[center][h1][color=ed1c24]Alfred Nora[/color] , [color=9850E0]Sonya Khalturin[/color] ,[color=steelblue]'Rook' Vaahn[/color] and The 'Mysterious' the npc[/h1][/center]


Well as cosy as the lab seemed to be, everyone had left it in a hurry after the events there. Vaahn and [color=brown]Twix[/color] was walking side by side for a while until the Sylveon started to get into its bouncy mood again and started to skip around while singing instead. At that point Vaahn simply chuckled again as he let out a soft sigh in relief. The female he now accompanied seemed a bit angry about the event, and the male was still seemingly going onward like a Train. Vaahn had to step up his usual pace to keep up with these two, even if he weren't in a hurry of really felt compelled to keep following them... yet he had somewhat promised his Syleveon that he would get a chance to at least meet the other Eevee evolutions. 
While following the two he wondered if he should say something or just let their steam blow off before then, eventually he decided on the former and just silently followed instead. 

It was official. The first thing they would be doing was going to the pokecenter in the next town! Or at least in Sonya's mind that was the plan. Of course they also had to go there first, find the pokecenter, and then everything would be good! Of course that was also easier said than done considering it took time to get from one point to another, not to mention the fact that Sonya was still a bit bitter about the whole incident at the lab. Once you got her started on something it never ended. [color=9850E0]"Ugh! I can't stand it! I wanted was a simple question answered! Not a 'Oh, just go ask someone at a pokecenter' or some stupid ghost pokemon who had the most pathetic Psychic attack I've ever seen, and to top it all off, I'm getting hungry!"[/color] They had been walking in silence for a little while now, and it had finally been the last little nudge to send Sonya over the edge.

Alfred had been following in silence his pokemon quite literally the thing that set him apart for the other two. He looked like a inexperienced amateur who didn't even care for his pokemon to as to warrent putting them in their pokeballs. There was no falsier a statement. They were outside of there pokeballs to experience and truely fruit as themselves. Either way Sapphire was starting to grow a little famished from using heal pulse earlier. Klefki on the other  hand was just as stone faced pissed as always. He was the sentry he would guard his trainer with his keys and his life. Mark his words dragons Mark his solemn jingly words. [color=ed1c24]"Well if your  getting hungry we could try and whip something up and by we I mean me Sapphire and Carolina. or just you know hurry on to go to a cafe."[/color] Alfred said trying to be helpful to the situation. Carolina meanwhile was starting to poke Twix with a passion. It fur was just SO soft after all. Carolina just wanted to sleep on Twix. 

Vaahn pondered mostly to himself about his next goal and how he should go about achieving it, however his thoughts were broken off by Sonya's sudden burst out. It then hit him that she wanted to know about the contests right?... he shook his head and pulled out a Pokégear to check the information about them. [color=steelblue]"Oh... Sonya... you wanted to ask about the contest?... Right?... this Pokégear should have all the info you probably need"[/color] he said as he suddenly came closer to reach the device out to her, he knew of course that Alfred had gotten one recently but he might as well use his own to show her that info. After all he had a web connection and everything he could need on his quite upgraded one. 

[color=Brown]Twix on the other hand reacted to the pokémon poking him with a lot of sudden interest himself. He smiled widely to the pokémon and quickly wrapped one of his feelers around it as he didn't mind the closeness at all... in fact he loved the attention with passion, so much that he leaned in to give the Amura a friendly kiss right on the cheek. He then laughed softly while tilting his head to the attention he got. [color=brown]<Hi~>"[/color] he chimed softly as he bounced a happy circle around Carolina. 

Blinking a few times after what Vaahn said finally creeped past her raging side, Sonya finally looked at the pokegear quite excited, nearly ripping the thing out of Vaahn's hands to look at the information it had on the contests. That's when she stopped dead in her tracks with her head slumped for a moment. After that short moment Sonya then proceeded to turn with a frown on her face and chucked the pokegear at Vaahn. [color=9850E0]"So not fair! Now, on top of everything else, the information I need isn't available yet! Why does this region hate me!?"[/color] Once more Sonya had started a rand leaning her head back and starting to walk again. This just wasn't her day.

