M-E-W: Defiance (It begins!)

[Da'An]

*** I apologize for not posting the past few weeks. I have been real busy and just recently moved into a new house...but nonethless, WOWZERZ! What a story! We can all assume that my character(s) were all on the way to the battle scene...but just came too late and Alex ran off with Arctic.***
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*****POSEIDON*****

As we entered the castle, I showed Dionysus a room where he could rest.

"Rest here, mighty Dionysus," I said. "When you are better, you can go search for your brethren. I've got matters to attend to with the inhabitants of Mew Castle, so I must be off now. Oceanus, Atlantis, it's your choice to stay and rest or follow me. You are free to choose."

"Poseidon, His Majesty would be angered if he ever knew that we abandoned you...if even for a short time," responded Oceanus.

"Therefore, it is our duty to follow you wherever you go, especially in this situation," added Atlantis.

"Yes, I understand your responsibilities, but I am able to care for my own being," I replied. "I am a ROYAL and with age my powers grow. It is your choice. Let us go than. Dionysus, good journey to you my friend."

And with that, I flew out of the room with Oceanus and Atlantis trailing behind me. I could sense something really bad happening. But due to the size of this castle, I knew it would take me forever to locate exactly where it was taking place. So I hurried as fast as I could, whizzing down the corridors and halls of Mew Castle. I could sense a battle going on, but whom? I motioned for us to split to get more ground covered, but the Kingdras wouldn't dare to part with me, so we went into the East Corridors of the castle. It was than that I felt something terrible. An overwhelming force like the being who had tried to capture Arctic and Crystal with the master balls.

"That bastard is in the castle!" I growled. "Move ahead Kingdras. We must scour the castle of this foul infestation!"

We hurried as fast as we could. I saw some shadows of familiar pokemon down a large hall. They seemed to be watching something. The fight perhaps! Than all of a sudden, they rushed in and a few moments later, a loud blast something fell apart. I ordered Oceanus and Atlantis to hurry and I sped towards the fight. But when I got there, it was too late...everyone was standing there. One of the walls was broken down...seemingly by a large impact. I recognized everyone here...except for....the human?? A human?? I wondered who she was...she looked quite saddened, yet enraged at the same time.

It was interesting that no one noticed my entrance, until I approached the girl, and greeted her.
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***Sorry guys, I had to get my characters caught up with the plot...sorry if it's a bit cheesy. LoL Well, we'll see what happens!***

[Arnen]

OoC: Hey, I'm still here too Ahh! *runs away crying*

[Kuro Espeon]

I haven't posted as Byakko in a while so....let's try this...


Byakko:
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Man....this was all too much. I floated there, next to Seiko, frozen on the spot, my gaze transfixed on Crystal. All the events that had just occured had happened so fast....my head was spinning and I was feeling dizzy. And I hadn;t even done anything.
I couldn't believe it. Arctic....my father, was gone. that evil man (who they began to call Alex) had taken him away to who knows where! Mother, still in her human form, seemed petrified, for she hadn't moved an inch since Alex had disappeared with Arctic. The expression on her face was heartbreaking. It was a mixture of disbelief, surprise and a sadness that made her look as if she wanted so much to cry but she had forgotten how. She just stared....stared straight ahead in the direction that Alex had fled.
I finally found my ability to move again and left Seiko's side, flying down next to my future mother. From this close she looked even more different. I almost didn't recognize her. I came up close to her and spoke softly.
**"Mother? .....Crystal?"**
she didn't respond to me. She didn't even look at me. She was still completely lost inside of her own emotions and probably wasn't even aware of me. But after several moments she made the first move she had made in minutes. I saw her begin to tremble as her eyes began to well up with tears. As soon as the first tear fell she held her head with her hands and fell to her knees, still shaking all over. I noticed the blue gem around her neck begin to glow brightly. The blue light engulfed her and she slowly began to change. She grew smaller as she morphed back into her true form. The glow faded and she was a Mew once again, but her state was still the same.
Now I felt like crying....seeing my mother like this was too much for me. Crystal -- who was so bold and courageous, the one I always looked up to, and the one who gave me so much strength -- she was on her knees, crying, completely distraught and almost out of hope.
I would do anything to keep her from being sad....
**"Mother..."** I said again, **"You wait here and rest! I'll go and find father!"**
She suddenly looked up at me, as if she had just noticed that I was there. Her eyes were wide with surprise and she blinked at me curiously.
"Byakko...." she paused then suddenly her face grew coarse and firm. "No, Byakko," she said, shaking her head, "I can't let you go. I don't want to lose you too! Stay here. We'll think of something else to get Arctic back."
This time, I shook my head. **" No...I have to go! Father's in danger and I can't just sit here and wait! I know how much you want to go after him too...but you're injured. You shouldn't try to go in your condition....so I'll go for you! Don't worry, I'm really good at sensing energy signitures and I've improved my teleportation skills alot! I'll be back soon and I'll bring father with me!"**
Before she could stop me I quickly zoomed up in the air and turned about, trying to locate the signiture of Alex and Arctic. I found them...the were headed West...
"Byakko! Wait!" I heard Seiko call out right before I Teleported into darkness, thinking only about my destination. The trail of Alex.

[Arnen]

OoC: Ok, I'm gonna actually post and maybe someone'll notice I'm not even gonna bother being confused about the location now ;o

~`~`Arnen`~`~

I saw one human suddenly transform into a Mew. Surprised as well as confused, I floated a little ways more around the corner, too intrigued to notice that one of them had seen me...

[Arctic A]

Tornado
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The cave was really a long tunnel downwards, further into the mountain. Farlander looked down it, and grunted.
"Long way down."
"No kidding. Well, it's the only way." Eclipse replied, shaking. "It's cold in here."
I noticed that too, but didn't say anything.
"Let's get going then..." I said, and i started walking down the path. Farlander followed. Eclipse hesitated, then bounded down after us. After a while of walking, we arrived at a block in the path. It was solid rock, with something written on it in some form of ancient language. I narrowed myb eyes as i read it aloud.

"Rock, Ice , Steel.
The three Reji now lie sleeping -
Downed by the mighty pair.
Not to be awoken until the end-
Ragnarok could well be near

Xiaso and Xiaro,
Legends of the sky.
Defenders of Houen,
defeaters of the Reji.
Here they lie.
Until summonded to the sky,
for good or evil,
only they know,
for the only thing to bring them,
Will be power followed by despair."

