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Post by Robot on Mar 24, 2019 2:05:04 GMT
"T-They... they don't... they aren't..." Em stammers to find the right words, but seems so terrified of the little candle that she can't put what is so horrible about them to words. "THEY FEED ON YOU OKAY!" She belts out, rarely if ever having anything bad to say about anything. The Litwick's candle continuing to glow progressively larger and brighter as Thel remains in close proximity to it. The chill only intensifies with the size of the fire. It doesn't answer his questions, only stares up at him with a small, coy smile.
Two of the would be horrors are given pause by the bold and brazen display of the non-believer and the predator in the dark both. One of the gas balls, and one of the skull-masked pokemon vanish whence they came. Kursz, despite how he quivers and shakes, releases his Skorupi, and seems emboldened by Muku and Omega.
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 24, 2019 2:44:06 GMT
"Oh." Thel goes pale at Em's words, staring at the candle in front of him. He knows that he should probably be having a much stronger reaction, but the words, combined with the external temperature, are having a numbing effect on him. Gathering up his confidence, he fixes his gaze on the candle, seeing its face, its sly grin. "No, none of that," he says, with as much force as he can muster (which is not much). There's a flicker of anger in his voice, though, beginning to burn through the chill. "I didn't mind keeping you company. But I will not let Lady Em or myself be dinner. You scared her, and tried to feed on her, and I swore to protect her. So you must go. One way or another."Releasing Hope by his side, he makes a sudden swing for the ghost, saying "Help me protect Em against this!" The bug lets out a glittering shimmer of sparkles towards the thing that its Trainer is attacking. Thel uses Feint Attack, for 22 Physical Dark damage.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Mar 25, 2019 2:08:42 GMT
With a silent nod, Omega moved forward, Blade waiting until he had moved before taking his own strides. The once Mightyena was swift and powerful, bringing down both fists in a hammering motion, attempting to knock one of the masked ones out right away. However his hands met nothing but air. Blade as well, moved with grace and speed but his horn moved right through the ghost. It seemed the hunter was the prey for sure this time, both him and his Pokemon unable to do anything. His eyes widened in terror and he looked to Kursz and Muku for help Omega will try and use Rock Smash but its Fighting.
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Post by birdy51 on Mar 25, 2019 21:30:13 GMT
Muku would not return Omega's gaze. Right now, she was flying. Or imagining that she was flying. She could remember the movements; those practiced movements like sky-sung breezes through trees. She did not need foresight or an odorous scent to know their place. She could feel them on the air. She was air. So with a flinging chop of her leg, she sends a strike soaring at them as she flips through the air. She couldn't do that often; but it was a good start! Meanwhile, Wooper does what Wooper does, and shoots a spray of water at one of the Duskulls, aiming to hit either Muku's target or the other Duskull she couldn't hit. It's not much, but Wooper knows what Wooper knows. Launching an Aerial Ace at either two targets using a Pass attack from Flip Out! or rolling for a crit against one target, probably one of the Duskulls. | Muku used Aerial Ace! | | No Accuracy Check; Crit Check:hPVvonxs1d20 | | Type: | Flying | | Frequency: | EOT | | Damage: | 2d6+19 | | Crit Adds: | 2d6+8 | | Damage Category: | Physical | | Range: | Melee, 1 Target | | Effects: | Aerial Ace cannot miss. |
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Post by Robot on Mar 26, 2019 2:38:41 GMT
Thel and Hope's collective attacks are too much for the little candle. Lacking substance as ghosts seem to do, the candle goes out and lays still. Warmth returns to the world, but Em still shivers and weeps behind the bell. Who would have known such a pleasant moment with Thel could have gone so wrong? The postcognition was just as troubling to someone versed in it. A tease of the power she had lost.
Muku's strike cleaves through both of the skull faced Pokemon, though not without consequence. The first, it's eye lighting with baleful inner fire inverts her colors briefly, locking some intrinsic part of her soul away behind a barrier. (Aerial Ace is Disabled). The second descends wrathfully upon the girl even as it's fellow falls to a water gun.
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 26, 2019 3:06:24 GMT
Once he's sure that the candle won't trouble them any more, Thel retrieves Em's clothes, and brings them over to her, in case she wants them to try and warm up. He puts an arm around the once-Ralts, and pulls her in tight, though he'll let go if she pulls away. "It's all right," he says, softly. "I won't let them hurt you. No matter what it takes, I'll protect you." He wants to ask about the vision, but he knows that now is not the time. "I'm here for you, as long as you need me."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Mar 27, 2019 4:12:55 GMT
As his fist went through the ghost, Omega tried to steel himself. Throwing an empty Pokeball into his hand he attempted to smash it into the remaining ghost. Sadly, his hands seem to fumble and the pokeball totally misses its target.
