[Game Thread] Pokerole: Mount Coronet Mystery

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

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The bristly blacksmith scoffs at the colourful musician's skeptical remarks, shaking his head lightly.

"Kee, if there's any weight to their Legends, Arceas is the bloody god blessed Creator of the entire universe and ALL that is in it. If they've the power or capability to do THAT, then they can damn near do anything they please. *Snorts* Wouldn't surprise me if they've screwed around with their powers before or after the Big Bang, just to see what else it could do. Warding a place off from tresspassers of the uninvited would probably be a very trivial thing for it to do, unless it can't work it's magic on a smaller scale than 'universal' 

Ran nods at 'Gene's' answer, looking fairly content with it despite its lacking of substance.

"Alright. See what I mean, lad? *Frowns forbodingly* For one, I'm glad o' God Creator isn't waltzing around themselves no more. This world of ours has enough problems  and issues futzing around and conspiring or outright acting to make life more interesting, and having them casually hanging around would just make it all a whole lot worse. *Shakes head* I don't even want to imagine what would've happened if those bunch of lunatics Team Galactic got their mitts on it. Probably the end of everything as we know it......"

That ending remark shut his trap tighter than a Tranpinch's maw around its prey, and he remained in grim silence as he toyed with his thoughts on Arceas. He didn't often think of the Legends that may or may not have had an influence in making the world, but when he did it was always a ponderous, philosophical, and rather morbid affair.

That gets a sharp glare from Kee and a fierce hiss from his faeeveelution in response. "....Are you telling me I shall not ask questions I wonder about? (ಠ_ಠ) Bold of you to think I'll listen, you don't have parental authority over me." He demonstratively crosses his arms and looks away, all to give off an impression of a rebel blatantly going 'Nope' and leaving no room for any negotiations or compromises.

He calms down from that stance rather quickly though in order to join in Ran's soft-philosophical ponderings. "You're...not wrong on the enough-problems aspect, Ran. Absolutely not wrong... But maybe Their doing would turn things around for the better instead of messing things up more, we are just mortals, chess pieces for Them, we cannot know." Then, he raises his head to gaze up into the snowy sky, still amazed and befuddled that it's looking like they're in the dead of winter when  it's actually just beginning of June, and proposes more of a rhetorical question to himself than to Randolph or Gene. "Do you think They, Arceus, are having their thousands hands in the matter of why I am here, why I've been dragged here? Too much of a coincidence for me to be just an incidental victim of Their doing, there must be...some reason or intention." Kee almost runs into a tree due to getting lost in that pondering if it wasn't for Octavia's warning.

Once everyone is looking at their point of interest, everyone hears a voice in their head that none of the others can hear.  Four trainers, four voices.  For those examining the orbs of light, it's clear that those colored orbs are the origin of the voices they're hearing.  But the one that Randolph hears has no distinct source at all, instead sounding to him like it's coming from all around him...

The voice the musician hears is brimming with confidence, and sounds like it's backed by an unbending Will.
Well, who do we have here?  That willpower and perseverance I sense...you've been through a lot in your life, haven't you?  Oh, no need to tell me about it.  I'm not much for looking back on the past.  Looking forward, towards the future, is more my style.  And in said future, if I ever find out who did this to us, I'm going to give them a piece of my mind!

THERE'S that voice in his head he believed he has just imagined, loudly and clearly even, HAH! Kee cannot help but to be kinda disappointed as it does not sound like anyone of those who wait for him on the other side. A disappointment that does not last for long however. Still he ends up letting his hand phaze through that bluish orb of light, first hesitantlyto see how it feels and whether something bad happens, then more just because if it does not bring any negative effect. Instead of adressing the voice audibly, he just thinks a response, certain that they(?) wil hear him anyway.

"Please don't....remind me on all of that." There's a great portion of sadness and a painful strike of  loneliness in these words, but  it's coated in a sheer amount of willpower indeed. "It's stuff that happened in the past, as the grown adult I am now I should not dwell in it for long and look forward. Just like....you said, just like you do. Do tell me though, lake guardian of said will, what has happened? And what do I have to do with it?"

[Spiritmon]

Kogeki has a stoic face, not very much impressed in hear a voice in his head. "When I said about Pokemon Guardians, I was just joking. I don't mean literally." He simply sight and talk to the voice in his head. "I suppose you are Uxie, Legendary Pokemon of Knowledge yes? And my other companions is probably hearing Azelf and Mesprit. I think you didn't come here just to have a conversation right? Maybe some sort of Apocalyptic warn or something like that?" Kogeki said that with a stranger calm, almost like he see something similar.

