War VI: After World's End

[Dr Scott]

After World's End: Jirachi's Sacrifice

Note: Most info found HERE (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38499)


General History
Inspired By: City of Heroes, X-Men

Years ago, the end of the world began. Four legendary horses, each carrying a single rider, the harbingers of Death, Famine, War, and Pestilence. Starting at the continent known as Greyland, these four beings and their steeds traveled the four corners of the continent, killing each and every person they came in contact with. The land was in turmoil, with everyone doing what they could to survive, hiding in bomb shelters and killing each other over small hiding places that might save them from the horrible fate that was coming there way. However, those who chose to hide had an even worse fate, thousands of year’s worth of pain shot into their very soul, leaving them chained to the core of the world itself without the luxury of death.

It was during this time of suffering that the world’s legends, large, small, winged, or cute all banded together to strike back at the four horses, leading armies of the Pokémon of the world. The site brought hope for the inhabitants, rising the human’s fighting spirits once again. Though having never before needed firearms such as guns or rifles because of their Pokémon partners, the various humans had studied martial weapons and arts, as well as trained their Pokémon specifically for wars and battles. It was at this time that the two sides, Pokémon and Human alike decided to ban together, whether it be by a Mew’s pleas or another human’s briberies. The various armies of the continent and the world itself all massed for one large strike, old enemies working together for the first time in ages.

Some of the most powerful armies were led not by the various governments, but instead by the groups that inhabited them. This was the most prominent in Greyland, where the different teams all fought for control of the land, each ruling a portion. Each different group sent out their own squads, most sending all they could to help the effort, but some keeping their best out of the fight, in case the attack failed.

The war took place on various spots of Greyland, though the largest and deciding battle was fought on Mount Salic. With the outcomes of the various battles already decided, and Famine and Death already defeated but with Famine’s stead surviving, and Pestilence’s stead dying while Pestilence himself lived, the survivors on both sides all gathered at the same point, all ready to make a final strike.

Though it took a full day, Pestilence was finally defeated, as Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres launched a deadly tri attack at the Pokémon, draining their energy and killing themselves off in the process. However, War and the surviving stead of Famine proved to be too much as they wiped out all of the surviving legendary Pokémon before setting their sights on the leaders of the various groups themselves, murdering them all one by one.

It was at Jirachi’s death, sacrificing himself to save a surprised Mewtwo, that the battle finally swung in the favor of the humans. As the blood of the Wishmaker mixed with the cloned Pokémon’s tears, that the body of Jirachi glowed, reviving a dying Mew and Arceus as well as filling random humans with a strange energy. This energy gave the humans different powers, each with the power to match the various legendary Pokémon. Now, with newfound power, War and the two horses were suddenly on the defensive. As a last strike, War slammed his massive Warhammer into the ground, obliterating the mountain. Though many humans and Pokémon alike died, some still managed to escape. Inexplicably, a few hours after the battle was finished, the powers faded away as if they were never there.

Many years later, the land where the final battle once took place, and where Mount Salic once stood, was turned into a tourist attraction. Many from around the world traveled to the land to see where the great battle once took place. After a while, a city was built in the ruins of the mountain, called Vittoria.

After time, and the city grew, some of the citizens noted small powers. Though they were nothing like what was once used to defeat War, they were noticeable nonetheless. Some could change the color of their eyes by blinking, while others could take off the pants simply by jumping into the air, those this trick quickly became embarrassing as the user got older.

Over time the history of the land was forgotten, as the final documents blew into the wind, though the powers themselves were slowly growing in magnitude. Some chose to use these powers for good, saving small children and becoming super heroes, others chose to use them to become the heads of businesses, or well paid hitmen. Still others chose to use their power not for good or evil, but to keep the balance and protect the city. Some of the more down to earth types simply pretended they had none, not wanting to be treated any different, because there were those who despised the ones with powers. Inexplicably, if one traveled too far from the city the powers simply vanished. A powered hero even erected a wall around the and where the powers vanished to hint to others where the stopping point was.

As the powers became more evident, more groups rose up to spite them. Some did this simply out of jealousy, while others were simply afraid of those who were more powerful then them. It was this that caused the gifted men and women to join together, supporting each other or just going around doing good deeds together. It was a while after the individuals banned together that the groups came back.

Some groups had not survived the war, such as the tragic falls of Aqua and the Typhoon Alliance. However, after time some of the teams that had existed came back. No one seemed to know the leaders, but each powered individual seemed to have picked their own side. These six teams, NRSK, Syndicate, Alpha Guild, Rocket, Swarm, and Trainer soon grew as more joined, each taking a particular part of the city as their own. Now the lines have been drawn, and each member seems to have their own goals, while those of the leaders are still totally unknown.

The Violent Path: The City
Inspired By: Full Metal Alchemist
Note: May be edited/ have stuff added

With the various powered individuals just getting started into their various groups, many are forced to meet new people and get settled into their own group. With the different team having different goals, while Syndicate might try to corrupt a small business, NRSK might try to feed the homeless. While the path of the individual is determined by the teams alignment, each team will do their own thing, decided and changed by the people themselves, within limits.

However, one new side remains a mystery. A new group, led by a man simply known as Superbia has emerged. While it’s purpose and actions are random and unknown, they still manage to cause damage against the city and the various members. One thing is known for sure, they all seem to be faster, stronger, and smarter then any normal humans could be, giving the various groups pause.

At the same time, the groups are still building, trying to expand their influence and build up their group. Though each has a small area of influence, this is just because the locals have put up small to no fight, the groups themselves are just starting to grow and find themselves. Teams themselves must find their own way to persuade or beat the locals and other teams into giving up neighborhood, taking control of more area. Then once they establish a hold, teams can try to hire and build new buildings, take over a nearby bank, try to make some of the children join their cause …

This is a more open area of the RP, but do not try to take advantage of this. It takes time to take over area, make people join your side, whatever you want to do. Cops in this town have the state of the art anti-power devices, giving them some of the same powers that we do. If you draw too much attention to yourselves, the government may step in with their own super soldiers.

As well, the storyline itself will change and grow as the RP goes along, adding new characters and obstacles to stand in the way. Take your time and enjoy the openness, I really do not want to have to limit it ^^;. I thought it would be fun to keep it more like that one TOD one, where we are just coming back, don’t go as fast as you did there. You are a growing team, not a one post building machine <3.

The School: A path for both
Inspired By: The Magickers, Myself
Note: May be edited.

Straight in the middle of town lies the college known as Marc University, named after the legendary Light of the town. The college is well known for teaching famous trainers such as Lance from the Elite Four, professors such as Professor Oak. Of course, regular majors and minors can be handed out, but the college is frequented by students hoping to learn from the various Pokemon experts.

This year, special scholarships were handed out to various new students (the roleplayers), but also forcing them to live in a brand new dorm, Jirachi Hall. This dorm is as advanced as can be, the living spaces generously large.

It was on the very first day that Fred Lodiab, the man who sponsors and heads the dorm, handed out a large document, which held the entire history of the great war of the past. The professor then went on to give them a speech …

”It was on a dig that I found an ancient manuscript. Though the language was not entirely as that which we use today, most of it was still readable, and I managed to type out that which you now read. Further studying led me to believe that the land where the battle once took place happened on the very land on which this city now takes place.

I moved here last year, studying the war itself. During my search I discovered clues to something that might change the world around us as we know it. I knew, however, that I could not get to it by myself, as one of the researchers with me was murdered in pursuit. I was forced to lay low, and in this time I started to study the powered individuals, just like those in the past. With the help of one I was able to create an object that helps me find these special citizens. I chose you all for a certain reason, I think that you will be able to help me out.

If my notes are correct, something very important might be found in this school, though I am not quite sure yet. However, I believe that some of the teachers were involved in the murder of my researcher. All of you should try to keep an ear out, but for those of you who are less pacifistic, stop them if you can.

Now I know that not all of you are on the best of terms, as I have heard about these apparent groups you have all started, but try to keep it civil, okay? Or at the very least, keep the pranks and fighting from me, or I will be forced to keep things civil.

For those of you who are more pacifistic, there is the new Pokémon habitat and training zone, where you can battle and bond with Pokémon. However, catching is prohibited unless given the ‘ok’ from a teacher.

Also, thanks to the miracles of modern Pokémon, a rift in the world was somehow opened in one of the college’s many rooms. This is a small land, with not even a single Pokémon inside. Professor Nagina’s Pokémon Mysteries class will be able to study and explore it, while Professor Cheftun’s Shop class will be building a small house the college will be able to later use, so make sure to sign up for one of those classes.”

CREDITS
-Thanks to Mikey for helping me with the power rolling
-Thanks to Finch for the idea and the random power idea
-Thanks to KB and Sakura for ideas with the School bit of the RP
-Neptune for help with ideas
-Firefly for the Teachers
-Mikey (again) for the map ...

[Dr Scott]

RULES
-Only those whose sign-ups that have been accepted may roleplay.
-Only the Roleplay Judge, TheScottMan, may give official warnings or ban others from the RP.
-Three Warnings = You are out of the RP.
-NO excessive violence in the Violent portion (no mass murdering … be smart, killing will have consequences) and no murdering in the school portion.
-NO Grunt Complex (Meaning, one person cannot sit back and use grunts to do the dirty work. One person may only use up to 2 NPC’s to fight with, though *friendly* NPCs can be used at any time. BUT they have to strike WITH their NPCs).
-NO creation of mass-harm devices unless given the OK (i.e. to up the story, to give another side an edge if one side is too powerful).
-NO Gmodding or bunnying
-Scott may change/limit your powers to even them out if it seems that the power is being taken advantage of or seem too weak.
-Nothing past PG-13 ish. Keep it clean, people
-Your main characters alignment must align with your team. Therefore, Sent’s character must be evil. However, NPC’s may be of another alignment.
-When you are given a power, follow it, do not try to make it stronger
-Within the team pecking order, you are a simply a member. Not a leader, not a co-leader. In fact, the hierarchy of every team is hidden in a shroud of mystery, and the most known would be a lieutenant.
-There are no guns / missiles / etc., as they use Pokémon, but members WITHOUT an offensive power may use some weapons (Blunt weapons).
-Any team may not steal any other teams MAIN territory, though they may enter it and do whatever.
-A note on the School, classes are how they are because I want it so that RPers will more then likely end up in the same classes, though not as much in the pacifists. Also, pacifists have a seperate wing in the Jirachi Dorm just for them.

The Help
-Tiana, Tyranitar Trainer, DU, Marth, Neo, and Draconic Espeon may warn people, help with the RP storyline, stop fighting, etc. in case I'm just not on :D

LIMITS / MAXES
-NO post max
-350 Word Limit for Posts, 200 for Conversation Posts. Exceptions are made for conversation posts, but do not abuse it <3.

ACCEPTED
-Charizard Mike (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1120952&postcount=5)
-Draconic Espeon (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1121327&postcount=7)
-Marth (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1121436&postcount=8)
-Neptune (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1121478&postcount=9)
-Neo (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1122303&postcount=10)
-Knightblazer (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1122357&postcount=11)
-Cress (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1123078&postcount=12)
-Finch (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1128018&postcount=17)
-Firefly (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1128153&postcount=19) (2 (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1136952&postcount=36))
-Kenny (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1129156&postcount=21)
-Alyssa (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1129344&postcount=23)
-Ninja Emperor (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1129535&postcount=25)
-Darkrider (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1130244&postcount=29)
-Sent (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1128047&postcount=18)
-Diesel (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1123313&postcount=13)
-Deoxs Trainer (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1128638&postcount=20)
-UmbraKora (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1131157&postcount=33)
-Sonickid (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1120968&postcount=6)
-Kitty-Chan (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1136480&postcount=35)
-ChronoPichu (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1147113&postcount=44)
-Tyranitar Trainer (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1155854&postcount=47)
-KingofRohan888 (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1149735&postcount=45)
-Tiana M (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1183824&postcount=51)
-Lord Zangoose (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1184849&postcount=52)
-Scott and Special Everything Scott Character (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1188228&postcount=54)

[Dr Scott]

NOTE: NO ATTACKS / TERRITORY TAKING MAY TAKE PLACE YET
but
RP IS UP AND WHATNOT

Location: Outside Vittoria
Character: The Prophet
Something wicked this was comes

“Onix, you’re finished here!” I said, my strange deep quality voice loud enough to make the Mew and Abra beside me wince a little, they had never gotten used it. I held up a gloved hand, holding a painted black and silver Poké Ball, a beam of red light sucking up the giant rock figure.

{Oh come on, do you really have to keep that stupid voice amplifier?} my Mew asked, her thoughts sent directly to the my mind. The pink creature twirled her tail as she talked, spinning around a little. The Abra simply stared at the moving creature, following her with his eyes, wondering if the Pokémon had ADD.

“Yes, I’m supposed to be a mystery figure, remember?” I retorted right back, rolling my eyes. The hood was down currently, showing of hair that normally never saw the light of day. “It’s so hot in here…” I continued, mumbling a little as the figure walked slowly to the hole that the Onix just made. Reaching into the black gown, I then preceded to grabbed another ball, moving my hand behind its back, returning the Abra.

The Mew moved to float beside me, moving to peer into the gap as well. The Mew’s mouth opened as much as it could, gaping down into the hole at the Poké Balls that lay there. “That’s different …” I mumbled, my voice sounding less mechanic and more human with those words.

The Mew turned to look into my eyes, {Something about those balls are different …}. She stared into the small hole before slowly moving down into it to try to grab one of the balls. I watched as she barely touched them, and moved away with the pink creature as the balls flew into the air before finally shooting to the city of Vittoria, each reaching the four corners of the city.

“Ah, Onix feces …” I mumbled to myself, staring after the moving items. “This can’t be good …” With a sigh, I pulled out Abra’s Poké Ball again, dropping it to the ground. The Psychic Pokémon popped out, and after simply placing my hand on the creature and thinking of the city limits, the Pokémon instantly transported me there.

Mew appeared beside me after a while, {Where to?}

Inside the city limits, I fixed my hood so it covered everything, making sure to put on my mysterious face and personality. “To the teams of course, they should be able to help …

[Dog of Hellsing]

Location: Channelston Lake
Character: Chara

It was a beautiful afternoon. I sat by the lake, watching the Golduck and the Magikarp swimming about. Kichi and Spirit were on either side of me, Kichi dozing, and Spirit meditating, it appeared. He did that quite often these days, though I'd never found out where he picked up such a habit.

I reached up to lower my hood, allowing a faint breeze to play with my long hair, and smiled down at Kichi as she shifted in her sleep. We'd had a rather rough battle earlier, and the poor little rabbit had been extremely tired afterwards. She'd refused to be healed, though I was somewhat worried she'd pushed herself too far in the battle.

My gaze was pulled back up to the lake as a Golduck quacked loudly, and several others responded in turn. They started to dive, one after the other, and soon they had all vanished. The Magikarp seemed to follow, because within moments they were gone as well. I then became aware of a flapping noise and looked up, seeing a pair of Staraptor as they winged into sight. No wonder the Golduck and Magikarp had fled underwater. One Staraptor was big and strong enough to cart off a small Golduck. A mated pair could, between them, carry off the largest, fatest Golduck they could close their talons on. I watched them fly by, calling to one another as they flew in wide, searching circles. Knowing that Kichi would make a nice snack if they decided to go after her, I placed an arm around her until the birds had passed on by.

Once the Staraptor had passed, the Golduck resurfaced and went back to what they'd been doing as if nothing had happened. I chuckled a little, then sighed. It reminded me of how things had been the past week or so. Danger coming and going like lightening. I glanced at Spirit, who was looking at me now, and offered a faint smile.

"Are you done?"

"Zor," the armored insect replied with a nod. I nodded as well and gently picked up Kichi, cradling her in an arm as I stood. She mumbled and snuggled closer to me, but didn't wake. Spirit rolled his eyes, but I could see the ghost of a smile on his face. "Zor, sci scizor sci," he said, motioning with a large red pincher to the where his favorite eartery was located.

"You're huingry, then?" I asked, and he nodded once more. I looked down at Kichi and softly shook her awake. As the little brown bunny yawned and rubbed at her eyes, I said, "Spirit wants to go to Bonsa's Chinese. Would you like comething as well?"

"BUN!" Kichi replied, instantly wide-awake. I laughed as she bounded out of my arms and danced a few circles around me, looking joyous. Both she and Spirit loved Chinese food almost as much as I did. Spirit rolled his eyes again and shook his head, and together the three of us started off towards lunch.

[Draconic_Espeon]

(YES!! Oh, and Tamaki will be in Class Schedule B.)

Marc University, Campus

Tamaki Kurokawa

The sun was bright and warm, the sky clear of all but the faintest traces of clouds. It promised to be a nice day, and Tamaki certainly wasn't going to waste it. She sat at a wicker bench, her long hair tied back in the heat of the day. A textbook was balanced on her lap, one hand holding it in place while she petted a Luxray sprawled out beside her with the other. The lion-like creature, happy to simply lounge on such a beautiful day, was thuroughly enjoying the attention. He was a bit small for his species, not that his trainer much minded. He was honestly little more than an affectionate house pet.

A draconic form soared above, the bright sunlight bringing fond memories back of the desert where she once lived. The Flygon had never actually flown there, having been a Trapinch at the time and lacking wings, but she imagined it must have been nice. Niera dove down, the wind from her wings stirring Tamaki's hair. The girl looked up, smiling as the brightly colored dragon landed gracefully.

"Always the show off, aren't you?" The girl said with a laugh. Both Pokemon could sense her ease. It meant only one thing- Reeah was away.

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Vittoria Docks

Reeah Kurokawa

"Gimme my cash, weakling." Far away from the bright and cheery university, a girl much like Tamaki sneered over a young trainer. A purple behemoth stood behind her, with the boy's Houndoom not far away, beaten badly by the Nidoking. A Murkrow perched on the girl's shoulder, its eyes watching the beaten boy. He glared at both her and the bird, his hands clenching into fists. He'd spent days training his Houndoom, thinking it could beat anyone- then this girl shows up, acting like she owns the place. He'd meant to teach her a lesson, but she'd thuroughly owned him. Who'd ever heard of a Nidoking that knew Surf?

"... Fine." Reluctantly, he pulled the bills from his pocket. Not making any attempt to actually hand them to her, they were simply tossed, falling to the dirty ground below. He took a Pokeball from his belt, the white portion painted black, and badly at that. He returned the Houndoom, then pointed at Reeah.

"This isn't over yet, girly. I'll be back, and when I come, you won't be so high and mighty."

"Bring it on," she replied, her lips curled into a malicious grin. "I'll beat you down any time." She watched him walk away, and flicked a finger boredly at the Murkrow. Takeru dove down, picking up the dropped bills in his beak and handing them to his trainer. Reeah, flipped through them, counting.

"Not bad," she commented to herself, shoving them in her pocket when she was done. "I suppose we'd better head back. Long distance recombining is weird as heck, and our time's about up." She took out a Pokeball, returning Daisuke, and began the long walk back to the center of town, and back to her clone.

[Diesel 34]

(Hope this is good enough)

Location: Neptune Blue Department Store
Character: Jack

Here I was back at the department store again. I had lost a battle and since I didn’t have time to go to the pokemon center and get my pokemon fully healed I had to come here and get two hyper potions.

“Here you go. Have a nice day.”
“Huh. Oh yeah thanks.”

I rushed to the elevator and started to click the down button hoping it would make the elevator hurry up, but it did no such thing. I couldn’t take a bus or anything to school since I had spent all my money I had on the potions.

After what seemed like forever the door to the elevator finally opened. I jumped into it and pressed the first floor button. This music came on for me to listen to. It was the music you always hated to here when you were in a hurry. Then suddenly the elevator stopped. I pressed the emergency call button yet nothing came on.

“AHHHHH!” Of all the times for this to happen it had to be when I was in a hurry to get to class. I started banging my head on the wall. If I was late again to Professor Vazero’s class again she would either kill me or make me clean her room again. Hopefully it would be the kill one because the last time I cleaned her room I found food that was moving.

Suddenly an idea popped into my head.

”Luxray, come on out.”

Luxray popped out and seemed a little confused on why he was in a dark elevator. I quickly opened the little door underneath the control pad and found the wires that gave the elevator energy. I quickly disconnected them and wrapped them around Luxrays tail.

“Luxray, I need you to send electricity to your tail and transfer the energy to the to wires. Got it?”

It seemed like he had actually shook his head. He closed his eyes and I saw the electricity shooting into the wires. The elevator still wasn’t working.

“Come on come on.”

Then the elevators lights turned back on and it started heading down again. When we finally reached the ground and the elevators opened I quickly returned Luxray to his pokeball. I scrambled out of the department store and looked up at the giant clock on the building. It said 8: 45. That gave me 15 minutes to get to class when it’s a 30 minute run from here. This was really not my day at all.

Location: Channelston Lake
Character: Jack

I was looking at this guy who apparently was trying to catch a Remoraid yet he wasn’t doing a very good job. He had rock pokemon so he definetly wasn’t going to get very with it. I walked up to him and when I touched him on the shoulder he turned around.

“Need some help?”

He nodded his head at me which meant it was time to go to work. I grabbed my pokeball from my ball and tossed it into the air.

“Luxray, come on out and use spark.”

Luxray, sent the energy forward shocking the entire lake. Remoraid looked knocked out after the attack.

“Throw a pokeball know.”

He fumbled to grab the pokeball. He flung it at the Remoraid. I walked off to behind a tree without him noticing. He turned to where I was standing looking to thank me, but he got confused when he saw that I wasn’t there. I had done my job for the day and started to walk back to base.

[FireflyK]

Marc University, Admissions Office

Both Plots

Hotaru Avaria Amiko, Ne Jane Beth Baker



The sun's scorching rays were absorbed by the black tiles of the school roof. Though the hum of an air conditioner told Hotaru that the room was being cooled, she could not help but strip off her sweatshirt as soon as she stepped inside. Though the building was white brick, the ceiling was of dark colored shingling, and looked liable to absorb heat.

Then again, her hair, too, was dark colored, and while it wasn't long, it fell past her shoulders now. Recently, Hotaru had let it grow out. The university was in a far safer city than her previous home, after all, and she no longer had to worry about having long hair during combat.

At the moment, however, said hair was tied up. The heat was just too much, with the dark locks drawing in so much heat. Instead, Hotaru had tied most of it up in a ponytail. As usual, a few strands near the front of one side slipped out, hanging beside the side of her face. Used to this, she ignored the stray parts, instead of uselessly trying to gather them up again.


"Hello, dear," the woman at the desk greeted her. Used to such greetings, Hotaru tried her best to stay polite. She was, after all, young looking. Unless one had seen her dressed to look older intentionally, or in a fight or serious mood, it made sense for them to mistake her for someone too young to be a student.

"I'm here about the scheduling conflict," Hotaru said flatly, to get rid of any misconceptions right from the beginning. Stepping to the side of the desk, she reached around, taking the woman's spare chair. After all, the chairs set out for visitors were of metal, and uncomfortable. She preferred to be on an even keel with those she was talking to- and she certainly enjoyed throwing this annoying secretary off guard. The woman's smile became obviously fake as Hotaru took her other chair, sitting down on the soft pleather.

Deciding that it might be going too far if she put her feet up on the desk, Hotaru chose to instead get right to business.

"I'm only going to be attending school part time this year, but my schedule has the full five classes. Also, I didn't choose any of these."

Wordlessly, the woman across from her handed her a form to fill out. Taking it, Hotaru reached into her pocket for a pen. As she did so, she let a pokeball slip from her clothes. Scuffing her foot against the floor to hide the sound of plastic striking the tile, she carefully kept her eyes on the paper as her Natu was called out. Shiloh, as he was called, took a look around, and begin to hop quietly towards the connected room. Hotaru wasn't sure if there was anything interesting there, but she planned on finding out.

Taking her time filling out the form, she remained quiet, though she knew the secretary was staring at her. Unwilling to give in to the silent pressure to hurry up, or make small talk, she took her time with the paper.

Class 1: Pokemon Family Structure/Taming
Class 2: Pokemon Art
Class 3: Professional Grooming

~There's an open window. I'll meet you outside~ Shiloh said in her head. Appreciating the psychic type's warning, Hotaru finished the paper more quickly, then handed it back to the secretary. Without waiting for an answer, she smiled slightly, and rose from her chair. "Have a good day," she said, leaving the woman thoroughly confused, and strode out.

Back in the sunlight, Hotaru slung her backpack off her back, and sat down on the steps. Shiloh was already waiting there, the little Natu watching impatiently.

~It's just a list of who has what classes,~ Shiloh informed her. ~I did not see Eden's classes, though,~

The Pokemon sounded disappointed, though that came as no surprise to Hotaru. Shiloh liked Eden, even if he didn't spend much time with her.




After heading back to the center of campus, Hotaru glanced around to see if anyone else was around. She didn’t see anyone, though that was likely because classes had started. She would begin going to them the next day, since the admissions officer had to fix her schedule first.

In the meantime, however, she didn’t plan on wasting time. Though there were many places Hotaru wanted to explore, it wouldn’t be as fun without Eden around. Since Eden undoubtedly was busy now, she decided to spend time with her Pokemon, instead. Even though no one was around, she stuck to using their public nicknames, lest she be overheard, however.

“Dzaxey, Brazen, Baylie,” she called, as she let her other Pokemon out. All three appeared to be in a relatively good mood for the day, even Baylie. The Bayleef was often short tempered, after all.

{I like this place,} Brazen commented inanely. He, too, didn’t appear to be in the mood to make trouble, or even to play or train. Quietly, the Arcanine lay down on the soft grass, tail swishing softly with the wind.

Beside him, Dzaxey also reclined on the grass. She, however, was more alert. The Persian’s tail moved lazily, curling and uncurling, but her eyes were open, and darted back and forth. She appeared to be memorizing their surroundings.

Sitting down cautiously beside them, Hotaru tossed her sweatshirt onto the grass. Because of the heat, she was wearing only a plain short sleeve short, along with jeans. Even in warm weather, the girl was rarely seen in shorts, nor, indeed, in jeans that were not a little baggy. Her usual pants, sweats, and movement-permitting jeans had been left behind for the day, however. First impressions were important, much as she hated trying to make a good one, and so she was dressed quite nicely for the day. Someone standing close enough would be able to see that she was even wearing a little mascara, quite unusual for her.

{She actually doesn’t feel like training for once,} Persian hissed softly to Hotaru, as the girl sat down beside her. Though she hadn’t specified who she meant, Hotaru knew she had to be referring to Bayleef. And, for once, she was right. The normally belligerent grass-type was calm.

Not wanting to stir the calm waters, Shiloh took a neutral path. Instead of choosing hard training, or pure play, the little psychic type fluttered over to Hotaru, and plopped down in front of her. ~We could work on hand signals, since no one’s around to see,~ he suggested.

{Easy for you to say, you can communicate with her easily,} Baylie pointed out snarkily. {She doesn’t always understand what we say.}

{I still have to know the signal, so I can understand what you’re signing if we’re somewhere where we have to be quiet,} Shiloh said calmly, refusing to rise to the bait. Instead, the bird merely seated himself quietly, folding his little wings together as the other Pokemon gathered around.

[The Crimson Rose]

OOC: Let's do this, shall we?

IC:

Location:Middle of Nowhere
Name: Cress Albane
Plot: Violent

"Dammit! Where is everybody?" I asked myself as I wondered aimlessly towards nowhere. I had been following a strange caravan that was carrying some sort of prisoners from the heart of Greyland to a suburbian city. I took out my binoculars and scanned the area. All I saw was tons and tons of dust. "Dangit! How could I have lost them?" was I could think about. Then, I heard footsteps coming from my right side. I looked around and saw nowhere to hide. "I hate these situations!" I said as I pulled out a Pokeball and threw it high into the air.

The ball burst open and Scizor popped out. It's scarlet body flashed in the burning sunlight and it turned to face me. It gave a fighting stance and it knew what was going on.

The footsteps were getting closer as Scizor covered me with his body. I yelled from behind him, "Tell who's there! Before I have to hurt someone!" I knew I had shown that I was scared. I looked up to Scizor to se that he was looking stright ahead at whatever was coming closer.

A minute went by and I wondered if the footsteps I had heard were just an imagination, when I heard a deep voice coming from right behind me. "What are you doing in the middle of the desert? You could die of thirst out here!"

I turned my gaze to behind me and saw an elderly man standing right on top of a sand dune. He looked to be about in his fiftys and he was walking on an old fashioned walking-stick. He was very tan on some parts on his body and others were as pale as ghosts. He was wearing a tunic that looked very light as if he actually lived here in the desert.

I stood up straight and replied, "I was following a caravan here from the heart of Greyland. I suspected they had something I wanted. I lost track of them about 15 minutes ago. Have you seen a caravan running through here?"

The old man shook his head and gave a smile. "No I haven't, but we need to get you out of this desert before you die. Follow close to me. I shall take you to my home."

I glanced over at Scizor and it gave a shrug. I glanced back at the old man and said, "Fine. We will follow you. But you'd better not pull anything. Got it?"

The old man turned stern and gave a sharp nod and he turned the opposite direction. He motioned for us to follow and we did through the unforgiving desert.

[Charizard Michelle]

San Diesel Church: Trainer HQ (A7)
Channelston Territory

MIchelle was dressed in black jumpsuit with hair extentions to make her hair look longer. It was still day light outside but Michelle had the afternoon off from school. She walked around in the church gaining some stares from many of the people inside. It seems to them that they never seen anybody wearing a jumpsuit inside a church. Michelle walked into the location of Team Trainer's headquarters which was also a nice looking church with many pews. She would enter from the back but she wanted to give back to the church for allowing the people who own the church for allowing them to make their headquaters here. She walked towards the donation box and place a few large number bills. Once she did that Maria began to leave the pew room of the church to enter from the back.

Team Trainer had gained the trust of the people in this neighborhood by helping them with some task and keeping out some of the other teams in the city. After a while the people in this neighborhood began to trust Team Trainer and the people in this church allow Team Trainer to use this church for whatever needs they may need.

Michelle enter the back side of the church. THe church was a nice size and had some trees around it and lots of small buildings around it used by the church for their services and for what Team Trainer use for meetings and jobs. Still to relax and work in private the basement of the church was all Team Trainers where they even have a great healing center downstairs.

One of the people there then looked at the black haired girl named Michelle and said, "Mikey. How are you doing girl?"

Michelle looked at the small teen and nodded to him. She was always called Mikey when she was working for Team Trainer. She then said in a cold tone, "Nothing. What are you doing?"

"Just taking a break. MIkey. That is all." said the teen. "Kind of warly for you isn't it? Don't you need to sleep?"

Michelle nodded and said, "I spent all of the other night working for Trainer and I slept a little this morning. I be fine."

Michelle walked towards the board and saw what was there to do. There was nothing really for her but she did saw that there was some stuff to do here at the church. It seems as if somebody decided to place some gratfii to decorate one of the church buildings close to the lake. Michelle nodded and said, "Be on top. Cleaning stuff." She then made her way towards the surface with a bucket and sponge.

[theEND]

OOC: Ugh, you've really made it confusing in this, Scott. I'm confused about the part about which RPs to choose to participate in.... Screw it, let the party begin!
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Both plots? Still confused about this part.

Location: Honeybee Shopping Center
Character: Lett Le Shigeki w/ Summer the Vulpix

The light erected from the bulbs on the Mic' Ballances shop ceiling began to fade in the section where Summer and I were shopping in. Because the weather began to cool, I found myself wearing clothes from a brand I casually wouldn't wear. Summer cruised down the aisle, looking for her favorite snack that she usually comes to add to the cart. The little Vulpix instantly began wiggling her tails once she jumped on top of a shelf. It appeared as though she had found her favorite snack: Pudding Apples. They were a brand of snacks that were purely made out of pudding, inside and out. On the outside was a perfectly molded apple of pudding, that, inside, held gloops of delicious, pudding. Summer's favorite flavor was strawberry. She was instantly able to tell flavor from flavor without even turning her back towards the snacks. Pouncing on the bag, and rolled on the ground in a perfect tumble, dropping the Pudding Apples inside the cart.

"My my, isn't somebody here a little bit jumpy.", I smiled at Summer as I picked her up from her stomach, and placed her in the part of the cart where babies would sit. Summer gave a doopy face, and jumped onto my chest, licking my face.

"Ah, stop that!", I giggled, putting Summer back in the cart, "It tickles."

There was not much about the Honeybee Shopping Center I could describe. It was like a regular mall, except that it had many shops I've never heard of. Mic' Ballances was one of those shops I've never heard much of before, but I came to learn that it was very handy when it came to groceries shopping. Their chain of stores were unique, spread around the less commonly known parts of the world.

As we approached the counter to pay, Summer leaped onto the counter, trying to scan herself on the item scan laser. I quickly pulled her off the counter, as the cashier might count her as an item if I didn't. I looked quickly to the side, and spotted a trio of men in their 20s, giving me nasty stares and grins. Turning away didn't help me stop hearing their conversations.

"Pretty nice girl over there, ain't she? Maybe we can make a score with her?", one of them said, and the others laughing loudly.

Summer began making frowns at those creeps, but instead of letting her at them, I felt it wise to just leave after paying. And we did just as I said. After exiting the Honeybee Shopping Center with our groceries in arms, Summer in her bipedal stance, holding a watermelon in her two front arms, we began to head towards an office building.
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OOC: Ugh, it's so hard to RP with such limited information. The instant you get on, Scott, the instant I come up to you, offering you a watermelon in exchange for some info about the WAR, deeper into school and etc. >.>

[Knightblazer]

OOC: Taking ze classes Pokemon Intelligence, Myths of the Legendaries and Pokemon Gyms. xD

Loki 'Draconifer' Galeon [Syndicate/Both]
Marc University Campus Grounds

It was another new year for the college. And of course, that meant new students. Marc University always prided itself for developing great legends like Lance of Blackthorn, leader of Kanto’s Elite four. Then there was also the famous Professor Samuel Oak, head of worldwide Pokemon research. Many people had worshipped and admired them, wanting to be just like them. However, there were others who did not. Others like a certain seventeen-year-old teenager…

“Godamnit, Lucied – for the last time, NO!” snapped the annoyed green-haired student as she strode into the campus grounds. Loki Galeon - otherwise nicknamed ‘Draconifer’ due to her rather sudden mood swings and hot temper at times, growled in annoyance as she batted away the Mightyena that tried to glomp her. “I just fell down, got my bag dirtied and lost my lollipop. I am not in a particularly good mood right now, Lucied… so BUZZ OFF.”

Lucied the Mightyena whined and pouted as he tried to look at his trainer with puppy dog eyes. Graced with the darkest fur with streaks of red running along the sides of it, the wolf was a remarkable sight, especially with bright crimson eyes and a scar that ran down its right eye. Remarkable, but still strange all the same. Loki turned, her emerald ponytail comically whipping along as bright green eyes and dark eyebrows upon a slightly tanned face twitching at the look her Pokemon was giving her before sighing aloud. “Alright, alright. You can come with me to class, but I expect you to not make a ruckus. Understand?” the human warned.

At this, the wolf’s eyes lit up, and the Mightyena bounded upon the girl, knocking her down to the floor and licked her face in happiness. Despite her usually annoyed face (sometimes even locked with a seemingly permanent scowl), Loki laughed and snorted as Lucied licked her. “Stop it, pal!” she exclaimed between breaths. The wolf did after a few more licks, and then moved away so that the teenager could stand up. Brushing off the dust on her Bermudas and black polo shirt, Loki washed her face at a nearby fountain before looking at her watch. “Oh, crap! Class gonna start soon!” she shouted. “C’mon, Lucied!”

With that, the not-so-young genius ran towards the school building with a smile on her face, her Mightyena companion yipping behind as Lucied chased after his emerald-haired trainer.

Knightblazer - Graphic Arts Judge for PE2K WAR VI, 2007

[sonickid01]

Marc University Library

Sonic bounded down along a bookshelf, looking for subjects on one particular book. Even now, Lodiab's speech still rang in his ears. There was a murder somewhere in the school, and someone was guilty. No one could possibly know who or what had happened to Lodiab's researcher. Only the guilty one would have any idea what had happened. And he had said something important would be found out. This was an obvious hint that this murder was not simply some roadside killing. This researcher must have been extremely important, or Lodiab wouldn't be so interested in it, even if he did know him well. He wouldn't have said it was such an important mystery if it wasn't, obviously. But how would we know that teachers were in the plot? And how would we know? Maybe it was just a single incident in which a man was killed, or if it was going to be a huge rampage? How could the students know? Unless Lodiab wanted them to do some research.

But the murder pushed aside, other parts of the speech were quite interesting as well. What clues had he discovered? It seemed a bit shady to mention them but not give an example. And the students? What could the students do to help Lodiab? Use their powers to make answers come out of thin air? The student's are not here to study. They're here to be little detectives for Lodiab. "Watch out for teachers. Look for clues. Plant a garden."

And then, there was that thing about a rift. Lodiab had pushed mentioning that to the back of his speech, for some reason. It seemed like a miracle. How could that have possibly happened? It was quite odd to have treated a subject like a portal to another world so calmly and naturally. There is not a single Pokemon inside, and everything in there is just plain. However, we're going to build a cottage inside? The only ways in were through Mysteries class and Shop class. So Sonic, like most of the other students who wanted to get in, signed up for both. But he had said, "through the miracles of Pokemon." So it was created by a Pokemon. But no ordinary Pikachu would be able to tear a rift in our world. It was too strange. He had to look into this. But first, his job for his "little group" as Lodiab had referred to it. He was trying to find a bit of information on the war in the research that Lodiab had compiled. Best way to find a book is look in a library. What else could he do?

Sonic came to a dusty old book on a shelf. It was dull in color and the words, "The War. by Fred Lodiab" were writtin on the front. Sonic held out his hand below it, and the book began to slide out without any force. Finally, it slipped over the edge and missed Sonic's hand, heading straight for the ground. He gasped and held out his hands, barely managing to grab it before it pummeled over. Quickly, he looked around to see that nobody was there to his relief.

Sonic quickly found an empty table in the corner of the library. He sat the book down and put the blank notebook in his hand next to it, as well as a pencil. He stared at both books for a second, and they both cracked open to the first page in an instant. He waved his hand over his pencil, which picked itself upright. Sonic began to read down the first page, the pencil scribbling furiously as he did. This Animation power made taking notes so much easier.

[Neo Emolga]

Hank Blackstone
Mitehill Independent Law Firm Outside

I didn’t get caught up in what most people here are trying to do. Genetically enhance Pokémon. You know you’re in a science lab when people talk really fast, walk around wearing white lab coats and say plenty of scientific jargon that only people like them would know. I wasn’t interested in learning it either. Not my job, not my interest. The merc life was better. Follow instructions, get the pay. I was off assignment for the moment, just watching the front. I’d rather be up here than be a lab rat. Being cooped up in those labs for hours would make me angry enough to punch a baby.

But up here, Mitehill was no paradise either. The usual burning trash can, the broken windows, and the graffiti gave the area its darker colors. The heat was extra. Snow would actually cover some of this mess up, like primer paint to hide the ugly spots. But no, that wouldn’t be the big picture of Mitehill. That would be more like Mitehill in a temporary clean state, the way some little kid cleans his room by putting all the junk on the floor in his closet.

Little crimes as well, if I called in every time a car was stolen, I’d be on the phone all day, and I hate phones. Look at my face, and I’ll ask you if you think I’m a people person. I’m not. I do my own thing, my way. I talk to faces, not to plastic. You don’t want to see me, that’s fine, but then don’t talk to me.

Rent here was cheap, so lack of assignments would only be an issue if it got late. It was true, no one really likes living here. Self included, I hated my apartment here in the housing projects, but that was me. With me, I wanted to get back in action soon, as standing around here looking like a shady thug only stays exciting for so long.

I had gotten the daily paper, not for satisfying my need for reading, but to find out more about Superbia and his posse, as I called it. Attacks in the area, but most of them weren’t around here in Mitehill. I figured nothing around here was interesting, especially for some undercover group like them. It was in our interest to spread our realm of influence, but I knew these guys would try and pin that down. We were dealing with the dominant gang here, and we just didn’t have the money or the manpower to take them down.

I figured that wasn’t his real name though. But hey, if I was in his position, I wouldn’t want people to start on my paper trail. That’s bad news. But, I’m neither the commander or the leader of Team Swarm. I don’t even know who it is to tell the truth, they’ve kept their name pretty secure to make sure there aren’t any interlopers. Every now and then we get one though, but they never make it far up the ranks.

Two hours into the search, I still sat here on this old, wooden bench probably looking like I was either bored out of my mind or homeless. I knew that wasn’t an uncommon sight around here. Another burning trash can, and some old, ugly homeless guy shouts at the teens that made it, thinking there could have been something useful in there that they were burning up. They back off, give him a really whacked out expression, and just walk off. Why they were setting that stuff off, I didn’t know. It wasn’t for heat, I knew that much. It was hot enough to melt faces off of their skulls. But those teens, especially the one with the messy brown hair and the black hoodie… I figured they were just out there to burn stuff. Teens around here were getting too bored, and when that happens, it just seems like the next option for them to obtain entertainment is to raise hell whenever they feel like it.

I checked my watch… the cheap digital one I got for free just for eating cereal and sending in proofs of purchase. Three hours of shift to go, which left me with a whole lot of thinking time to probably imagine something stupid or think about what I was going to do after this was all over. I needed some gym time, I knew that much. Dinner… I hated preparing dinner. Never know what to have, and how to select from what I do have left and wonder what I could have gotten if I had gone shopping in the first place. I hated the corner market though. Ugly faces, everything was dirty, and smelled like somebody tossed their cookies.

Superbia was somewhere out there, and I wasn’t sure if the cops were turning a blind eye, or were being bribed. Or maybe both, there was no true way to tell. They were somewhere around here, but where? I didn’t know. Heck, I could wake up tomorrow and find out the whole thing was a joke. It’s possible. Or… I could wake up tomorrow and find out it wasn’t a joke after all, and it was more real than I would have liked it to be. Eh, I figured maybe I was just caring too much. No one around here seemed to care, and with that in mind, I figured I probably should be doing the same. Superbia wouldn’t target Mitehill, this place would have nothing for anyone with bossy intentions in mind.

I guessed the only way to find out about Superbia… was when it was too late to do anything about it.

[LordZangoose]

Marc University Campus
Constantine Saranethi

Constantine silently read to himself as he sat on a campus bench and let the warmth soak into his face. Although he would never admit it to himself, he had recently begun to enjoy the nicer and more pleasant aspects of life, as opposed to his somber, deadbeat old self. I suppose that business man I took over a few months back must have affected me. Interesting, how he always rambled on about the sun and the animals and how beautiful life was, and now I begin to see what he’s saying a little bit.

His logic was seemingly sound, but the idea that such a sarcastic, pessimistic man such as himself would change so drastically was nearly unthinkable. People just didn’t change like that, it didn’t happen.

Almost as if reading his thoughts, and it probably was, Gengar interrupted with his own opinion: Normal people don’t. You, however, are far from normal. That was true. It could not be denied that Constantine’s powers and upbringing were not typically classified as normal. One just couldn’t control minds and believe in heathen gods and witchery and pass themselves off as the average human, whether it be mental, emotional, or even physical in a way. It was entirely ludicrous.

Must you always give your opinion? You really do take advantage of the fact I let you communicate with me mentally. Most people who have a psychotic ghost for a Pokémon wouldn’t do that you know. The sarcasm, although seemingly rude, was just a part of the friendship of the two oddballs. Gengar had his moments, but was, in the end, loyal to the ectoplasm.

Oh, do be quiet. And most self-respecting Gengars wouldn’t choose to bear the burden of having to be with you and your incessant sarcasm, responded Gengar in the accent of a British gentlemen, one of his many voices, but his favorite of all.

After a momentary pause, both let out a chuckle outside of their minds, and drew a few looks because of it. The sheer irony of the statement, considering the near-symbiotic relationship shared by the two and the fact they were both nearly identical in personality could not help but be laughed at. And the laughter had had uses beyond providing some amusement. The sound of Gengar’s own chuckling gave away his position in the shade of a tree next to the bench where Constantine sat. However, in such a relaxed, comfortable environment, the normally secretive and elusive ghost didn’t bother hiding himself. Some of his master’s newfound nice personality must have rubbed off on the wicked being.

Might you be interested in a battle today Constantine?, inquired Gengar. The Pokémon had been scouting out many other students and even a few faculty as he spoke, or rather thought, to his trainer. Perhaps the young woman with the Luxray?, he further specified.

It was then that Constantine finally took notice of the lady sitting across the pathway from him in the campus. And took notice he did. He was struck dumb by her beauty. Ebony locks cascaded over her shoulders and down her back, while below the hair deep wells of blue laid, the color of clear tropical oceans. At once he knew that he must go and talk the girl at some point.

Perhaps this schooling won't be so bad after all…

[Marth]

Location: Valeth's Artifact Shop
Name: Rhauk Valeth

"Good morning, Mrs. Dawson. How can I help you today?" Said Valeth, beaming at the old lady with a bell-shaped dress as she paced slowly through the shop.

"Oh, Rhauk, I didn't see you there. How are you today?" She answered, her cheeks turning the same tone as her scarlet dress.
Rhauk paced slowly behind his crystal counter. The artifact shop was small and square-shaped. There were no glasses to show-off the inventions. Instead, he had a collection of images of his inventions pinned on the walls. People would inquire about the artifcats, or request a customized one.

"I'm fine today, thank you. I take it you left Mr. Dawson back at the pharmacy, didn't you?" He replied, trying to get in good terms with her. After all, the Dawson's owned the only pharmacy in the surrounding neighborhood.

"Yes, James was too busy to come here by himself. We've had a recent increase in the demand for certain medications... but I won't overwhelm you with boring pharmaceutic chit-chat." She said with a smile.

"I'm glad, Mrs. Dawson. I suppose you came here for a request, didn't you?" He asked, piercing his customer behind his black-rimmed glasses.

"Yes, we are quite satisfied with our previous order. This is what we want now." She said, handling Rhauk a paper sheet with an ugly image and some written instructions.
Rhauk took a quick glance at them before putting them in one of his green coat mutli-pockets.

"It should be done in three days at most, Mrs. Dawson." He said, adding something to his inventary notebook.

"Thank you Rhauk. Would you want me to pay half now and half then or..." She began, but was promptly interrumped by Rhauk's waving hand.

"Don't worry, you are a valuable customer. You can pay me whenever you can, and I'll throw in a small discount, just for you."

Mrs. Dawson blushed again. She gave Rhauk one final smile before leaving the shop.
"You are a kind man. Many blessings to you, and stop by at the pharmacy for a cup of tea anytime. Good-bye Rhauk." She said, closing the door slowly. The bell attached to the top jingled merrily.

Keep going like this, said a voice inside Rhauk, and we'll own that business in now time.

[KOR]

Location: Lake Channelston
Name: Michael Westen

An eighteen year old boy was sitting on a rock closely to the lake. Next to him was his trusty Charizard. He didn’t have to worry about his Poke-hyrbid appearance since no one was nearby. He sat up and walked closer to the lake. He said,

“I haven’t let Floatzel out in a while so I’ll let her have a swim.”

Michael threw the Pokeball high above the lake and Floatzel came out of the Pokeball and dived into the lake. She swam around happily. She then spat water at Michael. Michael laughed as the water hit him. He said,

“I’m gonna get you now.”

Michael threw off his shirt to reveal two wings that were a little smaller than average. He spread them and as he jumped he glided through the air but then landed in the water. He tackled his Floatzel and they started playing around as his Charizard flew in circles over the two. Michael got out and he breathed a cool fire to dry him off a little faster. He put on a leather restrainer that made sure his wings wouldn’t break his shirt. Then he put on his shirt and yawned. Okay I’m getting tired. I think it’s time to go home.

The Charizard flew down towards Michael and stood next to him. You’re so boring sometimes. I wanted to stay longer. Michael looked at him and sighed. We can’t stay here forever. There’s a lot more people that come to the lake and I don’t think they’ve seen a guy that looks like me before. I’m different from everyone else.

It was true. Michael had such a strong bond with his Charizard he absorbed some of his DNA and became a half-human/half-Charizard. It was a curse and a gift to Michael. And with sharing the same DNA Michael could talk to his only friend: his Charizard. The Charizard looked at him with a peculiar look. You never looked different to me. If anything it’s everyone else that looks different. Michael laughed at what Charizard said. Of course he would say that. Michael looked a lot like a Charizard.That’s because I’m a hybrid of you. Now come on let’s go. Michael called after his Floatzel. He said,

“Come on, time to go Floatzel.”

Michael took out the Pokeball and the red beam shot after the Floatzel and it engulfed the Water pokemon and took it back into the red and white Pokeball. He put it in his belt and he got onto his Charizard’s back. He said,

“Let’s go home buddy.”

The Charizard took off and he landed on an apartment building. Michael said,

”I’ll see you tomorrow.”

Michael had Charizard return as well. Michael climbed into the apartment building through a hatch and went into his building. He went into his building. It wasn’t much of a place. It had a fridge a couch that Michael could sleep on a TV a bathroom and a sink along with all the other normal necessities for a human to live in.

[Legendary Wolf]

Marc University Campus, Dorm

Nautas felt waves of heat come through his window, it was a warm day. Nautas was laying in his bed looking up, his pokeballs at his side. Nautas picked his two up, his best freinds were with him and so was his power, he could control air. Nautas got out of bed and left the room with his backpack hanging down his shoulder. The hall ways had red carpets that sparkled with the sun. The walls were a light white and looked yellow with the bright sun shining brightly on them. All the dors as the hall went down were brown with inscriptions of Pokemon on them, the doors were a little smaller then what he was used to though. Nautas' long hair blew back as he walked fast towards the edge towards the courtyard. As he approached the door he picked out a Pokeball from his belt and he threw it.

A huge green dinosaur came from the ball, its head had a green covering and bananas were hanging from its neck its body was brown and green and had wings that were dark green. It had a long neck that bent over holding its neck in place. It had long sharp claws with brown shadowings at the end of them. Nautas got on top of the large beast as they both flew off.

OOC: Sorry if its short I have to get off the comp.

[Draconic_Espeon]

(Okay, real class schedule now... Pokemon Genetics, Pokemon Myths and Legends, and Pokemon Grooming.)

Marc University, Campus

Tamaki and Reeah Kurokawa

With a sigh, Tamaki closed her book. She had begun to feel the familiar tugging sensation in her chest. It meant, quite simply, that she and Reeah's time apart was swiftly coming to an end. As it was, her clone was probably almost there. Tamaki lifted her head, glancing around to see if there was anyone about. Though it was true that many of the students at Marc University possessed powers like hers, she didn't like letting others know about her second personality- or the extent of that personalities awareness. That the two could split into two different people... It was strange, even by the terms of Vittoria. That, and she didn't want people to ask her about it.

Looking around, it wasn't long before she spotted a man, reading on one of the benches as she was. He was... A little strangely dressed, to say the least. When had snake skin gone in style? In any case, she couldn't stay here. Quickly taking out Niera's Pokeball, she returned the dragon type, opting to let Ashitaka follow on his own. The black and blue cat had raised his head as his trainer stood, realizing quickly what time it must be, and climbed to his feet as well. However, Tamaki was too late- there was Reeah, already returning.

"Hey, Tamaki, where ya goin'?" Her clone asked, louder than necessary. Coming together, you could see the major differences in the two, in spite of their identical appearances. Tamaki had a quiet, almost shy look to her, where Reeah was full of herself, usually wearing something along the lines of a sneer on her face. Reeah raised a hand in welcome, smiling devilishly. Takeru, that dratted obsidian bird, had already arrived several minutes ago without Tamaki noticing. He had alighted in the tree above the bench she had sat at. "Don't you want to say hi to me?" Reeah continued as she drew closer.

"Not here, Reeah..." Tamaki hissed desperately, glancing at the oddly dressed student in panic. Reeah followed her gaze, her grin widening.

"What's wrong, Tamaki? Don't want him to see what a freak you are?" She laughed harshly, the difference in the two clones' tones evident, and touched Tamaki's shoulder. Reeah's hand was instantly sucked into it, the rest of her body pulled in soon after, until only one girl remained. A little woozy from the sudden use of her powers, Tamaki sat down on the grass, rather hard. Looking worried, Ashitaka approached and nuzzled her cheek.

"I-it's okay," Tamaki managed to stutter, her composure gradually coming back. "I'm fine, Ashitaka." She patted the feline's head to reassure him.

Dangit, Reeah, why can't you just do what I ask for once? She projected angrily to her other half.

That would be far too easy, Reeah replied with a laugh. And besides, it's so much more fun to embarass you.

[Charizard Michelle]

San Diesel Church: Trainer HQ (A7)
Channelston Territory


With the help of Michelle's pokemon she was able to make quick work of the cleaning on the church building wall. It was easy with Gyarados's Hydro Pump and then the painting was done faster with the help of Bronzor's Psychic attack to help spread the paint. Michelle scrubbed and painted too but with the help from her pokemon she was able to finish the work pretty fast.

Michelle then walked down to the basement of the church and was going top sit down when somebody called on her. She looked up and saw it was a guy who worked with Trainer with her. The guy then said, "Hey MIkey. Here is a mission that they want you to do. Something they said is up your alley." He then handed Michelle the paper.

Michelle looked at the paper and read it:

Mikey, We have just recieve a report saying that Ms. Dell has had her valuable glass vase stolen. Attach is a photo of the vase. It is something of a priceless artifact and believe that it could be found in one of the many artifacts shops located in one of the neighborhoods in the south of the city. We want to locate and retrieve the glass vase so it can be returned to Ms. Dell. We believe that will then lead to be better for Team Trainer in the long run.

Michelle read the paper and understood what the background of this mission means. She has been into Ms Dell's large house many times as herself and knew that she has many rare items in her house. Michelle heard from her sister that there was a robbery near her house but didn't guess that guess it was Ms. Dell's house. Michelle then connected this to Team Trainer thinking that if we retrieve the vase for Ms Dell then this could place Trainer in better favor with the people in that neighborhood which is even better for Michelle because that is the same neighborhood that Michelle's family lives in.

"Ok. I do it." said Michelle as she left the basement.

ANother person then patted her on the back and said, "Good luck Mikey."

Michelle nodded and began to walk towards the lake.

[Neptune]

Marc University Library
Andromeda Tellerson

Andromeda was curled in a chair, surrounded by books to the point where it was difficult to see her. Beside her, an elegant Ninetales lounged, occasionally eying the books her trainer was reading but for the most part seeming uninterested in anything going on around her. She looked the picture of relaxation, looked as if she hadn't a care in the world.

That wasn't to say that she wasn't fully aware of everything around her, however. Trained ears swiveled, looking almost casual, but in reality the fox was watching for danger. How much danger could possibly be in a library was debatable, but as far as Faye was concerned, remaining perfectly alert was to remain safe. She detected movement, but an instant later recognized the soft footsteps as those of Evi. The Espeon was putting books Andromeda had set aside back on their shelves, occasionally stopping to read one that looked interesting.

They were all books on mythology. Andromeda loved mythology. That was why she was taking the class. She had just received her schedule, and was pleased that all the classes she had wanted were open:

Class One: Pokemon Family Structure/Training
Class Two: Myths of the Legendaries
Class Three: Pokemon Gyms

They were all practical classes. The first class had been the hardest to decide on--all of the options looked interesting. It was the promise of receiving a Pokemon that caused her to choose the class she had. Her second class was the obvious choice for her--she had never been terribly interested in drawing, and mythology was one of her favorite subjects. Pokemon Gyms was selected not only because she enjoyed battle, it was also because her parents ran a grooming parlor--she knew how to groom Pokemon.

Beside Andromeda, practically beneath her feet, was a Marowak. And it was in this Pokemon that one might have guessed what her ability was. The bone weapon he carried was far larger than normal, not to mention black, and were one to try to heft it, one would find it was far heavier than it looked. The skull helmet had a similar sheen and weight. Bone manipulation was Andromeda's skill, and her Marowak was the obvious recipient of such abilities--the helmet and bone club were custom-made by Andromeda for Thane, whom she had raised from a Cubone.

The only thing that might have clued someone in more to her ability were her teeth--all sharp and carnivorous, with her canine teeth meeting the requirement for actual fangs. It usually put people off. That was why she liked it.

Her fourth Pokemon remained in his Pokeball; he would only cause trouble in the library. She checked the time idly; she still had some time to read, so she continued to do so.

