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Post by DataNinja on May 30, 2020 0:23:59 GMT
"The people of the past truly are terrifying," Thomas says, colour having drained from his face. "If it was simply a handful of people who wrought all the suffering that has ever existed."
"There was much good then," Rainbow says, "but they weren't united, from what I saw. It was a hassle to even try and be able to return to here."
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Post by Robot on May 30, 2020 0:30:58 GMT
"Ambition and good intentions are both very dangerous things with no one close enough to take your hand and remind you that there is a line. That caution should be observed, and the question asked if you can do something, should you. I might've ended up like Julia, Maximillian, or Archie if it hadn't been for Rainbow. Singular individuals, who through influence, intelligence, and strength, wielded immense power that was beyond their understanding. At greater cost then they would ever live to see." Standing with that as her parting thought, she released Genesect.
"I've buzzed in everyone's ears enough for one morning, if you're done feeding and watering yourselves, we've places to be." She teased just a little.
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Post by DataNinja on May 30, 2020 0:47:47 GMT
"That is a scary thought, isn't it..." Rainbow says. "That you make a mistake so grand, that people are still paying for it thousands of years later."
And then the group takes to the skies, the journey much the same as the day before. The time drags on, and, eventually, after a few more short rests, the city of Lilycove comes into view. It's still near the sea, but it's much smaller than it was when last she'd visited it, and it has a thick wooden wall all around the structures within. It seems like they've taken a much more aggressive stance compared to Mossdeep's blending in.
It seems mostly quiet... except that there's a rather large gathering of birds off to the side. Taking a closer look, it seems like beneath the flock there's a trio of figures, running for the city, but... rather far off. And then some other ones behind, looking to be in pursuit.
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Post by Robot on May 30, 2020 1:44:21 GMT
"I'm going down to try to disperse that flock!" Beatrice called to the others before commanding Genesect to begin a fast descent towards the innumerable Pokemon. "Prime Techno Blast and begin tracking targets."
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Post by DataNinja on May 30, 2020 1:47:40 GMT
As Bea gets closer, she sees that the flock looks to be made of hardy land birds - Swellow - as opposed to sea birds. The Pokémon in pursuit are a pair of tall, dark, metallic humanoids with bladed arms. The birds seem intent on their targets, and don't appear to be looking above themselves - they haven't noticed you yet.
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Post by Robot on May 30, 2020 13:58:30 GMT
"Lock-On established and Flash Cannon is primed." Beatrice braced her stance, stabilizing her tail with both arms. Genesect seconded the targeting statement. "Discharging." The silver ray of light exploded into smaller rippling flashes as she swept the flock with it, Genesect following suit with a pulsing ice blue ray that detonated with a cacophony of sound at its end point, sending a billowing chill wind outward from the point of impact. (Beatrice hits for 59 Steel Special in an AoE, and Genesect hits for 62 Ice Special in an AoE with Techno Blast)
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 2, 2020 19:13:37 GMT
The birds take a lot of damage, seeming to diminish the flock significantly. But it's still there, and it's noticed her, and it's angry. She has to make a snap decision whether to continue engaging in the air, or to get Genesect to dive for the ground.
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Post by Robot on Jun 4, 2020 14:18:35 GMT
"Genesect, land, we can't risk taking Gust or Twister style attacks while airborne like this." On landing, she dismounts and stares down the two very sharp looking humanoid Pokemon, and the remainder of the flock. "This is going to be so many kinds of unpleasant..."
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 4, 2020 17:37:05 GMT
Bea can almost hear Magnolia's grumbling as she the others in the group from Mossdeep move to approach the fray, though they'll be a few moments still. One of the three Hybrids who's hurrying away looks back at Bea. "What are you doing, girl?" the feline person demands. "Just run!" She looks on in shock. But, it's too late. The flock is around her, and the humanoids step close, preparing to strike. The birds strike at her with cascading wings and beaks, while battering Genesect with wind. Thankfully, her current and steel carapace seem to help keep her mostly safe. From them, at least... Bea takes 10 damage from Aerial Ace. Genesect takes 48 damage from Air Slash. Bea takes 11 damage from Aerial Ace.
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Post by Robot on Jun 9, 2020 0:37:22 GMT
"Keep running!" Beatrice snapped over her shoulder at the hybrid, releasing a small gray bodied Pokemon with a white mask, before raising her weapon at the cloud of birds once more. "Genesect, Slash, Cumulus, Blizzard!" (63 Normal Physical to birds, Pass. 52 Ice Special and Freeze.) The two Pokemon work wonders on thinning the flock, but Beatrice's shot goes wide through the masses already cut down.
