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James is an 18 year old Pokemon trainer born and raised in Eterna City. Forever by his side is a special Pokemon, Shirona. Shirona is a shiny Gardevoir as she is blue rather than the average green. The two met when James was taking a stroll through the forest, against his mother's warnings when he was 13, thinking he could handle it by now. He saw a small blue Ralts, badly hurt already being attacked by some Gastly's. Not stopping to wonder how the Ralts even got there, James hopped the fence to the old house in the forest to go save the Ralts. He took a few attacks but grabbed the Ralts and ran for home. When he got there, he let the Ralts sleep on his bed and begged his mother to help her as his mother worked at a Pokecenter. Ralts was taken to a center and looked over. She was pretty banged up. Apparently she had tried climbing a tree and fell off from high up as she had some fractures. She also became sick from Gastly's gaseous form. The next few weeks were spent with James sleeping on the floor while Ralts took his bed. He cared for her while she was unable to do so for herself.
One day, Ralts spoke to James outright, saying "Thank you" which surprised him, not thinking Pokemon could talk. When she was fully healed, Ralts left during the night. When James woke up due to the door being closed and saw this, he ran out searching for her. He caught a glimpse of her heading into the forest again so he ran after her. This time however, James was stopped by a couple of men who meant him harm. From the forest came a Shadow Sneak which shot up under one of the men, incapacitating him and the other ran away from the sight, followed by the Ralts rushing over to James with a handful of flowers.
"You got those...for me?" asked a startled James who responded by hugging Ralts. Ralts then asked for James to give her a name of her own. She would see James call the other kids by names and she wanted one for herself. James gave her the name of Shirona, his great grandmother's name. Shirona was delighted and stayed with James for the next while. James finally asked how Shirona came to be near the city since Ralts live further south near Hearthome City. Shirona says she hatched from an egg near that old house. James' mother said that a Staravia may have picked up the egg and brought it over. Shirona said she wasn't that long from hatching when she met James, only a few weeks. James was surprised at how she picked up the languages but she admitted she just spent the time reading through the phonics that were in the cupboard while living with James.
Upon having a Pokemon of his own, James and Shirona eventually set out on their adventure in Sinnoh. Over the course of their adventure, James had saved other Pokemon, a drowning Gibble who couldn't swim, an abandoned Eevee, a Starly whose wing was broken, and a Shinx who picked a fight with a group of Geodudes. He received a Chimchar from Prof. Rowan after he was impressed by James having a team of Pokemon that were not in pokeballs, having formed a very deep bond of friendship with them.
James raised those Pokemon like they were family. James did buy some pokeballs so that his Pokemon could rest in them instead of always walking. Shirona however, refused to be inside one, wanting to always be with James and he obliged. Through his journeys, his team became stronger and even more bonded together. With ease he took the eight badges of the leaders throughout the region, he encountered Team Galactic many times but simply breezed passed them. While he was in Victory road, nearing the end, he heard word of them being disbanded. While he utterly hated what Team Galactic was and did, he never expressly sought them out after being told by Looker to stand down on the case. Assured that an extremely capable trainer was on the job. James knew he meant Dawn, whom he'd met when she came to Eterna for Gardina's badge. Trusting Dawn he decided to stay out of it, like Looker suggested.
James may not always act serious, but when the going gets tough, he can get rough. James tends to shift emotions to the point of extreme when he does shift them at all. He hates being an angry person but has had to let loose a few times. While he was in Hearthome, about to take on Fantina, he heard of a group of Team Galactic grunts who stole Pokemon from trainers in the park were escaping to Veilstone. Outraged, he had Asuka track them as he chased them down. Not only did he thrash their Pokemon, he used explicit force on them, in the way of threatening to sick Garchomp on them and even himself angrily holding one of the guys by his collar and toss him against a wall giving verbal threats and even straight decking one of the smart-asses, to make them release the stolen Pokemon back to their trainers. With their arms twisted behind their backs, they gave back the stolen Pokemon and ran off. James, sick of himself from having gotten angry, went home to Eterna City and just crashed in his room for a week to cool off. The only other time he's ever gotten serious is when he was in Floaroma Town getting some flowers for his mother and for Fafnir. Despite Dawn having dealt with Mars, Team Galactic still tried to come back and take over the Valley Windworks. Cue James storming the location and moments later almost a dozen grunts flee the area, some with bruises, others without even their Pokemon. After buying the flowers, he went back home, gave his mom them as it was her birthday, and promptly proceeded to punish himself for getting angry again.
James and Shirona eventually reached the Elite Four's domain, the Pokemon League. It was a tough road ahead but Vasuman and Raijin beat back Aaron, Asuka and Skadi beat Bertha together, Flint fell to Fafnir's tidal waves, Shirona closed Lucien's book, and finally the team beat Cynthia after a fairly hard fight with Cynthia's team almost stomping James at every turn. While his team could match Cynthia's in power, Cynthia's skill was easily beating him down. Eventually James won thanks to Skadi's snow cloak ability saving her from being defeated many times and together they took down the final Pokemon in the Champion's roster. James was awarded a special pin which he gratefully took and, with the agreement of his team, gave it to Shirona. She wears it with pride. James then left without taking the title of Champion, explaining to Cynthia that he just wanted to explore other regions. He bid her farewell and left on his worldly journey, his "family" with him all the way. A special issue magazine came out in that following day with the front headline "Rookie's Lucky Break!" and a story detailing the lucky moment where Skadi's Snow Cloak lead James to victory against the Champion Cynthia.
After over 4 years of traveling and collecting badges, James found himself stepping off a boat in the Unova region's Castelia City, eager for a new adventure.
James has a special ability to heal his wounds. While this does not heal his stamina and only restores as much hp as leftovers, he has the uncanny ability that when pushed to the brink, his wounds tend to heal.
James' team:
Shirona (Gardevoir)
Female
Shiny
Ability: Synchronize / Trace / Telepathy
Item: Wise Glasses
Level: 85
Moves:
- Psychic
- Energy Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
- Moonblast
- Signal Beam
Special: She speaks out loud and not in the minds of people. She is protective of James. She loves sweets. Shirona has access to the effects revolving around affection, which consist of enduring, critically hitting more and even status healing. This happens on a slightly more frequent percentage rating than regular affection mechanics. Nobody else in James' party shares quite the same bond with him as Shirona does.
