[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Mikaruge108]

Spoiler

Aside from that Onix thing, it is now Day 78.

Though the day is overcast and threatens rain, everyone is outdoors in a brightly-lit scene. Why? Because the Comet is clearly visible in the morning sky, twinkling like a devil's gaze. As it passes through the outer extremities of the atmosphere, it changes color to a hazy purple, giving a violet cast to Creshire below. It seems quite clear now, according to the news, that the comet will strike somewhere in the Elanor Plains.

And the permit has arrived in each of your inboxes, along with two Steel Balls and two Super Potions for each of you.  Nurse Joy can print that out, but she doesn't make eye contact as she hands it over.

(Just so I can correctly put the info in my page, the Steel Balls are a type of Pokeball, right? What are their seal strength/other notes?)
Spira looks at the dreary sky, noticing the comet's visible light, "I hope this isn't a bad omen." When Spira gets the items, he tosses one of the Steel Balls up like one would a Tennis Ball before serving it, and catches it, getting the feel of the unfamiliar (to him and me) Pokeball's weight. He then decides on the Pokemon to bring into the ruins;
"Considering the amount of spirits, I'm gonna take along Luna, to guide them, Gonna use Toya, Noire, and Nubi for obvious reasons, Hida for 'crowd control' and that Beedrill I caught in the Safari Zone, for variety."
In short his team will be:

• Noire
  
• Toya
  
• Nubi
  
• Hida
  
• Luna
  
• Beedrill
  

And a moment with the Beedrill:
"Hmm... I never got around to doing much with you, I guess a nickname would be a good start. How does "Copus" sound"

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Strength: (4)(4)(5)(1) You life the rock! Quetzal immediately starts toward the surface, looking back to see how you are doing with it. You struggle with it all the way back aboveground, and panting, you drop the rock on the turf. Quetzel flies in happy circles - you've passed his test!

Quetzel gains 1 Loyalty

A miner is passing by on his way home. "What you got there, friend?"

Heart finally reach the surface panting a lot and almost dying in exaustion. "You...*Pant*...Could have helped it you big rock snake...*Huff*" He fall in the ground, sweating a lot. When he see the miner coming, Heart wave to him. "Hey. Nothing special. This is some sort of rock I found in the mines. Or rather we." Heart point to the flying rock serpent happy circling around it. "No need to startle sir. This is Quetzel, a Delta Onix. Instead of Rock/Ground, he is a Rock/Flying Pokemon. He have smell this rock and kinda asking me to take it. Could you help me to understand what this thing is? I hope I didnt do anything against the Law sir...."

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Aside from that Onix thing, it is now Day 78.

Though the day is overcast and threatens rain, everyone is outdoors in a brightly-lit scene. Why? Because the Comet is clearly visible in the morning sky, twinkling like a devil's gaze. As it passes through the outer extremities of the atmosphere, it changes color to a hazy purple, giving a violet cast to Creshire below. It seems quite clear now, according to the news, that the comet will strike somewhere in the Elanor Plains.

And the permit has arrived in each of your inboxes, along with two Steel Balls and two Super Potions for each of you.  Nurse Joy can print that out, but she doesn't make eye contact as she hands it over.

In that case I putting strength to take out the red rock. And to give to Quetzel.

Along with the Onix thing @Iron, in the next day Heart go to Howl Gym. He tell the guy he is a friend of Nathan, Shiva, Terra and Spira. "I have come here because I heard you know a way to evolve my Honedge with a Dusk Stone or something similar...Could you help me with that? Could you?"

Heart also buy a few important items for this journey. 2 Revive buy the cost of 3000. 2 Max Repel by 1800. And finally 2 Pokedolls just by 2000. All those items cost a total of 6800. 

Heart currently cash: 6833
After buy. 6833 - 6800 = 33 Pokedollars.

"Hello to you too. My Gym has a reputation for evolving Pokemon during the fight, as your friend Spira can attest. I'm not in the habit of giving out evolutionary stones, though, since I need them for the special effects of my gym. I recommend you just bring your Honedge to a battle - I'd certainly like to see it."

"It's a 1x1 battle or a 6x6? I need to very quickly join with my friends. We have important business to do, and we don't have time for a long battle."

