Outside the Base

-Vierr lands on the ground outside.-

-He stays there for a while.-

-Debug pokes him.-

Debug: <Hey, you doing okay?>

Vierr: ...

-He slowly pushes himself up.-

Vierr: ...Yeah. I'm fine. Perfect.

Useless. Pathetic. Worthless. Weak. Feeble. Terrible.

PEFE!Every: Well, I thought so, but she never called, so...

-she checks her phone again, and rolls over to lie facedown-

PEFE!Every: Mmmmmrrrrrrrr.

 Outside the Base, past 

-Groaning as I pick myself up-

That was... not fun. But it worked.

 Somewhere, time is fucking weird 

-Notices Channah-

Wait isn't that-Well we kinda could use the help.

-Has Draca do a midair barrel roll, and the Salamence dives right toward Channah and her team-

Channah, long time no see! I could really use your help!

-Everyone is blown out by the Hurricane, Achille damn near fainting in the process.-

Achille: <Doctor, that was - *cough* more than one.>

Ace: <Is everyone alright?>

Achille: <I'll live.>

Tsunami: <Mmm. Me too.>

-Shaun stirs slightly on the ground where Tsunami's put him. The Empoleon sighs.-

-Mew floats down to lie on Every's back, curling up and purring-

-cat-

Cephas: <We probably have to investigate all of the splashing spots before she springs the real Totem on us.>

Basket: -shrugs- <May as well check near that rock at the back?>

Lapras: <All is fair.>

-as they approach, the rock is lifted into the air by a Psychic attack, and tossed to the side-

???    WHO CHALLENGES ME   

-a bolt of lightning strikes as a windy rainstorm churns up-

Basket: <...I think we found the boss fight.>

Tangerine: Hard to see through this rain...

Pankaja: <It's a Slowking!>

Slowking?:    DO NOT DIMINISH ME   

Tangerine: ...oh dear...

-Pankaja's not wrong, but this Slowking does not have a Shellder on its head delivering stimulating neurotoxins to its brain-

-there definitely is something delivering stimulating neurotoxins into its brain, though-

-something big-

-something glassy-

Basket: <Well Muk.>

edited 16th Dec '17 10:01:13 PM by Tangent128

Channah: Arceus fuck- -dives out of the way, only to be picked up by Lo- Wha-? You do?

-PEFE!Every squeaks, and reaches rather awkwardly to pat Mew-

This is incredibly surreal.

-she gets an odd feeling that something she'd find experimentally intriguing is occurring, but she's too occupied with gay drama and a cat to deal with this-

-wow, what has happened to her priorities? She makes a note to re-evaluate that-

Outside the Base — Past

Vierr: Yeah. It worked.

-He shakes his head-

Vierr: I wouldn't have signed up for this if I'd known a Shard was involved.

Debug: <Wait, you know these things? Didn't it say it was just the first?>

Outside the Base

When he was walking into the center, Colt had noticed someone sprawled on the ground. He was a little concerned for them. After he reclaimed his things, he approached Vierr, trying to act rather casual.

"Hey," he began. "You, uh... you okay?" He then noticed that there were a lot of people rather fatigued by it all. He couldn't blame them. He'd stick with this guy for now. For some reason, he seemed emotionally drained as well. Whatever the hell that Aura was, that was kinda terrifying.

????????

-The space is cold-

-The space is dark-

-One black armored boot scrapes across the ground-

-Across from it, a black dress shoe also scuffs across the ground, the figure widening his stance-

-There's a small silence-

???: "... I can't let you do this."

???2: "It's not up to you."

-There's a flash-

-It was decided earlier-

-The battle between their Pokemon ended in a hilariously one sided match-

"When?"

-But it was never that easy with these two, was it?-

"When? When do I get my happy ending?? You've gotten everything! You got the girl, your dreams, friends, all of it! When do I get a happy ending???"

