[Game] Lord Windos' PokeRole Adventure: Celadon City Vandel

[Lord Windos]

With Emily:

"...Alright, mister. I don't usually act this ugly and hatful, but Archie...*Sniff* I got all of those nasty feelings out now, though, so you don't have to worry about me throwing a temper tantrum again. But...I don't think you'll ever be as bad as him , mister. You were nice enough to help me out so much, bring me back to life after I died, get revenge for the both of us....and still was kind enough to fulfill his dying wish. I don't know what you really do , or if you have done bad things like Archie .... but I don't care. You'll always be my hero, mister, and don't you forget that!"

With the Merchant:

The Merchant spends a few minutes trying to wrap their head around what the fuck you just did , before they press a hand against their face as they muttered to themselves, shaking their head at the antics you got up to. "Well, I guess I can cancel that embalming order, since he's now cremated and his Ninetales is....alive now. I expected you to torture the bastard to death, and yet you somehow even exceed that expectation of mine by bring back his misses this way. Bah, no matter. Its not like he can ask for a refund now, and that he didn't get his money's worth for everything he got coming to him, in more ways than one! If you promised him that you would take care of his Ninetale, no matter what happens, then that is between you and him, so eh, I don't care too much. No offense to you or Kyubi, of course. I don't interfere in other business transaction not my own; its simply unproffesional, you know! "

At you request of clothing and inquiry as to whether another Pokeball would work on her, the merchant shrugged their shoulders, before they withdrew a Pokeball and lobbed it at the Kitsune! They went in it in a flash, and was automatically captured in an instant! You looked at them surprised, but they hold their hand out to you as they watch the ball for a few seconds....before it suddenly started to crackle and smoke itself! Soon, Kyubi was expelled from the busted Pokeball , landing on her rear as she let out a cry of  "Oooowie!" as the new Pokeball noisily self destructed behind her. "Welp, that answers your question right there, Reiner. If a re-designed Master Ball can't capture and keep her within it, nothing can! As for the cloths , I have a couple of fancy dresses I raided from her former master's place, so let me go fetch one of them for you," they casually said, not batting an eye at the suspect look you were giving them for their unannounced action.

Lilith turned around towards the door and snapped their fingers, signaling to the two guards to come in and start clearing out and cleaning up the place. They then left you presence for the moment to get Kyubi her new clothing, with the Kitsune in question quite confused by what was said, saying "Wait, my former master was a bad person, and they were punished for it? That doesn't seem right somehow, but at the same time it does...I don't understand....*Whimper*" to theirselves and you. After the guards had cleared about half the table and packed that stuff away (And swept up what was left of Archie Sterling), the Merchant returned with a long, flowing white dress, and handed it over to you. "There, something pretty for your new girlfriend to wear! Don't know why she needs it, since her fur does a pretty good job keeping her warm and covered up, but who am I to question the customer? Now, are you about ready to head out, or is there anything else you need me to do?" they said, crossing their arms as they quietly chuckled to themselves about how strange this whole situation was. Ah well, at least clean up isn't a bloody tedious mess this time, hehehehehe!

[Dragonstrike]

Emily:

Reiner's mood lightens a little.  "I hope I'm not as bad as he had been.  I've done some pretty terrible things, including what happened just now, but thank you for believing in me regardless of seeing this side of me.  Now then, let's get out of this grim place.  I don't really want to be here too much longer."

Merchant:

Reiner can only stare for a moment.  A redesigned...Master Ball...wow, she really IS good, if she can get her hands on one of those before its development was even completed...Giovanni was very, very interested in that project, but didn't even want to make a move towards it until the development was finished...

He snaps out of the semi-stupor when Lilith leaves to get the dress and brings in the cleanup crew.  Mostly because of Kyubi's confusion over the situation.  "Kyubi...he was a decent man in many ways, but he made some pretty terrible decisions as well.  Just like with the rest of the situation, I'll explain in more detail later.  I promise it won't be a long wait, okay?  We just have to figure out how to get you out of here without drawing too much attention...or maybe by misdirecting it?  Hmmm...Kyubi, do you know Hypnosis?  That might be the answer we need, even if it is a little unwieldy at times..."

