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Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#38101: Sep 26th 2018 at 5:07:55 PM

[Old Eluant Ruins]

"... I fear for the worst if he is missing rather than being found beaten", the Dusclops said before moving on to answer Eliot, "Yes, he had several cohorts with him, although I suspect they were present only to watch whatever duel he intended on engaging in. I remember there was a powerful-looking Shiny Bisharp, a rugged-looking Aerodactyl, a Lurantis with a strange-looking crown of feathers, a Beedrill, a Vespqiquen with radiant beauty, and a Quilava...."

The Dusclops shuddered a bit before continuing, "... I should clarify, we spirits here have a close connection to the afterlife. Many of us, myself especially, have developed the talent for all manners of detecting movement in the world that overlaps and parallels this lifetime, as most if not all of us stand between. Even those of the living exude an aura from their souls. Mind readers can still in fact be fooled, but the soul never lies, it is the truest essence of oneself. But that Quilava... Something was not right. It was like staring at a puppet. It is because of him I fear for the worst for the fate of our old guardian, Arthur... If it must be, we will not hold it against you if you must end him to free him."

Noriaki's face seems a bit troubled by the mention of the Quilava, but his eyes notably narrow when the Dusclops mentions skills relating to the afterlife.

"Even so, I am glad you intend to assist however you can. We can lead you closer, and perhaps give some food or items we have managed to gather, but we cannot enter the deeper parts of the ruins currently. You all should be able to, however."

Edited by Konkfan7 on Sep 26th 2018 at 8:08:35 AM

DubhKafkaesque from Scotland Since: Aug, 2018 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#38102: Sep 26th 2018 at 5:16:18 PM

Near the Holstown Inn

Philo notices the Blastoise giving him and Róisín a look of vague recognition.

"Aha! Would this be one of your travelling companions, Róisín?"

"Maybe. Dunno. Don't remember them having a Blastoise."

Hail majestic corporate light, heaven born and ever bright!
Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
Back in style
#38103: Sep 26th 2018 at 5:42:54 PM

Catacombs

I sit there in silence as I listen to the Dusclops describe what's ahead of us. Sounds like he's brought an audience, that audience. I silently mutter a realization.

We might be in over our heads...

Holstown Inn

Uh..well, I'm teaming up with these guys to find a missing kid.

June 27th
kablammin45 art lizer from Cleese's Battle Circuit (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
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#38104: Sep 26th 2018 at 5:48:42 PM

Ruins

Oh great, L'Arachump's gonna be here ta watch Monty try ta beat us up. Joy... (Marsha groans.) Well...you lead da way, Clops.


("End him..." No...nononono, we can't do that, there has to be another way! I already watched someone die, I don't want to actually be responsible for someone's death! And L'Arachel is actually going to be there? I'm now going to be facing her and her brutal fighting style for the first time. And Nyquil...that description chills me to the bone...I can't do this, I have to run away, I have to...)

(No, I can't run...I grab hold of Lucy's bracelet on my wrist and continue to tell myself to stay strong. I may be terrified, but I cannot run away again. I can't afford to do that anymore. Not when I'm one of L'Arachel's targets...)

Is there a way we could save Arthur without having to kill him? (I ask, trying to make myself useful. I hope I don't sound too scared to everyone else...)



Blissparce

(Cortez very nearly says: "The strongest drink you've got", but Maran isn't even at the same table as him (as he only says it to get a rise out of Maran), plus he's not really in the mood, so Cortez just says:) I'll just have a Nomelade, please...


(Soon, we've finished eating and are heading back toward the inn. Maran, Cortez, and Sunny have rejoined us.)

What a day, huh, mateys? (Rich says.)

No kidding... (I say.) I still can't believe I'm practically in a real murder mystery...

I have only ever acted in zem. (Sunny remarks to me.) It is a new experience for me to be even remotely involved in a real one myself, even if Maran and I are staying away from it.

