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Post by Robot on Jul 24, 2017 1:21:26 GMT
"Oh you poor little thing... you're scared stiff! What a sin." Mica cups the incredibly tiny bug in both hands and plants a little kiss on the center spot. "We got you away from those mean little monkeys, it's going to be okay now. I won't let anybody else use you as a toy, friends aren't for throwing." She declared firmly, then paused, chewing on her tongue for a moment. "Unless you're a fighting type I guess, but if you're wrestling maybe that's a form of consent? I'll have to ask one if I ever see it."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jul 25, 2017 0:34:41 GMT
Donovan internally frowns as the last monkey runs off, having been debating catching it. He walked up next to Mica just in time to hear her talking to the small bug. Looking down at the Pokeballs at his side, he smirks before talking "If friends aren't for throwing then maybe we should rethink this whole Pokeball thing. It makes it so easy to toss them wherever they need to be"
He pat his side causing Aster to move over and stand near him. Setting his hand on the Deerlings head, he raised an eyebrow and looked back towards the road "We should keep moving. The sooner we make it to Kanadario the better"
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Post by DataNinja on Jul 25, 2017 2:18:20 GMT
"Sounds good to me," Desiree replies, recalling Amprex, after giving the lizard a pat on the head.
The bug still doesn't move, nor make any noise, but it has stopped trembling in Mica's hands. It just continues to stare up at her, dewy eyes shining brightly.
As the day crawls on, the group manages to make headway with few other interruptions, besides maybe stopping to eat. Before the sun begins to set, though, the tall buildings of Kanadario appear in the distance, as the forest clears. Within a surprisingly short time, you find yourselves in the outskirts of the city. The industrialized center of the city seems to not be too far away, though. You can certainly hear the noise of traffic - something that's rare between cities, the League heavily encouraging foot or Pokémon travel for those heading between places - and smell the smell of... well, that distinctive smell that can only be described as 'city'.
There are many places that could probably be considered for your first destination, but, choosing one to start off with would probably be good.
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Post by Robot on Jul 25, 2017 18:22:34 GMT
Mica's eyes were as large and dewy as the little bug's in her hands as she considered Donovan's words. "You're right, I should set my Pokeballs down from now on. Sorry Apex! She hollered at the sloth, who was only a few yards away. It rewarded her efforts with a questioning turn of the head. Then to the other Pokeball, and the small bug at a whispered volume. "The balls spin a lot when they are thrown, I wouldn't want to make anyone sick, or to have you bounce around in there."
Mica was the sort of person that could talk about everything and nothing all at the same time, and she did. The sorts of whimsical discussion meant for children half her age, wondering if Grass Pokemon talked to plants, or if plants could hear. When at last the city was reached, she seemed cheerful and content. "Now I can finally make it official."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jul 26, 2017 2:12:47 GMT
Donovan listened to Mica chatter on the way, finding it oddly nice, if only because he still couldn't lower his own guard since the Temple. However he did find it ridiculous enough to chime in when she mentioned Grass Pokemon "No, they don't talk to plants. Well...not the normal ones at least. That's like asking if Fire Types talk to bonfires, or Water Types talk to the Ocean."
When she made mention of making her being a Trainer official, he nodded "And we can let them know about what happened to the Professor. We can go to my house, or if you guys dont want to do that, we could always go to someplace like a Center to do it. And maybe we should go to the police? I'm really not sure what to do in this situation...." His voice shows clear signs of his distress, really not knowing what to do first
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Post by Robot on Jul 27, 2017 18:14:28 GMT
Mica considered Donovan for a moment, and then the bustling city ahead of them once more with a vacant expression. "If we tell the people in the lab, I feel like they are more likely to believe us then the police. The Professor is important to them. I'd love to see where you live though! People habitats are almost as neat to visit as Pokemon habitats!"