Vaahn sweat dropped slightly as the rather female that had seemed so cute a while ago now seemed like a pissed off Ursaring mother. [color=steelblue]"Sorry... "[/color] he muttered as he caught his pokégear before it was smashed to pieces. He then looked towards Alfreds direction [color=steelblue]"Want... help with the cooking?"[/color] he asked as he figured he might try his luck there instead while Sonya calmed down. 

Alfred looked at Vaahn whom had just catched the pokegear that had been lobbed his way by the rather ranting Sonya. Honestly Alfred had no clue why he got himself into this mess, but at the very least it was a bit entertaining. Besides he could try out these contest things too. That would be kinda fun But still what could you do. "Yes I guess you could help... Just as long as you listen exactly to what Sapphire tells you, she gets rather picky with how to make foods after all." while Alfred and by extension sapphire was talking to Vaahn. Carolina was still recoiling from what just happened.

A small pink pokemon had grabbed her and kissed her. What the hell was  today. Was it monday sunday? Carolina didn't care she was obviously quite dizzy. Soft pokemon did what. The eccentric little. A quick blush and carolina was back to her slightly more composed self. The pink pokemon was literally circling her. [color=blue]"<H-Hi h-how are you doing, T-Twix is it?  I am Carolina, Hello![/color] The blue pokemon said to the Slyveon quite shyly. 

[color=9850E0]"Hmph, fine let's just stop here then to eat. I'm going to go do some stuff while you guys make the food."[/color] Clearly Sonya was still upset about many things as she veered a  bit off the path to go into the trees to find somewhere to go grabbing on of her pokeballs out of her back pack as she went off. Her anger wa finally turning into sadness so she just needed some time to think while the others cooked, which was probably the only good thing today, or at least that's how it felt to Sonya.

Vaahn nodded to Alfred, he wondered kinda what he meant by following the istructions of Sapphire... yet he figured it was perhaps for the best at least for now. [color=steelblue]"Right... no problem"[/color] he said getting closer and started unpacking some of his supplies for the road. [color=steelblue]"So... where do I start Sapphire?"[/color] he asked looking to Alfred's pokémon general direction. 

[color=brown]Twix[/color] that was still bouncing around Carolina stopped for but a moment as the big pokémon spoke to him. [color=brown]<That's right I'm Twillelix~or Twix... and I'm doooing Grreeeat~~ How about you?>[/color] he asked as he came to an halt. Vaahn didn't really pay much attention to Twix at the moment but was glad he seemed to have found a friend. 

Sapphire was standing by Alfreds side like always acknoledging she was needed and smiling to herself at that fact. speaking up with her telepathy her voice could be heard in clear in Alfreds head but with the same distinct almost static like sound in Vaahns. "What do we actually have to use" She said with a short delay in alfreds mind between words but a much longer delay in Vaahns mind. 

Carolina meanwhile was still busy acting embrassed and unkempt at the small pink pokemon before her. "<Me-e I am doing good, Finally got to go out and travel. But anyway how are you, and your team of brothers and sisters from different mothers?." Carolina asked with a slight bit of joy in her voice as she shifted from left to right rhymatically. 

Meanwhile Sonya had released Natalie and the two had found a ledge to sit on. While they had been walking for quite sometime now, Sonya hadn't realized just how much they'd gone into the hills. She was sitting on a nice smooth rock overlooking a nice portion of the forest below her. It was quite beautiful really, and so Sonya sat holding, and hugging Natalie. A few tears had been running down her face by now. [color=9850E0]"Oh Natalie. We're finally here in the Viore region, but I just don't know what I'm going to do. I don't know when the first contest will be, and even if I did...I still don't know what I'm going to do yet..."[/color] It was true. A lot of her temper lately came from the fact that she was nervous for the first time since she started doing contests. 

