Mariana:<Don't make me laugh. I'm going to beat you into next Tuesday!>

Rawst:Ice Fang!

-Mariana rushes forward, coating her jaw in ice as she tries to bite Axle-

edited 21st Dec '12 4:55:27 PM by strawberryflavored

OU

"... Hey Eskay... I never actually seen you battle..."

He gets a strange twinkle in his eye.

-Gives Umbra instructions-

Ecruteak

-Des sees Axle, Hikari's Roserade-

Des: Wow, a Roserade. Nice Roserade Hikari! Now let's see it kick some ass!

Lavender, near airship

Ah...wow.

-realizes something-

Crap, tomorrow's her birthday...

Breeze: <You didn't get anything, did you?>

...Shush.

So, uh...we're taking the airship to Snowpoint?

edited 21st Dec '12 4:57:19 PM by memyselfandI2

Lavender Town, near the airship

-Shadow's forehead gem flickers-

Shadow: -to Forte- <Oh, that's a good point.>

Forte: Huh?

Shadow: <Your sister. Her birthday is tomorrow.>

-Forte's eyes go wide-

Likely leaving soon

AU!Saffron

-AU!Crow is heading into the gym with AU!Ghostus and AU!Gogie, who is looking rather nervous about battling-

edited 21st Dec '12 5:05:42 PM by crowlover

Ecruteak

-Axle swiftly and gracefully dodges the Ice Fang and tries to keep some distance-

Hikari: Sleep Powder!

Axle: <Have a good night.>

-Axle then spreads some powder to make Mariana fall asleep-

edited 21st Dec '12 5:02:23 PM by FullMoon

Lavender Town

Breeze: -pets Shadow's head-

...So are we?

Maybe I can find something in Snowpoint...

Sandgem

Umbra: Thank you so much, Tagg. See you there! -hangs up-

Well, to Snowpoint.

Alduin: But it's COLD! D: D: D:

Balmung: Meep. .v.

Arika: -to Storer- Psst! Could you be a Swanna or something with Transform for an easier ride?

Storer: No prob.

Arika: Thank Kyogre. I get skysick easily enough already...

Lavender Town, near the airship

Forte: Uh I just remembered something I need to do bye!

-he grabs Fortis and runs off-

Fortis: Oof!

...What was that about?

Lavender Town

-in an unusually high-pitched voice-

I don't actually know but I just remembered that I left a light on at my house I gotta go be back in a moment!

-hops on Salamence and flies off-

Breeze: <Hehe! ^_^>

Lavender Town, near the airship

-Mezzo tilts her head-

Okay...

Lavender Town, a conveniently nearby bakery

-Forte kicks the door in-

Forte: I need a cake right now!

Fortis: Cake? How come?

Forte: Because tomorrow is Piano's birthday and she's gonna throw a fit if she doesn't have cake!

Clerk: -rolls his eyes- Coming right up, sir...

Sinnoh

- Watching the hatchlings play -

Everything seems so nice right now...

- Stares out the window -

However, this year is getting closer and closer to its end, and the future is uncertain. What challenges await in the new year to come? And will I be able to face these challenges, or...?

- Shakes head -

No point in worrying for now, I guess. I'll just try to relax, gather as much strength as I can, wait to see which options I'll have and see if I'll find the resolve to keep going.

- Decides to help the hatchlings fix up their pillow fort -

AU!Sinnoh

- AU!DS is staring into the Lustrous Orb, having been attempting to figure out just how powerful it is, and how to bring out its full power -

AU!Velvet: (quietly observing)

AU!HotStuff: <... Should we be concerned?>

AU!Velvet: (sighs) <Considering what must be done should she become a threat to this world...>

AU!HotStuff: <... Right.>

AU!Velvet: <... For now, things seem to be under control, but I really can't tell what is going on inside her mind...>

Somewhere in Unova

- Oh, look, it's Veronica and her team. Haven't seen them in a while. Apparently, they're in Unova now, and Veronica has a Leavanny and a Golurk with her -

Veronica: Been a while since I used you on my team, Couture.

Couture: (nods) <Oui. It has been far too long since we fought side by side.>

Veronica: (looks up at the Golurk, who is currently carving a piece of wood into a wooden Deerling) And our newest team member seems to be getting used to being around us pretty well, even if he doesn't seem to like battling.