You don't think it's a new experience for all of us? (Cortez asks Sunny.)

Oh, oui... (Sunny laughs.)

So...we're going to meet up in front of the inn in the morning and go on from there, sim? (Mia asks.)

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
BlackMageAnolis At the heart of the world... from about three miles away from you. Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
At the heart of the world...
#38105: Sep 26th 2018 at 6:30:30 PM

Old Eluant Ruins

"Oh, my god, there's just gonna watch?" [I shake my head...of course they're just gonna—]

[...wait..."like staring at a puppet"...a shiver runs up my spine...what did they do to him? I stare at Autumn, covering my mouth.]

"...does anyone need anything," [I ask, heeding the Dusclops' words.]

Ore-O Unbroken Bond from Alrest (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#38106: Sep 26th 2018 at 7:47:47 PM

Holstown Inn

(After the group has gathered, with a few new faces to boot, Arsene spoke his piece.) Anyone going to Narcia, say "aye." Anyone staying, say "nay." To those of you who just came in, Eliza will bring you up to speed.

(I reply to the old mon, but not without some consideration.) Aye. (Meanwhile, that pirate-looking Lucario decided to take to me. Would be rude to leave him hanging.) Hey... Um... I didn't catch your name.

(Eliza approached Philo and his Roserade friend, holding back her exitedness this time. Just a little bit.) Hello. We're coming over to a nearby town to see if they can help us with a little bee problem. I mean, it's not that little, but you know what I mean.

"I treasure every day with you, darling." "No need to be so sappy, love." "You know that's how she is, Nia." - AU!Pyra, Nia, Mythra
TheGamechanger from Fourth Wall Since: Nov, 2016 Relationship Status: Robosexual
#38107: Sep 26th 2018 at 10:56:28 PM

Old Warmth

Malica: He does. Pays me well and everything. Which reminds me...

She turns to the doctor.

Malica: I've been working hard for you ever since you hired me. Are you going to give me a raise soon?

Von Gold: I'm considering it.

Blik Hiney at the moment says nothing, having a mental battle with the mushroom.

Mushroom:   I like this doctor! Let's team up with him and insult Armin together!   

Blik Hiney's waitress finishes cleaning the spilled syrup to the best of her ability, though the table is still slightly sticky. She then sets down the new, non-spilled bottle of maple syrup on the table.

Spinda: The table is now clean for you, though it may be a tad sticky. Anyways, sorry about that! Hope you enjoy your meals!

The waitress then leaves.

Holstown Inn

Jack: The name is Jack.

Gangplank Cove - Wishing Fountain

The Weavile and her crew climb up the last steps and enter the main city. Before them is a crossroads with a water fountain of an open treasure chest in the center. Rakel moves to the fountain to take a closer look.

There are several Poke on the bottom of the fountain and around the stone treasure chest. A plaque on the front of the fountain reads:

Gangplank Cove Wishing Fountain

Toss a Poke in the fountain and make a wish. Manage to land a Poke in the goblet inside the chest and you'll win the free dinner of your choice at any of the restaurants and bars near this fountain. If you're part of a crew, you'll have to decide which one of you will get the free dinner. This fountain is cleaned of Poke weekly to fund local charities.

Rakel looks up at the chest, looking for the goblet. Then she sees it: a small stone goblet on top of the stone treasure pile. She digs into her pockets and takes out a Poke and throws it. The Poke misses the goblet by a few inches. Her crew follows suit, but they all miss the goblet as well.

Sighing, she heads into a nearby bar with a wooden custom-made sign above it that reads "The Shipwreck Saloon". After her crew follows after her, the two shady Pokemon also enter.

The League of Heroes
Ore-O Unbroken Bond from Alrest (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#38108: Sep 27th 2018 at 8:31:58 AM

Holstown Inn

(Jack is it? Might as well humor him.) What's on your mind?