Raijin (Luxray)
Male
Ability: Rivalry / Intimidate / Guts
Item: Zap Plate
Level: 79
Moves:
- Discharge
- Strength
- Crunch
- Thunder Fang
- Charge
- Wild Charge
Special: Quite dislikes taking a bath. Enjoys bitter food. Tends to be cocky but is reasonable.
Vasuman (Infernape)
Male
Ability: Blaze / Iron Fist
Item: Flame Plate
Level: 78
Moves:
- Flamethrower
- Close Combat
- Blaze Kick
- Shadow Claw
- Dual Chop
- Poison Jab
Special: Energetic. Enjoys anything. Has a level head about things.
Asuka (Staraptor)
Female
Ability: Intimidate / Reckless
Item: Sky Plate
Level: 80
Moves:
- Brave Bird
- Steel Wing
- Fly
- Close Combat
- Double Team
- Return (Max Friendship)
Special: Rather stoic at times. Likes food to be dry and uncooked. Is a very good friend of Skadi, moreso than the others on James' team and gets angry when she is KO'd, going as far to ignore James' commands.
Fafnir (Garchomp)
Male
Ability: Sand Veil / Rough Skin
Item: King's Rock
Level: 78
Moves:
- Dragon Claw
- Surf
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
- Dragon's Breath
Special: Big guy loves flowers, and any meat he can eat. Bit of a battle monger.
Note: He is bigger than most other Garchomps at 7 feet.
Skadi (Glaceon)
Female
Ability: Snow Cloak / Ice Body
Item: Never Melt Ice
Level: 78
Moves:
- Water Pulse
- Shadow Ball
- Ice Beam
- Aurora Veil
- Hail
- Frost Breath
Special: Gentle but cautious of new people. Enjoys saltier snacks.
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James Pentil
A Sinnoh trainer that's been over a few regions
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Unova Wilderness
a character in “The Multiverse”, as played by Ritnio
Description
So begins...
James Pentil's Story
"Head south of here. You'll find help."
James motioned towards the shore. It was the best option for her considering it was littered with UPL trainers. She'll be in good hands there. He just hoped nobody noticed the screaming Chikorita, otherwise... Things may get messy.
James motioned towards the shore. It was the best option for her considering it was littered with UPL trainers. She'll be in good hands there. He just hoped nobody noticed the screaming Chikorita, otherwise... Things may get messy.
Seeing Allen's boastful challenge of his own, Mikhayu leaped off the Steelix and rallied several soldiers around the child.
The girl was clearly shrouded in a shadowy aura as she gave an order to the other Trainers under her command, as well as their Pokemon.
The timid child from early seemed to have faded with the shadowy aura's emergence. She hovered just inches off the ground as she took a powerful stance before Allen, fully ready to engage him.
Allen is challenged by NRE Commandant Mikhayu!
She launched a Poke Ball from her belt with shadowy energy, the ball hurtling forward in a straight line before her at fastball speeds, as if thrown by a world-class baseball pitcher.
NRE Commandant Mikhayu sent out Mimikyu!|000---|
The small creature looked up at the Tyrantrum before it and seemed ready to fight as it let out several unsettling noises. A shadowy aura flared around it with intensity.
Several of the Trainers wearing armor engaged the soldiers with their Pokemon at their side. With the armor and the weapons proving to be a good match for the guns brought forth by the UPL forces, the shadow infused equipment seemed to pose a significant threat. Even the arrows fired by the Trainers with bows were able to turn UPL Trainers into pincushions relatively easily. Of course, several NRE Trainers also were taken down by actual gunshots. Over several minutes, the fighting had spread down the streets and to the docks, creating a dangerous warzone everywhere one looked. Touko and James would both be challenged by NRE Trainers relatively frequently, forcing them to have to begin fighting off the Trainers, oftentimes in groups.
Giselle would find herself, and the Trainers with her, approached by a well-dressed man. He looked like a butler of some kind, given his coat and slacks. He adjusted a smooth silk glove as focused his handsome features on Giselle and the Trainers with her. At his side, other NRE personnel would engage with the Trainers that she had with her, leaving the butler to Giselle. At his side, a navy and white bipedal Pokemon with a white face, rounded head, and pear-shaped body stood. It had white hands and feet, each with three digits. It also had downward turned spiral horns, pink markings above its eyes, and a white body with darker legs. It resembled a maid to a tee.
He bowed ever so properly to Giselle, and likewise, the bipedal creature bowed as well.
Giselle is challenged by NRE Serviteur!
The butler extended his hand forward to point at Giselle and her Venomoth.
NRE Serviteur sent out Indeedee!|00----|
Without a further word, the bipedal creature jumped forward and prepared itself for battle with another bow and an angry expression.
Shortly after she begins running in James' given directions, Tommelise quickly finds herself blocked by a Trainer who seemed to be her age. The young girl rode a large avian Pokemon resembling a raven. Most of its body was a lustrous black, but its lower beak and legs had a matte color. Its feathers seemed to be tempered with steel, and its mantle, breast, belly, flanks, and scapular feathers were smooth and resembled plate armor. Its talons, head, and upper beak were also similarly armored. It had a crest above its eyes that resembled a crown, and a ruff of feathers on its throat resembled a beard. Its eyes had white pupils, red irises, and black sclerae. As it landed before the fleeing Tommelise, the large avian let out a loud and screeching caw as the Trainer hopped off its back.
Landing solidly, the Trainer strutted forward in her outfit that was similar to a Mega Diancie. The shadow diamond mail cuirass was worn over a sleeved blouse, along with a miniskirt designed in emulation of Mega Diancie's "dress", opera gloves, a morion helmet, and thigh-high heeled boots with a modest heel. Despite her appearance, she had a confident smile.
The girl giggled.
She fetched a long polearm from a sheath on the large avian's side.
She even fetched a Poke Ball as she hopped back onto the large avian.
Tommelise is challenged by NRE Bataille Lyerre!
The girl tossed the Poke Ball forward as she readied her lance at her side.
