"Haven't seen hide nor hair of Silas since I got back. Denali is largely responsible for this," Arthur explained.

<Please continue your... Battle plan,> Hayden added, <It would help to know how to direct Arthur.>

At this time of night, the vast plain of the desert was almost completely pitch black, only the faintest light being provided by the night sky, untainted as it was by light pollution. The air was calm, with only barely-audible vibrations, created by a distant, faint buzzing sound, kicking up a few clouds of sand. Until the buzzing got louder and louder and suddenly the air was certainly not calm at all, and soon some local Cacnea were fleeing the scene as the buzzing got unbearable, especially combined with the engine of an approaching vehicle; it came so suddenly that were it to be described, the abrupt nature of the change in atmosphere would come off as extremely jarring.

The source of the buzzing soon appeared; a Flygon, zooming through the air at top speed, with an off-road buggy following behind, leaving a great cloud of sand in its wake.

Driving the buggy was Noemi Vega, and sat beside her was her Kangaskhan, Maria-Dos. Both of them sat almost motionless, both wearing protective eyegear to render the sand clouds a non-issue; although Maria-Dos had to keep her clawed hand affixed firmly to the buggy's framework, since the seatbelts were clearly designed by some fool who never thought Kangaskhans might want to ride their vehicles. Latched onto the one of the upper bars was the Kecleon, Che-Che, doing his best to remain still and inconspicuous, as though he was a decorative fixture.

Che-Che stuck his tongue out, which flapped in the wind in the brief moment before it was returned to its source. "<Hang back, she's going down. Repeat: she's going down!>" he said, his typing still accustomed to the surrounding sand and ground. He was of course noticing the draft created by the Flygon rapidly lowering, providing Vega with the split-second she needed to switch her good foot from the accelerator to the brakes. Easing on the brakes, she barely missed the Flygon as it very suddenly descended to the ground level, stuck its legs in the sand and swooped to the side. Though she narrowly avoided being sideswiped, Vega's heart momentarily sank but she had to bring it back up again in short order. She knew the real reason the Flygon had come out here to this open area outside the canyons.

Just as she'd expected, the Flygon headed into the middle to whip up a sandstorm, first by grounding itself and then rapidly ascending and spinning around in a tornado motion. Vega drove around in a wide circle, at a distance the Flygon had not anticipated they'd be at; she eased on the brakes even more, enabling the Flygon to overtake her multiple times, getting caught up in its own desperation.

"<PASS, 1-2-3-4, PASS, 1-2-3-4, PASS, 1-2-3-4...>" Che-Che counted off with his tongue half-out of his mouth, using the wind to detect where exactly the target Pokemon was in relation to them. Without a word, Maria-Dos took the wheel with one clawed arm, now free that the buggy was moving a lot slower, and used the other arm to hand her trainer a flare gun, kept under the seat.

"<PASS, 1-2-3-4...>" Che-Che continued, as Vega took aim at the sandstorm. Her hand trempled a little, since she couldn't steady her aim, but she'd hoped to account for that, firing off early. She'd followed the Flygon out here the night before, purposely falling for its trap to see how it operated, and Che-Che had it noted it usually took about a dozen passes. It had already done half of them, and she need about a two-second head-start to let the flare connect.

It was a literal long-shot, but she fired off almost blind, without aiming, just after Che-Che had gotten to the next 'pass' in the sequence. With a 'FWOOSH', the bright, sparking object flew right into the sandstorm, illuminating it and highlighting where the Flygon had shown itself. From what she understood, a dizzied Pokemon, when confronted by a bright light, will instinctively escape in the direction it was already going, if at all possible, without wishing to waste time changing direction. Obviously the Flygon wouldn't fly outward at the source of the flare, but it would effectively break out just ahead of her, if the flare was timed correctly.

Before she even had visual confirmation, Maria-Dos swapped out her flare gun for a Poke Ball - an odd-looking Poke Ball, made from an rough surface, with a triangular button, and no decoration beyond the word 'FLYGON' written on it. As she was doing this, Vega had floored the accelerator, now needing to get ahead of the Flygon if this was going to work. She zoomed ahead in a straight line, not even looking back at the sand-tornado, or even ahead to see where she was going - only looking straight up, Poke Ball in hand.

Maria-Dos rubbed the back of her neck, only now looking distinctly concerned.

"<The wind's coming, it's coming from behind!>" Che-Che announced. Again without looking to see what was going on, Vega hurled the Poke Ball up into the air; it unleashed a large net-like projection, with a flash - and almost as soon as it been thrown, the light dissipated. Vega once again switched her foot to the brakes and did a hard 180-degree turn.

Meanwhile, both Maria-Dos and Che-Che had already leaped off the vehicle before it had stopped and rushed backwards to see if the Poke Ball had hit its mark.

