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

[Spiritmon]

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@Spiritmon

Flashback - Your Dreams

Darkness. Nothing but utter and complete Darkness. That is what greeted Arial as he decided into the realm of dreams. A familiar sight and experience, as he only been here just yesterday after his.....explosive run in with that precious Delta Muk. Fortunately, he didn't have a stroke in his sleep and passed slightly in the night, oh no!

Unfortunately for him, though he sooned realized his dreams where not going to be sweet as MY gaze appeared and befell his form.

"Hehehehe…...I see you've found your way back to my domain, Schrödinger. Did you find my bedside manner so pleasant the last time that you had to meet with me again? My my, how flattering!"


I let out a heartly laugh as I looked down upon the poor madman, who no doubt was sweating fervorously at his good fortune of meeting with me again! After all, I AM the most charming of the gods, hehehehe!

"Well, I'm afraid I can't entertain you this night, as I just inundated the upkeep of some other pet projects of mine, but worry not, for I have a dream for you that you'll find quite.....Insightful and enlivening. Enjoy, little jester, hehehehehehehe…….!"

With that said, I banished them from my black realm, the very last thing they saw was my glowing, amused eyes.....

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What you saw was.....perplexing, even for a Insane person such as yourself.

Sitting on a stump, was a small little girl, appearing no older than ten or eleven years of age. She was wearing what looked to be an classical and old royal purple satin dress festooned with white frills on its trim, and had a pair of pearly white slipper shoes on her feet as they dangled off into the air. Her hair was the color of pure gold, and was in twin tails tied up with Red/Dark Purple Inside them Bead Scrunchies. She had rich, warm brown eyes that stared at an a journel she was currently doodling in, her skin was smooth, unblemished, and slightly tanned, and her nails painted purple.

Overall, this little girl appeared to be slightly anachronistic, but normal otherwise.

What ruined this was that her ENTIRE surrounding seemed like they were utterly DESTORYED, yet she was completely and utterly unharmed, and in fact looked rather radiantly happy as they scribbled something or another in that book of theirs. The large sniper rifle that hung on their back also didn't help make this image seem any less bizaare:




In fact.....the more you look at it, the more its seemed.....familiar to you, somehow. The color, the design, and that faint aura you could FEEL from it....it all just seemed to tickle you broken brain at how ODD yet NORMAL and KNOWN to you.....

When the little girl jolted up to stare at YOU, and you suddenly found the sniper rifle being pointed straight at YOU, you realized just WHAT you were staring at, as you read the OTHER golden inscription that was hidden to you before:

Cursed Arm Name: Miss Die For Me! Owner: Alice Marigold, Target: You

Uh oh.

Just when you though you'd be getting a sniper facial from the now extremely dangerous girl, she suddenly perked up and gave you a charming, perky, and extremely exuberant smile, putting away her CA faster than you could comprehend as she waved at you.

"A Cursed Arm Wielder! Hello~! Its been soooooo long since I've meet with another one!  I'm so happy to see you, yay!!!'

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"….Ooooooh, and you have T.P.K with you too. *Looks sad for a moment, before going right back to happy like nothing happened* Hopefully my child Juliet found her crush before you killed her, or had lots of fun with it if she didn't! My gift to her wouldn't mean much of anything otherwise, te he~!"

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"Hmm.....since you own T.P.K., I guess that make you my child now! Goody~!! Momma Alice gonna to pay you a visit to see how your doing REALLY soon, so don't fret! I'll even bring some more toys and gifts for you to play with! Maybe a stuffed kitty cat, or some Moo Moo Milk? 'Cause with a name like Schrödinger, you must LOVE kitty cats! Meow meow~!"

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"Te he....I'll find something nice for you and your.....friend? Yes yes, you DO have a friend, and THEY have a Cursed Arm TOO! I can FEEL it, and it feels so WONDERFUL~!!! Ahahahaha! Another child for me to dote on, horray! Shopping for them is gonna be difficult, but I'll find the right present for them! Two new, special children of mine....oh, I'm sososo HAPPY."

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"Weeeeeeell, I'd like to talk to you all night, but you need to get your rest minster, or otherwise you won't grow up to be big and strong someday! Staying up is a big no no I learned from my Momma, so I have to make sure you learn it too! Good night, my child! I'll see you and your friend soon, te he~!"

At that point the girl named Alice reached forward with tender, MAD affection in their eyes and smile, and you then blacked out.

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Flashback End.