Farlander rolled his eyes, and blasted the rock with a powerful Aeroblast. It shattered, spraying me with shards.
"Hey!"
"It was in the way...." Farlander snorted.
"That writing could have meant something!" I cried out. Farlander quickly turned to face me.
"The ONLY thing I care about is MY mission!" He roared, making me and Eclipse cringe slightly. He thundered off down the tunnel, which seemed to keep on going down. We both followed him. he was quite far ahead, so Eclipse turned to me.
"Is he always like this?"
"Usually." I replied, laughing. "Sometime's he's worse."
Eclipse didn't reply.
"Well well well, looks like the end!" Farlander's voice boomed from down below. We quickend our pace to catch up with him. When we did, we were greeted by an end to the tunnel. It lead out into a large hallway, lined with ancient statues and pictures upon the walls. Huge pillars held up the roof. It was so tall you could probably stack up a thousand Farlanders and just about reach it. I smiled at the strange thought. I noticed several corrdors split off into other halls. I looked in awe at the whole thing. Eclipse started wide -eyed. Farlander grunted and plucked out one of his feathers with his mouth. He let it fall to the ground.
"Wha-" I said.
"Quiet!" Farlander growled. "Watch."
The feather on the floor started glowing. First blue, then red. It started lifting itself into the air. Then it moved off slowly. I grunted, quite confused.
"Now we follow." Farlander said, walking slowly as the feather floated off.
"So, let me get this straight. We're underground in some top secret evil lair of doom, and we're following a huge bird's feather through a huge complex of halls and corridors?" Eclipse said.
"Yes!" I replied, putting on a strange voice. "We must trust the Feather. It will lead us to our destiny!!"

Farlander hit me across the head.

[Kuro Espeon]

Just a heads up peeps: From Tuesday till Thursday afternoon I will be in Maryland visiting realtives for X-mas. Just thought I'd let you all know so you wouldn't wonder why I wasn't here.
Also i just wanted to say......

M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S ! ! !

Happy Holidays from Kuro Espeon! I luv you guys!! *hugz*
*hands out X-mas presents before she disappears in a puff of smoke*

[Arctic A]

hehe....Thanks Kuro. ^_^
I'm also gonna be away around Christmas, so i'll wish you all a merry Christmas now.
*Dissapears*

[Kuro Espeon]

wow...I'm finally posting something.....it's a post-Christmas miracle....



Farlander:
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The feather from my down glowed brightly with Psychic energy. I kept it about 10 ft in front of us as we made our way through the dark caverns of the labyrinth. The tunnels seemed neverending. Their sudden twists and turns and intertwining patterns could drive even the most sensible and intellegent of Pokemon mad trying to find their way through. It also seemed to be taking it's toll on me as well for I was beginning lose my patience. Every single wall and corridor looked the same and there was no clue what-so-ever about what direction to head. It seemed Xiaso and Xiaro were very careful about making sure that no unwanted visitors got through. But I was determined to save Disaran, and I would find my way through this labyrinth if it took the rest of my life.
I looked back over my shoulder at Tornado. The expression on his face caused me to sweatdrop.
"Are you still sulking about that damn rock? Geez dragonite...I'm sure that that writing will appear somewhere else. We already found it twice."
Tornado raised one eyebrow at me. "If we ever get out of here that is..." He grinned slyly. "Are you sure that feather of yours knows where its going? Or should I just turn one of my wings into a map?"
"Or maybe I should just kill you and use your innerds as trail markers? How about that Dragonite?" I replied calmly. (OOC: Man....Am I morbid today...) Tornado didn't reply.
Eclispe sweatdropped. "You know...you two are very disturbing sometimes.
"No one asked your opinion Pochie-" I cut off my sentence and stopped dead in my tracks. I stopped so abruptly that Tornado and Eclipse ran into me, nearly knocking me over in the process.
"Dammit Farlander! Give us some warning when you're gonna do that!" Tornado cried. I didn't reply. I was to busy staring straight ahead of me, completely dumbfounded by what i saw before me. "Yo! Farlander! Are you listening to me Lugia?" Tornado waved a paw in front of my face. "Can you at least acknowledge me? hey! I'm talking to y-"
I cut him off by reaching up with my wing and pushing his head in the direction I was staring. Tornado's eyes widened. Eclipses mouth dropped open.
Right in front of us was a doorway. The doorway opened up into one of the largest rooms I had ever seen in my life. The room was filled with some of the strangest looking machines and equipment imaginable and the walls were almost completely lined with covered cages and matel tables. The atmophere of the place itself felt cold and unwelcoming. I could feel deep within in me the evil aura that eminated from nearly every square inch of it. It looked suspiciously like...
"A laboratory...." Tornado said softly and surprised, completing my thought.
This was the place....

[Arctic A]

Muhahaha! ha! ha! Cough! Cough!

Arctic
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Huh? Where am I?

I looked around. I was...nowhere. Standing on an invisible floor, in a world of white.
<<< Damnit, not another dodgy dream sequence.... >>>
Then i saw something, far in the distance. A small black circle. It was coming closer. Very quickly. I tried to back away, but my feet were clamped down by some invisible force. I tried to speak, but nothing came out. I tried to call with telepathy, but i was blocked. It was like being wrapped up or friozen. Meanwhile, this Circle was getting closer. I saw now that it was sparking with powerful energy - and that there was a very faint figure within. Familiar. Very familiar...a small body, small hands and feet, and a larger head with two huge eyes staring down on me. I felt something welling up inside me, as i realised what this was. I could suddenly find the power to speak-
<<< Cizora?" >>>
The circle now started to dissolve away in bright spearks of colors - the white all around me turned to darkness. But Cizora now floated before me.
"Arctic...."
<<< Cizora! >>>
"Arctic, my friend Arctic. I'm so sorry that this has all had to happen. I'm sorry about it all. And i'm even more sorry that i can't help you now - but i can tell you this : Racalexand And Alex are two different people.."
<<< What? Cizora, pleas->>>
"Goodybe, Arctic." The figure before me smiled, and it started to fade away. "Keep trying...."


<<< CIZORA! >>> I yelled. I found myself looking up at Alex. My hands and feet were still restarined by psychic bonds, and i was still in human form.
"Oh my, Arctic. Having a bad dream are we?" Alex sneered, and he kicked me in the side. I coughed violently, and Alex laughed. "Fool. I have better things to do..."
<<< Li..like w..what? Tor..turing...inncoent beings? Is th..at the onl..y w..a.y you feel go..ood? ...Do yo..u thi..nk it mak...es yo..u look stron...g?>>>
Alex kicked my again, this time much harder. I cried in pain, but Alex just shook hsi head.
"I thought you'd be beyond such petty taunts. But it seems not...anyway, it dosn't matter. Arctic, you and I are taking a little trip. Ever been to Houen before?"