After leaving two of her contest pokemon with her sisters' Sonya hadn't been the same. For the longest time she thought she'd be perfectly fine, after all she'd won contests with all three of her current pokemon too, but it just seemed so different now, and she couldn't figure out why. Luckily however she had made some friends, and still had some of her od ones too, and it was probably best to go back soon, but for now Sonya just wanted to sit and look out upon the trees with Natalie.

Vaahn looked in the direction Sonya had left after a while, he wondered if she was going to be okay on her own especially if she was new to the region, however his thoughts were broken off by the intrusion in his head. It sounded like a phone with bad connection and laggy words somehow... yet that a pokémon could speek to him was certainly very interesting. Not only was it shiny and super rare to boot... it could also talk... what was the odds of that really?... he couldn't even phantom those odds. But he knew that if he were the type that would go steal peoples pokémon this information was quite worthwile. He could possibly even sell it... it was an interesting thought at least... somewhat. [color=steelblue]"Well... I do believe I just have one or two berry of each kind there is here... but yeah, I suppose we need to cook for at least three people and a few more if we're hungry... And lets see... One two... Eight pokémon... make that ten... "[/color] he said as he counted their pokémons that he at least knew about, but he figured the others had shown just about all their pokémons they had. 

The Sylveon who had a slightly blast playing around with Carolina slightly came to an halt as he realized that the woman with all the Eeveelutions were now missing. [color=brown]<Brothers and sisters?... hmm?... Oh my Brothers and sisters are waay back home you know~ waaay back, like over the hills and far away... over the wide blue deep blue... but... tag!... your it!>[/color] he said suddenly poking at Carolina with his paw before bouncing off playfully and laughing. 

Alfred tapped his head thinking of what they could do with such few food. Sapphire on the other hand was already on the ball. "Alfred didn't you shove a few cans of things into your bag?" Sapphire remembered as she continued with the slightly laggy speech inside peoples heads. Alfred pulled a few cans of beans out of his bag. "Well i have a few cans of standard field trip baked beans, was planning to restock at the next  down but I guess this is it thats all i have for me and my pokemon" Alfred said as Sapphire nodded in response. "what about Sonya does she have anything?" Sapphire said with the delay between each word of course. Sapphire looked around with her large red eyes. 

Carolina continued to stare at the pretty pink pokemon. As it awnsered her question in a way she both did and didn't expect before it did a terrible thing. IT challenged her to her favorite game. Big mistake.  Carolina started [i]Charging after the small slyveon with a small on her face[/i]

Vaahn thought for a while about what to make for so many people, they had rushed ahead without planning ahead of course, but he figured they could allways salvage a bit for supplies if nothing else. [color=steelblue]"Well... if were low on supplies... I belive I can go look if there ain't more around here... don't worry I be back soon."[/color]he said putting his traveling bag down and walking towards the forest where he knew there would be all kinds of stuff to cook in a jiffy. When Vaanh reached the forest however he brought up his pokegear and dialed hq, somewhat glancign around before plugging in the usb stick and sending them the data. He didn't quite care much if it was encrypted or not, it was something up to the lab boys and not something a field agent like himself were concerned about.  

[color=brown]Twix[/color] was eager when Carolina charged after her causing him to gently skip to the side as he avoided her and laughed. He then bounced off in a hurry towards Sonya's direction, he wanted to know how she was doing as she had seemed a lot sad to him... and even in the middle of a game he didn't forget about her. It didn't take too long for him to catch up to Sonya however, she had stopped and he was eagerly outpacing Carolina. When he reached Sonya he saw her sitting and Crying?... it tore a rift in his heart to see her so sad... he immediently forgot about the chase game and bounced up to her chiming his name as he wrapped his feelers around her arm like a nice little hug. 

Sonya was surprised when she felt something touch her arm, and when she looked up she was even more surprised to see Twix. Natalie suspiciously eyed Twix, but seeing Sonya not bothered at all by it, she continued to lay in her lap as Sonya began to pet Twix on the head gently. [color=9850E0]"Hey there Twix. What brings you to our little neck of the woods?"[/color] Sonya giggled somewhat at her own little joke. Though she was curious as to why Twix had come over. Vaahn wasn't here, at least she didn't think so, so how come Twix was? Now that she thought about it she had to wonder how the food was going as well. Twix wasn't tugging at her so the food probably wasn't ready yet, so that meant she could stay here a bit longer, so she did. Holding Natalie in her lap, while petting Twix with the other as she looked off into the distance enjoying the natural beauty of the land. Things could just be looking up for her sooner than she thought.

