Mila
Mila finally returns, having calmed herself down slightly, only to notice utter chaos going on as she races back. Only one thought in her mind flashes through.
Where's Finley?
As she rushes, she can't seem to find her, looking every which way.
"What's going on? Where's Finley?"
I need to update these things more often
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Oh hey, welcome back um...Light is it? We've never met, but I'm Jani and uh...ow?! What was that? *Jani says...the orb strikes Jani, bouncing off her and striking the ground but at first nothing seems to happen as she notices Light's transformation* Huh, was mine a dud? Holy crap, Light, are you okay?! *incidentally, a second orb rolls into her cart, but it doesn't activate at this time*
*but not long after, a blue light suddenly envelopes and swallows both Jani and her cart* Wait, what? What's that light?! What's happening yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa... *and she's gone, seemingly off into the sky, transformed into energy. It happens slowly enough that the other party members can react to each other, but seconds apart...one by one, every member of the party gets the same treatment — enveloped by the blue light which seemingly disappears into the sky. Even faraway party members may be affected by this, wayward souls who have traveled with the group at one point or another...one's status as a party member is one held in one's heart* Basically this is an OPTIONAL reentry point for anyone who needs it. ;P
*once every party member disappears, the orb...apparently an Escape Orb...breaks*
*more quickly than they vanished, but still somewhat spaced out, the party emerges one-by-one inside a relatively small concrete house with a dirt floor. It's actually pretty spacious for its inhabitants, with two floors, a good half dozen rooms on each floor, nice tapestries, lamps, somewhat of a lack of furniture...presumably mainly for guests, bookshelves, cabinets...everything one might expect from an upper middle class domicile, albeit a couple hundred years behind the humanmons' expectations if you exclude the existence of light bulbs*
*one feature of the house that taller members of the party will notice right away is that the ceilings are a bit lower than most domiciles, about seven feet off the ground — the taller mons are liable to come near scraping it. Good thing Guy became a Lycanroc, otherwise he'd have some notable (but not unmanageable) difficulty getting around. If one were to look out the window, the most they'd probably notice is that it's not naturally lit, and many of the other nearby residences are similarly small*
*a lone Dugtrio, a man seemingly in his mid-late 30's, can't help but notice the sounds associated with a large number of mons suddenly showing up in his house, and he comes out to notice the party coming in one by one*
What's all that racket out there? I swear if y'all are burglars, I'll lev— *he barely spots Jani in the group, and holds a good several seconds with an expression of shock on his face, before saying* Milly?!
*Jani, meanwhile, is trying to get her bearings when she hears the Dugtrio's words, she has to ask* Digda? Doesn't sound like you, is it— wait, this isn't Gleam...oh no...
edited 22nd Sep '17 8:23:14 AM by sarysa
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.
Konknitive Dissonance
"Um...", he said, stroking his chin rather frantically as he inspected Nyquil's new form, "How do I say this...."
At the heart of the world...
[...that was...that was Jani, I heard, where the hell...oh, fuck, oh, fuck, it's happening, it's happening to everyone...I don't...I can't, just...this isn't...this can't be, I just...]
[I'm hyperventilating. I'm hyperventilating and clutching my head, I can't do this, I can't do this...]
[...June. Motherfucker, these are her's, aren't they? Some kind of...Illusion bullshit. I swear to god, I'm gonna give her a piece of my mind. I jump off the table, marching up towards Marlon and June...]
[...wait, what's this light, it's...what am I...I feel like I'm being...moved...no, no, I can't—YOU CAN'T DO THIS TO ''MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—!"
edited 21st Sep '17 3:07:11 PM by BlackMageAnolis
She hears Mila and continues jumping.
Where's Finley? What do you mean, where's Finley?! SHE'S RIGHT HERE!
"!!! !!!"
And then...
quiet.
When she comes to, she finds herself in some house. Not at all calming her, as she begins rattling terrified.
Someone please help...
I'm Huney B now. Okay?
Mila
Mila looks around, still equally as confused though now wondering why they seem to be underground, at least if the electric levels are any indication. Likewise, Koss is very curious as to how he suddenly got plopped down with the rest of the group and one box of supplies.
Y'all are gonna have some explainin' ta do once we're outta here. Hope yer heart wasn't set on the berries, though, seems like they didn't make it with me.
"Koss! Where's Finley? Can you sense her?"
Koss thinks for a minute, probing the minds of the mons nearby, before noticing something odd with the Metapod.
