[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

The following only happens when we have arrived a spot where it's definitely safe to make a break, a point where the bugs have little to no chance anymore to come after us.




Escaping.... Fleeing.... Running... Flying. These were the things that ran through Shiva's mind, anythingelse - the wrath of the bugqueen, her sentries still pursuing them, three of her group members lagging behind due to caring for injured Pokemon, the biting conscience of having enraged and heavily damaged a LEGENDARY POKEMON, the caved-in tunnels behind them - it all passed by quickly and has been completely swept away by the flightwind. Now, without Heart, Shiva allowed herself to get a little more confortable on Tropius' back, the grassy sauropode SCREECHED and flapped his wings more eager over the sensation of one person less on his back.

Soon they arrived a spot that looked stable and wide enough for everyone to take a rest, and only after Shiva concentrated once more to realize that the rage of Seikamater was far away enough by now that she couldn't feel it anymore, she gave Tropius another squeeze around the neck and pointed downwards. The Pokemon understood and ceased his speed, stopped flapping his wings to instead glide, until a few meters later he landed on the ground with a loud 'THUMP', stirring up some stones and dust in the process. Swiftly, Shiva leaped of his back and gave him an appreciating pat on the back, delighted to see Mamo arriving only moments later. He earned a soft stroke if he allowed followed by an incredibly relieved pat on the back for Valder. The determined gleam within her eyes hasn't fully faded yet as she softly smiled to him, lowly telling him that "....We've made it... WE'VE INDEED MADE IT. You did amazing... Thank you. Let us wait here until the others arrive..."

Mr. Finder also received a...weirdly confident smile and look from the fae enthusiast. It suited her... In a swift movement, she found the Pokeball in her pocket that she searched for, and placed it in Mr. Finder's hand - MISSION COMPLETE. "That's yours... As promised, I personally made sure that you'll receive dear Slurpuff back. He should be fine, yet he may need rest to recover fully - you know best. Please forgive us for all the danger, but we couldn't know that we'd encounter.....SUCH an abomination of a bug down here... But... I'm glad we all made it." That's a cool opportunity to grant Shiva a 3rd point in Survival Skill for 16xp - should increase the chances of her ranking a little higher in rolled Initative Orders.


With that dealt with, Shiva FINALLY found the time to welcome her butterwolfly back in her arms - she leaned into Tropius having made himself a home to rest after all the action, Azumarill closely by her side with eyes closed, before - in a true ceremonial moment - released Yena from his Ball. It like it took longer for him to manifest from the white light, but as he stood there, all fine except his wings a litte dropped from the unwanted excitement - barel< anything could hold Shiva anymore. Yena perked up and wagged his tail the very moment his Master PULLED him into an almost bonebreaking embrace, he let out a pleased growl in return. He was back... Back by the side of his alpha female, safe from the influence of that false alpha female with too many eyes, legs and wings... Yena eagerly inhaled Shiva's scent as she allowed him to place his head and upper body on her lap. It was an almost weird sight how fondly she handled such an intimidatingly looking Pokemon, maybe it was because the butterwolfly and Shiva had a few things in common.

She was still petting him when the others arrive. Dizzy of course, if he'd like can join in the sweet moments of reunion or do his own thing. He's not safe from a fond hug and a 'Well done. I'm proud of you and what you've become thanks to Golda and Wir." from Shiva though.

Azurill meanwhile, back in her jolly mood now that there was no need for grim seriousness anymore, hugged both Shiva's and Yena's side, simply relieved and happy that everything went well in the end. She was smiling, burying her face into her beloved Master - before she chirped eagerly and caught her Master's attention immediately. The fae rabbit smiled sweetly, beckoned Shiva closer to her: But this time, her shenanigans didn't end with handing her another 50$-coin magiced up frm her ear. THIS TIME, Azu went a little further and mischievously placed a dear kiss directly on her Master's cheek! She held it a few moments, before pulling back and chuckling like a twelve-year-old girl. Shiva felt....weirdly after that and only stared at Azu with her hand on the cheek - before one moment later, she joined in the chuckling.

Maybe Azumarill was just imitating what she saw her Master doing to that young man with orange hair and green sweaters, but 30xp are spend on her now for a suprise. I've looked forward to stating this. (^x^)☆