The Payback serves to be just enough to hit Barometz hard in the face after the Fairy Wind.
Barometz: <Guh... don't think I can take any more...>
Hajime nods and recalls him.
Hajime: Hm... I could use Rosalinde, but with that type advantage the Riolu's got... My other team members might be a bit too...
Wait...
"Okay, you're up, Wakaba!"
He sends out a Carnivine.
Wakaba: <Awesome! Hey there! I'm ready to do this!>
Hajime: "Vine Whip!"
Wakaba rushes forth, trying to strike him with one of her vines.
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
Dunsparce Cloud
Spathi: <That's good to hear. Take good care of him.
...Or I will personally kill you.>
Swablu #1: -chirps-
Spathi: <You should probably give him a name.>
Salamence: <Well, I suppose if you work with the bird police...>
Swablu #3: <Do you have a signup form?>
Salamence: <Oh no.>
Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.
Glöckchen stares at Spathi for a bit after he makes the death threat, but does little else.
She then looks at Swablu #1.
Glöckchen: <Wölkchen?>
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
No voice to cry suffering
Thespi: -starry-eyed- :D
That delivery was PERFECT! Aaaaaaaaaa
-star-struck- <...I'm Thespi!>
Vee: <I'm Vee!>
Megan: And I'm Megan! It's nice to meet you!
-she then realizes she's still holding the Teleport TM from earlier and flinches, tossing it aside-
Nope, nope, nope. Pity, since no fliers, but nope
Vee: <We're new members of the J-Team, if you've ever heard of them! There's a place in Alola we might be raiding soon to rescue a Legendary, in case that's the sort of crisis the Bronze Birds handle~>
<...we don't exactly know where it is yet, but I thought passing the news along might be helpful> ^_^;
-she notices Swablu #3 and coos to her-
Vee: -aside- <Hello~>
No mind to think. No will to break.
Flying Colors
The TM Shoppe That Never Was
-Kattraea smiles fondly at the young Swablu-
Kattraea: <We do indeed, but I think your mother would be rather worried for you if you were to join at such a young age, yeah? I know you wouldn't want to race through your life too quickly and suddenly.>
-And then bows to Megan and co.-
Kattraea: <It's great to meet you all! The Birds are indeed acquainted with the J-Team, and I know a few members are part of them! I will pass the word along to our Alola members when I return to HQ.>
Asimov Space Crew Member
Sergay's Camp
Embry keeps on rolling away from his chaser, before suddenly jumping on Mistral's back!
Phaz blinks and looks back at Sergey
Phaz: "Um... Dearest? You... Are the one having my clothes right now..."
And by his clothes he means the shirt, tie and trousers Phaz was wearing beforehand.
Grand Articuno
Phaz is thrown away in the wall!
Retired!
Phaz: "Colton what the frick!"
looks at Jester. "At least he's not spared..."
Grand Entei
Spinme: <Yo I never actually asked but...>
<Guys? How do I attack?>
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
Dunsparce Cloud
Swablu #1 Wölkchen: <Sounds good!> -chirp-
Spathi: <Wonderful. Now, I should go check on Salamence...>
-he notices that Swablu #2 has wandered off to go bother some Pidgey-
Spathi: -would sweatdrop if such a thing were possible- <...Or that. Take care, Glockchen. Wölkchen, be good. We'll be sure to keep in touch.>
-Wölkchen chirps happily as he changes authors hops onto Glockchen's head. Spathi nuzzles the Swablu gently, and flies off after Swablu #2-
Swablu #3: (to Vee) <Hi! Are you a hero too?>
-she chirps sadly-
Salamence: (to Kattraea, sincerely) <Thank you.> (to Swablu #3) <When you're older, and a better fighter, we can talk about this again.>
Swablu #3: <THEN I WILL BE THE GREATEST F—>
Salamence: <Language!>
Swablu #3: <-ING FIGHTER OF ANY BIRD EVER!>
Salamence: <...And please, use your indoor voice. We are inside, even if there are a lot of holes in the walls.>
Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.
Glöckchen rings her bell and heads off, Wölkchen snuggling into her head.
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
The Eccentric Electric
Virbank City:
Chopper was struck right in the face by the vine whip and knocked flat on his back. With barely a sliver of health, the Machop struggled to recover, but was eventually able to stand back upright.
"Chopper hold on, you need healing!" Mark ordered, but Chopper refused to listen as he began charging at the Carnivine with a Mega Punch. <"I can do this!"> He defiantly insisted, even though Mark would only hear Pokémon Speak. "What are you doing?! I said hold on!" Mark demanded, but it was too late. The Machop had already tried to deliver a left hook right into the Carnivine's face with every bit of strength he had.
Living The Fever Dream
Hajime: "Dodge it!"
Wakaba tries to get out of the way, but still gets hit in the tentacles by the punch, taking not as much damage, but still hurting.
Not thinking, she quickly Bites down on Chopper in retaliation.
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
The Eccentric Electric
Virbank City:
Chopper is caught offguard by Carnivine's sudden attack and ends up getting his upper half (minus his arms) stuck in the mon's mouth. He quickly begins trying to push and kick himself free, repeatedly beating on the Carnivine to be let go.
Living The Fever Dream
Trans Terminus Homo
Sergey's Camp
Sylvaine quickly jumped away from Mistral, now hiding in the bushes as Loran ran onto Mistral's back
Sergey looked over to Phaz
Sergey: "Darling... you are wearing mine"
Aaaand by 'mine' he of course meant the maid dress he was wearing beforehand
"One may feel fear in the face of danger so long as one banishes fear when danger actually arrives"
No voice to cry suffering
Thespi: <Oh my gosh I'm gonna be working with her–with them oh geez I gotta step up my game oh goodness>
Megan: -bows in return-
Vee: -to Swablu #3- <Mmm, I dunno! But I'm doing my best~> -smiles softly-
<You know, there's someone on my team I think you'd like. She's training to be the best —ing fighter of any bug, ever.>
Thespi: -looks over, speaking excitedly- <And I'll tell your stories, when that day comes!>
-looks back to Kattrea- <I'll tell all your stories! I'll make sure you're remembered! Inspire people to follow in your footsteps! To be heroes!>
No mind to think. No will to break.
