I'm fine. I knew better than to stay anywhere near that thing.

That's a relief. I've fought those monstrosities in video games, and that's more than enough.

-shivers-

But I don't get it. What's happening here? Why are there Tonberries and those things you fought around?

....No idea. At all.

Shadow: <We should leave.>

You have a point, Shadow. Though, didn't you come here to find Tagg? Do you have any idea where he is?

Um...that way?

-points in direction of the beam's source-

We saw an energy beam fire up, and assumed it had something to do with Tagg.

-waves at Mezzo- Hi, Mezzo.

Felis: <So let me get this straight. You saw some sort of beam of deadly energy, and you want to go closer to it?>

Let's just go. It's a lead, if nothing else.

Felis: <Well, if we end up dead we know whose fault it is.>

Shadow: <Let's just move. And pray that that Tonberry isn't still following us.>

-waves-

Hi, Star.

-heads towards the BEAM OF DEADLY ENERGY-

-Has returned to the PEFE facilities to tidy up the suit and armor, just in case, and then get some much needed sleep. Maekrite sleeps by the bed, but then at a certain point in the night silently leaves the room and goes to have a talk with his parents-

Going to bed, Night guys!

Well, I'm going to bed.

-Just as things are getting grim on Fool's end-

CBS: WHATS UP DOC!

-Vagineer turns to CBS-

Vagineer:    Hurr...   

-CBS brings out a Radio and changes the background music to this before crushing Vagineer's head with his hand. He then throws an axe at Eridan-

Eridan : AAAAH!

-Eridan is now the The Cut In Half Prince-

CBS: -Noticing Fool's Scimitar- Well I'll be stuffed!

-CBS takes the Scimitar from Fool's hand-

CBS: Now this, is a nice weapon...

-Vagineer head regrows, before devouring CBS-

Vagineer:    Hurr...   

CBS: TAKE THAT!

-CBS starts to hack Vagineer from inside out, before causing Vagineer to Explode-

This is getting awkward.

CBS: Nah.

-Fool facepalms-

edited 3rd Sep '11 1:10:49 AM by PippingFool

- In the other dimension, unspecified time -

- Palkia finally reaches the point where we can escape from the dimension -

Palkia: OKAY, GIRLS! HERE WE ARE! LET'S GET OUT OF HERE!

Azelf: <Yes!>

Mesprit: <Yay!>

Uxie: <At last...>

... So, where exactly will your power bring us?

Palkia: I AM NOT SURE WHERE WE WILL END UP. IF WE'RE LUCKY, WE MIGHT JUST END UP AT THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME. EVERYONE READY?

Yeah, I guess so.

Uxie: <I'm ready.>

Mesprit: <Me too!>

Azelf: <Same here! Let's go, already!>

Palkia: OKAY. HERE GOES!

- Palkia expands her barrier, and the space around us begins to distort, I hold on tightly to Palkia and the Lustrous Orb, the Lake Trio holds on tightly as well -

- Then, in a big, bright, pink flash of light, all five vanish, returning to the real world -

-Is sitting off to the side, not really interested in how the battle between Israphel, Herobrine, Moltres and Zapdos is going-

-Decides to play some music-

Something just feels... Right at this moment...

-Decides to play... Something by the Go-Rock Quads-

Night.

edited 3rd Sep '11 4:48:35 AM by Pentigan

Goldenrod City - Docks

Crowley: <Anything to report?>

Woodstock: <Well, boss, da' reconstruction is coming along smoothly, thanks to da' help from da' Serperior's Pokémon. At da' rate we're going, da' city should be good as new in just a few weeks.>

Crowely: <Excellent. Anything from 'da Nidos?>

Woodstock: <Dey' recently suffered heavy losses on dere' mission to da' Unova region.>

Crowley: <Oh dear...What have we done about 'dat?>

Woodstock: <I had Oliver send 'dem a tasteful fruit basket with a "sorry for your loss" card, as a good will gesture.>