[Bulbasaur4]

Jewel
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I watched as the little mew of Crystal flew off, in hopes of finding her father.
I giggled...
SUch a funny one, to try to take on the being known as Alex by herself to save her kyn.
I slowly floated away from the rest of them... I didn't want to be here anymore.
Flying out the window of the castle, of one of the high towers, I clutched the red jewel in my hand tightly as I entered the night. I was happy it was still night time... the night was always good.





Seiko
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Byakko! Wait!
It was no use... she was gone, in a flash. I felt a small ripple of pain immit from my side, as my eyes narrowed in grief that she left.
She can't take him on by herself..
I thought, and whimpered at teh thought of her getting hurt.
Crystal coughed, still injured, and I could see the shock and pain in her face as well. I slowly hovered over to her, and Crystal sighed.
*** She will try to save him... and she won't give up.***
I frowned..
She'll need our help... we can't let her do it alone.

[Kuro Espeon]

Crystal:
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I saw Jewel fly off back towards the castle. I sighed desparingly as I cast a small Recover on myself. I regained enough of my strength to fly again. I flosted up intot he air and turned to Byakko.
"Seiko...I appriciate your concern for Byakko. I know you're worried about her....I am too. But Byakko is alot stronger than you think.....she has a power within her that even she is not aware of yet." I said witha small smile. Seiko tilted his head to the side and blinked a couple times, confused by my statement. I giggled lightly. "Do not worry, Seiko. We'll go after her. But first...I have to talk to my sister...."
Seiko nodded and I floated up higher and followed after Jewel. The words of my mother echoed in my mind...
'Take the pendent that you hold. You remember what it is? It was my favorite pendent that I gave to you and Jewel. Take it from here...show it to Jewel. She will remember..."
I hoped that she was right....I hoped with all my heart that this would work. I was all out of ideas....and if this didn't work, i didn't know what I'd do....

[Kuro Espeon]

Ummm....where is everybody? *taps glass of the comp screen* Hello? Anyone in there? HELLO?!

Could some please post? I really like this RPG and I want it to keep going.


*hopes this doesn't count as spam...*

[Arnen]

OoC: I'm here but everybody ignores me

[Arctic A]

Ack! Ack! Ack! Arrrgh...*grunt*
Sorry people...I don't get much time these days, with Exam work and all the like....please don't kill me.

Originally posted by Nabooru23
OoC: I'm here but everybody ignores me

OoC: You're here but you don't try and interact with everyone Have your Character walk up to someone and say something!


And now for a post. Yay.



Tornado
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"Hmmm....A Top-secret evil lab! Perfect!" I cried out, bounding over to the closest strange looking machine. There were many machines here, as well as strange chemical tanks and lots of other science equipment that i couldn't even motion a guess at.
"Don't touch anything.....we might trip an alarm or something..." Eclipse whispered. Farlander just grunted. His feather floated up in front of him, riseing higher into the air. I realised as i looked up that the ceiling went up as high as I could see, and probably even further. Farlander sighed as his feather started speeding up, quickly dissapearing from my sight.
"Stay here you two." He snapped, and started beating his wings until he lifted off the ground. He Flung himself upwards, and he too soon dissapeared.
"Let's take a look around..." I said, moving over to a large moniter. It showed what looked like a schematic of the lab - I noticed that far above everything else on the screen was a set of cages.
"I guess that means that whatever Farlander and his feather are lookin for is in one of those cages up there.." Eclipse said, pointing upwards into the darkness. "Strange place for a cage if you ask me.."
I grunted in agreement.
"Funny, isn't it? This is all human looking to me. Xiaso and Xiaro wouldn't have humans working for them...would they?" I asked. Eclipse shrugged. "I suppose they are better at this sort of thing."
I said nothing to that, but Eclipse had a point.
"We should find out who these people are...and WHERE they are..." I said.
"SHE'S HERE! I FOUND HER!"
Farlander's voice echoed down the room.
"Found who?" Eclipse asked. I shrugged.
"THE CAGE IS PROTECTED BY SOME FORM OF SHIELD - THERE MUST BE SOMETHING DOWN THERE TO TAKE IT DOWN. FIND IT!" His voice echoed again.
"OK!" I yelled back. I took a quick glance at the controls under the moniter. Conveniently enough, three levers labelled Cages 1 -3 were there. I pulled them all. Then i heard the strangest thing ever -
"THANK YOU!"
It wasn't Farlander's sarcastic thank you, or hostile thank you, or any other thank you. I think he meant it. I was amazed by this - i decided to fly up there and see what was so important. I was about to take to the air, but i saw Farlander floating down slowly, surrounded by a purple glow - and across his back lay another Lugia. Much smaller than Farlander (And much nicer looking..) It was totally knocked out, and several strange implants were attached to it's face and right wing.
"Huh? Who's this?"
"Disaren. My sister..." Farlander replied. "Quickly. We need to go, before something bad happens."

Then something bad happened.

One of the large doors on the other side of the lab opened - and about twenty human soldiers ran out, all brandishing AK47s. We each had 5 humans pointing these guns at us - though i didn't see the point in them worrying about poor Disaren.
"Freeze!" One of them yelled. His uniform suggested that he was the commanding officer. I grunted, but made no move. Even we couldn't withstand an Onslaught of that many bullets. Out of the door emerged several men in white coats, with Pokeballs and strange devices. I gulped.
"I have a bad feeling about thi-"
Farlander slapped me over the head with his wing.
"That quote is far too overused..." He snarled, glaring at the humans.
"Plan? No, didn't think so...Eclipse moaned.Several more men came through the door, one with an Portable Anti-air missle launcher.
"Bugger..." I said.

[Arnen]

~--.--Arnen--.--~

Everyone left. Shrugging, I closed my eyes and tried for Hawaii again.

POOF!

I blinked, looking around at my new surroundings. Nope, not Hawaii. Definitely not Hawaii.

"Not again..." I groaned. There were lots of humans with guns, strange machines and a few Pokémon here. In a few seconds, some humans with guns surrounded me. "Oh s***," I said softly. The gem in my tail was pulsing slowly.

[Arctic A]

Tornado
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I snarled quietely, thinking what to do. Then all of a sudden, there was a *Poosh* sort of sound, and i felt a new presence in the room. I didn't dare turn around for fear that the men would shoot me.
"Welcome to the party." I said, trying not to move my lips much.
"Nice Party. Got any Cake?" The creature replied.
"Silence!" The lead human shouted, "You will be silent until the captain arrives!"
"The name's Arnen by the way..." Arnen whispered.
"Welcome to the group...now, you got any ideas?" Farlander said telepathically. Disaren groaned softly on his back.


