[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Spiritmon]

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The natural fae-enthusiast's response to Heart's attempt to catch her attention via a whistle was her turning around to lay on the side and hug Primal Espeon closer and Chi leaping off her only to cuddle up more to her a second later. Guess she simply does not want to get up now.

Only when that warm heatwave and approaching bird caused Azu to summon herself, get a hold of the Ancient Shield and take a protective and angered stance in front of Shiva she eventually jolted awake, sat up and hurriedly looked around, though she quickly calms down upon spotting the PUNisher as the source of her alarm.

She adjusts her glasses and dusts off her clothes. "I'm sorry Heart, I must have.... fallen alseep, hehe~ (>//v//< ); " She picks dear Azu up and into her arms, the waterly fae-rabbit relaxed upon the believed threat turns out harmless, but she keeps EYEING that firely bird. Without any fear. "*cough* Well, eh, yeah, congrats for precious Moltres finally having hatched from the Egg!~~  Legendary Arcanine would be proud..." *rummaging in her stuff* "Here, I've prepared a small welcome-gift for Moltres! ^_^ "

She hands Heart a small bouquet of herbs, mostly rosemary which is associated with fire due to being able to withstand drought and scorching sunlight.


Shiva's also somewhat impressed over Heart giving himself so...natural towards the firely bird as well as even going so close to cuddle their neck, that's making her smile dearly. She herself ........is hesitant and prefers to keep some respectful distance. "They... 'Angelo' as you've named them.... Look really cool and noble. But do they, uhm...obey you? Are they safe for me to be around? And whatcha gonna do now, since Moltres are said to migrate with the spring...?"

Noticably more timid and while cuddling Azu more, Shiva mutters a quiet "Please don't ask me to battle your Moltres, I ...don't want to..."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Even after Heart's reassuring words, Shiva's rather hesitant to move closer to the young Moltres and prefers to simply look and admire them from a safe distance. It's her being careful as well as respectful, she opes that they understand and don't take it as rude. Shiva being rude would be like... like a Pidgeot refusing to fly the sky, it's just NOT possible, nope!!! She mutters a quiet "Thanks... And I won't worry, why should I..." more to herself than to Heart.

She's rather fascinated by him being able to summon flames himself now, even if it isn't something totally new to her - yes, she's seen his skills granted by prescious Jirachi before. The news that it's in fact an Ember by Moltres themselves is new though. "Huh, for real? That's... Haha, pretty cool, well done!~" She claps and congats Heart honestly delighted while all silently trying to read the feelings olf Moltres themselves towards this - from the look of it, this 'lending of power' is a consensual act that does not harm the correspondenting Pokemon in any way.

Some sudden hope and joy arises visibly within her as the PUNisher mentions restoring the forest and nature Deoxys has destroyed - a moment later however she becomes meek and somewhat sad as that hope is a small one. ( ._.) "M-maybe... Well, othing speaks against trying, but I... I think the act of reforestation takes much more, it's not as simple nor easy. I've been at Elanor today, the place is... Uhm, well... *cough* A-ANYWAY, Pokemon ahve started to venture back nto their natural habitats and their buildings are prooen to be more stable than human-made, so there's that, you see! Mother Nature will be able to handle it... L-like dear Ventus said, structures and things can be rebuilt, contrary to.. life..." She quickly rubs her eyes behind the glasses with a sleeve of hers. "Ah, but the Kadabra, yes!~ Doable, maybe, I'm not quite sure..."


Falling into some silence then for a while, the natural fae-enthusiast soon gets up, dusts off her clothes nicely and thooughly, and collects her dear Pokemon that were released into some downtime here at Celebi Park. Chi chirps fondly as Shiva picks her up into her arms, then climbs onto her left shoulder to take a comfortable seat there ♡. "W-well  then Heart, I should get going... Is anythingelse up, are you fine and okay? I slept away a bit when I actually wished to take a small trip out of Chreshire today, and I wish to arrive before dusk falls.... I'm sorry." She's honest on that apology. "But if anything's wrong, please don't hesitate to contact me if you like!~ You're, ehm... You're coming with me and Nathan to Garlicburg tomorrow? Dagny arranging everything, I wish to get to the island itself as fast as as I can and then travel back eastwards through the desert and forest myself..."

