ITT: We are all Pokémon Trainers

Gateon Hospital

-Crewe is once again flipping through the book of names when there's a knock on the door. She sighs and looks over at Clockwise, who is staring intently at the ceiling-

Hey. Get the door.

-he hoots and uses Psychic, opening the door to reveal Amhlaidh-

Amhlaidh: Crewe?

Amhlaidh!

-she drops the book on her lap. He walks over and sits on the edge of her bed-

Amhlaidh: I'm sorry I didn't come earlier! I only just found out you were in the hospital.

Oh, uh, yeah. Do I not have your number? I sent out a message to everyone.

Amhlaidh: Evidently not. What's wrong?

Broken rib. Got rammed by a dragon. Probably won't be much longer until I can leave.

Amhlaidh: I'm glad. Have you been amusing yourself?

Well, I practice Obscura in the mornings, and then I mostly sleep or troll the fan message boards or wait for someone to visit, pretty much. But, oh!

-she holds up the name book-

I've been reading this!

Amhlaidh: Excellent! Have you found any names you like?

I have found many, many names. Many of them were silly or stupid. Many of them I sent to Dune as suggestions for Galvani's nickname. I found a couple that I like, though. I figured you should hear them, since it's your name and all.

Amhlaidh: Very well, then. Tell me.

Okay… Roger, Benjamin, David, Adam, Jared, and Ryan.

Amhlaidh: Hm… those are all… nice.

Um…

Amhlaidh: I'm sorry. Of course, I'm unfamiliar with modern names. I trust you to pick one that fits.

-quickly flips a few more pages-

There's one more… How about Jonathan?

Amhlaidh: Jonathan?

Yeah. And people could call you Jon for short.

Amhlaidh: That sounds excellent.

All right, then. I guess you're Jonathan now.

… Um…

Amhlaidh: Yes, Crewe?

This is gonna sound dumb.

-Amhlaidh holds out his hands-

Amhlaidh: Relax. You have nothing to fear from me.

Yeah, okay. Um… I know everyone's gonna be calling you Jonathan now, but… can I call you Dad?

-Amhlaidh smiles-

Amhlaidh: That is a modern term of endearment for a father, yes?

Uh, yeah. It's something you call your father.

Amhlaidh: Then I would very happy if you would call me Dad.

-Crewe grins and leans forward to hug him. Amhlaidh hugs her back, then kisses her forehead and draws back-

Amhlaidh: I do believe I should go spread the word, should I not?

Oh, yeah. I'll see you later, then?

Amhlaidh: Of course. I wish you a speedy recovery, Crewe.

Thanks, Dad. Bye.

Amhlaidh: Good bye.

-he stands up and leaves the room, shutting it behind him-

…

-Crewe smiles and sits back-

Clockwise: <…>

… What?

Clockwise: <You have too many dads!>

Shut up!

-she throws a pillow at him-

-Joseph smiles-

Wait outside with Merasmus and Catherine. You're still not Pi.

Orre Colosseum, Arena

-Omega is slammed full-on by Sylva's condensed Surf, and collapses onto one knee, clearly struggling to maintain consciousness.-

Omega: <Urgh... how did you... you're just a kid...

-She slumps to the ground.-

Titan: ...

-He recalls Omega.-

Titan: ...Mark my words, Mr Iridis, it is not over yet. Your victory here is nothing more than a staged ceremony. Entirely meaningless. All you have succeeded in doing by driving us out of Orre is ensure that our mission meets with reduced opposition. One day, this flawed and imperfect world that you fight for will be reduced to ashes, and I will be the architect of its destruction.

-He turns and starts striding away.-

Orre Colosseum, Stands

-Herbert folds his arms and seethes intensely.-

Herbert: Empath, remember?

-He then gives a smile and applauds as Sylva knocks out Omega and Titan retreats.-

Herbert: Yeah, you better run, Titan. And one of these days, you're going to find that you've got nowhere left to run to.

edited 8th Dec '13 4:30:02 PM by Herbert40k

Glossa slips back out under the door

On the 26th of November...

A series of posts happen.

Orre Colosseum - Arena

Sylva: -Collapses out of fatigue- <Mommy... safe now...>

Jacob: -Recalls Sylva- "That all may be true Titan. Maybe. But I don't care about that right now. We had a deal. Get the hell out of Orre."

-he lays out clothes for him on his bed after he showers-

-as he does so, he sings quietly a song about howling ghosts and kings and lionhearts-

-after dressing, he takes a deep breath and steps outside-

Orre Colosseum - Stands

Sakura blinks and looks at Seth "You sure have a strong daughter." she said, trying to lighten the mood

Seth gives another relieved sigh and gives a small smile "<Yeah... I can't describe how proud I am of her, she's much tougher than I gave her credit for.>" he said, relaxing

Sakura smiles and pats Seth on the shoulder.

