[Game Thread] Pokerole Mystery Dungeon: Primal Shadows

[Mikaruge108]

Spoiler

Karen will grab the gold bars and let Rolycoly take a unit of Delicious Rocks for a bento.

Karen patiently waits for Team Gallop to finish bickering then approaches them once they are through. "Um, you guys done?" As she gets ready to go to the next room, she slips Team Gallop 1 of the two gold bars. "Figure it'd be fair if you got part of these spoils." (how magnanimous.)

Ponyta stops arguing with Blitzle for a moment and blinks in confusion at Karen again.  Blitzle almost seems to jump on the opportunity to change the topic.



"Oh wow!  Was that hidden in that pile of rocks?  Neat!  Did you know that Gold Bars are easier to find in desert Mystery Dungeons than any other kind of location?  Maybe we'll find some more we can split later!"



"Ooh, I'd love it if we found some more Gold Bars!  There's so many cool items at Glorious Gold that we could use!"



Ponyta sighs and shakes his head.  "What am I going to do with you two...?  Alright, fine, we'll take it.  Good job, I guess.  Let's keep moving.  That weird wind waits for nobody after all."



The fire horse leads everyone to the south.  The red cliff walls almost seem to rise out of the sand much more sharply, creating narrow corridors.







The surroundings are quiet.  Very quiet.  Not a single pokemon to be heard.  Everyone looks around uneasily, the walls seeming to close in as they cast long shadows...



???

(3)(4)(1)(5)(3)(1) 1 Success



Karen's Alert:

2 Insight + 1 Survival + 1 Alert

(6)(2)(2)(6) 2 Successes (Pass!)



Rolycoly's Alert:

2 Ins + 2 Survival + 1 Alert

(5)(2)(1)(2)(2) 1 Success (Pass!)



Ponyta's Alert:

2 Ins + 2 Survival + 1 Alert

(6)(5)(4)(5)(4) 5 Successes?! (Pass!  ...and then some!)



Blitzle's Alert:

3 Ins + 2 Survival + 1 Alert

(4)(4)(2)(6)(1)(1) 2 Successes (Pass!)



Mudbray's Alert:

2 Insight + 2 Survival + 0 Alert

(4)(3)(2)(3) 1 Success (Pass!)



The silence doesn't last long, as everyone in the group begins to hear the growling of a dog pokemon.



"Grrrrrrrrrr...."



Everyone turns around to see a Growlithe, crouched low to the ground and ready to pounce.



The next thing the group knows, two more have appeared from the two passages ahead of them as well.  Except...they look different.



One of them has a mane of grey hair, covering its eyes and giving it the appearance of having a long beard.  Its tail is much floofier than the first Growlithe's and the same color as its mane of shaggy hair.  The fur covering the rest of its body is a dark shade of red, heavily contrasting with the first one's orange fur.  A single, small horn can also be seen protruding from its head.



The third Growlithe looks nothing like any Growlithe Karen has ever seen before.  But that doesn't mean she doesn't recognize it.  In fact, it actually looks like it might fit the description of a certain pokemon that Daxter has told her he's been looking for...

The Mystery Growlithe

As the three Growlithe surround the party, Ponyta isn't looking at them, but at the shadows behind them.  "Who's there?!  Show yourself!"



Karen hears a disturbingly familiar voice respond.



"Incompetent fools.  You can't even manage a simple ambush?  Well, no matter.  I'm impressed you managed to spot me, horse."



Almost appearing out of nowhere, Darkula the Vilucard steps out of the shadows and into the light, his black fur and red wings almost blending in with the surroundings.



The Lord of Darkness: In the Future - Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of T/D/S



"Well, well, well.  Look who we have here.  If it isn't the little Ralts that helped foil the plot of that wretched, greedy fox.  So, what did you think of her little surprise?  Kehehehehe..."



"Who are you?!"



"Who am I?  Kehehe...now why would I tell you such a thing, pokemon?  You are barely worth my attention.  It is only because you spotted me that I'm even speaking to you.  Well, that, and because you're traveling in the company of a certain, unique individual."



The three Growlithe all growl at Karen as Darkula says that, and they begin to walk closer, forcing Team Gallop, Karen, and Rolycoly closer together.



"Now, I was going to have my loyal dogs simply attack and remove you from the vicinity, but I do believe this presents an interesting opportunity, wouldn't you agree?  You see, the seer here has something I want.  And I am going to get it.  You will not interfere.  I will give you one chance to leave and let me continue about my business uninterrupted.  If you refuse..."



"Grrrrrr..."

"Grrrrrr..."

"Grrrrrr..."



"...then I'm afraid I will have to unleash the hounds.  Kehehehe..."



Ponyta is staring daggers at Darkula while Blitzle and Mudbrays' eyes flit between the three varied Growlithe.



"If you think we're going to be cowed by your threats, bat, you have another thing coming."



Darkula waves a dismissive paw.  "It's not you that I'm interested in.  It's the girl's answer I want to hear.  Now make your choice.  Leave, or fight."

Karen cringes at the Growlithe, but she won't be deterred, "I-I won't be intimidated by you!"

Her statement turns into a shriek!

Disarming Voice
Accuracy: Insight (2) + Contest (2) + Allure (1)= 5D6
Damage: Special (2) + STAB (1) + 2= 5D6
Notes: Sound Based, Never Fail, All foes in range
Targets: Darkula and the mystery Growlithe

Well, there's her answer, ready to go!