Vega stopped the car, now looking back at the now-dissipating tornado of sand in the distance, and her two Pokemon attempting to bury something with their own weight. The older woman didn't bother to get up, simply tapping her fingers against the steering wheel, waiting for the verdict.

After a short while, Maria-Dos got back to her feet, dusted herself off and held the now-full Poke Ball in the air. The Kangaskhan noticeably huffed afterwards, shaking her head.

"If you think like a child, you will do a child's work."

Awoo.kl

Marco grabs his phone back from Arianne, scowling. The Rockruff just sticks her tongue out at him.

Edited by Daydre on Oct 12th 2018 at 12:29:19 PM

off the shits

PEFE HQ

-Nadia and Erasmus stare back-

-except not really because their eyes are closed, but they are facing Vi-

PEFE!Every: Okay then!

-she smiles, shakes Siobhan's hand-

Good to meet you!

-and disappears into the vent from which she came-

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.

Nacht Arena

Char: <Ngh! Jeez man, why the all-out-ness?>

-She stumbles back and glares before taking a sweeping glance over the audience to Focus Energy-

PEFE HQ

-Pent silently nods and shrugs-

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

awoo.kl

bell tower

Lila: Wait... Are you-

Eva: <A legendary pokemon?>

Lila: Can you please not do that?

Eva: <Ok, ok! I'll stop with the telepathy shenanigans!>

Lila: But, are you actually a legendary pokemon?

I used to plug my deviantart here but turns out the link was too long.

PEFE HQ

Siobhan: "Well that was... an experience."

Vi: "She's quite the character."

Siobhan: "That's one word for it."

---

Elswewhere in the HQ

The Noivern-coated Mimikyu is back, and still seems to be intent on looking for someone. It is not quite clear who they're looking for, dear reader, but rest assured that that tidbit will be revealed in time.

A Glaceon head pops around the corner.

Followed by a plush Glaceon head.

Followed by the rest of the Glaceonkyu, seeing as a Mimikyu's eyes are not on the plush head.

Masako: <You look lost.>

The Noivernkyu whirls around.

Noivernkyu: <And what business of yours is it should I be, fox?>

Masako: <None, really, I was just seeing if you wanted directions.>

Noivernkyu: <That would be... appreciated.>

Masako: <Where do you need to go?>

Noivernkyu: <I seek the blood of Clan Mitsuzune. My... descendant, I suppose.>

Masako: <Human or 'mon?>

Noivernkyu: <Human. I have no other information as to what they would look like, save that they likely surround themselves with the greatest of all: Dragon-types.>

Masako: <First off, rude, second off, 'probably has some dragon-types' is a shockingly unhelpful descriptor for a person.>

Noivernkyu: <Were it not for this godsdamned form I would slap you, fox.>

Astolfo: <What's wrong with Mimikyu?> D:

Noivernkyu: <It's... it's fey.>

Masako: <Right, the well-known rivalry between faeries and dragons.>

<Regardless, I think introductions are in order. I'm Masako, that one is Astolfo.>

Astolfo bobs their cap back and forth.

Noivernkyu: <I am Lady Mitsuzune Kyomi.>

Astolfo: <A new friend!> :D

Noivernkyu Kyomi: <An acceptable appellation. Come. Let us search.>

Masako: <Generally helpful if you want to find something. Or someone.>

Kaiiseii's Module

Vi: "Please do."

All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.

Stylus loosens up a bit and looks confused, <Wait, isn't this a match? I get that you're the Heel in a wrestling match, but most of my matches so far have been pretty intensive.>

Harold whistles, "So that's what's going on."

PEFE HQ

-Gabrielle nods.-

Gabrielle: "Very well."

-She places a Holo Caster somewhere, the device whirring to life of its own accord.-

Gabrielle: "As you can see, we've procured two Mobius Employee outfits."

-Kaiiseii bows.-

Gabrielle: "You will all hide out with me in Lumiose while Isbrand and Pent infiltrate the base. They will search for Pentigan's backpack and Pokémon, then give a signal. After that...do what you will. Steal, crush, burn...just don't kill anyone."

-The Holo Caster projects a 3D map of the base.-

Gabrielle: "Zelel and I will be your, ah, centre de contrôle."

-The Holo Caster clicks off, a white and gold Porygon disengaging from it.-

Gabrielle: "Questions?"

"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"

Kaiisei's Module

Totally Not Alonya: Just a concern. I need to make sure Mobius doesn't know I'm still alive.

Contact Me!

DOUBLE POST

Edited by Umbramatic on Oct 13th 2018 at 1:01:15 PM

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"I'm a killer of men, had to be back during the times of the inquisition, I understand though. No one will die by my hand," Arthur said looking over everything.

<Truth be told we could capture a few alive and interrogate them for further details,> Hayden added, Ranger nodding along.

"Do any of them have any special skills?"

