Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]
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				Title: <strong>Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 05:41:48</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">Welcome to Black Paradise</span><br><br><em>"If you know you have the ability to do something, and you know that there is a need, then assume that nobody else will do it. Be the one to act." ~ Micah "Norman" Oak</em><br><br>RP Main Theme: "We Don't Need Another Hero" ~ Northern Kings (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKwQKqQ8MMY#ws)<br><br>Greetings, and welcome to a voyage that's sure to be a defining moment in your life. If you're not ready to embrace what the world has for you...if you don't have what it takes...then now is the time for you to retreat before the darkness claims you as its own.<br><br>This journey of souls will take you on paths you never knew existed, and your paths will cross with those of other people who are on the same journey as you: life. What affect you have on them, and what affect you have on the world is entirely up to you.<br><br>Make your place in a slowly descending world full of people who all want to make a place--and a name--for themselves.<br><br><br><em><strong>Black Paradise Ascension Is...</strong></em><br><br>Everything that you make of it. This is your RP, and your character's story. While there is a backbone structure to the plot that holds it in place and keeps it moving in one general direction, the number of sub plots and the paths that your characters take personally is ENTIRELY up to you.<br><br>BPA is a unique blend of Adventure RP and Fan Fiction, computer program and creativity, crossover and single universe. It is, for all intents and purposes, a pokemon RP. However, it derives its story from multiple games. From Dragon Warrior to Dragon Quest Monsters to Rune Factory, plots and tales have been combined and fit into the pokemon world to create one single and very grand pokemon universe. You'll learn much more about the history and past of this universe as you play with us. For now, just take your character and dive in, feet first.<br><br><em><strong>Before You Post...</strong></em><br><br>Please remember to make sure that you address all of the following:<br><br>1. Be sure that you read and fully understand the Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension RP Rules. (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119741.0)<br><br>2. Create your character for approval in the Black Paradise Ascension Recruitment Thread. (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119561.0)<br><br>3. Review the Basics of Training if you plan on wielding pokemon in battle and be sure to download the Pokemon Online Battle Client (http://pokemon-online.eu/) if you haven't already. Build your team accordingly.<br><br>4. Read this introductory post in its entirety.<br><br>5. Make your entry into BPA an interesting one. Remember, this is a story. Let's all try to contribute only our very best. Anything less could easily take away from the experience for everyone. <br><br>6. Ask questions if you need to. The OOC/FAQ thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119745.0) is always open. Whether about the story, the characters, the rules, or anything related, you can pm me or post your OOC comments/concerns anytime. I always welcome questions, ideas, and suggestions, and will also try to keep the FAQ maintained and updated. If I am not on to answer you immediately, I will do so as soon as I get the chance.<br><br>7. Most importantly, just HAVE FUN!!! Be your character and indulge yourself in this fantasy world. There's no shame in playing a good game. And if you don't think you can have fun, well... Let's just say you're in the wrong place XD. <br><br>---<br><br><strong>Prologue</strong><br><br>For so many, monsters form the focal point of their lives. It's been this way for centuries. Few even know of a time when monsters and humans did not work side by side, mutually benefiting one another. Raising and training monsters for protection is a viable profession. Researching them is a respected form of public service, and very few people have not owned a monster at least once in their lives. Pokemon live among us all. They are our friends and our family, and they bond to us on an individual basis. Nearly everyone believes in living peacefully with them and expanding society with their aid.<br><br>In some cases, humans and monsters even engage in acts of profane intimacy. And while that is not the socially accepted norm, it is becoming more and more common.<br><br>These are the ties that bind.<br><br>But it wasn't always this way.<br><br>Some thousands upon thousands of years ago, this planet was pure, free of humans and monsters as well. It wasn't until the end of the old world that everything changed. Before then, in that brilliant land of Terca Lumereis-- the "World of Light"-- humans lived and advanced with great technological leaps and bounds. It was a time of magic, of swordplay, and of harnessing massive amounts of power for the benefit of human kind. One such power delivered the promise of eternal prosperity. The balance of the light and dark, good and evil, yin and yang in the world itself was discovered and captured for human empowerment. They called it Aer, and learned to amplify and control it with mysterious and beautiful structures known as Blastia.<br><br>The cores that formed the Blastia were harvested from mighty beings known as Entelexia--godlike creatures with the power to balance life itself. The more cores were harvested, the fewer Entelexia there were to balance the forces of good and evil and lessen the impact of concentrated Aer springs that began arising across the globe. The rampant Aer gained a consciousness...a power of its own. And it became the Adephagos.<br><br>A formless demon of tremendous power, drifting across the sky and clouding it with its darkness, it corrupted the animals of the world and turned them into monsters. War was waged, and though a good few humans tries to reverse the damage already done, only so much could be accomplished. They staved off the power of the Adephagos temporarily, but with the Entelexia gone and nothing but their spirits remaining, there was nothing to prevent the Adephagos from rising again. When that happened, the demon gave itself many bodies by imparting itself into more animals and creating more monsters. The world was overrun, and as the numbers swelled, the Adephagos gained enough power to consume the remaining spirits of the Entelexia.<br><br>Only one was saved, secured in a precious spirit egg to convey her transfer to the new world with the last surviving humans. The spirit of the Entelexia Phaeroh, Efreet, sacrificed himself to ensure that she made it safely. He was consumed by the Adephagos...and his soul bound to the monsters that the demon power controlled. The old world died, swallowed by the monsters and their terrible leader. All of its beauty was lost, and it became Alefgard, "The Dark World." The Forest of Beginnings.<br><br>The humans, meanwhile, made it to the new land--the world we now know as our own. The dimensional gate was closed behind them, and they presumed themselves safe. But as they advanced in their society and the world moved on from the tragic past, monsters again emerged...And no one knew from where. Armies commanded by the Lizard Mage Baramos assaulted human settlements, and war was declared, beginning another long-standing fight against monsters and the darkness they carried within.<br><br>The battle crossed over generations, and heroes emerged for every age to defend their lands--each one of them given a chance to forever destroy the slowly growing demon that had entered into their world. Each one of them had a weakness. Because of their weaknesses, the heroes all defeated the demon as he manifested himself to them, but they could never bring them to destroy his connection to their world, lest they dispose of a family heirloom and symbol of a kingdom's prosperity, or murder a friend, or cause the death of a family member. Their inability to finish what they began saved their lands temporarily, but always left the demon lurking formlessly among them intact.<br><br>And it grew every time they failed.<br><br>Then it was discovered that monsters could be tamed. The demon, in his dark and cruel wisdom, realized a valuable opportunity to get closer to the human population, and he allowed his puppets to lose some of their animosity for humans that they may become part of society. It was not well met by most people at fist, but over time more people discovered the benefits and found that it was easier to tame a monster and use it to defend you than to go to battle yourself. Before long, it was the rule rather than the exception to share your town with the beasts. And the demon grew stronger, forgotten in the shadows now that he no longer had reason to wage war. The monsters were precious trojan horses. They would buy him time to settle deeply into the very fabric of the world, the way he had done in Terca Lumereis. And then, when he was rooted so deeply in every living thing, he would simply overtake them all, and they would not have a chance to run this time.<br><br>It was a perfect plan. And it could have worked too, if not for one minor complication.<br><br>One creature--the once great spirit of Phaeroh--opposed the demon vehemently. So amused was the demon by the pathetic endeavors of a creature that he already controlled, that the evil entity allowed the creature to formulate his own plans against the darkness in hopes of saving the human world, only to use the humans against him every time, dash his hopes, and slay his body. But the demon would always give new life to this poor being, if only to watch him struggle and suffer again and again. This creature had many names, but eventually became known as the incarnus.<br><br>The incarnus was the one who chose the heroes, guarded their bloodline, and was the most disappointed when they never could accomplish his ends. With the demon growing ever stronger and the requirements to end his reign ever more steep, the incarnus abandoned the heroic bloodline and decided to seek a human not native to this world and entirely untouched by demonic spirits. But these efforts would prove just as difficult, and as he searched, time passed.<br><br>Today, the demon lord is not even a thought in the back of people's minds. Everyone has explanations for everything, and life is good. But under the surface, the planet festers and breathes with its own putrid life. The very rocks underfoot bear the pulse of darkness. Yet this knowledge is almost completely lost to all. <br><br>However....<br><br>That is about to change.<br><br><br>---<br><br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Approved Characters/Applicants</strong></span><br>Ace -- Played by SammyGirl<br>Alphonse Logare (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119561.msg5232444#msg5232444) -- Played by TheHangedMan<br>Blane (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119561.msg5446404#msg5446404) -- Played by pendarious<br>Charity Oak -- Played by SammyGirl<br>Gary Oak &nbsp;(http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119561.msg5385425#msg5385425) -- Played by Savant of the Wastes<br>"GeeEm" (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119561.msg5448965#msg5448965) -- Played by SammyGirl<br>Mewtwo (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119561.msg5234682#msg5234682) -- Played by Angzyne<br>Renna (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119561.msg5243590#msg5243590) -- Played by pendarious<br>Samuel Oak -- Played by SammyGirl<br>Sarianna (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119561.msg5234331#msg5234331) -- Played by Karasu<br>Zeema (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119561.msg5243944#msg5243944) -- Played by Karasu<br><br>---<br><strong>NPCs</strong><br>If you need another character, but don't want to go through the trouble of registering a new main character for yourself, you're invited to make or use an NPC. These characters may be under any person's control. Unnamed NPCs are most common, and will serve as all the background people, average citizens, etc. Occasionally, you may use an NPC more than once or give them a slightly more active role in the story. If this happens, and the NPC is given a name, it will be listed below along with their personality. If you wish to play an NPC character that someone else has developed, please stay true to their personalities and do not take them on if you don't think that you are a good fit. More than one person may play any of these NPCs, as long as they do not conflict in the story.<br><br><br><em><span class="bbc_u">Jonathan Boyer</span>:</em> Jonathan is a scientist, and even more so a technician. He is fascinated by machinery and the inner workings of computers, and he knows how to build marvelous devices. He is a very close friend of Oak and her family, and although once considered both geeky AND nerdy for his intellect and obsessive interests in science, machines, and books, he is now very well respected by scientists and trainers the world over. He is happy-go-lucky, sometimes shy, and very sheepish. He has bright red curly hair, glasses, and he almost always wears his white lab coat, even to dinner.<br><br><em><span class="bbc_u">Micah "Norman" Oak:</span></em> Gym leader of Petalburg City, Micah prefers his middle name, Norman, be used by everyone else but his close family. A married man with a young daughter only just old enough for her own pokemon journey, Micah is very dedicated to family and his work. A twin by birth, he is very protective of his sister, Crystal. He has very dark brown, almost black hair, and deep hazel eyes. He's thoughtful and level-headed, and although he is very slow to lose his temper, he absolutely won't take disrespect. His favored pokemon are Slaking, Slakoth, Vigoroth, Spinda, and Absol. He has many others, however, and has had Legendaries in his possession at many times throughout his life, including Rayquaza. He is resolute, strong, and a determined fighter, stalwart in the face of danger, and always unflinching. He adores his young daughter, Ruby, but he doesn't spoil her, instead trying to teach her how to be strong as well.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [Under Construction! No Posting!]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 05:46:59</strong>
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				***Kanto Region--Palette Town: Present Day***<br>Rich golden sunlight spilled through the glass of the limousine, gently warming the hand atop the arm rest and kissing the lightly tanned cheek leaning close to the window. Deep brown eyes gazed through the shielded opening, watching the comfortable little houses give way to steadily larger structures of silver that cast long shadows over the ground. The towers, multifaceted with windows, glinted like jewels studded in the lead gray spires reaching to the sky. Palette Town used to be so much smaller. Truly it had grown so much more than anyone could have imagined.<br><br>It had to be funds from world-famous trainers like Ash Ketchum, or from Samuel Oak's legacy. The lab was still here, somewhere after all. Not erased, simply forgotten when the old man left. Someone would have to go back soon and gather his old things. Charity assumed that it would have to be her.<br><br>She took in a slow breath and recounted her own experiences here. This was the birthplace of her own adventure, longer ago than she cared to think. She remembered it vividly, how afraid she had been when she'd first set foot on strange soil. And yet, somehow she found the will to go on, and her motivation to move forward empowered her. Swallowing hard, she couldn't help but feel choked up about how much things had changed. She loved it here now. She never wanted to go back.<br><br>Her eyes stopped seeing the reflection of her own face in the glass, and she noticed for the first time that the deeper they got into the city, the slower the driver seemed to move along the twisting streets. There were people.... lots of people. They all lined the streets, waving their hands excitedly. Some of them were holding signs with bold words on them, trying to get news cameras to focus on them for a moment so that they could convey some message to a loved one. But others held up signs for her.<br><br><em>"Welcome Home, Professor."</em><br><br>A large banner stretched across the road ahead read. They passed under it, and Charity laughed a little to herself.<br><br>"This is really kind of ridiculous." She spoke aloud to the driver of the limo. <br><br>"Not to them," He answered with a chuckle. "And besides. you can't tell me it doesn't cater to your ego just a little."<br><br>The woman blushed, but shook her head, smiling and turning her eyes back out the window. Law enforcement officers on Rapidash trotted into the streets, riding along side and in front of her vehicle, escorting her to the hotel where she was bound to get off.<br><br>The vehicle came to a stop, and she convinced herself to open the door, feeling a little self-conscious that so many people were watching her. She knew that they were there because she was their hometown professor. She was the new pokemon prof. And she was still getting used to it. It didn't help when the sound of trumpets played for her as she stepped out the door and onto the street. She grimaced slightly. Had she known this would be a parade, she would have dressed differently, and maybe done something more flattering with her curly hair other than tying it back in a ponytail.<br><br>Thanking her escort for holding the door, she let him go with a gentle nod, but before she could address the crowd or her own need to run inside and get to a room away from all of the chaos, she found herself nearly running into someone, headlong.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 19:19:38</strong>
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				Sarianna gave a soft sigh as she she struggled to keep up with&nbsp; the great black monster known as Kavarr the Charizard. The black dragon like creature she was bound to as his personal pet of sorts, in a manner simialr to how trainers kept pokemon, he kept her. The Human pokemon felt kindness and happiness to all pokemon, save for this one. Despite her shy demeanor she woudl often struggle against this beast. <br><br>She pulled at her chain leash that attached to a thick collar around her neck, the chains were stronger than human strength could manage to break, in fact onyl he or a pokemon with equal strength could break it. Certainly Siranil the leafeon had tried more than once to free her. She looked down at the pokeball she held where Siranil was resting within. Kavarr had beat her badly the last time she had tried and failed. and Zyrax thankfully kept well out of things, mostly being inside his pokeball to stay out of conflicts between the three others.<br><br>Viridian forest was quiet, very much so in Kavarr's wake. Any human the dragon came across was met with having their pokemon either frightened off or killed. She shuddered at remembering him eating a couple of Pidgey before.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 20:39:00</strong>
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				((I'll be taking the role of Kavarr until someone else claims him as a permanent character for Karasu.))<br><br>***Viridian Forest***<br>For now, Kavarr seemed to sleep, his massive wings folded tight and his scaled back rising and falling with every slowly drawn breath. His nostrils flared occasionally and he shifted the weight of his heavy head, bellowing a low, groggy growl from the depths of his chest. The monster, however, was not asleep. He never truly slept, keeping a sort of lazy vigil for his own sake--and to be sure that Sarianna wouldn't try to run off. Not that she could easily, but he preferred to know exactly what she was up to rather than letting her run about.<br><br>It helped that Kavarr felt his instincts were amplified. He had a sort of sense about him--a feeling that the earth under his feet was merely an extension of his body, and that everything he touched would eventually become that clarified as well. He certainly felt as if his human pet was that much a part of him, but the bond wasn't exactly loving. No, she was just another extension of his body, and one that he could use to gain his own ends in many ways. After all, they could understand each other well enough, but humans were a mystery to Kavarr. Sarianna was the perfect link between him and them. A link that he needed if he was to always maintain the upper hand over them. He felt powerful, and he wanted to increase and maintain that power.<br><br>It was a good feeling..... a feeling that sometimes drove him out of his mind.<br><br><br>***Location Unknown***<br>His heart raced, pounding in his ears with pressure that threatened to burst his veins. A sickly cold sweat beaded on his brow and ran down his neck, soaking his shirt and giving him a dreadful chill that didn't match the fire of adrenaline tearing through his body. His muscles jerked, and his fists clenched. No matter how hard he tried to awaken, his nightmare clung to him like his wet clothing, smothering him.<br><br>A shining yellow jewel glinted in the strange light coming in through a dirty window. Set in a ring around the old man's finger, it shown with unusually bright light for being in such a dark place. Its wearer's hands shook slightly, but were strong as they gripped and tore at his clothes, desperate for relief and freedom from the consuming terror holding him in his unconsciousness. <br><br><em>He tied a thin sash of pure white cloth underneath the ring and pulled it back around his wrist, adorned with a shining gold bracelet, around which the man wound the sash like a braid, connecting the ring to his wrist.<br><br>Finally...after all of the effort he had put into creating this purest of pure jewels, he was finally able to say that his work was finished. He arose from the pallet that he used as a bed, and he walked to the window, looking out at the brown-gray sky. It seemed only to be getting darker, but he had faith that everything would turn out exactly as planned. He HAD to have faith...otherwise there was nothing left for him.<br><br>Turning his back to the window, he looked down at the ring and thought to himself.</em><br><br><em>My body is getting weaker.... This...sickness. It grows stronger all the time.</em> He thought, a ghost of a memory, repeating itself over and over. The ring flash brightly as he tilted it one way and then the other. <br><br><em>He raised his hand and pressed the smooth gem against his bare chest. It began to glow brighter. "Chase away this all-consuming darkness...." He whispered, his heart beginning to race as a warm sensation began to spread from the contact site outward. "Give me just a little longer.....just a little...."<br><br>Suddenly, a flash of light burst around him, and his own body began to glow with the same brilliance as the gem. When he looked down at the stone, he could see a thread, not quite tangible but very visible. It was pitch black, and being pulled out of his body, sucked into the rock. It twisted and screamed like a dying vine of thorns, but it was powerless against the ring.<br><br>The man's blue eyes widened in horror at actually seeing the darkness coming out of him. It was like pulling a living parasite out of your body while it was still holding on and trying to devour your insides. He was mortified, but also relieved. The device was working.<br><br>"Thank you, Father." He whispered under his breath. "Perhaps I do owe you a lot more than I thought I did....I'm only sorry that we couldn't have been on each others' side."</em><br><br>Samuel's eyes shot open, and he felt the present reality creeping back to him slowly. His head throbbed mercilessly, and he moaned in protest while pinching the bridge of his nose and squeezing his eyes shut.<br><br>The darkness behind his eyelids pulled forth his dark thoughts again, and with them a sharp recollection of emotions and experiences, passed to him from another in one instant of misery and desperation.<br><br><em>Hammering, throbbing, pulsating pain. The struggle through confusion and disorientation had become too much. The Incarnus was forced to return from his travels through time into the trap that held him suspended in some state of the future. He slipped through his own time rifts and into the bubble of security that prevented him from going forward to his certain death.<br><br>His body would have been shaking if it could have moved at all, but naturally, it couldn't. He was caught between the realm of the living and the dead, time and space, darkness and light. All he had left now was to concentrate on maintaining his protective barrier. If it failed, and he slipped back into the natural flow of things, he would be consumed by the rift that was already set in place by Dialga and Palkia. He would be banished back to the realm of Alefgard, and would be killed instantly by the wrath of Arceus.....<br><br>He could feel the demon's rage boiling around him already. He could even SEE it. It was like looking into unmoving tongues of fire rising up all around him. Black fire, blisteringly hot and yet cold enough to freeze the warmest heart. But he had to focus. He had to make sure he didn't lose his grip and slide into the flames. To ignore the bitter pain that gradually weakened his resolve, he slipped into the realm of memories, letting them take him away from this place and remind him WHY he was doing this.<br><br>His face...he just couldn't look away from it. Those helpless blue eyes grabbed the Incarnus' very heart and soul and wouldn't let go. This wasn't how it was supposed to be, and yet, here it was. He'd come to rescue Ace, but he was already weak and didn't know just how sick he was. The darkness had already begun the process of consumption before he started up the mountain. When he'd made it to the top, Ace barely had a moment to look at him... and the man started shaking violently.<br><br>Arceus had laughed, a cold and brutal laugh.<br><br></em>"I told you that he belonged to me! Now see as his body fails and his soul becomes mine!"<br><br>No....<em><br><br>It was all he could think. How could he have failed his beloved master so badly? He had thought bringing him here would be his own saving grace...but Arceus had been right...<br><br>Sliding back in time far enough that he could release his spirit from the hold of the time trap, the Incarnus drifted to his master's side like a ghost and fell to his knees beside him. He looked up, old eyes exhausted and filled with pain. Oh those eyes.... The incarnus longed to look away and not see the agony anymore, but he just couldn't.<br><br>Leaning forward, Ace buried his face in his master's neck and stroked his hair slowly.<br><br>"I shouldn't have brought you here.... I'm so sorry....this is all my fault."<br><br>"How is this...your fault?"<br><br>"I did not think you would be so susceptible to Arceus' power.... but.... I should have known better. I did this to you, Samuel. I did this to you and bound your soul to mine. And mine... Mine is the heart of a monster." Tears began to roll down Ace's cheeks, "Now your heart is as much a monstrosity as mine is....and it is all my fault...."<br><br>Samuel looked at him, vision blurred and eyes glazed with confusion and pain. "I don't understand...."<br><br>"Samuel...I can put it no more plainly.... my heart, entwined with the darkness, has become one with yours over the years...through my actions...through your acceptance of my actions...... I knew that the closer humans got to monsters, the more danger they were in and the firmer the grasp of the demon lord's hand upon this world. But I am a wretched hypocrite. I've allowed myself to grow close to you...closer than I ever should have. The bond we've forged, though I never meant it to, has now bound you to the darkness as much as I am. You are a cursed man, Samuel... and now....Arceus is claiming you. His first human casualty to be obtained through these insidious means."<br><br>The man coughed. "You mean....to tell me....that because of passion....I am marked to die....now?"<br><br>"Yes....Samuel.... Because of my passion..."<br><br>The incarnus' master laughed weakly, coughing as he felt the coldness constricting him. "Ours, Ace. Don't be a fool.....it's not yours...it's ours...."<br><br>"I wish I could take it back....I wish I'd never brought this upon you, but I did not know--"<br><br>"No... If this is how....I must meet my end....because of the choices we made.... Then this is how it will be.... I would never take it back....and I would do it all again if given the chance."<br><br>Ace's eyes widened in surprised, but he looked away. "Samuel..."<br><br>The man's hand lifted and lightly brushed the side of the incarnus' face. "Don't ever take it back....promise me you won't....."<br><br>Ace was silent for a moment, and when he spoke his voice was a hoarse whisper, "I won't...."<br><br>"Good.... I'm sorry that....that I could not save you....."<br><br>Ace shook his head violently, sending a splash of warm tears across Samuel's body. "You have no reason to apologize! So please don't!" He leaned forward and touched the weakened pokemon professor's forehead against his face, but from Samuel he got no response. His life was gone. The tears began to flow more freely down Ace's cheeks, and he cradled his master's head in his hands, kissing his forehead and clinging to one last thread of quickly fading hope, "I will save you instead... I don't have much left in me....but I will save you...."</em><br><br>It wasn't real.... Or, perhaps it was, but was a glimpse of what would have been. It felt like a memory, but it had not come to pass. It was the future, but it was prevented. Ace had given him that much--a gift in parting, to ensure that Samuel would not come after him on his own. A warning to find a way to stave off the evil infection festering in Samuel's soul.<br><br>And he'd found it. The purifying ring on his finger, modeled after a device long forgotten--one with the power to draw darkness out of a living body. It wasn't going to last forever, but it would last for now. It bought him time and--if he was lucky--one more chance to bring Ace back and restore the final revolution before everything came crashing down.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angzyn</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 20:49:54</strong>
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				<div align="center">***Kanto Region--Palette Town: Present Day***</div><br><em>Wake up…Wake up…</em><br><br>The words seemed to keep echoing threw her mind, even if she did not know why. She was awake, moving with great speed across the sky with use of her telekinesis. The wind seemed to blow past her as if something was shielding the Genetic Pokémon from the very element she flew threw. Yet, the words seeming to never fade from her mind, maybe it was because the same set of words she kept hearing over and over that fateful day all those years ago. The same day she met her. <br><br><em>Her…</em><br><br>Bright blue eyes seemed to keep watch on the vehicle below her. She was in there, the same woman that saved her from that lab all those years ago. The same woman Mewtwo in turn saved from that…<br><br>With that last thought she halted, the thought that caused such a dramatic action seemed to fade for a moment. It was better not to think about it, or at least that was how she felt. Her long tail seemed to sway back and forth for a moment, her eyes never losing sight of the limo she had been following.&nbsp; Why was she even following the damn woman? It was not like she really cared about what the human was doing…then again…maybe she did. Even if the Pokémon did she would never emit it if she did, but there was no denying the fact the human named Charity was the only real friend the Pokémon had.&nbsp; <br><br>A light glow would show in her eyes as she once again started to chase after the limo, quickly catching up but staying high enough to stay out of sight and out of mind. Even if the law enforcement officers’ Rapidashs seemed to know something their human’s did not. <br><br>When the vehicle would come to a stop so would she. Watching the human female exit the limo, waiting for her to enter the hotel…it would be then and only then would she lower herself to the room. Her feet never really touching the top of the building, it was as if she was waiting for something.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 21:00:38</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5234971#msg5234971">Quote from: SammyGirl on 20-09-2011, 20:39:00</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">((I'll be taking the role of Kavarr until someone else claims him as a permanent character for Karasu.))<br><br>***Viridian Forest***<br>For now, Kavarr seemed to sleep, his massive wings folded tight and his scaled back rising and falling with every slowly drawn breath. His nostrils flared occasionally and he shifted the weight of his heavy head, bellowing a low, groggy growl from the depths of his chest. The monster, however, was not asleep. He never truly slept, keeping a sort of lazy vigil for his own sake--and to be sure that Sarianna wouldn't try to run off. Not that she could easily, but he preferred to know exactly what she was up to rather than letting her run about.<br><br>It helped that Kavarr felt his instincts were amplified. He had a sort of sense about him--a feeling that the earth under his feet was merely an extension of his body, and that everything he touched would eventually become that clarified as well. He certainly felt as if his human pet was that much a part of him, but the bond wasn't exactly loving. No, she was just another extension of his body, and one that he could use to gain his own ends in many ways. After all, they could understand each other well enough, but humans were a mystery to Kavarr. Sarianna was the perfect link between him and them. A link that he needed if he was to always maintain the upper hand over them. He felt powerful, and he wanted to increase and maintain that power.<br><br>It was a good feeling..... a feeling that sometimes drove him out of his mind.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Sarianna was glad they stopped to rest, and she curled up in a tree, as high as she could get yet it was only at eye level to the base, or mouth level if one saw it that way. She rested there, knowing he would sleep for a time, but still always keep an eye on her. <br><br>She waited then, waited until she believed he was asleep before she crept down the three, slowly so as not to rattle her chain, and slowly started to try and get the chain from his grip. So very slowly.<br><br>Almost..<br>Almost...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 21:23:21</strong>
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				**Palette Town**<br>"Jonathan." Charity gasped in surprise as her old friend held out a hand to keep her from falling over. "What are you--"<br><br>"I sorta figured you could use some help avoiding the paparazzi." The red-haired man laughed, pushing his glasses up and offering his usual amiable smile.<br><br>"Thanks." She laughed, looking around one more time. Sure enough, there were a number of news people trying to get her picture, and even more chaotic still, several dozens of young trainers all scrambling for her advice. Jonathan put an arm around the woman and shielded her from the onslaught of eager individuals, leading her inside while the police watched from atop their unusually skittish fire horses.<br><br><br>Once in the safety of the building, the quiet of the lobby struck in stark contrast to the crowds outside. Everything smelled fresh. Polished stone floors reflected crystal lights hanging from the ceiling above. Comforting tones of red and gold complimented dark green leaves carefully manicured in lovely vases around the sitting area.<br><br>"Here." Jonathan's voice jerked Charity out of her thoughts. Her slipped a key card into her hand. "I already got you your room. Seventh floor. Third door on the right. The number's on the card."<br><br>"Thanks." The woman gasped, a little overwhelmed at the fact that she still haven't even adjusted to being back in town.<br><br>"I got you the room with the best view. And a balcony. Don't worry though, Gary paid for it."<br><br>"Is he coming tonight?" <br><br>"He's finishing up the paperwork with the bank, getting the deed to his grandfather's house signed over. He was sort of hoping you guys wouldn't have to stay in a hotel for long."<br><br>"It's alright." Charity shrugged, making her way towards the shining elevator doors.<br><br>They rode the elevators up, and when the bell chimed for their floor and they stepped out, Jonathan pointed her in the right direction. They made their way to the room, but before the professor had a chance to slip inside, Jonathan halted her.<br><br>"Hey, I've also been trying to get a hold of you since your trip to Unova, but for some reason your pokegear was acting up."<br><br>"Must be the distance." Charity said, turning slowly to look at her friend in concern. The tone of his voice made her worry. "What's up?"<br><br>"I got a weird message from Samuel. I'll send it to your gear tonight so you can read it. Maybe you'll be able to make more sense of it than I could."<br><br><br>They said their farewells, both agreeing that Charity needed some time to herself so that she could regroup from her trip and get some rest, and once Jonathan was gone, the professor went inside, closed and locked the door, and tossed her stuff onto the plush couch. She dug through her backpack to get her gear out and set it on the table, shortly thereafter opening up the curtains to let some light in.<br><br>She then flipped on the tv, watched a few minutes of the news, and then realized how good a hot shower sounded. She left the tv on, and quickly went to the bathroom to indulge her senses in sweet-grass soap and honey shampoo.<br><br><br>***Viridian Forest***<br>Kavarr's brass-yellow eye snapped open, slitted pupils narrowing in harsh scrutiny. At once his muscles tensed and his claws dug into the earth in anger. Head lifting from the ground, his neck arched and his mouth gaped open, letting go an ear-shattering roar punctuated by a shriek. The charizard reared back and opened his wings, lifting a clawed hand and swiping it across his captive woman's chest.<br><br>He meant to draw blood, but he knew how to limit his own strength. He didn't want to kill the girl after all. <br><br>Just put her in her place.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 21:45:35</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5235124#msg5235124">Quote from: SammyGirl on 20-09-2011, 21:23:21</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">***Viridian Forest***<br>Kavarr's brass-yellow eye snapped open, slitted pupils narrowing in harsh scrutiny. At once his muscles tensed and his claws dug into the earth in anger. Head lifting from the ground, his neck arched and his mouth gaped open, letting go an ear-shattering roar punctuated by a shriek. The charizard reared back and opened his wings, lifting a clawed hand and swiping it across his captive woman's chest.<br><br>He meant to draw blood, but he knew how to limit his own strength. He didn't want to kill the girl after all. <br><br>Just put her in her place.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Sarianna gasped giving a cry as he slashed her chest with three ragged claw marks, not so deep that they wouldn't heal with some minor attention, but deep enough that they would scar for sure. She mentally cursed, but gazed up at the dragon from where she lay on her butt on the ground. "I was nearly free that time Kavarr."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angzyn</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 22:03:31</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5235124#msg5235124">Quote from: SammyGirl on 20-09-2011, 21:23:21</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Palette Town**<br>"Jonathan." Charity gasped in surprise as her old friend held out a hand to keep her from falling over. "What are you--"<br><br>"I sorta figured you could use some help avoiding the paparazzi." The red-haired man laughed, pushing his glasses up and offering his usual amiable smile.<br><br>"Thanks." She laughed, looking around one more time. Sure enough, there were a number of news people trying to get her picture, and even more chaotic still, several dozens of young trainers all scrambling for her advice. Jonathan put an arm around the woman and shielded her from the onslaught of eager individuals, leading her inside while the police watched from atop their unusually skittish fire horses.<br><br><br>Once in the safety of the building, the quiet of the lobby struck in stark contrast to the crowds outside. Everything smelled fresh. Polished stone floors reflected crystal lights hanging from the ceiling above. Comforting tones of red and gold complimented dark green leaves carefully manicured in lovely vases around the sitting area.<br><br>"Here." Jonathan's voice jerked Charity out of her thoughts. Her slipped a key card into her hand. "I already got you your room. Seventh floor. Third door on the right. The number's on the card."<br><br>"Thanks." The woman gasped, a little overwhelmed at the fact that she still haven't even adjusted to being back in town.<br><br>"I got you the room with the best view. And a balcony. Don't worry though, Gary paid for it."<br><br>"Is he coming tonight?" <br><br>"He's finishing up the paperwork with the bank, getting the deed to his grandfather's house signed over. He was sort of hoping you guys wouldn't have to stay in a hotel for long."<br><br>"It's alright." Charity shrugged, making her way towards the shining elevator doors.<br><br>They rode the elevators up, and when the bell chimed for their floor and they stepped out, Jonathan pointed her in the right direction. They made their way to the room, but before the professor had a chance to slip inside, Jonathan halted her.<br><br>"Hey, I've also been trying to get a hold of you since your trip to Unova, but for some reason your pokegear was acting up."<br><br>"Must be the distance." Charity said, turning slowly to look at her friend in concern. The tone of his voice made her worry. "What's up?"<br><br>"I got a weird message from Samuel. I'll send it to your gear tonight so you can read it. Maybe you'll be able to make more sense of it than I could."<br><br><br>They said their farewells, both agreeing that Charity needed some time to herself so that she could regroup from her trip and get some rest, and once Jonathan was gone, the professor went inside, closed and locked the door, and tossed her stuff onto the plush couch. She dug through her backpack to get her gear out and set it on the table, shortly thereafter opening up the curtains to let some light in.<br><br>She then flipped on the tv, watched a few minutes of the news, and then realized how good a hot shower sounded. She left the tv on, and quickly went to the bathroom to indulge her senses in sweet-grass soap and honey shampoo.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><div align="center">**Palette Town**</div><br>The view was beautiful from where Mewtwo rested, waited. Sapphire orbs seeming to stare out into nothing, a mind lost in thought or at less that would be what most would have thought if they saw her. Good thing no one was around to see the legendary creature, then again if someone did indeed see her it could end up being a very bad thing. A sly smile soon creeping across her face, <em>there she was.</em><br><br><em> Seventh floor. Third door on the right.</em> The thought seemed to creep into her mind as if it was meant for her. <br><br>Telepathy was always a good thing, if one knew how to use it. Timing was also another good think, the Pokémon slowly letting herself float off the roof, allowing her body to become weightless as she waited for Charity to make herself known. Then it happened. The curtains opened and she saw the professor, though Mewtwo would not act right away. Taking some time to make sure no one else was in the room before the floating Pokémon seemed to vanish from sight. <br><br><hr><br><div align="center">**Palette Town: Hotel Room**</div><br>The room was nice. The temperature of the room seemed to be just right, the floor soft on the Pokémon’s feet. Long ears seemed to twitch lightly at the mixed sound of the local news and the sound of running water. A soft sweet scent seeming to kiss the air, over all the uptight Pokémon seemed to relax some. The only worry was that someone would enter the room unannounced or that Charity might not be expecting her so soon. <br><br>Mewtwo slowly rested her back against the corner of the room, her long tail slowly swaying every now and then as eyes turned to the talk picture box. She still did not truly understand why humans watched such things, though the news that was on right now did seem to give out useful information. For a moment she even found herself being drawn into it for a moment, that was until the sound of water ceased. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 22:49:28</strong>
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				**Viridian Forest**<br><br><em>Good for you.</em><br><br>Kavarr's wide nostril's flared, smoke rising from them in dark, twisted curls. Unimpressed, he bore his fangs, eying the growing red stain on the front of Sarianna's clothes. The smell of fresh blood made him hungry, but he would refrain from eating this human. He could always find other prey.<br><br>He knew that she could not read his mind, and he could not speak, although he frequently attempted to learn human words. Still, even if she did not know exactly what he was thinking, he did have faith that she could understand him at some deeper level....a level that surpassed traditional communication.<br><br>Kavarr was furious. The very thought that the girl would try to free herself again was preposterous. Could he really suffer to live with her for much longer? Yes, he believed so. He would just have to teach her not to be so bold. A pang of hunger twinged again in his stomach, and the black dragon shifted his weight uneasily. He needed to find something to eat...and perhaps he could use that to enforce proper respect from his pet too. She needed to see him kill again.<br><br>He licked his slathering chops.<br><hr><br>**Palette Town**<br><br>The cold tiles under freshly cleaned feet felt slippery, but a towel from the counter nearby fixed that problem, soaking up some of the water as the professor dropped it to the floor. She began drying herself off, head to toe, as best she could. Of course the steam in the bathroom prevented her from getting entirely dry, so she emerged to fetch some new clothes from her bag and finish readying herself. She didn't care that the curtains were open. Nobody would see her naked unless they were repelling down the side of the towering hotel, and she somewhat doubted the probability of that.<br><br>Such was all the more reason for her to nearly jump out of her skin when she saw a figure sitting patiently on the couch, unmoving. Her first instinct was to cover herself, so the towel atop her head quickly swung down across the front of her body, and from there, Charity had a moment to assess the situation and realize that it wasn't some ill-intentioned intruder that had appeared, but Mewtwo.<br><br>"What in the name of...." She took a deep breath to still her racing heartbeat, and as she finally got a hold of herself, she went back to drying, watching the strange cat from the corner of her eye.<br><br>"Next time would it kill you to knock?" She asked, wrinkling her nose in dismay.<br><br>She didn't really care if the monster saw her naked. Having known the feline for some time, added to the fact that the creature was--well--a monster, there wasn't any reason in her mind to hide any part of herself. Monsters were nearly always invariably naked themselves, so it wasn't a big deal.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 23:12:13</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5235491#msg5235491">Quote from: SammyGirl on 20-09-2011, 22:49:28</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Viridian Forest**<br><em>Good for you.</em><br><br>Kavarr's wide nostril's flared, smoke rising from them in dark, twisted curls. Unimpressed, he bore his fangs, eying the growing red stain on the front of Sarianna's clothes. The smell of fresh blood made him hungry, but he would refrain from eating this human. He could always find other prey.<br><br>He knew that she could not read his mind, and he could not speak, although he frequently attempted to learn human words. Still, even if she did not know exactly what he was thinking, he did have faith that she could understand him at some deeper level....a level that surpassed traditional communication.<br><br>Kavarr was furious. The very thought that the girl would try to free herself again was preposterous. Could he really suffer to live with her for much longer? Yes, he believed so. He would just have to teach her not to be so bold. A pang of hunger twinged again in his stomach, and the black dragon shifted his weight uneasily. He needed to find something to eat...and perhaps he could use that to enforce proper respect from his pet too. She needed to see him kill again.<br><br>He licked his slathering chops.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>She tensed, his body language, she knew that alll to well. He had threatened her before with it but never followed through. "No.. No you can't.." She spoke back, she didn't have the telepathic skills required to learn such, but often Zyrax was used to translate between the two of them, sometimes the Kirlia actually translated for her regardless.<br><br>She stood up and growled at him. "I will fight you if you try that again, or I'll warn them. I won't let you kill an innocent Kavarr."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 23:25:37</strong>
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				**Viridian Forest**<br><br>Shrugging his massive shoulders, the charizard just shook his head and waved the girl off as if she were a pesky gnat. She could threaten to fight him all she wanted, but he didn't care. She didn't have any real power over him at all. She couldn't even stand up for herself much less anyone else. Bored with teasing the girl, he decided to torment her instead, and his roving eyes began to scope the silent canopy over head for any tiny movement. Every blade of grass on the ground was also subject to intense scrutiny. Dancing shadows that may have been other monsters roaming about demanded attention.<br><br>Almost immediately, the large fire-breather's attention shot to a rustle in some nearby bushes. He held still, and watched for a moment longer, until he saw movement again. A small purplish nose poked around for food. Small furry fingers gripped a nut, and the little rattata, believing itself to be safe in the boughs of the bush, nibbled voraciously at its meal.<br><br>A perfect target.<br><br><br>((I'm going to work now, but I'll post again tonight.))