"And yes, the name Kogeki. Nice to talk with ya."

Correct. I am Uxie, the Being of Knowledge.  And no, I'm not here to issue a warning or anything.  My siblings and I were imprisoned here.  If you would be so kind, it would be very helpful if you were to free us.

"Are you three not supposed to be, I don't know...gods or something? Who imprisoned you three here and why?"

"Also, how I suppose to know you are indeed Uxie and not some evil? Give me a proof of who you are."

[Dragonstrike]

"Are you three not supposed to be, I don't know...gods or something? Who imprisoned you three here and why?"

"Also, how I suppose to know you are indeed Uxie and not some evil? Give me a proof of who you are."

Contrary to popular belief, Kogeki, we are not gods.  We are merely exceptional individuals created by Arceus.

I would have thought that stating your name and clan despite having never met you in person previously would have been enough proof of my identity, but it appears I was mistaken.  I know many things about your past and the history of those around you, though.  Shimo, Renji, Susano'o, Gama-no-senin, Hime-no-hachi...everything that is and was falls under my purview.

Infuriatingly, however, I do not know who or what imprisoned my siblings and myself in this place.  Whoever or whatever they are, though, they're powerful enough to both overpower all three Lake Guardians simultaneously and bypass the Mystri Stage's defenses entirely.

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

THERE'S that voice in his head he believed he has just imagined, loudly and clearly even, HAH! Kee cannot help but to be kinda disappointed as it does not sound like anyone of those who wait for him on the other side. A disappointment that does not last for long however. Still he ends up letting his hand phaze through that bluish orb of light, first hesitantlyto see how it feels and whether something bad happens, then more just because if it does not bring any negative effect. Instead of adressing the voice audibly, he just thinks a response, certain that they(?) wil hear him anyway.

"Please don't....remind me on all of that." There's a great portion of sadness and a painful strike of  loneliness in these words, but  it's coated in a sheer amount of willpower indeed. "It's stuff that happened in the past, as the grown adult I am now I should not dwell in it for long and look forward. Just like....you said, just like you do. Do tell me though, lake guardian of said will, what has happened? And what do I have to do with it?"

Ah, so you do know who I am.  Yes, I am Azelf, the Being of Willpower.  Unfortunately, I am not a repository for Knowledge like my brother, so I have no idea what has occured nor what you have to do with any of it.

What's important is that you're here now, when my brother, sister, and I are in dire need of help.  Why something has happened isn't as important as what you are going to do about it.

So, are you going to free me?  I wish I could do so myself, but a Will stronger than my own is binding me here, annoyingly.

[Dragonstrike]

"Karen, lemme see if I can't get ya free." she then tries to forcibly move the ball off of the stage.

As soon as Karen moves the orb off of the Mystri Stage (which meets no resistance whatsoever), an almost blinding, pinkish/magenta light fills the room! Once it clears, a small, pixie like pokemon with two tails and magenta colored 'hair' is happily flying around the room, their voice now able to be heard by everyone.

Wooooooohooooooo!!!!! Yeeeeessssss!!!!  FREEEEEDOOOOOMMM!!!! Thank you thank you thank you thank yooooouuuuu!!!

[Lord Windos]

"Karen, lemme see if I can't get ya free." she then tries to forcibly move the ball off of the stage.

As soon as Karen moves the orb off of the stage (which meets no resistance whatsoever), an almost blinding, pinkish/magenta light fills the room! Once it clears, a small, pixie like pokemon with two tails and magenta colored 'hair' is happily flying around the room, their voice now able to be heard by everyone.

Wooooooohooooooo!!!!! Yeeeeessssss!!!!  FREEEEEDOOOOOMMM!!!! Thank you thank you thank you thank yooooouuuuu!!!

That elicits a sharp and immediate reaction from the wee man, initially gawking in pure surprise and wonder that his inklings about those lights were beyond confirmed with THE Mespirt's freedom.....before their/her? LOUD sheer elation and exuberance  gives him a stinging headache, which greatly diminished the rapturous state he was in into mild yet happy annoyance.

"Oy, Mespirt! Tone down ya volume a wee bit, will ya? I know ya just tinkled pink at being free to frolic as ya please, but you don't have to drill that feeling into us!"

