[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Spiritmon]

@Iron

Heart nod his head, and then look to Moltres. He keeps the gaze for a few seconds and then he close his eyes.

"Moltres. Please, lend me a portion of your power. Even if is only a little. Give me the ability to call Ember in that tree Trump. Please..."

Heart thinks with all his soul, making a connection via Earthpower.

[Iron]

Yes, Luxi is very happy to have won a battle she didn't think she could win, +1 Happiness.

Sawsbuck's Natural Gift seems extra powerful due to the symbiosis with the Cherubi.

Sawsbuck nods that it has always lived here, but occasionally journeys outside to see what is going on in the world.

AAAAAAHHHHH dear Luxi is so happeh~ over having won against this big and royal Sawbuck that she starts running in a circle out of joy and then takes a hearty leap right into Shiva's open arms to cuddle into her chest and all-softly lick her cheek. 'Hyuman-girl here is so nice and kind, gifts me gemstones and makes me win against big bad foe, love yooouuu~♡' Shiva takes 9 damage because her smol dragonfairy being so adorable and affectionate hits her heart super-effectively, she instant-faints from cuteness-overload.
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(*cough* To have Chi evolve, she needs to reach 5 in Loyalty too, right? She's also going to gain Super Luck as an additional Ability upon being perfectly happy and loyal ^o^)



Fondly returning Chi's affection by cuddling and hugging back, Shiva (with Chi still safely in her arms) eventually gives a deep boy towards this special Sawbuck. "I thank thee for this battle and your effort in making yourself become the winner - Please forgive me for any trouble or pain we have may put you into." She rises from her bow again, smiles dearly and ALL CAREFULLY pets Sawbuck's snout and forehead; and finally draws a package of nice Gourmet Food to have him refresh and reenergize himself. A handful is also handed to Nightshade, she happily shares with every single Cherubi dwelling in the antlers.

She's a bit reluctant to say goodbye to this wonderful Sawsbuck already... Plucking up her courgage, she asks "Dear special Sawbuck of Celebi Park... So, ehm, since you've always lived here, you likely know this place like nonelse does, do you...? Think you could, well, show me where to find the finest Berries (or plants) around? Please!~ I promise I won't take too much, just a bit." *hopeful and curious smile*


Mechanics:
Let Sawsbuck point me to a plentiful Berry Bush or special plant around to pluck. It doesn't necessarily be something that'll have a mechanical effect, aka something like a bush full of ripe raspberries or gathering of wild strawberries is fine as well.

Sawsbuck brings you to a little slope where vining berries of all kinds are all intertwined together. Then it vanishes.

[Iron]

@Iron

Heart nod his head, and then look to Moltres. He keeps the gaze for a few seconds and then he close his eyes.

"Moltres. Please, lend me a portion of your power. Even if is only a little. Give me the ability to call Ember in that tree Trump. Please..."

Heart thinks with all his soul, making a connection via Earthpower.

After many many tries, at last it works! You feel an Ember erupt from your own human hands, like a "spell" from a Gauntlet. But unlike the Water and Earth Scimitars, the source of your power feels no pain. Moltres is a willing partner, more akin to the relationship between a Ranger and their partner. 

You're going to have to keep practicing at this, but you can now use Earthpower to summon a Pokemon move if the willing Pokemon is nearby. Just takes a couple tries right now, but after a few days you'll have it down to a science.

Chorizo smiles, proud of himself. "Meditate every day to stay sharp. I've taught you what you wanted to know, haven't I? Even if you didn't know it was what you wanted."

[Spiritmon]

@Iron

Heart nod his head, and then look to Moltres. He keeps the gaze for a few seconds and then he close his eyes.

"Moltres. Please, lend me a portion of your power. Even if is only a little. Give me the ability to call Ember in that tree Trump. Please..."

Heart thinks with all his soul, making a connection via Earthpower.

After many many tries, at last it works! You feel an Ember erupt from your own human hands, like a "spell" from a Gauntlet. But unlike the Water and Earth Scimitars, the source of your power feels no pain. Moltres is a willing partner, more akin to the relationship between a Ranger and their partner. 

You're going to have to keep practicing at this, but you can now use Earthpower to summon a Pokemon move if the willing Pokemon is nearby. Just takes a couple tries right now, but after a few days you'll have it down to a science.

Chorizo smiles, proud of himself. "Meditate every day to stay sharp. I've taught you what you wanted to know, haven't I? Even if you didn't know it was what you wanted."

