ITT: We are all Pokémon Trainers

Lavender Town, conveniently nearby store

-Forte kicks the door open and dashes in, followed by Fortis who is carrying a mint-frosted chocolate cake-

Fortis: Presents for Piano~

Forte: Oh, what would she like... Maybe that Darkrai game?

Ecruteak

Hikari: Great, now Toxic Spikes!

-Axle then spreads toxic spikes all over the field-

Lyuri: This will be trouble for him.

Sakura: Hikari sure improved...

Ecruteak

Rawst:...Great.

-Mariana wakes up-

Rawst:Ice Fang, again!

-Surprised by Mariana waking up so quickly, Axle was taken by surprise and didn't managed to dodge the bite and got pretty hurt-

Axle: <Urgh, you...!>

Hikari: Strike back with Giga Drain!

-Axle then tries to drain some of Mariana's energy to recover him from the damage he took while distancing himself from her-

-Mariana has her energy sapped, causing her to stumble-

Mariana:<Okay, that's it. No more ms. nice Gatr.>

Borealis:<Since when were you ever nice?>

-Mariana charges at Axle, using Outrage-

AU, a secluded valley

A large Salamence sits on his haunches on a cliff, looking down austerely at the swooping and diving squads of Altaria and Flygon. Presently, a younger, female, more brightly colored Salamence treads up the incline towards him. She pauses a short distance away and stands for a moment, as if waiting for some reaction. When the older Salamence makes no sign of acknowledgement, she clears her throat and speaks.

Salamence ♀: <Uncle Austerium?>

The other Dragon chuckles and shifts, looking over his shoulder towards her and opening one wing to gesture her forward.

Austerium: <I was wondering when you'd speak up, Stormfly. And what have I told you about referring to me as uncle? I am your General, first and foremost.>

The female Salamence, evidently named Stormfly, closes the rest of the distance between them and sits beside the older male.

Stormfly: <Oh, uncle, you know we don't really have to be so formal until it really gets serious.>

Austerium laughs dryly and gestures with his tail towards the Pokemon drilling in the valley below.

Austerium: <My dear Stormfly, it is very serious already.>

Stormfly: <Fie, uncle. This is child's play. Besides, I notice you don't use my title, either. So, there.>

Austerium draws himself up and gives her a playfully stern look.

Austerium: <Well, then, Colonel Stormfly. How fare your troops?>

The younger Salamence seems pleased to talk about it, and mimics her uncle, doing her best to look as serious as possible.

Stormfly: <They do very well, General Austerium! My Salamence and Flygonhave learned their formations by heart and have been spending much of their time lately in sparring matches between squads, to practice improvisation. My Aerodactyl and Charizard keep up well enough, though sometimes the other troops look down on them. It's not good for moral, but my Captain Cole is a real marvel, he keeps order among them. Lieutenant Opaline—>

Austerium gives her a hard look and her words die in her throat.

Austerium: <That Charizard is still an officer?>

Stormfly's tail sweeps the grass behind her uneasily, and her neck spikes flatten slightly.

Stormfly: <General, Captain Cole is the best and brightest of my soldiers. He's ever so loyal, the Council could never have any reason to complain of him, and the troops love him...>

Austerium shakes his head slowly, looking disappointed.

Austerium: <Colonel, Charizard are not permitted to be officers. You know that.>

Stormfly: <But, Uncle—>

Austerium: <No. This will be the end of the matter, you hear? Lieutenant Opaline—she's a Flygon, is she not? A good soldier. Promote her, perhaps.>

Stormfly: <Opaline is a good soldier, but she doesn't have the same respect as—>

Austerium: <Then find someone else. But Cole can not be an officer.>

Stormfly droops.

Stormfly: <Yes, General.>

The two watch the drilling Pokemon below for a brief time. Austerium appears lost in thought, while Stormfly watches the weaving Aerodactyl sadly, perhaps contemplating the other non-Dragons she'd managed to sneak into a position without being noticed. Eventually, Austerium speaks again.

Austerium: <Where are my other colonels? Those are Featherstone's troops below, but where is Belinda?>

Stormfly: <Drilling, I think, General. Across the valley.>

Austerium sweeps his tail through the grass, his wings opening and closing.

Austerium: <Good, good... Tell me, Stormfly, how are your Pipers coming along?>

Stormfly starts; he'd remembered her Pipers? She stared at him in surprise for a few moments. Then, realizing he was likely expecting an answer, speaks quickly.

Stormfly: <The Pipers are coming along better than I ever hoped. They might not be ready by our first movement, though. They are rather young...>

Austerium: <A shame, they might bolster morale among the more... reluctant of the troops. Perhaps later on.>

Stormfly: <Oh, yes, they'll be ready soon, sir. The dears really are excellent.>

Austerium nods slowly, then turns his eyes from the wheeling Dragons below to the mountains on the horizon.

Austerium: <Belinda had best have her soldiers ready. When our lords sound the command and the airships fly, we will need to fly with them. Are you ready, Stormfly?>

Stormfly: <Yes, Uncle, I'm ready for anything.>

Austerium gives her a warm look, then gets to his feet.

Austerium: <I hope you are. Well, I'd best see to my own soldiers. Attend to your Pokemon, Colonel. And remember about that Charizard.>

He pauses.

Austerium: <Send Cole to my den later on. I'd like to speak with him. Any other officers that aren't of the proper breeding, as well. Good bye, Colonel. Be prepared.>

With this, he gets to his feet and opens his wings, beating them a few times before leaping off the cliff and swooping down and around the cliff, banking hard and hugging the rock. Stormfly watches him go, then ruffles her wings uncomfortably and walks down the trail she came, frowning as she considers the looming conversations with several of her trusted officers before her.

edited 21st Dec '12 7:22:41 PM by Crewe

Hikari: Double Team!

