[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"Mr. Mime is ready as long as he doesn't lose focus like before.  I'll try and scout ahead with Swiftfire to give everyone some proper warning ahead of time if another pokemon like Weezing shows up.  Hopefully the cliff is distinct enough as well that the map is of some use.  Did you see the River Greenbriar at all while you were over there?  That would be an amazing reference point."

"Now that you mention it, yes I did. I was a bit distracted doing a check up on Shiva, since she was practically catatonic when I found her, so it must have slipped my mind. Thank you for reminding me, Nathan!" Ventus told him, before going over to the Miltank. With great care and not a little strain, he manage to get it inside the van beside Larry, before covering it up with the blanket. " I hope you don't mind cramped conditions, Larry, because this Pokémon needs the shelter and care. Me, Shiva and Plusle are going to ride with you in the back as well, since they are not doing so well too, and I need to keep watch over the Pokémon's condition.," Ventus said to the boy, before he went over to Shiva.


She looked very morose, like the life had gone out of her, and the feelings he got from her...
Ventus scowled at the painful abrasiveness of them. 'Just what did that crow do to make cause her this much despair?' he pondered, before getting a little closer to her. Then, very slowly, he gave her a very gentle hug, trying to leech some of the misery she was feeling at the moment. He knew that it was impossible to get take all of it, but he could try and take as much of her burden as he could. "Its ok, Shiva. I'm here for you, so if you need anything, it will be done," Ventus said soothingly, before motioning her to the back of the RV. Once she's ready to go, they'll get and Nathan will lead the way.

Yesterday was terrible, and Today was bad; Tomarrow, however, still hold hope for a great day.

...

"Ven... What... are you doing there?" These words weren't more than a whisper and were spoken while still in his hug. Seemed like somehow, he made it to bring her back... Not completely, but at least she got some of her senses back. She was inclinged to gently push him away from her, but she couldn't bring up the strenght and/or will to do so, so she just waited for him to let go of her and allowed him to direct her back into the safety of the RV.

Upon arrival there, first thing she needed was to catch up on breath. Not because the walk itself was exhausting or such, but all the latest emotions tired her out. It's been a while since she had so many different ones within not even a day... Now, this took a toll on her. But now, she was safe. Again. It's not hopeless... Someone came after you in the end. Someone called out for her... At first she didn't notice, but then the same young man who told her about the different Aspects of Fairy-Types and told her to get rid of the flowers came into her field of view...

And the exact same young man was now next to her. He looked...worried...terrified...was it because of her...? "Arceus... Damn... What the hell has happened..."

A few moments of remembering what has actually happened, she continued. Her voice was still low, but at least she got it back... "Ven... Thank you... That Murkrow... You saw it? It... led me to a strange place... It spoke to me." In fact, what were its last words again...? 'It speaks for itself alone and those who listen'? Did that meant it was a wild one? That it was indeed just a wild Murkrow? Shiva was actually sure that it must have escaped from someone - or that someone placed it there in purpose... And there was something else, craved into the sand...

"It.. was so weird... Minun pursuited it, and I followed... it led us away from you... And there was something else..."

Just as Shiva was about to show them the sign Murkrow led her to (did it do that on purpose?), Larry asked her if she saw someone die a horrific death... Those words made her froze immediately.

"Wait... Where's Plusle? You told you'll to take care of it... Ven? Where is my Pokemon? ... He died off meanwhile, didn't he?! Arceus, damnit! I FAILED! Horribly! He must be so dissapointed of his Master... I should have not aqcuired him..."

Oh, great job, Larry. You brought her to tears again.


(Player's note, Shiva took a photo of the sign craved into the sand with her cell. It might be useful later.)