Balthazar007

Jak and Daxter: The First Precursor

I keep forgetting this exists.. And then I see it in my subbed threads thing and it pleasantly surprises me every time. |D

@Ladypug

I'm thinking of how to continue from here.

But on a side note, have you watched AMC's "Into the Badlands"? I swear the makers of that show had to have been Jak and Daxter fans, at least the dark parts after Jak 2: barons, people with dark powers, giant walls, monks, and more. Obviously they aren't the same, but there are a lot of similarities that make me think that the Jak and Daxter trilogy inspired them.

Pokemon: Storm

"So, what do you guys think of this place so far? Can't believe that one old guy said legendaries could be spotted here," Indigo said. Turning to Zvi, he asked, "hey, you ever see any crazy stuff around here?"

@prettydrops

..."Yea, has Nobu seen any legendaries around here? Is that why he said that?" Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Zvi expectantly.

@iKatamalicious

Zvi answered their question without turning toward them; his focus remained on trying to see through the fog. "I'm sure he has. I've seen two rare Pokemon here myself, a big fire bird Pokemon called Moltres and a white and red Pokemon. I still don't know what that second one was called, but it flew SO fast."

Broken pillars overgrown with vines covered the area. As the three of them walked, they could tell the architecture was leading them to a set of stairs. There were only ten steps in all, but they were large steps requiring tall strides to climb. The top of the stairs leveled out to something of a stone balcony, stretching twenty feet to either side and extending fifty feet ahead. At the end of the platform, two large pillars stood atop three more stone steps. A long block rested across the tops of them.

Zvi, being the smallest in the group, had to jump up each step along the way, but he made it look easy. As they approached the two imposing pillars, he spoke again. "That's where I saw them, up there." He then turned around to look back at the temple ruins below, what he could see through the fog at least. "You know, Spearow and Hoothoot aren't the only flying Pokemon to nest around here. I've also seen Natu and Fletchling. I wonder what's with this place and flying Pokemon? Maybe the Arceus stories are wrong. Maybe this place is just an old bird sanctuary."

Pokemon: Storm

I'll write another post in the morning.

Pokemon: Storm

I'll get a post out tomorrow! It's been a real slog this past ever, so I haven't had as much chance to visit this site.

@TheForgottenArc

Sounds good. I understand.

Pokemon: Storm

@iKatamalicious@TheForgottenArc

I forgot to tag you two in my recent IC post... So TAG!

PS: The leftovers that Nobu gives to everyone are indeed the hold item "leftovers". Your characters will find this out later, but these bags are enchanted. Whenever you reach into them, there will always be a small random snack inside, a snack that is guaranteed to please its intended recipient, hence why they are reusable hold items.

Also, each bag is only enchanted to work for a specific trainer and their Pokemon. In other words, you can't pass around bags so that one of you has multiple leftovers for a battle. If you do give your bag away, there will be nothing inside. The only "sharing" you can do is out of battle. You can reach into your bag, pull out a snack, and give that snack to someone or a Pokemon.

Pokemon: Storm

"Hey Nobu, are you from around here?" He asked, leaning back after finishing his bowl. " This place seems so... Mystical, in a way." The somewhat crumbled stone ruins of the Cloud Temple werr shrouded in literal and figurative mist, after all. "How did this Cloud Temple place come to be? Do you know how old it is? Do you know why it was built?"

@prettydrops

Nobu was enjoying the company of these youngsters. He answered Indy's questions with a wrinkled smile. "I grew up around here actually... a long time ago. I left to see the world, much like you kids are doing now. I returned three years ago. After all, we all have to rest sometime." Nobu slowly scooped out the last of his soup as Indy shifted his focus to Cloud Temple.

With a soft click of the bowl against the wood table, Nobu explained, "Cloud Temple has been here for as long as I can remember. It is said to be the world's oldest temple of worship to Arceus. Some say it was build by Acreus himself, when he created this world."

Nobu stood and began collecting the empty bowls of his guests, as he finished his tale. "At least, those are the stories passed down by the elders of Zanna Town. Nobody has actually seen Arceus at the temple though, not as far as I know. But other Legendary and Mythical Pokemon have occasionally been spotted there. Maybe if you're lucky, you kids will see one while you're there."

Nobu set the empty bowls into a sink, then turned around to see his guests, completely captivated by his story. "It has been great meeting you all, but I bet you're ready to get moving now, aren't you?" Something about Nobu's question sparked something inside all three of the teenagers, or was it the food they ate? Either way, they were full of energy and restored to 100% wellness.

After everyone said their goodbyes and started to leave, Nobu stopped them with a parting gift. "Take these with you." In his outstretched hand, he held three small brown bags.

When did he prepare those? Was the unanswered question.

"These are leftovers, in case you or your Pokemon get a little hungry later. Don't throw away the bags, okay?"

Pokemon: Storm

@Balthazar007 cool, yup, that's what I thought!

also sorry I haven't been able to post. this week has been suuuuper busy

@prettydrops

It's okay. I understand. I'm working a lot at a new job as well.

Pokemon Worlds Collide

Sorry Balthy. I was working on the post but my phone seems to have erased it -.-

@Cerces22

No worries. Take your time. :)

Pokemon: Storm

@prettydrops I knew! I just thought it'd make more sense for Dan to ask rather than him know for no reason.

@TheForgottenArc

I guess I haven't mentioned, your Pokedexes hold all that information that prettydrops was talking about. I think that's what Prettydrops correctly assumed.

But Nobu obviously didn't mind answering the question, so no harm. Plus, you wouldn't have known the best way to get a Pansage down from the trees without asking (Though, "offer them food", isn't a stretch of the imagination. Lol)

Pokemon: Storm

"Also, mister Nobu. "Do you know what type of Pokémon are around? I'm always looking to make new friends after all, and I bet that temple has some cool Pokémon." Dan said looking for any that might be nearby the Hut.

@TheForgottenArc

Nobu was scooping out bowls of stew for everyone when Dan asked him about Pokemon in the area. Without turning his attention away from his task, he answered, "Well, during the day, you can find plenty of Spearow. And after dark the Noctowls take their place. Then of course there are the Pokemon you're probably used to seeing in every forest."

The old man ladled out the last bowl (his own), then led everyone to a small table, barely big enough to sit all four of his guests and himself. "But I suppose you mean specific to this neck of the woods. In that case, there are two families of Pokemon. Drampa live deep in the woods, but they spend a lot of time sleeping and hide well for their size."

Nobu took a sip of his stew before continuing. "And you can find Pansage up in the trees. They won't come down unless you temp them with food."