Thunderbolt: (walks up to the Golurk) <Hey, Randy? Those wooden Deerling are cute and all, but can't you make anything else?>

Randy the Golurk: <...> (aims a Hyper Beam at the Manectric)

Thunderbolt: <Um... Nevermind!>

Randy the Golurk: (stops charging his attack and resumes working on the wooden Deerling)

Fantasy: (hovers around next to a certain Haunter) <So, the holidays are coming up... Isn't that nice, Alastor?>

Alastor: <Yeah, whatever...>

Fantasy: (smiles) <Come on, cheer up.>

Alastor: (sighs) <I'm sorry, Fantasy...>

Fantasy: (still smiling) <Don't worry so much.>

Somewhere in the AU

- AU!Alastor is keeping an eye on certain trainers and Pokemon, mostly out of boredom -

AU!Alastor: <... I should probably find a hobby, or something...>

Poor Alastor. -pats-

Katie: -has fallen asleep on Salamence because so comfortable-

-is just there-

Lavender Town

-a loud "sorry!" is sounded back towards Mezzo-

Breeze: -giggles and floats around a little-

Lavender Town, an equally convenient store

-is now frantically looking for a present-

-Salamence is petting the sleeping Katie-

edited 21st Dec '12 5:22:36 PM by memyselfandI2

Katie: -has managed to not fall off, and is still sleeping; sighs happily at Salamence's petting-

edited 21st Dec '12 5:23:30 PM by BadWolf21

Vientown: Vien Forest

Alcyone: <You're staying, then?>

Figaro: *trills* <Almia has much cleaner air than the other regions I've been to. Why would I want to leave? :3>

Alcyone: <Hmm...it is a nice place to live.> *ruffles her feathers gently, getting comfortable on her roost* <It's a shame that our friends won't also be staying...>

-The two gaze down towards the final member of Kim's team, who is currently engaged in a conversation with one of the other denizens of the forest.-

Luxray♀: <You wanted to tell me something?>

Éclair: <I...umm...I'm not sure how to say this but-> *growls and paws at the ground*

Luxray♀: <Calm yourself. Tell me what you need to.>

Éclair: <...Well, my partner is...leaving the forest. To somewhere far away.>

Luxray♀: <...I see. And you are worried about the trip?>

Éclair: <No! That's not it. I've been all over before. I just...> *sighs* <I'm worried that I'll be leaving you behind. You won't have anyone left when I'm gone...>

Luxray♀: <...> *walks closer to the smaller Luxray* <I'm afraid you are mistaken in your assessment.>

Éclair: <What?>

Luxray♀: <You are afraid. You're using me as a scapegoat rather than just embracing your duty head on.>

Éclair: <I'm not! I...I...> *sags, looking weary* <This is my home... I always...I always could do my best on missions because I knew that this place would still be here waiting for me when I was done. That you would still be... And now, with this new move...I don't know. It feels like I'm losing my home...>

Luxray♀: <...> *places a paw on Éclair's head* <My dear, are you not forgetting something important?>

Éclair: *looks at the other Luxray quizzically*

Luxray♀: <When you were younger, you made a promise, did you not?>

Éclair: <My promise...>

Flashback

Shinx!Éclair: *laying on her stomach in front of the Vien Lake, staring at the surface of the water morosely* <...Dad's not coming back, is he?>

Luxray♀: <I...I fear not.>

Shinx!Éclair: <...>

Luxray♀: <...Let's return home. Dealing on the past won't change anything...>

Shinx!Éclair: <...> *raises herself onto her feet and sighs* <...> *sucks in a deep breath and lets out a loud roar*

Luxray♀: *blinks in surprise*

Shinx!Éclair: <   CRIMINALS!    I'LL BRING YOU TO JUSTICE! YOU WON'T ESCAPE ME! I'LL MAKE YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE AND MAKE SURE ALL OF YOU SUFFER FOR YOUR CRIMES!>

Vientown: Vien Forest

Luxray♀: <Almia is peaceful now, my child. But the rest of the world needs to experience the same peace.> *runs a gentle paw along Éclair's cheek* <Go. You still have a duty to fulfill.> *smiles* <When you are done, I assure you that your home will still be here.>

Éclair: <...> *sniffles slightly and nods* <I'll make you proud...>

Luxray♀: *nods and removes her paw*

Éclair: *nuzzles the larger Luxray before stepping back and dipping her head respectfully* <Goodbye.> *turns back towards Vientown and begins to walk away*

Luxray♀: *sighs softly* <Oh my mate...I wish your could see our daughter now.>

Cianwood City: Beach

-A girl in a bathing suit climbs out of the water, wringing the moisture from her hair. Were this a Michael Bay movie, there would be gratuitous indecent shots of her. Since this is a child friendly RP, however, we will omit such close-ins.-

Swimmer Denise: The water's nice and warm today at least. And the Tentacool aren't as plentiful either, so I didn't get stung this time. *smiles and stretches* Small blessings, I suppose. *turns back to the ocean with a small frown* Now, where did Seel get to...