I'll post an Arctic ASAP...gotta go now.

[Arnen]

( {telepathic speach} )

~--`--Arnen--`--~ FInally in the game o.O

{Yeah...} I replied telepathically, {We fight 'em!} I blasted one of the humans with Telekinesis, knocking the gun from his hand. I smirked slightly. I hadn't battled like this for quite a while.

[Arctic A]

Tornado
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[insert Matrix-style lobby battle here]



Arctic
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Alex and i travelled at a quick pace. Still in my Human form, My hands were tied up. I could perhaps have used my legs to escape, but i was totally shattered. There was no way i could hold up to Alex in a fight. I could have ran...but he'd simply outrun me. I didn't see any other choice but to follow him. We trudged through forests and clearings, Alex scaring away all the local populace. Alex was talking quite a lot, but i never caught onto anything he said. I was too busy thinking about Cizora's message, and how i'd failed everyone back at the castle.
"What is this?" Alex suddenly stopped moving, and laughed. I drew my head up to look in front of him. The glowing form of Byakko hovered before us. She looked exhausted.
"Well well, Arctic! Seems your little friend tracked us. Looks like she's a little outta breath, ey?" Alex laughed again.
**Let him go!**
"Byakko! Run, damnit! You ca-" I started shouting, but Alex drew his hand and smashed me in the face. Byakko winced at this, and i could sense her getting very angry. I staggered back, trying to handle the pain. This human body was far to sensitive to pain.
** LET HIM GO! **
"Or what? You'll kill me?"
** I...Yes!**
Alex drew his head back and laughed harder. Byakko snarled, and dove at him. Alex quickly leapt aside, and called forth a blast or dark energy from his hands. It hit Byakko in the side - she yelped and crashed to the ground. Alex sighed.
"It's just fun anymore, beating up you damn Mews. I thought you were a challenge..."
"L..lleave her alone, damnit. I'm the one you want.." I stuttered, getting up off the ground.
"Oh, Sensitive are we? Is she your Girlfreind?"
"No." I cast a look at Byakko. "No relation," I lied. If Alex found out that she was my future daughter, he might find it a good enough reason to hurt her. Byakko looked at me in a betrayed way, until something suddenly clicked in her mind. She nodded, and got back up. A purple glow surrounded her as she flew up into the air.
** Come on, Alex. I'm here! **
Damnit Byakko... I thought. Alex snarled.
"I'll show you ya death, b*tch!"

[Kuro Espeon]

Gomen nasai minna-.....*sighes heavily* Exam review week is hell...I'd better get in some posts now because next week will be even worse. (*fires an Kamehameha at her mid-term exams and fries them to a flakey crisp*)
BTW Nabooru - what pokemon is Arnen again?

Originally posted my Arctic A:
"Quickly. We need to go, before something bad happens."

Then something bad happened.

LOL!
I don't know why I find that so funny....it just made me laugh.


Farlander:
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"NO! You fool!" I cried outloud as the newcomer Arnen knocked the gun away with Telekinesis. She seemed to have forgotten that there were still 19 more humans with weapons, ready to fire. "You're just going to make them ma--"
I was cut off when the commander of the human troops gave the dreaded command...
"They're attacking! Fire! Fire!"
[OCC: Please note, these next events take place in mere seconds. Please speed up your brain to accomodate this...]
Almost in unison, 19 AK47's were fired off. The missles and bullets headed straight for our unprepared party.
"Farlander!" Tornado cried out. I had to act fast...In a liquid movement, I dropped Disaran gently on the ground and quickly Teleported in front of the others. I spread my wings defensively and then, summoning up ever last ounce of my strength, channeled a wave of psychic energy straight foreward into each of the oncoming missles. They were surrounded by a blue aura, my aura, and then began to slow rapidly and finally come to a stop in mid-air. I felt a twinge of pain from pressure of holding off this many objects at once. I was not used to this...and I strained to hold them, my whole body shaking and trembling against the force. They pressed hard, trying to break free from my psychic grasp. But with a final forceful push I was able to drop them to the ground.
"Alright! Way to go Farlander!" Tornado called happily. I did not reply. This was not the time to be celebrating. that last maneuver had forced me to use a lot of my energy. If they managed to fire again...I may not be able to stop them all.
"Damn it!" cried the commander. "Get them you fools!"
I turned to Tornado. "Tornado! you get Disaran and Eclipse out of here! I'll hold them off and then catch up to you!"
"No! We'll help you!" Tornado replied forcefully.
"You're the only other one besides me who can carry Disaran! The best way you can help me is to get her out of here!"
"What about me?" The one called Arnen asked curiously.
I glared. "You will stay here and help me! It's your fault that we're in this mess in the first place!"
"Hey....I was just tryin' to help. No need to get snippy..." Arnen muttered.
Tornado just stared at me worriedly.
"But...Farlander...your energy...you can't last much longer..."
"JUST GET OUT OF HERE DAMMIT! DON'T ARGUE WITH ME!" I boomed.


Byakko:
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**"Come on, Alex. I'm here!"** I taunted. Even though my side was in excruciating pain I had to keep going, for father...
"I'll show you ya death, b*tch!" Alex snarled. He dropped Arctic on the ground next to him and came rushing at me. He moved so fast....I could barely she his movements. Before I had time to react, he was right beside me. I heard him laugh with evil glee as he spun and kicked me straight in the stomache. I let out a choaked gasp as I was sent fly backwards into a nearby tree. Or rather....through a nearby tree. The force of the impact caused the trunk of the tree to break and splinter. As I slammed into the ground, still surprisingly hard even after hitting the tree, I rolled a couple of times and ended up on my back. I coughed several times, trying to regain my breath. But as I coughed, my mouth filled with a very lead-like taste and a warm liquid trickled from the corners of my light lips. I was coughing up blood....
Before I could get up again, I looked up and saw Alex towering above me. His katana-like sword poised directly above my chest. he chuckled lightly, obviously amused by the situation.
"Foolish Mew." he said bluntly with little emotion behind his voice, "Did you really think that you could beat me in the body of a mere Mew when both Arctic and Crystal could not? Tch. You Pokemon really ARE blind to reality. I am invincible...."
**"No...you are just a monster..."** I sputtered. **"One that does not deserve breathe another breath of precious air. Shrivel up an die already so it can be used on those who are worthy of living!"**
Alex frowned. "You have quite a sharp tongue on you considering you're about to die, Mew..." he said, "I'd've thought you be begging for your life right about now..."
**"Not a chance...why should I beg for my life when i don't plan on losing it...."**
Then, without warning, I quickly Teleported out from under the point of the sword and reappeared behind Alex, floating high above him.
**"Never let your gaurd down when you're enemy is still in the fight! "** I yelled, forming a large white ball of chi energy in front of me. **"that's something that my mother and father taught me! And I think that YOU should be the one begging for YOUR life, Alex!" Alex spun around quickly and stared in horror as I fired the ball of chi straight towards him....