Crowley: <Fruit?>

Woodstock: <I would have sent 'dem muffins, but fruit's better for 'em. Keeps 'em healthy, ya' know?>

Crowley: <Hmm. I guess.>

Oliver: -Flies down.- <BOSS! Da' scouts just spotted a Honchkrow in 'da city!>

Crowley: <What?! Darn it, some upstart must be trying to make a land grab!>

Oliver: <No! It's not Sonny, boss! It's->

???: <CROWLEY!>

-A certain female Honchkrow swoops down and lands near the Krows, along with Bill.-

Bill: <Look who I found, boss!>

Crowley: <Harriet?! What are ya' doing here?>

Harriet: -Straightens her "hat".- <I came to ask for your help...>

The Entralink

Unite: -Pulls his wing guards on.- <Well, today's the day.>

Woolly: <Yeah...Are you nervous?>

Unite: <Nervous?>

-Unite puts his helmet on.-

Unite: <Woolly, I'm not nervous, I'm terrified. I think we all are.>

Woolly: -Nods.- <True. You don't seem nervous, though.>

Unite: <Oh, I am. I'm just putting a brave face on things. But, the truth is...Knowing that you'll be there fighting with me? That makes me feel so much better about this.

Woolly...These past few weeks have been a nightmare. But...The fact that you've been there all through this with me...Well, it's made it all bearable.>

Woolly: <Oh...> -Blushes.- <Really?>

Unite: -Smiles.- <Yeah.>

-Unite wraps his wings around Woolly, giving a hug.-

Unite: <...Thanks for being there, Woolly.>

Woolly: -Hugs back.- <Thanks, Unite. Thank you for being there, too.>

Unite: <...No problem.> -Pulls away.- <Now...How 'bout we go and kick Cyrus butt?>

Woolly: <Sure.> -Smirks. <Let's do it.>

- DS' Sinnoh team are talking with Goggles, Chase and Artemis -

HotStuff: <... So, you will not be coming with us?>

Goggles: <Nope!>

Chase: <We'd like to come, but the Resistance needs us here.>

Goggles: <That's right! We're the leaders, you know!>

Artemis: <I'm staying behind too.>

Briar Rose: <Oh... Well, it's okay. We'll see eachother again when this is over!>

Artemis: (nods) <Yes. And I wish you all good luck. Hope you find DS.>

Chase: <Same here.>

Goggles: <Be careful out there! Don't forget to be awesome!>

HotStuff: (chuckles) <We won't.>

Briar Rose: <We'll be careful!>

Silvermist: <And work together as a team!>

Sparq: <Teamwork, yay!>

Velvet: <We're going to show Cyrus why it is not a good idea to mess with us!>

Wings: <Nothing can defeat us as long as we're all together.>

HotStuff: <Well... Good luck with your Resistance stuff and things like that. We'll go make some last preparations before heading out to the Giant Chasm with the others.>

Goggles: <Okay!>

HotStuff: <Well... Bye for now!>

Goggles: <See you later!>

Chase: <Bye!>

Artemis: <We'll be rooting for you!>

- The two groups go their separate ways, DS' Sinnoh team going off to make some last preparations before the final battle -

The Entralink - elsewhere

Zekrom: It won't be long now until this whole thing is over.

Reshiram: Yes. Hopefully...

Zekrom: -Looks concerned.- You're worried about the trainers, aren't you?

Reshiram: They may be strong, Zekrom. But...It's Dialga and Celebi we're up against here. They're both awesomely strong. Especially Dialga. I fear that even with the combined power of all of us, they may not stand a chance.

Zekrom: Oh, come on, Resh. It's the trainers we're talking about here. Look at what they've done so far! They've defeated Missingo AND M', stopped that whole Shadow Pokémon thing in Obliva, and stopped those generals, Napoleon and Artemis and Scolipede. Compared to all that, this'll probably be a walk in the park for them.