"I treasure every day with you, darling." "No need to be so sappy, love." "You know that's how she is, Nia." - AU!Pyra, Nia, Mythra
DubhKafkaesque from Scotland Since: Aug, 2018 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#38109: Sep 27th 2018 at 9:04:14 AM

Holstown Inn

Róisín makes a face.

"Bees. I hate bees."

Philo is a lot more interested in what Kevin had to say.

"A missing child! Well... I take it you'll be wanting all the help you can get to retrieve them?"

The look on his face makes the subtext behind this statement - that of Arceus above please take me with you you have no idea how boring retirement is - plain to see.

Hail majestic corporate light, heaven born and ever bright!
Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
Back in style
#38110: Sep 27th 2018 at 1:33:11 PM

Catacombs

I briefly look over toward Eliot.

N-no, I think l'll be good.

I anticipate beginning to move again, despite showing inherent signs of feeling unnerved by a good bit of this.

Blissparce

Tiff nods in agreement.

Yep! Now, I think we should be heading home anyway. Mom and Dad are surely waiting on us to hear what we have.

Old Warmth

Armin rolls his eyes at his former boss and his assistant as he digs in.

Great, great...

He worriedly looks over at his boss to make sure she's keeping the mushroom under control.

Holstown Inn

Kevin sighs and looks over towards Philo.

Yeah, we need help, it's just-

He gives his damndest effort to explain.

I know where the kid is, it's just..yeah, L'Arachel got him as a Combee minion. My friend over there, Woodruff, is also missing his parents...probably to the same fate...

June 27th
kablammin45 art lizer from Cleese's Battle Circuit (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
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#38111: Sep 27th 2018 at 1:52:32 PM

Ruins

Eh, I'm good. (Marsha says.) I'm ready ta kick some more butt.


(If there's anything I need it's time to prepare for facing Noriaki's enemies, including L'Arachel, but I don't say this. I can do that as we walk there, I guess. (I hope we get there slowly...))

I think I'm okay...



Blissparce

Yeah, sounds about right. (I say to Mia.)

Good! Man, I just wish we had more to tell Mom and Dad besides knowing that a few guys are involved in this... (Mia says, shrugging.) Well...you guys have a good night. See you in the morning!

(Mia turns to go, waiting for her siblings to follow.)

See ya then, mateys! (Rich calls.)

(Cortez stays silent for now while Maran, Sunny and I wave.)

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Cabe_Bedlam Mila from the land of twilight, under the moon. Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
Mila
#38112: Sep 27th 2018 at 9:11:42 PM

Holstown Inn, Outside

"But that's just it, can't you get it? I don't want her to leave me, to go away from me like this! It's stupid, it's stupid to think that being away would make anything better. Why did she do it? What gives her that right to leave me with this?"

As Mila fumes, she seems to pay less attention to Woodruff, only looking towards him as she makes her first comment before staring off in the direction she believes Autumn and the others to have gone. She can feel her feet curling slightly, digging up dirt in her frustration, but she doesn't feel like trying to calm herself down just yet. It feels different, it feels... freeing.

Ruins

Autumn freezes as the Dusclops speaks again, her eyes locked on the mon as she tries to process what's being said. It just doesn't make sense, she saw Niles' reaction last night, he was worried, he was scared. He was himself. Convinced that there must be some mistake, Autumn finally speaks once more, a crack in her voice as she starts the only vocal hint to the fear still roiling inside her.

"There must be a mistake, but we'll find a way to fix all this, right? It's... it's like the VA! We just have to get rid of L'arawhatever and it'll get fixed! It's gotta be. Find the leader, and get her to stop. That's how it always goes..."

I need to update these things more often
Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#38113: Sep 27th 2018 at 11:57:13 PM

[Old Eluant Ruins]

"... Whatever you do, is up to you, we shall not judge", said the Dusclops, turning around and beginning to lead the group, "My name is Theodore, by the way."