I'll let Arctic decided wether or not to have the blast hit Aex or not. your call AA!

[Arctic A]

He's had this coming.....>=)


Arctic
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I laughed aloud as the beam of energy smashed into Alex. He screamed in pain as he was flung back several meters into a tree. There was a loud *crunch* as the tree broke. Alex snarled, trying to get up. Before he could, however, Byakko uprooted a nearby tree, and flung it at him with force i didn't think she was capable of. Alex yelled as it flew towards him - he tried to roll, but the tree flew too fast. He caught it right on the head, knocking him out instantly.
<<< Holy...Byakko! That... that was...amazing!>>> I stuttered as I slowly came up onto my feet. Byakko flew towards me quickly.
** Well...it wasn't that much...** She smiled. I smiled back and walked up to her to hug her. Looked a bit strange, a Human hugging a mew like this, but I didn't particually care.
<<< There's something I don't understand though...Back at the castle, Alex was invincible. My best couldn't scratch him. But out here...>>> I cast a look at Alex's limp form under the tree, <<< Out here he seemed much weaker...craving for something. Something at the castle must have been fueling him.>>>
**What do you mean?**
<<< Something - Or someone - was providing him with an energy source. Whatever was doing this would have to be pretty powerful. I mean...if they could beat me...>>>
Byakko laughed at this. I was about to do the same, but i suddenly felt something brewing up inside me.
<<< Uh oh...>>>
** What? **
<<< Something's happening...something bad...>>>
Sharp pains were now spiking in my stomach. My vision started clouding up, and my legs suddenly weakend and i dropped to the floor.
** ARCTIC! ** Byakko shouted, and quickly floated down to my side.
<<< I...I...i'm changing...>>>
As soon as the words left my mouth, a familiar purple glow surrounded my body. Arcs of purple electrictity shimmered all over me, and soon my whole body was a glowing ball of energy, shaped like a human. Byakko watched in terror.
<<< It's...ok..>>> I said, as i felt my body shape itself into a very familiar form - that of a Mew. I felt much better now. I could fly again!
<<< heh....it's good to be back!>>> I said. Byakko flung herself into my arms, and I held her.
** I'm so glad you're ok..** She whispered.
<<< Likewise..>>> I replied. I ended the embrace, and looked south. <<< Let's get back to the castle. I'm sure Crystal will want to see us both. >>>
"You're not f*cking going anywhere, you two..." A voice sneered behind us. I turned quickly, to see Alex standing there. I could see a look of determination on his face - but something else also. Was it a hint of fear?
"I knwo exactally what to do with you two." He laughed, despite the blood that was trickling down his face. He pulled back his cloak to reveal four Masterballs.
<<< Damnit! Not again!>>>
"Surely....you didn't think i'd leave only stocked with two, did you? It's always six..." Alex smiled evily. "Revenge is so, so sweet..."



Tornado
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"Farlander! Remember? The way out is caved in! And all those things are still outside, arn't they!" I yelled over the sounds of the bullets.
"THEN FIND ANOTHER BLOODY WAY OUT!" He shouted back. The strain of holding off the missles was quite visable on his face now. He eyes were clamped shut tightly, he was in deep concentartion. I growled, diving over to Disaren and quickly hoisting her over my back. I yelped as I saw a Missle coming towards me. I grabbed it with my mind, and threw it backwards. It took a bit of energy off me, but i was still able to carry Disaren.
"Hehe....gotta love being half-psychic..." I smiled.
"Much better to be full, i'd say." A voice came from behind me. A new voice. I quickly spun around, but saw nothing. More bullets sprung towards me, and i dived under the cover of a large machine.
"I'm on you're back, Dragonite..." The voice sighed, and I figuured it was Disaren. I quickly dropped her and spun around. It was indeed her, she was fully awake now.
"What's going on?" She asked. Then she noticed Farlander up above, fighting off the human weapons.
"Farly!" She yelled.
"Farly?" I asked.
"SHUT THE HELL UP AND FIND A WAY OUTTA HERE - I CAN'T BLOODY HOLD THIS FOR LONG.." Farlander looked ready to collapse.
"Farly...that's myn little name for him.." Disaren laughed innocently, but her face suddenly became serious again. "A way out, you want? There's only two - The long passageway, which i heard you say is blocked, and the huge steel doors over there, where this human lot came from..."

[Arnen]

OoC: Kuro, Arnen's a Mew, and she's also a girl... And I'm not gonna post for about a week, maybe. I don't have any ideas at the moment, but I'll post... Later... Maybe... Ok, not likely, but maybe...

[Kuro Espeon]

Sorry bout the gender mix-up Nabooru....I edited it. Arnen's a she now. Heh heh....
Writers block, eh? I know how that feels...sux don't it?

[Kuro Espeon]

ummm...where is everybody?

[Arnen]

OoC: I'm in "I Have No Ideas" Land.

[Arctic A]

I don't like posting twice in a row....I was thinking someone would be able to stir up something.

[Mew Trainer Rose]