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 23:31:25</strong>
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				**Viridian Forest**<br><br>Sarianna tried hard to struggle in her chains, before she cried out. "Run away little one! Run!" She tried to scream out at the rattata. Out of pure spite for Kavarr she would try to spoil his dinner, not letting him have what he wanted, hell it was the only thing she really did that was brave really.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angzyn</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 00:53:58</strong>
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				**Palette Town**<br><br>Mewtwo could not help but smile at the wet human when she jumped and pulled the towel from her hair to cover herself. Only for Charity’s attitude on situation to quickly change the moment she noticed the monster. <br><br><em>"Scared you?"</em> The thought would finishes the woman’s first statement, only to have a deep mysterious laugh feel the room. No, not the room, the only sound in the room was the sound from the TV.&nbsp; Every word, laugh, even emotion was easy enough for Mewtwo to telepathically share with the woman. She found it easier than playing guessing games with Charity.<br><br>"Next time would it kill you to knock?"<br><br>Mewtwo’s ears seemed to lay back for a moment, <em>”Really? Your serious?&nbsp; I think you would be rather upset if I knocked…"</em> after all it would have been unlike the psychic feline to do such a thing, <em>”I thought you would have been inspecting me like always.”</em><br><br>She tried to recall a when was the last time the two had been apart for longer than a week, after all Charity’s Pokémon ranch had become like a safe haven for her. Mewtwo found that out quickly after the events at the lab. Humans did not hunt her down there after all, and it was large enough to keep out of sight. Well, that was until it came to the human that now stood before her…nude as the day she was born. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 04:45:27</strong>
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				**Kanto Region: Route 28**<br><br>Ugh. All this traveling sucked at times. The down side to his job was when he was off on his lonesome, though it was no job that led him here. He was free right now, free to wander as he pleased, and as his last job's completion left him in the area, he figured hey, why the hell not go off to Kanto? Chances were good some people out here knew of him, and that meant getting a job would be easy enough. If people didn't know him, about how reliable he was, well... they'd soon learn.<br><br>Besides new opportunities, he imagined that the new region might offer him a new challenge, and new experiences that would help him to grow. But for now, he was resting, and working on something. <br><br>A small cart, the sort that was often pulled by PokeMon but which was small enough for him to pull by hand with little difficulty, sat near by. Off to his right. Off to his left was a small wicker basket with some herbs and berries he'd picked along the way. In his lap was a small pestle and mortar, which he used to grind up the aforementioned items. To his right, between him and the cart, was a jug, and a small filter. He was crushing the juices from berries and herbs, and filtering the pulp. <br><br>What he was making was something one part health supplement, one part energy supplement. A source of vitamins and minerals, which he was adding to pure spring water, it was one of the things his mentor taught him to make. It was a good health supplement for a traveler like him, a slow-burning source of energy and nutrition that would keep him in top form. The fact it also tasted good (at least to him), thanks to the addition of mint, was a bonus. <br><br>It was getting dark out, and the location along the route he chose was close enough to the road for convenience for himself, but it also ensured he wouldn't be blocking the way for other travelers (or be noticeable right off the bat).&nbsp; He was also in an area where wild PokeMon were not likely to bother him, so it made for a good resting spot; it was dusk, night would be coming soon.<br><br>He even had some wood set up in a small, stone lined pit on the ground. Dung and dry grass mixed into it meant that it would be slow burning and provide him plenty of light and heat long into the cold night. Some people might just have a Charmander or some other Fire PokeMon to provide their cooking fire and warmth, but not him; he did things the "old fashioned" way, preferring to rely on himself, on his own knowledge and talents,&nbsp; rather than others. <br><br>It was deeply satisfying and rewarding in its own way for him, even if it was somewhat lonesome. Loneliness was something of a bitter friend to him that he's grown accustomed to in his travels, though who knows...fate, fickle thing that it is, might have other things in store for him tonight. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 05:57:02</strong>
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				**Viridian Forest**<br><br>The roar of deafening flames cracked the air, and the rattata, startled by the scream of a human, attempted to run. But it was too late. The fire from Kavarr's mouth whirled like a cyclone around the small creature, penning it in with a ring of flame. The fire ebbed just enough that they could see it trapped in the center, breathing hard, looking around frantically for some means of escape.<br><br>Kavarr wouldn't let it have one. <br><br>Spreading his wings, he lurched forward, bringing a heavy foot down on the frightened creature. The small rat screamed in pain, all the while struggling to get free. It even gnawed with its sharp little teeth, trying to break through the armor-like scales of the charizard's foot. Kavarr's grin turned wicked, and he leaned down, picking the pokemon up and squeezing it in his huge hand-like claws. He glanced at Sarianna to be sure that she was watching him, then opened his mouth and snapped his jaws around the flailing creature's head.<br><br>A sickening crunch cut through the air, blood trailing down his jaws and throat. He jerked his head back, separating his victim's head from its shoulders, bathing himself in a brief spray of its life. He swallowed, ignoring the still-twitching limbs of the remainder of the creature's body until he was ready to devour the rest.<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town**<br><br>Calmed down enough to think straight at last, Charity felt a little guilty for yelling, but she still felt she couldn't be blamed. Even so, she&nbsp; offered a smile and looked at the floor while she roughed up her hair in the fluffy towel balled in her hands.<br><br>"I should have been expecting you." She agreed. "I guess I just wasn't thinking. And I guess if you would have knocked while I was in the shower, I would have been annoyed to have to answer."<br><br>A flick of her wrist and she tossed the towel at the cat, making her way to the couch and unfolding the clothes she had prepared for herself. Her skin was still a little damp, and shone in the light coming in from outside.<br><br>The professor was thin, but not super-model quality. You couldn't see her ribs, and she did have perhaps a small bump of a stomach, but not enough to measure with a pinch. She was shaven, very smooth, and she always kept herself that way. She didn't like to be too natural. After all, when you're in the field doing nitty gritty research, or in a lab looking like a librarian with glasses and a ponytail, you have to have something about yourself that you take pride in. Something very womanly.<br><br>And that's exactly what she was. She had a good figure, and famously long legs. Her breasts were well weighted, soft, and pleasantly round. She really had quite a few things that could turn heads, but she really didn't think so herself. She could always find things to complain about in regards to how she looked, so rather than complain all the time, she just never mentioned anything, good or bad. <br><br>"I guess I should know by now that you're usually right anyway." Charity sighed at last. "And you didn't scare me. You just...startled me."<br><br><hr><br>**Route 28**<br><br>Hidden and quiet as the mountain pass was, it was scarcely traveled except by extraordinarily experienced trainers and members of the Indigo League. Mt. Silver, rising over the quiet landscape, had a history of its own. People tended to avoid it, except for the strongest, and every now and then strange phenomena were reported about the mountain <em>changing</em> people and monsters.<br><br>There were never any good details, because nobody ever knew how to describe it.<br><br>They only knew that things <em>changed.</em><br><br>Samuel knew that they changed. And he knew why as well. He came here often, especially when <em>that</em> was on his mind. He'd come here many times before in his youth, but some of his experiences were nothing short of terrifying. This place--the land all around it--lay thick and heavy. Cursed.<br><br>His hands shoved deep into the pockets of his jeans, and he couldn't help but imagine the unseen eyes that were upon him right now. He didn't want to even think of it. He remembered distinctly how even Ash had changed when he came here. Everyone did...but for some it was worse than others. Especially the deeper you went into Mt. Silver.<br><br>Train of thought derailing instantaneously, the train itself slamming into a brick wall, Samuel had to catch himself to keep from falling. He'd only tripped over a rock, but it was enough to shake him back into the here and now and force him to take a good long look around where he was standing. The sun was setting against the mountains, leaving long stains of bright red. The trees whispered softly in the wind, bird pokemon singing their last evening songs to settle in for the day. The thick grasses swayed in the breeze off the beaten path and it was then that he noticed something unusual that he hadn't seen before in any of his passings through.<br><br>A growing light, flickering gold in the increasing darkness, rose up from somewhere not to far off. It put off a little smoke, and Samuel knew instantly it could only be a fire. But very few people ever came this way, and they certainly never wanted to camp here. Curiosity piqued, he moved forward tentatively, intent on investigating.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 11:09:56</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5237471#msg5237471">Quote from: SammyGirl on 21-09-2011, 05:57:02</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Viridian Forest**<br><br>The roar of deafening flames cracked the air, and the rattata, startled by the scream of a human, attempted to run. But it was too late. The fire from Kavarr's mouth whirled like a cyclone around the small creature, penning it in with a ring of flame. The fire ebbed just enough that they could see it trapped in the center, breathing hard, looking around frantically for some means of escape.<br><br>Kavarr wouldn't let it have one. <br><br>Spreading his wings, he lurched forward, bringing a heavy foot down on the frightened creature. The small rat screamed in pain, all the while struggling to get free. It even gnawed with its sharp little teeth, trying to break through the armor-like scales of the charizard's foot. Kavarr's grin turned wicked, and he leaned down, picking the pokemon up and squeezing it in his huge hand-like claws. He glanced at Sarianna to be sure that she was watching him, then opened his mouth and snapped his jaws around the flailing creature's head.<br><br>A sickening crunch cut through the air, blood trailing down his jaws and throat. He jerked his head back, separating his victim's head from its shoulders, bathing himself in a brief spray of its life. He swallowed, ignoring the still-twitching limbs of the remainder of the creature's body until he was ready to devour the rest.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Sarianna's eyes turned into fearful ones as she turned her head, moments later she began to sob. She had tried, she had tried to warn the little creature but Kavarr was too quick for it and her warning too late. "Monster." She murmured, calling him for what he was and yet she couldn't free herself of him.<br><br>"You made your point Kavarr." She said as she glared at him fear tears staining her face. She saw this kind of thing lots of times with him, yet each time he knew how much it hurt her to have to watch and listen.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 14:36:26</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br>The small clearing has since become home to a small tent; the kind that two people could squeeze into, but which the large man really only found suitable for himself. The fire was nice and steady, giving enough light to illuminate the small clearing, but not go too far beyond that. The smell coming from the fire was odd; the burning wood, combined with some of the dry dung that he packed in there, made it somewhat acrid.&nbsp; The one who built the fire, however, has long since become accustomed to it.<br><br>As Samuel gets closer, and is able to see into the clearing, see its lone occupant, and everything else, he might smell something else, and see a lot more. The fire had a grill of sorts placed high above it, balanced over the rocks that circled it, and on this grill was a small pot, full of some sort of stew that smelled strongly of onions and spice.<br><br>The man in the camp seemed just about ready to ladle&nbsp; some of whatever was cooking into a bowl, when his attention began to drift around his surroundings. Partly, it was--not paranoia, but reasonable fear-- that had him somewhat on edge (and consequently, had him paying closer attention to his surroundings than usual), but also just his tendency to be cautious when out and about on his own. He could've sworn he heard something moving around...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angzyn</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 17:14:54</strong>
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				**Palette Town**<br><br>The smile Charity offered was welcomed, the human sized monster offering a chirp like cry as a response. She was a Pokémon after all, her natural language not that different from the many other Pokémon.&nbsp; If it was not for her abilities the human most likely would not understand her at all. <br><br>A soft <em>”See,”</em> being Mewtwo’s only really answer to the woman’s statement. Any other thought being interrupted when the towel was thrown at her. The cloth Charity used to dry herself with stopping in midair, a bright but faint blue aura the only thing that seemed to be holding it in place. With a flick of the cat’s own wrist the towel started to fold itself, then in turn move over to the bed and set itself down neatly. A task that seemed to earn Mewtwo a good yawn and stretch once it was completed. <br><br>Sapphire orbs only opening just in time to see the professor making her way to the couch and the clothes she would be wearing. It would be a lie if Mewtwo denied looking over the human’s body, even if it was not with a hunger or lust. No, it was more out of curiosity. The differences in genders between humans was different the gender difference among monsters. You could not even tell if Mewtwo was male or female by just looking at her. <br><br>Sure, after the experiments in that lab she had a more famine body; long, slender…flowing. A tail more like her mother’s now more able to sway and turn and wrap around things. Like it was now doing, her tail now wrapping around her own leg. Unlike the professor the Pokémon’s chest was flat, her body a equal mix of human and feline…mew…though she looked almost alien at the same time.<br><br>Yet, unlike humans it seemed the Pokémon did not give a second thought about her looks. No she seemed content with herself as is. A soft yawn leaving a slightly parted mouth as the feline like monster slowly stretched again before lowering herself down onto all fours, allowing her body to roll onto the ground. Indeed in a very feline way, very slow…planed out…graceful. A rare act for her to seem so relaxed and content.<br><br><em>”I know I am. After all, who else can read your mind besides me?”</em> Cocky, like always, <em>”Startled? Sure lets go with that…”</em><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 22:30:53</strong>
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				**Viridian Forest**<br>Perfect. She understood him, and that's what he wanted. He hoped that she also grasped that the same fate would eventually become of her personal monster pets if she continued trying to run off. Still, satisfied that she wouldn't try to escape anytime soon, Kavarr walked over to her, stepping in the still smoldering cinders of his fire ring, and he leaned over to press his nose into the crook of the small girl's neck.<br><br>He sniffed her, reminding himself as he often did of her scent, simultaneously smearing the blood from his rough-edged mouth along Sarianna's pale skin. A low rumble in his throat suggested his pleasure, and he gripped lightly at the blood-stained cloth clinging to his pet's chest.<br><br><hr>**Route 28**<br><br>Samuel wrinkled his nose at the smells lingering in the air, but did not allow that to dampen his interest. He knew he should be cautious approaching anyone in a wild place like this, but he felt the necessity to warn whoever this stranger was that it wasn't safe to spend the night here. <br><br>Approaching the tent, Samuel cleared his throat and decided it would be better not to sneak up on its pitcher, so he approached with his back straight and waved a hand in the air. It was a bad idea if one was trying to avoid monsters, but a good idea if one intended not to scare someone by creeping up on them.<br><br>"Hello there!" He called. "You know, it's really not a good idea to stay here!"<br><br>He prepared to lower his voice as he got closer, once he was sure that he'd been heard.<br><br><hr>**Palette Town**<br><br>A good, hearty laugh escaped the professor as she finally slid her shirt on over her head--a plain white shirt for now--and she started looking around in her bag again for some underwear to go with the pants she'd already picked.<br><br>"You can believe me or not, but you can't scare me." Oak smirked. "I don't scare easily, unless something really weird happens." <br><br>She found her underwear and slipped them on, meanwhile noticing her gear on the table was flashing. She watched it for a moment while she began putting on her pants, but then she pointed the item out to her feline friend, ignoring the temptation to pet the large cat. She respected mewtwo too much to just treat her like a pet. Even if the feline's soft fur was so fine that it almost demanded stroking. No, she preferred to let mewtwo come to her--like any good cat person would know.<br><br>"Can you get that for me?" She asked politely. "I'm expecting a message."<br><br>((Work time again. Be back tonight to post more))<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 23:27:11</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5240012#msg5240012">Quote from: SammyGirl on 21-09-2011, 22:30:53</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Viridian Forest**<br>Perfect. She understood him, and that's what he wanted. He hoped that she also grasped that the same fate would eventually become of her personal monster pets if she continued trying to run off. Still, satisfied that she wouldn't try to escape anytime soon, Kavarr walked over to her, stepping in the still smoldering cinders of his fire ring, and he leaned over to press his nose into the crook of the small girl's neck.<br><br>He sniffed her, reminding himself as he often did of her scent, simultaneously smearing the blood from his rough-edged mouth along Sarianna's pale skin. A low rumble in his throat suggested his pleasure, and he gripped lightly at the blood-stained cloth clinging to his pet's chest.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>She stood there, rigid and fearful. She was afraid, nervous as all hell that he was finally going to tear her throat out or eat her in return.&nbsp; but instead all he did was grip the front of her dress and press his nose into her neck, she trembled slightly. Kavarr was the only pokemon she yet feared, because she had seen his brutal strength time and again and sometimes even on her. "I.. I'll obey." she whispered, her voice trembling showing her fear as her heartbeat stayed at that high, fearful rate.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 01:54:47</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>"Hoi!" He returned the greeting, his voice only just a little louder than normal, so that he was clearly heard. "I figure I'll take my chances staying here, than risk falling down the mountain because of the dark.&nbsp; 'Sides, it's hard to make dinner when you're also pullin' a cart." He said with a slightly bitter laugh accompanying his words, which were delivered in a cautiously friendly manner.<br><br>"I'm none too worried, but thanks for the advice, stranger." He'd take a ladle, and fill a wooden bowl with some of the stew he had made.&nbsp; The ladle he leaves in the pot, and the bowl he just drinks quietly from, not using a spoon. <br><br>"What's the problem supposed to be around here, anyways? First time in&nbsp; this stretch of the land. Whether it's wild PokeMon or bandits, I'll be fine." He would then add in, as an afterthought. "Name's Alphonse, by the way." Samuel might be able to tie the name to a certain Alphonse Logare who was well known in Johto for his reliability in keeping people safe, and for dealing with threatening creatures and men alike. However, the man makes no point of identifying himself fully, or rattling off about his fame; either the stranger who was now talking to him knew who he was, and would figure it out, or didn't know, and probably wouldn't care, anyways. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 05:37:35</strong>
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				**Viridian Forest**<br><br>Kavarr snorted somewhat blandly, bored now although he was still pleased to see that the girl would obey. At any rate, at least the small hierarchy in his group had been reinforced, and some of his hunger had been staved. But he'd need a lot more than a rattata to truly feel full, and that would take some conniving. There weren't a great many large monsters in Viridian Forest, and so it was somewhat hard for one so large as himself to make a decent living. <br><br>He might have to resort to having his pet get him food from a human city. But how much food did humans have? He didn't know. Maybe he could eat some of them. That might do.<br><br>Yawning widely, he started a slow, dragging walk through the woods.<br><br><hr>**Route 28**<br><br>Alphonse. Where had he heard that name before? He was sure it was familiar, and yet for some reason he just couldn't recall. He supposed he was probably losing his mind, which was unsettling for an old man to imagine, but after a moment he cast aside any such worry and extended his hand, surprised that he himself wasn't recognized but actually rather glad that he wasn't. He was too old for all sorts of excitement and attention.<br><br>"Samuel." He smiled pleasantly. "There's a lot of wild pokemon around here, but not so many bandits. But this trail and the whole mountain range are a little bit rocky."<br><br>He eased himself a bit into the camp, but was careful to give the man his space, sitting down beside the fire and looking into it intently. "What brings you here anyway? If you don't mind my asking."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 08:34:13</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>"Nice to meet you, Samuel." If he recognized the other man, then it certainly didn't show.&nbsp; Of course, his line of work saw him occasionally working with relatively well-known people; not only was it professional courtesy not to indulge in fanboyism, but the man himself wasn't prone to such feelings. <br><br>The offered hand would be lightly shaken<br><br>"Honestly, I'm just traveling. From Johto, out to... well, wherever the wind takes me."&nbsp; Elusive. Aloof. These are some of the words that are used to describe Alphonse, and for good reason. <br><br>Up closer, Samuel might catch a glimpse of the scar along his throat, a sure sign that the man who bore it must have suffered some sort of calamity, and must possess quite a bit of luck... or, perhaps, as the saying goes, the devil looks after his own. He might also see the gloves with Scyther claws on them, as some of the things just hanging around in his small hand cart. <br><br>"I have a spare bowl, if you'd like some stew. Got a few bottles of water, and some herbal mixtures, if you're thirsty."&nbsp; Alphonse had no real problem extending such a&nbsp; courtesy to the older man, his motivation, at least for now, being to keep him around and in good spirits to pick his brain about the area he'd be heading into. <br><br>Up close, and looking at the stew, Samuel would notice that their is mostly small pieces of onion in it. Their's also a few small cubes of potato, and small chunks of rough looking meat, which was probably jerky before it went soaking in the stew for who knows how many hours. A few green, leafy bits are probably fresh herbs, for flavor. It was somewhat thick, probably thickened with a bit of flour or starch of some sort. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 09:18:59</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br>Although normal circumstances would have triggered Samuel's hunger as he eyed the hearty broth, the man could only look at it for so long before he began to feel ill. It wasn't that he wasn't hungry, per say--simply that he just couldn't bring himself to eat. Worry of a high enough degree would do that to anyone, and sleeplessness certainly didn't do much for his appetite either. <br><br>"I'm not very hungry." The former professor admitted. "But I could use something to drink. Thank you."<br><br>He picked up a stick and lightly poked at the base of the fire with it, no real intentions other than to watch the flames lick it idly.<br><br>The setting sun made the temperature drop astoundingly, but the fire was warm enough. And Samuel was wearing a sweater anyways. He always did when he went into the mountains. Reviewing his thoughts and questioning how much he should explain about this place to this stranger, he knew that the most important thing was to keep the man safe. And that meant keeping a certain degree of information away from him.<br><br>"Travel is good. I used to travel a lot."<br><br>Who was he kidding? He still traveled a lot. It would have suited him better to sit in a rocking chair on his front porch and watch kids ride by on their bicycles, but certain doom had a way of making that sort of thing less appealing.<br><br>"I've been pretty much all over the world." He admitted. "It's a big and small place at the same time."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 10:23:14</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5242021#msg5242021">Quote from: SammyGirl on 22-09-2011, 05:37:35</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Viridian Forest**<br><br>Kavarr snorted somewhat blandly, bored now although he was still pleased to see that the girl would obey. At any rate, at least the small hierarchy in his group had been reinforced, and some of his hunger had been staved. But he'd need a lot more than a rattata to truly feel full, and that would take some conniving. There weren't a great many large monsters in Viridian Forest, and so it was somewhat hard for one so large as himself to make a decent living. <br><br>He might have to resort to having his pet get him food from a human city. But how much food did humans have? He didn't know. Maybe he could eat some of them. That might do.<br><br>Yawning widely, he started a slow, dragging walk through the woods.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Sarianna&nbsp; gave a soft sigh as he moved away from her body, starting to follow him once again. It had to be soon that they exited the forest, but to which side? She knew of two human towns and she herself was starting to get hungry, but it was an hour before she dared speak up to the black charizard "Kavarr, we need to get food for myself and you. I know that small creature didn't fill you." She could hear his belly from where she stood anyway.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angzyn</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 17:31:02</strong>
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				&nbsp;**Palette Town**<br><br>Mewtwo had seemed to grow quite after the laugh left the professor’s mouth, not really bothering respond to her statement about the feline not being able to scare her. Yet, it was not as though Pokémon had been bothered by what was said…she was just busy, well, relaxing. Eyes closed, tail swaying calmly as the monster listened to the slight sounds the human made while getting dressed. <br><br>She did not even see Charity point to the gear, yet somehow she knew what the professor was talking about. Rolling over onto her back for a moment, eyes opening and hand rising slightly…though it seemed she rethought about what she was going to do. With another light cry the feline would move and get to her feet. The human sized monster would then make her way over to the table and taking the gear into one of her hands. <br><br><em>”You humans and your strange… things…,”</em> After all that all the gear was to her, a thing. Not even sure what it was really used for. Sapphire eyes looking over it as the Pokémon twist and turned the thing in her hand. Well more like inches above her hand. Mewtwo taking some time before finally handing it over to Charity. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 19:20:25</strong>
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				**Outside of Viridian Forest -- Route 2**<br>A glance over Kavarr's shoulder and the beast locked eyes with his small pet. He kept walking, but showed no real urgency but that he acknowledged her concerns about food.<br><br>That was what he intended to do. Find food.<br><br>Or make the girl find food for him. As they walked the path leading towards the city, Kavarr's flaming tail swished through the air, his bony head low and his eyes narrowed, on the lookout for strangers or a potential meal. Route 2 was a frequently traveled path, especially for young trainers and trainers visiting their home towns. Normally the charizard didn't like to run into trainers anywhere, but at the moment he couldn't deny that the potential for an easy meal was there.<br><br>Some trainers had as many as six pokemon. A veritable buffet.<br><br><hr>**Palette Town**<br><br>"Not everyone can use Telepathy." Charity said as she reached out her hand and snatched the object from the air when it came close enough for her to reach. "Some of us human types need other means of communication to stay in touch."<br><br>She flipped the gear open and activated the message system, watching as the screen lit up and displayed a forwarded note from Samuel. Curiously, she read the statement aloud.<br><br>"Take the medallion to pewter. They might be able to tell you about the feather."<br><br>Confusion crossed the woman's features, and she reread it again, before slowly handing the device back to mewtwo so the cat could look at it too. "Jonathan was right.... That IS a strange message. But the original address is from Samuel." She rubbed her neck nervously. "I wonder where he's gone off to, and what on earth he's talking about...."<br><br>Her hand brushed the thin metal chain hanging around her neck, and her fingers gripped it, sliding down to where a silver pendant hung heavily. She rubbed the jewelry between her fingers.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 19:20:45</strong>
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				"Sure, no problem." He would stand up from his spot, and move over to his wagon. "Would you like some water, or a berry juice mixture?" He'd ask, and bring a bottle of whichever the Professor wanted over to him.&nbsp; The water would just be plain bottled water, some brand name of the stuff, while the juice would be in its own unlabeled container. <br><br>If asked about it, he'd point out it had blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and goji berries in it, as well as a bit of jujube fruit.&nbsp; Half juice, taken straight from the fruits, and half mineral water. A strange mixture that was awkward on one's tongue; definitely an acquired taste. <br><br>He would settle again, with his back resting against a tree,&nbsp; near to the fire. He'd have a few sips of his stew, before speaking up again. "I've traveled most of the Johto region, but haven't seen much of the other world. This will actually be my first time in Kanto.&nbsp; Figured I might find a new challenge out this way, or new clients."<br><br>And, having said that, he went right on into a different question. "Could you tell me a bit more about the region, if you're familiar with it? Any problem areas or the like, to look out for?" <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 19:39:28</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5243868#msg5243868">Quote from: SammyGirl on 22-09-2011, 19:20:25</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Outside of Viridian Forest -- Route 2**<br>A glance over Kavarr's shoulder and the beast locked eyes with his small pet. He kept walking, but showed no real urgency but that he acknowledged her concerns about food.<br><br>That was what he intended to do. Find food.<br><br>Or make the girl find food for him. As they walked the path leading towards the city, Kavarr's flaming tail swished through the air, his bony head low and his eyes narrowed, on the lookout for strangers or a potential meal. Route 2 was a frequently traveled path, especially for young trainers and trainers visiting their home towns. Normally the charizard didn't like to run into trainers anywhere, but at the moment he couldn't deny that the potential for an easy meal was there.<br><br>Some trainers had as many as six pokemon. A veritable buffet.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Sarianna looked down immediately, So he did intend to find food for them. She didn't have any currency so what food she could get she either had to beg off people or steal and she did not like stealing food. To other trainers on the route, it would look very strange, seeing a pokemon leading a small girl who had three bloody claw marks on her chest, ankle length white hair and soft skin that looks translucent in the light.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 20:02:15</strong>
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				** Rustboro City: T.V. Station-stage 2 end of recording for Pokemania special**<br><br>"Ok Last question for you Renna How many pokemon have you seen throughout your travels?" the host of the show Andy Sampson the pokemaniac. The young actress before him Renna smiled as she placed her index finger to her chin "well I'd say i've seen far too many pokemon to count but for different types I've seen at leas 80% of the known pokemon here in Hoenn." she smiled at Andy before adding "of course that's just a haphazarded guess" Andy smiled and then stated "well thanks for the interview"&nbsp; Renna smiled "It's no problem Andy" the pokemaniac nodded "well viewers that's all the time we have today join us next time as we talk about flying pokemon and interview a special guest Winona the Fortree City Gymleader"<br><br>"CUT!" called the director as the show came to it's end. "Good work people" he called as he waved for everyone to go about their own business. "Phew" Renna sighed as she rose from her seat and walked off the set smiling and waving at the live stuido audiance and the camera crew as she left. Doing interviews always was a pain as far as she was concerned. She didn't really like the camera much what she enjoyed about acting was getting into the part, the pokemon, the costumes, the stories,and of course the people that she gets to know. she then left the station and withdrew a pokeball from her belt. "Flygon my dear friend come out" she stated softly throwing the pokeball. The rather large Insect looking Dragon pokemon. It looked at her and flickered it's wings as if stretching. "I need you to fly me to slateport" she stated smiling. the big creature nodded it's head at her as it bent down to allow her to climb aboard.<br><br>Soon she took to the skies towards Slateport. She was enjoying the breeze as she flew along. It had been some time since she had last flown and was contented with it. No cameras, No one shouting, just her and her pokemon enjoying the clear blue skies. She had to reach up and grab her red hat to prevent it from flying away. "This is the sort of thing I love about pokemon" she smiled to her flygon which nodded it's large head once more.<br><br>** Slateport City just outside the docks**<br><br>A few hours had passed and Renna was now landing outside of the Slate port city docks. "Hello" she called out as she arrived at the ticket booth. "Hello miss"the dock worker spoke but he hadn't turned around yet. Soon he turned around "Ah! your Renna! what can I do for you?" She smiled "Yes I'd like one S.S. Aqua ticket to Kanto if you please."&nbsp; the man nodded and handed her the ticket "that's 600 pokedollars" she nodded and payed the price. She was heading to the ship shaking hands with people and smiling. She found herself quite busy with autographs after getting aboard the vessel. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angzyn</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 20:07:11</strong>
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				**Palette Town**<br><br><em>”True, it just seems complicated.”</em> The Pokémon voice was calm, yet at the same time trying to read if she had hit a nerve with her last statement. Hand closing and lowering to her side after the gear had been snatched out the air. Her head seemed to slightly tilt to the side as she moved closer to getting a better understanding of how Charity worked the thing. <br><br>Ears flickering some as the human read the what was on the gear out loud, the confused look on professor’s face only seeming bring forth the feline’s curiosity, <em>”I take it you were already told something about it?”</em>&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 22:07:32</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br>Taking the cap off of the offered water bottle, Samuel swigged a quick drink before answering. It was good to have that cold, soothing liquid running down his throat. He hadn't had any in awhile, and it was taking its toll.<br><br>"Ah, I know a great deal about Kanto." Samuel said with certainty. "I've lived here much of my life. A wonderful place really, with blossoming opportunities. But..." He hesitated. "It would do you well to steer well clear of Mt. Silver and its range. And I would recommend keeping watch for anything unusual." He paused. "It's been a long time since, but you may have heard something about odd events happening off the shore of Cinnabar Island. Occasionally things will happen across Kanto that nobody can explain. Jhoto too occasionally, but it seems as if Kanto is strangely more strongly affected. If your instincts tell you that something is wrong, even if you don't know what it is, you should probably listen."<br><br>He hoped that wasn't too much information. He didn't want to make anybody so curious that they had to investigate, but he did feel the need to share.<br><br>Figuring he'd said enough without divulging some of his own personal fears and experiences, he backtracked a bit with rather great interest.<br><br>"You said that you were looking for clients." He recalled aloud. "You wouldn't by any chance be Alphonse Logare?" Samuel had heard of the man, if only because Samuel truly spent a great deal of time learning about the events of the world and the people who made it go around. It was all a part of his own interests and missions, and he'd gotten into the habit from the time he was young, investigating anything that he thought might do him some good in the future.<br><br><hr><br>**Route 2**<br>Shocked, albeit somewhat pleased that the path to Viridian was quiet, Kavarr couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at the sheer lack of activity of any sort whatsoever. He'd expected to see at least one trainer passing by, but when nobody appeared, he thought better of going any farther. If he could avoid the city, he wanted to. Perhaps if even only for a little while. <br><br>So, when certain nobody was coming, Kavarr slipped into the tall grass. It came up around his knees, but he knew that he could hide in it if he crouched down low and kept watch on the path. Then, when somebody came by, he could ambush them, or else make his pet do it. Settling in, he gained yet another epiphany. Perhaps he could lure a human trainer close if he forced Sarianna, wounded as she was, to sit in the middle of the road and appeal to people's sympathy.<br><br>Roughly, he reached out a clawed hand to shove the girl out into the open.<br><br><hr><br>**S.S. Aqua**<br><br>((Hope you don't mind if I play NPCs to help you out. If you'd rather write by yourself until your character gets to Kanto, just let me know.))<br><br>The ship's relaxing atmosphere certainly gave credence to the fact that it was a cruise liner, and reasonably luxurious at that. The cabins were small, but well furnished, and everyone got their own dinner passes to the dining hall. Beyond the rooms, the ship was even more comfortable, with a warm atmosphere accented in gold and blue. People on vacation wandered the halls and crept out onto the decks to view the ocean from the rails.<br><br>White water rushed in long tails behind the fast ship, sea spray billowing up into the faces of passengers too eager to lean far forward. The salty air worked up the appetites of people who enjoyed seafood, but many of the riders forgot what they were doing when they caught sight of Renna. They crowded around her, crying out their questions and holing countless notebooks in her direction, longing to get her signature so that they could remember this trip forever.<br><br>"What brings you here!" Some of them asked over one another.<br><br>"Have you ever been to Kanto before?"<br><br>"I bet you know the best scenes! Tell us where we can go to have a good time when we get there!"<br><br>"Are you going there to be in a movie!?"<br><br>"Where will they be filming?!"<br><br>"Will you marry me?!!!"<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town**<br><br>While not particularly upset about anything, the strongest emotion emanating from the pokemon professor was confusion. Thoughts passing through her mind went in circles, trying to analyze what Samuel might have meant. The feather? What feather? She couldn't remember hearing anything about a feather at all. Not to mention that she wasn't even sure what medallion Samuel was talking about. fiddling with her jewelry some more, she glanced down and found herself assuming he must have meant the Master Medallion.<br><br>"Maybe he wants me to take this to the Pewter City Museum....." She murmured her thoughts aloud, remembering when she had been awarded the object for the very first time.<br><br>It was after her first journey through the Kanto League. She'd beaten the Elite Four and the champion, and Samuel had come to congratulate her. What struck her as odd at the time had been that he was eager to ferry her away from all the fanfare and take her to--of all places--Pewter City. At the time it had struck her as startlingly unusual a place to go for a victory celebration, and when they arrived at the museum her thoughts had run wild, wondering if somehow she was going to be immortalized in history for what she'd done.<br><br>It was absurd of course.<br><br>Trainers--albeit only the best--beat the Elite Four now and then, and none of them had ever had any sort of monument erected to them in the museum. She'd fantasized about it because she was young, and at the time, the idea of fame had gone to her head, but she was set straight when instead of receiving some sort of commemorative statue, Samuel took her to the upper levels and showed her a medallion on a chain, sitting behind a thick pane of glass.<br><br>It was surprisingly well-guarded, for something so small, and at the time she didn't even really know why. She just remembered looking at the inscribed plaque underneath the thing, telling of its origins in a way so vague that she couldn't even figure why on earth Samuel might have thought it important for her to see such a thing.<br><br><em>The Master Medallion</em> The inscription read, plainly.<br><br><em>Pendant and chain formed from the sword of an ancient hero, it is said that this pendant has the power to tame the wildest of beasts. Donated by: "Ace"</em><br><br>Charity remembered finishing reading the inscription, when someone came and popped the case open. The museum curator had motioned for Samuel to take it, but Samuel took a step farther back, almost as if intimidated by the object on its pedestal.<br><br>"It's yours now." He had said to Charity. "Take it."<br><br>Taking museum property had confused her, but when the curator agreed and insisted, she took it. She had had the medallion almost ever since, parting with it only on the occasion that she'd been forced to abandon this world and return to her own. <br><br>She still didn't understand what was so special about the thing. It never did anything for her except look prominent hanging around her neck. But she had been told, time and time again, never to let anyone touch it. Never to leave it alone, and to always keep it with her. She slid the chain off so that she could admire the pendant in the palm of her hand.<br><br>It was silvery, with a circle of stones--one for every element. And in the center was a dark stone, with such black radiance that it seemed to have a purple sort of glow whenever she looked at it in the dark.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 22:18:36</strong>
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				*S.S. Aqua*<br><br>(( I don't mind at all really)<br><br>Renna smiled at everyone around her taking the notebooks or various other little objects to be signed one at a time. Though she found signing autographs rather tiring she did enjoy the company of the people greatly. "Ah I'm aboard the S.S. Aqua to head to Kanto that's true but I'm on vacation...Yes this is my first trip to Kanto and I'm afraid I don't know much about it's vacation scenes I'm afraid" of course there was one in every crowd who would ask for her hand in marriage "No I won't marry you sorry" she giggled after saying this to show it was all good natured. <br><br>Renna enjoyed the air of pleasentry around the people aboard the ship "IF you all would like why don't you join me for dinner this evenig?" She inquired to the whole crowd essentially setting up a bit of a party to pass the time. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 22:21:26</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5244595#msg5244595">Quote from: SammyGirl on 22-09-2011, 22:07:32</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Route 2**<br>Shocked, albeit somewhat pleased that the path to Viridian was quiet, Kavarr couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at the sheer lack of activity of any sort whatsoever. He'd expected to see at least one trainer passing by, but when nobody appeared, he thought better of going any farther. If he could avoid the city, he wanted to. Perhaps if even only for a little while. <br><br>So, when certain nobody was coming, Kavarr slipped into the tall grass. It came up around his knees, but he knew that he could hide in it if he crouched down low and kept watch on the path. Then, when somebody came by, he could ambush them, or else make his pet do it. Settling in, he gained yet another epiphany. Perhaps he could lure a human trainer close if he forced Sarianna, wounded as she was, to sit in the middle of the road and appeal to people's sympathy.<br><br>Roughly, he reached out a clawed hand to shove the girl out into the open.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>She walked with him into the grass but gasped and tripped when he pushed her out into he route, sitting there as she glared back at him, the hell had he done that for?!<br><br>She put a hand to her chest, it was starting to hurt and she was starting to feel a tad light headed due to the gashes having not been stopped, but she didn't know how to perform first aid, least not as humans knew it, what little she did know she needed to be home to do, and this was far from her home.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 22:56:52</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>"Ahh. I've heard tell that their are a few places in the world like that. Nobody can really figure out what happens or why it does. Unless I'm being paid to investigate it, though, I don't usually go out of my way to poke around in such things." This statement was nothing but pure, unadulterated truth.<br><br>&nbsp;"I always trust my instincts. A lot of time spent wandering Johto without PokeMon or other people to keep me safe has made me intuitively aware of my surroundings." Even when he slept, he was skilled at keeping his sleep light and easily disturbed. It's saved his life more than once, that's for sure. <br><br>"Indeed. Logare is my family name." He almost said supposedly; since he was raised in an orphanage, he always speculated that this might not be his real name. The fact he could hardly ever find out anything about the Logare family lent credence to that, but for all he knows, that's just because his parents were simply people that, for whatever reason, stayed off people's radar. <br><br>"I'm going to guess, then, that my reputation precedes me?" Their was a bit of joy flavoring his usually deadpan voice. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 23:04:43</strong>
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				**S.S. Aqua**<br><br>The entire crowd cheered in delight at the invitation, crowding around even closer in hopes of persuading her to grant <em>them</em> a seat right next to her. Of course not everyone could sit by her at once, but they all definitely wanted to. Fortunately, at least a few of Renna's fans had enough sense to realize that dinner would be very soon, and that if they wanted to be ready, they would all have to depart for their cabins to prepare. Once such was announced, the crowd dispersed, some reluctantly, to begin the preparations.<br><br><br>Only a short time later, in the dining hall, the ship's crew reserved a table for Renna and all of her guests. Silverware clanked as the employees laid out the dishes, and the smell of food filled the air from the buffet line.. Beautifully decorated tables were wheeled in, with metal containers supported by gas heating elements ablaze. Lids were removed, steam unleashed into the air, and the freshly warmed food made accessible to everyone who wanted some. Waiters wandered between tables, offering bottles of wine.<br><br>Renna's table was certainly full. Even those who hadn't been invited eventually found her and tried to gather round. They talked amongst each other, but also spoke to her, telling of their own experiences and how they wanted to be actors and actresses, or pokemon masters and the like. What was peculiar was that one of the guests who was most quiet, was actually most interested in Renna.<br><br>His name was Micha -- A Gym leader of Hoenn. Truth be told, he went by his middle name rather than his first one when in Hoenn, simply because he often got a lot of attention himself if he let everyone know who he really was. He'd moved to Hoenn in order to achieve a better life for his family, and part of that was embracing the peace of not having anyone knocking at your door. Thus, by all in Hoenn, he was known only as Norman.<br><br>He looked a great deal older than he actually was--in fact he was very young, especially for a gym leader. But the stresses of life and having a family at a young age took a toll on his features, and even was causing some amount of hair loss. It was a shame too. He had very dark hair, like his mother's.<br><br>"Hello." He said, when he noticed a place that he could slide in at the table. "I'm sure we've met before."<br><br><hr><br>**Route 2**<br><br>Kavarr let out a low, rolling grunt. Telling Sarianna to quiet herself and just go along with it. He hoped she wouldn't give away his location by staring at where he was laying the whole time. He believed she might just be that stupid though. Folding his wings tight against his back, just in case, he growled again, this time as a simple warning that if she didn't cooperate, he would see too it that her wounds were bad enough that she wouldn't have a choice but to beg for someone to help her.<br><br>Then, he settled in once more, tuning his eyes down the road and watching for the shadows of trainers who might come along. If they were lucky--one would come soon, and Kavarr would have his meal.<br><br><hr><br>**Route 28**<br>Nodding with something of a chuckle, Samuel replied yes.<br><br>"I've heard quite a lot about your skills. Impressive, especially to one such as myself who finds the greatest advantage to surviving in the wilderness a team of well trained pokemon." He grinned, his smile surprisingly straight and white for his age. Perhaps the old man had dentures, perhaps not. It was actually very hard to tell.<br><br>"I've heard that you run errands for people who pay you for it." He rubbed his neck a little nervously, not wanting to assume too much. "I've also heard that you don't mind hard work and a little bit of danger. You've been mentioned in the news a few times, but more often people who have hired you put in a good word. since I travel a lot myself, I catch rumors on the wind quite often as I go."<br><br>A long, hesitant pause. "I don't know if you would be willing to help me or not...." Again a pause, if only because he didn't want to say anything more unless and until Alphonse actually showed some interest. If he did, Samuel couldn't believe his luck.<br><br><br>((Time for work yet again. But as always I will be here in the evening to post before bed.))
