[@Dusksong] Dei rushed forth to Ember, and in turn Eryn(?) pointed forth at the Charmander and gave her command to Phantump. That is to say, her lips moved as if she made a command, but no audible words left her mouth as far as either Eryn or her Pokémon could hear. Phantump, however, went to action as if receiving a command. Dei shot his first Ember, and hit Phantump straight on. The stump-Pokémon let out a cry and floated off slightly on fire, taking considerable damage from the Super Effective move, but regardless spun around and launched a Confuse Ray at Dei, which he was unable to avoid. Dei had become confused! … Which then caused Eryn to switch to Kylie! Kylie immediately suffered an Astonish. Kylie went for her floating stump opponent, who initially stayed on a range and sent a Confuse Ray in her face. Unfortunately, this meant she mistook a rock for her opponent and slammed into that trying to Astonish it, damaging herself in confusion. Eryn switched back to Dei, and Dei took an immediate Astonish from Phantump… which ultimately didn’t mean much because Dei shot an Ember back at Phantump and the Super Effective move blasted the woodland ghost back to Eryn(?) where it fainted before her feet. Eryn(?) looked down at Phantump with a slightly troubled frown, then gave Eryn a smirk saying she wasn’t done yet. Against Pumpkaboo, Dei once again got an Ember in, doing significant damage before Pumkaboo got off a Confuse Ray on the Charmander. Eryn immediately switched to Kylie to combat the Confusion. Eyn(?) caught on and Pumpkaboo calmly kept a bit of a distance and sang the song of Pumpkaboos and Gourgheists, summoning a ghastly feeling like if spirits converged upon Kylie, giving her an additional Ghost-type with the intention to then Astonish. This backfired dramatically when Kylie employed her new temporary Ghost-type for a powered-up Astonish straight in Pumpkaboo’s face, the ghost-type rolling back from the Super-Effective move but Kylie pursuing. Kylie being faster, she hit Pumpkaboo with another Astonish before Pumpkaboo was able to Astonish her back. Kylie eventually got in the finishing Astonish, and sent the ghost flying back to Eryn(?), fainted. Throughout the whole of this, Eryn(?) had constantly been given commands that her Pokémon were seemingly following, but no sounds came from her mouth, it was just her lips moving as if she was shouting the commands. Now Eryn(?) was looking really troubled, frowning a bit, but finally she shook her head and gave Eryn a rebellious stare, throwing Cascoon into the mix. Though, Kylie had no problem dealing with Cascoon. Both Eryn(?) and Cascoon seemed surprised that Poison Sting didn’t work on Kylie, who doesn’t actually look like a steel-type. Tackle came way too late as Kylie Fairy Winded Cascoon back to Eryn(?), fainted. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Dei grew to level 9![/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Kylie grew to level 9! Kylie learned Bite![/i][/color][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Eryn was victorious! Eryn gained 0 P for winning![/i][/color][/center] With that, Eryn(?) fell down on her knees, her expression looking defeated, surrounded by the fainted forms of her Pokémon. She looked up at Eryn with a sad little smile when she was asked who she was and what she wanted, and simply held up a hand… and gently waved four fingers at Eryn in the generally recognized gesture of “away”. Throughout the entire battle and this scene after, no voice had ever escaped Eryn’s doppelganger’s throat. What would Eryn do now? __________________________ [@Rune_Alchemist] [color=ffb57d]‘… Huh?’[/color] the trainer made a noise as he noticed Claire running close, because Ralia had just teleported up onto the Togekiss. Togekiss, in the meantime… Togekiss first stared ahead, blank as it felt Ralia’s extra weight upon her back. It wasn’t a lot of weight, but there was a weight. It seemed like she was being used as a mount. [color=ffb57d]‘Wait, Parvati, no-!’[/color] the trainer started… [color=d8ede8]‘Toge-!’