You suddenly remember this dream as the Evening rolls around, as until now it had been repressed due to how.....disturbing it was.

Oh dear. 


Another Cursed Arm user, one that was interested in boy you AND your boss.

A little girl too, at that!

What the bleeding hell?!






























 

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With Riza company and with the Beedrill on hands Arial spoke again. "Thank you for bringing the Beedrill Riza! And...sorry about make you change the focus on your mission to get the Bug/Steel Pokemon. It was a emergency on the moment. There was any problem on the mission? In the track of the Bug/Steel pokemon? (You say you would roll a dice to see if Reiner find something) And any problem when you go to the hive of Beedrills?"

"Also there still a chance to return the track of that Bug/Steel Pokemon Riza? We soon gonna go to the Nuclear Factory and would be very much important to you not go unprotect. If you this would help, I would go with you for better find with you. Two heads is better than one as they say."

For the record, Riza seemed a bit more.....nervous and timid around Arial upon returning to his side (presumably in a hidden away enough local) with the GTH B. in Pokeball, no doubt due to lingering feelings from her.....slight panic and promptness to start her given task last night. The reformed Vampire was quick to warm right back up to you after your kind thanks and concern, with her smiling shyly at you and blushing ever so slightly. Which, given she was wearing her cloak and cowl, was something you could only infer based on her more relaxed body language and what you know of her.

She didn't mind being pulled from her mission, ESPECIALLY if it was for something else important that needed to be done for Arial and The Darkness. She placed a great deal of value and trust in you after all the care and affection you've gave her (which she's still trying to fully wrap her head around...), while she DIDN'T want to cross ever again (nonononoNO!) so changing plans wasn't a bother. Plus, they were YOUR plans to begin with, so any alterations in them by you were perfectly okay in her buzzing books!

Your next few questions were meet with several negatory shakes of her head. No Bug/Steel types were found, she had no problems in the GTH Hive (In fact, her gestures where more chipper/upbeat their mention), and your help wasn't necessary in her finding a new bugaboo for her team. However, she DID nod confirm she could resume her search for a Bug/Steel type right away, but was.....apprehensive about letting you go explore/raid the NRF by yourself. The Bug Lady very well knew the dangerous of all things green and glowing, and the though of you confronting those Corrupted Nucmons without her by your side.....it discomforted and worried her greatly.

Flashback!

With great shock, Arial try to hold himself after such memory. He put one hand on the wall. He grab Tobias and hold for a second. "In the name of the Son of Darkness Actan." Say Arial trying to process that vision. "Another Cursed Arm User. One with a Sniper. And that girl...who is she? 

He try to clean his face with sweat he is having. "This is bad. Reaaaaallly bad. I must talk with Reiner and Mew the more quick way possible. Mew might now what kind of power that, "Miss Die For Me" is really capable."

Flashback End!

Arial try to put her worries aside. He put one hand on her shoulder, and try to give some words of comfort. "Dont worry about me Riza. I have some good protection against Nucmons just in case. My clothes is made against radioactivity in that place and have some items to protect my pokemon. I also have 2 Steel type pokemon with me and one Nuclear Queen. I have some good protection against those problems. I am worried about you Riza. As much your bugs have resistance against Nuclear, there is something in that place very much dangerous. I..." Arial blush a little. "I cant handle see you go there and your pokemons got hurt because of me. Even if we know each other just for a time, I worry about you. And you have only five or four pokemon with you. You have a extra pair of hands is important."

Arial then looks in the eyes of Riza. "But if is important to come, then you can go with me. But please, have all the security on the world okay? We not certain what more is inside in that Factory. Can I count with you Riz?"

[Lord Windos]

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...*sigh*...could do without the little tricks, but I suppose it's for the best right now, though.  Gotta be discrete and all that.

"Need to purchase a few items real quick before ya take off.  One King's Rock (5500), one Destiny Knot (5500), one Razor Fang (5000), two Ranc Berries (1200).  And a Sitrus Berry (500).  (Total Spent: 17700)"  Another 'wild spending spree'!  And Reiner's just barely above 20k again, which is good.

Once all that's done...

"Thank you for your help, Merchant.  Until we next meet."

Off to talk to Lindworm!

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So let's get the greetings outta the way first.

"Glad to see ya made it, Lindworm.  Was a little worried after I saw ya disappeared yesterday."

The Merchant seemed to take a small amount of amusement out of your discomfort/irritation at sudden warping you to their side, but once you showed the Poke they were all business, and swiftly handed you all the Items you requested in exchange for $17700 Poke after pulling them out of their cloak from.....somewhere. It costed a boatload, but you got everything you wanted and then some!