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 23:28:55</strong>
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				*S.S. Aqua*<br><br>Renna was pleasently surprised when the guests all rushed off to prepare themselves for dinner. she smiled and headed back to her own cabin in order to change into something more suitable. She changed from her red shirt, cape, hat, skirt, boots, and white gloves&nbsp; into a long blue gown made of satin, and some blue high heels to match. She wasn't much for jewelry so she didn't wear any. <br><br>Once in the dining hall she took a seat at the place the crew members had indicated. She enjoyed listening to the stories of those around her and the sights and smells of the foods and various other decorations around the hall. However when the quiet man finally spoke up she looked at him and realized who he was. "Ah yes...about 7-8 years ago now I think....in Petalburg....how have things been for you since then?" She asked him giving him the courtesy of a vague response so that no one else would bother the man. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 00:27:33</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5244764#msg5244764">Quote from: SammyGirl on 22-09-2011, 23:04:43</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Route 2**<br><br>Kavarr let out a low, rolling grunt. Telling Sarianna to quiet herself and just go along with it. He hoped she wouldn't give away his location by staring at where he was laying the whole time. He believed she might just be that stupid though. Folding his wings tight against his back, just in case, he growled again, this time as a simple warning that if she didn't cooperate, he would see too it that her wounds were bad enough that she wouldn't have a choice but to beg for someone to help her.<br><br>Then, he settled in once more, tuning his eyes down the road and watching for the shadows of trainers who might come along. If they were lucky--one would come soon, and Kavarr would have his meal.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Kavarr had made his point well and she turned away from the grass, and sniffed softly as a trainer came by. She hoped he was mean to hsi pokemon as she sniffe again.. "Hey miss? You alright?" Said that boy of a trainer and she felt a stab of guilt at what she had to do to survive, pokemon were just the same sometimes, but as a human she felt guilty. "I.. I was attacked.. b-by this bad man.." She said softly, letting him see the wounds on her chest. Indeed the boy could feel they were real and started trying to help her bind the wound. <br><br>Hearing her stomach growl however the boy chuckled. "you must be hungry huh? Here, go to town and get you something to eat." He said, giving her her first look at pokemoney." She sighed.. "your so nice.. thank you.."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 05:54:58</strong>
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				**S.S. Aqua**<br><br>Micah's eyes widened a bit, and for a moment he looked truly shocked. He laughed it off momentarily, and shook his head at himself. "It can't have been that long already. Has it really?" He sighed and looked at the ceiling for a moment. "I've scarcely had time to grow up myself, much less watch anyone else grow up. I suppose I really have been mocing my life forward too fast. I should have listened to my mother when she told me to slow down."<br><br>He chuckled. <br><br>"Well to answer your question, I'm doing well. The gym is still standing, pleasantly enough, but for now I've left it in the capable hands of my daughter. That aside, I'm taking some time to travel to Kanto to formally return a monster to its rightful master and to report back to the rest of my fabulously extended family what's been going on in the Hoenn League. I'm a little tired to tell the truth, but that hasn't ever stopped me."<br><br><hr><br>**Route 2**<br><br>That little bit wouldn't be enough. Kavarr felt his irritation roiling inside of him. The money would buy a lunch for Sarianna, but there was no way that Kavarr could satisfy himself with that. Time for plan B. <br><br>Crouching low in the grass and tightening the muscles in his legs for action, he spread his massive wings and sprang up into the air, casting a shadow upon the two humans below. Letting out a fierce roar, he dove at the stranger, fully expecting the man to dive out of the way, but hoping he wouldn't. No matter what happened, Kavarr was ready to fight, and fight hard for a good meal.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 06:04:24</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5246273#msg5246273">Quote from: SammyGirl on 23-09-2011, 05:54:58</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Route 2**<br><br>That little bit wouldn't be enough. Kavarr felt his irritation roiling inside of him. The money would buy a lunch for Sarianna, but there was no way that Kavarr could satisfy himself with that. Time for plan B. <br><br>Crouching low in the grass and tightening the muscles in his legs for action, he spread his massive wings and sprang up into the air, casting a shadow upon the two humans below. Letting out a fierce roar, he dove at the stranger, fully expecting the man to dive out of the way, but hoping he wouldn't. No matter what happened, Kavarr was ready to fight, and fight hard for a good meal.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>She gasped as Kavarr shot out of the grass but she pushed herself from the boy and actually hit him over the head to stunhim long enough for Kavarr to grab his dinner. "P-please don't do it with me looking.." She asked,&nbsp; it would very much make her sick to see a human being eaten right in front of her eyes "I'll head into town." She would say as the boy was too stunned to get out of the way int ime to leave Kavarr's grasp.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 06:53:52</strong>
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				*S.S. Aqua*<br><br>Renna smiled as she listened to Micha talk. "Yes it truly has been that long. I am glad however that things have gone well for you. I had nearly forgotten you had a daughter how is she?" After he mentioned going to Kanto to visit his extended family and return a monster to it's rightful master she chuckled "ah is that so? I hope that fortune smiles upon you as you do" She honestly meant it. She genuinely liked this man after all he had been one of the friendliest people she had ever met and of course he didn't care much about her fame or anything and they were speaking like old friends which was in a sense true. <br><br>"I myself am going on vacation I plan to go cave crawling and the likes as well...not something I've done in a long time now....not since my travels through the Hoenn league and what not." she then took a sip of her drink and smiled lightly as she began to lightly swirl the drink around in the glass.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 07:26:41</strong>
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				**Route 2**<br><br>Kavarr was truly surprised that the boy just went down without even trying to get away or to get his pokemon out. Being stunned aside, there wasn't much of an excuse for a human not to at least TRY to get away. The humans of the world were getting stupider, weaker, or both. It was sickeningly pathetic, almost enough so to make Kavarr lose his interest in eating all together.<br><br>Almost.<br><br>He allowed Sarianna to back off a little, but he didn't wait long. He wanted to get this over with now that his stomach had been soured.<br><br><hr><br>**S.S. Aqua**<br><br>"Expanding your horizons will get you far." Micah encouraged. "Don't give up your ambitions, but take care not to grow up too fast." He laughed, knowing that this girl couldn't possibly be much younger than he was. He couldn't be sure, but he felt it.<br><br>"There are a lot of really good trainers out there." He said slowly. "I've watched a lot of them pass through. It's wonderful to see hope for future generations. I think you're one of the ones who shine brightly." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a pokeball--a strange one to be sure, because it was blue. He tapped it lightly with his finger.<br><br>"This monster was loaned to me, and I used it while on a world tour to promote Hoenn's League as being one of the major accredited ones. I'm taking it back now, but I had fun borrowing it. It's kind of interesting to use monsters that other people have trained, even if only temporarily."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 07:38:56</strong>
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				*S.S. Aqua*<br><br>Renna smiled as Micha gave his advice. "Hmm.....I'll try not to grow up too fast...though I sometimes think it may be a little too late for that." She then blushed a bit as he complemented her about being one of the brightest trainers he's seen "Aw...that's sweet of you to say but I'm sure there are many trainers out there who shine brighter than me" <br><br>She eyed the odd blue pokeball that he held up. "Oh? that's an odd looking pokeball. Do you mind if I inquire as to what sort of Monster might be held within?" She truly was curious about it. "Though you are right it is interesting tosee what monsters other people have trained are capable of. I borrow them all the time on set for movies and T.V. shows where i'm not allowed to use my own dear friends"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angzyn</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 17:00:50</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5244595#msg5244595">Quote from: SammyGirl on 22-09-2011, 22:07:32</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><br>**Palette Town**<br><br>While not particularly upset about anything, the strongest emotion emanating from the pokemon professor was confusion. Thoughts passing through her mind went in circles, trying to analyze what Samuel might have meant. The feather? What feather? She couldn't remember hearing anything about a feather at all. Not to mention that she wasn't even sure what medallion Samuel was talking about. fiddling with her jewelry some more, she glanced down and found herself assuming he must have meant the Master Medallion.<br><br>"Maybe he wants me to take this to the Pewter City Museum....." She murmured her thoughts aloud, remembering when she had been awarded the object for the very first time.<br><br>It was after her first journey through the Kanto League. She'd beaten the Elite Four and the champion, and Samuel had come to congratulate her. What struck her as odd at the time had been that he was eager to ferry her away from all the fanfare and take her to--of all places--Pewter City. At the time it had struck her as startlingly unusual a place to go for a victory celebration, and when they arrived at the museum her thoughts had run wild, wondering if somehow she was going to be immortalized in history for what she'd done.<br><br>It was absurd of course.<br><br>Trainers--albeit only the best--beat the Elite Four now and then, and none of them had ever had any sort of monument erected to them in the museum. She'd fantasized about it because she was young, and at the time, the idea of fame had gone to her head, but she was set straight when instead of receiving some sort of commemorative statue, Samuel took her to the upper levels and showed her a medallion on a chain, sitting behind a thick pane of glass.<br><br>It was surprisingly well-guarded, for something so small, and at the time she didn't even really know why. She just remembered looking at the inscribed plaque underneath the thing, telling of its origins in a way so vague that she couldn't even figure why on earth Samuel might have thought it important for her to see such a thing.<br><br><em>The Master Medallion</em> The inscription read, plainly.<br><br><em>Pendant and chain formed from the sword of an ancient hero, it is said that this pendant has the power to tame the wildest of beasts. Donated by: "Ace"</em><br><br>Charity remembered finishing reading the inscription, when someone came and popped the case open. The museum curator had motioned for Samuel to take it, but Samuel took a step farther back, almost as if intimidated by the object on its pedestal.<br><br>"It's yours now." He had said to Charity. "Take it."<br><br>Taking museum property had confused her, but when the curator agreed and insisted, she took it. She had had the medallion almost ever since, parting with it only on the occasion that she'd been forced to abandon this world and return to her own. <br><br>She still didn't understand what was so special about the thing. It never did anything for her except look prominent hanging around her neck. But she had been told, time and time again, never to let anyone touch it. Never to leave it alone, and to always keep it with her. She slid the chain off so that she could admire the pendant in the palm of her hand.<br><br>It was silvery, with a circle of stones--one for every element. And in the center was a dark stone, with such black radiance that it seemed to have a purple sort of glow whenever she looked at it in the dark.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>&nbsp;**Palette Town**<br><br>The things she said, the things she thought about…the Pokémon professor was not the only one that was confused. This was clearly a topic the two had never talked about, or that the human thought about often. Yet, it seemed to have something to do with the pendent Charity wore. The feline eyeing it for a bit before moving out of the way to let the woman think with ease. <br><br><em>Are you okay?</em> The question was a simple one, breaking the silence that had seemed to fall on the room. <br><br>(sorry short)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 17:34:44</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5246496#msg5246496">Quote from: SammyGirl on 23-09-2011, 07:26:41</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Route 2**<br><br>Kavarr was truly surprised that the boy just went down without even trying to get away or to get his pokemon out. Being stunned aside, there wasn't much of an excuse for a human not to at least TRY to get away. The humans of the world were getting stupider, weaker, or both. It was sickeningly pathetic, almost enough so to make Kavarr lose his interest in eating all together.<br><br>Almost.<br><br>He allowed Sarianna to back off a little, but he didn't wait long. He wanted to get this over with now that his stomach had been soured.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Sariannah got out just in time as Kavarr came down on top of the male. She turned her back, feeling sickened and horrible that Kavarr would so this but she didn't have the power to stop him, nor did her other companions Zyrax and Siranil. "I.. I'm going into town Kavarr." She tried to say boldly, starting to walk in the direction of viridian city.<br><br>[I suck at this sammy &gt;&gt; *having a hard time playing NPCs for much of shit*]
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 19:24:26</strong>
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				**S.S. Aqua**<br><br>A rather wide grin split Micah's face, and he nodded in reply to the young actress. He picked up the ball and handed it to her, offering so that she could hold it and look it over, as well as feel its weight.<br><br>"It's quite a special creature indeed." He admitted. "Which is a huge reason why I am inclined to return it quickly. A legendary, to be sure." He looked around for a moment then leaned in a little more, wanting to keep Renna's adoring fans from hearing what he was saying.<br><br>"It's a monster native to Jhoto. It's called Suicune."<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town**<br><br>"I am." Charity assured her monster friend with a nervous laugh, realizing that Mewtwo had read all of her thoughts and envisioned her imaginings all too well. She put the medallion back on, and then moved to the couch so that she could sit close to the cat.<br><br>"Actually, I'm terribly baffled. It seems that Samuel wants me to take the Medallion back to where I got it, but I'm not sure why, or what he means by suggesting the museum might know something about a feather."<br><br>She stretched her arms along the back of the couch and stared at the gently glowing TV screen, watching it but not really aware of what was happening on the monitor. "I should call him, I guess, but I haven't been able to get a hold of him for a long time. Nobody has. I've been wondering if he's okay, and now this message from him after nobody'd heard from him in months..... It just strikes me as strange."<br><br><hr><br>**Route 2**<br><br>A killing bite to the throat, tearing out the jugular and larynx and breaking the spine in the neck quickly ended the trainer's life. Kavarr half-heard his pet talking to him in his haze of frustration commingled with primal need for food aroused by the taste of blood on his tongue.<br><br><em>Let her go.</em> He thought to himself, not thinking clearly that he may well be giving the girl a chance to escape. <br><br>All he could think about was eating quickly to appease the beast inside of him and get rid of the evidence. After all...if he was spotted, having killed a human, chances were good that humans would try to kill him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angzyn</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 19:44:42</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5248072#msg5248072">Quote from: SammyGirl on 23-09-2011, 19:24:26</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><br>**Palette Town**<br><br>"I am." Charity assured her monster friend with a nervous laugh, realizing that Mewtwo had read all of her thoughts and envisioned her imaginings all too well. She put the medallion back on, and then moved to the couch so that she could sit close to the cat.<br><br>"Actually, I'm terribly baffled. It seems that Samuel wants me to take the Medallion back to where I got it, but I'm not sure why, or what he means by suggesting the museum might know something about a feather."<br><br>She stretched her arms along the back of the couch and stared at the gently glowing TV screen, watching it but not really aware of what was happening on the monitor. "I should call him, I guess, but I haven't been able to get a hold of him for a long time. Nobody has. I've been wondering if he's okay, and now this message from him after nobody'd heard from him in months..... It just strikes me as strange."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>**Palette Town**<br><br>Charity should know better than to hide stuff from Mewtwo, but then again when the human did hide something the monster new better than push matter. But the nervous laugh would be more than enough to give the feline the feeling there was something more. Mewtwo not moving away as the human sat close to her. No, instead she would lower herself so she was at the same level as Charity. <br><br>She would listen, though keep quite. After all, she was not sure what could be said that Charity did not know already. Her tail slowly wrapping itself around the human’s leg for a moment only to sway away then comeback to wrap around the leg once again. Eyes following that of the human’s to the TV. <br><br><em>Well there is only one way to find out what he was talking about…</em> Her thoughts seemed calm, lacking of emotion, <em>The question is are you going to go do it? That and it ever hurts to try.</em><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 20:07:44</strong>
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				*S.S. Aqua*<br><br>Renna's eye's widened as Micha told her the contents of the ball in her hand. It's weight different from most she'd held. "Suicune....I've heard of it....I'm amazed someone was able to capture and tame it" She held the ball with a sort of reverance and stroked it gently. "In my hand is a legendary....wow...." She was amazed by this news. "Yes...I see why your quite antsy to get it back"<br><br>The young actress returned the ball to the gym leader "Take good care of it because I shudder to think what would happen if the wrong person got ahold of it" she then relaxed in her seat as she finished her meal and looked around her at all of her guests a bright smile on her face "I'd like to thank everyone for joining me this evening"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 20:26:40</strong>
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				**Palette Town**<br><br>Agreeing wholeheartedly with Mewtwo, Charity realized that arguing the matter would not only be futile, but stupid. She needed to do something, certainly. Again reaching for the gear, she picked it up and went through her contact list until she found Samuel's number. Selecting it, she waited patiently as she sent the call, listening to the steady ring of the other line.<br><br>For a long time.<br><br>At last, the call ended itself, asking the woman to leave a message. Instead she hung up, folded the gear, and sighed.<br><br>"I guess that means he's not home. Or able to answer...or something." She looked over at the monster so that their eyes met. "I'm a little worried, but I suppose I should do what he asked. The only way to find out what he meant about a feather is to see if the museum knows about it. If they do, they might be able to tell me. It just seems so vague. I don't understand it."<br><br>Sliding her gear into her backpack, she got up and moved over to the bed, flopping down on it and stretching out as much as she could.<br><br>"I'll have to go to Pewter tomorrow. I just got here, and in the morning I need to see about going down to Samuel's old house to see if we were able to get it in our name. I need to go to the lab too, and gather anything that was left there that might be useful. A lot of things were lost in the fire that happened there after Samuel left." She paused and pondered. "Sometimes I wonder if maybe someone didn't set that fire to try and destroy his work..."<br><br><hr><br>**S.S. Aqua**<br><br>Micah quieted down, returning the ball to its place in his pocket, before settling to listen to Renna's words of gratitude. Everyone at the table either bade her welcome or cheered. Some even applauded, and it was clear to Micah that this woman was well-loved. He didn't doubt that she would go far.<br><br><br>The ship landed in the port of Vermillion, and by the time it laid anchor, the stars were alight in their full glory against the black sky. The lights of the city reflected off of the water in red and gold streaks, coloring the waves with neon as those aboard were welcomed. Disembarking was unadventurous, but certainly spectacular. The docks were lined with strings of lights to help illuminate the path into Vermillion itself, and beyond the docks, countless buildings climbed into the night sky, their shadows brightened by flashes of light across their fronts and gentle gleams in their windows.<br><br>Even with it being so late, the city was still alive with trainers and tourists seeking the nightlife.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 20:36:23</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5248072#msg5248072">Quote from: SammyGirl on 23-09-2011, 19:24:26</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Route 2**<br><br>A killing bite to the throat, tearing out the jugular and larynx and breaking the spine in the neck quickly ended the trainer's life. Kavarr half-heard his pet talking to him in his haze of frustration commingled with primal need for food aroused by the taste of blood on his tongue.<br><br><em>Let her go.</em> He thought to himself, not thinking clearly that he may well be giving the girl a chance to escape. <br><br>All he could think about was eating quickly to appease the beast inside of him and get rid of the evidence. After all...if he was spotted, having killed a human, chances were good that humans would try to kill him.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Sarianna walked towards the city,&nbsp; glad to finalyl be away as she threw her pokeball. "Siranil I need you." She said as a leafeon appeared from the ball and nuzzle dher. <br><br><em>Kavarr did that didn't he..</em> She seemed to say as she licked at the claw marks. "Kavarr did them, I was just getting some food."&nbsp; Siranil tilted her head as she noticed the lack of the black charizard. "Kavarr's back outside the city, for once I'm a little free." She said softly, walking towards the pokemart to purchase some food with the dead trainer's money. Did she feel guilty? Yes she did, but she wasn't going to mope about it.<br><br><hr>*Palette Town - Roof of the hotel*<br><br>A sight so common was the form of a pidgey, a small little bird pokemon landing atop the roof of the hotel charity and mewtwo were in; however, a foot from the ground the pidgey became something else. On four brown furred paws, the Zorua landed and shook his fur out, sniffing the air as he called out telepathically. <em>"Meema! Where are you Meema!"</em> A howl accompanied this mental 'voice' as the young Zorua tried desperately to seek out his Best friend and caretaker, the Zoroark, Meema.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 20:50:10</strong>
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				*S.S. Aqua: Pre-departure*<br><br>After getting the cheers, applause, and wecloming comments Renna rose and went back to her cabin. Here she switched back into her infamous red outfit. Once she had changed back into these clothes she re-packed the blue evening attire she had just removed and then made her way to the deck. The night sky was beautiful. The dark shade of the sky penetrated by the shimmering stars and the fast approaching city lights of Vermillion. <br><br>*Vermillion city: Leaving the dock*<br><br>Now that she was in Vermillion city the young actress planned to head to the hotel where she would be spending the evening. once she arrived there she got her key and went up to the suite she was given to stay in for the night. She had moved rather quickly to get here because she didn't want to be caught with her luggage by anyone who happened to know who she was. Being caught with luggage while dealing with fans was probably even more annoying than dealing with countless autographs on a regular signing tour. <br><br>Once she had set down her luggage she left the hotel to walk around the streets. She wanted to do some sight seeing that evening before turning in for bed after all she didn't want to come here sleep and then leave the next day without seeing anything. Though she was on vacation she wanted to see as much of Kanto as she could so she didn't plan on staying in anyone city for very long. Tonight was Vermillion the fallowing day or two would be through the Diglettes Cave, and then a day in Viridian before traveling to Pewter city to see it's museum. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 21:05:23</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>"I used to train with a tame MaChoke. It's probably why I'm so strong. Near the end of my training, I could beat him, even without weapons." He said with a nod of his head. "And some times, it's all about tactics and foot work. Being able to deny the enemy the opportunity or ability to use their more devastating powers puts the odds in my favor."<br><br>He finished off the bowl of stew he had, and set it off to the side, and brought out a small flask from one of his trench coat's pockets. He uncapped it, and had a drink as he listened to Samuel. " I'll do just about anything, if the price is right. Courier, caravan guard, escort, bodyguard, bouncer, bandit killer, wild PokeMon slayer, weapon tester... hell, I've even been paid to teach others some martial arts." <br><br>"I know you can't give me all the details right off the bat, but tell me what you can. I have no jobs right now. Once I know the details, we can haggle over the price." He would say, conversing in a polite, but serious and business-like manner.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 22:18:03</strong>
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				**Vermillion City**<br><br>It was out of the blue, amid the colorful swirling of city lights and traffic all around that a voice came above the music, distinctly different from the others in its key and familiar enough that Renna would be able to recognize it. Especially considering that she had just spoken to the man not hours before.<br><br>It was Micah. He was on the phone, walking down the sidewalk, one hand over an ear to block out the sound of a live band playing from an outdoor restaurant in the salty night.<br><br>"I can be down there by tomorrow morning." He was saying, sounding hurried. "Are you SURE that the message was from him?" A pause. "Okay, well either he's okay and otherwise ignoring our calls, or someone got a hold of his phone and is sending messages under his number. I'll find out what's going on." Another pause, then the man's face went pale and his jaw dropped. "There is?" His voice sounded so shocked that it might crack. "Oh my word..... Okay, okay yeah I'll be careful. I have Suicune so I'm sure I can handle it. It's just....that's terrible. Yeah. Yeah I'll look for it on the way in. Thank you. Yeah dad. Thanks. Bye."<br><br>Hanging up his phone and putting it away, Micah noticed Renna and offered a slight smile, although it was clear that it was less genuine than it had been aboard the boat.<br><br>"Hey, staying out tonight?"<br><br><hr><br>**Route 28**<br><br>Samuel nodded, and feeling a little more confident that he could divulge at least some details, he decided that the man wouldn't try to run off with his prize should he find it. He also felt like this man--strong as he was, would stand a better chance against the odds that would kill Samuel if Samuel faced this problem alone.<br><br>"There's actually two things that I need from you." He said to be more clear. "But I'll start with the first one, because we need to complete the task before I can move on. I'm actually looking for a particular object that I've only heard mention of, but it seems to be critical for the task that I need completed. Perhaps you've heard of it, or perhaps you haven't, but I'm looking for a feather from Lamia."<br><br>His eyes focused on Alphonse as he tried to determine from the man's reaction whether he had heard of it or not.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 22:29:16</strong>
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				*Vermillion City*<br><br>Renna smiled back at the gym leader "Sight seeing before I leave in the morning...Vermillion was just a quick stop to rest though I believe it would be a waste not to look around while I'm here." that smile faded rather rapidly however "You seem to be rather troubled Norman is something the matter? IF you'd rather not talk about it then I won't push however......I would love to help you out it's the least I can do for an old friend...well I'd like to view you as such whether the feeling is mutual or not well I cannot say"<br><br>The young actress was being genuine in her offer to help him. Yes she was doing it to settle her curiosity but she was also doing it because he was a fellow Pokemon trainer one who loved pokemon greatly or at least the Norman she remembered did. <em>I wonder what could be troubling him? Honestly he sounded worried when he spoke to his father.</em> This thought passed through her mind as she watched him. She was maing sure to read his body language and facial expressions a skill she had picked up from acting it made figuring out peoples motives so much easier.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 23:25:11</strong>
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				**Vermillion City**<br><br>Despite his distress, Micah felt a little relieved that he had someone to talk to. Even if he didn't know Renna exceedingly well, he was well enough acquainted with her that he trusted her. She was a good person, and worth including in on his thoughts, regardless of whether they concerned her or not. Then, though, they might concern her. Especially if she was heading towards Pewter City.<br><br>"That was my father on the phone." Micah smiled a little at the thought. "He was just calling to tell me that he and the rest of my family got a message from my great-grandfather. We haven't seen my great-grandad in months. He disappeared, and we've been trying to contact him. Before he left he gave my dad a note saying that he was signing a house over to him, and it got everyone worried. He'd been acting kind of strange for awhile."<br><br>Micah shoved his hands into his pockets. "Well apparently people still can't call him, but the message makes us believe that he might be okay, so my dad wants me to come to Palette Town and talk about it."<br><br>The gym leader paused for a moment, and immediately became sullen. "But he told me that I need to be careful. Apparently there was a killing on Route 2, just outside of Viridian City. Authorities assume that it was a monster, because of the claw marks in the soil. But it was an unusually large monster, and there's an alert for all travelers to Pewter, Viridian, and Palette to be on guard...."<br><br>((BBL, Work.))
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 01:47:06</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>"I haven't heard of it before, but I'm going to imagine that Lamia is some sort of bird-like PokeMon? Probably rare, probably quite dangerous?" He'd ask, before going off on a slight tangent. "Flyer's give me trouble, but I bet I can devise a way to ground it." He'd grow quiet as he took another sip from his flask. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 03:42:37</strong>
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				*Vermillion City*<br><br>Renna listened to Micha and nodded. "I see" she stated tapping her chin "Perhaps it would be best if you and I traveled together....Safety in numbers and the likes" This may be changing her plans but she didn't mind after all events seemed to have caught her interest. Of course she didn't particularly care since her schedual wasn't set in stone anyway. She was on vacation until further notice that was all that mattered to her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 05:51:28</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>Samuel raised an eyebrow in mild surprise. The man was good at making deductions.<br><br>"Well, you're not entirely accurate." Samuel informed, drinking some more of his water and nearly downing the whole bottle in a few short gulps. Somewhat more refreshed, he went on, "Lamia is, well.... dead. From what I know, she was a spirit guardian of this world, and she took the form of a great bird. Supposedly she was almost angelic, but something happened."<br><br>He leaned forward a little, looking into the fire and trying to recall the story, exactly as it had been told to him.<br><br>"I heard it from a friend of mine, when I was pretty young. Lamia died hundreds of years ago. You see, she was helping a young man and a monster attempt to break a curse threatening mankind. Unfortunately, midway through their adventure, the young man began having doubts. He decided he wanted to do things his own way, and Lamia backed him up, against the advice of the monster that was with them. The decision ultimately cost Lamia her life. As far as I know, the group was being pursued by a bunch of men who opposed the original idea. When the plan was abandoned, Lamia and company backtracked across a sea and Lamia was slain. It's said that her body fell into the ocean and disappeared completely, save for a single feather."<br><br><hr><br>**Vermillion City**<br><br>Approving of Renna's idea, Micah nodded. "Actually, I was hoping you'd say that. I would feel pretty bad if something happened to you when I might have been able to do something to prevent it. And I'm a little curious as to what sort of large monster could possibly be lurking in West Kanto. If it's a new species, finding it and making sure it doesn't hurt anyone else are of the utmost priority. Of course..."<br><br>And this time he slowed down his train of thought so that he could focus on what he really needed to do. "We still have to stop and talk to my father about my grand-dad. I really hope that the monster that attacked that trainer isn't the cause of my grandpa's disappearance." Norman stretched his arms behind his head, then relaxed them at his sides. "The trip will take us awhile, if you really want to come. I think it might behoove you to find some sort of disguise." He winked.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 05:56:50</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>It was a good skill to have in his line of work.&nbsp; Consequently, he's gotten good at it over the years, to say nothing of naturally being an intelligent person.<br><br>"Sounds exceedingly complicated." He would say, after Samuel had finished. "I imagine you have an idea of where the feather is, though? Otherwise, I'm not certain how much help I can be." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 06:02:32</strong>
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				*vermillion city*<br><br>Renna giggled softly "Perhaps it might behoove me indeed to finda suitable disguise...Though this is my favorite outfit I really don't mind" She thought for a moment before stating "I admit that I too am curious about this monster now that youve told me about it." It was true this creature did indeed catch her intreague and she did want to help the gym leader. <br><br>"Tell me Norman where shall we meet in the morning before we leave?"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 06:09:04</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>"I have a couple of leads." The old man confirmed. "I have reason to believe that someone at the museum may know where it could be, if it's been recovered and put on display anywhere in the world. Pewter City is a highly accredited museum with a great deal of knowledge about the archeological community. My problem is, it's also possible that it may not have been recovered. In which case.... It may be located somewhere off the shores of Jhoto."<br><br>He honestly wasn't too certain about that either, but from all of the research that he'd done and what he'd gleaned on historical references to farms in Jhoto over the centuries, he knew that the potential was there for the feather to have been brought to that area by a certain farmer. It was something he knew he'd need to explain, and it was difficult to relay years of exploration and research in a single conversation, but he also had to sell the idea.<br><br><hr><br>**Vermillion City**<br><br>Needing to think about it for a moment, Norman finally came up with a plan.<br><br>"There is a pokemon fan club just down the block from here. It's as good a place as any for us to meet, and it will give me time to call a few people tonight and get some bus tickets. Plus, if you feel like, it, you can go shopping and get yourself something good to wear that your fans won't recognize you in." He laughed. "The more cities we go to, the more publicity you're going to get, so just be prepared."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 06:21:04</strong>
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				*Vermillion City*<br><br>"Don't worry about publicity that's something I'm quite used to" She smiled at him "as for disguises well you'll see tomorrow" she smiled wryly at him as she contemplated what to disguise herself as. Though she couldn't quite wait for the fallowing morning. "I'll see you tomorrow morning....around what 8:30-9:00?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 06:23:06</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>"Sounds like quite a few leads to go on. I can escort you while you investigate both; or do the investigations myself, though I'll charge a bit extra for that.&nbsp; I'm definitely on board. While it doesn't seem like it will be too much of a challenge, I must admit to being quite curious about what the second phase of your plan would be. Besides that, money's money, and a job's a job."<br><br>"I'm willing, at this point, to start negotiating the price of this, if you are. My standard rate is travel expenses, and, if I'm escorting you, 100 for every hostile creature that I have to deal with. If you're more the kind to wait, and send me off on a scavenger hunt, it'll be 750 up front to cover my expenses, and 100 for every day it takes me, with that being paid upon satisfactory completion of the task." Despite his somewhat odd choice of words, his tone of voice remains fairly monotone; strictly business-like, even if some of his terms--like 'scavenger hunt'-- seemed more casual than professional. <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 07:25:55</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>Though his age sometimes got the better of him, Samuel was more involved in this mission than he really wanted to let on, and he had no intention of leaving it up to somebody else entirely. He might have liked to pass the responsibility on to someone else, but he knew that Ace would never forgive him. That being said, he knew he'd also be shelling out a lot of cash for a bodyguard, but it was worth it, especially knowing that without one, Samuel was likely to end up dead.<br><br>"Money is not an object." Samuel waved his hand idly. He had plenty of the stuff after decades upon decades of successful research and mentoring. Not to mention the pokedex, certain pokeball concepts, and new pokemon discoveries across the globe. He kept his money a secret from most, but he wasn't short on it. In fact he had a lot more money than he had years to spend it, he assumed, so he decided it would be a worthy investment.<br><br>"I have to be honest with you, though. Phase two is going to be somewhat more...dangerous...."<br><br><hr><br>**Vermillion City**<br><br>"I'll be here." Micah assured, at last waving to the girl and sending her on her way. <br><br>He himself had things to do, and he decided he could spend the night at the pokemon center. Best to save his money for when he really needed it. When he arrived at the center, he checked in, had his monsters looked over, as was his custom any time he arrived in a different town, and then he received a cot and a blanket. Finding a comfortable corner to set up and sleep in, he pulled out his phone and purchased bus tickets to pick up in the morning. He then made a few phone calls, one of them being to Samuel.<br><br>He couldn't get through.<br><br>Nonetheless, he tried to keep his spirits up and called his father once more, informing him that he would be bringing a guest along, and that he hoped his dad wouldn't mind. That settled, Norman was able to get comfortable and drift off into a deep sleep.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 07:40:10</strong>
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				*Vermillion City*<br><br>Renna smiled as she went back to her hotel she already had a disguise at the ready and she decided to cut short the sight seeing in order to be able to be up early the fallowing morning. She smiled to herself as she snuggled down and went to sleep.<br><br>In her dreams she was seeing her adventures as a pokemon trainer. These were fond memories for her. One thing she saw in her dreams was one day in particular when she saw one of the most amazing monsters she had ever seen. It was a massive Ice crystal type monster. The air around was fridged and the creature was seemed to fascinate her far more than any other.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 16:34:50</strong>
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				((I'm moving ahead now, although Samuel and Alphonse can finish their conversation before I move them into the future.))<br><br>**Vermillion City -- Pokemon Center**<br><br>Up at the crack of dawn, that was the best way to get things done. Micah "Norman" arose the moment he heard the first morning trainers arrive just before sunup, and he folded his cot, returned it, and paused his efforts to peruse a white card table that had been set out. Atop the platform, an array of continental breakfast foods sat out on trays -- some bagels, a bowl full of oranges and bananas, tiny boxes of cereal and pint-sized cartons of milk.<br><br>Two metal cylinders full of coffee were brewing, and he took a deep breath, completely thrilled to have something to help wake him up. Grabbing a styrofoam cup, he filled it, flavored his coffee to his liking, and then selected a plateful of fruit and two bagels. He got a second cup and put orange juice in it, just in case Renna didn't like coffee, and then he struck out for the pokemon fan club.<br><br>When he got to their doorstep, he stopped on the sidewalk. They were closed, but he sat in the bench out front to wait for his new travel companion and nibble at his breakfast.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 17:18:57</strong>
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				*Vermillion City*<br><br>Renna rose when her Pokegear alarm went off. Once she was up she went into the small bathroom to take a shower. She stood allwoing the warm water to run down her body. "ah....it feels so nice" she sighed. She was enoying the feeling the water but she decided to make it quick. Once she was out of the shower she pulled out a bottle of dark hardye and sat it on a table. After dressing herself in a simple t-shirt and shorts she went downstairs to check herself out. Once these proceadures were finished she went back her room and looked at the hairdye&nbsp; "Well time to begin" <br><br>After Dying her hair she ruffled it a little bit and then put on a dark maid uniform with a white apron. Shen then left the hotel. It was getting close to the time she was supposed to meet Micha. She made her way toward the Pokemon Fan Club. <br><br>(http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/12/03/45/77/cg-13510.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=58&amp;u=12034577)<br><br>She found him sitting outside the place. "Good morning sir" she remarked bowing politely. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 18:20:57</strong>
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				**Vermillion City**<br><br>Micah wouldn't have been a man if he didn't stare for a moment upon looking up to see the young woman approach him. He tamed his thoughts, knowing of course that he was a married man, but he had to remind himself to close his mouth and tighten his slack jaw.<br><br>"Why hello, Miss." Had he not known Renna well enough by her voice, he would have never even recognized her. Clearing his throat, he gestured to the paper plate next to him on the bench, along with the cup of orange juice. "I got you some breakfast." He stood up slowly, picking up the plate and offering it to her. "I figured you could probably use something since we'll be traveling for awhile. I bought us some bus passes, and we can pick them up at the station anytime. The paperwork has already been filled out."<br><br>He waited for his companion to take the plate from him, then started walking up the street. Charming bird songs filled the air, but it was perhaps the cries of the wingulls riding the lofty wind currents that gave Vermillion its own unique brand of wild music. Even without being right on the docks, you could tell from anywhere in the city that you were close to the shore.<br><br>"My father is going to meet us at the bus station when we get to Palette Town. I couldn't gather from him who else may be there, but I assume he'll have company." If it wasn't for the somewhat grim circumstances they were going to investigate, Micah "Norman" may have actually been very excited for the chance to visit with everyone. For now he was just glad to have company of his own.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 18:28:54</strong>
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				*Vermillion City*<br><br>Renna smiled as she took the plate and cup from him and walked along with him. "Thank you that was most considerate" she stated. She listened to him speak of how they would be going to palette by bus and that they would be meeting his father at the station. She nodded while she had some food in her mouth. Seeing that he had recognized her by her voice she decided she would have to alter the pitch a little bit to avoid any of her fans figuring her out. Still it was nice to know that she hadn't had to tell him who she was.<br><br>When next she spoke her voice came out in a slightly lower pitch the sort one might expect from a deadpan toned character in a cartoon or something. "I must admit this is turning out to be an interesting first visit to Kanto"<br><br>((For an example of the tone of voice she's using here think of characters Like Rei Ayanami from Neon Genesis Evangelion))
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 19:27:50</strong>
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				**Vermillion City**<br><br>Micah burst out laughing. He couldn't help himself.<br><br>"I'm glad you think so. Hopefully it doesn't get TOO interesting. I've noticed that when 'interesting' involves my family it's usually a pain in the ass." He shook his head slightly. "But honestly, I think you'll be alright. You're not a beginning trainer, so I doubt anything that we encounter will be too overwhelming. I'm just trying to prepare you for the worst. If we do run into some sort of huge unknown monster that has a propensity towards killing people, it could get very dangerous. And depending on the strength of the beast, it's possible that our monsters may be in danger if we call upon them to protect us."<br><br>Micah stared straight ahead, watching the faces of people that passed. He felt that they were mostly blissfully ignorant, in their own worlds. He assumed that he too was ignorant of many things, and that the lot of them combined really didn't understand half of what the big picture was, if they even saw it at all. Everyone went about their own business. It was just a fact of life.<br><br>"But just remember, that's what your monsters are there for. To keep you safe."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 19:47:11</strong>
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				*Vermillion City*<br><br>Renna nodded as she listened to Micah speak about the purpose of the monsters. "Though it's true that I do rely heavily on the monsters to fight for me I do know a thing or two about self-defense without them"&nbsp; she paused for a moment before adding "Although I honestly doubt that the creature that we may or may not find is anything we havent encountered before as to whether it is strong or not that is irrelavent unless we face it" She nodded to herself as she spoke. <br><br>She didn't know how much about the situation the gymleader really knew but then again it was not her place to question it until the situation became at least a little bit clearer. This journey could be dangerous but then again any journey that involved Pokemon could be. However Renna wouldn't complain too much after all she had volunteered to help the man.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 20:54:48</strong>
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				**Vermillion City**<br><br>"Unless we face it." Micah repeated solemnly. "Actually I feel that we almost have a responsibility to do just that. Maybe it's just the way I was raised, but if we're going in that direction and we have the capacity to do something, we really should try. I would like to look for the beast. If we can't find it I'll just let it go, but I wouldn't feel right doing absolutely nothing."<br><br>He cracked a slight smile of encouragement. "If you know you have the ability to do something, and you know that there is a need, then assume that nobody else will do it. Be the one to act."<br><br>Norman remembered telling his daughter the same thing on many occasions. It was a good philosophy to live by, especially in a day and age when everyone would rather let someone else do the dirty work.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 21:30:51</strong>
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				*Vermillion City*<br><br>Renna looked at Micah as he rambled about feeling like he had a responsibility to search for this creature "Do you honestly believe it's going to stay in that area for very long? though it's true that most Monsters have a tendancy to set up home in an area where they find food abundant but a creature that attacks people isn't bound to stay in one place for very long....." She stopped there. "Well...that assumption comes from all the acting and reading I've done...I don't know how realistic such a thing may be"<br><br>She was willing to admit that her hypothesis was based primarily on the stories she'd read or acted out based on monsters but still she had the feeling that there was some truth to them. In all honesty she really did hope that the creature was still there because again her curiosity had gotten the better of her. "On the other hand If it is still there then it would definitely be our job to.....dispose of it yes?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 22:12:49</strong>
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				**Vermillion City**<br><br>"Obviously if we can't find it, we won't worry about chasing after it." Micah agreed. "But we need to at least search the area and see what we can learn. A monster that has killed a human once is likely to do it again, simply according to research done by scientists who specialize in studying them. And it could be a disaster if the creature got into any of the cities."<br><br>They stepped through the rotating doors of the bus station and went up to the windows where the passes were dispensed. Micah paused in talking long enough to show his receipt and retrieve their tickets from the clerk behind the glass. He checked them to be sure that the date was right, and then he handed one of them to Renna. Turning on his heals, he moved back to the door to stand on the covered platform outside and wait for the bus to Palette Town.<br><br>Many commuters and people with briefcases or other baggage were leaning against the bus stop shelter walls, or sitting on benches reading newspapers. There was a trainer among the group petting one of his monsters. A mother had her arms full with children who were crying, and several businessmen cast disapproving glances in her direction when the kids started wailing.<br><br>The chaos didn't seem to bother Micah, even when another trainer showed up and challenged the trainer who had been waiting previously. The two stepped far enough away from the bus stop that they could battle without anyone getting hurt, but they were still a major distraction for most of the travelers. Micah seemed to barely notice.<br><br>"One interesting thing," Micah noted as he watched for the coming bus. "I've heard from reliable sources that the number of new pokemon species being discovered is rising rapidly. There are lots of theories as to why that is, but I suppose my point is that we may very well encounter a monster we have not seen before."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 22:21:06</strong>
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				*Vermillion City: Bus Stop*<br><br>"I suppose your right IF that is the case" she replied. then after tapping her chin a moment she looked at him and made sure that no one else could hear what she was about to say to him. "I suppose I'll be your Maid for a while no? It'll help me keep a low profile and of course it'll provide a valid reason for us to be traveling together fo a while" she had a hint of a teasing glint in her eye as she said this.<br><br>"As for a name you can call me Rayne" she then bowed slightly to him in a joking sort of gesture though such a gesture would become more genuine as she played the role. It helped her that she had played the roles of maids many times in T.V. shows, Movies, or plays. She had of course been trained in these arts by a true maid so the skills had genuinely been drilled into her for her roles.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 23:08:38</strong>
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				**Vermillion City**<br><br>"Wonderful." Micah chuckled, "Rayne it is."<br><br>At that moment, the bus pulled up, its engine rumbling and its brakes hissing as it stopped. The doors opened, and the people gathered around made a push to get inside. Micah was a bit more polite about his advance, and let everyone else get on first. Then, once the others had gotten inside, he stepped back and gestured for Renna to go in ahead of him as well.<br><br>"Ladies first, Miss Rayne." He allowed. <br><br><hr><br>**Bus to Palette Town**<br><br>As the vehicle pulled away from the curb and the bus station faded behind them, Micah sat comfortably in his seat and watched the buildings go by outside his window. Anticipation in seeing his family after too long apart from them made him feel surprisingly talkative, and he voiced his interest in things ranging from pokemon to food to traveling. Anything that came to mind, he willingly talked about. <br><br>Vermillion drifted behind them slowly as the bus wound its way through the streets until it reached one of the main roads out of town. Set in its course thusly, it wasn't all that long before the gleaming buildings passed behind them and open road stretched on ahead.<br><br>"I guess I should tell you." Micah said after some time, "That when I'm with my family, I go by another name entirely. And just so that you know ahead of time, I don't mind if you call me by it too. I'm Micah. Norman is my middle name, but I tend to use it more often than my first."<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 23:20:07</strong>
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				*Vermillion City: Bus Station:*<br><br>The young woman Rayne (Renna) smiled as he told her to get on the bus first. "Of course Young Master" she stated softly and entered the bus. After getting up onto the bus she helped him aboard and escorted him to his seat.<br><br>*Bus outside of Vermillion City in transit to Palette Town*<br><br>Renna listened to Micah chatter on about the various things that he found interest in interjecting her own interests so that he didn't feel odd for being the only one of the two to be talking. When finally he told her of his first name she nodded "Alright Micah it's a pleasure to meet you" she teased lightly. <br><br>She had to admit that she was quite surprised by his opening up to her and allowing her to call him by his first name. She was glad though because that meant he truly considered her a friend. She believed that if she didn't know he was married she may have fallen for him he was handsome despite his somewhat aged appearance as well as kind yet firm in his convictions he was also fairly well off being a gym leader and all. <br><br>She leaned back and stared out the window as well humming a soft tune as she did so. It was a soft and quiet tune that could easily be used as a lullaby.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 23:31:22</strong>
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				**Bus to Palette Town**<br><br>Micah smiled to himself. The soft tune of his comrade assured him that she didn't mind traveling with him at all, and he was glad of it. For awhile he simply listened, and leaned back in his seat, imagining what they might find when the got to their destination. Gradually he found himself more attuned to the hummed music, however, and after awhile of hearing it, he felt it was almost stuck in his head.<br><br>Looking over at Rayne, he tilted his head curiously. <br><br>"Where did you learn that song?" He asked.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 23:35:40</strong>
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				*Bus to Palette Town*<br><br>Hearing him speak after a while surprised her and she turned her head to face him. "It was something my mother used to play on a pokeflute when I was a little girl....she claimed that she once managed to calm a raging wailord with that tune....which she learned from her mother and so and so forth" She had a rather fond expression on her face as she spoke of her ancestors. then she asked him curiously "You like it?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>25-09-2011, 05:24:22</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>"Good to know." Was all he seemed to have to say about the money thing.&nbsp; His price was reasonable, too; Samuel would probably be hard pressed to find a better deal than that, and at least with Alphonse, Samuel knows (Or might know) that he has a reputation for being&nbsp; reliable and successful. Hell, some times he goes above and beyond the 'call of duty', and never tries to weedle extra money out of it."Just make sure you're upfront with me about... well, everything that I might need to know. Even minutiae.&nbsp; I'm a stickler for details."<br><br>He capped his flask, and put it back into his pocket. He rose, and went to his cart, and took out a bottle filled with some of the stuff he had been mixing up earlier.&nbsp; He sits back down, talking as he did so. "I'm not one to shy away from danger. Just&nbsp; two weeks ago,&nbsp; I took on a job to kill a Toxicroak that had been responsible for the deaths of children. Even killed a PokeMon trainer, from what I could tell." <br><br>"Tough fight, that was, as I'm sure you can imagine?" He'd shake his head, though, and take a drink of the berry juice.&nbsp; "I could tell you more about that fight on the trail tomorrow." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>25-09-2011, 06:19:40</strong>
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				**Bus to Palette Town**<br><br>Micah nodded slowly. "It's very relaxing." He folded his hands behind his head. "You know, I've been told that there are a great many songs written for the pokeflute over the ages, and a great majority of them have some sort of purpose. I guess there's even a science to studying ancient songs and finding out what they were for. Maybe you should look into the history of your mother's song. It might have some unique importance."<br><br>Micah himself knew very little about the songs themselves save what he'd heard in general about them. He thought it was a fascinating line of study, but never really had time for such novelties. After all, a gym leader had bigger things to worry about than pretty music.<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town**<br><br>((Angzyn told me to go ahead and move forward with Mewtwo.))<br><br>Sometime well after breakfast, Jonathan's car pulled up in front of a slightly modern two story house on a street with a nice slope to it. From the front yard, much of the lower neighborhood was visible, including the once well-traveled street to Professor Oak's old lab. The car stopped, parking at the curb, and Jonathan got out. The passenger side door opened with an echoing clap, and Charity climbed out, taking a moment to survey her surroundings.<br><br>She remembered this place well, even though she hadn't been down this way in some time. It brought back fond memories of her early days as a trainer.<br><br>Mewtwo was with the two, and Jonathan knew the feline almost as well as Charity did, if only because the two were together so much. He also knew that Mewtwo didn't necessarily have an interest in being outside in the open public for too long, so he led the way to the door and unlocked it, letting the two ladies in before himself.<br><br>"Gary gave me the keys this morning, but he had to run. I guess he's going to the bus station to meet Micah."<br><br>Charity looked surprised. "Really? I had no idea Micah was coming."<br><br>"Yeah, he kind of popped in unannounced, but it will be good to see him again."<br><br>"I got the message from Samuel last night." Charity changed the subject as the three went into the kitchen. Jonathan sat down at the breakfast bar, and Charity started laying out the groceries from two bags they had picked up from the store on the way over. She knew the cabinets were empty, and thought it might be good to put some non-perishables in the place.<br><br>"And?"<br><br>"I'm not really sure what he meant, but I have a bit of a hunch. I was planning on heading to Pewter City this afternoon, with Mewtwo's help. The museum curator might know something."<br><br>"I hope so." Jonathan pulled out his gear and started typing a message. <br><br>"Who is that for?"<br><br>"I'm letting the people back at the Reserve know that I'm coming back tonight. I got a bunch of messages that people were worried the monster attack was from one of ours that escaped."<br><br>"Monster attack?" Charity asked, confused.<br><br>"Apparently some young boy was killed on his way to Viridian City. They were only able to identify him because his pack was left behind with his ID in it. You didn't hear about it?"<br><br>"No. I need to watch the news more, but I admit I was worried about other things."<br><br>Jonathan nodded. "I don't blame you. Anyway, I will need to take care of the issues over there, but Micah and Gary should swing by soon enough. How do you like the place?" He asked, gesturing his hands around the room.<br><br>"It's nice. Hasn't changed too much. It's nice of Samuel to leave his home to us, but it just deepens my concern for what might have happened to him. With all of his eccentricities, who knows where he's run off to?"<br><br>"Maybe he just couldn't take the pressure of his fame and left to go somewhere for the sake of peace in his golden years."<br><br>Charity snorted. "That doesn't sound like him. I know he didn't like too much media attention, but he was never one to run away from anything."<br><br>"Well, I'll leave him to you. Maybe you should try to call him again." Jonathan glanced at Mewtwo. "And you make sure she doesn't get into too much trouble if she can't get a hold of Samuel. I know how she is, and she won't sit still until she figures out where he's gone, but I don't want her getting into trouble, okay M-cat?"<br><br><hr><br>**Route 28**<br><br>"I'd love to hear it." Samuel assured, getting up to leave the man to himself. "I'll let you be and I'll be back in the morning. Thank you for your help, and the talk. I'll pay you when we get into town tomorrow, and I'll see if I can't fill you in on some of those details you were wanting." He waved to Alphonse. "Goodnight."<br><br>The old man would have suggested that they leave and head for town tonight for Alphonse's sake. Risking staying too long in a place where the very ground itself could feel your footsteps was asking for trouble, but Samuel could tell it wouldn't do any good to try to convince the man of any danger. And besides, it was better for Samuel to avoid civilization as much as possible. He knew that his own heart, tainted as it was, was a poison to the very world he lived in. He supposed that the ring that spared his life might protect others as well, but Samuel was gravely afraid to take any chances. To think of what could happen if his own soul became the bridge for pure evil to connect itself to the human population was a terrifying prospect--especially when Samuel knew all too well what the darkness could do to a human being.<br><br><br>Morning came in welcome rays of Gold, and Samuel awoke from his sleeping pallet as usual. It was bad for his old bones, but he told himself he'd get over it, and with significant sluggishness and a good deal of moaning, he got up and made his way back to Alphonse's camp.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>25-09-2011, 06:50:54</strong>
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				*Bus to Palette Town*<br><br>Rayne was quite surprised by Micah's remark "Hmm......perhaps I shall look into it when this is all over after that is an interesting theory" She had to admit that was indeed something she could consider looking into. Though she knew that due to her career she wouldn't really be able to get too far into examening these songs and their purposes. Still it coud be fun to find out exactly what it was her mothers song had been composed for.<br><br>Again she stared out the window watching the scenery pass by. Not long after turning her head to look out the window did she begin to again hum the tune. It was one of her favorites and she had considered writing lyrics for it but she had yet to actually get around to doing so. This tune had always helped to calm her nerves and thus she had often hummed it to herself before an audition or performance. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>25-09-2011, 14:22:36</strong>
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				**Viridian City - route 1**<br><br>Sarianna and Siranil had gotten their food, and Sarianna had gotten those claw marks taken care of thanks to an officer jenny that saw her and tried to get her to file a report of an attack but all Sarianna would do was shake her head and flee the first chance she got. <br><br>Officer Jenny was confused but let her go, she couldn't hold her there if she didn't want to, she hadn't done anything wrong.<br><br>She left the officer and headed instead away from Kavarr, with Siranil encouraging her, she walked, and nearly ran down to Route 1, it wouldn't take her long before she arrived to Palette town.<br><br>*Palette Town*<br><br>Sarianna and Siranil would soon enough arrive at Palette town, due to her running her bandages had started to bleed through, showing a bright red bloodstain over her chest. She stopped nearby the house Charity and her group were inside. "Siranil, where are we?" Siranil gave her a confused look and Sarianna shook her head. "Least we're away from Kavarr." Of course she still wore that thick metal collar around her neck with the chain hanging down, in fact she had had to lay it across her neck so it wouldn't drag the ground and catch on stuff.<br><br><hr><br>*Palette town*<br><br>Zeema howled again from the roof before jumping off, becoming a starly and gently flying down low to the ground before becoming a Zorua again onto he ground. 'Meema!" He called out again with a mental call. This time he ran around normally, ducking out of sight whenever a human tried to grab him or look like they might. "Meema!! Where Are you Meema!" He said, running nearby the house where Charity, Mewtwo, and Johnathan were, panting softly as he was out of breath and hungry.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>25-09-2011, 23:08:48</strong>
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				**Bus to Palette Town**<br><br>The rest of the ride passed uneventfully, and though Micah sparked a few conversations here and there, he was happy simply to listen to Renna's humming or watch the scenery go by. His mind wandered too much for him to follow any semblance of reasonable thought, but he was content enough--at least as much as he could be with minor worries nagging at him time and time again.<br><br>He was just waking from a moment of nodding off when he realized that not only was he tired of sitting, but he had to pee. Fortune found him glancing out the window and immediately recognizing the street that they were on as one he frequented, especially when he came to visit his great-grandfather.<br><br>"Ah." Micah stretched and then leaned over to tap his travel companion on the shoulder. "We're here." He pointed outside, and sure enough they were pulling into a large parking lot full of cars. At the center of the lot was a row of bus stop shelters and benches, each with a map of the bus routes across Kanto. And, among the patrons waiting for buses or meeting arriving travelers, Micah almost immediately noticed a face in the crowd that he recognized.<br><br>"Haha." He chuckled to himself, pointing at a man who almost--ALMOST--looked younger than he did.&nbsp; The man was watching the buses come in, hands in the pockets of some worn blue jeans. He was wearing a flannel shit, and his light brown hair was mildly unruly. "That's my dad."<br><br><hr><br>((Karasu, I'll talk to you on msn. You may need to edit your post if you want a good response. I didn't want to direct your posts, but I'll give you some ideas. Also note that Charity and co. are inside of a house.))