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 9, 2020 1:20:36 GMT
There are far, far less birds now, and their attacks come less furiously now. They still buffet at Genesect, and one of the humanoids comes in with a wicked arm-blade slash, causing the bug to finally succumb to injuries and slump down. Meanwhile, Cumulus is attacked, too, and while it's not as grievous, the cloud, too suffers scratches. Genesect takes 35 damage and an injury from Air Slash. Genesect takes 63 damage, 2 injuries, and Faints from Assurance. Cumulus takes 24 damage from Slash.
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Post by Robot on Jun 9, 2020 1:39:05 GMT
Another of her partners took the field as Genesect fell, this time Limul. "Cumulus, we need the sun to shine brightly, and for you to give that armored darkness a Fire Blast! Limul, follow up with an Aqua Tail!" Beatrice's orders flew as the combat entered a frenetic pace. The sun pulsed with sudden vibrant intensity, Cumulus launching an intense blast of flame over the Bisharp, glassing the sand in a trail towards it (59 Fire Special, and Burned.) Limul's attempt at an Aqua Tail failing to catch anything, the lumbering insect just too slow. Beatrice manages to again sweep the swarm of birds with a cascading barrage of flashing lights and small explosions. (58 Steel Special and SpDef -1 CS)
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 9, 2020 4:29:41 GMT
The birds falter and lay crispy, injured, or frozen on the ground - a far cry from the swarm that was there just a few moments ago. The humanoids, though, still are up, even with one's metal body melting a little bit. Bea gets a vicious slash from the healthy one, her metal skin thankfully helping safeguard her, though it doesn't help against the injured one's attack, driving deep into the gouges the last one left in her armour. Bea takes 22 damage from Slash. Bea takes 44 damage and an injury from Assurance.
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Post by Robot on Jun 9, 2020 11:06:32 GMT
Beatrice could distinctly feel the way her own skin rent inwards, the knife-hand strike pushing into vital tissues behind it. An acidic, coppery taste moved along the back of her tongue, and she cradled her wounded side with both arms. Blood stained her clothing in a larger swatch then she had thought possible. Another shot unassisted by her arms, another shot missed. Things were starting to become hazy.
Cumulus continued to brighten the sky, firing a Weather Ball into the Pokemon he had already set ablaze (57 Fire Special), while Limul in an impressive feat of strength slammed into the other with all of his might. (64 fighting physical, -1 Atk and Def CS.)
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 10, 2020 0:05:58 GMT
The damaged humanoid melts more, sizzling as it falls to the ground, charring inside its armoured shell. The other is still up, and it lunges at the Golisopod that struck it, slashing back in turn. Bisharp faints. Golisopod takes 22 damage from Slash.
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Post by Robot on Jun 10, 2020 1:19:03 GMT
"Cumulus another Fire Blast!" The sun shone brightly for a few seconds longer, and in another burst of bright light and heat, the last of the creatures was felled. Sweat shone along Bee's brow, she felt nauseous and more than a little woozy, as though she might faint at any second. Surveying the carnage around her, she began gathering up her friends, red beams of light drawing them away from a world of violence. Genesect would need medical attention. Limul would recover on his own within the day, as would Cumulus. "I did not think this through." She muttered.
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 10, 2020 1:37:46 GMT
"You okay?" the closest Hybrid asks, as the rest of Bea's compatriots land. "What were you doing, going off on your own like that? You were gone before we even made a decision on if it was safe to help or not!"
"Well, clearly it was," Rainbow says, dryly.
"You don't have a say, you don't even fight!" Magnolia says, causing Rainbow to flush.
"What's going on? I thought I saw Pokémon fighting each other??"
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Post by Robot on Jun 10, 2020 1:48:01 GMT
"They're mine, safe from the corruption." The Magnezone explained, clearly hurting and winded. "Honestly? Making a difference? Getting you and everyone else that fancies poultry a meal? For like... an entire village? Learning what being 'punched so hard your skin ruptures' feels like. This is new, and I... think I'm good, just really dizzy." Dropping backwards onto her tail, she starts to float towards Lilycove albeit in an unstable, drunken wobble.
"Why were they so dead set on you?" The trainer asked the trio that had been fleeing for their lives not long before.
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 10, 2020 2:26:43 GMT
The man shrugs. "Same reason they always are. They see us, they try to kill us. Clearly we weren't quiet enough. Was trying to go meat hunting, grab a few eggs, get out. Seers let us know where a good place to look would be for the children that'll be born soon. But... well, we bit off more than we could chew. You can see the company that noticed us. Thanks for the save."
"Are you... are you sure you're okay, Bea?" Rainbow asks. "That, uh, not all of that sounds like good discoveries..."
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Post by Robot on Jun 10, 2020 10:19:50 GMT
"We should get into town so I can sit down before I fall down." Beatrice admitted. "A stiff breeze might knock me over at this point. This isn't like the little scratches and bites back home, but I don't think it is life threatening."
Keeping pressure on it would be priority, her supplies were mostly exhausted. "May as well help get as much of this as we can back to the village."
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