[@floodtalon]
[h3][color=0054a6]Spirit the Lucario[/color], [color=black][b]Omen the Absol[/b][/color], and [color=f49ac2]Serenity the Sylveon[/color][/h3][b][Guildmaster, Team Sanctuary][/b]
[b][Valiant Village Guild - Guildmaster's Office][/b]

[color=0054a6]"You understand then, why I need to speak to your parents. I can count on you two to bring them here."[/color] Spirit concluded, keeping his serious tone. The two said nothing, nodding in reply. Yes, it was that serious. [color=0054a6]"Good. And, while I hate to ask this, keep Krystal in the dark about this as long as you can. I know it's wrong of me to say so, but these occurrences must be kept secret until we know for sure. If word were to spread..."[/color] Serenity spoke up. [color=f49ac2]"Don't worry. I know she can be a bit of a loudmouth, you don't have to say a thing about it. We'll get this done, right Omen?"[/color] She said, Omen looking over. [color=black][b]"Of course. This is what you trained us for, if it's really happening. We'll head out immediately."[/b][/color]

With yet another simple nod, the two were dismissed when he sensed the Gengar behind him. The poor scare attempt did not move him from his thoughts. [color=0054a6]"There is a door, you know Shade. It would be wise for you to use it next time you enter."[/color] He said sternly. It was clear he wasn't in a good mood, not at all. Usually he'd at least look at him. [color=0054a6]"I was... actually looking to speak with you, confidentially."[/color] He finally turned and looked. Although you couldn't tell, the stern, somewhat worried expression on his face was clear enough that something was going on more than usual.

[color=0054a6]"That night... Luna told me what you told her. It was... troubling... the first contact with Mewtwo's Loyalists in almost ten years..."[/color] He closed his eyes and sighed. [color=0054a6]"But I need to hear it from you. Any detail you can recall."[/color] His eyes were serious, he knew what he was asking him to do, to relive the most painful memory of his life. But he had no choice. If Mewtwo's return was imminent, they had to have every advantage they could get.

[@Veradana]
[h3][color=ec008c]Fumi the Steenee[/color] and [color=silver]Aika the Mawile[/color][/h3][b][Team Rhythm][/b]
[b][Tranquil Forest - Crossroads][/b]

With Tinuviel's approval, Aika would take point, leading the group down the rather quiet and peaceful stretch of the path through Tranquil Forest. [color=silver]"It's amazing, don't you think?"[/color] Aika said, pausing a moment before speaking again. [color=silver]"This area was once a battlefield. There was nothing but desolation as far as the eye could see. But it's become this beautiful part of the world again."[/color] She finished. [color=ec008c]"Really? Huh... oh yeah, that whole war that went on before we were born. If that's true, that puts our battle against Kyurem to shame."[/color] Fumi remarked.

[@UmbreonRogue]
[h3][color=0072bc]Luna the Lucario[/color], [color=00aeef]Wade the Frogadier[/color], and [color=f26522]Scarlet the Braixen[/color][/h3][b][Guildmaster, Team Rhythm][/b]
[b][Valiant Village - Town Center][/b]

As Shade took off after cracking quite a handful of bad puns, Luna shook her head and sighed. [color=0072bc]"Shade... I hope Spirit knows what he's doing..."[/color] She said quietly to herself before turning back to her group. [color=0072bc]"Okay, just follow us and stay close."[/color] She said to Mermes as the group got underway.

[i]A Few Minutes Later...[/i]

[b][Valiant Village - Pledge Grove][/b]

The group finally came upon a clearing on the edge of the main village. There was little to nothing touched, as far as the naked eye could tell. It was an ovular clearing, and at the tip of the far end was a large stone with four deeply embedded cuts in it. Surrounding the area were a few small ponds and a few sakura trees. [color=0072bc]"This is Pledge Grove. It is a very special and sacred place to the village. This is where a Legendary Team, known as the Swords of Justice, trained after the Great War. Now that they have departed, it is a welcome place for many to come and train."[/color] She explained.

[color=0072bc]"Mermes, you may sit anywhere you like, wherever feels most comfortable."[/color] She said, turning her attention to Wade and Scarlet. [color=0072bc]"Now, today will show me if you are ready to complete your special training. I've taught you the special Teamwork Moves, and you have practiced them every day you could. Now you are ready to show me the results of that training. Show me the moves you will have mastered. Fire Pledge, Water Pledge."[/color] She said, taking a battle ready stance.

[color=00aeef]"Right, we can't hold back, even if she is our Guildmaster. We have to prove that we are ready to complete our training."[/color] Wade said, Scarlet nodding in reply. [color=f26522]"Right, let's give it everything we've got!"[/color] She replied, the two assuming their battle stances as well.