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The Sylveon would purr as his head was patted, using his feelers he could use his soothing aura on the two of them so that they wouldn't feel so sad. He glanced up at Natalie and sniffed her shortly before smiling to her even if he gave the two a worried look. In response to Sonya's questions he chimed his name a few times in a worried tone as he tried to tell her that he were just worried about them.  

Smirking Sonya stopped petting Twix and suddenly poked his nose lightly. [color=9850E0]"Don't worry so much Twix. Everyone has their low points you know."[/color] Sonya couldn't stand being pittied usually. Sometimes it was good to be sad, it reminded her that the world wasn't so black and white, and besides, what's life without a little struggle here and there?

[color=Brown]Twix[/color] wiggled his nose as it was poked by Sonya, yet he seemed to smile again when she told him not to worry, his worries apperently floating away in an instant when she did... well it seemed little got this pokémon down. He thought about snuggling into her lap himself, but Natalia were in his way and he continued to sniff her slightly. [color=brown]<Hello~ Your trainer sure is good at patting~ so what's your name?... my name is Twillelix... but my friends get to call me Twix for short.... you can be my friend if you want~>[/color] he said to Natalie while nuzzling into Sonya's hand. 

Sonya gently began to pet Twix on the head again while gazing out still. As for Natalie, well she wasn't exactly the most social pokemon in the world. All she did to even aknowledge Twix was make a 'pft' noise and adjusted herself in Sonya's lap, which caused Sonya took look down and giggle softly. Since she could remeber the only person Natalie had warmed up to was Sonya, and a couple of people she'd met in Sinnoh and Hoeen, along with Sonya's pokemon. As for others, well she just never cared about them really. Some people complained about it, but Sonya and Natalie had a bond, and screw anyone who said anything bad about Natalie.

After a while of a 'meet and petting' Vaahn would come out of the woods nearby where they Sonya was sitting with her and one of his pokémon. Glancing to the trio he would chuckle slightly as he rolled his eyes [color=steelblue]"So there you are... I was starting to wonder where you had run off too... "[/color] he said as he carried a bag had filled with some of the forests edible stuff, like mushrooms, berries, random apples and more. He turned his attention to Sonya with a soft smile. [color=steelblue]"Seems Twix have decided to invite himself over to you... guess I can't blame him... he was quite excited during the battle. I suppose more so when he saw your Eeveelutions"[/color]  he said as he calmly walked closer to them all. [color=steelblue]"So how are you feeling now Sonya?"[/color] he asked. 
During this all his Sylvion didn't break away from Sonya's side... after all.. why move from such a cozy place? 

Sonya had looked over her shoulder at Vaahn. Unfortunately it seemed as if her peaceful moment was coming to a close, but that was okay. [color=9850E0]"Yeah, Twix came over a bit ago. He seems to really like the way I pet him, but after taking care of my Espeon and Glaceon for so long it's not a surprise I know what they like I suppose. For the longest time I only wanted two of the evolutions. Espeon was one of them, but honestly I wasn't aiming for getting Glaceon. We were training at night because I was trying to evolve my Eevee into an Umbreon, but we were in an artic area of Sinnoh training, and we didn't even realize where we were. When my Eevee started to evolve I was more excited than anything, then Glaceon appeared instead of Umbreon. At first I was really heart broken. Hours, days, weeks, all for not. At least that's how I used to view it. Now not only do I love my Glaceon more than anything in the world, I want to get one of every Eevee evolution."[/color] Sonya's voice was a lot more serene than it had been earlier when she was pissed off at everything. She had returned to staring off into the distance. [color=9850E0]"It's funny just how much things change just because one thing doesn't go as planned. Anyway, hows the food coming along?"[/color] Sonya looked back over her shoulder at Vaahn. smiling softly.