And upon Lilith's return, "Almost ready to head out.  First off, got another snake skin (2500) for ya.  And need to get a couple of items with that money as well.  4 Super Potions (1400), 1 Potion (100), 2 Pokeballs (400), and 1 Great Ball (600) oughta do the trick for now." (Net gain of nothin' but items if I did my math correctly)

[Lord Windos]

Emily:

"No problem, mister! Let's get out of here and tell my parent the good new, and get ready to meet up with Mina! Hopefully she'll like all the art I have done....and doesn't mind the dried blood. It doesn't bother me, but I don't know how squimish is..."

Merchant:

The kitsune looked a little worried and saddened by both what you did and DIDN'T say with that comment on her former master, but she let it go for the time being and nodded her head. Upon bringing up the move Hypnosis, Kyubi looked at you curiously, before they hesitantly began to speak about the subject. "Master, I don't think I recall that move, or think that it works that way, but I can certainly try for you! Here I go! Hrrrrrrmmmm.......Ninetales!"

*Poof!* A cloud of white smoke totally obscured your vision of Kyubi for just a moment, before it cleared away, revealing her once more in yet another from. Instead of looking like a science/magic experiment gone wrong/right , the Ninetales? now looked more or less completely human now! Sure, her eyes were still red (Irises), her hands and feet still possessed black claws, and her colorful head of hair reflected her origins, but besides those features she looked like a stunningly beautiful woman in her early twenties! Problem is, since she wasn't wearing any clothing prior to the transformation....yeah. Well, she knows Hypnosis, but not the typical kind! True Hypnosis revealed!

Blinking her eyes a bit at the fanfare caused by True Hypnosis, she tilted her head and had a small frown on her face, looking a bit concerned at the unexpected reaction of her move. "Did it...did it work, master? I feel my power being drawn to use Hypnosis, but I can't tell if anything has changed or not since I never tried this before.....Hopefully I didn't screw this up like Ember..." The Merchant choose that exact moment to come back with the dress, to one good look at Kyubi's newest form, before they completely ignored it. Its not like its the strangest thing they have seen before, nor that unexpected to be honest. She did resemble a Kitsune from Tohjo legends, after all! Kyubi spot the beautiful dress and let out a happy *Bark!* at it, before quickly taking it off your hands and doning it by themselves with surprising grace and skill. Apparently muscle memory and instinct were not lost upon death, so you don't have to dress now, thank Arceas! Now fully clothed, she looked like a runway model, and even more out of place in this grimy, dank building.

Upon being offered the snake skin and asked for it to be exchanged for the mentioned items, they happily took it off your hands and conduct the item trade. She then noticed the ring in your hand, and gave it appraising look at it, before they asked. "You selling that ring, Reiner? Can't offer you a set price right now, but it looks to be worth a lot of Poke once I get it expected? Aside from that, you ready to go now? Cleaners need to scour the room of DNA/trace evidence, and I don't think you want to stick around to see that process!"

[Dragonstrike]

Blinking her eyes a bit at the fanfare caused by True Hypnosis, she tilted her head and had a small frown on her face, looking a bit concerned at the unexpected reaction of her move. "Did it...did it work, master? I feel my power being drawn to use Hypnosis, but I can't tell if anything has changed or not since I never tried this before.....Hopefully I didn't screw this up like Ember..." The Merchant choose that exact moment to come back with the dress, to one good look at Kyubi's newest form, before they completely ignored it. Its not like its the strangest thing they have seen before, nor that unexpected to be honest. She did resemble a Kitsune from Tohjo legends, after all! Kyubi spot the beautiful dress and let out a happy *Bark!* at it, before quickly taking it off your hands and doning it by themselves with surprising grace and skill. Apparently muscle memory and instinct were not lost upon death, so you don't have to dress now, thank Arceas! Now fully clothed, she looked like a runway model, and even more out of place in this grimy, dank building.

