ITT: We are all Pokémon Trainers

I think this will help. -pulls the human-Pokemon armband out of my bag- Putting this bracelet on just once will let you understand Pokemon language. Wearing it turns you into a Pokemon. Normally, I wouldn't show this to you, at least right away, but...I think being able to talk to your Pokemon will help you. It's not fair that you're having this problem, when Pokemon are obviously so important for you. I know it sounds crazy, but...just trust me. Even though we've just met.

Sierra: R-Really? (somewhat nervously reaches for it, before taking it and examining it) This will allow me to... understand them?

- Artemis watches from the bushes -

Artemis: <...! Isn't that...!? Why is he...?>

-nods- Try it. -puts myself on guard; she seems trustworthy, but I'm ready in case she tries to make a run for it-

Rex: Poor Forte. But, yeah, let's go watch Random NPC's battle.

edited 26th Nov '11 6:37:34 PM by Hobgoblin

Sierra: (nods) O-Okay... I'll try it on. (puts the armband on, turning into a Vulpix) <...?> (staring at her paws) <W-Whoa... This feels weird...> (examines herself for a moment, before trying to take the armband off)

- Artemis is still hiding in the bushes -

Artemis: <Hmm... This seems dangerous... Do I warn DS...?>

Here, let me help. -slips the Armband off her paw-

Sierra: (returns to normal) T-Thanks... So, that's it? I can really understand the speech of Pokémon now?

-nods- Try it.

Sierra: Um...

- Some Wingull fly by, Sierra listens carefully to hear what they're saying, apparently they're talking about whether or not it is unusual for them to worship Giratina instead of Kyogre -

Sierra: ...! It... works... IT WORKS! (hugs Wolf) OH, THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!

- Artemis is still watching from the bushes -

Artemis: <... What does that girl think she's doing?>

-is very awkwardly hugged- You're uh...you're welcome. -gently extricates myself from her-

Sierra: (smiles) Now that I can understand Pokémon, figuring out how to befriend them should be much easier. (looks around) Well, I should probably... go find the rest of my team now, they're probably wondering where I went... Oh, and don't worry, I'll keep the magic bracelet a secret, I promise. (kisses Wolf on the cheek)

- Artemis is still hiding -

Artemis: (Jaw Drop)

Sierra: Bye! (goes to find her team)

Artemis: <... Oh no, she didn't!> (silently crawls away from her hiding spot without being noticed) <This is an emergency! I better find DS and warn her so this situation can be dealt with, fast!> (goes to find me)

Last post for tonight.

Crewe, sitting on the edge of the building, notices Effie and her team coming and scrambles backwards, but too late. Argo spots her and points, and a few moments later, Bluebird is scrambling over the edge.

<Hey! Crewe! Hold up!> The Buizel Aqua Jets over and stands in front of her, arms crossed. <The hell happened back there?>

<Um... What are you... talking about...?> Crewe asks weakly.

<You know exactly what I mean! You turned into a human!> Bluebird suddenly uncrosses her arms and jumps up and down. <It was so awesome! How do you do it?!>

<I... um...>

<Hey, Bluebird! Crewe!> Argo appears over the edge of the roof, with Bounty following him.

<Hi! :D!>

Great, more of them.

You deserve it, screwing up like that. You're lucky more than just them didn't see it.

Shut up.

I mean really, losing the armband in the middle of the city? What in the wor—

<Crewe, we want answers.> Narrator—much to Crewe's satisfaction—is cut off by Argo.

<Yeah, um...>

<Man, if we could turn into humans, I bet we could help Effie with her speeches!> Bluebird says, excited.

<Yay! :D!>

Crewe blinks a few times. <Speeches?>

<Speeches for Team Aqua!>

<Aqua! :D!>

Crewe's jaw nearly drops. <Wait, Team Aqua? You're trainer's in Team Aqua? But you guys are cool!>

Really, Crewe. Really?

Not. Helping.

<Hey, Aqua's doing good,> Argo says, crossing his arms. <And you'll be fine. Sneasel can Surf, right? And everyone else will adapt!>

<Um, you're insane. Now, please get off this roof before my boyfriend wakes up and kicks your butt.>

<No way can he kick my butt! Water's Super Effective against Ice! Well, assuming that's your boyfriend lying down over there,> Bluebird says, pointing at the unconscious Jab.

<Well, okay, he probably can't beat you guys don't tell him I said that though but please get off the roof? If my friends find out I've been hanging out with Aqua guys, Tagg and Gamer will pretty much straight-out murder me.>

<Well that doesn't seem fair,> Argo muses.

<Yeah! Like you said, we're pretty cool!> Bluebird says defensively, crossing her arms and glare-pouting.