"Then we shouldn't rush it. Come back when you've completed your business."

"Thinking better, I accept your challenging. I really need Honedge to evolve. I have one condition thought. Any fainted Pokemon of mine will be restored right away after this battle end. I need them with full strength because it's gonna be a situation of life or death in my next mission so I need them with full strength."

"Let me just change my party and we can begin our battle."

[Iron]

Spoiler

Strength: (4)(4)(5)(1) You life the rock! Quetzal immediately starts toward the surface, looking back to see how you are doing with it. You struggle with it all the way back aboveground, and panting, you drop the rock on the turf. Quetzel flies in happy circles - you've passed his test!

Quetzel gains 1 Loyalty

A miner is passing by on his way home. "What you got there, friend?"

Heart finally reach the surface panting a lot and almost dying in exaustion. "You...*Pant*...Could have helped it you big rock snake...*Huff*" He fall in the ground, sweating a lot. When he see the miner coming, Heart wave to him. "Hey. Nothing special. This is some sort of rock I found in the mines. Or rather we." Heart point to the flying rock serpent happy circling around it. "No need to startle sir. This is Quetzel, a Delta Onix. Instead of Rock/Ground, he is a Rock/Flying Pokemon. He have smell this rock and kinda asking me to take it. Could you help me to understand what this thing is? I hope I didnt do anything against the Law sir...."

"Well, it's possible you violated someone's mineral rights, but I wouldn't worry about it. What you got there is a piece of iron ore. You could smelt a lot of metal out of that if you have a very hot Pokemon, like Magcargo or Charizard or something. I don't know why your Quetzel would want it though. Rock Types are weird like that."

[Iron]

Spoiler

In that case I putting strength to take out the red rock. And to give to Quetzel.

Along with the Onix thing @Iron, in the next day Heart go to Howl Gym. He tell the guy he is a friend of Nathan, Shiva, Terra and Spira. "I have come here because I heard you know a way to evolve my Honedge with a Dusk Stone or something similar...Could you help me with that? Could you?"

Heart also buy a few important items for this journey. 2 Revive buy the cost of 3000. 2 Max Repel by 1800. And finally 2 Pokedolls just by 2000. All those items cost a total of 6800. 

Heart currently cash: 6833
After buy. 6833 - 6800 = 33 Pokedollars.

"Hello to you too. My Gym has a reputation for evolving Pokemon during the fight, as your friend Spira can attest. I'm not in the habit of giving out evolutionary stones, though, since I need them for the special effects of my gym. I recommend you just bring your Honedge to a battle - I'd certainly like to see it."

"It's a 1x1 battle or a 6x6? I need to very quickly join with my friends. We have important business to do, and we don't have time for a long battle."

"Then we shouldn't rush it. Come back when you've completed your business."

"Thinking better, I accept your challenging. I really need Honedge to evolve. I have one condition thought. Any fainted Pokemon of mine will be restored right away after this battle end. I need them with full strength because it's gonna be a situation of life or death in my next mission so I need them with full strength."

"Let me just change my party and we can begin our battle."

"Life or death? Um, OK. I guess I can front you some Revives. Or if you aren't putting up a good fight, you can just forfeit and move on to whatever is so darn important. Send out your first Pokemon when you're ready!"

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Spoiler

Strength: (4)(4)(5)(1) You life the rock! Quetzal immediately starts toward the surface, looking back to see how you are doing with it. You struggle with it all the way back aboveground, and panting, you drop the rock on the turf. Quetzel flies in happy circles - you've passed his test!

Quetzel gains 1 Loyalty

A miner is passing by on his way home. "What you got there, friend?"

Heart finally reach the surface panting a lot and almost dying in exaustion. "You...*Pant*...Could have helped it you big rock snake...*Huff*" He fall in the ground, sweating a lot. When he see the miner coming, Heart wave to him. "Hey. Nothing special. This is some sort of rock I found in the mines. Or rather we." Heart point to the flying rock serpent happy circling around it. "No need to startle sir. This is Quetzel, a Delta Onix. Instead of Rock/Ground, he is a Rock/Flying Pokemon. He have smell this rock and kinda asking me to take it. Could you help me to understand what this thing is? I hope I didnt do anything against the Law sir...."