[Dragonstrike]

It's at this point that Nathan is flying overhead on Charizard.  He knows the meeting is at Celebi Park, but he figured an aerial overlook could help him maybe pinpoint where exactly everyone is more easily.

The bright glow of firelight leaking through the branches of the trees of Celebi Park startles Nathan at first.  Is the forest on fire?!  He moves a hand to one of his pokeballs, just in case...

...but on closer inspection, while it looks like there's a large fire down there, nothing looks to obviously be aflame.  Curious, Nathan urges Charizard to fly down so they can get a closer look...

...and what Nathan sees when he gets there is definitely not what he expected.  Shiva lounging by one of the trees calmly.  Heart standing by another.  And in the branches of the tree Heart's next to...

...the Legendary Moltres, their feathers of fire crackling and glowing like a safe, comforting campfire.  There's almost a golden glow to the Legendary Bird of Fire...

As soon as Charizard lands, he immediately gets on one knee and bows his head in respect to the Legendary.  Moltres rules the element of Fire, and a portion of Charizard's power also manifested because of the winged flame.  The dragon owes much respect to the manifestation of fire.

Nathan blinks a few times in surprise after dismounting Charizard, then addresses Shiva and Heart.  "...wow...so, Moltres finally hatched, huh?  Congratulations, Heart."  Nathan smiles at Heart, then continues.  "Sorry I'm late.  Gallade and I were finishing up an important conversation.  I'm actually expecting someone else to show up eventually, but it looks like they aren't here yet.  Speaking of which...have you guys seen Terra yet?  He was supposed to be here too, right?"

[Spiritmon]

Towards Shiva:

"Well, it worth a try at least. I problably not able to restore all the forest, but I might able to restore a good portion of the forest. My power its not that great yet to control the nature of a whole forest. I try to stop flames from spread a forest during my training with Chorizo...then I had the idea of jump in the flames to try to conect better with my element. Didnt work very well and I was burning alive. Worse. Idea. Ever. Luckily, the Moltres was able to absorb the flames and speed the process of hatching, and save my life in the process. Angelo save my ass back there."

"No problem Shiva. I still have a few things to do. Neture, my Marshtomp finally evolve. And I gonna take a quick trip to restore those Kadabra humanity. Just need the help of Nathan with that job. And I will for sure acompany you guys to Garlickburg. My new powers might be useful. Speaking of the devil..."

Towards Nathan:

Heart wave his hand, asking Nathan to stand up. "Heh, no need for that Nathan. Angelo and I quite partneers, so there is no big deal about such treatment. But I suppose he mind to much heh." To show that, Heart cuddle the neck of Moltres. "He still young, but my son is free to go whatever he want. But just...dont forget to talk with me from time to time, alright Angelo?"

"Nope. No message or news from Terra. He problably busy with a few things. Speaking of busy..." Heart then release Rose, and ask her to lend her power of Mach Punch. With only a few seconds, Heart was from Shiva side to right Nathan face, his punch way close to hit him. But he stop in the last moment, not hitting him, but problably giving him a spook surprise. "Heh. Not bad huh? This is Rose Mach Punch. Rose power." He then retract his punch. Then from his hand, Heart conjure a flame, asking Moltres to lend him use Ember. But not a normal or weak as Nathan see before. This one had a strong red colors, to symbolize Moltres power. "This...is Angelo Ember move. Chorizo taugh me that nice trick those Scimitars use to call their powers. Any Pokemon can lend me their power, and I can call some of their moves, with the right training and time."

"Different of those Scimitars, the Pokemon lend their powers by free will, and I fight with them together. Still gonna need some training, but now I learn of tricks. Including locate certain Pokemon with Earthpower, grow trees with only a few pieces of wood, along with other things. I sure I can break those Kadabra Curse, perhaps with Gallade help and my connection to Earthpower."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Awww well Shiva was just about to leave Celebi Park when Nathan arrived in time and stopped her on her track. Huh, but it's likely fortunate that those two haven't missed each other, she's going to stay for a bit longer to hear him out in that case.