<Cool! D:<!>

<Whatever. Seriously though guys, get out of here. And please please please don't tell people about the armband. That's something else that might get me murdered.>

Argo studies her for a moment, then turns, motioning with one hand. <All right. Bluebird, Bounty. We're going. See you around, maybe, Crewe.>

<Hopefully not on the other side of the battlefield,> Crewe says, nodding to him. <Bye, guys.>

<Oh, fine. See you!> Bluebird Aqua Jets over to the side of the building and starts climbing down. Argo follows, waiting for Bounty.

<Bye! :D!>

Crewe watches them go, then sighs and goes over to sit next to Jab.

edited 26th Nov '11 6:50:19 PM by Crewe

-flustered- You're welcome... Bye... -goes to find DS-

Good night, DS!

Under PEFE

-reaching the ground of the cave level; far above, the modular chambers of the heart of the facility can be seen suspended from the dome-

Abigail: *emitting more vapor than normal* <Wow, it's warm down this deep...>

Tracer's Quarters, Air Vents

Rosary: <Why am I climbing in there?>

Basket: <Because you can fit. Go on ahead, you want something like this->

-gives Rosary an expired keycard-

<-except with Banana's encryption code on the back of it.>

Rosary: <"Encryption code?">

Basket: <Umm... numbers. Marker scribblings.>

Rosary: <Oh, OK.>

edited 26th Nov '11 7:01:40 PM by Tangent128

Somewhere further down the vents

<Misha: "So what do you think? A good score, da?">

<Sonny: "Hmm... Impressive... Moi klad was pathetic compared to this during my first three months.">

<Alonya: "Chetyre klyuvami luchshe, chem odna, da?"> *

<Sonny: "Heh. Pokhozhe tak...">

edited 26th Nov '11 7:07:07 PM by TracerBullet

Air Vents

Rosary: *hearing the Murkrow echoing from a branch, following it*

<Hello? Any blackbirdys in here?>

PEFE HQ

<Irina: "CAW! How did you find this place?">

<Sonny: "Who is-">

-And sees Rosary-

<Sonny: "There had better be a reason why you're here, nasekomoe...">

<Sasha: "Da! Zabluditsya!"> *

edited 26th Nov '11 7:17:57 PM by TracerBullet

Under PEFE HQ

Thresher: <Yeah, it is.>

-Can hear voices up ahead-

<Oh great, it's my friends.>

Within the same area

Crochet: -Walking <It's so hot down here, and not the good kind either.>

Doc: -Hears Thresher and Abigail- <Hmm, I think I can hear other mons up ahead, they just need to get closer.>

Air Vents

Rosary: <That's not nice! Back home I'd eat jerks who talked like that! :(>

<But... oh, right, they think you have a "keycard"... Says Old White Beard Man Banana or something like that, I can't read.>

<They want it for the scribbles or something, I could probably have made them scribbles...>

Under PEFE

Abigail: *shouts* <Hello!>

edited 26th Nov '11 7:23:17 PM by Tangent128

<Sonny: "Kto nashel, chto kreditnye karty?"> *

<Misha: "Ya i sdelal."> *

<Sonny: "Vernite yego."> *

<Misha: "No eto moe!"> *

<Alonya: "Misha, zachem vam eto nuzhno, chto urodlivye veshchi?"> *

<Misha: "... But I found it...">

Rosary: <Um... how about this one?> *exhibits the canceled card Basket gave her*

<It's kinda the same thing, but you can make your own scribbles on this one. And there's no weird beard guy on this one.>

-Misha eyes the card-

<Alonya: "Misha...">

<Sasha: "Come on!">

<Misha: "... Fine...">

-And retrieves a keycard from the nest and sets it before Rosary-

Under PEFE HQ

Doc: <It is Abby, let's go see them Crochet!>

-Both mons run over to Thresher and Abigail's position-

Crochet: <Hi Thresher, hi Abby!>

Doc: <Are you guys on a date?>

Thresher: -Looks somewhat uncomfortable-

edited 26th Nov '11 7:33:33 PM by rmctagg09

Air Vents

Rosary: *drops the expired card for Misha* <Thank you.>

-retreats down the vents to rendezvous with Basket-

Under PEFE HQ

Abigail: <A date?! Umm...>

-adopts a mischievous smile-

<...sure, we could join you for a double date. Thanks for the offer!>

Under PEFE HQ

-Doc and Crochet both look at eachother before turning back to Thresher and Abagail-

Doc: <D-Date?>

Crochet: <N-No we're not on a date.>

-Both happen to be unconsciously getting close to one another-

Thresher: -Would have a devilish look on his face if he were human or any Pokemon with a more expressive face- <Then why do I see you two getting closer to one another?>

Doc: <Huh? I h-have no idea what you're talking about.> -Moves away from Crochet ever so slightly-

edited 26th Nov '11 7:45:57 PM by rmctagg09