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Duke's Mindscape

Loyalty looks away for a moment, looking rather troubled

"... I'll guide you to the exit. It's the least I could do." he said.

Connecting Cave

-Laharl strikes with another Dragon Claw, and is hit with another Brave Bird in return.-

Laharl: <You can't win! I'm, Laharl, great Overlord of all that I survey!>

Green Zubat: <You're not the boss of me! Me and my Zubat Legion have fought off all comers, even the Axew tribe nearby!>

-Dune clears his throat. The Green Zubat turns... and sees most of her "legion" unconscious on the ground. Anja is leaping up and down on an unfortunate Zubat.-

Unfortunate Zubat: <Ow. Ow. Ow. Ow.>

Dune: Looks like I win.

-Dune throws a Dusk Ball at the shiny Zubat, sucking the Pokémon inside.-

Green Zubat: <NO! I'm not done yet!>

Deziree: Woah.

-The Zubat Brave Birds at Laharl again.-

edited 15th Jan '14 11:18:38 AM by DuneTheWanderer

Dune: Can Zubat actually learn Brave Bird?

Duke's Mindscape

-Herbert gets to his feet, a small frown taking up residence on his face.-

Herbert: What, don't I deserve to know what I'm going to have to go through in order to get out of here?

edited 15th Jan '14 11:20:48 AM by Herbert40k

Glittering Cave

-Walks inside-

Cool music.

Aaron: <That's some funny looking moss.>

-Points at some glowing Luminous Moss-

Lepi: <Didn't that Helioptile outside say that there were some weird Cubone in here?>

Aya: <That mon was crazy, how weird could they possibly be?>

Duke's Mindscape

"As I said, there's no danger here other than getting lost. And I'm here to help prevent that. There aren't traps or any sort of thing like that, if you're wondering." said Loyalty, keeping a straight face.

Ambrette Town, sometime later

-We stumble into town-

Remember, what happened in Glittering Cave...

All: <Stays in Glittering Cave.>

"Ooh awesome! What are you gonna sing?"

Duke's Mindscape

-Herbert gives Loyalty an unconvinced look.-

Herbert: All mindscapes have something horrible in them. Said horrible thing doesn't necessarily have to be lethal.

-He looks troubled by something for a moment, but then gives a sigh and shakes it off.-

Herbert: ...Whatever. Getting out of here is all that matters. I guess I'm just going to have to trust you... lead the way, then.

-He starts to follow behind Loyalty, still looking troubled.-

Martin sighed. "That's the thing. I'm still working out the set, but this'll be in there somewhere."

Hotel Camphrier, last night

-Arika and Chrome are sleeping together after the events of last night...-

Arika’s Dreamscape

-Arika and Ren are here again-

Ren: Arika, I’m so sorry about last night, I was trying to sav-

-And is punched in the face by Arika and sent sprawling to the floor-

Arika: GET OUT OF MY BODY, YOU FUCKING PSYCHOPATH! GET OUT OF MY FUCKING MIND!

Ren: Arika, I was trying to save you!

Arika: So you could still have my body! GET OUT!

Ren: Even if I wanted to I couldn’t! We’re one and the same!

Arika: BULLSHIT! I am NOT you! I am a normal, decent human being!

-She pauses for a second-

...Except I’m not normal.

-She kneels-

I’m not decent.

-She shakes-

I-I’m not even a human being...

Ren: ...

Arika. You are being ridiculous.

Arika: H-huh?

Ren: Countless people and Pokemon - myself, your team, the J-Team- Have tried to help you. You’ve rejected all but two of them out of paranoia and panic.

Arika: I... I...

Ren: I may be a monster, and I know why you don’t trust me. But I know you better than anyone else in the world because I’m a part of you.

Arika: ...

Ren: I’ve known you for 21 years.This isn’t like you. You’re stronger than this. You can get help. But you need to work with your friends. And the two of us need to work together.

Arika: ...

-After a few seconds of silence she stands up-

You’re right. I can get help. And we need to work together.

Ren: -smiles- That’s the Arika I know.

Chrome’s Dreamscape

-Human!Chrome is here, sobbing-

-A mysterious, somewhat shrouded figure approaches-

???: Hey there.

Human!Chrome: -looks up- Y-You... It's been so long...

-he sighs-

And yet... It doesn't stop the pain of what's going on now at all...

???: ...What's wrong? I came because I heard something was up, I just don't know what...

