[color=hotpink][h2][center]♥ Ellanor "Ella" Beaufort ♥[/center][/h2][/color]
[color=hotpink][h3][center]Location: Greenhaven[/center][/h3][/color]
[@Dusksong] [@Dark Light]

Sitting in the tent, Ella sipped the warm drink, a welcome relief from the cold. This time, she let out her Pokemon small group by small group instead of one by one to feed them. At least she'd managed one thing - to get her Pokemon to work together, and with others, through all these trials. Would that be enough for the upcoming one?

[color=hotpink]"We haven't run into any more poachers since it happened, but we'll make sure to find them and get those Pokemon back,"[/color] she said. [color=hotpink]"And we're happy to help clear those last rocks away! But yeah... Leisy's right. Rest would be a good idea."[/color] 

She gave a concerned glance at Florence, who'd been constantly pushing herself, all while recovering from an Ekans bite. It was completely understandable - Ella knew she'd do the same if one of her Pokemon had been stolen - but knowing Florence, she'd probably insist she was fine, even if the pallor to her face and the shadows under her eyes said otherwise.

[hider=Ella]
[b]TP:[/b] +1 (63)
[b]Pokemon:[/b]
[list][*]Trubbish (Treasure), female, lv20
[*]Ekans (Smiley), male, lv8
[*]Duskull (Brighteye), female, lv28
[*]Inkay (Jumbles), male, lv11
[*]Stunky (Allsort), male, lv10
[*]Pumpkaboo (Lucette), female, lv8
[*]Weedle (Taffy), female, lv1
[*]Nidoran (Pincushion), male, lv1[/list]
[b]Inventory:[/b]
[list][*]Black Sludge x1
[*]Pokeball x1
[*]Great Ball x1[/list]
[b]Rank:[/b] Skilled
[b]Organisation:[/b] None[/hider]
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[color=springgreen][h2][center]✿ Florence Hadley ✿[/center][/h2][/color]
[color=springgreen][h3][center]Location: Greenhaven[/center][/h3][/color]
[@Dusksong] [@Dark Light]

Trembling from tiredness, Florence let out all four Pokemon in the safety of the tent, feeding them snacks.

As Leisy introduced her to Vivian, the medic gave a slight smile. [color=springgreen]"Uh... Hi."[/color] She glanced down at the groundsheet. How could she stand up to poachers when she could barely even handle talking to new people? If only she could be more like Ella, perky and positive. Surely the pink-haired girl didn't have any self-confidence issues.

Florence nodded, jaw clenched. [color=springgreen]"To think she could be around here..."[/color] she whispered, holding on to that hope. It wasn't guaranteed, but for all she knew, the Kadabra could have teleported into the cave.

She sighed as Ella and Leisy mentioned rest. All she wanted to do was start digging right away, but in her current state, she probably wouldn't get far. Besides, she wasn't going to make the others feel they had to stay up. [color=springgreen]"I'm ok,"[/color] she said, noticing Ella's look of worry, [color=springgreen]"but I guess we'll have to get a few hours in... then we'll be able to start in the morning."[/color]

[hider=Florence]
[b]TP:[/b] +1 (31)
[b]Pokemon:[/b]
[list][*]Chikorita (Vernie), female, lv5 [b](Missing)[/b]
[*]Budew (Bonica), female, lv7
[*]Happiny (Panacea), female, lv5
[*]Cutiefly (Chay), male, lv2
[*]Cacnea (Tiergan), male, lv2[/list]
[b]Inventory:[/b]
[list][*]Pokeball x1
[*]Rare Candy x2[/list]
[b]Rank:[/b] Beginner
[b]Organisation:[/b] Aether Foundation[/hider]
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[color=yellow][h2][center]♪♫♪ Cecilia "Cici" Taylor ♪♫♪[/center][/h2][/color]
[color=yellow][h3][center]Location: Tefan Village[/center][/h3][/color]
[@Darkmoon Angel] [@Zarkun]

Despite the man's threat, Cici stood her ground. She returned Ligeia, keeping her out of the Steel-type's way. The only option, it seemed, was to fight. There was no reasoning with someone that unhinged. Even so, she made her opinion known.

[color=yellow]"You heard him. You say you care about Pokemon, and yet you go around tormenting them? Odd way of helping,"[/color] she replied, a rarely-heard note of anger in her tone. She trusted Pokemon more than humans herself - well, for the most part. Some Pokemon could be cruel and petty, as she knew from experience, and some humans risked their lives to help others. No living being, though, deserved what this maniac was planning.

