Pearl
*The exterior of the haunted house looked convincing. The building itself looked like it's been standing for centuries. The wood that it was made of rotted with moss covering. Webs from Ariados and Spinack were littered everywhere from the ceilings down to the floor.*
Josephine
Monika didn't really have much to do, so she decided to go to the boardwalk, she stumbled upon the haunted house. She observed it, "Hm... It looks pretty nice.." Mimikyu was in love with this place, he started jumping around with excitement.
Larry
He looks up at the building in interest and had to force a laugh. He's not scared of any ghost-type! ~~Dunno know about human ghosts, though.~~ "This all seems kiddish, to be honest," He comments and put his arms behind his head. "I'm not sure if I should join you two in this." If Iris and Red went in themselves, they get to have a moment alone too. Build the bonds and all of that. He waves to the couple. "Go ahead, kiddies."
Josephine
She looked to the side and noticed Red, Raihan, and Iris. "Oh! Hai Red!" She smiled and walked over to them, trying her best to ignore Raihan.
Elizabeth
"Stop calling us kiddies!" *Iris puffed up her cheeks.* "You're coming with us let's go!" *She grabbed Red by the hand and entered the to the building.*
Pearl
*Red waved to Monika as he entered the building as he was following Iris. The red capped fellow made sure to stay close to Iris. He didn't want her to wander off by herself.*
Larry
"What a pain..." Raihan was thinking of ditching the two in there as an attempt to play stupid Cupid but he notices Monika. "Ah great. What are you doing here alone?" He's not sure if he wants to be alone with her at the moment. He was having fun too.
Josephine
"Leon's sick, so I just came to see the sights, and the sight I'm lookin at isn't a very good one." She seemed irritated when he started talking to her. Mimikyu started to hiss at him.
Elizabeth
Iris looked around the place it was dark and she couldn't see a thing. "What kinds of things do you think are lurking around here?" She said teasingly, but she stayed close to Red. "Hopefully nothing pops up or anything!"
Larry
"I'm not seeing much of anything either," He retorts before turning back to the haunted building. *"Ah, screw this."* Raihan decided to go in the haunted attraction anyway. Anywhere could be better than to complain with this girl. He brushes aside the cobwebs at the entrance. "See ya," He called Monika.
Josephine
She put her hands on her hips, she wanted to go in there too, so a few moments after he went in, Monika went in too, just so that it didn't look like she was following him.
Pearl
*With a small laugh, he sent out his Pikachu. "Chu!", the yellow rodent rodent climbed up on top of Red's head. Using its electrical cheek sacs, his Pikachu glowed a faint yellow. Inside the haunted was still dark as the night sky. He patted Iris on the back in reassurance. As long as she sticks with him, they will be fine.*
Elizabeth
"Thanks pikachu!" Iris smiled patting the yellow rodent on the head. She heard some footsteps approaching them, it was probably Raihan. She halted for a lottle waiting for Raihan to catch up with them. "Hah and he said this place was kiddish." *Is that him? That better be him.*
Larry
He approach the two who's obviously Red and Iris (he can see them from Pikachu's light). When Raihan stands just from the glow of Pikachu's electricity, he leaps at the two with a "Boo!" His arms raised while smiling his toothy grin. It's cheap but he doesn't mind getting them startled for the whole thing.
Elizabeth
Astonished, Iris let out a high pitched shriek and she hugged Red tightly. "Ahhh!" Losing her footing, she tumbled onto Red. The girl frowned at Raihan "What the heck was that for?"
Pearl
*Red jumped from Raihan suddenly popping out like that. His heart raced quite a bit. The boy fell onto the floor with Iris on top of him. He chuckled at Raihan for scaring them like that.*
Josephine
She heard all the commotion and ran over, "Oh my! Are you guys alright!?" She held out a hand to help them up, she looked at Raihan and rolled her eyes, of course it was him.
Larry
"Ohmygosh! I got you guys! I got you guys so hard! You got that, Rotom?" He looks to his side and his trusty phone was recording their reactions. "That was priceless. Sorry sorry, I have to post that." He offers the two a hand but see that Monika have budged in. "Why are you following us?"
Josephine
"I'm not following you!" She gritted her teeth, "I can be in here too!" There is quite alot of tension between Raihan and Monika, somebody should probably calm them down.
Elizabeth
Iris took Monika's hand and got up dusting off her dress. "Thanks," She then helped Red out. "We're fine. You got us good! " She smirked. "Oh but don't worry Red and I will think of some kind if plot to get you back!" She noticed the two didn't seem to be in good terms. "Hey it's fine we're all here to have fun. Relax."She said to Monika.
