[color=ADD8E6][h2]Eric[/h2][/color]

[color=a2d39c][b]"Your name, er, seems rather interesting. I'm assuming you're not from around here?"[/b][/color]

Eric was about to answer Mana's question when the soldiers began to fall in and take up posts throughout the entire mess hall. Kyo tensed up, showing that he was nervous about the incoming possible threat. Sei gave a quiet growl, and Saber once again wormed her way between Eric's legs. All the soldiers looked very big and intimidating, the total opposite of the Emperor. He was a small, slender man who seemed friendly enough. His movements were very elegant, and he spoke with grace. While he gave his speech, Eric listened close. This would be the first time he's ever been on an "adventure." 

Being a small town boy, he really had no desire to explore around and adventure about. But now, there was an opportunity and choice in front of him. [color=ADD8E6][i]Should I just pack up and return home?[/I][/color] he wondered. [color=ADD8E6][I]Or, should I take part in this journey, and do whatever I can to ensure the safety of Atlas?[/i][/color] He couldn't just leave Atlas in danger because, if Atlas was in danger, that means so was his family and his way of life. If there was something...[i]anything[/i] he could do to help, he as going to do it to make sure his loved ones were safe. 

Finally, the Emperor finished his speech and returned to his living quarters via guard escort. Almost immediately after the Emperor vacated the mess hall, alliances and groups began to form. People from different countries were even coming together and departing for Aurios. By the second, the mess hall's population dwindled. Soon, there were less than 100 people left trying to find someone to go with. He turned his attention back to Mana, who looked a bit bewildered and surprised at the Emperor's address. 

[color=ADD8E6][b]"Wow..."[/b][/color] he began softly. [color=ADD8E6][b]"It looks like people are finding their way into groups rather quickly."[/b][/color] His hands found their way into his pockets as he stood watching the chaos in the dining hall. [color=ADD8E6][b]"To answer your question from before, I'm not from here. I'm actually a native of Aurios...which just so happens to be where everyone is heading."[/b][/color] 

It would be a good idea to find a group. In a group, there were more people to watch your back and you stood a better chance against any threat that opposed you. His options were dwindling fast; Eric needed to find some people quickly if he was to have any chance at stopping this malicious force. [color=ADD8E6][I]She may not have any Pokemon,[/I][/color] Eric thought. [color=ADD8E6][I]But Mana would be a good addition and a good start to forming any kind of group.[/I][/color]

[@Illusion]