[color=yellow]"Surely you saw all those Pokemon you disturbed just now,"[/color] she continued. [color=yellow]"If you go through with this sick plan, how many do you think will end up getting hurt? And humans aren't always the most trustworthy, but believe me, I've seen genuine kindness from them."[/color]

Backing up her trainer with a furious squawk, Dulcet flew over to her side.

[hider=Cici]
[b]TP:[/b] +1 +1 (76)
[b]Pokemon:[/b]
[list][*]Loudred (Forte), male, lv23
[*]Swablu (Dulcet), female, lv20
[*]Jigglypuff (Ligeia), female, lv17
[*]Kricketot (Cadence), female, lv7
[*]Chingling (Allegro), male, lv8
[*]Hoothoot (Tactus), male, lv9
[*]Jangmo-o (Kymbalon), female, lv14
[*]Litleo (Breig), male, lv5[/list]
[b]Inventory:[/b]
[list][*]Pokeball x1[/list]
[b]Rank:[/b] Skilled
[b]Organisation:[/b] Helping Hand Guild[/hider]
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[color=darkorange][h2][center]✰ Jason Ackerman ✰[/center][/h2][/color]
[color=darkorange][h3][center]Location: ???[/center][/h3][/color]
[@ToadRopes]

The scene around Jason had become a forest, much like one he'd seen in a painting. He had yet to visit Feyhollow, so the picture was his only reference, but he was sure his surroundings were meant to mimic the area's wilderness.

More Unowns swirled in and out of the gnarled trees, spelling out the same words.

[b]"HELP US"[/b]

Jason's mind raced. How would he help them when he only had a vague idea what could be going on? He knew about the stories. He'd heard of people being trapped with the Unowns for days, weeks even, kept alive only by the dimension that sealed them. Some never returned at all.

[color=darkorange]"Look, I didn't mean any harm!"[/color] he told them. [color=darkorange]"I was just watching!"[/color]

He stared into the distance at the sound of a voice. A child's voice, echoing the Unown's words.

[color=aquamarine]"Help me!"[/color]

Such a desperate, real-sounding cry, one that couldn't be ignored. Instantly, Jason started in the direction of the voice, pushing aside branches and vines, but couldn't find the child no matter how he tried - although he heard him again.

[color=aquamarine]"Why won't you help me?"[/color]

The guild founder stopped, realising who the voice must belong to. This wasn't someone else stuck here, but a manifestation of his current main concern.

[color=aquamarine]"I thought you were strong!"[/color] the child yelled over an angry buzzing noise. The kind of noise that could only come from a swarm of Beedrills. [color=aquamarine]"I thought you could stop the dreams! You're only pretending to be strong, aren't you?"[/color]

Somebody else, an adult male, spoke. [color=cadetblue]"I should have known,"[/color] he seethed. [color=cadetblue]"You're a fake. All you know how to do right is build up an image. Well, it's not fooling us any more."[/color] Jason winced at the scathing tone, the stab of guilt it brought.

[color=turquoise]"How could you?"[/color] a woman spat. [color=turquoise]"How could you let our son down like this?"[/color]

[i]It's not real, none of this is real,[/i] Jason told himself - although the situation outside of the illusory world WAS real. He truly was failing the child he'd set out to help, as well as these Unowns.

[color=darkorange]"Agne! Amyntas!"[/color] As the symbol Pokemon loomed in front of him, he let out the two Ghost types, in case he had to defend himself. Surely he and his Pokemon would find some way to get out of here.

[hider=Jason]
[b]TP:[/b] +1 (33)
[b]Pokemon:[/b]
[list][*]Vulpix (Iliana), female, lv19
[*]Snorunt (Eira), female, lv19
[*]Doublade (Agne), male, lv35
[*]Golett (Amyntas), lv26
[*]Espurr (Tibert), male, lv14
[*]Fraxure (Fraener), male, lv38
[*]Zorua (Velius), male, Black Glasses, lv7[/list]
[b]Inventory:[/b]
[list][*]Pokeball x1[/list]
[b]Rank:[/b] Skilled
[b]Organisation:[/b] Legendwatch (founder and leader)[/hider]
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[hider=CP]+1 (64)[/hider]