These are all things we've read before, Evi said, using her telepathy to speak only to Andromeda. And you'll get the same from the class.

"You never know," Andromeda said, not bothering to look up from her book. "There's more to these myths than meets the eye; someone must know more about them."

[Neo Emolga]

Hank Blackstone
Mitehill Independent Law Firm Outside

Almost about now, the watch was almost done. Like usual, nothing much had happened. The heat was dying down after the shift, but it still wasn’t anything even close to comfortable. I was still wondering whether I should have had something delivered tonight to my apartment, or maybe pick something up instead. I’d figure that out later.

It almost bothered me how long those guys could stay down there. One of them came out mumbling how the test subject shouldn’t have died so easily, but I didn’t even look at him and just shrugged it off. I managed to get to the sports section of the newspaper, only to find out that we weren’t even making the playoffs this year. Good thing I never really paid attention to these games. I’d be a sorely disappointed man if I did.

It was about this time of year that all the plants in the windows and in the park were dying out. Brown, dry, the heat and humidity was terrible but I was used to it… just not being this bad though. The sun was setting now, but the heat was still there. And yeah, I doubt it was going to get any better by tomorrow.

When the shift was finally over and Casey took my place for the second shift, I headed down to the gym, which was about four blocks down. The sidewalk tiles were in pretty bad shape, many of them crooked, sticking up, or cracked in various places. Around here, there was no real reason to replace them, at least not a worthwhile one. Visitors never saw this side of town, so the city’s public image here wasn’t accounted for. I just shrugged it off and kept walking. I needed this gym exercise. Heck, it was the one reason I was never targeted for a mugging. Those teens would get a fast five in their thirty-two, provided they still had thirty-two still left in their mouth. I never did forget the day that one punk hit me in the shin with a baseball bat, and I yanked it out of his hand, and broke three of his ribs after I swung it back at him, breaking the entire bat as well. Getting attitude around here was normal. But I wasn’t putting up with it, and I’m sure someone found that kid laying there eventually. At least he wasn’t still laying there by the time I got back the same day.

The cell phone I kept was only because I had to. Business. I wouldn’t find out about an assignment unless I was called. And if I didn’t carry the phone, I wouldn’t find out until I got to the answering machine at home, and by then, the assignment would likely be given to someone else. But it was only for that reason. I’d hate to look like a yuppie, and again, if someone did say it to my face, I had a fast five ready for any thirty-two I came across. Teeth are easy to break, and the memory lasts a while. Last time I checked, Mitehill didn’t have a single family dentist in town. Some kids around here, I can testify that I made their face look like that. Some mugs would call that being an artist. I see it as a way of getting even, and making sure crap like that isn’t pulled on me again. It annoys me.

DJ’s Total Fitness was a pretty tough place to find if you didn’t know it was there already. Second door of the Bist Building, and then take the stairs down to the first sub level. The stairs were a mess, with gum on the ground, graffiti on the walls, and the single overhead hanging light had been in need of a bulb replacement for the last week. But after heading downstairs, I managed to find Terry, a regular at this gym, like myself. He was using the beaten down step machine, but I never asked to use that thing. The profile settings didn’t work, along with the entire digital readout. I was much bigger on the bench pressing. I was much more of a weight trainer than working on cardiac. It just bored me to tears after many hours.

After getting through the warm ups, I got to my usual bench, the one with the fewest amount of holes and duct tape over the cushion. I wasn’t particular most of the time, but the last thing I wanted was to feel something painful pricking me while I was holding a 250 lb barbell. Now that’s annoying.

I would practice on the weights for a while, at least an hour before heading out. I’d work on upper body and lower on the same day, even though they recommended I train just certain parts on certain days. I didn’t like getting out of the routine, and if I did, I knew I would forget something later on.

“Hank, you doing anything this weekend?” Terry asked me, finding me the only person to talk to.

“Nope.” I told him, doing another three reps.

“Well, a couple of my friends are having a party about five blocks down from here.” Terry told me, “If you’re not doing anything, why not come over?”

These weren’t my kinds of things. Knowing Terry, and knowing the crew he’d probably hang out with, they introduce each other, watch something dumb on television, binge drink, laugh at how drunk they were, stumble their way home, and fall asleep only to wake up with a hangover the next morning, and then spend the rest of the following afternoon laughing about how drunk they were last night all over again.

“Got things to catch up on.” I told him, my usual excuse for not wanting to do what other people had in mind, “Thanks, but no thanks.”

And something about those words muted him for the rest of the evening, just doing his reps and never saying anything again to me that afternoon. Too many times, friends made me do things I really didn’t care for. Usual, stupid things.

He left before I did, never doing cool downs. Honestly, I liked being here alone. Either alone, or with more than two people. If there was one other person, it was almost guaranteed they would try talking to me. If there were more than that, the first of them would look silly talking to someone else while other people are watching. I only wished there was someone else here that could have given Terry a funny look while he popped that typical question. Of course he never would have asked it in the first place, and that’s how things usually go around here.

After the session, I figured I would head to the market after all, since I knew it wouldn’t be long before they closed and I didn’t want to head to my apartment and get reminded of how little I had to eat up there.

[Charizard Michelle]

En Route to Valeth's Artifact Shop
Surfing on Channelston Lake

Michelle was surfing on surfing on her Gyarados on Channelston Lake. She saw the water rushing around them as her water pokemon swam on the water heading towards the land on the other side of the lake. She knew that there were lots of Antique shops there and other things that had old things there. If somebody was going to steal something from a rich person then the only reason they would do that is to gain some money quick. People there would always pay big for old things like a rare glass vase so they can make a bigger buck by selling it to the people there. Hopefully Michelle can make it there before Ms Dell lose her patience and just search the the shops herself. It was kind of common for the rich of Channelston to go into the shops in the area in the south for the shops. The old rich love to go down there since the antique collecting becomes a hobby for them and the shops down there are a bit nicer. The young rich like herself love to go to the mall and department store in Channelston and if they can to the store call Honeybee.

Michelle was now changing into her regular clothes on her Gyarados. She had a plan to go into the store as a regular person and search the invertory there and see if she can find the crystal vase. Then if it is there she would go in and see if she can get the vase or something. Then at night go in and steal the vase using her powers. It be quick and fast. Nothing too hard for her. As they said things like this is up her alley.

Michelle was now in her regular clothes and was almost on the other side of the lake. She knew that if she could do this then they would be able to be one step closer to gaining a new neighborhood. Still that was a maybe.

[Knightblazer]

Loki 'Draconifer' Galeon [Syndicate/Both]
Marc University Main Building

Entering the building itself, Loki could not help but look around a bit at the spacious hallways. Hailing from a small town (and with that, a small school), the teenager was awed by the wide spaces and grand visages that lay before her. And to think all this because of the freakin’ scholarship…

Growing up without ever knowing the love of a father, Loki’s mother was blessed when the girl was gifted with natural intelligence, one of the highest levels. Acing through elementary school in the course of three years instead of the usual six or so (she could never remember), she helped her mother, the sole breadwinner of the family of three. Life was like that until Loki lost her mother in a car crash. Unable to contact her father (who she hated to the end of the world anyway) and a worthless brother who was due to the army soon, Loki was thus transferred to an orphanage at Lavender town under Mr. Fuji. She lived there nicely until a bunch of people in black suits came to adopt her under a person named… well, she couldn’t remember.

“Thinking about your past again, Madame?” asked an accented voice. The emerald-haired and eyed teenager turned in surprise to see a Sneasel now standing beside Lucied. The feline was strangely wearing a dirt-brown burlap cloak, hiding his form from public view. A ruffled crop of fur nestled on his head as equally intelligent green eyes twinkled as they gazed upon the human. “You always like to think back, oui?” the ice-type said again, in his French-accented, but otherwise nearly flawless English in human language.

Loki glared at the new arrival. “I thought you were supposed to stay in your Pokeball, Javas,” the girl half-hissed, half-smirking at the Sneasel. The feline named Javas gave a few ‘tsks’ under his breath before raising his left hand, picking his teeth with his claws as the quick-witted feline spoke, “Those contraptions are annoying, Madame Galeon. I could always break out of it always when I’m bored.”

The girl sighed when she heard that, know that would tantamount to the need of buying another Pokeball sooner or later. “Anyway, you’re not supposed to be here, even more so for speaking human speech,” the teenager cautioned. “You know how much trouble I would be in…”

“…and always get away with it,” the Sneasel finished with a smirk, knowing that statement would always win over the girl. And so it did, as Loki gave a loud sigh as she opened her locker and got out her needed books. “Alright, I guess a Sneasel on my arm wouldn’t be so strange…”

Javas grinned. “Why thank you, Madame.”

Knightblazer - Graphic Arts Judge for PE2K WAR VI, 2007

[Marth]

Location: Valeth's Artifact Shop.
Character: Rhauk Valeth.

After Mrs. Dawson left the shop, Valeth returned to his workshop in the basement. There was no illumation available; a clever yet simple trap for anyone who would dare try and copy his inventions. By simple wishing it, Valeth iluminated the area with light photons emanating from his body.

All of his artifacts were kept there, all of them creations of his creative mind.
None of them lacked a handy function; Valeth despised art collectionists such as paintings, sculptures and such. For his eyes they had no purpose but to stand there and be admired.
Adjusting the light so it would focus certain part of his table, he began to work in Mrs. Dawson request: An automatic inventary counter, designed to recollect info about what the people needed for they health needs. Each time a customer swept his credit card through the machine, it would record the name of the person buying the medicine.

It was a handy tool since the Dawson's wouldn't need to use a notebook again, instead they would log into the machine to see what they need to stock up on. Of course, it would have an extra feature added: the information would be secretly sent to Rhauk's own artifact.

It would actually take a few hours to finish crafting it, but Valeth liked to make it sound as if it took him a great deal of effort to make the artifacts.
He was about to finish the request when the door bell rang. After cleaning his oily hands with a special gel (of his invention, of course), he went to the shop counter again, and found himself face-to-face with a man with a long, ragged black coat with a ragged shirt. He was carrying something under his arm, but Valeth couldn't see it for the way he was carrying it.

"If it's good, I'll buy it." Valeth said, thinking about using the situation to himself.
The man flinched at the statement, he would have expected Valeth to be less direct. He took out a small, ornated vase that shined intensly in comparison to his ragged clothes. His hand trembled as he gave it to Valeth to examine, who inmediatly recognized it's value. He returned it again; it had to belong to one of the rich who lived on the other side of the town. Rich people who would be very glad to see their valuable vase returned.
In the delicate political web that tangled around the city, it mattered not how much money you owned, but how much influences around the town you had. The vase could become a bargain chip in the favor-trade business.

"You are obviously a man in need of money; you are trembling with fear since you know you shouldn't have stolen that vase. I don't know who you are, nor care about that, but I'll give you two options here. Option one: You give me the vase, I'll do what I see fit with it, but in exchange The Union will give you shelter to you and your family.
Option two: You can try and escape from here, but you'll lose the vase, the shelter and the opportunity to save your family."

The man began sobbing heavily this time... gave him the vase and mumbled...
"It's... not that I don't have a house, or food to eat. I own a small bookstore business near the plaza... but my daughter Lisa got sick and the incomes...aren't... just enough for the medicines we need to buy"

Valeth's heart was touched. Keeping the interest of his superiors in mind, he changed the offer... in exchange of the man's vase, he would get the required medicine's for his daughter. Also, the man would have to become part of the Union to... prevent further incidents like that.

He would gain not only another business to the Union's already long list; he would also get a good favor in exchange of the vase. Valeth inquired about from where he had managed to steal it from.

"Ms. Dell... the rich in the north part of the city..." He added. "I accept the offer, Mr. Valeth"
"Call me Rhauk. Let me make phone calls first... " Added Valeth, dialing up the second number in his quick-call list from his cellphone.
"Anna? This is Valeth... yes, I'm fine, but I've got a pair of requests for you. First, call some Ms. Dell about a stolen vase she has. Tell her we obtained it and we will give it back to her tomorrow. Do not give details about who the criminal is. Oh, I also have a new member for the Union... he owns this bookstore in the plaza and..."

[Diesel 34]

Name: Jack Arzon
Team: Team Trainer
OOC: Here’s my class schedule: Genetics, Legendaries, and Gyms.

Location: En Route to Marc University

I zoomed out of the department store. I had to get to class or else Professor Vazero was gonna kill me if I didn’t get there by 9 am. Wait a second. 9 am. That wasn’t when I had Legendaries. I had genetics. I slowed down and started to walk Professor Hager was a nice teacher who didn’t care if you were late. I was in luck. Yet I had no idea on how I had forgotten my class order. At least I wouldn’t get a detention or even suspended.

As I started strolling to the academy I saw the Saint Diesel Church. I figured since Hager wouldn’t mark me late I might as well drop in and leave a message for Michelle since it was Trainer’s home base. When I walked in Minister Duncan walked up to me.

“Ah Jack. So good to see you back in the home of the lord.”

“Felt like dropping by to see how things are going.”

“Well coming to the visit is something that the lord likes to see also.”

He then paused as he looked around.

“What brings you here young lad.”

“Huh. Oh yeah. I need to leave a message here for Michelle.”

“Oh. She has been here already, but I think she said she’ll be back later this afternoon. Anyways just write the message on paper and I’ll make sure she gets it.”

I grabbed the pen and paper and started writing furiously.

Michelle,
I might not be able to come to the meeting to night.
Tryin to get some people to trust us more.
Hope that’s alright.
Jack

“Thanks Duncan.”

“No Problem Jack. May the lord be with you.”

I started running. Hager wouldn’t mind if I was late to class unless I was 20 minutes late. I was running faster than I ever was in my life. I had to have time on my side. I looked at a nearby clock and it said it was 8:55. I would need a miracle in order to get to class on time. Suddenly I tripped and fell flat on my face. I had apparently tripped on oil and a man was coming out to help me.
“Are you all right?”

“Yeah I’m okay.”

“Let me make it up to you. Anything I can help you with?”

I looked at where I was. I was at Speedy Sam’s Bike Shop.

“Yeah. Can I borrow a bike. I’ll bring it back I swear. I’m gonna be really to class if I don’t.”

“Of course. In fact here are the keys to this one right here. Fastest one we got.”

“Thank you so much.”

I hopped on the bike and put the key in the keyhole. I started it up and the engine roared to life. I quickly zoomed out of there with the wind hitting my face with gale force winds. I looked at the clock and I had three minutes to get to class. I made the bike go even faster and didn’t even look back knowing that I would get even more panicky by looking at the clock.

[EonMythos]

Marc University Campus
Anita Yvette Lyn Hales
Class Schedule: Pokemon Genetics, Myths of the Legendary’s, and Pokemon Grooming
Path: Both




It was a rather balmy morning, or at least, I thought so anyway. Here, sitting under the trees on the campus, it was only somewhat cool until a breeze came by. Aiko sat with her head in my lap, snoozing away the day and kicking her hind legs every so often as she dreamt of chasing something, her soft fur waving in the gentle breezes as they blew past us and her dark navy blue rings glowing every so often. She was extremely cute when she was sleeping like this, like she was a child again, and I couldn’t help but run my hand through the fur near her head, feeling the silken strands glide through my pale fingers. Aiko barely even twitched, one ear flicking around to listen to the sounds around us before she fell back into a deeper sleep, her chest moving up and down in an even rhythm. She was at peace, even though it was something I could not achieve at this time.

A deep sigh escaped from my lips, colored just slightly with lip-gloss to make me seem less different. It was hard, though, when your hair was stark white, not gray, not silver, pure white. My skin, too, was different, not ivory as I would have liked, but rather a colorless white to match my hair. The only thing that wasn’t white was my eyes, and those still were an extremely pale pastel pink color. It was useless to try and hide it though; make-up could only go so far. So, it was something I lived with, and something I could use. There was hardly anything that escaped my grasp when I reached for it, and I had an arsenal of methods I could use to get it. Appearing weak and in need of help was one of them, something my fragile appearance lead to often in fight. But I’m not fragile, not in the least bit, I can hold my own against others.

‘Anita, you’re worrying again.’

“No I’m not, Riori. Just thinking.”

Riori didn’t seem convinced as she settled herself next to me, her dark coal colored eyes holding my own as she attempted to figure out what I was thinking. After a few minutes though she let out a frustrated yip, something akin to a ‘hmph’. I may not be psychic, but I certainly understand my Pokemon. It would be rather hard to battle with them if I didn’t know what they were saying or what they were feeling.

“Riori, I’m not worried. I was just thinking about why I’m different, and sometimes it makes me upset. But, if I wasn’t the way I was several of my pals wouldn’t be feasible, so I’m okay,” I explained, gently patting her head with my left hand. She let out a soft growl, not an angry one though, something akin to a fox’s version of a purr, and nuzzled her head into my hand. Her long, and extremely bushy tails swung back and forth behind her, the soft tawny fur sliding through my fingers as well. I made sure to take good care of these two, my only Pokemon. They were my family, so I wanted them to feel as happy as they could with my job.

‘Alright, Anita, I’ll take your word for it this time.’

“Thank you, Riori. At least you won’t pester me until I’m ready to scream.”

‘And what is that suppose to mean, Ani?’

I laughed, looking down to where Aiko lay. Her dark navy blue eyes, the same shade as her rings, looked up at me with a playful glare, but she yawned widely, ruining the whole effect.

“It means exactly as I said,” I teased, pushing her over and rubbing her side.

‘Yeah yeah, what ever you say Ani.’

“Of course, because what I say is rule,” I stated cheekily, gently sitting her next to me so I could push my self into a standing position,” We should probably go see if my schedule is ready. Riori, do you want to go back into the Pokeball until we get back home?”

The somewhat frightened look at the prospect of going into the building gave me all the answer I needed. Pulling out one of my black and red Pokeballs, painted by me to match my favorite colors, returned her, minimizing it and clipping it to the key chain that hung off my bracelet.

“Alright, let’s go Aiko, I’d like to get home soon so I can start lunch, I’m famished.”

Aiko let out a bark of a laugh, prancing along beside me with her usual air of superiority as we made our way back to the main building.

[Charizard Michelle]

Valeth's Artifact Shop (A3)

Michelle was walking towards a building where she thought the glass vase would be. It was the closest to the place where it was stolen and was the place most likely it would be. She just has to hope that she was right. Michelle was dressed in her regular clothes that she wore to the university which was a red top and her short black hair without her extentions. She had her Trainer clothes in her bag under all her books.

Michelle walked into the store and saw that this shop was kind of different compare to the others she has been to. As she walked into the shop a bell rang. There was nothing on display on the tables and looked kind of deserted of anything instead there were only pictures of strange looking things that she wouldn't have consider antiques or anything that an old rich person would like. Still Michelle knew that these things here must cost some sort of price. She looked at the price for an item and saw that it was quiet expensive and saw that she could afford it with the money her parents make. Still she was working for Trainer so she needed to come back later.

Michelle then saw that there were two people there. One was an dirty looking man while the other one was somebody that looked much cleaner and younger then the person talking to him. He looked kind of around Michelle's age and knew that he must be working with that person on a deal of some sort. She then looked on the table and saw that Ms. Dell's glass vase was on the table. SHe had some sort of idea on what to do but still she made herself look dazed and looked around the table. There were some more pictures of items that Michelle had little idea what they would do.. Some where nice looking while others were ugly. She then made her neck and eyes look around the shop and saw some more pictures of items that Michelle had little idea about them. She then kept her eyes on the other items there were on display including a counting device. She then looked on the table and was going to speak to the man who was on the phone. Michelle then said, "Umm can you help me with that-" Michelle then stopped at mid-sentance to be polite since the man was on the phone. She then looked down to the glass vase and eyed it like she any body who thought it was beautiful which wasn't hard for her since she already thought that it was beautiful.

Michelle then said outloud, "What a nice and beautiful vase. I would pay a fortune just for that vase!"

[Marth]

OOC: Thanks for correcting your post. I appreciate your attention. I took your description from your sign-up post, if it's wrong, do tell me.

IC:
Location: Valeth's Artifact Shop.


As Valeth was instructing Anna, the Union's secretary, to recieve the bookstore shop owner, Mr. Shookspear, a young lady entered the artifact shop.
She looked young, no older than 20. Her black hair fell gracefully over her shoulders, matching her jacket's color. Rhauk didn't spot traces of overall wealthiness, and was a bit surprised when she said she'd pay a lot for Ms. Dell's vase.

"Yes... he'll be there in a pair of minutes. Allright, thank you Anna, but do the other thing right now... good bye." He said, putting his cellphone in the usual pocket.
"Go to the Union's hall, Mr. Shookspear, they are waiting for you. Have a nice day." He told the man, who still had his eyes red from the tears. He left the building slowly, and closed the door so slowly that the bell didn't rang.

Rhauk turned his attention to the young girl, whose eyes were still fixed on the vase. He thought about inquiring furtherly about the girl's background, but he would rather allow her to introduce herself.
"I'm sorry, I can not sell this vase myself. However, if you want it so much, you could ask Ms. Dell, the owner of the vase. If I have gained your attention through one of my genuine inventions, do tell me and we'll reach an agreement. Otherwise, may I ask you to leave? I will close the shop for a few hours." He said, hoping that the girl would reveal her rich parents indentity. If that was the case, then he would even gain another favor by connecting her with Ms. Dell.

[The Crimson Rose]

OOC: Damn! Got sidetracked.

IC:

Middle of Desert, Strange Hut
Cress Albane
Team Swarm

I glanced around the hut to see that it had none of the modern technology. In fact, it had no electronic devices at all. All there was: was a bed, a small bathroom, a simple kitchen, and a door. "This is kinda old-fashioned," I thought, glancing at Scizor. It was staring around the hut the same way I was. "I guess that means we can trust him," I thought happily as I sat down on the old man's bed. It was very hard and the blanket was very coarse, but I at least got to sit down.

The old man came out of the kitchen with three galsses of water and a strange bread. He placed them on the floor and said, "Help yourselves. I'd imagine after staying out there so long, you must be parched." With that, he walked back into the kitchen and began to hum. It sounded enchanting, as if it was from an old tribe. I listened to it for a long time and began to feel as though he was sad about something.

I glanced at Scizor, who was gulping down his water like it was going out of style and I looked at the water. It was clean and pure. I looked back up and asked, "How are you able to get water? I mean, you're in the middle of a desert. It just doesn't seem possible."

The old man laughed and said, "I know it does seem odd that I have water out here, but I have my own private oasis that I go to every week. It has never gone dry in the 20 years I've lived here."

My mouth dropped at the end of that sentence. "20 years! That almost seems like a lie. Sure he might have water, but how the heck does he get food?" I decided to forget about it and asked instead, "Do you know where the closest city is? You see, I'm on a mission of sorts and I need to be among normal civilization in orde to do it."

He turned back to me and pointed at a map. "There is your answer. Please take it if you wish. I have no use for it anymore." he said with a frown.

I walked over and took the map off the wall. It was highly detailed and even included a mineral and rock guide. I looked at the old man and said, "I think we have troubled you enough sir. We'll be taking our leave. Thank you for your hospitality."

The old man gave a nod and I gave a motion to Scizor to follow. Once we were outside, I gave an evil grin. "Well, now that he has given us what we want, we can put him out of his misery." I looked at the hut to see that it was made of Pokemon hide. I lit my hand on fire using the suns rays and shot it right inside the hut. In a matter of seconds, the whole hut was on fire.

I turned to Scizor and said, "Let's go. We need to get to civilization." Scizor gave a nod and we walked off into the deep desert once again.

[Charizard Michelle]

Valeth's Artifact Shop (A3)

The raggy man from before had then left with red eyes. If Michelle had to take a guess then it looked like the man was crying. THe man was so happy that he left the building without making the bell ring. Michelle then looked at the man who was talking on the phone. He was still talking on the phone which was giving Michelle some time to come up with some more of her story.

Soon the man was done talking on the phone and aknownledge Michelle by saying to her, "I'm sorry, I can not sell this vase myself. However, if you want it so much, you could ask Ms. Dell, the owner of the vase. If I have gained your attention through one of my genuine inventions, do tell me and we'll reach an agreement. Otherwise, may I ask you to leave? I will close the shop for a few hours."

Michelle looked at the vase and had a frown. She then said, "OH! That is Ms. Dell's vase? Very strange. I wonder how it got here? I heard that she really cherish that vase Mind telling me how it got here?"

Michelle's mind was wondering how does this man has this vase and knew who it belonged to. Maybe she can catch this person who stole this vase and if there was anything else she could find out.

Michelle then remembered that this man had asked for her name and knew she had to come up with a fake name so she couldn't be tracked down. Michelle then said, "Well my name is Adriana Ann. I work for my mistress who likes to collect lots of items." She then looked at some of the pictures. "Maybe she be intrested in one of these here."

[Neo Emolga]

Hank Blackstone
Conrad Apartment Complex, Mitehill

I hate microwave dinners. I don’t know why I degraded myself to buying this at the store, but I really didn’t feel like preparing anything tonight, and I just wasn’t the type for eating out all the time. It wasn’t my idea of the way to spend tonight.

I heard a knock on my apartment door, and while this thing was rotting away in the microwave, I looked through the rusty peephole. Jenkins. I figured as much. He came around here every now and then, wondering how I was doing. I decided to let him in, since he was really the only one who cared. Plus, he’s helped me and I’ve helped him. In fact, he owed me for the repairs on his car. He was… kind of my friend, I guess you could say that after all.

“Hey there, Hank.” He told me, still dressed his sports jacket, “Long day at the news station. Let’s just say, Irving retired, and Dawson was fired for refusing to follow compliancy codes after being reprimanded on several counts, all on the same day no less. They’re thinking of trying to hire some new people. And they’re asking me for recommendations.”

“Mmm, I bet.” I told him, taking his jacket when he pulled it off to get comfortable, “Sit down, I’ll get you a beer.”

“If you got Kuno Light in there, I’ll take one.”

I opened the clunky old fridge of mine, and got him the third to last can of Kuno I had in there. I never drank the stuff, unless I was really, really pissed. Those were rare. I know I have my days, but it had to be really bad.

Jenkins was an executive at Channel 12 news station. How the two of us met was a really long story. Big car accident, struck a bridge underpass support pretty hard, and was trapped in his car with the door crumpled in. Normally, I didn’t get involved with that mess, but I must have been in a good mood then. I managed to rip off the door so he could get out. After that, I called 911 and reported the accident, since… eh, I felt wrong by just leaving him there. He always says I saved his life but I think someone else could have gotten him out of there with some tools. Not to mention, his leg was broken and had plenty of bruises, but he wasn't in dire need of rescue. Whatever though, I always said it was nothing but he thought highly of me ever since then.

I put the ice-cold bronze-colored can by his seat as he sat down at the metal pantry table I had. I could tell he was hot, so I opened the can for him very easily while he loosened his black tie.

“You find any work lately?” Jenkins asked me, popped the dreaded question.

“Nuthin’.” I told him, shrugging it off, “Guess the dirty work business ain’t makin’ cuts anymore.”

He laughed lightly in a sarcastic tone, taking the Kuno and guzzling it down. I knew the aftertaste on that stuff was bitter, so drinking it fast actually felt better in the end. The few times I had it, that’s how it worked.

“I don’t know anyone for this position, that’s the problem.” Jenkins replied, looking out the window, “They just need someone with some college experience. It’s a quick work your way up kind of thing, as long as they see you have potential. I mean, I know the hiring manager personally, and… well, I still owe you for the mechanic repairs.”

That he did. And the hinge repair on his front door. I knew he forgot, but he was on to something that might make up for that quite a bit.

“You’re thinking I can get in there?” I asked him, thinking that would be nuts, “I have two years in a communications major, couldn’t finish because of a retarded math course, of all the things to get hit with. I don’t know if that would be enough.

“Hank, I know a lot of people on the inside.” Jenkins told me, “Andrews is the hiring manager, and heck, I got him into that position in the first place. You’re a good talker, Hank. A big guy… heck, even a charismatic guy in a way. Ladies like a nice strong man.”

I chuckled sarcastically a bit, not really thinking anything much of it. Honestly, the high salary would be a major help. Never really thought of myself as news reporter material, but… eh, I guess everyone in that kind of thing started somewhere.

“See what you can do.” I told him, knowing I did have a suit and jacket ready if I ever had an interview for anything, “The job would a big help. Heck, I wouldn’t be here, that’s for sure.”

“I know you hate this apartment.” Jenkins told me, not surprised, “Heck, even I hate it. Hank, I’ll get Andrews on it. He’ll like you, and you’d look good in that suit.”

If he could pull this off. I wasn’t exactly the model news reporter material. And pressure was never anything for me. But Jenkins was a man in high places. A reference from him… would do the trick, I felt.

“Thanks for the help.” I told him, honestly pretty grateful I had a chance at this, “Pressure is nothing for me, I think I could handle this.”

“Good, because right now I don’t have the time to go hunting for candidates, and neither does Andrew.” Jenkins replied, “Claudia is the only reporter I have now, and tomorrow she’s going to have to cover every story until I get a replacement. It will practically break her neck! Heck, if you pull tomorrow off with a bang, we could be seeing you on Wednesday. I’m serious Hank, I know a lot of people and they’re not cut out for this kind of thing. You’re the only guy I know, so you help me out and I’ll help you out.”

“I’ll talk to Andrews.” I told him, thinking he should just relax, “And just take a warm shower, it’ll help. It always does for me.”

He thanked me for the beer, got on his jacket again, and then headed out. I swore, that guy always looked busy. Made me wonder if his job is what caused him to get in that car accident in the first place.

I needed this big break though. More than anything right now...

[Shen]

Kenny Itari
Nightstone Apartments, Room 2A

I woke with a start, sitting bolt upright in bed, causing the covers to float down to the wooden floor. I panted for air, adrenaline still surging through my veins. Sweat covered my chest, and for all the heat of the day, it was cold. I took one deep breath, and calmed down.

I heard a growl to my right, and looked down to Lyon, my Shinx. He wore a concerned expression, and he cocked his head in confusion to the state I was in. He meowed, sounding genuinely concerned.

"I'm...fine, Lyon." I said in response to his look, "It was just a nightmare." I rubbed some sweat from my forehead and pulled my legs off the bed, turning to get up. However, I first buried my face in my hands, struggling to remember to details of the nightmare, which were slowly trickling away, like water in cupped hands. I definitely remember the memory off my foster parents trying to kill me being part of the nightmare, but there was something else, something that terrified me into waking up so suddenly. However, I just couldn't remeber what it was.

Sighing in defeat, I stood up and walked out of my bedroom into the bathroom to see the sorry state I was in. I flicked the switch to turn the light on and glanced at the mirror. I surely didn't look too good...my hair was sticking out at every possible odd angle, looking unnatural even to me. My unclothed chest was still shining with accumulated sweat, making me feel gross. There were bags underneath my eyes, suggesting I was resltless all night. My grey shorts were plastered to my legs, furthering my disgust. "I'm gonna have to wash those later..."

I wlaked back into my bedroom and went over to the box that served as my dresser; I may have finally recieved enough money to afford a place to live and keep paying for it, but I still didn't save enough to get more furniture...I opened the cardboard top and pulled out the clothes I'd be wearing that day. Lyon rubbed against my leg affectionately, making me chuckle; he was my newest addition (I only got him a couple weeks ago), and yet he's become the closest to me, it seems. Still laughing to myself, I went into the bathroom once more to take a shower.

After the shower, I felt much calmer (and cleaner), ready to see what we could do today. I hadn't any idea what I could do to help the Nightstriders at this point, so I planned a day to myself. Lyon was cat-napping on my bed (glad I made it before he hopped on it...), so I just left him there. I knew he could go a day without me there the whole time, and I left food out for him, so he'll be fine.

I exited the apartment complex and began walking towards the Neighborhood Park...maybe I could help out there, and get it looking more like a park. There were few people out here, some hurrying so as to get out of the heat sooner. I chuckled to myself; I didn't feel the heat as much as most normal people, so I wasn't bothered.

[Tiana_M]

Vittoria City: Nightstone Apartments
Tiana Morenza

I was very glad I had gotten myself an apartment instead of going with the usual dorm facilities. I had seen the student dorms and they didn’t have any room anywhere for any plants. Plants are an essential thing for me to have. I could not live in a place without a garden or at least one indoor plant. It was only when I was fourteen that I figured out I loved plants for a reason. Before that I hadn’t had a clue that I was Gifted with the family power of controlling plants. Afterwards, my love of the garden made just that much more sense.

In my own apartment I have plenty of plants and my small porch looks almost like a small jungle living on high, well it is really only four stories up, but in this part of town, that is pretty tall. Inside there are houseplants, but not much in the way of furniture. I have a bed in the bedroom, and the place came with a closet, but out in the main room I have only a small desk with a chair and then the kitchen. The apartment is small, but I don't need a big place, living alone and whatnot. I love living in what is basically Old Vittoria. It now goes by the name Nightstone but, it had always been the beginnings of the city that now surround the small neighborhood. But, Nightstone still has that old feeling to it, and that is what I love about it. It is one of the few places in Vittoria that still has a little green on every street.

Briar, my handsome but mischievous Meganium, and Clara, my adorable young Leafeon were helping me in the garden as I prepared for my first day of school. It was getting near the time I would have to leave to get to the University in time for my first class and I didn’t want to be late. So, I put down my gardening tools and took off my gardener’s gloves allowing Briar and Clara into the apartment before entering and shutting the door myself. Dante, my loyal Arcanine, was lounging on the floor near the small fireplace of the apartment. While Esperanza, my dear Espeon, was taking a nap in a favorite chair.

I went over my class schedule one last time looking at all the room numbers and the professor’s names. I had three classes this semester, Pokemon Family Structure/Taming with Professor Diodorus, Myths of the Legendaries with Professor Vazero, and Professional Grooming with Professors Collins and Green. Unfortunately they were all General Education classes that had nothing to do with medicine, but that would have been the same at any college to start. So, I was just going to have to get through these classes. I had packed my backpack the night before, so I grabbed it, recalled all four of my pokemon and after locking my apartment I took the stairs down to the first floor.

I chose to take my bike which was locked in its place at the bike rack out front. The college was only fifteen minutes away from the apartment block, to have used my car would have been a waste of money, plus I enjoyed the exercise. It was a gorgeous day, nice and warm with lots of sun. Esperanza, who never did like staying in her pokeball, poked her head out the top of my back pack and enjoyed the ride.

[UmbraKora]

Ayra Branigan
Nightstone Plaza – Babble’s Books

I sat, my arms wrapped around the knees that knocked against my chest, my head resting upon my knees, and my back pressed against an ancient wall. My whole body had a folded-up sort of look to it. Folded, just like I did to paper. Any paper, even if it was in a book. That’s why I was here in the first place, after all. Babble’s Books. Releasing my legs, I relaxed my posture, although I still kept my body somewhat scrunched. I was used to it, because when you’re hiding, it helps to be as small as possible. And trust me, I’ve done a lot of hiding in my life.

You could say I was hiding right now, holed up in my favorite place in the store. The storeowner had paid me no more than a glance as I entered, because I was a frequent visitor to the shop. I can’t say I’ve ever bought a book here, but the owner doesn’t mind me, ‘cause I don’t do any damage either. It’s an amazing place really, almost magical, if you believe in that kind of thing. From outside, it’s nothing, no more than another old, tiny building in Nightstone Plaza, but inside, it seems so much larger. The shelves go up way above my head, and a book is shoved into every nook and cranny in them. You could spend your life in there, reading, and never run out of books to read. S’what I think, anyway, and I’ve been coming here for a long time.

But I didn’t really come here to read. Strange as it may sound, this is the one place I’ve ever felt truly safe. Here, way in the back, after fighting your way through the maze of books and bookshelves, where the most mysterious books are. From most places in the store, you can’t see me sitting there, unless you manage to find your way through and back. See, here, surrounded by more paper than you’ll find anywhere for miles around, I can be safe. Paper is my weapon, my shield, my ladder, my parachute, my anything that I want it to be. But to use it, of course, it has to be around for me to use it. And right here, in Babble’s Books, that’s not a problem at all. With this much paper, I could do pretty much anything if I was attacked. So that’s why this store is my haven.

Of course, I do do some reading here. What else is there to do in a bookstore? I’ve been reading here for years and years and years, but I don’t think I’ve made even the tiniest of dents in the vast expanse of knowledge here. The only problem, really, is that Shai and Fallon are sort of too big to be back here with me. Eanna would fit just fine, but I would dare trust her loose here, not if I ever plan on coming back! Eanna and me are pretty close, just like I’m close with all my Pokemon, but we both know that she’d be tearing anything shiny off of any decorated book that happened to catch her eye. And we can’t have that. Sorry Eanna.

But I wasn’t completely alone here. Well, technically, I’m not alone even when I can’t have Shai, Eanna, and Fallon out with me, because they’re in their Pokeballs, just waiting. What I mean is, my fourth Pokemon, Saran, can both fit, and handle himself in a bookstore. He can handle himself pretty much anywhere, really, due to his upbringing. Hell, he had a fancier upbringing than me! He looked every inch a noblecreature; seated gracefully upon his hind legs, licking a small, soft purple paw with his bright pink tongue. His forked tail rose up behind him, curving closer to him and away from him again in a sort of S-shape. The bright red stone set into his forehead gleamed like a symbol of nobility. He made sure it always stayed that way, too, for he was a bit conceited. Ah, but he was a good Espeon, and I treasured him, just as I treasured my the others of my ragtag bunch!

Sensing my gaze upon him, Saran’s eyes rose to meet mine, although he continued scrupulously cleaning his paw. {Ayra,} he began, {Don’t you begin college soon? I imagine you should be preparing, instead of sitting here.} At this I rolled my eyes. {College? You know I’m not cut out for that! I’m a th- I mean, I’m a Nightstrider now. I was a thief. Not a student.} {Well, you submitted your papers, and were accepted.} Absently, I pulled a small scrap of paper from my bag, and folded it into a butterfly without touching it. I worked it like a puppet with invisible strings, making the paper creature flap toward the Espeon. Saran raised a paw to bat at it, practicing both his reflexes, and his psychic senses. Keeping his gaze upon me as we continued our mental conversation, he swiped at the butterfly whenever it cam near enough to him that it didn’t take much effort.

{I was accepted because of this. My gift. We both know it. That’s ok, I don’t care, but it shows that I don’t really belong in college.} {What do you mean, you don’t belong? Too much about belonging, with you! Just go. Learn, and learn to make some money with an honest career. Isn’t that what Nightstriders is about, anyway? You need to make a future for yourself, somehow. Unless you want to wind up like your parents.} The butterfly suddenly dropped like a stone, and Saran only just avoided the whizzing paper by batting it out of the way with his tail. {You know I would never let that happen, Sar. Besides, I’m different. I have paper, and I can always fall back on that when I need to. You’re right, though, I guess. School it is.}

My mind made up, I rose to my feet with a sigh, sending the paper back into my bag with a flick of my hand. Saran rose to his dainty paws as well, and began padding through the winding bookshelf corridors beside me. I nodded to the storeowner as I exited the shop, but he did not look up. Instead, he raised his hand in a half-wave, keeping his attention focused on some papers at his desk. Funny, if you think about it, how much time people spend staring paper covered in ink scribblings. But I was the only person I knew of who could do something spectacular with it.

Absently, I whipped out my school schedule. I was only a part-time student, so I only had three classes. Class one was labeled as Pokemon Family Structure/Taming, Class two as Pokemon Art, and Class Three as Pokemon Grooming. Honestly, I had no idea what I would be doing in any of them. {That’s what you’re going for; to find out! And learn about them. Who knows, it just might be interesting!} {Learning, interesting?} I replied, with mock surprise. {Yes. Many people actually enjoy it, you know. I do.} {What have you ever learned?} I asked, jokingly. {You’d be surprised.} Saran replied mysteriously, before his attention was diverted by another flash of red.

{Hey, another Espeon, Sar. A girl, too.} I teased. {Ah, yes. I noticed. Looks like she and her human companion are on their way to the University as well.} He added. {Probably.} I knew the city well, and Marc University wasn’t far, anyway. I was almost there now. And then, for the first time in my life, I would go to college. {Scary thought.} {You’ll survive.} I couldn’t help but laugh at the truth in his statement. I would, of course. I always did.

[Knightblazer]

OOC: Decided to change first class to Pokemon Family Structure/Taming. =P

Loki 'Draconifer' Galeon [Syndicate/Both]
Marc University Main Building

Sure, Loki had seen her fair share of things – having the power of Pokemon Mimicry within her; the girl had to see her companions in a different light. She could understand all manner of Pokemon a tad better, even copy their movements and stuff (though she could never get the feeling of being savage off). The teenager of course, had been known to use the oddest assortment of Pokemon – the carefree, happy-go-lucky Mightyena named Lucied; the ‘handsomely dashing, quick-witted’ (like hell will freeze over before that becomes true…) and sharp-tongued Javas the Sneasel and of course, it would not be complete without the final on in the dark-type triangle, who was…

“IFRIT!” Loki hollered to her third Pokemon standing before her. The average-looking Houndoom seemed to grin sheepishly as he raised his head up, the light from the ceiling reveal numerous cuts, cracks and chips of bone that had flown off from the hellhound’s horns. Coal-black eyes looked timidly at his trainer’s furious green orbs as the human continued to blow her head off at the fire-type.

“Just how many times have I told you NOT TO COME OUT LIKE THAT?!” the girl almost screamed her head off. What had happened earlier was that the teenager had been in the toilet earlier, doing her business, when the Houndoom got tired of being trapped in his Pokeball (a painful trait between all three, though Lucied was less) and burst out of his Pokeball. And unfortunately, one of the students had just entered the bathroom at the same time.

Anyone could guess what had happened next.

“We’re lucky enough to avoid being detected by any teachers, idiot!” hissed the by-now very annoyed and pissed off female. Javas, who was at the side, sighed as he continued to idly pick his teeth. “Well, Madame, you should know its better than to take just the three of us… you need more Pokemon, and we need someone to bully.”

Loki turned to the Sneasel, eyebrows twitching. “…you’re joking, aren’t you…”

The feline quirked an eye in response. “Did I ever say I wasn’t?”

The emerald-haired teenager proceeded to begin shouting again, but before she had the chance to, a chime rang through the halls of the school.

“Crap! The first bell!” Loki cursed aloud. The first bell signaled that it was only fifteen minutes before class would officially start, and there would be a second ring ten minutes later. Without wasting anymore time, the university student grabbed her things from the locker and shut it tight, along with locking it before hurrying to her first class, which the girl distinctly recalled it to be Pokemon Family Structure… she thought.

Knightblazer - Graphic Arts Judge for PE2K WAR VI, 2007

[Marth]

Valeth's Artifact Shop

The girl stopped being pretty. She started being annoying. Not only her story was obviously false --first she stated that she had a lot of money, now she was a servant weraing regular clothes.--, but she seemed interested in how Rhauk got the vase.

"I'm sorry again, but I can not reveal details of it's adquisition. I assure you Miss Dell will have his vase returned today, if it concerns you so much. Since you are interested in my artifacts, go ahead, take this image album and take htem to your mistress." He said, giving the girl one of the heavy portfolios with his inventions.

"Don't worry, if you don't like anything, you can give it to me any time." he added.
Protecting the vase just in case the girl tried anything funny, Rhauk instructed the girl out of the store. As he did, he moved the vase from it's place to a distant corner, so the girl was caught on the hidden camera as she followed it with her eyes.

[Charizard Michelle]

OOC:

So we are now agreeing that Ms. Dell is a heshe? haha


IC:

Valeth's Artifact Shop (A3)

The man looked at Michelle and she could tell that he was getting annoyed. Michelle knew there was a mistake in her lie and she was going have to find a way to fix her lie. The man then handed her an album filled of pictures of his inventions. He then said, "I'm sorry again, but I can not reveal details of it's adquisition. I assure you Miss Dell will have his vase returned today, if it concerns you so much. Since you are interested in my artifacts, go ahead, take this image album and take htem to your mistress."

Michelle was now being shown out of the store and knew that this man must really want her out but she knew that she had to stay here a little bit longer. There were still some questions on her mind and she needed to get that vase. Still doing it in this room was too risky. SHe needed to change. The man then said, "Don't worry, if you don't like anything, you can give it to me any time."

Michelle then said, "Well I was thinking that I could stay here and look at it. I mean my mistress did gave me lots of cash to shop for her and buy things I think she would like. Is there any way I can get in contact with you so I know to come back when you are not preoccuply or at least give me your name?"

[Marth]

OOC: Eh? I've used Ms. Dell all the time... isn't it the same as "miss bell?"
IC.

The girl now asked to stay inside the store...and stare at the vase? Nonsense!
"What you are asking has got no sense; I know nothing from your background. I don't trust strangers that aren't loyal customers, and as you said, this vase is invaluable. Pardon me for suggesting it, but how would I know you aren't here to steal from my store when I'm out? I will ask you to leave now"
He said, both arms on his hips. His right index rested over a secret button under his coat, which would send a silent alarm to the local police, if the girl tried anything funny.

[Charizard Michelle]

OOC:



"I'm sorry again, but I can not reveal details of it's adquisition. I assure you Miss Dell will have his vase returned today, if it concerns you so much. Since you are interested in my artifacts, go ahead, take this image album and take htem to your mistress." He said, giving the girl one of the heavy portfolios with his inventions.
.

I bolded what I meant. haha Kind of funny for me.

IC:

Valeth's Artifact Shop (A3)

Michelle kept her eye on the vase as she was being lead out of the store. SHe knew that there was no real point to be here but she knew that she had to get some more information even if it was nothing really.

The man was now getting annoyed even more and looked as if he was finding Michelle annoying. That wasn't what she was going for but still she saw that this was her time to leave. THe man then said, "What you are asking has got no sense; I know nothing from your background. I don't trust strangers that aren't loyal customers, and as you said, this vase is invaluable. Pardon me for suggesting it, but how would I know you aren't here to steal from my store when I'm out? I will ask you to leave now"

Michelle begs to differ since personally she found it quiet common for her grandmother and other rich people to ask for the names of the people serving them. Still Michelle knew that she wasn't no old lady. Still Michelle decided to play along with this man and giggled. She then said, "Sorry for having a good eye for artifacts. Anyways like I would steal from a cute guy and his nice store. I was only trying to start a good relationship where we can countinue on buisness another day. Still if you don't want future buisness from my mistress then I understand. I leave now." She then began to turn around and walked out the door.

Michelle was walking out the door and knew that all she had to do was wait a little. The man did said he was going to return the vase to Ms. Dell so she had to make sure to intercept him before he arrives to Ms. Dell's house and take the vase. At the same time she was going have to find out who was the peson who stole the vase so they can be brought to justice. Still if she had to then worst comes to worst she was going have to report the man to the police for containing stolen property. She would hate to do the last option but still hopefully she won't have to. Michelle then began to make her way towards the side of the large lake.

[Dr Scott]

-I'll put the quick note here.

Doing the leftovers is taking me a little longer then I thought, considering I've been working pretty late and ... living and whatnot.

HOPEFULLY I'll have them tomorrow, but if not I'll push Marth to let me just give out four points or something next week, to make up for this week

I apologize, I didn't think I'd have this rush of ... life, but the paper is out Wed, so I think it'll get easier here on out.

[Marth]

OOC: Oh XD

IC:
Rhauk had a feeling the girl had lied to him. For one, she didn't have a good eye on artifacts, since technically the vase isn't an artifact, just an ornament. Otherwise, she would have noticed the magnificency of his inventions instead of a pretty, yet useless, vase.

She left the shop, but not without attempting a last chance of getting information.
Rhauk paced a bit behind his counter... wondering wheter the girl could've been a Superbia agent. It was on the news; violent, sensless murders and robberies all around.

They are murderers, not assassins as we are, Rhauk, said the voice inside of his head.

If that was true, special measures were to be taken.
Yes, let me out...
"Allright. Haunter, do what you have to do." He said, pulling out a collar with a pokeball embedded.

Rhauk... Haunter would like to kill the insolent girl...

"No, Haunter. There's no motive yet. What you say is not defenitive... it's up for The Others to find out. For now, go under the earth with the vase. Go to the hall in the Union... shouldn't take you more than a minute to get there. I'll catch you up later."

Yes... all for the good of The Others, said the phantom Pokémon, which took the
vase and became translucid while holding it with it's arms. It then dissapeared down the shop, leaving a small layer of gas inside the room. Creepy, but Rhauk liked the dramatic effect.

Down in his basement, Rhauk took a present box that was a little big bigger than Miss Dell's base from a cabinet. He placed a spare iron piece inside, and wrapped a ribbon with his Lass-o-matic, and placed it inside his blue-backpack.
Once he saw the effect was good enough, since the backpack looked heavier than usual, he made a quick phone call.

"Anna? Rhauk again... is Haunter there? Good, just checking. Yes, that's the vase I told you about... I'll be there in a minute too. No, don't give him your coffee, he might get overexcited...allright, see you there." He said, going up the stairs, around the counter and outside. He closed the door with his electronic key... it wasn't the sturdiest door but he didn't mind anyone going inside the shop. The basement was full of surprises for any unwelcome person.

He then began walking towards the Guild House, taking the streets around the lake for doing it...

[Charizard Michelle]

En Route to Miss Dell's Masion

Michelle was now on Gyarados and looking around a bit. She saw nobody around and couldn't see anybody who could be following them. She was now surfing on Gyarados on the lake heading towards Miss Dell's masion. Still there were a few things that Michelle needed. She looked at her belt and saw a few pockets. She opened up the pockets and began to look for a small voice recorder. She some times use it for recording her professor's lectures but also it was handly when talking to others when working for Team Trainer. Michelle pulled out the small memory stick that had the lecture from her professor and then stuck a fresh one for what she had planned. Michelle was going to intercept the guy as he was heading for Miss Dell's house and then try to get a confession from him. She wasn't sure if the plan would work or anything but she did knew that Ms. Dell had reported that her vase was stolen. Also she had to make sure that the man was really there to return the vase and not there to steal another valuable.

Michelle then began to change out in the middle of the lake. She was too far for anybody to see her property. Also it helped if Gyarados was covering her up by using his massive body as a curtain to keep wary eyes from seeing her body. From regular clothing to a black jumpsuit. Michelle had became Mikey of Team Trainer. She place hair extentions in her hair to make it become longer and a bandana to cover most of her face. She at once began to look for a pair of sunglasses to cover her eyes.

She then looked at the book the man gave her and knew that after this was over that she should follow up on this man and actually buy something from him. Till then she had to prepare for his man and know what she should do.

[Tiana_M]

OOC: Hurr, tis short, but I can’t do much when there is so little for me to do…
BTW, Scott, will you be directing the classes as the teachers or are we going to be controlling them as NPC’s? just wondering ‘cause it seems like we’re just about ready for Pokemon Family and Structure to start.

IC:
Marc University
Tiana Morenza

I had reached the university with ten minutes to spare. As I locked up my bike, Esperanza had jumped out of the bag and spoke to me telepathically So, what class is first? “Pokemon Family Structure and Taming.” I told her out loud as I began to walk to the class. When I reached the classroom, there were some students already there, but the professor wasn’t in. Though, it seemed like she had been there and was just maybe running a last minute errand for the class or something. The reason it seemed as if she had been there was because there was a sign-in sheet set out for everyone to sign. Apparently she was one of the professors who didn’t like to call roll. I looked at the sign up sheet just to see the names of some of the students that would be in the class with me. A few interesting names popped out at me as I went down the list looking for my name; Amiko Hotaru, Branigan Arya, Galeon Loki, all by last name of course with the first name following the last, as was usual for most school lists. I finally found my name smack in the middle of the list, as usual, Morenza Tiana. I signed the list by my name and chose a seat near the middle of the class.

The other students had all chosen seats more to one side or at the back of the class, and it seemed as if they had brought their pokemon too so I called out Clara as well. I didn’t think that calling out a huge Arcanine or an overgrown Meganium out would be such a good idea, what with all the desks in the room that they might accidentally crush on release. So Dante and Briar stayed in their pokeballs.

[FireflyK]

OOC: Scott said I can play one, so I'll be starting the Family structure class soon.I'm working on a curriculum. ^^;

[Kenny_C.002]

OOC: Classes: Pkmn Genetics, Family Structure, Exploration, *lack of descriptions*, Gyms

Hmmm...I was wondering that too. I kinda started this. Changes can be made or w/e.

IC: Marc University - Genetics Class

Kenneth sat there in the lecture hall as Hager continued to ramble on about the potentiality of the genetics. Generally speaking, this was all fine and dandy, but it was clearly the first day, and he didn't really have to start that early. Generally speaking, class wasn't exactly filled yet, and people would be storming in while he would just continue on, ignoring the packs.

He sat in a corner back seat in the lecture hall, surrounded by several groupies. If there was one thing that was more annoying than everything, they were groupies. Some of them were pretty cute girls but others not so much. At random points in time he would try to see through their clothes. It worked, but he couldn't penetrate the second barrier. Great power that was. Useless in that aspect.

He didn't even have to pay attention to Hager and he'd still listen to this man, as the voice of that man was rather strong. This was basically a theory course that talked about the genetics of evolution, and other busy information. Rather dry material, but an A student would have to do what an A student does, which would be to just listen and do as told. Well in this case, memorize as told.

The groupie to his left seemed to be more in dreamland or something, since she didn't seem to be paying much attention to anything but him. Slightly creepy, but he got used to all of this. Hager warned the students that this was potentially the hardest theoretical course on campus. Just what he needed, more problems.

And it would seem that Hager would waste no time to get down to business.

[sonickid01]

Jirachi Dorms, Marc University

Sonic was just entering the door of the new dorms and was slowly walking down the hallway, the book about the Great War in his hands. It seemed like the Holy Grail to him. The book contained secrets and powerful mysteries in its bindings and dusty pages, perhaps vital to the Great War and solving whatever questions it lay in. The whole war seemed very shrouded and mysterious, like a great mental fog lay over it, and a physical one over the city where the great heroes once stood. In his pocket was his pencil, which was writing furiously in the notebook that lay in his other hand. That once blank book was filled with at least three to four pages of notes on Lodiab's book, and only the first two or three chapters of it. When he got to his dorm room, Sonic would go over the notes and investigate them, as he was supposed to.

The hallway stretched on with the rooms of the newcomers to Marc University like himself. His room was number, "724," up on the seventh floor of the new building. His would be a few stairs to climb, but that would give him time to think about his findings.

Who was that girl in the library, though? The one surrounded by books with the Mightyena at her feet? The one who was reading furiously like a marathon?

He pushed her to the back of her mind and began to focus on the notebook. He couldn't remember much about it, but it was quite mysterious, the Great War's past. And it was sort of inspirational, too. Mewtwo and Jirachi's tear gave the humans the power to overtake the dark forces of Famine and the other riders. But it didn't mention their steed at all. It did say that they rode somehow, but it was vague to mention what or how. And another odd thing was that even the forces of all the Pokemon could not overtake these riders. Something was odd about that, since many of them seemed to have infinite power. The stories of Celebi and his time-traveling powers, Kyogre's control of the sea; all of it should have been able to take them down, but it didn't.

Sonic came to a door with the letters, "724" emblazoned on the front. He concentrated on the door for a moment, and then a click was heard. The door swung open and Sonic walked into his dorm room.

[Knightblazer]

Loki 'Draconifer' Galeon [Syndicate/Both]
Marc University Main Building
Pokemon Family Structure & Taming

Like the ever-usual, over-reactive thing Loki would seem to be associated it, the girl abruptly burst through the doors of the classroom, tripping over her own feet in the process. Loki yelled in surprise as she started to fall towards the ground. Luckily, Javas quickly grabbed his trainer’s right arm by his left hand, the Sneasel’s cloak fluttering at the sudden action. Lucied and Ifrit bounded in front of the emerald ponytail teenager, backs turned to cushion the impact.

“What do ya think ya-” started the human, but Javas sighed and abruptly cut short whatever Loki was about to say. “You really like to be the center of attention, don’t you, Madame…?”

The girl, despite her comical situation, immediately snapped her head, green eyes burning in annoyance towards the cocky Sneasel. “I am NOT liking- whoaaaaa!” she found herself then tumbling onto the ground as Javas let go of his grip. Loki grunted as she fell to the ground in an undignified heap, her Mightyena and Houndoom fortunately there to prevent the worst. Javas grinned as he went into the classroom, ignoring the stars the other students there were giving him. The Sneasel was pretty much used to getting attention, especially with his capability to speak in the human tongue, among… other things.