Heart was impressed. He opened a big smile. "Wow...this is awesome! Can't wait to show the others what I can do now!"

He look to Chorizo and bow in respect. "Thank you, master Chorizo. I will make sure of meditate every day. With this new knowledge, I might be capable of bring peace...and finally restore my ancestors honor. But more importantly...I will be able to help my friends: Terra, Ventus, Shiva, Nathan and Spira...whatever he is."

Heart also bow in respect towards Moltres. "Moltres...thank you so much for saving my life...I owe you a lot...welcome to the world partner."

With Moltres permission, Heart would like to give him a cuddle, since Heart promise Primal Arcanine to love Moltres. "From now on, we are family Moltres. Even if you are distant, I will be always be your guardian."

"Hmm...I think I also want you to give you a name. I know you are unique, but I still want to give you a name...and I know the perfect one."

"From this day Moltres, your name shall be...Angelo. It was my little brother name...He die many years ago, but I sure he would be happy and honor in you have such name. What you think Moltres?"

Heart also look to Chorizo. "Is there anything else to learn master Chorizo?"

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Sawsbuck brings you to a little slope where vining berries of all kinds are all intertwined together. Then it vanishes.

Awwwwwww wild vining berries!! Shiva and Chi have eagerly followed that special Sawsbuck, careful to not come too close or accidently startle the Cherubi on his antlers. And where he has lead them, fills both the natural fae-enthusiast's and smol dragonfairy's eyes with sparkles and their sensitive hearts with flattered joy!~ (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

BERRIES

Shiva turns around to thank this nice Sawsbuck again, but he's gone already. Oh... But her slight disappointment over that only lasts for a second as cheer comes crashing over it like a tidal wave crashes into the sandy shore, she quickly has a dear smile on her face again. Chi looks like he's only waiting for Master's word to go and feast on all these nice berries, she's sitting there wagging her big jade-tail like a predator that has fixated the tastiest of prey... But before that, Shiva takes a minute to check whether all berries here are edible for certain. She's trusting Sawsbuck, that's not the point, but she's aware that sometimes things that are okay to eat for Pokemon are bad for humans and vice-versa, she just wishes to be extra-sure. With her massive  insight and knowledge about wild plants that shouldn't be an issue!

Assuming all's fine and safe to eat, ALL of Shiva's current Pokemon on hand are summoned to pick and enjoy their share of berries! ( ÒωÓ)و☆ 'All her current Pokemon' are Whimsicott, Nightshade, Tropius, Chi, Primal Espeon and Alola-Vulpix, and that tiny Finneon in a fishbow. "A very special Pokemon has shown me and Chi this place, so let's all enjoy how generous Mother Nature can be when respected and treated well, my dear ones! ♡", she tells them softly. "Take care to only grab the ripe ones and leave enough for the wild Pokemon around, alright?"


*****


And so Shiva, a young female and new-born hero of the region, as well as her beloved Pokemon Companions cheerfully engage in some wild-berry-picking and -nomming. Wild berries are the sweetest and simply the best, awww! It's incredibly adorable to see Tropius helping his smaller Pokemon Friends to reach some berries on the higher vines, Primal Espeon gently pushing some vines and leaves aside just with his psychic powers in order to make berries easier to grab, or Whimsicott and Alola-Vulpix being extra-cautious for one another to not get any stains on their fine while fluff or fur. ♡♡♡

All together they also fill a small basket with a variety of berries for those left at home/in the PC; by the time the afternoon sun has sunken rather low Shiva rollcalls her fosterlings that it's about time to go. Tired, delighted and their stomachs full of nice berries, the Pokemon are all more than willing to be recalled into their respective Pokeballs. Only Whimsicott and Tropius stay out: The latter for a quick flight back towards the Pokemon Center of Ginger Town, and the former because of a desire to stay in her belooooved Master's arms a little longer.

Having arrived and accepted a dorm from the current Nurse Joy in duty, said berries are shared to everyone of Shiva's Pokemon who want some! Especially Purrloin is presented those abudant and natural riches of nature (not wth a hind-thought of triggering evolution, too early yet), as well as Shiny Shuckle - maybe he can make some nice and special Berry Juice out of them for everyone to enjoy?~


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Mechanics:
Let's wrap that up before starting the next set of actions.

[Iron]

Heart also look to Chorizo. "Is there anything else to learn master Chorizo?"

"Always. But I think you should work to master these skills before continuing. Return if there is anything specific you'd like to learn."