"What?" asked Duke, to Herbert

Lyuri eyes momentarily widen as she realizes what Herbert meant.

Orre Colosseum

-Deziree embraces Dune as the two begin jumping up and down in joy. Selene calms down while Rill's eyes follow Titan. Flanagan gets up to leave.-

Flanagan: <Now, if you all excuse me, I 'ave some debts to collect.>

Glossa nods to Joseph.

With him is Hel and Dorfl.

<Dorfl: "Hello, sir. We're here to escort you.">

He speaks softly.

Hel, meanwhile, stands stiffly next to him. Her eyes are red and puffy.

...escort me where?

Gateon Center

Ren: Brava. Brava. Bravisima

Now, Jacob, all that is left is to turn the Black Queen back into your White Queen.

-tilting his head at the screen when a close up of Jacob is shown.- I wish you the best of luck.

edited 8th Dec '13 4:38:30 PM by keys2tkingdom

<Dorfl: "Wherever you wish to go, sir. Pi was quite adamant in his letter to us. You must be kept safe, sir.">

Hel sniffs quietly at her former trainer and practical parent's name.

edited 8th Dec '13 4:39:54 PM by BluBeriPi

In the stands

-Everyone claps-

Psyche stands up and projects to Jacob. ~NOW KICK HIM IN THE BALLS. DO IT, OR I WILL.~

edited 8th Dec '13 4:41:32 PM by conflictedpsyches

Gateon Pokemon Center

-Eskay has closed the laptop, and is just staring at the ceiling.-

-Anyone who might happen to pass by his door will likely notice a wave of sadness, regret, and other similar emotions radiating through the door.-

...

-Joseph nods-

Okay.

...just follow me. Like the rest of my team.

Orre Colosseum - Arena

Jacob: -Falls backwards on to his butt and lays down- ".......................... I.... finally..."

"After all this time... I..."

-He smiles- "YES!"

-He jumps to his feet and holds his Pokéball up in the air- "YESYESYESYESYESYES YES! I did it! I DID IT! It's over! At long last!" -He starts spinning and laughing until he collapses again-

"Oh... oh wow... Now I can finally move on towards the future... finally...''

???: <Don't forget our deal~>

Jacob: -Smiles at the voice being projected in his head- Oh I won't. Trust me I won't.

<Dorfl: "Of course, sir.">

He extends his very large hand. In it are all of the Pokeballs of the members of Clan Warden.

<Dorfl: "The others wanted to spend some time alone in their balls, to grieve.">

Orre Colosseum

-Once Titan has left the arena, his thoughts start to race.-

Titan: Again, how did he... no, that is irrelevant now. I was simply careless. I underestimated my opponent, and it cost me one of my most valuable assets. An asset I can afford to lose, but I have already lost Lucius, and Epsilon as well... what more do I stand to lose if I continue along this path?

-He then shakes his head.-

Titan: No. I cannot afford to surrender to uncertainty. Regardless of my journey may cost me, the new world that awaits me at the end of it will be worth any price.

-He sends out a severely battered Sidious.-

Titan: Sidious. We are leaving.

-Sidious weakly nods, and blips the two away.-

Orre Colosseum, Stands

-Herbert glances up at Duke.-

Herbert: I'm just saying that some people could afford to be more grateful. I can't read minds, but I can get the general gist of things.

-He then goes back to applauding Jacob as Alice watches Titan go.-

edited 8th Dec '13 4:46:08 PM by Herbert40k

Ren decides to get a cup of tea when he feel sad from Eskay's door. Wondering what could be wrong he knocks.

Ren: I'm sorry to interrupt, but whoever is in there, is everything okay?

edited 8th Dec '13 4:51:40 PM by keys2tkingdom

I understand.

-he feels the feelings of despair from Eskay's room-

...oh.

-he goes over to it-

Gateon Port

Jason grinned.

"What shall we say? Three vs. three?" He stepped back, taking his position at one side of a nearby battle arena, taking his wand and casting out Puzzle next to his side.

"Dont mind him, he's just here for flavour!"

Orre Colosseum, near Titan

Tangent: Now!

Rosary used Pursuit!

-blip!-

Somewhere on Orre

Rex crouched down to poke Mezzy, her blue hair framing her face. It looks as if she got her hair cut a bit, but it was the same, vibrant blue. Her rose-colored glasses sat perched on her nose as her chest rested on her knees in this crouched manner. She prodded her finger into the blue-goth-girl's cheek and blinked at the question.

"Ah!, that's because I had to return her pokèmon to her with confirmations it was all a success!" Of course, Mezzy likely had no idea what she was talking about. She tended to blurt things out without having started the thought aloud. "Now the army grows, FOR JUSTICE!" Rex pulled a sentai pose.

Silence

She glared back at Area who squawked in surprise and moved her wing's claws to pose in mimicry of her master. Tau felt a sweatdrop brush down the back of his head.