[/color] Parvati the Togekiss suddenly swung her wings powerfully, blowing itself and Ralia straight up into the sky at as great a speed as a Togekiss could maintain. Ralia was suddenly taken on one heck of a joyride, Parvati doing numerous loops and quick turns and slices through the air, and if Ralia ever fell of she’d make a turn to recover her in the air… [color=ffb57d]‘Oh, there she goes…’[/color] the trainer said, before turning to look at Claire. He gave a bit of an awkward smile, his clothing still sticking out as being unbelievably fancy. [color=ffb57d]‘Um, I’m Frans, the son of the owner of the Private Palace north-west of here. I’m a Pokémon Trainer…’[/color] Frans made a slight grimace. [color=ffb57d]‘… Or, at least a Pokémon combatant. I’ve never actually captured a single Pokémon of my own. All my Pokémon were gifts. No matter how many times I’ve fought in the Pokémon League, it was never by my own efforts…’[/color] He said, sounding a little bitter. He then shook his head. [color=ffb57d]‘I-in any case, I’m sorry for the trouble Parvati is causing you! Your Pokémon will be returned unharmed, it’ll just… take a bit of time,’[/color] Frans said, sounding like he was worried Claire’d be mad, while Parvati was still doing loops in the skies above. [color=ffb57d]‘Um, do you want to be compensated somehow?’[/color] Frans asked, looking worried though maintaining a smile. The man was most certainly a noble, and somewhere in the edge between young man and adult. … So, what would be Claire’s reaction, here? __________________________ [@Ephemeral] [color=e04f4f]‘… Guh,’[/color] the girl made another noise when Erza made some accusatory words in his declaration to Castorm to give the mirror back. That said, if she was given the mirror back eventually she’d grab it and immediately turn around. [color=e04f4f]‘… One day, we’re going to need this mirror to save us. If we don’t understand how it works by then, then what’s even the point of it? The text about it say nothing, and none of the scholars or elders know. That’s why I’m experimenting,’[/color] she told, sounding defensive. [color=e04f4f]‘… I’m going to go place this back at the Abandoned Shrine, now.’[/color] With that said, the girl hurried off, her Pokémon following in turn. So, two options. Erza either stopped her / stalked her or whatever, or he headed back to Redcoast City to heal his Pokémon as intended, and here’s the city thing regardless if you want it or not. [hider=arriving in][center][h2]Redcoast City[/h2][/center] [center][url=http://i.imgur.com/WdZFPEo.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/p90sa2J.jpg[/img][/url][/center] Redcoast City. Named so for the beautiful twilights that this sea is said to provide on the nights by the sandy beaches to the immediate west. Perhaps it is due to the perpetual rain over Rainrock, but it almost never rains here, and what started out as simply a pathway between Worldedge and Pureplain grew into a small city in its own right. Here, people mainly gather for the outpost towards the sea and to spend a well-deserved vacation. The buildings here are a mix of old fancy styles rich people might appreciate and healthy modern buildings, many green trees and pools of water invite nature in here. But the city is also not big enough to intimidate the average visitor, many open spaces exist with fresh vacation-air going through town, a homely feeling. Redcoast is close enough to Pureplain to be able to partake in all sorts of worldly delicacies, and hotels as well as restaurants of the fanciest kinds exist along the streets. But these things isn’t the main reason why Pokémon Trainers would be coming to Redcoast City, A Pokémon Gym exists, one which all Pokémon Trainers who wish to partake in the Pokémon League needs to enter eventually. It is said to be a run-down ware-house that emits an evil aura and cries of pain can be heard from within frightening those who’d wish to visit. For a Pokémon Coordinator, this is also the city where their adventure starts, with the Contest Hall allowing tryouts for the newest talents and Dreamer Studios allowing for training within the field for those wishing to take on the world. Closer to the water lies the Surfer’s Club, where one can partake in training and sports for those who wishes to ride their Pokémon across the waves along with other activities. And then, also closer to the sea, is a large building where Team Virtue resides in their West Base opposite their main base in Justroad City, reminding that this place us under their guard. They’re always accepting applicants.[/hider] [hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]Can still search for Pokémon in towns~[/i] 2. Talk. [i]In cities, there are considerably more people one can talk to. Talking can give you info on local rumors and such.[/i] 3. Exit. [i]Exit the town to any of the connected areas.[/i] 4. Specify. [i]If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.[/i] 5. Trigger random event. [i]Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.