Upon being offered the snake skin and asked for it to be exchanged for the mentioned items, they happily took it off your hands and conduct the item trade. She then noticed the ring in your hand, and gave it appraising look at it, before they asked. "You selling that ring, Reiner? Can't offer you a set price right now, but it looks to be worth a lot of Poke once I get it expected? Aside from that, you ready to go now? Cleaners need to scour the room of DNA/trace evidence, and I don't think you want to stick around to see that process!"

Reiner is pretty quick to avert his gaze until the dress arrives.  "Yup, I think that'll do the trick.  Guess you picked up a trick or two from your brush with death.  That's not how Hypnosis usually works, but it does exactly what we need it to regardless.  You're probably going to have to use that move often, so I'd get used to it if I were you."

When asked about the ring, Reiner hesitates.  Hmmm...

"No, I think I'll hold on to it for now.  Not like I'm strapped for cash currently, anyways."

He turns around to look at everyone else.  "Alright, everyone ready to go and put this mess behind us for the time being?"  When Kingdra and Yang nod, Reiner recalls them to their pokeballs.  Time to get the heck out of here and see what trouble Arial has probably been getting himself into trying to tame that Xenoqueen...

[Lord Windos]

Kyubi expression turn cheerful and exuberate that Hypnosis worked even better than expectant, and walked over and enveloped you in a great big hug! You still feel her fur and the natural warmth that was emenating from her as she lifted you slighty off the ground during the embrace, and realize that while the move perfectly obscured her true form from sight and sound, it doesn't account for tactile senses such as touch or smell. "Yay, I didn't mess up this time on a move! I may not hardly remember anything, but I still am a powerful Ninetales despite everything that happen! Hypnosis feels MUCH different than I expected, but I'll keep on using it until you say so, master! Niiinee...."

Bemused by the sight of you being cuddled by a former enemy, the Merchant let out a chackle as they shook their head, before they commented on your decision. "Ah well, if you ever change your mind, you know where to find me! Just in case, though, here is my number, just in case you need to get in touch with me right away, or need a special or emergency delievery of items! I usually don't give it out to just anyone, but you've brought me so much money from purchases, items, jobs, and information that its more than worth keeping you on speed dial! Might not always get there right away, but I'll try! Now that is settled, let's get out of here Reiner, before the Cleaners want to decontaminate us as well, those fussy blighters!" Lilith then promptly pivoted to the direction and the door, and marched right on out!

Emily, Yang, and Kingdra are more than happy to get out of this bleak place, so they quickly followed right after them! Kyubi, not want either you or her left behind, rushed on out to keep up with the crowd.....while they carried you along for the ride, fully lifting you up and off the ground and putting you in a Bridal Carry along the way (Or would it be Groom Carry in this instance?). Well, if this isn't akward...

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You eventually arrive back to the spot where you left Arial and Gasper, only to find them missing! Darn it, they must have wandered off somewhere while they left you behind....or had they (Flashback to this later!)

Regardless of what really happen, you bid the Merchant farewell for now (Kyubi finally put you down once you arrived here), and exit into the city proprer. The disguised kitsune was somewhat intrigued and curious about the Celadon City and the hustle, bustle, and fun of the Flower Festival, but she stuck close to your side, not wanting to get lost in the crowds or do something she would regret...and so would you too.

Encounters:

Oh boy, something BIG has happened, as the crowds seem to be particularly chaotic panic from what you can tell!

-Both Police Encounters are gone

-Officer Angelica looks rather worried something, and when she sees you begins to franctically wave in your direction!

-Joey is missing as well....