Loki groaned as she got up from the ground, brushing herself as she mumbled a string of curses in French. Lucied and Ifrit looked at their trainer to see if she would be fine before yipping to chase after the ice feline. The emerald-haired girl sighed deeply as she went to the teacher’s table to sign her name on the list, looking in interest upon a few other names: “Amiko Hotaru… Branigan Arya… Monrenza Tiana… whoops, overshot,” Loki muttered sheepishly to herself before spotting her name ‘Galeon, Loki’.

Grabbing a pen from her pocket, she quickly checked her name and put the list back upon the table before turning, also trying to ignore the stares she was getting. She was never good as Javas though, and quickly headed to the back of the class, wanting to get a seat. However, she saw that most of them were already taken and looked around to spot a female sitting somewhere around the middle of the class who looked a year older than she did with an Espeon and Leafeon at her side. She had long brownish hair and wore a simple attire of jeans and a tee. The nice thing though were those green eyes like hers, Loki added mentally. Deciding that she wouldn’t be such a bad person to sit beside to, Loki headed to sit a table at the girl’s right side, hissing for Javas and the others to come.

“Stupid Sneasel and his freakin’ intelligence…” muttered Loki under her breath as she sat down and grabbed a cola lollipop from a compartment in her sling bag. She wasted no time in taking out the wrapper and then sucking the candy. Well, at least there were better things in life… unlike a certain annoying Sneasel (who was as annoying as her adoptive father/brother) and her two hounds.

Javas tsked as he leaped upon the table, “My, my, Madame… you always know you like me.”

“Shut up, Jav,” snapped the irritable teen, scowling as she whacked the Sneasel off the table. Javas smirked, now taking his spot on Loki’s right shoulder. The girl ignored the sudden weight on her arm as Lucied and Ifrit knelt down to talk to each other side by side with soft barks and yips. Loki was about to go down and snap at them to keep quit when she spotted the girl beside her giving the teen a strange look. Once again, trying to not scream to the Sneasel on her shoulder to shut up, the emerald-haired girl grinned as she turned to the girl and apologized.

“Sorry ‘bout ‘em, ‘specially Javas. They’re a real bunch of idiots who’re unfortunately I’m stuck with. Hope ya don’t mind them. Name’s Loki. Loki Draconifer Galeon, by the way,” the annoyed, irritated but otherwise carefree girl introduced herself, hoping for a good start in this place.

Knightblazer - Graphic Arts Judge for PE2K WAR VI, 2007

[Draconic_Espeon]

Marc University

Tamaki and Reeah Kurokawa

Tamaki didn't have time to ponder what the boy thought of Reeah's stunt as the bell rang. Realizing she had but one of her books, and it wasn't the one needed for her most immediate class, Pokemon Genetics, Tamaki had to hurry. Fifteen minutes tended to be a very short amount of time.

She reached to her belt, recalling Takeru before going on. It didn't surprise her any, to suddenly have two extra Pokeballs. It always happened whenever she and Reeah recombined, though Tamaki always had to give Reeah her Pokemon when they seperated. Tamaki didn't bother to recall Ashitaka, and just started on her way to her room, dorm, where her books were.

The halls were bustling with students, and the going was slow. She reached her room five minutes later, already feeling tired. She glanced at her dresser, where she had left the book the night before, only to see it gone.

Reeah... She thought, exhasperated.

You'll never find it... Her other personality replied in a happy, sing-song voice. Tamaki groaned, beginning to look in all the usual spots. Ashitaka, who had faithfully followed Tamaki the entire way, moved from his vigil at the door and into the bathroom. Tamaki heard a drawer open with a start, bumping her head on the wooden support under the bed. She pulled herself out, rubbing the sflicted part, to see Ashitaka with a book in his mouth. Her Genetics book.

"Why, thank you, Ashitaka!" Tamaki said aloud with a smile, taking the book from him with a smile.

Stupid cat thing, Reeah replied in her mind. I knew I should have kicked it when it started following me... Tamaki ignored the comment and withdrew Ashitaka to his Pokeball, figuring it best not to have Pokemon out in class, especially if she was going to be late. Thankfully, when she exitted her room, the halls were fairly empty, and it was a quick walk to the Genetics room. With less than three minutes to spare, she sat down with a grateful sigh.

[FireflyK]

FireflyK
Syndicate
Playing as Hotaru

On the University Campus, in the Pokemon Family Structure & Taming class



The walls were as white as those of the average hospital room, devoid of even the usual mess. Hotaru struggled to keep her expression straight as she noted that even the chalkboards- or, to be precise, white boards- were without color. The silvery board remained around the edges of the white boards, of course, and the tables and chairs were of brown mahogany wood, but aside from these small things, the room was in monotone.

Seating herself in a desk near the front of the room, and nearest to the door, Hotaru waited cautiously to see who else would turn up. For some reason, the hair on the back of her neck had begun to stand up, and a tingly feeling ran down her spine. For once, she wished she had kept a Pokemon with her. Alone, unarmed unless one counted the tiny blade of her pocket knife/pokedex, she felt naked.

Said item was clutched tightly, as she reached a hand into her pocket. Running her hands over the various buttons, she spoke mentally to herself, calming herself down as she recited each function it had. A miniature Pokedex, a diagnosis of common Pokemon illness, a small blade, a little pair of sewing scissors, a miniature screw driver, and a comb. A nifty little tool, though too small to be of use in serious situations.

As the door to the professor's adjoined office opened, Hotaru glanced up from her desk. She had been eyeing the few scratches in it with suspicion. Now, however, her eyes were drawn to the fairly young professor standing before her.

Danae Diodorus, as Hotaru's schedule had listed her, was also dressed in mostly white. That was, if one neglected to notice the extremely bizarre splotch of yellows and greens spread across the front of her shirt. The design looked, literally, as though a messy child with paint-covered fingers had started to stroke her shirt, spreading streaks of brightness in all directions.

"Take a seat, please!" The professor said, tying her hair up in a ponytail. Though she was young, her face was set in a formal expression, with the air of one who had been teaching for a while. Hotaru began to suspect she was in her early to mid thirties, not mid to late twenties, as she had first assumed.

"Welcome to my class. Here, you will learn about the structure of Pokemon species' families, packs, or colonies. You will also learn how to tame Pokemon, and otherwise use this to your advantage."

After pausing, the professor lifted a clipboard off her desk. "To answer your questions quickly, I have prepared a syllabus. In the meantime, however, I will get to the things not included on it- Such as the room."

Ignoring someone's soft snicker, the Professor began to hand out sheets of paper, containing the class Syllabus.

"This is a serious class. If you took this to place Eliza Thornberry, you may leave now. If you took this for the Pokemon egg you will have to raise at the end of the class, you may also leave. And finally, to those of you who are drawing on the desks, if that causes you to fail your first assignment, I will have you dropped from my class. I have taken the time to prepare the proper room for your first assignment, and I'll thank you all to leave it in the same condition it was when you entered."


Raising an eyebrow at the professor's interesting speech, Hotaru kept a close eye on her, no longer as interested in the room. After all, it seemed an explanation was coming, and that this was not simply a quirk of the unusual professor. She had heard, too, that Danae relaxed as the year went on, and hoped that this was true. At the moment, the class seemed as though it would be very difficult.

Taking the syllabus she was offered, Hotaru quickly scanned the page, trying to listen to the professor as she did so. As far as she could tell, the woman was going on about grass Pokemon, and about Sunkern, who had one of the simplest societies known to Pokemon-kind. Hotaru, however, was more focused on the class schedule. While it was not complete, several events were detailed on it, which held her interest.



{{The Syllabus

Goal
To learn about the family structures of Pokemon with different degrees of group-work, to understand biological instincts such as imprinting, and to learn to raise Pokemon from early childhood

Events
Further events will be added as needed, should the class exceed the expected accomplishments. Currently scheduled Pokemon to be handled are as follows:

- Sunkern
- Starly
- Extra Credit Project: Chingling
- Geodude
- Togepi
- Psyduck
- Aron
- Eevee
- Open Assignment
- Meowth or Zigzagoon or Wooper
- Corsola
- Larvitar

Pokemon's societies to be examined include the following:
- To be announced-}}


((Obviously, anyone can get permission to play a teacher... Since I'm just doing it to help out, I'll definitely take advice on what 'mon should be taught directly, or lectured about!))

[Kenny_C.002]

OOC: The Syllabus for Genetics

Ch 1. Intro to Genetics
1. History of Pokemon Genetics
2. Basic unit of heritage
3. Intrinsic genes, effort value, nature

Ch 2. Evolutionary Genetics
1. Gene changes during evolution
2. Gene consistancies during evolution

Special project on Evolutionary Genetics

Ch 3. Hereditary Genetics
1. Process of meiosis
2. Evolutionary differences in inheritance, class structure
3. Introduction to square (Read Mendelian) analysis

Ch 4. Population Genetics
1. Factors of genetics
2. Introduction to population genetics, the bell
3. Techniques in population genetics

Ch 5. Molecular Genetics
1. Introduction to molecular genetics, the true basic unit of inheritance
2. Replication
3. In depth look at the evolutionary operon

Sounds complicated? Told you it's the most difficult course. If you have any questions about any of this, drop me a line. For your information, Chapter 2 is completely made up on the spot. Anything with relations to pokemon evolution is also made up.

IC:

Marc University - Genetics Class

"The course syllabus will be on the website shortly," the professor said.

It was pretty clear to Kenneth that this would be the most difficult course, but for him to actually announce it out loud was rather interesting. and seeing people get up and leave was more interesting than that. Genius this all was. Hager continued , with his lecture starting. Strange though, Kenneth thought, since this was simply the first day.

"The history of genetics started with Professor Pine," Hager rambled, "He first noticed that there were minute differences between pokemon of the same species, and began to take note of some of these differences, such as shinx with different feet colours. More importantly, this would be observed in their offspring. It was here that he postulated that there was some sort of method in which pokemon pass down their characteristics. He teamed up with several other scientists who were also noticing these differences, abide some because of these observations in humans as well, to figure this out."

Clearly this was not going to be an enjoyable class at the rate things were going. It was also clear to him that Syndicate never really called him to do anything at the moment either. He would just sit there, and look at some girls to pass the time, at least. Too bad the really good looking ones were absent.

[Tiana_M]

Marc University: Main Building
Tiana Morenza
Pokemon Family Structure & Taming


One student and her pokemon made quite an entrance. The first thing you noticed about the girl was her emerald hair. That was until she managed to trip over herself. She didn’t end up falling, at first. Her pokemon, a sneasel, managed to catch her right hand with his left. At which point the girl’s Mightyena and Houndoom leapt in front of her to prevent her from falling to the ground. Now that was loyalty. The part that caught everyone off guard was not when she began to talk to her pokemon, of course that much was normal, the surprising part was when her sneasel cut her off in perfect English, with what sounded a little like a French accent, “You really like to be the center of attention, don’t you, Madame…?” That was something of a shock and definitely gained everyone’s attention. The girl snapped her head to retort, but the sneasel let go of her and let her fall to the ground between her two dog-like pokemon. I was amazed at the insolence of the pokemon. Then again I suppose if you teach your pokemon to speak, it might just start talking back. I mused.

The class’s attention remained on the girl and her sneasel, but she just signed in before coming to sit to the right of me. She muttered, “Stupid Sneasel and his freakin’ intelligence…” as she sat and took out a lollipop. What she had said was a bit of an oxymoron, but I supposed it fit the situation. The sneasel seemed to try and make things better by jumping up on her desk and saying, “My, my, Madame… you always know you like me.”

The girl snapped at the sneasel, “Shut up, Jav,” before smacking him off the desk. But, the pokemon was undaunted and simply climbed up to the girl’s shoulder. Her Mightyena and Houndoom settled down and started yipping and barking at one another. It was something of a racket, and she looked like she was about to yell at them, but instead she turned to me and said, “Sorry ‘bout ‘em, ‘specially Javas. They’re a real bunch of idiots who’re unfortunately I’m stuck with. Hope ya don’t mind them. Name’s Loki. Loki Draconifer Galeon, by the way,”

It was at this point that I realized I was staring. I blinked once and took a breath, because I realized I had been a bit apprehensive and had sort of stopped breathing, before introducing myself, “Hi, I’m Tiana, your pokemon sure do seem like a roudy bunch, is that why you’re taking this class? To learn to tame the pokemon you have?” The idea had come to me and it just fell out of my mouth. I was a little horrified and amazed at what I had said, it implied that she was not a good pokemon trainer, which I had no idea, maybe they worked great as a team in a battle, I wouldn’t know. Though, maybe she would think it was funny, I hoped that was the case.

I think maybe Javas was going to say something, but right then professor Diodorus walked in and all attention turned to her. More students had been filing in as I had watched Loki and we interacted, but I had been preoccupied so I hadn’t paid them much mind. "Take a seat, please!" Diodorus said with the command of a veteran teacher who knew what she was doing. I kind of liked her already, she didn’t fool around at all that much was obvious. "Welcome to my class. Here, you will learn about the structure of Pokemon species' families, packs, or colonies. You will also learn how to tame Pokemon, and otherwise use this to your advantage."

After pausing, the professor lifted a clipboard off her desk. "To answer your questions quickly, I have prepared a syllabus. In the meantime, however, I will get to the things not included on it- Such as the room."

Ignoring someone's soft snicker, the Professor began to hand out sheets of paper, containing the class Syllabus.

"This is a serious class. If you took this to place Eliza Thornberry, you may leave now. If you took this for the Pokemon egg you will have to raise at the end of the class, you may also leave. And finally, to those of you who are drawing on the desks, if that causes you to fail your first assignment, I will have you dropped from my class. I have taken the time to prepare the proper room for your first assignment, and I'll thank you all to leave it in the same condition it was when you entered." I looked around behind me to see who the professor might have meant, but didn’t see the culprit.

I didn’t have much time to wonder who it had been though, because she promptly began passing out her syllabus, she gave us a minute to scan the syllabus and it was pretty simple and straightforward though once she explained it a little. I got out one of my as of yet, unused folders and a pen. I had plenty of paper too, my mother had always taught me to be prepared.

{{The Syllabus
Goal
To learn about the family structures of Pokemon with different degrees of group-work, to understand biological instincts such as imprinting, and to learn to raise Pokemon from early childhood
Events
Further events will be added as needed, should the class exceed the expected accomplishments. Currently scheduled Pokemon to be handled are as follows:

- Sunkern
- Starly
- Extra Credit Project: Chingling
- Geodude
- Togepi
- Psyduck
- Aron
- Eevee
- Open Assignment
- Meowth or Zigzagoon or Wooper
- Corsola
- Larvitar

Pokemon's societies to be examined include the following:
- To be announced-}}

After a very brief explanation, she dove right into her first lecture on Sunkern. I was glad I had brought paper to write on, and had my folder out, many were still fumbling around in their backpacks or bags trying to find what they needed when I was ready to write.

[EonMythos]

Marc University: Main Building
Anita Yvette Lyn Hales
Pokemon Genetics


I was rather quickly done with the sign ups and the retrieval of my schedule, none too soon in my opinion. School registration was extremely boring, at least in my mind, and the secretary couldn’t possibly be any more of a babbling idiot. Aiko shared my sentiment, as she constantly paced the room, looking back and forth with her sharp eyes and climbing atop bookshelves that shouldn’t be climbed on, generally looking as if something was bothering her. When we left the stuffy office I don’t think I could have been happier, and Aiko bounded ahead of me to work her somewhat cramped muscles.

‘Sleeping for too long makes my muscles cramp up with lack of use,’ she explained, several times when I asked her about her odd habits. I never really questioned her after that; it was much too complicated to get a straight answer when she was feeling a hundred percent. She was a trickster as pure as can be, and loved to give enigmatic answers to simple questions.

As we walked back out to the front grounds I hear a bell ring, giving me an indication that the first classes, Pokemon Family Structure and Taming and Pokemon Genetics, had begun. Aiko twitched her ears, turning her head back and forth, before continuing on her way to the same tree we had been sitting at later.

“Nah, Aiko, we have to get to class first,” I called, kneeling down and holding my arms out for the little fox to climb into. Aiko immediately bounded into them, letting out a soft purr like noise and curling up contently. I laughed lightly, turning around and weaving my way through the crowds to my dorm. I was somewhat forced to take a dorm, since my rent went up on my apartment and I lost my main job recently. Luckily the dorms were free with tuition, even if they were rather small for my family. Riori tended to take up the most room, and Aiko has to have somewhere high to perch and keep watch. She may be a fox, but I swear she must have been a Swellow in her past life; she’s extremely territorial and absolutely loves to ambush people from above.

“Hey, Aiko, do you remember where I put all the books?” I asked, poking her side gently as I entered the mess of a room. I still hadn’t completely unpacked, so there were boxes here and there as well as bubble wrap from my more fragile items. The bed was covered in un-hung clothes, books scattered across desktops and the floor as well as the small bookcase I brought with me. The only clean room was the bathroom, since I didn’t have many things to put in there.

‘Eh, try the top of the closet, didn’t you put it up there with the rest of your school stuff so it wouldn’t get mixed with your other books?’

“Oh yah,” I stated sheepishly, setting her down on a stack of boxes and moving over to the closet. It was still empty, from my procrastination, so it was easy to find the book I was looking for atop the wooden board that created a shelf near the top. It was a rather heavy book, and I nearly dropped it on my foot when I tried to pull it down with my right hand. Luckily I caught it with my left hand before any such thing happened, so I saved myself from any sort of immense pain.

‘Hey, hey, Ani we should get going before we’re late, you’ve got two minutes.’

“What!?” I yelped, looking at the clock to see it true,” Oh shoot, come on Aiko, you’ll have to walk now. I can’t run carrying you too.”

‘Fine by me Ani, I can out run you anyway.’

Her voice was smug, making me groan slightly. She was going to be difficult today; I just felt it in my bones. But I couldn’t dwell on it now, so with a sigh I exited my dorm and shut the door behind me before darting down the hall and towards the stairs. I didn’t even bother to take the first flight, simply vaulted over the side and landed halfway down the other set before dashing towards the classrooms. It was a well-known fact, to me and anyone close enough to know my secret, that my ability enhanced my strength and dexterity, making me extremely good at physical tasks. It came in handy when I was late for a job or class.

‘Ani, you just missed the classroom.’

I yelped, turning around and slowing to a stop in front of the correct classroom and pushing the door open quickly. I figured I’d be later or something, but it seemed I reached it just in time; the teacher had just finished the starting lecture. I bowed to him quickly, panting harshly and mumbling apologies a mile a minute. I hoped it wasn’t too much of a problem with me being late.

[Neo Emolga]

Hank Blackstone
Conrad Apartment Complex

Patrols on Swarm were going to be handled by someone else now. Not me, I needed this position as a real way of bringing in the money. The prospects had taken much too long to be of any use to me, so for now, I was turning my back on it. I knew I wasn’t going to get another opportunity like this again, so I figured I’d go for it. Even though I really didn’t actually save Jenkins’s life, getting him out of that wreck was paying pack big time, so I wasn’t going to hang around and wait for this to pass on.

“Hank, Andrews wants to call you in for an interview later this afternoon.” Jenkins told me on the phone, “Judging from your resume, there’s room to improve but I told him that you could definitely handle the position. Besides, we’re doing this since we have no time to post the position.”

“Well, thanks for the call.” I told him, marking down the interview time, “I’ll be there and ready.”

He hung up the phone, and I had the suit ready. It’s been a while since I’ve worn this thing, but it still looked good and sharp. I never was that good about getting cleaned up like this, looking good, or even trying to be polite for that matter, but this would mean serious money if it worked. For once, the cards were playing in my favor, so I was going to take advantage of it and not bum out.

I knew, my resume was nothing fancy or special, but heck, I was probably one of the few on Swarm that actually had one. I knew, if I didn’t know Jenkins the way I did, I’d be screwed over to the extreme, but hey, every little bit helped with trying to look better than I actually was.

When the hour had arrived, I got into my blue pickup truck, turned the ignition on, and headed over to the station. I knew, this truck didn’t exactly look fancy and dandy either, but they wouldn’t be seeing the car on the interview. Heck, that was all I needed.

I had a good chance at getting in, and it was good that Jenkins was a guy who kept track of favors. It was helping out immensely in this one…

[FireflyK]

FireflyK
Syndicate
Marc Uni
Professor Danae

"Sunkern," the professor said, lifting a green marker, and scribbling words across the board, "are a peaceful Pokemon. They lack competition entirely for the first year of their lives, and so there will be no attempts to battle with them in this class. Instead, you will learn to care for them."

Quickly, the professor sketched a rough diagram of a Sunkern on the board, speaking as she did so. The basics of caring for a Sunkern- water, sun, and such- were quickly rattled off, as if she had memorized a mental list. When she finished with that, however, Professor D stepped back, placing the marker in the container, and turning to face the class.

"Your first assignment will be to write a two page paper on the culture and family of Sunkern," she informed them, ignoring their groans. "In order to be able to do this, we will be spending two weeks raising Sunkern, and observing them. Each of you will have your own, and will be responsible for caring for that Pokemon. I will make sure they are being watched when you are not in class, so no one can sabotage another's Pokemon. If you choose to take them out of class, you do so at your own risk, but the extra time with them may prove valuable."


(Sketch:
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=61l45z6 )


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Fireflyk
Syndicate
Marc Uni
Hotaru


Though she had been lazily eyeing the professor, once she was done reading the syllabus, Hotaru sat up as she heard the professor mention raising a Pokemon. Though she knew they would not get to keep them, Hotaru still found the idea interesting. At the least, she could learn about the Sunkern, which could prove useful.

Gently, she smoothed out her papers, which had gotten crumpled, and put them in a folder. Placing that below her seat, the girl tried to wait patiently. Professor D had walked back into her office, presumably to fetch the Sunkern they were to raise, and Hotaru felt impatient as she waited for her return. Instead of focusing on this, she shifted her legs around, tapping one foot against the floor, and letting her hands drop against the desk. Feeling a gouge in the thick wood, she began to run her fingers across the carved-out grooves, the sensation and fidgeting providing some sort of distraction.

Finally, the professor emerged from her office. Now, the reason for her bright clothes became apparent- the Sunkern were all watching the bright, plant and sun like design, and seemed calmed by it. One of them did appear worried, especially when he noticed how many people were present, but the bright colors enchanted the young Pokemon, consuming their attention.

Eyes fixated on the little Pokemon, Hotaru watched as the professor walked to each desk, handing out the Sunkern she had brought. When those were gone, she went and fetched more from her office, before bringing out several boxes. Dirt and flower pots were within these. With a start, Hotaru realized the Sunkern would spend a lot of time in those pots, until they became old enough to be able to spend longer periods of time outside of them.

[UmbraKora]

Ayra Branigan
Marc University – Pokemon Family Structure and Taming

Fortunately, I managed so slip inside just before the teacher arrived, and I quickly scrawled my name on the attendance sheet before dropping into a seat. A girl with dark brown hair and brown eyes was seated to my left, although I didn’t say anything to her yet, because it was right about this time when the teacher walked in.

I listened as she began the class by passing out a syllabus, which I glanced over quickly. Hm. I certainly can’t say I’ve ever been a good student, as far as grades go. What was the term teachers used to put on my report card? Ah, yes. ‘Distracted’. By what, I’m not sure. The incessant rumbling of my empty belly, or the fear of my own home, maybe? But teachers don’t care about things like that. And I don’t want them to. As far as I’m concerned, by private affairs are no business of theirs. I don’t like people judging me, or feeling sorry for me. But I’m past that now; I’m with Nightstriders. Well, who knows, with my ‘distractions’ gone, maybe I’ll shape up a little and work harder. After all, it’s Pokemon we’re studying. And I like Pokemon; they’ve been my closest friends for a while. But then, that was part of why I cam to college: to meet some new people. Hm, maybe I’d try talking to that girl next to me. She seemed alright, from what I could tell. And that wasn’t much. Worth a shot though, right?

For now, I had to at least try to focus. Learning about Pokemon couldn’t hurt, either! Being out of practice for a little while, I realized that everyone around me was pulling out paper and taking notes, while I was stupidly sitting and watching the teacher write. I almost used my power without thinking; pulling a piece of paper from my open bag, but I stopped just before the paper left the bag. Hastily, I reached down and grabbed it, along with a pencil.

Sunkern. Not the most fascinating Pokemon ever, at least in my opinion. All the same, it did sound interesting to be able to raise one ourselves. I honestly can’t say I’ve ever done something like that before! {Do we get to keep it, Ayra?} Saran asked, lifting his head from where it had been resting upon his purple paws, curled up by my feet. {Probably not.} I returned nonchalantly. I couldn’t tell if that was the answer Saran had wanted or not, but he simply lowered his head again.

I looked with interest as one of the leafy Pokemon was unceremoniously deposited on my desk. I gazed at, and it stared silently back. Pulling my eyes away from the penetrating stare, I noticed that the girl beside me seemed startled slightly by something. I didn’t see anything amiss, so maybe it was just her thoughts. I tended to notice things some other people didn’t. Realizing that I still hadn’t said a word to her, I turned and said softly,

“Hey. I’m uh…I’m Ayra.”

[FireflyK]

FireflyK
Syndicate
Hotaru
Marc University; Pokemon Family Structure & Taming


For once, Hotaru had been too focused on the class to notice the others sitting around her. Knowing that her Bayleef- and perhaps her other Pokemon, even peaceful little Natu- would chastise this for her, she blushed momentarily when another girl greeted her. However, Hotaru quickly retained her composure, placing a smile, but a cool one, on her face.

"I'm Hotaru," she answered, with a slight pause. She had considered introducing herself with a fake name- Maybe even Jane, just for the irony of telling the truth and being thought a liar- but she was enrolled under the name Hotaru. A simple look at the attendance list, after all, would have shown Ayra that she was lying.

'You don't need to hide,' she reminded herself, feeling a little grouchy. Sure, she was used to having her Pokemon around, but being alone was no excuse for being a coward. After all, hadn't she dealt with worse before? There was no reason for her to be quite that reliant on her Pokemon, especially when she had a power of her own in case she needed extra fighting help.

"It's nice to meet you," she added, deciding to make the best of things. Besides, who knew? Maybe Ayra would turn out to be a good friend. "What's your Pokemon's name?"

Assuming she could not go wrong in asking about the woman's Pokemon- Most people loved a chance to brag- Hotaru kept her eyes on Ayra as she spoke. After all, body language spoke volumes, and was far more interesting to her than whatever Pokemon this woman happened to own.


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Marc University
Kirei / Baylie the Bayleef, Kaizy / Dzaxey the Persian, Shiloh the Natu, and Brazen the Arcanine

Outside, Shiloh and Brazen were seated on the quad. The unusual pair were sprawled across the grassy front lawn of the University, both feeling lazy. Above them, bright rays of sunlight beamed down, heating them and the ground around them. Relishing this additional warmth, Arcanine rolled onto his back, letting out a soft sound not unlike a purr.

After folding his wings, Shiloh lay back as well, leaning against Arcanine. The dog's warm body helped keep the little bird heated. Togethor, the two lay in silent companionship- at least, as far as anyone else could see.

~Not that one,~ Shiloh said, glancing at a student walking across the campus. ~Too weak.~

~And that one's too unpleasant looking. I wouldn't trust him,~ Arcanine responded, eyeing a different would-be scholar.

~I don't trust any of them~ Bayleef responded, seating herself beside them. Quickly, Shiloh relayed the message. Being the only psychic type- and thus the only one who could speak or read mental statements- was no fun sometimes. He hated playing messenger. Bayleef's face, however, showed that she would accept no argument now. ~We have Eden. We don't need anyone else's help. Now, stop wasting time. We have exploring to do. We have to find Eden.~

Without waiting for a response, she rose to her feet, leading the motley bunch away from the university.

[Charizard Michelle]

Some where in A2

Michelle was now hanging out in a tree not too far on the road that leads to Miss Dell's house. She has just arrive not to long ago but she was glad since she beaten that man here first. That was a good thing since it would give her some time to work on some university work while she waits. Still she needed look out. At once she grabbed two pokeballs and release two pokemon. One was her Rotom and the other was a Bronzor. Michelle looked at her two pokemon and said, "I need you to phase into this tree and keep look out for a guy. If you do see somebody send a charge up the tree to me ok?"

Rotom smiled and waved it's arms. It had a smile on his face and did as too. It went into the tree and hid. Bronzor smiled and Michelle said, "I need to use your as a table."

Broznor smiled and gave Michelle a cold metal kiss.

MIchelle loved her pokemon and expectually Broznor since it is one of her sweetest pokemon. ALso her toughest since it can take lots of hits from opponents. Still Michelle had school work to work on. She was taking three classes and she needed to start on her work load. Even though she did had time later to do it. Still now is just as good.

Michelle held a pencil in her hand and looked at it. So far her power only worked on phasing herself. Still lately she been working on trying to phase other things. For now she was working on small things and it been working to some degree. Just the other day she was able to phase some of her pencial. It worked only on the outer wood part of the pencial but the lead and earser part of the pencial fall out and though the phased part of of the pencial. Not much but it was a start. Michelle then went back to work on her school work as she and her pokemon were on look out.

[Knightblazer]

OOC: One reason why Loki will always hate Javas. Beware of sudden outburst. =D

Loki 'Draconifer' Galeon [Syndicate/Both]
Marc University Main Building
Pokemon Family Structure & Taming

Loki watched as the girl blinked, seemingly snapped out of her daze a few moments ago. The other student caught her breath before introducing herself to the emerald-haired teenager. “Hi, I’m Tiana,” she began, “your Pokemon sure do seem like a rowdy bunch, is that why you’re taking this class?” she asked, “To learn to tame the Pokemon you have?” Then the girl called Tiana looked as if she was horrified at what she had just said, however Loki was never one to take comments like this to heart.

“Heh,” the teenager chuckled a little at the comment, “Naw, I don’t like to ‘tame’ ‘em, as ya said – they’re more of my companions and partners, family even. I don’t like to really command ‘em on anything. Not that any amount of taming would help me, of course; they’re all too rowdy to be tamed.” Loki replied with a grin.

Javas pouted at that comment. “So you’re saying I’m too rowdy to tame? Too brash? Why, that’s very unbecoming of you, Madame.”

Loki scowled yet again as she turned to look at her Sneasel. “No, Jav, you’re just too clever fer yer own good, y’know that?”

“Of course I know that,” the Sneasel answered, grinning at the same time. “That’s why I choose to stick with you, Madame.”

The emerald haired teenager rolled her eyes. “Oh yeah, I’m so honored,” she drawled sarcastically. Javas waned to shoot back something at that moment, but however the Professor (whose name Loki could not recall) entered the class, hair tied into a ponytail as she spoke with the air of a highly experienced instructor. “Take a seat, please!”

The remaining students that entered the class hurried to their seats. The professor, a female who seemed to be in her thirties, looked around the class as well as its students as she started to speak. “Welcome to my class. Here, you will learn about the structure of Pokemon species' families, packs, or colonies. You will also learn how to tame Pokemon, and otherwise use this to your advantage." She paused as she looked at the clipboard containing the signed-in names before continuing. “To answer your questions quickly, I have prepared a syllabus. In the meantime, however, I will get to the things not included on it- Such as the room."

Saying that, the professor started to pass out the sheets, ignoring the snicker Javas was giving from Loki’s shoulder. The girl turned to glare at the feline, who promptly zipped his mouth, throwing away the imaginary key. Loki sighed and rolled her eyes as she studied the syllabus printed upon the paper.

[ The Syllabus ]

[ Goal ]
To learn about the family structures of Pokemon with different degrees of group-work, to understand biological instincts such as imprinting, and to learn to raise Pokemon from early childhood

[ Events ]
Further events will be added as needed, should the class exceed the expected accomplishments. Currently scheduled Pokemon to be handled are as follows:

- Sunkern
- Starly
- Extra Credit Project: Chingling
- Geodude
- Togepi
- Psyduck
- Aron
- Eevee
- Open Assignment
- Meowth or Zigzagoon or Wooper
- Corsola
- Larvitar

Pokemon's societies to be examined include the following:
- To be announced –

“Sounds interesting,” murmured Javas softly before Professor Diodorus (Loki spotted the name at the end of the syllabus sheet) finished up on her beginning-of-the-term speech. “This is a serious class. If you took this to place Eliza Thornberry, you may leave now. If you took this for the Pokemon egg you will have to raise at the end of the class, you may also leave. Finally, to those of you who are drawing on the desks, if that causes you to fail your first assignment, I will have you dropped from my class. I have taken the time to prepare the proper room for your first assignment, and I'll thank you all to leave it in the same condition it was when you entered."

“Lucied!” hissed the teenager as softly as she could to the Mightyena who was idly scratching a claw on the underside of the girl’s desk. Lucied whined an apology as the wolf took out his paw and laid back down. The emerald-haired student sighed deeply as she listen in a rather boring explanation about Sunkern and its colony as green ink began to scrawl itself across the whiteboard, mentally countering whatever the Professor was explaining for her amusement.

"Sunkern," the professor started, "are a peaceful Pokemon.” Well, hell yeah – they’d be dead if they aren’t peaceful.

“They lack competition entirely for the first year of their lives, and so there will be no attempts to battle with them in this class. Instead, you will learn to care for them." Oh, whoopee. The last thing I need – another addition into the bunch.

Loki looked with mild boredom as Professor Diodorus went ahead to sketch the Pokemon out, labeling its parts and explaining the functions. It was pretty interesting; even if the professor seemed to have rattled it all off from an encyclopedia and all. After taking about half an hour or so to fully explain the Sunkern, the professor placed her marker back into the container and turned back to the class.

"Your first assignment will be to write a two page paper on the culture and family of Sunkern," she then announced. Loki looked with a ‘are you for real?' look etched on her face. Javas didn’t help by continuing to snicker yet again. “This professor is pretty sharp,” commented the Sneasel quietly. The trainer paid no attention to her Sneasel’s comment as the professor continued to explain the assignment.

"In order to be able to do this, we will be spending two weeks raising Sunkern, and observing them. Each of you will have your own, and will be responsible for caring for that Pokemon. I will make sure they are being watched when you are not in class, so no one can sabotage another's Pokemon. If you choose to take them out of class, you do so at your own risk, but the extra time with them may prove valuable."

Then the professor went out and returned with Sunkern, one of which was placed on Loki’s table. The little Pokemon looked at the teenager with some apprehension and fright, although soon calmed down by the green hair and eyes. Javas took the opportunity to tease his trainer about her hair once again. “Looks like the Sunkern might decide to bunk on your head, Madame.”

Loki swore she almost lost it then. As the professor passed out the dirt and flowerpots, the teenager turned to glare at her mischievous Sneasel. “Javas… if you insult my hair one… more… time…”

“Well, your hair does look like a forest… what did you do? Put chlorophyll in it? No wonder its so green – might even be able to make food for lil’ Sunny here!”

Loki definitely lost it then. She knuckled her Sneasel onto her chair with a loud thud as the emerald ponytail teenager yelled at the ice feline, “ITS MY NATURAL HAIR COLOR, IDIOT! IF YOU INSULT IT AGAIN, I’LL-”

The girl then stopped when she saw the whole class – and the teacher all staring at her. The Sunkern on Loki’s deck almost fainted in fright at the teenager’s outburst. It didn’t take long to realize what would happen next…

“Crap.”

Knightblazer - Graphic Arts Judge for PE2K WAR VI, 2007

[Marth]

Near the Lake, in the Syndicate's territory

Rhauk turned around and sighed in relief: The girl was not following him. He had been waitting hidden behind an advertisement in the streetwalk, counted five seconds, and started walking from where he had come.

Only a kid walking with his mother inside Scott's Candy Paradise and a flock of Pidgeys fighting each other for a piece of fruit in the middle of the street.
There was something strange... but Rhauk couldn't just put his finger on it. It had nothing
to do with this girl...

Putting these feelings out of his mind, he arrived at the park in front of the Union's Guildhouse. Patches of sunlight managed to illuminate the trail towards the Guildhouse; the density of trees was the highest of the city in this area.

Once again, Rhauk had that feeling of oddness... something was just not right. And then he noticed it... there was nobody in the park, and it was the usual time for jogging.
Instinctively, Rhauk drew a Pokeball from his left pocket...

"Shadow, out you go. You know what to do" said Rhauk.
Shadow, Rhauk's Umbreon, appeared right to his side, and stayed quiet as his master took a deep breath:
Rhauk extended his arms to his sides; his palms facing front. Opening his eyes wide-open, Rhauk began absorbing the light around him, slowly creating a bubble of darkness.

Once he reached his power's limits, Rhauk stood there, his eyes closed in concentration. Whoever was following would certainly have the temptation of going inside the field. That's when Umbreon would...

"Argh, get off me you little bast..." said a voice near Rhauk.
Rhauk opened his eyes and allowed the light to pass freely. To his right, a slim man laid under Umbreon's strong musculature.
"Tell me your name. Now" Rhauk demanded, sounding as menacing as he could.
"The Union is our strength. Through The Union we will conquer." the man replied.

Umbreon quickly leaped aside, and Rhauk helped the man to get up.
"Why were you following me, brother?" Rhauk asked, his voice sounding polite this time.
Rhauk recognized the man as his mirror at once. He didn't know his name, nor his position in the guild. He was one of the few that lived undercover and worked only for the Sndicate. Rhauk recieved his orders through him.
"Routinary checks, Valeth. Meeting tonight." he said, inmediatly departing after cleaning his clothes.

No time for Dell's Home Delivery, then. The meeting at the usual place was of the utmost priority.

Rhauk took his cellphone again, and dialed up Anne...
"Arrange for someone else to deliver the vase, preferably a known member of the Union. I've got some business to attend..."

[Charizard Michelle]

Not Far from Ms. Dell's Masion


Michelle was still in the tree doing her school work. There still hasn't been anybody that came near Ms. Dell's mansion or looked as if they were going to see her. Michelle being from this area knew how Ms. Dell was to others since she has visited her a few times in the past with her own parents. Ms. Dell was the type to invite people over to her house if she felt like it and only like the well class people with her and since her mother and father are esteemed people the Ms. Dell enjoy their company along with her older friends too. Still she need to keep her eye out on the guy or anything that may look strange or out of place. Still she really hopes to see that guy.

Michelle then took a break for a minute and said to Broznor, "Nice day it has been right?"

Michelle then thought for a little bit about her mission. If she could catch the person who stole the vase then she could help her dad which was the main reason why she joined Team Trainer. She wanted to help her dad with the people that are making it harder for him to do his job. Her help isn’t always wanted but it was still what she hoped to do to help her dad come home feeling as if there is one less criminal on the streets.

Broznor smiled and nodded. The small broze pokemon then began to float around Michelle and then floated next to Michelle. She looked at her pokemon and then said, "Let just keep an eye on the ground below." SHe then looked around and didn't see Rotom so she could guess that the pokemon was still hiding in the tree. Still she was going have to tell it to shock anybody who looked strange. For all she knew the guy could be wearing a disguise like herself. Still she had to make sure people think she is Mikey. Michelle and her pokemon countinue to watch the surrounding area.

[Shen]

Kenny Itari
Neighborhood Park

It was still morning when I decided to leave the park. The little garden was blooming well, and seemed to be popular with a few couples. Nothing seemed to be vandalized, and the swing set was working fine. A few kids there even asked me to push them on the swings for a while. Finally, at a quarter till 11, I left. I made a note to check in with the Nightstrider admins, to let them know that I had decided to look in on the park and that everything was fine.

I turned back onto the street and headed back towards my apartment. Maybe I can grab Lyon and we can go exploring, even show him a few of my favorite haunts from my years on my own. I'm sure he'd like it. Hands in my pockets, I happily continued on my way.

A sudden commotion behind me interrupted my mental planning. I looked over my shoulder to see what it was. Someone shrieked, and a man ran in my general direction, shoving other people out of his way. In one hand, he clutched a purse, and in the other, he held a knife. Oh, I see...he decided to get some money from some poor woman. "Creep." I muttered as he neared. I looked back in the direction I was going. As he passed me, I struck, roundhouse-kicking him in the gut in one fluid motion. It wasn't nearly enough to send him to the ground, but enough to send him staggering back, clutching his stomach.

"Y'know, that doesn't seem like a nice thing to do." I said mockingly, "Why don't you go ahead and return the purse, huh? That way, we can all get on with our day." I glared at the rough-looking man.

He opened one squinted eye at me in pain and discomfort. "Screw you. Get outta my way, or I'll gut ya!" He stood up and held the knife pointed at me. I stood my ground defiantly, and a few people even gathered around (at a distance) to see what was going on. In frustration at my denying his demand, he lunged at me, attempting to stab me through. I dodged to the side, making him stagger. I took the opportunity, and slammed my elbow on his back, making him drop. He didn't get up, though a groan exited from his throat.

"Kenny!" Someone yelled. It came from the direction that the thief ran from. I looked to see my neighbor running up quickly. The gathered people began to disperse.

"Hi Mrs. Heifer." I greeted. "You probably shouldn't run like that with your condition."

"Ah, what do you know, young un's always worrying about me..." Her muttering drifted off into nothing as the old woman reached me. She looked down angrily upon the thief and snatched the purse from him. "That's mine, thanks!"

Another groan was her only response.

She looked back up at me. "Thank you. I don't know how far he would've gotten if you hadn't been here."

"Oh, there's no need to thank me." I said, blushing slightly. "It's not like I did anything a normal human wouldn't have done themselves, right?"

"Well, you're a hero in my eyes. That's the third time you've helped since you moved in a month or so ago." Her eyes sparkled as she said this.

"So, did he hurt you?" I asked, mostly ignoring her statement.

"No, I'm fine, though I can't say the same about you." She pointed at the crook of my arm, which I now noticed was slowly oozing blood.

"Oh. Well, just goes to show I'm human." I said. She chuckled at this. "I'll see you later. I've got some time to myself, and I've got plenty to think about."

"I can't let you go with that!" She said gruffly as she opened her purse and began ruffling through the contents. She pulled a white cloth from within. "Here, use this at least. I can't force you to get that wound checked at Nightstone Hospital, and believe me, I would in a heartbeat." I let her wrap the cut in the cloth. Already, the wound, which had been throbbing slightly, seemed to feel better, though it may have been my imagination.

"Thanks. Bye!" I waved farewell to her before turning and continuing on my way.

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Midafternoon found me drinking in the Night's Haven, a rather good pub and nightclub. I didn't have any alcohol, though; I tried some a while back, and I didn't like the taste and feeling it gave me, and especially not the horrible aftertaste the morning after, so I kept away from it. I was content to have just a soda. Lyon sat near my leg, eyes glittering with the reflection of the low lights. I had a lone table, and just mused over some thoughts I've had for a while. Most prevelantly, my nightmare.

I was shaken out of my thoughts by a voice. "So, what's on your mind, eh, Kenny?" It was Justin, a friend of mine who worked here. He was also a member of the Nightstriders.

"Hey, Justin." I said, my voice sounding a little drawling, "I've got a bit to think about..."

"What, the thing with the old woman? Jeez, you should be happy you're a hero. The whole pub was buzzing about you a while ago." He praised.

"Why is it that all a guy has to do is stop some creep to be a hero?" I asked, anger sparking slightly in me, "Sheesh...anyway, no, that's not it. It's just...my past has been bothering me, and a nightmare I had last night found some more insecurities."

"Aw, did poor wittle Kenny get scawed?" He said in a baby voice.

"Shut up, dude." I said, taking the humor.

Justin laughed. "Aw, y'know I'm just messin', right?" I nodded. "Anyway, don't let what your foster parents did to you get to you. That was years ago, right? They're gone, and you're able to go in the public without any death threats. It helps that you're a Nightstrider to, am I right?"

"Maybe...well, thanks, Justin." I stood up, placing my empty glass down. I shook his hand. "Maybe now, I can get over myself and get on with my duties...whatever they are."

Lyon rubbed against Justin's leg affectionately. "Friendly guy, huh?"

"Well, I'm guessing he thinks that a friend of his friend is also his friend."

"...What?"

"He likes you cause we're close friends, you and I." I explained. He "Ah"-ed in understanding. "ANyway, I gotta go. I chacked on the park earlier, and it looks like it's going fine."

"Well then, tell the admins so they know, 'kay? I'll probably end up seeing you there, if I get off early enough." He gave me a thumbs up as I turned and left, feeling considerably better than when I got here.

[Marth]

Time's up!
It's Saturday here, so all posts from now on will count for Week 2 of the Roleplay.
Have fun reading Scotty, and post results today in the general thread.

NOTE FROM SCOTT

PLEASE POST YOUR POWERS WITH YOUR CHARACTERS AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE <3

[Dr Scott]

NOTE: Territory taking is now allowed, though you cannot take another teams area. The territory info is in the Information Vault. Also, a new plot has 'erupted,' as well as more on Superbia. Check the Info Vault for ... al of it xD

Location: B6, Articuno Times Office
Character: The Prophet
Something wicked this way co-NO WAIT! It’s over there! *points*

I stood up, making sure my hood was covering my face as I stared out at the man. He was a short, gruff looking man with a beard that looked as if it needed to be taken care of immediately. His orange hair, obviously dyed, looked almost like in orange in the single light. “So what you’re sayin’,” the man said after taking a puff of his cigarette, “is that I should post this story for you, simple ‘cus you tell me to?”

“No,” I said, sighing to myself at this fool’s actions, “I want you to post it in because I have a Mew.” I raised a black gloved hand dramatically into the air as the cute little cat Pokémon appeared from nowhere, waving her tail around and looking fierce.

“Tat … Tat’s really a Mew…” he said in disbelief, pointing a finger soaked in the remnants of ice cream at the floating figure.

I rolled my eyes at the idiot, and Mew followed my actions, “Duh, so post my story or I will be forced to do … something …”

“Well…” he said, whipping his hands on his pants, “I’ll do it on one condition.” He smirked at my look, he had indeed recovered from the initial shock much faster then I thought anyone could, “you let me take a few pictures of that Mew there. The Mew looked at me before nodding once.

Twenty minutes later the man was ordering the small article into the newspaper, his eyes glazed over as any information of me or Mew disappeared from his mind …

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Saturday, June 16, 2007.

Four Items Appear from Past

On Friday, four objects were found. These objects, all Poké Balls, were scattered throughout the area. Approach objects with extreme caution, as they are powerful and considered dangerous. If one is found, stay away and alert us at 456-584-5553 so that a team of professionals can retrieve them. A finders fee of $100 will be given.

[sonickid01]

Trainer*
Sonic Kendrick- Animation
-Jirachi Dormitory-

Sonic was flipping through Lodiab's research compilation of the Great War, absorbed by its fascinating information and facts. The book seemed to be full of knowledge, like some sort of bible of the Great War. Famine, Death, Hunger... Jirachi, Mewtwo... all of it compelled Sonic to turn the page and read page after page, despite his focus gradually draining away and his eyes beginning to refuse to stay on the page. Sonic rubbed his face gently and sighed, blinking a few times. Something jumped out at him inside of the text, but he couldn't place his finger on it. There was something that seemed a bit odd, but he couldn't quite tell what it was. Sonic closed the book and turned his head to his schedule. It would be a good idea to go over his list of classes before the day tomorrow. A piece of paper lay nest to his notebook, folded up so that it was just a small square. Sonic carefully peeled it apart until the whole white sheet appeared, and read through his own sketchy handwriting:

"Pokemon Intelligence
Myths of Legendaries
Pokemon Dialects
Pokemon Mysteries
Pokemon Gyms"

Good then. Exactly what he had signed up for.

He turned his attention back to the book, but his eyes were weary. They kept on drooping slightly, causing his eyes to avert and stare elsewhere for minutes at a time.

Suddenly, the dorm room disappeared and was replaced by simple darkness. Sonic felt slightly alone, and scared. An instant later, four figures sped by him, riding on dark steads. They were shrouded and mysterious as they ran off into the distance. After a moment, a bright light whirled by Sonic's nose, and a crowd of Pokemon ran by him as well, chasing after the four dark figures silently. They glowed brilliantly white, illuminating the whole area into brightness. And then; a city appeared before him, as he hovered above it. Buildings and houses on the side of a mountain. And then, destruction. All of the tall white towers collapsed. Fire broke out and spread across the city. There were sirens, and people screamed without a word. A face appeared before him. Two. One was vaguely feline but powerful and dignified. The other was small and pale, with a saddened face.

Sonic opened his eyes and woke with a start.

[Lord Celebi]

Apartment

Drip...

Drip...

I was in this grimey apartment, waiting for my prey to return. People think they can defend themselves from the Hydro Killer. They have no idea. They lock their doors, and stuff the cracks. They keep their windows closed and sealed. They cork up their faucets unless they need them. They think I can seep through anything. But, they can't protect themselves from anything.

Just like insects, I can find my way into anything, anywhere. To get into here, all I did was enter the apartment building and go through the ventilation shaft. It was warm outside today, it was only the air conditioner that was on. Easy as hell to get through. I had spotted this man walking down the street, and using my complicated formula, decided that he would be my next victim. I had already taken 14 lives this month, and I was on a roll. I have eluded capture for years because of my... slipperiness.

I unplugged the cork from the kitchen sink, to make for a quick escape. When somebody enters the room, they'll notice the soaked dead bodies. My sign that I was here. The entire mountain lived in fear of me, and I couldn't disappoint. I was used as a media scare by some, and used as a diversion by corrupt politicians. They try to up the police force, but in reality, they're just covering their own asses for the crap they won't own up to.

I'll get to that scum someday.

I positioned myself inside the closet of the bedroom. When the fool tries to get his clothes, I'll coem out and kill him. Easy as pie. I transformed one of my hands into a sharp, knifelike object. I concentrated the water to stab optimally. I could always just control the water in his body, but that's no fun. Slow, and agonizing is the way to go.

I heard a lock unlatch, and the front door open. I heard footsteps now... Four, not two like one person should have. Damnit, he has company. I guess I'll have to kill them both. I smiled, my revenge would be fulfilled; person by wretched person. Voices could now be heard, the man I was stalking laughing. The other person - a woman, talking. I didn't care about what.

The man and woman entered the room. I peered out of the closet door, which was only opened a crack, to see the man taking off his tie. He reached for the closet and opened it. I stabbed him in the lung. The woman screamed, but I turned my arm into water and encased her head in a giant ball of water. She tried to scream, but she took in water, drowning. The man, who had tried to punch me, punched through my gut. It transformed into water, and his fist was now stuck.

The woman was still flailing around. I increased the water pressure on the sphere of water engulfing her head. Her eyes popped like balloons, turning the water blood red. She tried to scream, but finally stopped. She drowned. I retracted my sphere of water and reformed it into my fist. The woman layed on the ground in a pool of blood and water. The man was trying to pull his fist out, but couldn't.

"Playtime is over," I said. I punched him in the mouth, sending water down his throat. I had reached both og my arms, which had turned into water, down his throat and filled his lungs with water. They stopped breathing as he began to turn blue. He fell over and died afterwards. I retracted my fists and searched their bodies for cash. Found a couple hundred on the man, and a thousand on the woman. I searched the room, took a few jewels and a watch. Not a cheap, crap watch. A nice watch. This guy was a business man.

No computers or weapons. Too bad. With all this new loot and two more dead victims, I turned my body into water and went through the faucet, and into the water system, intent on finding my next victim...

Drip...

Drip...

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Sunday, June 17th 2007

The Hydro Killer strikes again, killing a businessman and a prostitute in an apartment complex in Mitehill. We believe he snuck in through the faucet, due to the fact that it was not covered and dripping when police investigated the crime scene. This brings the Hydro Killer's kill count this month to 16. If you have any information leading to the capture of this killer, please call 1-555-HYDROKL.

[FireflyK]

FireflyK
Syndicate
Hotaru - Power of Transformation
Set several hours after class ended for the day... If time-skipping is allowed. =X I just felt like that class wasn't going anywhere.



The water of the lake appeared pastel in the fading gleams of the sun, the tiny waves rippling gently. To most, the peaceful waters would seem beautiful, Hotaru knew. However, when she looked at them, the only thing she felt was fear. The harsh waters were like a Cyndaquil- from a distance, adorable and harmless looking. When one got close, however, the hidden power would spurt up. Even the lake's weak waves held enough current to tug a person under, and hold them until they died. Cyndaquil were much the same- Hotaru still bore a small burn on one arm from playing too roughly with one as a child. The innocuous, innocent Pokemon had suddenly sprouted flames- Not just on his back, but all over his body- before spouting them in all directoins. She had been lucky to get off with such a minor injury.

Running a hand over the scar, the small woman edged a little closer to the lake, peering into the waters. It was, she mused, like looking death in the eye- but imminent threats of death were far less terrifying. Feeling an uncomfortable quiver run throughout her body, she halted where she was, digging her nails into her scar as she resisted the urge to step back. Or, better yet, run.

"Where's Eden?" She wondered quietly, to herself. But she could not always rely on her friend to help her. While Eden could help suppress her fear, she still could not get rid of it. Even with her fear numbed- both by help from her friend, and a few substances she was sure were illegal- going into the water left her with a deepset feeling that something just wasn't right.

Though she knew it was silly to treat the body of water like a Pokemon- like something with free will, or the ability to get up, go to her, and attack her- Hotaru felt uncomfortable sitting down. She settled for squatting, trading comfort for the ability to get up quickly. The waves, however, continued their small, passive pattern, coming no closer to her than before.

Sighing softly, Hotaru lay back, parallel to the water as if to keep an eye on it. The soft grass around it pressed against her, but she didn't even notice the ticklish sensation. The feel of a soft nose pressed against her arm, however, got a bit more of a reaction from her. Her Bayleef was rarely this calm and quiet, or even this sympathetic, after all.

Wordlessly, Hotaru turned to her Pokemon, laying an arm across her. The grass type nudged her fondly, before settling down beside her. The two remained there, silently, for a while, simply watching the sun go down.

{I would never have let you drown,} Kirei said softly, shifting her head slightly. The Pokemon's expression held compassion, something rare for the normally unfeeling grass type.

"I know," Hotaru said simply, turning onto her back to stare at the sky. "It's over now, anyway. You weren't there."

{I didn't know,} her Pokemon responded quickly, in a less placid tone.

"I wasn't blaming you," Hotaru said. Her voice, at least, had not changed. She sounded calm, but also distant. Her eyes, too, stared off into the distance, as though she were looking through something, rather than at it. "If I had Changed, I could have saved myself." Running a hand through the grass, she stroked the blades, then clenched her hand around them. However, she didn't pull the strands out. Instead, she glanced down at her hands, as if just realizing what she was doing, then let go again. In a show of misplaced sympathy, she smoothed the blades she had just crinkled, letting them live.

Though she had noticed the girl's unusual care, even with mere grass, Bayleef knew it was best to say nothing. Comfort wouldn't even be noticed, when Hotaru was like this, and she didn't want to disconcert her friend. Instead, she slowly wrapped a vine around her, feeling awkward. She had been more than willing to dismember the person who had hurt her trainer, but providing comfort and sensible advice was much harder.

"Why didn't I Change then?" Hotaru asked suddenly, rolling over to face Bayleef. The girl's face curled up, though Bayleef wondered if that was partly because she now had her back to the water. "Why didn't I do something?"

{It was a different situation,} Kirei said quickly, even though this didn't seem to be the right thing to say. Nothing else, after all, came to mind... At least, nothing that would be better. Taking a jab at Natu would likely have made Hotaru feel even worse, even if the Pokemon had neglected to protect her. Even more than she resented not being there to help the first time, Kirei hated that Shiloh had been willing to stay home from school, despite knowing what trouble Hotaru had had there. She still harbored a grudge against the Pokemon, though that was not the only reason for her to do so. {She wasn't going to kill you. They could have.}

"They weren't going to kill me, either," Hotaru said, face darkening slightly. Clearly, she knew who Bayleef was referring to. "I just..." For once, the words wouldn't come to her, and she settled for shrugging her shoulders. "It was different," she agreed, "But they were serious in a different way."

This time, it was Bayleef's turn to be temporarily at a loss for words. Finally, however, the Pokemon was forced to accept that Natu was better at being a comfort than she, even if he had neglected an equally important duty.

{You have me now,} she said, settling for stating the obvious. {You don't have to worry anymore.}




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Later, back at the lawn of Marc University


Sleep was far from Bayleef's mind, as she settled down on the grass near Marc University. Much as she would have liked to rest, she had other things in mind.

{It's late,} Natu commented pointlessly, as he folded his wings.