-No sooner than she spoke those words did a large bubble emerge from under the water. Within was the Pokémon in question, barking happily as it came ashore. On its back was a passenger, similarly entertained by the ride.-

Young Boy: Wow, that was great! I've never been able to swim around underwater like that before! *dismounts the Seel, giving it a friendly pat on the head before turning to Denise* Thank you for helping me cross the ocean, ma'am. I'm in your debt. *bows*

Swimmer Denise: Awww, aren't you a cute kid? *giggles* But there's no need to repay me. I just happened to be going to same way so I gave you a lift. *pulls a Dive Ball from her water-proof handbag and recalls her Seel* I'll be in the city for another day if you need to go surfing again. Make sure to come see me before tomorrow evening if you do. My house is just past the Pokémon Center. *waves* Later! *runs off down the beach*

Young Boy: Ah, she's gone... I guess I won't get to repay her after all. *sighs and looks out at the water from the beach* Wow, this view... *reaches for his belt, gripping three Poké Balls and releasing their occupants: a Vibrava, a Marshtomp, and a Lileep*

-While the Marshtomp and Lileep moved closer to the water to moisturize themselves, the Vibrava fluttered over to his trainer, roosting on the child's shoulder.-

Owen: *grins and pats the Vibrava's head* Johto’s beaches are very lovely, aren’t they, Bao?

edited 21st Dec '12 7:57:04 PM by Hobgoblin

Lavender Store

Salamence: -sings a lullaby-

-Every is looking through possible gift ideas-

Liepard plushie? No, she probably has one. Video game? No...rocket launcher? ...Why's that even in here? Grimsley action figure? ........No.

Lavender

Eskay: Hmm...

Nimbasa

Alli: Yeah... that was why me and my brother came here. It's all a long, messed up story...

AU!Nimbasa

Hmm...like I said, I'm sorry to hear that.

Nylon: -hops over, examining the bandages-

Lavender Store

-is still browsing for presents-

Hmm...

-and notices something-

...This could work.

Nimbasa

Alli pets Nylon

Alli: So what happened to you? If you don't mind telling me, that is...

Suprise! You thought the AU stuff was the only stuff beginning today? Think again! >:3

PEFE

Good evening, J-Team, it’s a surprise I’ve got!

It’s Dr. Xuss! I’ve been off-screen a lot…

And now I’m stuck in the narrator’s box…

With all kinds of whatsits, and a familiar fox…

Hey! I don’t know how I got in here either! I blame Greasy Bangs!

Quiet, you, you’re messing up my rhyme scheme!

But for now, I have a tale to tell…

About a Haxorus who wasn’t quite well…

She was greedy and nasty, and stubborn to boot…

So she tried to make off… with all the Christmas loot.

How the Hatchet Stole Christmas

-Hatchet is seen pacing back and forth in the PEFE corridors-

Most J-Teamers and mons liked Christmas a lot...

But the Hatchet, a vicious Haxorus, did not.

Hatchet: Grrr... Even back HERE I can't escape this Christmas nonsense!

Hatchet had an attitude nomon could sway...

As to why? Nomon could say.

Some say her claws dug in too tight.

Others say her head wasn't screwed on just right.

But I think the most likely reason of all...

Was that her heart... was two sizes too small.

Wouldn't she like, die?

I mean in the metaphorical sense, fox.

But Hatchet would wind up with good luck tonight,

Since for a certain Xigbar, something wasn't right.

Xigbar: -nearby- Mmph. This gun is useless.

Hatchet: Eh?

Xigbar: I found this awesome-looking gun lying in one of the restricted zones! But all it does is make these weird portals. Me, using a gun with no bullets? As if!

Hatchet: ...

Can I see it?

Xigbar: Keep it! I don't need it. -tosses the gun to Hatchet, then leaves.-

Hatchet: Now, how to fire this thi - AACK!

-She accidentally fires a portal into the wall-

...Woah.

Hatchet experimented with the portal gun for a bit...

- Hatchet is shown testing the gun on various objects-

She soon realized it was a practically perfect fit.

Hatchet: I LOVE this thing!

Once she realized it could go far, far away...

Hatchet: -examining the gun- Ooh, "Long distance" setting!

She chose to see her friend Vektor, at least for a day.

-Hatchet fires a portal to a grassy area, and walks through.-

edited 21st Dec '12 6:04:29 PM by Umbramatic

"-nudges- Get the hint?"

Crewe's cave

-Straw goes out by the entrance of the cave, and watches the snow fall on the lake-

Ecruteak

-Mariana falls asleep-

Rawst:...Great.

-Mariana snores a bit, but not Snore the move-

edited 21st Dec '12 6:50:12 PM by strawberryflavored