[Game Thread] Pokerole: Mount Coronet Mystery

[Dragonstrike]

To Randolph Only

My apologies, Randolph, but I'm afraid that even if I were to provide you with the knowledge of how to create such metals, it would do you little good. Humans have long lacked the techniques and tools to forge such magical alloys. However, should you ever meet one of the three Brothers of Metal, you may be able to rediscover those lost techniques, some utilized by Creshirean Kings of Old.

Books, however, I can gladly give you information on. I would suggest reading Where Lightning Strikes by Indy Jonas. You may find the contents interesting. You can find a copy of it at the small library in Snowpoint City.

Ancient Legends: Lake Cavern (remastered by Zame) - Pokemon D/P/Pt

It may be a liberal interpretation in these modern times, Randolph, but that is what all flutes made by the ancient Sinnoh natives used to look like a long, long time ago, believe it or not.

Uxie takes the flute and examines it veeeerrrry carefully, turning it around and around in their hands, checking every single inch of it.

Hmmmm...it is as I feared...I couldn't tell for sure while I was trapped, but this is definitely the Azure Flute. We weren't the only things our captor wanted to make sure remained sealed away, apparently...

Uxie then hands the flute back to Randolph.

Keep it safe. That flute is an incredibly valuable and powerful relic.

Mesprit then interrupts the conversation, and the Lake Trio begin discussing the recent events.

What's that old thing doing here, though? Don't tell me...

Yes, I suspect our captor does not want Arceus to intervene.

Someone with plans so grand that Arceus might need to intervene? Are you sure about that, Uxie?

You noticed that Dialga's symbol on the Mystri Stage has dimmed recently, yes? Something must have happened at Spear Pillar. Our captor must have wanted to keep us from interfering with their plans as well.

So we actually do have to make a Red Chain? Really? I was just joking when I was saying that previously!

I suspect as much, yes. Weakened as we are from being trapped here for 6 months, 2 weeks, 3 days, 5 hours, 54 minutes, and 43 seconds, though, I am not sure how effective it might be...

Well, we have to do SOMETHING. Even if it isn't fully powered, a Red Chain should have some kind of effect, right?

Yes, but only if the creature it is trying to contain is also weakened sufficiently for the Red Chain to bind them. The problem would be weakening them, as I don't think we're powerful enough in our current state to fight a member of the Creation Trio...

What about these trainers who rescued us, though? They seem like they're rather special and skilled!

Well, they did manage to get past the Abomasnow that were apparently guarding this place's entrance. Maybe they could handle it?

Perhaps. But it would certainly be unlike anything they've faced before...

With the Red Chain, though, they could totally do it! Right?

It would definitely solve the issue of being unable to fight Dialga ourselves.

Yes, but that is assuming they could fight them on even footing...as they are now, Dialga would likely still vastly overpower them if it does indeed come to a fight...

The tapping of a cane can be heard, interrupting the conversation. "Pardon me for interrupting, but I and another visitor would very much like to know what is going on here as well."

Everyone turns to see that Gene is now standing in the doorway, and standing next to him is...

Spoiler

"Well, I certainly didn't expect to see all of you guys here. Long time no see!" (remember when I said this dungeon was optional? ;P )

Sinnoh Champ Lucas: Lucas - Pokemon D/P/Pt

Lucas!
Lucas!
Lucas!

The Lake Trio all immediately fly over to the Sinnoh Champ and circle around him excitedly, their conversation now interrupted. Lucas can't help but smile as he takes a head count of everyone in the room.

"Haha! Good to see you guys too! And you guys as well! Randolph, Karen, and Kogeki, right? And who's that you've brought with you?"

"I say, this is certainly a surprise! The Lake Trio, a face they're familiar with, and a ragtag group of heroes have all gathered at the Mystri Stage! Ohhohoho, my, what an interesting day this is turning out to be..."