I know ya ain't gonna believe me, but she's down there.
Mila looks down to notice the Metapod, before picking it up like a child. A very large child.
"Finley? Really?"
edited 21st Sep '17 3:04:30 PM by Cabe_Bedlam
I need to update these things more often
We dare you to say his name
Marty, hit the deck!
(Rich and Marty drop as low as they can and cover their eyes from the white light. When they look again, everyone Post order is gone.)
Ah jeez, Rich, what did we do?
(Rich has no answer.)
Jesus, where the hell are we?
(After suddenly landing in this strange house with June(?) still in my arms, I ask any others that are now here.)
edited 21st Sep '17 3:04:52 PM by Team42Larson
Tell....everyone....
Not an evil Thievul
(I suddenly disappear out of Marlon's arms. This is followed by Delilah and June-as-me at the same time. Before Marsha and Benji can react, they both disappear as well.)
JUNE!! (June's grandfather cries.)
HECK WITH THE LIFE COMES AT YA FAST JUNK! CAN WE JUST HAVE ONE DAY WITHOUT SOMETHIN' HAPPENIN'? (I hear Marsha yell.)
(I finally wake up to the sound of everyone else chattering in confusion. "Oh...man..." I think to myself. I look at myself and realize that I'm still June.)
Hey, are you all right, June? (I hear Benji say. I look around and see a very unfamiliar place.)
I could be better... (I say.) Where are we? Where are Marsha, Delilah and Marlon?
Couldn't tell ya. Marlon's holdin' you, June...wait, how do you know all of our names all of a sudden?
edited 21st Sep '17 3:07:46 PM by kablammin45
"Lucian, don’t be afraid, we’ll make it through this."
She looks at her, trying to nod but just... shakes vertically.
Yes. Yes, yes yes... please help please help.
Finley is close to breaking down. She's never felt so powerless. She can do nothing but wait. She needs help she needs it now...
July walks out, confused.
"Is everything alright? Where's June?"
I'm Huney B now. Okay?
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
*Jani is a bit paralyzed with fear at this point. A part of her knew it was coming* (Digda was too insistent before, and now this other...random stranger just happened to make the same mistake. Only we're suddenly inside his house. Another of these freaky coincidences...but no, they're more than that. What should I do?)
*Jani's continued silence is filling the Dugtrio with dread, and he starts imagining some sort of kidnapping/ransom scenario. His initial shock abated, he ups the ante on his threats* Just what in tarnation are you folks doing in my house! And what are you doin' with Milly? Just look at her — she's scared out of her wits! If you folks are lookin' for ransom... *he'll basically continue like this until someone interjects*
edited 21st Sep '17 3:12:59 PM by sarysa
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.
The King Without a Kingdom
Guy got up and scratched the back of his head. "Okay... Where the hell are we at this time?"
It's been 3000 years…
We dare you to say his name
You're alright, miss. Phew.
(I say to June(?), still unaware of what's at work. I then turn to the Dugtrio.)
Listen, sir! We're not here to rob you! We're victims of a mistake!
Sir, miss!
(Rich runs up to July and the grandfather.)
We know what's happened! Come with us!
edited 21st Sep '17 3:15:06 PM by Team42Larson
Tell....everyone....
Shapeless wisp of wind
I suddenly find myself in a new location. "Oh, what now?!" I look around and see people I recognize… as well as people I don't.
If I don't clash, I don't change. The world ends at my borders, and the best moments slip away.
Not an evil Thievul
She just vanished without a trace, July! (Grandpa says, gathering his things up.) Close up the tent, I'm going with these folks to find her!
(Marsha and a still weeping Delilah walk out from a back room. My eyes go wide at the sight of Delilah as a Dragonite, and also that she's crying.)
Delilah! (I quickly climb down from Marlon and run up to her and hug her.) Delilah, are you okay?
(Delilah seems taken aback by why June is suddenly running up to embrace her.) Oh, June...my friend Goobert took one look at my new body and rejected me on sight...this is the worst day ever...
Hey! Can we get outta here before this Dugtrio flips out!? (Marsha yells before I can say anything else.)
edited 21st Sep '17 3:39:06 PM by kablammin45
"Lucian, don’t be afraid, we’ll make it through this."
We dare you to say his name
Huh?
(Before the Dugtrio spouts at us again, I pursue the group that left.)