Noriaki inspected the contents of his hat-container before following, but not before acknowledging Autumn's comment.

"Yes, let us hope that that is how we shall handle it", the Dartrix said.

As they went through the gloomy ruins and went in to the "mouth" of the deeper section, Theodore picked up a lantern and lit it up, holding it forward as he led them to a large, open room with worn down statues and paintings. There is a an open passage that seems to lead deeper.

"This is as far as I can take you for now", Theodore explained, placing the lantern on the ground, "This passage will lead to a hidden area exposed to the sky alone, which shall lead to the catacombs. Best of luck."

The Dusclops turned around and left.

Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
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#38114: Sep 28th 2018 at 3:40:38 AM

Catacombs

I watch our host leave off...and leave us with only one pathway onward to our inevitable fates. I look down at the lamp, and with a bit of a nervous step forward I start to reach down.

W-well, I guess I'll take the lamp unless any of you want it.

I begin to reach down for it, but obviously anyone else can grab it.

Blissparce

Tiff follows her sister.

Holstown Inn

Kevin, in his ability to somehow keep two conversations at once..., looks back over at the beleaguered Raichu while waiting for Philo's own response.

She had no choice! She wanted to find you but the others had to move forward when you didn't come back. If she had her way she probably wouldn't have gone with them until she knew you were safe.

June 27th
kablammin45 art lizer from Cleese's Battle Circuit (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
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#38115: Sep 28th 2018 at 8:23:01 AM

Ruins

Hang in dair, Theo! (Marsha says as Theodore leaves.) We'll send 'em runnin'!

(Marsha notices Marlon reaching for the lamp.) Eh, you can go ahead 'n carry it if ya want, Marly.


I sure hope you're right about that, Autumn... (I agree with Autumn's remark.) It's going to be an uphill climb, though...

(Finding myself gripping my tail again, I anxiously look ahead into the corridor that will almost certainly lead us to L'Arachel, Montresor, their friends, and Nyquil and wait to keep moving.) Stay strong, Dinah, stay strong... ( I say to myself for what feels like the hundredth time.)

(I find myself quietly humming a tune to myself in an attempt to comfort myself before we make our inevitable journey down.) My child, my child, d-don't you worry or frown...when you do, remember, remember that I'll always be around...



Blissparce

Bzz...I guess we'll head in and go to bed then, right? (Maran says to us.)

Well, yeah, I reckon. (I say.) It's been a really long day...so, same sleeping arrangements as before?

Well, I expect Maran and Sunny are gonna wanna bunk t'gether now since they're officially t'gether again, right? (Cortez says, looking at the couple.) Right?

Oh, oui! We are! (Sunny says as she and Maran look at each other, smiling.)

Yeah, bzz! (Maran nods.)

Dieter, I'm guessin' yer gonna bunk with Rich again, right? (Cortez asks Dieter.)

Edited by kablammin45 on Sep 28th 2018 at 4:44:32 AM

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
BlackMageAnolis At the heart of the world... from about three miles away from you. Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
At the heart of the world...
#38116: Sep 28th 2018 at 1:34:10 PM

Old Eluant Ruins

[I chuckle a little when she says "that's how it always goes". Well, she's right, isn't she?] "Well," [I assure her, putting a hand on her shoulder,] "a'did see him break out of his little funk himself last night...albeit not without..." [I sigh, then continue.] "We can think of something. We're gonna get him back..." [...and it seems like that'll need to be in more ways than one...I shiver again...]


[...open area exposed to the sky alone...so walled off, then to the catacombs. And everyone's gonna be there...and, what, they're gonna watch? Is this really what this is about...another fucking spectacle for them?]

[I look as Theodore says his farewells and leaves.] "Thanks," [I say, straining out a smile, before my eyes train down our future path. I swallow...well, I suppose let's just get it over with. Looking to only what's ahead of us, I move up and grab the lamp he left, marching forward towards out destination.]