Hearing Sonya's wish, Vaahn couldn't help but to let out a soft chuckle as he found it slightly amusing, yet he also found it respectful and serious. [color=steelblue]"I can see you sure have experience, your Espeon and Glaceon looked top notch and that not only in their style, everything from the fibres of their fur to their claws... "[/color] he said as he trecalled them inside his head. [color=steelblue]"Getting one of each is not a bad dream to have at all... he he... You could say that I'lm quite the expert when it comes to Eeveelutions... I was born and raised at a farm near soley dedicated to the study of Eevee. I Was around four years old when I Got to start caring for Twix here... and he's been around ever since. "[/color] he said as he thought back to the past. [color=steelblue]"So yeah I believe I know just about all there is about them ha ha"[/color] he said and then sighed. 
[color=steelblue]"Well... I were getting a few extra supplies from the woods as we seemed to be a bit low... the others wondered what supplies you had to add to the mixture, but you ran off before anyone had a chance to ask....."[/color] he said and looked to his Sylveon who didn't seem like he was moving anytime soon. 

Sonya raised an eyebrow. [color=9850E0]"You all didn't pack enough food? Well I supose it's to be expected from a couple of rookies who clearly haven't traveled enough."[/color] She teased with a smirk on her face while she took her hand off Natalie who just sat in her lap regaurdless as she reached into her backpack and produced a box of some noodles and cheese. [color=9850E0]"Is this enough to fill in the rest, or should I pull out some more stuff? Oh and did either of you at least bring things to cook with?"[/color] It was always a good thing to have an experienced traveler in the group, though this time Sonya was the one who was prepared, and it definitely felt good. Meanwhile she'd moved on to stroking around Twix's ears.

Vaahn facepalmed at Sonya's comment, certainly she was one to turn on details fast especially when it was half her fault. [color=steelblue]"Well, I believe I have all the cooking supplies we could need left with the others... and heh... I don't think you should count out our experience just yet... that would be a very foolish mistake dear... However, I had stacked up more if you two haden't been running out of town first chance you got... "[/color]he said and raised a brow as [color=brown]Twix[/color] purred more loudly for a minute... yet suddenly stopped and gave Sonya an determined look. [color=steelblue]"Oh dear... here we go again"[/color] he said as the Sylveon suddenly bounced back and Shot Sonya a look full of determination and eagerness. [color=steelblue]"...Wild Twix want to battle..."[/color] he said and chuckled slightly as he looked to Sonya. [color=steelblue]"Sorry Sonya... I don't think you will get out of this one... seems Twix want to have a battle with you now after what you said"[/color]he said and shrugged. 

Giggling Sonya picked up Natalie as she stood up and walked a little bit away from the edge. [color=9850E0]"Well if that's the case, then I suppose we'll have to settle this. Though it will be a shame to see such a cute Sylveon get all bruised up. Natalie are you ready?"[/color] Sonya looked down at Natalie who looked up at Sonya and nodded confidently and jumped down in front of Sonya. [color=9850E0]"You sure you want to do this Vaahn?"[/color] Sonya was only going to give Vaahn one chance to not go through with this, after all, Natalie and Sonya had been together most of their lives as well. This wouldn't be simple in the slightest.

Vaahn stepped up laxly behind his Sylveon and gave a slight shrug as he looked around before looking to [color=brown]Twix[/color] who still looked eager, perhaps even more so when it was against Natalie. [color=steelblue]"Sure I want... If Twix want to battle to defend my honor then I shall of course stand beside him... but don't worry about Twix... after all its good with a bit of exorcise"[/color]he said and starred a bit at the fire type for a moment. [color=steelblue]"Well, you can begin whenever you want Sonya, we gents like it when the ladies get the first move... aint that right Twix?"[/color] he said earning a Solid nod from the Sylveon. 