-The Tamayaki Stand has abruptly closed for the day, but the independent sales people and Survival King is still open, but the former have some nasty Pokémon out (You can't tell exactly what they are), and the later is openly carrying a Shotgun while warily looking at people in the crowd behind his stand

-....There's a couple of bodies strewn around, beaten and their heads pulped...

Oh dear.

[Dragonstrike]

Reiner immediately walks over to Angelica.  "Officer, what the heck happened here?"

[Lord Windos]

Reiner immediately walks over to Angelica.  "Officer, what the heck happened here?"

Your loyal minon looks extremely relieved that your on the scene once more, and she wastes no time explaining the situation to you. "Sir....I don't really know how to say what happened. Everything was peaceful and happy here while you were conducting your business, but then a purple hair couple and their little girl just wandered into the central area, and thing went very very wrong, very very fast! At first, everything was normal as they were just walking around, taking in the sights and politely chatting with others, and even buying some stuff from the Survival King's Stand. Then another couple bumpt into the on accident, and while at first both group were politely sorting that mishap out....the other couple said something they didn't like. "

"They immediantly summoned their Pokémon - A Garvedour and a Gallade - and viscously attacked the two, their child giggling as the other couple was brutally beaten within an inch of their life! But...but that is not even the worst part. Once the other couple was knocked out and splayed on the ground, the girl walks over to cave their heads in with the Climbing Pick they bought, while the purple hair freaks smiled and applauded her! Another kid....I think their name was Joey, rushed in to try and stop them from brutalizing the bodies and stop them, but their Garvedour put him to sleep instantly. That deranged family seemed very willing to kill him as well, when their child stopped them and pointed at him excitedly. I think I heard the little girl shout that 'He's the boy I want to be my darling!' while holding them in their arms. The parents stopped trying to murder Joey in an instant, and they...they shared a literally bloody group hug, before Wormwood and Samael arrived on the scene and forced the family to flee towards the direction of the nearby park, taking the boy with them! "

"Both my fellow officers went off after them in pursuit, but I'm not sure they can handle them by their selves...I can't go assist them, since there has to be a Police Officer in the area to keep the crowds from mobbing in panic, and await further dispatch. That...and I had to inform you of this event myself, sir. This is your city, and what happens in it affect you as well, so you had to be informed about what happened! What are you orders as to handle this situation, sir?"

Kyubi was extremely unnerved by the presence of death and your Police Officer's story, letting out a whimper at how savagely that other couple was slaughter her. It...it struck a cord in her, and she couldn't help but wonder if it could happen with you and her, before she shivered and banished the thought from her mind. Mew quickly began to usher Emily back to the Pokémon Center, pinging you with the message: "Darn it, and just after we finished up with Archie too.... I think both of us agree that Emily should not be out and about while that couple is still at large, so I'm going to escort them to our room at the Center. I'll keep them safe until that psycho family is detained or decimated, and update you if anything happens! Until then, stay safe Reiner!"

New Encounter:

Purple Haired Couple
Cap: 2 (3 if you count Angelica)
Bid: None
Difficulty: Hard
Reward: Unknown at this time.
Note: I think you have a pretty good idea who these two are...

[Spiritmon]

Unwknoing to Reiner Arial, Sekmet and Gaspar was hiding in another part of the valley. They see everything. Then Arial whisp to Sekmet and Gaspar.

"Counting in 3 you do what we match okay?"

Sekmet nod his head and prepare herself. Gaspar just sight in exasperation. His master REALLY going to do that?

"One. Two. Three. NOW!"

Then Sekmet run in the direction of Reiner and jump.

[Lord Windos]

Unwknoing to Reiner Arial, Sekmet and Gaspar was hiding in another part of the valley. They see everything. Then Arial whisp to Sekmet and Gaspar.

"Counting in 3 you do what we match okay?"

Sekmet nod his head and prepare herself. Gaspar just sight in exasperation. His master REALLY going to do that?

"One. Two. Three. NOW!"