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>25-09-2011, 23:33:22</strong>
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				*Bust to Palette Town: Entering Palette Bus Station*<br><br>Renna had continued to hum and stare out the window as the trip continued on uneventuflly. Of course she had graced Micah with conversation whenever he spoke but otherwise the two remained in a comfortable semi-silence. Still she did have to go to the bathroom and she wanted desperately to stretch her legs. <br><br>When Micah had pointed out his father in the crowd she blinked "He almost looks younger than you" she pointed out playfully. She meant no real offense with that joke but it did seem to strike her as funny that the father nearly looked younger than the son. However she was glad that they had reached the station in palette without incident. <br><br>"I can't wait till we stop so that we can stretch our legs" she remarked to him with a smile.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>26-09-2011, 02:18:16</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>He would watch the Professor leave, and he would give a nod. "Aye. Good night, then." <br><br>He would clean up his camp eventually, the uneaten soup being covered up, and the pot being left out over the fire. He'd curl up in a sleeping bag in his tent, and rest.<br><br>...<br><br>First light came. He awoke with practiced ease, and instantly went about his morning routine. Finding a spot to go to the bathroom, and all the related 'fun' (Not) stuff. Then it was back to start a small fire again, to heat up the left over soup, and pack stuff up. <br><br>By the time the soup was heated up again, he had everything put away, save for the pot and things around it. He finished off what was left of it for breakfast, drank some more berry juice, and extinguished the fire.<br><br>Pot, grill, and even the rocks that he had used as a ring around his campfire were packed up into the small handcart. Coincidentally enough, Just as he was getting a little antsy and wanting to move, he saw Samuel coming back. "Morning." He'd say, in greeting. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>26-09-2011, 06:11:57</strong>
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				**Palette Town**<br><br>((I'll play Gary until someone else decides to take him))<br><br>As if on cue, the bus ground to a slow halt, gently jostling the passengers forward and back again. At once the people at the front of the bus stood up and began filing out in order of their seats. Micah made sure he had everything he'd come with, and then he stood up to wait his turn. In the crowded area, having to crouch low to avoid hitting his head on the low overhead panels was bothersome, but he gripped a metal hand rail to support himself until the aisle was clear enough to slip into.<br><br>Soon enough, they were off the bus, stepping into the warm sunlight.<br><br>Micah shielded his eyes and held up his other hand to wave. <br><br>"Hey Dad!"<br><br>Almost immediately, the other man looked over, and he came through the crowd calmly, a slightly cocky grin on his face.<br><br>"Well look who decided to bless us with his presence. I hope you remembered that I don't take credit cards or checks. Cash only."<br><br>Micah and his dad exchanged a brief hug, then the man looked at Renna. "And you brought a friend. This one looks much more real than the last one. Even the hair looks real."<br><br>Micah glared. Though he usually found his father's sense of humor amusing, he didn't approve with guests. "This is Rayne. She's a trainer and, for the moment, my maid. And don't worry, she's just a friend." He looked at Rayne. "Rayne, my father. Gary Oak."<br><br><hr><br>**Route 2**<br><br>Kavarr had left little to be found, dragging the body off someplace where he could eat in peace. The one thing that he hadn't anticipated was that passing trainers would come through before he had a chance to get rid of the boy's backpack, and when they saw the blood, claw marks, and the kid's identification, they called a full-scale police force to come and investigate.<br><br>Well now Kavarr was in a bit of a pickle. He had to stay low until the police and the media dispersed, or else risk being caught. He could take on a few of the people, but the whole police squad AND their monsters? Not likely.<br><br>What made things much worse was that he also realized that Sarianna hadn't come back for him yet. He'd need to go look for her, and he hoped she was just trying to avoid the cops and the news people like he was. If she didn't have a good reason for not returning, she'd have hell to pay.<br><br><hr><br>**Route 28**<br><br>"Morning." Samuel said, somewhat disgruntled, if only for his lack of comfort. He appeared to be wearing the same sweater and pants as the night before. He walked a little slowly, presumably because of his age, and when he finally got to the camp he went about helping with what he was allowed to pack up so that he and Alphonse could begin the journey into town.<br><br>Samuel couldn't help but chuckle a little to himself in relief, and he spoke a thought aloud as it crossed his mind.<br><br>"Seems you survived the night without any adverse effects. And from what I can tell, no demons came to bother you. Otherwise you might have been a bit more pale."<br><br>The old man adjusted a worn pack that hung at his waist. It appeared to be mostly empty, but it did contain a few useful items for survival and a couple of mementos.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>26-09-2011, 20:14:49</strong>
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				*Palette Town Bus Station*<br><br>Rayne smiled and bowed politely "Greetings Mr. Oak it is a pleasure to meet you" she stated in the soft and somewhat deadpan voice. She then straightened herself up "Micah is a good friend of mine and I asked him to take me on as a maid at least for the time being"&nbsp; She then stepped back and waited patiently for them to be on their way. She didn't wish to be rude or anything of that nature. Though she had to admit she was surprised to learn that Micah was part of the famed Oak family.<br><br>She knew he had family in Kanto because he had told her so recently but she hadn't expected this. The Oak family were famed for their studies on pokemon. Not only on pokemon themselves but on technologies to help with the training of them as well. Still she would stay by his side since she had signed on for this little mission of his.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angzyn</strong> on <strong>26-09-2011, 21:12:10</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5253813#msg5253813">Quote from: SammyGirl on 25-09-2011, 06:19:40</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Palette Town**<br><br>((Angzyn told me to go ahead and move forward with Mewtwo.))<br><br>Sometime well after breakfast, Jonathan's car pulled up in front of a slightly modern two story house on a street with a nice slope to it. From the front yard, much of the lower neighborhood was visible, including the once well-traveled street to Professor Oak's old lab. The car stopped, parking at the curb, and Jonathan got out. The passenger side door opened with an echoing clap, and Charity climbed out, taking a moment to survey her surroundings.<br><br>She remembered this place well, even though she hadn't been down this way in some time. It brought back fond memories of her early days as a trainer.<br><br>Mewtwo was with the two, and Jonathan knew the feline almost as well as Charity did, if only because the two were together so much. He also knew that Mewtwo didn't necessarily have an interest in being outside in the open public for too long, so he led the way to the door and unlocked it, letting the two ladies in before himself.<br><br>"Gary gave me the keys this morning, but he had to run. I guess he's going to the bus station to meet Micah."<br><br>Charity looked surprised. "Really? I had no idea Micah was coming."<br><br>"Yeah, he kind of popped in unannounced, but it will be good to see him again."<br><br>"I got the message from Samuel last night." Charity changed the subject as the three went into the kitchen. Jonathan sat down at the breakfast bar, and Charity started laying out the groceries from two bags they had picked up from the store on the way over. She knew the cabinets were empty, and thought it might be good to put some non-perishables in the place.<br><br>"And?"<br><br>"I'm not really sure what he meant, but I have a bit of a hunch. I was planning on heading to Pewter City this afternoon, with Mewtwo's help. The museum curator might know something."<br><br>"I hope so." Jonathan pulled out his gear and started typing a message. <br><br>"Who is that for?"<br><br>"I'm letting the people back at the Reserve know that I'm coming back tonight. I got a bunch of messages that people were worried the monster attack was from one of ours that escaped."<br><br>"Monster attack?" Charity asked, confused.<br><br>"Apparently some young boy was killed on his way to Viridian City. They were only able to identify him because his pack was left behind with his ID in it. You didn't hear about it?"<br><br>"No. I need to watch the news more, but I admit I was worried about other things."<br><br>Jonathan nodded. "I don't blame you. Anyway, I will need to take care of the issues over there, but Micah and Gary should swing by soon enough. How do you like the place?" He asked, gesturing his hands around the room.<br><br>"It's nice. Hasn't changed too much. It's nice of Samuel to leave his home to us, but it just deepens my concern for what might have happened to him. With all of his eccentricities, who knows where he's run off to?"<br><br>"Maybe he just couldn't take the pressure of his fame and left to go somewhere for the sake of peace in his golden years."<br><br>Charity snorted. "That doesn't sound like him. I know he didn't like too much media attention, but he was never one to run away from anything."<br><br>"Well, I'll leave him to you. Maybe you should try to call him again." Jonathan glanced at Mewtwo. "And you make sure she doesn't get into too much trouble if she can't get a hold of Samuel. I know how she is, and she won't sit still until she figures out where he's gone, but I don't want her getting into trouble, okay M-cat?"<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Breakfast had been nice, as was seeing Jonathan again. Although, it seemed she did not care for the damn car ride. Not that it was hard to get into the car or anything, no that part was rather easy believe it or not. It was the ride itself, the feline finding the small space rather uncomfortable. Yet, even in if she was uncomfortable in the car she would take her time getting out of it. Making sure that the two humans would be the only ones that would see her. <br><br>Yet, when she did step out she would indeed quickly follow Jonathan to the front door. Mewtwo would let Charity walk through the open door first and would quickly follow her. The monster quick to find herself out of the way, listening what the two had to talk about and keeping her thoughts to herself. The cat’s ears seemed to twitch some when Charity spoke of Mewtwo helping the human to get to Pewter City. Something that could be an easy enough task and the monster would nod only to agree. <br><br>The conversation would once again be about something else, nothing that really interested her. As sad as that might have sounded if spoke out loud. Bright blue eyes taking their time to look over the old home, turning back to the two humans only when Jonathan spoke to her, <em>”As always…”</em> The thought would end there, after all she never did have the heart to tell Jonathan what she really thought about the nick name M-cat.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>27-09-2011, 01:19:53</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>"If any demons dared to bother me, they'd have left here in a casket." He held up the Scyther claw blades he often uses when fighting, showing them off casually. "Quite deadly, these are. I've even had them specially sharpened and treated to make them even more deadlier than they appear." <br><br>He would move along, pulling the small cart behind him with a sort of harness that resembled the strappings of a backpack. It was easy for him to slip in and out of, and didn't seem to burden him at all; really, the majority of the weight in the cart was carried by the two wheels it was on. <br><br>"So, last night I said I'd tell you a story. A while back, their was a poisonous frog PokeMon, a Toxicroak, I guess they're called. He settled down in a pond where kids liked to play... and I guess he decided that kids were good eating, because they started disappearing. The kids that didn't get munched on ended up sick, because the Toxicroak fouled up the pond itself."<br><br>"Before I showed up and split that thing in half, their was a kid. Sixteen,&nbsp; I think the locals said. Thought he was a big hot shot with his PokeMon, went out, trying to be a hero, and catch it. Not kill it, he thought having a man-eating frog on his team would be a great investment. I'll tell ya, though, that kid? Their wasn't a funeral, because their wasn't a body left to be buried. Just dead PokeMon, and a wounded Toxicroak." His voice was as cool and calm as a metal knife that's been left in an icebox over night. He was utterly unbothered by the death of the defenseless children, or the foolish trainer.<br><br>"So I ended up crisping it.&nbsp; Had to lure the bastard out, on account of its injuries. Floated a bit of oil along the water, and lit it up... it goes running out of cover, I fired a slingshot with a glass vial of oil on it. Dead hit to the head. Threw a torch at the bastard, and... well, waited 'til it was done enough to eat." <br><br>"And before you ask, no, I didn't try eating it. I make it a habit not to eat poisonous critters." He says with a slight laugh, telling the story as they traveled. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>28-09-2011, 06:33:06</strong>
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				((I'm so sorry that I vanished on you guys. Serious computer issues....))<br><br>**Palette Town**<br><br>"Good to meet you too." Gary nodded, tipping an invisible hat. "It's good to have you."<br><br>Micah nodded in agreement. "On the way, do you think it would be possible to stop at a restroom somewhere?" He knew the question was out of the blue, but it was necessary.<br><br>Gary smirked. "Sure, kid."<br><br><br>The group caught a ride in Gary Oak's car, winding their way through the city and stopping at a market for the bathroom. Micah hurriedly went about relieving himself, because he would have felt bad to hold up the ride for too long. Soon enough, they all were back on the road, and Gary's internal map led them flawlessly through the streets of Palette Town. In fact, they were nearly to their destination, when Gary had to slam on his brakes, almost sending Micah through the windshield.<br><br>A huge monster--at least the size of a large man but with a massive wingspan--seemed to drop from the sky out of nowhere. Gary had to ask if everyone was okay just to steady himself, and he didn't even fully comprehend what was going on until he looked out the windshield again. Micah saw it first. <br><br>The monster from above was actually a large Charizard, strangely black in color with blazing yellow eyes and a demeanor that seemed nearly possessed. He was rampaging through the street, over turning parked cars along the way, and twitching his neck this way and that, as if looking for something.<br><br>"What in the name of..." Micah started, but stopped when Gary's door opened, leaving the car beeping loudly and repetitively to tell him to put his seat belt on and not forget his keys.<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town--Oak Family Home**<br><br>"Thanks." Jonathan laughed, clapping Mewtwo firmly on the shoulder. "I don't know how to repay you, but I'll certainly think of something." He turned back to Charity. "If you decide to leave before Gary gets back, make sure you at least leave him a note. You don't want to complicate things or frustrate him."<br><br>"I know..." Charity sighed.<br><br>"Alright then. I'll see you when you get back to the ranch. Good luck with everything, and I'll tell you if I hear from Samuel again."<br><br>"Thanks." She waved him off, accepting a hug from the man only because he offered it.<br><br><br>With Jonathan gone, Charity spent only a little time preparing a note for Gary and putting away the rest of the groceries. She was actually very eager to get going. After all, the sooner they went to Pewter, the sooner she might find out what exactly Samuel's message was about. And, being as curious as she was, she really wanted to know.<br><br><hr><br>**Route 28**<br><br>The whole story made Samuel uneasy. Personally he hated hearing stories about monsters getting killed. Even more so he hated stories of children dying needlessly. But perhaps the most disturbing part of the story wasn't the story at all. It was just the tone of the man's voice--his cool matter-of-factness that really put Samuel on edge.<br><br>That and stories of monsters turning deadly were not as uncommon as so many people wanted to believe.<br><br>They were pets, trainers defended, and experts--even Samuel himself--long believed that there was no such thing as an evil pokemon. But that was changing rapidly. Samuel had seen it coming too, long before the Shadow pokemon started cropping up all over the place. He saw it because of the incarnus. And much as he hated to admit it....<br><br>"Ace was right...." He found himself muttering aloud, realizing only seconds later that he'd spoken instead of thought. "Things are getting much worse...." He continued speaking his mind, if only so as not to overly confuse his travel companion. "That's pretty impressive though." He said, quickly trying to redirect his thoughts back to Alphonse. "Never met a human brave enough to take on a monster without a monster at his own side...."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>28-09-2011, 08:41:48</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5268670#msg5268670">Quote from: SammyGirl on 28-09-2011, 06:33:06</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">((I'm so sorry that I vanished on you guys. Serious computer issues....))<br><br>**Palette Town**<br><br>"Good to meet you too." Gary nodded, tipping an invisible hat. "It's good to have you."<br><br>Micah nodded in agreement. "On the way, do you think it would be possible to stop at a restroom somewhere?" He knew the question was out of the blue, but it was necessary.<br><br>Gary smirked. "Sure, kid."<br><br><br>The group caught a ride in Gary Oak's car, winding their way through the city and stopping at a market for the bathroom. Micah hurriedly went about relieving himself, because he would have felt bad to hold up the ride for too long. Soon enough, they all were back on the road, and Gary's internal map led them flawlessly through the streets of Palette Town. In fact, they were nearly to their destination, when Gary had to slam on his brakes, almost sending Micah through the windshield.<br><br>A huge monster--at least the size of a large man but with a massive wingspan--seemed to drop from the sky out of nowhere. Gary had to ask if everyone was okay just to steady himself, and he didn't even fully comprehend what was going on until he looked out the windshield again. Micah saw it first. <br><br>The monster from above was actually a large Charizard, strangely black in color with blazing yellow eyes and a demeanor that seemed nearly possessed. He was rampaging through the street, over turning parked cars along the way, and twitching his neck this way and that, as if looking for something.<br><br>"What in the name of..." Micah started, but stopped when Gary's door opened, leaving the car beeping loudly and repetitively to tell him to put his seat belt on and not forget his keys<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Sarianna had seen the shadow, and her eyes grew wide with fear. immidiatly she recalled Siranil and bolted, god she couldn't let him take her back, not when she had had a first glance at freedom.. She ran in the direction of the oak family home, not even thinking where she was going but needing a place to hide, she figured Kavarr would never ever tear into a human's building.<br><br>When she got to the building she tried the door, if it opened she woudl go inside and shut the door behind her, panting hard and leaning against the door.<br><br>If it didn't open she bang on the door, begging entrance.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>29-09-2011, 02:13:02</strong>
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				*Palette Town*<br><br>Renna was absolutely stunned by the sudden breaking. As soon as she saw the massive black charizard she was surprised to see it. Gary bolted out of the car and Rayne looked at Micah "Should we uh...get out and help him?" She wasn't entirely sure if they should help the older oak or not so she decided to ask micah just in case.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>29-09-2011, 05:25:47</strong>
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				**Palette Town**<br><br>Micah's hand was already on the door latch, and the passenger side popped open, leaving him to jump out while still talking.<br><br>"Yeah, come on!" The man had to shout to be heard above the bellowing of the huge dragon as it literally kicked a parked car into a nearby street light, wrapping the vehicle around the pole and nearly bending the pole to the ground.<br><br>Gary was right behind the beast, and he was trying to get its attention. At Gary's side was another monster--a massive armored turtle with water cannons on its back. <br><br>"Dad!" Micah called, taking out the pokeball that he had in his pocket. A flick of his wrist, and the ball sailed into the air, releasing its contents in a bright flash of light. Suicune, elegant creature that it was, appeared beside the much heavier Blastoise. "I'll help!"<br><br>Gary glanced over. "No need, but at least the insurance might make this guy think twice."<br><br>Blastoise fired his water cannon as a warning shot, sending the focused torrent at the ground at Kavarr's feet. Kavarr whirled around to face his opponents, and was shocked by the sight of not one but two water type pokemon. His eyes narrowed in severe hatred.<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town -- Oak Family Home**<br><br>The sound of banging on the door immediately caught Charity's attention, and she paused in her preparations, setting everything in her hands down on the counter and turning her gaze curiously towards the foyer.<br><br>"That's strange....." She started moving tentatively to the entrance. "I wonder who that could be...."<br><br>A wave of her hand and she summoned for mewtwo to stay out of sight but nearby, just in case of an emergency. Her hand reached for the lock, undid it, and gently turned the knob.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>29-09-2011, 05:29:43</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5273546#msg5273546">Quote from: SammyGirl on 29-09-2011, 05:25:47</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Palette Town**<br><br>Micah's hand was already on the door latch, and the passenger side popped open, leaving him to jump out while still talking.<br><br>"Yeah, come on!" The man had to shout to be heard above the bellowing of the huge dragon as it literally kicked a parked car into a nearby street light, wrapping the vehicle around the pole and nearly bending the pole to the ground.<br><br>Gary was right behind the beast, and he was trying to get its attention. At Gary's side was another monster--a massive armored turtle with water cannons on its back. <br><br>"Dad!" Micah called, taking out the pokeball that he had in his pocket. A flick of his wrist, and the ball sailed into the air, releasing its contents in a bright flash of light. Suicune, elegant creature that it was, appeared beside the much heavier Blastoise. "I'll help!"<br><br>Gary glanced over. "No need, but at least the insurance might make this guy think twice."<br><br>Blastoise fired his water cannon as a warning shot, sending the focused torrent at the ground at Kavarr's feet. Kavarr whirled around to face his opponents, and was shocked by the sight of not one but two water type pokemon. His eyes narrowed in severe hatred.<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town -- Oak Family Home**<br><br>The sound of banging on the door immediately caught Charity's attention, and she paused in her preparations, setting everything in her hands down on the counter and turning her gaze curiously towards the foyer.<br><br>"That's strange....." She started moving tentatively to the entrance. "I wonder who that could be...."<br><br>A wave of her hand and she summoned for mewtwo to stay out of sight but nearby, just in case of an emergency. Her hand reached for the lock, undid it, and gently turned the knob.<br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>The moment the door was unlocked, she opened it and burst inside, closing the door tightly and trying to hide out of sight, the girl looked wild and onyl wore a white dress that was tattered at the bottom. a bloodstain blossoming on her chest as she tried to stay far away frm the windows and doors. She didn't say a word, but the blood on ehr chest grew larger as&nbsp; her heart was beating faster and faster.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>30-09-2011, 03:31:25</strong>
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				*Palette Town*<br><br>Rayne was out of the car right behind Micah. She reached into her apron and withdrew a pokeball throwing it. The black charizard is would find itself now facing two water types with one water type behind it. "Milotic be ready" she stated softly. She intended to provide support for the other two especially since Micah was her friend and Gary was his father. <br><br>She was calculating any possible escape vector that the black creature might take and planned to attack if it posed any further threat to them when it did try. She didn't know what had driven it to even go on this rampage but never the less she was intent on helping them stop it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>30-09-2011, 05:28:01</strong>
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				**Palette Town**<br><br>That did it. This match was far from fair, and it reminded him of why he hated humans so much. Oh, they would gang up on you without hesitation, and worse than that, the commanded other monsters to do their dirty work. They couldn't even handle it themselves. It was pathetic. Even so, Kavarr knew that he wouldn't last long against three water types. He couldn't risk capture either. He didn't want to be a slave. No, humans were HIS playthings. Not the other way around.<br><br>Enraged, he opened his mouth and regurgitated a massive fireball that hurtled towards the three human trainers. Blastoise responded quickly, quenching the flying flame with a stream of water from the cannons on its back. Kavarr had to take to the air to avoid being hit by the strike, and that fact only enraged him more. In an instant, he sent bombs of lava and fire raining down on the humans in such great quantities that one blast of water couldn't wipe them out. Explosions shook the ground, sending debris from broken asphalt up into the air. Parts of the street became molten, the edges of the craters glowing orange.<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town -- Oak Family Home**<br><br>Dumbfounded by the silent and badly wounded girl that stumbled into her home, Charity could only stare for a moment without choking out a single word. When words finally came to her, they were hushed panic.<br><br>"Oh my....what in the world happened to you?"<br><br>She asked, quickly ushering the girl inside and closing the door.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>03-10-2011, 19:59:20</strong>
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				((sorry about the delay I had some company and wasn't able to respond sooner))<br><br>*Palette Town*<br><br>Rayne had watched the black charizard but hadn't expected the barrage of molten rocks to come flying down on them. She quickly dodged and then looked at her milotic "Milotic use water Pulse!" The large creature nodded and unleashed the high preassure jet of water at the charizard. Rayne hoped this would work in either knocking out the black rampaging beast or scaring it away. Personally she didn't want to harm it but she didn't want it to harm anyone either.<br><br>She frowned as she considered teh consequnces of this creatures actions. This might spur into action a hunt to destroy this creature for causing so much spontaneous damage to the town. There were groups of people in the world who believed in killing monsters who posed a major threat to humans safety. It wasn't often that these monsters would go out of control like this but when it did it was never pretty and hardly ever ended well for the rampaging monster.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>03-10-2011, 20:27:41</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5278382#msg5278382">Quote from: SammyGirl on 30-09-2011, 05:28:01</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Palette Town**<br><br>That did it. This match was far from fair, and it reminded him of why he hated humans so much. Oh, they would gang up on you without hesitation, and worse than that, the commanded other monsters to do their dirty work. They couldn't even handle it themselves. It was pathetic. Even so, Kavarr knew that he wouldn't last long against three water types. He couldn't risk capture either. He didn't want to be a slave. No, humans were HIS playthings. Not the other way around.<br><br>Enraged, he opened his mouth and regurgitated a massive fireball that hurtled towards the three human trainers. Blastoise responded quickly, quenching the flying flame with a stream of water from the cannons on its back. Kavarr had to take to the air to avoid being hit by the strike, and that fact only enraged him more. In an instant, he sent bombs of lava and fire raining down on the humans in such great quantities that one blast of water couldn't wipe them out. Explosions shook the ground, sending debris from broken asphalt up into the air. Parts of the street became molten, the edges of the craters glowing orange.<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town -- Oak Family Home**<br><br>Dumbfounded by the silent and badly wounded girl that stumbled into her home, Charity could only stare for a moment without choking out a single word. When words finally came to her, they were hushed panic.<br><br>"Oh my....what in the world happened to you?"<br><br>She asked, quickly ushering the girl inside and closing the door.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Sarianna shook her head, keeping curled up as she continued to hide from Kavarr's fury. "He can't find me.. He can't.." She mumbled, terrified of what would happen if Kavarr found her now.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>04-10-2011, 08:48:30</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>"The world's a dark and scary place. Most people are content to hide in their homes, and avoid it. They ignore it. I find it personally, and financially, rewarding to find a way to make it so that regular folks can keep on living in their ignorant bliss. Besides that, I've always been interested in seeing just how far I can go. What's my limit? What's the best that I am truly capable of? And the path I tread is the one that will answer those questions for me." Henrik was a bit more physical than most, and actually found it easy to open up and share that bit with the old man, even though he usually made it a point to keep his personal feelings and motivations to himself; but their was something in Samuel's demeanor that made this feel less like a business venture.<br><br>Besides, he imagined the professor wouldn't laugh like most people would. He seemed capable of appreciating it.&nbsp; But, he was quick to move away from the subject. "Things are getting worse? Like, an increase with wild PokeMon attacks? Think they're finally starting to rebel, tired of being used to fight our battles, and do our work?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 06:25:57</strong>
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				**Palette Town**<br><br>A terrifying shriek of fury and surprise pierced the air, and it became plainly obvious that the black charizard was clearly rethinking his attack as he lurched out of the way. The water blast missed his body but struck the edge of his wing, sending him tumbling through the air. It was a moment before he could even catch himself, and when he did, he was infuriated. It didn't help that the other two monsters, Blastoise and Suicune, immediately went after him while he was low to the ground. A frothing cyclone of bubbles whirled around him, cutting off the visual that he had and closing him into a narrow space. He knew they were closing in.<br><br>Kavarr lifted his head, and he could still see sky straight up. If he was fast, maybe....<br><br>A mighty flap of his wings and he shot out of the top of the bubble vortex, but Blastoise had been expecting it, watching and waiting. The moment he emerged, a powerful water cannon slammed into him and sent him flying. He crashed hard into a tree, splitting its trunk as he roared in pain and fell onto the ground.<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town -- Oak Family Home**<br><br>Utterly confused by Sarianna's response--or lack thereof--the only thing that Charity could do was contemplate the fact that the girl was injured and afraid. Instinctively, she moved towards the door, opening it and peering out. She didn't see anyone around, but that didn't mean that they weren't hiding. She slipped back in and focused her thoughts, purposely considering Mewtwo to get the feline's attention.<br><br><em>I'm going to go out and see what's going on. I want you to come with me, but I'm going to leave the girl here since she seems so afraid.</em><br><br>Opening the door again, she stepped outside, half expecting someone to leap out of the nearby bushes. When that didn't happen, she started walking down the path up to the house until she got to the street. <br><br>"That's odd..."<br><br><hr><br>**Route 28**<br><br>Samuel shook his head quickly. "It's not quite like that." He said as they made their way along the path through the valley and towards the Pokemon League. "It's not so much rebellion as it is they've become simply more violent. They go into blind rages, unchecked and often unexplained." He glanced sidelong at Alphonse.<br><br>"If you've heard anything about shadow pokemon, I'll clue you in that the rumor's are true. But contrary to popular belief, it's not just the monsters that are owned by abusive trainers that become severely effected."<br><br>He pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket--a folded up newspaper article--and handed it to Alphonse.<br><br>"That's the story of some of the serious problems going on in a region called Orre. Apparently there the shadow pokemon are numerous, and while some people are trying to profit from the power of the creatures, most people are finding them to be a sort of plague...."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>06-10-2011, 18:34:49</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>"Perhaps it's evolutionary. The Wild PokeMon that go on to mate are the stronger, wilder ones; the ones that are harder to catch?" He'd ask, curious. "I really can't say I'm too familiar with PokeMon. I know a bit, and I know who to contact to get more information if one of my contracts involves dealing with them. I'm just making a guess."<br><br>"Shadow?" He'd become quiet, and withdrawn temporarily, searching through his memory for something about them. "I'm afraid I really don't know much at all about them." He would say as he accepted the news article, and took the time to read over it thoroughly.<br><br>"I suppose that might be a good place for me to go to, once our contract is up. Though I would greatly appreciate it if you could better inform me about these Shadow types." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>06-10-2011, 19:00:50</strong>
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				*Palette own - Oak family home*<br><br>She stoo dup suddenly, going close to her. "please don't go out.. Kavarr would likely kill you.." She Said, trying to grab hold of her. "Kavarr is a fearsome monster, you can't hope to win against him." obviously now talking about a rogue monster.<br><br><hr><br>*palette town - Near the fight*<br><br>Zeema watched with wide eyes as the big charizard got his ass kicked by two water types. He bounced, finding it all hilarious before he used his illusion to become a ninetails, watching the whole of events right in plain sight.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>07-10-2011, 02:44:09</strong>
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				*Palette Town*<br><br>Rayne looked to Gary and Micah "SO....uh what should we do with it?" referring to the charizard that was now laying at the base of the tree it had just smashed into after taking the combined attacks of the Suicune, Blastois, and Milotic. She really had no idea what they had in mind personally she had considered capturing it but still she decided as a guest it was best to see what her hosts would prefer.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>08-10-2011, 19:51:59</strong>
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				((Karasu, the fight isn't that close to the home, otherwise, Charity would have run out a long time ago to see what the commotion was. Also: Sorry for being a little slow everyone. Had a few tests this week and company came over from out of state.))<br><br>**Route 28**<br><br>Samuel shook his head in response to Alphonse. "I wouldn't recommend going to Orre. There's not much there but wasteland and dens of criminals. Orre was destroyed some time ago by a strange phenomenon, likely the one that caused the shadow pokemon to thrive." <br><br>He knew the more he told Alphonse, the more he'd have to explain. This entire situation yielded only questions for everyone, even himself.<br><br>"At any rate, shadow pokemon began appearing, and they have been called a number of things. I think the most accurate term used to describe them is 'posessed.' At first, people assumed that the out-of-control behavior of the monsters was due to poor training practices and mistreatment on behalf of the owners, but that's only partly true. As of late, wild monsters show signs of the problem, as do monsters in the care of good trainers. It's believed that something is awakening or instilling evil into the monsters and causing them to behave that way, although I think it might be more accurate to say that they have been truly possessed by some sort of demon or demons."<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town**<br><br>Gary came forward, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an unused pokeball. He was about to open his mouth to speak and explain his intentions, when Kavarr's eyes snapped open. Seeing the object in the human's hand, he felt his blood boil and a peculiar fear wash over him with suffocating force. Despite his extensive injuries and the dim flicker of the flame on his tail, his muscles clenched and his wings bolted straight out.<br><br>He couldn't afford to be captured. He had to leave, and now.<br><br>Gary jumped back in surprise when the charizard suddenly beat those large wings and lifted up off the ground. It's large head swung exhaustedly, neck hanging low as if it had no bones. The dragon sputtered a weak, coughing roar of disapproval, and Gary quickly commanded Blastoise to knock it down again. As the stream of water cut through the air, Kavarr shot straight up towards the clouds, using every last bit of energy he had to get up and out of the way.<br><br>This was all that girl's fault. When he got his hands on her, he'd show her what real pain was, as payback for all the trouble she put him through.<br><br>Down below on the ground, Gary balled his fist and stared up at the black speck as it disappeared into the clouds.<br><br>"Damned beast got away." He turned and started walking back to the car.<br><br>Micah stared after him, then looked over at his "maid." The road and everything around them in the immediate epicenter of the brief skirmish was badly damaged. Gary was leaning into the car, calling up a number on his pokegear. Probably the police or utilities. Likely somebody who could get the road blocked off and cleared up.<br><br>"I can't believe this." Micah rubbed his neck somewhat wearily. "I haven't seen a monster intentionally do so much damage to infrastructure in a long time...."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>09-10-2011, 22:24:08</strong>
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				*Palette Town*<br><br>Rayne (Renna) looked at Micah "I havent ever seen this...well outside of movie scripts" she stated shaking her head. She was unsure what to do about it and had no idea how to help Micah feel better. She then turned and headed back to the car. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>09-10-2011, 22:33:04</strong>
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				(No worries. I'm slow as molasses myself.) <br><br>**Route 28**<br><br>"Oh, really?" A slight look of disappointment crosses his features. "Ah well. I want nothing to do with those types." He says with a firm nod of his head. Now that he was in a position to do so, he was picky about what contracts he took on, and he made it a point to avoid law-breakers. Not only would that be bad for his rep, scum like that weren't, in his mind, going to be good about paying him his fair dues.<br><br>"Demons." He repeats the word, as if testing it.&nbsp; They live in a world where electricity is usually generated by small, supercharged, bright yellow rodents, so, demons... sure, why not? "Can't say I know enough about the situation to make any sort of judgment on what would be causing it, but I'll go with your idea for now. Demons. Sounds like nastiness incarnate." He shrugged his shoulders, stopping for a moment to take a drink from a bottle of water.<br><br>"You sure it's not just some kind of ultra-violent teen rebellion thing, Samuel?" That seemed more plausible to him, but hey, he's not an expert. For all he knows, their's some significant statistical indicators that it is demons. He's just trying to make do with what information he <em>does</em> have. "Even if it is demons... you said to avoid Orre. But, it sounds like to me, that whatever is causing it, could be coming from there, if that's basically ground zero for the problem."<br><br>He's quiet for a moment, then his eyes light up. "What if it's a virus? They get sick with something, and it just scrambles their brains up like eggs?" Their were diseases that could do that to a human, he knew, so why not PokeMon? Still, he is clearly asking if this is possible, and not suggesting that it might be the case.&nbsp; &nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>13-10-2011, 17:40:18</strong>
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				**Palette Town**<br><br>Micah shook his head in response. <br><br>"I haven't seen it either." He admitted. "But that charizard was definitely dangerous."<br><br>"I called the authorities." Gary's voice chimed in as he stood up straight and looked from one to the other. He put his gear away and gestured to the demolished road. "They're on their way to clear some of this up, but I don't think we can pull out of here with the way things are. How about you two go on ahead to the house? I'll meet you after I get this all straightened out. Micah knows the way."<br><br>The young man nodded his agreement. "Ah. Yes, I guess that would be best." He recalled Suicune and tucked the ball into his pocket, then turned to Renna. "Come on, Rayne. I'll take you down to the house."<br><br>He turned and started moving, taking the path he knew would make for the quickest walk. The house was only a few blocks away, but it was still far enough that a wrong turn could be a burden. Moving purposefully, he noticed something from the corner of his eye, and had to pause to look. To his surprise, he saw a ninetails sitting in the street, looking on at the remains of the battle.<br><br>"What in the...."<br><br><hr>**Route 28**<br><br>A virus. Now that was something that Samuel would have liked to believe. It had crossed his mind before, and as a researcher, he was inclined to explore every avenue relating to the situation that he could. With a lab at his disposal and a number of people willing to work for him in the past, he'd actually searched for any biological sign that the viciousness might simply be a communicable pathogen. Especially since he enjoyed indulging in a few rather...unorthodox behaviors. He hadn't wanted to risk contracting something from one of his monsters. It had triggered a huge argument with him and the incarnus as well--the beast maintaining that there wasn't a biological infection to speak of, but a spiritual one. Samuel wanted to be sure, so he bisected a number of brains and took a number of sections for staining. The brain tissue was completely normal, with no signs of plaques in the cultures and not a trace of atypical cellular structure.<br><br>He found no evidence of disease.<br><br>"I've checked into that." He said simply. "I'd have a hard time believing that it was biological in nature, but I know it's a little...difficult to believe anything else." He looked at the ground, watching his feet step into his vision and then slide back out, one step after the other. "That and I have connections that have revealed some...rather interesting things to me. I guess I just resorted to lab tests out of habit and desperation rather than reason. I'd already seen enough by the time I ran the tests to know better."<br><br>He glanced sideways, deciding he might as well bring up the subject of Ace. He'd do it eventually anyways, might as well clear the air now and avoid massive confusion later.<br><br>"Have you ever heard of the incarnus?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>13-10-2011, 17:45:20</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5337747#msg5337747">Quote from: SammyGirl on 13-10-2011, 17:40:18</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Palette Town**<br><br>Micah shook his head in response. <br><br>"I haven't seen it either." He admitted. "But that charizard was definitely dangerous."<br><br>"I called the authorities." Gary's voice chimed in as he stood up straight and looked from one to the other. He put his gear away and gestured to the demolished road. "They're on their way to clear some of this up, but I don't think we can pull out of here with the way things are. How about you two go on ahead to the house? I'll meet you after I get this all straightened out. Micah knows the way."<br><br>The young man nodded his agreement. "Ah. Yes, I guess that would be best." He recalled Suicune and tucked the ball into his pocket, then turned to Renna. "Come on, Rayne. I'll take you down to the house."<br><br>He turned and started moving, taking the path he knew would make for the quickest walk. The house was only a few blocks away, but it was still far enough that a wrong turn could be a burden. Moving purposefully, he noticed something from the corner of his eye, and had to pause to look. To his surprise, he saw a ninetails sitting in the street, looking on at the remains of the battle.<br><br>"What in the...."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Zeema in the ninetails guise started moving towards the remaisn of the battle, that charizard wa weird and mentally Zeema said so. <em>"II hope Meema didn't run into this guy. Mmm maybe those humans know where my Meema is.."</em> He was talking to himself, but Gary likely could hear him regardless since he didn't realise yet that his telepathic speech coudl be heard by humans at that particular time.<br><br>So Zeema as a ninetails started walking close, before Barking at them, though his mind reache to Gary at least, though it coudl be heard by the other two, Micah and Rayne. <em>"Where's my Meema?"</em> Said the.. ninetails..