NRE Bataille Lyerre sent out Purrloin!|00----|
The small cat landed on the ground and stood up, looking cute as they always did. It even mewed as it sized up Tommelise.
Very well, Trainer! See your foolishness in action!
The girl was clearly shrouded in a shadowy aura as she gave an order to the other Trainers under her command, as well as their Pokemon.
All of you! Spread out! Do not fight non-combatants; take them captive instead! Fight whoever resists with attacks of their own! You have permission to faint everything that dares contest you!
The timid child from early seemed to have faded with the shadowy aura's emergence. She hovered just inches off the ground as she took a powerful stance before Allen, fully ready to engage him.
Allen is challenged by NRE Commandant Mikhayu!
She launched a Poke Ball from her belt with shadowy energy, the ball hurtling forward in a straight line before her at fastball speeds, as if thrown by a world-class baseball pitcher.
NRE Commandant Mikhayu sent out Mimikyu!
The small creature looked up at the Tyrantrum before it and seemed ready to fight as it let out several unsettling noises. A shadowy aura flared around it with intensity.
Several of the Trainers wearing armor engaged the soldiers with their Pokemon at their side. With the armor and the weapons proving to be a good match for the guns brought forth by the UPL forces, the shadow infused equipment seemed to pose a significant threat. Even the arrows fired by the Trainers with bows were able to turn UPL Trainers into pincushions relatively easily. Of course, several NRE Trainers also were taken down by actual gunshots. Over several minutes, the fighting had spread down the streets and to the docks, creating a dangerous warzone everywhere one looked. Touko and James would both be challenged by NRE Trainers relatively frequently, forcing them to have to begin fighting off the Trainers, oftentimes in groups.
Giselle would find herself, and the Trainers with her, approached by a well-dressed man. He looked like a butler of some kind, given his coat and slacks. He adjusted a smooth silk glove as focused his handsome features on Giselle and the Trainers with her. At his side, other NRE personnel would engage with the Trainers that she had with her, leaving the butler to Giselle. At his side, a navy and white bipedal Pokemon with a white face, rounded head, and pear-shaped body stood. It had white hands and feet, each with three digits. It also had downward turned spiral horns, pink markings above its eyes, and a white body with darker legs. It resembled a maid to a tee.
He bowed ever so properly to Giselle, and likewise, the bipedal creature bowed as well.
Mine own apologies in advance, lady of kind. I've not official quarrel with thee, but thou are versus milord's intentions and desires, thus thou must be swiftly aside put with nary a delay.
Giselle is challenged by NRE Serviteur!
The butler extended his hand forward to point at Giselle and her Venomoth.
NRE Serviteur sent out Indeedee!
Without a further word, the bipedal creature jumped forward and prepared itself for battle with another bow and an angry expression.
Shortly after she begins running in James' given directions, Tommelise quickly finds herself blocked by a Trainer who seemed to be her age. The young girl rode a large avian Pokemon resembling a raven. Most of its body was a lustrous black, but its lower beak and legs had a matte color. Its feathers seemed to be tempered with steel, and its mantle, breast, belly, flanks, and scapular feathers were smooth and resembled plate armor. Its talons, head, and upper beak were also similarly armored. It had a crest above its eyes that resembled a crown, and a ruff of feathers on its throat resembled a beard. Its eyes had white pupils, red irises, and black sclerae. As it landed before the fleeing Tommelise, the large avian let out a loud and screeching caw as the Trainer hopped off its back.
Landing solidly, the Trainer strutted forward in her outfit that was similar to a Mega Diancie. The shadow diamond mail cuirass was worn over a sleeved blouse, along with a miniskirt designed in emulation of Mega Diancie's "dress", opera gloves, a morion helmet, and thigh-high heeled boots with a modest heel. Despite her appearance, she had a confident smile.
Yo! Are you fleeing already? You don't have to be so skittish there. Don't worry, I won't bite.
The girl giggled.
My name is Lyerre, and I'm going to go ahead and pretend I'm battling you now. See, I have this lance...
She fetched a long polearm from a sheath on the large avian's side.
...and I'm going to use it. Like, really use it, if you get what I'm saying. Then I'll capture you. Okay? You'll be safe during the whole process, and I'll drop you off outside the city, okay? I'm on your side.
She even fetched a Poke Ball as she hopped back onto the large avian.
Don't hold back, girl!
Tommelise is challenged by NRE Bataille Lyerre!
The girl tossed the Poke Ball forward as she readied her lance at her side.
NRE Bataille Lyerre sent out Purrloin!
The small cat landed on the ground and stood up, looking cute as they always did. It even mewed as it sized up Tommelise.
Castelia: Back Alley
James turns away from Tommelise and watches Allen get surrounded. However, it seems only the cocky leader wants to try him. He was about to head out and go after the other leader when he heard wings flapping overhead. He quickly turned to see Lyerre threatening poor Tommelise. Without a second thought, James moved to stand in front of Tommelise and from his belt sprung Infernape.
"Hey! You go through me first before you start going after the locals! Vasuman! Let's heat things up, Flamethrower!"
The fire type readied itself and let out streams of flame from it's mouth, directed at the Purrloin. James himself kept an eye on Lyerre. She threatened to use that lance, and she wasn't about to stick an innocent civilian, not while he was here.
Castelia: Fountain Area
Allen stared down at the Mimikyu and the one controlling it. He wasn't a full idiot, he could tell that there was something off about the both of them, but that's a thinking topic for later. He recognized Mimikyu and immediately had the download on what it was about to dish out. But, surely, Ty could take one little hit. All he needed to do was two turn it. But should he risk Ty right now? It definitely has a Play Rough waiting for him... Whatever, action time!
"Heh, I hope you have something better than just a little puppet. Ty. Crunch."
Allen snapped his fingers and the Tyrantrum moved forward, ready to weather any attack that came. It was determined to sink its teeth into Mimikyu and break that disguise.
Seeing Allen's response, Mikhayu seemed emboldened. She still sounded like a child at least, even with her voice being distorted and unnerving.
Mimikyu used Shadow Frolic!