Pearl
*Red nodded in agreement. He didn't like the tension between Raihan and Monika. He isn't the type to settle disputes like this. Instead, he hid behind Iris, hoping this argument doesn't escalate.*
Josephine
She looked over at Iris and sighed, "Fine.." She went over and patted Red's shoulder, "How have you been? It's been awhile since I've seen you!" She smiled at him.
Pearl
*Red didn't have much to say much to say. He just tipped his hat and nodded. That was his way of saying "I'm doing good". Grabbing a hankercheif, he wiped the dust off of his clothes and then offered it to Iris.*
Larry
Raihan scoffs before he starts walking forward. "C'mon, can't you two catch up later? I want to see something exciting." He's just a bit sour to be in the same presence as Monika. He walks out from Pikachu's glow and into the dark, unsuspecting of anything scary to pop up but WHOOSH! Karma, because a Gourgeist pop it's head up from the floor and screams at him. "Wh-what the-!" He stumbles back into the light, falling to his butt from his unbalance.
Elizabeth
"Thanks!" Iris took the handkerchief from Red and wiped her dress. Out of the blue, a Gourgeist came up and scared Raihan. What sight! Iris burst out laughing. The girl walked up to him and offered him a hand, "Serves you right!"
Pearl
*Seeing Raihan get scared like that made the red capped boy burst out laughing too. He laughed so much that tears formed at the corner of his eye. After laughing for quite some time, Red helped Iris get Raihan back on his feet.*
Josephine
She also started bursting out laughing, she needed a minute to get her composure back together, eventually she calmed down and walked over to Raihan. "Was that exciting enough for you?"
Larry
After his hammering heart calms down, Raihan realized what happened and lifts his headband slightly over his eyes in embarrassment. "Sh-shut up! That was a cheap jumpscare!" ~~Even though he did the same thing to Red and Iris earlier.~~ "I wouldn't be scared otherwise." He let them help him up. Standing up, he rubbing the back of his neck and look toward the darkness. "Uh, so...? Who's gonna take the lead?" He sure as heck not gonna have another ghost-type up in his face. That "Excitement" Was uncalled for.
Josephine
"Me, of course, I am a ghost type trainer after all." She stepped infront of him, "This haunted house better not be a waste of my time." *'and sanity..'* She mumbled under her breath.
Elizabeth
"Oh really? I was thinking..." Iris looked to Red and nudged him, "Would you like to lead the way as well?" She held Red's arm, she did not want to lead the way and get freaked out by another one of those stupid jumpscares! She at least want someone to be in front of her that way it wouldn't be too startling for her.
Pearl
*Red nodded at Iris. He didn't mind her holding on to him. The haunted mansion was already getting him startled. He continued to hold onto Iris's arm while his Pikachu sat on top of her head. "Ka!", the mouse loved how comfortable it is resting on the dragon girl's hair*
Larry
"Good, good. Lead the way, Raihan steps behind the rest of the group. "I'll make sure nobody gets left behind." He looks back at where they came from. *"Damn, where is the entrance?"* He would've booked it if he saw it but it seemed have closed off. Probably by a Pokémon or something. He places his hands in his pocket to play it off cool.
Josephine
She could tell that Raihan was a little scared, but she decided not to say anything. She started walking forward and motioning to the others, telling them to follow her, her eyes turned from yellow to purple in the blink of an eye also.
Elizabeth
As they continued walking, Iris asked Red curiously, "You think that little guest that
Messed with your room came from this place?" The hallway which they were walking on started getting colder. "What a convenience to wear a dress at a time like this," The girl sighed.
Pearl
*Red nodded at Iris. Gengar could have been formerly living here. Realizing how cold it has been, Red took off his jacket and put around Iris. He didn't want her to be constantly rubbing her shoulders. After all he didn't mind the cold. As the room got colder, he wrapped his arm around Iris, keeping her closer to him.*
Elizabeth
It started getting warmer all of a sudden. It definetly wasn't Red's jacket, because what good could that do. Maybe the warmth was from something else? She shook her head trying to move away from him a little. "You might catch a cold you should probably keep your jacket with you."
Larry
The group would walk by a bunch of coffins that are propped up against the wall. Raihan can't even tease Iris and Red from their mushiness because he welcomes the change of pace from the spooky atmosphere. Then, one coffin from the wall would tremble a little and it creak open. Bits of shadow escapes from it and the group could feel as though something is gripping their ankles. Raihan quickly turns and kick at whatever that is. "Back off!" He kicks at the darkness crazily to scare this haze away.