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 17:46:15</strong>
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				*Palette Town*<br><br>Renna returned her milotic to it's ball and placed it back into her pocket. After having done this she fallowed after Micah. The ninetails sitting there did baffle her a bit as well. "Meema?" she blinked confused hearing the creatures manic thoughts. Still she found it better to keep up with Micah since he knew where he was going.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>15-10-2011, 20:32:56</strong>
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				**Palette Town**<br>Micah stared at the ninetails for a moment, but when he realized that the creature didn't seem to be causing any problems, he assumed that it was someone's pet and decided to leave it alone. He turned back to Rayne and gestured for her to follow him once more.<br><br>"Someone will come and get her." Micah decided aloud in regards to the nine-tailed fox. "She'll be okay."<br><br>He led the way out of the destruction zone, carefully avoiding massive upheavals of asphalt until they made it to relatively undamaged sidewalk on the other side. He marched them up a stretch of hill, through the mostly quiet suburb, glancing back every now and then to see the smoke from the attack site rising up in black, billowing curls. Eventually the site was no longer visible, blocked entirely by houses and trees. Sirens wailed in the background.<br><br>"We're almost there." He assured. The house is just over the top of the hill, and you can see most of the city from there. There's even a nice view of the old lab."<br><br>His legs were getting tired from walking the steep grade, but he was accustomed enough to hiking around that he didn't mind it so much. Soon enough he could see the house, and to his surprise, he saw his mother outside, looking in his direction. In fact, she was crossing the lawn and coming towards him fairly quickly. She stopped when she reached them, and seemed very worried.<br><br>"What's going on?" She asked, the concern across her face overriding most of her excitement to see her own son. She cast a glance over at Renna, slightly confused, but glad to see that there was another person here who might be able to help shed light on things.<br><br><br>Back at the attack site, Gary had taken notice of the ninetails, but wasn't as worried about it as he was about helping the authorities get the area cleared. He'd called out his blastoise again to help move some rocks, and he was getting ready to answer the onslaught of questions he knew would be coming from police. He watched as the squad cars and a fire truck pulled up just beyond the ring of destruction, then he glanced in the direction of the strangely psychic ninetails. He knew that many ninetails were powerful of the mind, so he wasn't surprised. Nonetheless, he found it odd that one would just come through the city. He assumed that 'Meema' was the ninetails' trainer.<br><br>"We'll find whoever you're looking for later." Gary walked past the creature to meet the cops. "Why don't you help clean up the mess?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>16-10-2011, 18:15:29</strong>
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				*Palette Town*<br><br>Renna watched as the woman rushed over to Micah she figured the woman was his sister or mother one. "Hello ma'am my name is Rayne Micah's friend and current maid" she bowed politely before continuing "There was a rabid black charizard causing a ruckus in town but that has been dealt with". <br><br>She was using a very polite tone of voice as she spoke. She had propper posture and she had a polite smile etched on her face. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>16-10-2011, 20:20:08</strong>
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				Zeema got annoyed, for one these humans thought he was a she! "I'm not a girl!" The Zorua shifted right then and there into his normal form, glaring at them. "I'm a boy thank you, and I gotta find Meema, she's like me but bigger. Ya gotta help me find her!"<br><br>The Zorua hopped up, right onto the car, looking at them. "I've decided your gonan help me find Meema." As if he was so powerful as to make them do what he wanted, but then again this Zorua was young and didn't know much better when it came to humans. He at least knew not to attack the tall creatures.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>16-10-2011, 20:30:15</strong>
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				**Route 28**<span style="font-size: 6pt;" class="bbc_size">(ooc: I can change Alphonse's story around if it doesn't fit. Just PM me if that's the case.) <br></span><br>He listened to the professor eagerly, even as he pulled along the handcart and kept his eyes focused on their surroundings, watching out for other travelers or wild PokeMon that could pose a threat to them. Thus far, he had seen nothing, but habits, just as they drove the professor to do tests, kept him from letting down his guard, so to speak. <br><br>"I do find it difficult, but I don't see why you would lie or be confused about it. I just hope that along the way, I'll be able to see some evidence myself." Alphonse has never been above believing in odd things, he was simply the sort of person that needed evidence to convince him of something. Much like a scientist, he couldn't believe in anything that hadn't been proven or 'proven' to him in some way to be true. <br><br>"Incarnus." He says the word, as if testing or tasting it, and searching through his memory. "I believe that I once fought with a gang of men who identified themselves as belonging to a group by that name. They had burned down a PokeMon clinic, I was hired to bring them to justice. I don't know much about them, beyond the fact they seem to hate humanity.&nbsp; I usually don't engage my targets in conversations, and these guys weren't the conversational types, either." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>20-10-2011, 18:44:03</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Oak Family Home**<br><br>Renna's polite smile disarmed Charity, and after but a moment, she returned the expression. She brushed a loose strand of hair that had strayed from her ponytail back behind her ear, and then looked back towards the house as if nervous.<br><br>"Well, that's good that it's been taken care of." She said softly. "Though I'm a bit surprised to hear of such a disaster. I hope nobody was hurt...." Her own words spoken aloud made something click in her mind, and she remembered the bloody claw marks on the chest of the girl that was hiding in her home. "Wait." She said out of nowhere, then turned around and started hurrying back towards the front yard. "Come with me."<br><br>Surprised at his mother's sudden hurry, Micah pursued her.<br><br>"What's wrong?!" He called.<br><br>"I want you to talk to someone!" His mother called back to him. Proper introductions and getting to know this new 'maid' of her son's would have to take back seat for now. If the girl in her house was in danger, she needed to be sure that she'd taken all efforts to ensure her safety.<br><br>The front door flew open, and she went inside first. She glanced at Mewtwo for a moment. "We have visitors." She said, somewhat out of breath. Then she went to find the young girl.<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town -- Attack Site**<br><br>Gary snorted disgust at the apparent ninetails. Why was he arguing with a monster? Annoyed at both himself and the creature's insistence, he turned to look it square in the eye. The creature's inability to speak English normally didn't matter. Telepathy was just as annoying.<br><br>"You listen to me." His level of amusement obvious, "I'm not doing anything that I don't decide on doing myself, and I certainly don't do anything that some monster decided for me. If anyone is taking orders here, it's gonna be you. And if you won't, then buzz off." The man waved his hand as if bored with talking. "If you haven't noticed, I'm busy at the moment."<br><br>He went back to the cops, who by now were looking at him like he was crazy. He was painfully aware of their stares, but he just flashed them a glance of his own and then exchanged information about what he knew. They had dozens of questions for him, all of which he answered to his best ability, but he could not tell them where the Charizard had gone, no matter how many times they asked.<br><br>Once they had gotten all the information they could, they told him they'd "be in touch" and left him to help the fire department and utility trucks get the mess cleaned up.<br><br><hr><br>**Route 28**<br><br>A prickle of fear stood the hair on the back of Samuel's neck on end. He might have kept his worries to himself, but this was one of those things that he truly had to know more about.<br><br>"A group that called themselves Incarnus?" That was a bad sign in and of itself. "I wonder what on earth possessed them to take on a name like that. I hope they've been dealt with, because if they're still out there, they very well could become a true danger to many hundreds of people. Maybe more. They might be after the real Incarnus, or they may have some strange ideas in their heads given to them by lord only knows who."<br><br>Samuel shook his head in dismay. "At any rate, the legend of the Incarnus comes from ancient texts, and even though it's not common in Kanto, there are other places in the world that know a great deal about it. But there are only a few people who really know much about the creature at all. The people who actually do the research. And most of those people you'd need to watch out for, because they don't have good intentions at all."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>20-10-2011, 18:49:27</strong>
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				<strong><span class="bbc_u">Palette town -- Oak family home</span></strong><br><br>Sarianna stayed int he house, terrified that Kavarr might find her and kill everyone for helping hide her. But when Charity ran inside and brought another human with her, she got a little more scared and backed up, also clamming up for the time being.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>21-10-2011, 17:00:25</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>"I always thought it was a fairly esoteric name for what amounted to a bunch of terrorists. If it's something more, the hint of a larger organization, or some attempt to discredit an organization, I wouldn't really know."<br><br>He frowns a bit, as he listens to the professor speak. He could almost feel the fear coming from the older man. "Rest assured I'd never accept a contract from people like that.&nbsp; I prefer to operate within the bounds of the law." Even if he does take liberties with it at times, he would never perpetrate a crime against innocents. <br><br>"I see." Was the professor letting something slip? "Is it more like some sort of legendary PokeMon, or something else entirely? I'm entirely unfamiliar with the legend, but I never turn down an opportunity to learn something new." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>22-10-2011, 18:17:13</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Oak Family Home**<br>Sarianna's timidness at the introduction of strangers raised red flags for Charity almost immediately. There was something wrong with this girl. Something terribly off. She was obviously scared, but was unwilling to express herself or explain what had happened to her and how she had come to be in the situation she was in. It might be a lot harder than anticipated to get any information from the young girl.<br><br>"Is this her?" Micah asked, gently. He didn't want to scare the girl, but he was sure that the expression on his face wasn't going to help. He was stunned at seeing the blood all over the front of her clothes, her outfit ravaged by claw marks.<br><br>"Yeah, this is her." Charity looked at the girl kindly, hoping that she might be able to get the girl to say something....anything.<br><br>"Sweetheart, these people are my friends, okay? This is my son." She patted Micah's shoulder gently, "And this is his maid." She gestured to Renna. "We don't want to hurt you. We want to help you. But we can't help you at all if you don't talk to us."<br><br>Micah nodded, and looked at the wound across the girl's front. "Where did you get that?" He asked, his mind wandering to the wild creature in the streets of Palette. He also remembered what his father had told him, about a monster having killed someone not far away. It seemed reasonable to assume that this girl was also a victim. "Were you attacked by a monster?" He asked.<br><br><br>**Route 28**<br>A slow nod accented a blank stare from the former professor as he stared off into the trees lining the mountain trail. He kept his mouth closed for a moment, as a lone soul wandered past them. He was probably a talented pokemon trainer or a scout. Maybe even a ranger patrolling the area. Anyhow, they ignored each other and each continued on their way. Samuel waited until the crunch of the stranger's footsteps on stone faded away.<br><br>When he spoke again his voice was very low. "The incarnus is a creature that a few people have pursued, thinking to harness its power to warp time and space. Some people say that it's an extradimensional being. Unfortunately, the people who go looking for it are invariably trouble. They want power or money or what have you. They don't realize that some things cannot be tamed. Or better yet, SHOULD not be tamed."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>22-10-2011, 18:38:33</strong>
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				** Palette Town -- Oak family home**<br><br>Sarianna looked at Charity and nodded, this being one of her rare socializing with fellow humans. Her entire body language screamed weak, scared, timid, so basically she acted like Eevee. "Kavarr.." She whispered then.&nbsp; "He's been my master for years now, since I was a little girl.. He gave me this when I tried to run from him, just yesterday actually." She said, touching the wounds and her fingertips came away just tinted with blood. True she was feeling quite weak from it. But they could tell from her trembling that she was afraid even to tell them this much and her eyes kept constantly going to the window as if she Feared Kavarr would come right through the window. "If.. If he finds me now..." She teared up then, and clutched two pokeballs like they were teddy bears. "He'll kill us all I know he will, he won't let me live for this.." She was babbling now.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>22-10-2011, 19:31:48</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Oak Family Home**<br><br>"It was that dragon." Micah snapped his fingers. "It had to be. Dammit." He glanced towards the window, noticing Mewtwo's shadow on the wall in the next room. He was comfortable knowing the feline was there to protect them. If the charizard did show up, Mewtwo would protect them. "Dad said that he killed someone. If it was the same monster that we saw just a bit ago."<br><br>He looked at Sarianna. "Was it a charizard? Big and black?"<br><br>Charity stepped back a little so that Micah could come closer and talk. He was, after all, the one who had seen the dragon. She didn't even know what was going on. Deciding that Micah could take care of the young girl, Charity motioned for Renna to follow her to the kitchen, so that they would not intimidate the poor girl by surrounding her with too many people.<br><br>"Do you have gear?" She asked in a hurry, as the woman reached for her own set of communications equipment laying on the smooth granite countertop.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>22-10-2011, 19:35:18</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Oak Family Home**<br><br>As Micah described Kavarr she nodded rapidly, her eyes wide as dinner plates it seemed. "y-Yes that's Kavarr!" She said softly. "you.. Your father killed him?" The utter disbelief and shock of that sentence from her made it apepar as if she would regard this person with utter awe.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>22-10-2011, 20:18:57</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Oak Family Home**<br><br>Micah bit his lip, not wanting to frighten the poor girl nor wanting to lie. Slowly, he shook his head.<br><br>"No." He admitted. "We battled him and injured him badly, but he got away. We're not sure where he is now. He probably won't come after you unless and until he recovers. He was in pretty bad shape when he fled. He couldn't handle multiple water pokemon teaming against him."<br><br>Micah regarded the girl in silence for a moment, knowing that they needed to get her taken care of. He still had questions though. "What did you mean when you said that the monster was your master?" His brow furrowed in confusion.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>23-10-2011, 09:48:28</strong>
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				*Palette Town- Oak Family Residence*<br><br>Renna stood quietly as Micah and his mother spoke to a girl who appeared to be injured rather badly from the looks of things. Her top was bloody and there appeared to be some nasty gashes running across her chest. Renna couldn't possibly begin to fathom the pain she must be feeling from that. The blood loss also seemed to be a bit of a problem too.<br><br>The girl appeared rather shaky and nervous however she now knew the name of the black charizard. Kavaar seemed like quite a monster. Micah's mother soon motioned her to the kitchen. She didn't have much problems with leaving the other two alone. When asked about the gear Renna smiled "Yes I do why?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>23-10-2011, 17:11:42</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5375566#msg5375566">Quote from: SammyGirl on 22-10-2011, 20:18:57</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Palette Town -- Oak Family Home**<br><br>Micah bit his lip, not wanting to frighten the poor girl nor wanting to lie. Slowly, he shook his head.<br><br>"No." He admitted. "We battled him and injured him badly, but he got away. We're not sure where he is now. He probably won't come after you unless and until he recovers. He was in pretty bad shape when he fled. He couldn't handle multiple water pokemon teaming against him."<br><br>Micah regarded the girl in silence for a moment, knowing that they needed to get her taken care of. He still had questions though. "What did you mean when you said that the monster was your master?" His brow furrowed in confusion.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Sarianna looked down. "I am his pet.. He is my trainer. I was.. Well that is to say.." She started to get frustrated and confused before she took out a pokeball. Zyrax came out, a Kirlia male. <em>"Oh.. Dear, well It seems you've go ther all flustered.." the Kirlia spoke mentally to Micah alone. "Well allow me to assist Sari here.."</em> The Kirlia moved closer to the boy and started using Psychic to project mentally images of Sarianna's past to his mind. <em>"You see, Sari here was just a baby when her parents were killed by Kavarr's group, but Siranil's group, a group of grass types interfeared you see."</em> Micah would, if he didn't block it out, see Kavarr, the might black charizard from before standing with a group of regular charizard and a couple charmelon and one charmander, gloating over the bodies of a dead man and woman where one baby was held back by a small group of grass types and two blastoise. The pokemon were arguing and Zyrax translated in summery.<br><br><em>"You see, the Charizard group wanted to kill the group that had wandered into their borders, but you see the grass types and their water type friends didn't like this."</em> Sari just kept looking down as Zyrax explained. <em>"Now mind you human, Kavarr there was pressured by the water types, who threatened to talk to the legendaries themselves about Kavarr's past atrocities, that wasn't the first or last time he woudl kill humans and he does for mere sport mind you! So you understand now why she is so terrified of that one, that one Charizard that had kept her prisoner for all her life."</em> Sarianna nodded as Zyrax finished. "Yes Kavarr he.. He, he kept me as his pet.. so he could go amongst your kind.."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>23-10-2011, 20:47:55</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Oak Family Home**<br><br>Charity nodded quickly and started punching something in on her own gear. The screen flicked on, and before long, she had it up to her ear. "Go ahead and call an ambulance for me then." She suggested to Renna softly while she waited for an answer on the other line. "I want to get that girl to the hospital. She's lost a lot of blood, and I can only imagine that she needs stitches. I'm calling my husband."<br><br>She paused, still waiting for an answer on the line, and decided she might as well add while she had time, "I'm sorry that I didn't give you a proper greeting. It's just that this has been a crazy morning for me."<br><br><br>In the other room, Micah felt a strange queasiness in the pit of his stomach. A monster holding a human girl hostage and claiming a position over her as his master? He'd never heard of anything like it before, and it certainly made him uneasy. Kavarr was apparently a much more dangerous creature than he'd initially believed, and that was saying something. But what could be done about it? Now the dragon had fled, leaving behind a mess and this poor frightened girl.<br><br>"Well don't worry." Micah encouraged, despite his misgivings, "We're going to make sure that he doesn't get you now." He glanced towards the window, unnerved. It could have been that the monster lurked just beyond, waiting for them. Thankfully Mewtwo was there for them all. She would make certain that nobody in the family was hurt. <br><br>Micah directed his attention to the young girl's condition. He reached out and out a hand to her forehead. She felt cold from the blood loss. "How long have you been injured?" He asked, worried.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>23-10-2011, 21:00:21</strong>
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				** Palette Town -- Oak Family home**<br><br>Sarianna looked down. "I.. A day.. I tried to escape.. this was my punishment.. a-and I.." She shivered then. "I.. I don't feel so good.." She said, as she fell backward, passing out from the bloodloss and stress combined. Zyrax was calm but then again this wasn't the first time he had had to watch her faint from bloodloss, and have to Negociate with Kavarr to get her to the humans. <em>"I would like to get her to your human doctors right away if you don't mind.. This surely isn't good for you humans."</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 00:36:51</strong>
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				With a theatrical sigh, just to show how put upon he was, Gary set about helping the assembled fire fighters clear up the wreckage left behind by the Charizard. He left the heavy lifting, along with the actual work of putting out fires, to Blastoise, busying himself with smaller tasks off. While he worked, he could still feel the baleful gaze of the Ninetails on the back of his neck.<br><br>"You know," He called out, dead casual, facing away from the monster so it couldn't see his wry grin. "I might be able to help you faster, if you decided to help me first. It's such a lot of work, cleaning all this up." Thinking about it, this day hadn't been all bad. Sure there was some property damage here and there, but it was at least interesting. And he'd had a chance to show off next to his son, which was also rare. Gary didn't often get to cut loose when he wasn't around his family, which was part of the reason he was happy that Norman had come to visit.<br><br>Trying hard not to laugh, he went on talking to the Ninetails, his voice utterly innocent. "I'm just saying is all. This job could take all day, otherwise."<br><br>Gary was waiting for an answer when his phone rang. And one glance at hee Caller ID wiped the smile from his face. Charity always brought up... Complicated emotions. He certainly didn't want to dwell on them right now. So he answered quickly, trying to keep his voice neutral. "Well, look whose calling me up. Have you heard of our little incident? It's been quite a day."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 00:58:02</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Oak Family Home**<br>The moment that Gary's voice awakened the other end of the line, Charity's attention went back to it. She politely held up an index finger to indicate for her guest to wait for just one moment. Honestly, she liked hearing Gary's voice. It was a strange sort of comfort for her, if only because it was familiar. There was a lot of unfamiliarity always running rampant through her life, and he was something fairly constant. Even if they had their numerous disagreements and difficulties with one another. The tone of her voice chirped a pleasant hello, despite the fact that she felt a little overwhelmed.<br><br>"I've noticed." A slightly nervous chuckle. "I seem to have gotten caught up in it myself, and we have a young visitor who seems to be in trouble presently squatting at our house." She glanced back towards the passage leading into the kitchen, watching the elongated boxes of sunlight cast on the floor from the windows for signs of shadowy movement. "There's a girl here who's gotten herself hurt by the monster I'm assuming is the same one you and Micah just gave hell. I was planning on getting her over to the hospital, but I wanted to let you know. I hadn't been planning on sticking around here all day, because I have a few other things to mess with in Pewter City, but I guessed it could wait until I at least made sure that the girl was taken care of." She lowered her voice a bit. "What's been up with you? You hear from your grandfather yet?"<br><br><br>The hallway seemed to close in around him as the girl lost consciousness. Micah quickly lurched forward to grab her and keep her from falling, and he promptly pulled her close to him to steady her. His fingers pressed up against her throat, searching for a pulse. She wasn't dead. That was good, but she wasn't in great shape either. He felt his hands starting to sweat and knew that they needed to get the girl to the hospital. <br><br>"Mom!" He shouted, hoping for her to respond immediately. She didn't. Instinctively, Micah reached for the girl's shirt and tore it open to access the wounds. He needed something to help soak up the blood, and he also needed to see for himself just how bad the injury was. He glanced at the Kirlia. "I don't know if there's a first aid kit in this house. Do you know if she has any bandages in her possession?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 01:37:12</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Oak family home**<br><br>Zyrax shook his head, looking graceful as ever. <em>"I am sorry but Kavarr always refused her to keep a pack, however I could perhaps go and fetch your mother, I take it she is another female in this house."</em> If he got the yes Zyrax would sort of float off in search of Charity at a pretty fast pace indeed. <br><br>Meanwhile of course, Sarianna lay limp in his arms, but Micah may indeed feel a kind of precense in his mind, a soft precense that gave him a mental image of Sarianna, actually smiling however. In times of trouble, despite her not fully aware of her psychic gifts, her powers woudl take voer adn sort of unleash.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 01:40:49</strong>
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				*Palette Town- Oak Family Residence*<br><br>Renna stepped back pulling out her pokegear and calling the emergancy number. "Hello my name is Rayne I'm currently at the Oak family residence there is a visitor here who was badly wounded by a rampaging charizard and we fear that without medical attention she may not last long so if you could get up here soon that would be appreciated" she stated with a seemingly urgent tone. Renna didn't really know the girl so it was hard for her to actually worry about her so she put her acting ability to work and acted alarmed as she presented her call for medical aid.<br><br>After finishing her call she closed the gear and put it away. She then watched as Charity spoke to her husband over the phone. She had to admit Micah and his family fascinated her. She was uncertain just what she had gotten herself involved in but she didn't care because it would definitely make her vacation interesting. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 02:16:50</strong>
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				His interest piqued, Gary dropped the piece of wood he'd been absentmindedly shifting, paying full attention to Charity again. "You're saying that the monster savaged a girl? That's peculiar, I wonder when it had time... We scared it off before it had a chance to get near anyone." He rested against a piece of debris, a big hunk of detached masonry.<br><br>"And I haven't heard from Grandfather in a while, not since he went out on his trip." Gary thought for a moment, frowning. Charity had sounded a bit... off, when she'd asked about the Professor. But he resolved to leave it alone. Whatever went on between the two of them wasn't his business anymore. "But that's nothing new." He added, nonchalantly. He would of left it at that, but her tone of voice still bothered him. She was still his wife.<br><br>"You know." He said, after a moment. "I don't think I've had my fill of heroism today. You've got your business in Pewter City, right? You go take care of it then. I'll hold down the home fort, and get your girl to the the hospital." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 02:55:29</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Oak Family Home**<br><br>The offer was a generous one to be sure, and the woman was dreadfully curious about the museum and the feather that Samuel had mentioned in his message. Nonetheless, she still felt a measure of responsibility for the girl that had wandered into the house. She knew Gary would take care of her, but she at least needed to be sure that the girl made it safely in transit.<br><br>Charity glanced in Renna's direction. "You know what? I'll meet you at the hospital. We'll talk more there. I have an ambulance coming to the house. I'll check the girl in under your name."<br><br>She hung up. Even though she hated to bother Gary with details about her own interests, she felt the urge to tell him what she'd heard from Samuel and Jonathan. She packed her gear back into her pack and slung the bag over her shoulder. Just in time too. She could hear sirens blaring in the distance.<br><br><br>She emerged in the foyer to see Micah frantically dabbing at the bloody gouges slashed across the poor girl's bare chest. The young woman's soft breasts split by the deep claw marks. The sight was more horrifying than Charity had expected. She dropped her backpack to the floor and whipped out some bandages to wrap around the girl's torso. They needed to apply pressure at the very least.<br><br>"Did she just pass out?" She asked, somewhat hurried as she wrapped the soft gauze around the fragile figure.<br><br>"Yes. I tried to call you in, but--"<br><br>"I was on the phone, but don't worry, we'll get her taken care of."<br><br>It was only moments later that the squealing ambulance pulled up in front of the house, paramedics granted access immediately. Charity opted to stay behind and let Micah ride with the girl. She would have Mewtwo teleport her and Rayne --if she remembered the maid's name correctly--to the ER.<br><br><br>They were there before the ambulance even arrived, an irony which Charity suspected made her look like a bad planner. It might have been quicker to teleport the girl here, but the one thing she didn't want to test was the child's durability. Teleportation could take a toll on the body, especially a body that had never done it before. So they waited.<br><br>When the ambulance arrived, she made sure that she was right there, despite the urging of the paramedics to move aside. She stayed with the girl until she was whisked away to a room and strapped to all manner of equipment. Charity didn't know what everything was, but being a scientist herself, she still had some measure of understanding about everything that was buzzing around her. The cries of the ER doctors as they stabilized the patient might have been unnerving to most, but she felt good that the girl was being taken care of. Eventually the chaos abated, and the girl was stable enough to be left with her IV and heart monitor, laying in the still, white room.<br><br>Charity stood in a corner, gently fondling Mewtwo's pokeball.<br><br>Honestly she hated keeping the cat in it. The monster was truly free, and only to keep her out of site of the doctors did Charity resort to confining her. But she vowed that as soon as they got back out of the hospital, Mewtwo would be unleashed again to do whatever she pleased. Charity sat in a chair next to the bed, while Micah settled into a chair by a small round table. There was another chair for Renna.<br><br>"So," the pokemon professor laughed softly, looking across to Micah's supposed maid. "Now that we have time, it's nice to meet you." She laughed. "I'm Charity Oak, but I think you may have guessed it already. How did you come to be in my son's service?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 03:27:53</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br><br>Sarianna lay there as the doctor's treated her serious wounds. The Jagged flesh was being knitt back together by the talented hands of surgeons. Zyrax the Kirlia stood nearby Charity and Micah and his maid. <em>"Your human doctors, they are doing her well correct? Siranil will be awfully cross if they are not..</em><br><br>**palette Town **<br><br>Zeema tilted his head as he looked at Gary.<em> "You'll help me find Meema if I help you? That's it?"</em> Zeema transformed himself then adn there into a copy of Gary Oak.<em> "What are we waiting for then!"</em> All his cheerfullness drained when Gary suddenly didn't seem to enthusiastic however.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 04:07:42</strong>
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				*Palette Town-Hospital*<br><br>Renna tapped her chin a moment in thought before responding "I met him 8 years ago when I was a traveling pokemon trainer. He is a friendly fellow and not hard to get along with so I suppose you could say we became fast friends. However I continued my journey and traveled the Hoenn region for a long time. I decided to come to the Kanto region and happened to run into him on the boat ride here. I um...hate to admit that the last of my money was spent purchasing my ticket....so when I ran into him I managed to convince him hire me for a short period of time" This was in a fashion the truth but at the same time not. "I only turned to him in this manner because....well honestly I actually knew him and instead of just asking to borrow money I decided I would earn it.....I do feel somewhat guilty for doing that to a friend however"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 04:22:15</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br><br>((Just so you know, Karasu, a patient undergoes surgery and would usually be stitched up in the operating room before being sent to recovery. I haven't seen a doctor sow a person up while they were laying in the recovery ward XD<br><br>I'm just assuming that she's all fixed up now.))<br><br>Micah was busy messing around with the thick plastic wrapper around a candy bar that he'd nabbed from one of the vending machines in the hall. He was rather annoyed that it didn't just peel apart like he'd expected it too, so he was biting at it with his teeth to try and tear it. However, upon being communicated to by Zyrax, he sat up and went back to trying to pull it apart with his fingers so that he could talk.<br><br>"The doctors know what they're doing." He tried to be encouraging, knowing that pokemon could be rather sensitive about the trainers they serviced. "She should be fine now that she's stabilized, and the warm IV fluids will help replenish some of the nutrients she lost when she lost all that blood. I'm sure she'll be up and out of here in no time."<br><br><br>Charity raised an eyebrow at the woman. Rayne, as she knew her, seemed nice enough. It was strange that she would have known Micah for so long, but then the boy had been traveling since he was very young. And he was one of the single youngest gym leaders known. He looked a great deal older than he really was, probably just due to stress.<br><br>"Well, I'm glad he's willing to help you. I'm sure he doesn't mind. It might be a bit crazy hanging around this family though. We tend to get ourselves in a lot of trouble, in case you couldn't tell."<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 19:36:25</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>While the Professor seemed to ignore the random traveler that passed them, the mercenary found himself eyeing the stranger, sizing him up, assessing him. Not a threat, and he was soon gone, allowing he and Samuel to continue their conversation.<br><br>"Absolutely power corrupts absolutely. Sounds more like an old wive's tale to teach children that greed will ruin a man." He comments idly, right after the professor was finished speaking. "Mind you, I'm not dismissing it. In my experience, old legends often have a few grains of truth to them. Their could very well be something out there like that. But if it does, then it'd probably be better for everybody if it was destroyed."<br><br>He's quiet for a moment, thinking of something, before continuing on. "I'd imagine something that strong can't just be killed, though. Not without serious repercussions. Kind of a catch-22, right?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 19:59:39</strong>
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				Gary hung up the phone, feeling slightly anxious. There was something here that he couldn't put his finger on. He would of considered that further if his doppelganger hadn't chosen that moment to wander into his line of sight. He took a quick step back, waving his arms in a style commonly known as 'Very Bad Martial Artist'. "Woah there!" He said, his breathing faster.<br><br>But he managed to regain his composure quickly, after all, he was Gary Oak, and he'd seen quite a bit in his life. He stepped forward, prodding at the apparition carefully. "You know, I generally mind being next such roguishly handsome gentlemen," He began, the corners of his mouth curling up in a slight smirk. "But this is just taking it a bit far, isn't it? Are you some sort of Ditto?" He asked, doubting it. He was good about noticing such things. He gave the false Gary an experimental prod in the midsection.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 20:37:28</strong>
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				**Palette Town**<br><br>Zeema smirked in Gary Oak's body. <em>"I'm a Zorua! We do this all the time, Meema's beter at it than me though.."</em> Zeema said as he turned around, Thus Gary could see the Tail. <em>"When I get older, I'll be perfect at it, just like Meema!"</em> He said, smirking. <em>"So can I do something now?"</em> He asked, bored.<br><br><hr>*Palette Town - Hospital**<br><br>Sarianna lay resting, healing her injuries while Zyrax communicated with the Oak Family. <em>"Good to know then, Siranil and I are practically the only family she has."</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 21:41:33</strong>
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				Gary tilted his head, grinning absently. "Zorua, you say? I'll have to look that up. Illusions... Sounds like you could be a barrel of laughs, one day." He mulled it over in his head a moment. He and Blastoise had done quite a bit already, and he needed to get to the hospital to see Charity. He recalled Blastoise, patting him appreciatively on the shell.<br><br>"How about we take a ride, and you can tell me about this Meema? And later, we might find something interesting to do." He sent out Arcanine, smiling cheekily and vaulting up his back. "Well? Don't worry, he doesn't bite. Unless I tell him too." He said, rubbing the large dog's mane.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 22:00:36</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>The old man hung his head for a moment, wringing his hands together with nervous energy. Alphonse had a point, albeit one that Samuel didn't like at all. <br><br><em>It had to be destroyed.</em><br><br>A wave of nausea came over him, but he swallowed it and hid his discomfort well.<br><br>"You might be surprised." Samuel admitted. "But the circumstances of the creature's death must be very specific in order to have any positive effect at all. Regardless....." He gestured ahead of them, as the path opened up to a wider road leading into Viridian City. "That's something that we can talk about later. We're almost there."<br><br><br>The rest of the on-foot trip was silent for Samuel, if only because he couldn't talk anymore. It was painful--beyond painful--to think about Ace. He honestly wished that he didn't have to deal with this, but he knew that there was no going back. As the two men walked into town, Samuel remembered the future memories imprinted on his mind as a warning not to come after Ace prematurely.<br><br>Everything had to be in order if Ace was to be recovered alive. Dialga and Palkia were only a minor worry. It was Arceus that would kill Samuel and Ace both if even one thing was not in place.<br><br>They stopped in front of a bank, and Samuel's presence of mind slowly returned. He went to the ATM and put in his personal information, talking over his shoulder. <br><br>"I can transfer the funds to your account, or give it to you right here in cash. There's always more where it came from too, Al." A bit of a pause and then a slightly clownish smirk. "You don't mind if I call you Al, do you?"<br><br><hr><br>((XD, Savant, your rendition of Gary is priceless. I approve))<br><br>**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br><br>The only family? Micah's thoughts drifted back to the girl's tragic story. Having her family killed by monsters must have been a nightmare, but then to be held captive by the very beast that destroyed them? That was much, much worse. Micah had had a rocky past himself, but not one quite so tragic. At least he'd gotten his mother back, and he hadn't ever lost his father. Appreciation for his own situation instantly took away any negativity that might have been steeping in the back of his brain.<br><br>"Maybe she can include us as her family." Micah said aloud after a moment. "We have a lot of friends, and a few of them really are like we've known them forever."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 22:04:34</strong>
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				*Palette Town-Hospital*<br><br>Rayne smiled at Charity "life would be boring otherwise don't you think?" then as more of an afterthought she added "Of course danger is nothing new to a pokemon trainer." She had a thoughtful expression on her face as she thought about charities words. "Of course I am greatful that Micah has indeed agreed to help me....I just hope that his wife doesn't take it the wrong way should she ever find out"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>24-10-2011, 22:28:01</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br><br>Charity laughed softly. "I would hope the same. Micah's family is very forgiving in general, but you know how women are." She smirked. "It's a shame if you don't, being that you are one. At any rate, I'll vouch for you. Annd, if you don't mind a bit of trouble, I'll be happy to drag you along with me to Pewter City. I'm stopping by the museum there for some archeological information. It might be a fun field trip."<br><br>A warm smile transformed into a bold grin, "Before we go though, I'm thinking it would be wise to test your mettle. That way I know whether or not I'll have to be your shining protector. What would you say to a pokemon battle, out front?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>25-10-2011, 02:13:46</strong>
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				*Palette Town-Hospital*<br><br>Rayne listened to charity being both kind and cheeky at the same time. "A pokemon battle eh? Sounds like fun to me" The maid popped her knuckles and grinned rather cheekily back at charity "A good scrap fallowed by an archeology lesson sounds like great fun indded. This certainly won't be a boring trip"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>25-10-2011, 02:20:36</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br>"Perfect. We can probably head down in a few minutes anyways. I was hoping to wait and see my husband when he gets here. You may as well make sure your team is ready though." Charity rifled through her bag. "Mine are prepared. Do you need any medicines for recovery so that your monsters are fresh?"<br><br>((okay, pendarious, would you like to give the battle sim a try? I've used it a lot before, so I can help you through it. Just post in the ooc thread and I'll give you instructions if you need, but it's fairly straightforward. Make sure your team is set and let me know when you're ready.))