Before the two could square off, a loud, menacing roar echoed throughout the forest. After that, a massive explosion sent a flock of nearby Pidgey scattering, as well as sending a massive smoke cloud up into the air. After a few seconds, a slight breeze blew through the area, a result of the explosion. A short ways away, the sounds of battle could clearly be heard still.

Smirking Sonya was about to start them off, but the explosion interrupted everything causing Sonya and Natalie to both turn their heads in surprise and curiousity. It appeared something was happening nearby, and it was pretty intense from what Sonya could tell so far. [color=9850E0]"Perhaps we should put this on hold for now?"[/color] Sonya offered to Vaahn as Natalie jumped up and hung onto Sonya's shoulder ready to go.

Vaahn's head shot in the direction of the loud noise and his Sylveon nearly jumped out of its skin as it certainly hadn't expected that to happen. [color=steelblue]"What in the..."[/color] he muttered as he wondered what was going on. His hand sank down as he rubbed one of his pokéballs for a moment but decided against calling him out here. [color=steelblue]"....Yes... I reckon this call for some investigating"[/color] he said and called Twix over who shot over like a lightning bolt. He patted his Sylveon on the head gently before running off towards the sound, and didn't stop before he reached the battlefield. 

As the still remaining smoke cleared, both a Fraxure and Dragalge lay knocked out, much to the dismay of their trainers. [color=gray]"This... this guy is on a whole other level! We've got no chance, pull back!"[/color] The two called back their Pokemon and took off into the forest, disappearing from sight. The other trainer walked over to his Feraligatr, which seemed to be very different than a normal Feraligatr, patting him on the back as he was enveloped in a bright light. Moments later, everything seemed normal, the Feraligatr looked like a normal Feraligatr. [color=0072bc]"Well, that's taken care of now... oh great..."[/color] Said the trainer as two more trainers rushed forward. [color=0072bc]"Just what I need right now, more trainers..."[/color]

Vaahn reached the destination about as the other Trainers ran off and looked to the remaining one, he wondered for a moment what was going on here and Twix was by his side ready for nearly anything. [color=steelblue]"What's going on here?"[/color] he asked as he didn't have a clue yet, but he was certain that he had seen a mega evolution to say the least... and that meant that this situation probably could become tricky. 

Reaching the location at the same time as Vaahn, Sonya wasn't sure what to make of the situation. People normally didn't run off after a battle, so what the heck was going on? Luckily Vaahn asked the question for her and Sonya just had to stand there and listen and pay attention making her life pretty simple at the moment.

Alfred had stayed behind when Vaahn had gone to get supplies, he was finding some dry sticks to burn. The sticks would act as tinder for a cooking fire. Which Alfred was beginning to prepare, he had everything to cook with but not anything to cook, so to speak. either way he set up a cooking pot and poured in his few cans of baked beans and began stirring them. Sapphire had found some luckily edible berries and was mixing them with water to produce some berry juice. Either way it wasn't a feast by any means but it was a meal. Alfred had to be careful what he thought in his head sometimes. Sapphire could waltz in his head at any moment and hear all of his thoughts as clear as he could hear hers.Either way Sapphire was the most important asset to his entire team. He could not help but feel something happy was inside his head and Alfred looked over to see a smiling Sapphire. Well as long as his team stayed happy he was happy.  

Sapphire continued smiling as she continued to crush the berries should had found in the process of making home made berrie juice. Though she wanted to start a discussion both due to the fact she liked talking and the fact that the more she talked through telepathy the better she got at it. "Nearly done with the berrie juice." Sapphire said her voice still having its Delay, though it seemed to get a tiny less delayed with each usage. Alfred nodded in response deciding to try and counter in his own head. "Alright  I am also nearly done with these beans." He thought and knew that Sapphire was listening.  It was a slow discussion but a worthwhile one. A few moments later and they were setting out bowls and cups for everyone.

Carolina soon wondered back to Alfred after the slyveon had kinda left her in the dust. and noticed the set out food and grinned with pleasure at being able to eat on the road. She waltzed over to her bowl and began eating. Then a explosion went off in the distance. 