Holstown, Outside the Inn

Shit, that didn't help at all. He just made things worse...Arcsdammit... He looks around, fruitlessly searching for anything to remedy—

...is that...Philo Peritopoulus? The Philo Peritopolous? He gawks for a moment, making a little squeak as he—right, right, Mila...he needs to focus here. And...he's assuming Kevin's right with that.

"I don't know, Mila. I really don't. But...you can't act like some big baby just because she's not around. It's not healthy."

Cabe_Bedlam Mila from the land of twilight, under the moon. Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
Mila
#38117: Sep 28th 2018 at 2:07:31 PM

Holstown Inn, Outside

"Neither of you know what's going on! Just because you think I shouldn't be doing this doesn't mean you get to tell me that it's unreasonable to be concerned when she just disappeared from my life today! Do you know how it felt to wake up and not see her anywhere? You clearly have no clue, because if you did you wouldn't just be telling me to 'get over it'! What's not 'healthy' is just trying to dump me as soon as this happened because apparently I'm not worth anything..."

As Mila snaps at Kevin and Woodruff both, an errant spark of electricity leaps to the ground, creating a tiny pulse of light but little more. Her body is set firm as she shouts at the two, an attempt being made to be as imposing as she can, though her relative size makes such a task difficult. As she trails off it becomes clear that her breathing is heavy, and once she stops she turns around to face away from them and sits down, leaning on the side of the building for support.

Though she's still upset, her mind is already processing what she'd just said and realizing that it was a poor choice. They wanted to help her, didn't they? How could they have known about earlier today? Wasn't she just contributing to the same thing she'd been afraid of moments earlier? Even so, there is some comfort to be had in the chance to vocalize and expel that anger, and she's not quite ready yet to let go of it.

I need to update these things more often
CorvusAtrox from the Dueling Arena Since: Jun, 2014 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
#38118: Sep 28th 2018 at 3:24:10 PM

Blissparce, Pappa's

Dieter nods. "Yup, that's the plan."

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#38119: Sep 28th 2018 at 3:45:01 PM

[Old Eluant Ruins]

"Yes, go ahead and take the lantern, Marlon", said Noriaki, "Light the way."

As the move through the somewhat narrow hallway, the light from the lantern illuminates some sort of crest design that consists of a sphere with several dashes through it's center, coming out the sides like spikes and forming a sun-like icon.

"Guess that must be the emblem of whoever was here before", Nephenee commented, "Not that it really means much, now...".

Aside from that, the halls are dark and uneventful passageways until a light is spotted.

"It seems we are done with this hall", said Noriaki, adjusting his fringe, "Perhaps the outer area will be less claustrophobic."

Upon exiting the crowded halls, the group would be greeted by orange skies and a rather open space of stone floors with some sparse signs of vegetation growing through it. There are what seems to be remains of some stone structures and statues, but they are so worn down they are almost entirely unrecognizable.

Far off in the distance, the entrance to the catacombs lies.

"I've heard about the deeper parts of these ruins", said Nephenee, "I heard that no one's actually seen these parts from outside. It's weird. Now that I'm here, I can confirm I have no idea where we are from looking out. I dunno if it's the geography or some kind of Ghost-trick-thing, but there ya go."


[Holstown]

After confirming their destination and goal, Achilles comes out the door right in the middle of Mila's heated words.

"Oh, uh....", the Pinsir stumbled as he awkwardly looked around, "... Bad time?"

Over his shoulder, Minato is staring past him.

Team42Larson Back in style from APXGP Paddock Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
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#38120: Sep 28th 2018 at 4:17:24 PM

Catacombs

I go to-

Oh. Eliot snagged the lamp before I could have. Mmm..well I can make my own light, thank you very much.

I blink once, thereby triggering my eyes flashing pink, allowing for some light. Continuing ahead, winding up outside, I hear some chatter about- the inner parts of the catacombs themselves.

