[h3][color=0072bc]Rico and Lulu the Riolu Twins[/color] & Company[/h3][b][Lilac Meadow][/b]

[@Ninian] [@Light Lord] [@Polaris North] [@Iatos]
Rico and Lulu nodded. Slowly the two were formulating a plan. [color=0072bc]"Lulu and I won't be too useful at long range, but we have an idea. You all have longer range moves, so you take out the guards in the trees."[/color] Lulu picked up where Rico left off. [color=7ea7d8]"While you're doing that, we'll speed in with Quick Attack and grab her, then jump right out. We don't have time for a long, drawn out battle. We'll also be a bit of a distraction while you guys can set up."[/color]

The twins got ready to rush in, storing up their energy as they prepared their Quick Attack's. [color=f7941d]"We've got your back, Lulu."[/color] Said Flare, with Peach and Lyla right behind them. Lulu nodded, and focused back. In sync, the Riolu Twins rushed out of the brush. The Guards immediately moved their attention to the two intruders, giving the others enough time to set up and open fire. Peach and Flare quickly started attacking a tree on the left, knocking a few guards out.

In the middle of it all, Rico and Lulu managed to reach Krissy, who was fast asleep. [color=0072bc]"They probably made her take something, like a Sleep Seed or something. Let's get her out of here."[/color] Said Rico, as the two helped haul Krissy towards the brush. [color=8dc73f]"HOLD IT!"[/color] Commanded a loud voice, making everyone stop in their tracks. Everyone turned to the new arrivals, Ariados and his crew. [color=8dc73f]"Think you can bust into our camp and do whatever you please, eh? Toss those ones over there, we've got some uninvited guests to take care of, boys."[/color] He ordered his minions, as they literally threw the group of three they had into a nearby tree trunk.

As the Spider Pokemon closed in, everyone braced themselves for battle. Then in a flash, a figure appeared behind the Spiders. [color=black][b]"I vowed to let no harm come to these children, and I will keep that promise."[/b][/color] He said, jumping over them into the group. It was clear now that it was Omen the Absol. [color=8dc73f]"It doesn't matter how many Pokemon you bring, you're still outnumbered and going down!"[/color] Yelled the Ariados as the group closed in.

[h3][color=9e0b0f]Attack Team[/color][/h3][b][Sky Tower Summit][/b]

[@Polaris North] [@floodtalon]
A single Shadow Ball went flying towards Rayquaza, but he spun his long, snake-like body around it with the utmost ease, it didn't even touch him. [color=9e0b0f]"Valentine, I think you just made him angrier, somehow!"[/color] Said Bisharp as the furious Sky Dragon rushed down at them with Dragon Ascent. Everyone went flying, but managed to stand back up. Bisharp fired off a Dark Pulse, with Beartic firing off an Ice Beam. Hippowdon then tried whipping up a sandstorm, only to have it dissipate in moments. [color=fdc68a]"What the..."[/color] He remarked, not letting it phase him too much.

Machamp was basically a moving distraction, having no real distance moves to use to affect the Sky High Pokemon. [color=gray]"You're barely scratching him, you gotta use something with some more umph!"[/color] He stated, dodging another close flyby by the dragon. [color=6ecff6]"You got it."[/color] Said Beartic, firing off a Blizzard, scoring a direct hit on the dragon. But it merely shook off the icy blast and continued its barrage. [color=9e0b0f]"Well, we knew this wouldn't be easy... just keep hammering at it!"[/color] Said Bisharp, firing off another Dark Pulse.

[h3][color=004b80]Spirit the Lucario[/color][/h3][b][Valiant Village][/b]

[@Banana]
Spirit was deep in thought, worrying about his children. So much so that he almost didn't notice when the little Ice Type from earlier called over to him. [color=004b80]"Hmm? Oh, you're not inturrupting anything. I'm just... thinking right now..."[/color] Without even looking at the Ice Type, he spoke again. [color=004b80]"So, you wish to join my guild? I really must warn you, my training is rigorous, sometimes on a level of even Legendary Pokemon. I'm not easy on anyone too often, and everyone has to do their part to keep the guild running. I want you to be sure that you could truly do that before deciding. Your past experiences mean nothing, your experience as an explorer mean nothing. You start here, you start fresh. Think about that for a bit."[/color]

[h3][color=a187be]The Master[/color][/h3][b][Infinity Mountain Peak][/b]

[@Iatos]
Well, he was a seasoned and well traveled Pokemon to say the least. But then when he began speaking about 'Gods'. [i][color=a187be]"Gods? Hmph, there is no such thing. Yes, many Pokemon tend to refer to the Legendary Council as Gods, Deities. But in the end, they are nothing more than Pokemon like you or me. Except these Pokemon have powers beyond some's imagination. Able to bend space and time at will, travel through dimensions, create entire worlds, and destroy them... that's why they are Legends. And those powers are what make them strong, and dangerous to battle alone. I'm guessing you've never actually fought a Legendary Pokemon, or if you have, not one of the level of the Council. You would stand no chance, no matter how powerful you believe yourself to be."[/color][/i]

[i][color=a187be]"Yes, there are the stories of young Pokemon defeating these behemoths, but they..."[/color][/i] He paused for a moment. [i][color=a187be]"...They had the entire world behind them, thousands, millions, billions, and more, all supporting them in their endeavors. Can you name one who remains on this earth that would support you right now?"[/color][/i]

[h3][color=ed1c24]?[/color][color=00aeef]?[/color][/h3][b][Southern Island][/b]

It's just past sunset on Southern Island. And two Pokemon are preparing for a long journey ahead of them the next day. [color=ed1c24]"Oh big brother I'm so excited, we haven't been back there in so long!"[/color] Said one, flying around quickly and happily. [color=00aeef]"I know, little sister, but you need to calm down or you'll never get to sleep. We've got a long trip ahead of us tomorrow, you'll need all the rest you can get, i'm warning you."[/color] Said the other. [color=ed1c24]"I know, but I'm just so excited I can't sleep a wink! Maybe... maybe they'll be there..."[/color] She said, kind of gloomy towards the end. [color=00aeef]"You never know, now come on, get some rest. Please?"[/color] The sister nodded, laying down next to her brother under the starry sky. Although she'd try, there was NO way she was sleeping tonight.