Josephine
She rolled her eyes, "Maybe I'll stay close to you just so that you don't break the haunted house." She walked over and stood next to Raihan, letting Red and Iris lead the way.
Larry
Distracted from trying to keep the spirits at bay Raihan didn't notice when Monika went to his side, he turns around too quickly and almost elbowed her. "D-Dont do that!" He points at her while taking a step back. That's when a shadow arm weave itself around Raihan's shoulders. When he glances over to what it was, a smile with jagged teeth and bloodshot eyes stared at him. "Aha..." Raihan trembles at first. Then he suddenly yells out. "AAAA!" He tries to jump in Monika's arms like Scooby does to Shaggy.
Pearl
*Red laughed as he walked closer to Iris. He noticed that she started to get goosebumps on her arms. He insisted that she should keep his jacket on her. The cold in the haunted house was nothing compared to the summit of Mt. Silver.*
Josephine
She caught him and got a little flustered, "Calm yourself, you're not in danger." She ruffled with his hair a little, just to get him a little mad.
Elizabeth
Iris started laughing at Raihan, "Another jumpscare huh? Pretty kiddish right?" She continued walking. One of the doors near the hallway started aggressively knocking only stopping for a few seconds. Startled she went closer to Red and hugged him tightly. The doorknob started to vigorously throttle as if it were going to open. , "Ahh!!"
Larry
Raihan quickly climbs off of Monika. "I know I'm not! That one was also a cheap jumpscare!" He feverishly nods over to Iris in agreement before staring over at the laughing Cofagrigus that retreated its shadow back into its coffin and close itself up. When she ruffle his hair, he slap her hand away. "Miss me with that...!" He can't believe something like this is getting his nerves so high. That knocking is loud enough to catch Raihan off guard as well and he almost trip over himself.
Josephine
She giggled, "Whatever you say~" She notices him almost trip over himself, "Are you sure you're okay?" She had some sympathy in her voice. She tried to make sure Red and Iris couldn't hear them. "If you want, I can get Gengar to take us out of here... Besides.." He looked over to the two, "They might need some alone time~"
Larry
He really didn't feel like leaving the two since they amused him so much with the "Power of love," ~~And because he feels like a big brother to them~~, but Raihan's plan all along was to leave Red and Iris be anyway. "N-nah, we can stay," He insists. "But we'll give them space to do... Whatever. I'm not scared. I'll go through with this!" How could he call himself the strongest gym leader of Galar if he can't survive a fake haunted house?
Josephine
She raised an eyebrow, "Alright then.." She kept on walking with him, making sure they kept their distance between Iris and Red.
Pearl
*Red ran away from the apparition while holding onto Iris's hand. Panting, he realized that they were separated from Raihan and Monika. At least they have Pikachu with them to light the way. The Kanto boy turned to Iris, wondering what they should do next.*
Elizabeth
"Let's just keep going," She held onto the boy together, knowing he was a little frightened. Perhaps it was the loud noises. Iris had no idea what to do next other than try to find a way out of here. She skimmed through the area while proceeding the place with caution. She thought to herself, " *Maybe getting into the windows? Are there even windows here?! We shouldn't be too scared it's just a haunted attraction after all. None of the guys there are willing to hurt us.*
Larry
Raihan also proceeds with caution. He notices the kids racing ahead and reach out to them. "Oi, kids...!" But they were already too far in the dark. Luckily they can be spotted by Pikachu's light but now Raihan is alone with Monika of all people. He sighs and turns his head away from her while trying to walk calmly through the place. Swinging chainsaws and knives would be overhead and demented cackling could be heard among the walls. Trying to distract himself, he asks Monika, "Why are you pretending to care? Just laugh at me like you should."
Josephine
She felt offended by that comment, "You think I'm that type of person?" She looked down and wrapped her arms around herself, she didn't want anyone to think of her like that. "Sorry.." She scratched the back of her head, "I care for everyone, no matter who they are!" She smiled at him, actually being friendly towards him for the first time.