[/i] 6. Notable Buildings. [i]Visit any of the facilities of the city![/i] 6.1. Pokémon Center. [i]Heal all your Pokémon.[/i] 6.2. PokéMart. [i]Go to a store and buy things.[/i] 6.3. Pokémon Gym. [i]???[/i] 6.4. Normal Contest Hall. [i]Rank 1 / 4. Where dreamers become hopefuls![/i] 6.5. Dreamer Studios. [i]Ready to catch any growing talent in their infancy. Offers training for wannabe coordinators.[/i] 6.6. Surfer’s Club. [i]Vocal local presence who surfs the seas with their Pokémon.[/i] 6.7. Redcoast Hotels/Restaurants. [i]You can’t afford them, but who knows?[/i] 6.8. Team Virtue, West Base. [i]Taken residence here due to the former Team Amethyst presence here.[/i][/hider] Otherwise, he could head back to Route 11. [hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]Can be specified what kind of Pokémon is being searched for, and how you search.[/i] 2. Train Pokémon. [i]With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.[/i] 3. Seek trainers. [i]There should be some trainers among those walking back and forth in the area.[/i] 4. Talk. [i]There’s plenty of travellers around. Maybe seek answers to any burning questions you have.[/i] 5. Move along. [i]Move along normally, letting any events that may come happen naturally.[/i] 6. Hurry along. [i]Intentionally avoid confrontations and try to get safely to the next destination.[/i] 7. Specify. [i]If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.[/i] 8. Trigger random event. [i]Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.[/i] 9. Area Specific: Explore Buildings. [i]There’s abandoned buildings. Why not have a look?[/i] 10. Erza Specific: Shiny Blitzle. [i]It should still be out there somewhere![/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Redcoast City. [i]Right behind you.[/i] Rainrock City. [i]Requires crossing Route 11, but it’s a pretty well-travelled and safe road.[/i] Route 12. [i]Requires crossing Route 11 on the way north, also pretty well-travelled.[/i] Pokéball Factory. [i]A turn east on the path north should bring you there.[/i] [hider=Route 11, known Pokémon]Common: #263 Zigzagoon #406 Budew #433 Chingling (Only at Abandoned Shrine) #519 Pidove Uncommon: #522 Blitzle Rare: #351 Castform[/hider] __________________________ [@Joshua Tamashii] Recalling her Pokémon, Amelia advanced on the nightmare with her determination focused, with her threat identified. Her “father” stopped moving, gazing at her like disapproving, as did the Sableye, as did the very storm outside the window. Amelia offered her hand, and held her speech. There were numerous longer seconds of silence. [color=a32464]‘Assume for a moment that I would let them go,’[/color] Amelia heard, as if within her head. [color=a32464]‘What would I do then? How would [i]you[/i] help [i]me[/i] against [i]her?[/i]’[/color] The voice was sceptic. Distrusting of humans. Not about to believe her just immediately. Needed to hear more. However, for the moment, it seemed like the being she talked to was willing to at the very least listen. ____ [@Eklispe] The girl listens to Dawkin’s reasoning and nodded to his conclusion. [color=e0ae2d]‘Very well, sounds reasonable,’[/color] she concluded. She then watched Dawkin pick Amelia up in that particular way, raising an eyebrow as she looked upon it. … She put a hand into her little bag that she has hanging around her neck, lifted a tiny little camera, and took a picture. It was most certainly going to be useful later. Before Dawkin had a moment to consider the fact she just took a photo of him carrying Amelia, she had spun around and pointed to a corridor. [color=e0ae2d]‘This way! Abra, come!’[/color] she called, starting to dash off while Abra teleported to a position with its feet crossed around her neck to keep itself steady, the girl grabbing the Pokémon’s legs as she ran. They headed past a corner. Some Goletts and other ghosts passed them by, but unlike earlier they were not intending to battle them, now they were in the mode of defending their tomb against more dangerous opponents. With that, they were free to pass, and was able to run all the way into the depths of the tomb… Something dark presents itself ahead. Something dark surrounded by something bright. And there’s a broken wall… Dawkin enters a large room, a dead-end by all means proven. However, there’s a giant hole in the ground, revealing a tomb beneath a tomb. The hole was cracked open and something had escaped… almost. There was like a magical wind was surging around the darkness, with feathers entwined into the wind keeping the darkness within from escaping. Said darkness had its eyes closed, sending out periodical pulses of darkness against the wind that was restraining it, shaking the wind and the feathers, but so far the wind was staying put. The darkness was, of course… [hider=the form of darkness][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/6d/491Darkrai.