[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

As Kyuu came to her after landing the hit that ended the battle to his Master's favour, Shiva picked the grey kitten up in her arms. But not only that, she also snuggled up him very tight yet soft (yes, this is possible). It was practically the first real battle for the Espurr, he didn't even knew how to use his psychic powers, but he made that up with his claws. Right, he made it in the end. Nothing can be changed about that. This made her day.

Besides, Shiva could indeed get used to battle with audience. It was new to her, very new, but it felt...good. That little attention received was a nice boost to both her self-confidence as well as her wounded mind. It felt like being the main actor for a short sweet time, the one who doesn't have to fear being overshadowed. On top of that, her performance wasn't even that bad, at least in her view. Neither here in Chreshire (if there were, she'd hear about that as she informed herself about the region before visiting it) nor at home in Unova Contests are held, though. Didn't matter, there were other ways to taste more of this sweet spotlight! The crowd can go insane as much as it wants, Shiva will just stay here, being the old calm self she was on the outside, while internally enjoying every moment of this to bits.

It looks like people placed bets on who would be victorious in this battle. This flattered her not a little, but much. Hehehe...

However, Fennekin was... well, there was something wrong about him. Her feelings told Shiva that it's nothing to worry though, so she was fine to just...watch in all peace... In fact, watch how her magical fox learned to stand on only on his hind legs. As the red light faded, she came over to her newly evolved, actually very first evolved ever, Braixen. Fox was weak, but he was giving a glace at his Master that said EVERYHING. Appreciation, thankfullness, determination, pride. Strength. And magic. Shiva's voice was the lowest ever, probably only audible for Braixen himself, but every single world was filled with pure appreciation. "I told you... that one day, you'll be able to use that basswood stick to send signals and create patterns out of embers. I didn't imagine that this day shall be that soon... Thank you." He received a few strokes over his cheeks. The fur was just as soft and warm as it was on Fennekin. "But you're hurt. Come back into your Pokeball, I'll make sure that you'll be healed up." She withdrew Braixen, Kyuu as well as Raphael, who was watching the battle from a place next to Shiva as soon as he got withdrawn from the battlefield.

Before she could do anything though, the captain of the ship personally camr to her. My, really? What an honour. She listened to his words and congratulations with awe, and glady accepted the Charcoal as a gift. She bowed to him in thanks for both this item as well as being allowed to hold that battle on deck at all. Didn't expected to become part of the entertainment program of the cruise, bit it'd be a lie to say that she didn't enjoyed it~

As soon as the crowd has scattered a little and Shiva brought her wounded Pokemon to the infirmary - she was told that they'll be alright and about in no time if she's up for not leaving the ship right away - she began to search for Nightshade herself. Last time she saw her, was she spraying Potions on her wounded Pokemon... She can't be far away.

In case she finds her:

Shiva took her by the hand to get her attention. "Wanted to say thanks to you personaly again... It was you who opened up the challenge, after all. I greatly enjoyed h´the battle, hope you did too! The vctory was just by a hair."

"Besides... You'd hand me of the flowers you're wearing there in your crown-thing? I'll trade it for a...let's see..." She pulled our on e of the red roses Azu presented to her and the Fortune Hunter. "...these?" ^^ Whatever flower Shiva receives in return, she'll put it in her hair to wear.

If Nightshade's not overly busy, Shiva also spend the time healing in the infrmary took with her. Just talking about why she wanted to surpass men, what her aim was and whether she saw any very rare Pokemon while being out on high seas. Occassionally, some visitor of the ship came closer to them to conggratulate for the victory and evolution, or thank them for adding some entertainment to their afternoon on deck. As the time for farewell arrived, Shiva would bid farewell to her with a hug.

As soon as Shiva received her Pokemon back from healing, she gave the ship and its inhabitants a last view with a dear smile, before tunring around and heading to the Pokemon Center. The others could be finished with their Gym Battle by now, too. If they were, she'll most likely find them in the Lobby of the Center.

As Shiva arrived in the Center, the first thing she turned to was the PC. She wanted to check and confirm a few things. If Nathan and Ventus are indeed ther in the Lobby, they might see here, while she hasn't so far. Ventus would pick up that in comparison to yesterday, she was radiating happiness, honest delight and some developing confidence in her own skills, while on the outside she seemed slent, yet all vivid and vital. This state of positive emotional daze will be present in her for the rest of the day.