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>25-10-2011, 05:30:08</strong>
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				*Palette Town-Hospital*<br><br>Renna nodded and stretched a moment as she headed outside. She was ready to do battle. She hadn't actually battled in a while though since most of her movies and tv specials used the monsters as creatures to do battle against with prop swords and such. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>25-10-2011, 05:45:20</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br>Charity waited a moment longer, watching calmly as Renna got up to go and get ready. The professor waited for a bit, listening to the soft beep of medical monitors, but when Gary didn't show up, she decided she'd better not leave Renna waiting. She rose from her seat, stretched her arms, and released Mewtwo from her pokeball, now that nobody but Micah was present in the room. Aside from Sari of course, but she was knocked out.<br><br>"I'll be back, Son." Charity smirked just a little. "Think you can keep an eye on our new friend for me?"<br><br>"Sure thing, Mom. Good luck." He bowed his head as if tipping a non-existant hat, and his mother laughed.<br><br>"Thanks, kiddo." She looked at Mewtwo. "Keep him company 'till I get back. Love you both!" She practically sang as she hurried out of the room. One thing was for sure: battling always made Charity feel like a kid again.<br><br><br>She made her way through the white halls and onto the elevator, riding it down to the first floor. She passed nurses and doctors scribbling on clipboards, and patients in wheelchairs. She noticed family members pacing in waiting areas, and could only wonder what sort of difficulties they were going through. Not wanting to dwell on the mortality of human beings, Charity picked up the pace and was soon stepping through the automatic sliding doors and into the warm evening air. The sun was just beginning to cast an orange-red glow across the sky, and it was still more than light enough to see where she was going.<br><br>She crossed the emergency driveway and into the parking lot, until she neared an open grassy area where guests could come out to stretch their legs. There weren't many people out here at all, so it was the perfect place for a battle. She spotted Renna waiting there, and approached with a grin.<br><br>"Alrighty." She stretched her arms and pretended to crack her knuckles. "Let's see just where you stand."<br><br>She reached into her bag, pulled out a pokeball, and tossed it onto the field.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Battle between Renna and Charity started!<br><br>Charity sent out Thor! (Galvantula)<br>Renna sent out Swampert!<br><br>Start of turn 1<br>Thor used Energy Ball!<br>It's super effective!<br>The foe's Swampert lost 100% of its health!<br>The foe's Swampert fainted!<br><br>Renna: *blinks* wow that was nifty<br>Renna sent out Aggron!<br><br>Start of turn 2<br>Thor used Thunder!<br>The foe's Aggron lost 99% of its health!<br><br>The foe's Aggron used Giga Impact!<br>Thor lost 187 HP! (62% of its health)<br><br>Start of turn 3<br>Thor used Energy Ball!<br>The foe's Aggron lost 0% of its health!<br>The foe's Aggron fainted!<br><br>Renna sent out Mightyena!<br><br>The foe's Mightyena intimidates Thor!<br>Thor's Attack fell!<br><br>Start of turn 4<br>Thor used Bug Buzz!<br>It's super effective!<br>The foe's Mightyena lost 100% of its health!<br>The foe's Mightyena fainted!<br><br>Renna sent out Gardevoir!<br><br>Start of turn 5<br>Thor used Bug Buzz!<br>It's super effective!<br>The foe's Gardevoir lost 88% of its health!<br><br>The foe's Gardevoir used Destiny Bond!<br>The foe's Gardevoir is trying to take its foe with it!<br><br>Start of turn 6<br>Thor used Gastro Acid!<br>The foe's Gardevoir's Synchronize is nullified!<br><br>The foe's Gardevoir used Psychic!<br>Thor lost 113 HP! (37% of its health)<br>Thor fainted!<br><br>Charity sent out Willow Wisp! (Ninetales)<br><br>Willow Wisp's Drought intensified the sun's rays!<br><br>Start of turn 7<br>Willow Wisp used Hypnosis!<br>The foe's Gardevoir fell asleep!<br><br>The foe's Gardevoir is fast asleep!<br><br>The sunlight is strong!<br><br>Start of turn 8<br>Willow Wisp used Nasty Plot!<br>Willow Wisp's Sp. Att. sharply rose!<br><br>The foe's Gardevoir woke up!<br>The foe's Gardevoir used Destiny Bond!<br>The foe's Gardevoir is trying to take its foe with it!<br><br>The sunlight is strong!<br><br>Start of turn 9<br>Willow Wisp used Fire Blast!<br>The foe's Gardevoir lost 11% of its health!<br>The foe's Gardevoir fainted!<br>The foe's Gardevoir took Willow Wisp down with it!<br>Willow Wisp fainted!<br><br>The sunlight is strong!<br>Charity sent out Titan! (Leafeon)<br><br>Renna sent out Flygon!<br><br>Start of turn 10<br>Titan used Yawn!<br>Titan made the foe's Flygon feel drowsy!<br><br>The foe's Flygon used Sand Tomb!<br>It's not very effective...<br>Titan lost 15 HP! (5% of its health)<br><br>The sunlight is strong!<br>Titan was hurt by Sand Tomb!<br><br>Start of turn 11<br>Titan used Swords Dance!<br>Titan's Attack sharply rose!<br><br>The foe's Flygon used Fire Blast!<br>It's super effective!<br>Titan lost 260 HP! (88% of its health)<br>Titan fainted!<br><br>The sunlight is strong!<br>The foe's Flygon fell asleep!<br>Charity sent out Nidoking!<br><br>Start of turn 12<br>Nidoking used Ice Punch!<br>It's super effective!<br>The foe's Flygon lost 100% of its health!<br>The foe's Flygon fainted!<br><br>The sunlight is strong!<br>Renna sent out Milotic!<br><br>Start of turn 13<br>Nidoking used Poison Jab!<br>The foe's Milotic lost 42% of its health!<br><br>The foe's Milotic used Water Pulse!<br>It's super effective!<br>Nidoking lost 78 HP! (25% of its health)<br><br>The sunlight is strong!<br><br>Start of turn 14<br>Nidoking used Poison Jab!<br>The foe's Milotic lost 46% of its health!<br>The foe's Milotic was poisoned!<br><br>The foe's Milotic used Confuse Ray!<br>Nidoking became confused!<br><br>The sunlight is strong!<br>The foe's Milotic is hurt by poison!<br>The foe's Milotic fainted!<br><br>Charity won the battle!<br>Charity: Good Match<br>Renna: Hmm.....it seems my acting was a bit off today.......<br></div></div><br><br><br>Raising up Nidoking's pokeball, Charity recalled the large dinosaur-like beast and tucked his containment device away. She ran her fingers slowly through slightly messy curls escaped from her ponytail and walked across the field to meet her opponent. She held out her hand graciously.<br><br>"You didn't do too bad." She offered a smile.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>25-10-2011, 05:54:35</strong>
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				*Palette Town- Hospital ground*<br><br>"Thanks....though It has been a while since I did this last It's not something I excell at" Renna laughed lightly accepting her defeat good naturedly and with grace. She had to admit she was surprised that the professor was that good but she wouldn't openly say it. "I'm impressed though"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>25-10-2011, 06:03:52</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Hospital Parking Lot**<br><br>The slightly older woman felt the heat rise in her cheeks. She had a bit of an ego, but whenever it was stroked she still felt a bit embarrassed. She looked down at the other girl's hand as she shook it solidly, then let go.<br><br>"Well thank you. I've been a trainer for a long time, and I've challenged a number of leagues over the years. I like to practice fairly often, to stay on my game, but I also do it just because I enjoy it. Reminds me of being a kid." She admitted. "At any rate, at least I know you won't be completely helpless. I don't think I'll have to worry too much about you if we wind up in trouble. Not that I expect trouble, but you never know." She laughed aloud.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>25-10-2011, 06:32:12</strong>
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				**Route 28**<br><br>"Well, if I can help, I might be game for it. If I help fix that problem, it's good for my rep. Besides, good for business if we keep people from destroying the world." He said with a light laugh, his tone of voice making it hard to tell just how serious he was with this statement. Was it really all about business with him, or was there something else to it? Time would tell.<br><br>As they entered the town proper, he would grow quiet, moving with the professor towards the bank. When asked what he'd prefer, he answered. "Cash.&nbsp; I always prefer to keep a bit on hand, for expenses." He chuckles a bit. "If I can call you Sam, we're golden." He actually preferred to keep things more casual like that, though most of his clients preferred to keep things--understandably so-- more business-like. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>25-10-2011, 06:42:16</strong>
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				**Viridian City**<br>The old man had expected as much, in regards to both responses he received from the other. He smirked and punched in the numbers for a cash withdraw, and casually snorted a "Sam works for me." He decided, holding out his hand to collect the bills that the machine spit out in a nice, neat pile. He thumbed through them, making sure it was all there, then turned and slipped the wad of cash into the mercenary's palm.<br><br>"Here you go then. Use it wisely."<br><br>Samuel took a deep breath, waiting to make sure that Al was satisfied before he turned and started walking again.<br><br>"I'm going to hail a cab to take us to Pewter City." He announced. "I had sent someone over there to see if they could get me the information that I'm looking for, but I haven't heard anything back from her yet saying one way or another whether she learned anything. Maybe if we head there right now, we'll beat her to the chase. Then we can discuss the situation with her as well. And don't worry, she's not competing for pay." Samuel grinned mischievously. "She's my grandaughter-in-law, and a field researcher."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>26-10-2011, 03:55:13</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5384181#msg5384181">Quote from: Savant of the Wastes on 24-10-2011, 21:41:33</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Gary tilted his head, grinning absently. "Zorua, you say? I'll have to look that up. Illusions... Sounds like you could be a barrel of laughs, one day." He mulled it over in his head a moment. He and Blastoise had done quite a bit already, and he needed to get to the hospital to see Charity. He recalled Blastoise, patting him appreciatively on the shell.<br><br>"How about we take a ride, and you can tell me about this Meema? And later, we might find something interesting to do." He sent out Arcanine, smiling cheekily and vaulting up his back. "Well? Don't worry, he doesn't bite. Unless I tell him too." He said, rubbing the large dog's mane.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Zeema nodded, giving a playful smirk. He transformed to his formal form and climbed up to sit in front fo Gary, so he wouldn't fall off. <em>"Meema's my big sister, she took me in when I couldn't find my parents. She's a Zoroark, my evolved form! And She's super good at illusions, she doesn't even show a tail!" Referring to the tail whenever he took human form.<br></em><hr><br>*Palette Town -- Hospital**<br><br>A voice came over the PA system "Would Mr and Mrs. Oak please come to room 302, Mr adn Mrs. Oak to room 302." Referring to Micah and Charity Oak of course. If they did come, they would see Sarianna, awake, if sore and a little out of it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>26-10-2011, 05:24:55</strong>
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				**Palette Town Hospital**<br>Micah Oak, never having left the hospital building, much less the room, sat up straight in confusion upon hearing his voice over the loudspeaker. He lifted an eyebrow, rather amused that the nurses would be so unobservant as not to notice that he'd been there the whole time. He wondered if they had many patients escape. It wouldn't be surprising. He glanced over at Mewtwo, who was in the shadowed corners of the room, out of sight. He knew the cat would likely leave soon, now that nurses were in and out.<br><br>Meanwhile, Micah continued to do what his mother had asked him to, and kindly watched over Sarianna. He noticed that she was waking up, and got up to move to the chair closer to her bedside.<br><br>"Ah, good morning, sleepyhead."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>26-10-2011, 14:25:37</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br><br>Sarianna groaned a bit, touching her freshly bandaged adn stitched chest. "my chest hurts.. What happened to me?" She asked and Zyrax came up to her and smiled <em>"You've been out for some time Sarianna, I've been filling in Siranil but she's very worried, you may wish to let her out soon. You are in fact in a human hospital, you've been repaired and if I got this right, you are in a.. recovery room."</em> <br><br>Sarianna nodded and looked at Micah. "that pokeball there, could you please let Siranil out for me.." She said, pointing to a pokeball kept with her other personal effects.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>26-10-2011, 17:06:21</strong>
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				**Palette Town - Hospital Parking Lot**<br><br>Gary and Zorua, riding on Arcanine, made their way towards the hospital at a blazing, (pun not intended), pace. Thought a hectic ride, after not too many minutes, Gary was directing Arcanine into the hospital's parking lot. With a slight smile, Gary whispered something into Arcanine's ear, who immediately planted himself in the last free VIP parking space.<br><br>Spotting Charity, and Renna, he spoke, triying to sound light and casual. "Well, you ladies look like you just had fun."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>26-10-2011, 20:01:24</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br><br>Leaning forward to get a view of what the girl was pointing at, Micah reached for the pokeball when he spotted it. <br><br>"Here," He said gently. "I got it." He held the ball up and lightly tapped the button on the front, sending a bright red beam of energy from within the ball that seemed to morph into the form of the monster inside. When the light faded, there before them, perched on the foot of the bed, sat Siranil.<br><br>"Well lookie here." Micha beamed. "What a cute little rascal." He glanced at Sari. "Seems you have a pair of deceptively cuddly friends."<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town -- Hospital Parking Lot**<br><br>The sound of Gary's voice triggered an automatic response from Charity, and despite the rockiness of their relationship, the familiarity of him calling out to her turned her head immediately. Her eyes landed first upon his face, methodically traveling down his body to his shoulders (her second favorite part of him) down to the crux of his groin (her first). She smirked a little, and started walking towards him at a casual stroll, expecting Renna to follow her, but not necessarily beckoning the girl.<br><br>Charity stopped a mere three feet in front of Gary, her eyes darting back from his waist to his face.<br><br>He really was handsome, even if they had a painful rift between them in some respects. His light brown hair, bright blue eyes, and crooked grin held a certain charm. He hadn't even changed that much since they were married in their teens. Aside from the fact that, with maturity, his jaw squared out more to match his grandfather's, and the faintest trace of stubble on his chin, Gary was still very much the same.<br><br>The professor pushed the untamed curls--ponytail refugees--dangling at her cheeks behind her ears. <br><br>"A battle, to be precise. But it was fun, I'd say. Then again it's hard for me not to enjoy a good match now and then." She resisted the urge to come up to him and plant her hands against his chest, if only because she needed a little more time to assess his mood. "You're fashionably late."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>26-10-2011, 22:47:15</strong>
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				*Palette Town- Hospital Parking Lot*<br><br>Renna fallowed After Charity as she walked towards Gary. She had seen the way the professor had examined her husband and couldn't hide the amused smile on her face. She then remarked after charity's comment "With pokemon like that I'm amazed your not part of the Elite four or something" She was stroking Charity's ego again but she meant it too. <br><br>She then added while laughing "I'v not known many men to be fashionably late. Always extremely late" She couldn't help the teasing smile that graced her lips.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>26-10-2011, 22:50:01</strong>
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				Gary stiffened slightly as Charity stepped closer. It had been a while since he'd seen her, so close, face to face, or heard her voice not over the phone. It brought up a lot of things. He still felt his usual stab of jealousy, but beyond that... This was the woman he'd married.<br><br>For what it was worth, he'd been faithful to her, even when she'd vanished. And, looking at her right now, still just as attractive as ever, made his heart race, just for a moment. He'd always felt comfortable around her, comfortable enough to let loose, and be what he wanted to be. No need to keep up appearances.<br><br>That was why he'd married her. But now... It felt as if their connection had frayed.<br><br>He swallowed awkwardly, regaining his equilibrium. He vaulted off Arcanine, standing in front of Charity with a rakish smile, eyes fixed on her. He hoped she wouldn't notice the hint of nervousness. "Me? Late? Unthinkable. I'm never late. You arrived early, is all. And, judging by your attitude, can I guess the big winner is, as always, the lovely Madam Charity?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>26-10-2011, 23:00:50</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Hospital Parking Lot**<br><br>All of the praise was overwhelming, and it forced the color into Charity's cheeks. She lowered her gaze momentarily, just to think of how she would respond. She didn't want to sound arrogant to Rayne, but she did appreciate the girl's comments about her pokemon. That her husband also happened to have a positive comment made her feel even more pride. It was hard to get a compliment from Gary, even if he did have a measure of chivalry that most men did not.<br><br>"I don't know about 'as always.'" She ventured to correct him. She'd suffered her losses, like any other trainer, but there was some truth to his words, even if only partially. "But this time anyway." She laughed and looked over at Renna for but a moment. "Too much credit, I think, although admittedly I had my time in the Indigo League's limelight. Now days I spend more time doing field research and teaching young trainers the how to's of team development. That doesn't mean I don't practice." A mishcievious gleam flickered in her eyes.<br><br>She turned back to Gary, casually reaching over to pet his arcanine before moving closer to him and locking eyes with the man. She was close enough to kiss him, but she didn't. It was fun to tease him, and see how he reacted. Since he seemed to be in a fair mood, she figured she could test her luck.<br><br>"You and me have to tango sometime too." She reminded, her gentle breath warm against his lips. Pressing a finger to his chest challengingly, she cracked a smile. "You owe me a rousing tussle."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>27-10-2011, 00:48:46</strong>
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				Gary swallowed again as she took another step. He'd almost forgotten she could be like this. They hadn't been this close in... Quite a while. A bead of sweat ran down his brow. <br><br>He was off balance, and flustered, but of course, he'd have to meet her challenge head on. That's what marriage was about. Kind of. For them, at least.<br><br>"Oh, is that so?" He asked her, sounding dead serious for a moment. "Well, you know that I always pay my debts dear lady." He reach forward towards her, very slowly. "With interest." He said softly, and tapped her on the nose. Then, his wide grin resurfacing, he stepped back. "But you've got errands today, don't you? I wouldn't want to... Keep you tied up here. You'll have to look me up later."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>27-10-2011, 04:11:42</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5392117#msg5392117">Quote from: SammyGirl on 26-10-2011, 20:01:24</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br><br>Leaning forward to get a view of what the girl was pointing at, Micah reached for the pokeball when he spotted it. <br><br>"Here," He said gently. "I got it." He held the ball up and lightly tapped the button on the front, sending a bright red beam of energy from within the ball that seemed to morph into the form of the monster inside. When the light faded, there before them, perched on the foot of the bed, sat Siranil.<br><br>"Well lookie here." Micha beamed. "What a cute little rascal." He glanced at Sari. "Seems you have a pair of deceptively cuddly friends."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br><br>Sari smiled cutely as Siranil came adn nuzzled up to her. "Yes, Siranil and her group raised me since I was a child, When I grew old enough and took to traveling to learn more, Siranil came with me as my guardian. I met Zyrax some time later as a Ralts." She explained, petting Siranil who licked her cheek and caused her to giggle. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Though i've forgotten your name.. mine's Sarianna if Zyrax didn't tell you first." She said with a smile.<br><br><hr><br>*Palette Town -- Hospital parking lot**<br><br>Zeema jumped down, ending up looking just like gary, holding his hands up near his face, much liek a human might imitate a cute dog, and smirked. <em>"Who are these people?"</em> Zeema said, of course the tell tale sign things weren't right was that "Gary's" voice was higher pitched, and of course, the obvious small black Zorua tail.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>27-10-2011, 05:45:33</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Hospital Parking Lot**<br><br>A cock of her head and a look that seemed to say "oh come now" betrayed what she was thinking. Playful as she was, she did manage to get a little more serious when Gary stepped back. Standing akimbo, she jerked her hip to one side.<br><br>"Well, that's true." She admitted to Gary, waving her hand somewhat dismissively. "And errands are such a pain, but some are important, so I guess I should be responsible." Her eyes narrowed slightly, scrutinizing Gary's features for a reaction as she added, "Before I leave you to the poor girl that was attacked by that Charizard, I would like to tell you a few things about where I'm going and possibly why. You may have some insight, or find it peculiar."<br><br>She turned and started walking, but she did acknowledge Zeema's presence with a cool sideways nod of her head. "Who's your friend?"<br><br>It wasn't as if Charity wasn't surprised. Indeed, her first glimpse of Zeema had caught her a bit off-guard, but she was good at hiding that sort of thing if she felt like it. Secondly her reasoning kicked in the moment she was startled, and having just finished a great deal of field work in the Unova region, she'd seen several things that gave her reason not to be too amazed. That and there weren't too many things in the world that could utterly blow her away anymore -- or at least that's what she thought anyhow.<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br><br>"Ah yes, I remember your name." Micah assured Sarianna. "And you can call me Norman. Or Micah. Both suit me equally well to be honest." He shrugged. "Micah Norman Oak is my full name, but you don't have to be THAT formal."<br><br>The young gym leader leaned back in his chair casually. "Glad to see that you're doing okay. You may have passed out from blood-loss, but it seems like you're pretty resilient. And those warm IV fluids probably help too."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>27-10-2011, 17:57:07</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5394085#msg5394085">Quote from: SammyGirl on 27-10-2011, 05:45:33</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Palette Town -- Hospital Parking Lot**<br><br>A cock of her head and a look that seemed to say "oh come now" betrayed what she was thinking. Playful as she was, she did manage to get a little more serious when Gary stepped back. Standing akimbo, she jerked her hip to one side.<br><br>"Well, that's true." She admitted to Gary, waving her hand somewhat dismissively. "And errands are such a pain, but some are important, so I guess I should be responsible." Her eyes narrowed slightly, scrutinizing Gary's features for a reaction as she added, "Before I leave you to the poor girl that was attacked by that Charizard, I would like to tell you a few things about where I'm going and possibly why. You may have some insight, or find it peculiar."<br><br>She turned and started walking, but she did acknowledge Zeema's presence with a cool sideways nod of her head. "Who's your friend?"<br><br>It wasn't as if Charity wasn't surprised. Indeed, her first glimpse of Zeema had caught her a bit off-guard, but she was good at hiding that sort of thing if she felt like it. Secondly her reasoning kicked in the moment she was startled, and having just finished a great deal of field work in the Unova region, she'd seen several things that gave her reason not to be too amazed. That and there weren't too many things in the world that could utterly blow her away anymore -- or at least that's what she thought anyhow.<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br><br>"Ah yes, I remember your name." Micah assured Sarianna. "And you can call me Norman. Or Micah. Both suit me equally well to be honest." He shrugged. "Micah Norman Oak is my full name, but you don't have to be THAT formal."<br><br>The young gym leader leaned back in his chair casually. "Glad to see that you're doing okay. You may have passed out from blood-loss, but it seems like you're pretty resilient. And those warm IV fluids probably help too."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>**Pallette Town - Hospital**<br><br>Sarianna giggled softly. "Thank you, It's a pleasure to meet you Micah Oak." Her smile fadded somewhat as he spoke but she nodded and pet Siranil who continued to nuzzle her. "I am.. glad to be away from Kavarr." She said. "I.. I never umm.. I've never gotten the chance to be myself."<br><br><hr><br>*Palette Town - Hospital Parking Lot**<br><br>Zeema smirked adn sniggered at Charity and Gary. <em>"I'm Zeema, He's gonan help me find my Meema if I help him out." He did look at Gary though. "Hey don't you humans throw those little balls at pokemon that help you?" He asked with a bit of confusion.</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>28-10-2011, 02:32:19</strong>
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				"You hear that?" Gary began saying to Charity, following her a slight ways to the side, chuckling. "I'm a hero again. Helping out poor innocent critters. That's twice in one day. It's a wonder I don't get a medal." He spoke with a lot of bravado, but it was obvious, by the think grin on his face that it was just his way of poking fun at life. <br><br>"And sure!" He called out over his shoulder as he and Charity reached a fair distance. "If you really want a ball, you can have one! I'm told they're very cozy. You just let me and the "missus", have a bit of alone time." <br><br>His smile faded slightly as they reached the ally. "So, what is all this business about?" He watched her with his sharp eyes, his grin more focused than smug now. "You can't hide things from me that easily. This is important, or you wouldn't be so anxious."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>28-10-2011, 06:12:15</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Hospital Parking Lot**<br><br>One thing was for certain: Gary had a way about him that was hard to deny, even for a stubborn girl like Charity. Of course she had intended to tell him at least a few things, but now she felt like she was obligated to tell him her own opinions and concerns as well, instead of just seeking his. She cast one grateful smile at Zeema, content to know that he was a friendly fellow, then lowered her voice and walked closer to her husband. She deliberately made their pace back to the front doors of the hospital slow, so that she could make the most of their time.<br><br>Charity reached into her pocket and pulled out her gear, flipping it open and booting up the messaging system.<br><br>"I want you to read something. Apparently your grandfather has been meaning to get through to me, but he couldn't for some reason. He sent a message to Jonathan, who forwarded the message to me." She handed the device to Gary so that he could read the screen. Waiting for a moment, she allowed him the opportunity to look it over.<br><br><em><br>Take the medallion to pewter. They might be able to tell you about the feather.</em><br><br><br>When she was sure he'd had a chance to read it at least once, she piped up. "I wasn't sure what it meant at first, but I think it has something to do with this." She pulled the pendant that she wore around her neck out from its normal hanging place inside her shirt, letting Gary look at the gray metal oval.<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br><br>Micah was a little stunned.<br><br>"You've never EVER had a chance to be on your own?" He tried to imagine what that might be like. "Didn't he ever let you take a walk, or at least go to the bathroom in peace?"<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>29-10-2011, 02:51:35</strong>
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				Gray frowned, looking closely at the medallion. "I'm sure that I've seen this thing before..." He reached forward to touch the medallion, then jerked his hand back, mumbling to himself. "That's from the Pewter City Museum, isn't it? I used to go there all the time, when I was a kid." He half-reached towards the medallion again. "My Grandfather..." There was a bit of an acid edge, when he said the word. "He used to take me there a lot. He donated nearly half of the exhibits himself, at one point or another. He might have donated this one, actually."<br><br>Puzzled, he reached forward and made to brush the medallion, tracing the symbols on it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>29-10-2011, 05:46:11</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Hospital Parking Lot**<br><br>Charity jerked the medallion away as if on instinct. Not that she didn't want to avoid sharing with him, but she remembered having been told time and time again by Samuel never to let anyone else touch it.<br><br>"Actually," Charity began, "I remember reading that this one was donated by someone who called themselves 'Ace.' But that's beside the point." She waved her hand. "It was actually your grandfather who gave this to me though, some time ago. He said it has some sort of power to it. Buuuut....I'm not sure what he means about a feather. Anyway, I was planning on finding out what this is all about. And I admit I thought you might be interested to hear that your grandfather sent a message. He HAS been missing."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>29-10-2011, 06:21:54</strong>
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				Gary watched her grab the medallion away from him, eyebrow raised. But he was distracted by the name she gave a moment later. "Ace you say?" He asked, his voice uncharacteristically tight. He remembered the name. His Grandfather had mentioned it, when he was a boy. He clenched his fist reflectively. It wasn't like him to feel this way about a specific pokemon, but he did. He couldn't forget all the nights he and his sister had been left alone, while the Professor was off with "Ace". He hadn't mentioned the name a lot, but often enough. <br><br>He cleared his throat, speaking without any hint of a smile or a joke. "Well, I'm sorry I can't help you much, Charity." All these thoughts of his Grandfather were leading to other bitter memories. With Charity. "I'm sure he's off on private business, he does that a lot. He'll turn up. He always does." Gary shrugged. "It's private business for Professors, maybe he'll tell you about it. I'm sure the feather belongs to some pokemon or another." He turned away from her, walking slowly. "I better go find your patient, right? You've got to get to Pewter City."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>29-10-2011, 06:41:03</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Hospital Parking Lot**<br><br>"I'll take you to her." Charity laughed, "But you know....if you would like to come with me... You're a professor too." She hadn't invited Gary along for the ride in a long time, but something about his behavior made her feel a little guilty. She couldn't put her finger on it, of course, but she certainly noticed.<br><br>"Micah is with the girl...and I can send his new friend up there too, but I think she wanted to go with me. I was planning on taking her."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 00:23:28</strong>
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				Gary shrugged, but was interested in spite of himself. It <em>was</em> intriguing to know what Charity and his grandfather were up to.<br><br>"I suppose." He said finally, making an attempt to smile and keep his voice nonchalant. "It'll be a road trip. That'll be fun. I haven't been at that museum for a long time."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 01:03:16</strong>
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				(OOC: sorry I havent posted in a little while I didn't know what to post)<br><br><br>*Palette Town- Hospital Parking Lot*<br><br>Renna had stood quietly watching the two professors interact. She wasn't going to intrude on their private moment so she let them be. Instead her mind had wondered off to planning her next movie. She had no idea what she wanted the next one to really be so she was thinking about what she'd done in the past. Each feature she remembered brought a smile to her face.<br><br>She enjoyed her job as an actress and she enjoyed spending time with pokemon. As her vacation had approached she had planned what sort of things she wanted to do. These plans were derailed when she had agreed to come to Palette with Micah not that it really mattered though. He was a friend and he had seemed in need of help so she had been willing to derail her plans for him. In her mind she believed he should be grateful that she viewed him as a friend otherwise she would have left him to his own affairs and gone on with her plans.<br><br>Renna was loyal and kind to her friends their families or her Fans but she wasn't so much that way with people she didn't know and who didn't seem to know her. She had a more cynical and sarcastic nature with these people. She was waiting patiently for Gary and Charity to finish their conversation. She had actually come to respect Charity Oak. She believed that Charity was a strong woman with a strong bond to her pokemon and that made her smile.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 05:50:19</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Hospital Parking Lot**<br><br>Charity's eyes lit up. She actually liked the idea of having Gary come with her for once. She didn't like traveling alone, truth be told, and she always dreamed of doing more things with Gary, the way they had when they were both really young.<br><br>"Wonderful. I'll take you upstairs, and we can talk to Micah to get things squared away."<br><br><hr><br>**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br><br>Micah stood by the window looking outside at the city lights coming alive with the rapidly fading sun. The cars driving past the medical center dragged by lazily, streaks of red and white against the black pavement. He loved it. Seeing thing from high up was always a treat. It gave one a different perspective on things. The nurses had been in and out all evening, updating charts and asking Sari questions about how she was feeling. They were optimistic. Apparently, her blood loss was nothing that couldn't be fixed with rest and some fluids, and they'd even said that she might be well enough to leave in the morning as long as she was able to sleep well.<br><br>Thus, Micah had determined it wise to allow her time to rest. The lights were dimmed and the tv was on, but it hung, muted in the corner, casting a pale glow over the room. It was peaceful, and the young gym leader was lost in thought so completely that the sound of his mother's voice startled him.<br><br>"Hi kiddo!"<br><br>He spun around and immediately shushed the woman, but felt a little guilty when he saw who it was. "Hey mom." He smiled. "Dad. Come to visit?"<br><br>"Sorta." She glanced over at Gary, hoping he would explain the situation. She didn't like dropping bombs of random burdens on her kids.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 05:58:57</strong>
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				**Palette Town - Hospital**<br><br>Sarianna gave Micah a soft, sad, smile. "truely I got to use the bathroom in peace but walks? never by myself, always within earshot or eyesight of him." She turned when others came inside. "kiddo?" She said and tilted her head only to look down as Micah called them mother and father.. She longed to have hers but knew it wasn't to be..<br><br><hr><br>*Palette Town -- Hospital, Outside room 302**<br><br>Zeema leaned against the wall, this time as a random young trainer, bearing striking looks to Gary in his trainer days. "i'll stay here, rooms too small." Claustrophobic? Nah, Zeema just didn't wanna get in the way.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 23:35:08</strong>
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				Gary eyed Charity for a moment, before turning to Michah. She'd never liked giving the kids bad news. He suspected that she didn't want them to associate bad feelings with her, especially after her long absence. He didn't mind it though, being a dad meant being the bad guy sometimes. They knew that too.<br><br>Gary put a hand on Micha's shoulder, his eyes twinkling. "Son, I know how hard this must be for you. But me and your mother are going on a business trip together now. It could take all day, maybe even longer." The corners of his mouth twitched up in a grin, he always enjoyed this banter with his son. "I'm afraid we're going to have to leave you here, alone in a room with a pretty girl. Can you do this for us, son? Can you look after her?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 01:29:54</strong>
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				(XD oh my word. i died laughing.))<br><br>**Palette Town**<br><br>A burst of laughter escaped the young man, and he ran his hand through his thin black hair, holding his sides with his other. When he finally got breath enough back to speak, he actually had to wipe his eyes.<br><br>"Wow, Dad. When you put it that way, I just don't know how I'll fare." He looked over at his mom, who was rolling her eyes. <br><br>"You behave yourself, Micah." She scolded. "Don't make me give your wife a bad report."<br><br>Micah winced. "Aww jeez. She'll kill me if she knew I've been alone in a room with two lovely ladies." He gestured to Renna and Sari. "If you love me you won't tell."<br><br>Charity snorted. "For the love of Legends. I certainly hope that you didn't learn any of this from your father." She smacked Gary's shoulder for good measure, just in case.<br><br>Micah grinned mischievously, but quickly shook his head. "Aww, it doesn't matter anyhow, because the nurses say Sarianna will be out of here by tomorrow." He paused. "Where are you going again?"<br><br>Charity grinned. "Pewter City. Visiting the museum."<br><br>"Sweet. I'll meet you guys in Pewter tomorrow if you want."<br><br>The professor nodded. "Sure then, but I'll call you if anything changes. Annnd, I hope you don't mind, but we're taking Rayne with us."<br><br>Micah's eyes widened. "Oh." He glanced over at Renna in surprise. "Really?"<br><br>Charity sneered. "Don't be so disappointed. If you meet us in Pewter tomorrow, you'll see her soon enough."<br><br>A weak laugh. "Right." Micah agreed. "Well I'll meet you there then."He looked at Sarianna. "Be careful." Then, his face lit up with remembrance. "OH! Mom. I almost forgot." Micah reached into his pocket and pulled out a pokeball, tossing it to her with a flick of his wrist. She caught it deftly. "Your other best buddy besides Mewtwo." Micah chuckled. "Thanks for lending him to me."<br><br>Charity beamed excitedly. "Ah Suicune. You're welcome, Micah."<br><br>"Mewtwo is outside." Micah mentioned. "Wanted to get away from all the eyes of the nurses. Have a safe trip, okay?"<br><br>Mother bade son farewell, then moved on to leave the room, trusting Sarianna to the capable hands of Micah "Norman" Oak.<br><br><br><hr><br>((I hope you don't mind my skipping ahead a little ways HangedMan. I won't control your charie, but i needed to move Samuel forward. I'm assuming they stuck together.))<br><br>**Pewter City**<br><br>The museum stood against the black night sky--a silent monument to history and great discoveries. It's window lights cast their life on the street outside, but Samuel knew that they would be shutting their doors for the evening very soon. Urging Al on, he scrambled up the wide marble steps--and pretty deftly for an old guy. He was only a little winded once at the top, and he seemed to catch his breath right away as they came up to the door and saw security pulling out their keys.<br><br>Samuel rapped on the glass, and the security guard pointed at his watch. Frustrated, the retired professor insistently knocked again, this time getting the guard to open the door to talk to them.<br><br>"Museum is closed." The man rumbled.<br><br>"I know, but I really have to get inside to speak to the museum curator." <br><br>"The curator doesn't see people without an appointment."<br><br>Samuel pulled out his ID and passed it to the man. "She would talk to me." <br><br>The guard's eyes widened as he read the ID. "M-Mr. Oak! My apologies. Please, come in." The guard stepped back and swung open the vast door, letting Samuel and Al by before letting it fall shut and locking it once more.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>01-11-2011, 17:04:25</strong>
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				*Palette Town-Hospital recovery room*<br><br>Rayne smiled "Sheesh things are certainly getting crazier and crazier." She was watching the interactions of Micah, Gary, Charity, and Serianna. It was a cute scene to her but she had no real reason to interject too much on the scene. She was technically just a guest here. <br><br>She wondered what it was Charity thought was so urgent about getting to Pewter museum but she figured she'd find out. This was getting to be one hell of a major adventure for the actress.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>01-11-2011, 17:33:34</strong>
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				((Pendarious, don't be afraid to guide the story. You don't have to just sit and watch. I'm the type of rper who welcomes story shaping from other players, as I never plan out the whole thing before hand. I left it open in hopes someone would take us to pewter. Buuut, now that i have something to reply to anyways, I'll do it xD))<br><br>**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br>"Rayne!" Charity called cheerfully, her voice carrying from somewhere beyond the door. "Come on, we're leaving now!"<br><br><br>Once outside, Charity waited for everyone who was coming to join them before she turned to Renna. She felt the need to explain a few things, for Mewtwo's sake, before actually summoning the cat.<br><br>"Okay, here's the scoop. We'll be in Pewter City in just a few moments, as we'll be teleporting there. I have no idea if you've teleported before, but it can be a little disorienting the first few times. You get used to it quick though, and it's a lot easier than catching a ride or walking. So I teleport when I can. That brings me to another issue." She gestured towards the dark sky.<br><br>There, looming above them, was a dark shadow against the lights of the building. Humanoid but somehow felinesque, it was clearly a monster watching over them from the blackness.<br><br>"That's my friend. She'll be taking us there. Don't ask too many questions or tell anyone what you see, out of respect for her. Okay? I'm trusting you."<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>01-11-2011, 17:36:50</strong>
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				**palette town -- Hospital**<br><br>Sarianna tilted her head in confusion but smiled at Gary and Charity Oak. "You are the nice lady that kept me hidden, thank you." She said to her before she left as she looked at Micah then. "You said the doctors will let me leave soon correct?" She questioned before she moved the covers from herself and tried to stand up, wobbling a bit. "I still feel weak."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>01-11-2011, 19:59:55</strong>
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				**Palette Town -- Hospital**<br><br>Micah turned back to look at Sarianna after watching his family leave through the door, and when he saw her trying to get up, he let out a sharp gasp. His outstretched hand shot out and grabbed her arm to steady her, and he pulled her up against him so that she wouldn't fall. Frowning a little, he looked down at her with silently fierce eyes. <br><br>"You shouldn't be getting up." He scolded, easing the girl back down onto the bed. "You're not well just yet, and you still need rest. The doctor's said you can probably leave tomorrow as long as you take it easy." Eying her for a moment, he added, "And even after you get out, you still can't be doing too much. You don't want to pop your stitches."<br><br><hr><br>**Unknown Location**<br><br>The ground rushed up at him with tremendous speed and force, and when Kavarr hit, blackness swallowed him.<br><br>Hours later, his eyes flicked open slowly, gleaming in the darkness. His pain and discomfort was gone, but in its place was a strange numbness. The sensations of the cold night air and the rocks and twigs underneath his body still prickled his skin, but there was something distant about it. Everything he felt seemed almost...unreal. <br><br><em>I must be dead.</em> He mused. Those accursed water pokemon and their trainers had dealt a serious blow.<br><br>A crack of thunder split the silence, and a flicker of light outlined the shadows of surrounding trees. A drop of water landed on the end of Kavarr's snout, followed by another right between his eyes. Growling low in his throat, he started trying to get up. If he stayed out in the rain, and he wasn't dead already, he would be soon. Unfortunately, his body didn't respond to the attempt to rise. It didn't move at all. Confused and startled by the lack of response from his own limbs, Kavarr concentrated hard, <em>willing</em> his wings to open and his legs to pull up underneath him.<br><br>Still no response.<br><br>The rain started coming down much harder, its unpleasant chill damp and unwelcome against the charizard's scaled hide. Kavarr's fear escalated to near panic. He couldn't stay here, not like this. But he couldn't move--not even a little. Deciding that maybe he was trying for too much at once, he simply tried to curl his fingers and toes. Nothing. Frightened, Kavarr tried to cry out, but even his voice box was paralyzed. He struggled, straining and battling against air that seemed to weigh tens of thousands of tons. It wasn't long before he realized he was exhausting what little energy he had, and he heaved a resigned sigh as rivulets of water rolled down his shoulders and pooled around him. His eyes fell slowly closed, and he cursed over and over to himself in his mind. This was that girl's fault. That stupid Sari. She killed him. She--<br><br>His eyes shot open suddenly, rage boiling under his skin to replace his misery. He wanted to kill her....or worse. Yes, worse. But it was too late now. There was no way he could hope to do anything. Starting to close his eyes again, he stopped when he noticed something odd. The ground...it was breathing? No, that was ridiculous. The ground didn't breathe. He tried to turn his gaze downward, but it was impossible to see anything other than rocks. He snorted to himself, eying the suspicious earth as water collected and ran between the crevices in the ground in thick, <em>black</em> trails.<br><br>That was odd too. Oil..... That's what it was like. It was thick...oozing slowly with a potently acrid smell. He closed his eyes and opened them again. More oil, sliding toward him, even against gravity in some cases. If it was oil, at least it wouldn't put out his fire.<br><br><em>Be oil....</em> He thought. <em>I don't want to believe that I'm going crazy. Maybe it's because I'm dying....Maybe I'm hallucinating.</em><br><br>That was when he noticed the trees. They were growing, reaching away from him. They were twisting.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>01-11-2011, 23:15:41</strong>
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				(Ok Sammy thanks for the info. I wasn't sure how you'd feel about others guiding things and I probably should have asked about it *laughs*)<br><br>*Palette town- Hospital*<br><br>Rayne strolled out to Charity when she was called. She listened to the woman talk about teleporting and keeping secrets. "Teleporting isn't something new to me....and I will respect your privacy and not ask about what's going to happen. I will also respect your wishes and not speak of what I see to anyone after all I am sure that you and this creature have your reasons for not wanting very many to know." She had a calm and friendly smile as she waited for charity to call out the pokemon that would be teleporting them to Pewter city.<br><br>*Pewter city*<br><br>Upon arrival at Pewter city Rayne stood patiently as she was sure that the feline pokemon would wish to hide again seeing as it's preasence was a secret to begin with. She still needed to get her pokemon to a pokemon center after her battle with Charity. She watched the two professors for a moment curious as to why they were in such a rush to get to the museum to begin with. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 03:32:56</strong>
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				Gary kept himself mostly quiet during the aftermath of his "harmless request", standing off to the side, grinning and doing his best to look innocent. He watched Mewtwo carefully as they prepared for the teleport. The Legendary Pokemon was his wife's friend, rather than his. As interesting as she was, Gary didn't pry into the legend's affair. He hardly ever had anything to do with them, to be honest. Taking advantage of legendarily had always seemed to him to not be as fun as raising a powerful creature on your own.<br><br>He liked teleporting though, there wasn't anything else that felt quite like it. It was like being compressed and expanding at the same time,&nbsp; enveloped by the -feeling- of moving very fast, but not seeing anything. It was difficult to explain. He'd researched it, once. But after a few months of constantly experimenting with a cooperative Alakazam, he'd given up on trying to understand how it worked.<br><br>He shook his head, moving on to current events. "So then ladies, where would you like to go first? Straight to business?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 04:21:39</strong>
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				(Sorry for the delay. By the way, how is Alphonse going to get his things there if they use a taxi? Might make him ditch the cart, he can always buy another one.) <br>**Viridian City**<br><br>He watched the Professor count the money, and knew it was right; so when he is handed the money, he does not bother to count it himself. He merely folds it up, takes out his wallet, and slides it in. The wallet is closed and placed back in his pocket, and he nods his head. "Alrighty then."<br><br>He was curious about this woman he'd soon be meeting, the professor's kin; but for now, he keeps his questions to himself, knowing they'll likely be answered soon enough. He can be patient. Knowing full well that he wasn't likely to be able to cart around his cart any more if they take a cab, he began to&nbsp; pack his things off the cart into a rather large rucksack, which had been hidden at the bottom of the cart. "It's not the first time I'm abandoning a cart. Or supplies. Expeditiousness is more important, at times, and I don't think a cab will be able to bring this with us." He would explain. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 06:22:43</strong>
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				((No problem, HangedMan, but I did move the story ahead. How they got to Pewter will be completely up to you. If they didn't take a cab, that's your choice. I'm sure that Samuel would have found another way anyhow to accommodate Al. Just note that I moved Samuel on to pewter city and assumed that Al remained with him.))<br><br>**Pewter City**<br><br>Charity looked over at Mewtwo and nodded calmly as a quiet signal that she could make herself scarce or follow however she pleased. In the meantime, the professor knew that it was well past time to get moving. She started walking up the museum steps, still recovering from the sudden shift in environment. She wasn't disoriented, as she used to get when teleporting, but she did feel odd.<br><br>Pewter City was a quiet place compared to even Palette Town. It sat at the base of the mountains, and being surrounded by trees, the night was alive with the sounds of bug pokemon calls and the haunting hoots of noctowls looming in dark branches. The yellow glow of street lamps made the place seem old, and they cast their evening light upon the museum that towered over the main part of the city.<br><br>Speaking to Gary softly as they walked, as if fearing to wake people who might be asleep, Charity answered his question.<br><br>"We should check the museum out right away, before they--" She stopped as she put her hand on the door and tried to make it budge, to no avail. "Close.....Great." She sighed, shoving her hands into her pockets. "I guess we have to wait until morning." She looked from Rayne to Gary. "Do either of you mind the idea of a hotel? Or would you rather sleep in the pokemon center?"<br><br><hr><br>**Unknown Location**<br><br>Two trainers walked, side by side through the rain, their feet slapping in the cool puddles all around. They loved to go out and see what sorts of pokemon the rain brought out,and they, like most youths, had big dreams of catching every kind there was. They didn't expect to find Kavarr.<br><br>"Whoa," the oldest stifled a gasp. "What is a charizard doing out here?"<br><br>"Oh no. he looks like he's hurt." The younger of the two ran towards Kavarr and stopped just short of reaching him.<br><br>"Hey..." the other said, "What's wrong with it? Why is it doing that."<br><br>"Doing what?"<br><br>The trainers watched for a moment, confused as the dragon snapped its jaws at empty air, wild eyes staring as if intently focused.<br><br>"It's probably just biting at the raindrops. It wouldn't like getting wet." One of the trainers reasoned. "Come on, let's get him home and warm him up. He could die if we leave him here."<br><br><br>That night, as the trainers finally slipped into the safe realms of sleep, Kavarr rewarded their kindness. All that their families would find of them was their shambled house, clawmarks gouged into the walls and stains of rust red on every surface. That was for the best, for if they had seen what had become of the bodies, they may well have taken their own lives.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>03-11-2011, 05:11:10</strong>