Eclipse
~~~~~

"Or there's option #3: Someone teleports us outta here." I said, using Faint Attack to dodge out of the way of a couple bullets. "There's three psychic pokemon here, and I know for sure that at least one can teleport." I said glancing at the Mew, Arnen I think it said its name was. I looked around at all the machinary. "Hey, do you think we could use some of this stuff to attack the people, or stall for time or something? There's more stuff high up, right? Anything that could help us?"

[Arnen]

OoC: -.-' Must I readress the "Arnen's a girl" issue?

~-'-Arnen-'-~

"Uh..." I said, ducking below some bullets, "Trust me, you guys do NOT want me to teleport us out... Like, when I got here, I was actually trying for Hawaii." I watched as everyone face-vaulted.

Ducking under another bullet, I flew over to the shelves, looking the objects over. "Eureka!" I cried, picking up a gun. I touched down on the floor and switched to human form and trying to figure out how to properly hold a gun at the smae time.

[Arctic A]

Tornado
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(OoC: Everyone keep in mind this is a veeeery big lab)
"Let's see - I can't teleport us outta here. Half Psychic dosn't let me do that. Farlander is-"
I was cut off by an exteremly loud roar of rage from Farlander's direction.
"-Farlander is a tad busy. Arnen say's she can't, and she's too busy shooting things..."
I heard a manic laugh from her direction.
"That leaves you, Disaren..." I said. I turned to face her, but she was gone.
"Huh?"
Then i noticed her in the air a few feet up, yanking objects off the ground and walls with her Psych and flinging them at the humans. Her face was an image of Farlanders - very angry. Veeery angry. I sighed, and ran out from my cover. Eclipse snarled and ran after me.
"We've taken down at least half of the humans. We should finish them off!" Eclipse suggested. "Sounds good. With Disaren and Arnen, we should be able to handle it." I ducked as a human flew over my head and smashed against a sharp object.
"Ouch..." I cringed, and ran over to the body. It was still grasping an AK-47. I yanked it from the corpse's grip. (OoC: Dragonite with gun! I'm gonna make a drawing of this....muhahahaha....)
"Crude devices. But they work, I suppose..." I said, trying to fit my large fingers around the trigger. I managed it without breaking the damn gun.
"Heads up!" Eclipse called out. I whirled round and opened fire. Three humans had appeared from around the large machine. I gunned down two of them - Eclipse pounced on the next one, ripping at his neck. Blood splattered around the area. I shuddered. Eclipse just shrugged.
"Meh...."
"C'mon, Farlander could use a hand..."
I heard another large Lugia scream.
"Mmkay, let's go!" I said, checking the clip on the gun. There was still some rounds left.

[Kuro Espeon]

oi...sorry no posty for a while, minna....but I can actually write now! I just had a grande 'chocolate brownie frappacino' from Starbucks and now I'm drinking a coke. (*maniacal laughter*) Ahhh...I can feel the creative juices flowing!!! ^_^


Farlander:
~~~~~~~
These humans were very persistent....but they would not last much longer. Especially with that dull-witted Dragonite behind the barrel of a gun. I figured I'd better be careful or he might accidentally shoot me too...
While still tryign to hold off my attackers I managed to glance up several times at Disaran who had awoken and was fighting alongside us. I couldnt say that I approved of this. After all...she was probably not at full strength and I didn't want her to wear herself out too quickly.
"Disaran!" I called, "Get back! Let me....handle this!" Disaran glared at me.
"Come on Farly! I'm fine!" She said in a slightly chipper tone.
"Stop calling me 'Farly'!!"
I saw her smile teasingly. She always called me that even though she knew I dispised it...
We had to finish this fight soon. I could tell that everyone, including me, was getting tired. I was using all of my psychic energy to hold back the bullets and missles that were being fired off, at me and at the others. My mind raced as I tried to think of a plan.
"Tornado!" I called to him, telepathically, "I'm going to fire an Aeroblast and stir up some smoke! You take everyone and make a break for the door! I'll be right behind you!"
"Farlander, are you sure?" he replied.
"Yes, quite sure Dragonite, now hurry up! Make sure to take Disaran with you!"
I looked back and saw Tornado nod, firing off hid last bullet. I sighed at the sight of this. Pokemon with guns....it just didn't work for me...I was used to the old ways.
When I saw that they were all in place I out my plan into action. I beat my might wings and rose up high into the air, way above the battle scene. The remaining human soldiers instantly turned their guns on me, but fourtubetly I was high enough up that they were unable to get a clear shot. As began to gather my energy for the Aeroblast, I decided that I would privilage these pathetic humans by allowing them to hear the voice of a Legendary Pokemon before they died.
"Prepare to die humans! This is what you get for challenging the Pokemon Sage, Farlander! Maybe in your next life you'll think twice before choosing what side to be on!" I opened my mouth and the bluish-white ball of Aero energy formed. Once I charged it to the max I shot it forward with great force. It hit right in the center of the mass of humans and awas followed by a large explosion. Smoke filled the air and blocked Tornado and the other fromw view.
"Tornado! Go!" I shouted. I saw them instantly break, at full speed, towards the door. As soon as I saw that they were safely in range on the door I dived down and started to follow. But on my way over top of the smoke and debris I heard a loud bang that sounded like a gunshot, and instantly after I felt a sharp, stabbing pain as a bullet pierced my left shoulder. I let out a cry of surprise and pain as I struggled to maintain flight. When I tried to flap my left wing I was overwhelmed by a seering pain and I faulted in midair began to fall. Right before I hit the ground I managed to turn myslef back over and I beat my wings furiously, trying to ignore the throbbing from the, now bleed profusly, wound. I flew as fast as I could and finally reached the doors where Tornado was already waiting to close the doors behind us. As soon as I flew through he Body Slammed them and the shut with a loud BANG.
As soon as I landed I collapsed to the ground, my wound forming a small pool of crimson blood. My vision blurred and I finally fell into darkness.


THERE!!!!! Phew..that took me a while (I was trying to type this while doing alot of other thigns at once...)

[Da'An]

*****Poseidon*****

Upon seeing Crystal return to her Mew-state and healig herself, I ordered Oceanus and Atlantis to remain with the group while I followed the Mew called Byakko. The Kingdras hummed around Crystal to aide her if she were to need help. I stormed off after Byakko.

She was indeed fast, teleporting all over the place, determined to find her father. I could hardly keep up with her just flying. After a while, she beamed herself into a clearing and stopped. So I trailed behind her, but quietly so as to not be noticed. When I closed in on her, she was with..who else...but ALEX!

She was...challenging him to a match! Silly, inexperienced, little Mew, I thought to myself. Such innoccence and youth should not trudge with evil and darkness. Arctic was there, but he was helpless on the ground. He was in no condition to help her. But if I were to help either of them, I'd have to use the element of surprise to catach Alex off guard...otherwise, he may very well get the upper hand. I hovered nearby and watched the fight resume. Alex gained the upper hand and had the little Mew pinned to the ground with his sword. After exchanging harsh words, the little Mew teleported behind Alex and blasted him with a beam of energy. Alex was hurt and flew into some trees. As he got up, Byakko sent another tree into him for good measure.

"Hmmm," I thought to myself. "This Mew is certainly capable of battling her own fights. But of course, she is a descendent of Arctic." I chuckled a little as I watched on.

Byakko flew over to Arctic and he started to change form again. He transformed back into his Mew-state and the father and daughter embraced. They seemed to be heading back towards the castle. However, Alex stopped them and produced two Master Balls! I couldn't believe it! I became enraged at the sight of those dispicable globules!

I flew behind Alex, let out a huge ROAR of disgust and anger. I opened my mouth and charged up for a HYPER BEAM! Alex jumped at the sound of my ROAR.

"What the -" Alex sneered. He turned around just in time to be blasted once again.