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/rPLaetn.png[/img][/url][/center] However, what the Pokédex was showing, was… [center][color=6ecff6][i][/i][/color][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #491 – Darkrai, the Pitch-Black Pokémon. A Legendary Pokémon. Most active during nights of the new moon, it can lull people and Pokémon to sleep and make them dream, after which it is said that Darkrai then feeds on the dream. It’s dreams is also a defensive measure, as it puts potential attackers or intruders on its territory to sleep and have them experience vicious nightmares. Stories from across Isson paints Darkrai as a vicious villain that needs to be contained, but others argue that Darkrai never meant any harm. It has a vicious rivalry with the Lunar Pokémon of pleasant dreams, Cresselia. Darkrai has not been heard of on Isson for thousands of years.[/i][/color][/center] Yet despite that last sentence, clearly, it was here. … And someone else stood here. A man, stood before Darkrai, his arms behind his back, a half-a-meter tall Pokémon floating to his left… The Pokémon suddenly let out a noise and pointed back towards the recently arrived, and the man staggered a bit, turning around. [color=8f7978]‘Oh, blimey, is it that time already? I may overstayed my-’[/color] the man said, turning around to face Dawkin, where he stopped his sentence at once. His expression went from mildly distressed to mildly amused as soon as he saw him. [color=8f7978]‘… Or not. Hm, regular adventurers, huh. Mm. Yeah, don’t mind me, I was just wondering what had gotten Roderick’s feathers all ruffled.’[/color] He gave a little smile, and then turned back to Darkrai, his Pokémon remaining with him. Dawkin had never seen this Pokémon before. The girl staggered, frowning and taking numerous steps backwards, behind Dawkin. [color=e0ae2d]‘This man and his Pokémon… are really strong… it would appear…’[/color] she commented with a frown. [hider=The man and his Pokémon][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/X0EY78Q.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/hgJ7beb.png[/img][/url][/center] As said, the Pokémon is one that Dawkin has never seen before. He cannot identify it, and neither can his Pokédex. [center][color=6ecff6][i][/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #??? - Error, does not recognize Pokémon.[/i][/color][/center][/hider] [color=8f7978]‘Honestly, this thing… It’s tempting me, I can sense how powerful it is. But although it is supremely powerful, it’s a mere master of nightmares. It doesn’t have [i]control[/i] on the scope that I desire,’[/color] the man lamented, lobbing a Pokéball with a purple top twice from his hand and back into the same hand that had lobbed it before he put the ball back into his attire. His Pokémon grinned, looking back at Dawkin. [color=8f7978]‘Hey, kid. Roderick and his band of white-clothed semi-religious nuts are coming her to seal Darkrai away. A waste, but I can’t be bothered investing resources countering every move my rivals make. Send forth your greatest champion, and then tell me. What do you wish to do? What conclusion do you desire for this incident?’[/color] the man asked, sounding curious. [color=8f7978]‘… Hold on, don’t I know you? Oh, yeah. Allan put you forward as a recruit for the team,’[/color] he said, suddenly turning around smirking at Dawkin. [color=8f7978]‘How’s catching that Pichu going?’[/color] he asked, looking with an amused look at Dawkin. His Pokémon grinned at him as well.[/hider] ____ [@Joshua Tamashii] [color=ed1c24]‘… Darkrai?’[/color] Chatot repeated what Joshua spoke. By now Ivory and Oscar was making their ways to find possible alternative entrances, some of their grunts had ground-type Pokémon that started attempting to dig through walls. [color=5d6fb0]‘So, you do know of it,’[/color] Roderick commented, looking strictly towards Joshua. [color=5d6fb0]‘It is a really difficult Pokémon to catch. You should understand that we don’t want it escaping somewhere where we cannot control it,’[/color] Roderick said. In any case, Roderick was totally intending on engaging in Pokémon battle here. That aside. What would Joshua’s reaction be?