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jul 30, 2017 3:35:43 GMT
With a smile, Donovan nodded "My house it is. Mom will most likely be at the office still, actually I hope she's been home in the last few days...." His voice trails as his brow furrows, but a after a moment he looks back up with a sheepish grin "Sorry, I just worry about her sometimes. Anyways, Dad should be home, so hopefully the place won't be a COMPLETE wreck. I dont think he expected me back so soon, but he'll understand. Maybe we keep the parts where we skirted death a bit hush hush though. I'd prefer not giving him a heart attack if at all possible"
And with that he began to lead them towards a moderately sized house in one of the higher end neighborhoods of the city
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Post by DataNinja on Jul 30, 2017 3:54:00 GMT
"Uh, if it's all right with you," Avani says, "I think I'm going to head to the Pokémon Center, instead. I'm still feeling a bit... weird, after the... incident, at the temple."
"I'll go with her," Desiree volunteers. "Make sure she gets there okay. You guys go ahead, though. We can meet up later, after you've gotten Mica all set up. I don't need to be there for that, after all."
With that, the group splits up into pairs, with Mica and Donovan heading for the latter's house. After knocking on the door, there's some movement inside, before a man who looks somewhat like an older Donovan - but with more distinctly masculine features - opens the door. "Donovan?" he asks, surprise in his voice. "What are you doing home already? Is it 'already'? I could have sworn it was only a week, but, then again, the days have been beginning to blur into one another since you left..." He trails off before bringing his attention back to the two people in front of him. "Now, and who's this?" he asks, looking at Mica.
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Post by Robot on Jul 30, 2017 11:14:27 GMT
"Mica, like the rock except less flakey." She introduced herself to Donovan's father with big eyes. "Donovan smells nice, and he was really chiv... shev... protective after we all got beat up, so we started traveling together!" She explained nonplus and pleasant, letting her attention wander curiously to the state of Donovan's birthplace.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jul 30, 2017 16:35:14 GMT
With a sigh, Donovan began to quickly speak as he entered the house "She means in a battle. We ran into some wild Pokemon and she was at a type disadvantage so me and the other girls I was traveling with stopped to help. Now we're coming to call back to the Lab and get her officially set up as a trainer. Figured it would be easier at home then in the center"
He flashes a slight smile at his dad, before giving him a half hug and looking into the room behind him "Mom still working? Have you been making sure she's eating and getting at least a little sleep?"
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Post by DataNinja on Jul 30, 2017 17:51:03 GMT
"Well, nice to meet you, Mica," Donovan's dad says, "I'm Fredrick. Or you can call me Mr. Fleur, if that's what you want, but that just makes me feel old." He gives a chuckle, before turning back to Donovan.
"Well, chivalry runs in the family, it seems," he says, before adding, in a clearly teasing tone, "But it sounds like you've been busy. Other girls, too? I guess we should have moved years ago, then."
"But, come in," he says, after returning Donovan's half-hug, "Unless you want to just stand out there and keep the welcome mat company. I'm sure it's lonely... hasn't had much to do lately."
As he lets everyone in, Mica can see that it's a home where everything seems to be mostly tidy. There's still small piles of books or whatnot accumulated on side tables, but, for the most part, everything's in order. There's a bit of a feeling of emptiness, though.
"Yeah, she's still working," Donovan's dad shakes his head, "I've visited her a few times, brought her some lunch. So, she's not wasting away... just busy. She has mentioned hopefully being able to rearrange things so that she can spend more time at home, but, well... you remember the last time that she said that, I'm sure."
"Anyways, as always, if you need to use anything, it's still your house. So, go ahead. The PC's free, so you can call whomever you need. I'll make sure to give you some privacy. Oh," he seems to suddenly have thought of something, "Are you guys hungry? I've got some leftovers from last night, still, from that noodle place a few blocks over. Or help yourselves to anything in the fridge."
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Post by Robot on Aug 2, 2017 1:30:45 GMT
"It's good to meet you Mister Fredrick! I am a little hungry I guess. We don't eat very much on the road. Can Spot, Apex, and Dusty eat too? I try to get Dusty to eat Pokemon food but he doesn't like it, and Apex won't eat it unless Dusty will, and Spot is just a baby and I don't even know what he eats!"