When you offered your thanks to them, the enigmatic businessperson let out *Sigh* and waved you off as they turned and melted back into the darkness of the alleyways.

"What I did ain't something I'm proud of, so no need to thank me. Old Pixie Sticks sure won't, I know that much. Just.....take better care of her so that I won't have to, alright? See ya around, Reiner, and good luck with everything - your gonna need it and then some...."

Subsequently, you found yourself right back outside the A.V. the moment they left/said their parting words, feeling the woozy sensation all over again. Urrgh…

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Your fellow exile and Weavile - who were both seemingly in 'communication' with one another (Charades for the black cat, while the man tried to figure them out) - both turned towards you as the greeting was made, with your partner pawing over to your side and offering you a cool smirk in return. Lindworm, meanwhile, looked greatly relieved and ever so slightly worried to see you, as he walked over and offered you a bow.

"I too am greatly relieved you are fine, Reiner. Sorry for disappearing like that, but I had to make myself discrete after hearing word of Clair arriving, least she......cause a commotion at my presence. That, and if you were captured by her, I needed to be....unforeseen so that I could attempt to free you at the first possible chance, or fail trying. You were already condemned to a cruel fate once before, and I would not let you suffer it again, but now....now I can rest easier knowing you are okay."

[Dragonstrike]

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Your fellow exile and Weavile - who were both seemingly in 'communication' with one another (Charades for the black cat, while the man tried to figure them out) - both turned towards you as the greeting was made, with your partner pawing over to your side and offering you a cool smirk in return. Lindworm, meanwhile, looked greatly relieved and ever so slightly worried to see you, as he walked over and offered you a bow.

"I too am greatly relieved you are fine, Reiner. Sorry for disappearing like that, but I had to make myself discrete after hearing word of Clair arriving, least she......cause a commotion at my presence. That, and if you were captured by her, I needed to be....unforeseen so that I could attempt to free you at the first possible chance, or fail trying. You were already condemned to a cruel fate once before, and I would not let you suffer it again, but now....now I can rest easier knowing you are okay."

"Thank you, Weavile."

Reiner gives Lindworm a small bow back and nods along as Lindworm speaks.

"Can't blame ya for hiding.  She caused enough of a commotion just by showing up.  Appreciate the extra thought as well."

Reiner indicates the A.V.'s entrance.  "What say we take this inside then, shall we?  It'll be quieter in there."

[Lord Windos]

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"Thank you, Weavile."

Reiner gives Lindworm a small bow back and nods along as Lindworm speaks.

"Can't blame ya for hiding.  She caused enough of a commotion just by showing up.  Appreciate the extra thought as well."

Reiner indicates the A.V.'s entrance.  "What say we take this inside then, shall we?  It'll be quieter in there."

Your partner in crime gives you a smart salute, and takes his place behind and in your shadows.

The Blackthorn renegade closed his eyes and let out a low *Sigh* , looking chagrined at taking discretion over valor in your case, but handling it with as much grace and humility as possible. Which, from a formor Dragon Tamer/Acolyte , was impressive.

"I should have stood with you and helped.....better pacify Clair's infamous Outraging temper, but I was too much of a coward to face your cousin head on. Next time, I won't be so hesitate to aid you, should and when we join forces someday. (…) *Nods* Yes, let's."

A moment later, the both of you are in the lobby of the A.V. , a place a silent as the grave and, with the Lucario in tuxes and carrying AK-47s, just as intimidating. This was not lost on Lindworm, who took one look at the security elements before looking back at you with a slightly stoic, slightly concern/perplexed expression.

".....Are those Lucario carrying guns, Reiner?"

[Dragonstrike]

A moment later, the both of you are in the lobby of the A.V. , a place a silent as the grave and, with the Lucario in tuxes and carrying AK-47s, just as intimidating. This was not lost on Lindworm, who took one look at the security elements before looking back at you with a slightly stoic, slightly concern/perplexed expression.

".....Are those Lucario carrying guns, Reiner?"

A very calm, even response follows.  "Yes.  Yes they are.  And we're guests, so we don't have to worry about them so long as there's no trouble.  Oh, and there's also a talking Mr. Mime for a butler.  Great guy, too.  Only the best security and service here at the Aurum Vexilium."

Reiner flicks out that key card and heads for the elevator, indicating that Lindworm should follow.