Alolan Skies
From: Ludmilla
I FOUND IT [gogglemaps.jpg]
They're in an old military research station! And they've barricaded the doors!
Wakaba lets off a Vine Whip in retaliation from the hitting, but lets go of Chopper with her mouth.
edited 6th Jan '18 12:05:42 PM by CorvusAtrox
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
From: Silas
Barricaded Doors? Well nobody ever said this would be easy. I'll meet the team there, we'll figure something out.
From: James
These guys involved with my old employers? I got questions to ask, I'll be there. Try explosives on the door, that generally works, loud, but we don't have time for a stealth mission.
Flying Colors
shoppe tille youue droppe
-Kattraea beams at Thespi-
Kattraea: <You're in it for the stories too, then? I'm glad! Every group of heroes needs someone to tell their tales, after all. Being a part of the action, being there in the moment, seeing it all unfold before your eyes makes it all the more exciting~>
-She chirps cheerfully-
Kattraea: <I really am glad to have met you, brave folks. I will always look forward to seeing the allies and friends I make again!>
Dunsparce Cloud
Swablu #3: <Awesome! We can be a bird fighter and a bug fighter!>
-Salamence trills with amusement-
Ever: Oh, good, they found the guys. Brie, any chance I can get a ride?
Brie: Sure. I do have one question though...is the disguise really necessary?
Ever: -is wearing a sheet crudely sewn and painted to resemble a Sceptile- ...Yes.
Brie: I don't think it is.
Ever: I think you're wrong.
Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.
Meet The New Boss
pain peko
From: Shaun
On my way.
Shaun: "Stay here."
Jessica: "Why can't we come with you?"
Shaun: "You three need to watch the eggs."
"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"
Unnamed Island
-Sitting on the beach, Ludmilla rocks back and forth idly while Deziree taps her feet at the door.-
Deziree: What's it look like
-The pair of girls, now dressed in blue kinda-sorta uniforms, look at each other.-
Twitch: The thing's got a covering of reactive tank armor.
Deziree: Reactive?
Vinegar: Basically it's stuff that's made to explode outwards if something hits it to counter something trying to explode inwards.
Deziree: So what are our options?
Twitch: I mean, we can set it off and THEN blow up the stuff under it, but that'd take a while to set up and it'll definitely let them know we're coming.
Vinegar: Or we can try getting this off, but this stuff is sensitive. One wrong move and the whole bundle goes off.
Deziree: ... Can we go around it?
Twitch: ... Huh. Depends - people won't be mad if I blow a crater in the island, will they?
Deziree: Let me make a call real quick.
From: Ludmilla
My mom's here. We're on the north beach - so far nobody's come at us, but the door's covered with explody stuff.
edited 6th Jan '18 12:59:26 PM by DuneTheWanderer
No voice to cry suffering
Vee: <Of course~ You'll take the world by storm, the pair of you will!>
Thespi: -grins delightedly, in near-speechless awe- <eeeeeee you get it!>
Megan: It's an honor to meet you all! I hope we meet again...in better circumstances, maybe!
-another bit of rubble splashes into a puddle-
-Megan receives the text-
To: Ludmilla?
We'll be there!
Vee: -walking up- <It's starting?>
Megan: It's starting!
Pippy: <Oh goodness, it's time.>
Tripod: -mission start! Adventurous music~-
Ceal: <W-we march, then.>
Pollen: <To a fight for the Tapu!>
Thespi: <To adventure!>
Megan: ...how are we gonna get there, again?
Tripod: -record screech-
Pippy: <...>
Vee: <...>
Ceal: <...>
Pollen: <...>
Megan: -uncertainly- ...random Staryu? You there? ...hello?
-beat-
...shit.
edited 6th Jan '18 1:02:32 PM by Asterisk395
No mind to think. No will to break.
The Pokémon Genius
Unnamed Island
-Jacob dives down on to the beach off the back of Lethe the Hydriegon, landing with a twirl and bow-
-He holds the pose for a moment before standing up and striding towards Deziree-
Jacob: "Dezi! It's been a while."
-He smiles down at Ludmilla- "Hey, Ludmilla. Jacob. Nice to finally meet you in person."
-His face hardens as he stands back up and looks at Dezi- "Any idea what we'll be up against? I'm ready with all my heavy hitters to blast down that door, if need be."
"If there is no way to win, I will simply force a way."
Dunsparce Cloud
Swablu #3: <Yes!>
-she pumps a wing-
Salamence: <Well, uh, I should be getting back to the others.>
-she nods her head to Kattraea-
Salamence: <Thank you for doing your part to keep the world safe.>
-and she scoops up Swablu #3, flying out of the ruined shop before anything can get worse-
Swablu #: I'm gonna be the greatest hero this world ever saw!
-...you do you, Swablu #3-
-there are now two Green people here-
-one of them is Brie, who is dressed in practical clothing. She waves to Jacob-
-the other is Ever, who is wearing a crappy Sceptile disguise that is literally just a sheet with some features painted or sewn onto it. He tilts his head at Jacob but makes no other sign of acknowledgement. This is probably because his arm is trapped under the sheet-
Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.
Channah: -wanders away and examines some of said pottery at an outdoor display-
Thierry: -pops out of her messenger bag to float around- < 0_0 i live >
There is no disdain in nature, there is no humiliation.