Whatever it could be, we should pretty much h...have to keep our guard no matter. Which is why-

My eyes flash another shade of pink as I dart my eyes, opening telepathic links to everyone.

You guys hear me? In case we get split apart.

Holstown Inn

Kevin utters one quick grunt toward Minato and Achilles.

Clearly.

June 27th
kablammin45 art lizer from Cleese's Battle Circuit (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
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#38121: Sep 28th 2018 at 4:43:34 PM

Ruins

Well, lucky us. (Marsha says to Nephenee in a dry tone.) [[blue: Looks like we're about ta go past da point of no return, eh?

Please don't use terms like that, Marsha. (I tell her. I'd like to believe that we will all make it out alive.) But we probably are, though. I expect that L'Arachel, Montresor, and their friends are just ahead.

And we're gonna whoop 'em! Hopefully, anyway. Hear ya loud and clear, Marly!

I do too.


Blissparce

Looks like yer stuck with me, Goobert. (Cortez says, turning to me.)

Okey dokey. (I nod.) Guess we'll head up then.

Yeah. (Cortez says. He turns aside to Maran and Sunny.) Don't make too much noise, okay?

Uh, okay, boss. (Maran says, confused.) Why would we be making a ton of noise, though? Bzz?

(Sunny looks over at Maran.)

...Oh! (Maran looks embarrassed. Rich chuckles.)

Erm, bzz, heh, well, let's get going then...bzz... (He and Sunny head up the stairs. The rest of us follow and soon head into our respective rooms.)

(Cortez immediately jumps into his bed and curls up. Doesn't look like he has much to say. I sit down upon my bed and begin reflecting on the day.)

(Rich also goes into his and Dieter's room.)

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
TheGamechanger from Fourth Wall Since: Nov, 2016 Relationship Status: Robosexual
#38122: Sep 28th 2018 at 7:51:03 PM

Holstown Inn

Jack: I don't think we've ever properly introduced each other, haven't we? I mean, since this is a bit of a dangerous time, so it's probably best to go into battle with those you've been introduced to than those who haven't.

The League of Heroes
DubhKafkaesque from Scotland Since: Aug, 2018 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#38123: Sep 28th 2018 at 9:12:22 PM

Holstown Inn

The situation with Mila makes Philo fall silent. He doesn't know this Raichu, so he's going to let her friends handle this situation, whatever it may be. Róisín, meanwhile, is taciturn to start with.

Hail majestic corporate light, heaven born and ever bright!
CorvusAtrox from the Dueling Arena Since: Jun, 2014 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
#38124: Sep 29th 2018 at 11:33:59 AM

Blissparce

Dieter enters their room and looks to Rich. "So... still trying to find out who might have done this..."

Edited by CorvusAtrox on Sep 29th 2018 at 1:33:26 PM

"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every
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#38125: Sep 29th 2018 at 11:51:17 AM

Blissparce (Inn)

Aye... (Rich says, sitting down upon his bed.) Now we might be dealin' with multiple scalawags. I hafta wonder how it'll all end now. Here's hopin' we'll blow this case wide open tomorrow, eh?


(I toss and turn for a bit thinking about the crazy goings-on we've been through today; I still can't believe I'm involved in solving a murder mystery. I sure hope we'll figure something out soon...I wish I could tell my folks about this, being involved in a mystery like this...)

(I sigh and roll over, taking my glasses off my face with my antennae and eventually nodding off.)



Blissparce (Elsewhere?)

(The Bisharp we passed by earlier in the day is currently at a local market in town. He is very nervous and looking around at everyone he passes by.) Calm down, Norwood, calm down. N-Nobody knows what you d-did... (He mutters to himself.)

(He walks up to a stand run by a Ferrothorn. The Ferrothorn nods at Norwood.) Hey there, Norwood. Nice to see you here again! I take it you're not in a dire straits as you have been?