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				(Okay. Sorry, I didn't see the second post until you mentioned something and I went back to look through.)<br><br>**Pewter City** The journey there was quiet, and Al used some of the time in the cab, bumpy as it was, to write down some things in a small notebook he carried with him. The previous page visible seems to be an itinerary and with some dates matching a few weeks ago; their is no other information that would lead one to know what the itinerary was for and what it meant, but presumably, it had to do with a job Alphonse worked on.<br><br>His own entries right now are fairly to-the-point; just a brief, paraphrasing of their initial encounter, the task they are undergoing, and how much money he has been paid thus far, and a few other miscellaneous bits and notes to himself.<br><br>...<br><br>When it finally came to them being in the center, the younger man was easily able to keep up with Samuel, despite what must be a burdensome rucksack hanging on his back. But, it was designed with travel in mind, evenly distributing the weight in such a fashion that it had a minimal impact on his movement.<br><br>He is able to climb the marble stairs two at a time with a sort of practiced ease that seems a good indicator that the mercenary is not just physically strong, but agile as well.&nbsp; He stops at the top, and watches the professor as he interacts with the guard.&nbsp; "And I am the professor's assistant, Alphonse." He would explain to the guard as he followed Samuel in.&nbsp; Technically, he was.<br><br>He would look to Samuel, and follow his lead through the museum, though his eyes would wander, scoping out what he could see as they moved through the quiet place. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>03-11-2011, 19:33:05</strong>
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				**Pewter City**<br><br>Their footsteps echoed loudly through the empty museum halls. The polished floor underfoot only amplifying each and every movement they made. Around them, vast displays of various sorts stood behind ropes or in glass cases, each labeled with stories about how they were discovered or strange legends associated with each piece. The guard walking in front of Samuel and Al glanced over his shoulder as they moved past a large fossil of a dragon.<br><br>"So, what brings you two here then?" He asked, curious.<br><br>Samuel answered immediately. "I don't suppose you hosted our young Professor Oak at any point today, have you?"<br><br>"Why no." The security guard shook his head. "I can read the guest book, but I don't believe she signed in."<br><br>Samuel sighed. "That's alright. I'll ask in her stead. I've been meaning to find out if you or anyone in the museum knows anything about Lamia's Feather."<br><br>The security guard raised an eyebrow. "A feather? Is it a fossil?"<br><br>"No." Samuel shook his head. "It's said to be the feather from the wing of a fallen angel. I've heard that it contains a great amount of sacred energy, the remnants of what the angel was before it perished."<br><br>"Hmmm... That's very interesting, but I can't say that I've seen anything like that." The group stopped in front of a counter, behind which was a closed door. "I'll get the curator to talk to you about it. She knows a great deal of legends and lore about the Jhoto and Kanto regions. She might be able to help you. One moment." The guard slipped behind the counter and slipped inside the room beyond.<br><br>"It's just as I suspected." Samuel rubbed his chin. "This is likely a legend that hasn't gotten a great deal of publicity. I myself was fortunate to hear anything at all about it."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>03-11-2011, 23:41:18</strong>
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				*Pewter City-Outside of the Museum*<br><br>Rayne shrugged idly "I can sleep in either one though I personally need to get to the pokemon center in order to heal my pokemon after our battle" She turned and started walking towards the pokemon center. She moved casually so that the two professors could easily catch up with her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>04-11-2011, 00:16:10</strong>
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				Gary shrugged his shoulders, and began to follow after Rayne, smiling slightly. "Sure, why not? Lets teleport all the way to Pewter and then get a room here. More interesting than staying at home. You prefer hotel or center? Hotel is more fun."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>04-11-2011, 06:06:58</strong>
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				**Pewter City**<br><br>A smirk of the faintest variety curved Charity's lips, and she glanced at Gary sidelong. "We can book a hotel room. It's been awhile since I stayed in one." <br><br>Knowing that Renna would probably appreciate a room also, she dug into her pocket and pulled out a large bill. She handed it to the girl with a smile. "Tell you what. You go ahead and go to the pokemon center and get everything squared away, then you can use this money to get a room for the night at the hotel." She beamed with excitement. "There's one not far from here, and we should even be able to see the museum from the windows."<br><br>She gently nudged the girl. "Run along now. We meet up in the hotel lobby for breakfast and then go to the museum in the morning. Other than that, the night is all yours."<br><br>Turning to Gary, she smirked again and motioned him ahead. "Shall we?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>05-11-2011, 05:21:21</strong>
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				Gary met Charity's look and chuckled, her good mood was infectious, he couldn't help himself. It had been a while since he'd had this much fun in one day. He grinned at Renna, waving at her. "You don't need to worry about us 'old folk'. We'll find some way to pass the night. Perhaps cards."<br><br>He then turned to Charity, and gave her an elaborate, flourishing bow, snickering faintly. "Of course, we must be on our way."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>05-11-2011, 05:49:37</strong>
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				**Pewter City**<br><br>White slate floors with their slick, polished and almost pink appeal gleamed underneath the round, domed lamps of the hotel ceiling. Glass doors slid apart to reveal the lobby, in all colors of stone, waiting patiently to greet guests. The pink-red granite counter tops of the check in counter reflected light so brilliantly that they would have made the room seem cold, if not for the wide areas covered by patterned carpets and the warm red and brown plush furniture in the waiting area.<br><br>And that was just the lobby. Check in went fast for people who could afford it, and the Oaks had plenty of funds for the best of rooms on the highest floor with the nicest view.<br><br>The room itself had similar white slate and granite in both the small kitchen area and the bathroom. The rest of the room had rich, mushroom gray walls and green carpet, with lots of maghogany woods and golden fabrics. It really was very pretty, and Charity had to admit it was nice to stay in a suite instead of the tents and rvs that normally followed her around on field outings.<br><br>The best part was the king sized bed.<br><br>Charity threw herself onto it with fervor, kicking off her shoes as she hit the mattress.<br><br>"This." She emphasized, "Is living."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>05-11-2011, 13:05:28</strong>
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				**Pewter City**<br><br>Quick, sharp eyes drank in what he could see, of the exhibits without deviating from their course.&nbsp; He was quiet, though, even on the tiled floor. When not rushing as they had been, he could be somewhat sneaky, and the sounds of his feet traveling along the floor were covered up by the slightly louder steps of the professor and guard.<br><br>He was quiet while the Professor talked with the guard, observing and listening; he had nothing to contribute, and no reason to do so. However, when the guard left the two alone temporarily, he would deign to speak to the professor.<br><br>"And that mean s that whatever <em>is</em> known will need to be sifted through.&nbsp; Every story has a kernel of truth to it, but if nobody else has found it yet, that leaves it up to us, and, and your daughter, right?" Quiet for a moment, he then adds. "You know, I've been in contact with an information broker before.&nbsp; I could send word to him, in the morning, and see if he can dig up anything for us, but it might take him a while."&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>05-11-2011, 18:08:57</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Museum**<br><br>"That might be helpful." Samuel admitted. "If there's any possibility that he can help us find the feather, it needs to be explored."<br><br>"So you're looking for Lamia's feather." A voice from the doorway echoed in the wide open room. The sound of high heels clacking against the floor turned Samuel's head to watch the museum curator, dressed in a black skirt, suit jacket, and tie, approach them with a wry smile.<br><br>"Yes, Ma'am." He revealed quickly. "You know of it?"<br><br>"Vaguely." She stopped in front of them. "The first I heard of it was from some farmers from Jhoto. They seemed to believe that the feather was an heirloom of the family, but they didn't know where it was. They were hoping we did. Of course, treasure hunters have been after it too, with all the different rumors about it. Some say it grants eternal life, others say it purifies the soul. I don't know what to believe about it, but some people even believe it has the power to control pokemon--even wild ones."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>06-11-2011, 00:36:15</strong>
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				*Pewter City- outside the Museum*<br><br>Rayne Nodded as she caught the money charity had tossed to her. "Thank you Mrs. Oak" she bowed politely. She then went to down the road enjoying the sight of the small town. It was beautiful because of the foresty surroundings. She made it to the pokemon center and entered.<br><br>"Hello welcome to the pokemon center how may I help you?" the familiar face of a Nurse Joy inquired. Rayne pulled out her pokeballs and passed them over to the nurse "If you could heal these I'd appreciate it." she smiled at the nurse. "Alright leave everything to me"&nbsp; Rayne smiled "I'll be back later for them then" and with that she turned and walked out humming. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>06-11-2011, 11:01:58</strong>
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				**Pewter City - Museum**<br><br>"And maybe all it is, is a pretty feather, in the end." It was possible, if not particularly likely. "Treasure hunters are always a rough bunch to deal with.&nbsp; If one of them finds it, then it's likely going to fall down to fisticuffs to get it. <em>Especially</em> if it does have those powers, no one in their right mind would want to give it up." He was sort of stream-of-thought speaking to them bot, offering his own two cents on the matter.<br><br>"It might behoove us to get in touch with the farmers. If it is an heirloom, then they may know some things that others don't." His attention turned to the curator. "Would you know how I could get in contact with them?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>06-11-2011, 17:19:24</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Outside**<br><br>As Renna emerged from the pokemon center, the cool night air greeted her with hushed whispers of breeze in her ear. On the breeze rode voices, faint but surprisingly nearby, and if Renna turned her head to look, she would see shadows -- the forms of men -- shifting around the trunks of nearby trees.<br><br>A noctowl cried from somewhere distant.<br><br>"You think he's really here?"<br><br>"All sources say the CELLmaster's son came here looking for something or other. Probably something relating to the incarnus." <br><br>"In that case, we'll just have to go on rumors until we either catch him or prove otherwise." A burst of light in the darkness was blinding when the eyes already adjusted to the night. The familiar <em>pop, whoosh</em> of a pokeball releasing its contents preceded another figure, this one of monstrous form, joining the shadows.<br><br>One of the men held something out to the beast. "Mightyena, hunt."<br><br><hr><br>**Pewter City -- Museum**<br><br>Holding out her hand, the woman offer Al a sheet of notebook paper--old fashioned, perhaps, but always useful in her field. "I wrote down the names of the people I spoke with, and the location of the ranch. It's in Jhoto, just north of Olivine City. They might be able to tell you a bit more about it than I can, but I'm not sure they know where it is precisely."<br><br>"It's alright." Samuel said, thanking the woman with a polite nod. "We'll look into it. We probably needed to go to Jhoto anyway, but I had been hopeful that since you had the medallion in your possession, Ace may have given you the feather as well."<br><br>The woman looked surprised. "Why no. Ace never mentioned anything about a feather to us." She looked down, a bit disappointed. "He's been so open about everything, I just supposed that if he knew something he would have told us." A glance back up. "Maybe you should ask him where the feather is."<br><br>"I would....." Samuel looked away, feeling a lump catch in his throat. For a moment, he lost the ability to speak.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>06-11-2011, 17:30:33</strong>
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				**Pewter City - Hotel**<br><br>Gary lay sprawled on the hotel couch, a massive construction in red velvet, idly juggling some spare pokeballs.&nbsp; His shows were tucked away in some corner as he lounged rakishly. "Plush, isn't it? Much better than the days when we had to camp out on the road." He leaned back, tossing the balls higher and higher. "Those were good times though, still. Always something to do, or a place to go. I miss them, sometimes."<br><br>He grinned at Charity. "I wonder if talking like that makes me sound old. The next step after this is yelling at the neighborhood kids to get their damn Pikachu off my lawn."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>06-11-2011, 17:39:11</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Hotel**<br><br>Crawling to the end of the bed on her belly and propping her chin in her cupped hands, Charity said almost quizzically,<br><br>"Well, you wouldn't want that damn pikachu to crap in your flowers or burn your carefully cultivated grass with ill-aimed electric bursts meant to fry the mailman." She rolled over onto her back and playfully waved her hand in his direction. "You ARE old. At least to those ten-year-olds wandering the streets without adult supervision." A little snicker. "But don't take it too hard. If it's any consolation, from someone equally ancient and decrepit as you, you still got it."<br><br>She put her finger to her lips and made a hush sound. "But don't tell anyone I said that. Especially not Gary. Might go to his head." She giggled a little.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>07-11-2011, 00:04:57</strong>
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				Gary chuckled, shaking his head. "You should have more faith in that Gary lad. He's got a good head on his shoulders. Very well set up young man, really. And humble to boot. Him and that pretty young wife of his, real great pair." He grinned, leaning back against the couch.<br><br>"Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere. Old age is for the weak minded."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>07-11-2011, 01:21:39</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Hotel**<br><br>Charity smirked at that. With that sort of attitude, it was easy for her to remember why she married the guy. He was confident, strong, and he impressed her. Of course, now days he was a little less egocentric than he had been when they first met, but that only added to his personal charm. Gary hadn't lied -- even if he wasn't exactly humble, he did have a good head on his shoulders.<br><br>Slowly sliding off of the bed, the woman crossed around to the couch and leaned forward, planting her hands on either side of Gary's shoulders and pinning him against the back cushions of the couch. A thrill ran up her spine at being close to him again, especially after having successfully avoided each other for so long. She took a deep breath and shivered slightly.<br><br>"You really think I'm pretty?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>07-11-2011, 09:19:07</strong>
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				*Pewter City-Outside the Pokemon Center*<br><br><em>What the hell is this? Incarnus? what could that be? IF I fallowed them that Mightyena would smell me and rat me out...</em> Rayne sighed wondering how all these interesting things kept piling onto her plate. <em> Do I fallow them and risk getting caught or not?.....Nothing ventured nothing gained I suppose</em> She moved carefully to fallow them trying to be careful.<br><br>She had no clue what the incarnus was she decided it might be interesting to investigate. If she was lucky she wouldn't get caught. She hoped her luck would hold out. This was definitely a fascinating vacation. She had no idea what else to say about it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>07-11-2011, 22:32:23</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Outside**<br><br>The men stayed back, lurking in the shadows and periodically disappearing from view. However, the pokemon at their command burst out of the forest and went running out into the street, nose to the ground, red eyes flashing in the darkness of the night. Its coloration helped it to almost vanish from view, as long as it was holding still, but every time it broke into a run, the sudden movement revealed its location. Street lamps cast golden light from above, temporarily illuminating the beast as it ran in passing.<br><br>As mightyena approached Renna, it paused, ears flicking and listening for sound. Its nose lifted from the earth, and it sniffed in her direction, then sneezed loudly as if to clear her smell before bolting onward. It was clear that she was not the one he was looking for.<br><br>The monster followed the sidewalk, weaving back and forth along the way, sweeping for the trail. It dodged a family taking an evening stroll, letting out a vicious snarl to warn them to move aside, but despite the gasps of fear from the children and the protective shouts of the parents, the mightyena paid them no more attention once he ran past. He was focused firmly ahead, on a straight trek to the museum.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>07-11-2011, 23:44:14</strong>
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				*Pewter City-Outside*<br><br>Renna was relieved when the Mightyena left her be without alerting it's masters of her preasence. She waited a few moments as it went about it's search before sighing in relief. She continued her pursuit and was surprised as she realized they were heading for the Museum.<br><br><em>Now what could they want at the museum? Does it have anything to do with this Incarnus thing? Damn I wish I knew more about it. Maybe Charity and Gary will Know what this Incarnus business is about? I'll ask tomorrow morning when we meet up.</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 00:30:35</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Outside**<br><br>In the faint light coming from the museum, the mightyena looked like a dark blot against the steep marble steps. The creature took them four at a time, with long, smooth leaps until it reached the top. Shadows along the sides of the stairs shifted, but other than that, everything was still. Mightyena stopped in front of the door, walking in circles, sniffing and scratching at the stone underfoot.<br><br>From the darkness, a blast of light shot out and collected the monster, drawing it into darkness.<br><br>The two men emerged from the shadows and paused at the museum doorway.<br><br>"Trail ends here." One of them said.&nbsp; "He must be inside."<br><br>"Then we have to get in there, somehow."<br><br>One of the men reached for the door, testing it. "Locked."<br><br>"Well then." The other man laughed. "Time to get creative." He summoned a second monster, this time, a sneasle. "Find a window along the lower floor and cut a hole. We'll follow you in."<br><br>The dark cat nodded, and leaped off in a hurry.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 00:34:54</strong>
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				Gary looked up at Charity, not even trying to get away from her hold. This was nice, really. Like things had been once. Comfortable. He felt slightly heated around the collar. But this wasn't quite done yet.<br><br>Gary sighed, theatrically. "I'm afraid I don't, Charity. I was only saying you were pretty as part of the bit, you know?" He allowed a moment to pass, then he adopted a wry smirk. "I personally think that you're beautiful."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 00:55:49</strong>
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				*pewter City- Outside the Museum* <br><br><em>Interesting....very interesting indeed</em>. Renna watched as the Dark cat went into the darkness in search of a window. She knew that things were about to get intense. She needed to fallow them and not get caught at all costs. If things worked in her favor she'd have an interesting bit of news for Charity and Gary in the morning. She did however curse that she didn't have her pokeballs. <br><br><em>If I'm careful I can fallow these guys and get some information on this Incarnus. I just hope things don't get too ugly.</em> She continued to carefully fallow the figures in hopes of getting some answers. She did regret that this would include breaking into the museum. She seriously hoped things would be alright.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 01:04:32</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Hotel**<br><br>Instantaneously, the smooth curves of the professor's cheeks flushed with color, her dark brown eyes darting away for just a moment. Close to Gary's own, Charity's chest heaved with her surprise. Her smoothly rounded breasts, though hidden underneath a khaki travel vest, pushed the clothes up softly. Underneath the vest, her curves were faintly visible, covered only by a thin white t-shirt of remarkably soft fabric.<br><br>"Viridian's gym leader is such a flattering man." She murmured, her eyes finally meeting his again. They closed ever so slightly, and she leaned forward to whisper in his ear. "Seductively so."<br><br><hr><br>**Outside**<br><br>Around the perimeter of the museum, thick bushes and trees grew close against the brick walls, making movement slow and difficult. Inconveniently placed branches would crack and pop loudly when disturbed, or even cut gashes into exposed skin. But silence was paramount, and crying out was not an option.<br><br>For the men who traveled in the darkness, they maneuvered remarkably well, making very little sound overall. They were clearly trained in <em>something</em>. <br><br>Ahead of Renna, they followed the wall until the sneasle discovered a window several feet off the ground. The creature quickly jumped up against the brick, using its claws to cling to the stones and vines along the building to scale the wall until it reached the window. Then, it got to work. Sharp, gleaming claws flashed into action, carving into glass with a shrill sound only barely muffled by the trees.<br><br>Wild pokemon hiding nearby scattered at the noise.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 02:07:40</strong>
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				"Not flattering, just a very honest one." He was still pinned back against the pillows, smiling cheekily at Charity. "Not complaining about the second one though." He was wearing his every-day&nbsp; of clothes, a thick, loosely fitting shirt, down to just below his waste. It suddenly felt very hot. And an entirely different piece of clothing was suddenly feeling tighter.<br><br>"The only question is, did it work?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 02:24:12</strong>
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				**Hotel**<br><br>A flash of a grin that Gary couldn't see, but he could feel it as Charity's lips pressed against the skin of his neck. They were soft, smooth, and very warm, only lightly wet, teasingly so. His companion softly sucked at his throat, then drew away for a moment, her breath gentle but hot in his ear.<br><br>"What do you think?"<br><br>One of her hands lifted from the back cushion of the couch and pressed firmly against the flat of his chest, wrinkling the cloth of his shirt as she curled her fingers and jerked him a little closer by his clothes. Charity shifted her weight slightly, setting her knees on each side of the man's legs and straddling his lap. She didn't lower herself to sit on him, but remained hovering above his body, tormenting him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 04:27:01</strong>
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				*Pewter City-Museum*<br><br>Renna fallowed the shadows biting her lip to prevent any sound from coming out as she was slightly cut by the sharp thicket she'd fallowed them through. She was being cautious but thanks to the wild pokemon fleeing she was able to catch up from a safe distance of course to watch. She watched as the pokemon made short work of the patch of window and then went inside fallowed by the men. <br><br>She fallowed them in quickly and quietly. she was careful to hide behind some of the larger exibits as the men went deeper into the museum to continue hunting their queary. She was careful not to shake any of the exhibits and watched the men as they searched for their target. <br><br>*Cinnabar Island-Laboratory*<br><br>Deep inside the Laboratory on Cinnabar Island Blane the Fire Gym leader stood with his white lab coat on. He was running an analysis on some ancient tablets he had found while out on his travels. He was fascinated by the information he was getting. The thing that fascinated him the most was the garbled pieces of a legend about an angel and it's feathers. He couldn't decipher enough to fully understand it because there were chunks that were missing. "Now if I could only find the rest of this tablet....then I'd be able to find out more about this feather" <br><br>He had been staring at the screen for so long that his assistant Terrance Gilders was a touch worried about him "Professor Blane I think you should get some fresh air....youve been staring at that screen since you returned...."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 04:56:05</strong>
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				((Nice intro to Blane x3 Don't forget to register him. I'm very fascinated by this idea.))<br><br>**Pewter City -- Museum**<br><br>The inside of the museum was dark, darker at least than it would have been during the day. Only a few lights were left on, just enough to illuminate each room so that it wouldn't be pitch black. The skeletal remains of massive pokemon looming in the corners hosted a spooky quality, making the place seem almost haunted.<br><br>The men moved along one of the interior walls. Sneasle was recalled, and mightyena once again released. The ragged creature growled as it looked around, its throaty sound carrying in the wide open room.<br><br>"Shh." It's master hissed, then added in a whisper. "Hunt. But do it quietly."<br><br>Mightyena snorted slightly, then dropped its head, nose to the ground. It began casing the room, sweeping the floor for scent. At first it almost seemed like the creature wouldn't find the trail again, but within moments, its head snapped up and its ears perked. The fur all along its back bristled, and it started stalking towards the entrance to the room they were in, moving out into the hallway.<br><br>"He's got it." One of the men mumbled. "C'mon. Let's go."<br><br>At that moment, both of them reached for their belts, but it wasn't pokeballs that they grabbed. No, each of them pulled a pair of pistols, and hurried off to follow their monster companion.<br><br>"Samuel's here."<br><br><hr><br>**Cinnabar Island -- Laboratory**<br><br>Despite the fact that night hung heavy all around, carrying with it the weight of exhaustion, the tablets wouldn't sleep. They sat before Blane, their secrets quietly waiting to tell some sort of story. Etched into their surfaces, unreadable symbols no doubt spoke volumes about something, but it was the pictures that seemed the most intriguing. The clearest picture was a carved bird, wings unfurled and head thrown to the sky.<br><br>It looked as if something was coming up at it from below -- fire perhaps. It was impossible to tell. They looked like orbs etched with irregularities appearing to be flames.<br><br>On another tablet, a picture of a feather riding on what looked like the ridges of water produced by waves told another part of the story.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 05:07:50</strong>
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				(ooc; thanks I got the idea from the conversation samuel and Alphonse had)<br><br>*Pewter City-Museum*<br><br>Renna was surprised to hear the name Samuel that was for sure. She wasn't sure why that surprised her so much but at the same time she had to keep fallowing them. She was careful still trying to be cautious. Being sneaky in real life and being sneaky in movies were very different things it seemed. Still her luck had seemed to hold out so far. Still&nbsp; this was starting to cramp her thighs. She couldn't let them out of her sight though so she continued along.&nbsp; She watched as they approached the room where Samuel was supposed to be.<br><br>*Cinnabar Lab*<br><br>Blane waved off Terrance "why don't you go get some fresh air my boy? after all These secrets won't reveal themselves you know" He scratched his chin in thought as he continued to stare at these tablets. "Such a fascinating story I'm sure" he ran his hands along the ancient tablets mumbling what sounded quite nonsensacle to his younger assistant.&nbsp; His old brows were wrinkled in frustration "If I could just figure this out..."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 05:22:33</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Museum**<br><br>Suddenly, as the men followed after their monster, the mightyena stopped, ears folding back. His head turned, and he let out a fierce growl. Both men turned to see what he was looking at.<br><br>"Someone's following us." One of the men hissed through his teeth.<br><br>"I don't see them." The other grunted, readying his weapon and waving the barrel slowly across the room behind them.<br><br>"Dammit." The other snapped. "We don't need this right now. Mightyena." The creature snapped to attention, its flaming eyes locking on its owner as its shining black nose twitched for smells in the air. "Flush them out."<br><br>At once, the beast whirled and charged, straight for where Renna was hiding. Its long claws clattered against the hard, slick floor, and its jaws flew open, sending ropes of saliva flinging through the air as the creature let out a horrific snarl.<br><br><hr><br>**Cinnabar -- Lab**<br><br>A voice, from an intern, called out to Blane.<br><br>"Sir, I have someone on the phone for you. Apparently, someone from the Dragon Clan found out that you managed to get the tablets in your possession. They say its urgent. Shall I put them through?"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 05:30:18</strong>
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				*Pewter City-Museum*<br><br><em>SHIT!!!</em> Renna thought as the Mightyena came barreling towards her hiding place. She was really cursing her luck right now. Her pokemon were at the pokemon center and here she had been caught. She rolled out of her hiding spot watching the mightyena plow through the podium she had been hiding behind. She rolled again to catch the artifact that had been sitting on the now totaled podium. "Um....can't you try to flush someone out without destroying things?" she asked with a sweatdrop rolling down the side of her head.&nbsp; she gently set the artifact on the floor "alright so uh...call off the Mightyena and Uh...I'll be on my jolly way...and Uh none of this ever happened...." she was backing away slowly as she said this.<br><br><br>*Cinnabar Lab*<br><br>Blane was surprised by this "Yes Patch them through Boy now be quick about it!" He wanted to hear what the Dragon Clan had to say about this after all it might give him a clue. about the Tablets he was trying to study. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 05:47:09</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Museum**<br><br>Despite Renna's kind pleas, the mightyena's jaws snapped just inches from her nose. Its hot, rancid breath only half as repulsive as the spittle that it sent flying in her face. One of the men stayed back, but the other approached the revealed girl.<br><br>"Good job, mightyena." The man praised. "That's enough." He stalked towards the girl, and stopped just short of her feet. For a moment he looked down at her, but once he'd analyzed the young woman, he lifted his gun and pointed it at her head. "You're not going anywhere. You might call the cops on us." He waved the weapon and kicked at the girl's shoe. "Get up."<br><br><hr><br>**Cinnabar -- Lab**<br><br>The phone by Blane's workstation rang as the line lit up, and once he decided to pick it up, a woman's voice chimed on the other end.<br><br>"Hello? Blane? This is Claire."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 05:52:30</strong>
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				*Pewter City-Museum*<br><br><em>Fuuuck....</em> Renna thought and slowly stood up as there was a gun now pointing at her head. "yeah yeah" she sighed holding her hands up disarmingly. She didn't want to agitate them too much since he had a gun and well frankly she didn't want to get shot.<br><br><br>*Cinnabar Lab*<br><br>Blane smiled as he heard the younger woman's voice "Yes?" He asked after all he knew this woman fairly well. He had done some research in the Dragons shrine in Blackthorn a few years ago. This woman had been really helpful to him and his team back then. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 17:33:09</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Museum**<br><br>"Let's go." The man growled, urging Renna towards the other man. They walked past mightyena in passing, who snapped at the girl's heels before taking up the rear of the group. "Looks like we got ourselves a hostage." The man said as he approached his companion.<br><br>"Maybe she'll help us bargain. I'm sure Samuel would hate to see a girl killed right in front of him. She might actually turn out to be a blessing."<br><br>"I hope." The man looked down at the monster by his side. Its heavy shoulders flexed powerfully as it walked in circles, sniffing at the ground. "Mightyena, lead the way." <br><br>The creature stopped, looked up, then took off down the hallway. "Heheh. Follow the monster, kid. Unless you like holes in your skull."<br><br><br><br>Down the hall a good way, Samuel stood with his head still hung. The curator looked at him quizzically. <br><br>"Has something happened?"<br><br>The old man nodded, finally catching his voice. "Ace is in a bit of a bind." He said, trying to put on as brave a face as he could. "I'm planning to get him out of it, but that's why I need the feather in the first place."<br><br>"Oh, I see....." The curator offered an encouraging smile. "Well don't worry, I'm sure that--"<br><br>A loud snarl cut off her sentence, and when she looked up, she saw a large black form charging down the hall. Instantly, she knew it was a monster, and she also knew that she didn't have any way to defend against it. Instinctively, she jumped behind the counter, opening up the path to Samuel unintentionally.<br><br>The creature was on him in a second, and all he felt was the breath leaving him as it sprang into the air and plowed into his chest and full force. After that, he didn't remember much until he woke up on the ground, flat on his back underneath the slathering jaws of a dark creature he'd never seen before.<br><br>The security guard came forward, armed only with a flashlight and a pokeball. He released the contents, putting his monster onto the field in hopes of distracting the one that had trapped Samuel. His heavily armored manectric jumped on the back of the mightyena, and started a violent brawl that tumbled to the side. The two monsters fiercely engaged, the security guard moved to help Samuel up.<br><br>That was when he heard the click of guns. <br><br>Slowly, he looked up, and saw two men, one with a weapon pointed at them, and the other with a girl in his grip, gun to her head.<br><br>"Samuel Oak?" One of the men spoke up.<br><br>Samuel sat up slowly, in a bit of a daze. He had to blink a couple of times, and when his vision cleared, he almost wished he COULDN'T see what was going on. He held up his hand in a halting gesture. "Wait, don't--"<br><br>The man with the pistol fired a warning shot into the floor, right at Samuel's feet. The old man went pale. <br><br>"Don't move." One of the men warned. "Or we kill the girl and possibly you too. Are you Samuel Oak or aren't you?"<br><br>Samuel swallowed hard, looking at the poor young woman helplessly. She was really very pretty, and he might have been instantly attracted to her, if not for the fact that he was sort of fearing for their lives at the moment.<br><br>"I am...."<br><br><hr><br>**Cinnabar -- Lab**<br><br>"Ah Blane, it's good to hear you again. But I didn't call to chit chat." She cut straight to the point, which the woman often did. "I heard about your discovery. That's an impressive finding. The Dragon Clan has been looking for those tablets for some time, considering that the creature in them is sort of...a family symbol. She's on our family crest at the very least, and we have an interest in knowing what the tablets say. I was wondering if you might let us have a look, or else tell us what you've found so far."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 20:36:01</strong>
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				Gary shook his head, his smile just tinged with frustration. "I think that you're a terrible tease." He said, shifting his body carefully, freeing his hands. He flexed his long fingers a moment, and his grin got larger.&nbsp; "I guess that makes sense though." He ran his fingers along her side, delicately tracing the curve of her body. "I'm a bit of a tease too." He said in a low voice, snickering.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 20:49:36</strong>
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				**Pewter City - Museum**<br><br>He accepted the sheet of paper, read over it, and tried to dedicate it to memory; in truth, he'd probably need to see it another three or four times before he could fully remember it, though. He folds it up very neatly, and slides it into his pocket.<br><br>Something clues him in to the impending situation;' call it instincts honed in the maelstrom of battle. He was instinctively stepping off to the side as the creature came their way, his reaction coming a split second before the curator's. As he did so, he was reaching to his holstered Scyther Claw Gloves.<br><br>By the time the creature is on the professor, he was ready to act, but the security guard's PokeMon beat him to the punch; still, this left Alphonse off to the side, and, hopefully, unnoticed by the gunman. <br><br>Moving slowly, quietly, and trying to keep an exhibit in between him and the man as he talked, Alphonse was moving to try and get behind the man with the gun to the girl's forehead. <br><br><br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>IF</strong></span> the situation plays out as Alphonse wants it to, he will end up behind the man, with the right Scyther blade pressed to the back of his neck, and the left pressed against his spine. "You can kill the girl if you want, but it won't save you from me ripping you into shreds.&nbsp; I'm willing to cut ya a deal, though. Guns on the ground, before things get <em>dicey,</em> and we'll talk." Their is no humor, no warmth to his voice. Just a deathly cold, like a winter-chilled dagger. <br><br><em>Of course,</em> it goes without saying that if at any point he is spotted, and told to stop, the mercenary would do exactly that; he can be stubborn and vicious, but he is most certainly <em>not</em> stupid.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 21:36:45</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Hotel**<br><br>A shiver wracked Charity's body at the delicious sensation of Gary's ever-so-light touch. She let out a soft half-moan half-sigh and leaned forward, pressing her face into his neck and letting the gentle vibrations of her murmuring tickle his skin. She hoped that Gary would venture to touch her body underneath her clothes, but he was indeed a tease. She figured that it might turn out to be a battle to see who could hold out the longest before lust completely overcame them. <br><br>It was a battle Charity was more than willing to fight.<br><br>Her skin prickled with excitement, and her free hand slid slowly down the front of Gary's shirt, down his clothed chest. The heat of her hand could be felt through the cloth, , but it was perhaps the crawling of her fingers as they sought the bottom seam of the shirt that would prove the most enticing.<br><br><hr><br>**Pewter City Museum**<br><br>The man holding Renna tensed, a thrill of terror suppressed only by strict training. Nearby, a squeal of pain announced that one of the monsters had lost the battle. A dark shadow crept up to the group, blood dripping in round black spots on the floor. Mightyena growled intensely, eying Alphonse with murderous intent. It crouched as if to spring, but its master called it off.<br><br>The other man, not in Al's sites, scolded the mightyena.<br><br>"What? What are you doing? You can't back down!"<br><br>"Well." The trapped man said, tightening his finger slightly on the trigger of his pistol. "I would like to not die."<br><br>"You boys botched it again." A voice echoed from the hallway behind the group. Footsteps clicked softly on the floor, and slowly, another figure slipped into the sight of everyone present. "I wish I didn't have to save you from yourselves so often."<br><br>(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lav01ffVsH1qe3ovbo1_500.jpg)<br><br>The woman aimed her gun at Alphonse. And her weapon seemed a great deal more adequate than the little hand pistols the two men sported. Her armor seemed a bit more adequate as well, certainly more suiting than their tight jumpsuits.<br><br>"Cut him up if you like, mister." She spoke rather coolly to Alphonse. "But it won't help your cause or ours, so it might be best if we all just calmed down for a moment."<br><br>She stepped over the limp body of the electrike, taking care not to step in the pool of blood forming around it. The security guard was crouched near it, but without his pokemon, all he could do was watch the scene unfold. <br><br>Samuel felt the woman's gun against the back of his head, and he grew stiff. "I-I'm sorry, I'm not sure what's going on here." He ventured, not daring to look behind himself.<br><br>The woman laughed. "That's fine. We meant to catch you off-guard, but these buffoons made a mess of things. Anyways, let's talk. You know where the incarnus is, am I right?"<br><br>Samuel swallowed hard. "Wh-how do you know about the incarnus?"<br><br>"Well, our organization has been after him for quite awhile. He's a bit of a danger. As I'm sure you know. Now, where is he?"<br><br>Samuel felt a chill. "He's not anywhere that you can get to him..."<br><br>The woman raised her eyebrow. "Is that so?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 23:51:15</strong>
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				Gary clicked his tongue. How did it always turn into a competition? Not that he was complaining, this was the best part. Well... Very nearly the best part. But there was no rush, despite the electric thrill running up his body.<br><br>Slowly, carefully, he moved one hand to her chest, his fingers brushing aimlessly over the fabric of her vest and shirt. Just a light touch, and then he moved on to the next spot. His other hand looped around the back, and he dragged his hand up and down along her spine. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 04:55:08</strong>
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				*Pewter City- Museum*<br><br>Renna sighed as she watched events unfold with the gun pointed at her head.&nbsp; <em>well Renna this is what you get for letting your curiosity get the better of you. </em> She thought to herself. She had been surprised when the other voice seemed to come out of nowhere offering some strange form of retributive protection.&nbsp; Still the arrival of the woman just made her blink in surprise. It seemed to her that this mess was getting stranger and stranger. Apparently this woman knew what this Incarnus thing was. "Umm....just what is this Incarnus thing anyway?" she asked nervously.<br><br>*cinnabar Lab*<br><br>Blane listened to Claire "I'll be honest with you Claire I have yet to actually gather anything from these tablets....the pictures on them seem to tell of how the creature lost a feather was lost at sea....though this is merely a rough estimate. The symbols on them don't match any known form of writing and I havent the vaguest Idea how to translate them....I do apologize for that. If your people can read it then feel free to come in and retrieve them. I must say though....There are pieces missing and the story is incomplete"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 05:43:19</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Hotel**<br><br>Charity shivered again, sighing her contentment. Gary just had this way about him that made her want more. Lots more. Still, she restrained herself, as best she could, despite the warm wetness developing between her thighs. The hand at the hem of Gary's shirt slid up underneath the edge of the fabric, slipping upward along the skin of his abdomen and chest. The shirt bunched as Charity's arm pushed farther up under it, gliding the tips of her fingers over every muscle.<br><br>Her hands were soft, very gentle. The had a certain roughness to them, only from intense travel and training, but they were still slender and delicate, especially compared to Gary's hands. Lightly, she traced the edges of his ribs and smirked.<br><br>"Why is it that you make my mouth water?"<br><br><hr><br>**Pewter City -- Museum**<br><br>A scoffing snort, and the woman seemed to decide with disdain that Renna wasn't very smart, or very useful. She didn't say it in words, but her tone said everything.<br><br>"The king of monsters, if you really care to know. I doubt that such knowledge will do anything for you if you didn't already have it. At this stage in the game, you either know him or you don't. Most people don't."<br><br>To her, Renna was most people. Apparently, this woman didn't like most people at all.<br><br>"That's right most people don't." Samuel said, rather boldly considering the weapon at his skull. "You shouldn't either. You have no business with him."<br><br>"Oh but we do. But you don't have to worry. I'm not interesting in catching him or taming him. I'm not that stupid, and I'm fully aware that he won't be tamed, no matter who gets him. This isn't one of those get rich quick schemes or power plays. I'm deadly serious about this. Now tell me. Where is he?"<br><br>"Like I said, you can't get to him right now. Even if I wanted you to, it's impossible. He's trapped, and being held essentially hostage by a team of legendaries that will kill anyone who tries to get near him."<br><br>"Hm...." The sound was one of disappointment. Surprisingly, the woman lowered her gun. So too did her allies, when she stared off into the distance in thought. "That's really inconvenient."<br><br>"You're telling me...." Samuel glowered.<br><br>"I take it you're trying to set him loose?"<br><br>"What's it to you?"<br><br>"I don't want him loose." The woman said rather hotly. "He's a plague on humanity."<br><br><hr><br>**Cinnabar -- Lab**<br><br>It might have been a disappointment to know that Blane hadn't deciphered anything, but if it was, Claire didn't sound too upset.<br><br>"I don't know about the feather." She admitted. "But the creature is called Lamia. She was an ancient guardian sent to protect this world, and she was an honorable guide to our family. She became an emblem of royalty thousands of years ago."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 05:59:45</strong>
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				*Pewter City- Museum*<br><br>Renna didn't apreciate the woman's tone but didn't let it show why? because this woman was dangerous. <em>Ok so the king of monsters is called Incarnus and is currently being held hostage by legendaries...got it</em> she mentally noted. She decided it would be best not to mention charity, Gary, or Micah at this point. Further more if this guy was really Samuel Oak he had to be ancient seeing as he was Gary's grandfather. <br><br>Renna's muscles tensed the moment the weapons were lowered. She had no idea what they planned to do now and quite frankly she didn't understand why these people didn't like the Incarnus. Never the less she stood quietly not wanting to upset these people any further.<br><br>*Cinnabar Lab*<br><br>"Lamia hmm? Do you know anything about the Lamia possibly having left any treasures other than this feather? The picture presented here Has three orbs under the it each one having a flame Sigil on it" Blane decided to see what she knew of her ancestrial guardian. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 14:19:36</strong>
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				He stared at the Mightyena, making sure not to make eye contact, having no desire to provoke the beast. He probably could kill it, if he needed to, but he didn't feel particularly like getting in a fight with it if he could avoid it.<br><br>"You know, your employee's <em>are</em> quite sloppy, Miss." He chattered idly, his voice dispassionate; empty, and hollow. "Next time, you might want to splurge on someone that's at least mid-tier, especially if you're planning such a dangerous undertaking."<br><br>Somehow, despite the situation, Alphonse managed to keep his cool. It's a thing with him; stressful situations had a tendency of making him become emotionally disconnected to a point that was&nbsp; one step below sociopathy.<br><br><em>Side note: Invest in fire-arms for this job.</em> He thinks to himself, even as he speaks. "Now, how about we release the girl already? Then, I can consider&nbsp; releasing your man with all his limbs and organs intact."&nbsp; Even as the man he essentially held hostage lowered his weapon, Alphonse kept his blades in position; the man couldn't even try to escape from the mercenary without getting a wound that could turn lethal quite quickly, due to the well-positioned Scyther claws. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>10-11-2011, 03:06:52</strong>
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				Gary licked his lips, his breathing getting faster. It was getting hard to hold himself back, he needed to let loose, just a bit. He smiled at Charity, leaning forward towards her. "I don't have an answer to everything." His fingers started moving faster over her, with more force, with more urgency. "That's something we're going to have to find out." He rushed his head forward, and surprised Charity with a full kiss.<br><br>He pulled away after a moment, grinning. "That's the fun of it." He said, wryly, and leaned back in towards her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>10-11-2011, 07:35:58</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Museum**<br><br>The strange woman waved her hand idly, nodding as if in agreement with Alphonse. "Yes, let the silly girl go. She isn't any help to us anyway." The woman holstered her weapon, but remained fiercely alert, ready to pull it back out if it was needed. "And yes, I may just have to invest in better lackeys."<br><br>At that, both men gasped, but held their tongues.<br><br>The woman turned back to Samuel. "So you won't tell us where the incarnus is. Very well. That's up to you anyway." She turned and started walking away, motioning for the two men to follow her. "Come on, boys. And next time, don't make such a scene. You're terribly embarrassing."<br><br>Samuel heaved a huge sigh of relief when the people disappeared. He didn't know where they were going to go, and he had a feeling that he'd probably hear from them again, but for the moment they were gone, and everyone was safe. Shoulders slumping , the man felt as if he might fall over, and he just started to notice the ache of a new bruise forming under his ribs where the mightyena had slammed into him.<br><br>"That...was not at all planned." He bemoaned, strugglign to get to his feet so that he could go over to check on the girl.<br><br><hr><br>**Pewter City -- Hotel**<br><br>Heat blazed through Charity's body, starting at her lips, she believed and roaring down to her core, where it rapidly branched out to her fingers and toes and most notably certain other places. She kissed the man back, until the point when he pulled away, and tried not to let herself be swept away by his charming grin.<br><br>"The most fun." She murmured, her hands wandering lower, back down from Gary's chest to the waistband of his pants. She began to fiddle with it, precariously close to the danger zone.<br><br><hr><br>**Cinnabar -- Lab**<br><br>Claire had to think about that for a moment, but at the mention of orbs, she seemed to snap to attention. It could even be heard in her voice over the phone. <br><br>"Well," She began. "It's said that Lamia was originally awakened in the heart of her shrine by the gathering of several precious orbs of power. I don't know much about them, but a certain song played on a flute activated the orbs and brought the bird to life. Unfortunately, it's believed that the orbs have been all but lost to time."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>10-11-2011, 07:53:28</strong>