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Post by birdy51 on Mar 27, 2019 21:38:32 GMT
"Grr, don't worry! Muku has got this!" She cries, getting her own ball from her side. Last one, but in the moment that didn't seem to matter. Omega needed help, and her legs weren't moving like they should anymore. That 'Ghost', if it really is a ghost, did something Psychic-y to her head. She could feel it; a space where physical technique should be. She could no longer 'feel' them on the air. Bah! That wouldn't help them! Not from... The ball!! With a quick shift, she gets on the other side of the gasball Pokémon and tries to assist in the capture! Attempting a capture in Omega's place!
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Post by Robot on Mar 28, 2019 9:37:56 GMT
Thel is rewarded with a shaky smile once she is clothed, and settles into his arms. Quietly she takes in his presence, accepts his embrace until the shivering abates and long after. These last few hours with him, she had felt more then in the remainder of the fine she had been human. She had longed for it. Needed it.
With the ring of specters dispersed, the illusions and fire give way to the ragged burnt edges and crumbling stone that was there before. Muku's newest acquisition fights the ball valiantly but isn't strong enough to break free.
(Muku catches Gastly, it is Level 8 and has Smog as an Egg Move with Pain Split on its inheritance list, it has an HP raising nature of choice. All trainers gain 1 TXP and 100 pxp.)
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Post by birdy51 on Mar 28, 2019 20:30:05 GMT
Deep breath in. Out. The ball in Muku's hand had stopped moving only just a moment ago, but she was already pulling back her arm and with a quick 'toss' throws it to Omega. "Muku… Muku isn't interested in Ghosts. Ghosts are fake, and Muku is tired." She stops for a moment, shivering.
Somehow the tower seemed much more sinister in it's original form. Almost cave-like in it's destruction and somber in a way she couldn't put her finger on. "It feels wrong to be here. Can... Can we go soon? Muku doesn't like this."
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 28, 2019 23:38:45 GMT
Thel holds Em, and tries to comfort her as best he can, staying quiet. Eventually, when it seems that she's calmed down and is comfortable enough, he asks "Do you want to go and head back to the Pokémon Center? The view up here is nice, but... it's probably safer to sleep down there. More comfortable, too."
He also tentatively ventures, "And... I have to ask. Those visions before, that... 'postcognition'. Do you know if that's normal to humans? Nothing like that has ever happened to me before. And... we seemed to share the same one."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Mar 29, 2019 2:43:45 GMT
Omega caught the ball that Muku threw at him. Thus, Omega caught the Ghost. It was a roundabout way of doing it, but still it was done. Maybe Muku was a better hunter than him, but it didn't matter because they hunted together......maybe....maybe humans didn't have ranks like Mightyena? Maybe there wasn't an Alpha or Beta or even Omega. Maybe there were just people.
Pushing the horrible thought of not having a natural order out of his head, Omega nodded to Muku "Yes. We have learned and grown stronger. We can go"
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Post by Robot on Mar 31, 2019 2:30:51 GMT
Em shakes her head slowly. "Mom said there are some humans who develop ESP, but they are very rare. More likely this place is psychically charged, or the ghost was showing us its reason for being here. Nothing holds onto the past like a spirit.. "
Rising, she started down the stairs.
After a short climb, Muku, Omega, and Kursz are greeted by Morty at the base of the short stone steps before the burned tower,holding a single candle. "Ecruteak is restless tonight." He stated distantly, looking up at the tower. "I am glad you three made it out of their alright. The pokemon that remain here don't take well to intruders, even less at the Witching Hour."
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 31, 2019 3:19:22 GMT
"I see..." He says quietly, nodding. "These are never things that I'd ever even considered before. Before now, I'd never seen a ghost. And any psychic talents were essentially always cause for pain. It's not even about being human, but there are whole new worlds that I'm learning about..."