"Well, it's possible you violated someone's mineral rights, but I wouldn't worry about it. What you got there is a piece of iron ore. You could smelt a lot of metal out of that if you have a very hot Pokemon, like Magcargo or Charizard or something. I don't know why your Quetzel would want it though. Rock Types are weird like that."

"Tell me about it. I have some strong fire Pokemon. A Infernape with Flamethower and Blast Burn, and a Larvesta. I have two friends of mine who have a Magcargo and a Charizard. Could I sell this Iron Ore to someone? I could use some money for some funds in a adventure tomorrow."

Then Heart try to call the attention of Quetzel. "Oi! Quetzel! There is anything else you want from this rock? Dont expect me to carry this stone to the Pokemon Center. I almost die bringing here. I will not carry this thing to the Pokemon Center."

Heart decided to send a message to Nathan/@Dragonstrike and Spira/@Mikaruge108. "Guys, I need your fire-types help. Find some Iron Ore that my D-Onix was interest to make a Metal Coat. A little help please!

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

"Life or death? Um, OK. I guess I can front you some Revives. Or if you aren't putting up a good fight, you can just forfeit and move on to whatever is so darn important. Send out your first Pokemon when you're ready!"

Alright, based in opinions and some ideas in mind, I have decided my team against Howl:

- Honedge (Leftlovers)
- Rose (Black Belt)
- Heracross (Houndoom Fang)
- Gustav (Amulet Coin)
- Chespin (Miracle Rood)
- Delta Onix (Everlink Armor)

[b]All these guys have Fighting-type move except D-Onix, so I may able to take a number against those enemies. My first choice of Pokemon will be...Honedge.[/b

[Iron]

Spoiler

Spoiler

Strength: (4)(4)(5)(1) You life the rock! Quetzal immediately starts toward the surface, looking back to see how you are doing with it. You struggle with it all the way back aboveground, and panting, you drop the rock on the turf. Quetzel flies in happy circles - you've passed his test!

Quetzel gains 1 Loyalty

A miner is passing by on his way home. "What you got there, friend?"

Heart finally reach the surface panting a lot and almost dying in exaustion. "You...*Pant*...Could have helped it you big rock snake...*Huff*" He fall in the ground, sweating a lot. When he see the miner coming, Heart wave to him. "Hey. Nothing special. This is some sort of rock I found in the mines. Or rather we." Heart point to the flying rock serpent happy circling around it. "No need to startle sir. This is Quetzel, a Delta Onix. Instead of Rock/Ground, he is a Rock/Flying Pokemon. He have smell this rock and kinda asking me to take it. Could you help me to understand what this thing is? I hope I didnt do anything against the Law sir...."

"Well, it's possible you violated someone's mineral rights, but I wouldn't worry about it. What you got there is a piece of iron ore. You could smelt a lot of metal out of that if you have a very hot Pokemon, like Magcargo or Charizard or something. I don't know why your Quetzel would want it though. Rock Types are weird like that."

"Tell me about it. I have some strong fire Pokemon. A Infernape with Flamethower and Blast Burn, and a Larvesta. I have two friends of mine who have a Magcargo and a Charizard. Could I sell this Iron Ore to someone? I could use some money for some funds in a adventure tomorrow."

Then Heart try to call the attention of Quetzel. "Oi! Quetzel! There is anything else you want from this rock? Dont expect me to carry this stone to the Pokemon Center. I almost die bringing here. I will not carry this thing to the Pokemon Center."

Heart decided to send a message to Nathan/@Dragonstrike and Spira/@Mikaruge108. "Guys, I need your fire-types help. Find some Iron Ore that my D-Onix was interest to make a Metal Coat. A little help please!

"If you refine it, you can probably sell it for $1000."

Quetzel is pleased with your work so far and picks up the rock easily in her tail.

[Iron]

Honedge: (6), going first
Houndoom: (2)

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Aside from that Onix thing, it is now Day 78.

Though the day is overcast and threatens rain, everyone is outdoors in a brightly-lit scene. Why? Because the Comet is clearly visible in the morning sky, twinkling like a devil's gaze. As it passes through the outer extremities of the atmosphere, it changes color to a hazy purple, giving a violet cast to Creshire below. It seems quite clear now, according to the news, that the comet will strike somewhere in the Elanor Plains.