[Lord Windos]

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A very calm, even response follows.  "Yes.  Yes they are.  And we're guests, so we don't have to worry about them so long as there's no trouble.  Oh, and there's also a talking Mr. Mime for a butler.  Great guy, too.  Only the best security and service here at the Aurum Vexilium."

Reiner flicks out that key card and heads for the elevator, indicating that Lindworm should follow.

"....Very well, Reiner."

Lindworm went quiet after that remark, and followed closely behind you as you entered the elevator and where transported to your suite. He seemed to understand how ritzy that the A.V. is at that point and how severely it took care of its guest in anyway possible it can afford (and maybe even THEN some), and was....unnerved by it all. In fact, you could feel his wonder, confusion, and tension slowly seeping out of him at these glimpses in your new life developments. His thoughts on all these new life developments of yours remain a mystery, but you reasonably guess all of it has certainly taken him off guard!

When you got of the elevator, Mr. Mime was already waiting for you, giving you a bow as he informed you of what went on in your absence.

"Good Evening, Mr. Arendse and Mr. Dragoon . *Turns to face Lindworm* Welcome to the Aurum Vexillium, sir. As a guest of Mr. Arendse, you will be afforded only the best in service and comforts, so I do hope you enjoy your stay with us. *Turns towards you* Nobody has called you since you were out this Morning, and the young miss has awaken and is currently in her room drawing and enjoying an early dinner. Speaking of which, would you like a meal prepared for yourself and Mr. Dragoon at this time, sirs?"

Your fellow exile could only stare in silent wonder at being addressed by a talking Pokémon, before closing his eys and minutely shaking his head to dispel those feelings and regain his calm. Just another overly fancy/expensive service of the A.V. …

[Dragonstrike]

When you got of the elevator, Mr. Mime was already waiting for you, giving you a bow as he informed you of what went on in your absence.

"Good Evening, Mr. Arendse and Mr. Dragoon . *Turns to face Lindworm* Welcome to the Aurum Vexillium, sir. As a guest of Mr. Arendse, you will be afforded only the best in service and comforts, so I do hope you enjoy your stay with us. *Turns towards you* Nobody has called you since you were out this Morning, and the young miss has awaken and is currently in her room drawing and enjoying an early dinner. Speaking of which, would you like a meal prepared for yourself and Mr. Dragoon at this time, sirs?"

Your fellow exile could only stare in silent wonder at being addressed by a talking Pokémon, before closing his eys and minutely shaking his head to dispel those feelings and regain his calm. Just another overly fancy/expensive service of the A.V. …

"Thank you, Mr. Mime.  Yes, a meal before we head back out for the evening would be good.  Got any requests, Lindworm?"

[Lord Windos]

"Thank you, Mr. Mime.  Yes, a meal before we head back out for the evening would be good.  Got any requests, Lindworm?"

"......Brisket and Stewed Potatoes, if its available Mr. Mime."

The psychic bulter already had a pad and pen in hand as he wrote down Lindworm's quiet order, before he turned to you.

"And you, sir? Or will you be having the same as Mr. Dragoon?"

[Dragonstrike]

"......Brisket and Stewed Potatoes, if its available Mr. Mime."

The psychic bulter already had a pad and pen in hand as he wrote down Lindworm's quiet order, before he turned to you.

"And you, sir? Or will you be having the same as Mr. Dragoon?"

"Yes, the same will do just fine.  Lindworm and I have some things to discuss, so we'll be heading to a private room.  If you could bring it to us there, that would be great."

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In said private room...

"Well, I'm sure you have some questions, Lindworm.  Ask away."

[Lord Windos]

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In said private room...

"Well, I'm sure you have some questions, Lindworm.  Ask away."

After both your orders are taken, Mr. Mime escorted you both to the deceased Archie Sterling's office you held a discussion with Mew a couple nights prior. Once seated, Lindworm took his time pondering over the topics he wished to broach with you, until he finally spoke up in that calm and polite tones of his.

"The messenger sent to me stated that not only you requested aid my aid, but wished to render it to me as well. I tried to inquire further as to why you desired both of these of me, but she declined and deferred answering to you. Now that we are together, I would like some light shed on those questions of mine, before I deliberate and make any judgement."

He paused for a few seconds after saying that, before continuing in a fainting questioning/curious tone.

"....How exactly did you come to own holdings in this.....hotel. I mean no offense when I say this, but.....all of.....this *waves a hand over all the finery and wealth surrounding you* would be well out of your reach, even with your......flexible means of making a living."