Pearl
*Red patted Iris's head in reassurance. As long as she's with him, the girl shouldn't have anything to worry about. Since Pikachu is with them, he wondered if Iris would take out one of her fearsome Pokemon like Hydreigon. Maybe a dark type Pokemon can usher them their out of this place. Nudging his head on hers, he pointed at her bag.*
Elizabeth
"What about my bag?" She asked Red puzzled, she looked to see if there was anything that might help. Unfortunately, the girl left her pokeballs behind in her room. The noises coming from the hallways were unnerving and she continued to stay close to Red, clinging to his arm once again. "How about we run? Run till we find something?"
Pearl
*Red sighed knowing that he doesn't have a dark type himself. Iris was right, if they continue to run, they might find the exit. If they can, through these props and ghosts. He agreed with Iris and continued to hold onto her arm*
Elizabeth
Iris took a deep breath, "1...2..3..Go! Ahhhh!!!" She held onto Red's hand running as fast as they can. They stumbled every now and then from the pop ups in the house, but continued to move foward.
Larry
Raihan still doesn't buy it and he narrows at his eyes skeptically. "What do you want-" He starts before hearing some screaming from Iris ahead. "Wh-whoa... Something frightening must really be all the way up there, huh...?" He takes a step back and his hands would clench and unclench at his sides.
Josephine
The scream even scared Monika and she clutched onto his arm. "I... Aha.." She bit her lip and started shaking a little bit.
Larry
He notices Monika is jittery too and that somehow made him feel better. "I wonder what's up there..." He holds his hands up to his mouth and shouts to Iris and Red. "Hey, you lot! Are you okay?" Just as he did, a loud banging would be heard at both sides of Raihan and Monika, sounding as if a crazed murderer was going to break out and grab them. Roaring and grumbling could be heard.
Josephine
She yelped and stuffed her face into his shoulder. Mimikyu was kind of scared too, and was clutching onto Monika's leg. "I-I don't think this is apart of the haunted house.."
Pearl
*As they continued to run, Red had his face whacked and fell backwards. A washed out Pikachu rag doll fell on his face. Startled, Red threw the doll at the wall without a moment to waste. He looked at Iris and placed a fist onto his chest in pride. However, that feeling of triumph had to be cut short. The rag doll looked at the two enraged, having two shadowy arms protrude underneath its body. "Kaa!!", Pikachu yelped, hiding inside of Iris's abundant hair.*
Larry
"Oi." He leans away from her and visibly sweats when she tries hiding against him. He's even more unbelieved when even her Mimikyu seems scared. "Seriously! You look as creepy as all of this!" He tries dragging Monika along while his knees feel weak from the banging and growling of the murders at the other side of the wall. Why does he have the feeling that they'll "Break" Out of a wall and give chase? "Let's hurry the heck out of here...!" He drags Monika along more, hoping to catch up with the other two and exiting this place.
Elizabeth
Iris's jaw dropped as the shadows under Mimikyu started getting larger and larger. That thing was **Pissed**. Without a thought, Iris got up and grabbed Red's wrist running as fast as she can. "Red you didn't think that was a pokemon?!" She shouted, looking at him. She was in the brink of tears. "Where's the HECK is the exit?! Aahh!!!!"
Josephine
She was trying her best not to cry, she would look like such a fool. She wiped away the tears that were starting to form in her eyes. She adjusted her Z-Ring so that she's ready incase anybody tries to come out and attack.
Larry
Yep. Just as Raihan thought, something broke out a fake wall. It tower above them with glowing eyes and heavy breathing. In the dark, it's hard to tell what this creature is but it looks like it's hungry. It might as well be the devil itself with the ring of fire around its neck (Incineroar). Raihan pretty much hauls Monika on him so that he could sidestep around the creature and just *Yeet* Out of there. While he runs in long strides, yelling, he runs into the other two and slightly stumbles over. "Wh-what- more?!"
Pearl
*"**SKRRREEEEEEE!!!**", the Mimikyu dragged its body towards the two at lightning speed. "Argh!", Red ran faster as that rag doll was already a foot away from them. In panic, Red kicked a dusty shelf at it. Using its razor sharp claws, the Mimikyu cut the furniture with ease.*
Josephine
She quickly took out Gengar, "G-Get us out of here..!" Gengar realized what was happening and teleported the both of them outside the house.
Elizabeth
Iris looked over at Pikachu who was hiding in her hair. As they were drawing close to the entrance, Iris paused and looked over at the Mimikyu. "Pikachu use thunderbolt!" The Pikachu jumped out of the girl's hair and with their electrical cheeks, shocked the Mimikyu in order to hinder it. "I think we're good from there!" Pikachu jumped onto the girl's shoulder. She took Red's hand and ran, finally reaching close to the exit.