Then Sekmet run in the direction of Reiner and jump.

Prankster's Ambush: Insight (*3) + Knowledge (4) + Perform (1) + Surprise (1)= 9D6
(5)(5)(6)(1)(6)(6)(3)(6)(3) 6 Success
Reiner's Reaction: Insight (2) + Knowledge (2) + Alert (2) = 6D6
(5)(6)(5)(2)(5)(2)
Kyubi's Reaction
(4)(5)(6)(6)(4)(4) 6 Success
Merchant's Reaction: Insight (5) + Knowledge (5) + Alert (5) = 15D6
(3)(1)(4)(4)(2)(4)(5)(1)(3)(4)(4)(6)(3)(3)(6) 8 Success

Reiner is completely taken off guard by your sudden ambush, leaving completely vulnerable to whatever else you have planned to terrify them! If his personal time with Archie didn't unnerve him, a Xenoqueen pouncing on him certainly does the trick!



 Unfortunately for Arial, though, Kyubi and the Merchant were not shocked into inaction by your sneaky maneuver, and each of them acted in their own unique ways!

Lilith, not one to take ANY threat lightly, least of all the queen of all things radioactive and nuclear, instantly appeared in front of Sekmet, landing two savage blows onto her vulnerable body!

Double Hit
Accuracy: DEX (5) + Fight (5) + Brawl (5) - 1 Accuracy - 2/3 Actions = 12D6/11D6 Dice
(6)(2)(5)(5)(6)(2)(5)(2)(3)(4)(4)(4) Omph, right in the thorax! Critical Hit.
Damage: STR (5) + 1 + Crit (2) + SE - Vitality (3) = 5D6 + 1 Damage
(5)(5)(5)(5)(6) Sekmet takes 6 Damage; 5/11 HP , - 2 Pain

Double Hit 2
(5)(6)(6)(2)(2)(1)(5)(4)(6)(2)(1) Double whammy, double Critical Hit!
(1)(5)(4)(1)(5) Sekmet takes 3 Damage; 2/11 HP

The kitsune herself dropped their disguise completely as she let out a terrifying growl at the atomic abomination of yours, before they take a deep, DEEP breath, before letting it out in a flood of white hot firey destruction!

Heat Wave
Accuracy: DEX (3) + Fight (4) + Channel (2) + 2 Accuracy - 1 Accuracy= 10D6
(4)(1)(5)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(5)(1) The blaze is savage and intense! Critical Hit to you, Gasper, and Sektmet!
Damage (All): STR (*4) + 3 + STAB + Crit (2) + SE (For Sekmet) - Vitality (3) = 7D6 Damage for all, + 1 for Sekmet
(1)(1)(4)(5)(6)(2)(4) Sekmet is laided low by the blast of heat, and is instantly knocked out!
(4)(6)(2)(5)(6)(5)(1) Gasper takes 5 Damage; 3/8 HP , - 2 Pain
(6)(4)(4)(5)(6)(5)(5) You (Arial) take 7 Damage; 1/8 HP , 3 Pain!
Burn: (5) , (3) , (6) You (Arial) are Burned! - 1 STR

Burn Damage:
(3)(3) You (Arial) are knocked out by your painful burn!

By the time the Surprise Round is over, both you and Sekmet are completely out cold from the Merchant's and Kyubi fierce counter attack, with Gasper having a panic attack, transforming into a sign that says 'We surrender, it was only supposed to be a joke!' . You are also slowly burning to death right now, but hopefully Reiner will have Kingdra put you out before then. Hopefully...

[Lord Windos]

Flashback!

Not a wise move when Reiner was already a little on edge with good reason.

Rhyxemplar is pretty quick to show up and put himself between Reiner and the charging nuclear monstrosity.

(Nope, you failed on the reaction roll, and Rhyxemplar wasn't out anyway, so you can't summon them to shield you! Not that it matters at this point, though, hehehehe!)