And the permit has arrived in each of your inboxes, along with two Steel Balls and two Super Potions for each of you. Nurse Joy can print that out, but she doesn't make eye contact as she hands it over.

That bringht light is probably the reason why Shiva awoke and got up so uncharacteristically early; while she's adamant on not showing it obviously on the outside, she's pretty scared by the ominous Comet getting closer and closer. This is boosted by the news she checks among the daily morning horoscope.

She's quick to finish her business before meeting up with the others, which basically are:

Care for the hatchlings given by Legendary Arcanine

While, as she has feared it would, it is paining her to leave Ophelia and Fuchsia behind, Shiva's certain that the gentle unicorn and flower fae are in good hands here in the Glorius Grove with all the Formantis and noble Primal Lurantis. "We will see one another again, dear ones, I promise. Mark my words and believe in them and in me, and you will not be disappointed...", she explains as she gives them some affectionate strokes and hugs as a temporal goodbye.

She gives a deep and respectful bow to the surrounding before she turns to leave, set on not wanting its inhabitants to see the tears gathering in the corner of her eyes.

Restocking on supplies

She's among the first customers in Elanor's mart upon it having opened and requests 2 Revives for 1.500$ each and an additional Antidote for 100$ to have a bit more peace of mind.
Total cost 3.100$Poke, substraced from chara sheet.

She also makes sure to get a storage of drinkable water and durable food to last for a few days, like seeds, nuts, crackers, fruit + vegetable, that sort of thing. Vitamin pills too. And some basic medical supplies like bandages, antiseptic agents, some droplets to help with anxiety and panic attacks.

Preparing her party for the trip

Shiva transfers the permit from her inbox to her smartphone, her hands are shaking as she gazes at it. There's no turning back or hiding now.

Her party for the trip is:

• Whimsicott
  
• Lilith
  
• Yena
  
• Raphael
  
• Azu
  
• Primal Glaceon
  

+ Cherubi Egg and Mico Finneon who don't take a Slot for her

She makes sure to feed all of them properly before heading out, and explaining to each of them that she counts on their help and loyality. "I... I don't doubt that you will listen to my words and orders, but everyone of you is highly important, EVERYONE of you may be considered a 'chosen one'. Everyone of you has been picked for an individual reason. Don't let this get to your head, though, my dear ones..." She shivers a bit upon continuing, "Any mistake where we are going to could mark the last action you took in this life. I wouldn't take...loosing any of you..."

She then proceeds to heartily hug and cuddle every of these Six before handing out Held Items.

The whole time while following these businesses Lilith is by Shiva's side, they are providing mutual and silent comfort to each other simply by being in the other's presence. Here and there the natural fae enthusiast is threathened to get lost in the memories of when this Gothitelle was still disobediant and not used to her... As she shakes her head to prevent that for the n'th time, she's instantly startled as she notices some tears developing in the eyes of her trusty gothic-lolita-Pokemon as she gazes up to the Comet...! Quickly however Shiva calms down and shyly smiles to herself as she realizes these tears are no tears of pain or sadness, but stem from the knowledge that her Master is actively working against the threat from the sky. Pride also dwells within these tears as she can even help her with that. (-10XP to learn Fake Tears)


As agreed with Spira/@Mikaruge108 last night, Shiva will stay by his side whenever possible, not that close though to violate any of their personal comfort zone or arise weird looks. She doesn't want to make it look like she is glued to him, but she does want to silently show him that she's there and can be counted on if needed.

She carefully breaks the ice by pouring two cups of coffee from her thermos®, to one she'll add an almost sinful amount of sugar to before sipping on it and the other she'll offer to him. "Here. Black and freshly brewed..." She then proceeds to play 'Fetch the stick' with Yena with the 'stick' being a tennis ball in the design of a Dusk Ball. She watches with joy as her butterwolfy goes chasing it. "Spira...." she'll carefully speak up between two sips of joe, "May I... actually ask where you learned to make such unique food for Pokemon? Self-taught? That's a useful skill for any Breeder.☆ "


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Here's also Shiva's anthem for the trip down the Ruins.