[Iron]

That would definitely increase Purrloin's Happiness by 1.

Shiny Shuckle can make a nice cocktail of berry juices from this mix of vining berries.

[Spiritmon]

Heart also look to Chorizo. "Is there anything else to learn master Chorizo?"

"Always. But I think you should work to master these skills before continuing. Return if there is anything specific you'd like to learn."

"So my training for now is complete? This ability is pretty awesome. So I can return to my friends? How I will enter in contact again with you?"

I assume then Moltres accept the name and was receptive to Heart cuddling.

Heart decided to keep the training in his new ability. Beginning with Doublade. Let's see if Heart can use Iron Defense and Swords Dance like he did with Ember. He made a connection with Doublade and ask his permission to use his moves.

[Dragonstrike]

Unknown, but this threat has existed for some time. Long enough to be part of the cause of the trio being separated.

Nathan has to think about this for a good few minutes, trying to schedule everything.  So much to do, so little time right now...

It's with a little hesitation that Nathan voices his plan to Mesprit, given that it's a little contrary to some of the things he's voiced so far.

"...hmmmm...well, I hope you don't begrudge me for this decision, but if there's a chance that this can wait for a little bit, then I'd like to deal with our trip to Garlicburg to find the DIVE HM so we can hopefully put a stop to some of the scimitars' plans first.  That should give me ample time to inform everyone else in the group about the situation so we can prepare properly for it.  Once we're done with that little excursion, we should be free to assist.  Does that sound like an acceptable course of action, Mesprit?"

Originally, he'd been hoping that this might be a quick, simple summon of some kind, but if this is going to be something that'll likely require proper preparation and assistance from more than just him and his pokemon...well, something's going to have to wait until the other is done.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

That would definitely increase Purrloin's Happiness by 1.

Shiny Shuckle can make a nice cocktail of berry juices from this mix of vining berries.

AAAAAHHH super-happy black neko is a good neko, Shiva's absolutely delighted over Purrloin appreciating the brought berries that much. (=^･ω･^=)♡ "See, it doesn't need a lush rainforest nor a time-travel back to enjoy some sweet and natural treats, we in our time can have that too if we only know where and how to look!~ ", she softly tells to Purrloin as she strokes and cuddles her blackish-purple fur. Purrloin can't stop purring in joy and 'replies' to Shiva by magic'ing up a sweet Pirsif Berry via PayDay and placing it into her naturalistic Master's hand. That's her way to say thank-you, been a good decision to come with this young lady!

Precious blue Shuckle adding to the celebration with some made-up berry cocktail is perfect, it's shared between everyone!

And so Shiva and her dear Pokemon are having some sort of berry party for a long while, they're having fun nomming Mother Nature's freshly-picked riches, lounging in the dorm and playing with each other until the afternoon sun has been sunken almost to the horizon, painting the sky orange like a spicy Occa Berry.



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The next scene the fae-enthusiast's seen she's mounting her loyal grassy sauropode, on splendid leafy wings he takes into the sky. The air has a nice chill as it waves through Shiva's brown hair and Tropius' green wings, it's fun to dash through a cloud just because you can with the magic of FLY. Within seconds the destination of the duo comes into view: A certain treasured place at the most west of Chreshire, from high up the air the legendary sunset of the area looks even more beautiful. A certain place that adapted some tragedy about invaders from space, cruel experiements and destruction all around - but also a place where hope has been reborn anew as a group bearing the Ancient Artifacts has arrived to defend the region from Deoxys: It's Elanor.

Shiva involuntarily cringes a bit as Tropius lowers himself and eventually lands, she raises the ancient Shield protectively in front of herself as if she was fearing an attack launched from the rubble and the ruins around. Tropius is on edge. Despite it's only been short since the fights against the Clones of Deoxys, Shiva's mind soon relaxes; there are no Clones around, Prime has been defeated and there's no risk about being here.

....Or is it? How's the city doing by now, how's the rebuilding progress? Are there still houses standing, can people return to their homes, are there any people around at all? How quiet are the streets, is silence lurking in the alleys like a demon or is it not? And most importantly, how are the local Pokemon Center and Howl's bunker serving as the Gym, are the kennels occupied with dog-Pokemon? Can Shiva sense any life at this building or doesit look like Howl's not even there? Yes, Shiva's been allowed among the others of the group to challenge the E4 without having obtained the officially-required number of Gym Badges, but for her own pride she still wishes to pursue them...