I released the HYPER BEAM and it crashed into Alex with such a force, that he went soaring right into the woods.

"Poseidon!" exclaimed Alex. "Thank you."

"No problem," I responded. "If there's anything I hate in this world, it's Master Balls."

"Father, who is this?" asked Byakko.

"Poseidon, meet Byakko, my daughter from the future," said Arctic. "Poseidon is one of the Royals from the seas. He saved your mother and I before from Alex and we are eternally gracious for his services."

"Greetings Byakko," I replied. "I saw you when you left your mother to find your father, so I followed you. You are quite fast for a young Mew, and quite strong willed too. You should make an excellent warrior someday. But for the moment, we must leave this place. Alex will be up soon, and who knows what he'll do. We may need more re-enforcements."

"Agreed," said Arctic.

"First, let me heal you Arctic," I said. "You are still not 100%, but with my Royal Blood, I can heal you with the pendent on my head. It'll just take a second and you'll be back to full strength."

Arctic hovered there and remained still while I concentrated on him and unleashed the healing energies of my trident. A blue-ish energy surrounded Arctic and consumed him. The light became so bright, that Byakko had to place a paw over her eyes. When the energy subsided, Arctic was there, appearing as strong as he ever was. His light blue coat glistened as Byakko's eyes teared up, loooking at her father.

"You're so beautiful," said Byakko, trying to hold the tears. She flew to Arctic and rubbed her head against his, with a tear rolling down her cheek.

"There," I said. "You are as good as new. And believe me, we need you that way. Now let's head back to the castle. The others should not be kept waiting much longer."

With that, we turned and flew as fast as we could back towards the castle.

[Arctic A]

Poseidon to the rescue again eh? Nice work.
Just letting you all know i'm alive. I got this huge load of German (Urk) homework - assessment crap to get done. I'll post soon, I swear!

[Kuro Espeon]

S'ok Arctic! I know how it feels to be swamped! (*shakes fists agrily*Curse you IB program! CURSE YOU!!)

I can't post right now either. Just checking up and reading new posts. (Good job on getting ur Char involved Da'An! )

BTW- to Arctic: I just wanted to ask if you would mind much if I planned out the next Saga for M-E-W (after "Defiance" is done, of course!). I already have some good ideas for it brewing up and I should have it ready, or close to ready, by the time this one ends. Teeheehee...evil thoughts abrewing!

[Arctic A]

Sure, plan all you want! I hadn't really thought that far ahead. PM me with some of ya ideas sometime, i'd love to read 'em.



Tornado
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I threw the gun from my hands and ran over to Farlander. He was totally out. I grunted. I'd pretty much exhausted my Psyche back in the lab - there wasn't anything I could do.
"Arnen? Disaren? Can you help?" I asked. I turned around to look at them. They were both on the floor, panting for breath. Eclipse looked at me, and spoke.
"Give 'em a second."
"Farlander needs help! I don't think he'll make it unless we do something!"

{Heh heh heh...That's good. He's meddled in my affairs for the last time. As have you, Dragonite. And your friends.} A deep, evil voice chuckled from the darkness around us.
"Xiaso!" I snarled.
The great bird appeared before us - and behind us. And beside us. Hundreds of projections surrounded us, all moving and speaking in unison
{You shouldn't have come, fools. Farlander was an idiot to try this...well. It seems i'll have to find some more *help* with the Shi-Cathor}
"Help? What?"
{Dear Dragonite....sometimes, you have to cheat to gain the power you rightfully deserve.}
I snarled again, and looked around the group. The girls were standing up now, with angry looks on thier faces. Farlander was till out cold.
"Why do you have humans guarding your lair?" Arnen asked.
The many Xiasos laughed in unison - the echoing sound was quite strange.
{Humans are stupid, but they have technology. Linked with my great powers, we are unstoppable. Even now, they are working on something that will insure that I am the most powerful creature in the universe. Greater than Kalidor, Cizora, ANYONE.}
The many projections started moving back into the darkness
{I'm sorry. I have to go. I'm sure you'll find this place....hospitible....}
Large steel barred walls slammed down in a square around us, pulsing with psychic energy. I didn't even bother trying to break out - i could sense that the walls were strong both physically and Psychic-wise.
Disaren growled softly.
"What now?"
I was about to reply with some witty comment, but Farlander suddenly stirred. I looked down at him as he slowly opened his eyes.
"Arrr...gh.....have I missed....something?"

[Mew Trainer Rose]

Eclipse
~~~~~~

"Yeah, a pokemon that Tornado called Xiaso showed up and surrounded us with steel walls. They look pretyy thick, too, it'll take forever to break out." I said, walking over to them to sniff them a bit.
"I don't think it you should bother trying to break out; the walls are reinforced with strong psychic energy." Tornado said.
I turned and looked at him. "Which effects me not at all, since I'm a Dark-type and immune to psychic energy." I looked back at the walls. "But I still don't think I can get through these walls. I wonder how thick they are. Drak-type moves probably wouldn't have much effect on them, would they?"

[Kuro Espeon]

Hey B4- I have a favor to ask of you. could you please post as Jewel? Since Crsytal is, currently , on her way to talk to her, it would be good if you had some say in what was going on. Pretty please? *puppy-dog eyes* cause, I can't really post as Crys till you do....


Farlander:
~~~~~~~
I looked around us in a mad fury. The walls around us pulsed with Psychic energy. And in my current state there was nothing I could do.
I growled under my breath. "Damn it..." I got up slowly and winced as my still open wound throbbed painfully. I heard the deep, booming voice of Xiaso laugh gleefully.
"Ah...Poor poor Farlander!" it said with blantantly fake sympathy, "You are truely foolish, old Lugia! You should have taken my offer when you had the chance. At least then...you might have lived."
"Don't give me that S***!" I yelled, my rage building inside of me.
Tornado was looking at me with a curious expression.
"Huh? Offer? What "offer"? Farlander...what is he talking about?" he asked confused, looking back and forth between me and the one holographic Xiaso that remained. I ignored him and continued to shout at Xiaso.
"If you think I'd ever stoop so low as to joining forces with YOU, then your crazy!"
"Oh Farlander. You are getting slow to the head in your old age. Just think about it, Lugia....don't you yearn for the power you once had? For that wonderful feeling when other quake in fear in your presence? Don't you want that back?" Xiaso said in a drawling voice, as if trying to tempt me.
I hesitated... but then quickly shook my head.
"Nice try, Xiaso! I may be getting older! But I am not stupid! And for your information, my powers are JUST as strong as they used to be! I can still kick your @$$!"
Another laughed echoed throughout the enclosed space.
"You are very amusing Farlander! You really ought to stop kidding yourself and face the truth! Your are growing older...you are growing weaker....you are no longer the Great Pokemon Sage, Lugia. You are no longer the mighty Farlander of the 5 Creators! You are weak! And you are worthless! Your powers will continue to dwindle until you are nothing more than a sniviling chicken with the power of a Caterpie!"
"Shut....up...." I said, quietly but forcefully.
"Such a pity you didn't join me. You might have been able to go out with honor....But hey! This can be an honorable death too, if you think about it! I mean, at least you can die while trying to fight your way out!"
"Shut up!"
"Ahhh...who'd have thunk it? The mighty Farlander, buried alive....bleeding, dying, helpless and hopeless..."
"I SAID SHUT UP!!!" I cried in rage, leaping to my feet, ignoring the stabbing pain in my shoulder. In my fury I shot forward and, using my one good wing, slashed at the figure of Xiaso....but it went right through. The hologram flickered as Xiaso gave another evil laugh and then it faded out completely leaving us in an akward silence.
"Farlander..." I heard Tornado say behind me. But i did not turn around to face him. I did not want him, Disaran, or anyone to see the tears that were now streaming down my face...