-The twin blades gleam in the shadows, beautiful in their movement. A perfect arc. A gorgeous wave as they crash down on the enemy they must crush-

"That's not my responsibility. And you're a fool if you think I'm backing down for that."

-The staff sparks as it grazes the ground. Violent and blunt, but there's confidence and hope behind it-

"You say that as if I'm giving you a choice-"

-The two men, who had put so much into chasing their dreams fight in this forgotten place, a wonderfully sad waltz, back and forth. When one pushes forward, the other pushes back twice as hard. Weapons arc, and sparks fly as they connect-

-The two, who could have been so similar, yet ended up walking two very different roads-

-But again-

-This was decided earlier-

-The one opening is all they need, neither one of them was known for his restraint-

-There's the sound of an impact-

-And something pools on the ground-

Iri Manor

-Jacob shoots up in his bed, sweat pouring down his face-

"..."

Verax's Villa

-Verax bolts upright in his sofa, reports and paperwork strewn across his lap-

"...."

Iri Manor

-He steadies his breathing as he tries to calm down-

What...

Verax's Villa

Verax: -He quickly regains composure-

"... was that?"

Iri Manor

Jacob: "..."

-He lays back down, resolving to get some sleep-

Just a nightmare...

Verax's Villa

Verax: -He takes the papers off his lap and decides to grab some water before laying down in a proper bed-

...nothing new. Nothing to worry about.

 Somewhere 

Draca: -Stops about 10 feet off the ground-

-To Channah-

Sorry to frighten you, but my friend and I are currently trying to track down the person who stole our airship so would you like to join us? I kinda ran off before I actually told anyone what we were doing.

No, I'm not making that word choice mistake again.

Outside the Base

Vierr: I said I'm fine.

-Elysia gives Colton a look.-

Elysia: <Uh, might wanna... give him some space.>

-She and Debug likewise back up, which is exactly when the latter's Omniband timer runs out and transforms him back. He ends up staggering backward and falling.-

Evan: Ouch.

Channah: -frozen in shock, looks from Tagg to Robin to Draca's nose and back- Ehhh...

Lo: -suddenly steps forward- <Of course we will assist you on this hunt. Channah, climb on my back. We'll follow you.>

Channah: -does so, still making a 0_o face-

Lo: <I can keep up easily. Do lead the way.>

edited 16th Dec '17 10:29:38 PM by Metanoia

Outside the Base

Colt said nothing, shimmying a Great Ball open. Sylveon landed beside him, her trainer gesturing for her to remain silent while she was allowed to let her feelers catch air to make that "aura of relaxation".

The Luxury Ball opened in response to Evan's voice, Sunny rushing to Evan's voice. Colton tugged on his hair again and ran after her. <Are you a Pokemon or a human?> She'd ask when she approached.

-Mew enjoys the pets-

Mew: ~Yes, behind the ears♥~

~How goes your little hobby?~

Lapras: <Wait, this isn't part of the scrip->

Nihilego!Slowking:    MY EMPIRE WILL BE BUILT ON YOUR BONES   

Tangerine: Sorry Rufus, but we need a Dark-type here!

Rufus: -stares at the foe, mouth agape- <...you are right but I don't like it.>

BATTLE! Rufus VS Slowly Roman Emperor!

Nihilego!Slowking:    PUNS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED   

The Nihilego's venom increased Slowking's Special Attack!

Slowking used Stealth Rock!

Basket: <Now that's truly evil.>

Tangerine: Probe it with Crunch!

Rufus used Crunch! It's supereffective on the Slowking!

Nihilego!Slowking:    I HAVE NO PATIENCE FOR THIS INSULT   

Slowking used a rain-boosted Water Pulse!

-well. The good news was that, beneath the rockjellyfish, the Slowking was not abnormally bulky for its species-

-the bad news was, Rufus still lost a lot more health from that Water Pulse than the Slowking did from his Crunch-

Rufus: -panting- <Uh, yeah, we're gonna have to wear this thing down more than that...>

Tangerine: Yes. Can you set up for our expert at wearing people down?