A 'It is fine'-handwave is given to him by her for his apology about being late, Chi resting on her shoulder nuzzles and cuddles up more to Shiva in seek for protection from that big scary Charizard. Azu, still being outta her Pokeball, EYES that big lizard with wariness and without fear, almost DARING them to try anything funny. "It's okay Nathan, it's alright... *another handwave* 'Important' is a rather subjective term though. S-speaking about that, you said you've got some news or something to discuss, right? So, please share. I'm in, well, a bit of a hurry actually, there's not TOO much time I've got right now, you see." Shiva appears a bit nervous and jittery, but she's going to stay and listen him out as long as needed anyway.


(Dragonstrike, I'm giving you a few days for what you wanted to discuss before I'll progress with what I wanted Shiva to do next and to which I'm kinda looking forward to play out, anything not wrapped up to that point will be handled by me in a flashback.)

[Dragonstrike]

Charizard stands straight after a moment, then looks at Chi and gives them a big, toothy grin, trying to be reassuring and show that he means them no harm.  He doesn't pay Azu much mind since he's confident he could take her in a fight, but he is at least respectful of the aqua mouse's presence (though not quite as obviously as he was with Moltres), knowing they are still a powerful opponent in their own right.

Nathan blinks a few times at first once more when Heart demonstrates his enhanced abilities, and doesn't react much more than that initially, staying rather stoic.  Then he smiles at Heart again.  "And I'm confident you'll be responsible with that power and put it to good use.  Angelo, huh?  It suites him.  I'm sure he'll do the name proud."

On the note of Terra: "Well, hopefully he shows up soon.  I'd like it if we all went to go talk to Achilles in Tumbleweed together.  It would certainly save him some explaining."

He turns to Shiva again.  "Yeah, I have something important to share.  I think I know what I'd like to use these on."  Nathan holds out a fist and uncurls his fingers to show Heart and Shiva the 5 gemstones that make up the Red Chain.  "I asked another who'll be involved about it, and I'm partially waiting on them before I fully explain, but what I can say right now is...they need some help, and we can use this to help them.  That's what I'd like to do, and I'd like to ask you guys and Ventus to help as well.  Maybe also Valder if I can contact him..."  Nathan trails off, thinking, and pauses there while waiting for a response...

...or for a certain someone to show up, hopefully.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

A big toothy grin from a big blazing Charizard causes smol Chi to lower her ears, couch and cuddle up from into Shiva's shoulder to such a degree that she's partially obscured by her (Shiva's long hair); as well as hiss at Charizard. How daring of her!~ His attempt of showing no harm appears to be completely mistaken... (-_- ; ) Shiva turns a bit away from Charizard to reassure Chi properly, Azu also strengthens in her posture.

Nathan's revealing of the gemstones meant for forming the Red Chain strikes her curiosity, and she smiles in delight. "Oh really? That's great to hear! ^o^ Well, as long as I can have my gemstone back after usage, you can actually do with them what you like. Well, APART from selling them for stuff obviously, haha~~" The natural fae-enthusiast's just casually joking, but deep beneath that facade she isn't.

Her delight falters a bit as Nathan asks for their help, her expression becoming a somewhat serious one. "....Huh well, neither have I an idea how to help, though nor am I opposed to it - actually. Nathan, please define 'help' - I do not have time for that now, not today, nor during the trip to Garlicburg and it depends on whether I'll find what I'm looking for on the island whether I'll have time after that trip. I'm...sorry for that, but... I wish to help, yes I do! But I can't now. I already made plans, I've got my stuff to deal with, I wish for some downtime and time for myself after all that... Well, is it exeggating to call venturing down the Ruins and fighting Clones and the Prime afterwards 'stress'?" She turns somewhat week, which looks incredibly adorable on her now with max'd Allure. "I... I-I don't think so... I do have priorities myself, al-alright? I can help, if you really wish for that... But now...too soon."

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Charizard stands straight after a moment, then looks at Chi and gives them a big, toothy grin, trying to be reassuring and show that he means them no harm.  He doesn't pay Azu much mind since he's confident he could take her in a fight, but he is at least respectful of the aqua mouse's presence (though not quite as obviously as he was with Moltres), knowing they are still a powerful opponent in their own right.