{It's early,} Bayleef countered.

{If you're going to be obstinate, I'm going to bed.}

{I'm worried,} Bayleef said, as though that were explanation enough. Getting to her feet, she slammed her paws against the grass, beginning to walk quickly, savagely, in circles. Suddenly, she came to a halt, snatching Natu into the air with her vines. The startled Pokemon didn't even teleport, he simply squeaked, then stared at her. {What do you know?} she demanded, dropping him. {Something- something's not right here. You're not telling me something.}

Although her intuition was correct, Natu didn't immediately spill out his secret. Instead, the bird merely settled his feathers, which had been ruffled when Bayleef had grasped him so quickly. {I've just known her longer,} he said. This time, he was ready for her, and met her eyes when she tried to glare him down. Mentioning a greater bond with their trainer always angered Bayleef.

{You're pathetic. I'm done with you.} The grass type responded. Frustrated, she threw a slew of Razor Leaves in no particular direction, then stormed off across the turf.

{Rawwwwr,} a taunting voice said. Stepping out from behind a tree, Hotaru's Persian pretended to bare her claws, then laughed mockingly.

{She's angry tonight,} Natu explained, once again pointing out something that was already very clear. {She went to the lake with Hotaru again.}

{And she doesn't know?} Dzaxey asked, always quick to pick up on subtle implications. {How delicious.}

Though he had been watching the ground, Shiloh looked up at her as she spoke, a little surprised at her choice of words.

{I wouldn't expect her to be left out of the loop,} Dzaxey explained, as she settled herself on the ground. Leisurely, she curled her tail partially around herself. {She's normally so... Fierce. I can't say we're not all protective.}

{She's too callous to be a comfort. There's no need for a warrior to understand.} Natu said. Though the explanation didn't seem to be entirely true, Dzaxey simply nodded in agreement. {She cares, but she wouldn't know how to deal with this.}

{Neither do I,} Dzaxey pointed out. {Not the way you do.}

For once, Shiloh actually managed to crack a joke, clearing the tension in the air. {That's because you aren't psychic,} he teased, waving a wing at his friend. She swiped at it playfully, with her claws retracted, and the two rolled in the grass briefly. For a moment, Shiloh longed for the days before she had evolved- when he could roughhouse with her, without that look of worry spreading over her face. He was far too tiny, compared to her, to play like that anymore.

As the two moved away from each other, an awkward silence fell over them. Shielding his eyes from the first rays of dawn, Shiloh sighed softly.

{She's worried about what prompted her change. The school children did, when she could have found another way to get away... But she couldn't even save her own life, before. She still can't face Her.}

{You're too deep for me,} Dzaxey said with a shrug, {and it's far too early for that kind of thought. I'm going to sleep. I'll warm part of the bed for you, if you want.} That said, she trotted off, leaving Natu alone on the dew-covered meadow.

[Charizard Michelle]

Ms. Dell's House A2
Michelle/Mikey- Phasing

Michelle was still in the tree. The wind was blowing lightly as the sun began to set. An orange glow began to cover the sky. Michelle began to feel a small shock and turned around to see that Rotom had came out of the tree to touch her on her back with his eletrical like arms. Michelle looked at Rotom as it giggled at her. Michelle knew that it had saw something and she looked down from the tree. Michelle watched as a black car drove up the road towards Ms. Dell's house. She couldn't see though the tinted windows so that made her think about her next action. If she goes down there to stop the car then she could risk being exposed and just be stopping and innocent person who just wants to visit Ms. Dell. She was going have to see who it is before going down there.

Michelle watched as the car pulled up the long drive way that belonged to Ms. Dell's house. A person was waiting for the car and walked up to it to open the door for the person inside the car. THe person looked like somebody who didn't really fit into the scene but looked as if he was trying to fit in. Michelle didn't reconize the person and saw that he held a container that looked like it could carry the glass vase. She could only guess that the person was sent by that guy to return the vase. Michelle was too late. Still it was for the better. Michelle for now stayed in the tree as the sun countinued to set thinking about what to do to make Team Trainer look good while also seeing how to gain some information.

Half another passed and it was becoming a bit darker. Michelle had a plan now and it seems that she had came up with the plan just in time too since the man had exited the mansion with a happy Ms. Dell. THe guy entered the black car and began to drive off the grounds belonging to Ms. Dell. The car was only a few yards before reaching the tree that Michelle was in. SHe looked at Brons and the little bronzor knew what to do. It went on it face down in the air and Michelle jumped onto the little bronze plate pokemon. SHe looked like she was floating in mid air. She then looked at her Rotom and the little pokemon began to phase though the tree.

The car was going to past the tree that Michelle was in then out of nowhere Michelle came flying out of the tree and was hovering infront of the path of the car. The car wasn't able to stop in time and would have hitted Michelle if she didn't phase though the car. Her monclues expanded and became smaller so it can fit in between the Broznor was just under the car. It then hover back a bit to allow MIchelle to be out of the car.

The man ran out of the car in his tacky suit and looked to see what had happen. He saw Michelle in a black jump suit with most of her face cover up with her bandana and sunglasses and the wind blowing her long black hair. He looked at her and said, "Oh miss!" He looked at her and said, "Are you ok?"

Michelle looked at the man and said, Hello Mr Sir. May I ask you what was your buisness with Ms. Dell?"

"What it is to you?" asked the man.

"Rotom." said Michelle. She said as her ghost pokemon appeared from the car and began to ligthly shock the man. "Tell me or I make sure you get something bigger."

The man looked at Michelle and said, "Ok. I tell. I was just told to deliver something. That was all. I know nothing really."

"Do you know what it was Mr. Sir?" asked MIchelle.

The man looked at Michelle then at Rotom. He shook his head and said, "No. Nothing else. I was told by my employer to return this thing? They told me to be careful with it."

Michelle could only take guesses at what was in the package the man had. It looked like it could carry the vase and the man did look like he could be sent by the man she talked to earlier. She then looked at the man and said, "You good to go. I think I got all I needed from you. I must have mistaken you for the theif. Sorry about that."

She then floated out of the way with the help of Brons She stood on top of the face down pokemon and then phase into the tree where she began to climbed up the tree and Brozs just floated around it. She then watched as the man drive away.

As soon as the car was out of of Michelle's sight she then began to make a phone call on her other cell phone telling Ms. Dell she was on her way. If Ms. Dell had a caller id then she would see it was a call from Team Trainer. She spoke into the phone and said "Hello. This is MIkey from Team Trainer. Please tell Ms. Dell that I will be coming over soon to give her what we have discover on our investigation of her vase."

[Knightblazer]

Loki 'Draconifer' Galeon [Syndicate/Pokemon Mimicry]
Marc University Campus Grounds

Loki grumbled as she exited the school, the sky now a fiery red with milky yellow clouds of sunset. Of course, her stunt had earned the emerald ponytail teenager a detention on her first day in class, something that the girl really hated, especially when she was given the duty of overlooking the whole bunch of Sunkern for the class. The other two classes the girl took – Myths of the Legendaries as well as Pokemon Gyms – fortunately passed by smoothly, with Javas deciding not to get any more of his trainer’s fury. One knuckle sandwich was more than enough for his poor cranium. So Loki had slept through the classes with relative peace and ease until getting to her (luckily) one-time detention.

“Stupid, stupid…” cursed the trainer under her breath. Javas was quiet – like he was after that stint – as he hung from Loki’s shoulder, the infant Sunkern snoozing within the comfort of the Sneasel’s cloak. The girl had decided to take back the young grass-type to care for a while, even opting to grant it the name of ‘Sintaro’, a name she looked up in some random book quite some time ago. Ifrit and Lucied were also silent as they trailed their trainer from the back. The golden sundown light shone through the heavy clouds as Loki’s vision turned into a spectacle of gold and red.

For once, Javas was sincere as he spoke his next words. “…Madame, maybe we should all just head back home and get some rest. We all had a long day…” Lucied and Ifrit softly whined out their agreement as well. Loki did not respond, instead continuing to look at the setting sun and the darkening clouds and sky. A soft breeze blew by before she talked. “Jav, you head back with Sintaro and the rest first if you wanna; I’ve… got to do something…”

The Sneasel sighed as he finally dropped from his trainer’s shoulder, eyes furrowing in slight annoyance. “You know that we’ll all be here for you, Madame, even if you hate us.”

Loki turned to her ice-type, a small but warm smile seen on her tanned face. “Yeah, I know. So, I guess… we’d better go home. I can do my stuff another time anyway.” Saying that, the trainer took out the snoozing Sunkern from the feline’s cloak before grinning a little, looking to her two hounds as well.

“C’mon, let’s go – Reven’s waitin’ fer his dinner,” she joked before running off towards her home, the place where she called ‘home’ for a few years already…


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Reven’s not really the person I had expected to adopt me. He’s a cheerful, very optimistic person who really acts like an idiot when he can. I always give him a good whack in the face when he over-reacts, and glare at him when he tries to give me one of those ‘bear hugs’. Still, he’s a great guy. He’s only about two years older than me, but I treat me something like a father and elder brother combination – the two bonds I lack the most. I have no idea where in the seven hells my own old man is, and its not like I’ll even care – he left ME, after all. Well, anyway… I’m really glad I have Reven, and I can still remember the day I first met him…

Flashback - Four Years Ago
Lavander Town Orphange, Kanto

“Loki, this is Reven. He’ll be adopting you.”

The thirteen-year-old glanced up as she saw the elder teenager before her. He really was nothing special at first sight: wavy, black short hair, casual khakis and shirt… but what seemed to attract the girl were those teal-like eyes that seemed to gleam with infinite optimism. The young teen gulped nervously as she back a little, emerald ponytail swinging comically as bright green eyes glanced nervously at her future. Mr. Fuji looked with a small and serene smile at Loki before turning to Reven. “Loki’s really a nice child, even if she seems to be very shy. You’ll have to open up a little.”

Reven nodded as he grinned and turned to the jumpy girl. “Hello there, Loki. Name’s Reven.”

For once, Loki decided to be sarcastic. “That was obvious.” However, she jumped in fright as the young adult laughed heartily at the response before engulfing her with a glomp and a huge bear hug. “Let… let go!” the green-haired orphan yelled, her voice muffled under her adopter’s shirt as she tried to beat Reven out of his hug. When that didn’t work, she did what the girl often said as her ‘last resort tactic’. With a growl, she wildly kicked her legs and hit the poor man right in the crouch. Reven grimaced in the sudden attack and stopped the hug, letting the breathless teenager go.

“Never… hug me… like that… again…” wheezed out Loki breathlessly.

“As long as you don’t kick me like that again,” teased Reven with a smile despite everything.

Knightblazer - Graphic Arts Judge for PE2K WAR VI, 2007

[Legendary Wolf]

Barthmellow Street :P

Nautas walked down the dark street, it was dark outside and he heard bushes rumble in the wind, it was supposed to rain to although most people stayed inside at this time, Nautas was active and had to go meet his freind, not the smartest thing at the time, but after what Jullian L. Hecklehout did to him it was time to do it... A car pulled around and went beside Nautas two men holding guns pointing out the window stood there, they were taking aim. Nautas jumped high into the air behind the fence he was walking bye, he heard bullets shoot and glass break. He was safe behind the fence, for now atleast.

God dammit those people, what did I ever do to them? Nautas heard shouts people were angry of the bullets, Nautas ran to the side where bushes covered him, silently Nautas bursled back into the street,

"C'mon out Tropius, lemme fly on you, less dangerous," Tropius nodded his head in agreement, Nautas hopped on and with a burst of speed Tropius was in the air flying towards Jullian L. Hecklehout's house. The air was full of Nincadas and Dustox, Nautas had dodged a couple though when they were close Stupid flys...Lookie at that Jullian L. Hecklehout's house, Nautas patted on Tropius' head telling him to go down, Tropius knew what it ment and he lurched down onto the ground, a mansion stood infront of them, and there was a security passit to get through...

Thats for now, don't have much time...

[Charizard Michelle]

Ms. Dell's House A2
Michelle/Mikey- Phasing

Michelle was on top of her bronzor who was floating with his face pointed towards the ground. Rotom was hidding in the ground phasing while watching out for anything that could bring harm to Michelle. She was floating on top of Bronzor as they came closer towards Ms. Dell's house. The wind was blowing her long hair and she could see a few men in black pants and gray shirts waiting for her. Michelle called them ahead a time to tell them that she was coming. When she got close to them she jumped off Brons and did a flip in midair to landed on her feet in front of the men. Both men pulled out a nightstick and looked at Michelle. One of them asked, "Who are you?"

MIchelle looked at the men and said, "I am Mikey from Team Trainer. I called Ms. Dell not too long ago. I am here to give a report on our investigation."

The other man looked at her palmploit and nodded. "There is a Mikey from Team Trainer. Still I expected this Mikey to be well."

MIchelle nodded and understood that the man was going to say. She was use to it since everybody hear the name MIkey and expect to see a guy but nobody relize that she calls herself Mikey when working for Team Trainer.

The other man nodded and said, "We lead you to see Ms. Dell right now." The man opened the door and allowed Michelle in with the other men escorting her into the long hall. There were many small items on the shelves. Some of those things included glass figures of small pokemon like pikachus and eevees. She was then escorted into a room which there was a large painting of an young lady with many pokemon including a dragonite and a salamance. In front of the painting was an old lady in a red dress. She looked at MIchelle and said, "I am guessing you are MIkey from Team Trainer correct? Please take a seat."

MIchelle nodded and said, "Thank you." She then took a seat on the couch across from Ms. Dell."

"SO I was told that you wanted speak to me about the investigation that I asked Team Trainer to do for me." said Ms. Dell. "Still I just retrieve my vase a few minutes ago." She then nodded to a table that had a glass vase with swirls engraved on it.


Michelle nodded and said, "Still as Team Trainer I feel like we should at least tell you what our investigation produce."

Ms. Dell nodded and said, "Ok. Dear. Please tell me. I am kind of wondering who stole my vase."

Michelle nodded and and began to speak, "I was able to track the vase to a shop in the A3 neighborhood. The shop name is Valeth's Artifact Shop. I am sorry to say that I was unable to retrieve the vase before it was handed over to the shop but I did supervise the shop to make sure that the vase was returned to you. I promise you that if there was any detour or looked as if the vase was going to be sent to any place that wasn't your house then I would have interfere and take the vase to you."

Ms Dell smiled and said, "I am glad that I had asked Team Trainer to over look this. I guess I owe you and this place for my vase being back in my hands." She then looked around and said, "I shall reward you both one day."

MIchelle smiled and said, "No need. We at Team Trainer aid you because it was right."

Ms Dell smiled and said, "No matter. I should do something. Maybe I go by that church and give a good donation. Also I pass word of your deed to my girl friends."

MIchelle smiled and said, "Thank you. That will be nice. Please excuse me as I make my leave."

Ms. Dell smiled and said, "I understand. You are a busy girl and need to get back to other words."

Michelle then got up and began to make her way out Ms. Dell's house.

[Lord Celebi]

OOC: How many people do I have to kill before somebody notices me?
IC:
Streets of Mitehill

I had escaped from that wretched apartment, with more than a grand in my pockets, and two more notches on my belt. The police can't catch me, they're too foolish to figure out where I am. I can become water, and water is everywhere. They can't hold me in a prison if I can escape through the cracks. My revenge will be fulfilled, slowly and painfully. It will pang this town until it dies, like drowning... If I had a physical form, I'd smile maniaclly...

I looked at the crowd. Using a complicated math formula I had at my apartment, I figured out the appearance of the next person I would kill. A bit larger than five feet, bald, wearing glasses, and wearing a white dress shirt. There were so many people, I'd spot a person like this sooner or later. Everyone will die eventually, though, but I pick and choose who will die first. I watched the crowd walk by, as some went in the coffee shop behind me, and one stepped on me.

I looked up. White shirt. When I splashed, part of me was dispersed in front of the man. He was wearing sunglasses... I guess that counts as glasses... But he had hair. Damnit. I was so close to finding my next prey... I'll kill him anyway. He had the nerve to step on me. I attached part of myself to his boot, so I could stalk him wherever he went. It very carefully crept inside of the boot, so it seemed his boot leaked.

"Aw damnit," He said, "I just bought these and they already have a hole in them!" Perfect. A few people looked, but not too many. The sun started to set as I stalked the man as a puddle. I always knew where he was, because a part of myself was in his boot. He finally entered a condominium complex after walking around for about an hour. I stayed as a puddle in the lobby as the man went up the elevator.

The elevator continued to go up, as I could feel the part of my body still in his boot. Finally, it stopped, and he went forward again. Another stop. He then continued. Finally, another stop. This time, it didn't move again. He probably took off his boot. Perfect. I slipped into a crack of the building, and into the piping system. I followed several Rattata, who were bound to have chewed a hole somewhere in the pipes.

I continued to go until I saw their nest. Above, a steam pipe had been opened to keep it warm. Perfect. I slipped into the pipe, getting pretty hot. I evaporated, and condensed on top of the pipe, but it was then picked up by the rest of my body continuing to travel through the pipes. It was slow and agonizing, but I'd make this man feel it even more. I would have smiled again if I had a physical body.

I finally went up, and found another hole chewed on by Rattata. I got out, but the rest of myself was still a few floors up. I slipped into the door of one of the condos. There was a woman inside. I reformed myself into my physical body, but I was missing my left hand. No bother, I only needed my right to kill. The man turned around, and his face went pale. He barrel rolled onto the floor and grabbed a shotgun.

It was an old shotgun... He had to manually reload it with each bullet... And it was slow. I didn't need such trifles. He shot at me, but it hit my arm. I turned my arm into water, and it fell out of my arm. The man fumbled to get the bullet inside of the gun, but it was too late. I encased his head in a sphere of water. He tried to get my arm off of him, but he couldn't resist. He managed to get another bullet into his gun and shot me point blank in the head.

I turned my head into water, as the bullet fell out... I snaked my way up his leg, and reformed my head onto the top of his shoulder, "I am the Hydro Killer. You can't kill me with petit bullets!" He gasped, getting a lung full of water. Finally, he coughed, and took his last gulp of water... He was dead...

Drip...

Drip...

I reformed myself, minus my left hand, and went through his kitchen sink, up through the water system, until I felt myself extremely close to my hand. I dripped out of the sink, realizing it was late. I would only sound like a leaky faucet... And the man wouldn't suspect a thing - unless he was paranoid.

It took me an hour to drip out. I snaked my way around the sink, and to the front door, where the rest of my body rejoined me. I felt complete again, as I went into the man's room. He was asleep. I reformed myself into my human form as he rolled over and opened his eyes somewhat.

"Hy... Hydro Killer!" He exclaimed.

"Who were you expecting? The Tooth Fairy?" I said, lunging both of my arms at his face. They created a large sphere of water around his face, as I began to drown him. He struggled, but he was entrapped in his blankets. Poor him... He'd die not being able to do a damn thing about it... That must be terrible to be so powerless, and to die in such a terrible way like drowning. I grimaced evily, this time for real. The man's face became pale, as he finally died. His hair fell off, Whaddya know, its a toupe, I thought.

I looted his house again, finding a few twenties and some jewels. Nothing much here. The guy probably spent all his money on the condo. I went through the kitchen sink, like last night, and into the water system, where I would get my next kill...

Drip...

Drip...

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June 18, 2007

The Hydro Killer has struck once again. This time, killing two unrelated men. One was a lawyer, another was a doctor. Police are baffled by how the Hydro Killer picks the people he kills, and have no way of predicting where he will strike next. This brings the Hydro Killer's kill count to 18 this month.

[Marth]

OOC: Mikey, I'm sorry, but couldn't you have asked nicely INSTEAD OF FREAKING OUT MY PIZZA, ERM, DELIVERY GUY?

IC:
Valeth's Workshop, A3.
Power: Light Manipulation.

Valeth was back at his workshop after the encounter with his mirror. He was giving the last finishing touches to the artifact requested by the pharmacist, Mrs. Dawson.

First, he edited the software program into a memory stick. The program would allow him to spy upon the medical needs of the people.
Then, he inserted the stick into one of the old yet functionable computer carcasses. After testing it, he had proceeded to give the hardware a new coat of white paint, and he was now manually brushing a design on it.

It wasn't something Rhauk liked to do; he despised the beauty of the objects with a purpose. A waste of time, he'd consider.
But he needed to be on good terms with the pharmacist, after all, they were candidates for joining the Union.

Just as he was finishing the design, a Chanseythat resembled a pill, his cellphone rang with the theme from a videogame Rhauk played in his childhood: Animal Crossing's Tom Nook Shop.
(http://www.vgmusic.com/music/console/nintendo/gamecube/ngc-animalcrossing-nookngo.mid)
Hastily, Rhauk cleaned his right hand and answered right away:
"Valeth's Artifact Shop, Rhauk speaking. How may I help you?" He answered. He had redirected all phone calls to his shop at his cellphone for the time being; thus the Shop ringtone.
"Yes... this is Mrs. Dell. Mr. Valeth, I wanted to thank you personally for the returning of the vase. It's not easy to return something that is worth a lot, yet you did. How could I ever thank you?" She said.

Rhauk continued brushing the Chansey's egg, as he took his time in thinking what to say.
"Well, except for a girl who threatened our delivery guy near your residence, nothing was hard." He said, stressing out the fact that it wasn't a proble for the Union to return her vase instead of the girl. He didn't want to let her know his intentions too soon.
"A girl who... excuse me, but what was this girl's description?" Mrs. Dell asked, soundly concerned.

Rhauk smiled, she had taken the bait. Rhauk proceeded to describe the girl physically. Of course, he described the girl dressed in black; not the outfit she had taken to his shop this morning.

"Oh... well, I must apologize, Mr. Valeth, but it was I who asked Team Trainer to investigate, and they sent this girl. I already talked to her."
She told Rhauk all about Michelle's investigation, and how she took credit for helping.

"Well, Mrs. Dawson, I am sorry to hear that Team Trainer is resorting to such measures for recovering stolen property. Had she investigated a bit more, she would have known that the Union holds a lot of charity activities itself, and that she did not have to worry about you getting your property." he said, concentrating the light from his hand in the Chansey Artifact. It would dry it faster that way.

"I'll think it twice before asking for their help again. Thank you again, Mr. Valeth." she added before hunging up.

After placing the artifact in one of the shelves, Rhauk took a recently printed report that laid on his desk. He took out the first page, and admired the girl on the photo.
It had been taken in his own shop earlier in the morning. The legend under it said:
"Michelle Elena Annason"

[skiboydoggy]

Marc University Grounds - Heading towards home
Silver Etherlight | Elemental Resistance | Team Rocket

"Well now, class was stupid. A little too simple if you ask me, and here I was thinking that they would be interesting. I guess I might just have to wait a year or two before things really pick up. Although Rivvy did look rather shocked when you came out Hagane. I suppose she thought it was really... Relevant or something. I think she might faint when you appear with Seele at the same time, I swear. Speaking of which, Seele, you didn't jump out at her or anything like that, quite surprising really."

At that, the Magnezone simply made a very typically Magnezone noise, and the Alakazam merely looked insulted, and proceeded to bombard Silver's mind with all sorts of mental images that roughly translated to 'You insult me, I'm not some hyperactive Pikachu.' Although yes, while Seele did enjoy being outside the Pokeball, (and Silver's Pokeballs were engineered to be able to be opened from the inside,) he was not that silly as to hop out into nowhere in class. After all, Alakazam were supposed to have an IQ of over 5000, although Silver always did insist that having an IQ that high fried all of their brains and made them rather dumb.

"Second class was Pokemon Mythology, followed by the Gym Leader class. I mean, the Mythology class was fine, but I pretty much already knew most of what she taught. I suppose I'll just have to wait until later, when she elaborates a little. It is a university after all, can't really expect everything to be that simple. Although the Gym class was a little unnecessary, I mean, how many of us want to be Gym Leaders anyway?"

At this, Hephaestus and Horus (who was drawing a fair amount of attention for being friggin' big, and shiny to boot,) replied in the negative as best as a Pokemon could to a human being. He knew what Hagane and Seele thought about the subject as well, but he also knew what they thought about Professional Grooming class, none of them wanted to wear ribbons, even if they did prevent poisoning, burning, freezing, sleep, and confusion. Which they did not, though he always figured they did in some other world, the 'Embarrassed' status overrode all others.

"It's getting a bit late. Mother might flip if I don't get home in time, c'mon Hephaestus, let's go."

Grabbing on to his Charizard, singeing one of the legs of his jeans as he almost tripped over a rock he could have sworn was twenty feet away a few moments ago, Silver cursed as he called his Pokemon back into their Pokeballs. It was the fastest way to travel as long as he did not have a proper vehicle, and it was always nice getting a bird's eye view of the city, even if the area they lived in was rather nearly to slums than he would have liked. Though from all the way up in the clouds, even the slums looked a little prettier than usual, but everyone knew that was just dumb.

"Fly, Hephaestus."

And with a strong flap of his wings, the Charizard left the ground and left the school.

[Charizard Michelle]

OOC:

I didn't want it to seem too easy Marth. Also I did ask he responded back rudely. haha I mean would you talk to a person who was wearing all black and had her face masked? Personity I would have just ran thinking she would rob me. I had to make it realistic even in a RP?

Also may I ask how your character knows the name of my character? The REAL name?

IC:

En Route to Marc University
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

It was getting darker as Michelle was making her way back towards the university. She was riding on top of Brons and they were just gotten pass the lake. Rotom was returned back to his pokeball after they had left Ms. Dell's house. Michelle had to return back to her dorm room to at least get some sleep if she wanted to stay awake for her classes tomorrow morning. As Brons floated in the air over the buildings Michelle was thinking about the classes she had for tomorrow which was much more then she had today. Some days she only has to go to one class while days like tomorrow she only has to go to two classes. For now Michelle is a part time student so she can be on the field more for Trainer but her parents think she is a part time student so she could save up money for studies over seas.

Michelle's first class of the day would be Myths of the Legendaries which was taught by Professor Vazero who is very young and popular among the guys. Michelle likes her a little and was thinking about trying to mimic her when she goes out as Mikey. Still it was because of her she was working on school work while waiting for the person to return the vase to Ms. Dell. She had to work on some readings about the Legendary Birds and their mirgation patterns.

The next class after her was Pokemon Gyms taught by the formal champion Professor Taylor. Michelle already heard about this lady by the news when she became champion using only water pokemon. They were going over the rules and regulation of getting a gym certified by the Pokemon League and Michelle was reading over those rules earlier today. Still there was something about Professor Taylor that began to make Michelle wonder about her. Some times Michelle thinks that the professor can move things without touching them but she has no proof nor has seen it acutally be done. Still while in class she tried to keep an eye on the teacher and do her work which is hard to do both. Still Professor Taylor is part of Michelle's day tomorrow.

Michelle sighed as she came closer toward Marc University. Once inside she was going have to be careful to get inside her dorm room which should be easy for her.

[sonickid01]

Trainer
Sonic- Animation
Jirachi Dorms

Morning flooded through the window as he raised his head from where it rested on Lodiab's book. The research compilation was opened up to a page, filled with only word after word, just like every other page in the book. He rubbed his eyes and wiped his face with his hand, looking back at the page. Something seemed to jump out at him suddenly.

"The four Pokeballs of War, Death, Famine, and Pestilence are hidden somewhere, according to legend."

He stared at the sentence as the word, "hidden," scattered around in his brain. Sonic read over the sentence a few more times, trying to decipher what it meant.

"That seems to vague. What were these four Pokeballs, and what did they mean?" he thought to himself, leaning back in his chair. "It doesn't mention anything about Pokeballs, but..."

He turned the page and read some further information.

"As far as research has shown, there were seven men who served under War, Death, Pestilence, and Famine. No one knows where the exist today, but there are some who believe that they died long ago."

Sonic sighed and blinked. "That's two hidden things," he thought.

The book continued a few pages later. "The Great War ended as War crashed his hammer into Mount Salic."

Sonic rubbed his face again. "That's strike three. Many people died, but still... where is War? Has he died, or is he still somewhere out there? Three things are hidden, as far as I know at this moment." He stood up and pushed his chair into the desk. "Time to see Lodiab."

He looked at his arm and glanced at his watch, panic seeping onto his face. He quickly grabbed his backpack from the desk and dashed out of the dorm, heading toward Pokemon Intelligence class.

Sonic ran down the hallways and out of the Jirachi Dorm building, heading directly for the building closest to him. A few minutes later, he found himself in Professor Rivvy's classroom. Her Sunkern and Togetic were still dozing lazily on the windowsill, and Rivvy's Paras was scratching its back on the desk. He quickly found a seat in one of the desks and sat down, pulling out some books and waiting for the class to begin.

[Kenny_C.002]

OOC: Okay genetics people. Nobody posted. You guys missed the class then.

IC: Marc University - Genetics class

Kenneth took more notes as Hager blabbered on about the history of genetics. For all he cared, this stuff wasn't exactly interesting. As well, since Hager is a science teacher, the history of genetics would have almost no baring on the test anyway. It wasn't as if science tests would have history questions. This period was simply uneventful for the most part, though he did notice at least 3 people fell asleep already, on the first day of class, in first period. Genius.

"So in the end, Pine used a technique that revolutionized genetics, which we now call "classical genetics". As to what it is, well we'll be covering aspects of this later on in class," Hager explained. "Well seems to me we have finished today's lecture, and there's still some time. You're free to go, or ask questions and what not."

Kenneth, for one, would not bother to stay in class. There was nothing really to do at the moment, and it would be pretty much as waste to deal with Hager so early in the year. He decided to leave along with most of the students.

"Hey, Kenny," one of the girls said, "so where are you going?"

"Eh? I...I think I'm going outside?" he innocently replied.

He went onto the front campus to catch some fresh air in between class. Well...fresh air with a bunch of girls following him. It was technically a problem and an advantage. The problem was simply that there were so many girls around that it would be difficult to move about on campus without being noticed. The good was the protection of the crowd. Well, to him, one could never have the best of both worlds, after all.

[Finch]

Dormitory, Marc University
[Kai Storm, Reality Warper - Team Swarm]

A young man of 18 years or so was sat bolt upright in bed. He'd been there in that same awkward pose since dusk had set in, and already the golden reams of sunrise were rolling over the clear morning sky. He swept a lock of curly hair from in front of a pair of glazed, exhausted eyes and slumped over to the cage where his Staraptor had spent the night, thrusting his Pokemon a handful of seed. The truth was that the bird would have much preferred to go out and hunt, but the boy was always afraid to give him free reign in foreign or unknown places. The desk under the firmly shut window was home to an envelope addressed to a "Mr Kai Storm" containing his acceptance letter and some documents about getting started at the Marc University. He'd heard it described as a "freaks' school". Personally, he didn't want to meet any of the freaks.

Kai donned his spectacles and read a few lines of the letter. He'd perused it numerous times already, still in disbelief of what was being asked of him, but it was starting to sink in now that he was "special". After all, no ordinary kid could shred a rabid Mightyena purely by thinking it. One thing that really scared him, and his parents equally, was his lack of control over this strange form of psychokinesis. In reality, he didn't even know the extent of what he was capable of. Hopefully there'd be someone here who could help him out, and who'd know more about his condition. As he pondered the situation he pulled on some comfy old clothes he'd been given by his mom, a vivid orange woolen sweater and a pair of cropped khakis. He looked somewhat clumsy. Nothing he was wearing really seemed to fit together, let alone on his body. Then again, Kai was never one for fashion. He slipped on a pair of sneaks and stumbled out of the door. A tall student wearing a cap and a backpack burst past him at that moment, obviously late to some sort of class.

"That's right..." remembered Kai, keeping his thoughts to himself, "... I'll need to get registered... I hope it's not too late... What's this, a TV?"

Sure enough, mounted on one of the hallway walls was a flat-screen television set to the regional news channel LNN. A story was being reported by an official-looking man in a charcoal suit, who was glancing shiftily from side to side as though afraid of something.

"The Hydro Killer has struck once again," said the reporter, "this time killing two unrelated men. One was a lawyer, another was a doctor. Police are baffled by how the Hydro Killer picks the people he kills, and have no way of predicting where he will strike next. This brings the Hydro Killer's kill count to 18 this month."

Hydro killer? What was that about? Kai wondered if, like him, this "Hydro Killer" was just another misunderstood freak, trying to control his own strength. Of course, hearing the kill count of 18 in one month dispatched any false hope he'd had for the guy's intentions. There was a deadly killer on the loose, and nobody was able to stop him as far as Kai could tell. It was enough to send an icy shiver up his spine, chilling his very soul. There was a lot of hate and violence in the world which he knew he'd been shielded from, and he was afraid that when he eventually met it he'd be unprepared.

Pushing open the double doors, Kai's footsteps took him across the way to the main campus buildings which housed the admissions offices. It was here that he'd be able to get his timetable for the coming year. He dragged his heavy feet to the desk and tapped the brass bell, which resonated with a shrill ping.

"Can I help you?" a gruff voice called from behind a frosted-glass window, inset on a wooden door.

"Y... Yes, I'm late to pick up my timetable... sorry..."

A few cabinet drawers rolled and slammed into place in the office before the handle turned with a faint click and a stocky, bald-headed chap with a white toothbrush moustache peered around the corner.

"Name?"

"Kai Storm," the boy replied.

The toothbrush man disappeared again, then reutned with a wad of paper. He handed Kai a map, timetable, and some other general information he'd probably never even look at.

"You should be in a lecture now," spluttered the admissions officer, "but you can probably still make it. Here."

"Thank you, sir," mumbled Kai, turning on his heel and dashing towards the room marked "Pokemon Intelligence". Surprisingly, the scruffy guy who'd almost nailed him in the corridor before was present here. Kai shrugged an apology at the teacher and sat in a corner, as far away from everyone else as he could manage.

[FireflyK]

(It's not number, Rust... You're just not making a good spot for people to want to jump in... =\ No offense. People aren't gonna go out of their way to try to insert themselves into your particularl plot line.... And who wants to fight someone who can apparently take a bullet to the head without a problem?)

FireflyK
Syndicate
Hotaru/ Transforming power
A1 forest


{I can get her for you, for the right amount,} the grass type promised. Letting her vines move back towards her body with a loud 'snap', she sat on her haunches, eyelids drifting closed.

{It's well guarded,} the Pokemon sitting across from her commented. Unlike Bayleef, the Ekans looked alert. His excitement was contained only by the knowledge that he could not defeat the evolved form.

Raising a paw, Bayleef idly nudged the grass beneath her, digging her foot into the dirt. {I can deal with them.} she assured the potential customer.

{There will be no... Hesitations?} the Ekans persisted. Moving closer, he raised himself up to his full height, staring her in the eye. His head tilted to the side, as though he were examining her for any sign of regret.

{You know I do good work,} she said back, meeting his stare with a steady gaze of her own. Without a moment's warning, her vines whipped out, but he was just as fast- he parried with his tail, and leapt away, slinking partially up a tree before turning back to look at her.

{Yessss....}

{Then what's the problem?} Bayleef asked. Again, she advanced on the snake, choosing to defend herself through a good offense. {I can do this. I won't be caught, and I'll bring her to you. You'll be able to pretend you could actually go through with the job you were hired for, and I'll rake in a little extra cash.}

{No problem,} the Ekans agreed hastily, {There's just... The matter of payment.}

{You don't have the money,} Bayleef realized. Frustrated at the time she had wasted, she sat down, leaving the Ekans cornered as she decided what to do.

{I can pay through other means,} he offered, {we have several groups of Rattata at our disposal. I will give your trainer any one she wants.}

{We don't need feeders,} Bayleef snorted, {Unless they can fight, I have no use for your... Food.} The herbavore found it odd to discuss a Pokemon that was meant for a meal, but refused to show any discomfort in front of the Ekans.

{They can fight} the poison Pokemon quickly assured her, {very scrappy. Useful. Messengers, if nothing else.}

{We'll take it into account,} Bayleef said, though she already knew what the answer would be. She had no qualms against taking on a job, even a morally repugnant one. Perhaps the reward was not fantastic, but it was something, and she was anxious to have a job to do.


The town, if not peaceful, was quiet. Observant farmers, many armed with bug Pokemon or bug sprays, wandered the streets. Bayleef, however, was generally left alone by these silent patrols. The collar she had borrowed was slung loosely around her neck, but the implication was clear- she was owned. She was tamed, and no threat to the little area.

She was, however, a threat to one of the inhabitants. Though she merely loped along behind the packs of people, as if curious, Bayleef kept her eyes out for her target. The woman was easy to find. Dressed in dark blue clothes, with eyes and hair of the same color, she stood out even in the crowds. She was not, however, guarded, as Bayleef had been warned she might be. Nor was she quite as old as had been mentioned. Bayleef, however, had expected some reporting inaccuracies- And age was not one that bothered her. A younger person was often lighter and weaker, easier to kidnap… For that was what she had been paid to do.

For now, however, Bayleef didn’t dare act. Instead, she simply followed as the group finished patrolling their area. The dawn had nearly finished rising by the time they split up, each setting off towards a different hut. Now, however, Bayleef was not only more awake, but also ready. The Pokemon took to the shadows, trailing her intended prey, as the group began to separate.

Finally, the girl was by herself, save for one other child not so far away. Stepping out into the open, Bayleef quickly flung her vines out, sending them flying around the girl, then back. Snapping them together, she continued to wind the bonds around the struggling woman, stopping her escape. A single razor leaf, pushed gently from the leaf on her head, landed on the back of the girl’s shirt, the edge of it brushing her neck, too lightly to even cause a nick. Bayleef didn’t even have to try to get past the language barrier, to explain the threat. Feeling the razor-sharp edge, the woman reluctantly froze, feet still twitching slightly.

As quickly as she had grabbed her, Bayleef began to unwind her vines, whipping them about with great force. Only one, however, was removed. The other was adjusted to bind together the victim’s arms, before the other vine pointed in the direction they were going. Knowing that the woman would fight back sooner or later, Bayleef chose to keep her other vine free and ready to use, so that she could subdue her when it was needed.

The walk back, however, was shorter than she’d predicted, and her captive did not have the time to find courage, and rebel. Bayleef’s ‘patron’ was waiting for her only a half-mile or so down the road.

{For that little work, I could have done it myself,} he commented absently, {That was far easier than I had predicted.} However, he was true to his word- Bayleef did indeed receive a small amount of payment, as well as a promise that her trainer could come choose a Rattata any time she wanted.

Still unsatisfied, the Pokemon chose not to return to the dormitory, where Hotaru and her other Pokemon were undoubtedly still slumbering. Instead, she set off towards the Syndicate-owned portion of the city, intent on finding Eden Fay.


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Unable to sleep, Hotaru stared blankly at the ceiling. To her left, Natu and Persian were curled together, the former snoring softly. Arcanine, who flanked Hotaru's other side, was snoring more loudly, his large body rising and falling in a slow, steady rhythm. Despite this familiar environment, however, the girl simply could not sleep.

Getting out of bed, she tugged at the sleeves of her shirt, then at the shorts she wore. Both were slipped off quickly, so as to save them from harm. Underwear soon followed, after a quick glance around assured her that no one else was in this room for the night. That was no surprise- her roommates had gone to a party, and would likely stay there the entire night. Not that much of the night was left.

Rather than simply slipping into her usual form, Hotaru focused more on the emotions behind her first change. While it had become second-nature to the girl to simply ‘shift’ when she wanted to, she found herself more comfortable in the body if she examined it first; it slightly more to her liking if she focused on a slower, gradual, careful change. Beginning with the feeling of running, of desperate attempts to flee, she looked down at her feet, which were slowly growing fur. Normally, being hairy grossed her out, but even seeing great tufts of black spurt out seemed, at the moment, comfortable. Each one was just ‘right’- and the few that were not, she sent back in, before ‘pulling’ them mentally out again, in a more normal configuration. Fast transformations always left the risk of one misplacing some fur, after all, though luckily vital parts always Changed properly.

That done, the aches her legs had had were used, to carefully construct muscle. This time, she went for condensed, tight muscles, instead of larger but more bulky ones. She wasn’t going to fight, after all- she wanted to run, run as fast and as long as she could. The feeling of being trapped had doubled as she sorted through old memories, willingly reliving a scary entrapment she had been lucky to escape with only minor injuries.

Slowly, Hotaru began to focus on the rest of her mind, saving her head and face for last. As usual, while she changed her eyes, she did try to keep much of the inside the same. Smell, taste, hearing, and so on had to be altered, as did the parts of the brain controlling them, but the moment she began to feel territorial, she ceased the transformation. Outwardly, she now appeared to be a Mightyena. Inwardly, however, much of her brain was still unchanged, still human. Leaving herself this way for long- With one organ mostly still in human form, while she was in a Pokemon one- would cause a terrible headache, and one she did not want to test further. She feared, after all, that it was an immune system reaction. However, short periods of time caused no problems- certainly the time she’d spend running would be alright.

Padding over to the window, she turned back, eyeing her clothes reluctantly for a moment. Hotaru hated the idea of being unable to change back somewhere else, and the thought of changing back somewhere else, naked, was even more unbearable. A Mightyena carrying clothes, however, would be quite a sight to see, and would stand out. Oddities were often attacked.

She would hate to see the results of a Pokeball hitting her mutated, mostly-Pokemon form.

Pacing towards the window of her room, she clawed at the latches, howling when they didn't open at once. Mindful of the silence she had broken, Hotaru swiftly slipped a nail through the screen, not caring that the shred her claws had made would surely be spotted. She could always just tape it later, if she slit it neatly, and claim there'd been a problem or an accident.

With the last interference gone- though she still wished she had remembered to open the screen, as well as the window, before changing- she raised herself onto her hind legs. Vaulting through the window, she quickly used Hidden Power. Flares of light blue spiralled about, finally landing below her in a swirl. The draconic power held her weight, albeit barely, and gradually, began to sink towards the ground. Getting off the self-made supports that had borne her safetly from the second story window, and hoping no one had seen, Hotaru slunk into the shadows, tail tucked between her legs as she watched from the safety of the trees. The edge of the dorm was lined with them; ivy wove around both trees and bricks of the wall.

Seeing no one- or at least, no one looking in her direction, for the campus was rarely ever deserted- she stepped out again. It wasn't entirely bright yet, but regrettably, the dawn was rising. Still, even if she preferred to run in the night, Hotaru wasn't about to pass up this rare free time, and the opportunity it provided. Shaking her mane briefly, she took a few testing steps. Convinced that the pads of her feet were sufficiently callused to avoid injury, but not so much so that she couldn't feel the ground beneath her, she set off, dashing into the night. This time, she was alone, without any of her Pokemon to run with her. Discomfort, however, was the last thing on her mind, as least once she reached a forest, where the large trees shaded her eyes from the rays of the sun. No, far more serious matters were on her mind.

Reaching the end of the forest, Hotaru found herself at the edge of a town. It belonged to Team Trainer, though she knew very little of them, and certainly not that it was there territory.

Rounding the little lake- and keeping her distance- Hotaru headed towards a tall building, out in the distance. It resembled a shopping mall, though from so far away, she could not be sure. Still, she had nothing better to do than investigate, and the nagging feeling that something bad was happening kept her from going out to the forests again, even if she liked to run in less populated places.

Breath escaping in short pants, she focused on not clipping her claws. The pads of her feet was rough, but not meant for pavement, and so her gait was awkward. Loping along, instead of flat-out running, she kept her claws retracted as far as they would go- Mightyena claws did not go back in all the way- as she went. Even so, her walk was a little unusual. However, it became more bearable once she reached the mall. The concrete was harsh, but the material of the sidewalks was not so bad as that used on the roads. Tossing her now-sweaty mane again, Hotaru scratched briefly at her fur, regretting it when she got pebbles of asphalt in her pelt, then stepped off the curb once more. She was now standing in front of a building that, while she was at her current size, was rather impressive. It was definitely some form of department store- and from where she was standing, it looked huge. Unfortunately, however, all the lights were off. Sitting back on the pavement, Hotaru winced as she accidentally let her tail fall back quickly, striking it against the pavement.

With the Mall closed, she wasn't going to hang around and wait for trouble to find her. Curiosity unsated, she sprinted back to the dorms again, trying to ignore how weary she was becoming. A quick shower, as she had transformed back, revived her as well as a cup of coffee might. Feeling refreshed, she dressed again, not bothering with more than a T-shirt and short shorts, since she doubted many would be out at such an early hour. Since she was in the mood to get a bit more fresh air, she headed out of the dorm again- this time through the doors- and down to the shady trees on the front lawn, near the small, decorative lake. Sitting on the grass, as close to the water as she dared, Hotaru laid back, closing her eyes, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. Mornings were not her favorite thing, but she was beginning to see why some people tolerated them so well.

[Kenny_C.002]

Marc university, front campus

Kenneth walked around at the front campus yet again. Of course, that was the natural way of doing things during the break between classes. At the moment, he had not any contact with the Syndicate yet. His boss never really told him to do anything. For a team that prided itself on information, it seemed not to care too much about spying on anything at all. He wondered why, but it only really helped him, considering he would be profitting from this without doing anything. That would be very good.

He walked around the usual spots on campus, generally that included having several random groupies come along and try to baby him in some shape or form. The usual exchange was boring, tedious, and usually ended with the girls swooning, or doing other unsightly acts that could only work with little boys. He was probably older than most of these girls though, which made things more interesting. Not only that, it would mean an easy time to score with them, he would presume. He should probably do some typical drop or something, but he decided not to. Here would not b a good time. He should focus more on losing the girls. Or not. He did feel somewhat of a preference to have some girls around him for...wait that was a guy amongst the groupies, right?

In the distance, he noticed a girl. She was about 5'2", and her name was Hotaru. She was rather small built, but only really slightly shorter than him. Strangely enough, she was wearong only a simple T-shirt and shorts. She really was seemingly just wandering like he was, so he might as well...wait she wasn't wearing underwear? Of course, at that precise moment he screamed out her name and tripped, falling flat faced down (but of course, he softened the fall using drunken boxing techniques). Random groupies began to run toward him. He could hear it, but he wasn't too sure if Hotaru heard it. Or at least, he'd want a closer inspection of her.

[FireflyK]

As the early daylight finally faded into early morning, Hotaru was glad that her class had the day off- to 'get used to their Sunkern', she believed it was. She had left hers with Natu, trusting the little bird to care for it for a while. And, she had remained outside, even as dawn turned into day.

Hearing someone shout her name, she glanced over, wondering if it was someone she knew. A boy, she noticed, fell just as he had screamed to her, and was quickly surrounded by other kids, particularly girls. Raising an eyebrow at the sight, she wandered over, curious. Instinct told her that someone that well liked was likely to be arrogant, but she figured that it couldn't hurt to say hello. Besides, it might be someone she knew. From such a distance, she couldn't tell.

Luckily for the boy, Hotaru hadn't thought that he might have peeked, even as she headed towards his prone form. After all, she normally chose more covering clothes... And his enhanced vision was unknown to her.

[Kenny_C.002]

Marc University - Front campus

The girls were not exactly advancing on him either, so he decided to get himself back up, so he would be sitting on the floor, leaving a tear or two in the eye, and sobbing. It was quite the feat to do just from a simple fall, but it didn't matter. Hotaru decided to break through the crowd, it would seem. To him, she was probably just coming here just to be polite. Well he was pretty far away from her, after all.

He pounced toward her, tear-ridden, practically screaming her name, so he would hug her. He had known her for a while, from a school event. The strange thing was that she was so much younger than him, but unlike the other girls, she was much less into the whole "cute boy" element, mainly because she was as cute herself, and was even smaller than he was. Her hair seemed to be somewhat red though, which didn't quite match his memory. It didn't matter, this was a fairly short interaction anyway. It would be nice if they would be able to ditch the girls now, though.

[skiboydoggy]

Etherlight Estate [B3]
Silver Etherlight | Elemental Resistance | Team Rocket

"Hey son, you're home. How was school?"

"Of course I'm home mother, I'm obviously not out dealing with the Sesame Streets am I? And school was fine, the Professor for Pokemon Intelligence got all dizzy for a moment when she saw Hagane, but otherwise yes, school was fine."

Taking the long walk from the doorway to the kitchen and back to the hall to his room with sandwich in hand, Silver muttered something about flying rocks and yellow costumes before dropping all of his Pokeballs into their respective transporters, each one leading to a different part of the rather massive Estate. Hephaestus just got dumped in an open field whereupon he was free to fly anywhere he wanted within the Estate itself. Horus got himself a large pond of sorts, where of course, he too was free to do what he wanted. Hagane got himself in the backup generator room, which powered the house in case of a blackout. Seele got another room, just an empty room where Seele did whatever it was that Alakazam did in their spare time. Silver never actually went ahead and asked.

Chewing on his sandwich as he changed, the teenager did flipped into his bed, letting his mind wander. Most pressing for now was the Sesame Street Gang, those bunch were cutting into Team Rocket's style, and even if this area was not under Rocket's control yet, something like this was not to be within the presence of the Etherlights. Rather too vulgar for their tastes, and yet, the few of them could not possibly be expected to march down into a dark alley and trash them backwards, and one alone could not possible hold up against them and their weaponry. Then there was that Hydro Killer fellow, his kill count was 18 at present, if he remembered correctly. Although if he ever attacked Silver, he had something coming for him, something known as Elemental Resistance.

Now, Silver himself barely understood how it worked, apparently, as far as he could tell, if one set a Flamethrower on him, it would not burn him. If someone used Ice Beam on him, he would barely feel anything, and Solar Beam would not even leave half a mark. Although it grew more complicated when the element of Water came into the equation. A Hydro Pump was barely felt by him, despite the sheer amount of pressure being applied, and forcing him to drown in a Whirlpool or something, just would not work. He had no idea why himself, but apparently he could just treat it as normal water and walk straight through. What he did not understand yet was, what if someone tried to flood the room he was in, and drown him simply, or something like that. He had no idea how his powers would activate, but he knew they would, somehow. Grass type attacks though, Vine Whip and the like, those were just amusing.
Very amusing indeed.

[Charizard Michelle]

OOC:

Firefly, I can take a bullet to the head with little ease. What you say about that?

IC:

Marc University- Myth of Legendaries
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Michelle had little trouble entering her dorm room so late at night. All she had to do was avoid spots where she knew the campus police would be and phase though a few walls to get to her dorm room in the Jirachi Hall. Also it was nice to have an eletric ghost running though the wires and seeing if there was any police officers walking around the campus. If there was one coming Michelle's way then Rotom just made the lamp light flash on and off to warm Michelle to hide. After a few rounds like that Michelle just walked though the wall of her room and slept until morning.

When Michelle woke up the next morning she was in her regular clothes and was ready for a day of school. The sun was shiny bright that morning though the windows of the classroom that MIchelle was in. She took quick notes of some of the things that Professor Vazero was talking about. At the moment the professor was dicussing Moltres and some possible migration patterns that the firely Legendary Bird may choose to make it's nest. SOme of these locations as possible rest spots included Mt. Ember and the top of Kanto's Victory ROad. Michelle made sure to write the information down. It was the second time Professor Vazero had mention the location so Michelle was sure that would appear on a future test.

There was then a group of people near Michelle talking about something. At first Michelle took it as gossip about Professor Vazero but then one of them had a girly voice. Michelle looked up from her notes and looked across the long table to the long table behind her in the audioterium. The girly voice belonged to a girl wearing a white tank top. She said, "I know. I wonder if the Hydro Kiler could strike here on Marc University. That would be scary."

Michelle then tuned out from there and tried to divide her attention to the proffessor and her own thoughts. MIchelle had heard about this Hydro Killer too over the radio news this morning. According to the radio personity that was doing the news, the Hydro Killer had killed another pair of unrelated people just last night on the other side of town. Luckily Michelle wasn't no where near there but she was beginning to wonder when will Team Trainer do something about it. She knew that Trainer liked to keep close to it's own neighborhood but still if this Hydro Killer becomes more of a danger then Michelle's father may need to become involve and that worries Michelle. If so then maybe she should make it Trainer's job to get involve too.

Professor Vazero then began to talk about Zapdos and it's migration patterns. Michelle stopped thinking about the Hydro Killer and began to listen to the theroized ideas of the strange eletrical bird that was part of the Legendary Bird Trio.

[FireflyK]

FireflyK
Syndicate


(Mikey, that's an expected part of your power, not just something you decided to add. ;P So I would say it is perfectly reasonable, since there are other ways for you to be defeated. ^_^)


Noticing that the boy was sobbing, Hotaru raised an eyebrow. He certainly wasn't tough, but then, she had already known that. While they weren't close, she had met him before- at a school event, if she recalled correctly- and so she already had a first impression of him.

Looking up- for once, she didn't have to look far, for he was short as well- she noticed he had tears in his eyes.

"Are you alright?" she asked. The sentiment wasn't entirely there, as she had a lot on her mind and wasn't totally focusing on him, but it seemed polite to ask. "Let's go see if you need to get your scrapes cleaned up."

The latter, at least, had been thought through. While Hotaru didn't remember the boy well enough to know if she wanted to spend more time with him, she did want to get away from the crowds of annoying girls that had trailed him. It was typical, for the cuter boys to have plenty of 'fans', but still annoying, in her opinion.

By now, dawn had turned to daylight. It was well into morning. Wishing she had bothered to actually dress, instead of tossing on fairly skimpy clothes, Hotaru tried to edge them towards her dorm as they walked. "Mind if I go grab my books? I'll be right back," she assured him, planning on taking that chance to change, too.


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Letting out a soft whine, Arcanine pawed at his empty food bowl. For once, however, Hotaru didn't appear to refill it. Padding into the connected bathroom, he noted that she was not there, either.

As his feet made it back to the carpet of the main room, dragging the rest of his not-fully-awake body with them, Arcanine barked at the other Pokemon. Though Bayleef was now sound asleep, having returned only recently, Natu and Persian both awoke, eyeing him with curiosity.

{Did Hotaru go to class?} the oversized dog asked, scratching at his patchwork pelt with one black-clawed paw.

{Mmm, I think so,} Persian agreed. The cat honestly didn't know, but she had seen Hotaru come home earlier. Knowing that her trainer was safe, Persian decided to keep her privacy.

{Without taking us along?} Natu pointed out, speaking aloud, for once. {She has Taming and family structure, and she always takes us to that.}

{They're just caring for sprouts, anyway,} Persian pointed out, with an air of disinterest. {Who cares?}

{This from the feline who once told us that to be able to trust another Pokemon fully, you should raise them with your values from birth,} Arcanine pointed out, though more teasingly than meanly. Unlike Bayleef, he was rarely cruel, even if he did tend to question the others at times.

{What would anyone want with a Sunkern?} Persian retorted. Her voice held an air of finality. And, indeed, she curled up again as she spoke, the tip of her tail swaying slowly back and forth. {I'm going to sleep, Brazen. Go find Hotaru if you want.}

[The Crimson Rose]

OOC: Time to get back into this!

IC:

Suberbian Area
Name: Cress Albane
Team: Swarm

"This map is getting us nowhere!" I told Scizor as we walked down a small, country road. The road was specked here and there with small cottages and wells, but overall, it was bare and just full of tall grasses.

Scizor nodded in agreement as he hovered right beside me. His crimson coat was specked with green and brown from the dirt and twigs along the road when he would occasionally fall because of fatigue. I could tell he was tired, because he was starting to touch the ground.

I sighed and asked him, "You're hungry, aren't you Scizor?"

He put one of his claws over his stomach and I could hear a faint growling sound coming from his stomach. His face was painstricken.

I nodded and took a look at my pack. All we had was a loaf of bread and some water which I knew was probably warm from all that time in the desert. I glanced at Scizor and said, "Sorry pal, but we're almost out of supplies." I closed my eyes and then thought of a great idea. I glanced back at him and said, "Can you still use Rain Dance?"

Scizor smiled and nodded his head and then lept in front of me. He started to spin slowly around in a circle and the air around him started to turn blue. The air then slowly rose into the clouds and they turned dark.

I heard a clap of thunder and momentarily, I felt a raindrop. A couple of seconds later, the road had pools of water on it. I smiled and said, "Good job Scizor! Now let's get going! Come on!"

He acknowledged and we went running off into what looked to be a small village.


OOC: Sorry if this is kinda short. I really don't know where I am.

[Charizard Michelle]

IC:

I meant to place a haha after that comment. Also Firefly if you want to find a way to beat Rust's little logia thing then PM me. I know a lot about where he got that idea. haha (For real)


OOC:

Marc University- Myth of Legendaries
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Michelle's first class was almost done. Professor Vazero was not going over some last minutes notes and a small review about what she talked about today. She was at the front of the audioturim. Covering the white boards was a map of the world with a few markers on there to indicate all the possible locations the Legendary birds would use as rest spots.