Recalling Hope, he makes his way to follow Em down the stairs, hoping to make it back to the Center without incident.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Apr 1, 2019 4:34:43 GMT
Omega waved off the danger, ignoring the fact that he could do nothing the entire time "We were fine. Muku and her Wooperfriend had the whole situation handled. And Kursz and his bug friend. Omega and Blade didn't even have to lift a finger, they beat the stuff so fast." A lie, and an obvious one, but he kept going since his confidence was real "I'm sure we won't have any problems when we battle you. We just have to beat the Kimino Girls first so I can get my coat back and Thel can stop being a baby and realize that we're strong, and Muku can get a pretty.....dress I think is what they're called." For someone above his station, Omega was talking very casually to Morty. He was hoping that if he acted the part, the Gym Leader would think he was strong and treat him as an equal. Fake it till you make it!
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Post by birdy51 on Apr 1, 2019 10:26:40 GMT
"Muku isn't sure she actually cares about the pretty dresses and mostly wants to win, but she nonetheless feels good because what Omega said was right and Wooperfriend and Kursz both did very good and Muku thinks that she still has injuries from bees, and oh is that the moon, it is getting way too late for Muku." She says frankly in long, meandering way. She leans her head on Kursz, tilting her head and stares at Morty with narrow eyes.
Huh. Maybe he was the one who lit the building on fire. He was a strong trainer after all. Tricksy trainer... Tricksy, tricksy.
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Post by Robot on Apr 3, 2019 10:34:22 GMT
Em remains close to The the whole way back to the center, walking shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand. Lost in thought, her eyes find his as they pause in front of the lit Windows of the hospice. She looks up considering the waning crescent moon. "I was very in touch with others before any of this started, now I need words to know anything... What was your world like, Thel?"
Kursz wraps a big arm gingerly around Muku. She wasn't trying to eat him and was pleasantly warm. She had even told him how strong he was. It felt strange, but good to be appreciated. "Muku should get some sleep, it is pretty late." He affirmed.
Morty's demeanor changed little with Omega's presentation of himself. "You have managed to quell the tower with just two of you, that is great. Please though, don't risk yourselves like that. At 3 a.m. the tower becomes incredibly dangerous. It would not be a place for beginning trainers or the unprepared."
Turning on a heel, he started off towards the gym, candle still in hand.
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Post by DataNinja on Apr 3, 2019 16:11:05 GMT
"It was… different," Thel says, trying to put things into words. "It was a life all centered around one figure – The Lady. Looking back on it, all we probably were to her were tools or toys… but during life there, it didn’t seem that way. She was imperious, intoxicating, her presence inspiring fear and love, such that you’d do anything for her, no matter how harsh. And that’s the entire purpose life had, there was no other existence." He stares off into space. ?Days were spent mostly hunting, alone or in a small group, unless the Lady or one of her daughters had another task for us. Not that we were able to partake of our spoils. Do that, and you got punished. Don’t bring back enough, and you got punished. Anything wrong… it was punishment. The reward for doing well was simply able to have a painless life in the presence of the rest of the den, taking comfort in the closeness of them at night."
Thel looks back at Em. "On the one hand, I miss the sense of purpose I had then, the knowledge of where I was in the world… knowing how things worked. But on the other… I now know that there’s more to the world. There’s kindness. Love. Things other than an endless toil. I… I can just spend a day enjoying the sun, without worry." There are hints of tears in his eyes. "That’s an incredible thing to me. The vast kindnesses you've shown. All of it, this is just... amazing. It's a world with choice, and meaning, and potential. I'm often lost in it, but... thank you for helping to be here, to guide me in this."
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Post by birdy51 on Apr 3, 2019 17:27:48 GMT
"Muku could probably fall asleep standing up." She says absently, kindly pointing Kursz towards the center and walking. There was more that she could say, like that she tried falling asleep on her feet already and that it didn't work, or that Gym Leader Morty was a weirdo who probably assaulted them in the tower without them even knowing it, but she didn't have the voice for it.
"Muku thinks... Maybe after we fight Morty, and maybe some other people too, that we can think about visiting the tower again. Muku feels like there is more there that Muku didn't see or get, but... Tonight is a bad night, and Muku doesn't know what 3 AM is but only bad things... Happen at 3 AM." She yawns noisily in exaggeration. In the land of sleep, 3AM could never her harm her...
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Post by Breakthelevee on Apr 4, 2019 0:57:33 GMT
Omega nodded "Going back after winning is a good idea. Lots of winning tomorrow. Sleep now"
The hunter considered curling up in a bush somewhere and sleeping, but didn't think that would go over well with people. Mostly with the people who owned the bush. So he followed back to the center with a content smile on his face, a phantom tail swinging behind him.
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