[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

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Spoiler

(Shiva doesn't have anything more to say than gratulations to Terra and look at Lovely with a her eyes saying 'YOU'RE SO COOL!' before waving them goodbye for now - "I have business to follow now, but many thanks for inviting me to see your graceful battle! So, uhm, we'll likely see one another again either later or tomorrow morning. 'Till then!" Off she is then.)
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With that finished, Shiva mades her way to a place she grew to greatly enjoy: The peaceful and slightly mystical Celebi Park at the edge of Cress City. There was something about this place that drags her to go there and dwell among the ancient trees that she couldn't properly explain in words, it partly had to do with sweet Celebi herself having opened her mind beyond a regular human mind. Finding an own Zigzagoon will have to wait yet though, but it's high on her list of things to do. Do that first, then go to Tanuki for a possible Gym Battle.

The young fae enthusiast seems to take two steps at once to get there, balancing herself with arms outstreched like wings as if she was flying there just like the Togekiss by her side did. His serene presence was very 'sensible' for her, and she unwillingly soaked it up into herself. A tiny cherrylike Pokemon was barely visible as it hid herself between the strands of Master's long brown hair, safely sitting there on her shoulder - must be her favorite spot. Running beside Shiva and encouraged to follow and keep up with her was a most curious Pokemon that she felt incredibly lucky to have her ID and OT on: A small doglike? Pokemon held in white, green and a bit yellow, it looked like it couldn't decide whether it shall be a dragon or a fairy. Her eyes are closed but she securely stays by her Master's side and doesn't loose track. Following from behind and taking playful leaps for walks, was Eevee's Water Type-evolution, she chirps in joy as she enjoys to run so carefree. Appearantly just as free-spirited with the only difference that he was flying instead of walking was a small red and white bird that kept the end of his baglike tail in his beak.  

Having arrived in Celebi Park, the first thing to do was to take a deep breath of clean air, before Shiva would securely head to the spot she planted the Kirlia Slipper at. So curious to see how it was doing, hopefully it was able to root further and live up again! If it has, she takes a souvenir photo of it before digging the flower up and re-planting it in a big enough windlight made of frosted glass that Shiva's fine to give away. Tam will rejoice!

She notices that Nightshade is curiously watching the whole process and throws delighted glances over to her Master. Silently she asked whether she too will bloom like this plant, or... no, she even HOPES that one day she'll be as pretty as it! Chuckling over this, Shiva strokes her dearly on the forehead, ensuring her in a soft voice that "She too will live up and become a cherry blossom, all with the warm light of the sun if she's only holding on firmly enough on this dream" Smiling at these words, Nightshade immediately starts to concentrate just like when she learned to cast magial leaves to follow a foe; and only moments later the sky opens up and the sunbeams feel a little warmer as they fell onto Master and Pokemon. Nightshade's eager to gather and photosynthesize them.

Luxi was sitting by Shiva's side and has watched everything as well - EVERYTHING. She sneezes as the sunbeams tickle her nose! Having lived down there in Mount Sentry among the orchids as a statue, this was all so new and exiting to her, what is this place Master has brougth her here?!

Vapreon meanwhile was more interested in the infamous pine needles that were covering the ground here and there and were sticking to her paws - but quickly she noticed that these feels soft and don't sting at all, ayyyeee! Wagging her mermaid tail in exitement, she begins to make a small heap out of them, shoving them together using her paws and forehead until it looks and feels like a pillow or a cradle. Then, she calls for her Master (who has finished business with the flower by then) to see and place her Egg into it. She seems pleased at this and hopes that the young one enjoys it.

During the whole time, the small red and white bird hatched from an Egg Ventus has given her was out of view, but Shiva was sure that she heard him caw a joyful greeting to wild Pokemon he met once or twice. He's free to explore the surrounding and will be called back to her when the small group is heading back to town.

Shiva's a bit sentimental to leave this place now and throws a look over to her shoulder in direction to the shrine, but she feels welcome to return here as often as she would want to. It was a warm feeling that allured a light smile from her as she and her Pokemon out start on their way back.


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Mechanics:
That was fun to write, and it counts as a Training Session for Nightshade, Luxi and Vaporeon without really training for battle. Delibird is roaming free during all this, has he found something to gift Shiva as a Present here in Celebi Park? I'm also not too sure how Luxi would really react to being out in peaceful nature when she lived down in Mount Sentry always, so I left it deliberately open and vague for you to fill in.

With Kirlia Slipper ready to sell, Shiva goes straight up to Violet Tent to hand it to Tam for agreed 400$, and will let her know that she collected more Gracidea Petals - "Only one's missing for the full flower!" Also, is the clockmaker still there and can be aproached?

Those three Pokemon gain 2XP each. And Shiva gains 1Xp for that artistic writeup.

Luxi sniffs everything in the Park, freezing into a statue whenever startled. She's still getting a handle on the sunlight most of all - that startles her so much she becomes a statue for about five minutes. But at least the Orchid makes her feel at home.

When the morning sun pours down on Cherubi, she begins glowing in response! It's not just her energy to summon the sun, either. She's completely swathed in evolutionary light! A juicy scent wafts through the air, coming from that little ball of stored energy.

As the light fades, a newborn Cherrim descends toward Shiva, a bell-like flower wrapped tightly round her. When she reaches Shiva, the Morning Sun encourages her to spread her petals wide and face her master with a big beautiful smile!

It doesn't end there. More Cherrim and Cherubi come forth from the woods of the park, dancing around Nightshade in celebration of evolution and the sun. Shiva knows if she gets to close they will scatter, all but her own Nightshade, leaving a carpet of petals where they danced. Raphael watches the skies, spreading more light and watching out for Bird Pokemon.

Delibird has found you a Petilil Egg! It needs only 5 days to hatch. No pedigree.


Yep, the Clockmaker is in the tent working on a spinning doll.