Michelle was thinking about some of the things that she had planned today. She wanted to go back to that shop and see if she could buy anything from there. Michelle hadn't had the chance today to look at the book that the man gave her but she was hoping maybe something could come to use from it.

"Now make sure that you read the selected pages. We will go over it next class period." said Professor Vazero. She then looked at Michelle and said, "Miss Annason. Can I see you after class?"

Michelle looked at the nice looking professor and nodded. She gathered her notebooks and place them into her bookbag. She then began to make her way though tables and walked to the platform where Professor Vazero was. Michelle looked at the professor and asked "Is there something you want to talk about?"

Professor Vazero shook her head and said, "I have this note for you. I was told to give it to you."

Michelle took the note and walked out the room. She then waved to Professor Vazero to say thank you. She read the note:

PLease meet in the University Center's common room. It is your choice to attend or not.

Michelle looked at the font and could only guess this had something to do with Mr. Thread since it came in the letter head of his first letter. Still for all she knew this letter could be fake. Still it didn't matter to her. SHe wasn't in a hurry to see that man from the shop so soon. This could be benifital for her and may buy some time for her. Michelle just walked out of the building and into the sunlight to go to her second class of the day.

[Kenny_C.002]

Marc University - Front Campus

"Are you alright?" she asked. "Let's go see if you need to get your scrapes cleaned up."

"Thanks," he said, still faking the sob.

He noticed that she was edging toward the dorm as they walked. To be certain, the sentiment to ditch his fan club seemed to be mutual in this respect. "Mind if I go grab my books? I'll be right back," she assured him.

"Wait. Mind if I come?" He said. There wasn't exactly anything to do, and definitely spending time with someone outside of the fanclub was more of a luxury anyway. He had hoped that she would answer to his question in a satisfactory method.

He, on the other hand, would also like to check this Hotaru character out. In hindsight, she didn't seem to...normal from his perspective. For one, her hair colour changed depending on the sunlight 's refraction. Of course, natural refraction of light wouldn't have such a large change, especially since he was an optical expert with his own eyes, after all. She seemed special in that aspect. Perhaps she also has powers? Maybe something along the lines of manipulating fire?

[Finch]

OOC: Sonic, I guess you can fill in the lesson, I want to post but I don't really care about what happened.

IC:

Marc University - Pokemon Intelligence Class
[Kai Storm, Reality Warper - Team Swarm]

The teacher was a redheaded woman a little shorter than Kai who the other students were called "Professor Rivvy". The scruffy guy from before was staring at her Pokemon, a Togepi and a Sunkern, who were rocking back and forth on the windowsill precariously. Kai giggled a little to himself. They looked ridiculous, like a pair of babies' toys in a roomful of restless young adults. He could see that the Pokemon's eyes were closed, obviously sound asleep and dreaming of... well, something. This was Pokemon Intelligence, so Pokemon Psychology would probably play a part.

He knew it shouldn't have, but the class went by quickly as Kai stared into blank space. It was pretty much impossible to concentrate on something so complicated when your last year or so of nights had been spent worriedly pacing about your bedroom, afraid to go to sleep. He noticed a few of his classmates getting up as though out of a coma and shuffling like bored zombies out of the door, the rest following on. The lesson had passed, and he still had no clue about Pokemon Intelligence whatsoever. He smiled weakly at Rivvy and slouched along towards his Dorm again to drop off his papers. He stumbled over something in the corridor, a pencil or a pen, and whacked his shoulder painfully into a doorframe.

"Sorry, Kai!" called a familiar voice from behind him. It was the admissions guy. "I knew I'd dropped that somewhere. I was just heading back to the office."

He certainly sounded a lot more cheery than he'd been before. Kai just shrugged.

"S'ok, Mr..."

"Mr Lando," said the officer, "Reg Lando. Look, I'm here if you need me, OK? You don't have to keep your mouth so tightly shut the whole time. You should probably get back, though, you've had a few complaints about a bird squawking in your room while you were gone."

"Oh crap, Staraptor! S... Sorry!" Kai whimpered as he broke into a dash again. He wouldn't be putting on weight anytime soon if every day was like this. He turned the handle and wiped his glistening brow, gasping for breath. When he finally regained it, though, it was knocked straight back out of his lungs as though by an angry Machamp.

The cage door was swinging, his window ajar, and Staraptor was gone.

[Draconic_Espeon]

(Gah, sorry for not posting at all. I need to get doing something. XP)

Tamaki Kurokawa- Team Rocket
Jirachi Dorms
Duplication

Tamaki flipped through her notes, refreshing her memory of all that she'd learned during the day. She hadn't realized that Genetics would be so difficult, or that there would be so much to memorize. Some she already knew from taking science classes in high school, like with Professor Pine and basic genetics. She'd always found it fascination, how different every creature is. Different species vary greatly from one another, but even individuals in those species vary, each becoming unique in its own way. That, Tamaki thought was hard to believe, and magnificent. And, to think, all the different life was so similar, created from all the same compiunds. The whole of the world of genetic and molecular science was mind blowing. Maybe that was why Tamaki liked it so much.

She'd taken Myths and Legends by default more than anything else. She could appreciate art just as well as the next person, but she couldn't draw at all, and the whole class just seemed... Boring. Myths wasn't much better. She'd been hoping to hear stories, and about the powers of the legends, but all she knew now was where the Legendary Birds had been sighted. With any luck, it would get better, though. Grooming wasn't so bad, even if Tamaki had no interest in becoming a co-ordinator.

Setting her notebook aside, she sat up on the bed. Reeah had left during the night, going who knows where, and Tamaki didn't really mind. She had an hour or so before her next class. A little ride on Niera sounded like fun. The Flygon didn't get to spread her wings often enough, anyway. Going out to the campus, she had almost expected to see it empty, for it was still rather early for many students. She was surprised by the sight of a boy she recognized from Genetics with another girl she didn't know at all, walking together. It wasn't her place to interfere if they wanted to be alone, so she released Niera.

The dragon's lavender eyes looked excited. She guessed when she was released that Tamaki wanted a ride. Crouching down, she allowed the girl to climb aboard, and Niera leaped forward, flapping her wings furiously, until they were airborne. They circled the school before heading out to glide over the town.

[Charizard Michelle]

Marc University- Campus Grounds
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Sunshine rained from the sky as the skies were clear with clouds in the blue sky. It was the perfect day for just a fly on any flying pokemon. WOuld be perfect to just fly to MIchelle's next class which would be grand but still there was no point since it wasn't that far. Also Michelle didn't want to think about how nice the day was. The note that Professor Vazero gave her was still on her mind. MIchelle wonder why she would be called to meet in the University Center's Common Room. It wasn't very private since many people like to go there to go there to relax or to just enjoy the company of their friends. If this was a matter that needed privitcy then the University Center's Common Room wasn't a good place to pick since it was easy for anybody to listen in.

Michelle turned the corner to go towards the south side of the campus where most of the pokemon battle related classes were. There were also some battle fields that could be found here for practice or class related. Some times on the weekend Michelle would come here to train a little and just have a little relaxing time before going off and help Trainer during the weekend. Still that was if she didn't had too much school work to do. MIchelle knew that any time she could get to relax was important but she still needed to make sure to work hard like her parents.

Michelle then thought about the note and wonder maybe it had something to do with this rift that Mr. Thread talked about in his letter to all the scholarship recievers. There was also the conspricy that Mr. Thread suspects from some of the teachers here on campus. Still she saw that there wasn't much she could do to help about either of these situations. The only teacher she ever suspects of doing anything wrong was her next period teacher, Taylor. The only teacher that she trieds to keep an eye out because there are some things that happens in her class like things moving with out her noticing it or shifting. MIchelle also seems like one of the few who notice this since nobody else in her class this because not many have asked or talked to Professor Taylor about it. Michelle then enter the building where Professor Taylor taught her class for this time period. It was a large building that looked kind of like a gym but it had mostly rooms that were used for classrooms. Still the classrooms could hold be used for battles and can withstand the attacks of pokemon. Michelle walked down the hall towards Professor Taylor's classroom.

[Marth]

Location: Tyko's Plushie Shop, Underground.
Character: Rhauk Valeth.
Power: Light Manipulation


Getting information about the annoying girl was easy. The camera in the shop had taken a good, clear picture, which was compared to those found in the city's archive. Michelle's name had come up shorty after, and Valeth was able to identify her as the driver's hostigator. She meant no harm, she was just trying to return the vase herself. Instead of furtherly investigating her, Valeth let her info at the Union as a "target rival". She would be negated services in the area as... a retribution to her actions.

Valeth focused now in the meeting. True Syndicate members would arrive silently, one by one, and would occupy the table seats.
Everyone was cloaked, though. Even the grand leader, whose face Valeth ignored completly. He was a ruthless mandatary, he did not tolerate incompetence and would do certain special missions himself.

The meeting began, and everyone recited The Syndicate's lethany:
"The Union is our strength. Through The Union we will conquer."
And so, the reunion started. The secretary, cloaked as usual, would read the weekly results, territories gained, lost, events, and failed assigments.

Valeth heard the mention of a serial-murdered, which was nicknamed "The Hydro Killer". So far, he had attacked political enemies of the Union, so they didn't pay much attention to him... or her.
Other news included the dissapearence of a Union's business head, which was attributed at the recently famous Superbia invidiual.
It was Valeth's turn now, and he was questioned about the vase event. How everyone found out so quickly, he didn't know, but that's the way in the Syndicate: there are no secrets.

"Valeth, word is that you came across a valuable vase from a rich madam named Miss Dell. Is this true? The Grand Leader asked.
"Yes, it is." He replied.
"Would you mind explaining the events that took you to it's delivery by Stu, the driver" He inquired furtherly.
"Today, in the morning, Mr. Shookspear came to my shop with a Vase. He stole it from Miss Dell, and I offered him a place in the Union if he gave it to me. He accepted, and left to the Guildhall, and I was reported that he's done all the paperwork required for becoming part of the union. Also, I asked Stu to deliver the vase to Miss Dell, which he did. Afeterwards, Miss Dell phoned me, and I believe I've earned a favor from her."
"Is there anything else you'd like to add?"
"Yes. A 19 year old, name is Michelle, inquired about the object hortly after I obtained the vase. Furthermore, she threatened Stu into releasing the information he knew about it. More investiagtion revelead she's part of Team Trainer, and was not looking for harming us directly. However, all services towards her will be negated"
"Excellent. The favor you obtained will be required later."

[Dr Scott]

Location: ?
Character: The Prophet
Something wicked this way … You get it.

I looked at the sheet of paper one last time before I faxed it into the Articuno Times, more information on the various Poké Balls of destruction, as they turned out to be. The piece of paper had little real information, though it might have the most important information of all … the placement of all of the Poké Balls throughout the city.

As the paper was being faxed out to the Times, Mew lifted up the original sheet with her psychic powers, her eyes glowing light blue as she quickly looked through the piece of paper …

A2: Poké Ball of Death.

A8: Poké Ball of Pestilence

B2: Poké Ball of War

B5: Poké Ball of Famine

Any and all of the following should be reported to the main office, as all have incredible dark powers, and should be approached with caution.

I couldn’t help but frown, knowing what most of the teams would use them for. As they spoke, Superbia was all but in control of the Famine Poké Ball, having sent various forces to look through the neighborhood.

And a new force was rising within the city. Each time one of the powered individuals was even mentioned, men and women out in the world shuddered with anger, with hatred. Whether a rogue individual had killed one of their family, or they were just spiteful people, these groups all had started to grow a hatred for their supposed saviors.

It started small, with a demonstration, but soon erupted into torching a retired heroes household, murdering his whole family …

[sonickid01]

Trainer
Sonic- Animation
Proffessor Rivvy's Classroom

Sonic grabbed his pencil that was writing furiously across his notebook and made it limp, and then straight again. He blinked and pocketed it, doing the same with his notebook and taking out the life he had inserted into it just an hour or two before. That power did come in handy for the lazy ones like Sonic. All he had to do now was go over the notes in his dorm room at the end of the day.

Sonic stood up to get caught in the wave of students who were done with Rivvy's class as well. He found himself barely squeezing through the door in the mild chaos and back into the hallway. The group soon dissapated and Sonic was left alone in the hallway. There was a window set into the wall that showed a peaceful, calm sky outside with some light, refreshing breezes. Sonic hoisted his backpack onto his shoulders and began to walk toward the front entrance.

As he took in the fresh scent of the outside, he paused to see something odd. No one was outside. It was just him, all by himself. No class started for a while, so where were they? No students playing frisbee. No one screaming and yelling as they chased each other.

It was an empty yard.

Something odd was going on, and he could feel it. But Sonic pushed the thought to the back of his mind as he noticed something gleaming on the ground. He picked it up gingerly and examined it. The object was a pure, jet-black color. He turned it over. Nothing. It was a blank black orb. It might have been someone's who had dropped it. He didn't know. Sonic had absolutely no idea what it was.

He walked back inside, holding it a few inches from his body and walked into the front office of the building.

"Hello," he said quickly to the woman behind a counter. "Found this outside." He dropped the black orb into her hands and waited for a moment.

"Thank you," the lady smiled back. "Where did you find it?"

"Just outside, on the ground." He sighed and pointed outside. "I think someone dropped it and left it there. Can you see if it's anyone's?"

"Sure!" The lady nodded. "I'll just keep it in the Lost and Found."

Sonic left the office without another word and headed toward his next class.


OOC: Can't think of much else to do.

[Charizard Michelle]

Marc University- Pokemon Gyms
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

MIchelle sat in the second row of the large room. The room was mostly a small battle field with four rows of tables around the battlefield. On some days the class would sit in the tables and there would be battles on the battlefield where they have to watch and take notes on the battle. If Professor Taylor sees that you are not taking notes or paying attention to the battle then she isn't afraid to kick students out of the classroom. Today Professor Taylor hinted that there would be a battle today so she thought that being in the second row would help gain a better view. Also it would help take any suspection off of her if Taylor was to take a look at her class during the battle then it would look like she was busy looking at the battle and not hiding anything.

The guy next to Michelle looked at her and said, "So who you think Professor Taylor would battle today?"

Michelle looked at he guy and said, "I am not sure Drew. Depends who she thinks need a work out." MIchelle hoped she won't be choosen to battle today. She didn't want to focus herself on a battle. Instead she wanted to think about this afternoon and tonight. Soon she felt a vibration from her purse. Michelle looked into her purse and saw two cell phones. One of them was her personal cell phone while the other was her Team Trainer cellphone. Her Team Trainer cell was recieving a text message. Michelle got the second cell incase Team Trainer needed to contacted her at school or when ever she was needed to be called upon. If Michelle makes on phone calls on her Trainer cell then the person on the other end would see unlisted or Team Trainer on their caller id. She made the call to Ms. Dell on the Trainer cell so she wouldn't know it was the daughter of the police chief calling her.

MIchelle looked at the cell and began to read the text:

Please around seven pm tonight see a Mrs Former on the following address.

Michelle looked at the address and saw that it was in the same area that Ms. Dell was in. She didn't know much about Mrs. Former but knew that she was almost the same class as Ms. Dell. That was about it.

Michelle was still looking at her cell text and then she heard her name. Michelle looked up to see that Professor Taylor was looking at her. She then said, "Michelle? Would you like to voluteer to battle against me today?"

MIchelle looked up and said, "Yes Professor Taylor. " She then got out of her seat and was angry at herself for looking at the text for too long. Still this could be good. As Michelle got out of her chair she saw that her chair had made itself go back under the table itself. Another reason for her to question Professor Taylor even more.

Professor Taylor smiled and said, "So Michelle. As a gym leader I would throw out the first pokemon since that is the rules of the Pokemon Leauge." She then looked at her class and said, "Make sure to take notes. I expect a copy of your notes for next class period." The red head then looked at Michelle and said, "YOu take the postion of gym leader today and I take the job as gym challenger. Ok?"

Michelle nodded and said, "Ok. THen I send out the first pokemon." She thought about what to choose since she knew that Taylor was a water pokemon trainer so using Char would be a risk and using Brons could work but there was the risk she will use her Octillary and it's Fire Blast. Then there was risk she will use one of her water and ground typing pokemon against ROtom. The safe choice would be her Gyrados. She threw a pokeball and said, "Go Gryrados!"

A large and long blue sea serpent pokemon appeared. It let out a loud roar and it sylter on the ground.

Talyor nodded and said, "Go Aiskarlia!"

A long and beautiful snake like pokemon was sent out of the pokeball letting out a sprinkle of water as it appeared. This was Professor Taylor's most famed pokemon, Milotic.

Michelle nodded and thuoght that she had the first move, "Use Rain Dance!"

Gryrados roared and then began to raised his head up and down. THen let out a loud roar to make gray clouds ro appear. Soon rain drops began to fall to the ground.

Taylor nodded and said, "Use Calm Mind!"

The Milotic began close to it's eye and was glowing pink. It was focusing it's power.

Michelle then knew what to do. This attack would make Milotic take lots of damage. "Thunder!"

"Protect!" said Taylor.

Gryrados shot a huge ligthning bolt into the rain clouds made by Rain Dance. The clouds were filled with eletrcity and then many bolts of electcrity was shot to the ground to milotic. The Rain Dance made the Thunder attack impossible to dodge. Still the milotic was prepared for the attack by forming a green barriar that protected the milotic from any damage.

Michelle guess that her move was predictable. Still she had to make this battle last so she could get a good grade. She looked at her large water pokemon and shoted another attack.

[Dr Scott]

End, week two

I'll try to get online later tonight and write up some more whatnot ;_;.

[skiboydoggy]

Near Etherlight Estate [B3]
Silver Etherlight | Elemental Resistance | Team Rocket

Taking a walk from the front door to the front gate was practically like trekking up Mount Moon, it was that large, though far more scenic than the mountain, especially considering the Jigglypuff, Clefairy, Zubat, and Geodude all over the bloody place. At least this walk was green, not pink, but he really should have taken the bicycle, really. Would have saved him about ten or twenty minutes too, all things considered, but he was in no hurry, no hurry at all. The hunted would wait for the hunter, especially when the hunter was only one man, or not even that at all. One child.

Maybe some backup would be good in this situation, but it would probably equate to a rescheduling of sorts, he was really in no hurry though, as long as it could be done by today preferably. Maybe later tonight, but he could handle tomorrow night, but if nobody was free by then, he would just do it by himself. He could handle it, he was sure, in between his four Pokemon and himself, no simple gang could stop him. Unless, there was something larger than that going on. Which would only mean more opportunities for Team Rocket to blackmail their way to the top, as far as he was concerned. Conspiracies did not interest him much, only action. Which was the only reason why he was content to let the Rocket Leader stay as secretive as he currently was, as long as Silver himself got a reasonable amount of work to do.

Lowering his hoodie, feeling rather stifled by the amount of heat he was trapping underneath his own clothing with his tri-layered wear, (hoodie, t-shirt, flame retardant undershirt,) Silver Etherlight flipped open his phone, the one used to contact other Rockets, and sent out a mass message to those that he knew at least by name. (That means all you other violent Rockets out there.)

Sesame Street Gang's a pain in the ass. Tonight sounds like a wonderful time to pull out the splinter, no?

And he strolled off to shop for something less healthy than what he had at home to eat.

[Larvinator]

OOC: Classes shall be: PKMN Intelligence, Myths of the Legendaries, and Grooming.

Annabelle Smith-Syndicate
Poison Manipulation
Marc University Front Campus

June 18, 2007

The Hydro Killer has struck once again. This time, killing two unrelated men. One was a lawyer, another was a doctor. Police are baffled by how the Hydro Killer picks the people he kills, and have no way of predicting where he will strike next. This brings the Hydro Killer's kill count to 18 this month.

A girl of about 19 or so was leaning against the concrete wall of a school building. For once, Annabelle didn't have her red headband in her hair, so she had to constantly pull her brown bangs back. Grumbling something incomprehensible as another lock of straight hair fell in front of her light blue eyes, she resorted to using one hand to hold back her hair while the other held the newspaper she was reading.

Shuddering slightly as she got into the gory details of the mens' demise, she decided to sit down on the ground, as her thin legs were getting tired from holding her up. Annabelle shivered slightly as she sat on the cold concrete, then smiling as a warm, gentle breeze ruffled her hair.

As she neared the end of the depressing article, a sudden gust of hot wind ripped the newspaper away from her. Making no effort to chase it, Annabelle simply watched with halfhearted interest as the single sheet of newspaper she had swiped from a gas station tumbled in the breeze before being pinned up against a tree. There it stayed for a few seconds. Then the breeze died down and it floated softly down to the almost unnaturally green grass.

Boring today, isn't it? Katelyn remarked.

Though Annabelle had never gotten completely used to her alternate personality, she still felt relieved at having someone to talk to. No kidding. I can't even go to class now. Or maybe I just don't feel like it today. But my Intelligence class WAS cancelled for...bonding with some Sunkern?

I think you missed out on something on the first day, Katelyn snickered.

Maybe. And...hey, isn't that Hotaru over there? Annebelle asked Katelyn mentally.

Annabelle looked over the girl standing about ten feet away carefully, just to make sure it was her good friend Hotaru. The girl was almost ridiculously short, though she looked somewhat taller standing next to the barely-teller boy beside her. Annabelle couldn't help but cock her head slightly as she noticed the red colored highlights shimmering in her hair; hadn't Hotaru's hair been more of a brown color last time she'd seen her? Regardless, the brown eyes and very young, underdeveloped body structure convinced Annabelle that it was indeed Hotaru.

Well, I can tell that's Hotaru, Katelyn sneered. Her ridiculous height and kiddy body tells me that much. But who's the short guy next to her?

Deciding to let the snide comment about Hotaru slide, Annabelle replied, Beats me. But do you think...?

A boyfriend? Katelyn asked, before filling Annabelle's head with high-pitched, mocking laughter. Why wouldn't a boy go after a slightly more...complete girl?

Though yet another insult at Hotaru caused Annabelle to flinch slightly, she proceeded to try and change the subject. That guy looks like he's...well... Annabelle couldn't bring herself to say it, but she was noticing the boy's odd behavior. Though he was trying to hide it, he kept glancing at Hotaru's more suggestive areas every now and again. In fact, he seemed abnormally interested in them, almost as if he could see right through the clothing...

What a pervert, Katelyn sneered, driving the crazy thought out of Annebelle's mind. And I think Shorty is starting to notice the guy's "interest" in her as well.

For once, Annebelle had to agree. Though she was trying to be polite, Annbelle could see a faint strain and edginess in her voice. It would have been unnoticeable to a lot of people, but Annebelle supposed that came with being friends with her.

"Well, time for some rescuing," Annebelle commented aloud. Then she stood up and waved at Hotaru. "Hey! Hotaru! It's me, Anna!" With a broad, braces-filled grin, Annebelle strutted over to the pair.

"I haven't seen you in a while," Annebelle commented as she neared Hotaru. "Hey, do you have any other classes left? I was thinking we could go grab a bite to eat and catch up on things. How about it?" The whole while, Annebelle was pretending not to notice the boy standing only a few feet away, as he seemed a bit...much to deal with for her.

[Draconic_Espeon]

Reeah Kurokawa
B1, Vittoria
Rocket, Duplication

While Tamaki enjoyed herself in a brief flight over the city, Reeah had more than simply having fun on her mind. She'd seen something quite interesting in the paper. The girl simply leaned against a wall of one of the many warehouses. Her was hidden by the copy of Articuno Times in her hands. Takeru perched overhead, scouting for possible threats, though the whole place seemed deserted of all but a few homeless. She couldn't keep herself from grinning at what she was reading.

A2: Poké Ball of Death.

A8: Poké Ball of Pestilence

B2: Poké Ball of War

B5: Poké Ball of Famine

Any and all of the following should be reported to the main office, as all have incredible dark powers, and should be approached with caution.

Power... That's what those Pokeballs had for her. Pure power. Something she could actually use, not this stupid little duplication business she and her clone had. True, it was nice, getting the chance to go out on her own, but it was useless besides. Hardly something that could instill fear into the hearts of enemies. She needed something destructive, something that could turn heads and get her noticed. These Pokeballs could be just what the doctor ordered.

Going over the city grid in her head, she realized that she was already near the appropriate area of the Pokeball of War. Seemed just right, almost like destiny.

Just as she began to plot how to find the thing in the first place, Reeah felt something vibrate in her pocket. A cellphone. She took it out, realizing she'd gotten a text rather than an actual call. She'd never really understood phones; technology certainly wasn't Reeah's forte. Of course, Tamaki didn't have a phone, nor did she know that Reeah had one. It was Reeah's business line, so to speak. Her Team Rocket business line.

Reeah flipped it open, and quickly scanned the message. A malicious glint reached her eyes as she read it.

Sesame Street Gang's a pain in the ass. Tonight sounds like a wonderful time to pull out the splinter, no?

She recognized the number as that of Silver Etherlight, a wealthy member of Team Rocket. She didn't like anyone much, so the fact that she only found him mildly annoying was something of a compliment. Either way, she was up for a bit of action. She planned to have the Pokeball by then, too. A chance to unleash a bit of chaos was welcome. She sent a quick message back indicating that she'd be there. Then, stowing the device, she folded the paper and began in the direction of B2.

[Knightblazer]

Loki 'Draconifer' Galeon [Syndicate/Pokemon Mimicry]
Area A10 [Downtown Vittoria]

The streets were bustling with the usual doodah and hoohah as Loki strolled down the pedestrian walkways of hustling and bustling inner-downdown of the city itself. Random people hustled by the bored emerald haired teenager as they made their way to unknown destinations, some of them even knocking into either the girl, Lucied or Ifrit. While the Mightyena and his trainer did not mind at all, Ifrit was a different issue.

"Hey, girl! Tell that Houndoom of yours to zip it, or put it back into its ball!" barked one annoyed business man after the hellhound had burned off the man's cuffs in annoyance after being hit for the umteenpth time. Loki grinned sheepichly as she dragged the twitching two-horned hound to one side of the walkways. "Ifrit, please, please, please don't lose your cool around here. Its good enough I'm not gonna recall ya..."

"But they keep kicking me and - ow!... stepping... on... ow... my paw," growled out the irritated Fire-type as another random adult accidently did just that.

Loki sighed deeply as she brought the Houndoom onto the side of the street, upon the yellow stripes. "There," she started, "No feet should-" the teenager was cut off as a sports car drove at a reckless speed, flashing by the foursome and nearly knocking down the unfortuate Houndoom in the process.

"Sorry kid!" yelled the reckless driver as he (she?) sped off.

"...step on you..." finished the teenager as her eyebrow twitched. "Alright, I've had it with this place - let's just quickly get home and-" Loki snapped as she turned to walk, only to bang her cranium against a streetlight. The three dark-types quickly ran to break the girl's fall, with some success. They found themselves sandwhiched moments later between the cemented floor and their trainer's dead weight.

"Madame, while we are all - oaf - used to sleeping on the streets, we would appreciate it if you - oof - stopped flattening us," the Sneasel spoke cynically in between pained breaths.

Loki sweatdropped and started to help herself up when a motocycle sped by this time, causing a whole newspaper to slap right on her face. The teenager grimanced as she took the offending trash off her dirtied face. "This is just gettin' too-" the trainer started, but then paused as her eyes caught the date of the paper.

18th June 2007.

That was today.

Quickly ingoring the fact that she was still (now) sitting at the side of a pedestrian pavement on a busy, hetic, street, Loki quickly opened the papers and read two interesting articles.

The Hydro Killer has struck once again. This time, killing two unrelated men. One was a lawyer, another was a doctor. Police are baffled by how the Hydro Killer picks the people he kills, and have no way of predicting where he will strike next. This brings the Hydro Killer's kill count to 18 this month.

Loki's emerald eyes narrowed slightly as the details of the kills were brought into account. Javas, being the ever sharp-wit fellow, quickly analyzed the information. "Bite marks made by some Pokemon, a Ratatta most likely, maybe even a rabid one," observed the feline as his jade-green eyes scanned the article. "Gun wounds, the victim was seen with a gun, but all there is are puddles of water, mostly evaporated..." he murmurmed as the ice feline always did whenever he was deep in thought. Silence regined for a while as Javas analyzed the information in his head. "Madame, the killer could have some form of power like yours - Water Manulpiation, perhaps? I do know for a fact that some people in Syn... you-know-where have around the same form of power," asked the feline.

"Could be," Loki answered quietly as she cotiuned to browse through the papers, only to quickly see another short snippet catching her eye.

A2: Poké Ball of Death.

A8: Poké Ball of Pestilence

B2: Poké Ball of War

B5: Poké Ball of Famine

Any and all of the following should be reported to the main office, as all have incredible dark powers, and should be approached with caution.

Lucied started to bark and whine as the wolf saw the articale too. Apparently the Mightyena seemed to know something about it. Javas quickly translated the hound's words. "Lucied says that those Pokeballs are very powerful. If we had two of them, you-know-what would have more than enough power to take control of the whole town, provided that other teams don't have any other of those Pokeballs, of course."

"Not to mention that one of em' of pretty nearby. Area A-Eight," added the Loki, her brain now shifting what was usually dubbed as her real gears in action. "We might have to skip dinner, guys. Now we have a spiffy lil' Pokeball to claim."

"You couldn't have said anything better, Madame," Javas commented with his trademark smirk.

Knightblazer - Graphic Arts Judge for PE2K WAR VI, 2007

[skiboydoggy]

Walking Around [B2]
Silver Etherlight | Elemental Resistance | Team Rocket

Chewing on some kind of exotic deep fried banana as he walked down the streets leading away from his home towards destiny, (or rather, less boredom, and more suspicious businesses liable to do flips when they found out his name,) Silver Etherlight threw a glance at the various houses, plenty cosy in their own way, but they were really a little small. And dirty. Not everyone was stupidly rich, that much he could accept, but people really needed to learn to clean up better. And accept all major credit cards, but then again, not all of them kept bank accounts for their companies.

Waving his hand at Seele, who happened to be reading the newspapers at the moment, the teenager wordlessly asked if there was anything interesting today, since he was not exactly one to read through entire papers to find one or two snippets of information. Alakazam apparently were though, and one or two picked up languages really fast, like his own here. And apparently there was, a very interesting article in the Articuno Times. Not even a proper article really, just some snippet.

"B2, War. Perfect."

Flipping open his work phone as his eyes practically burned with anticipation, Silver did a brief search for messages, spotting the one affirmative message from a certain Reeah Kurokawa. Good enough, she was a skilled operative from what he knew, if a little rash, and her power was a little bit useless in combat, since her other personality was totally unwilling to fight. Skill was skill though, and it was not as if she thought much of his own power as well, if she even knew he possessed one.

Pressing the dial button as he read her message, Silver Etherlight put the phone up to his ear, waiting for her to pick up as he dumped the Articuno Times and went on to get another paper for Seele to read, as Hagane and Hephaestus followed behind him. Horus was a little too large to have floating down the street in that weird way Gyrados did, but it was the price to pay for being so unwilling to actually just move about peaceably without snapping at any other Pokemon in the vicinity.

And swallowing the last of his food as he finally keyed in his passwords that allowed him to call the other Rockets, Silver pressed the phone to his ear and waited for the familiar ring to start, heart racing in anticipation. The Sesame Street Gang was tonight, this Pokeball of War was now.

[Charizard Michelle]

Marc University- Pokemon Gyms
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

The battle countinued on between the redhead Professor Taylor and the short black haired Michelle. Rain countinued to come down hard and Michelle kept on telling her Gryrados to use Ice Fang. It seems as if Professor Taylor was more skilled then MIchelle had thought. During one of the rounds after Michelle decided to tell her Gryrados to use Thunder again but Professor Taylor just told her Milotic to use Mirror Coat to shot the attack back at MIchelle's water dragon-looking pokemon.

Michelle recapped the memory in her mind as she saw her Gryrados charged up and shot the eletricalbolt into the rain clouds and watched as the yellow lighthning bolt rained to the sky and hit the Milotic. The peach color water snake took the damage but it then glowed with a red outline to use Mirror Coat to redirect the attack back at Gryrados. Michelle's pokemon took a lot of damage and was able to keep on battling but with little Hit Points left.

Gryrados then began to do a swim like motion on the wet battle field as it dove it's large mouth that had many ice covered fangs in it and took a bite into Taylor's milotic. The pokemon let out a yell of pain. Gyarados then pulled his month out and began to place some distance between him and the milotic. There was a frostly residue from where Gyarados had bitten milotic.

Professor Taylor looked at Michelle and then at her pokemon. She then yelled out, "Use Aqua Tail Aiskarlia!"

The end of the milotic's tail began to glow blue and was covered in water. It was raising it up high to attack. Michelle knew that this was going have to be it. SHe looked at her pokemon and said, "Use Aqua Tail too!"

Gyarados's tail too glowed blue and was surronded in water as it raised it tail and at the same time the two Aqua Tail attack impacted to make water fly everywhere and pushed the two pokemon back.

Both pokemon were looking tired and Michelle knew that she had to finish this soon. She needed to use one more powerful attack to end the battle. Her idea was risky but if it worked then she would win the battle. The rain clouds from Rain Dance were still under the ceiling of the battle room so she still had time. MIchelle opened her mouth to say her last command, "Thun-"

Then a a loud buzz was heard which stopped Michelle from saying the attack. She knew what that meant. The battle was over and their class period was coming close to an end.

Professor Taylor smiled and said with wet hair, "Now that was an excellent battle Michelle. Appual her everybody."

There was a short appeals from her fellow classmates and Professor Taylor nodded and said, "Ok. I want your notes on today's battle by next class period." The class began to leave and Michelle was trying to dry herself off. She had returned her gyarados to it's pokemon and was going to make her way out when she heard Professor Taylor's voice. "Watch yourself Michelle. There were serveral points during the battle where you could have lost. If you not careful you may lose more in the future."

Michelle smiled and said, "I remember that next time." She then began to walk out of the classroom with wet clothes. SHe couldn't help not to smile since she knew that the warning could be taken to heart to many things in MIchelle's life right now.

[The Crimson Rose]

OOC: I need to get some points! Stupid unidentified problems.

IC:

Thicket Area
Name: Cress Albane
Team Swarm

The thickets were dense and I was unable to see through their thorny mess. I looked around and saw that Scizor had disappeared. "Wait! Scizor should be able to cut through these things with his claws!". The idea came so sudden, that I realized that the thicket wasn't that tall at all. I stood up and discovered that the large field only reached my waist. "And why was I crawling again?" I asked myself as I struggled through the tangled field.

Once I cleared the field, I saw that Scizor was sitting on a stump. He looked like he had been waiting for me the whole time. "Sorry pal. I didn't realize that the thickets were that short. Did you find anything?"

He nodded and pointed one of his claws at a wide clearing. The sun blinded my view, so I went closer and saw that there was a city. It wasn't large, but it seemed to be crawling with people.

"Must be a marketing city," I started as I could slightly make out some vendors and carpets and then I continued, "It is fortunate that we came to this place. Maybe they have an idea on how to get where we are going. This map is usless." I took the map and threw it into the thickets that had trapped me just minutes before.

Scizor just looked at me and started walking towards the city. I watched him walk about 10 yards, when it turned around and motioned for me to follow him with with his claw.

I nodded and we walked into the city.

Small City/Town

When we reached the front gates, we noticed instantly that the town was more that we had seen from the hill. These people actually had technology at their disposal. I saw small robotic toys circling around in the streets. The boys who were playing with them were fairly young. The girls were playing with jump ropes and little simulators that I saw could duplicate famous plays and musicals.

I turned my gaze to Scizor and said, "This town is much more than I realized it would be. Do you think we are safe here?"

All he did was give a swift nod as if he was saying yes and we walked into the town.

We only got five steps into the town, when the townspeople looked at us and ran in terror. In a matter of moments, all the doors were locked up tight and windows were barred. I got a nervous chill in my spine as the quietness finally set in. "Why did they run? We did nothing I don't think." I thought as I kept looking around.

I glanced down at my uniform and then figured it out. "Scizor. This is one of the towns where gang wars happen often. In gang wars, they were uniforms much like ours and they are often bloody. They must think we are part of a gang."

Scizor dipped his head in agreement and went walking ahead. It sat down on a bench and didn't move.


"This town is in trouble and I guess we are going to have to help," I finally decided and I began to search for the inn.

[EonMythos]

Wandering the Streets
Anita Yvette Lyn Hales
Team Rocket-Blood Lust


It was a rather boring afternoon, when I finally got out of the three classes I took. Genetics had been a real pain, and I barely stayed awake during the droning lecture, but now that it was over I was more than ready to blow some steam. Aiko, too, was ready for a hunt, which she took part in every night with a small band of wild dogs just outside the town. She was pretty much revered with the mutts, like a goddess or empress. It was quite comedic, considering her personality. Anything she truly ruled over would most likely fall to ruin.

“Hey, Aiko, wanna go see whose prowling about tonight?” I asked, looking down as she practically pranced beside me.

‘Eh, not really, I’ve got something planned for the group tonight.’

“Aww, but it’s no fun without your witty insight!” I whined, probably getting more than one odd look from people passing by. Before she could answer though, my cell phone rung, playing the cheerful opening of ‘Lucky Star’ rather loudly. I blinked, wondering who, of the few people that knew my number, could be calling me as I dug it out of my back pocket. Flipping open the sleek silver lid, I paused at the name.

Silver Etherlight. Ah, so there was something going on with the team, ne? Pressing a few buttons, I read through the message, grinning almost sadistically as I did so. Even Aiko shuffled nervously beside me.

“Hey Aiko, I’d call off any of your plans for tonight. We’ve got something going down with the team.” Aiko looked up curiously, her eyes gleaming at the prospect of beating up a few other people. She was a very violent, brash type of Pokemon, and enjoyed getting into mischief more than anything else. She could never pass up a chance to beat someone senseless.

‘And what would this be?’ she questioned, flicking her tail slightly. I zipped my fingers across my mouth, eyeing the surroundings cautiously. I always did that when we were in possible enemy territory, to make sure no one over heard us talking. Er…me talking. I quickly typed up a text response, sending it pronto to Silver to tell him my compliance.

Oh yeah, you can count me in. I’ve got some unfinished business with them anyway.

With that I sent the message and closed the phone, putting it back in my pocket. I figured he’d called a bit later to confirm the plans or something; it was just a matter of time. Turning to Aiko, I held my hands out, allowing her to jump into my arms so I could whisper into her ear.

“We’re gonna go take out the Sesame Street Gang tonight,” I muttered lowly, appearing to be petting her from an outsider’s point of view. I could already feel her muscles go a bit tense, and her heartbeat speed up in anticipation.

‘Oh yeah, ‘bout time we got to go take out the annoyances. Are you going to bring Riori?’

“I’ll see. It will do her good to get accustomed to people.”

‘Good, she could use more than a day out of that Pokeball thing. She gets so nervous when kept in there for long.’

“I know,” I murmured, sighing slightly and turning into a smaller alleyway and letting her back down. I turned to the side of the building, reaching up carefully with my left hand to hoist myself up onto the safety ladder and climb up to the top. Aiko, using her strength to her advantage, leapt her way up from the boxes stacked around the bar, balancing on the edge of the roof easily as I pulled myself up the last bit. It was still hard for me to do, with my right arm being nowhere near as strong as my left anymore. There were still many things I had to work out with it in order to restore some of its former strength, so for now it was almost completely useless in anything other than a normal situation.

‘Hey, Ani,’ Aiko called, looking over to where the harbor could just be seen through larger buildings,’ You shouldn’t put too much strain on that arm. You want it to heal correctly, and for the muscle to reform the way it should. Messing around with it too much will most likely prove harmful in the end.’

“I know,” I muttered nonchalantly, gently pushing a strand of hair from my face as the wind blew by. My eyes were fixated on nothing in particular, just sort of drifting into a semi-conscious state. It was similar to meditation, and helped to clear my head before we went to raid something. It helped me from being distracted during a dangerous time, and proved to save my life more than once. By concentrating on my focus, I could better access and control my power, giving me an edge of a startled opponent.

Slowly, my eyes drifted shut, my hands hanging limply beside my relaxed body and shoulders slack. Aiko curled up near my feet, resting her warm head on my boots and closing her own eyes. Within seconds time disappeared, as I slipped completely into a trance state, the world around me melting into a black oblivion where naught could reach me.

[The Crimson Rose]

Traversien Town
Name: Cress Albane
Violent Path
Team Swarm

Scizor and I sat on the bench and waited for hopefully somebody to come out and see what was going on. I could feel eyes watching me as we sat on the bench, doing nothing. "I know these guys are scared, but they need to learn how to trust people in uniforms," I sighed and I stood up and looked around.

It had been about two hours since we had arrived at Traversien Town and we still had no idea what we were going to do. Obviously, there was a gang in hiding somewhere around here and they were also waiting to see if anyone else would show up.

I turned to Scizor and asked him, "You think we should investigate the town, or should we stay here? Either way, we won't know what will happen until it does happen."

Scizor eyeballed me for a moment and then closed his eyes. It was only a few moments, but they felt like some of the longest I had ever felt. He finally opened his eyes and pointed at the bench. "Scizor, Scizor, Scizor" he said in a low grumbling sound.

I frowned and nodded. "I guess we stay here. But what if nothing happens in the next couple of hours?"

Scizor just shrugged and closed his eyes again.

I plopped onto the bench and closed my eyes as well. It was the biggest mistake of my life. As soon as I closed my eyes, I felt myself being pushed into a sack and I was in total darkness. "Dammit! You close your eyes for literally one second, and this happens?" I asked silently as I felt myself and most likely Scizor too being dragged towards an unknown destination.

OOC: Sorry if this is too short. If I have to, I'll edit it farther.

[Charizard Michelle]

Marc University- En Route to University Center
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Michelle was walking the warm sunlight on the white cement of the sidewalk. She had just left her dorm room to change into dry, warm and confortable clothing. There was no way Michelle was going striaght to the University Center after getting wet in that battle. She was almost wearing the same clothing but Michelle decided to wear a button up blouse over shirt. The blouse was buttom except for the few top buttons. Also Michelle had to pick up her disguise that she wore as Mikey.

Michelle began to think about what could be waiting for her at the University Center. It could be just a hoax but that would be pointless since what was there to joke about. Michelle wasn't exactully the most popular person on campus or the type of girl who would make enemies as she is right now on campus. Michelle doesn't really talk to many people on campus since she is always studying or exercising whenever she was on campus. Still the letter came in the same font and letterhead as the same letter that Mr. Thread gave them back when they were accpeted into the university and were allow to room in the Jirachi Dorms.

If it was from Mr. Thread then it must have something to do with the so call rift in one of the rooms where there has been little research about it. There was a class who was working on it but as far as Michelle knew there has been no major discoveries. Also this could be about the so call conspiericy among some of the other professors that Mr. Thread suspects maybe behind the killing of his friend. Michelle guess she could help with that since she already suspects Professor Taylor of strange things. Like items moving without anybody helping or pushing them. She not sure who was doing it but was thinking it was some how Professor's Taylor's doing. SHe just needed comfirmation. Also maybe this has something to do with the so call Hydro Killer. This was a university so that meant that it was easy for almost anybody to sneak on to the campus and just go on a killing speare. Myabe who ever was the one who sent the letter wanted to see if there was any way to create a defense against the Hydro Killer incase he does attack the university. Still Michelle had no idea what anybody could think she could do since she has shown no signs of her phasing ablity in the open community of the university. She always used her powers at night when people are sleeping.

Michelle was now in front of the fat square building of the UNiversity Center. There were so many things inside the building. It had many shops including a bookstore, a small clothing and even a store. There was also coffee shops like the famous Buckstars coffee shop. There were resturants and just so many places to eat inside the building. Michelle walked up the steps that were leading to the University Center.

[skiboydoggy]

Somewhere. [B2]
Silver Etherlight | Elemental Resistance | Team Rocket

"Tch, I hate it when that happens."

Receiving a message halfway when he was trying to make a call was incredibly irritating as far as Silver was concerned, but it was really no matter. He had set his phone not to beep whenever he pressed any buttons, so setting it on speaker mode while he replied to the message was no real problem. No problem, but it was still rather irritating, but compared to not reading the message, the rewards were worth it. Anita Yvette Lyn Hales, one of the Rocketeers that he knew about properly. Her power was interesting, especially compared to her own appearance. A little loud though, but it was not as if he intended for the mission to be particularly stealthy. Once he got rid of the firearms, it would be more than easy, in between their powers and Pokemon, there was no way the suited fanclub was even going to be a match for them.

And getting rid of guns was almost as natural as breathing for Silver Etherlight, be they pistols, uzis, or rocket launchers, none of them were quite a match for his Pokemon and his skill. After all, Magnezone were capable of adjusting themselves to most magnetic fields, and manipulating it. A simple Magnet Bomb was going to be able to screw them up perfectly, perfectly indeed. From there it was a simple matter to rapidly take out any and all threats, and indeed, shatter the gang in a matter of minutes, assuming their leader was hanging around.

For now though, he replied with the meeting time and place.

Alright, thanks. Meet at the bank this evening. I'll call you again.

Placing the phone back on his ear, apparently having keyed a lot faster than usual, Silver waited for the person on the other end of the line to pick up. Reeah, he had a feeling she was nearby too, and she, was actually somewhat useful in not screaming out what they had in mind to the entire town. The Pokeball of War. He had no idea what it looked like, but he felt as though he would know it the moment he saw it, because from the current info, they were anything but normal looking Pokeballs. In fact, if not for the names, apparently they would only be just balls with decorations and a deadly power. Pokemon related or not.

War, huh? One quarter of the apocalypse was surely better than nothing.

[Charizard Michelle]

Marc University- University Center
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)


Michelle entered the large University Center. It was like a mini mall except it had many offices on the top floor and a few meeting rooms including a large audioterium. The University Center was only four floors tall but it covered a lot of space. Michelle walked into the main entrance room which was just a small sitting room where many of the students and professors would just talk and discuss their classes. Still the common room that she was told to meet the person was in the back towards the end of the entrance room. Michelle looked up and saw that the entrance room was open ceiling and she could see the other floors of the building. In each corner of the room was either a elevator or stairs that would lead to another floor in the building. Michelle made her way towards the back of the room. There was a hall at lead to the other places on the first floor which was either the famed bookstore or a pathway that lead to the underground section of the University Center. Mi chelle went towards the right which was the only place inthe entrance room that had ceiling. This section was the dubbed the common room which had a few small tables and chairs. Some of the chairs were confortable while others were hard with a few sofas. The people here were either studying, sleeping, eating, or just discussing many topics.

Michelle looked around and then notice a small table in the corner of the room with a few people gather around it. There was a man with blonde hair there playing with piece of paper. Along with the man was a girl with red hair who had her hair in pigtails and a shy face. The other person was a muscular man who shirt was tight and looked as if he just got done working out. Michelle reconize the letter in the blond person's hand as the same one she recieved. She walked over to the table and looked at each of the person's there. The only one she reconize was the red headed girl because, as Mikey, the girl was from Team Trainer but there was something different about her. It was the girl's face. It was shy looking as if she was afraid that somebody would talk to her. The only thing Michelle had in common with any of these people was that they all lived in the Jirachi Dorm with Michelle.

Michelle looked at the blonde and said, "Are you the one who summoned us here?"

"Are you Michelle?" asked the blonde.

"Answer my question first." Michelle said it in an tone of voice that was demanding something.

The blonde nodded and said, "Umm...yeah. I did. I asked Mr. Thread if it was possible to get a small group together to help with something." He looked at Michelle and asked, "You are Michelle right?"

Michelle nodded and looked around the table again. She then wonder if these people had ablities. Still that thought was going have to be pushed back till later. The blonde interrupted her thoughts and said, "Take a seat. We are waiting for one more person i am sure will come. Harriet told me that her sister was going to come."

The girl with the red hair, Lee blushed a little and then turned away.

Lee repeated Michelle in her mind. She then looked at the girl as she took the aviable seat next to the blonde. She then nodded and knew that this girl must be related to the red hair she knew from Team Trainer. Twins thought Michelle. She never knew the red hair she knew, Jee, had a sister much less a twin.

Soon a laugh was heard as another person joined their group. This person also had red hair like Lee but it was a bit messy and just like hair hair so was her clothing. She shove herself next her twin Lee and Michelle was able to identiy this girl as the one she knew from Trainer. Michelle took a look at both girls and compared them. One was nice and clean looking one while the other was a bit messy and untidy. Jee glanced at everybody and said, "So what are we meeting for?"

The blonde looked at Jee and said, "Well I want to get to know you all before I start to discuss why I called you all here. I am not sure if you guys know but we all live in the same dorm room and I guess we all have something that makes us different. Michelle then notice that he had a hot coffee cup. The blonde place his hand on the cup and soon the cup had a frosty rim. "My name is John and I can well make ice."

The others looked around and soon they all intruduce themselves. The muscle builder nodded and said, "Well I guess I can trust you all here. Well my name is Greg and I can have well super senses you can say."

Jee looked softly and just said a few words that nobody except Greg could hear. Michelle was unable to catch the words but guess she intruduce herself to be Jee. Her sister Lee nodded and said, "This is my twin Lee. She perfers to keep her ability hush up. Still don't get her upset. That activate her powers."

Michelle guess that Jee's powers was connected to her feelings. That could be a problem since she had heard that some people had powers that made them incrdiblity strong once angered.

Lee then smiled and said, "As of me, my name is Lee and I can stretch." She then pulled her finger like it was a rubber band."

Everybody was now looking at Michelle expecting her to talk. She then sighed and said, "My name is Michelle and I have no powers."

[sonickid01]

Character: Sonic
Team: Trainer
Power: Animation

Myths of Legendaries class, Marc University

Sonic stared up at the chalkboard, waiting for the class to start. Students were trickling through the doorway, taking seats around him as they too waited for the teacher to come in. The whole room was abuzz with the action of the students, chattering among one another anxiously as they waited for the class to begin. A Togetic was sitting on the desk in front, preening its wings lackadaisically, ready for some action as well. Sonic could tell that these kids were interested in the Myths of Legendaries, or at least, more than some of the other classes. Good. At least they show some respect towards Legendary Pokemon.

A young woman walked through the door briskly and waved to the class. The room quieted as she sat at her large desk and patted the white Pokemon on the head. Some of the boys blinked and stared for a moment at the shorts and T-shirt she was wearing. Sonic only pulled out his pencil and notebook from the backpack beside him and gripped them. He placed them down on the desk and waited. The pencil stood up and looked ready to take notes.

"Good morning," Professor Vazero greeted, only to be returned by a monotonous reply, with a few hints of enthusiasm from some of the male voices. She smiled and continued. "Today we'll learn about Articuno, the legendary bird Pokemon of ice. It was first spotted when people tried to surf by the islands east of Cinnabar. There..."

Sonic leaned back and listened to the speech. Wait, he didn't have to. The pencil was doing the work for him. Animation was a good power. His eyes began to droop slowly, and a blackness closed around his eyes.

"You there."

His eyes fluttered open, and a single snicker erupted beside him. Professor Vazeo was pointing to him with slight distaste.

"Where is Moltres' resting spot?"

Sonic sighed and rubbed his face quickly, taking in what had happened. He fell asleep? Sonic searched his brain and finally managed to stutter out, "in th-the Sevii islands?"

"Mmhmm," Vazero mumbled. "And where in the Sevii islands?"

Sonic opened his mouth quickly, but Vazero stopped him before he could say anything. "You dozed off in my class. Aren't you taking my notes?"

He pointed to the pencil standing upright that was scribbling over his notebook, followed by a small laughter in the students.

"Very well." Vazero said. "I'll let you off this time, but do NOT ever slack in my class again."

Sonic nodded and rubbed his eyes.

[Charizard Michelle]

Marc University- University Center
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

"What you mean you have no powers?" asked John surprising. He couldn't believe what Michelle had said.

Greg looked at Michelle and said, "Well I thought that you are all from the Jirachi Dorm and if you all have powers then does that means everybody in the dorm has powers?"

Lee then said in a hush voice, "Well that what I thought so too. I mean it sure looks that way." She was looking at the table trying not to make eye contact with anybody.

"That is is strange." said Jee. She then began to pull on her finger again. Michelle was use to watching Jee doing this since as Mikey she has seen Jee in the Trainer room in the base meant of St. Diesel Church. Still Jee had no idea who MIchelle was since Michelle took a different apperence as MIkey.

"Believe it." said MIchelle. She then came up with something, "I could be some of the few who have no powers in the Jirachi Hall. I have heard that some people in the hall have no powers. I haven't spoken to them but I am sure there are some more like me."

Greg nodded and said, "I heard this too. There is this gal across from in in the dorm that has no powes was so ever. She just in her room. THe only thing that sounds strange is when she talks to herself. I guess she is just crazy with stress."

"Yeah. There are some stress out peoples here." said Jee.

JOhn sighed and said, "I thought I told Mr Thread to give me a list of the people in the Jirachi thread. I just hoped that he would give me a list with people with abilities."

"You sure you have no abilities." asked Lee in a shy voice.

Michelle nodded and said, "I am sure. Nothing. Not even a sign."

John nodded and said "Mr Thread must have choose you because you may have some sort of hidden not so active power. LIke super brains or something."

Michelle sighed and said, "Maybe. Still as well as I know. I have no powers." She then looked at John and said, "So why did you called for us? YOu said that you asked Mr. Thread for a list of people who live in the Jirachi dorm."

John looked at Michelle and said, "Aren't you a bossy one." He then sighed and said, "Well I we just reading Mr. Thread's letter he gave us with the scholarship and just wonder if there was a way to help him. Appartently he picked us all to for the scholarship for a reason and knows something about us. He mention a few things that needed to be taken care of and I was just wondering if we can just help him out."

"What you mean help him out?" asked Michelle quickly.

Jee looked at John and said, "How can we help the old man out? I mean we are college students and we are busy and just don't really have the time to do some big project."

Michelle knew what Jee mean since she was also part of Team Trainer like she was. Still John nodded and said, "That why I don't think we should work on the project of that room. I think we need to help Mr. Thread on finding out who was behind the disappearence of his friend. It shouldn't be hard though."

"You want us to spy on the teachers?" asked Lee who was still avoiding eye contact.

John nodded and said, "Something like that. I mean that is the best we can do right? We are in class already with them and they must be talking about something. It should be easy to just notice a few things about them that sound strange and just report it to Mr. Thread. I asked him about it and he said it sounds like a good idea. Still I can't do it alone and I thought I ask the others in the Jirachi Dorm to help. It seems like you guys are the only ones who decided to come." There was slience for a minute until he asked, "SO how about it? Willing to do it?"

Michelle thought about it for a little bit and just wonder. Maybe this was what she needed. For a long while she has always suspected Professor Taylor for being a bit strange. There was something about her that has always made Michelle feel like she is doing something. Chair's moving on their own. People tripping over books that weren't there. Maybe with these people she cand find out if there was really anything that Professor Taylor was hiding or planning. Still she knew she had to join this group to have access to this information.

Jee nodded and said, "I think I can fit some time into my schudule to help spy on the professors. That would be something to see if there was actually a murder here." She looked at her twin sister and saw that she was quiet. Jee the patted her sister on the back and said, "Also count Lee in this too! SHe has the time between reading her books to help out."

John nodded and waited for Greg and Michelle's response. Michelle looked up and said, "I guess I can do it. Maybe I can find time after and between classes to see what I can pick up. Still I am really busy so I am not sure what I can provide. May I first suggest that we investigate Professor Taylor?"

John nodded and said, "Well that does sound like a good idea to start off I guess."

Greg nodded and said, "Yeah. I think she weird too. I have her tomorrow."

Now it was Greg's turn to give a response. Michelle knew that his power would be useful to have since he could hear things that nobody else could and can even see though walls if Michelle knew what super sense were.

"I am not sure. What do I get from this?" asked Greg not liking the idea of being used.

John looked at Greg and said, "Well nothing really. I mean this is just a side thing really."

"So I get nothing?" asked Greg. "THen I guess I can't waste time that could be used to work out. I mean it takes long enough to get somebody to work out with me and spot me on weight lifting."

Working out? Weight lifting? Michelle thougth that those were some strange things to think about. Still they needed Greg to have a high chance to learn anything new. MIchelle then said, "How about I help you work out? You said you need a spotter right? Well if you agree to this then I promise to be there every time around noon for at least an hour on Sundays. I am not much of a weight lifter but all you need is just somebody to hold the bar a little and push it off your chest so it doesn't knock you out right?"