Catherine (Who was in a similar state of awe at THE Mespirt's ) sharply turned her head to give her partner a dumbfounded and ever so slightly horrified look at him being so....so casual and informal with a LIVING LEGEND. That was the LAST reaction she expected out of the normally serious and stern man! Oh nooo, this could end BADLY, if they took offense to such disrespectful behavior!

Ran, of course, noticing his gelid gal's  , and let out an affable enough laugh and patted their shoulders to calm them down and whispered some words of comfort.

"Relax, Catherine. The Lake Sprites aren't uptight and fro fro like some other Legends, or monstrous beasts like other ones, so ya don't have to be too formal around them. Or grovel in supplication, thank Heatran. They're a polite and friendly sort, unless ya do something to piss them off. If ya do.....best hope they be merciful, or are quick with the punishment."

*Shrugs*

" Least, that's what I've read up on them. May be wrong, but......"

He looks at the joyous Mespirt, and grins , their own positivity  positively infectious.

"....I don't think they'll mind me words too much. Just a feeling I have....or maybe their's. "

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Again, any responses are solely thought, as the lake guardian can seemingly indeed understand him that way. Telepathy surely is something neat! 'Sure I do know who you are, there are few Pokemon featuring such a massive will and Lore Class in highschool was half-interesting.' He ends up scratching the back of his head though, sweeping some dirty-blonde hair outta his face in the same gesture. "Well..... At least we have both no idea or clue about that point then.'

Then Kee (mentally) lights up, more energy is put into the following words. 'Good point. You three are siblings, right? Then I'll do anything I can do to help you, free you as ya say, regardless how costy it may be for me. Eh.... But HOW??'

That's coincidently the moment that pinkish light illuminates the whole room, causing the musician to turn around in an instant to find the source. Then, he turns back to Azelf and voices a reply this time. "HAVE YOU SEEN THAT? ヽ(°〇°)ﾉ So young, yet so.... I dunno, daring, how about WE try that too, shall we?~ Off tha stage with you, show's over, to the aftershow-party!!~" Here's hope that this act works, if a willpower stronger than the EMBODIMENT of willpower is keeping them on the spot.

[Mikaruge108]

If she can get Mesprit's attention long enough, Karen has a couple questions for it/her:
"How long were you trapped in there?" and for the bold one:
"Hmm... Would you like to come with me?"

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

Again, any responses are solely thought, as the lake guardian can seemingly indeed understand him that way. Telepathy surely is something neat! 'Sure I do know who you are, there are few Pokemon featuring such a massive will and Lore Class in highschool was half-interesting.' He ends up scratching the back of his head though, sweeping some dirty-blonde hair outta his face in the same gesture. "Well..... At least we have both no idea or clue about that point then.'

Then Kee (mentally) lights up, more energy is put into the following words. 'Good point. You three are siblings, right? Then I'll do anything I can do to help you, free you as ya say, regardless how costy it may be for me. Eh.... But HOW??'

That's coincidently the moment that pinkish light illuminates the whole room, causing the musician to turn around in an instant to find the source. Then, he turns back to Azelf and voices a reply this time. "HAVE YOU SEEN THAT? ヽ(°〇°)ﾉ So young, yet so.... I dunno, daring, how about WE try that too, shall we?~ Off tha stage with you, show's over, to the aftershow-party!!~" Here's hope that this act works, if a willpower stronger than the EMBODIMENT of willpower is keeping them on the spot.

Kee picks up the orb of blue light and moves it off of the Mystri Stage.

*FLASH!*

And when the blue light fades, Azelf is floating where the orb was, arms crossed and breathing a sigh of relief.  Again, everyone can hear their voice now.

Phew...FINALLY.  You have no idea how relieving it is to be free again.  Thank you...what was your name again?  Forgive me for not asking sooner.

[Dragonstrike]

If she can get Mesprit's attention long enough, Karen has a couple questions for it/her:
"How long were you trapped in there?" and for the bold one:
"Hmm... Would you like to come with me?"

Oh yeah, Mesprit will definitely sit still long enough to hear Karen out.

How long was I in there?  Way, way too long.  I honestly lost track of the time.  It's kinda impossible to tell how much time has passed in the outside world while in the Sinjoh Ruins.  Heh, this certainly brings back memories...when was the last time I was here again...?

Hm?  Do I want to come with you?

It doesn't take long for Mesprit to shake their head in response to the second question.

I'm sorry, but I'm gonna have to decline.  My brothers and I have work to do.  Ya know, creating Emotions, being carefree and unrestrained, creating Red Chains...we have sooooo much we need to do after being cooped up in those stupid orbs for so long.  And besides, we only just met!