Larry
He notices him and Monika are outside and squint against the sun. "Wha..." He clambers back up when he realized that they weren't in the haunted house anymore. "Why did you bring us out?" He says this with almost crazed eyes. "Those kids, they might need help...!" And he realizes what he's saying and tries to calm down. When did he decide to care? The legendary trainer and Drayden's daughter could manage their own. Especially against something fake like this.
Josephine
She whimpered and looked away, "S-Sorry..!" She was shaking and almost crying. She yelled at Gengar, "GIVE ME THE FUCKING DOLL!" Gengar quickly reached into his body and pulled out a doll and gave it to her. She ripped it's head off and teared it to shreds. She inhaled and exhaled, "Alright... That's better.."
Larry
Raihan slowly backs away from seeing this, holding up his hands. *"Dammit, where is Leon when you need him? I know he's sick, but still!"* He clears his throat and adjusts himself. "You should go home and rest~" He tries to say lightly.
Josephine
She looked at him, and put her head down. "Okay.." She stuffed her hands in her pockets and bit her lip. "Sorry for everything.." Gengar patted her back and glared at Raihan, *"Bitch, im so close to fucking you up."* He said to him through telekinesis.
Pearl
*At last, the two made out alive from that mansion. Red panted and hugged Iris in relief as way of thanking her for saving him from that Mimikyu. He then sees the torn up doll, looking at Raihan and Monica awkwardly. Turning away from the two, he whistled to kill the silence*
Larry
"What did I do?! I'm saying it how I see it!" He exclaims back at the Gengar. What was he supposed to do? Give her a damn shoulder to cry on? It's already awkward enough that they're fighting for Leon, but having to comfort her? That's Leon's job. "Fine... Are you oka-" Before he could approach Monika and ask for her wellbeing, it seems the other two finally beat the haunted house "Ey! You guys survived!" He waves at them, trying to change the subject.
Josephine
She turned away and stood up, "I'm tired, have a nice day you three." Her tone was cold and kind of irritated. She put her hands in her pockets and walked towards the mansion.
Elizabeth
Iris blinked looking at the doll that was lying on the floor. *Did that girl just do that? Yikes..* This was probably some personal matters of Raihan's which her and Red probably shouldn't get involved with. Iris shook her head and waving back, "Red accidently angered one of the pokemon there, so we were running for our dear lives. I got a knack out of it though, Pikachu was a lifesaver!" Pikachu popped out of Iris's hair and nuzzled his cheek aganist hers. The cheeks were electrical so it shocked the girl a bit.
Pearl
*Red dug in his bag to give his Pikachu an Oran berry. "Pii!", the yellow mouse squeaked in delight, happily eating the berry. He greeted Raihan by tipping his hat.*
Larry
Raihan's mood is down because Monika. He feels pathetic for not being able to lend her support when she probably needed it, stubborn by his own feelings. "Hey guys. That sounded like fun," He says in a solemn tone while pulling out his Rotomphone to mess around with for no reason.
Elizabeth
"Yeah it sure was!" Iris noticed he wasn't in the highest spirits, he and that girl must've gotten into some kind of dispute. She patted Raihan and the back and smiled, "Are there any rides you'd like to go to? Or maybe we can get some more food? Ah we can also, I mean if you want to.. Maybe tell us what's up? It's good to let your problems out every now and then, rather than keeping quiet." The dragon girl suggested.
Pearl
*Red looked over at Raihan, figuring out how to cheer him up. If the boy recalled, he remembered falling face down in the restaurant. That made Raihan crack up! Attempting to do a backflip, instead, Red fell on the floor.*
Larry
Surprisingly, Raihan enjoyed the comfort that Iris was giving him. He doesn't have any intentions to tell her his problems, though, since it's something stupid. At least, to Raihan it is. He was about to suggest they go get a snack when Red backflipped and faceplant the floor. Raihan's eyes widen for a second, before his whole face lifted and he laugh out from what he just saw. "What's up with that?! Arceus, Red! I didn't know you were so clumsy!" But he can tell that the both of them are trying their best to cheer him up and he's grateful for it. "Don't worry 'bout it!" He reassures them with some of the same energy he had before. "Let's go on another ride, eh? What about... Bumper cars?" ~~It's going to be a war zone there.~~
Elizabeth
Iris laughed as she helped Red up."Bumper cars?!" The sound of it excited the girl and her expression lit up. "Oh it's on! I'm totally going to beat you both. I may be small but don't underestimate me!" She winked at the two of them.