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				*Pewter City-Museum*<br><br>Renna looked at Samuel and smiled cheerfully "well that certainly was a nerve wracking experiance Mr. Oak" she then dusted off her maid uniform. "but certainly it's an honor to meet you" she bowed politely at him "you can call me Rayne". She looked around at the others preasent in the room and noticing that the three were gone she then sighed "Boy do I have a hell of a story for charity and Gary" <br><br>*Cinnabar Lab*<br><br>"That is quite dissappointing to hear." Blane noted with a sigh "well if we go hunting for the missing portions of the tablets maybe we can learn more what do you think?" His voice held a tone of intregue the sort of tone any excited scientist would have about something new to study.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>10-11-2011, 13:18:20</strong>
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				**Pewter City - Museum**<br><br>When the girl was freed, he, in turn, released the man. He knew that technically, once they were away, the thugs could gun them all down; but, he could tell something about the woman. It wasn't her style. That's not how this would play out; hopefully, when they run into each other again, it will be that way, too.<br><br>He watched the men and woman as she left, and sighed. He took the claw gloves off and slipped them into their holsters, and turned his attention towards everyone else. "I'll see if my contact has anything on that one, too. She certainly dresses eccentrically enough to stand out. It might get expensive, though." This was not a bid for more money; Alphonse is not a particularly greedy person. But, the more information he asks his contact for, the longer it's going to take, and the higher the price will be. That's business.<br><br>"Is everyone alright, relatively speaking?" He kind of admired Samuel. The old man took a heavy blow, but he seemed to be trucking along just fine. That takes grit and tenacity, attributes Alphonse approves of.&nbsp; <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>10-11-2011, 18:01:21</strong>
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				**Pewter City Museum**<br><br>Although a little startled to hear that Rayne new his grandson and grandaughter-in-law, it was the words of Alphonse that caught his attention most.<br><br>"I think I'll be okay." He nodded, painfully pressing his fingers against the tender area. He'd feel it in the morning, that was for sure, but it wasn't as if he didn't get himself in trouble on a regular basis. Of course he knew that with his older, more fragile bones, he'd be dealing with broken bones often. He might even have a cracked rib at the moment, but it was just a bi-product of doing what he'd chosen to do.<br><br>He was more relieved that the girl was alright, and that the museum curator had managed to escape any major harm. The security guard was also safe, but he was crouching next to his fallen monster, visibly shaken. Samuel walked over to him and looked down.<br><br>"Are you alright?"<br><br>The security guard shook his head and forced a strong response, but Samuel could tell that he was distraught. In the commotion, the guard hadn't noticed when his monster had reached the limit of its strength, and had failed to call it back. Looking down at it now, Samuel was fairly confident the creature was dead. Motioning the curator over, he told her to go call the pokemon Center. maybe they could have a nurse up here quickly, but it wouldn't matter much. It was just a formality, and all of them knew it.<br><br>Meanwhile, Samuel returned to his small group and looked at Alphonse.<br><br>"Fortunately, I have more money to spend, and as it is, it's not worth much to me anymore." It didn't even seem to bother him, being asked for more money. "But we've got to find out more about those people.....If they're after the incarnus, then we have good reason to worry about them."<br><br>He turned to Renna and held out his hand finally. "It's good to meet you too, young lady. I only wish it would have been under better circumstances. If you don't mind my asking, how do you know about Charity and Gary?"<br><br><hr><br>**Cinnabar -- Lab**<br><br>"It's possible you may find more. Regardless, the Dragon Clan has an interest in assisting you. A very powerful interest. If you don't mind, we could arrange to have you come to Blackthorne. You might need to talk to Lance before you start." A pause, and a change in tone that suggested Claire was smirking. "Not to mention, I'd like to see some of the tablets for myself. Maybe I could tell you what I think they say."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 00:50:30</strong>
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				*Pewter City-Museum*<br><br>"i come from the Hoenn region and as it happens your great grandson Micah "Norman" Oak is a gym leader there. It was eight years ago that I met him and befriended him. By coincidence we were both coming to kanto I myself for vacation and Micah to visit his parents. so through him I met Charity and Gary Oak" She paused and smiled idly "Gary and Charity are at the hotel in the city right now. I had battled charity before we arrived here and went to the pokemon center. on my way I overheard the goons and fallowed them here my interest piqued by their conversation. I managed to fallow undetected until we got into the museum. They found me and well you know the rest." a rufel smile graced her lips.<br><br>*Cinnabar Lab*<br><br>Blane chuckled "I would love the assistance of the clan. I'll pack the tablets and bring them with me to Blackthorne. As for Lance....we have lost contact with him....It's been months since anyone I know has been able to contact him"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 01:45:12</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Hotel**<br><br>Charity's excitement was infectious, and the little restraint that Gary had left was rapidly evaporating under her teasing fingers. He leaned into a kiss again, with more fervor than before, his tongue in her mouth, exploring it, no less skillful than when he put it to its normal use.<br><br>His hand were working furiously from behind, his clever fingers removing pieces of clothing, avoiding breaking the kiss as long as he could. He could feel the blood rushing in his ears, his senses electrified by their closeness. It had been far too long.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 02:18:50</strong>
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				**Pewter City - Museum**<br><br>"The next time you go snooping around, be careful. You came close to getting killed tonight. Next time around, it might happen." He cautioned the girl sternly, expressing some slight concern in his own way. <br><br>He looked to the curator, then back to the girl, then to the Professor. "We should probably get a move on to the hotel. We can grab ourselves some rooms, and meet up with your kin in the morning?" He would propose the idea to Sam. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 20:04:39</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Museum**<br><br>Samuel nodded quickly. Although it was a bit unnerving that he'd have to face Gary too, he knew he couldn't keep avoiding them forever. Especially not now. They would need to rely on each other, and while that made the ever-difficult social situations more abundant--something that Samuel was always keen to avoid--he knew there really was no way out. Once certain that the curator and the security guard would be okay without them, Samuel motioned for Alphonse and the new girl, Rayne, to follow him.<br><br>"I'm sorry to have pulled you into this." He looked over at Rayne. "But I'm afraid I didn't even know you were involved. Now though, it may be hard for you to get out."<br><br>He thrust his hands into his pockets as they made their way out of the museum, a slow but almost unnoticed trek as Samuel's mind wandered to the difficult situations abounding.<br><br>"I'll pay you for the information you gather once you are sure the colleague has it." Samuel said to Al. "We may attempt to learn something about the people who attacked us tonight, if possible. It's too bad the woman was so careful not to tell us too much. I'm a little surprised about what she DID tell us...."<br><br><hr><br>**Pewter City -- Hotel**<br><br>Feeling the flutter of her bra coming undone and falling from her chest, Charity leaned more passionately into Gary's kiss, returning it hungrily. She gently pinched his lips with her own, nibbling and sucking on them softly, all while her body developed a certain sway to it--gracefully rocking forward and back. Even her shoulders moved with the rhythm, as if caught up in a dance .<br><br>Her hands undid the closures on Gary's jeans, pulling the front open eagerly so that her fingers could burrow down in.<br><br><hr><br>**Cinnabar -- Lab**<br><br>There was a long silence on the other end of the line--one that suggested confusion or disbelief. After a moment, Claire's voice came on again, but it had a quality to it--she sounded worried.<br><br>"You haven't been able to get into contact with him?" She began to feel guilty. As much conflict existed between her and her cousin, she had to admit that now she felt guilty for not calling him more often. Something could be really wrong.<br><br>"When was the last you heard from him?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>12-11-2011, 00:57:41</strong>
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				*Pewter City-Museum*<br><br>Rayne smiled idly at Samuel "thank you for the concern but i'll be fine...Probably" she had to admit that this kindness and absurd level of caring must be a well passed trait in the Oak family hell even non blood related members seemed to have it. "I got myself involved knowing getting myself out would be rather difficult. you see as Micah's friend I consider it my duty to help his family however I can even if I have to risk my life for them." <br><br><br>*Cinnabar Island Lab*<br><br>Blane thought for a moment "No we havent been able to get into contact with him. The last time I heard from him he said he was heading towards Sinnoh on a case for the Pokemon G-men there....that was three months ago"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>12-11-2011, 01:03:38</strong>
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				**Pewter City - Museum**<br><br>He was fairly quiet as they walked out. Near the doors, he would hold them open for both the professor and the girl.<br><br>When he does speak, it is to Rayne. "Don't say something like that lightly. And you really shouldn't say it if you don't have the grit to stand up in a fight." He may have come across as rude or callous, but really, he just saw her as being overly idealistic. And idealistic people tended to die very, very early, from his experiences.<br><br>In his own fashion, he was expressing care of a sort. He hated to see it when innocents, especially the young, got caught up in messes and ended up dead or injured because of it.&nbsp; "How old are you, anyways, Rayne?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>12-11-2011, 16:59:22</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Hotel**<br><br>Breaking the kiss a moment, Gary took the opportunity to tug Charity's shirt over her head. With a happy grin, he pressed himself against her, luxuriating in the feel of her bare skin against his, though he felt almost clumsy compared to her dextrous movements. It was a relief when she took off his jeans, finally lightening the tightness that had been building up down there. <br><br>And now, there was only the matter of removing one more key piece of clothing.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>12-11-2011, 21:06:17</strong>
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				**Pewter City**<br><br>Samuel agreed wholeheartedly with Al's response. Saying that one would give their life for someone was very serious, and even Samuel refrained from saying such things, save for the fact that there were a few people he would give his life for. Ultimately he realized that the mission of the incarnus was a risk in and of itself, and he might be giving his life for humans in general, but that didn't change the fact that he wasn't about to just talk about such things.<br><br>Remaining quiet so that Rayne could answer Al, he simply took up the burden of leading the group down the museum steps and across the quiet street. There was a cooling mist in the night air, but other than that, everything felt still. Even the monsters that made noise from the forest at night had gone silent. The glow of streetlamps fell on the trio as they passed under them, leaving an eerie sense of emptiness climbing up Samuel's spine.<br><br>He thought about the museum encounter and shuddered at the thought. Strangers seeking the incarnus? Clearly for no noble purpose, though they claimed not to be out to capture him.The thought that there were people out there looking in the first place made him dreadfully nervous. This could end badly if they found Ace. Then again, he realized that if they found Ace before he did, Arceus, Dialga, and Palkia would likely kill the group of humans as soon as let them come near Ace. Of course, if the legends knew of the humans' mission, maybe they would hand Ace over. It was a very unpredictable sort of situation, especially considering that Samuel himself didn't know anything about the strangers.<br><br><hr><br>**Pewter City -- Hotel**<br><br>A wily smile betrayed the mischief in Charity's mind, and as her eyes wandered below Gary's waistline, they locked specifically, taking keen notice of just how excited the man happened to be. That, truly, was more convincing than any words might have been for the woman to give into carnal senses, and although she still kept her progress deliberately slow, she decided to offer Gary a hand as she removed her own pants and kicked them onto the floor. Her underwear stayed in place, for but the moment--small and delicate but plain and without lace. They seemed to barely hint at the outline of her body underneath them, and they seemed suspiciously damp in a small spot, right between her legs.<br><br>She took her position over Gary again, and lowered her hand to stroke the tented front of Gary's underwear teasingly, feeling with hunger for the telltale hardness beneath.<br><br><hr><br>**Cinnabar Island -- Lab**<br><br>Claire sighed, realizing that she really needed to try harder to put her differences aside and keep track of Lance. He was so eager to run about and solve random mysteries that she figured he'd wind up in trouble someday. Perhaps now he truly had.<br><br>"Very well..." She said, still worried. Lance was, after all, the Dragonmaster of the Clan. Not of elder status, but still perhaps the most esteemed of all. He was the only clan member to be recognized by the Indigo league. "Come to Blackthorne and we'll meet to discuss the situation."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>12-11-2011, 21:15:17</strong>
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				**Pallet Town**<br><br>Sarianna had bene released the next day and she stayed near Micah the entire time since, her two pokemon in their balls. "your mother and father are nice people Micah." She commented, having gotten used to being around the man. <br><br>Anytime they went near water she would look out over the ocean and just smile sadly. "Have you ever been there Micah? To the island of fire and forest?" She didn't know the human name for it, just that it had a firey region and a forest region seperated by a water region.<br><br><hr><br>*Pewter City - Near Professor Oak*<br><br>About this time Samuel would see the form of his own son, (Albeit with a blue tipped brown tail) walking around,&nbsp; looking very very bored indeed. <em>"Man this stinks, there's nothing to do here and Meema's nowhere in this city.."</em> Said the Zorua, whose voice came out of the image of Gary Oak.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 00:43:51</strong>
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				*Pewter City-outside*<br><br>Rayne chuckled idly at the two men "Idealist? Me? nah I'm nowhere near anything like that. I don't say things like that without thought. I'm the type of person who sees things this way "Life Happens so just roll with it" no it's not the best policy to have and mayhaps quite a dangerous way to view things but that's just how I roll. Life is far too short to always worry about things. Unless your one of those touched by legendary monsters and such that some how extend your life then you just get more time to see the world for what it is"&nbsp; She was being rather serious now any hints of casual pretense gone and her tone now reflected something deeper. Though her words wouldn't hint it her tone certainly did this girl had a much more cynical and darker outlook on life than she let on.<br><br>*Cinnabar Lab*<br><br>"Yes We'll be there ASAP" Blane replied to Claire. He could tell she was worried about her cousin. Though he was aware that they didn't always agree on things they were definitely on good terms with eachother. It amused him that such bonds could exist between people. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 05:36:31</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Hotel**<br><br>At her touch, Gary shivered and shifted in place. It was getting hard, pun notwithstanding, to hold himself back at all now. Charity had always been better at this part. But she was breaking down a bit, he noted with a grin. So even if he lost their little contest just now, he still won. The joys of competing with his wife.<br><br>"You're a terrible tease, you know that?" He said to her, trying to keep himself calm for a moment longer, with her hand still caressing him. "You win, Charity. I give up. Now then..." He pulled her closer, and spoke in a piercing whisper. "Do you want to claim your prize?"<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 15:36:49</strong>
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				**Pewter City**<br><br>"Worrying's important; it's just that it's much more important to not get snagged up on it.&nbsp; I bet you worry all the time, and don't even realize it." He shrugged his shoulders, eyes constantly flicking back and forth along the street, keeping an eye out for any suspicious looking people.&nbsp; Though the woman seemed to have a modicum of decency and honor, he would not put it past her to have them tailed. Samuel might get away with being kidnapped in such a case, but Alphonse would likely be killed in his sleep. Hell, that's what he'd do if his target had a big, bad bodyguard. <br><br>"Rolling with the punches is always good, though. You take less damage than if you try to stand your ground. So you've got that down pat, at least." He'd say with a rare, rueful smile. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 20:00:01</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Outside**<br><br>Samuel noticed the strange form wandering aimlessly in the dark. It certainly appeared to be Gary, but in the darkness it was impossible to tell. The fact that the person--if that's what it really was--had a tail was also another sign that it was not his grandson. Gary, no matter how strange a mood he was in, would not don a tail. Especially not one so realistic. Samuel began having a strange hunch that the creature was actually a monster, and one with rather unique abilities at that. He tried to remember some of the new pokedex information he'd received from trainers he'd recently sent to Unova, including Charity.<br><br>Unfortunately, he was having a difficult time of it.<br><br>In the meantime, another shadow went unnoticed--by him at least. No doubt the sharp and well-trained eyes of Alphonse would catch sight of movement in the dark, paralleling the path of himself and the professor, albeit occasionally disappearing behind trees or buildings.<br><br>The group slowly came up on the hotel, where light from the glass doors poured onto the street. It was a temporary safety, if only for a moment. But skillful warriors like Al would surely know that it was not an absolute guarantee that they'd all be safe, even once inside.<br><br><hr><br>**Pewter City -- Hotel**<br><br>"I think I will." <br><br>The warm, seductive whisper flowed like warm honey into Gary's ears. In one smooth movement, Charity actually pushed away from him, and began gently sliding off the tightly form-fitting garment down past her hips. The elastic panties bunched at the peak of her hip bone, then snapped loose and slid smoothly all the way down her legs, where they fell around her ankles and she blithely kicked them away.<br><br>Now, completely bare, the sensuous curves of the woman's body and the smooth, light olive-tan of her skin spoke for themselves. She was slender, though hardly super model material. Certainly none of her ribs were showing, and she was not petite. She was, however, well-trim, and uniquely muscular in a manner that revealed just how much exercise she got from her field research and life as a pokemon trainer.<br><br>It was not an easy job.<br><br>Over most of her body was a delicate sheen, probably lotion that she wore to keep her skin young. It certainly didn't do her a disservice.<br><br>((Savant, I looked at your profile, but didn't see that you'd put in any Ons/Offs. So I'll just ask ahead of time, in case this ever comes up: Do you have any interest in watersports?))
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>15-11-2011, 22:50:13</strong>
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				(I've never really considered it to be honest. I'm a trifle new to these sorts of RPs. It sounds a bit iffy, but I'm willing to give it a shot if you want.)<br><br>Gary looked Charity up and down as he quickly shed the last vestiges of his clothes. Standing up straight and naked, his body was fully on show. You could tell that he was fit through constant effort, but he had never had been and probably never would be a bag of muscle. He was slightly on the skinny side, and lithe, though he moved with a certain determined power, and he was certainly flexible. This also had the effect of putting his member, now excited and fully erect into prominence. For once, Gary looked slightly abashed, though he rallied.<br><br>"Gorgeous," He concluded, as he finished looking her over. "It's obvious why I lost. Now, get over here so I can lose properly."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>15-11-2011, 23:01:12</strong>
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				((I'll hold off on it for now. This being an extreme RP, it's certainly likely that it will occur at some point, but I like to check with the people I'm directly interacting with to make sure they're cool with it.))<br><br>**Pewter City -- Hotel**<br><br>That made Charity laugh, and her amusement didn't fade as she walked right up to him and grabbed each of his arms with her hands. She pressed herself close to him, marveling at the heat that raced through her thighs as she felt his solid penis press against her smooth abdomen. Slowly turning, she walked backwards around the couch, gently dragging Gary along with her until they reached the edge of the huge bed. She backed him up against it, so that the mattress aligned with the backs of his legs, and she gave him a playful shove, hoping to send him topping onto his back.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>15-11-2011, 23:43:51</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=119737.msg5471483#msg5471483">Quote from: SammyGirl on 14-11-2011, 20:00:01</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">**Pewter City -- Outside**<br><br>Samuel noticed the strange form wandering aimlessly in the dark. It certainly appeared to be Gary, but in the darkness it was impossible to tell. The fact that the person--if that's what it really was--had a tail was also another sign that it was not his grandson. Gary, no matter how strange a mood he was in, would not don a tail. Especially not one so realistic. Samuel began having a strange hunch that the creature was actually a monster, and one with rather unique abilities at that. He tried to remember some of the new pokedex information he'd received from trainers he'd recently sent to Unova, including Charity.<br><br>Unfortunately, he was having a difficult time of it.<br><br>In the meantime, another shadow went unnoticed--by him at least. No doubt the sharp and well-trained eyes of Alphonse would catch sight of movement in the dark, paralleling the path of himself and the professor, albeit occasionally disappearing behind trees or buildings.<br><br>The group slowly came up on the hotel, where light from the glass doors poured onto the street. It was a temporary safety, if only for a moment. But skillful warriors like Al would surely know that it was not an absolute guarantee that they'd all be safe, even once inside.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Zeema saw the other group and recognised the lady Rayne,&nbsp; she had bene outside when hima dn Gary had first arrived to the hospital. "hey!" He called out in Gary's voice, running up towards them. <em>"you haven't seen Meema have you?"</em> He asked mostly Rayne, but the question was for all three of them. <em>"hey I've seen you before.. On those flashing boxes.."</em> his voice by this time wasn't Gary's but Zeema's true voice.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 06:20:42</strong>
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				*Pewter City-Outside*<br><br>When approached by the gary look alike with a tail Rayne was a bit confused. However as it asked about this Meema she blinked "No I havent I don't think...and what do you mean youve seen me on a glowing box?" she wasn't sure if the creature could see through her disguise or not quite frankly she wouldn't be surprised if it could. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 06:41:45</strong>
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				*Pewter City -- Outside*<br><br>Zeema rolled his eyes. "Not you, Him.." He said, pointing to Samuel Oak. " Honestly Zeema could tell for sure by a quick look into her head,&nbsp; it did have telepathic abilities if she recalled.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 22:21:25</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Hotel**<br><br>Just before lost his balance and fell over, Gary scrabbled, grab at Charity's arm, tugging at her. He let go quickly though, before she became unbalanced herself. Why spoil her plans? She'd taken the initiative here, and he wanted to see what she would do next. Though maybe soon, it would be his time. Just the brief touch they'd shared a moment ago had left his heart racing and quickened his breathing.<br><br>He flopped down on the bed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 04:06:43</strong>
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				**Pewter City - Outside**<br><br>Their was a moment of tension as he saw the man with the tail approach them. The tail is actually the first thing Alphonse noticed when he detected that the man/thing was approaching them. He kept a hand on one of his sheathed Scyther claws, but did not draw it yet. As it came closer and began to speak, he kept a close eye on it. The earlier attack has seen to Al staying in a state of heightened alert (and he was already quite alert normally).<br><br>He remains quiet as they talk, his eyes casually drifting around their surroundings. He had felt something prickling at his mind; something was wrong. They were being watched, or followed. Perhaps it was nerves; perhaps it was this thing with a tail, whose voice changed. "Hmm..." He made a quiet, nearly inaudible sound of displeasure, though it did not seem directed at any one in particular.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 05:51:12</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Outside**<br><br>Samuel's embarrassment came out on his face. He wasn't much for fame, especially not anymore. It had been different when he was a kid, but now he just liked to stay out of the spotlight. Too bad his reputation preceded him. He looked over at the strange creature that took the guise of his grandson, still puzzling over how it accomplished such an odd feat.<br><br>"Er. Yeah, you've probably seen me on TV." He cleared his throat, shifting uneasily. "But that's not important right now." He noticed Al's uneasiness, and promptly moved forward to the glass doors of the hotel. "Come on, we should talk inside."<br><br>Indoors was less ominous than the dark of night, although the lobby was empty save for the clerk sitting at the desk. No sign of any sort of security at the moment. Samuel didn't like that, but he ignored it as best he could. Leading the others across the open space till they reached the counter, he paused at the desk.<br><br>"Don't worry. I'll cover the rooms." He pulled out his card. He didn't mind paying, really, but he did wish that he didn't have to deal with it. At least he'd get the senior discount.<br><br><hr><br>**Upstairs**<br><br>Charity toppled on top of her partner, the soft pillows of her chest pressing firmly against his own flat body. Her flesh, the entire length of it from torso to feet, in contact with his bare skin was warm in the cooler air of the room. The woman lifted her head and grinned down mischievously at Gary. She could feel his erection between her legs, conveniently rubbing up against the warm lips of her womanhood. All she had to do was reposition herself and she could take him, but she waited, instead sliding her body backwards a little so that she could feel his hardness against her engorged clitoris.<br><br>He smile seemed to deepen, and seemed perhaps even more sinister in nature, though there was nothing diabolical about her actions. Save that perhaps she was torturing him, but she thought it was fun.<br><br>REALLY fun.<br><br><hr><br>**???**<br><br>The suspension between life and death, agonizing in its own right, held a certain amount of calm to it as well. Still. Everything was perfectly still. Nerves didn't fire, breathing wasn't necessary, pain didn't exist. To move time forward again would mean searing pain, to move it back would be enduring already-lived trauma, unless of course he could slip through other dimensions and bypass it. But he couldn't risk moving too much, not in his state. Ace only had so much energy left--best t preserve it, and not put himself in danger.<br><br>Plus, if he tried to escape from his own trap now, Dialga and Palkia could follow. They probably would too, like hounds on the hunt. They were already waiting. They would stay as long as they were bidden, and it wasn't likely that their demonic master would simply decide he was tired of waiting for Ace to emerge.<br><br>In his state of extra-consciousness, the incarnus felt rather numb to everything, almost drugged, yet alert enough not to let his mind slip away. He just hoped that Samuel had taken his warning seriously, and would not come alone...again. Watching him die once was painful enough. Ace knew he couldn't bear a second time, and he didn't have enough strength to fix it again if it did occur.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 13:23:38</strong>
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				Zeema finally changed back to his true pokemon form, a brown furred creature with black collar of fur around his neck and blue tips on his tail, two blue dots over his eyes similar to eyebrows and blue tips on his paws. "I don't need a room, I just can't go in the room he's got." One would think he would have gotten Gary's name in this time.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 21:50:44</strong>
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				**Pewter City -- Hotel**<br><br>Confused, Samuel looked over his shoulder while he waited to receive the room key. He eyed the little monster, hoping that the hotel didn't mind monsters loose inside. Thankfully the clerk didn't seem to care, so he relaxed a bit.<br><br>"You can come with me." Samuel assured. "Just stay out of mischief."<br><br>He received his card back, and patiently watched as the clerk punched in their information into the computer to pull up a list of available rooms.<br><br>"Number&nbsp; of beds?"<br><br>"Two please." Samuel suggested, wanting to be sure that Rayne got one for herself and Alphonse had a choice of the bed or sofa. Samuel didn't mind sleeping on the couch if he had to. "And a bar please." He needed a drink. Badly. Then, turning to the others, he asked. "Is there anything else anyone would like to have in our room? Hot tub, refrigerator, tv, what-have-you?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 22:33:11</strong>
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				**Pewter City - Hotel** <br><br>"If possible, can we get a room that's <em>not</em> on the ground floor?" He would speak up, quickly, when it came time to get a room. "I'll stay up tonight, keep watch. Just in case." Their was no need to worry them, and end up denying everybody a good night's sleep. He wasn't entirely sure if what he had felt was just nerves or some legitimate threat. He was not, however, planning to take chances.<br><br>Besides that, he's young and tough enough that an all-nighter, while definitely keeping him from bringing his 'A-game' tomorrow, as the saying goes,&nbsp; wouldn't leave him tired to the point of incapacitation. <br><br>He stared at the boy as it turned back into a PokeMon, and... well, stared at it. Because, really, what the fuck? What the fuck. He has never heard of or seen something that's ever been able to do that, and it's slightly worrying... however, it seemed friendly, and already, Alphonse was thinking of ways it could be advantageous to keep the critter close. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 22:45:21</strong>
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				Samuel nodded and looked back to the clerk. "Nothing on the ground floor." <br><br>"You got it." After a little more typing, and an unusually lengthy stretch of time while the clerk decided what room would be best, the person turned and handed several sleeves containing key cards to each member of the group. "There's one for each of you. Third floor, and you have a view of the mountains. I also made sure you got a TV and a refrigerator, if any of that matters. Sorry no hot tub though. We have one down by our pool if you care to use it."<br><br>"No thanks, I think we'll be fine." Samuel smiled, taking his key, checking the room number, and then thanking the clerk. "Come on, let's get settled.<br><br><br>The whole walk to the room was fairly quiet, and the peaceful nature of the well-decorated halls helped Samuel think. He finally remembered what the creature, with its strange shape-shifting powers, was. One of Charity's research assistants had stumbled across one, and thus inspired Charity and the small group she was with to go on a difficult trek to capture one. They'd discovered that the creature was a unique species called Zorua, and it was something Samuel had not seen many times before, though he was certain he'd seen it well before Charity captured one.<br><br>It was just unusual that this one was in Kanto.<br><br><br>They reached the room and slipped inside to find it nicely tidied, lights on to bathe the room in a welcoming glow. The hum of the radiator was a comfort from the silence in the hallway, and sure enough there was a television set waiting for them. Samuel might have liked to turn it on, but he first went to put his things down and wash his face in the sink. He hadn't had the luxury of such a thing in awhile, and he figured he'd take a shower after Rayne went to sleep. For now, the face-washing would suffice. At least it helped him feel more alert.<br><br>Refreshed, he went to sit on his bed and started rooting through his bag, where his fingers stopped on a small packet that he'd not remembered was with him. Slowly, he pulled it out, rubbing his thumb across the smooth leather surface. He flipped the wallet open and gently pulled out a handful of the contents--photographs--and began to study them, one at a time, with quiet interest.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 00:41:48</strong>
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				**Pewter Hotel **<br><br>Zeema hopped right up onto the bed, sitting there in his natural form. He had come to Kanto searching for his Meema, his Zoroark adoptive mother. Meema was the smart and strong one so she knew how to do some things more than Zeema did, that's what made it so hard, Meema could become anything perfectly unless hit.&nbsp; "these beds are soft, I like them." Zorua was likely going to sleep by rayne, she looked cute and he was betting she'd be soft.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 14:41:21</strong>
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				**Upstairs**<br><br>Gary groaned in frustration, shifting on his back as his wife lay on him. His groin was hard and throbbing, he was more than ready to go. But, she was still playing her games, the little minx. He was about to say something, but then he had an idea. He snickered, very quietly. "Round two then, my dear."<br><br>He reached downward with a free hand, and, with an exploring finger, tested Charity's intimate parts. Just one finger, gently pressing against her clit, and then, slowly, tauntingly, pushing in, and then out. "Well well..." He murmured at the quiet, wet noises, grinning cheekily. Two could play at her game. And there were few people as good as Gary at taunting, when he put his mind to it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>20-11-2011, 22:11:12</strong>
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				**Pewter City Hotel**<br><br>Distracted by the pictures in his hands, Samuel's answer to Zeema was short, thought he agreed with the small pokemon.<br><br>"Soft beds are good." He admitted, truly enough for one who needed a comfortable place to sleep lest his old back protest in the morning.<br><br>Even so, his eyes remained on the photographs. The first one, a picture of a beautiful woman of oriental appearance, remained his focus for a time. Beside the woman was another young one. They both wore kimonos, their hair tied up beautifully. Samuel flipped to another picture. This one had what appeared to be a large white wolf, sleeping with his head in the lap of the younger of the two women. The girl was holding a finger to her lips, as if to shush the photographer, but the expression on her face suggested she might just burst out in laughter.<br><br>The next picture was of Samuel himself, younger though, perhaps roughly the same age as the older of the two women. He was half-hunched over with the huge white wolf behind him, massive paws hanging over his shoulders, large muzzle hanging beside his ear, looking as if the creature might playfully bite at him. Samuel himself seemed to be struggling between not falling over and trying to shoo the beast away.<br><br>The old man sighed, distraught.<br><hr><br>***<br><br>The woman suddenly shivered, her eyes falling half closed almost instantly at the feeling of warm, strong fingers. Her hips twitched in automatic response, though she tried hard not to move at all. The heat radiated from her opening, while her body forced more slick, lubricating fluids forth at the stimulation. <br><br>Oh, so Gary was as cruel as she was. Such teasing could only lead to one thing, and Charity could already feel her abdominal muscles tightening in heated anticipation. <br><br>Slowly, she began sliding back and forth, both against her husband's fingers and his shaft, trying to get the satisfaction of feeling his fingers go deeper while her swollen femininity ground firmly against the terribly taunting manhood wedged so conveniently between her now rather damp thighs.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 18:00:36</strong>
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				**Upstairs**<br><br>The wetness between his fingers, and the slow, methodical grinding of her thighs against his rigid cock were getting all too much to bear.&nbsp; It was torture, yes, but all too pleasurable at the same time. He began to move his hips slowly, grinding his shaft along Charity's lower body. He desperately wanted to put it in, to relieve the pleasure and the pain, but that would mean a pause, a break as he moved Charity off him. And he couldn't bear to break himself away. What happened next was up to her. So he would bait her into the next step.<br><br>He groaned, equal parts frustration and excitement, and continued grinding faster, rubbing his groin against Charity's mound, as his fingers dug in deeper and deeper.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 01:56:45</strong>
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				*Pewter City-Hotel*<br><br>Renna smiled at Samuel "Thank you sir" she could tell he seemed down "Maybe you'll feel a bit better in the morning" she stated to him. She couldn't help but feel bad for him he did seem to be a bit battered both physically and mentally right now. she felt kind of bad for him. <br><br>Once in the room she claimed one of the beds and was swift to nod off
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 16:00:31</strong>
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				**Pewter City - Hotel**<br>&nbsp;He followed along behind the others up to the room, and set his rucksack of supplies down on the ground, off to the side of the mini-bar.&nbsp; He would then head off to the bathroom to take a call of nature, exiting a few minutes later after thoroughly washing his hands.&nbsp; He opened up the door to their room and peered out into the hall quietly, before poking his head back inside.<br><br>He would move over to his bag of things, and take out a small pouch of nuts and a bottle of water. He also grabbed the Scyther claws, which he sets on the coffee table. Sitting on the couch, he takes a swig of water, and starts peeling off the shells off the pistachios, and eating them. <br><br>"You alright, Sam?" he'd ask the professor, slightly curious about the photos he had, but not wanting to pry. He was also worried on account of what happened back at the museum; physically and mentally, that was a rough thing to experience. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Karasu</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 16:21:23</strong>
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				*pewter City- Hotel*<br><br>Zeema couldn't get to sleep himself though, and insted tried to hope up to Renna's bed to nuzzle in her hair. If he was able to or snuggle up next to her head, then he'd fall asleep
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 19:13:07</strong>
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				**Pewter City Hotel**<br><br>A tiny squeak escaped Charity's lips as she rolled her head back slightly, eyes closed. She held her breath and shivered hard, desire escalating to unbearable levels. There would be no more teasing now. Round two went to Gary. Slowly, the woman slid forward so that the man's fingers slipped out of her and his cock slid down the narrow channel of her intimate lips until its head rested precariously at her opening.<br><br>She was wet, warm, and her pulse could be felt thumping through her tender skin. At once, she slid backwards again, pushing Gary's solid organ inside of her and giving him an opportunity to feel the muscular walls of her vagina contract snugly around his shaft in welcome.<br><br>She gasped, thrilled and eager for more.<br><br><hr><br>Samuel looked up from the images, a bit surprised to be addressed by name. It caught his attention anyway, and he offered a friendly smile.<br><br>"I'm not quite okay." He admitted, getting up and deciding that he might as well join Al at the table for a bit. There was no way he could sleep yet, and he could always hope to share in the man's snack.<br><br>For now, he just laid his photos on the table and looked at them quietly.<br><br>"A bit heartsick, I guess." He pushed some of the pictures across the table for Alphonse to look at. "It doesn't help that so many things are nothing but uncertainty."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Savant of the Wastes</strong> on <strong>27-11-2011, 02:07:29</strong>
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				OOC: Sorry about the delay here. Work has been a real mess lately.<br><br>Gary let out a long sigh, feeling the pleasure run up from his groin along his body. He was still under Charity, but he thrust his hips purposefully, marveling at the feeling. His hands snaked around her from behind, drawing her closer to him, and he planted a kiss on her, deep and passionate, as he thrust his hips again, his cock rubbing against her tight inner walls.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>03-12-2011, 06:13:47</strong>
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				"I can't say I really know what that feels like. I don't stop long enough to set down roots anywhere." He admits with a noteworthy amount of indifference towards this fact; he simply does not care or put much thought into that. Maybe it was because he was still young, and full of wanderlust.<br><br>"Uncertainty, however, is something I walk side by side with. I'll be honest, it's tough; you can drive yourself insane or to sickness with trying to figure everything out. I've done it before, and still do it every now and again. I just do the best with the information I have available to me."<br><br>"For instance, I am uncertain if their will be any danger tonight. I felt like we were being watched, that someone was perhaps following us. For all I know, it was a sleepy traveler giving us a wary eye, because we're certainly an odd bunch. Maybe my imagination is overactive because of the earlier scare we had. Maybe that woman is planning to have someone put our names in the dead-book. I don't know."<br><br>"That's why I'm glad we got one room; that means I can keep an eye on us all. And off the ground floor, as I suggested, means that their is ultimately one way to enter the room; the front door. Could be that someone, or a PokeMon, could be sent up and through the window, but that is far less likely to occur. More likely, someone is going to knock the door down, and fill us through of lead... but that's a very big <em>if.</em> Their's a lot of uncertainty in it all, you know? So, just like gambling, I'm taking a calculated risk here. That's life in itself, really. Not a big gamble, but a series of small ones." <br><br>At this point, he paused to take a drink of water. "Sorry. I'm rambling at this point." He said in a mildly self-deprecating way. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>pendarious</strong> on <strong>03-12-2011, 18:09:39</strong>
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				*Pewter City-Hotel*<br><br>Renna was fast asleep her dreams filled with memories of the past. She could see people and places she hadn't visited in ages ranging from her home town to the island city of sootopolis. Other memories were of various shows she had performed in ranging from live action to voice acting in anime. she really did do a wide variety of things. For a hotel bed this one was certainly comfortable. <br><br><br>*Cinnabar Lab*<br><br>Blane was carefully packing away items he woud be taking with him when he went to visit Claire in Blackthorn. He was especially carefully when packing away the all important tablets. His research into this had to make progress especially with the dragon trainers help. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>03-12-2011, 18:12:23</strong>
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				**Pewter City Hotel**<br><br>A gentle, soft moan escaped the woman's lips. She arched her back and used her arms to help support herself so that Gary could move more freely, but she did not hesitate to return his kiss. Not in the slightest. She pressed against him with renewed fervor, inspired by the sensation of his body inside of her, and she rode him hard. The wet, slapping sounds of their bodies moving as one and the pitiful whimpers of pleasure filled the otherwise quiet room with the evidence that Charity was truly enjoying herself.<br><br>Feeling Gary's hands slip over her smooth, bare skin, she pressed her chest against his and gasped in her excitement. She moved to kiss the crook of his neck and all up along the line of his jaw, her soft lips warm against his throat.<br><br><hr><br>Samuel glanced towards the window, as if half-expecting what Alphonse said to be true. <br><br>"I wouldn't put it out of my mind so quickly." He said slowly. "I've had my share of people chasing me and hunting me down. It wouldn't surprise me if something happened. But I certainly hope it doesn't. Those people from earlier would be the most likely candidates, but there are plenty of others who would just as soon see me dead."<br><br>The old man took a deep breath and laughed. "Well anyway, I'm not so worried about that. I think we can manage." Feeling a little better, he pushed the picture with the large white canine leaning on his shoulders towards Alphonse. "You see this? People would kill for this picture. Even more so to be in the position I was in when it was taken. Sometimes I feel like the luckiest man on earth. Other times.... Well.... I feel like I'm stuck inside of a nightmare."<br><br>Samuel glanced over at the sleeping girl in the bed, wondering if her dreams were more peaceful than his had been over the last 20 or so years.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>03-12-2011, 20:26:28</strong>
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				**Pewter City - Hotel**<br><br>"I'll be sure to keep an eye on both. I'll likely spend my time hiding in the bathroom, with the lights off; the layout of the room means that anybody entering it from the front door will have to pass by me. Good chance to lash out and strike them by surprise."<br><br>He accepted the photograph of the white canine, and looks it over quizzically. Perhaps it was due to the fact that he was not as fond or well-versed on PokeMon as the common man was, never mind the professor himself, he did not seem to understand. "Good luck carries its own drawbacks." He eyed the picture for a bit more, before looking to Samuel. "What is it? What's the big deal?" He would ask as he returned the photo. This was a legitimate question--his mannerisms and tone of voice make it all too clear--and not some smart-ass off-handed comment. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>03-12-2011, 21:06:07</strong>
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				"His name is Ace." Samuel smiled faintly. "He takes some getting used to, but he's my...best friend." A slight shake of the head. "I've known him since I was just a boy. I've traveled the world with him. But he's...well he's in trouble now. I want to help him, but there's only so much I can do at once. That's why I need your help."<br><br>He admitted, lifting his head to look at Alphonse. "By the way, hiding in the bathroom is a great idea. Unless they come through the window." Samuel smirked.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>04-12-2011, 06:45:08</strong>
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				"I see." He nods. "I'll do what I can to help you." It was at this point that Alphonse remembered something. He took out a small, pocket notebook and pen from his pocket, and began writing something.<br><br>Specifically, he was writing out a note requesting information from his information broker/contact. He'd have to wait 'til morning to get an envelope and stamp and send it off, but it paid to get this done now, while he still had the idea to do so in his head.<br><br>"True. I'm probably going to prop the couch up against the window once you nod off. It'll slow down entry, and probably hurt whoever or whatever comes crashing through." he talked as he wrote without any apparent difficulty. "Listen, though. If something does come crashing through the window, don't run outside; if I was coming after us, and had everything I needed, I'd send someone through the window, and have goons waiting right out in the hall to stun and bag my quarry." <br><br>"Then again, maybe they're not as devious as I can be. Let's hope that's the case, though I wouldn't put money on it, eh?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pokemon: Black Paradise Ascension [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>14-12-2011, 17:26:54</strong>
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				((Sorry for the delay. I had finals this week and last. I'm cool now.))<br><br>Samuel chuckled. "I wouldn't know if you were devious or not." He admitted with a smile, feeling perhaps a little better, though he still wondered if they'd ever get to Ace in time. "But with luck we won't have to struggle against any deviousness."<br><br>He stood slowly and put his pictures away, heading over towards the bed with the full intention of finally getting some sleep. He was too tired to do anything else now, but he had a feeling his dreams would be wrought with nightmares and uneasiness.<br><br>"Thanks for your help, by the way. I couldn't get to the incarnus without your help. I know I'm paying you, but.... I still appreciate it."<br><br><hr><br>Downstairs, a woman's face twisted slightly in frustration as she leaned close to the computer at the front desk. The clerk, sitting behind her, shrugged.<br><br>"Well?"<br><br>"Well nothing." The woman grunted. "The bug is working, but that man won't give up any information we don't already know. He's having a sentimental chat with his bounty hunter. What an idiot." She got up out of the chair and rubbed her neck. "Keep an ear on this, but I think they're going to sleep now. I've got to think of some way to get the Old Professor on our side. But I can't imagine he'd want to. It's hard to believe he's the son of the Cellmaster. His values seem entirely different."<br><br>The woman started walking off, ready to warn her men that a break in to that room would probably be unwise. They were stupid enough to try something like that. She....well she had other means of getting what she wanted. But it would take time, and patience.
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