"Umm..." said Greg kind of confuse. "Yeah. That is right?"

Michelle nodded and said, "Then you join?"

Greg thought about it and said, "Noon? Yeah. That sounds right. I guess I join then. Sounds good."

John nodded and said, "Then I am glad to say we have a group to help solve the mystery that Mr Thread handed us. We will be Thread's Ears. Just keeping an ear out for information. I guess that is all. We can all meet here next week and just talk about what we learn?"

The others nodded and began to leave. Jee dragged her twin away talking something about going to the game room on the floor below to play air hockey while Greg said he was going to jog around the campus.

Michelle was about to leave to do some work for Trainer. SHe had to hurry along to see what was it that Mrs Former wanted with Team Trainer. Still a voice stopped her. It was John's. He said to MIchelle, "Thanks for doing that. I was kind of afraid that we would use somebody useful. I swear maybe Greg's power would be nice to have."

MIchelle looked back and said, "Well it was nothing really. Just that you needed to know what he wanted. HE even said it in his voice."

John nodded and said "Yeah. Still are you sure you don't have a power? Super smarts? Light mind reading? It seems like you have some sort of growing power or something because well you were just awesome."

MIchelle shurgged and said, "Well no from what I know." She then turned around and said, "Well I need to leave. I have to get some work done before I go to sleep tonight." She waved at John and began to make her way out of the University Center.

[Knightblazer]

Loki 'Draconifer' Galeon [Syndicate/Pokemon Mimicry]
Area A8 [Vittoria Neighbourhood]

Loki had quickly reached her destination, brushing by Syndicate territory while she was at it. The girl was forced to take another more deserted route in order not to be caught by the agents as she slipped into the next area, A8 - the place where the rumoured Pokeball of Pestlience... or however the teenager could recall saying it as. Odd name for a Pokeball too, Loki mused sliently to herself as she entered area A8 grounds.

A8 wasn't anything flashy or extra-ordinary, just a small neighbourhood where a Pokemon Center was built there, the place overlooked by Nurse Joy and her two cousins... whatever their names were again. The security was hardly a challenge for the teenager at all, living off her days theiving for a while before being sent to the Lavander Orphange so long ago. And even when she was within the walls of the place, Loki had learned the several ins-and-outs of stealing and other random pish-posh. Sure, her skills had dulled a litte ever since Reven adopted her... but she made it a point to consintently polish her skills - and it had paid off in spades.

The emerald-haired and eyed teenager agent smirked to herself as she swiftly ducked down to evade a flashlight and grabbed a random pebble upon the loose gravel pavement and with a swift throw, knocked the nearest guard out of comission. The trainer and her three companions quickly darted into a nearby bush as the now unconicious patrol fell upon the earth. The guard's parthner quickly heard the noise and hurried to his cotamose colleague, but a swift strike from Javas's other arm to the human's cranium made a quick work of things.

"Alright, now that we're in the zone..." started the now quick-witted Loki as she gave a quick scan of the entrance to the main neighbourhood to make sure no other patrol guards were around before snapping her head back to contiune. "I want the four of us to split up and search for the dang ball. I'm sure it'll look mighty different from any ordinary, but just grab what you think could be it and we'll meet back at Syndicate territory. Understand, guys?"

Lucied and Ifrit barked out their acknowledgement while Javas nodded before the foursome spread out in the four compass directions and thus begun their search. However, they did not notice a dark shadow that had seemingly observed the whole scene. Dull garnet eyes flashed errily once before the mysterious figure vanished with the quiet whistling of the wind.

Knightblazer - Graphic Arts Judge for PE2K WAR VI, 2007

[Charizard Michelle]

Marc University- En Route to Mrs. Former's House
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)


Michelle was on the outskits of the university. It was getting dark in the late afternoon as the sun began to set. She was on the northwest side of the campus where there were some houses and tall buildings. There wasn't a soul in sigth as Michelle walked off campus and hid behind a house that had lots of tress in the back long and the face of the house was facing the street that sepreated it from the university. Nobody was inside the house and the shade from the tall tress gave Michelle the darkness she needed. Michelle knew that the house was own by a couple who go to Marc University and work night shifts while the other work a day shift to share rent on the house. Once in the backyard of the house. If anybody would have seen her then they would think she was an off campus student who was rooming with the person in the house that she was now in the backyard off. It wasn't too uncommon to enter a house from the backyard since most people some times have an extra key under the door mat of the backdoor. Michelle would look like she was a forgetful college student who forgot where she misplace her key.

Michelle was in the backyard of the pale blue painted house. The windows were dark and there was no signs of life inside the house except for some goldfish in a large tank. Micelle took a pokeball out from her bag and release Brons. The little bronzor smiled and floated around Michelle. She gave the pokemon a smile back and said, "Ok. Keep watch ok while I change?"

The bronze plate pokemon smiled and began to spin around slowly to sense the minds of anybody who would come near the house. This was something common that both Michelle and Brons would do. As Michelle changed from her school clothes to her Mikey of Team Trainer clothes in the darkness of a backyard. Brons would be doing some sort of mind scan to see if anybody in the radis of his scan by using Extrasensory. If he sense anybody then Brons would float to them and use Faint Attack to scare them and then follow up with a Hyponize attack to make them fall asleep or just make them think they were doing something else like bird watching. ANything to keep them away from Michelle as she was changing clothes and provide her privicy so she doesn't gave anybody a free show of her body.

As Michelle zip up her black top to her jumpsuit she saw that Brons was still spinning slowly. The little metal pokemon then gave her another smile as his face faced hers. Michelle smiled back and place the black sunglass on her eyes and the bandana around her face. She was now all ready to see Mrs. Former as Mikey of Team Trainer.

Michelle looked at Brons and said, "Lets go."

The little bronzor nodded and tipped itself over so that his face would be facing the ground. Michelle then jumped on top of his back side that had a small tree etched on it and then the two went into the sky and over the trees. They were now floating over and between buildings heading towards Mrs. Former house which reside in the same rich area of Ms. Dell's. Surfing in the skies in the setting sun as a UFO glider.

[FireflyK]

FireflyK
Syndicate
Hotaru
Transformation
Marc Uni campus
Talking/discussion/whatever post.


Though she had been speaking to the boy, Hotaru looked up as Annabelle approached, quickly recognizing the girl. In the mood she was in, the only sign of this she gave was partially closing her eyes, looking at her friend through the slits that remained. Otherwise, however, her smile remained plastered to her face, even though she obviously felt a bit strained at the moment. Then again, the long night, the recent week, and even more recent events, did have her a little stressed. For that matter, not even knowing where Bayleef was was somewhat stressful, too. Who knew what trouble the Pokemon was getting into?

"Hey, Anna," Hotaru said back, though she was a bit more subdued than her friend. Tired, even. "I don't think I have any left today- I missed them already."

Catching the request- though belatedly- she nodded, then glanced back at the boy, realizing he was likely still waiting for an answer from her, too.

“Do you mind?” She asked the boy, feeling like a jerk, but at the moment, a little too weary to care. She missed Anna, and didn’t have the patience to deal with… Well… very many people at the moment, anyway.

Though it seemed trite to just leave him, she wished, for a moment, that both would go away. Getting up early had seemed to smart before… Well, it did not anymore, that was for sure.

Stepping into her room, she left both outside the door, though she didn’t close it. Instead, she simply dug for fresh clothes, then stepped into the bathroom, changing into them. Sweeping her hair up in a ponytail- aside from the little strand of hair that fell free, as always, dangling beside her face- she splashed water against her face. The cold wasn’t refreshing, but she hoped it would keep her awake until she could get some caffeine.

Unlocking the bathroom door, and heading back into her room, she recalled her three Pokemon wordlessly. Bayleef was still gone, but that, she realized, could not be helped. Hopefully, the Pokemon was okay; if she was in trouble, it would have to wait.

Leaving the room as well, Hotaru was glad to see Anna was still there. She wasn’t focusing well, and she’d almost feared that her friend would be impatient, and leave before she got back. “Food. Right,” she reminded herself, muttering beneath her breath.

“I need to find Bayleef later,” she said a bit more loudly, not just for her own sake this time. “I haven’t seen her since late last night.”

[Finch]

Dormitory, Marc University Campus

Kai continued to drool gormlessly as he tried to comprehend the scene. The entire room appeared to have been flipped upside-down, shaken up and slammed back in place. It was like some giant snow-globe for some hyperactive, thirty-foot-tall kid. He managed to bring his jaws together for a moment to gulp uncomfortably, reluctant to swallow the fact that his only companion had flown the coop and was nowhere to be seen. Immediately he lunged to the window and peered all around at the trees, sky, and well... everywhere. Nothing.

"Staraptor!" he called, his weak voice suddenly more audible than it had ever been as it carried on the wind. "Staraptor!"

"What's the matter?"

Noticing his door was wide open and that there was another student standing around outside, bewildered, Kai fell clumsily off the bed he'd been leaning on and slumped in a heap on the floor. He whimpered softly into his hands, fearing the embarrassment which would surely follow if he showed his crybaby face to the visitor. The heckling he was expecting never came, though.

"Really, what's wrong?" said the calming voice again.

He peered through his fingers, and as he did it was stunned. A beautiful young woman who must've been his age was clutching a thick hardback book tightly, entitled "The Myths of the Legendaries, Volume 1". She was alone, and she didn't seem to mean him any harm. The breeze bursting in through his window caught her flowing brown hair which she swept delicately with her free hand.

"Oh... Uh..." Kai stuttered. "I... My Staraptor..."

She gasped. "You've lost your Staraptor? No wonder you're so upset, you poor thing! You should see if Reg in the office knows where it is, he's always uncovering lost Pokemon."

As she finished, she smiled and hurried off before Kai could even mutter a "thank you". Double-checking to make sure he'd locked his door properly, the boy returned to Reg's office with the intention of finding his dear friend.

[Charizard Michelle]

Mrs. Former's House
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Michelle was floating above the houses that made up the A2 territory. This was the same neighborhood where Ms. Dell lived in and it was quiet common to have other high class people to live here too. It seems as if the older a person get the more they want to live a life close to the greener part of the fresh crops that were near by. She looked around and if she could pull out her mini bronoculars then she could see miltanks in the distance. She looked down and could tell that her bronzor was happy to be back in some fresh smelling air.

Before they had enter the neighborhood Michelle had called Mrs. Former on her Team Trainer cell as Mikey to say she would be there in a few minutes. At this moment she was almost at the house. It wasn’t a big mansion like Ms. Dell but it was well designed and nicely built. Michelle knew that Mrs Former was just as rich as Ms. Dell but not quiet. She was one of the few old families that were well respected.

Michelle was now hovering next to the entrance of the house. There were two wide doors that had a large door knocker on it. She jumped off Brons back and looked at the door knocker. She looked up and noticed a small camera. She knocked on the door and there was a loud thud. The camera tilted towards her and then the door opened. There was a man there and asked her, “Mikey from Team Trainer?”

Michelle nodded and said, “That would be me. I was told that a Mrs Former wanted to speak to me?”

The man nodded and said, “Identification.”

Michelle then reached into her belt pocket and showed her a fancy looking card that had the Team Trainer. The man nodded and allowed Michelle to walk into the house. Michelle then place her id into the correct pocket with Brons following her.

Michelle was lead into a small kitchen where a tanned old lady was sitting on in a fancy chair. She patted the chair next to her and Michelle knew that she wanted her to seat there that was matching a nice table with a teapot and a pair of teacups. Michelle did as told and smiled at her, “So you are the young Mikey correct?”

Michelle nodded and said, “Yes. I would be her.”

“What beautiful long hair you have dear. I don’t understand why you would hide yourself behind such a harsh name.” said the tanned old Mrs. Former.

Michelle nodded and said, “It is just the name that I was given.”

Mrs. Former nodded and said, “I understand. Still I guess you are wondering why I called you right?”

Michelle nodded and said, “Yes mrs. I was told you wanted to speak to me right?”

“Yes.” Said Mrs Former. She then began to pour some tea into the two cups and said, “Recently I have been a little fearful. Things are not what they use to and even the dangers of the big city has reach the quiet place of here. Just the other day Mrs. Dell had a valuable of hers stolen which is the reason why I have called you today. I need you to stand guard tonight. It won’t be all night let me tell you that. Just at least till the early morning. I am sure you have other things to do right?”

Michelle nodded and said, “I understand and you are right. Still we work for you and that is why you called us. I believe you want us to provide extra security to your men correct?”

Mrs Former nodded and said, “Yes. I am not even asking you to say the whole night. Just as long as it takes for the protective truck to come. I have a few old family heirlooms that would break my heart if they were taken away from me. Some are from my passed away husband and I just want to make sure they are safe. I will have them taken to a safe in the big city where I believe they will be safer.”

Michelle nodded and said, “I will do it.”

Mrs FOmer nodded and smiled. She then said, “Thank you. Thank you so much. Just this afternoon I was telling my problem to Ms. Dell and she said that not consult Team Trainer about them saying she heard something from the Union about a violent person but I am glad that I consulted you though. Dell just wouldn’t keep quiet about how nice the Union man that visited her was and I do feel bad for deceiving her by saying I would speak to them but I just feel better talking to you.”

Michelle was listening to what Mrs Former was saying and if that was true then that means that Ms Dell was talking bad about Team Trainer and if so then that means it could be harder to get work here in this neighborhood. Still at least Mrs Former trusted her and Team Trainer.

Michelle just had to ask though, “Still why did you consult us and not the Union.”

For once in the conversation Mrs. Former voice when hushed and said, “I don’t trust them dear. They are giving me a vibe of a monopoly and it worries me that they are just taking up too many business to help them succeed. Still as they do that they are making others lose business and basically forcing the failing ones that they are forcing to lose business to join the Union. I just don’t like it.”

Michelle was able to follow along and understood. That did sounded bad.

Mrs Former then added, “I worry about my son. He has a business near by and I am fearful the Union is targeting him and the other businesses around here.”

Michelle then gave Mrs. Former a comforting hand.

[Larvinator]

Annabelle Smith | Syndicate | Poison Manipulation
Marc University Front Campus

"Hey, Anna," Hotaru replied, though Anna noticed she sounded a bit tired. "I don't think I have any left today- I missed them already."

Maybe she 'missed' hers just like you 'missed' yours, Annabelle!

Shut up, Katelyn. Just shut up. Anna did not want to deal with Katelyns taunts right now, especially since she was talking to someone; there was always the chance of Katelyn pushing her over the edge, meaning that she would sometimes accidentally yell at Katelyn out loud. Obviously, this never looked good to the person she happened to be talking to at that moment.

Well, you're the one who skipped-

"Do you mind?" Hotaru's words cut them both off, and the ironic timing of the situation made Anna illogically think that Hotaru had been talking to her and Katelyn. But Hotaru's eyes were instead fastened on the boy as she said those words. At that, she walked into her dorm room to get herself ready.

A few minutes more of waiting and she came back out, her face damp. Anna guessed she had splashed water on it.

"Alright," Anna began. "I've got some food at my dorm, actually. It's a nice day today aside from the wind. I thought we might be able to go down to the lake and have a picnic or something. Sound good to you?" Anna, though Hotaru's friend, had no idea of the girl's fear of water.

[FireflyK]

FireflyK Syndicate Hotaru Transformation Marc Uni

Feeling the cold start to seep into her system, Hotaru sighed softly. She needed to wake up- she had to find her Bayleef, and there were oh-so-many other things, too, that required attention.

'Wish I could transform,' she thought idly. Even though she knew it was a false effect, an illusion, she felt less tired after transforming back. Her body, physically, felt refreshed. Should she do anything strenous, the tiredness would come rushing back, worse than before... But the illusion worked just fine for getting her through class, or lunch with friends.

Something far colder, however, trailed up her spine as Anna spoke. At first, Hotaru put on a confident expression a lie about a problem at the lake forming easily on her lips. Anna, however, was her friend, and so with a bit of effort, she stifled the mistruth.

"I hate the lake," she said, unable to hide a shudder. "There's a picnic grove on the other side of campus, without the nasty rotting fish smell, or all the annoying trainers fishing for Pokemon, or... Ugh."

'Real eloquent,' she sneered at herself mentally. In her weary state, however, she didn't have the energy to even try to hide how she felt about the lake. Glancing around to make sure no one she disliked wasn't there, she added more quietly, "I don't know how to swim."

As was habit for her, at the mention of water, she reached for Bayleef's pokeball, wanting to hold it to assure herself that Bayleef was there. The grass type, however, was not, and she was left, hand halfway in her pocket, clutching an empty pokeball. None of her other Pokemon could help, either... Natu was too small, Persian too disdainful of water, and Arcanine unable to handle it, to save her should she end up in the lake. Only Bayleef was a strong swimmer- and patient enough to cater to her odd whims when she had to be around water, to try to minimize her fear.

[Draconic_Espeon]

Reeah Kurokawa
Rocket, Duplication
A2, The Beach

Reeah had received Silver's message- meet at the bank later that night. She wouldn't miss it, not with all those suited freaks out of weapons. Now, though, she was concentrating on the task at hand. The most likely place she thought the Pokeball might be would have to be the beach. Everywhere else in A2 was too populated. She figured it would be somewhere out of the way, where no one would think to look.

She'd only just arrived when she spotted the cliffs. The land sort of circled around off to one side, curving into B3 with the rocky peninsula coming back into B2. She couldn't specifically see any caves, but she was willing to bet one was there. How could she get to it, though? Daisuke couldn't swim. Takeru wasn't big enough for her to fly on. Tamaki's Flygon would have been the only answer, but the thing hated her guts, and plus, it was still back with her clone. Reeah glanced at the water disgustedly. Trash from the docks and boats floated around, and as a whole the water just looked gray and dirty. There wasn't any way she was going to swim in that nasty stuff. Glancing up and down the beach, she hoped for some kind of answer. A boat rental shop, anything. Though there was a shack where you could rent boats, it was closed, and there were no moored boats she could steal. However, a hulking blue figure caught her eye.

It was a Pokemon, large and round. It was partially sunken into the sand, and its dark blue skin was beginning to look rather dry. Its mouth was large, its beady black eyes glancing around in panic. Small flippers, to short for it to use to move, flapped feebly. It was splashed every so often by the tide, but not enough to help it much. The Wailmer was thuroughly beached. Reeah grimaced. Not the best to ride in, but it would have to do. Beat swimming.

With a flourish, Reeah tossed Daisuke's Pokeball into the air. The purple behemoth appeared in a flash of red light, and roared to intimidate his adversary. The Wailmer, realizing what was about to happen, shivered and began to rock slowly back and forth, attempting to loosen itself from the sand.

"Oh no you don't," Reeah said, scathingly. "Daisuke, hit it with Iron Tail!" The Nidoking ran forward, gathering momentum, before spinning. Its huge tail glittered like metal in the scant sunlight and came smashing down on the Wailmer, hard. The immobile creature called out in pain, unable to dodge at all. It still mustered the strength to use a decent Water Gun. Not expecting the retaliation, Daisuke was hit full force, noticably weakened, and hit the ground. Reeah gritted her teeth. She'd underestimated how much a type weakness could do.

"Double Kick!" Daisuke picked himself up quickly, running at the Wailmer again, and kicked it in the side. It was knocked from its hole of sand and kept rolling, like a huge soccer ball. Daisuke kept running after it, attempting to get the next kick in. The Wailmer didn't stop until it hit the rental shack, and even then, it put a large dent in the wall. Deciding the Nidoking had done enough damage, she quickly recalled him.

"Alright, Takeru, your turn." The black bird leapt from his perch on a street lamp near the docks, fluttering down to the sandy battleground. The Wailmer was about done in. One hit, even from the little bird, should do the trick.

"Wing Attack, Takeru," Reeah ordered. The Murkrow nodded and dove for the whale. However, it wasn't giving up without a fight. Its tan belly was exposed, but its head was facing in Takeru's direction. Loosing a well-aimed Water Gun, it knocked the bird off its target. Takeru hit the ground in an explosion of sand and feathers. Reeah groaned. Her Pokemon decided to day, of all days, to be idiots...

"Faint Attack, Takeru!" She snapped curtly. Shaking the sand from its feathers, Takeru looked fine, if a little disgruntled. With a squawk, he took to the air once more, and disappeared.

Confused, the Wailmer looked around as best it could, but was unable to spot the Murkrow until the last second, when the attack hit. Wing connected with the whale's head, and it was out.

Takeru flew back to his previous perch on the street light while Reeah took out a Pokeaball. She tossed the red sphere. It hit the Wailmer, bouncing off and sucking the Pokemon inside. It fell to the ground and and shook. Once, twice, three times. The Pokemon was hers. Reeah scooped up the ball, looking it over carefully, realizing that there was no way the Wailmer would have the strength to carry her across after that battle. She sighed. The Pokeball could wait until tomorrow.

"C'mon, Takeru, let's go back to the University," she called tiredly. The black crow followed as she left the beach.

(Scott said we could catch Pokemon, but if there's any problem with the capture, just tell me and I'll change my post.)

[Finch]

Admissions Office, Marc University Campus
Kai Storm - Team Swarm - Reality Warping

"Reg..." panted Kai breathlessly. "Reg... It's Kai... Help..."

Strangely enough, Reg (who'd just been on his way back to the office) was nowhere in sight. Kai paced forward and back, almost ploughing a trench into the solid flooring. He'd never been this worried in his entire life. Coming to the decision that he'd be better off continuing his search, the young man continued to zig-zag maniacally though a labyrinth of hallways, escaping finally into the grounds. To others it must have seemed serene, but the silence deafened Kai. He slouched all around, peering at treetops and on the tops of building to try and find his Pokemon.

"SQUAAAARRRK...."

What sounded like the distress call of a Staraptor penetrated Kai's ears, his eyes widening suddenly. That must have been him. Without another thought, he retraced his steps. If he was right, which he was sure he was, the cry must have come from a corridor on one of the upper levels. Sweat rolled precariously down his brow with every bound he took along the cascading staircase. He heard it again.

"SQUAARK!"

It was sharper this time, and more urgent. It was definitely Staraptor, though. He had to find him before it was too late. But then, what could he do? He didn't have any other Pokemon. He passed a row of lockers, realising by now that he'd missed Myths of the Legendaries, and fell to his knees in despair. He feared he'd never make it to his Pokemon. Just then, a wave of strange energy swept over his body from head to toe and he felt oddly weightless, like a feather. A locker popped open of its own accord with a startling clunk, and it was all he could do to haul himself over and peer inside. It was far different to what he'd expected.

Rather than the usual scattered array of textbooks, notes and stationery, Kai found that the locker contained a... a forest? How could that have been? It was just a locker, surely? Still, within it there were towering oaks, densely packed and casting a deathly shadow over a leafy and craggy floor. Within, he was certain he'd heard a faint flutter of wings. Without really knowing what he was doing, Kai plunged a single hand into the locker and immediately felt his whole body being dragged forwards.

[KOR]

Trainer
Michael
Hybrid(Charizard)
Michael’s Apartment


Michael woke up the next day. He rubbed his eyes to get all of the crust out from the edges. His hair was all messed up and all over the place. He got up out from his couch and walked over to the bathroom. He turned on the sink and splashed some water in his face. Then he went out of the bathroom and to a dresser against the wall. He pulled out a shirt, jeans, boxers, and a sweatshirt and took them to the bathroom. He set them next to the sink and took the clothes he had on then and threw them out of the bathroom. He was clearly built and strong. His pointy ears were barely covered by his brown hair. As he opened his mouth to yawn his mouth looked almost black from exhaling fire. His leather strap kept his skin like wings from stretching out. He left that on because his shower was too small for his wings to fit. He turned on that water and went in. The cold water made Michael shiver as it flowed down. It slowly got hotter and the steam surrounded Michael. Michael grabbed some shampoo and rubbed it in his hair. Then after a short period of time he washed it out letting the soapy liquid run out of his hair. Then he grabbed some cream and rubbed it over his body so his skin wouldn’t get all scaly like his Charizard’s skin.

Michael got out of the shower and dried himself off. He walked out the shower and dried himself off. Then he put on his normal attire of clothes: his sweatshirt, jeans, skateboard shoes and his cross necklace. Then he sat down on his couch and turned on the small television. As he flipped through the channels he grew more and more bored. He said,

“I’ve got to do something today.”

Michael paused for a moment and it hit him.

“I should check my messages. Maybe Trainer called.”

Michael walked over to his counter where his cell phone was. He picked it up and dialed his voice messages. There was one new message. It said,

“Michael go to Mrs. Formers house. It’s a job. Probably Guard Duty since that area has been robbed before. Ask for Mikey. Then just listen to what she or Mrs. Formers says.”

The message was over. Michael sighed and said,

“Geez I’ll never get a break. At least I had yesterday.”

Michael took his pokemon belt and said,

”I need to get there fast. I’ll take Charizard so I can finish this up quickly.”

Michael left the apartment building to head to the roof. He opened the Pokeball to and Charizard came out. Michael got on Charizard’s back and said,

“We’re going to the area with all the nice houses and stuff. Remember that?”

Charizard responded,

“Yeah. Why are we going anyways? Is it for Trainer?”

“Yeah it is. It might be an all nighter. So if I call you out in the morning don’t be complaining.”

“Do I ever?”

“Yes.”

The Charizard took off and as they headed into the nice area of the city. He said,

“This is a nice place. I can’t remember last time I was here.”

He saw the Miltank all over as well as


The two arrived at Mrs. Formers house shortly. Michael returned Charizard and knocked on the door and said,

“Hey Mikey, it’s Michael. I was told to come here.”

Michael didn’t know Mikey very well. Only a few other jobs that he did with her but he didn’t talk to her much.

[Charizard Michelle]

Mrs. Former's House
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Michelle listen to what Mrs. Former was talking about. The old lady lifted her blue teacup and began to drink from it. The old lday then began to talk, "I have a son who works a store. Well he now owns two stores since his father passed away a few years ago. As you can see we live close to the country part of the city near the farms. My husban's family made their money from selling their farm and then began to sell supplies to the farmers here so they could help them and gain a profit. Both his family and the farming families depended on each other."

Michelle nodded and listen to the story. She then took a drink from the blue teacup and countinue to listen to Mrs. Former.

The old lady then countinue with the story, "My son then grew up and took the little money he had to start up his own buisness and try to sell what the farmers were producing while trying to sell some of what he had made too. Still it is becoming hard when competition from the south is taking away all the buiness making it hard to keep the store that he inherited from his father. It is becoming too pricey to own both stores and I am afraid The Union will begin to move northward and could have one of my son's stores as a target. If so then they will try to run him out of buisness and force him to give over his buisness to them."

Michelle nodded and said, "It is ok. I am a supporter of independent buisness and I don't like the idea of forcing other to do what they don't truely want to do."

Ms. Former smiled and said, "You are such a kind person." She then patted Michelle's hand and said, "I guess I should let you go now." She then looked up and MIchelle looked behind her. She the door man waiting for them.

The door man looked at Michelle and said, "Mrs. Mikey. There is a young man at the door. He says that his name is Micheal."

Michelle nodded and said, "Thank you." She then looked at Mrs. Former and said, "I believe Team Trainer had decided to send over some help."

Mrs. Former nodded and said, "That is excellent. I am glad that Team Trainer has given me top prioity."

MIchelle nodded and said, "Please excuse me." She then got up and pushed the fancy looking seat into the matching table. She then walked down the hall behind the door man. Michelle remembered Micheal from other missions she had done for Team Trainer in the pass. Not much of them but still they were missions. This young man was a charizard hybrid and you could tell from the first look. She never really talked to him much during missions since MIchelle was trying to keep her distance from others since she does goes by the name MIkey while working. Still Michelle place her hand on her back to check that her bandanna was on tightly. It was as always and her black shades were still covering her eyes. She looked to her side and saw that Brons was floating along side her. She smiled at it and then MIchelle found herself at the door. The door opened and Michelle saw Michael at the door. She nodded to him out of respect and said, "GOod evening Michael. I believe Team Trainer has sent you to assist me on this mission. You remember me right?"

[KOR]

Mrs. Former’s House
Hybrid(Charizard)

Michael sighed and rolled his eyes.

“Why does she always act so professional and nice? It gets pretty annoying sometimes.”

Michael then snapped out of his thoughts and said,

“Oh yeah they did. Yeah I remember you. So what are we supposed to do here again? I’m not to big on coming to peoples houses all the time. It would be nice if they could send me on some real missions.”

He walked pass Mikey and into the house and looked around at the place. It was a pretty decent house for this area. He hadn’t been in here for a while. It was like the rest of the big houses around in these places. He said,

“This is a nice place. I can see why people would want to come around this area stealing stuff. Is this going to be an all night watch? I do have other stuff to do besides these lame missions. I’m worth more than this.”

Michael turned around and took off his black hood showing off his pointy ears and his Hybrid look. If he didn’t have his black sweatshirt people could easily tell he had wings and a strange build as he was very strong and bulky but at the same time very slender and elegant. A strange combination but his Hybrid look made him a strange figure. He asked,

“What’s she going to say when she sees that I looked like a big lizard?”

Michael laughed but on the inside he was pained. He wish he never had this power. Especially since his family almost killed him. The only friends he had was his pokemon and the acquaintances that he had met in Trainer. He took off his sweatshirt. He was wearing a red t-shirt showing off his build. He said,

“Geez this place is hot. Do you think someone could turn on the air-conditioning or something?”

Due to Charizard being a fire pokemon his body was hotter than usual and Micahel often had many fevers when he first gained his power due to his body not able to adapt to the high temperatures his Charizard half produced.

ooc: Ugh. Short. Not alot to say.

[Charizard Michelle]

Mrs. Former's House
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

It seems at once MIchael began to talk. For a while he looked dazed and amaze to be in such a place. Still he broke out of that daze and said, “Oh yeah they did. Yeah I remember you. So what are we supposed to do here again? I’m not to big on coming to peoples houses all the time. It would be nice if they could send me on some real missions.” He then walked passed Michelle and address to her, “This is a nice place. I can see why people would want to come around this area stealing stuff. Is this going to be an all night watch? I do have other stuff to do besides these lame missions. I’m worth more than this.”

This kind of attiude was beginning to get on Michelle's nerves. She certainly didn't think this was a lame mission or something on the same terms. This was an important mission to her and she had to treat this mission like any other even if it wasn't high risk. Team Trainer mission was to help all even if it was an old lady like Mrs. Former.

MIchael then began to remove his sweatshirt to reveal the muscles he had recieve from becoming a charizard hybrid. Apprently the temperture of the house was too hot for him since he had asked, "Geez this place is hot. Do you think someone could turn on the air-conditioning or something?”

A man who had over heard the comment nodded and said, "I see what I can do sir." He then left Michelle and Michael alone except for the door man who was a good distance from them.

MIchelle finally had a chance to speak, "For your information this isn't a lame mission and it is as real as any other mission." She then sighed to relax a bit. She couldn't let herself be worked up because of this. She glanced over to her bronzor and then said, "Mrs. Former has asked us to keep watch over her house incase anybody decides to hit this place for something to steal like they did a few days ago. I am not sure how long we are going to be here since I too can't stay here all nigth but I do know we need to stay here until the delivery truck which will then take the items to a vault in the city where it would be safer. Till then we need to stay here and stand guard for anybody that may try to sneak into the house. I say you should take the air and keep an eye on the back part of the house because of your wings while me and my pokemon try to keep an eye on the front part of the house. If there anything you need to discuss then talk to me via the radios." She then pulled out a radio that was Trainer issued. She then looked at Micheal and said, "ANy questions?"

[KOR]

Mrs. Former's House
Michael(Hyrbid Charizard)

Michael sighed again as Mikey began to go on and on. He said,

“Yeah, yeah I get it. No questions.”

Michael began to walk out of the building to fly to the top. He mumbled,

“Stupid mission, And I have to fly too. My wings aren’t strong enough for that long.”

He turned around and said,

“I’ll have my pokemon go around the other sides too.”

Michael threw out his Pokeballs. One appeared to be a Weaville. The other another appeared to be an Aggron. The last two were his Floatzel and Charizard. He said,

“Alright guys. Aggron, get to the rear of the house and make sure no one comes in. Weaville, you get to the right. Be stealthy and if anyone tries to get in stop them. Floatzel, you take the left and let out a cry if anyone comes. Charizard, you and me will take the skies and cover the whole area.”

“I didn’t expect me actually having to come out and work.”

“And I didn’t know it was an all nighter but the client is worried about her things being stolen. I know you want to go on a real mission to but according to Mikey this is a real mission.”

“It’s fine.”

Michael flapped his wings a few time and got to the top of the roof with his Charizard flying with him. Michael landed and panted. He said,

“Geez I’m not use to flying. I never practiced.”

“You’ll get use to it eventually.”

“I hope.”

The two watched from the top of the roof with Michael occasionally flying around to practice. He thought,

“This is so hard. I’m not strong enough to keep me up for more than a minute.”

“You’ll get better eventually.”

“I hope so.”

[EonMythos]

Standing atop the Bluemoon Bar
Anita Yvette Lyn Hales-(Blood Lust)


I shivered briefly, the wind picking up ever so slightly and caressing my exposed arms with its cold tendrils. Opening my eyes slowly, I saw that it had become darker, and Aiko was fully asleep at my feet. A gentle sigh escaped my lips, as I ran a slender hand through my hair, mussing it up in the process until it fell in rough spikes every which direction. We needed to get some food, and some practicing in before the big event tonight.

“Hey, Aiko, time to get up and get some training in,” I muttered, gently nudging her with my foot while I stretched my arms over my head. When my back successfully popped I sighed again, feeling Aiko stir and push herself to her feet.

‘Hey, Ani, where are we going to train tonight?’ she asked groggily, stretching herself and jumping onto the edge of the building.

“I don’t know Aiko, what do you feel in the mood to fight tonight? Can’t be water though, otherwise Riori can’t fight ‘em.” Aiko nodded, climbing down the side of the building with me while thinking. She didn’t respond until we were halfway back to Marc.

‘Oh, I know! I know a good spot that has some stray house pets! You’re bound to find something you like.’

“Eh, why not,” I muttered, shrugging and switching into a jog. I quickly made my way through the university and to my dorm, closing the door so I could switch into a longer sleeved shirt. It was a nice knit sweater that I had found recently, black like the rest of my clothing, and was much warmer than the rather thin tank top I had been wearing. Only thing I disliked about it was the v-neck and the fact that it was rather…clingy, for lack of better words. But they could be overlooked with a little ease.

“Alright, now for dinner. Do we stay on campus, or go to some random place in town?”

‘There’s a bar-ish place near where I wanted to take you anyway!’ Aiko chirped, bouncing around until I opened the door to leave,’ Very nice place, they feed the strays, so sometimes when I’m out I go there to get free food.’ I sent her a look, but the giggle that escaped my mouth blew it all to pieces.

“So that’s why you come back so full. It’s not like I don’t feed you, ya’ know.”

‘Yeah, but they have nice free food! And, I don’t want you to have to pay too much for food. You don’t have a very good paying job any more.’

“I know, but I’ve still got plenty of money for food. I can still take care of us.”

‘I guess, but I just wanted to make it easier for you.’

Our walk resumed in silence after that.

[Charizard Michelle]

OOC:

KingofRohan: When ever I am working with Trainer it is Mikey. Not Michelle.

IC:

Mrs. Former's House
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Micheal just sighed and looked relief that Michelle was done talking. SOmetimes she was thinking that it was just better to give orders then to try to explain things to people. It be nice if people would just be willing to just help all without questions. Micheal then looked at MIchelle and said, “Yeah, yeah I get it. No questions.”

MIchelle could tell that Micheal was just bored and wanted something exciting to do. She admitt this mission wasn't exciting as it sounds but still she knew that helping this person would be for the better later on. She then watched as Micheal went outside to release a few of his pokemon to help him patrol the area.

Michelle looked around and saw that the door man was awaiting her. He then looked at Michelle and asked, "Is there anything you need to know or want?"

Michelle looked at the man and said, "There is nothing else. I am going to walk around the house. My partner seems to have the outside well watched with the help of his pokemon. Me and my bronzor will patrol around the house."

"Wouldn't it be more wise to just help with the patorling outside?" asked the door man.

Michelle shook her head to say no and just began to walk around the house. She then said to the door man, "Not when there are so many eyes outside the house so there is no need for even more. Also incase there is the chance that anybody does get inside the house then there will be some help to catch inside the house then waiting to get into it."

The door man shurgged and said "Then I hope that nobody will get in your way."

Michelle nodded and began to walk around the house. It was only a three story house with many of Mrs. FOrmer's heirlooms being located on the third floor. MIchelle walked up the stairs to the second floor with Brons flaoting sliently behind her. WHen Michelle found a seat that was in the middle of the hallway that was next to a lamp that was off. She was close enough to the stairs that lead to the third floor but also close to be able to run to the first floor. Michelle looked at Brons and said, "Use Extrasenory every few minutes to detect anybody who could be coming along here so we can have a good warning."

Michelle knew that Extrasenory would allow Brons to use it's super psychic powers to search out mental waves. That would help give Michelle a good heads up incase anybody does come to go to the heirloom room. She then grabbed another pokeball and release Rotom.

The little red ghost pokemon smiled and gave Michelle a light shock. Michelle then looked at him and said, "Ok. Go into the lamp so you can pop out incase anybody comes along. Use Thunder Wave if I am attacked."

Rotom smiled and did as told. He place himself into a lamp which flashed on an off before it became energyless like before. MIchelle took a seat into the chair and then her cell phone began to vibrate. She looked down to see that it wasn't her Team Trainer cell but her regular cell ringing. SHe picked up and said, "Hello?"

The voice on the other side then said, "Hey Michelle. It is me John. Remember me?"

MIchelle sighed and was kind fo wondering something. She then pulled up the handchief up so it doesn't make her voice sounded muffled. She then said, "Yeah. It is me. I remember you." She then pasued and said, "How you got my number?"

John laughed lightly and said, "I just asked Mr. Thread for it. He has the numbers of all the people Jirachi Dorm on a secert file incase he needs to contact them. HE just let me have the one who are joining the group, Thread's Ears so I can keep in contact with each other." He then began to cough and said, "Sorry. Getting a bit of a cold because of myself." He then laughed and said, "So how you doing The Mind? Do you want to come over and help me keep an eye on the professors that are coming to the library."

"The Mind?" asked MIchelle kind of wondering what that means.

John laughed again and said, "Well I decided to give everybody in Thread's Ears a nickname base on their powers. Jee is the Rubberband. Lee is Mystery. I am Icer and Greg is Muscle."

"And why me?" asked Michelle. "Why call me The MInd?"

John laughed and said, "Well I have no idea what your power is but I think it has something to do with reading minds or being super smart. Something to do with the mind." He then paused and said, "So how about it? Want to come over."

Michelle shook her head to say no because she was busy already. She came up with a quick lie and said, "Well I can't. You see I am busy tonight. Lots of studying to do. I can't just go out and keep an eye on the professors. I wish I can but just kind of busy."

Johno sounded a little disappointed, "Oh. I guess that is explainable. Then I just see you later ok?"

Michelle nodded and said, "Later." The phone was then turn off. Michelle wish she could help but she already had plans tonight and needed to stay here. She looked at Brons and saw that he was doing another Extrasenory.

[The Crimson Rose]

OOC: Why must I slack off like a Slaking?

IC:

Mysterious Cave
Cress Albane
Team Swarm
Violent Path

I struggled inside the bag, trying to find a way to shake my way loose. I felt myself being put down, then I was kicked on my side. "Shut up you worthless piece of crap! We'll be home in no time."

I figured the voice had come from the guy who was holding the bag I was in. I tried to struggle some more, but my side was injured from that kick. I groaned as the bag began to move again.

I was asleep in the darkness of the bag, when I felt myself flying and then crashing into a wall. I jolted awake and rubbed the back of my head in agony. Above me, I saw the top opening up, and a hand was reaching down inside. The hand grabbed me by my collar and effortlessly lifted me out. The hand was attached to a scruffy looking guy with muscles the size of full sized Pokeballs.

The man laughed and said, "Welcome to your new home son. You and your Scizor will have a grand time."

I looked at him curiously and asked, "What do you mean? I see nothing around here."

He laughed once more and threw me into the wall again. I slumped over in pain as he closed what looked to be a jail cell door and walked off. Unable to stand completely upright, I scanned the area. There was nothing inside except for a bed, a sink, and what looked to be a bowl of some kind. The smell that emenated from it was horrible and I realized that it was for going to the bathroom.

Groaning in pain, I kept looking around, until I saw a red ball over in the corner. Fearing that I knew what the red ball was, I slowly crawled over to it and tapped it. It was as hard as steel, and when I tapped it, the began to move. I watched with a mix of curiousity and fear as the top of the ball started turning in my direction. When it stopped, I began to weep. It was Scizor.

He had cuts all over his body that were still bleeding and on his head, part of the metal crown was completely gone. His eyes were misty as he looked at me with a smile. "Scizorrrrr..." he said slowly as he tried to get up.

I put my hand in front of him and said, "No. You stay down. If you move too much, you'll never make it. Tell me, what did they do to you?"

Scizor shook his head and began to close his eyes. I watched him as he slumped to the ground. He was only asleep, but he was on the edge of death. "I'm sorry pal. I didn't know all of this was going to happen. I'll find a way."

I looked at the jail door and repeated, "I know I will."

[Charizard Michelle]

Mrs. Former's House
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Things have been going pretty quiet. It was the middle of the night and all that Michelle found strange was John's call which she has now learn she has been named, The Mind. To Michelle this could only be a good thing since it seems like MIchelle has done a good job to hide her power and secert. The call was unexpected but at least now she got the numbers of the others that were part of Thread's Ears, the name of the group that John came up with. After the phone call, John had texted her with the numbers of the others.

Michelle was now sitting in the chair watching her bronzor slowly spinning use his Extrasenory attack. So far nothing has showed up to make bronzor say anything and it seems like Rotom has appeared to attack or say that he found something strange. Michelle then remember some of the pokemon that Micheal had. They were much bigger then the two that Michelle was using right now. Still she guess that they are to match what Micheal wanted. MIchelle knew her pokemon were small but she also had bigger pokemon like Char, her charizard, and Gyarados. Char and Gyarados are her powerhouse pokemon and are big attackers on her team. Rotom and Brons are her smaller and much more useful pokemon since she use their abilities to help her on missions. Brons make great transportion across the city by his Levitation ablitiy while Rotom can go into eletrical stuff. Still they are great battling pokemon and because of their size they are a bit faster and harder to hit. Also they can attack hard too.

Outside the house close to where Micheal was there, rain had began to fall. Soon a mantyke was seen gliding in the air with a man on the back of the pokemon. He then made his hand form a gun and began to shoot several small blue balls at Micheal.

Soon out of nowhere a pair of bunery were jumping toward's Michelle. They were using a Bounce attack and were going to hit MIchelle. The girl in the dark jumpsuit looked up and saw the pair of brown bunny pokemon but didn't do anything. She knew that if they would hit her then it would hurt but Michelle knew that she could easily let them phase though her. Still there was something else. At once Bronzor floated in the way and took the hits from the twin bunery. It just stood three floating with a smile on his face.

The bunery bounce off Bronzor's hard metal plate body.

[Kenny_C.002]

Marc University

Kenneth stayed outside Hotaru's room, as she did essentially ask her to wait outside. However, that did get him to think while he was alone. He had few methods of movements inside the university. For the most part, his untimely restrictions did mean that he had to rely on his smeargle's recon capabilities. The communication barrier was broken while they were training back in the elders' homes. While communicating in code was inefficient, it was the only way to convey messages across. In recent times, Smeargle only really had to servey the movement of his groupies, as their patterns have had changed recently. However, this Hotaru girl might be a more interesting specimen to check out.

He had a small communications device that was used to communicate with his Smeargle. Through a series of taps of the finger on the device, the code was sent to Smeargle. Its return was simply asking for directions and what not, which was easy. He also had to look around for spots that would be good for recon, so he made a mental note to look around in the girl's room later. Unfortunately, the walls were too thick for him to just do that without bothering her.

It didn't taket log before Smeargle moved into this dorm's positions and did recon of his own. His servey implied that the ratio of females here as opposed to males were rather high. That was always bad news for Kenneth himself. However, Smeargle could see potential areas for hiding in and around the trees that scattered the area. Small creatures could easily hide there, after all.

Several minutes later, Kenneth had hit a bad position already. Several women lived beside Hotaru, made less than a ruckus, but still managed to push him into their rooms. The good was that he would have a better sense of the geometry of the rooms and allowed for better recon. The bad was putting up with the ladies. To Kenneth, that was simply life.

[Charizard Michelle]

Mrs. Former's House
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

The pair of bunerys were jumping around. THey were looking angry at Michelle and her bronzor. They seemed to have recovered from after hitting Brons head on. Brons was just floating there smiling to the two bunny pokemon. The pair of bunery then jumped in the air and the tips of their long ears began to blow in a swirl of rainbow colors. They were going to use Dizzy Punch on Brons.

Then out from the lightlamp came out Rotom and then shot statically blue waves of electicity to use a Thunderwave attack on one of the bunery. The bunny pokemon yet out a yell of pain and was parylze from the attack. It just flew in the air and just hit the ground hard. The other bunery began to attack the floating bronzor with many of the rainbow color punches. The little bronze plate pokemon took each hit and didn't look like it was hurt from the attacks.

Michelle looked at her two pokemon and knew that she was in a double battle with them because her other pokemon were too big to battle in this small hallway. She needed to take hold of this battle. She then looked at Rotom and said, "Use Thunderwave to parlyze the other bunery." SHe then looked at Brons and said, "Now use Gyro Ball on the same bunery!"

Rotom shot into the ground and looked like he was chasing after the other bunery who looked like it was trying to avoid the attack but it was furtile. Rotom was only a few feet away from the bunery and shot a static shock of elecity which hit th bunery and made it roll in pain. The size round balls on each corner of Brons's metal body began to glow sliver. The pokemon then began to spin around and slammed into the fallen bunery making it fly even farther.

The buneries were finding it hard to walk since both of them were hit with Thunderwave. They were going to jump up in the air but one of them just froze from being parlyze while the other one was going to jump to use Dizzy Punch.

"Thunderbolt!" said Michelle. Rotom then charge up eleticity to shot out blue bolts of eleciticy at the bunery. It got hit with the bolt of blue lightning but then hit Brons with the attacks. Brons began to float dizzy and was confuse. MIchelle then looked at Brons and knew that she had to return it back to the pokeball and then into the battle. Michelle knew that returning a pokemon to a pokeball remove the confuse stats.

Still the buneries were ready to battle and then began to use Dizzy Punch on Brons one after another. Michelle looked at Rotom and said, "Hit them with Discharge!"

Rotom nodded and then shot many bolts of blue lightning at the buneries and Brons. It sepreated the pokemon and hurted them all. Still at least they were done ganging up on Brons.

Michelle then looked around. She knew that the two buneries were only distractions to allow the owner to go up to the third floor. So far nothing has caught Michelle's attention but that wasn't stay like that for long since sooner or later they were going have to get pass her. She kept her eye out while also keeping another eye on the battle.

[Finch]

OOC: Well done on your point for week 4, Mikey :crackup:

IC:

Marc University - Hidden Area
Kai Storm of Team Swarm, Reality Warping

What happened..? W... Where am I? Staraptor?

"Staraptor!" screamed Kai, his thoughts slipping into conscious speech. "Where are you?"

The trees rustled again in the same sinister way they had done while he was just a spectator to this odd land. Recognising a soft "coo" amidst the rabble, young Kai dashed headlong to the source. A few moments later, a grey-brown feathery lump rolled out in some strange stupor, but quickly snapped back to its senses and stood beside its partner.

"Oh... There you are... I was so worried! What happened? Last time I checked you were safe and sound! Did you get hungry?"

The bird blinked serenely and nodded. He'd always been somewhat independent of Kai, who treated him as an equal rather than demanding obedience. It was certainly helpful in some ways, since it was they key to the bird's rapid and advanced growth, but it did cause some issues in battle. For such a co-dependent kid like Kai, a Pokemon like his Staraptor was hardly ideal. He just had to live with the way he'd trained it. Again, Kai's mind wandered to other things as it always seemed to.

"...Where are we?"

While it had been a bright and joyous day outside, the eerie darkness cast over this land suggested they had been sent somewhere strange. Somewhere else entirely. He paced on the spot, and noticed a rustling at his side like that of paper. It was then he remembered he'd kept his letter with him. He perused it for what must have been the million-and-second time, then smiled weakly at Staraptor. At least he now knew where they'd ended up.

"Also, thanks to the miracles of modern Pokémon, a rift in the world was somehow opened in one of the college’s many rooms. This is a small land, with not even a single Pokémon inside."

"Great," Kai mumbled, "so we've entered a rift in the world. Just my luck. Kind of obvious that we got here because of my lame power."

He sighed, as did his Pokemon in unison.

"So, what now?"

[Neo Emolga]

Hank Blackstone
Channel 12 News Station
Sand Manipulation

After getting out of my truck, I realized how this place really was. Nice exterior, plenty of glass windows, sidewalks, and around here… people actually seemed satisfied with their jobs. I mean hell… I hadn’t seen that in a while. Not that I could say the job I had prior to this was even worth hassling over. Meanwhile, I could look up, and this place would just keep on going. Must have been sixty floors high, I couldn’t tell from all the way down here, and I sure as hell didn’t feel like counting them. No thanks.

I headed toward the front entrance, wearing a suit I felt like I hadn’t worn in years, along with a suitcase and all that other professional junk. I had to sell myself here, and not look like a chump. Well, I was a little early, so I took my time. Used my reflection on the window to get a chance to make sure I looked okay, and then headed in.

The lobby in there reminded me of a hotel. And I mean a real hostel, not some crappy inn off to the road you stay at because you’re maybe too drunk or tired to continue driving. This place was clean, plenty of seating area, a main desk with several receptionists, and lots of comfort. The floor was covered in large peach-colored tiles, while several small palm trees were placed anywhere they could put them that wouldn’t get in the way of foot traffic. I didn’t really care for the sight around me, I just headed to one of the receptionists.

“Hi, how are you?” She asked me, flashing a quick smile, “My name is Paula, how can I help you?”

Young, pretty, and clean. I wasn’t the kind to go around dating every female I ever saw, but I could definitely see some guy getting hitched with her, if she hadn’t been already. Long blonde hair, blue eyes, and a good smile.

“I’m doin’ fine.” I told her, nodding my head, “Name’s Hank Blackstone, here for an interview with Andrews. What floor is HR on?”

“That would number 16.” She told me, “I’ll buzz you in.”

“Thanks, I appreciate it.” I told her, “Have a good one.”

And off to my left side was the hallway that led to a series of eight elevators. I could tell, they had this place prepared for the morning rush hour. No one wanted to take the stairs to the sixtieth floor, that was for sure.

Heck, I sure wouldn’t.

Since the only way was up, I just pressed a button, and waited. Sure didn’t take too long, within five seconds, a heard a familiar ding sound come from an elevator all the way in the back. I immediately headed over there, saw the inside of that thing was empty, and just headed in. Meanwhile, some young kid had headed in there with me. Short black hair, black plastic glasses, wearing a jacket and jeans.

“Number seven, please.” He told me, seeing as I was the one closest to the large array of buttons.

So, I looked for number seven and number sixteen. Man, I was right. There were a lot of floors to this place. With the touch of a button, they turned on, and then I just looked up, waiting, and staring blankly at the doors.

“Interview?” He asked me before sipping his coffee.

“Right.” I told him, just shrugging it off, “And I’m guessin’ you’re in IT?”

“Ya.” He replied, “Name’s Brian. This place is probably the worst when it comes to understaffing. Before, Channel 12 used to be really fussy. Wanted the best of the best all the time, and… they didn’t get it. And that’s how they got here.”

We reached the seventh floor before he could really get into details. The large, metal doors opened, and he simply drank his coffee, and held up his hand as he left the elevator to wave goodbye without actually waving. After that, he headed down the hallway, and the doors closed. After that, I just stood there, staring as the car went up, and then reached the sixteenth floor. Once the doors opened, I headed out, and arrived on the sixteen floor.

Well, it wasn’t too hard to find the HR office, considering this entire floor was made for it. Again, another receptionist, this time at a smaller and more modern desk with a single computer and nothing else. She wasn’t as pretty as the girl I met downstairs, but… eh, whatever. I just approached her and tried to smile.

“Hi there.” I told her, just before she looked up, “Hank Blackstone. Here for an Interview with Andrews.”

“Okay, he knows you’re here, he’ll be out in a few minutes.” She told me, sounding like she was having a rough day.

I turned to my right and there was a seating area, with plenty of plushy chairs and couches and a table with a stack of magazines about stuff I could really care less about. I figured Andrews would be here eventually, so I might as well sit down.

[Charizard Michelle]

OOC:

Haha. Very funny Finch.... My post for this week get better....I hope...

IC:

Mrs. Former's House
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

"Now finish them off with Extrasensory Brons!" said Michelle as Brons floated above her and then it eyes began to glow as the lone bunery was shot back making it hit the ground hard. The other Bunery was knocked out and Michelle had Rotom stand back as Brons battled the last bunery.

Now with the las Bunery knocked out. There was nothing left to do. She wonder how Micheal was doing. She picked up her radio and decided to tell him what was happening. She click the radio and said, "Hey Micheal. We seem to have a situation here. How is everything going on your end?" She then clicked it off and waited.

Michelle looked at her two pokemon and saw that even with all of Brons's defense he took a beating. She smiled at her pokemon and montion it to come towards her. She was going have to let it rest inside his pokeball. She did carry a few Super Potions but those were going have wait. Brons needed a good rest. She then looked at Rotom and knew he was ok. It seems as if the Bunery were only using Dizzy Punch which is a Fighthing move and those kinds of moves don't work on ghost types like Rotom. She got Bron's pokeball from her belt and said, "Return Brons."

A beam of red light shot from the pokeball and made the brozne plate pokemon into a red outline then it was absorbed into the pokeball. MIchelle smiled and said to Rotom, "Just you and me now Rotom."

Rotom nodded and was going to go back into the lamp when suddenly a fury of brown bunery began to hop towards Michelle and Rotom. This time there were only three of them but now they were attacking with attacks like Bounce which can do damage to Rotom. The ghost pokemon tried his best to dodge most of the attacks but some of them were hitting him. MIchelle then said, "Use Discharge!"

Rotom gather energy and then shot blue color electitcy at buneries but it going to take more then that one attack to stop them but still there was a chance that they would be parylze and they were all hit with the attack. The buneries then regain ther position and were going to attack again. MIchelle was going to say an attack but she saw something in the dim light. The something was charging though and if he was to keep going was going to be jumped over by the buneries. Michelle wonder if the person was here to help her or was the one that own these buneries. Michelle then said to Rotom, "Discharge again!"

The Buneries jumped into the air to use Bounce but they were stopped by Rotom's Discharge attack as the blue lightningbolt attack flew all over the room. The figure was still charging forth and was able to be jumped over by the buneries but he was hit with Rotom's Discharge attack. He then tripped and began to roll over toward Michelle.

Michelle knew she couldn't stop the person and if that person was to hit her then she would fall down and who knows what could happen to her. She soon began to focus herself and let her molclues to shrink. her molclues were buzzing to keep Michelle form. The figure was still rolling but when he was going to hit MIchelle he simply went though her. Michelle was able to phase though the figure by using her power. Her molclues had became so small they they went though the tiny spaces that in between the figure's molclues.

The figure got up and MIchelle was able to see the person's face. It was the door man from before. He looked a bit beat up but that was to be expected since he was hit with a Discharge attack. Michelle looked at him and said, "What are you doing here?"

The man looked at Michelle aned said, "Get out of the way! I need to get that thing before it is taken away."

"What?" asked MIchelle. While she was talking the buneries were taking advantage of the situation by attacking Rotom with Bounce. The ghost pokemon was using Subsititute to avoid damage. The buneries were attacking the fake Rotom but soon the subsititute was going break leaving Rotom open for attack.

The door man looked at Michelle and said, "There has been a break in. I was told to grab some of the stuff in the third floor to safe it away." He was going to run but Michelle had jumped over the man and in front of him. She then gave him a swift kick in the gut.