Alright, listen carefully. Some Raticate stole my bag with a bunch of Orbs in it, and he ran off with them...I tried to stop him but I couldn't. I'm sorry.
(Rich explains to the Grandfather.)
edited 21st Sep '17 3:23:14 PM by Team42Larson
Tell....everyone....
meow
*Aaand now on top of having my wings clipped (in a sense), I'm suddenly transported to a random-ass house in I-don't-know-where. Guess I might as well address the apparent owner of this home.*
PJ: "Sir, I have no idea what the hell we're doing here either. Five seconds ago, here I was at the carnival, now suddenly I'm in your house... I think both sides have some explaining to do because never in my life has anything this 'what-the-hell' confusing happened."
Are you ready? Go live!
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
*the Dugtrio is livid as he's assuming they're feigning ignorance* There's certainly mistakes flyin' 'round here, boy, and but the only victim I see here is my little girl! C'mon Milly, get over here — we'll show 'em how we conduct justice in Agartha!
*Jani's thought processes shift to murmurs, then whispers...ones the party can here* What do I do? All these weirdos keep insisting I'm Milly. But I'm Jani, damnit, Jani! All the time it took you all to set me straight, I'm NOT letting this guy screw with my head!
*Jani then whispers more intentionally to the group* Don't look to much into this. I'm as confused as you guys, but I have to play along. *before slightly approaching the Dugtrio and remarking* Uh...these guys are my friends, uh...sir!
*turning to the group she asks* Was that convincing and HOLY SHIT what happened to you all?!?!
*the Dugtrio is still somewhat on guard, and asks the group* How do I know y'all didn't just make her say that? She's never called her old man "sir"!
*Dragonite!Delilah may find her frame to be a bit large for the small doorway of the low-ceilinged house. She'll be able to get through, but it's solid concrete — it'll take a bit of maneuvering at first* gimme a few mins here
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.
Finley can't do anything but listen to the man rant.
Why is this happening to her?
"WAIT, WHAT?!" Without another word, July flies towards the tent and closes its hatches before anything else, then approaches Rich.
"You did this?!"
I'm Huney B now. Okay?
Shapeless wisp of wind
(Look, man, the last time I checked, I had a Y chromosome! And a head and ass fire!) I just stay silent, completely lost on everything happening.
If I don't clash, I don't change. The world ends at my borders, and the best moments slip away.
The King Without a Kingdom
Guy decided to play along by saying "Not to worry, sir, we're just cops. We found your daughter for you. My name is... McGruff."
edited 21st Sep '17 3:28:05 PM by Weirdguy149
It's been 3000 years…
meow
*I reply with an unintentionally stern and condescending tone that fades after my first sentence. It's slight, but it's there.*
PJ: "That would imply that we can properly comprehend the situation, sir. Can you please tell us where the hell we even are?"
Are you ready? Go live!
Not an evil Thievul
July, I think this was all a big mistake. I don't think this man meant for this all to happen. (Grandpa tells July before turning back to Rich.) Where do we need to go to find my granddaughter? (Grandpa asks Rich.)
Oh yeah! (The four of us run out. Delilah is closest to the door and tries to get out first, but her huge body makes it difficult to go out the door. She tries to crawl out, but her now much wider hips and girth causes her to get stuck in the doorway.)
I-I'm stuck! I'm stuck! (she cries, bursting into tears again.)
(Marsha and Benji run up to her.) June! Arms! Come help us get her outta here!
(I run over as quick as I can in the small building. Good grief, I'm not used to having such spindly legs, let alone such a long mane. The skinny body kind of reminds me of the weight I used to have as a human, though. I get behind Delilah and begin trying to push her through. Marsha and Benji do so as well.)
edited 21st Sep '17 3:40:13 PM by kablammin45
"Lucian, don’t be afraid, we’ll make it through this."
We dare you to say his name
Miss, listen to me! I didn't intend for this to happen! I was going to meet some council elders in Agartha with these Orbs and then shit just went wrong...listen, we'll find her.
Hang on, Marsha!
(I come to the small group trying to get out, and begin pushing Delilah.)
Tell....everyone....
Well, it’s a badger, that’s for sure
Andy returns. Hey, fellas, you won't believe the news I just- Whothe Hell are all these new people?
Huzzah
"Huh?" I turn around seeing Noriaki. "Nori! Nori, what happened to me?!"
If I don't clash, I don't change. The world ends at my borders, and the best moments slip away.