-Axle then splits himself in many copies and dodges the Outrage, the copies then start to jump around gracefully-

Axle: <Come on, you beast! Can you find out which one is the true me?>

-Axle then attack Mariana with another Giga Drain-

Ecruteak

-Des sees all the Axle's clones leap around gracefully-

It's like poetry in motion

Des: That's it Hikari, keep him on his toes!!!

edited 21st Dec '12 7:34:18 PM by NewfieMEKZ

AU!Hoenn, Route 130

-A Kingdra is swimming back and forth, three Pokemon in front of him. A Hydreigon, Dragonair, and a Druddigon-

Kingdra:<So! Do we all know the plan?>

Dragonair:<General Levia, you've gone over it three times. I think we get it.>

Levia:<Good to hear, Midgard. Three times was definitely not excessive! Now, how are your regiments?>

Midgard:<No problems here. Ryuu seems to be a very good recruit, despite what he is.>

Hydreigon:<The Gyarados? So? What difference could it make? He's not one of us.>

Druddigon:<Fafnir, you know just as well as I do that we would be severely lacking without the Gyarados and Milotic.>

Fafnir:<Hmph. Doesn't mean I have to like it.>

Levia:<Settle down! I refuse to have my captains fighting like Huntail over a dead Relicanth.>

Druddigon:<My apologies. Now, if you will excuse me, I have some drills to run.>

Levia:<Proceed, Adelaide.>

-The Druddgon surfs away-

Levia:<I suggest you two do the same.>

-Midgard and Fafnir swim away, Fafnir grumbling something about "those damn fish dragons"-

Levia:<Now, where is that therapy Milotic? I require a foam bath!>

-A Milotic appears, her face with a look of annoyance-

Milotic:-Apathetically- <Right here, General Levia.>

Levia:<Excellent! Commence the foam!>

-The Milotic grumbles as she makes foam in the water around Levia-

Hikari: You're such a show off Axle -sighs- But it does look neat at least.

Sakura: I'm not sure who I should cheer up for, my boyfriend, or my best friend?

Lyuri: I'm cheering for whoever is winning.

Hikari: -quickly turns to Des and smiles- And thanks Des!

edited 21st Dec '12 7:43:56 PM by FullMoon

Yes, Psyche. AU!Trip is doing just that.

Ecruteak

-Mariana dodges the Giga Drain-

Mariana:<What now, you wimpy flower?>

Rawst:Get rid ofthe copies with Surf!

-Mariana sends a huge wave of water into the area-

-The Surf makes all clones dissappear, and Axle was just standing in place after the wave crashed on him, of course completely soaked-

Axle: -spits some water and flips the white rose petals on his head- <Now that was just rude.>

Hikari: -Sweatdrop- Magical Leaf...

-Axle then fires a lot of glowing leaves that had the form of a crescent moon at Mariana from the roses on his hands-

-Mariana is slashed by the leaves, bringing her close to fainting-

Mariana:-winces in pain- <Why don't you come here and fight me instead of resorting to attacks like that!>

Rawst:<Ice Punch!>

-Mariana lobs a fist of ice at Axle-

Trish is looking for Psyche, ready to absolutely own her ass.

-Axle expected the last attack to the last one, so he didn't expect that Ice Punch and was hit, being knocked pretty far by it, he still got up and then ate a small Petaya Berry that was hanging in his neck by a small cord-

Axle: <I see that someone is trying to keep the tough act, you won't be able to do that for long>

Hikari: Magical Leaf again!

-Axle then goes back to firing the leaves at Mariana, this time even stronger.-

I'm perfectly fine with that. But next time, a PM would be nice.

Whirl Islands

Psyche is floating on air. Quite literally, in fact. Selene is levitating her.

AU!Nimbasa

AU!Psyche is walking around the city, huge grin on her face. She pickpockets a few people, and drops the change in Scott's hat/case/whatever he's passing around. "Nice."

edited 21st Dec '12 8:41:13 PM by ace3469

Kay then.

Trish used Hi Jump Kick!

"REMATCH!!!"

Wherever Trish is

Psyche shrugs. ~Sure, whatever, I guess.~

Nimbasa

Scott looks at AU!Psyche

Scott: Good to see you again. What are you so happy about?

Whirl Islands

Lugia: <Young lady, would you please present the Souls with their gifts?>

Fortis: Okay!

-Fortis takes the feathers out of her hair and hands one each to Selene and Forte-

Fortis: But do I get one too, mister birdie?

Lugia: <I am sorry to disappoint you, but no.>

Fortis: Well, that's not very fair!

"And believe me when I say, I've gotten loads better."

She sends out Hilda.

Hilda: <:D>

AU!Nimbasa

AU!Psyche/Caroline shrugs. "Dunno. Just feel happy today. I think something good's about to happen."

Wherever Trish Is.

~Fun.~

Psyche sends out Selene. ~And yet you still act predictable. Should I even tell you this?~ Selene grins and shakes her head. ~Didn't think so.~ Selene used Grass Knot!

edited 21st Dec '12 9:02:36 PM by ace3469

"Heh, easy. Substitute."

Hilda creates a green dummy to guard against the attack losing some health.

"Now, Water Pulse!"

Hilda fires a pulse. Of water.

AU

"Alright then, make sure no ones in the area. Oh, Nimbasa? They don't know anything..."

edited 21st Dec '12 9:06:27 PM by Trip

Nimbasa

Scott: Well, the world didn't end. That's one good thing.

He smirks

Elsewhere in Nimbasa

Olaf feels a slight twinge.

Olaf: <Hmm...>