The Mimikyu was faster and quickly reacted to the Tyrantrum's announced attack by enshrouding itself in shadows. It then launched toward the Despot Pokemon with astonishing speed and strength before playing roughly with it. Dancing around it, Mimikyu was roughly taking swings and swipes at it with shadowy claws, enshrouded by the shadow energy. Tyrantrum was dealt a super-effective blow as the shadowy energy seared into him from the attack, leaving its mark.
Tyrantrum used Crunch!
Then the Crunch attack from Tyrantrum's counterblow. Though it tried its best, the Mimikyu lost its Disguise to the fangs that came down. With a tattered Pikachu costume, the Mimikyu made more gibberish sounds and used another move, remembering Mikhayu's orders.
Mimikyu used Shadow Frolic!
Once again, it launched toward the Tyrantrum with speed and strength in measure, attempting to finish off the Despot Pokemon, and faint it. If Tyrantrum was replaced, its replacement would find itself on the business end of the same roughhousing Mimikyu had given the Despot Pokemon. In either case, the attack was sure to land.
Before Purrloin could even move, it found itself burned to a crisp by the Flamethrower, quickly fainting as Lyerre returned it. Lyerre seemed taken aback and fetched her second Poke Ball.
NRE Bataille Lyerre sent out Marill!|0X----|
The spherical blue mouse with a bubble tail emerged, looking cute as expected. It seemed to be a bit frightened of Infernape, despite being a water-type.
Yes, Mimikyu! Show it something better! Play with it! Shadow Frolic to your content!
Mimikyu used Shadow Frolic!
The Mimikyu was faster and quickly reacted to the Tyrantrum's announced attack by enshrouding itself in shadows. It then launched toward the Despot Pokemon with astonishing speed and strength before playing roughly with it. Dancing around it, Mimikyu was roughly taking swings and swipes at it with shadowy claws, enshrouded by the shadow energy. Tyrantrum was dealt a super-effective blow as the shadowy energy seared into him from the attack, leaving its mark.
Tyrantrum used Crunch!
Mimikyu's Disguise!
It's disguise served it as a decoy!
It's disguise served it as a decoy!
Then the Crunch attack from Tyrantrum's counterblow. Though it tried its best, the Mimikyu lost its Disguise to the fangs that came down. With a tattered Pikachu costume, the Mimikyu made more gibberish sounds and used another move, remembering Mikhayu's orders.
Mimikyu used Shadow Frolic!
Once again, it launched toward the Tyrantrum with speed and strength in measure, attempting to finish off the Despot Pokemon, and faint it. If Tyrantrum was replaced, its replacement would find itself on the business end of the same roughhousing Mimikyu had given the Despot Pokemon. In either case, the attack was sure to land.
Before Purrloin could even move, it found itself burned to a crisp by the Flamethrower, quickly fainting as Lyerre returned it. Lyerre seemed taken aback and fetched her second Poke Ball.
Yo! You can't interrupt a battle like that!
NRE Bataille Lyerre sent out Marill!
The spherical blue mouse with a bubble tail emerged, looking cute as expected. It seemed to be a bit frightened of Infernape, despite being a water-type.
Castelia: Fountain Area
After the first hit, Allen figured Ty wasn't going to be able to take much more. Better to let him fall so the next throw in goes without penalty. Damn puppet. Making a fool out of him already!
"Tch. Ty, try for an Iron Head."
The Tyrantrum lowered its head and it shined briefly before charging forwards, attempting to barrel through the next attack... only to fail. It took the next Shadow Frolic head on and continued forwards, slamming into the Mimikyu with an steel hardened skull. When it jumped back, it didn't look like it was doing too well.
"Damn fricken puppet. The hell was that move? That's not something I've seen before! Rrr... Ty, you're down to another probably but don't let that stop you! Charge it again!"
With a roar, the Tyrantrum did the same thing and charged once more for another Iron Head, attempting to weather what comes again for a final strike.
Castelia: Back Alley
"Sorry, but when you go around talking about using your weapons on innocent people, you can't expect me to sit and watch. I'm sorry for this but, Vasuman, Poison Jab."
The Infernape looked at the Marill apologetically before slamming its fist into the little guy's gut.
"Where did that other girl go? The shy one."
With Marill fainting, Lyerre took back to her Corviknight and retreated, merely shouting back that'd she'd get revenge one day. This left Tommelise safe for now, and no doubt some minor relief for James. Likewise, Giselle had the Butler retreating as well. With two of the Trainers gone, it seemed that the UPL was gaining advantages elsewhere as well, leading to a pushback that was far quicker and easier than likely anticipated.
Allan's Tyrantrum would be an easy takedown for the Mimikyu, the Disguise Pokemon seeming proud of itself as it's shadowy aura flared and became visible for a moment. Mikhayu seemed emboldened by the display as well.
Marcosha was also engaged upon by several Trainers, most of who she was able to defeat, though it was clear even she and her Steelix were at a disadvantage. As she jumped to the side in what seemed to be a heated battle with other Trainers, her Steelix roared and attempted to drill its way through its opposition, missing its attack against a speedy Samurott that responded with a flurry of Razor Shell attacks. As this occurred, several more NRE Trainers were forced to retreat from fights as the UPL forces, with their superior firepower and stronger Pokemon, began taking control of the battles.
Allan's Tyrantrum would be an easy takedown for the Mimikyu, the Disguise Pokemon seeming proud of itself as it's shadowy aura flared and became visible for a moment. Mikhayu seemed emboldened by the display as well.
Will you continue to resist? You can't win!
Marcosha was also engaged upon by several Trainers, most of who she was able to defeat, though it was clear even she and her Steelix were at a disadvantage. As she jumped to the side in what seemed to be a heated battle with other Trainers, her Steelix roared and attempted to drill its way through its opposition, missing its attack against a speedy Samurott that responded with a flurry of Razor Shell attacks. As this occurred, several more NRE Trainers were forced to retreat from fights as the UPL forces, with their superior firepower and stronger Pokemon, began taking control of the battles.
...Welp. It was finally time to figure out what all this noise was. It sounded like a battle. Either that or some kind of ...jank music festival. He wasn't sure. Out of a building, an android boy with a skateboard under one arm and a soda in the other emerged at a pace woefully inappropriate for the combat going on. He took a few steps out into the street like it was just any other day, moving to sip at his drink. As he did this, a steelix flew past his vision in the process of an attack. His attention sorta drifted toward it and then where it came from, catching sight of Marcosha. His glowing golden eyes locked onto her for a gooood long moment as he realized...