Nathan blinks a few times at first once more when Heart demonstrates his enhanced abilities, and doesn't react much more than that initially, staying rather stoic.  Then he smiles at Heart again.  "And I'm confident you'll be responsible with that power and put it to good use.  Angelo, huh?  It suites him.  I'm sure he'll do the name proud."

On the note of Terra: "Well, hopefully he shows up soon.  I'd like it if we all went to go talk to Achilles in Tumbleweed together.  It would certainly savd him some explaining."

He turns to Shiva again.  "Yeah, I have something important to share.  I think I know what I'd like to use these on."  Nathan holds out a fist and uncurls his fingers to show Heart and Shiva the 5 gemstones that make up the Red Chain.  "I asked another who'll be involved about it, and I'm partially waiting on them before I fully explain, but what I can say right now is...they need some help, and we can use this to help them.  That's what I'd like to do, and I'd like to ask you guys and Ventus to help as well.  Maybe also Valder if I can contact him..."  Nathan trails off, thinking, and pauses there while waiting for a response...

...or for a certain someone to show up, hopefully.

[Dragonstrike]

A big toothy grin from a big blazing Charizard causes smol Chi to lower her ears, couch and cuddle up from into Shiva's shoulder to such a degree that she's partially obscured by her (Shiva's long hair); as well as hiss at Charizard. How daring of her!~ His attempt of showing no harm appears to be completely mistaken... (-_- ; ) Shiva turns a bit away from Charizard to reassure Chi properly, Azu also strengthens in her posture.

Nathan's revealing of the gemstones meant for forming the Red Chain strikes her curiosity, and she smiles in delight. "Oh really? That's great to hear! ^o^ Well, as long as I can have my gemstone back after usage, you can actually do with them what you like. Well, APART from selling them for stuff obviously, haha~~" The natural fae-enthusiast's just casually joking, but deep beneath that facade she isn't.

Her delight falters a bit as Nathan asks for their help, her expression becoming a somewhat serious one. "....Huh well, neither have I an idea how to help, though nor am I opposed to it - actually. Nathan, please define 'help' - I do not have time for that now, not today, nor during the trip to Garlicburg and it depends on whether I'll find what I'm looking for on the island whether I'll have time after that trip. I'm...sorry for that, but... I wish to help, yes I do! But I can't now. I already made plans, I've got my stuff to deal with, I wish for some downtime and time for myself after all that... Well, is it exeggating to call venturing down the Ruins and fighting Clones and the Prime afterwards 'stress'?" She turns somewhat week, which looks incredibly adorable on her now with max'd Allure. "I... I-I don't think so... I do have priorities myself, al-alright? I can help, if you really wish for that... But now...too soon."

Charizard chuckles and shrugs, then turns his attention back to Nathan and the gemstones.  Ah well, he tried.  A small smile can still be seen on his face, though.  He definitely approves of Chi's fierce demeanor!

Nathan shakes his head in reassurance.  "No, it wouldn't be right now.  It can wait until after we're done with Garlicburg and the fossil.  Almost has to, actually, given that access to DIVE will apparently be helpful.  Short definition of 'help' is...my pokemon and I aren't likely to be able to do this task on our own.  Some backup would be appreciated should things get a little hairy."

[Dragonstrike]

"Trust me. He already did." Heart close his eyes, remembering his brother. "You can be sure I will of course lend my power. Speaking of power." Heart pull out the TM Hidden Power. "Bring out the Pokemon you want to learn new tricks. Rose and Koa learn a few new powers. I pretty sure Gallade, Azu, Charizard and Chi might like some new awakening moves."

Heart look at the gems. "Huh. So, you enter in contact with our Legendary friend. I also have things to do. Restore the Kadabra people, and help restore the forest."

"Cool.  And in turn, if you want to teach anyone Secret Power, I've got no reason to deny the request.  Fair warning, though: I'll probably want to teach a lot of pokemon the move.  We may want to do this when we're closer to a PC."  (I'll address who if Nathan's mons learn which moves later.)

Nathan nods in response to the second point.  "Yes, I talked with Mesprit about this before making the decision, asking if it was something that was possible to do."