Hayden pointed at Clutch's ball, <Clutch can form a forward facing shield of psychic energy for a short time, he will be valuable in that regard from attacks or any automated defenses.>

Arthur smiled a bit, "That will be useful."

N's Castle

The following post spagged by me and Crow

Alovye Jr: <Hold your Ponyta, J-Teamers! The real show's about to start!>

-He claps, summoning a Rabbid Exploud-

-It opens its mouth, revealing it's unusual among Rabbids in one respect:-

Tom Phan:' <Ooh! Ooh! Is it really my cue?>

-while he's talking, Alovye Jr lines up Tom Phan with the Haunter balloon and the gramaphone and gives Spawny a shake. Spawny yelps and fires...

-The result is a Phantom Rabbid, who floats above all as spotlights shine on him-

Tom Phan: <Bwah... Hum...ah-ehm>

<Bwaaaah-Bwah-Bwah Bwaaaa AAAAAAAAAAAH!>

<Bwah Ahem-har...>

<Humph!>

<What does the J stand for anyway?>

<Who's wracked the world to and fro>

<Ever since Missingno?>

<Wrecking Hoenn hotels>

<And being general ne'er-do-wells>

<Coherency is not your type>

<And you don't live up to the hype>

<You leave me sad and blue...>

<What do your fans see in you?>

<J-TEAM!>

<I had great joy in my heart>

<When Orre tore you all apart!>

<You might have won that day>

<But all the bad guys got away! Ha ha ha!>

<And now you and your Rabbid friends>

<Have finally met your ends!>

<Just let me catch my breath>

<Then I'll 'high C' you to death!>

-Several Peek-A-Boos appear, as do Rabbids in strange suits of armor-

Edited by Umbramatic on Oct 13th 2018 at 2:03:51 PM

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Pidgey: <Now, I could tell you, but I wouldn't want to cause a stir, would I?>

???: <Daaaaaad stop messing with strangers>

-Another, smaller Pidgey flies into view, lightly headbutting the first, who chuckles.-

First Pidgey: <What, am I not allowed to be cryptic, suddenly? You should know that's legendary tradition, Nix!>

Pidgey!Nix: <Daaaaaaaad!>

-Nix poofs in indignation. A giggle comes from the shadows as a purple-clad individual follows Nix into view, accompanied by a certain rainbow Flygon. Kai and Spectrum both wave idly to Lila and Eva, the latter buzzing a greeting to them.-

-Mason pauses, and in lieu of getting too personally conversational on a public forum, quickly switches to texting

Kaiisei's module, the module for Kaiisei, the module that belongs especially to Kaiisei

-no questions here-

There is no disdain in nature, there is no humiliation.

PEFE HQ

Gabrielle: "Hmm...I had a plan for faking my own death, but..."

Zelel: <Whe->

-There's a digital-sounding cough.-

Zelel: Where do they think you went? I am unable to recall any records after your departure.

"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"

Kaiiseii's Module

Vi pulls out her phone, fiddles with it, and her coat shifts back to its (now) usual black and turquoise.

Vi: "Not quiet, then. Understood."

All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.

Kaiseii's Module

Alonya: I just... Disappeared. It's something I'm good at.

Contact Me!

PEFE HQ - Kaiiseii's Module

Gabrielle: "Then we can take care of it."

Zelel: Is there any particular way you want to die?

"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"

Arthur shoots Zelel a intense glare, the sound of metal guitars can almost be heard.

Kaiiseii's Module

-Kaiiseii cocks his ears, wiggling them a bit as he listens.-

Kaiiseii: "We're not At Doom's Gate yet..."

"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"

Nacht Arena

Char: <Yeah man, loosen up a little. It's no big deal. Relax a little.>

-Which is the point where she ignites herself and charges in-

Char: <So I can totally kick your ass!>

PEFE HQ

Don't worry about missing the signal. You'll know when I've got my stuff back.

-Pent looks over the map of the base-

Any security checkpoints, metal detectors?

Edited by Pentigan on Oct 13th 2018 at 10:03:32 PM

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

PEFE HQ

-Gabrielle shakes her head.-

Isbrand: "Only one we need to worry about is the one at the entrance. Once we get though there, we're fine."

"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"

Arthur motions to Zelel that he's watching the Porygon before turning back to Pent, "Why? Will you be wearing armor underneath? I could probably forge some chainmail or plate metal sometime if you wish."

Hayden leans over, <Perhaps you could also forge them weaponry if needed. You made swords long ago correct?>

Arthur shrugged, "So I did."

Stylus it hit, but shakes himself off, he's down to the yellow but still going, <Thanks for getting in close. Makes this next move easy.>

He brings his fist back, and proceeds to start punching rapidly.

Stylus grins as he starts shouting, <ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA!!!>

Edited by MasterJayAM on Oct 14th 2018 at 10:33:21 PM