...Hey. Something's a little fucky about this scene.
This doesn't look like any battle imprinted in his memory at all. In fact, it didn't look like anything at all. This android, for all the knowledge it was imprinted with, had no concept of a war. He had no concept of what he was looking at, what he was supposed to do, whether he was staring at a friend or a foe, whether he was even in danger. So as he stood there, he began to 'malfunction' a little, beginning to nervously sip at his drink in a compulsory fashion as he looked around, trying and failing to process what it was he was observing with his eyes. What it was he was hearing. What he ought to do. The android's programming had basically hung, leaving him standing there in the street looking a bit clueless or perhaps insane, depending on how one psychoanalyzed a dude standing there nonchalantly while combat went on around him.
...Hey. Something's a little fucky about this scene.
This doesn't look like any battle imprinted in his memory at all. In fact, it didn't look like anything at all. This android, for all the knowledge it was imprinted with, had no concept of a war. He had no concept of what he was looking at, what he was supposed to do, whether he was staring at a friend or a foe, whether he was even in danger. So as he stood there, he began to 'malfunction' a little, beginning to nervously sip at his drink in a compulsory fashion as he looked around, trying and failing to process what it was he was observing with his eyes. What it was he was hearing. What he ought to do. The android's programming had basically hung, leaving him standing there in the street looking a bit clueless or perhaps insane, depending on how one psychoanalyzed a dude standing there nonchalantly while combat went on around him.
Allen watched as Ty stumbled from the latest attack and recalled him. Outwardly, he didn't look bothered, but inside he was a quite peeved. The hell was this new shit?
"Resist? I ain't resisting nothing, kid. YOU are standing in MY way! So I'll make quick work of your own stupidity for challenging me! Flo! Do it right! Burn this puppet alive with your breath!"
Allen tosses another ball and out comes a rather mean looking Typhlosion. Upon exiting it would ready for a flamethrower and shoot it as soon as possible.
Allen began to think to himself about what other tricks this chick may have. "This Mimikyu is no joke. Normally Ty can take a Mimikyu... This one is hopped up on some crazy shit. What's with that darkness too? Whatever. That puppet is toast."
James, having finished helping the defenseless girl, lets out Asuka and takes to the skies, searching for anyone in trouble and of need. His movements would be visible as he was above the city. Not that it mattered to him. The steel birds weren't going to stop Asuka, she can out-fly a hunk of metal any day. Shirona, who was sitting behind James speaks up.
"James, over there! The building with smashed windows on the first floor! That Steelix is there!"
"I see it! Asuka, take us there! Where it is, is likely that other Commander. I know I saw two, and Allen has one. This one is not getting away!"
"Resist? I ain't resisting nothing, kid. YOU are standing in MY way! So I'll make quick work of your own stupidity for challenging me! Flo! Do it right! Burn this puppet alive with your breath!"
Allen tosses another ball and out comes a rather mean looking Typhlosion. Upon exiting it would ready for a flamethrower and shoot it as soon as possible.
Allen began to think to himself about what other tricks this chick may have. "This Mimikyu is no joke. Normally Ty can take a Mimikyu... This one is hopped up on some crazy shit. What's with that darkness too? Whatever. That puppet is toast."
James, having finished helping the defenseless girl, lets out Asuka and takes to the skies, searching for anyone in trouble and of need. His movements would be visible as he was above the city. Not that it mattered to him. The steel birds weren't going to stop Asuka, she can out-fly a hunk of metal any day. Shirona, who was sitting behind James speaks up.
"James, over there! The building with smashed windows on the first floor! That Steelix is there!"
"I see it! Asuka, take us there! Where it is, is likely that other Commander. I know I saw two, and Allen has one. This one is not getting away!"
Unfortunately for James, Marcosha and her Steelix managed to escape back into the portal, shortly before being overwhelmed by further UPL forces. Seeing Marcosha retreat, Mikhayu then recalled her Mimikyu, sparing it Typhlosion's wrath. She too returned to the portal as the NRE forces begun a full-scale retreat. Throughout Castelia, especially once Burgh, James, and other top-level Trainers began participating, the NRE forces were on full backpedal as they lost multiple battles back to back.
This did leave the option open of the portal itself. It seemed to be a two-way thing given the forces mostly retreated back through it if they could not simply fly back over the ocean themselves. That left the ability to travel straight to the source a very valid strategy if it was taken quickly. The Braixen managing the portal began preparations to close it once the NRE forces got through.
This did leave the option open of the portal itself. It seemed to be a two-way thing given the forces mostly retreated back through it if they could not simply fly back over the ocean themselves. That left the ability to travel straight to the source a very valid strategy if it was taken quickly. The Braixen managing the portal began preparations to close it once the NRE forces got through.
As Asuka flew towards the Steelix, James would see the NRE pull out rapidly and he ordered Asuka to halt as he watched their movements.
"A retreat? I have a bad feeling about this... Well if they're retreating... Allen! Asuka, back to the fountain! Posthaste!"
With a sharp cry, Asuka changed directions and sped towards the fountain where Allen was last seen. That fool was bound to charge in after that girl and get himself in a world of shit. Again.
"HEY! YOU GET BACK HERE YOU COWARD! I'M NOT THROUGH BEATING SENSE INTO YOU!"
Seeing his opponent suddenly turn tail and run away, Allen angrily called out and chased her. But soon a new obstacle would appear in his path, one he knew quite well. Asuka landed in front of Allen, barring his path. Hopping down from her was the ever present Gardevoir and James.
"The hell? What gives, man? I need to teach that kid a lesson!"
"Don't bother. You charge after her, Allen, and you'll end up alone against all of them. That's a portal, if you haven't noticed. And since all of them are pouring into i-"
"Cram it! I can take them!"
"Down one Pokemon and against possibly two people like the one you fought along with what others remain or await on the other side? Even you know that's absurd."
While James' words were infuriating to hear, he was right. Allen hadn't considered the possibility of both those girls fighting him. Just one he could take with his hands behind his back and asleep. In response, Allen clenched his hands into fists and spit on the ground.