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Post by Breakthelevee on Aug 3, 2017 4:34:50 GMT
Donovan frowned a little bit as Mica grew excited over the leftovers, wishing that for once his dad would have offered real food or at least something fresh. He sighed as he reached down to his side and released Rose and Aster "It might be best to not feed your Pokemon noodles that are a few days old. I'm sure I have some berries growing in the back if you like. I didnt really have time to set up a real garden, but I have to have something that would be better for a baby like Spot than noodles"
As he began to walk back towards his room, gesturing for Aster to follow, with Rose on his shoulder, he looked back at Mica "But after we eat, we need to make that call and get you registered. I don't wanna keep traipsing around with a criminal after all" He says with a smirk
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Post by DataNinja on Aug 3, 2017 5:00:16 GMT
"I... I guess," Donovan's dad says, clearly surprised at Mica's request, "I don't know how they'd react, but, if they like something, I guess you could give it to them. As long as they don't clean out the fridge, of course."
"That's probably a better idea," he says, when Donovan suggests the back. "I don't have much of a green thumb myself, but I have been watering them most days. I think there are some of those... uh, whatever those orange berries are that you planted."
Donovan's able to lead Mica out back, into a medium-sized yard with some plants growing in a section. Once there,he finds that there are a handful of ripe Razz Berries, and a few Bluk Berries, perfect for the Pokémon. Hopefully, at least. And not-terrible for the humans, either.
With prizes in hand, they're able to make their way to the PC system - thankfully still where it was when Donovan left - and set up a call to the Pokémon Lab. There's several rings, before they're finally connected. Standing on the other end, close to the monitor, is a dark-haired woman that Donovan recognizes as Lana. "You've reached the Kouchi Pokémon Laboratory, how can I- Oh, hello... Donovan? It was Donovan, right? How are you? I take it you managed to reach Kanadario, then? That was fast. I'm sure the Professor wasn't very happy about being hurried along like that." She laughs. "Anyways, what can I do for you?"
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Post by Breakthelevee on Aug 3, 2017 5:22:34 GMT
"That would be a Razz Berry, but thanks for keeping them watered Dad" Donovan says as he exited the house, making sure that Aster eats at least a bit though Rose wouldnt need any, the small sprout getting by on just water and sunlight.
When the call went through and Lana mentioned the Professor, Donovan took a deep breath and waited for his chance to speak "Two things. First, this is Mica. She was on her way to register to become a trainer when we found her. We thought that maybe you could do it remotely. Second, and this is the big one" He lets out the breath in a sigh "The Professor was kidnapped by someone calling themselves Axiom. Axiom also made it into one of the Temples...and...So did we"
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Post by Robot on Aug 3, 2017 18:05:05 GMT
Mica was only half paying attention to the phonecall when Donovan first got going. She'd never eaten a berry before, and half remembered a lesson her Mom told her about 'not putting Pokemon in her mouth'. She wondered if Pokemon food counted? Everyone knew that noodles were better when they'd been in the fridge for a few days, especially Dusty, but she didn't want to be rude in light of Donovan's hospitality. Razz Berries were pretty tart. If they could talk, she wondered if they were rude? Donovan had said it was like talking to the environment though. They had to be rude, otherwise someone might've named them better. Rude fruits.
"Oh, Hi!" Is all Mica pitched in, when she finally registered that Donovan was talking to someone.
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Post by DataNinja on Aug 3, 2017 23:20:13 GMT
"Well, if she was on her way, and you can vouch for her," Lana says, "then I should be able to get things set up. I'll have to get some information from her, but, it shouldn't be too bad. You can put her on whenever. You caught me at a pretty good time. But, you said there was another thing?"
There's a long, drawn out silence, even as Mica says hello. "I... I see," she says eventually, a heaviness falling over her face. "I can see that you aren't joking. You at least were able to get away safely? What about the others who were travelling with you? Is that why they aren't with you? Were they taken as well?" There's some worry in her voice. "And... inside a Temple? If you're serious, then that would probably explain why she was taken, but... that can't be. No one has ever gotten in before." She falls silent again. "Alright, I'll need to make some calls. So, all the information you can give me about where they were taken, and by whom, would be helpful. Also anything about the Temple. And which one it was. After that, I can get some things set up for your friend, because that'll take some time to authorize."
