SEEMS YOU HAVE NOT LEARNED ZE LESSON. PLAGUE DOKTOR WILL TEACH YOU AGAIN!>

-Fires another Dazzling Gleam flare-

edited 9th Dec '17 6:38:22 PM by Umbramatic

Contact Me!

-Maul simply nods at Scarlette.-

Maul: ~I took care of that. Check your inbox either six months in the past or three years in the future, it'll be there.~

-Lucius blinks at Scarlette, rubbing the last traces of tears out of his eyes.-

Lucius: ...Oh wait, shit, this is your room? I'm really sorry, I didn't know... uh, my name's Lucius. I, um... I'm super new here, so could you just send out a reply or a message along those lines real quick? I'd rather not be reported as dead or missing any time soon, that's when they start hunting for people.

edited 9th Dec '17 7:09:45 PM by Herbert40k

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

Team Iron Aux Base

Scarlette: ...Uh, right. I'll deal with that later.

-She kneels down to finish putting stuff away.-

Scarlette: Anyway, as long as you try to keep yourself together and not cry on my bed anymore, I guess I can live with a roommate, as much as I liked having a room to myself. Just wasn't expecting it, is all.

Driftveil City

-Kaito beams as Marmalade appears-

Kaito: Flygon! I almost forgot you had a Flygon! :D

-MGMT is battered by rocks, and flinches. The music sputters a bit.-

Kaito: ...That sucks, though.

Natalie opens her eyes.

Natalie: "... This is strange"

Natalie: "... That said, I hope I never get used to it."

Nurse: "Welcome back to the world of the living, Doctor Weiss."

Natalie: "Thanks"

Nurse: "Is there anything I can get for you?"

Natalie: "A conversation with Jenkins and Marie"

Nurse: "... You're not going to try..."

Natalie: "No, don't worry, I just need to give the two some instructions."

A few minutes later, the nurse returns with Natalie's interns lab assistants.

Marie: "Ohmigosh-"

Natalie: "Marie, shush. I need you two to ensure the new cybernetics are ready for human testing"

Jenkins: "Uh, wait, ma'am you -"

Natalie: "When have I been averse to testing on myself?"

Jenkins: "... Good point, ma'am. We'll get it done."

Natalie: "Thank you. Now get too it."

The pair not, and head back to Natalie's lab.

All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.

Lucius: Uh, right, I'll try to do that in future. The keeping myself together thing, I mean, not the crying over everything thing. I was just doing the latter since...

-He suddenly realises that Scarlette is a total stranger, and clams up.-

Lucius: ...Never mind. Sorry about the intrusion.

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

-Cervantes and Marmalade are both struck by the Gleam. Marmalade takes it significantly worse, but after the boost from the Ancient Power, Cervantes is comparatively unbothered-

Ever: I do! Don't you as well?

PEFE!Every: I never really understood people's fondness for Dragon-types. They're so...much.

Marmalade: <Don't make me come down there.>

Ever: Dragon-types can be quite majestic.

-he narrows his eyes-

Ever: Marmalade, Rock Slide again.

Marmalade: <What happened to Stone Edge? I like Stone Edge better.>

Ever: Desperate times...

PEFE!Every: Uh, you too Cervantes...

Cervantes: <Makes sense!>

-Marmalade flies down quickly to gather more rocks before sending them flying at MGMT and Plague Doctor, while Cervantes just drills further into the ground, likewise sending rocks everywhere-

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Verax's Villa

Ezran: -From the next room over- "So that was Paula?"

Verax: "MUKKING ALTARIA FLUFF WHAT HOW LONG WERE YOU THERE"

Ezran: "Long enough."

-She and Jeremiah round the corner-

Jeremiah: "You still into her?"

Verax: "... I mean... I love that wild side. That... spontaneous nature. But... I dunno. It's been a long time. She's cooled down, I've change a lot. I really only still do anything cause I have a knack for it."

Ezran: "... She definitely was trying to project an air of interest towards you."

Verax: "Yeah but I dunno, that's just a her thing. Even if she is... I dunno. I love people. I love to dance and to drink and to hug and kiss and to stay up way too late with the beautiful people but... I dunno if there's anyone I should do that with. People like me don't live long. Shouldn't. I shouldn't be alive right now. The minute I'm found, I'm getting a big shot of karma and that's it. Any moment I'm with someone, I could be torn from their lives. I don't want to do that to someone. I want someone who is maddeningly into me, someone who I complete and who completes me but anyone that close to me would miss me. I don't want anyone to miss me when I'm gone."

-He shrugs, not really expecting to have gone on like that. He laughs awkwardly- "Plus, I dunno who in their right mind would find an ex-Terrorist-slash-counter-terrorist a really stable guy. I just. I want a restart. I want a way to wipe the slate clean and then maybe I'd try. But I don't get that. I won't and shouldn't."

Ezran: -She pauses and looks at him thoughtfully- "But what if it's too late? What if there's already someone like that?"

Verax: "Eh, we've been away for a while, I don't think Paula's that into me again. And if she is... well... Neither of us have happy tales. Fitting neither of us gets a happy ending."

Jeremiah: ".... That's a tad fucked up boss. You know that? You're allowed to be happy."

Verax: "Nah, can't be happy. We have work. C'mon guys I'm fine. Let's get back to it."

Jeremiah: "... Dude, you know you can talk you us."

Ezran: -She runs her hand through her hair and brushes it behind an ear- "He doesn't. He hides the pain. Like his brother he has to act "strong" so we don't get demoralized."

Verax: "... Seriously, I'm fine. If I need to vent, you guys know I'll talk to you."

Jeremiah: -Grabs Verax by the collar- "... Boss. You better." -He lets go and walks off-

Ezran: "... Yeah. Just... don't hurt alone. We know what it's like." -She walks off-

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

Team Iron Aux Base

-Scarlette pauses, then sighs-

Scarlette: ...Don't be sorry. Staff stuck you here, this would have happened with anyone really. And... whatever you were upset about, you had your reasons.

-She closes the fridge door and looks at him-

Scarlette: This is just a nasty case of getting off on the wrong foot. Wanna pretend that didn't happen and try a normal first meeting?

 Off Poni Island, past 

Genmei: -To Hess- <Seems like your guys are all leaving!>

Zarigani: <But we're gonna stay right here!>

-Genmei attempts a Close Combat, while Zarigani goes for a Surf-

 Castelia, today 

Wanderer: -To Kuu- If you do actually know who I really am, then you know that if they fail and you focus your sights on elsewhere, then you face me, at beyond my full power. And possibly even my patron and the Heavenly Host as well. But enough about my god, the ones of this universe are watching us as well. Do you think they'd allow you to take over this world unopposed?

And that J-Team, they might be weaker than us or them, but from what I've gathered they can punch above their weight if need be, and the legendaries would facilitate that. As can I, but I don't plan on fighting you because if we were to clash at full power there probably wouldn't be a Unova afterwards, but if you try anything... then all bets are off.

edited 9th Dec '17 8:12:47 PM by rmctagg09

Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.

~Hey he wants us to focus up.~

Silas looked over at the crew with the Harbinger, and asked "Quoi?"

Silas let out the rest of his team, Tae was the first to ask, <What do we need to do?>

Aela: <Just follow the icebrain over there.>

Farkas: <Ice beats Grass, Aela.>

-Aela smirks.-

Farkas: <We head east.>

"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"