Reshiram: ...Still...Who's to say that Dialga won't do the same thing he did to DS to the trainers? What do we do then?

Zekrom: I doubt they're going to let that happen, Resh. -Strokes her plumage.- Besides, they won't be alone. We'll be there helping them, won't we?

Reshiram: ...Yes.

Zekrom: Honestly, I doubt that Cyrus will stand a chance with us helping out. All we have to do is go over there, kick Cyrus' behind, then find a way to calm down Celebi and Dialga. Then after that...

Reshiram: -Smiles.- ...We'll get to see Kyurem again.

Zekrom: -Grins.- <Yeah...>

The Entralink - elsewhere (again)

-Meanwhile, I'm spending some quality time with my two starter Pokémon.-

So, are you guys ready to fight, then?

Lake: <I'm as ready as I'll ever be.>

Cinder: <Same here. I can't wait to roast that Cyrus for what he's done to all of you. And all of us.>

-I start stroking Cinder's back.-

You know, Cinder, if you don't want to fight in this battle...I won't blame you if you don't come along. You don't need to risk your life to save our universe...

-Cinder stares at me blankly.-

Cinder: <...Do you honestly think that I wouldn't try to help you after all you've done to help my world?> -Rolls his eyes.- <Honestly, Luke, I thought you knew me better than that?>

Hmm...Guess not.

...You know, I'm really lucky. Most people have only one Pokémon that they're really close too. But...

Lake: <...But?>

I've got two. I doubt anyone else can say that. Well, anyone not in our group, that is.

...Aw, come here, you two.

-I give Lake and Cinder a hug.-

I'm so glad I have both of you. Along with everyone else on the team. And I'm glad that no matter how bad things get...You're always going to be there for me.

Lake: <Well, that's what we're here for, right? To be there for you.>

Cinder: <And to keep you safe. No matter what happens. Because, you know...That's what Pokémon do.>

Lake: <Yeah...It is.>

...Oh! Lake? Isn't there a certain somemon that you want to go and see before we go?

Lake: <Oh! Er, You don't mind, do you?>

Of course I don't mind!

Cinder: <Yeah, you go and see you're girlfriend.>

I need to go and check and see if everyone else is ready, anyway.

Lake: <Okay...I won't be long, then.>

-Lake heads off.-

edited 3rd Sep '11 6:52:46 AM by Luke924

- DS' Sinnoh team wander around the Entralink, looking for some of the trainers to make sure they're ready -

Briar Rose: <Hehe! Isn't this wonderful? Soon we'll know the truth about what happened to DS, and not only will we get her back, but we'll also get Ribbons, Crush and Mira back!>

Wings: <Now, calm down, Rose. We haven't actually defeated Cyrus yet.>

HotStuff: (strokes her "scarf") <That's right...> (takes a deep breath) <Well... I will do my best as always, and protect you guys and help you take down Cyrus.> (smiles, while looking at her "scarf", thinking) I'm doing this for you, DS. Soon everything will be okay.

edited 3rd Sep '11 6:59:24 AM by DarkerShining

-Is busy pacing through the Entralink-

-spots Tagg pacing and walks over-

You okay?

-Notices Meddler-

I'm fine Meddler.

-Appears from behind a tree near Tagg

You sure? No last-minute side quest to get a better, more powerful dagger or something before the boss fight?

edited 3rd Sep '11 7:33:36 AM by gamerex27

-To Gamer-

Nope, I'm fine with the one I've got.

-Takes off my hoodie, which still has the slash from yesterday, and two holes from the Alpha Metroid attack-

I think I'm going to need a new hoodie though.

-wakes up-

So we're going to fight Cyrus...This is all going to be fixed. I'll see my team again...

-Every takes a few Pokeballs off his belt and looks at them-

...I'm going to have to do this sooner or later, and I don't think I'll get another chance.

-heads off to somewhere, and lets out team-