"Once we've done all that," she continues, "I have a favour to ask of you. Since you're going to need to wait some time for the PokéDex and license, would you mind making your way over to the conference center, and let them know that, unfortunately... something came up, and the Professor can't make it. I'll have a lot of things on my plate over here, so having someone else to do that would be a great help."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Aug 4, 2017 3:24:33 GMT
"They went to the Pokemon Center, but they're fine. Axiom only took the Professor, though not without a fight." Donovan sounded defeated as he talked, but grit his teeth and continued "We were heading to the Temple to the south of Kanadario when we saw a giant shadow in the sky. A large robotic bird landed in front of us and a woman in a metal suit sort of flew off of it and demanded the Professor come with her. She identified herself as Axiom, and used some sort of psychic powers to pull the case the Professor was holding towards herself....or maybe she was using magnets.." He shook his head before continuing "Sorry. Anyways, the Professor went with her under the condition of our safety. We continued on and decided to sleep at the Temple because we still wanted to see it. Well, when we made it to the top we found Axiom again, though not the Professor." He went quiet for a moment again, collecting his thoughts
"Thats when something really crazy happened. There was an explosion and when we woke up, the entrance to the Temple was shifting, like water. We were able to make our way inside, but I blacked out for a little bit. When I woke up..." He looked at Lana with earnestness "When I woke up I was a Pokemon and so were the other two."
He waited a moment for her reaction before continuing "I know it doesnt sound possible but I swear on my life it's what happened. We made our way in and ran into some hostile fighting types, who we beat in a battle. When we continued on we found another. Only this one was dead." His voice quakes for a moment as he pictures the broken body of the Machoke and he trembles as he continues "When we reached the center we found a lot more Fighting types all battling a...well it wasnt like any Pokemon I've ever seen. And when it spoke it became clear that it was Axiom. She stole some plate thingy from the center before teleporting out and leaving us with a bunch of pissed off fighting types."
"Their leader was a Lucario named Madine. We almost talked her out of fighting us and learned a little about the Temple, and how there were other tribes in the other Temples, but she thought we were spies from one of them. And then she couldn't leave through the entrance and attacked Avani. She hit her so hard I thought she had killed her, and Avani disappeared. When she turned on us, me and Des made a run for the entrance and made it outside, where we found Avani alright and ourselves back as humans. Mica had went in at some point too and Madine sent her packing as well. Then we came here." . With another sigh, Donovan looked up at Lana "I know it all sounds impossible, but it really is what happened. Anyways, yeah we can go let them know, though I dont think I'll repeat this story to them, at least not yet. It'll sound even more farfetched to them coming from some random kid off the street. Anything else you want from me?"
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Post by Robot on Aug 6, 2017 14:39:34 GMT
"The only part I was really there for, was when Donovan's friend appeared a few feet off the ground in thin air, and fell into the temple courtyard. She was worried about her friends but warned me not to go inside, and I did it anyway." Mica declared with a proud sort of somberness. "I don't know anything about axioms but there was a talking Lucretia inside, and I was a pokemon! I had a fluffy tail, and a boopable snoot, and little paws! It was really awesome! Until the Lucretia hit me with Force Palm. After two of those I woke up outside really sore."
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Post by DataNinja on Aug 6, 2017 16:58:01 GMT
"I... I find all this a little hard to believe," Lana says at last, after listening to their stories. "Are you sure you didn't run into a Zoroark, or a Musharna, or something else that creates illusions or hallucinations? Because that sounds a lot more likely than... everything you've just told me." She sighs. "Regardless, I'll get someone over there. Even if it's just a group of Pokémon causing that, it'll still be a danger to people in that area. And, whatever happened, the Professor isn't here. Whether she was kidnapped, or just got separated and is now wandering around the forest, she won't make the conference. So, yes, it's probably better you don't mention any of this."
"I think that's everything," she nods, "Unless you've got something more you want. I can start the process to get your friend registered now, though. So, if she's fine answering some questions now, I can get that set up. Unless you feel that you might still be a bit disoriented, of course..."
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