Lock had been watching the Vaahn guy.Like a sniper with a target lined in its sights it had  been stalking the trainer. he watched the guy pull out the usb form earlier and do something with it. Lock didn't care, all this meant was that the Vaahn guy was going to be  a worthwhile foe. It grinned like a excited child. The sentry would soon be able to prove its worth. It continued to follow the guy watching from the shadows. And even when the explosion went off Lock continued to watch the guy with missy Sonya. 

The trainer called back his Feraligatr, sticking the Pokeball back on his belt. [color=0072bc]"What happened is none of your concern, trust me, stay out of this for your own good."[/color] Neither of the trainers budged, he knew that both of these were experienced trainers now. [color=0072bc]"I can see this won't be easy to forget, will it? Alright... have either of you heard of a group called Team Royal Skies?"[/color] He walked forward a bit, sitting down on a downed tree, setting his travel pack down next to him.

Vaahn looked to the trainer and sighed somewhat in relief as the trainer called his pokémon back causing both him and his Sylveon to stand down slightly. He found it curious that the trainer asked if he knew about team royal skies... of course he knew about them, probably more so than anyone else not included within their ranks. [color=steelblue]"Well perhaps not... but Yes, I do know of the group you speak off... I've lived in this region for the past three years or so. I do believe I'm quite up to date about them... what about it?... "[/color] he said as he starred at the Mysterious trainer. 

Sonya couldn't help but blink heavily in confusion now. She had no idea who they were talking about in the slightest, granted she'd also just arrived yesterday so how could she know anything. [color=9850E0]"Um, so I'm glad everyone here seems to know what we're talking about, but uh...I have no idea who they are...Why are they important or something?"[/color] Normally Sonya wasn't one to interupt, but it would help if she knew at least some details other than a name.

After the explosion Alfred had started cautiously heading in its direction. Slowly while scouting around himself for anything that could be a threat. Sapphire was doing the same nearby and they both walked togather until eventually catching up with everyone else. "where the hell have you been!" Alfred said showing more concern for Sonya who had left before Vaahn then Vaahn himself. Sapphire was staring at the guy opposite unfazed and unblinking.  Carolina had been left alone to protect the food that had been prepped as best she could. And Lock? well Lock was doing what lock does best and thats giving the death stare to a gentleman called Vaahn whom still had no idea. 

The trainer looked up at the other trainer who had just arrived. He had a good number of Pokemon, it seemed, but was relatively inexperienced to him. [color=0072bc]"A friend of yours I presume... whatever. Team Royal Skies is an organization working in Viore. They've attacked countless civillians, including two kids just now. I stepped in the way this time, though."[/color] He stopped to catch his breath for a second. [color=0072bc]"I have no clue what they want, but if they're causing trouble around here, I'll be sure to put an end to it. You all had better watch your backs as well, I've heard rumors that they've even threatened the Pokemon League here in Viore..."[/color] He stopped there, to see the reactions from the trainers. It would be a good judge of character in his eyes, to see if they'd be ready for something like this in Viore.

Vaahn mostly focused on this Mystery trainer and then glanced to Lock's direction wondering what the pokémon really wanted with him as it apperently had been following him through the woods and everything.... it was odd indeed. However as the trainer explained the situation he figured he understood what he meant. Some of the Grunts and less 'gentle' persons around Team Royal Skies caused a lot of trouble around here which he didn't really mind that much as it was a good distraction. [color=steelblue]"Well... It was good that you showed up then... having bad people around could certainly be troublesome... But why do you ask us to forget what we saw?... you got something to hide or something?..."[/color] he asked as he glanced to the trainer... it was certainly easy for someone to make others seem like a crook after a battle that caused someone to run away... after all victors wrote history in the end.