"So now what, oh great and mighty James? You gonna fill in for her? I'll beat you down right now!"
Despite his trainer's boasts, Flo, the Typhlosion, wasn't looking very confident. Having been on the recieving end of Shirona's attacks before, he would snort softly, something that caught Allen's attention.
"What? You actually think this Trubbish-hugger can actually beat us?"
"Calm yourself, Allen. Anyway, we should regroup with Emiko. She's on her way so we should go meet her. And no, I'm not ordering you. You're free to run home any time."
"WHAT? You can kiss it if you think I'm running! Take me to this Emiko chick. If this lets me get back at that rock-head and that wimpy puppet-master, I'll do it."
"Alright then. Shirona, know of where Emiko is at the moment? You were watching the skies more than me while I honed in on Allen."
"Yes, I saw her around the bridge, she seems to be on her way back."
"And you're sure it's her?"
"I do not think that anyone else has a ponytail of that size and...fluff."
James chuckles and returns Asuka to her ball and starts running to meet up with the Champion. Allen followed, grumbling about being shown up.
"A retreat? I have a bad feeling about this... Well if they're retreating... Allen! Asuka, back to the fountain! Posthaste!"
With a sharp cry, Asuka changed directions and sped towards the fountain where Allen was last seen. That fool was bound to charge in after that girl and get himself in a world of shit. Again.
"HEY! YOU GET BACK HERE YOU COWARD! I'M NOT THROUGH BEATING SENSE INTO YOU!"
Seeing his opponent suddenly turn tail and run away, Allen angrily called out and chased her. But soon a new obstacle would appear in his path, one he knew quite well. Asuka landed in front of Allen, barring his path. Hopping down from her was the ever present Gardevoir and James.
"The hell? What gives, man? I need to teach that kid a lesson!"
"Don't bother. You charge after her, Allen, and you'll end up alone against all of them. That's a portal, if you haven't noticed. And since all of them are pouring into i-"
"Cram it! I can take them!"
"Down one Pokemon and against possibly two people like the one you fought along with what others remain or await on the other side? Even you know that's absurd."
While James' words were infuriating to hear, he was right. Allen hadn't considered the possibility of both those girls fighting him. Just one he could take with his hands behind his back and asleep. In response, Allen clenched his hands into fists and spit on the ground.
"So now what, oh great and mighty James? You gonna fill in for her? I'll beat you down right now!"
Despite his trainer's boasts, Flo, the Typhlosion, wasn't looking very confident. Having been on the recieving end of Shirona's attacks before, he would snort softly, something that caught Allen's attention.
"What? You actually think this Trubbish-hugger can actually beat us?"
"Calm yourself, Allen. Anyway, we should regroup with Emiko. She's on her way so we should go meet her. And no, I'm not ordering you. You're free to run home any time."
"WHAT? You can kiss it if you think I'm running! Take me to this Emiko chick. If this lets me get back at that rock-head and that wimpy puppet-master, I'll do it."
"Alright then. Shirona, know of where Emiko is at the moment? You were watching the skies more than me while I honed in on Allen."
"Yes, I saw her around the bridge, she seems to be on her way back."
"And you're sure it's her?"
"I do not think that anyone else has a ponytail of that size and...fluff."
James chuckles and returns Asuka to her ball and starts running to meet up with the Champion. Allen followed, grumbling about being shown up.
Touko skidded to a stop on the bridge as some random citizen asked her about some sort of war going on.
"Wherever you've been, you'd better get back there. Some Diancie went all power trippy and established her own freaking Diamond Domain right over in the harbor there, and recently declared war on us. If you're a strong Trainer that can take out the Shadow Obelisks that have popped up and are juicing her up to where not even I'm a match for her, that's great, but for now I have holdouts to mop up and capture. I'm trying to rendezvous with a couple of my friends so we can strike at the enemy territory, so with all respect..."
And then she just gave Wren a hip check out of her way before continuing to the Castelia pier to meet up with James and Allen.
"Ah, James, it's been a while. Good to see you've been well. Who's your friend and why does he look like he wants to battle me? We do not have time for this, we can't just let the NRE retreat to lick their wounds and prepare for the next attack. I managed to catch them by surprise this time by having the troops use guns in addition to their Pokémon, but they won't fall for that again."
"Wherever you've been, you'd better get back there. Some Diancie went all power trippy and established her own freaking Diamond Domain right over in the harbor there, and recently declared war on us. If you're a strong Trainer that can take out the Shadow Obelisks that have popped up and are juicing her up to where not even I'm a match for her, that's great, but for now I have holdouts to mop up and capture. I'm trying to rendezvous with a couple of my friends so we can strike at the enemy territory, so with all respect..."
And then she just gave Wren a hip check out of her way before continuing to the Castelia pier to meet up with James and Allen.
"Ah, James, it's been a while. Good to see you've been well. Who's your friend and why does he look like he wants to battle me? We do not have time for this, we can't just let the NRE retreat to lick their wounds and prepare for the next attack. I managed to catch them by surprise this time by having the troops use guns in addition to their Pokémon, but they won't fall for that again."
Allen put his hands in his pockets and leaned back with a cocky smirk at Emiko's assumption of him.
"Battle you? Psh. I'm just lookin' at you to figure out what James sees in a wimpy-looking girl like you."
"E-Excuse me?"
"Look, you said we were meeting the champion, not your girlfriend. She don't even look that strong. I'd thought you'd go after that Dawn chick you're usually with."
"Ugh... First, leave Dawn out of this. Second, this 'Wimpy-looking" girl is Emiko, the current Unova champion. And third, not my girlfriend."
Shirona found this funny and held back her laughter, even though her face clearly showed she was enjoying the exchange. James just looked at her with a cynical look and she stopped, but kept her smile.
"WHAT? You mean THIS is that brown-haired pup I heard going up against Iris?"
Allen would then look over Emiko again with more scrutiny. Obviously, he can't sense power or anything so he just scoffs.
"You don't look too tough. But whatever, soldier boy here wants new marching orders. He said listening can help me burn down a certain few people so I'm here. For now."