N-No, Khail, I-I'm...I'm not... (Norwood stammers.)

Is something wrong? (Khalil asks.)

Sorry, I'm just...I just feel kind of on edge today and I don't know why. (Norwood lies, knowing full-well why he's nervous.) Just give me some Sitrus and Occa seeds, please.

Well...alright... (Khalil says, reaching down below the stands and producing Norwood's desired seed packets.) Here you go, that'll be 500 Poké, please.

(Norwood hastily produces the amount and reaches over to hand it over. However, Khalil just looks confused as he looks down at Norwood's arm.) Um, what's all over your arm?

(Norwood looks down and, to his shock, he sees that it's covered in a red liquid...blood. Both of his arms are, in fact. He gasps in shock and immediately turns and begins to run home. Looking behind himself he sees that he is leaving a trail of blood behind himself, all from what's dripping from his arms, and everyone he is passing by is looking at him. However, they're all making the same exact face: The facial expression of that Alakazam that has been burned into his mind for the past few days since he...)

(Norwood runs inside his home and slams the door shut, gasping in panic. Do they know now? Do they know? At least he's safe for now, right...?)

   Norwood Xander Johnson...   

(Norwood spins around and sees a ghostly, red-eyed Alakazam staring directly at him. Getting even more panicked, Norwood drops to his knees.) Please...g-go away! I didn't...I...

   You did...    (The apparition says, floating closer to him.)    Tell me...was taking my life away worth that extra Poké? Was it?   

I-I-It...I-...! (Norwood stammers, tears starting to stream down his face.) I'm sorry! P-Please!

   You are beyond forgiveness.    (The ghost says, now directly above him.)    You have killed for your own gain! Now, it's time for you to pay!   

N-No! I-I can change! Please! (Norwood cries as the apparition raises its arm. But instead of attacking him, a green wave emanates from its hand. Norwood's surroundings fade to darkness, and he collapses to the ground.)

(Whimpering in fright, Norwood sits up, then feels his hand moving independently from himself. As he looks at it, he sees it contorting and growing skinnier; the end of it splitting apart into three clawed fingers. He screams in terror as he realizes that his arm has become that of an Alakazam's. Then he feels his other arm doing the same, followed by his legs and torso, all violently being replaced by Alakazam equivalents, before the transformation ends with his face contorting and stretching into that of an Alakazam's. He sees his reflection on a shiny surface in front of himself and realizes that he is not only an Alakazam, but also the very same one he murdered.)

NO!! (Norwood cries, looking at himself in terror. Then the shiny surface backs away, and Norwood is now looking at himself in front of him, arms raised up and aimed directly for his chest and face, in front of that abandoned house where the killing took place.)

   Welcome to your eternal punishment!    (His doppelganger roars before thrusting his arms at Norwood.)

NOOOOOOO!! (Norwood screams with all of his might, trying to shield himself.)


(Norwood bolts up in his worn bed, woken up by his own wails of terror and with his arms still held up in front of himself. Trembling, he feels himself over to confirm that he is still his normal Bisharp self and not taking the form of...her...and being forced to relive that afternoon from her perspective for all eternity.)

(He breaks out in sobs, wishing that all of that had been only a nightmare, as well. Was he so desperate to make ends meet that he took this job? Every time he closes his eyes, he sees that Alakazam's terrified, tear-filled face looking up at him after he drove his arms through her. This has to have been the worst decision of his life, and now he is forced to live with it.)

I can't...I can't...I CAN'T deal with this... (He cries.)

(He feels that this is the end and he should find a way out of this. A terrible thought briefly enters his head, and he pushes it out. No, deep down, he feels that there's still time to make things right...somehow. Somehow he can atone for his horrific acts against the town, right...? Yes, he'll start by backing out of this whole job, turning himself in, and doing whatever it takes to pay for what he did. Surely the fellow who hired him will understand, right...?)

(Norwood then turns to leave his small home.)

"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."

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