"No buy." said Michelle. She was going to put all those years of self defense classes and gymnastics to work now. Michelle then said, "I was told not to let anybody into the third floor. If Mrs. Former did told your that then she would have called me to let you pass. So go back and guard that door like you suppose to and let me take care of the person that broke in."

The door man didn't look happy and said, "Nobody hit Kuro. Nobody." He then shot his plam out and hit MIchelle onthe chest making her fly. Normally some kind of hit like that wouldn't make her fly but it seems as if this person was super strong. Michelle looked up and saw that that man was running past her. She would go after him but heard a small pop. She looked int he direction of the battle between her Rotom and the Buneries to see the subsititue break. She knew that this battle needed to end fast. She grabbed a pokeball and threw it into the air to release her Charizard. The orange dragon let out a yell and Michelle said, "Use Heat Wave!"

At once Rotom shot into ground floor and ran himself into a nearby lightswitch. The Buneries were a little scared of the big Charizard but were going to attack it anyways. Char then began to gather heat in his mouth and as the buneries were coming down to hit Char, the charizard then release many orange waves of heat at the buneries making them turn black. The three buneries then hit the ground and here knocked out.

Michelle looked at her charizard and said, "Good job Char. Now I need you to return back to your ball. It is too small in her for you to fly around and such."

The charizard nodded and just like Brons was returned back to his pokeball.

Michelle looked at Rotom and said, "Are you still able to battle?"

Rotom nodded and raised his ligthningbolt arm weaky. Michelle wasn't sure if that was a good sign but knew that Rotom may be useful against that man that had pushed her so hard. She was bary able to stand up after that last plam hit he did to her. She pulled out a Super Potion and began to spray it on Rotom. She then said, "Lets go!" Then together Rotom and Michelle ran towards the stairs of the third floor where many of Mrs. Former's heirlooms were.

[Kenny_C.002]

Marc University

It took a while before Kenneth managed to free himself from the dorm, but he did eventually do it. He had several minutes left before the next class would start, and the girl was nowhere in sight. Smeargle would take care of looking after her for a while, anyway. The next order of business, however, was to find his superiors to figure out what to do next. He had to move into the less seen parts of the university, mainly within the back campus, and followed large amounts of movements into building basements and what not until he made it into one of the areas that was directly under Syndicate influence.

"So. What am I doing at the moment?" Kenneth asked as he walked rather slowly toward his superior.

His manager was simply a dark woman who never seemed to talk much, nor really face him either. He really couldn't speak with her normally either, considering those points. However, people have said that she is quite the beauty.

"You next mission? There isn't really anything at the moment. But I do like you to take notice of some of the teachers in the area though. Who knows what they could be up to," she answered, without moving an inch, nor facing him.

"Fine with me."

"As usual, changes will be texted to you."

He made his way back out on a different path. He made a habit to do that, so he woulld never have to deal with followers who'd wait outside and the like. He had to be careful with every possible move.

This also meant that he had about 5 minutes before his next class, thus he ran.

[The Crimson Rose]

OOC: Sorry Finch sir. I'm trying to get moving.

IC:

Jail Cell
Cress Albane
Violent Path
Team Swarm

My back was against the wall in the cold, dark cell. My eyes were closed and I was remembering. "Why did I ever join Swarm anyway? Sometimes I wish they had just killed me and then I wouldn't be in this place." I said opening my eyes. Scizor was still slumped in the corner, the burns still scarring on it's crimson body.

I crawled over to him and felt the aches in my body still trying to put me into submission. I fought the pain and finally reached him. I put my hand on his head and felt the heat being emitted. "I'm sorry friend. I wish we'd never got into this whole mess," I whispered to him as I didn't want to wake him up.

It had been about three hours since we'd been put in the cell, and the sun was beginning to disappear. "When is food going to come? I'm starving!" I whispered as I looked around. No one was around.

Failing to understand why I'd been brought here, I sprawled out onto the floor and began to sleep. It was difficult, but I finally blocked out the outside world and I began to fall into a heavy slumber.

[Charizard Michelle]

Mrs. Former's House
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Michelle ran up the stairs with Rotom floating next to her. It was a circlar stairway that lead up to the third floor. The farther she climbed up the stairs the more rich it looked. A red rug lead up the stairs and soon gold paint began to cover the once baby blue color walls. Michelle was almost up the stairs when she saw a door that had been ripped off it's hindgea laying on the ground. She looked at it and knew that the doorman named Kuro must have been the one who did this. Some of the door's frame was attach to the door still. Michelle walked up the stairs and saw the doorway that the door belonged to. Michelle walked into the door way and looked at Rotom. With her fingers she montion to Rotom to go into the lightswitch. The ghost pokemon nodded and did as told. He flew into the ligthswitch making the lights blink a few times before returning to normal.

Michelle walked around the large room. The room she was in made up mostly the third floor. There was a second room which according to Mrs. Former was mostly use for storage and some of the more value heirlooms that she wish to keeps protected. Michelle looked around the room and saw tables and boxes that looked grand. Michelle knew that the Former family weren't rich like the Dells but they had became wealthy from their buisness and prior to having the buisness they had gain quiet a few objects that were found on their land. This must be where they kept all of those found items and store some of their stuff. MIchelle looked on the ground and saw an open truck. It looked like it was ripped up. Michelle looked into the box to see that there was a rich looking fabrics. Still it looked like nothing was inside the chest. Michelle countinue to walk on and saw that it was almost the same elsewhere. She saw four other chest that had been opened up carrying items that were Christmas decorations to just plastic dolls. One of the boxes contained an old rusted pick used for farming.

Michelle then looked around and saw the door to the next room opened or more like laying on the ground hanging on by a hindge. She knew that Kuro was inside the room by the noise she heard from the other side. She looked up and wonder if Rotom was following her. Michelle bent down a little to go under the door and reached into her belt that had a few pouches in there to pull out a few round marble. She could hear that Kuro sounded upset.

"Where is that ball?" said Kuro angry as he was digging though a chest that he literally ripped up. Pieces of the truck laid on the ground around him. He hadn't notice that Michelle had enter the room. At once Michelle raised her hand and threw the marbles right for Kuro's head. A few of the marbles missed and just rictche off the wall and onto the ground. The rest of the marbles had hit him straight on the back of his head.

At once Kuro raised his head and looked back to see Michelle standing behind him. Michelle then said, "Looking for a ball? How about you try mines." She then threw a few more marbles at him.

[The Crimson Rose]

Jail Cell/Dream World
Cress Albane
Violent Path
Team Swarm

"Where am I?" I asked myself as I looked around my surroundings. Blue skies watched me from high above and the sweet smell of the fresh air blowing in my face made me lose my nerve, until I realized I wasn't in the cell anymore. I frantically looked around and saw that Scizor was gone. I shouted, "Scizor! Where are you buddy?"

As I put my arm up, I felt no pain. Amazed and in shock, I stood up and felt as new as before I went into the Hell I was in before. I walked a couple of steps forward and smiled as I began to hop around with joy. "I like this place. I just wanna stay in this place forever," I thought as I began to drift off again.

"I wouldn't if I were you. You have to get out of this jail cell before you die of starvation," a voice from behind me said.

I opened my eyes and turned my head around to see an old man standing right there. Wiping my eyes, I asked, "Excuse me sir, but who are you exactly?"

The old man smiled and said, "Why son, I'm your great-grandfather. You are in your own mind now."

I shook my head and looked around. It all made sense, but I didn't want it to. I turned to him and asked, "How do I escape? In the real world, I'm badly injured and Scizor is on the brink of death. I just can't."

He frowned and put his hand on my shoulder. I could actually feel it as if he was there as he said, "You must remember, you have the power to control fire. All you need is a small source, and you could destroy the entire jail if you wanted to. Just remember, don't ever give up hope......"

The voice trailed away and I snapped awake. I looked around to see that I was back in the cell. Scizor was still slumped in the corner, and no one had come by recently. With my great-grandfathers words in my head, I whispered, "I'll do that sir and I'll make sure that whoever is doing this will die!"

[Charizard Michelle]

Mrs. Former's House
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

The marbles flew in the air and hit Kuro in the face. He then began to throw his hands around trying to hit Michelle but she just stood there. Soon Kuro looked up and saw Michelle. He looked at her and at once began to charge after her. MIchelle at once looked up and said, "Flash!"

Rotom at once appeared out of a lightblub on the ceiling and began to glow white. Soon the room was engulfed in white light giving Michelle the perfect cover she needed. Kuro went though Michelle since she phased herself to allow Kuro to be behind her. She then grabbed a pokeball and in the white light she release Brons. The little bronzor looked at Michelle and she then told the pokemon, "Stay behind me until I say so ok?"

Brons smiled and did as told. Michelle then looked up and saw that the Flash effects were wearing off. THe bright light didn't effect her too much since Michelle was wearing sunglasses but she knew that Kuro was a bit dazed. The man was rubbing his eyes a bit. At the moment Michelle began to take a good look at him. Kuro was wearinga black suit and had his black hair combed back. Black gloves covered his hands and a pair of glasses were on his face. Michelle has never seen Kuro in any of the wanted posters she had glance over while she was in her father's office. Still this person could be an undercover villain.

Then something hit Michelle like a bag of bricks making her fly across the room and into a corner. Michelle looked up and saw that Kuro was making his way towards her with a large chest. She looked around and saw that Brons had taken cover in an empty box while Rotom was still in the lightblub. MIchelle knew that they were only waiting to see what Michelle's next move would be. She just laid there in pain as Kuro threw the chest at her. Using the little of her body that ached in pain she raised her arms to brace herself for the falling chest.

Kuro then turned around and said, "Now that I have rid myself of that little problem I can focus again on that item I am looking for. Luckily I came here myself because the other from the Deadly Sinners would have messed this up." He then walked over to one of the few chest that didn't have the top ripped off and with one swift movement he place his hand on the golden lock and just ripped it off. He then opened the chest and then smiled.

"Finally I have found it. I don't believe after all this time?" said Kuro before stopping. He looked what was inside the chest and then place his hand into it. He then pulled it out and raised it above his head. In the moonlight that was coming though the small window Michelle was able to see what Kuro was holding up. It was a round objected that looked like the size of a pokeball but different. It was light green but it was cover in glass.

"What is this? A model pokeball? It can't be?" Kuro tapped the green orb and said, "It is cover in glass? Is it? THis is? It can't be. This can't be the Pokeball of-"

At once Michelle got up and phase though the chest. She lurge after Kuro and let out a loud yell, "Gyro Ball!" which made Kuro end his sentance at midway. Kuro at once dropped the glass orb into the chest and just raised his fist to punch MIchelle. She was only a few inches away from the the fist and at the last moment she let her monclues become smaller and slipped though the punch and though Kuro's body. Kuro looked surprise and didn't even see that Brons was floating behind Michelle the whole time. The bronzor was spinning very quickly as the six balls on his hexgon body glowed sliver. It was flying like a frizbee and before Kuro could fight back he was hit right in the face by Brons. Kuro stumble around and Michelle landed on her feet. She then did a round kick and made Kuro fall to the floor. Michelle looked at the lightblub and said, "Now use Thunder Wave!"

The lightblub flashed on and off to let lose blue bolts of eletrcity at Kuro who was on the floor. Kuro shooked a little and Michelle then said, "Again." The same thing happen again and Kuro was just frozen. Michelle walked over him knowing that the ThunderWave attack had parylze him and knocked him out. She then walked over to the chest that Kuro was looking at and wonder what was so important about that green orb or was it even important to begin with.

[Kenny_C.002]

Marc University

Kenneth took another seat, for family structure began to go about to start. He took the course syllabus:

{{The Syllabus

Goal
To learn about the family structures of Pokemon with different degrees of group-work, to understand biological instincts such as imprinting, and to learn to raise Pokemon from early childhood

Events
Further events will be added as needed, should the class exceed the expected accomplishments. Currently scheduled Pokemon to be handled are as follows:

- Sunkern
- Starly
- Extra Credit Project: Chingling
- Geodude
- Togepi
- Psyduck
- Aron
- Eevee
- Open Assignment
- Meowth or Zigzagoon or Wooper
- Corsola
- Larvitar

Pokemon's societies to be examined include the following:
- To be announced-}}

This was a less interesting class overall. Oddly enough, this woman was rather young, and fair looking. She was Professor D, though it didn't really matter. She did have a rather interesting outfit that seemed to defy colour co-ordination, though.

"Welcome to my class. Here, you will learn about the structure of Pokemon species' families, packs, or colonies. You will also learn how to tame Pokemon, and otherwise use this to your advantage. This is a serious class. If you took this to place Eliza Thornberry, you may leave now. If you took this for the Pokemon egg you will have to raise at the end of the class, you may also leave. And finally, to those of you who are drawing on the desks, if that causes you to fail your first assignment, I will have you dropped from my class. I have taken the time to prepare the proper room for your first assignment, and I'll thank you all to leave it in the same condition it was when you entered," she said. (OOC: hi 5, FFK)

To him, that was rather well rehearsed, like she was repeating this. That would likely be the case, considering the fact that she was teaching second period, and she was teaching first period. A rather interesting woman, considering that she would just be repeating herself a second time. It didn't matter for him, though, so he just continued to listen, but not paying too much attention. Soon enough, he was hearing about sunkern, which tied into the already drawn diagram from first period. That would simply mean that what was coming was the handing out of sunkern and such.

He just wanted it all to hurry. He blinked several times a minute, and created himself a long battle between staying awake and falling asleep. Was this woman that boring? Perhaps he could spice things up by checking out some random girls. This class seemed to have more girls around, and generally had the more pretty ones as well. Strangely enough, his usual groupie experience wasn't there, much to his relief and despair.

[Charizard Michelle]

Mrs. Former's House
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Michelle was now on the first floor of the house. After the fight with Kuro a few police personal had arrived to arrest Kuro. The thief was still knocked out from the combine attacks of Rotom and Brons but still it seems like he would be tired out for a while. Michelle was now sitting in a chair in the kitchen. She had just given her account of what had happen. Luckily for Michelle her father wasn't there or giving that account was going to be a bit hard for her. Still once the police got what they wanted, Michelle began to heal her pokemon. They deserve a good rest and she had to make sure that Brons was up to taking her back to school.

While the police were looking around and arresting Kuro, the delivery truck had arrived for the items that were going to be taken to the safe in downtown. Most of the stuff was repacked and place in new boxes since Kuro had ripped off the tops of many of the items that were going to be sent. The police looked at the trucks and understood that they needed to hurry their investigation.

Soon Mrs. Former joined Michelle in the kitchen and smiled at the young girl, "Thank you so much Mikey for helping me out. I could only fear what that man would have done to my house. Thank you ever so much."

Michelle nodded and said, "It was all ok. I was only doing what you have asked me to do. That was all."

Mrs. Former nodded and then said, "Still if it wasn't for you then I would be at a lost. Thank you ever so much. I had no idea that Kullio, I mean Kuro, was such a man to be belong to such a group called the Deadly Sinners."

Michelle nodded and then remember what Kuro was looking for. Still she pause for a little bit and tried to remember what little information she knew about the Deadly Sinners. She knew that the group mostly settled themselves in a rundown neighborhood south from here and that they are mostly made up of lower class people. Still Kuro didn't look lower class after all so that must mean he was some sort of leader or an admin. If so then that could only mean that there were more then meets the eye when it came to the Deadly Sinners. Also considering how far from their home territory he was this could be a sign of them trying to expand their influence. Michelle then looked at Mrs. Former and asked, "So what was that thing that Kuro wanted? That round object?"

"That old thing?" asked Mrs. Former puzzled. "I really have no idea. I know that my husband's father found it one day and that is about it. I would love to put it on display in my house but that thing gives me the shivers. I mean it looks like it has been cover in glass and I am afraid to break it out of that glass case but to tell the truth I am afraid to even look at it. That is why I am sending it off to that great safe in downtown. I kind of don't want that thing in my house."

Michelle nodded and understood. She then got up and said, "So I guess that now everything is done I should ask if there is anything else you want me to do? Maybe help clean up?"

Mrs. Former smiled and said, "There is no need for that. That is why I have a cleaning crew. They will take care of the mess. Still I do want you to do one more thing for me. That is if you want to Mikey."

Michelle nodded and said, "What is it?"

"Could you please accompany the truck? You know keep an eye on it and make sure that nobody tries to hijack it on the way towards downtown. Not all the way of couarse. Just until it enter downtown city limits. I am sure the rest of the police force can take care of it from there." Mrs Former had the most sincire face on for Michelle.

Michelle thought about it for a minute and knew that she had to make her way back toward the university and this would be an excellent way to get there. It was on her way after all so it wasn't much of a bother. Michelle then nodded and said, "Ok. It sounds ok with me."

Mrs. Former nodded and said, "Excellent. You are such a dear Mikey."

[The Crimson Rose]

Jail Cell
Cress Albane
Violent Path
Team Swarm

"Torkoal, go!" I yelled as I threw one of the Pokeballs from my belt. It exploded with a white light and a red turtle appeared in its place. His shell was heavily armored, except for the hole on the very top of the shell. Smoke emitted out of it and I could see what looked like fire inside. I held out a piece of paper from my pack and held it front of Torkoal and said, "Use a small Flamethrower on this paper and then, blast the cell with Heat Wave!"

Torkoal nodded and opened his mouth a tiny bit. Small wisps of flame shot out and ignited the paper. He then turned around, and the air around the cell began to heat up. Beads of sweat began to form on my forehead as I saw the bars began to turn red. Knowing it was my chance, I shot the fire that had formed on the paper onto the bars. They disintergated on contact. I held up both Scizors and Torkoals Pokeballs and returned them.

I ran out of the cell and into the frying pan.....

[EonMythos]

B6-Near 'The Old Pokeball' Restaurant
Anita Yvette Lyn Hales-(Blood Lust)


The cool night air stung slightly at my arms, through my thin jacket. But, despite that, I still felt more alive than ever. Aiko, trotting along side me, was just as happy, skipping about here and there as she walked and causing random people to stare at her strangely. She didn’t mind, of course; she loves any and all attention that can be given to her. All this did was make her act out more. Eventually I grew fed up with it, and simply picked her up so she couldn’t get into any more trouble. I saw how the strays around here looked at her; she obviously wasn’t welcome.

As we approached the restaurant, I was surprised to see it was much nicer than the rest of this area. It was fairly well kept, and trainers walked in and out with Pokemon at their heels. It seemed to be a really trainer oriented atmosphere, and I couldn’t help but relax as I stepped in the front door. The seating line wasn’t too long, just two small groups in front of me, but the variety of Pokemon that were seen was beyond amazing. The group directly in front of me had a Roselia, who sat perched on her master’s shoulder, as well as a Houndoom, and the little girl held a sleeping Eevee in her arms. I couldn’t help but smile, cradling Aiko similar to a child and letting her rest in my arms. She loved it when I babied her, having been my first Pokemon. She was extremely close to me, like my own little toddler at times, but it was obvious she loved me. Her main fault was the fact that she didn’t like to let me down; so losing a battle was hard on her, especially when it hurt me. You wouldn’t have liked to see her when I came back after getting my arm injured, she was literally bouncing off the walls with worry and yet somehow angry at the same time.

“Miss, a table for one? Or are you expecting someone?” the waitress asked, drawing me back into the present.

“What ever you have open is good for me,” I said, a little distracted,” I’m pretty sure no one knows I’m here, so I doubt I’ll have people popping up to visit.” She nodded, sending her blonde curls bouncing about her head as she pulled out a menu and lead me to the table. It was the only empty one I could see in the area, and had chairs for two people. Aiko immediately took the other one, looking up at me with innocent eyes while I seated my self and took the menu.

“Is there anything I can get you to drink?” the waitress asked, before gently hitting herself on the head with her pen,” Oh, sorry, forgot to introduce myself. I’m Heather, and I’ll be your server for the evening.” I couldn’t help but smile at her cheerfulness; it was something that I didn’t find much in the school.

“Hello Heather, I’m Anita,” I replied, scanning the drink list real quick,” Um, I’d just like a coke please. And a glass, or bowl of water for Aiko here.” I gestured to said Umbreon, who yipped happily and seemingly smiled at her. Heather nodded, scribbling it down on a pad of paper before saying she’d be right back to take our orders. I nodded, and went back to reading the menu, surprised yet again that they had specialized food for the Pokemon.

“Hey, Aiko, wanna take a look and pick out what you want to eat?” I asked, placing the laminated piece of paper down for her to look at. A happy look crossed her face, and I stifled a giggle as her eyes hungrily roamed over the list of food.

'Oh, this looks good. Ooo, but this does too, and that!~'

Heather came back soon, placing a nice sized bowl of water down for Aiko and a large glass of my favorite soda in front of me.

“Are you ready to order? Or do you need a few more minutes?” she asked, earning an eager yip from Aiko.

“We’re ready,” I giggled; unable to resist at how Aiko was reacting. I ordered quickly, and Heather said they’d be ready in about twenty minutes, Aiko whining at it taking too long.

“Oh, shush Aiko,” I stated, sipping my coke idly,” You’ll get your food. Besides, you had food just before class this afternoon.” Aiko huffed, turning her head away and pretending to be more interested in the other people here. I giggled again, following her lead and looking around the various people and Pokemon present.

[KOR]

Ooc: Damn missed the action. Stupid Camp

Mrs. Former’s House
Michael
Hybrid(Charizard)

Michael glided back onto the roof. He was panting. He was done flying through the air even if it was a mission. He sat down and closed his eyes to take a break. His Charizard stayed in the air. He was slowly drifting to sleep from fatigue. Then sudden police sirens woke him up. He heard banging noises in the house. He opened his eyes and took everything in. Then he realized that it might have been Mikey. Someone must have gotten past his pokemon. He said,

“Charizard! Let’s move!”

Michael ran off the building and dived down to the door. His Charizard took a quick sweep around the house noticing his Aggron was asleep. Michael also went around the house returning his pokemon. He noticed Aggron had been put to sleep soon after Charizard figured out. By the time Michael and Charizard met up the action was over. He walked in to see Mikey and Mrs. Former inside. HE walked in and asked,

“What the hell happened!? I heard a ton of commotion and the police and the place looks crazy. How did someone get in anyways!?”

Michael was ranting like crazy. He hated not knowing stuff when everything was right under his nose. Then he overheard about Mikey joining Mrs. Former in the van. He calmed down and said,

“I’ll fly around you guys. I’m so anxious I don’t think I can sit in a car anymore.”

His Charizard was waiting outside and could hear Michael ranting. He told him,

“Michael calm down. He didn’t get away. Look at who the police are carrying.”

Michael turned towards the police carrying the man trying to take the green glass ball.

“Oh. I’m such an idioit.”

Michael stood outside the door. He was disappointed. It was time for Michael to mature and become a better member of Team Trainer.

[Diesel 34]

(Just so you know Scott since I was in active for the RP for all weeks except week one I'm starting my characters day over)

Location: Home
Character: Jack Arzon
Power: Force Field (Self)


I jolted up in my seat wondering where was. I remembered working on something on the computer and then I guess I fell asleep. I checked the clock and it said it was already 11 am. After forcing myself up to change my clothes I heard a ding from my computer. I went over to it and found out it was from the company I had sent an email to about pokeballs.

I clicked it open and started to read.

Dear Mr. Arzon,
To tell you about the pokeball would be our honor. The pokeball was made in the year 1921 to contain pokemon.


This guy was boring me half to death. I started skimming the letter for the info I wanted. After searching for 20 minutes I finally found what I wanted to know.

It is said though that during the earlier days of pokeballs though some 20 special pokeballs were made. They were made so that they would be able to catch legendaries and other rare pokemon. They were colored differently so you would always know which is which. Like some where colored orange, blue and green. It is believed that some pokemon were sealed in there and people got the pokemon in the pokeball. If you would actually like to see a list if you click on the link below this paragraph it will show you a list of people who have this pokeball.

Now this was what I had been looking for. It would definetly explain why there have been some robberies in Poke Stores. People wanting these and possibly getting a pokemon with it would be nice for anyone.

I clicked on the link so I could track down these people to get the Pokeballs or at least worn the people so they don’t end up in the wrong hands.

I was shocked instantly when I started looking at the list. A 3 names were familiar, but on stuck out the most for some reason.

Mrs. Former, was the name and since it seemed so familiar I went over to the log book to see if we had done any missions for this person in the past year. I didn’t need to look far because apparently Mikey and Michal were doing a mission for her today. I had to tell them about this.

I grabbed my jacket and my research and headed out the door. I hopped onto my Sky Bike and used the Video Communication to contact headquarters.

“Hello?” someone said

“Yeah, this Jack, has Mikey called in yet whoever this is.” I said.

“Yes she has Jack and for the record this is Danni. So anyways why do you need to know?” She said.

“I need to know where she is because I gotta talk to her now.” I said.

“She said she was heading to the border to downtown. She was escorting Mrs. Former there.” She said.

“Alright thanks.” I said hanging up.

I started up the engine and started riding to the edge of the downtown border. Mikey was probably going there since she had a class soon. I had to catch her though. Mrs. Former could be in a lot of danger and Mikey would not even know why.

[Kenny_C.002]

Marc University

Kenneth was let out rather early to "bond with his sunkern". Basically it was a babysitting job that he'd have to deal with. He didn't really have anything that he could use to look out for the sunkern while he was away, however, which may be a potentially problematic existence. He, however, took the liberty to head back to the dorm and placed the sunkern onto his bed.

His communications device called him. It was a mission.

It took him several minutes to get himself back on track, as he left his sunkern in the loving care of a groupie of his. Of course, this was a rather bad move at the present, but he had to do it for the sake of a mission. Of course, this meant that he had no more time left to deal with his other problems at hand, but that was of no consequence.

His mission was a simple one. He was to spy on the activities of Team Trainer within the school premise. He didn't know exactly why Syndicate would want to know, but it was at least something to do before class. He headed off the rendez vous point, where supposedly another Synidcate member would pass him everything he needed.

[Charizard Michelle]

En Route to Marc University
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

As Michelle was entering the van that was going to downtown she heard Micheal's voice. She looked up and saw that the charizard hybrid looked a bit distrested, "What the hell happened!? I heard a ton of commotion and the police and the place looks crazy. How did someone get in anyways!?”

MIchelle looked up at Micheal and said, "NOthing was your fault. It was an inside job. The person who was trying to steal the heirloom belonging to Mrs Former had took a job as a doorman. There was no way you could have stopped him unless you knew about it." She then went inside the van and before they drove away Michelle looked at Micheal and said, "Try to keep an areil view as we move the stuff to downtown."

After a view minutes they were coming close to the downtown. She knew that if they went south it would lead to Marc University. She needed to get out of the truck now and was time to leave. She then let her moluclues strink and she phase out of the truck after saying "This is my stop."

Michelle's body went though the metal of the truck and with a pokeball in her hand she release Brons who floated on the side of the highway which caught her and was now on top of Brons. Once Michelle fixed herself on Brons she looked up at Micheal and pulled out her radio. Brons was floating her south towards the university. MIchelle then talked into the radio to say to Micheal, "Hey. Its MIkey. I need to get going home so I can get some sleep before I got to work in the morning. Make sure that the truck gets to the safe in downtown. Once the truck is at the safe in downtown then it be ok to leave it. It be ok there. Good night kid. You did good tonight." She then turn her radio off and was going back home.

MIchelle always told people in Trainer that the reason she doesn't help out in the daytime most of the time was because she needed to work in order to provide for herself. Most people felt sad for Michelle since they all assume she is basically living on her own thus they don't know that she lives on the university studying there.

MIchelle was now at the university floating on top of her Bronznor with Rotom by her side. It was really late and right now they were floating near the Library. Michelle looked both ways and was going to look both ways when a voice was heard.

"Put your hands up and give me all your money!" said a deep voice.

Michelle looked around and saw two figures close to the shadows ofthe Library. Michelle couldn't see who was there but knew that something bad was happening.

The other person looked at the man and said, "Umm sorry but no. I mean could."

The other person pushed the man down to the ground. He was going to come closer and place his foot next to the leg of the person he was trying to mug. He then let out a loud yell as a cold mist cover his leg. "How did ice get here? My foot is stuck!"

Michelle was still in her Team Trainer outfit and wonder if she could get involve. The man had his fist in the air and knew that they had to do something. AT once she looked at Brons to tell him to go forward. The pokemon shot forth. The man had his fist in the air and was going to hit the man on the ground when Michelle place her palm to stop the punch.

"What? Where you came from?" said the man looking at the girl who had masked her face that was standing before him.

"I came from the dark to help the ones that need help. IF you pray on the ones who can't really defend themselves then you are just weak." said MIchelle. She then jumped up and gave the person a spinning around kick.

The man got up and looked angry. He then began to swing his fist and was going to hit Michelle but they just literally went though her. Michelle phase right though each punch. Soon a bolt of static went thought the man as Rotom used Thunder Wave from a near by ligth poll. The man then fell to the ground while the other persone ran to him and ice began to develope on the person's body.

Michelle looked at the person and said, "Thanks for the help kid. Still I am glad that you are ok." SHe looked at the person she recuse to see it was John, the person that she meant today.

[Diesel 34]

Name: Jack Arzon
Location: Somewhere in the city
Power: Force Field (Self)

I was riding down the street. I had to find Mikey because this could not wait one bit. I arrived at the edge of the city to downtown, but she wasn’t there. I figured that by this time she was already on her way to wherever she was going. I shifted the bike into drive and started heading out again.

As I went rushing by a store I stopped and backed up. I saw something in the window that looked so familiar. I realized it was one of the pokeballs from the report. I wanted to go in and get more info on it, but I had to find Mikey before I had no chance to find her. I started moving around again even faster than before. I was zooming through cars keeping myself from crashing.

I was ready to give up on finding her and call base again, but then I heard someone screaming. I started listening to see where it came from. I heard it coming from the east and I started zooming that way. If I knew Mikey she couldn’t resist helping a cry for help.

I finally found where the screaming was coming from. It was at the library. I heard someone talking and could see someone threatening someone. I saw Mikey avoiding them. She was in her Trainer outfit which meant the usual dilemma on whether she should show people who she is when she is in uniform. She suddenly started springing into action and in about two minutes the mad was down. Mikey knew the person apparently and she started making sure he was okay.

I looked around and saw something. I wasn’t sure what it was, but someone was running away. Normally I would want to stop them, but I had work to do. This had to be taken care of before another group found out about this.

I stepped out of the shadows and in front of Mikey. I was interrupting her and the person, but we had to talk.

“Mikey, I know you have things to do, but we have a big problem that cannot wait.” I said.

[Charizard Michelle]

Marc University
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

John looked at Michelle and had no idea who she was. It was going to be hard to idenitify her since she was wearing a bandanna and a pair of sunglasses to cover her face and to mask herself. John simply nodded and looked at her body in the tigth jump suit. He then said, "Ummham....It was nothing really. Than-You welcome I mean."

Soon the moment between the two were broken by another voice. MIchelle looked to her side and saw a familar person from Team Trainer. The person was wearing a black jacket and his hair was jet black. If Michelle remembered right, this man was known as Jack Arzon. He then said to MIchelle, “Mikey, I know you have things to do, but we have a big problem that cannot wait.”

MIchelle looked from Jack then to John. She did this a few times and in a harsh voice she looked up at the lamppost and said, "Flash!"

Rotom who was hidding inside the lamppost let out a giggle and used the power that the post was using and the light it was producing to make a super power Flash attack. The light was blinding and Michelle was bary able to see if it wasn't for her sunglasses. She then looked around for Brons and hopped on to him and grabbed the collar of Jack's jacket. MIchelle then said, "Move on it Brons."

The little bronzor smiled and at once zipped away from the scene. Rotom then zapped out of the lamppost leaving the blinding light behind. Michelle looked over her back to see that John was stumbling around. She didn't have to worry about him too much. Soon he would regain his sight in a few minutes and would make his way back to the Jirachi Dorms.

Brons then took them between two buildings that was across the street from the university. The buildings were empty and itwas perfect to have a secert discussion. SHe quickly pick up her phone and dailed campus security. She then said, "Excuss me. I need to report a mugging I witness close to the library." She then ended her call and looked at Jack.

Rotom and Brons were floating next to her. MIchelle then said, "Ok Jack. What is it? It is late right now. WHat is the problem that can't wait till the next day?"

[Diesel 34]

Name: Jack Arzon
Location: Outside of Library
Power: Force Field (Self)


"Alright Jack, what is it that can't wait till the next day" Mikey said.

I looked around to make sure that no one was around d to listen.

“Obviously you know about the people breaking in to houses for no apparent reason. Well there apparently was a reason. I sent an email to the Pokeball Company. They sent me this info on these pokeballs that apparently are used to hold rare or legendary pokemon. The thing is though, that some of the pokeballs actually have rare mons in them.” I said.

I paused for a minute to catch my breath. I reached into my pocket to pull out the papers I had printed off.

“That is what they sent me They told me that there are twenty of these pokeballs in the world that people know of. Some are colored red, blue, or green.” I said.

I flipped a sheet that was in the back to the front and showed it to Mikey.

“This list shows that who has the pokeballs. The government apparently keeps track.” I paused for a minute to think of the words I was going to say after,” Now someone that you know has three of these special pokeballs.”

I handed her the sheet and pointed to Mrs. Formers name.

“My guess Mikey, is that the people breaking in know whose house to go to. Ion my way here though, I saw a store that has one. If we hurry we can probably get to the store and get the pokeball. If it has a rare mon in it and it gets in the wrong hands, we could be in a lot of trouble.” I said.

I gave Mikey a chance to look through the stuff so she could gain more knowledge about this because I never was good at explaining and I probably confused her.

“Mikey, you ever see any of the three pokeballs at Mrs. Formers house or see anything suspicious at all? We don’t want someone attacking her. We’ll anyways if you up for it we really should go hunt these people down.” I said.

[Charizard Michelle]

Marc University (Or close it it)
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

“Obviously you know about the people breaking in to houses for no apparent reason. Well there apparently was a reason. I sent an email to the Pokeball Company. They sent me this info on these pokeballs that apparently are used to hold rare or legendary pokemon. The thing is though, that some of the pokeballs actually have rare mons in them.” said Jack. he was breathing heavy and was digging though his stuff for some papers. “That is what they sent me They told me that there are twenty of these pokeballs in the world that people know of. Some are colored red, blue, or green.”

Michelle thought back for the last few days. There have been a few break in in the last few days. Still she was thinking this group called the Deadly Sinners had something to do with since just this night she encountered somebody that could be a higher member of the group.

Jack then was flipping though the pages and was looking like he was looking for something. Michelle looked around and notice that even hidden in the alley between these two buildings it wasn't exactully private. She looked at Rotom and Brons. She then said to Brons, "Use Extrasensory to detect anybody coming. If you see anybody getting too close then use Hypnosis on them. It is too late for people to be lurking around right now." She then looked at Rotom, "Stay close and hide in a lamppost. Prepare for combat incase something happens."

The pokemon nodded. Rotom went into a wire that was coming out from the building and Brons began to spin slowly to act like a radar. At that moment Jack handed Michelle some papers.

“This list shows that who has the pokeballs. The government apparently keeps track.” Jack then paused for a moment before continuing on. "Now someone that you know has three of these special pokeballs.” He then pointed to a name on the list which Michelle reconized as Mrs. Former's name.

“My guess Mikey, is that the people breaking in know whose house to go to. Ion my way here though, I saw a store that has one. If we hurry we can probably get to the store and get the pokeball. If it has a rare mon in it and it gets in the wrong hands, we could be in a lot of trouble." He then stopped talking for a moment and gave Michelle some time to think. "Mikey, you ever see any of the three pokeballs at Mrs. Formers house or see anything suspicious at all? We don’t want someone attacking her. We’ll anyways if you up for it we really should go hunt these people down.”

MIchelle looked at the list and then did a rewind of the night in her mind. She did saw something that looked like a pokeball. It was the funny green one that was incased in glass. That could be one of the pokeballs that Jack could be speaking about but still she couldn't be sure. There was something funny about that ball when she was looking at it in the third floor after knocking out Kuro. Something she couldn't place her finger on.

Michelle looked at Jack and said, "There was an item at Mrs. Former's house that looked like a pokeball. Still I am not sure. I asked Mrs. Former about it and she said that it is an old family heirloom." She then remember the pokeball and saw that it was covered in mothballs. "Looked old too. Still I don't think we need to worry about the safety of that item since it couldn't be one of the pokeballs you are talking about. Right now that item is in downtown and is going to be place in a secure safe so nobody can get to it. Also Micheal is keeping an idea on it till the place it into the safe so nothing really to worry about." Michelle took a deep breath and said, "Still there could be other items in her house. I could look at it later since she knows me."

Michelle then took some time to think about this mission. It could be a quick in and out mission. Still it was getting late and she had a class in the morning. This was getting troublesome. She looked at Jack and asked, "What are the specs of this? What kind of shop is it? Where it is? Does there seem to be any kind of security system install? Name?"

Michelle knew that if this was a small shop then it could be easy to get in. Just send in Rotom to shortcirect the security system. Phase in. Grab the ball. Phase out and leave. Still she needed lots of details to know if this was going to be a quick mission or one that needed to be hold off till tomorrow.

[The Crimson Rose]

Outside Jail/ City Area
Cress Albane
Violent Path
Team Swarm

The heat from the last Heat Wave attack had still not worn off as I bolted out the door after sneaking past suspicious guards. I could hear shouts and what sounded like things being knocked over. I ran over to an alleyway nearby and caught my breath. "How long can I keep this up? I'll be caught sooner or later if I keep this up," I thought as I heard footsteps.

Frantically, I found some trashcans and with a pained look, I jumped inside one and covered the lid. The odor was unbearable as smells of spoiled cabbage, and weeks old I didn't even know reached my nose. It got so bad that I had to hold my breath.

The footsteps were getting even closer as I began to sweat in nervousness. Then, I heard a man talking from right outside the alleyway.

"Men! Search the entire city and question every civilian around. If you suspect that they are hiding someone, bring them to the HQ at once! THis man can't be left alone. Who knows what else he might do!"

The grunting of a couple other men followed and the footsteps began to diminish.

Desperately, I shot out of the trashcan and took deep breaths of air. I was glad to be out, but I knew that at least one of the men might still be in the area.

I held out a Pokeball and opened it. A long dragon Pokemon appeared from the bright light. She was about twice as long as I was and she had a red, spherical gem on her head.

I whispered to her, "Now Dragonair, I need you to use Flamethrower when I give the signal. Understand?"

She gave a small nod of approval and I patted her head. She gave a quiet, shriek that sounded musical and cheerful. I smiled and then ran of the alleyway, Dragonair close behind.

[Diesel 34]

Location: Somewhere in the City
Name: Jack Arzon
Power:Force Field (Self)

Michelle looked at me and said, "There was an item at Mrs. Former's house that looked like a pokeball. Still I am not sure. I asked Mrs. Former about it and she said that it is an old family heirloom." She then remember the pokeball and saw that it was covered in mothballs. "Looked old too. Still I don't think we need to worry about the safety of that item since it couldn't be one of the pokeballs you are talking about. Right now that item is in downtown and is going to be place in a secure safe so nobody can get to it. Also Micheal is keeping an idea on it till the place it into the safe so nothing really to worry about." Michelle took a deep breath and said, "Still there could be other items in her house. I could look at it later since she knows me."

"What are the specs of this? What kind of shop is it? Where it is? Does there seem to be any kind of security system install? Name?" She said.

I stopped to think for a moment.

“Well the shop is only a few blocks away. The shop isn’t heavily armed if I’m correct. Now that I think about it though they did have it in a glass class that is probably armed?” I said.

Now I had to think. What was the name of the shop? Did I even see a name?

“I can’t remember a name.” I said.

I checked my watch and saw that it was getting close to dark. It really wasn’t a good idea to be on the streets at night in this part of town.

I then pointed out to Mikey an upside to getting it tonight I said, “If we can get it tonight, I can take it back to my place and do some research on it.”

Now I had to wait for Mikey to answer. The sooner the better so no one can steal it from the store. I started walking over to my bike that was a present from one of the people I helped on a mission earlier in the year.

I hopped on my bike and realized I could probably break in on my own and get it, but Mikey would make it a lot easier and take off about an hour or two. My shield power wasn’t exactly what you would call useful for break in’s.

“So Mikey, you coming?” I asked.

[The Crimson Rose]

City
Cress Albane
Violent Path
Team Swarm

The man walked by me as I hid in the shadows, unaware that I was ready to strike. I turned my head the opposite direction and saw that Dragonair was in position. I gave her a thumbs-ups and she nodded and floated right past me.

She let out a loud, meloudious song and I entranced by it's simple, yet beautiful notes. I looked out the alleyway and saw that some men were coming to investigate the music. "Just as I planned! Hopefully Dragonair will be ready to strike," I thought as I slipped back into the shadows, my glance still fixed on Dragonair.

"Capture that Pokemon! At once!" I heard one of the men said and I heard a gun being loaded.

That was definitely not what I thought was going to happen and I looked at Dragonair in worry. She had heard the noise too, I knew it. Without thinking at all, I jumped out of my hiding place and yelled, "Dragonair! Flamethrower, ring style!"

She nodded and floated higher into the air. She began to spin in a tornado style spin and flames erupted from her mouth. The flames hit their targets and the men started running around on fire.

A few were still standing and were pointing their weapons at Dragonair. I took some fire off a dead soldier and shot it at the attackers. They fell to the ground, burns surrounding their entire bodies.

Dragonair was still spinning, and the flames were beginning to heat the area up. I saw more more men coming in our direction, but they were instantly stopped by the wall of flames.

Using my control, I pushed the flames into the other men and they fell, the same way as the last soldiers.

Dragonair finally settled down and she floated back down to my level. We looked around us as bodies after bodies were piled on top of each other.

I looked up at her and saw that tears were welling in her eyes. "She's not used to using her powers like this. I don't blame her, but if we want to live, she'll need to," I thought as I held her Pokeball out and returned her.

I turned to the direction of the gates and I said, "I guess we must leave now. We have learned all we can from this place." I then walked out of the gates without looking back.

[Charizard Michelle]

OOC:

'MIkey' Diesel. It is Mikey. Not Michelle. haha

IC:

En Route to Shop
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Jack then answered Michelle's questions, “Well the shop is only a few blocks away. The shop isn’t heavily armed if I’m correct. Now that I think about it though they did have it in a glass class that is probably armed?” Then after a few seconds of thinking Jack paused and looked as if something was troubling him. He then said, “I can’t remember a name. If we can get it tonight, I can take it back to my place and do some research on it.”


Michelle then took a deep sigh. That was a very valge descpirtion of the shop since with MIchelle knew could be just jumping blindly into a pile of trouble. Still this was something that needed to be done. As part of Team Trainer she had to help anybody even if it is a business which is something unusual for her but still she knew that Jack couldn't do this without her since her power is the best for it. Also MIchelle already had some sort of plan on getting the pokeball.

“So Mikey, you coming?” said Jack as he hopped on to his bike. Michelle looked at the bike and thought that she could get on with him. Her pokemon were still kind of tired from what happen at Mrs Former's house and any kind of break could do them good. Also it would look good if somebody like her was riding on a bronzor next to somebody on a bike. She then snapped her fingers which made Brons stop spinning and Rotom to come out of the wiring of the house. She then took two pokeballs from her belt and returned them back to them in a red beam of light. She then took a black scrunchie from her belt and place her long black hair in a ponytail.

MIchelle then nodded and said, "Yeah. I am coming." She then began to make her way towards Jack on the bike and shoved him a little. "Make room. I am riding with you." She then shoved on next to Jack and place her arms around his waist. Michelle then lean on Jack so it looked like they were just a few friends on a bike. Michelle then said, "Hurry up kid. I don't have all night.

[The Crimson Rose]

Middle of Nowhere
Cress Albane
Violent Path
Team Swarm

It had been about an hour since I had left the town, and smoke was still rising from the burning flames. "Why did I kill innocent civilians? That's not what I am supposed to be doing!" I said as I stomped my foot into the blond sand beneath me.

Thrity minutes after I left, the soft grass of the plains disappeared behind me and was replaced by the unforgiving desert ahead. I looked up and saw that 360 degrees around me was full of nothingness. Desperate to find a small village or a town, I kept walking in the opposite direction of the burned town.

My mind wandered as I trudged along. "My Scizor is still gravely wounded, I'm almost out of supplies, and there is no sign of any town for the next fifty miles. I'm doomed! I should just stop and call my life ended," I thought as I stopped again to look around. The same as an hour ago, nothing.

Suddenly my mind hatched an idea. I took out my Pokeball and threw it into the air. It burst open and Dragonair appeared from the blinding, white light. The Pokeball returned to my hand as I walked over to her.

I could tell that she was still said as I asked her, "Dragonair, do you think you can use Rain Dance still?"

Dragonair lifted her head and nodded it. She started floating into the air again and her body curled up into a tight spiral. A blue orb of energy appeared from the middle and shot up into the sky.

A couple of seconds later, clouds started appearing overhead and thunder started to clap. Light drizzles came falling as I smiled at her and said, "Good job Dragonair! Now, let's hurry. We don't know how long this storm will last!"

Dragonair smiled and we bolted off again in the opposite direction of the town.

[Diesel 34]

Name: Jack Arzon
Location: Outside Store
Power: Force Field (Self)

She said she was coming. She hopped onto my bike and shoved me forward. ”Move over, I’m riding with you.” she said. “Hurry up kid, I don’t have all night.”

Did she just call me a kid? I was mad about the fact she was calling me a kid, but we had business to take care of. Still, I was one year younger than her and I was a kid. I mean come on. I shook my head so I could focus.

I turned on the bike and the engine roared to life. ”Hang on Mikey.” I said. I pulled on the handlebar and prepared to drive. Mikey didn’t have all night then I’d just have to get there very quickly. I put the bike in motion and we started zooming through traffic. I was driving in between cars moving at 100 MPH. We were coming to a part where I couldn’t go through cars and well I didn’t want to stop. I saw a small little ramp and headed straight for it. I zoomed up it and flew across the intersection.

In a few minutes we were at the shop. I turned off my bike and hopped off. I stared into the store and no one was in it. Meaning it was time to work.

“Alright Mikey, stores empty and its security is easy so time for you to do your stuff. Just make sure no video cameras catch you taking the pokeball.” I said. “Oh, also put this money on the counter. It should cover the ball’s price” I said handing her cash.

Even though this probably would be a quick mission we still needed to make sure that we had security.

“Luxray, Infernape, come on out.” I said throwing two pokeballs in the air. “I want you two to circle around the building making sure no one is spying on us. Got it?” I said. They nodded their heads at me like they understood what I was saying. They started circling the building and I stood right where I was waiting for Mikey. I don’t know what it was, but something about this gave me a really bad feeling.

[Charizard Michelle]

The Shop
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

”Hang on Mikey.” said Jack as he made the engine roared to life. The bike then began to move and left the alleyway and away from the university. They were now in the streets going past cars and going really fast. For a moment it looked like they would crash into a few cars. Mikey was kind of worry and was going to use her power to phase though the cars but it be best not to since she needed to give her molcules and body a chance to recharage a little. She can use it only seven times in an hour. She used it up once while figthing that guy who was mugging John and that means Michelle only can use it six more times until she can charge up to regain the ability to use it at he fullest.

They then began to speed up and Michelle held on to Jack as tight as she could. She didn't mind going this fast but still it was kind of scary how fast they were going. They then went up a ramp and were flying in the air and over an intersection. After a while they were now in an alley that was close to the store.

“Alright Mikey, stores empty and its security is easy so time for you to do your stuff. Just make sure no video cameras catch you taking the pokeball.” said Jack as he dismounted his bike and was looking at the side of the shop. Michelle looked at the shop and thought that it was a fairly small shop. Something else to get in and to do her stuff. It was in a case so it should be easy to get. Still she had to watch out. Jake then said, "Oh, also put this money on the counter. It should cover the ball’s price”

Michelle took the money and was glad that he was providing the money for the ball. MIchell was going to do the same thing too but it was good that Jack was providing the money since she didn't want to use her own this time.

“Luxray, Infernape, come on out.” said Jack as he release two pokemon in a white light. “I want you two to circle around the building making sure no one is spying on us. Got it?” The two pokemon nodded and looked like they were going to do as told.

Michelle looked at the building and was going to help Jack with on look out and to get a pokemon to help her. Michelle threw two pokeballs to release her Rotom and bronzor. Michelle looked at them and said, "We here for work right now. Brons. Use Extrasenory to help Jack with look out. Rotom. I need you to go inside the shop and short curceit the security system. Also make sure that the cameras are out so nobody can catch us on video."

The pokemon nodded. Brons began to spin around and his eyes were glowing as if to look somewhere distant. Rotom then floated into the fuse box for the shop and was now doing his work to shut off and shortcircet the security system.

Michelle looked at Jack and said, "Brons would stop spinning and say something once he feels something coming. He is using Extrasenory as a radar. He will beep faster as a person get closer to us."

There was then a few sparks from the fusebox and a small giggle could be heard from the inside of the fusebox. Michelle smiled and said, "Looks like Rotom made the security system go boom. I see you later kid." She then let her molucules strike and she walked into the wall of the shop.

[Diesel 34]

Name: Jack Arzon
Location: Store
Power: Force Field (Self)

She threw her pokeballs into the air and out came her Rotom and Bronzor. ”Bronzor use Extrasensory. Rotom I need you to take down the security in this place.” She said. Mikey continued to go on. Telling me how Extrasensory worked. Not like I needed to know since I knew already how it works. After she phased inside I sat down. Why had other members of Trainer been giving amazing powers? My power couldn’t do anything except protect me. My power couldn’t be useful for us trying to get something.

I pulled out the sheets of paper that I had gotten of the internet. I looked at the sheet with the addresses. Apparently the pokeballs were scattered all over the area. Even out of Trainers area. I realized that tomorrow I would have to go riding all around. Apparently a few of the pokeballs were in stores. I would have to dip into my savings, but it would be worth it.

I looked at more of the info and saw that the creator of these pokeballs was actually one of the most well known people around. Yet, where would be a place that would hold info on this guy name John L. Ricardo. The library wasn’t very useful so I had to think. Where, where, where could the answer be? Then it hit me. Marc University. They had the biggest library in the city. I had to get someone in to use the library. I figured I’d have to think later after this mission was finished.

I looked over to see if Mikey was out, but she wasn’t. It couldn’t be taking that long. I decided to head over to my bike and see if there was any new news. When I clicked onto a link that I saw it was a news report. Apparently someone had robbed a department store in downtown. Apparently they say nothing was stolen. I better check this out tomorrow I said. I wondered if I should tell Mikey when she comes out, but I decided that it isn’t that big yet. I decided to lay back on my bike and put my feet up on the handle bars. Now to just relax until Mikey comes out of the store.

[Charizard Michelle]

The Shop
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Michelle walked thought the wall and was now inside the building. SHe looked around and was right about this being a small shop. There were only a few rows that had items on it. Some of them were small trickets while some had look like rare items. MIchelle felt the soft carpet and knew this was some sort of nice class shop. She was kind of bad for stealing from this shop still this had to be done. This shop seem that it was some sort of pawn shop since some of the items looked a little worn and tired.

Michelle then looked in a corner where a camera would be and saw one. Still it produce no red ligth to indicate that it was recording her actions. That was good since it proved that Rotom did his job. Michelle looked around. She was on the other side of the building away from the counter. MIchelle was lucky since she found half of her body was inside the restroom. Michelle got her other half out of the restroom and knew she had to hurry. The police could come if this place had their security system hook to an alert system incase the power went out. The last thing she wanted to explain was why Team Trainer was breaking into a store. Michelle swiftly ran between the rows of tables trying not to make too much noise. She then made her way to the counter where the cash registar was. She saw a glass case but it was empty. That kind of made Michelle a bit upset but she understood why it was like that. This shop owner must have felt that it be safer to keep it out of the glass case incase people came at night to shop like she did. MIchelle lookd around and then saw a door behind the cash registar. She guess that it was the storage room. Michelle walked by the cash registar and place the bills that Jack had given her next to it. She then took out a sheet of paper and wrote on it with her left hand as messy as she could that said:

For the purchase of the pokeball.

MIchelle didn't even bother to turn the knob of the door since she knew it was look. She began to use her power of phasing to go though the mirco spaces in between the molucules of the door. SHe simply enter the room and let the air move between her own molucules. It felt good. She then looked around and saw that it held a few other items in here too. Some that looked strange to her but no matter. On the top shelf was what she was looking for. A blue color pokeball. She looked around for a step ladder and saw none. She wonder how the person got it up there but that wasn't going to be a problem for her. She just began to climb on the shelf and not worry about fingerprint since she was wearing gloves. Michelle had to be careful not to make the shelf fall over. She was on the very top and could feel the shelf move a little bit. Michelle reach over to the ball and grabbed it. It was now in her hand and she was holding on to it tightly. The shelf was going to give in if she doesn't get off it soon. Then Michelle closed her eyes and just let her hand phase though the shelf top and literally into the ground floor.

Michelle then reappeared in the display area of the store by coming out of the floor. THat was a dangerous thing she did but still it kept the shelf from falling over. She then looked at her hand and saw that the pokeball was still there. She place it into her belt and then pulled out her radio to talk to Jack and began to walk towards the wall that she entered. She said into the radio, "I got the ball. I am on my way out." SHe was kind of breathing heavy since the trick she did with coming in and out of the floor drained a lot out of her. She was going to bary have enough energy to move out of the wall since she did a lot of work on her trick.

[KOR]

Random Street
Michael
Hybrid(Charizard)


Michael heard Mikey’s voice through the radio. He spoke back through,

“Alright I’ll get on it.”

Michael flew a little closer to the van.

He thought,

“I wonder what that green orb was. It almost looked like a Pokeball. Nah, it couldn’t be.”

As the protected car drove down, two larger cars hit the armored car dead on. They were all in a mess. Michael said,

“Charizard make sure Mrs. Former and the items are safe. I’ll handle these guys.”

Michael jumped off Charizard and spread out his wings diving down. Two men got out of each van. Michael landed in front of the men and said,

“I advise you leave. Whatever you want in that car, you’re not getting it.”

The men laughed and one of them said,

“Step aside kid. You’re in over your head.”

Michael said nothing as he took off his gloves. The sharp claws came out of his hands. He said,

“Come on. Fight me. Watch what happens.”

The men ran at him recklessly. Michael took in a deep breath and then exhaled letting out a small wave of fire. It burned one as he ran away trying to put it out. One of the men tried to get around Michael and the van; however he dashed at one of them men and with his claws slashed him across the stomach. It wasn’t fatal but it could keep him out of the way. He fell to the ground. The last two men tried to go the other side. But suddenly from the lower head of his back below his tail bone was none other than a tail. It exploded out and slammed the two men against the truck. They took the men and threw them into the van and drove away leaving one van there. It wasn’t much damaged since they drove off with the one they mainly used to collide. Mrs. Former and the guards came out of the truck. He said,

“Take Mrs. Former and the valuables into this other truck. Divide them in half.”

The men nodded and proceeded to do so. Then they arrived at the vault soon. After waving goodbye Michael left. He talked into the radio again,

“Mission completed Mikey. There were two trucks that smashed into the car but we didn’t lose any of the valuables.”

Michael arrived home soon and went straight to sleep on the couch.

[Charizard Michelle]

The Shop
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

MIchelle wrote another not saying that the money was for the pokeball that she just stolen. She didn't know what kind of person was the shop owner since but she knew if the person was some what bad and would claim that he was robbed with out anything from them then there are two notes. Michelle place the note under the cashier. If the police were good in the investigation, if one was called, then they would look under the cash register and notice the note if the person tried to rid of the first note that Michelle place on the table.

Michelle was making her way thought the shop trying to be as quick as she can but not to stumble around making anything all because of her lack of energy. She then jumped slighty when her radio began to emit a voice. It was Micheal who said, "Mission completed Mikey. There were two trucks that smashed into the car but we didn’t lose any of the valuables.”

Michelle was a bit worry about what happen and wonder if this had anything to do with the Deadly Sinners. If it did then they were going have to investigate the group and see if they were going to cause anymore trouble. Michelle nodded and just whisper back into the radio, "Good job. Now take a break and I see you when I do."

Michelle then walked over to the wall that she came though and began to close her eyes. Michelle was trying to muster the remaining energy that she was able to use to use her power for one last time. Michelle knew that her power had a limit before it just gave up and leaving her exasuted and that was at seven tries. After seven tries then she was going have to wait an hour before she can use her power seven more times.