Rufus: -sighs- <You owe me a new hat.>

Tangerine: The beret with builtin juice pouch.

Rufus: <You rock.>

Rufus used Sandstorm!

The rain was displaced by the sand!

Enemy Slowking is hurt by the Sandstorm!

Nihilego!Slowking:    I AM IRRITATED   

   I'LL STILL BE FINDING SAND IN PLACES FOR A WEEK   

   AND FOR THAT YOU WILL PAY DEARLY   

Slowking used a Water Pulse!

Rufus was knocked out!

Tangerine: OK. You're up next.

Fortis(?): I know you're afraid, but don't be. It's just like going to sleep. It might hurt, but only for a little bit.

Mezzo: Yeah, not doing that.

-Fortis(?) sighs-

Fortis(?): Somehow, I knew you wouldn't understand. I thought I could show you, but I guess there's only one thing to do.

-Mezzo tries to back away, but collapses to the floor in the process-

Mezzo: Don't come near me.

Fortis(?): Okay.

-Fortis hooks Mezzo with the scythe, and throws her off the edge-

Mezzo: Aaaaaaaaaaa!

Fortis(?): It's okay! It'll only hurt for a second!

Siren: <Found her.>

Pianis: Where is she?

Siren: <Falling to her death right about... there.> -points a flipper toward the sky- <I can hear the screaming in her mind from here.>

Pianis: ...

-after a couple awkward attempts, PEFE!Every locates Mew's head and skritches behind the ears-

PEFE!Every: ...H-hobby?

-she laughs nervously-

-a large ball of cotton crashes into Mezzo-

-oh, wait, that's an Altaria-

Salamence: <We're here to save the day!>

Marmalade: <I thought you were a cop, not a superhero.>

Salamence: <I am a cop! I arrested her fall!>

Marmalade: -sighs-

Ever: -from Marmalade's back- Mezzo, are you alright?

Siren: <Oh, she's okay. Some Altaria caught her.>

-Pianis wipes the sweat off his brow-

Pianis: Thank Arceus. Now how about we head up there ourselves?

-Mezzo clings to Salamence for dear life-

Mezzo: Ever! Oh,thank Arceus!

 Nimbasa Skies, because I guess that's where we are now 

-To Lo-

Okay, let's go.

-Suddenly falling Mezzo and Ever save as we lift off again-

Well that's great, but we still have to rescue our airship from... evil Fortis?

Mezzo: Yes, evil Fortis. I know it sounds ridiculous but she's been trying to kill me since she came back.

Lo: -impatiently flapping behind them- <Then we need to catch up.>

-Channah is still silent-

Ever: Yes, but with a material assist from Marmalade. So, uh, what's going on? Your sister is apparently evil now? Totally beat me to it.

-as Mezzo explains-

Ever: ...That's...problematic.

-he waves to Channah-

Ever: Heya. Newbie?

Aspertia Pokemon Center -> Streets:

Mark decides to read up more on the J-Team before figuring, "Damn, these people mean business. At least they don't sound like those Rocket or Plasma Punks I heard about." He then decided to shut down and pack up his laptop, no longer having a reason to continue browsing the internet. In a matter of moments, Mark would emerge from his seat and leave the Pokemon Center, being careful not to forget to release his Machop Companion the moment he set foot on the streets. Before he even had the time to put the luxury ball away, Chopper instinctively glomped his trainer, relieved to finally be free once again.

"You know it's a shame they don't build dojos within these pokeballs, that way you could get stronger even when I can't have you outside," Mark said with Chopper responding with a swift jab into Mark's shin that was light enough to not do any damage, but hard enough to be felt.

<"You have no idea how miserable it is in there. I wish you wouldn't have to keep sending me back!"> Chopper said in the Mon language Mark would only interpret as Chopper repeating his species name.