"R-Right... Emiko, this is Allen. He's the um... rival, I told you of. Anyway, those people retreated back when they found the force too hard to overcome. However, I think it is only temporary. They are more than likely to try again but come with a stronger force. If memory serves, each champion was visited by a trainer. While the one you faced used Melaine herself, the others did not. So there are trainers under her command that can at least match an Elite in power. I wouldn't be surprised if such a person were to head the next attempt at an invasion. If not, they may try and proceed to use their portals to get into the other cities"
"The hell? Any moron knows if you're protecting a region, you don't pool into a single city. Too easy to get around. Also, what in Arceus' name is going on here? Invasions? You mean that wasn't just some Grimer-pile of a cult?"
"If it were, things would be a lot easier to handle, tell you what. No. That 'Rock-head' is launching full-scale invasions on the various regions to conquer and rule over as a self-appointed Crown Princess."
"Conceited bitch... I wasn't done thrashing the regions, what right she got to this?"
"Sadly, she herself has strength to provide adequate backing for her claims of conquering. She is a rock type at the very least and she took a Water Spout from a untouched Jellicent and showed no signs of harm. She was also able to make short work by herself of the entirety of the Unovian Elite Four, Champion included. But let us set that aside and for-...Fur.. James?"
"For-Mu-Late. Yes, we need to formulate a plan of action and get to it before the next strike.
"So what, she can walk through anything like a Castform in the rain? Pull the other one, blue-skin. Nothing can take a weakness hit that strong and shrug it off. Anyway, let's let bushy here talk. What's the plan for making that Crystal freak cry?"
James sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. He also cast a glance to Emiko as if asking for her to go easy on him.
"Battle you? Psh. I'm just lookin' at you to figure out what James sees in a wimpy-looking girl like you."
"E-Excuse me?"
"Look, you said we were meeting the champion, not your girlfriend. She don't even look that strong. I'd thought you'd go after that Dawn chick you're usually with."
"Ugh... First, leave Dawn out of this. Second, this 'Wimpy-looking" girl is Emiko, the current Unova champion. And third, not my girlfriend."
Shirona found this funny and held back her laughter, even though her face clearly showed she was enjoying the exchange. James just looked at her with a cynical look and she stopped, but kept her smile.
"WHAT? You mean THIS is that brown-haired pup I heard going up against Iris?"
Allen would then look over Emiko again with more scrutiny. Obviously, he can't sense power or anything so he just scoffs.
"You don't look too tough. But whatever, soldier boy here wants new marching orders. He said listening can help me burn down a certain few people so I'm here. For now."
"R-Right... Emiko, this is Allen. He's the um... rival, I told you of. Anyway, those people retreated back when they found the force too hard to overcome. However, I think it is only temporary. They are more than likely to try again but come with a stronger force. If memory serves, each champion was visited by a trainer. While the one you faced used Melaine herself, the others did not. So there are trainers under her command that can at least match an Elite in power. I wouldn't be surprised if such a person were to head the next attempt at an invasion. If not, they may try and proceed to use their portals to get into the other cities"
"The hell? Any moron knows if you're protecting a region, you don't pool into a single city. Too easy to get around. Also, what in Arceus' name is going on here? Invasions? You mean that wasn't just some Grimer-pile of a cult?"
"If it were, things would be a lot easier to handle, tell you what. No. That 'Rock-head' is launching full-scale invasions on the various regions to conquer and rule over as a self-appointed Crown Princess."
"Conceited bitch... I wasn't done thrashing the regions, what right she got to this?"
"Sadly, she herself has strength to provide adequate backing for her claims of conquering. She is a rock type at the very least and she took a Water Spout from a untouched Jellicent and showed no signs of harm. She was also able to make short work by herself of the entirety of the Unovian Elite Four, Champion included. But let us set that aside and for-...Fur.. James?"
"For-Mu-Late. Yes, we need to formulate a plan of action and get to it before the next strike.
"So what, she can walk through anything like a Castform in the rain? Pull the other one, blue-skin. Nothing can take a weakness hit that strong and shrug it off. Anyway, let's let bushy here talk. What's the plan for making that Crystal freak cry?"
James sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. He also cast a glance to Emiko as if asking for her to go easy on him.
Touko just stood there, crossing her arms impatiently until Allen was done making assumptions about her strength based on appearance. "The plan is, something's juicing her up to the point that she can sweep even the likes of you. They're called Shadow Obelisks. No doubt they'll be well guarded, and they're popping up all over the map, polluting the wilderness nearby and generally just making a mess of things, which is why we need strong Trainers to go in and destroy them to make her vulnerable. I can also confirm that she does also have Champion-level trainers that answer directly to her, so I need to be on standby to coordinate regional defenses and generally put out fires if one of them shows up. Same with the rest of the champions under Iris-sama. This leaves wandering Trainers like you two strapping young lads to go in and take care of those Obelisks. You can even make a contest out of it, if you like."
The brunette allowed herself a small smirk. Allen seemed like the type that would hold his breath for six minutes if you told him that his rival could do it for five, so getting him to do something was easy. She just had to frame it in a way that made it look like a chance to prove himself. "However, I was hoping to harry the retreating forces and maybe gain some information about their home base, and I can't do that without some strong backup. Burgh is busy mopping up stragglers and taking prisoners for interrogation. Whatever your decision, make it quickly before they get away, then act on it without hesitation! Iku yo!"
The brunette allowed herself a small smirk. Allen seemed like the type that would hold his breath for six minutes if you told him that his rival could do it for five, so getting him to do something was easy. She just had to frame it in a way that made it look like a chance to prove himself. "However, I was hoping to harry the retreating forces and maybe gain some information about their home base, and I can't do that without some strong backup. Burgh is busy mopping up stragglers and taking prisoners for interrogation. Whatever your decision, make it quickly before they get away, then act on it without hesitation! Iku yo!"
"Contest? Bah, we both know I'll win anyway."
"Allen, this isn't the time for petty squabbles. I want you to use your head for once, where do you think they'd be?"
Allen took up a thinking pose and mulled it over with some thought before giving his response, "Honestly, they wouldn't be pooled into a single region. Normally when I play games with that mechanic, they try to shoehorn a plot device to make you travel the world for them all. So if something is pumping energy into this sack of coal, they're not all going to be here. Ones that are, are probably guarded and in stupid to find places that are so out of the way it hurts. So I'd honestly say somewhere in like White Forest with all its gimmicks I've heard of, or that chasm area. Those places would be ideal, I think."
