[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

At some point before Nathan can collect Gallade, Nathan experiences another of the weird lurches. In the lurch, he sees a vision of his Kirlia (pre-Gallade and possible pre-Neverstone), who is having a vision of him. The Skull Ruins are at Nathan's back. Kirlia sees Nathan holding a glowing sword and pointing to the southwest, and urges him along. Urges speed.

Then all snaps back to reality.

[Dragonstrike]

Tag goes about as well as last time. You've got Pyroar looking forward to what Pokemon you'll bring out next.

"Alright, so fair warning: my next pokemon has a...slightly unnerving appearance.  And he's a dog pokemon, but only a small one, and he's an absolute sweetheart once you get to know him.  Absolutely loves making new friends.  That sound okay?"

If so, Orthros is the next friend Nathan would like Pyroar to meet.  If not, there is a backup plan.

At some point before Nathan can collect Gallade, Nathan experiences another of the weird lurches. In the lurch, he sees a vision of his Kirlia (pre-Gallade and possible pre-Neverstone), who is having a vision of him. The Skull Ruins are at Nathan's back. Kirlia sees Nathan holding a glowing sword and pointing to the southwest, and urges him along. Urges speed.

Then all snaps back to reality.

Nathan has to stop for a moment to process that.

He just saw a vision.

Of Kirlia having a vision.

Of him holding a sword, pointing towards...the South...west?  Southwest...

...Kirlia's urging future him to hurry...

...

...well isn't that an event and a half to try and wrap your head around...

...sothwest...that would be...Teazel Valley and the Safari Zone...

...

...Gallade's not even with him right now...so why did he just have a...?

...

...he'll have to ask Gallade about this later...and talk to the group about this, too...

[Iron]

Tag goes about as well as last time. You've got Pyroar looking forward to what Pokemon you'll bring out next.

"Alright, so fair warning: my next pokemon has a...slightly unnerving appearance.  And he's a dog pokemon, but only a small one, and he's an absolute sweetheart once you get to know him.  Absolutely loves making new friends.  That sound okay?"

If so, Orthros is the next friend Nathan would like Pyroar to meet.  If not, there is a backup plan.

Pyroar is excited to meet this doggie! Another fire type, another four legged friend. They wrestle for a bit as soon as they're together, ignoring Orthros' strange appearance. Then Orthros pulls away and looks to Nathan to see if he has any plan.

[Spiritmon]

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"A little. They are not here in Ginger Town, but were spotted in Wineberry. They skirt the law in many ways, but they're careful not to get caught doing anything outright illegal. Magicians, they call themselves."

"Believe me. They are more doing than illegal things. They abusing pokemon. Me and my friends was in Mt. Sentry making some investigation about something the Scimitars are searching in that place. They slaving pokemon, brainwashing them. Get riding them from emotions and will. Using some sort of...machines or whatever. They brainwash Reuniclus and Solosis. They must be stopped."

"I've heard tell. Don't worry. Sooner or later, everyone makes a mistake. You can ask your friends - they know I can handle things in a crisis. If any Scimitar breathes wrong in Ginger Town, things will come crashing down on them. Cold, pointy things."

Heart was gladly to know. "Thanks Zamboni. I gladly to know. Could I exchange numbers with you Zamboni? Just in case any of us find any other information. Also, the last time I checked, they have making machinations in Mt. Sentry. I believe it could be a good idea to you enter in contact with Tanuki and Dagny."

"Well, I have to go now. Need to talk with my friends to update everything. See you later."

"All Gym Leaders, Elite Four, and Champion are in constant contact here in Creshire. You may have my phone number, but don't even think about calling unless it's an emergency. Bye now! Great battle!"

With that say, Arial wave his hand and says farewell to Zamboni. Before anything, Heart take a quick stop in the Pokemon Center to make quick change in his team. He changes Iron and Gargryph for Viktor and Koa. Currently Pokemon line: Rose, Gustav, Viktor, Koa, Percival and Caesar. He follow the path until he go to the place where he made his first battle: Vapor Falls. The same place he meet the Monk Vapor. He release all his pokemons. Heart let Caesar rest in his legs.

"You know Caesar...this is the place me and others have our first Pokemon battle here in Cheshire. That was the first one of many...Its looks like yesterday I begin this journey though Cheshire, but so many things happened: The Vines menace. The journey though Arrowroot Village. The Ends of the Earth. Scimitars. Along with so many others things. Since then, I meet and befriendly many pokemons. You was one of the first I befriendly Caesar. With all this journey we made, you regret join with me? I would like to heard you honestly opinion."

Mechanic: Moment of bond with Nidorino!

[Iron]

It's definitely time for Caesar to gain 1 point of Loyalty as he reflects on this question.

If he hadn't come with Heart, he would spend all his days on the plains, chasing Nidorina. Now he gets to kick Gym Leaders, face off against awesome dangers, travel the land...yes, there are pros and cons to either side.

So Nidorino reluctantly shakes his head. He can't say he regrets it.