Human!Chrome: ...Arika.

???: ...Could you explain? Like you said it's been a while.

Human!Chrome: It turns out... The girl I love is the human form of a wish-granting artifact called the Lunar Pendant. And has the soul of an assassin named Ren inside her. She only just found out and it's been causing so many problems for her since...

???: ...Oh. I, I didn't even realize...

-sighs-

I'm guessing this is hard on her?

Human!Chrome: Yes... She’s in so much pain...

-tears start running down his face again-

I-I don’t want to lose her... Like I lost you...

-He clenches his fists angrily-

Why’d you give your life for that ungrateful-

???: Chrome! If I hadn't done what I did the land would have died, and countless people and Pokemon with it.

Human!Chrome: ...You’re right...

-He sighs-

It still hurt though...

???: I know. But you were strong. You persevered.

-The figure places its hand on Chrome’s. -

And you love Arika, don't you?

Human!Chrome: ...Yes. Very much.

???: -smiles- Then you help her do the same.

Human!Chrome: ...

I will.

???: Good.

-The figure heads off-

I have to return to my usual spot... See you.

Human!Chrome: Goodbye...

-looks away, then realizes something-

Wait, if you're here, where's-

-But the figure had already disappeared, leaving Chrome alone with his thoughts. -

Arika’s Dreamscape

Ren: Now... I noticed something.

Arika: Oh?

Ren: When I’m in control and try to tell people the truth, it always switches back to you. I thought this was an annoying coincidence until I realized... It was your doing.

Arika: ...Wait, you’re saying-

Ren: Yes...

...We can control it.

edited 2nd Oct '15 9:22:11 PM by Umbramatic

Camphrier

-Morgan sits with her Pokemon under a tree. Dash and Madeline are in her lap, and she pets them gently with a wooden hand.-

Duke's Mindscape

"If you're looking for terrible things, you came to the wrong place then." said Loyalty, with a small smile that soon disappears

He then starts leading Herbert through the Dojo

"By the way, a little explanation on how things work here: You see this belt?" he said, touching the blue belt "Those are a representation of our rank, much like some martial arts school. We are eight aspects and I'm the fourth strongest and most influent aspect in here."

Indeed they can. Egg move if the father was a Swanna or a Braviary. In this case its the latter.

Connecting Cave

Dune: Zeus, Thunder Wave!

-The Stunfisk zaps the Zubat, causing her to twitch out of her attack.-

Green Zubat: <Gah!>

Dune: Alright, let's try again.

-Dune throws another Dusk Ball.-

Dune: Wooh!

Ah.

Duke's Mindscape

-Herbert still looks mostly unconvinced by Loyalty's reassurances. If anything, they only seem to be contributing to his ill mood.-

Herbert: Wait... so even though you're supposed to be Loyalty, you're not even close to being the most important aspect? Who's above you, then?

edited 15th Jan '14 11:35:58 AM by Herbert40k

Connecting Cave

-Arika and Human!Chrome are near Dune-

Camphrier

-Ammy and Sickle are around-

Jason grinned.

"Well Im sure you'll be just fine!"

Connecting Cave

-Dune is now hopping with joy over his latest acquisition.-

Dune: Hey guys! Guess what I just caught?

-He's grinning so hard it almost looks like it hurts. Deziree is nearby with an amused look on her face and Anja in her arms.-

Ambrette

Sue: -Looks kinda hungry-

Aaron: <Oh great, she's got that look in her eye again.>

Sue: -Seems to be sizing up DS' team to see who'd be the easiest meal-

...I think we need to expand our agreement, you can't eat any mon that smells of human.

Sue: -Snorts- <Fine.>

Duke's Mindscape

"Well, I guess you might meet them, so I won't spoil it." said Loyalty, with a small smirk "Anyway, it's good to see that you're not so scared anymore. I hate seeing my little br- You like that."

Near Dune

Arika: Oh? What?

Human!Chrome: Arika wants to tell you something.

Ambrette Town

- Notices Tagg -

Oh, hey there.

Camphrier Town

-exits the Pokemon Center with a stormy look on her face, chased not by a bear but a Wynaut-

Gage: Oh boy...

-starts heading for the town's exit-

Hey DS.

Ambrette

So, what's up?

Connecting Cave

Dune: Oh!

-He hides the Pokéball behind his back.-

Dune: My news can wait then. What did you want to say?