"Gives us a decent starting place. I figured they wouldn't be out in the open and would likely be hidden to the best they could do. Alright. That gives me some leads to look into.
"Hey, slow down asshole. I'm not about to let you go off and inspect the region by yourself! You pick an area to inspect and I'll take another. I'll catch up after I'm done hanging around here. Floofy here mentioned prisoners. And any video gamer worth his consoles knows, prisoners do a lot of talking for hints. I'm sticking to see if any are here and beat 'em if needed."
James paused for a while to think about things he could say but decided against it and let Allen do his thing. Asuka popped out of her ball and and both James and Shirona got on. Without further input, they took off to go survey the areas and look for immediate environmental changes that would denote an Obelisk. This left Allen standing with Emiko.
"So, what now? Where do you think these prisoners'd be kept, miss champ?"
"Allen, this isn't the time for petty squabbles. I want you to use your head for once, where do you think they'd be?"
Allen took up a thinking pose and mulled it over with some thought before giving his response, "Honestly, they wouldn't be pooled into a single region. Normally when I play games with that mechanic, they try to shoehorn a plot device to make you travel the world for them all. So if something is pumping energy into this sack of coal, they're not all going to be here. Ones that are, are probably guarded and in stupid to find places that are so out of the way it hurts. So I'd honestly say somewhere in like White Forest with all its gimmicks I've heard of, or that chasm area. Those places would be ideal, I think."
"Gives us a decent starting place. I figured they wouldn't be out in the open and would likely be hidden to the best they could do. Alright. That gives me some leads to look into.
"Hey, slow down asshole. I'm not about to let you go off and inspect the region by yourself! You pick an area to inspect and I'll take another. I'll catch up after I'm done hanging around here. Floofy here mentioned prisoners. And any video gamer worth his consoles knows, prisoners do a lot of talking for hints. I'm sticking to see if any are here and beat 'em if needed."
James paused for a while to think about things he could say but decided against it and let Allen do his thing. Asuka popped out of her ball and and both James and Shirona got on. Without further input, they took off to go survey the areas and look for immediate environmental changes that would denote an Obelisk. This left Allen standing with Emiko.
"So, what now? Where do you think these prisoners'd be kept, miss champ?"
The setting changes from Castelia City to Unova Route 4
Soaring through the air is Asuka, effortlessly carrying her two passengers, James and Shirona. James was looking at a map while they flew and Shirona was looking around them. Suddenly though, a small knee-jerk of feeling pinged in her mind. Curious, Shirona focuses her psychic energy and manages to pick up a direction of energy, faint as it is from their distance.
"James, I feel something to the East. Shall we check?"
"Mmm? That so, eh? Hmm... A small detour would be fine. Asuka, to the East. We have a lead."
Without complaint, the Staraptor changed her direction with an elegant curve in the air and soared towards the direction she was ordered to head for. As they flew in the direction, that strange feeling Shirona was getting started to get stronger to the point she no longer needed to focus on it. Asuka suddenly slowed down to a cautious speed and soared much higher than normal. Shirona, concerned, asks Asuka a question in poke-speak.
"Is something the matter, Asuka?"
"I can see tents and guards. Only a couple of guards out though but they seem armed. I also don't like the look of those rocks. I took to the skies more than usual to hopefully avoid detection while you guys think of something. I'll fly around and try to look like a normal bird."
Shirona nodded and tapped a confused James on the shoulder and relayed what was said to him. He thought for a moment before speaking.
"Floating rocks, tents and armed people... I thought it was just my eyes going when I saw discolouration, but if Asuka is seeing stuff too, best to check it out. This has to be related to this Diance issue. Asuka, make a good distance and land. We'll approach on foot. We don't know what those things are capable of, if anything."
Asuka flew another 50 meters East, passing the Crystal. Assuming she is safe to land, the Staraptor flapped her wings a couple times, signaling James and Shirona to hold on. Once she feels that they're ready, she dive bombs the area below. Close to the ground, Asuka would spread her wings and force an air current under her to slow her descent before landing. James and Shirona would disembark and Asuka was returned to her ball.
"Right. Let's see what we can find before we're spotted or found out."
With that, he and Shirona moved close to the Shadow Crystal, having landed a good distance away from it. Was there anything to fear? Was landing so far away really needed? They'll find out soon enough.
"James, I feel something to the East. Shall we check?"
"Mmm? That so, eh? Hmm... A small detour would be fine. Asuka, to the East. We have a lead."
Without complaint, the Staraptor changed her direction with an elegant curve in the air and soared towards the direction she was ordered to head for. As they flew in the direction, that strange feeling Shirona was getting started to get stronger to the point she no longer needed to focus on it. Asuka suddenly slowed down to a cautious speed and soared much higher than normal. Shirona, concerned, asks Asuka a question in poke-speak.
"Is something the matter, Asuka?"
"I can see tents and guards. Only a couple of guards out though but they seem armed. I also don't like the look of those rocks. I took to the skies more than usual to hopefully avoid detection while you guys think of something. I'll fly around and try to look like a normal bird."
Shirona nodded and tapped a confused James on the shoulder and relayed what was said to him. He thought for a moment before speaking.
"Floating rocks, tents and armed people... I thought it was just my eyes going when I saw discolouration, but if Asuka is seeing stuff too, best to check it out. This has to be related to this Diance issue. Asuka, make a good distance and land. We'll approach on foot. We don't know what those things are capable of, if anything."
Asuka flew another 50 meters East, passing the Crystal. Assuming she is safe to land, the Staraptor flapped her wings a couple times, signaling James and Shirona to hold on. Once she feels that they're ready, she dive bombs the area below. Close to the ground, Asuka would spread her wings and force an air current under her to slow her descent before landing. James and Shirona would disembark and Asuka was returned to her ball.
"Right. Let's see what we can find before we're spotted or found out."
With that, he and Shirona moved close to the Shadow Crystal, having landed a good distance away from it. Was there anything to fear? Was landing so far away really needed? They'll find out soon enough.