Michelle could feel her molucules becoming smaller and smaller until they were just like tightly squeezed which were also small enough for her to walk though the mirco space between the wall's molcules. Michelle took a step and could feel the wall as she could feel the wall touching her molcules. It was kind of painful since this was her last time to use it before waiting twenty minutes to use her power with out strain. MIchelle was almost there. SHe could feel the air of the outside night rush though her foot as it was the first to make it out. She then took another step and another before she finally made it out of the wall. ONce she was outside and with her pokemon and Jack. Michelle's molucules rapidly expanded and MIchelle became solid. She began to stumble around before falling down to the ground and on top of Jack who was laying on his bike. She then whisper, "I got it." She was taking very deep breaths.

[Diesel 34]

Name: Jack Arzon
Location: Carls Dynamo Shop
Power: Force Field (Self)

I was just laying on my bike when all of a sudden Mikey came out of the building and looked tired. She collapsed onto me all of a sudden just barely making it to me. ”I got it” she said. She was taking heavy breaths so she must’ve used quite a bit of energy.

I saw the pokeball in her hand and it looked amazing. It was a light blue color that made the ball look almost like a priceless jewel. I just hoped this was one of the famous pokeballs in the letter and not some cheap fake someone sold to them to make money.

I put the pokeball in my pocket and pulled out Luxray and Infernapes pokeball. I returned them and went over to Mikey. I grabbed from her Bronsor and Rotoms pokeball and returned them. I handed them back over to her and knew it was time to get going.

I looked down at her and saw that she was too tired to walk home. After all, I had to do something for her since she did this for me. “Stay here Mikey. I’m just gonna make sure that we didn’t leave any traces.

I started walking around the building to make sure no one was there. The pokemon didn’t leave any traces and there were no traces of us at all. I nodded my head at the sight of this perfectly well done job. I looked up at the sign for the name of the store. “Carls Dynamo Shop!” Strange name for a store that wasn’t so Dynamo. Should of just called it a Pawn Shop.

I walked back to my back and got Mikey up straight long enough so I could get on. I got her the optional seat belt because she didn’t have the strength to hold on. I grabbed a helmet out of the back compartment and put it on her head in case she did fall off.

I was about to start the bike up, but then I remembered one thing. I didn’t know one important detail to take Mikey home. I didn’t know where she lived. I had known her for awhile and still didn’t know. ”Mikey, in order for me to take you home, I need to know where you live.” I said.

[Charizard Michelle]

Carls Dynamo Shop
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

MIchelle was laying on top of Jack. She felt so tired that she felt like she could bary move a muscle. Michelle knew she could move but still Michelle wanted to try to save as much energy that she could. Still Michelle did do that trick with the ground and that took a lot of energy to do. Jack moved her a little and took the pokeball out of her hand. At the same time Jack took the pokeballs that belonged to Rotom and Brons. Before Jack took the pokeball belonging to Rotom, the ghost pokemon was able to turn the security system of the shop so that it wouldn't look like there was a robbery there. THe system didn't sent an alert since nothing was too much disturbed while Michelle was in there. Jack then returned Rotom and Brons to their pokeballs in a red beam.

"Stay here Mikey. I’m just gonna make sure that we didn’t leave any traces." said Jack as he left Michelle on the bike. He left for a minute so he could look at the inside of the shop. he then came back once Jack looked satified that there wasn't really much of anything that was moved. He then began to strap MIchelle into his bike and place a hement on her. SHe didn't mind this since he was only thinking about her safty but still it was kind of strange that she was recieving this kind of treatment since Michelle tend to work on her own a lot.

Jack then got on the bike and was going to leave but something stopped him. He then asked, ”Mikey, in order for me to take you home, I need to know where you live.”

Michelle moved her head sligthly up at Jack and was trying to come up with something. She has never really told anybody where she lived. Not even what neighborhood she lived in. She couldn't possiblily tell Jack that she was a student at Marc University living at the Jirachi Dorms. Nor could she tell Jack that she lived in the same area of Ms. Dell and Mrs. Former since he could find out where she lived. Then it be kind of strange for her being on the doorstep of her house trying to explain to them that she was part of Team Trainer.

Michelle then thought of something. It could be a bit of a bad idea but she needed a place to stay for the night. She couldn't go back to the Jirachi Dorm this tired out and she needed her powers to be able to go back. SInce she did that trick to gon into the ground it was going to take a while before she can even use her power just once and still she wasn't sure if there was going to be any other ways she was going have to go though. Her best bet was trying to reenergize herself and then leave to go back to the Jirachi Dorms.

MIchelle looked at Jack and said, "How about we go to your place? My place is kind of far from here and well I don't want you to drive that far from your way. That way I can rest up there and leave for my place later." She then rested her head on Jack's shoulders and said, "Still if that is ok with you?"

[Diesel 34]

Location: Home
Name: Jack Arzon
Power: Force Field (Self)

She was sure taking her time. She started to think about where she lived. It isn’t that hard to know where you live. ”How about we go to your place? My home is kind of far from here and I don’t want to make you go all that way. Then when I have energy I’ll just set out for it.” She said, “If that’s okay with you?”

“Perfectly fine with me.” I said. It may have been strange that she needed to come to my place, but she was tired. Besides, it would save me a trip and I did want to get started on scanning the pokeball and doing other tests on it. “Just do your best to hang on.” I said.

I started up the bike and we went into motion. I wasn’t going as fast as we were getting to the store, but I had to admit I was tired and didn’t want to go fast because if I started to fall asleep we would crash.

(10 minutes later)

We finally arrived at my little house in town. Mikey and I hopped off the bike after turning it off. I walked up to my door and opened it and stepped in. “Sorry about the mess.” I said. There may have been clothes all over and magazines covering the place, but lets face it, it was as neat as it was ever going to be.

“If you want you can lay down on the coach over there.” I said. I walked over to my computer and started typing down a bunch of things including asking Trainer to look in about the robbery I had read about while waiting for Mikey. It was going to be a busy night for me and I knew it. I reached under my desk and grabbed my pokeball scanner. I hooked it up to the computer. I placed the pokeball onto the scanner and immediately started up the program.

I walked over to the fridge and grabbed a soda that was full of caffeine. I was going to need it. “Feel free to help yourself to anything in the fridge or pantry.” I said. I sat back in my chair and waited for the system to finish scanning the pokeball.

[Charizard Michelle]

Jack's HOme
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

“Perfectly fine with me.” said Jack. He then began to start the bike making the engine roar. “Just do your best to hang on.” At once they began to roar on the streets. It wasn't as fast as they were when they came to the shop which made it easier for Michelle to hold on since she was still a bit tired out. They pass intersections and zipped on the freeways. They soon got off it and were in the streets turning corners. Michelle had little idea where they were but as long as it took them away from her dorm then it was ok because it kept Jack from discovering her secert.

They soon arrive at a small house. It wasn't much but it was what Michelle had guess for a guy like Jack. She followed Jack off the bike and towards the door of the house. As Michelle stepped into the house she saw that there were magazines and clothes all over the place. Michelle thought it was tipically for a guy to be like this since she has never really seen a clean guy before. Jack then said, "Sorry about the mess.” He then paused for a little then said, “If you want you can lay down on the coach over there.”

Michelle shurgged as she looked around the house. It wasn't much of a place and was nothing compare to the house she grew up in. Michelle had to guess this was a one bedroom house with the living room being part of the kitchen and the bathroom being hidden somewhere in the house. From what she could tell the computer was in the living room too. Michelle was thinking a little bit wondering if thsi was such a good idea but she had no choice for now. Jack then looked at Michelle and said, “Feel free to help yourself to anything in the fridge or pantry.” Jack had just helped himself to a soda.

Michelle smiled and said, "Thanks. I try not to eat much." She began to make her way towards the frige.

Michelle was hungry beyond belief. Whenever she uses her powers so much in one hour it drained her and her cells. They needed energy to help replish themselves. Sometimes she would carry crackers with her but knowing that she just was in a figth earlier today they were most likey crushed. Crush crackers were no good to eat. Michelle took many different looking foods from the frige. She took some cold pasta and whatever there was in there. She looked at the food and place it in the mircowave. She then grabbed some crackers and once the food was ready then she began to eat as fast as she could. Michelle could feel that she was getting some of her energy back and by eating all of this it should help speed up the process of regaining her strenght.

Michelle had cleaned her plate of most of the food that was there. She looked over to Jack and saw that he was trying to scan a pokeball. Michelle let out a yawn and knew she needed sleep. SHe had done a lot today and basically tired herself out. Also she had a class in the morning and needed to stay awake for it. She made her way to the couch and said, "Thanks a lot for let me crash here Jack. You are saving me a lot of time." SHe then looked at the couch and saw some underwear on there. SHe looked at it and wonder if it was the best thing to sleep here. Still it was all she had for now. Michelle picked up the underwear with the tips of her fingers and threw it on the ground next to a pile of clothes. She then laid on the couch and release her Brons. The bronze pokemon saw that Michelle was going to sleep on the couch and floated down for a kiss. Michelle kissed the pokemon on the forehead and whisper to it, "Keep an eye on Jack. Don't want him to discover anything unwanted." The metal pokemon smiled and just floated to lean against the couch.

Michelle then closed her eyes and said, "Night kid. Try not to be too loud while I sleep." She then began to drift into a somber.

[The Crimson Rose]

Desert
Cress Albane
Violent Path
Team Swarm

Hours passed as Dragonair and I trudged along the unforgiving desert, exhausted from walking. The storm had ended about an hour ago, and already my mouth was dry. I looked over at Dragonair and saw that since she could hover, she wasn't fatigued at all. A cool, blue aura was eminating from her and it was the only thing cooling me down and dying from heat stroke.

We kept going, only stopping if I was about to collapse. If I did, Dragonair would wrap herself around me and wake me up again. Every time she did that, I felt refreshed, but it was starting to wear off. Already, I had seen about ten mirages and every time, it almost killed me. For behind the mirages, were endless crevices and boiling sand pits.

Night fell, and I used what I could of my powers to light a small fire. The heat of the day had turned into the dead cold of the night. It felt nice for a time, but then I began to shiver as the fire didn't give enough heat. I looked at Dragonair and asked her, "What do you think will happen to us if we keep going much longer?"

She was curling up and getting ready to sleep when she heard the question, and all she did was shake her head as if she didn't know. I heard light sounds and I knew she was sound asleep.

Exhausted, I laid down on the cold sand and struggled to sleep, but hauntings of the future prevented me to for a while. After I relaxed and slowly closed my eyes, the world went dark.

[Diesel 34]

Name: Jack Arzon
Location: Home
Power: Force Field (Self)

Mikey sent out her Bronzor and went to sleep. I didn’t care too much and just stared back at my computer. Apparently this pokeball was taking a while. I started twiddling my thumbs I was so bored. I went into the kitchen so I could grab some chips to eat and I looked and saw Mikey had left me some dishes. I put them gently in the sink and went to the pantry and grabbed the chips.

I sat back down by the computer and started eating. It quickly finished so I brushed off the crumbs, put the bag down, and started reading the data. Apparent this pokeball was so strong that it if you chucked it at the wall it wouldn’t even break. I decided that this must be one of the pokeballs. I looked at readings and apparently there was a very high energy level. I guess there had to be in order for this pokeball to very strong.

I decided to take a break from looking at the pokeball and went onto the internet to find more info on the robbery. There didn’t seem to be anything to new, but I had to keep looking. I checked all the websites I always did and still nothing. Looks like it was time for me to head to the Trainer database. I clicked open my email and sent an email to Trainer Headquarters. They could always supply me with info even on the stuff that I’ve never heard of.

I looked at the time and apparently it was already 1 a.m. I decided I needed to keep working. I kept running tests on the pokeball, but nothing was really interesting. I then decided to test something else. I went into a drawer and pulled out a hammer. I enlarged the pokeball and then took the hammer into my hands. Then I slammed it down into the pokeball. Amazingly, it was the hammer that broke and not the pokeball. I guess they system wasn’t kidding when it said it was really strong. I wanted to keep working, but suddenly my head dropped onto the desk and I feel asleep.

[Charizard Michelle]

Jack's Home
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Michelle shifted around on the couch. She then yawn and raised her head up a bit. She opened her eyes a little and tried to look for a clock. MIchelle rubbed her eyes and then looked down to see that Brons was still awake. She then place her hand on top a dirty sock and just morned. It seems like Jack was a pretty messy guy. MIchelle looked around and saw that a hammer was close by and a sleeping Jack was seen next to the pokeball that she had just stolen. If Michelle had to guess about what happen was that Jack was tired out from all the work he has done.

Michelle got off the couch and saw that Jack had a house that was more messy then she thought. It was ridicous! Michelle then sighed and said "I just can't handle it." She then kicked a shirt that was on the ground and looked at Brons, "Help me out here Brons. Mind using a Psychic to gather the clothes?"

Brons floated up and then smiled. He use his psychic powes to place all the clothes in one pile. Once they were all in one place Michelle began to oraganize the clothing by color. SOme of them had a smell to them and it was just something that she couldn't handle. Also there was the papers all over the floor. She looked at Brons and said, "Ok. Brons use Psychic and place those things on some sort of pile or stack. Just don't throw them away."

Michelle then began to look around the house to see if Jack had a washing machine or something. After a while of searching the house only to discover that the living room also matched the bedroom in messiness she just picked up a few clothes and ignore the face that she just picked up some of Jack's underwear. She place it in the whites pile and made her way to the bathroom. There she found a washer and dyer with a box of detergent on top of it. Strange place but MIchelle had to guess that it was because of the size of the house. MIchelle then took the pile of blue jeans that she had oraganized and began to dump them into the washer machine. She set the machine up and place some detergent into the machine. In the next thirty or so minutes the washer would buzz and then it would be time to move the blue jeans into the dryer then she would have to place the whites into the machine to wash.

Michelle then enter the living room and saw a happy Bronzor smiling about his work. Behind Brons was a small pile of papers of different colors next to the computer. Michelle smiled and said, "Thanks for the help Brons. Now this house is a little bit cleaner now. No more underwear on the floor and now for once we can see the floor." SHe then smiled and so did Brons.

[Diesel 34]

Location: Home
Name: Jack Arzon
Power: Force Field (Self)

I started blinking my eyes. I realized I must’ve fallen asleep. Anyways, I was back up and needed to see the time. I looked at my computer and it was 1:45a.m. I looked around for the soda and the bag of chips. When I actually found it I started eating and drinking my soda so I could stay up and not fall asleep this time.

When I actually paid attention I noticed something. The clothes on the floor were gone and my magazines were stacked so neatly behind me. What happened? Did someone rob me, but not want my magazines? I noticed Mikey and her Bronzor were standing in front of me. ”Thanks for cleaning Mikey.” I said I decided that since she had cleaned up I should share my findings with her.

“Well Mikey, I found out some interesting stuff on the pokeball. Apparently, it’s an even harder substance then diamond. See that black stuff on my desk?” I pointed out. “That used to be my hammer. Anyways, there is a very strong reading coming from the pokeball, but I still can’t figure out why.”

I gave her a minute to get a hold on everything I just said. “Now here is the even stranger thing. Apparently this pokeball isn’t just hard than all crystals, diamonds, and what not. It’s actually made up of many various types of diamonds. Now I can’t tell why it was made out of this, but there is a way.” I said, “When you were in the store I found out the name of the inventor of these pokeballs. His name was John L. Ricardo. I want to be able to look up stuff about him, but I don’t have the resources. The library is no good and I don’t have access to the best library in the city. Do you know anyone on Trainer that has access to the library at Marc University? It could be the key to finding out why this person made these pokeballs. It might also tell us about why these pokeballs are able to hold legendaries and things.

[The Crimson Rose]

Middle of Nowhere: Part 3
Cress Albane
Violent Path
Team Swarm

"You've got to be kidding me!" I shouted in disbelief as we walked on through the desert. Dragonair and I had been walking for the past two days, and we weren't even lucky enough to see a tree at all. I guessed that we had walked over 30 miles in the same direction, to no avail. My bones ached and my head was pounding unforgivingly. I had already fainted thrice before and Dragonair had to revive me. I glanced over to her and saw that she was tired as well. Her shiny skin was covered in sand, and her eyes were red from irritation.

I was just about to collapse again, when Dragonair shrieked in delight. I covered my ears in pain and yelled, "What is it Dragonair? You see something?" I looked forward and instantly saw what she was seeing. About a mile away I was guessing, was a town. I looked at it with relief, but instantly remembered, "This could be another mirage. We need to keep our wits about us."

Carefully, we trudged towards the town. As we got closer, I saw that it was a simple town with almost no buildings at all. Just a couple here and there spread over about 5 miles. In the middle, was a huge gushing fountain. It towered over the houses and I could see the crystal clear water rising into the air, then falling back into the fountain. I could hear Dragonair squeal in delight and I was feeling better too. "Just a little further Draggy, and we'll hopefully have some food and water!" I said with a smile.

[Charizard Michelle]

Jack's Home
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Michelle was coming out of the bathroom with a fresh load of clean and nice smelling laundry. It was mostly the whites but still she knew that now Jack had clean clothing. She was now in the living room when Michelle saw Jack waking up. Jack looked around and then notice Michelle and the work she and Brons did. He blinked a little and said, ”Thanks for cleaning Mikey.”

At once Michelle began to blush under the bandana that was hiding her face. Michelle had no idea why she would be blusing from such a comment but it was something she couldn't stop herself from doing. Michelle was glad that Jack couldn't see her face because they he would notice that she was red on her check. Jack didn't seem to notice Michelle and began to talk, “Well Mikey, I found out some interesting stuff on the pokeball. Apparently, it’s an even harder substance then diamond. See that black stuff on my desk?” Jack paused for a moment to point to many black shards on the ground. “That used to be my hammer. Anyways, there is a very strong reading coming from the pokeball, but I still can’t figure out why.”

MIchelle made her way towards the computer to look intrested on what was on the computer. There were lots of numbers and words that were kind of hard for Michelle to understand. She is a smart person but still this was all over her head since thsi was all computer and high science type of things which was something that her teachers in High School taught her.

Now here is the even stranger thing. Apparently this pokeball isn’t just hard than all crystals, diamonds, and what not. It’s actually made up of many various types of diamonds. Now I can’t tell why it was made out of this, but there is a way.” said Jack. Michelle looked over to the pokeball and thought that it did looked like a crystal pokeball but more different. It was different. Instead of a metal looking coat it was more glass like but metal-like too. SOmething Michelle had never seen before. “When you were in the store I found out the name of the inventor of these pokeballs. His name was John L. Ricardo. I want to be able to look up stuff about him, but I don’t have the resources. The library is no good and I don’t have access to the best library in the city. Do you know anyone on Trainer that has access to the library at Marc University? It could be the key to finding out why this person made these pokeballs. It might also tell us about why these pokeballs are able to hold legendaries and things."

The words Marc University made Michelle raise her head up a little and knew that she could do the research but that would expose her for who she really is. Still everything else kind of went though Michelle's ear and out the other. Michelle also knew that the research center in the library is the best in the city and maybe in the region. She was able to find lots of things during her last paper. Michelle then had an idea. She kne it would be ok since Michelle was higher then who she was going ot suggest.

Michelle looked at Jack and said, "There is Jee. She is a red-headed member of Team Trainer that has the of eleasticity. SHe is living rubber. Also Jee is a member of Team Trainer who I believe would be intrested in this mission. I am not sure about her avaiblity but still if this is important then the upper heads could try to do something to let her do something for this mission." Michelle then sighed and said, "I would go myself and slip into the library but I need a university computer account in order to even access the internet on it."

[Finch]

Marc University - Hidden Area
Kai Storm of Team Swarm, Reality Warping

"So, what now?"

Kai realised that, by this time, the Pokemon Mysteries class should already have started exploring the hidden land. So why hadn't they found him? He looked at his watch, hoping to ascertain how late he'd become, but it turned out that it was still only 13:57.

"That's weird, Staraptor," he muttered, "we've still got a few minutes to go until our next lecture."

The bird cooed and continued to look around, deciding it would be a good idea to look down upon his master from a higher vantage point. Up and up he went, into the canopy of leaves, bursting out finally above the forest. Kai waited in the unpleasant silence for a few moments, before a shrill call startled him to within an inch of his life. The bird had found something. Gliding in a downward spiral to its master, it lowered a wing so that the boy could mount it. Staraptor wasn't a huge Pokemon, but its wings were strong and Kai was quite small himself. Almost as soon as he'd swung his leg onto the bird, they powered back up like a rocket. There, above the leaves, he saw something he'd never forget.

This place wasn't ordinary at all. The sky was a vivid purple and appeared to ripple like water, filled with puffy white clouds which seemed to swirl in a circle rather than pass gently overhead. A distorted sound like the roar of thunder could be heard from deep within this bizarre formation, shaking the entire place and throwing Kai unceremoniously to the hardened floor. He massaged his lower back which had collided against the surface with a dull thud, then regained his composure and rose to his knees. The roaring subsided, and the swirling clouds began to slow. Fewer and fewer ripples could be seen in the sky until it returned to the kind of image Kai knew and expected, light blue and clear.

Staraptor looked at him with an expression of bemusement. Had they really seen that? They couldn't both have been imagining it. It was definitely the weirdest thing they'd ever come across, though, and certainly far too advanced to have been caused by the boy's strange ability. A fear was welling up inside him, yet he couldn't tell why. The unknown forces at work in this place... they were warning him to leave... that was the only explanation. Yet he didn't know how. He couldn't just click his fingers and get back to where he was, could he?

Could I?

No, that hadn't worked, and he was still exactly where he was. Whenever his power had come to him before, though, he'd always been able to imagine what would happen shortly before it did. Maybe, just maybe if he concentrated hard enough he'd be able to return? He focused his mind the best he could through the uncertainty and worry, imagining the same kind of rift which had opened in the locker. A tree nearby started to rumble, and light poured from a hole in the bark, growing by the second.

I've... I've done it!

Regaining his mount, he soared to the portal and tumbled through onto a cold, white-tiled floor, a locker door closing with a steely crash behind him.

[The Crimson Rose]

Desert City
Cress Albane
Violent Path
Team Swarm

I was crawling on the desert sand by the time we reached the city. My mouth was dry, and my skin was burned to the point that I looked like a toasted marshmallow. Dragonair floated beside me, her skin also deep red and large beads of sweat fell from her body. "We've made it! Now, we just need someone to help us," I thought as I looked around. There were no people to be found. The houses seemed empty, and a disturbing silence fell over the city. I looked up at Dragonair and said, "What do you think about this place? It seems deserted to me."

Dragonair nodded her head in agreement and began to hover forwards. I saw that she was floating over to the fountain. She stopped right in front of it, and dipped her face in. I could hear her gulping the cool, refreshing water. She gave a squeal of delight and turned to me. She motioned for me to come over.

I stood up and shakily, but surely, walked over to where Dragonair was. I dipped my cupped hands into the water and sipped it slowly. The cool water rushed down my throat, quenching my drying throat. I dipped my hands in again, and I began to see things blurry. I glanced over at Dragonair, and saw that she was also beginning to shut her eyes. "This water is drugged," I thought, and before I could do anything else, I was fast asleep.

[Diesel 34]

Character: Jack Arzon
Location: Home
Power: Force Field (Self)

I looked at Mikey because for some reason when I said Marc University it seemed to kind of startled her. I was a little confused because she started thinking, but why would the name startle her so much yet she then had to think.

“Well there is Jee, she is a red headed member of Trainer” Mikey said. I thought about what she said and I decided it sounded a bit strange since I didn’t like to trust people I don’t really know with information. I did think remember though that I didn’t have access to the trainer database to look up any other members who went to the university.

“Well, I guess she will have to do. I’ll have to contact her tomorrow considering the fact she is probably asleep.” I said. I looked at the time and it was already 3 a.m. “You might want to get some sleep. It is 3 a.m. in the morning already.” I said. I turned back to the computer and started calculating some of the numbers that had shown up on the screen. I was a bit confused because I was trying to figure out what different types of crystals were in the pokeball.

I activated the scan again so that way it might pick up something that had been missed during the first one since something seemed to be missing. I got up from my chair and headed over to my fridge and grabbed out another soda. I popped it open and started drinking it. I sat back down at the computer when I received an email.

I clicked it open and was happy to see that it was an up dated list of agents we had. It included all the old ones. I put the sheet on the side of my desk and decided I would take a better look at it tomorrow. Right now, I was just going to focus all of my attention on the mysterious pokeball.

The scan finally finished and I activated the program that would compare the two data sets so that I would see what I didn’t have before. The program was great to have, but since it wasn’t perfect it might take me 5 or 6 times before its finished. I started to calculate the figures again and prepared for another few hours of work.

[Charizard Michelle]

En Route to Marc University
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Jack consider the option of asking Jee to use the Marc Information Research system to help with the research of the mysterious pokemon. He then looked at Michelle and the clock. Jack then said, Well, I guess she will have to do. I’ll have to contact her tomorrow considering the fact she is probably asleep. You might want to get some sleep. It is 3 a.m. in the morning already.”

Michelle looked at the clock and saw that it was getting late. Michelle knew that she had to go to school tomorrow. Still Michelle didn't need to tell Jack that. The man then went back to his computer and began to type a few words on the screen. Michelle nodded and said, "You are right. It is getting late and I have work in the morning. I need to at least get some more sleep in before heading of for it."

Michelle slowly began to make her way towards the front door. She was going to twist the door knob when there was a buzz. Michelle nodded and said, "Oh yeah. I place your dirty clothes and underwear to wash. All you have to do is when ever your washer buzz is to take the wet load and place it into the dryer and then place a dirty load that I have already set out for you into the washer and place some detergent." MIchelle then twisted the door knob and said, "Think of it as my way to say thank you for letting me crash at your place." Michelle then turned her head and place her hand on top of the area where her month would be under her bandana and blew Jack a kiss. Michelle then let Brons out the door first and the bronzor floated on it's front face and Michelle jumped on his back. "Later kid." With that Michelle flew into the air.

Once they were far enough from Jack's house, she looked down at Brons and said, "Thanks Brons for the cover. I appreciate that you didn't let the Jack see who I really was. The Hyponistis thing was a great idea to do."

Brons let out a puzzled look and had no idea what Michelle was talking about. He then floated a little to the left to avoid hitting a building then upward since they were entering the tall building area of the city that surronded Marc University.

Michelle could only think about what she would say if Jack did found out about her secert. He would be the first from Team Trainer and basically anybody from her other life to know about her. Michelle and Brons were no floating above the grass that made up the scenary of Marc University. Michelle was looking around and making sure it was safe to go across to the Jirachi Dorms.

[Diesel 34]

Name: Jack Arzon
Location: Home
Power: Force Field (Self)

She was leaving? I remembered she said she lived far away from here. Now why would she leave? She told me she lived to far away in order for her me to take her home. She was lying about something, but what would be so important that she would be lying. After all, we were a team and aren’t teams supposed to share everything and trust each other. She was probably the strangest person I have ever met.

I decided to worry about it later and I turned back to my computer to figure out the numbers. It was really strange, apparently the program seemed to be showing higher energy readings coming from the pokeball then there was supposed to be. I kept scratching my head. None of this data was making sense. It was going to drive me crazy if I didn’t figure this out.

I was just about ready to explode when I pushed a button on accident and suddenly a window that ad been opened popped up. I looked at it and was about to close it when it hit me. I matched the high energy power and compared it to the pokemon data. I smiled so wide and wanted to run out and find Mikey. I realized that the extra energy was coming from inside the pokeball. There was a pokemon inside of it.

I grabbed the pokeball off of the scanner, it was time to meet the pokemon. I was going to throw it when I stopped. I just realized that I didn’t know what mon was in here. What if I couldn’t control the mon and it started rampaging around the city. This made me wonder if I should take the big risk and let the pokemon out or do I keep it in there till I can get into place where I can unleash the pokemon and it can be contained. I figured that someone might find out about it. I figured it was now or never to let the pokemon out.

I walked over to the center of my room. I flung the pokeball into the air, and a pokemon started to appear in a bright shining light.

[Charizard Michelle]

Marc University
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

After using Rotom and Brons to help MIchelle get to her room in Jirachi Dorms. Rotom was used to scout ahead while Brons used Extrasensory as a radar to make sure nobody was coming. Michelle just phased into the wall where her room when nobody was looking and then strip herself of her clothes and hid them under her bed. Once that was done she just fell into her bed and allow the coolness of the room fall on her body put her to sleep.

After a few hours Michelle was wide a wake and ready for her lessons. Today she only had on class today and that was Pokémon Intelligence with Professor Rivvy. This teacher was on of the more interesting teachers on campus since she likes to use her pokemon to help teach the class. Some of them like her Wobbuffet were helpful then there are some like her Ampharos that are too much into the work where they get in the way of others. Still the class is vrey hands on and the teacher is ok. Michelle has notice that Rivvy perfers students that have psychic or poison type pokemon which is strange since she doesn't even own one herself. Still Michelle guess she would be better like if she only just reveal she owns a bronzor who is part psychic along a steel type. Still Michelle really doesn't even let Brons or Rotom out of their pokeballs whenever she is at school. Michelle tries as hard as she could to hide the fact that she has a secert life outside of school and the less pokemon she shows the better since she rarely uses Gyarados and Char as Mikey when working for Team Trainer unless like back at Mrs Former's house she had to use Char's immense power to rid of all those buneries.

Michelle was now walking into the building that Professor's Rivvy lab was located. It was a good thing that MIchelle could use Char in this class to do some of the work but soon she is going have to use another pokemon in order to pass this class. Today they wre going to conclude a project they been working on that involves the basic personity of a pokemon and what they do in situations. ALl they have to do is present their pokemon partners and that was it. Today was Michelle's day to present her work but starting next class period she was going have to use another pokemon that is different from Char since Char is more of a 'active' pokemon and Gyarados is too simlar to Char so he can't be used. If worse comes to worse Michelle was going have to use Brons since Rotoms are too rare and if anybody has ever seen clips of Michelle as Mikey with Rotom or anything then they will have a much easier time connecting her to her other self since the pokemon are so rare.

Michelle was now walking up to the front door of the lab.

[Diesel 34]

Character:Jack Arzon
Location:Home/Marc Univ
Power:Force Field (Self)

After the bright light finally disappeared I looked over to the spot I had thrown the pokeball, and there was nothing. How was this even possible? The data all showed that there should’ve been a pokemon in there. I decided to just let it be for now and get some rest. I went over to my bed and the moment my head touched the pillow I fell asleep.

I woke up and looked over at the clock. It was already ten in the morning. I changed my clothes and went to the kitchen. I wolfed down a pop tart and went over to my computer to check my email. Nothing new was in there, but I still stayed logged on. I quickly opened a new window and accessed the Trainer data base. I quickly found the page that was told us of all the members on trainers and where they can be found. I quickly clicked on the link that took me into the database of students at Marc University. I started scanning the list for the girl named Jee so I could see her schedule and contact her at the best possible time. As I scanned the list I came across a name that seemed to make me think. It was Michelle, now why did that name seem so familiar? I left it alone and finally came across Jee’s name. I quickly wrote down her dorm room number and her schedule. After doing that I wrote a note explaining what I needed her to do.

I grabbed my keys, locked my front door, and headed out for my bike. I hopped onto my bike and double checked to make sure I had all of my pokeballs. I also made sue that I had the strange pokeball in my pocket so I would always know where it is. I started the engine and quickly moved out onto the street. I started zooming through traffic going around cars. As I was on my way to the university I passed by the store Mikey and I took the pokeball from. I sat that the police were there and a person that looked confused. I figured I’ll stop by there sometime today.

When I finally reached the university I parked my bike and then opened the back compartment of my bike. I pulled out one of the visitors passes that trainer had supplied me with. This would be good enough to get me in the building, give Jee the note, and get out.

After I got into the school I waited in a dark corner. I started walking through the dorms and found Jee’s dorm. I layed the note down on her bed and quickly left. I ran back into the main building where the classes where held so I could get out with ease. I looked at the time and realized that in about 30 seconds the bells were going to be ringing, hopefully with the students in the halls I could get of the University without being spotted.

[Charizard Michelle]

Marc University
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Michelle enter the room that belonged to Professor Rivvy's classroom. There were several lab tables with many lab instruments on the table. THere was an open area in front of the many tables with stools where the presentations were going to be held. Michelle took a seat on one of the stools and release her charizard. She looked at Char and said, "Ready for today?"

Char nodded and roared.

Michelle was going to place her head on the counter of the table when a voice from above woke her up. "Hey Michelle!"

MIchelle bent her neck upward and saw John right next to her. She had no idea that he was in the same class as her. Still that is the only reason that she could only come up with to explain why John was in her class. There was a sneasel on his shoulder. The pokemon nodded and was waved at Michelle. Michelle looked up and said, "What is up?"

John smiled and said, "Yeah. I just wanted to say hi and that something cool happened to me last night."

Michelle knew what was coming. She knew that John was going to talk about her, or Mikey, saving him from the theif that had attacked him. She tried to look intrested and said, "What happen?"

John sat next to MIchelle and said, "Well you see. I was working late nigth at the Marc Library doing research. I was seeing if there was something that I could do or find out about any of the teachers here. I didn't really came up on much since there was so much on this university's history. It is so vast. Well it was late night when I left and on the way towards the Jirachi Dorms when this guy tried to mug me. I tried my best to use my power and was doing very well but then out of nowhere this girl. Well I think she was a girl. I wasn't able to get a good look of her face since it was covered some sunglasses and a bandana. Still she looked kind of hot by her voice. Well she just came and the guy attacked her but all his punches just went though her and did nothing to her. She the just knock the guy out and left. She just came and left."

Michelle listen the whole time and guess that John was really into her fighting. Still it seemed like a big deal to John that she was the one that saved him even if he didn't know it was her. Michelle then said, "So that made you excited? Have you told anybody else this?"

"Yeah. It was really cool that somebody even came along to help me. I didn't expect that. I wish I knew her name so I can see if I can ask her to help us out with Thread's Ears." John then sighed and said, "That was great. Oh yeah. I told Jee and a few from others from Thread's Ears."

Michelle sighed. "Just a few?"

"Yeah." said John. "It just too cool not to tell a few."

Michelle was going to say something when Professor Rivvy spoke and said, "Time to start. Quite now." She just looked at a few students and ignore some of the ones that were talking that had a psychic and poison type pokemon.

After a few people did theirs it was soon Michelle's turn to present and she was concluding it. "So as you see a charizard that has a nature likes mines would be quick on his feet and very powerful. Char with his nature is very smart and has a great special attack power but there are chances that he would be quick tempered." Michelle then nodded and Char let out a small fireball by use of Flamethrower. Michelle then run her hand into her short hair. She did perfer to do it with her long hair self as MIkey but she had to do with her short hair.

The class smiled and clapped. The presentation needed and Professor Rivvy allowed Michelle to take her seat as she took final notes.

"Ok everybody. I will go over how magnetons use their three brains to form a combine high IQ. Also I will hand out the next project." She then waved her hand to dismiss her class as she made her way to the window where her togepi and sunkurn were sleeping. The togepi was curl up and looked like an egg just soaking up the sun while the sunkurn had a smile on it's sleepy face.

Michelle got out of her seat and returned her charizard. "Good job Char." She was walking out of the lab room with John by herside.

John said, "That was a great presentation there Michelle."

Michelle just looked at John and said, "You think so? I thought it was ok too."

[Diesel 34]

Character:Jack Arzon
Location:Marc Univ.
Power:Force Field (Self)

Just as I thought the halls started to fill with people. I needed to get out of the University so I could get on with the rest of the things I had to do. I looked at the halls. People were flooding through the hall ways and I was amazed. There seemed to be about over a thousand people. I started navigating the hallways to get through.

I noticed that there was a group of girls walking and talking together, but what else do you expect girls to do. They turned the hallway I need to go down so I figured they would be the perfect cover. I followed closely behind and heard what they were talking about.

“So John told me that when he was mugged last night and he was afraid. Then out of no where this girl or at least he thought it was a girl came out of no where. The mugger tried to punch the girl, but they went straight through her. Then she disappeared in a bright flashing light when this other guy with black hair came out of no where.” The Girl said.

I couldn’t believe, the kids here were talking about what Mikey did. This was kinda cool.

“John also said that the girl sounded hot, he probably likes her just like he likes that girl with the Charizard.” She said.

After that I turned to another hallway and started going down that way. I had to call Mikey and tell her that. As I passed through the hallway I saw the boy from yesterday standing next to a girl. This must’ve been the girl that those other ones were talking about. As I saw the girl I couldn’t help, but feel like she was familiar. I shook the feelin g off and ran outside. I got off of the school grounds and got onto my bike. I quickly grabbed my cell phone and called Mikey. “Mikey, I need you to meet me outside of Marc University. It is important.” I said.

I hung up the phone and lay back on my bike. I now needed to just wait for Mikey to get here. I just hoped that she would be able to get here quickly.

[Charizard Michelle]

Marc University
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

John just wouldn't get away from her. She was walking in the hallway trying to figure out what to do for today. She had some work to do like studying for her classes that she had for tomorrow. At the same time she had to make some time to see if there was anything she could do for Trainer. There was that shop from the night before and the other one with that man. Also Michelle needed to find a new pokemon if she wanted to keep her bronzor a secert. There are some many pokemon that she could get but she as going have to make sure that pokemon was useful too incase she needed to use it for Trainer reasons.

As John spoke, "So you think that girl is still around the university?"

Michelle looked around and then saw Jack. It was only for a brief second that she saw him and Michelle didn't want Jack to know it was her. Lucky for Michelle it didn't seem like he knew that it was her talking to John. He just walked passed them and out of her gaze.

"Michelle?" asked Jack looking at her.

Michelle looked at Jack and saw that his gaze was lowering itself to his body. SHe then said, "My face is up here and maybe. You never know things like that would happen."

Michelle then felt a vibration in her bag. She reach into her bag and felt around for it to see who it was. The name on the phone said Jack. She quickly press the button and answer it. Jack's voice could be heard on the other side, “Mikey, I need you to meet me outside of Marc University. It is important.”

Michelle's heart began to race for a little bit. Does this mean that she knew who she was? Or does this means something else. Eirther way she needed to meet Jack and see what he wanted to tell her. If Jack did know Michelle's secert then Brons was going have to be sent out and do his work. Brons does more things then just float her to places. Still she wasn't going to worry about that right now. For now Michelle was going have to get rid of Jack.

"So what I was thinking was that we could get together soon and see if we can spy or something on a professor." said Jack. He was walking next to Michelle and waited for her answer. He then notice that her phone was out and asked, "Who you talking to?"

Michelle then heard the phone hung up and then looked at Jack, "Just nobody. Still I can't today. I have some things to do today. School stuff and all."

John looked at Michelle and said, "Oh I understand. How about I help you? You know like a study date or something?"

Michelle was expecting this and already had something prepare for this. She then smiled and said, "You can't. Some of the stuff is girl stuff if you know what I mean."

John was a bit nervous and just nodded, "Oh. I understand. How about the day after?"

Michelle was trying to walk faster and said, "Oh well maybe. Still I need to leave. Later." She then began to run.

Michelle ran to the Jirachi Dorm to grab a clean pair of clothes that was her Mikey disguise. She then ran out of her close the blinds and turn on the lights. She then used her powes to phase into the ground and to a dark alley close by. She felt a bit tired because ground is a bit more dense then something like a wall. Still it was possible for her to do that. Michelle then hide in the dark and changed into her Trainer outfit. Michelle then release Brons once the movement of outside the alley was gone. She then floated upward fast using Brons and away from the university. It looked like she was flying over the university from the other side of town. She looked around and then saw Jack on his bike.

Brons saw Jack and began to float next to him with Michelle on top of his back. She looked down at Jack and made herself sound upset since Jack couldn't see her face. "What is going on? What could be so important that you had to call me during work?"

[Diesel 34]

Character:Jack Arzon
Location:Outside Marc University
Power:Force Field (Self)

Now this was interesting. It took her a total a five minutes to get here? I wanted her to get here quick, but no one could get there that quick. I decided to leave that on the side and tell her what I found out. “Well Mikey, first you know that guy you saved yesterday? Well apparently he goes to the university and has been spreading the story through out the school. This could be really bad if one of the other groups hears about this. Afterall, no one really knows who I am or who you are.” I said.

“Now I have some findings on the pokeball. It doesn’t really make a lot of sense because from the data I gathered there was supposed to be a pokemon inside it, but when I opened it there was none. Now I have no idea what that means then. Also, the fact that police are scanning the area from where we got the pokeball. I’m going to go check it out after I finish telling you all this, but there is one thing also I don’t get. Yesterday, someone broke into a store, but they didn’t take a single thing. Now that is what I really don’t get. I can’t seem to piece together what is missing.” I said.

I looked around to make sure that no one was watching at all. As I looked at Mikey I noticed something strange. She came here on her Brons, but she seemed to be a bit out of breath. Now I was really confused. Mikey was hiding something, but what was it. I just couldn’t put this strange puzzle together. I couldn’t put any puzzles together today. Then when I looked at her I smelled something, but it wasn’t ordinary. I remembered the smell from when I passed that girl who was by John in the hallway. Then it hit me. The reason that Mikey got here so quick was because she went to the University. She didn’t have work she had classes to go to. I quickly put my hand into my pocket and found my tape recorder. I quickly pressed the record button.

I wasn’t sure about it, but I knew I had to try and squeeze it out so she would tell me it all so I could be sure. “Mikey, one more thing. Why did you tell me you had work, when you actually had class at the University?” I said.

[Charizard Michelle]

Outside Marc University
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Jack wasted no time. At once the guy went stright to buisness and proved that it was he that she saw at Marc University in the hallway. He said, “Well Mikey, first you know that guy you saved yesterday? Well apparently he goes to the university and has been spreading the story through out the school. This could be really bad if one of the other groups hears about this. Afterall, no one really knows who I am or who you are.”

Michelle was going to kill John one day for spreading that around. It was bad enough that he thoguth that she looked good in this outfit but it is even more worst that others know that he thinks she is hot like that. Still Jack had more to say.

“Now I have some findings on the pokeball. It doesn’t really make a lot of sense because from the data I gathered there was supposed to be a pokemon inside it, but when I opened it there was none. Now I have no idea what that means then. Also, the fact that police are scanning the area from where we got the pokeball. I’m going to go check it out after I finish telling you all this, but there is one thing also I don’t get. Yesterday, someone broke into a store, but they didn’t take a single thing. Now that is what I really don’t get. I can’t seem to piece together what is missing.” said Jack.

Michelle found this piece of information intreting. She knew a little about pokemon since she just was release from a class that focus was on pokemon intellengence and their activies. It could have been a kecleon who just took advantage of the bright light that the pokeball made and became invisable. Or it could be Latios or Latias who one of them could make a person see what they are seeing and had only tricked Jack into seeing nothing. Michelle also remember that one of them could refract the light around them to make it look like they were invisable. Still before Michelle could even say anything Jack just kept on talking after taking a moment to look at Michelle.

“Mikey, one more thing. Why did you tell me you had work, when you actually had class at the University?” said Jack keeping an eye on Michelle.

IT was the question that she was dreading to hear. She took a quick glance at Brons and she couldn't see his face but knew that the little pokemon was preparing to do his thing incase something like this was to happen. Still maybe she could lie her way out of this one and just turn it around on Jack. It would be hard but knew that it was possible. Still if worse came to worse then she was going have to do it. Michelle just place her hand behind her back and felt Rotom's pokeball.

Luckily for Michelle, Jack couldn't see her eye and face reaction since it was all hidden behind her bandana and sunglasses. Their wasn't much to see but still it could be used against her. Michelle then said, "What makes you think I attend a university?" Michelle knew that Jack was talking about Marc Universtiy since it was the only one in the city with many junior colleges around town. "I can never afford to go to such a university that is stuck up with those kind of kids kid."

MIchelle then knew that she had to change the subject and turn the tables on Jack, "We don't have time to waste on this kind of talk. You said this was important and I can only guess you are wasting my time to ask for my help." She then let Brons rise a little and said, "If you want my opinion I think we are not the only one that are after these pokeballs and we are luckily that who ever that was at the shop trying to take the ball didn't came to pick it up while we were there. Still the shop owner could only be lieing and claim that somebody stole it which it was but decided to ignore that fact that we left money for it. He could be doing this for selffish reasons or somebody is telling him to report this to the police."

Michelle then began to gather her thoughts on the pokeball and the invisable pokemon inside. She then said, "As for your pokeball problem then there are two reasons. One of them is that the pokemon inside was a kecleon that took advantage of the immense light as the chance to use it's Color Change ability to hide by becoming invisable and then hide so you couldn't see it." Michelle then looked away and countinue, "Or this one a bit out there but the pokemon could be Latios or Latias. I heard something that one of them could make a person see what they see in order to confuse them and make them think that they are not there. Or it use the light around it to help make itself look invisable. If that is true then that means you got tricked by one of them and that maybe there is more then you think is going on."

[Diesel 34]

Character:Jack Arzon
Location:Outside Marc University
Power:Force Field (Self)

I knew. So she did go to the university. Why else would she make fun of them like that? She was trying to protect it for some reason, but I still had to wonder. Why would she care so much about people knowing she went to the university? I mean it was nothing to be ashamed of. I looked at her and noticed that she had her hand behind her. Probably was going to use one of her mons to do something that would erase my memory or make me think it was a dream. I at least had my tape recorder recording all of this so that I would hear all this stuff. I did realize that she was trying to change the subject. That made it quite official because everyone knows that whenever someone changes the subject quickly, they are either avoiding something, or they are lying.

“All right, maybe your theory on the pokemon in the pokeball is true, but theres one thing. There would have to be a pokemon because otherwise it would’ve just opened with nothing fancy. The problem is though is that it couldn’t be a Keckleon. The energy readings were just too high to be a normal pokemon. So it either had to be a really rare powerful pokemon or a legendary pokemon.” I said.

I decided that now it was time to figure out why Mikey wouldn’t tell me she went to the University. Now I just had to be ready to do something incase she tried to erase my memory or something like that. I sat up on my bike ready to zoom off at a moments notice. I also reached into my pocket and grabbed my Milotics pokeball. No one knew I had it and it would surprise Mikey. After all, she thought I was a kid. She would never expect a kid to have a mon this powerful and rare.

“Mikey, one more question. Why won’t you just admit you go to the university? After all, I don’t get why you think it’s so bad. You go to one of the best schools. You should feel honored to go there. If you ask me it is a stupid secret to keep considering no one would think any less of you” I said.

I then prepared for whatever she would do after.

[Charizard Michelle]

Outside Marc University
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

“All right, maybe your theory on the pokemon in the pokeball is true, but theres one thing. There would have to be a pokemon because otherwise it would’ve just opened with nothing fancy. The problem is though is that it couldn’t be a Keckleon. The energy readings were just too high to be a normal pokemon. So it either had to be a really rare powerful pokemon or a legendary pokemon.” said Jack. It seemed like he was trying to disprove her theory which Michelle understood since that was the good thing to do since it only brought even more ideas and that could only be a good thing.

If there was a high energy reading coming from the pokeball then it could be a legendary pokemon like she guess. Still the question was which one. It could be Latios or Latias. Both of them had the power to trick people minds into thinking that they weren't really there.

Then Jack then tried to steer the conversation back to Michelle and her secert. This was one subject she didn't want to discuss and needed it to stop. Still she kept on hand on Rotom's pokeball in case it was called for it. Michelle wanted to use this trick as a last resort. She was going have to keep an eye on Brons to make sure he is ok.

Jack then said after placing his hands into his pocket, “Mikey, one more question. Why won’t you just admit you go to the university? After all, I don’t get why you think it’s so bad. You go to one of the best schools. You should feel honored to go there. If you ask me it is a stupid secret to keep considering no one would think any less of you”

Ashamed? Thought Michelle to herself. Ashamed to go to such a great school like Marc University. She wasn't ashamed of going to the school but like Jack said, honored. Still this guy didn't understand that unlike him she didn't want to openly use her power or let anybody know she has any powers to begin with. Michelle just wanted to be normal like anybody else and was kind of happy that if anybody thinks she had any kind of power that it was a lame one like enhance knowledge or something. Still she didn't want Jack to know that she is MIchelle from Marc University and wanted to keep the secert secert. She then felt Brons floating around Jack.

"Because I don't even attent Marc University." said Michelle looking angry at Jack. Michelle then countinue talking to Jack, "I don't.There is no way I could afford such a school if I could attend it. I don't know what idea got you to think I attend Marc University kid but apparently you have been working too hard if you are getting crazy ideas like those."

[Finch]

Marc University - Hidden Area
Kai Storm of Team Swarm, Reality Warping

Kai glanced at his watch again and almost had a heart attack.

13:57? That's what time it was, like, 10 minutes ago! Is this thing broken? No, the second hand's moving as normal! What?

His head buzzed with information. In the last half hour (which appeared, by measured time, to have taken around a single second) he'd seen strange things that he'd probably never see again.

Oh, how wrong he was.

"Watch it!" shouted a second-year student, wrought with aggravation after having tripped over the lifeless heap that was Kai. "You could've killed me, you little punk! What the hell are you doing down here?"

Kai looked into those burning red eyes and gulped. He'd never seen such rage.

"I'm.. I'm sorr-"

He couldn't even finish his sentence. In accidentally tripping this psychopath, he'd knocked a "Myths of the Legendaries" book onto the ground (obviously belonging to the other guy) and it sat there open on a double-page spread which seemed hauntingly familiar. In fact, it was an exact image of where he'd just been. The purple, rippling sky, the crackling white thunderclouds, everything was as he'd seen it. The heading at the top of the page read "The Beginning Dimension"...

"Hey!" screamed the angry guy, noticing why his new worst enemy had stopped talking. "Get your own, loser!"

He snatched the book from under Kai's nose and rocketed down the hallway with the same pace he'd used to enter.

"Thanks," the kid muttered, smiling coyly at Staraptor, "I will."

[Diesel 34]

Character:Jack Arzon
Location:Marc University/Mateo's Pokeball Store
Power:Force Field (Self)

I couldn’t believe it. She was not fooling me anymore. It was so obvious that she went to the university. Why she wouldn’t admit it is a mystery to me. I decided to just give it up because she was going to admit it no matter how much I kept saying it. She must have her reasons for not telling me, but she wasn’t fooling me anymore. So I figured it was time for me to go since I was getting nowhere here.

“Okay you don’t go to the university. I have stuff to go check out. Just tell me one thing later. Where do you work? I said.

Once I finished talking I started my bike up and rode off into traffic. I really could argue with her all day, but she wasn’t going to give up her secret easily and I really did hae places to go. When I reached a stop light I accessed the internet on my phone and checked out the address on the shop that was broken into. So, it was 2314 Aquarian Road. I didn’t know why, but there was something familiar about that name. The light turned green so I kept going. As I headed out on my way I remembered why the street number was familiar. It was on the list of places where the pokeballs were. It must’ve been the reason that it was broken into.

When I finally got to the store I looked up at the sign I saw that it said Mateo’s Pokeball Store. I wonder what was the point of having a store that made pokeballs. After all, would it be that much different or more useful than a normal one? As I walked into the store a man walked up to me.

“Oh thank heavens, are you with the police?” The man said.

Now what do I do. I was kind of a person that worked for the police since I helped them as a part time job on some days. So, I might as well work now.

“Yes, yes I am with the police.

[Charizard Michelle]

En Route to A1
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

It seems like Jack had given up on the questions that he was asking her. It looked like he was tired of this and she was glad. The last thing she wanted to do was to attack Jack after they worked so well together the other day. Jack then said, “Okay you don’t go to the university. I have stuff to go check out. Just tell me one thing later. Where do you work?" He sounded depressed and tired.

After that Jack was gone on his bike and MIchelle was a bit relief that he was gone since she wasn't sure if she could come up with answers for him. Still the last question that he wanted an answer was one that could cause problems. Her job. She didn't really have one at all. All her extra time is used up for Team Trainer. Still she had time before she was going have to give him an answer which was good enough time for Michelle.

"Lets go to the A1 neighborhood." said Michelle to Brons at the flaoted northward.

Brons smiled and began to float over there. Michelle wanted to go to the mountains that were there for the pokemon. Michelle heard that there are a few pokemon that hid in the forest and moutains around there that can't be found nowhere else in the city and surrounding area. Maybe there Michelle can find a new pokemon that she could use in her next project and also be useful to her during Trainer missions. She needed a pokemon that was useful like Brons and Rotom but interesting enough to do a project on. Also Michelle had to get some sort of common enough pokemon but not so common. There are a few pokemon that are like that.

Michelle then looked up and saw a mountain that had a forest around it. The people in this area used the mountain for mining and other powering sources. Also there are pokemon that hid in some part of the mountain and same for the forest. Maybe Michelle could find a pokemon that are in that area.

[Diesel 34]

Character:Jack Arzon
Location:Mateo's Pokeball Shop
Power:Force Field (Self)

“Oh thank god you are here. Last night some thieves broke into my marvelous store. I don’t know what they took, but I’m afraid they did something to the store. Would you please look around?” He said.

“I will take a good look around.” I said.

“Oh thank you, thank you very much.” He said.

I started to walk around the store and was a little puzzled on how the person broke in. After all, there seemed to be no forced entry into the building. Time to call upon some help from my loyal pokemon. “Luxray, come on out.” I said. “Luxray, I need you to sniff around the place and look for any signs of forced entry into this building.” Luxray shook its headed and started looking around the place.

I couldn’t believe it. There didn’t seem to be anyone way that the person good have gotten in. I was puzzled about this robbery. Who ever tried to rob this place knew what they were doing. Then all of a sudden Luxray came jumping down at me from the roof of the building. Luxray stared at me and the turned his head to the roof. I wondered if he wants me to go up there. I saw a few trash bins that I could use and I jumped on top of them and onto the roof. As I looked around I couldn’t see why Luxray brought me up here. Then it suddenly went over by a normal looking place on the ceiling. I couldn’t believe that he dragged me up here for nothing. Then when I was bout to give up I saw a little part of it was sticking up. I pulled it off and saw it was a little passageway. I hoped in there with Luxray right behind. It was pretty dark in this small tunnerl.

“Luxray, use Charge.” I said. It emitted a small light allowing me to maneuver; It was like someone built a maze down here. Then I came to the end of it, but it was strange. There was a bunch of computers and devices here. What was all of this?

[Charizard Michelle]

A1 Moutain/Forest
Michelle/Mikey (Phasing)

Michelle was walking around the thick forest that surronded the mining mountains that were at A1. SHe was walking around with Brons floating by her side. THey were looking around and seeing if there were any intresting and useful pokemon. They were in the area farthest from the man-made roads that lead to the entrances to lead to the inside of the mines that were in the mountain. The farther away from the roads the rarer the pokemon were. She saw some murkrows that hid in the darkness and even some pinsers but nothing that really intrested her. Michelle was looking for something fast but powerful. It would be something that could be use as a powerhouse pokemon but not so big like Char or Gyarados.

Michelle looked around. There wasn't much of anything that she liked here. The pokemon that lived in the forest weren't something that she would like to catch. Soon Michelle found herself in front of a razz berry tree. The try had many red color berries on it. Michelle looked at Brons and said, "Want one?"

Brons smiled and floated upward to use Extrasensory. HE then made two berries fall from the tree and into Michelle's hand. Michelle took one and then held the other one for Brons to eat. Michelle was half way though her berry when Brons let out a soft cry. Michelle looked at Brons and asked, "What is up?"

Brons at once floated around Michelle and picked up her. This was something strange for her since Brons never does anything like this to her without Michelle knowing. Michelle was now in the tree with Brons and heard the bushes making a sound. Michelle looked in the direction of the sound and saw a absol walking close to the tree. It had a long black blade coming out of her neck and a long shiny black tail that looked like blade.

Michelle then stare at the pokemon and knew he will be the perfect pick for a new pokemon. It was fast. Powerful and the blades on her neck would be perfect if Michelle needed to cut anything. She then looked at Brons and said, "We are going to catch that absol."

Brons nodded and slowly they began to make their way down.

The absol used Slash to cut an razz berry off the tree and caught it with her month. It was eating the berry when Michelle said, "Use Hypnosis!!!"

The absol looked up and jumped into the tree to avoid the sleep waves from the bronzor. The absol then jumped out of the tree and over the pairs head. Then she began to dash towards the mountains.

"Don't let it get away!" said Michelle as she and Brons began to chase after the absol.