The trainer looked around, it seemed neither of the other two had anything to ask for the moment. [color=0072bc]"I can see how you can come to that quick assumption, why you don't even know my own name yet, it's Brooks by the way."[/color] He grabbed a candy bar out of his pack and starting munching on it a little. [color=0072bc]"There's one last detail I left out, the two goons who ran off were chasing a Shaymin, they're a rare Pokemon in Viore, although they didn't used to be..."[/color] He took another bite and continued. [color=0072bc]"There used to be a colony of Shaymin living in this forest, but humans kept coming, trying to develop their land. Most of them left, possibly from the region entirely. As far as I know, that one Shaymin they were after is the last Shaymin in Viore. Speaking of which, I wonder how those kids are doing... I told them to get that Shaymin to the Pokemon Center down the road a ways."[/color]

People attacking trainers, threatening the pokemon league, and chasing after an almost extinct pokemon. Well that was quite the list for a group she'd never heard of before and Sonya was quite shocked by all of this. There were just some lines you didn't cross and this group was crossing a lot of them, and that was wrong on so many different levels. The nerve they had was agrivating to just hear about it! Though this Brooks guy seemed alright so far, and he wanted to go to the pokecenter which would do perfectly for Sonya since she wanted to know exactly when the contest would be. [color=9850E0]"It's nice to meet you Brooks, I'm Sonya and this is Natalie."[/color] Sonya tilted her head towards Natalie who was still honging on her shoulder before continuing. [color=9850E0]"We could head to the pokecenter now if you like, we were on our way there anyways. We were just going to eat first.[/color] It was probably in her voice that she was upset even though she was trying to be friendly. She hated groups like the one Brooks had been describing, they were sickening.

Vaahn let out a sigh as everything was set and done, looking to his Sylveon who finally stood down after being a bit spooked. [color=steelblue]"I'm Vaahn... this Sylveon here is called Twix... "[/color] he said and looked off in the distance before turning back to face Brooks. [color=steelblue]"And Yeah, I agree with Sonya... Food and Pokémon center sounds good to me... I believe Twix here is quite hungry... might be hard for anyone else to tell... but, when you live together for this long you start to know"[/color] he said and chuckled slightly before glancing to Sonya. [color=Steelblue]"Lets head back everybody... I don't really like the idea of standing this close to this forest if theres crooks in it..."[/color]he said as he turned around to walk off, he figured they could continue their conversation over a meal... Once he came back to camp he settled down and added the stuff he had gathered to the mixture and noticed several of his berries had been used in the cooking which he didn¨t mind of course. Instead he put a bowl of food down for Twix and then sat down to chew on a apple. 

Alfred said literally nothing except a few words of hellos and goodbyes to the man who named himself brookes. Turns out the reason for this wasn't for rudeness but more or less the fact that he had left Carolina alone thinking this was a dire emergency with the explosion. Quite literally Alfred disliked leaving his pokemon out of his sight except lock whom Alfred personally trusted to always come back unharmed due to Locks speed. Either way Alfred returned back to Carolina with Sapphire walking by his side as always. He sat down with his pokemon sitting away from twix and Vaahn. as they all got their own portions and dug in togather engaging in some light hearted conversation with eachother It seemed Carolina had a story to tell about the caterpie that tried to grab the food in everyones absence. Alfred was at home with his pokemon more then anyone else. 

So Vaahn and the other trainer (whom he didn't quite catch his name) headed back to their campsite it seemed. Sonya was still there, and he could tell from the look in her eyes and the slight tone of her voice earlier that she despised Team Royal Skies after what he said about it. [color=0072bc]"You've got a good heart, you know, I can tell. The tone of your voice, the look in your eyes, you've got a lot of determination in you. That's a good thing to have, and I can say that, from lots of experience."[/color] He picked up his travel pack and started walking towards the Pokemon Center a ways away. [color=0072bc]"I'm heading on over there, I guess I'll see you all there later."[/color] With that, Brooks disappeared over a bend in the forest and over a small hill.

Sonya stood there watching Brooks walk off into the distance. He was completely right about how she felt. For now though it was time for her to go get food, she could deal with Team Royal Skies if she ever ran into them. Sonya definitely wanted to get to the pokecenter after they ate though so that she could hopefully meet up with Brooks and see the Shaymin he mentioned, it wasn't everyday you ran into such a rare pokemon after all.Plus this was Sonya's chance to finally find out about the contests!