[Arnen]

~-'-Arnen-'-~

I glanced at the Pochena, whose name I had gathered to be Eclipse. "What was THAT about?" I muttered. She merely shrugged. I returned to my Mew form, throwing the gun into the air. I blinked, and it exploded, showering everything with metal scraps. I hovered in the air, thinking...

OoC: Blah. Just a little post so ya' know I'm not dead.

[Arctic A]

Arctic
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We arrived back at the Castle. Slowly hovering to a stop above the ground, i cringed at the huge hole in the wall that Alex had created.
<<<I hate repairing walls....>>>
Byakko laughed lightly. I smiled, and turned to Poseidon.
<<< I'd like to thank you again, friend. We are forever in your debt. >>>
"Think nothing of it, Mew. I am pleased to have helped again."
I smiled. Allies were good at a time like this.
"So what do we do now?" Byakko asked. I could see the concern in her face. I sighed. I didn't really know that answer myself.
"We should find your mother. Her and I need to talk alone."
Byakko looked dissapointed, but didn't say anything.



Tornado
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We all hung back behind Farlander. I could clearly sense he was upset.I guessed he may have been crying. There was total silence - apart from a light dripping in front of Farlander. I truely felt sorry for him now - his ego had just taken one hell of a beating. Arnen coughed, snapping me out of my thoughts.
"So what do we do?" She asked.
"We give Farlander a while to recover, that's damn well what!" I whispered. Arnen snorted. I ignored it, and began pacing silently. What was that Xiaso had said? If you'd accepted my offer in the first place..... What had that meant? Was their something Farlander wasn't telling us? I was about to ask, but hesistated. Later. Later, when he's recovered....

[Kuro Espeon]

Crystal:
~~~~~
I flew around the main halls of the castle, desperatly searching for Jewel. She had managed to disappear again and I was having a hard time locating her. I sighed. I had really wanted to talk to her now.....I wanted to make things right with her, so that things could get back...to the way they used to be.
I almost started crying as visions of happy memories flashed through my mind. When we were younger our lives were so carefree. My sister and I would play together under the warm summer sun while our mom and dad would look on, happily smiling. We were happy then...we had no worries....no problems...no pain....the joys of childhood were all that we knew. But now....why? Why did everthing have to be so wrong? Why did all of our happiness disappear. Why us? What did we do to deserve this kind of life? Nothing! We did NOTHING wrong! So why should we suffer for the evils that others may have commited? We shouldn't have to! I sincerely and firmly believed that out of every human and Pokemon in the world...Arctic, Jewel, Tornado, Byakko and Seiko, Flashwing, Posideon, and even Farlander.....even myself....we were the ones who deserved happiness most.

Why can't we....be happy?

<<"Crystal!">>
I turned around and saw Arctic floating towards me. The look on his face surprised me. He seemed very sincere and serious about something....
"Arctic? Was is it?"
<<"WE...need to talk, Crys...">>


Farlander:
~~~~~~~
I heard Tornado and the others mummering behind me. I could tell that they were probably talking about me...but I didn't really care right now. They had every right to wonder....yes, they could wonder. BUt they would never know the truth.
I decided that I wasn't going to let them see me like this. Even though I felt so very empty inside...I felt so alone....They would never know it.
"Well...what are we all just sitting around here for, huh?" I said finally, turning to them, my voice sincere. "Stop straring at me like a bunch of mindless Aipom and get to work. We have to figure out a way out of here. Xiaso hasn't beaten us yet."

[Arctic A]

Arctic
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"What? What is it?" Crystal asked.
<<< It's Alex...>>>
"Racalexand...." She snorted.
<<< No....Alex. Racalexand is a lie. He's another entity grafted onto Alex. OUR Alex is under there somewhere. >>>
"Perhaps. Perhaps he is. But what can we do? You've seen his powers - he's almost Godlike!"
<<< Just because he beat the crap outta me dosn't mean he's godlike....>>> I cringed at the painful memories. <<< We have to capture him. We have to stop him from doing what he's doing! >>> I went on to describe what he'd done to the Meganium herd. Crystal looked at me, shocked.
"But...but how could anyone...."
<<< I don't know. But i think it's all linked back to Xiaso. >>>
Crystal looked at me in a confused way.
"How?"
<<< I don't have any solid proof....but i can sense it. You know what i mean? Whenever i'm around that damn bird, i can feel something that's not right...not quite natural..>>>
Crystal closed her eyes for a second, pondering something.
"Yeah..." She said, opening her eyes. "I know what you mean."
<<< We need to investiagate this. And bring in Alex. >>>
"I agree. First, though, could you help me find Jewel?"
<<< Sure, no problem...>>>
She smiled at me, which really made me feel better. She had that sort of effect on me. It's strange really. Love, yes. Ever since Byakko had arrived though, things had become pretty strange. I mean, our daughter from the future? So that means for her to exsist we'd have to...ya know.....we'd HAVE to so we didn't kill her...i mean, not have her...
Damnit! I hate time paradoxes!
I don't know why i was so hesitant about the whole thing. It just felt strange. We'd really have to just sit down and talk about it sometime.

[Arnen]

OoC: I did a pic of Arnen on Paint (it's a little screwed up by jpeg, mind you)

~-'-Arnen~F~Mew-'-~

{Ok, ok! Keep your feathers on...} I told Farlander. I went over to the walls and started banging them with my tail, trying to find a weak spot to bust through, but to no avail. I sighed, floating gently down to the floor. What now?

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