"Out of the two years I've known you, you're still as stubborn as the day you were given to me about getting used to your pokeball, which I switched hoping it'd help, but no...it's always leg bruises and acting clingy. Are you ever going to grow up?" Mark stated, his frustration with one of Chopper's few persistent quirks subtle but noticeable.

<"Spend 5 minutes in a Pokeball, and you'll understand exactly why I hate them..."> Chopper responded in a muttered tone, which Mark seemed to ignore as he focused on guiding his companion to the Aspertia City Gym.

Mew: ~I'm not offended! You try to play god, I try to play mortal, we all learn valuable life lessons!♥~

Beast Boost! The Nihilego's venom increased Slowking's Special Attack!

Tangerine: Pankaja!

-The Wooper swims forwards, sparkling-

BATTLE! Pankaja VS Slowly Roman Emperor!

Nihilego!Slowking:    I SAID PUNS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED   

Sharp stones (lightly) dig into Pankaja!

Tangerine: He's got some concerning attack boosts from that venom. Just... try to forget about them, OK?

Pankaja: <What's venom?>

Pankaja used Amnesia!

Pankaja's Special Defense sharply rose through the power of denial!

Nihilego!Slowking:    I SAID DO NOT DIMINISH ME!   

-He fires a Psychic barrage at Pankaja, who gets a runny nose but it seems to just be, like, snot instead of blood-

Pankaja: <I'm not impressed!> ++(~o~)++

Yaaaaaaawwwwwwwwnnnnnnn

Slowking became drowsy!

Enemy Slowking is hurt by the Sandstorm!

Nihilego!Slowking:    muk   

   YOUR CHILDISH STALLING WILL NOT LET YOU ESCAPE YOUR- Um- DOOMY DESTINY!   

Slowking used Future Sight!

Slowking foresaw an attack!

Pankaja: <Meanie! Slap!>

Pankaja used Tail Whip!

Slowking blocked it with Nihilego!

Enemy Slowking is hurt by the Sandstorm!

Slowking retaliated with Psychic!

But it missed!

-it would seem Pankaja's sparkle is not just his bubbly personality, but also that Bright Powder he's holding-

Nihilego!Slowking:    WHAT. Haaxxxxx.....   

Slowking fell asleep!

Pankaja dove underwater!

...Slowking's Future Sight did not see that coming, apparently

Basket: <Protip: apparently your destiny doesn't look underwater.>

Slowking is fast asleep!

Pankaja used Dive!

Pankaja chained Dive into Tail Whip!

Slowking is fast asleep!

The Sandstorm ended.

Pankaja used Tail Whip!

Slowking woke up! We can have banter again!

Nihilego!Slowking:    YOU LITTLE   

Pankaja: <Bundle of joy!> ++(~_^)++

Slowking used Psychic!

Pankaja: <Ugh, headache... bye!>

Pankaja dove underwater!

Nihilego!Slowking:    GET BACK HERE!   

Slowking tried to use Dive!

The Nihilego refused to immerse itself!

-Pankaja zips out of the water with enough speed to arc above the Slowking-

Tangerine: He should be softened up enough now.

Nihilego!Slowking:    SOFTENED UP? NONE OF YOUR TAIL WHIPS HIT ME!   

Tangerine: No, but they hit your friend.

-Cephas tackes Tangent before they can fingergun, because twice in a row is really quite excessive-

-Anyways, Pankaja's got this-

Pankaja used Earthquake on Nihilego!

Nihilego: SKREEEEEEEE!

It's Super Effective!

-The Nihilego, in pain, abandons the Slowpoke and flies off towards the forest-

Slowpoke: <Um. Er.>

The Slowpoke fled!

Pankaja: <He reminds me of a Kingdra!> ++(^o^)++

edited 16th Dec '17 11:35:12 PM by Tangent128

 Nimbasa Skies, Time? Dialga did it 

-To Ever, as Draca picks up the pace-

Not quite, though she didn't actually join us.

edited 16th Dec '17 11:46:02 PM by rmctagg09