[Dragonstrike]

Pyroar is excited to meet this doggie! Another fire type, another four legged friend. They wrestle for a bit as soon as they're together, ignoring Orthros' strange appearance. Then Orthros pulls away and looks to Nathan to see if he has any plan.

Nathan smiles.  "Do I need any plans in particular?  Though I suppose I do have one question since the two of you are rough housing a little...what's your opinion on battling, Pyroar?  Not to say that's something we'll do right now necessarily, I'm just curious, is all."

[Iron]

Pyroar is excited to meet this doggie! Another fire type, another four legged friend. They wrestle for a bit as soon as they're together, ignoring Orthros' strange appearance. Then Orthros pulls away and looks to Nathan to see if he has any plan.

Nathan smiles.  "Do I need any plans in particular?  Though I suppose I do have one question since the two of you are rough housing a little...what's your opinion on battling, Pyroar?  Not to say that's something we'll do right now necessarily, I'm just curious, is all."

Pyroar bares his fangs, showing he likes the adrenaline of battle. You can guess he'd struggle with the part where you don't just straight up maul a defeated opponent, though. Then he goes back to nipping at Houndour.

Houndour gains +1 Happiness! He's so much happier when he can be himself.

[Spiritmon]

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It's definitely time for Caesar to gain 1 point of Loyalty as he reflects on this question.

If he hadn't come with Heart, he would spend all his days on the plains, chasing Nidorina. Now he gets to kick Gym Leaders, face off against awesome dangers, travel the land...yes, there are pros and cons to either side.

So Nidorino reluctantly shakes his head. He can't say he regrets it.

Heart smile to see Caesar reaction. "Still indepedent as ever Caesar. Huh, I like that." Then Heart continue to watch the horizon, and to apreciate the view. "Hmm I have a question for you Caesar. What you think about the possibility about become a Nidoking?"

[Dragonstrike]

Pyroar bares his fangs, showing he likes the adrenaline of battle. You can guess he'd struggle with the part where you don't just straight up maul a defeated opponent, though. Then he goes back to nipping at Houndour.

Houndour gains +1 Happiness! He's so much happier when he can be himself.

4 Happiness for Orthros!  Yay!  He's now as happy and loyal as Swiftfire

"Oh, so you like battling?  Would you like to have a quick, friendly, and playful match with Orthros, then?  Not to KO each other, but to have a little fun.  Probably been awhile since you've gotten a chance to practice your skills, right Pyroar?"

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Link to the result of the Ritual
It was a huge success.

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Shiva's highly startled at first upon feeling that transparent hand on hers while still holding that tea, gasps a little even. Maybe she should have asked what ingrediants the tea contaons/what plants it's made of instead of boldly buying and consuming it, but as that hand turns out to belong to the spiritual reflection of the Pokemon sitting in front of her. She still frowns a little in confusion, but doesn't fight an inch when mentally being dragged up and through the ceiling, direction: Open sky.

No, she's feeling fine. Whole, light as feather of her small Delibird, and the happiness she felt from Gothy overwhelmed her as she fully processed the impact of it. It was so weird - she never sensed something so strongly, so definitely and so clearly, but she loved it. One moment while ascending, she thinks back to Celebi and the Cottonwood Tree - "Thank you", she whispered.

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She's throughoutly awed by the display of every single thing Astral Gothitelle shows her and doesn't let go of her hand once; in fact she returns the hold of it. She understood - everything, it made so much sense now - but the impact of it all and the responsibility that comes with that knowledge, this is what Shiva has to come in terms with at first. That meteor/comet scares her to the very core, she found herself suprised that Dizzy and even Cottonee make an appearance as well as relieved and hopeful that the danger of that meteor can be stopped.
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Returning to the room, the fae enthusiast has to take a deep DEEP breath at first, what just happened was an experience that was unique in every way imaginable; she'll value and never forget that until her time to leave life she knows has come.

Smiling to Lilith in a calm manner, Shiva carefully takes her hand to hold it in her own. It doesn't need words to describe how THANKFUL she is for all of that. 'It was no accident that she and Ventus came to the Shelter and she ended up adopting Gothitelle' - that hit and still hits her much in a positive way. The stars DO know best.

"Lilith.... ", she softly speaks up. "What you showed me there - I'm missing words to properly describe." She shakes her head a little, but smiles in appreciation. "Do tell me however, if I may ask... You were, well, considering it a weakness to have a Trainer? A noble weakness, yes, but something that you were worried about nevertheless. Is that correct?"

"You had a plan - still have one. That meteorite, danger - I'm so sorry that I had no idea about it before you showed me. Now I understand why you acted the way you do, why you were so prone to wander away from me - I'm glad that you've lt me in. You're still worried though, are you? I am as well. Do you...happen to know what we can do to now to have things end well, to stop the danger? Is there..a particular place we should head to to find help?"

Drawing her Guidebook, Shiva opens it on the page the map of Chreshire is depicted, and offers it to Gothy - is she able to point anything out by chance?